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Northern Ireland News for December 2023 : Page 3
Northern Ireland News, Dec 13, 2023
Dept Of Health Publishes New Updated Autism Strategy
The Department of Health (DoH) has announced the publication of a new, updated Autism Strategy, to support the needs of autistic people throughout their lives. Autism is a lifelong neurodevelopmental...
Dept Of Health Publishes New Updated Autism Strategy
The Department of Health (DoH) has announced the publication of a new, updated Autism Strategy, to support the needs of autistic people throughout their lives. Autism is a lifelong neurodevelopmental...
Northern Ireland News, Dec 13, 2023
New Campaign Highlights New Sexual Offences
A new campaign to raise awareness of new offences in the Justice (Sexual Offences and Trafficking Victims) Act (Northern Ireland) 2022, which was recently brought into operation, has been launched by ...
New Campaign Highlights New Sexual Offences
A new campaign to raise awareness of new offences in the Justice (Sexual Offences and Trafficking Victims) Act (Northern Ireland) 2022, which was recently brought into operation, has been launched by ...
Northern Ireland News, Dec 13, 2023
£7m South Belfast Flood Scheme Complete
A £7 million flood alleviation scheme in South Belfast has been successfully completed by NI Water. The project, benefitting the Ravenhill Avenue area, was delivered as part of the Living With Water ...
£7m South Belfast Flood Scheme Complete
A £7 million flood alleviation scheme in South Belfast has been successfully completed by NI Water. The project, benefitting the Ravenhill Avenue area, was delivered as part of the Living With Water ...
Northern Ireland News, Dec 13, 2023
Belfast Cathedral Launches Chair Appeal Ahead Of 120th Anniversary
Belfast Cathedral has launched a new fundraising campaign, aiming to raise £75,000 before the Cathedral's 120-year service of celebration and thanksgiving on 2nd June 2024. Led by the Dean, the Very ...
Belfast Cathedral Launches Chair Appeal Ahead Of 120th Anniversary
Belfast Cathedral has launched a new fundraising campaign, aiming to raise £75,000 before the Cathedral's 120-year service of celebration and thanksgiving on 2nd June 2024. Led by the Dean, the Very ...
Northern Ireland News, Dec 13, 2023
Alliance Backs Healthcare Anti-Violence Campaign
The Alliance Party has announced their support for a new Department of Health campaign to preventing and reducing violence and aggression towards Health and Social Care workers. East Antrim MLA Danny...
Alliance Backs Healthcare Anti-Violence Campaign
The Alliance Party has announced their support for a new Department of Health campaign to preventing and reducing violence and aggression towards Health and Social Care workers. East Antrim MLA Danny...
Northern Ireland News, Dec 13, 2023
UUP Welcomes New Financial Parkage For NI
The Ulster Unionist Party (UUP) has welcomed the announcement of a new financial parkage for NI, announced by the Secretary of State, Chris Heaton-Harris. Speaking following all-party talks at Royal ...
UUP Welcomes New Financial Parkage For NI
The Ulster Unionist Party (UUP) has welcomed the announcement of a new financial parkage for NI, announced by the Secretary of State, Chris Heaton-Harris. Speaking following all-party talks at Royal ...
Northern Ireland News, Dec 13, 2023
People Urged To Learn Signs Of Symptoms Of Meningitis
PeoPublic Health Agency Issues Public Safety Warningple have been urged to make themselves aware of the signs and symptoms of meningitis, with the prevalence of this potentially life-threatening illne...
People Urged To Learn Signs Of Symptoms Of Meningitis
PeoPublic Health Agency Issues Public Safety Warningple have been urged to make themselves aware of the signs and symptoms of meningitis, with the prevalence of this potentially life-threatening illne...
Northern Ireland News, Dec 13, 2023
Appeal Issued After Masked Men Rob East Belfast Shop
PSNI detectives have issued an appeal for information following a report of a robbery in east Belfast this morning, Wednesday 13th December. At around 6.15am, it was reported to police that two men, ...
