Northern Ireland News for July 2023 : Page 4

Northern Ireland News, Jul 17, 2023
Man Charged With Attempted Murder Dies In Custody
A man charged with attempted murder has died in custody. 42-year-old James Carlisle, from the Harbour Road in Kilkeel, was due to appear in court next week. It is understood his death is not being t...
Northern Ireland News, Jul 17, 2023
Alliance 'Disappointed' Over PSNI's Belfast Pride Parade Decision
Alliance MLA Nuala McAllister has expressed her "disappointment" over the PSNI's decision to not allow officers to participate in the Belfast Pride parade. Ms McAllister was speaking after the PSNI...
Northern Ireland News, Jul 17, 2023
Other News In Brief
Former NI Footballer Released On Bail After Alleged Assault A former Northern Ireland international footballer has been released on bail following an alleged assault in Belfast over the Twelf...
Northern Ireland News, Jul 14, 2023
Yellow Weather Warning For Heavy Rain Issued Across NI
The Met Office has issued a yellow weather warning for heavy rain across Northern Ireland. The warning comes into place at noon until 9pm on Friday, 14 July. Strong winds are also expected around th...
Northern Ireland News, Jul 14, 2023
PFNI Calls For Clarification On 7% Pay Rise
The Police Federation for Northern Ireland (PFNI) is calling on the PSNI and the Department of Justice that a 7% pay rise for officers in England and Wales will apply to Northern Ireland. PFNI Chair,...
Northern Ireland News, Jul 14, 2023
Walker Dies After Collapsing At Slieve Donard Summit
A walker has died after collapsing while walking Slieve Donard on Thursday, 13 July. The Mourne Mountain Rescue Team received a call from police following a request to help a walker. They responded ...
Northern Ireland News, Jul 14, 2023
Man Charged With Attempted Sexual Communication With A Child
A 31-year-old man has been charged with a number of offences including attempted sexual communication with a child. The man was arrested in north Belfast on Thursday, 13 July. He is due to appear at...
Northern Ireland News, Jul 14, 2023
Appeal Issued Following Burglary In East Belfast
Police are appealing for information after a number of items were stolen during a burglary in east Belfast. The incident occurred at a house in the Dundela Avenue area in the early hours of Friday mo...
Northern Ireland News, Jul 14, 2023
Co Down Road Reopens Following Fire
A County Down road has reopened following a fire on Friday, 14 July. The Church Street area in Downpatrick was closed and diversions were put in place. The fire was discovered by officers on mobile ...
Northern Ireland News, Jul 14, 2023
Other News In Brief
Work To Start On Carriageway Resurfacing Scheme In Kircubbin Work is to commence on a carriageway resurfacing scheme in Kircubbin. The work on the A20 Shore Road, Main Street and Cooks Brae,...
Northern Ireland News, Jul 13, 2023
Eleven Ambulance Staff Attacked Over An 'Unprecedented' Six Hour Period
Eleven ambulance staff have been attacked over an "unprecedented" six hour period over the eleventh night. The Northern Ireland Ambulance Service (NIAS) said the assaults happened in four different l...
Northern Ireland News, Jul 13, 2023
Bespoke Candles Opens Another Factory To Meet Growing Demand
Bangor-based Bespoke Candles has opened another factory to meet the growing demand for private labelled candles. At the heart of Bespoke Candles' success lies their unwavering dedication to crafting...
Northern Ireland News, Jul 13, 2023
NIE Networks Condemns Video Of Pro-IRA Chanting In Front Of A Bonfire
An investigation has been launched after a video emerged showing a man, who was wearing Northern Ireland Electricity (NIE) Networks branded clothing, chanting pro-IRA in front of a bonfire. In the vi...
Northern Ireland News, Jul 13, 2023
Man Who Went Missing In Band Uniform Found Safe And Well
A 28-year-old man who went missing in Belfast on the Twelfth has been found safe and well, police have confirmed. The PSNI were "increasingly concerned" for the whereabouts of the man who went missin...
Northern Ireland News, Jul 13, 2023
Man Falls From Bonfire In Newtownards
A man has been taken to hospital after falling off a bonfire in Newtownards. The Northern Ireland Ambulance Service (NIAS) said it received a 999 call at 10.05pm following reports of an incident on t...
