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Northern Ireland News for April 2024 : Page 2
Northern Ireland News, Apr 25, 2024
Stena Line Launches 'Women's Port Taster Day'
Northern Irish women interested in a career in the maritime industry are being invited to attend a 'taster day' at Stena Line's Belfast Harbour terminal, as part of a campaign to encourage them to pur...
Stena Line Launches 'Women's Port Taster Day'
Northern Irish women interested in a career in the maritime industry are being invited to attend a 'taster day' at Stena Line's Belfast Harbour terminal, as part of a campaign to encourage them to pur...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 25, 2024
QUB Announces New £12m Rare Disease Research Centre
Queen's University Belfast has announced the establishment of a new £12 million research centre to improve clinical trials for rare diseases. The LifeArc Centre for Acceleration of Rare Disease Trial...
QUB Announces New £12m Rare Disease Research Centre
Queen's University Belfast has announced the establishment of a new £12 million research centre to improve clinical trials for rare diseases. The LifeArc Centre for Acceleration of Rare Disease Trial...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 25, 2024
Executive Must Use Budget To 'Front Up On Billion Pound Promises'
The four Executive parties must use their budget to "front up on billion pound promises made in Assembly motions", SDLP Opposition Leader, Matthew O'Toole, has said. Mr O'Toole highlighted how the pa...
Executive Must Use Budget To 'Front Up On Billion Pound Promises'
The four Executive parties must use their budget to "front up on billion pound promises made in Assembly motions", SDLP Opposition Leader, Matthew O'Toole, has said. Mr O'Toole highlighted how the pa...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 25, 2024
BCC Welcomes Conviction Of Belfast Man For Dog Attack
Belfast City Council (BCC) has welcomed the conviction of a man at Belfast Magistrates Court for an offence involving a dog attack on a woman. BCC brought the prosecution against 43-year-old Stuart G...
BCC Welcomes Conviction Of Belfast Man For Dog Attack
Belfast City Council (BCC) has welcomed the conviction of a man at Belfast Magistrates Court for an offence involving a dog attack on a woman. BCC brought the prosecution against 43-year-old Stuart G...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 25, 2024
PHA Funding Initiative Supports Global Intergenerational Week
The Public Health Agency (PHA) has announced its support for Global Intergenerational Week, an initiative to support the growth of links between young and older people to have a positive impact on hea...
PHA Funding Initiative Supports Global Intergenerational Week
The Public Health Agency (PHA) has announced its support for Global Intergenerational Week, an initiative to support the growth of links between young and older people to have a positive impact on hea...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 25, 2024
Residents Urged To Offer Ideas For City Creative Project
Belfast residents are being invited to put forward their own ideas for creative projects in their communities, as part of Belfast City Council's Belfast 2024 programme. The 'Bank of Ideas' is offerin...
Residents Urged To Offer Ideas For City Creative Project
Belfast residents are being invited to put forward their own ideas for creative projects in their communities, as part of Belfast City Council's Belfast 2024 programme. The 'Bank of Ideas' is offerin...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 25, 2024
Economy Minister Launches Latest All Ireland Scholarships Scheme
Minister for the Economy, Conor Murphy, has announced the launch of the latest All Ireland Scholarships Scheme for students in Northern Ireland. The value of each scholarship is £5,500 per annum for ...
Economy Minister Launches Latest All Ireland Scholarships Scheme
Minister for the Economy, Conor Murphy, has announced the launch of the latest All Ireland Scholarships Scheme for students in Northern Ireland. The value of each scholarship is £5,500 per annum for ...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 25, 2024
Suspected Firearm Recovered During PSNI Operation In Ardmore
The PSNI's Terrorism Investigation Unit (TIU) have recovered a suspected firearm in Ardmore in L'Derry. During a search in the Rushall Road area, the suspected firearm was located in the vicinity of ...
Suspected Firearm Recovered During PSNI Operation In Ardmore
The PSNI's Terrorism Investigation Unit (TIU) have recovered a suspected firearm in Ardmore in L'Derry. During a search in the Rushall Road area, the suspected firearm was located in the vicinity of ...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 25, 2024
Drugs And Cash Seized In Donaghadee Search Operation
PSNI detectives investigation criminality linked to West Belfast UDA have carried out a search operation in Doneghadee. On Wednesday, 24 April, officers from the Paramilitary Crime Task Force conduct...
Drugs And Cash Seized In Donaghadee Search Operation
PSNI detectives investigation criminality linked to West Belfast UDA have carried out a search operation in Doneghadee. On Wednesday, 24 April, officers from the Paramilitary Crime Task Force conduct...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 25, 2024
Other News In Brief
22-Year-Old Sentenced For 'Behaviour Likely To Stir Up Hatred' A 22-year-old man has been sentenced to 240 hours of community service for the offence of 'behaviour likely to stir up hatred',...