Appeal Issued After Masked Men Rob East Belfast Shop
PSNI detectives have issued an appeal for information following a report of a robbery in east Belfast this morning, Wednesday 13th December. At around 6.15am, it was reported to police that two men, ...
Northern Ireland News, Dec 13, 2023
Other News In Brief
Appeal Following Aggravated Burglary In Newry PSNI detectives in Newry have issued an appeal for information following a report of an aggravated burglary on the evening of Tuesday 12th Decem...
Other News In Brief
Appeal Following Aggravated Burglary In Newry PSNI detectives in Newry have issued an appeal for information following a report of an aggravated burglary on the evening of Tuesday 12th Decem...
Northern Ireland News, Dec 12, 2023
PSNI And DoJ Highlights Updated 'Right To Ask' Service
The PSNI and Department of Justice (DoJ) have partnered to highlight the 'Right to Ask' service, which allows anyone to find out if someone they know might have a history of domestic abuse. The Domes...
PSNI And DoJ Highlights Updated 'Right To Ask' Service
The PSNI and Department of Justice (DoJ) have partnered to highlight the 'Right to Ask' service, which allows anyone to find out if someone they know might have a history of domestic abuse. The Domes...
Northern Ireland News, Dec 12, 2023
Over 50,000 Attacks On Healthcare Staff In 5 Years
There have been more than 50,000 attacks on healthcare staff in the last five years, according to new figures released by the Department of Health (DoH). The figures were released as the DoH as it la...
Over 50,000 Attacks On Healthcare Staff In 5 Years
There have been more than 50,000 attacks on healthcare staff in the last five years, according to new figures released by the Department of Health (DoH). The figures were released as the DoH as it la...
Northern Ireland News, Dec 12, 2023
Euro 2028 Could Deliver A Lasting Legacy For NI Sport
Euro 2028 could deliver a lasting legacy for sport in Northern Ireland, SDLP South Belfast MP Claire Hanna has said. Speaking after attending a meeting alongside SDLP Leader Colum Eastwood with the I...
Euro 2028 Could Deliver A Lasting Legacy For NI Sport
Euro 2028 could deliver a lasting legacy for sport in Northern Ireland, SDLP South Belfast MP Claire Hanna has said. Speaking after attending a meeting alongside SDLP Leader Colum Eastwood with the I...
Northern Ireland News, Dec 12, 2023
UK Govt Urged To Release Second Round Of Flood Funding
Sinn Féin has called on the UK government to urgently sign-off on a proposal from the Department for the Economy to release the second round of funding for businesses affected by recent flooding. Sou...
UK Govt Urged To Release Second Round Of Flood Funding
Sinn Féin has called on the UK government to urgently sign-off on a proposal from the Department for the Economy to release the second round of funding for businesses affected by recent flooding. Sou...
Northern Ireland News, Dec 12, 2023
Political Stability Just As Important As Financial Stability – Long
Political stability in Northern Ireland is just as important as financial stability, Alliance Leader Naomi Long MLA has said following talks between local parties and the UK Government. NI's main fiv...
Political Stability Just As Important As Financial Stability – Long
Political stability in Northern Ireland is just as important as financial stability, Alliance Leader Naomi Long MLA has said following talks between local parties and the UK Government. NI's main fiv...
Northern Ireland News, Dec 12, 2023
Almost 1,000 New Nurses And Midwives Due To Graduate
The Department of Health has welcomed the news that up to 1,000 new nurses and midwives are due to graduate from Northern Ireland universities over the next six months. These graduates includes more ...
Almost 1,000 New Nurses And Midwives Due To Graduate
The Department of Health has welcomed the news that up to 1,000 new nurses and midwives are due to graduate from Northern Ireland universities over the next six months. These graduates includes more ...
