Northern Ireland News for December 2024 : Page 5

Northern Ireland News, Dec 4, 2024
No New Tax For Occasional Online Sellers
People selling unwanted items online can continue to do so with confidence and without any new tax obligations, HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) has confirmed. The reminder comes as online platforms sta...
Northern Ireland News, Dec 4, 2024
Increased Funding For Non-Statutory Pre-School Providers
Education Minister Paul Givan has announced a significant increase in funding for part-time non-statutory pre-school education providers. This move aims to alleviate financial pressures faced by these...
Northern Ireland News, Dec 4, 2024
£150,000 Grant To Support Homeless People This Christmas
A £150,000 "goodwill grant" has been awarded by Communities Minister Gordon to fund seasonal meals and small gifts for people experiencing homelessness. The funding, to be distributed by the charity ...
Northern Ireland News, Dec 4, 2024
Public Consultation On Sustainable Medicine Use Launched
The Department of Health has initiated a public consultation on a new strategy for sustainable medicine use in Northern Ireland. The proposed strategy aims to optimise the use of medicines within the...
Northern Ireland News, Dec 4, 2024
Dunadry Hotel Unveils New 'Wellbeing Oasis'
The transformation of facilities at the historic Dunadry Hotel and Gardens in Antrim continues with the opening of a thermal Spa Garden, offering a new level in wellbeing and tranquillity. The privat...
Northern Ireland News, Dec 4, 2024
Other News In Brief
Appeal For Information On Carrickfergus Assault PSNI detectives have issued an appeal for information following a serious assault in Carrickfergus on the evening of Tuesday 3rd December. De...
Northern Ireland News, Dec 3, 2024
Justice Minister Announces Major Reform Plans
A major programme of reform to improve access to justice and better support those using publicly funded legal services has been announced by Justice Minister Naomi Long. The 'Enabling Access to Justi...
Northern Ireland News, Dec 3, 2024
Winter Vaccinations Urged To Protect Public Health
The Department of Health has urged individuals to take up winter vaccinations when offered. Health Minister Mike Nesbitt highlighted the crucial role of vaccination in protecting individuals from ser...
Northern Ireland News, Dec 3, 2024
£3.7m Boost for Homelessness Services In Northern Ireland
Communities Minister Gordon Lyons has announced an additional £3.7 million to support homelessness services in Northern Ireland. The funding will be used to help people experiencing homelessness and p...
Northern Ireland News, Dec 3, 2024
Gunshots Fired At Caravan And Van In Millisle
Detectives in Bangor are appealing for information and witnesses after shots were fired at a caravan and van in Millisle on Sunday, 1st December. Police received a report at around 12.10pm that a car...
Northern Ireland News, Dec 3, 2024
Two Men Charged Following Major Disturbance In South Belfast
Two men have been charged in connection with a large scale brawl in south Belfast in the early hours of Sunday, 01 December. Police were called to the scene of an ongoing disturbance in the Bradbury ...
Northern Ireland News, Dec 3, 2024
Belfast Marks Homelessness Awareness Week
Belfast Lord Mayor Councillor Micky Murray has marked the start of Homelessness Awareness Week by hosting a breakfast event in City Hall. The event, organised with Homeless Connect, honoured the wor...
Northern Ireland News, Dec 3, 2024
How Real-Time Payments Enhance Financial Efficiency And Flexibility
Real-time payments are rising in popularity—much faster, of course, than legacy payment systems could ever achieve. With their immediate settlement, transparency, and ease of use, these systems have n...
Northern Ireland News, Dec 3, 2024
Other News In Brief
Police Make Appeal Following North Belfast Arson Attack An appeal for information has been made by the police in north Belfast after three children and two adults were forced to flee a house ...
Business News, Dec 3, 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...
Feature News, Dec 2, 2024
4 Corners Festival Announces 2025 Return
The annual 4 Corners Festival is back for another packed lineup of events next year. The organising committee has announced its dates for 2025 and a new thought provoking theme HOME? The festival, w...
Business News, Dec 2, 2024
How Does Betting Regulation Work In Northern Ireland?
Just like many other regions worldwide, Northern Ireland has a lot of people that enjoy gambling. However, since this type of experience can lead to abuse and financial losses, there's a constant need...
Northern Ireland News, Dec 2, 2024
New 'Save Energy, Save Money' Campaign Launched
A new 'Save Energy, Save Money' information campaign which aims to lower energy bills through energy efficiency, has been launched by Economy Minister Conor Murphy. Funded by the Department for the E...
Northern Ireland News, Dec 2, 2024
Police Appeal After Assault in Belfast City Centre
Police are appealing for information following an assault in Belfast city centre on Sunday, 1st December. The incident occurred in the Cornmarket area at approximately 3.40am. Two men in their 20s we...
Northern Ireland News, Dec 2, 2024
Renewed Push To Combat Careless Driving And Speeding
The Department for Infrastructure has renewed its partnership with the Northern Ireland Road Safety Partnership (NIRSP) to launch two road safety campaigns. The first campaign, which highlights the d...
Northern Ireland News, Dec 2, 2024
Fintech Firm Ctrl Alt Invests £1.5m In Belfast
London-based fintech firm Ctrl Alt is expanding its operations to Belfast with a £1.5 million investment. The move is expected to create 21 high-quality jobs in the city. Ctrl Alt, a platform that pr...
Northern Ireland News, Dec 2, 2024
Appeal Following Arson Incidents In Larne
Detectives in Larne are investigating two separate arson attacks that have taken place over the past 24 hours. The first incident occurred in the Seacourt Road area on Saturday morning, November 30th...
Northern Ireland News, Dec 2, 2024
All-Ireland Pipe Band Championships Return To L'Derry
The All-Ireland Pipe Band Championships are set to return to Derry in 2025, bringing a major cultural event to the city. The Executive Office announced that the prestigious competition will take plac...
Northern Ireland News, Dec 2, 2024
Police Appeal After Mass Brawl In South Belfast
Police in Belfast are appealing for witnesses after a large-scale disturbance in Bradbury Place during the early hours of Sunday morning. Shortly after 2am, police received a report of a fight inside...
Northern Ireland News, Dec 2, 2024
Other News In Brief
SDLP Calls For Review Of Cross-Border Rail Fares The SDLP has called on the Executive to implement a review of cross-border rail fares to bring them in line with pricing in the South. SDLP ...