Other News In Brief
22-Year-Old Sentenced For 'Behaviour Likely To Stir Up Hatred' A 22-year-old man has been sentenced to 240 hours of community service for the offence of 'behaviour likely to stir up hatred',...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 24, 2024
Sir Jeffrey Donaldson And Wife Appear In Court
Former DUP Leader, Sir Jeffrey Donaldson and his wife, Lady Eleanor Donaldson, have appeared before Newry Magistrates Court charged with a number of historical sex offences. Donaldson, 61, is facing ...
Sir Jeffrey Donaldson And Wife Appear In Court
Former DUP Leader, Sir Jeffrey Donaldson and his wife, Lady Eleanor Donaldson, have appeared before Newry Magistrates Court charged with a number of historical sex offences. Donaldson, 61, is facing ...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 24, 2024
Green Party 'Raises Concerns' Over Lough Neagh Recovery Plan
Green Party Councillor for Lisnasharragh, Brian Smyth, has raised concerns over the language used by DAREA Minister, Andrew Muir in regards to delivering a comprehensive recovery plan for Lough Neagh....
Green Party 'Raises Concerns' Over Lough Neagh Recovery Plan
Green Party Councillor for Lisnasharragh, Brian Smyth, has raised concerns over the language used by DAREA Minister, Andrew Muir in regards to delivering a comprehensive recovery plan for Lough Neagh....
Northern Ireland News, Apr 24, 2024
'Decision Week' For Executive To Agree 2024/25 Budget – UUP
The Ulster Unionist Party has said it is "decision week" for the Executive to agree a new 2024/25 Budget. Party leader and Upper Bann MLA, Doug Beattie, reiterated his warnings of the damage being in...
'Decision Week' For Executive To Agree 2024/25 Budget – UUP
The Ulster Unionist Party has said it is "decision week" for the Executive to agree a new 2024/25 Budget. Party leader and Upper Bann MLA, Doug Beattie, reiterated his warnings of the damage being in...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 24, 2024
56-Year-Old Arrested In Connection With Ballymena Cannabis Farm
A 56-year-old man has been arrested in connection with the discovery of a suspected cannabis farm in Ballymena. The farm was uncovered during a police search operation at a property in the Fountain P...
56-Year-Old Arrested In Connection With Ballymena Cannabis Farm
A 56-year-old man has been arrested in connection with the discovery of a suspected cannabis farm in Ballymena. The farm was uncovered during a police search operation at a property in the Fountain P...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 24, 2024
Ministers Urged To Act On Historical Clerical Abuse 'Without Delay'
The First Minister and Deputy First Minister must sign off on the terms of reference for delayed research into historical clerical abuse of children "without delay", Alliance Executive Office Spokespe...
Ministers Urged To Act On Historical Clerical Abuse 'Without Delay'
The First Minister and Deputy First Minister must sign off on the terms of reference for delayed research into historical clerical abuse of children "without delay", Alliance Executive Office Spokespe...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 24, 2024
SDLP 'Extremely Disappointed' Assembly Further Delays Hospital Parking Change
The SDLP have expressed their disappointment after the Assembly backed a two-year delay to free parking at hospitals. Sinn Féin, the Alliance Party and the UUP rejected an SDLP proposal to cut the de...
SDLP 'Extremely Disappointed' Assembly Further Delays Hospital Parking Change
The SDLP have expressed their disappointment after the Assembly backed a two-year delay to free parking at hospitals. Sinn Féin, the Alliance Party and the UUP rejected an SDLP proposal to cut the de...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 24, 2024
ANB Council Launches New 'Embrace Your Town' Campaign
A new initiative to bring together residents, businesses and local organisations in a shared effort to showcase the unique charm, offerings and character in their town centres has been launched by Ant...
ANB Council Launches New 'Embrace Your Town' Campaign
A new initiative to bring together residents, businesses and local organisations in a shared effort to showcase the unique charm, offerings and character in their town centres has been launched by Ant...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 24, 2024
Economy Minister Committed To Supporting NI Tourism Industry
The Economy Minister, Conor Murphy, has committed to continuing to work with Northern Ireland's tourism industry, inspired by its "optimism, energy, and ambition". Addressing Tourism NI's annual conf...
Economy Minister Committed To Supporting NI Tourism Industry
The Economy Minister, Conor Murphy, has committed to continuing to work with Northern Ireland's tourism industry, inspired by its "optimism, energy, and ambition". Addressing Tourism NI's annual conf...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 24, 2024
Education Minister Welcomes Cross-Community Cycling Initiative
The Education Minister, Paul Givan, has welcomed a new cross-community cycling initiative in Dromore, spearheaded by the PSNI. With the support of a local bicycle shop, pupils from Dromore Central Pr...
Education Minister Welcomes Cross-Community Cycling Initiative
The Education Minister, Paul Givan, has welcomed a new cross-community cycling initiative in Dromore, spearheaded by the PSNI. With the support of a local bicycle shop, pupils from Dromore Central Pr...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 24, 2024
Other News In Brief
Two Men Arrested In Connection With Assault In Killough Two men have been arrested in connection with a serious assault in Killough on Monday, 22 April. According to reports, a number of me...
