Northern Ireland News for July 2023 : Page 3

Northern Ireland News, Jul 20, 2023
BCC Partners With QUB For New Employment Academy
Belfast City Council (BCC) has partnered with Queen's University Belfast (QUB) for a new Business Services Employment Academy, which will see 15 people living in Belfast, with few or no qualifications...
Northern Ireland News, Jul 20, 2023
North Belfast Security Alert Declared 'Elaborate Hoax'
A security alert in the Glencairn Street area of north Belfast has been declared an "elaborate hoax". Shortly before 11.30pm last night, Wednesday 19 July, it was reported that a suspicious object ha...
Northern Ireland News, Jul 20, 2023
Derry City And Strabane Mayor Announces Chosen Charities
The new Mayor of Derry City and Strabane District Council, Patricia Logue, has announced The Foyle Hospice and The Ryan McBride Foundation as her chosen charities for her year in office. In an effort...
Northern Ireland News, Jul 20, 2023
Traditional Skills Showcase At 'Festival Of Making'
The Ulster Folk Museum and the Construction Industry Training Board (CITB) NI have announced a new 'Festival of Making' to celebrate traditional crafts & heritage skills. Over the weekend of Saturday...
Northern Ireland News, Jul 20, 2023
Other News In Brief
Man Arrested After CCTV Operators Spot 'Large Knife' A 22-year-old man has been arrested after police CCTV operators spotted the man carrying a large knife. It it understood that the man was ...
Northern Ireland News, Jul 19, 2023
Better Leisure Centres To Host Weekend Of Free Family Events
Belfast's Better leisure centres are set to host a series of free family activities to mark 30 years of GLL. Founded in 1993, GLL is the UK's largest public leisure and libraries co-operative and cha...
Northern Ireland News, Jul 19, 2023
Majority Support Universal Basic Income In NI
More people in NI support the introduction of Universal Basic Income (UBI) than oppose it, according to new research. UBI Lab NI commissioned LucidTalk to survey a total of 1,199 adults resident in N...
Northern Ireland News, Jul 19, 2023
Govt Urged To Review ETA Requirements For NI
The UK government has been urged to "create flexibilities" from the Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) requirement for tourist movements on the island of Ireland. Alliance Party MP, Stephen Farry,...
Northern Ireland News, Jul 19, 2023
HMRC Announces Funding To Provide Tax Help
HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) has announced funding of £5.5 million to help those in the voluntary and community sectors who may need extra help with their tax affairs. HMRC is inviting eligible orga...
Northern Ireland News, Jul 19, 2023
Man Arrested In Connection With East Belfast Burglaries
The PSNI have arrested a 26-year-old man in connection with a number of burglaries in east Belfast. At approximately 10.15pm last night, Tuesday, 18 July, police received reports that two properties ...
Northern Ireland News, Jul 19, 2023
Appeal For Information After Vehicle Set On Fire In Armagh
PSNI detectives have issued an appeal for information and witnesses after a number of vehicles were set on fire in Armagh. Just before 5.40am today, Wednesday 19th July, police received a report from...
Northern Ireland News, Jul 19, 2023
New Proposals Announced To Improve North Belfast Park Links
Belfast City Council is seeking input on improving links between the Waterworks and Alexandra Park, as part of a scheme which aims to maximise the potential of the two north Belfast parks. The counci...
Northern Ireland News, Jul 19, 2023
Appeal For Information On Carryduff Burglary
The PSNI have issued an appeal for information and witnesses following a report of a burglary in Carryduff. Police have said that they believe sometime around 11:40pm on Monday, 17 July, entry was ga...
Northern Ireland News, Jul 19, 2023
DAERA Launches New Online Reporting Platform
The Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) has announced a new online platform to report the death of wild birds, as part of an effort to address avian influenza. The new on...
Northern Ireland News, Jul 19, 2023
Other News In Brief
SF Slams 'Calamitous Economic Decisions' Of UK Govt Workers and families continue to be punished by "calamitous economic decisions" made by successive Tory governments and the fall-out from ...
Northern Ireland News, Jul 18, 2023
Family Asks For Prayers As Son Secures Bone Marrow Donor
The family of an eight-year-old boy suffering from Leukaemia has asked for prayers as he prepares for a bone marrow transplant. Bobby Browne, from Bessbrook Co Armagh, was diagnosed with a rare form ...
