Northern Ireland News for November 2024 : Page 5

Northern Ireland News, Nov 13, 2024
Women Urged To Share Health Experiences In New Survey
Women across Northern Ireland are being encouraged to participate in a new survey designed to gather insights into their health needs and experiences. The Women's Health Survey for Northern Ireland, p...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 13, 2024
County Down Woman Loses £4,000 In HMRC Impersonation Scam
The Department for the Economy's Trading Standards Service (TSS) is urging the public to be vigilant against financial scams after a County Down woman lost over £4,000 to an HMRC impersonation scam. ...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 13, 2024
NI Schools Estate Faces Funding Challenge: Audit Office Report
A new report from the Northern Ireland Audit Office has revealed that the region's schools' estate, while a valuable asset, faces significant challenges due to funding constraints. The report highlig...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 13, 2024
Diocese Of Down And Connor Makes HIA Redress Scheme Contribution
The Executive Office has confirmed that it has received a contribution from the Diocese of Down and Connor towards the Historical Institutional Abuse (HIA) Redress Scheme. This payment, which follows...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 13, 2024
Alliance Welcomes Executive Commitment To Tackling Racism
The Alliance Party has welcomed a commitment from the Assembly to addressing racism and racist attacks across Northern Ireland. South Belfast MLA and Executive Office Spokesperson, Paula Bradshaw, wa...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 13, 2024
Other News In Brief
Appeal For Information Following Ballymena Burglary Antrim CID detectives have issued an appeal for information following a report of a burglary in Ballymena Tuesday, 12th November. Making ...
Feature News, Nov 12, 2024
Belfast Entrepreneurs To Be Celebrated With New Conference
Lord Mayor of Belfast, Councillor Micky Murray, has called on entrepreneurs from across the city to get together for a unique conference aimed at supporting their business journey. Entrepreneurs Unle...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 12, 2024
£631.5m Allocated To Address Pressures And Pay
Finance Minister Dr Caoimhe Archibald today updated the Assembly on the October Monitoring Round. A total of £631.5 million in Resource funding will be provided to departments to address pressures an...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 12, 2024
New App To Teach Vital Lifesaving Skills
Education Minister Paul Givan has launched a new app to help children and young people develop confidence in performing Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) and using Automated External Defibrillators ...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 12, 2024
Millions Of Pounds In Additional Benefits Claimed
A Department for Communities service has helped people in Northern Ireland claim an additional £62 million in benefits in 2023/24. Communities Minister Gordon Lyons welcomed the annual results of the...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 12, 2024
Police Investigate Linked Alcohol Thefts In Fermanagh
Police in Fermanagh are investigating a potential link between recent thefts of alcohol from shops in Lisnaskea and Newtownbutler. On Sunday afternoon, 10th November, two men entered premises in the ...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 12, 2024
£6m Cigarette Smuggling Bust In South Armagh
Four men arrested after HMRC and PSNI seize over 11 million non-duty paid cigarettes. A major cigarette smuggling operation has been disrupted in South Armagh after a joint operation by HM Revenue an...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 12, 2024
Appeal Following Serious Road Traffic Collision In Magherafelt
Police in Magherafelt are appealing for information and witnesses following a serious road traffic collision on Sunday evening, 10th November. The collision occurred at approximately 8.55pm at the ju...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 12, 2024
Legislative Group Urges Restrictions On Gambling Advertising
The Northern Ireland All-Party Group has called for stricter regulations regarding gambling advertising as there has been an increasing trend of promotional campaigns in this region. As the gambling i...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 12, 2024
Other News In Brief
Alliance Welcomes Latest Payment To HIA Redress Scheme The Alliance Party has welcomed the confirmation that a contribution to the Redress Scheme for Historical Institutional Abuse of Childr...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 11, 2024
New Road Safety Campaign Warns Of Drink Driving Dangers
Infrastructure Minister John O'Dowd has unveiled a new public information campaign to raise awareness of the risks associated with drink driving, particularly during the upcoming festive season. The ...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 11, 2024
Renewed Appeal For Information On Missing Man
Police in Coleraine are renewing their appeal for public assistance in locating 20-year-old Lester McLennan, who has been missing for a week. Lester was last seen boarding a bus to the Giant's Causew...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 11, 2024
Search Begins For New Champion Of Victims' Rights In NI
The Executive has announced a competition to appoint a new Commissioner for Victims and Survivors, with the First and deputy Firs Minister's encouraging "anyone with the relevant skills and experience...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 11, 2024
Man Dies in Strabane Road Crash
Police have confirmed that a 29-year-old man, Eoin Lynch from the Castlederg area, tragically lost his life in a single-vehicle road traffic collision on Orchard Road in Strabane on Sunday, 10 Novembe...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 11, 2024
Police Appeal For Information Following Newry Crime Spree
Detectives in Newry are appealing for information following a series of six linked thefts, burglaries, and attempted burglaries that occurred over the weekend. The first incident involved a burglary ...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 11, 2024
Fern Software Secures Major Contracts In Singapore
Fern Software, a leading provider of software solutions to the financial services sector, has announced the acquisition of two significant contracts in Singapore. The deals, worth millions of pounds,...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 11, 2024
Other News In Brief
Motorcyclist Dies in Enniskillen Road Crash A motorcyclist has tragically lost their life following a two-vehicle road traffic collision in Enniskillen on Friday, November 8th. The collisio...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 8, 2024
Late-Night Festive Season Public Transport Service Confirmed
Belfast City Council has welcomed the introduction of late-night weekend bus, coach, and train services from Translink, set to commence on Saturday, 30 November. The initiative, a collaboration betwe...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 8, 2024
SDLP Proposes Radical Overhaul Of Childcare In NI
The SDLP has unveiled an ambitious plan to revolutionise early education and childcare in Northern Ireland, aiming to halve costs for parents by 2030. The party's policy, dubbed 'A Childcare Guarante...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 8, 2024
Man Jailed For Child Sex Offences
A 42-year-old man from Derry/Londonderry has been sentenced to nine months in prison, followed by nine months on licence, for a series of child sex offences. Michael McMonagle was convicted of 14 cha...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 8, 2024
Tributes Paid To Trailblazing Politician Anna Lo
Alliance Party leader Naomi Long has paid tribute to Anna Lo, a groundbreaking politician who passed away on Wednesday following an illness. The 74-year-old made history in 2007 when she became the f...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 8, 2024
Two Seriously Injured In Comber Road Crash
Police are appealing for information and witnesses following a serious two-vehicle road traffic collision in Comber on Wednesday, 6th November. The incident occurred at approximately 9.40pm on the Be...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 8, 2024
PHA Supports Water Safety Campaign
Bath time is a fun and essential part of a child's routine. However, it's crucial to remember that water safety is paramount. The Public Health Agency (PHA) is supporting the Royal Life Saving Society...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 8, 2024
Other News In Brief
SDLP Calls On Irish Govt To Help Deliver A2 Dualling Project The SDLP has called on the Irish Government to help fund the A2 Buncrana Road Dualling project. The party's Fairer Infrastructur...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 7, 2024
74-Year-Old Man Dies Following Serious Assault in Antrim
Police have confirmed the tragic death of a 74-year-old man who was the victim of a serious assault on Station Road in Antrim on Saturday, 2nd November. The deceased has been identified as Tony Miskim...