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Northern Ireland News for February 2024 : Page 2
Northern Ireland News, Feb 26, 2024
72hr Transport Strike Suspended Following Pay Offer
A planned 72 hour public transport strike has been suspended to allow union members to be balloted on an improved pay offer. Workers were set to walk out from midnight tonight [Monday], but following...
72hr Transport Strike Suspended Following Pay Offer
A planned 72 hour public transport strike has been suspended to allow union members to be balloted on an improved pay offer. Workers were set to walk out from midnight tonight [Monday], but following...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 26, 2024
PSNI Issues Warning Over Potential Holiday Fraud
People booking holidays have been urged to watch out for scammers, as new figures reveal that 89 reports of holiday fraud were made to the PSNI in 2023. Police say the figures, released by Action Fra...
PSNI Issues Warning Over Potential Holiday Fraud
People booking holidays have been urged to watch out for scammers, as new figures reveal that 89 reports of holiday fraud were made to the PSNI in 2023. Police say the figures, released by Action Fra...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 26, 2024
New Campaign To Promote Rights Of Victims And Witnesses
A new public awareness campaign to promote the rights of victims and witnesses has been announced by Justice Minister Naomi Long in partnership with the Commissioner Designate for Victims of Crime, Ge...
New Campaign To Promote Rights Of Victims And Witnesses
A new public awareness campaign to promote the rights of victims and witnesses has been announced by Justice Minister Naomi Long in partnership with the Commissioner Designate for Victims of Crime, Ge...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 26, 2024
Health Minister Welcomes Ballot On Proposed Pay Settlement
Health Minister Robin Swann has welcomed the news that health service trade unions will ballot their members on a proposed pay settlement for 2023/24. The proposed settlement would see the restoratio...
Health Minister Welcomes Ballot On Proposed Pay Settlement
Health Minister Robin Swann has welcomed the news that health service trade unions will ballot their members on a proposed pay settlement for 2023/24. The proposed settlement would see the restoratio...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 26, 2024
Additional £8.1m Announced For Road Maintenance Across NI
An additional £8.1 million has been announced for investment in structural road maintenance across NI, Infrastructure Minister John O'Dowd has announced. In a written statement to the Assembly the Mi...
Additional £8.1m Announced For Road Maintenance Across NI
An additional £8.1 million has been announced for investment in structural road maintenance across NI, Infrastructure Minister John O'Dowd has announced. In a written statement to the Assembly the Mi...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 26, 2024
Ministers Call For NI To Be Included In Reversal Of PO Convictions
The Executive Office and Justice Minister have written a joint letter to Minister for Enterprise, Markets and Small Business, Kevin Hollinrake, calling for legislation to reverse the convictions of su...
Ministers Call For NI To Be Included In Reversal Of PO Convictions
The Executive Office and Justice Minister have written a joint letter to Minister for Enterprise, Markets and Small Business, Kevin Hollinrake, calling for legislation to reverse the convictions of su...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 26, 2024
Appeal Issued After Spate Of Robberies In Coleraine
The PSNI have issued an appeal for information following a number of report of thefts in the Coleraine area. Police received a report that overnight on Friday, 24 February, someone had gained to a pr...
Appeal Issued After Spate Of Robberies In Coleraine
The PSNI have issued an appeal for information following a number of report of thefts in the Coleraine area. Police received a report that overnight on Friday, 24 February, someone had gained to a pr...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 26, 2024
Man Wanted On Murder Charge In Spain Arrested In Craigavon
A 22-year-old man wanted in Spain in connection with a murder investigation has been arrested in Craigavon. Officers from the PSNI's International Policing Unit and Lurgan Local Policing Team worked ...
Man Wanted On Murder Charge In Spain Arrested In Craigavon
A 22-year-old man wanted in Spain in connection with a murder investigation has been arrested in Craigavon. Officers from the PSNI's International Policing Unit and Lurgan Local Policing Team worked ...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 26, 2024
Why Reefes Are A Preferred Cold Storage Solution In 2024
In many businesses, there's a need to store products at a specific temperature. Every type of business from catering businesses or restaurants to supermarkets and pharmaceutical companies is in need o...
Why Reefes Are A Preferred Cold Storage Solution In 2024
In many businesses, there's a need to store products at a specific temperature. Every type of business from catering businesses or restaurants to supermarkets and pharmaceutical companies is in need o...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 26, 2024
Other News In Brief
Visitors And Residents Invited To Belfast 2024 Taster Event Belfast city residents and visitors have been urged to "enjoy a taste of Belfast 2024 programme", with a sample of events at 2 Royal...
Other News In Brief
Visitors And Residents Invited To Belfast 2024 Taster Event Belfast city residents and visitors have been urged to "enjoy a taste of Belfast 2024 programme", with a sample of events at 2 Royal...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 23, 2024
One Year On Since Attempted Murder Of DCI John Caldwell
The PSNI will "continue to relentlessly pursue those responsible" for the attempted murder of Detective Chief Inspector John Caldwell, Chief Constable Jon Boutcher has said as he marked the first anni...