Northern Ireland News, Jul 18, 2023
Portavogie Harbour To Receive £2.6m Grant
Portavogie Harbour is set to benefit from a £2.6 million Government Grant. The money has been given to the Northern Ireland Fishery Harbour Authority to replace and enhance the existing boat cradle a...
Northern Ireland News, Jul 18, 2023
Key Vote Upcoming For Troubles Legacy Bill
The Northern Ireland Troubles (Legacy and Reconciliation) Bill is set to be discussed in the Commons again ahead of a vote on potential amendments to the bill. Peers had backed an amendment to the bi...
Northern Ireland News, Jul 18, 2023
Daughter Of NI's First Covid Victim To Speak At Inquiry
The daughter of Northern Ireland's first Covid-19 victim is set to appear before the UK Covid inquiry. Brenda Doherty represents Bereaved Families for Justice in Northern Ireland. Other members of th...
Northern Ireland News, Jul 18, 2023
Start Of Foyle Cup Marked With Parade In L'Derry
The official start of the Foyle Cup has been marked with a parade in L'Derry. 600 teams will take part in the tournament with clubs travelling from mainland Europe and North America to play in the to...
Northern Ireland News, Jul 18, 2023
GAA Club Damaged By Vandals In Co Down
A GAA club in Co Down has been forced to invest in new security equipment after their pitch was damaged by vandals. Saul GAC's pitch was damaged by a car performing hand brake turns over the weekend....
Northern Ireland News, Jul 18, 2023
Carl Frampton Announced As New Boxing Analyst
TNT Sports has announced Carl Frampton as one of its new boxing analyst for its TV coverage. Frampton will work alongside presenter Laura Woods to provide analysis on fights for the new sports channe...
Northern Ireland News, Jul 18, 2023
Larne FC Announces Signing Of Levi Ives
Larne Football Club (FC) has announced the signing of defender Levi Ives from fellow Irish Premiership side Cliftonville. Ives arrives at the club for an undisclosed fee after making more than 200 ap...
Northern Ireland News, Jul 18, 2023
Alliance MLA Calls For NI To Capitalise On Green Economy Opportunities
Alliance MLA Sorcha Eastwood has urged those responsible for NI's governance to act now to reap the benefits of a green economy. The Lagan Valley MLA's comments follow the release of new figures from...
Northern Ireland News, Jul 18, 2023
Belfast Boxer Apologises For Liking Critical Kate Tweet
Michael Conlan has apologised for liking a tweet critical of the Princess of Wales. In a statement posted on social media professional boxer Conlan, said: "Yesterday when scrolling Twitter, I unknowi...
Northern Ireland News, Jul 18, 2023
Other News In Brief
UK Government Rejects Calls For NI Tourist Permit Exemption Immigration Minister Robert Jenrick has rejected proposals to make Northern Ireland exempt from the new Electronic Travel Authorisa...
Northern Ireland News, Jul 17, 2023
Co Fermanagh Man Dies In Sligo Rally Crash
Two drivers have died in a crash in a County Sligo rally. Daire Maguire from County Fermanagh and Gene McDonald were killed when the car they were racing in hit a wall in Ballymote at around 3pm on S...
Northern Ireland News, Jul 17, 2023
Man Attacked In Sectarian-Related Hate Crime In L'Derry
A man, aged in his 30s, has been attacked in a sectarian-related hate crime in L’Derry. The assault occurred just before 11pm on Sunday, 16 July. A number of men attached the victim and shouted sect...
Northern Ireland News, Jul 17, 2023
Ronan Keating's Brother Dies In Co Mayo Road Crash
The older brother of Boyzone singer Ronan Keating has died in a road collision in Co Mayo. Tributes have been paid to Ciaran Keating, who was aged in his 50s, after he died in a two-vehicle crash on ...
Northern Ireland News, Jul 17, 2023
Newry, Mourne And Down District Council Workers Start Industrial Action
Hundreds of workers at Newry, Mourne and Down District Council are taking part in industrial action and have started working to rule. Four trade unions are taking part in the joint action following a...