Northern Ireland News for June 2023 : Page 2
Northern Ireland News, Jun 27, 2023
EA Must Find Places For Special Needs Children – SDLP
The Education Authority must find school places for children with special education needs (SEN), SDLP Education Spokesperson Daniel McCrossan has said. Mr McCrossan made the call after it emerged tha...
EA Must Find Places For Special Needs Children – SDLP
The Education Authority must find school places for children with special education needs (SEN), SDLP Education Spokesperson Daniel McCrossan has said. Mr McCrossan made the call after it emerged tha...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 27, 2023
Free Period Products Consultation Launched
A new public consultation has been launched on the provision of free period products, with the Executive Office seeking input on the development of new legislation. The consultation states that perio...
Free Period Products Consultation Launched
A new public consultation has been launched on the provision of free period products, with the Executive Office seeking input on the development of new legislation. The consultation states that perio...
Business News, Jun 26, 2023
Belfast Met Launches Range Of Innovative New Business Courses
Belfast Met has announced the launch of a range of new courses to help young people gain the right skills and qualifications to progress careers in business, digital, fintech and professional services...
Belfast Met Launches Range Of Innovative New Business Courses
Belfast Met has announced the launch of a range of new courses to help young people gain the right skills and qualifications to progress careers in business, digital, fintech and professional services...
Feature News, Jun 26, 2023
100 Key Records Unveiled To Mark PRONI Centenary
One hundred key records spanning more than 800 years have been unveiled to mark the centenary of the Public Record Office of Northern Ireland (PRONI). The records have been carefully collated to show...
100 Key Records Unveiled To Mark PRONI Centenary
One hundred key records spanning more than 800 years have been unveiled to mark the centenary of the Public Record Office of Northern Ireland (PRONI). The records have been carefully collated to show...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 26, 2023
New Non-Fatal Strangulation Legislation Introduced
The act of non-fatal strangulation or asphyxiation has been made a specific criminal offence in Northern Ireland, punishable by up to 14 years' imprisonment. Prior to the introduction of the new legi...
New Non-Fatal Strangulation Legislation Introduced
The act of non-fatal strangulation or asphyxiation has been made a specific criminal offence in Northern Ireland, punishable by up to 14 years' imprisonment. Prior to the introduction of the new legi...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 26, 2023
Businesses Urged To Be On Their Guard Against Phishing Scams
Businesses across Northern Ireland has been urged to be on their guard against phishing scams, following an increase in the number of reports being made to the PSNI. Detectives from the Police Servic...
Businesses Urged To Be On Their Guard Against Phishing Scams
Businesses across Northern Ireland has been urged to be on their guard against phishing scams, following an increase in the number of reports being made to the PSNI. Detectives from the Police Servic...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 26, 2023
PSNI Investigating Racially-Motivated Hate Crime
The PSNI in Ballymena have issued an appeal for information and witnesses following a racially-motivated hate crime in the early hours of this morning, Monday, 26th June. At 02.15am, police received ...
PSNI Investigating Racially-Motivated Hate Crime
The PSNI in Ballymena have issued an appeal for information and witnesses following a racially-motivated hate crime in the early hours of this morning, Monday, 26th June. At 02.15am, police received ...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 26, 2023
New Law Will Protect More Victims – Long
Alliance Party leader and former Justice Minister Naomi Long has welcomed a new piece of legislation that criminalises non-fatal strangulation. The law means that non-fatal strangulation is an offenc...
New Law Will Protect More Victims – Long
Alliance Party leader and former Justice Minister Naomi Long has welcomed a new piece of legislation that criminalises non-fatal strangulation. The law means that non-fatal strangulation is an offenc...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 26, 2023
Two Men Arrested After North Belfast Aggravated Burglary
The PSNI have arrested two men in connection with an aggravated burglary in North Belfast on Saturday, 24th June. Sometime between the hours of midnight and 03:00am two men reportedly entered a house...
Two Men Arrested After North Belfast Aggravated Burglary
The PSNI have arrested two men in connection with an aggravated burglary in North Belfast on Saturday, 24th June. Sometime between the hours of midnight and 03:00am two men reportedly entered a house...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 26, 2023
Party Leaders Come Out In Support Of NI Prison Service
The leaders of the DUP, Alliance Party, UUP and SDLP have issued a joint statement in support of those working in the NI Prison Service and the PSNI. The statement comes after video footage appeared ...
Party Leaders Come Out In Support Of NI Prison Service
The leaders of the DUP, Alliance Party, UUP and SDLP have issued a joint statement in support of those working in the NI Prison Service and the PSNI. The statement comes after video footage appeared ...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 26, 2023
NI Businesses In Urgent Need Of Restored Executive
Northern Irish businesses are in urgent need of the restoration of the Executive to seize the "huge economic opportunities available to us to create jobs and strengthen the economy", Sinn Féin MLA Con...