One Year On Since Attempted Murder Of DCI John Caldwell
The PSNI will "continue to relentlessly pursue those responsible" for the attempted murder of Detective Chief Inspector John Caldwell, Chief Constable Jon Boutcher has said as he marked the first anni...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 23, 2024
£16m Lisburn Housing Development To Build 90 New Homes
Ninety new social homes are to be built in Lisburn, in a new £16m housing development announced by Choice Housing in partnership with the Northern Ireland Housing Executive. Work began at the site on...
£16m Lisburn Housing Development To Build 90 New Homes
Ninety new social homes are to be built in Lisburn, in a new £16m housing development announced by Choice Housing in partnership with the Northern Ireland Housing Executive. Work began at the site on...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 23, 2024
SDLP Meet With Castle Investments Over Tribeca Development
A delegation of SDLP representatives have met with Castlebrooke Investments, to discuss the Tribeca development in Belfast city centre. Attending were SDLP Leader of the Opposition Matthew O'Toole, S...
SDLP Meet With Castle Investments Over Tribeca Development
A delegation of SDLP representatives have met with Castlebrooke Investments, to discuss the Tribeca development in Belfast city centre. Attending were SDLP Leader of the Opposition Matthew O'Toole, S...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 23, 2024
Belfast XR Festival Unveils Full Lineup
An innovative arts festival is set to once again merge technology and art to create a unique virtual reality (VR) and augmented reality (AR) experience for attendees. Belfast XR, now in its third yea...
Belfast XR Festival Unveils Full Lineup
An innovative arts festival is set to once again merge technology and art to create a unique virtual reality (VR) and augmented reality (AR) experience for attendees. Belfast XR, now in its third yea...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 23, 2024
Communities Minister Urged To Prioritise Anti-Poverty Strategy
The Alliance Party has called on the Minister for Communities to prioritise work on an anti-poverty strategy, highlighting a "devastating" report by The Trussell Trust. The report confirms that 55% o...
Communities Minister Urged To Prioritise Anti-Poverty Strategy
The Alliance Party has called on the Minister for Communities to prioritise work on an anti-poverty strategy, highlighting a "devastating" report by The Trussell Trust. The report confirms that 55% o...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 23, 2024
QUB Launch Immersive Conflict Resolution Training Programme
Queen's University Belfast has announced a partnership with Mediation Northern Ireland for a new, first-of-its-kind, immersive conflict resolution training programme. The training aims to tackle the...
QUB Launch Immersive Conflict Resolution Training Programme
Queen's University Belfast has announced a partnership with Mediation Northern Ireland for a new, first-of-its-kind, immersive conflict resolution training programme. The training aims to tackle the...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 23, 2024
Cash And Drugs Seized In L'Derry Search Operation
The Ballyarnett Neighbourhood Policing Team (NPT) in L'Derry have seized cash and suspected Class A and suspected Class B drugs durng a planned search of a property in the Racecourse Road area. A 20-...
Cash And Drugs Seized In L'Derry Search Operation
The Ballyarnett Neighbourhood Policing Team (NPT) in L'Derry have seized cash and suspected Class A and suspected Class B drugs durng a planned search of a property in the Racecourse Road area. A 20-...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 23, 2024
Cocaine Worth £100,000 Seized In West Belfast
A large quantity of suspected illegal drugs were seized during a Paramilitary Crime Task Force (PCTF) search operation at a property in west Belfast on Wednesday, 21st February. The search, in the De...
Cocaine Worth £100,000 Seized In West Belfast
A large quantity of suspected illegal drugs were seized during a Paramilitary Crime Task Force (PCTF) search operation at a property in west Belfast on Wednesday, 21st February. The search, in the De...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 22, 2024
Confirmed Case Of Measles Diagnosed In NI
The Public Health Agency (PHA) has confirmed that one case of measles has been diagnosed in Northern Ireland. Close contacts have been notified and all appropriate public health actions are being und...
Confirmed Case Of Measles Diagnosed In NI
The Public Health Agency (PHA) has confirmed that one case of measles has been diagnosed in Northern Ireland. Close contacts have been notified and all appropriate public health actions are being und...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 22, 2024
Daniel Sebastian Allen Jailed For 29 Years For Murder Of Family Of Four
Daniel Sebastian Allen has been sentenced to life in prison for the deaths of three people in a deliberate house fire in Derrylin, Co Fermanagh, in 2018. The 33-year-old pleaded guilty to starting a ...
Daniel Sebastian Allen Jailed For 29 Years For Murder Of Family Of Four
Daniel Sebastian Allen has been sentenced to life in prison for the deaths of three people in a deliberate house fire in Derrylin, Co Fermanagh, in 2018. The 33-year-old pleaded guilty to starting a ...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 22, 2024
Man Arrested In Connection With 1992 Police Officer Murder
A 59-year-old man has been arrested at Birmingham Airport in connection with a fatal mortar attack in Newry in 1992. The man was arrested on Wednesday, 21 February by detectives from PSNI's Legacy In...