Other News In Brief
Two Men Arrested In Connection With Assault In Killough Two men have been arrested in connection with a serious assault in Killough on Monday, 22 April. According to reports, a number of me...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 23, 2024
BCC Calls For Applicants To 'Vacant To Vibrant' Scheme
Belfast City Council has renewed a call for applications to its ongoing 'Vacant To Vibrant' grant scheme, which aims to transform empty spaces in the city centre. Commercial owners who have vacant pr...
BCC Calls For Applicants To 'Vacant To Vibrant' Scheme
Belfast City Council has renewed a call for applications to its ongoing 'Vacant To Vibrant' grant scheme, which aims to transform empty spaces in the city centre. Commercial owners who have vacant pr...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 23, 2024
Prestigious Awards Received In Recognition Of Exceptional Pastoral Care
Three schools have received prestigious awards in recognition of their exceptional pastoral care, by Education Minister Paul Givan and Public Health Agency Director Dr Joanne McClean. St Columba's Pr...
Prestigious Awards Received In Recognition Of Exceptional Pastoral Care
Three schools have received prestigious awards in recognition of their exceptional pastoral care, by Education Minister Paul Givan and Public Health Agency Director Dr Joanne McClean. St Columba's Pr...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 23, 2024
Dromore School Children Learn Essential Road Safety Skills
The PSNI's Neighbourhood Policing Team in Dromore have participated in a unique project to teach primary school children essential road safety and bicycles maintenance skills. The P6 and P7 children ...
Dromore School Children Learn Essential Road Safety Skills
The PSNI's Neighbourhood Policing Team in Dromore have participated in a unique project to teach primary school children essential road safety and bicycles maintenance skills. The P6 and P7 children ...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 23, 2024
Minister Calls For 'Immediate Action' On Biodiversity Loss And Climate Change
The Minister for Agriculture, the Environment and Rural Affaris, Andrew Muir, has called for "immediate action" to address the twin crises of biodiversity loss and climate change. The Minister was sp...
Minister Calls For 'Immediate Action' On Biodiversity Loss And Climate Change
The Minister for Agriculture, the Environment and Rural Affaris, Andrew Muir, has called for "immediate action" to address the twin crises of biodiversity loss and climate change. The Minister was sp...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 23, 2024
Minister's Welcome NI's Inclusion In Post Office Offences Bill
Minister's have welcomed a decision to include Northern Ireland in the Post Office (Horizon System) Offences Bill. The decision by the UK Government follows strong representations by the Executive Mi...
Minister's Welcome NI's Inclusion In Post Office Offences Bill
Minister's have welcomed a decision to include Northern Ireland in the Post Office (Horizon System) Offences Bill. The decision by the UK Government follows strong representations by the Executive Mi...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 23, 2024
Series Of Search Operations Conducted In Claudy And L'Derry
The PSNI's Serious Crime Branch have carried a number of search operation in Claudy and L'Derry as part of an ongoing investigation into dissident republican activity. As a result of the searches, in...
Series Of Search Operations Conducted In Claudy And L'Derry
The PSNI's Serious Crime Branch have carried a number of search operation in Claudy and L'Derry as part of an ongoing investigation into dissident republican activity. As a result of the searches, in...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 23, 2024
Other News In Brief
20-Year-Old Arrested In Connection With Graffiti On NI Trains A 20-year-old man has been arrested in connection with a number of reports of graffiti on trains across Northern Ireland. Serge...
Other News In Brief
20-Year-Old Arrested In Connection With Graffiti On NI Trains A 20-year-old man has been arrested in connection with a number of reports of graffiti on trains across Northern Ireland. Serge...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 22, 2024
312 Alleged Stalkers Arrested Since April 2022
A total of 312 alleged stalkers have been arrested in Northern Ireland, with 150 facing being charged, since the introduction of new legislation in April 2022. As part of National Stalking Awareness ...
312 Alleged Stalkers Arrested Since April 2022
A total of 312 alleged stalkers have been arrested in Northern Ireland, with 150 facing being charged, since the introduction of new legislation in April 2022. As part of National Stalking Awareness ...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 22, 2024
Minister Commits To Policies With A 'Real And Meaningful Impact'
At the first meeting of the Communities Committee, Minister Gordon Lyons has committed to delivering policies that make a 'real and meaningful impact'. Whilst acknowledging the scale of the challenge...
Minister Commits To Policies With A 'Real And Meaningful Impact'
At the first meeting of the Communities Committee, Minister Gordon Lyons has committed to delivering policies that make a 'real and meaningful impact'. Whilst acknowledging the scale of the challenge...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 22, 2024
Police Issue Fresh Appeal For Witnesses To Banbridge Shooting
A man shot in the abdomen in a Banbridge car park on Friday, 12 April, remains in a critical condition in hospital. The man, aged in his 40s, was shot as he sat in a car by a masked man. Detectives ...
Police Issue Fresh Appeal For Witnesses To Banbridge Shooting
A man shot in the abdomen in a Banbridge car park on Friday, 12 April, remains in a critical condition in hospital. The man, aged in his 40s, was shot as he sat in a car by a masked man. Detectives ...
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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.
