Northern Ireland News for January 2024

Northern Ireland News, Jan 31, 2024
Sinn Féin Welcomes Power-Sharing Return
Sinn Féin Leader Mary Lou McDonald TD has welcomed progress on the return to power-sharing. Mary Lou McDonald said she is "optimistic" after hearing Sir Jeffrey Donaldson's public declaration " that ...
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Northern Ireland News, Jan 31, 2024
Man Extradited From Poland To NI To Stand Trial For Alleged Child Sex Offences
A 59-year old man that has been extradited from Poland to Northern Ireland is to stand trial for sexual offences against children today, 31 January. Officers from the PSNI's International Policing Un...
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Northern Ireland News, Jan 31, 2024
Gaza Healthcare Workers Nominated For Nobel Peace Prize
The SDLP's Claire Hanna MP has nominated Gaza healthcare workers for a Nobel Peace Prize to recognise their efforts in the face of humanitarian devastation in Gaza. Claire Hanna put forward the nomin...
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Northern Ireland News, Jan 31, 2024
NI Grassroot Sports Facilities To Benefit From £5.66m Fund
The UK Government and the Irish FA have announced that 17 projects across NI will benefit from a £5.66 million fund aimed at boosting grassroots sports facilities. The projects will receive funding f...
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Northern Ireland News, Jan 31, 2024
Alliance Backs Call To Save Health Service Dentistry
The Alliance party has backed an urgent call from 720 dentists to save Health Service dentistry, particularly focusing on the reform of dentist contracts. Paula Bradshaw MLA has said that they have b...
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Northern Ireland News, Jan 31, 2024
BT Group To Hire 40 Apprentices And Graduates In Belfast
BT Group has announced plans to recruit nearly 40 apprentices and graduates in Belfast for its intake in September this year. A total of 39 positions will be recruited to include 28 graduate roles an...
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Northern Ireland News, Jan 31, 2024
Views Sought On Proposed Cyber Governance Code Of Practice.
The Department for Science, Innovation and Technology (DSIT) has invited businesses and organisations to provide feedback on a proposed Cyber Governance Code of Practice. The Cyber Governance Code Of...
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Northern Ireland News, Jan 31, 2024
Other News In Brief
Alliance Secures Passage Of Motion To Develop Anti-Poverty Strategy Alliance Glengormley Urban Councillor, Julian McGrath, has achieved a successful passage of a motion to create a steering g...
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Northern Ireland News, Jan 30, 2024
DUP Agrees Deal To End Boycott Of NI Powersharing
After a 23-month break, powersharing in Northern Ireland will be restored following a decision by the Democratic Unionist Party (DUP). The DUP had been blocking a functioning assembly and executive d...
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Northern Ireland News, Jan 30, 2024
Yellow Weather Warning Issued For Parts Of NI
A yellow weather warning for wind has been issued by the Met Office for parts of Northern Ireland on Wednesday, 31 January. The weather warning comes into effect at 9.00 am and is due to remain in pl...
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Northern Ireland News, Jan 30, 2024
Man Extradited By PSNI To Slovakia
Officers from the PSNI's International Policing Unit extradited a 52-year-old man from Northern Ireland to Slovakia, yesterday, 29 January. The man who was wanted in relation to a number of fraud off...
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Northern Ireland News, Jan 30, 2024
Detectives Investigate Burglary In North Belfast
PSNI detectives have issued an appeal for information following a report of a burglary at residential premises in the Wilton Street area of north Belfast. Between 7.30am and around 6.25 pm yesterday,...
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Northern Ireland News, Jan 30, 2024
Alliance Warns NI Must Catch Up On Bowel Cancer Surveillance
Alliance has warned that Northern Ireland must match the rest of the UK on surveillance of Lynch Syndrome, which is a genetic condition that increases the risk of bowel cancer. The party's Health Spo...
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Northern Ireland News, Jan 30, 2024
Groundhog Day: Advice NI Urges Households To Seek Support As 'Heat Or Eat' Conundrum Continues
NI's largest advice charity dealt with 4,062 cases and £43.4 million in household debt during 2023 As Groundhog Day approaches, Advice NI is encouraging households to seek financial advice and free t...
