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Northern Ireland News for December 2024 : Page 4
Northern Ireland News, Dec 9, 2024
Expansion Of Pre-School Education In Northern Ireland
Education Minister Paul Givan has announced that 77 pre-school settings across Northern Ireland will begin offering full-time hours. This move is part of the Minister's commitment to provide all chil...
Expansion Of Pre-School Education In Northern Ireland
Education Minister Paul Givan has announced that 77 pre-school settings across Northern Ireland will begin offering full-time hours. This move is part of the Minister's commitment to provide all chil...
Northern Ireland News, Dec 9, 2024
Investigation Launched Into Burglary In North Belfast
Detectives are appealing for information following a burglary at a flat in the Cliftonville Avenue area of North Belfast. The incident occurred sometime between 10pm on Friday 6th December and 4pm on...
Investigation Launched Into Burglary In North Belfast
Detectives are appealing for information following a burglary at a flat in the Cliftonville Avenue area of North Belfast. The incident occurred sometime between 10pm on Friday 6th December and 4pm on...
Northern Ireland News, Dec 9, 2024
Arson Attack On Ballymena Flats
Detectives are investigating an arson attack on a block of flats in the Larne Road area of Ballymena. Police received a report of a fire at the property shortly after 6.30am on Sunday 8th December. T...
Arson Attack On Ballymena Flats
Detectives are investigating an arson attack on a block of flats in the Larne Road area of Ballymena. Police received a report of a fire at the property shortly after 6.30am on Sunday 8th December. T...
Northern Ireland News, Dec 9, 2024
Man Charged Following Newry Disorder Incident
A 37-year-old man has been charged with assault on police, attempted criminal damage, criminal damage, disorderly behaviour and resisting police. The charges relate to a disturbance in the Mall area ...
Man Charged Following Newry Disorder Incident
A 37-year-old man has been charged with assault on police, attempted criminal damage, criminal damage, disorderly behaviour and resisting police. The charges relate to a disturbance in the Mall area ...
Northern Ireland News, Dec 9, 2024
Other News In Brief
DUP Urge Chancellor To Press EU On GB-NI Trade Barriers The DUP has called on Chancellor Rachel Reeves to use her visit to Brussels to press the European Union to remove trade barriers betwe...
Other News In Brief
DUP Urge Chancellor To Press EU On GB-NI Trade Barriers The DUP has called on Chancellor Rachel Reeves to use her visit to Brussels to press the European Union to remove trade barriers betwe...
Business News, Dec 6, 2024
Crypto Adoption Steadily Growing in Northern Ireland
In recent years, Northern Ireland has witnessed a steady but noticeable rise in the adoption of cryptocurrency. While it can be difficult to pinpoint the exact number of people involved due to the dec...
Crypto Adoption Steadily Growing in Northern Ireland
In recent years, Northern Ireland has witnessed a steady but noticeable rise in the adoption of cryptocurrency. While it can be difficult to pinpoint the exact number of people involved due to the dec...
Northern Ireland News, Dec 6, 2024
Onshore Oil And Gas Exploration Banned In Northern Ireland
The Northern Ireland Executive has today approved a ban on onshore oil and gas exploration and production, including fracking. Economy Minister Conor Murphy welcomed the decision, which he said was a...
Onshore Oil And Gas Exploration Banned In Northern Ireland
The Northern Ireland Executive has today approved a ban on onshore oil and gas exploration and production, including fracking. Economy Minister Conor Murphy welcomed the decision, which he said was a...
Northern Ireland News, Dec 6, 2024
NIFRS Urges Public To Prioritise Fire Safety This Festive Season
With the festive season approaching, Northern Ireland Fire & Rescue Service (NIFRS) is urging households to prioritise fire safety. "While it's a time for joy, family and festive cheer, the increased...
NIFRS Urges Public To Prioritise Fire Safety This Festive Season
With the festive season approaching, Northern Ireland Fire & Rescue Service (NIFRS) is urging households to prioritise fire safety. "While it's a time for joy, family and festive cheer, the increased...
Northern Ireland News, Dec 6, 2024
Teenagers Threaten Young Girl With Knife In West Belfast
An investigation has been launched into an incident in which a 13-year-old girl was threatened with a knife by three teenage boys in west Belfast. At around 8.15pm on Thursday 5 December, the girl wa...
Teenagers Threaten Young Girl With Knife In West Belfast
An investigation has been launched into an incident in which a 13-year-old girl was threatened with a knife by three teenage boys in west Belfast. At around 8.15pm on Thursday 5 December, the girl wa...
Northern Ireland News, Dec 6, 2024
Welfare Mitigation Payments Extended
Welfare mitigation payments, which were due to end in March 2025, will now continue for an additional three years. The decision was announced by Communities Minister Gordon Lyons following a meeting ...
Welfare Mitigation Payments Extended
Welfare mitigation payments, which were due to end in March 2025, will now continue for an additional three years. The decision was announced by Communities Minister Gordon Lyons following a meeting ...
