Northern Ireland News for December 2024 : Page 3

Northern Ireland News, Dec 12, 2024
Asda Downpatrick Donates Thousands To Local Foodbanks
Asda Downpatrick has donated thousands of pounds worth of food and essential items to three local foodbanks. The donation, organised by Community Champion Linda, includes ten pallets of groceries. Th...
Northern Ireland News, Dec 12, 2024
New £4m Extension Opens At Parkhall Integrated College
A new state of the art extension for sixth form provision at Parkhall Integrated College, representing an investment of over £4 million, has been officially opened by Education Minister, Paul Givan. ...
Northern Ireland News, Dec 12, 2024
Motorcyclist Seriously Injured In East Belfast Crash
A motorcyclist is in a serious condition in hospital following a crash in east Belfast on Wednesday evening. Police received a report of a collision involving a car and a scrambler motorcycle on Bloo...
Northern Ireland News, Dec 12, 2024
Major New Clinical Research Centre To Be Established In NI
A new Commercial Research Delivery Centre (CRDC) is to be established with an investment of £12.6 million announced by Health Minister Mike Nesbitt. A number of Centres are to be established across t...
Northern Ireland News, Dec 12, 2024
Minister To Explore Potential Use Of Biofuels
The Economy Minister, Conor Murphy, has issued a Call for Evidence to explore the potential use of biofuels as an alternative to home heating oil and fossil-based LPG. Biofuels specifically Hydrotrea...
Northern Ireland News, Dec 12, 2024
Five Arrested In Major Belfast Drug Bust
Detectives from the Police Service of Northern Ireland's Organised Crime Branch have arrested five people in connection with a major drug trafficking operation. The arrests were made on Tuesday 10 an...
Northern Ireland News, Dec 12, 2024
Other News In Brief
Minister's New Health Plan 'Must Be Deliverable' The Health Minister's newly announced three-year-health plan "must be deliverable', SDLP Opposition Health Spokesperson Colin McGrath MLA has...
Northern Ireland News, Dec 11, 2024
Health Minister Launches New Three-Year Strategic Plan
Health Minister Mike Nesbitt has announced the launch of a new three-year strategic plan for health and social care across Northern Ireland. Announcing the plan, which involves a wide range of initia...
Northern Ireland News, Dec 11, 2024
Belfast Approves Housing And Student Projects
Belfast City Council's Planning Committee has approved several significant development projects in the city. Two social housing developments have been given the green light, including the redevelopme...
Northern Ireland News, Dec 11, 2024
PHA Warns Of Dangers Of Drug And Alcohol Misuse
The Public Health Agency (PHA) is urging people to be cautious about their alcohol and drug consumption, particularly during the festive season. The PHA warns that mixing different substances, includ...
Northern Ireland News, Dec 11, 2024
New £10m Homelessness Services Loan Scheme Announced
A new £10 million loan scheme to support homelessness charities to provide well managed, long term, private rented sector accommodation at an affordable rate, has been announced by Communities Ministe...
Northern Ireland News, Dec 11, 2024
Belfast Man Jailed For 27 Years For Child Sex Abuse
A Belfast man has been jailed for 27 years after admitting to a horrific catalogue of child sex abuse. David Andrews, 55, pleaded guilty to 130 charges, including attempted rape and sexual communicat...
Northern Ireland News, Dec 11, 2024
Half Of NI Farms Could Be Hit by Inheritance Tax Changes
A significant number of Northern Ireland farms could be affected by upcoming changes to Inheritance Tax. The Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) has warned that approxim...
Northern Ireland News, Dec 11, 2024
Two Arrested In L'Derry For Drink And Drug Driving
Two people have been arrested in L'Derry on suspicion of drink and drug driving offences. The first arrest took place at around 11.15pm on Monday, 09 December, in the Strand Road area. A male driver ...
Northern Ireland News, Dec 11, 2024
Man Jailed For Escaping Prison
A 37-year-old man has been jailed for six months for escaping from prison. Shane Frane, who is currently serving an indeterminate sentence for the manslaughter of Constable Philippa Reynolds on 09 Fe...
