Northern Ireland News for September 2023 : Page 5
Northern Ireland News, Sep 13, 2023
SDLP Calls For 'Urgent Response' To Lough Neagh Crisis
Representatives of the SDLP have meet with the Northern Ireland Environment Agency (NIEA) to discuss the worsening crisis at Lough Neagh. Warning that the presence of blue-green algae in the water ha...
SDLP Calls For 'Urgent Response' To Lough Neagh Crisis
Representatives of the SDLP have meet with the Northern Ireland Environment Agency (NIEA) to discuss the worsening crisis at Lough Neagh. Warning that the presence of blue-green algae in the water ha...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 13, 2023
Man Arrested In Connection With South Belfast Burglaries
A 39-year-old man has been arrested in connection with two burglaries in south Belfast early this morning, Wednesday 13 September. According to a reports, a young female student woke up at around 7.3...
Man Arrested In Connection With South Belfast Burglaries
A 39-year-old man has been arrested in connection with two burglaries in south Belfast early this morning, Wednesday 13 September. According to a reports, a young female student woke up at around 7.3...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 13, 2023
Legacy Bill Has 'No Legitimacy' And Will Face Legal Challenge – Alliance
The UK government's Legacy Bill has "no legitimacy" and is in conflict with human rights standards, Alliance Party Deputy Leader and North Down MP, Stephen Farry, has said. Speaking after the Legacy ...
Legacy Bill Has 'No Legitimacy' And Will Face Legal Challenge – Alliance
The UK government's Legacy Bill has "no legitimacy" and is in conflict with human rights standards, Alliance Party Deputy Leader and North Down MP, Stephen Farry, has said. Speaking after the Legacy ...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 13, 2023
'Assistance, Honesty, And Protection' Needed To Secure Energy Transition
To achieve energy transition people will need "assistance, honesty, and protection", according to new research published by the Consumer Council (CC). The CC has published the 'Consumer Attitudes To ...
'Assistance, Honesty, And Protection' Needed To Secure Energy Transition
To achieve energy transition people will need "assistance, honesty, and protection", according to new research published by the Consumer Council (CC). The CC has published the 'Consumer Attitudes To ...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 13, 2023
PHA Launch New Substance Use Agenda Consultation
The public has been asked to help shape Northern Ireland's substance use agenda for the next four years, by responding to a new Public Health Agency (PHA) consultation. The 12-week consultation on th...
PHA Launch New Substance Use Agenda Consultation
The public has been asked to help shape Northern Ireland's substance use agenda for the next four years, by responding to a new Public Health Agency (PHA) consultation. The 12-week consultation on th...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 13, 2023
Teenagers Left 'Terrified' After Masked Men Force Entry To Comber Home
The PSNI have issued an appeal for information and witnesses following an aggravated burglary in Comber, Co Down. On Monday, 11 September, is was reported to police that just before 10pm, four masked...
Teenagers Left 'Terrified' After Masked Men Force Entry To Comber Home
The PSNI have issued an appeal for information and witnesses following an aggravated burglary in Comber, Co Down. On Monday, 11 September, is was reported to police that just before 10pm, four masked...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 13, 2023
Appeal For Information On Armed Robbery In Gallagh
PSNI detectives in L'Derry have issued an appeal for information following an armed robbery in Gallagh on Monday 11 September. At approximately 8.10pm, a masked male entered the shop in Moss Park bra...
Appeal For Information On Armed Robbery In Gallagh
PSNI detectives in L'Derry have issued an appeal for information following an armed robbery in Gallagh on Monday 11 September. At approximately 8.10pm, a masked male entered the shop in Moss Park bra...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 13, 2023
£11m Coleraine Grammar School Expansion Underway
Work has officially begun on a new £11 million expansion of Coleraine Grammar School, with Permanent Secretary at the Department of Education, Dr Mark Browne, performing a sod cutting ceremony. First...
£11m Coleraine Grammar School Expansion Underway
Work has officially begun on a new £11 million expansion of Coleraine Grammar School, with Permanent Secretary at the Department of Education, Dr Mark Browne, performing a sod cutting ceremony. First...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 13, 2023
Other News In Brief
UUP Welcomes Major Jobs Announcement The Ulster Unionist Party (UUP) has welcomed the news of 1,000 new jobs in Northern Ireland and renewed their call for the restoration of Stormont. The ...
Other News In Brief
UUP Welcomes Major Jobs Announcement The Ulster Unionist Party (UUP) has welcomed the news of 1,000 new jobs in Northern Ireland and renewed their call for the restoration of Stormont. The ...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 12, 2023
NI Households Experience Further 29.5% Fall In Disposable Income
The discretionary income of Northern Ireland's lowest earning households have fallen a further 29.5% over the last year, from £28.12 to £19.83 per week, according to the latest figures from the Consum...