Northern Ireland News, Dec 6, 2024
Police Seize Drugs And Make Arrest In L'Derry
Suspected Class C drugs have been seized and a man arrested during a vehicle stop in L'Derry on Wednesday, 04 December. Officers on patrol on Limavady Road stopped a vehicle being driven erratically....
Police Seize Drugs And Make Arrest In L'Derry
Suspected Class C drugs have been seized and a man arrested during a vehicle stop in L'Derry on Wednesday, 04 December. Officers on patrol on Limavady Road stopped a vehicle being driven erratically....
Northern Ireland News, Dec 6, 2024
New Bill To Make School Uniforms More Affordable
Education Minister Paul Givan has welcomed the Executive's decision to allow the preparation of a new School Uniforms Bill. The proposed legislation aims to make school uniforms more affordable for p...
New Bill To Make School Uniforms More Affordable
Education Minister Paul Givan has welcomed the Executive's decision to allow the preparation of a new School Uniforms Bill. The proposed legislation aims to make school uniforms more affordable for p...
Northern Ireland News, Dec 6, 2024
Police Seize Drugs In North Belfast
Detectives from the Paramilitary Crime Task Force (PCTF) have carried out searches at two properties in the lower Shankill Road area of north Belfast as part of an investigation into suspected drug-re...
Police Seize Drugs In North Belfast
Detectives from the Paramilitary Crime Task Force (PCTF) have carried out searches at two properties in the lower Shankill Road area of north Belfast as part of an investigation into suspected drug-re...
Northern Ireland News, Dec 6, 2024
New Maritime Museum And Archive Approved For L'Derry
A new Maritime Museum and Archive is set to be built at Ebrington Square in Derry after planning permission was granted by Minister John O'Dowd. The development, which was considered a reserved matte...
New Maritime Museum And Archive Approved For L'Derry
A new Maritime Museum and Archive is set to be built at Ebrington Square in Derry after planning permission was granted by Minister John O'Dowd. The development, which was considered a reserved matte...
Northern Ireland News, Dec 6, 2024
Public Urged To Help Inform Hospital Reconfiguration Proposals
Health Minister Mike Nesbitt is encouraging everyone to take part in the ongoing consultation on the reconfiguration framework for hospitals in Northern Ireland. The consultation, launched on 2 Octob...
Public Urged To Help Inform Hospital Reconfiguration Proposals
Health Minister Mike Nesbitt is encouraging everyone to take part in the ongoing consultation on the reconfiguration framework for hospitals in Northern Ireland. The consultation, launched on 2 Octob...
Northern Ireland News, Dec 6, 2024
Other News In Brief
Belfast Road Users Warned Of Delays Amid Apprentice Boys Parades The PSNI have warned road users to expect traffic disruption across Belfast on Saturday 7th December, due to a number of Appr...
Other News In Brief
Belfast Road Users Warned Of Delays Amid Apprentice Boys Parades The PSNI have warned road users to expect traffic disruption across Belfast on Saturday 7th December, due to a number of Appr...
Northern Ireland News, Dec 5, 2024
Translink Launches Annual 'Stuff A Bus' Campaign
Translink has announced the return of its annual 'Stuff a Bus' campaign. The initiative aims to tackle hunger and provide vital support to vulnerable people during the festive period. Partnering with...
Translink Launches Annual 'Stuff A Bus' Campaign
Translink has announced the return of its annual 'Stuff a Bus' campaign. The initiative aims to tackle hunger and provide vital support to vulnerable people during the festive period. Partnering with...
Northern Ireland News, Dec 5, 2024
PSNI Launches Autism Training For Officers
The Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI) has launched a series of training webinars in partnership with Autism NI. The webinars aim to improve officers' understanding and interaction with autisti...
PSNI Launches Autism Training For Officers
The Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI) has launched a series of training webinars in partnership with Autism NI. The webinars aim to improve officers' understanding and interaction with autisti...
Northern Ireland News, Dec 5, 2024
Two Men Arrested In L'Derry On Italian Extradition Warrants
Two men have been arrested in L'Derry on Wednesday 4th December on Italian extradition warrants. The men, aged 67 and 29, are wanted in Italy to serve prison sentences for serious assault and child c...
Two Men Arrested In L'Derry On Italian Extradition Warrants
Two men have been arrested in L'Derry on Wednesday 4th December on Italian extradition warrants. The men, aged 67 and 29, are wanted in Italy to serve prison sentences for serious assault and child c...
Northern Ireland News, Dec 5, 2024
Top Tips For Posting Your Christmas Mail
With the festive season in full swing, many people will be sending Christmas cards and presents through the post. To help ensure your mail arrives on time, a leading postal service provider has shared...
Top Tips For Posting Your Christmas Mail
With the festive season in full swing, many people will be sending Christmas cards and presents through the post. To help ensure your mail arrives on time, a leading postal service provider has shared...
Northern Ireland News, Dec 5, 2024
Justice Minister Visits Omagh Community Resource Centre
Justice Minister Naomi Long has met with Probation Board Northern Ireland (PBNI) Community Service staff during a visit to Mullaghmore and Castleview Community Resource Centre (MACCA) in Omagh. A lon...