Northern Ireland News, Jul 13, 2023
Other News In Brief
Call For Urgent Meeting With EA To Discuss School Places Sinn Féin MLA Pat Sheehan has asked for an urgent meeting with the Education Authority (EA) to discuss ongoing uncertainty over school...
Northern Ireland News, Jul 11, 2023
PSNI Condemn Violent Attack On Officers In Banbridge
The PSNI has condemned an attack on a police officer in Banbridge on Monday, 10 July. Two officers were responding to reports of a fight involving two men in a takeaway on Newry Street at around 11 p...
Northern Ireland News, Jul 11, 2023
Drugs Worth Estimated £2m Intercepted En Route To NI
The PSNI's Organised Crime Unit has launched a joint operation with West Midlands Police to investigate the attempted importation of a substantial amount of Class A and B drugs from England to Norther...
Northern Ireland News, Jul 11, 2023
Executive Needed To Address Health Service Issues
An Executive is urgently needed to address the problems facing the health service, Sinn Féin MLA Linda Dillon has said. The party's health spokesperson made the call following the news that emergency...
Northern Ireland News, Jul 11, 2023
Muckamore Abbey Hospital To Close In June 2024
Muckamore Abbey Hospital in County Antrim will close in June 2024, dependent on all remaining Muckamore patients having been appropriately resettled in community settings, the Department of Health (Do...
Northern Ireland News, Jul 11, 2023
Red Flag Restrictions Removed On North Coast Beaches
The Red Flag swimming restriction at Portstewart, Castlerock, Downhill and Benone beaches on the North Coast following the presence of blue-green algae, has now been removed. The public has been urge...
Northern Ireland News, Jul 11, 2023
Appeal For Information On Burglary Incidents In Newtownabbey
The PSNI have issued an appeal for information and witnesses following a burglary and attempted burglaries in the Newtownabbey area. Police received three reports of incidents between the hours of 4 ...
Northern Ireland News, Jul 11, 2023
33-Year-Old Arrested In Connection With Major Drug Seizure
A 33-year-old man has been arrested in connection with the seizure of suspected cocaine, worth an estimated £80,000, in a proactive policing operation by the Paramilitary Crime Task Force. In a follo...
Northern Ireland News, Jul 10, 2023
PSNI Issue Warning Over Holiday Scams
The PSNI have issued a warning to people across NI to be on their guard when booking holidays and watch out for tricks scammers use to con people. Nationally, figures from Action Fraud reveal scammer...
Northern Ireland News, Jul 10, 2023
Unconditional Return To Govt 'Only Rational Decision For The DUP'
An unconditional return to a power-sharing Assembly and Executive is the "only rational decision for the DUP" as the deepening economic crisis continues to decimate public services, Sinn Féin MLA Decl...
Northern Ireland News, Jul 10, 2023
Greens 'Deeply Concerned' Over Impact Of Infrastructure Budget
The Green Party NI has expressed its "deep concern" over the final budget allocations announced by the Department for Infrastructure (DfI). Cllr Rachel Woods said that the final budget allocations fo...
Northern Ireland News, Jul 10, 2023
Patients Paying The Price For Political Stalemate – UUP
Patients across Northern Ireland have been left paying the highest price for the continuing political stalemate at Stormont, Ulster Unionist Health Spokesperson Alan Chambers MLA has said. Mr Chamber...
Northern Ireland News, Jul 10, 2023
People Urged To Remain Vigilant To Blue-Green Algae Outbreaks
Following the confirmation of highly toxic blue-gree algae at Castlerock Beach, people have been urged to remain vigilant and take extra care over the July holidays, particularly the Portstewart/Castl...
Northern Ireland News, Jul 10, 2023
Ulster Carpets Design, Manufacture And Install Coronation Carpets
Following months of secrecy, Ulster Carpets have revealed that they designed, manufactured and installed over 1,000m2 of majestic wool-rich Axminster carpets for the Coronation of King Charles III at ...
Northern Ireland News, Jul 10, 2023
Appeal For Information On Aggravated Burglary In L'Derry
PSNI detectives have issued an appeal for information following a report of an aggravated burglary in the Grafton Street area of L'Derry on Sunday 9th July. Making the appeal, Detective Sergeant Gavi...