Northern Ireland News for April 2024 : Page 7

Northern Ireland News, Apr 4, 2024
Ten Arrests Made During PSNI Safer Business Action Day
Ten arrests were made during a PSNI day of action on business crime on Friday, 29 March. The PSNI worked with a number of partners in the business community as part of a Safer Business Action Day. S...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 4, 2024
24 NI Secondary Schools Secure Place On Lidl Sport For Good Programme
Lidl Northern Ireland has announced the 24 secondary schools to secure a place on their award-winning Sport for Good programme. More than 1,000 pupils across the region are set to benefit from the pr...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 4, 2024
Public Health Agency Issues Bowel Cancer Awareness Info
The Public Health Agency (PHA) has urged people to be aware of the risks of bowel cancer and the two key actions – act when you notice symptoms, and take part in screening if eligible. Marking Bowel ...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 4, 2024
Latest Phase Of Business Net Zero Initiative Launches
The latest phase of an ongoing initiative to help NI firms achieve their net zero ambitions, has been announced by the Department Agriculture, the Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA), in partnership...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 4, 2024
Homes And Businesses To Receive Rates Bills From 05 April
The Department of Finance (DoF) has announced that homes and businesses will begin receiving their rates bills from Friday, 05 April. The bill will set out the amount due for 2024/25, details of any ...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 4, 2024
Corrymeela And Starling Collective Launches Landmark Initiative
In a landmark initiative set to redefine the landscape of trauma in Northern Ireland, peace and reconciliation charity Corrymeela, in partnership with the Starling Collective, asylum seeking and refug...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 4, 2024
Major Tourism Conference Announced For Belfast
Tourism Northern Ireland has announced that it will host a major conference in Belfast to help businesses in the tourism and hospitality sector in Northern Ireland prosper and grow. The Tourism Confe...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 4, 2024
Other News In Brief
Yellow Weather Warning Issued For Saturday 06 April The Met Office has issued Status Yellow weather warning for "potentially damaging and disruptive winds" as Storm Kathleen arrives on Satur...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 3, 2024
New Funding Announced To Promote NI's Quality Regional Food
A new funding programme has been announced to promote quality regional food from across Northern Ireland, Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs Minister Andrew Muir has announced. ...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 3, 2024
Health Minister Opens New £1.8m Causeway Hospital Unit
Health Minister Robin Swann has announced the opening of a new £1.8 million unit at Causeway Hospital, giving patients timely and direct access to surgical assessment, diagnostics and a treatment plan...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 3, 2024
New Campaign Highlights Importance Of Cancer Screenings
Community pharmacies across Northern Ireland have backed a campaign highlighting the importance of attending cancer screenings when invited. The 'Cancer Screening Saves Lives' campaign will run in ov...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 3, 2024
PSNI ACC Issues Statement Following 'Really Busy Easter'
PSNI Assistant Chief Constable, Bobby Singleton, has commented on a "really busy Easter for the Police Service with close to 80 parades taking place across the country". ACC Singleton said that he wa...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 3, 2024
NIFRS To Be Awarded Freedom Of The Borough In Ards & North Down
Ards and North Down Borough Council has announced that it will confer its highest honour, the Freedom of the Borough, to Northern Ireland Fire & Rescue Service (NIFRS). The award is in recognition a...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 3, 2024
Appeal For Witnesses Following Incident In Dungannon
Dungannon PSNI have issued an appeal for information and witnesses after a man was arrested on Monday, 1st April. Making the appeal, Sergeant Delaney said: "Officers on patrol in Moy just after 11pm ...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 3, 2024
HMRC Announce Automatic Child Benefit Increase
Millions of families who claim Child Benefit will automatically receive increased payments from 6 April 2024, HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) has confirmed. Families with one child will now receive up ...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 3, 2024
Sexual Trauma Victims & Survivors Urged To Come Forward
In the wake of events surrounding Jeffrey Donaldson's resignation, a wave of emotions will undoubtedly be triggered across our community. "As an expert in sexual trauma, I want to first speak directl...
Feature News, Apr 3, 2024
Exploring The Origins And Future Of Entertainment In NI
Northern Ireland has a rich history regarding entertainment that dates back centuries. The region has always been a hub of creativity and cultural expression, from traditional music and dan...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 3, 2024
Pallet Trucks NI Supports Community Growth With Donation To Brink!
In a move to foster community engagement and green initiatives in Belfast City Centre, Pallet Trucks NI, a leading materials handling equipment supplier, has announced its contribution to the Brink!. ...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 3, 2024
Other News In Brief
Alliance Express Deep Concern Over Children Involved In L'Derry Violence Alliance party spokesperson for Children and Young People, Sian Mulholland MLA, has expressed "deep concern and conde...
Business News, Apr 2, 2024
BCC Celebrates First Inclusive Entrepreneurship Focused Programme
A fully-funded programme designed to support pre and early stage entrepreneurs experiencing additional barriers to enterprise, concluded with a celebratory event at Belfast City Hall recently. Fiftee...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 2, 2024
Sir Jeffrey Donaldson Steps Down As DUP Leader
Sir Jeffrey Donaldson MP has stepped down as Leader of the DUP after being charged with allegations of a historical nature. Mr Gavin Robinson MP has been appointed by Party Officers as the Interim Pa...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 2, 2024
Man And Boys Seriously Injured In Enniskillen Crash
A man and three boys have been seriously injured in a one vehicle crash in County Fermanagh, according to the PSNI. The collision involving a white Mitsubishi L200 Titan happened on the A32 Mossfield...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 2, 2024
£16.3m Investment Announced In New AICC
A £16.3 million investment in a new state of the art Artificial Intelligence Collaboration Centre (AICC) at Ulster University in partnership with Queen's University Belfast has been announced. The ce...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 2, 2024
Police Release Statement On Easter Monday Events In Creggan
The PSNI have released a statement on the events which took place in Creggan on Easter Monday. Derry City & Strabane Area Commander Chief Superintendent Gillian Kearney said that "police received an ...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 2, 2024
Education Minister Welcomes Progress On Teacher's Pay
Education Minister, Paul Givan, has welcomed further progress on a pay settlement for teachers following the Department of Finance's approval of the pay award. All five recognised teachers' unions (I...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 2, 2024
Appeal Following East Belfast Robbery
Detectives are appealing for information and witnesses following a robbery at commercial premises in east Belfast this morning, 2 April. Police received a report that a man armed with a gun entered t...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 2, 2024
Alliance Calls For Urgent Investment In Water Infrastructure
Alliance Infrastructure spokesperson, Patrick Brown MLA, has highlighted the urgent need for investment in water infrastructure, following a newly published report from the NI Audit Office. It is sai...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 2, 2024
Other News In Brief
Loughside Playground Reopens After Refurbishment Belfast City Council has announced that Loughside Playground in north Belfast has reopened after redevelopment works by the Council. As part o...