Northern Ireland News for May 2023

Northern Ireland News, May 31, 2023
Every NI Household To Be Informed Of Historical Abuse Support
Every household in Northern Ireland will receive a leaflet outlining the support, services, and compensation available for victims and survivors of historical institutional abuse, in a new initiative ...
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Northern Ireland News, May 31, 2023
Seven Men Charged Over Attempted Murder Of DCI Caldwell
Seven men have been charged in connection with the attempted murder of Detective Chief Inspector John Caldwell. Detectives from the Major Investigation Team have charged all seven men – two aged 28 a...
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Northern Ireland News, May 31, 2023
Public Urged To 'Be On Their Guard Against Fraudsters'
Causeway Coast and Glens PSNI have issued an appeal to the public to be "on their guard against fraudsters" and look out for the signs of how to spot and stop possible online scams. The appeal comes ...
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Northern Ireland News, May 31, 2023
Suspected Counterfeit Goods Seized In L'Derry
The PSNI's District Support Team (DST) has conducted a number of searches in L'Derry early today, Wednesday, 31 May. The searches were conducted with support of Tactical Support Group colleagues. A n...
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Northern Ireland News, May 31, 2023
Fibrus To Invest In NI's Grassroots Sports Clubs
Fibrus, NI-based full fibre broadband company, has announced a new initiative for young people and £30,000 investment into grassroots sports clubs. Clubs and organisations who apply to the new Fibrus...
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Northern Ireland News, May 31, 2023
Belfast TradFest Set To Return For Fifth Year
Belfast TradFest will return to the city for the fifth year from Sunday 23 July, with an ambitious programme of music. The pinnacle of world-class traditional music concerts, energetic pub sessions, ...
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Northern Ireland News, May 31, 2023
NI EV Charging Firm Secures Major Investment
Weev, the NI-based electric vehicle (EV) charge point operator has secured an investment from Octopus Investments (Octopus), to expand NI's charging infrastructure. Octopus, part of Octopus Group, is...
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Northern Ireland News, May 31, 2023
Warning Issued Over Scam Letters Circulated In L'Derry
The PSNI in L'Derry have appealed to the public to be vigilant following reports of scam letters circulating in the Skeoge and Springtown areas of the city. Ballyarnett Neighbourhood Policing Team I...
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Northern Ireland News, May 31, 2023
Public Urged To Report Outbreaks Of Blue-Green Algae
The public has been urged to get involved in citizen science and help monitor blooms of blue-green algae (cyanobacteria) to help protect public health. The Northern Ireland Environment Agency (NIEA) ...
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Northern Ireland News, May 31, 2023
Other News In Brief
NI's Chief Pharmaceutical Officer Made Honorary Professor of Practice Queen's University Belfast has presented Northern Ireland's Chief Pharmaceutical Officer Cathy Harrison with the title ...
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Northern Ireland News, May 30, 2023
Critical Need For NI Maternity Strategy
The Royal College of Midwives (RCM) has said that the need for a maternity strategy in Northern Ireland has "gone beyond urgent and is now critical". The RCM's warning comes as it publishes a report ...
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Northern Ireland News, May 30, 2023
New CCTV Released In DCI Caldwell Investigation
New CCTV footage and photographs has been released by detectives investigating the attempted murder of Detective Chief Inspector John Caldwell. The newly released footage shows a number of cars used ...
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Northern Ireland News, May 30, 2023
Major New NI-Scotland Electricity Link Proposed
Plans to develop an electricity link between Northern Ireland and Scotland have taken a major step forward. The proposed new electricity interconnector will connect both nations by the end of the dec...
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Northern Ireland News, May 30, 2023
NI Homeless Shelters Missing Out On Essential Funding
Northern Ireland's homeless shelters are missing out on essential funding due to the lack of functioning political institutions, Alliance Communities spokesperson Kellie Armstrong MLA has said. Ms Ar...
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Northern Ireland News, May 30, 2023
Man Charged With Carrying A Loaded Firearm In Public
A 28-year-old man has been charged in connection with a firearm-related incident in the Cliftonville Road area of north Belfast on Monday morning, 29th May. The man has been charged with a number of ...