Northern Ireland News, Dec 12, 2023
Guidance For People Travelling This Christmas
The Consumer Council has issued guidance and advice for people planning to travel over the Christmas and New Year period. As many people prepare to travel, whether it is going home for the holidays o...
Guidance For People Travelling This Christmas
The Consumer Council has issued guidance and advice for people planning to travel over the Christmas and New Year period. As many people prepare to travel, whether it is going home for the holidays o...
Northern Ireland News, Dec 12, 2023
Full Primary HPV Testing Introduced In NI
Full primary HPV testing has been officially introduced to the cervical screening pathway, bringing Northern Ireland into line with the rest of the UK and Republic of Ireland. Between 2016 and 2020 i...
Full Primary HPV Testing Introduced In NI
Full primary HPV testing has been officially introduced to the cervical screening pathway, bringing Northern Ireland into line with the rest of the UK and Republic of Ireland. Between 2016 and 2020 i...
Northern Ireland News, Dec 12, 2023
Man Dies In Hospital Following Armoy Collision
A man, aged in his 30s, has died in hospital following a single-vehicle collision in Armoy on Sunday, 10 December. The collision occurred in the Coolkeeran Road area at around 11.30pm and involved a ...
Man Dies In Hospital Following Armoy Collision
A man, aged in his 30s, has died in hospital following a single-vehicle collision in Armoy on Sunday, 10 December. The collision occurred in the Coolkeeran Road area at around 11.30pm and involved a ...
Northern Ireland News, Dec 12, 2023
Other News In Brief
Executive Office Calls For Applications For Central Good Relations Fund The Executive Office has issued a call for applications to the 2024/25 Central Good Relations Fund (CGRF), which suppo...
Other News In Brief
Executive Office Calls For Applications For Central Good Relations Fund The Executive Office has issued a call for applications to the 2024/25 Central Good Relations Fund (CGRF), which suppo...
Northern Ireland News, Dec 11, 2023
New Anti-Social Behaviour Consultation Launched
A new joint public consultation has been launched by the Department of Justice (DoJ) and the Department for Communities (DfC) on potential amendments to the legislative framework aimed at ensuring the...
New Anti-Social Behaviour Consultation Launched
A new joint public consultation has been launched by the Department of Justice (DoJ) and the Department for Communities (DfC) on potential amendments to the legislative framework aimed at ensuring the...
Northern Ireland News, Dec 11, 2023
Festive Party Goers Warned Of Dangers Of Mixing Alcohol And Drugs
The Public Health Agency (PHA) has issued a warning to festive party goers of the potential dangers of mixing alcohol and drugs. Most fatal overdoses involve the use of more than one type of drug and...
Festive Party Goers Warned Of Dangers Of Mixing Alcohol And Drugs
The Public Health Agency (PHA) has issued a warning to festive party goers of the potential dangers of mixing alcohol and drugs. Most fatal overdoses involve the use of more than one type of drug and...
Northern Ireland News, Dec 11, 2023
Two Men Charged Over Fraud Incidents Across NI
Two men have been arrested in Antrim in connection with a number of reports of fraud across NI. Six incidents of fraud or attempted fraud were reported to police, which saw two men attempting to gift...
Two Men Charged Over Fraud Incidents Across NI
Two men have been arrested in Antrim in connection with a number of reports of fraud across NI. Six incidents of fraud or attempted fraud were reported to police, which saw two men attempting to gift...
Northern Ireland News, Dec 11, 2023
PSNI Welcomes Publication Of Review Report
PSNI Chief Constable Jon Boutcher has welcomed the publication of the Independent End to End Process Review Report. Commenting on the publication of the report, Chief Constable Jon Boutcher said: "Th...
PSNI Welcomes Publication Of Review Report
PSNI Chief Constable Jon Boutcher has welcomed the publication of the Independent End to End Process Review Report. Commenting on the publication of the report, Chief Constable Jon Boutcher said: "Th...