Northern Ireland News, Dec 11, 2024
Police Appeal For Help To Find Missing Ballymena Man
Police in Ballymena are appealing to the public for help in locating a missing man. Alastair McIlroy, 63, was last seen in the Leighinmohr Avenue area of the town on Saturday, 07 December. He is de...
Northern Ireland News, Dec 11, 2024
Other News In Brief
New Health Plan 'Seriously Lacks Detail' – Alliance The Alliance Party has said that the Health Minister's newly announced three-year plan for health and social care "seriously lacks detail"...
Business News, Dec 10, 2024
Accident Hub NI: Your Trusted Partner After A Non-Fault Accident
Accident Hub NI, a dedicated service provider for non-fault drivers in Northern Ireland, is proud to announce its comprehensive range of services designed to alleviate the stress and inconvenience ass...
Northern Ireland News, Dec 10, 2024
Justice Minister Supports PSNI's Festive Policing Priorities
Justice Minister Naomi Long has visited Omagh PSNI station, where she expressed her support for officers working to keep people safe over the festive season. Meeting officers at the forefront of loca...
Northern Ireland News, Dec 10, 2024
Advice For Parents To Keep Children Well Over Winter
Health Minister Mike Nesbitt has highlighted the steps parents and carers can take steps to ensure children and young people get the care they need by accessing the right service at the right time. T...
Northern Ireland News, Dec 10, 2024
New Whole-System Housing Strategy Launched
Communities Minister Gordon Lyons has announced a new cross-departmental plan to tackle housing issues across Northern Ireland. Describing the issues as "significant", the Minister has outlined the f...
Northern Ireland News, Dec 10, 2024
Young Entrepreneurs Honoured At Belfast 22 Under 22 Finale
Twenty-two young entrepreneurs from Belfast were celebrated at the finale of the 22 Under 22 Entrepreneurs to Watch initiative on Thursday, December 5th. The Belfast City Council programme provides a...
Northern Ireland News, Dec 10, 2024
Appeal After Waterside School Ransacked
Police in L'Derry are investigating a burglary at a school on Trench Road in the Waterside. The incident was reported to police on Sunday, December 8th, shortly before 5.20am. A classroom was ransac...
Northern Ireland News, Dec 10, 2024
Appeal For Information On West Belfast Burglary
Detectives in Belfast are appealing for information after a burglary in the Crocus Street area. Police said the incident occurred sometime between Saturday afternoon and 12.55am on Monday, December 9...
Northern Ireland News, Dec 10, 2024
Other News In Brief
Appeal For Information Following Criminal Damage Of Downpatrick Masonic Hall The PSNI have issued an appeal for information following a report of criminal damage being caused to a Masonic Ha...
Northern Ireland News, Dec 9, 2024
Man Injured In Belfast City Centre Assault
Detectives are investigating an assault that occurred in Belfast City Centre on Saturday, 7th December. Shortly after 4pm, police received a report that a man had been assaulted by an unknown individ...
Northern Ireland News, Dec 9, 2024
Alliance Calls For Action On Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome Diagnosis
The Alliance Party has called on the Health Minister to commission effective diagnosis and management services for Ehlers-Danlos Syndromes across Northern Ireland. Alliance MLA Connie Egan has presen...
Northern Ireland News, Dec 9, 2024
SDLP Describes Irish Sea Border Bill As 'Detached From Reality'
An Irish Sea Border Bill, presented to the House of Commons by the TUV's Jim Allister, has been described as "detached from reality", by SDLP Leader Claire Hanna. South Belfast and Mid Down MP Ms Han...
Northern Ireland News, Dec 9, 2024
Storm Darragh Causes Widespread Disruption
Infrastructure Minister John O'Dowd has thanked emergency services and utility workers for their efforts in responding to the impact of Storm Darragh. The storm, which brought strong winds and heavy ...
Northern Ireland News, Dec 9, 2024
New Action Plan To Boost Social Enterprises
Economy Minister Conor Murphy has unveiled a three-year action plan to support social enterprises in Northern Ireland. The plan, developed in collaboration with the sector, aims to increase the comme...