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Northern Ireland News, Jan 30, 2024
Info Events To Be Held On Belfast 2024 Programme
Belfast City Council has encouraged people to attend info events during February to find out how they can get involved in its Belfast 2024 programme. The £5.9 million Belfast 2024 programme adds to t...
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Northern Ireland News, Jan 30, 2024
Other News In Brief
Alliance Confirms Submission To The People's Plan For Nature Alliance has confirmed its submission to the People's Plan for Nature, outlining the ways in which it is committed to the safeguard...
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Northern Ireland News, Jan 29, 2024
63-Year-Old Woman Arrested Over Stabbing In Antrim
A 63-year-old woman has been arrested in connection with a stabbing incident in Antrim on Friday, 26 January. Shortly after 5.10am police received a report that a man, aged in his 40s, had been stabb...
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Northern Ireland News, Jan 29, 2024
SSE Airtricity Announces 6.3% Price Decrease
Northern Ireland's second largest electricity supplier, SSE Airtricity, has announced a price decrease of 6.3% for their electricity customers. This decrease will be effective from 1 March 2024 and ...
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Northern Ireland News, Jan 29, 2024
Man Due In Court Charged With Kevin Conway Murder
A 27-year-old man is due to appear before Belfast Magistrates' Court today, Monday, 29 January, charged with the murder of Kevin Conway. The man was arrested in west Belfast on 09 January, by detecti...
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Northern Ireland News, Jan 29, 2024
NI To Be Enabled To Legislate Against Tobacco And Vaping
The Department of Health has welcomed the UK Government's plans to enable Northern Ireland to legislate to increase the smoking age and to introduce measures aimed at reducing youth vaping, subject to...
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Northern Ireland News, Jan 29, 2024
Housing Executive Rent To Increase By 7.7% From 01 April
Housing Executive rents will increase by 7.7% from 01 April, 2024, following approval of the increase by the Department for Communities. Rent pays for the housing services provided by the Housing Exe...
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Northern Ireland News, Jan 29, 2024
Man Arrested In Connection With Creeper Style Burglaries In North Belfast
PSNI detectives have issued an appeal for information following the report of a creeper style burglary in north Belfast in the early hours of Sunday, 28th January. At approximately 4.20am police rece...
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Northern Ireland News, Jan 29, 2024
PSNI Investigate Aggravated Burglary In Newry
PSNI detectives have issued an appeal for information and witnesses following the report of an aggravated burglary at a property on the Belfast Road in Newry in the early hours of this morning, Saturd...
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Northern Ireland News, Jan 29, 2024
Cool Stuff To Do When In Belfast
Belfast, the vibrant capital of Northern Ireland, is a city bursting with culture, history, and a lively atmosphere. If you find yourself in this dynamic city, you're in for a treat! From exploring hi...
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Northern Ireland News, Jan 29, 2024
The Ultimate Guide To Bingo Halls In Northern Ireland
Bingo, a game that has been a staple in Northern Ireland's entertainment scene for decades, continues to capture the hearts of enthusiasts across the region. In recent years, there has been a notable ...
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Northern Ireland News, Jan 29, 2024
Other News In Brief
Eastwood Will Not Attend US St Patrick's Day Celebrations In Protest At US Inaction In Gaza The SDLP's Colum Eastwood has said that he will not attend St Patrick's Day events at the White Ho...
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Northern Ireland News, Jan 26, 2024
Man Seriously Injured In Collision With Police Car
A man, aged in his 50s, has suffered serious leg injuries following a collision with a police car in east Belfast in the early hours of this morning, Friday 26 January. Shortly after 5.30am, a police...
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Northern Ireland News, Jan 26, 2024
Live Here Love Here Launch 2024 Community Awards
Live Here Love Here has announced the return of its Community Awards for 2024. The awards, sponsored by Belfast Harbour and supported by the Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (D...
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Northern Ireland News, Jan 26, 2024
Appeal For Witnesses Following Digger Theft In Antrim
The PSNI have issued an appeal for information and witnesses following the theft of a digger from a construction site in the Nutts Corner Road area of Antrim on Thursday, 25th January. It was reporte...
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Northern Ireland News, Jan 26, 2024
DUP Calls For Action On Car Insurance Price Increases
The DUP has called on the UK government to investigate car insurance price increases, especially for young drivers, in Northern Ireland. Upper Bann MP Carla Lockhart said: “Turning seventeen is a hug...
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