Northern Ireland News, Dec 11, 2023
Alliance Disappointed At Fall In Renewable Energy Rates In NI
The Alliance Party have expressed their "disappointment" following the news that the rates of renewable energy have fallen in Northern Ireland in the last year. The party's Climate Change and Energy ...
Alliance Disappointed At Fall In Renewable Energy Rates In NI
The Alliance Party have expressed their "disappointment" following the news that the rates of renewable energy have fallen in Northern Ireland in the last year. The party's Climate Change and Energy ...
Northern Ireland News, Dec 11, 2023
SDLP Calls For 'Meaningful Dialogue' At Roundtable Talks
The SDLP has called for "meaningful dialogue" between NI's five political parties during roundtable talks with the British Government in Hillsborough. The Foyle MP said that this should not be a simp...
SDLP Calls For 'Meaningful Dialogue' At Roundtable Talks
The SDLP has called for "meaningful dialogue" between NI's five political parties during roundtable talks with the British Government in Hillsborough. The Foyle MP said that this should not be a simp...
Northern Ireland News, Dec 11, 2023
Appeal For Information On Aggravated Burglary In Newtownabbey
PSNI detectives have issued an appeal for information following an aggravated burglary in the Forthill Park area of Newtownabbey on the evening of Sunday 10th December. At around 9:45pm, it was repo...
Appeal For Information On Aggravated Burglary In Newtownabbey
PSNI detectives have issued an appeal for information following an aggravated burglary in the Forthill Park area of Newtownabbey on the evening of Sunday 10th December. At around 9:45pm, it was repo...
Northern Ireland News, Dec 11, 2023
Appeal Issued On Hit-And-Run In Armagh
The PSNI have issued an appeal for information following a hit-and-run road traffic collision in the Moy Road area of Armagh on the night of Saturday 9th December. It was reported that a man had been...
Appeal Issued On Hit-And-Run In Armagh
The PSNI have issued an appeal for information following a hit-and-run road traffic collision in the Moy Road area of Armagh on the night of Saturday 9th December. It was reported that a man had been...
Northern Ireland News, Dec 11, 2023
4 Corners Festival Returns In February 2024
The annual 4 Corners Festival is back for another packed lineup of events next year. The organising committee has announced its dates for 2024 and the theme which will be OUR STORIES…Towards A Cultur...
4 Corners Festival Returns In February 2024
The annual 4 Corners Festival is back for another packed lineup of events next year. The organising committee has announced its dates for 2024 and the theme which will be OUR STORIES…Towards A Cultur...
Northern Ireland News, Dec 11, 2023
Other News In Brief
Newry, Mourne and Down Commits To Road Safety Pledge Newry, Mourne and Down District Council has joined a growing list of organisations who has committed to road safety by pledging to 'Share...
Other News In Brief
Newry, Mourne and Down Commits To Road Safety Pledge Newry, Mourne and Down District Council has joined a growing list of organisations who has committed to road safety by pledging to 'Share...
Feature News, Dec 8, 2023
New Cost-Of-Living Support Guide Published
A new guide to help people in need of support this winter due to the ongoing high cost-of-living has been launched by Belfast Lord Mayor, Councillor Ryan Murphy. The cost-of-living support guide list...
New Cost-Of-Living Support Guide Published
A new guide to help people in need of support this winter due to the ongoing high cost-of-living has been launched by Belfast Lord Mayor, Councillor Ryan Murphy. The cost-of-living support guide list...
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Northern Ireland WeatherToday:A cloudy day with outbreaks of mainly light rain at times, although there may be the odd heavier burst. Driest in the south and east during the afternoon. Moderate southwesterly winds. Maximum temperature 11 °C.Tonight:Staying cloudy throughout the evening and overnight period with a little rain or drizzle at times. Mild overnight with light winds. Minimum temperature 7 °C.