NI Businesses In Urgent Need Of Restored Executive
Northern Irish businesses are in urgent need of the restoration of the Executive to seize the "huge economic opportunities available to us to create jobs and strengthen the economy", Sinn Féin MLA Con...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 26, 2023
Increased Support For Families On Universal Credit
Families receiving Universal Credit (UC) will be able to claim back more of their childcare costs from 28 June. The maximum amount that can be claimed is due to increase from June 28, meaning familie...
Increased Support For Families On Universal Credit
Families receiving Universal Credit (UC) will be able to claim back more of their childcare costs from 28 June. The maximum amount that can be claimed is due to increase from June 28, meaning familie...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 23, 2023
PSNI: Ensure Your Children Aren't Involved In Organised Fights
Causeway Coast and Glens PSNI have appealed to parents and guardians to ensure that their children are not engaging in organised fighting. The appeal comes following a number of recent incidents wher...
PSNI: Ensure Your Children Aren't Involved In Organised Fights
Causeway Coast and Glens PSNI have appealed to parents and guardians to ensure that their children are not engaging in organised fighting. The appeal comes following a number of recent incidents wher...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 23, 2023
20-Year-Old Motorcyclist Dies In Bushmills Collision
The PSNI have issued an appeal for information following a fatal single-vehicle collision on the Moycraig Road in Bushmills. Detective Sergeant McIvor from the Collision Investigation Unit said: "Pol...
20-Year-Old Motorcyclist Dies In Bushmills Collision
The PSNI have issued an appeal for information following a fatal single-vehicle collision on the Moycraig Road in Bushmills. Detective Sergeant McIvor from the Collision Investigation Unit said: "Pol...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 23, 2023
Safety And Travel Advice Ahead Of Belsonic Weekend
The PSNI has issued safety and travel advice ahead of a weekend of concerts taking place in Ormeau Park. With Lizzo, Sam Fender, Ben Nicky and others set to perform at this year's Belsonic events, th...
Safety And Travel Advice Ahead Of Belsonic Weekend
The PSNI has issued safety and travel advice ahead of a weekend of concerts taking place in Ormeau Park. With Lizzo, Sam Fender, Ben Nicky and others set to perform at this year's Belsonic events, th...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 23, 2023
SF Calls For 'Long Overdue' Review Of Children's Services
Sinn Féin has called for a 'long overdue' fundamental review of NI's children's social care services. The party's social care spokesperson, MLA Liz Kimmins, made the call after an independent review ...
SF Calls For 'Long Overdue' Review Of Children's Services
Sinn Féin has called for a 'long overdue' fundamental review of NI's children's social care services. The party's social care spokesperson, MLA Liz Kimmins, made the call after an independent review ...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 23, 2023
100 Key Records Unveiled To Mark PRONI Centenary
One hundred key records spanning more than 800 years have been unveiled to mark the centenary of the Public Record Office of Northern Ireland (PRONI). The records have been carefully collated to show...
100 Key Records Unveiled To Mark PRONI Centenary
One hundred key records spanning more than 800 years have been unveiled to mark the centenary of the Public Record Office of Northern Ireland (PRONI). The records have been carefully collated to show...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 23, 2023
Two Men Jailed For Firearms-Related Offences
Two men have been jailed for a total of seven years at Belfast Crown Court, having previously pleaded guilty to firearms-related offences. Matthew Charles Johnston, aged 42, was sentenced to four yea...
Two Men Jailed For Firearms-Related Offences
Two men have been jailed for a total of seven years at Belfast Crown Court, having previously pleaded guilty to firearms-related offences. Matthew Charles Johnston, aged 42, was sentenced to four yea...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 23, 2023
Teenage Girls Arrested In Connection With Co Down Assault
Two teenage girls, aged 15 and 16, have been arrested in connection with an assault in County Down on Saturday, 17 June. On the evening of 17 June, police received reports of up to 40 young people ga...
Teenage Girls Arrested In Connection With Co Down Assault
Two teenage girls, aged 15 and 16, have been arrested in connection with an assault in County Down on Saturday, 17 June. On the evening of 17 June, police received reports of up to 40 young people ga...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 23, 2023
Woman Arrested In Connection With £50,000 Drug Seizure
A woman has been arrested in connection with the seizure of drugs, worth an estimated £50,000, in north Belfast. The PSNI's Organised Crime Branch carried out a search operation at a house in the Lim...