Justice Minister Visits Omagh Community Resource Centre
Justice Minister Naomi Long has met with Probation Board Northern Ireland (PBNI) Community Service staff during a visit to Mullaghmore and Castleview Community Resource Centre (MACCA) in Omagh. A lon...
Northern Ireland News, Dec 5, 2024
New £55m Institute To Boost NI's Precision Medicine Sector
Economy Minister Conor Murphy has launched the new Future Medicines Institute (FMI). This £55 million industry-led initiative aims to advance Northern Ireland's Precision Medicine sector. Backed by a...
New £55m Institute To Boost NI's Precision Medicine Sector
Economy Minister Conor Murphy has launched the new Future Medicines Institute (FMI). This £55 million industry-led initiative aims to advance Northern Ireland's Precision Medicine sector. Backed by a...
Northern Ireland News, Dec 5, 2024
New Investment Programme To Boost NI Schools
Education Minister Paul Givan has announced a new Curriculum-Led Capital Investment Programme for schools in Northern Ireland. The new programme will provide funding for resources, equipment, and fac...
New Investment Programme To Boost NI Schools
Education Minister Paul Givan has announced a new Curriculum-Led Capital Investment Programme for schools in Northern Ireland. The new programme will provide funding for resources, equipment, and fac...
Northern Ireland News, Dec 5, 2024
AbbeyAutoline Completes Third Major Acquisition Of 2024
AbbeyAutoline, Northern Ireland's largest insurance broker, has announced the acquisition of Coleraine-based Wallace Insurance Brokers' customer book of business. The deal marks the third acquisitio...
AbbeyAutoline Completes Third Major Acquisition Of 2024
AbbeyAutoline, Northern Ireland's largest insurance broker, has announced the acquisition of Coleraine-based Wallace Insurance Brokers' customer book of business. The deal marks the third acquisitio...
Northern Ireland News, Dec 5, 2024
New Report Reveals 'Shock Silence' Amongst NI Electrical Workers
An alarming 80% of electrical workers in Northern Ireland have experienced electric shocks on the job, with nearly three-quarters of incidents going unreported, according to a groundbreaking report by...
New Report Reveals 'Shock Silence' Amongst NI Electrical Workers
An alarming 80% of electrical workers in Northern Ireland have experienced electric shocks on the job, with nearly three-quarters of incidents going unreported, according to a groundbreaking report by...
Northern Ireland News, Dec 5, 2024
Other News In Brief
Police Appeal For Information Burglary In Ballycarry Detectives are investigating a burglary that occurred in Ballycarry on Wednesday evening, 04 December. Police received a report that a h...
Other News In Brief
Police Appeal For Information Burglary In Ballycarry Detectives are investigating a burglary that occurred in Ballycarry on Wednesday evening, 04 December. Police received a report that a h...
Northern Ireland News, Dec 4, 2024
PSNI Launches Winter Anti-Drink & Drug Driving Operation
The PSNI have launched their annual winter Anti-Drink and Drug Driving Operation, which aims to highlight how "just one drink could kill and destroy lives". Launching the operation, Chief Superintend...
PSNI Launches Winter Anti-Drink & Drug Driving Operation
The PSNI have launched their annual winter Anti-Drink and Drug Driving Operation, which aims to highlight how "just one drink could kill and destroy lives". Launching the operation, Chief Superintend...
Northern Ireland News, Dec 4, 2024
'Think Very Carefully' Before Choosing Pets As Christmas Presents
A new campaign has been launched to urge people to "think very carefully" before choosing or gifting a pet this Christmas. The Department of Agriculture, the Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) ha...
'Think Very Carefully' Before Choosing Pets As Christmas Presents
A new campaign has been launched to urge people to "think very carefully" before choosing or gifting a pet this Christmas. The Department of Agriculture, the Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) ha...
Northern Ireland News, Dec 4, 2024
Man Arrested In Ballygawley After Cannabis Seizure
Police in Northern Ireland have arrested a man and seized a significant amount of cannabis in Ballygawley. Officers from the Organised Crime Branch raided a property in the Dungannon Road area on Tue...
Man Arrested In Ballygawley After Cannabis Seizure
Police in Northern Ireland have arrested a man and seized a significant amount of cannabis in Ballygawley. Officers from the Organised Crime Branch raided a property in the Dungannon Road area on Tue...
Northern Ireland News, Dec 4, 2024
Sinn Féin And DUP Accused Of 'Protecting The Status Quo'
Sinn Féin and the DUP have been accused df wanting to maintain the status quo to "serve their own ends". SDLP Leader of the Opposition Matthew O'Toole MLA made the comments after a meeting of the Ass...
Sinn Féin And DUP Accused Of 'Protecting The Status Quo'
Sinn Féin and the DUP have been accused df wanting to maintain the status quo to "serve their own ends". SDLP Leader of the Opposition Matthew O'Toole MLA made the comments after a meeting of the Ass...
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Northern Ireland WeatherThis Evening and Tonight:Apart from a little patchy drizzle it will be a dry evening and night with variable amounts of cloud. A few mist and fog patches forming. Minimum temperature 7 °C.