NI Households Experience Further 29.5% Fall In Disposable Income
The discretionary income of Northern Ireland's lowest earning households have fallen a further 29.5% over the last year, from £28.12 to £19.83 per week, according to the latest figures from the Consum...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 12, 2023
QUB Joins PHA's 'Breastfeeding Welcome Here' Scheme
The Public Health Agency's (PHA) has welcomed Queen's University Belfast as the latest organisation to join their Breastfeeding Welcome Here scheme – a programme that aims to increase the number of pr...
QUB Joins PHA's 'Breastfeeding Welcome Here' Scheme
The Public Health Agency's (PHA) has welcomed Queen's University Belfast as the latest organisation to join their Breastfeeding Welcome Here scheme – a programme that aims to increase the number of pr...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 12, 2023
Two Arrested In Connection With Attempted Armed Robbery
Two men have been arrested in connection with an attempted robbery of a north Belfast takeaway in the early hours of this morning. Shortly after 1am this morning, Tuesday 12 September, police receive...
Two Arrested In Connection With Attempted Armed Robbery
Two men have been arrested in connection with an attempted robbery of a north Belfast takeaway in the early hours of this morning. Shortly after 1am this morning, Tuesday 12 September, police receive...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 12, 2023
Alliance Welcomes PEACEPLUS Investment Funding
The Alliance Party has welcomed the announcement of the PEACEPLUS investment funding for Northern Ireland. The programme of monies will go towards local projects up until 2027, aimed at securing posi...
Alliance Welcomes PEACEPLUS Investment Funding
The Alliance Party has welcomed the announcement of the PEACEPLUS investment funding for Northern Ireland. The programme of monies will go towards local projects up until 2027, aimed at securing posi...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 12, 2023
UUP Calls For Action On 'Worsening' Lough Neagh Pollution Situation
The Ulster Unionist Party (UUP) has raised concerns over the "worsening Lough Neagh pollution situation", calling for renewed efforts to develop a unified strategy to address these issues. UUP Enviro...
UUP Calls For Action On 'Worsening' Lough Neagh Pollution Situation
The Ulster Unionist Party (UUP) has raised concerns over the "worsening Lough Neagh pollution situation", calling for renewed efforts to develop a unified strategy to address these issues. UUP Enviro...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 12, 2023
NIEA Announces Funding For Water Quality Improvement Works
The Northern Ireland Environment Agency (NIEA) has announced funding of £260,000 for 12 community projects working to improve water quality. NIEA Chief Executive, Paul Donnelly, made the announcement...
NIEA Announces Funding For Water Quality Improvement Works
The Northern Ireland Environment Agency (NIEA) has announced funding of £260,000 for 12 community projects working to improve water quality. NIEA Chief Executive, Paul Donnelly, made the announcement...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 12, 2023
Two Men Jailed At Newry Crown Court For Terrorism-Related Offences
Two men have been jailed for terrorism-related offences at Newry Crown Court. Shane Stevenson (35) was sentenced to 16 months in prison, with a further 12 months on supervised licence upon his releas...
Two Men Jailed At Newry Crown Court For Terrorism-Related Offences
Two men have been jailed for terrorism-related offences at Newry Crown Court. Shane Stevenson (35) was sentenced to 16 months in prison, with a further 12 months on supervised licence upon his releas...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 12, 2023
Other News In Brief
Appeal For Information On Carrickfergus Armed Robbery The PSNI have issued an appeal for information following a report of an armed robbery at commercial premises at the Bridewell Drive area...
Other News In Brief
Appeal For Information On Carrickfergus Armed Robbery The PSNI have issued an appeal for information following a report of an armed robbery at commercial premises at the Bridewell Drive area...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 11, 2023
Over £976m Investment Funding Announced For NI
Taoiseach Leo Varadkar, the Irish Prime Minister, is in Belfast today to announce funding of more than £976 million (€1.14 billion) through PEACEPLUS, a new EU programme to build reconciliation and gr...
Over £976m Investment Funding Announced For NI
Taoiseach Leo Varadkar, the Irish Prime Minister, is in Belfast today to announce funding of more than £976 million (€1.14 billion) through PEACEPLUS, a new EU programme to build reconciliation and gr...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 11, 2023
New Two-Year Employability Programme Launched
A new two-year employability programme to provide training and support for young people across NI has been announced the Southern Regional College. More than 80 guests, including local businesses, c...
New Two-Year Employability Programme Launched
A new two-year employability programme to provide training and support for young people across NI has been announced the Southern Regional College. More than 80 guests, including local businesses, c...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 11, 2023
75-Year-Old Larne Man Jailed For Sexual Offences
A 75-year-old man has been sentenced to two years for 20 offences including attempted sexual communication with a child and making, possessing and distributing indecent, prohibited and extreme images ...