Woman Arrested In Connection With £50,000 Drug Seizure
A woman has been arrested in connection with the seizure of drugs, worth an estimated £50,000, in north Belfast. The PSNI's Organised Crime Branch carried out a search operation at a house in the Lim...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 23, 2023
Belfast Met Launches Range Of Innovative New Business Courses
Belfast Met has announced the launch of a range of new courses to help young people gain the right skills and qualifications to progress careers in business, digital, fintech and professional services...
Belfast Met Launches Range Of Innovative New Business Courses
Belfast Met has announced the launch of a range of new courses to help young people gain the right skills and qualifications to progress careers in business, digital, fintech and professional services...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 23, 2023
Other News In Brief
New GP Contractor Appointed To Bridge Street Family Practice Foyleside Family Practice has been appointed to run Bridge Street Family Practice in L'Derry from 01 August, the Department of He...
Other News In Brief
New GP Contractor Appointed To Bridge Street Family Practice Foyleside Family Practice has been appointed to run Bridge Street Family Practice in L'Derry from 01 August, the Department of He...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 22, 2023
Husband And Wife Jailed For Murder Of Nadia Zofia Kalinowska
Abdul and Aleksandra Wahab have been sentenced at Belfast Crown Court in connection with the murder of five-year-old Nadia Zofia Kalinowska. On 19th January 2023, Abdul Wahab (aged 35), the child's s...
Husband And Wife Jailed For Murder Of Nadia Zofia Kalinowska
Abdul and Aleksandra Wahab have been sentenced at Belfast Crown Court in connection with the murder of five-year-old Nadia Zofia Kalinowska. On 19th January 2023, Abdul Wahab (aged 35), the child's s...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 22, 2023
Five Sentenced For Murder Of Pat McCormick
Five people have been sentenced at Belfast Crown Court in connection with the murder of William (Pat) McCormick. 55-year-old William McCormick, known as 'Pat', was from Saintfield. He was last seen ...
Five Sentenced For Murder Of Pat McCormick
Five people have been sentenced at Belfast Crown Court in connection with the murder of William (Pat) McCormick. 55-year-old William McCormick, known as 'Pat', was from Saintfield. He was last seen ...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 22, 2023
PSNI Launch 'Safer Summer Together' Campaign
The PSNI has launched their Safer Summer Together campaign – encouraging members of the public to have an enjoyable summer whilst being mindful of safety issues to watch out for. Launching the campai...
PSNI Launch 'Safer Summer Together' Campaign
The PSNI has launched their Safer Summer Together campaign – encouraging members of the public to have an enjoyable summer whilst being mindful of safety issues to watch out for. Launching the campai...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 22, 2023
'Disbelief' At Unionist Deferral Of Council Bonfire Meeting
The Alliance Party has expressed its disbelief that unionists on Mid and East Antrim Council have voted to defer a special meeting designed to adopt legal advice regarding construction of bonfires on ...
'Disbelief' At Unionist Deferral Of Council Bonfire Meeting
The Alliance Party has expressed its disbelief that unionists on Mid and East Antrim Council have voted to defer a special meeting designed to adopt legal advice regarding construction of bonfires on ...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 22, 2023
Dept For Health Welcomes Child Social Care Review
The Department of Health has welcomed the publication of the Independent Review of Children's Social Care Services report. Commissioned by the former Health Minister Robin Swann, the independent revi...
Dept For Health Welcomes Child Social Care Review
The Department of Health has welcomed the publication of the Independent Review of Children's Social Care Services report. Commissioned by the former Health Minister Robin Swann, the independent revi...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 22, 2023
Dept For Communities Outlines Final Budget Allocations
Following an initial budget assessment in May and the completion of the first stage of an Equality Impact Assessment (EQIA) consultation, the Department for Communities has set out its final budget al...
Dept For Communities Outlines Final Budget Allocations
Following an initial budget assessment in May and the completion of the first stage of an Equality Impact Assessment (EQIA) consultation, the Department for Communities has set out its final budget al...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 22, 2023
DAERA Launches Consultation On NI's First Carbon Budget
The Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) has announced Northern Ireland's first ever consultation on Carbon Budgets A carbon budget is the maximum amount of greenhouse ga...
DAERA Launches Consultation On NI's First Carbon Budget
The Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) has announced Northern Ireland's first ever consultation on Carbon Budgets A carbon budget is the maximum amount of greenhouse ga...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 22, 2023
Chris Quinn Named New Children's Commissioner
Chris Quinn has been named as the new Commissioner for Children and Young People for Northern Ireland. Highlighting the "vital" role of the Children's Commissioner is "safeguarding and promoting the ...
Chris Quinn Named New Children's Commissioner
Chris Quinn has been named as the new Commissioner for Children and Young People for Northern Ireland. Highlighting the "vital" role of the Children's Commissioner is "safeguarding and promoting the ...