Northern Ireland News for October 2024 : Page 6

Northern Ireland News, Oct 10, 2024
Belfast Lord Mayor Celebrates Success Of Employment Academies
Belfast Lord Mayor Councillor Micky Murray highlighted the importance of jobs and skills development during a visit to City Hall and St George's Market on Tuesday, 08 October. The Lord Mayor attended...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 10, 2024
Two Charged With Possessing Criminal Property
Detectives from the Police Service of Northern Ireland's Organised Crime Unit have charged a man and a woman with possessing criminal property. The charges stem from a search conducted at a premises ...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 10, 2024
Police Appeal For Witnesses To Armagh Road Collision
Police have issued an appeal for information and witnesses following a road traffic collision that occurred on the Armagh Road in Moy on Tuesday, 08 October. The incident involved a silver VW Golf an...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 10, 2024
Other News In Brief
Diana Armstrong 'Deeply Alarmed' Over Rise In Femicide In NI Ulster Unionist MLA, Diana Armstrong, has said that she is "deeply alarmed by the urgent and escalating issue of femicide in Northe...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 9, 2024
Investigation Launches Over Mary Ward Murder
The Police Ombudsman has launched an investigation into the murder of Mary Ward. In the weeks leading up to her death, Mary had reported to the police that she was a victim of a violent crime. The ...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 9, 2024
Co Antrim Hotel Invests £2.5m In Expansion Plans
The Rabbit Hotel & Retreat in County Antrim has invested £2.5 million to expand its guest accommodations. The boutique hotel, named as the 'Best Place to Stay' in Northern Ireland for 2024 by The Ti...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 9, 2024
Man Charged With Manslaughter Of Kyle McDermott
A 24-year-old man has been charged with manslaughter following the death of Kyle McDermott. The man charged is expected to appear before Dungannon Magistrates Court on Wednesday, 09 October. The PSN...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 9, 2024
Teen Sustains Facial Injuries During Bottle Assault In Belfast
A teenager has sustained serious facial injuries after he was hit by a bottle in a nightclub in Belfast city centre. Police are appealing for witnesses in connection with the incident which happened ...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 9, 2024
Police Appeal For Witnesses After School Bus Crash In Carrowdore
Police have issued an appeal for witnesses following a school bus crash in Carrowdore. PSNI Sergeant King said: "At around 3.45pm, a double decker bus containing school pupils came off the Ballyblack...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 9, 2024
Appeal Issued After Cyclist Injured During Incident On The Lagan Towpath
Police have issued an appeal after a cyclist was injured during an incident with a pedestrian on the Lagan Towpath. The PSNI received a report of an incident in the McIlroy Park area at around 3.30pm...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 9, 2024
Other News In Brief
NI Water Completes £3.5 Million Investment A £3.5 million investment to replace the Avish Water pumping station within the Carmoney Water Treatment Works has been completed, NI Water has anno...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 8, 2024
Major Bus Crash In Newtownards
A serious bus accident occurred on Monday, October 7th, involving an Ulsterbus carrying students from Strangford College. The incident took place at approximately 3:50pm on the Ballyblack Road East, ...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 8, 2024
Online HMRC Tool To Boost State Pension
More than 10,000 people across the UK have used a new online service to boost their state pension income, according to HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC). Launched in April 2024, the service has facilitate...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 8, 2024
Emergency Services Praised For Response To Bus Crash
Health Minister Mike Nesbitt has commended the swift and effective response of emergency services and hospital staff following a major bus accident in County Down today. The Northern Ireland Ambulanc...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 8, 2024
Death Of Woman In Belfast Being Investigated As Murder
A murder investigation has been launched into the death of a woman in Belfast on Tuesday 01 October. Police officers discovered the body of 22-year-old Mary Ward at her home on Melrose Street. The PS...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 8, 2024
DAERA Funds Peatland Restoration Projects
The Department of Agriculture, Environment, and Rural Affairs (DAERA) has announced the recipients of grant funding for peatland restoration projects. Five nonprofit organisations in Northern Ireland...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 8, 2024
Police Continue To Investigate Death Of Man In Strabane
PSNI detectives investigating the death of a man in Strabane have named the victim as Kyle McDermot. The 24-year-old man from Ballymagorry died following an altercation, which took place on the night...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 8, 2024
Minister Launches Consultation On Low-Carbon Heating Support
Economy Minister Conor Murphy has initiated a public consultation aimed at gathering feedback on potential government support for low-carbon heating technologies in residential buildings. The consult...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 8, 2024
Other News In Brief
New PwC Assured Skills Academy Announced A new Assured Skills Academy with PwC offering 20 high quality training places, has been announced by Economy Minister Conor Murphy Fully funded by...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 7, 2024
Renewed Appeal For Help Tracing Sofi Johansson
The PSNI have issued an appeal for help in tracing the whereabouts of high-risk missing person Sofi Johansson. Sofi, aged 56, is described as being around 5ft 7in and of slim build, with long grey ha...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 7, 2024
New £6.3m Roe Valley Integrated PS Opened
The new £6.3million Roe Valley Integrated Primary School has been officially opened by Education Minister Paul Givan. Speaking at the official opening, Minister Givan said: "I am delighted to join th...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 7, 2024
Lough Neagh Community Engagement Sessions
A series of community drop-in sessions are being held to provide information about the ongoing efforts to address blue-green algae and improve water quality in Lough Neagh. These sessions will offer ...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 7, 2024
Claire Hanna Ratified As New Leader Of The SDLP
Claire Hanna has been formally ratified as the new leader of the SDLP. The MP for Belfast South and Down was the only candidate to stand to succeed Colum Eastwood, who announced in August that he was...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 7, 2024
Robbery Investigation Underway In North Belfast
Police are appealing for witnesses and information following a robbery that occurred in north Belfast on Saturday evening, 05 October. The incident took place around 7:45 PM at a commercial premises ...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 7, 2024
PHA Encourages Vitamin D Supplementation For Autumn And Winter
The Public Health Agency (PHA) is recommending that everyone consider taking a vitamin D supplement during the autumn and winter months to maintain bone, teeth, and muscle health. Vitamin D is a cruc...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 7, 2024
Police Investigate Home Invasion Incidents In Newry
Local police are investigating two home invasion incidents that occurred in the Newry area on Saturday, 05 October. In both cases, a male suspect entered the homes of older residents under the guise o...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 4, 2024
Man Found Dead On Warrenpoint Beach
Police are investigating the sudden death of a man found on Rostrevor Beach on Thursday morning. The man was discovered by a member of the public around 7:25am on Thursday, October 3rd. His identity ...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 4, 2024
Funding Boost For Grassroots Sports Following Olympic Success
Sports Minister Gordon Lyons has announced additional funding for grassroots sports clubs in Northern Ireland, following the country's remarkable performance at the Paris 2024 Olympic and Paralympic G...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 4, 2024
Belfast Launches Innovative Cycle Parking Facilities
Belfast Lord Mayor Councillor Micky Murray and Infrastructure Minister John O'Dowd joined representatives from Queen's University Belfast to unveil three new, state-of-the-art cycle parking facilities...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 4, 2024
Health Minister Encourages Use Of My Care Patient Portal
Health Minister Mike Nesbitt is urging people to sign up for the My Care patient portal, which provides access to digital medical records. The My Care portal allows patients and service users to view...