75-Year-Old Larne Man Jailed For Sexual Offences
A 75-year-old man has been sentenced to two years for 20 offences including attempted sexual communication with a child and making, possessing and distributing indecent, prohibited and extreme images ...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 11, 2023
Firework Display Organisers Urged To Submit Licence Applications
Anyone planning a fireworks display this Halloween have been urged to apply for a licence "in good time". It is an offence to buy or be in possession of fireworks without a licence and applications f...
Firework Display Organisers Urged To Submit Licence Applications
Anyone planning a fireworks display this Halloween have been urged to apply for a licence "in good time". It is an offence to buy or be in possession of fireworks without a licence and applications f...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 11, 2023
Additional £14m Secured For Affordable Warmth Scheme
Northern Ireland's Affordable Warmth Scheme has been extended for another two years and an additional £14 million secured to help people experiencing fuel poverty. Funded by the Department for Commun...
Additional £14m Secured For Affordable Warmth Scheme
Northern Ireland's Affordable Warmth Scheme has been extended for another two years and an additional £14 million secured to help people experiencing fuel poverty. Funded by the Department for Commun...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 11, 2023
Man Arrested In Connection With North Belfast Drug Seizure
A 28-year-old man has been arrested in connection with the seizure of a quantity of suspected amphetamine, with a potential street value of £10,000, in north Belfast. Officers from Organised Crime an...
Man Arrested In Connection With North Belfast Drug Seizure
A 28-year-old man has been arrested in connection with the seizure of a quantity of suspected amphetamine, with a potential street value of £10,000, in north Belfast. Officers from Organised Crime an...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 11, 2023
Appeal For Information On Killyleagh Burglary
PSNI detectives have issued an appeal for information following a burglary at a property in Killyleagh in the early hours of Saturday 9th September. At approximately 12.20am, it was reported that som...
Appeal For Information On Killyleagh Burglary
PSNI detectives have issued an appeal for information following a burglary at a property in Killyleagh in the early hours of Saturday 9th September. At approximately 12.20am, it was reported that som...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 11, 2023
Other News In Brief
TAMHI 'Chosen Charity' Of Belfast Lord Mayor Belfast's Lord Mayor, Councillor Ryan Murphy, has announced TAMHI (Tackling Awareness of Mental Health Issues) as one of his 'chosen charities'. ...
Other News In Brief
TAMHI 'Chosen Charity' Of Belfast Lord Mayor Belfast's Lord Mayor, Councillor Ryan Murphy, has announced TAMHI (Tackling Awareness of Mental Health Issues) as one of his 'chosen charities'. ...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 8, 2023
PSNI And Universities Launch Student Safety Campaign
The PSNI has partnered with Queen's University Belfast, Ulster University and Belfast Metropolitan College for a new student safety campaign. The campaign aims to encourage safe and respectful behavi...
PSNI And Universities Launch Student Safety Campaign
The PSNI has partnered with Queen's University Belfast, Ulster University and Belfast Metropolitan College for a new student safety campaign. The campaign aims to encourage safe and respectful behavi...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 8, 2023
98% Of NI Women Have Experienced Violence In Their Lifetime
Almost 98% of women in Northern Ireland have experienced at least one form of violence or abuse in their lifetime. A new report, 'Every Voice Matters! Violence Against Women in Northern Ireland', led...
98% Of NI Women Have Experienced Violence In Their Lifetime
Almost 98% of women in Northern Ireland have experienced at least one form of violence or abuse in their lifetime. A new report, 'Every Voice Matters! Violence Against Women in Northern Ireland', led...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 8, 2023
Appeal For Information On Crossmaglen Shooting Incident
The PSNI's Criminal Investigation Department in Newry have issued and appeal for information and witnesses following a shooting incident in Crossmaglen. The incident occurred in the area of Ballsmill...
Appeal For Information On Crossmaglen Shooting Incident
The PSNI's Criminal Investigation Department in Newry have issued and appeal for information and witnesses following a shooting incident in Crossmaglen. The incident occurred in the area of Ballsmill...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 8, 2023
Driving Test And MOT Charges To Increase From 01 October
The cost of MOT's and practical driving tests is set to increase from 01 October, 2023. Announced by the Department for Infrastructure (DfI), this is the first price increase in NI since 2005. Tests...
Driving Test And MOT Charges To Increase From 01 October
The cost of MOT's and practical driving tests is set to increase from 01 October, 2023. Announced by the Department for Infrastructure (DfI), this is the first price increase in NI since 2005. Tests...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 8, 2023
New All Age Apprenticeships Initiative Launched
A new All Age Apprenticeships initiative, designed to provide opportunities for more people to embark on a career of their choice, has been launched by the Department for the Economy. The initiative ...
New All Age Apprenticeships Initiative Launched
A new All Age Apprenticeships initiative, designed to provide opportunities for more people to embark on a career of their choice, has been launched by the Department for the Economy. The initiative ...