Man Arrested In Connection With 1992 Police Officer Murder
A 59-year-old man has been arrested at Birmingham Airport in connection with a fatal mortar attack in Newry in 1992. The man was arrested on Wednesday, 21 February by detectives from PSNI's Legacy In...
Feature News, Feb 22, 2024
Enhancing Safety: The Importance Of Car Blind Spot Mirrors
Driving is an activity that demands continuous focus and environmental awareness. But even with our best efforts, there are still some places—known as blind spots—around our cars that are out of our d...
Enhancing Safety: The Importance Of Car Blind Spot Mirrors
Driving is an activity that demands continuous focus and environmental awareness. But even with our best efforts, there are still some places—known as blind spots—around our cars that are out of our d...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 22, 2024
SDLP Call For Immediate Ceasefire In Gaza
The SDLP has called for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza. The party's MPs at Westminster announced that they would back a ceasefire call in the House of Commons, held during an Opposition Day debate. ...
SDLP Call For Immediate Ceasefire In Gaza
The SDLP has called for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza. The party's MPs at Westminster announced that they would back a ceasefire call in the House of Commons, held during an Opposition Day debate. ...
Business News, Feb 22, 2024
New Support Package For Businesses Affected By Flooding
A new support package for businesses affected by flooding has been announced by Economy Minister Conor Murphy. The Enhanced Flood Support Scheme will provide further support to businesses that were d...
New Support Package For Businesses Affected By Flooding
A new support package for businesses affected by flooding has been announced by Economy Minister Conor Murphy. The Enhanced Flood Support Scheme will provide further support to businesses that were d...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 22, 2024
Musical Heritage Takes Centre Stage At St Patrick's Day
Belfast's musical heritage will be celebrated in this year's St Patrick's Day programme, taking place across the city from 1-17 March. For the first time, the event will include the St Patrick's Day ...
Musical Heritage Takes Centre Stage At St Patrick's Day
Belfast's musical heritage will be celebrated in this year's St Patrick's Day programme, taking place across the city from 1-17 March. For the first time, the event will include the St Patrick's Day ...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 22, 2024
School Workers To Consider Further Strike Action
School workers in Northern Ireland are to consider further industrial action, in an ongoing dispute over pay. The GMB Union, which represents more than 3,000 classroom assistants, kitchen staff, bus ...
School Workers To Consider Further Strike Action
School workers in Northern Ireland are to consider further industrial action, in an ongoing dispute over pay. The GMB Union, which represents more than 3,000 classroom assistants, kitchen staff, bus ...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 22, 2024
Man Pleads Guilty To Number Of Sexual Offences Against Children
A 31-year-old man who travelled to Belfast to meet what he thought was a 13-year-old girl, has pleaded guilty to a number of sexual abuse offences against children. Anil Patel pled guilty to attempte...
Man Pleads Guilty To Number Of Sexual Offences Against Children
A 31-year-old man who travelled to Belfast to meet what he thought was a 13-year-old girl, has pleaded guilty to a number of sexual abuse offences against children. Anil Patel pled guilty to attempte...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 22, 2024
FMDFM Opened Limavady's New £11m Shared Education Campus
NI's First and Deputy First Minister's have officially open a new £11 million shared education campus in Limavady. Education Minister Paul Givan accompanied the Ministers to view the newly completed ...
FMDFM Opened Limavady's New £11m Shared Education Campus
NI's First and Deputy First Minister's have officially open a new £11 million shared education campus in Limavady. Education Minister Paul Givan accompanied the Ministers to view the newly completed ...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 21, 2024
PSNI Identify Body Recovered From Lough Neagh
A body recovered in a coastline area of Lough Neagh on Sunday 18th February has been identified as Alan Whiteside. The 33-year-old Mr Whiteside was reported missing to police in Antrim on Sunday, 17 ...
PSNI Identify Body Recovered From Lough Neagh
A body recovered in a coastline area of Lough Neagh on Sunday 18th February has been identified as Alan Whiteside. The 33-year-old Mr Whiteside was reported missing to police in Antrim on Sunday, 17 ...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 21, 2024
Waiting Lists Cannot Be Tackled In Isolation – Swann
Hospital waiting lists cannot be tackled in isolation from other fundamental issues facing health and social care, Health Minister Robin Swann has said. Speaking in the Assembly on Tuesday, 20 Februa...
Waiting Lists Cannot Be Tackled In Isolation – Swann
Hospital waiting lists cannot be tackled in isolation from other fundamental issues facing health and social care, Health Minister Robin Swann has said. Speaking in the Assembly on Tuesday, 20 Februa...
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Northern Ireland WeatherThis Evening and Tonight:It will be cloudy. Also mainly dry at first this evening but then occasional outbreaks of rain developing overnight. Light southwest winds, and staying mild. Minimum temperature 9 °C.