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Northern Ireland News, May 30, 2023
Secretary Of State Honours Crucial Work Of Civic Society In Peace Process
Chris Heaton-Harris, the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland, has honoured the crucial work by civic society in supporting the peace process in NI over the past 25 years, Mr Heaton-Harris address...
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Northern Ireland News, May 30, 2023
Man In Critical Condition Following Collision In Newcastle
The PSNI have issued an appeal for information and witnesses following a single-vehicle road traffic collision in the Castlewellan Road area of Newcastle. Making the appeal, Inspector Heatley said: "...
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Northern Ireland News, May 30, 2023
Sinn Féin Announces Renewed Gaeltacht Sponsorship Programme
Sinn Féin has announced the second year of its Gaeltacht Sponsorship Programme, encouraging applications for the scheme, designed to help young people study the Irish language. Announcing the renewal...
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Northern Ireland News, May 30, 2023
Appeal For Information On Fatal Collision In Dungiven
The PSNI have issued an appeal for information following a fatal collision in Dungiven. Police were called to a report of a two car collision on the Glenshane Road at around 4.20am on Sunday, 28 May....
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Northern Ireland News, May 30, 2023
Other News In Brief
NI Water Urges Dog Owners To 'Take The Lead' When Visiting Beauty Spots NI Water has appealed to dog owners to 'take the lead' when visiting any of its beauty spots. The utility firm has re...
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Northern Ireland News, May 26, 2023
Eleven Arrests Made In DCI Caldwell Investigation
Nine men and two women have been arrested by detectives investigating the attempted murder of Detective Chief Inspector John Caldwell. DCI Caldwell was shot a number of times by masked gunmen as he p...
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Northern Ireland News, May 26, 2023
New Online Waiting List Checker Launches
A new online system has been introduced to allow patients to check how long they are likely to wait for a specialist hospital appointments in Northern Ireland. The initiative has been developed to i...
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Northern Ireland News, May 26, 2023
Translink Unveil New Zero Emission Bus Fleet
Translink has unveiled its new zero emission Foyle Metro bus fleet in L'Derry – showcasing the new range of single and double decker buses. The 38-vehicle fleet will be in operation later this year, ...
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Northern Ireland News, May 26, 2023
Two Arrested Following 'Shocking And Unprovoked Attack On Postman
A postman is being treated in hospital following a 'shocking and totally unprovoked attack" in Dunmurray. According to police, the postman was making deliveries in the Brianswell Close area of Dunmur...
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Northern Ireland News, May 26, 2023
Loss Of Stroke Services 'Inevitable Consequence' Of No Assembly
The unplanned loss of stroke services at Daisy Hill Hospital in Newry has been described as "an inevitable consequence of the failure to restore the Assembly and transform health and social care". Th...
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Northern Ireland News, May 26, 2023
Inaugural Northern Ireland Energy Summit Announced
The inaugural Northern Ireland Energy Summit – a one-day conference that will see global experts, government and energy industry leaders gather in Belfast this June, has been announced by the Centre f...
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Northern Ireland News, May 26, 2023
£9.6m Enniskillen Schools Works Officially Open
A new state-of-the-art extension to Enniskillen Integrated Primary School and Nursery Unit has been officially opened by Permanent Secretary at the Department of Education, Dr Mark Browne. The £6.9mi...
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Northern Ireland News, May 26, 2023
Aspiring Entrepreneurs Urged To Enter Belfast Business Idea Award
Aspiring entrepreneurs are being urged to enter the Belfast Business Idea Award, by former winner Emma Corbett. Corbett won the prize, organised by Belfast City Council and supported by Danske Bank, ...
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Northern Ireland News, May 26, 2023
£600,000 Invested In Sustainable Solutions For Livestock Waste
Funding of £600,000 has been awarded to six NI firms to develop practical and environmentally friendly solutions for livestock slurry. A key aim of the Department for Agriculture, Environment and Rur...
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Northern Ireland News, May 26, 2023
Other News In Brief
Any Restored Executive Must Prioritise Waiting Lists – SDLP The SDLP has called for any restored Executive and Assembly to prioritise addressing long waiting lists for health treatments. Th...
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