Northern Ireland News for June 2024 : Page 2

Northern Ireland News, Jun 25, 2024
Ballymena Man Sentenced For Blackmail
Today, at Antrim Crown Court, a 22-year-old man has been sentenced to 28 months for blackmail. Reece Carley, from the Ballymena area is to serve 14 of the 28 months in custody whilst the other 14 is ...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 25, 2024
Alliance Welcome Milestone On Mother And Baby Institutions
Alliance has welcomed a significant milestone achieved regarding Mother and Baby institutions, Magdalene Laundries and Workhouses, but warns that there is still a considerable journey ahead. The part...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 25, 2024
Ministers Commit To Sustainable Tourism Across The Island Of Ireland
Ministers Conor Murphy and Catherine Martin have signed an agreement emphasising the need for tourism to be environmentally, socially and economically sustainable on the island of Ireland. The Minist...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 25, 2024
Telefónica Tech Reaches Milestone In encompass Contract
Telefónica Tech has achieved a milestone in its five-year IT managed services contract for encompass, the program creating a unified digital care record for all health and social care recipients in No...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 25, 2024
Geotechnical Investigations Begin On River Lagan
Geotechnical investigations have started at the River Lagan for the proposed Lagan Pedestrian and Cycle Bridge. These investigations involve drilling bore holes into the river bed to determine the su...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 25, 2024
Other News In Brief
Alliance Welcomes Introduction Of Hybrid Working For Council Alliance has welcomed the passing of The Local Government (Remote Meetings) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2024, facilitating more ...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 24, 2024
Attempted Murder Investigation Launches In Ballygowan
An attempted murder investigation has been launched after shotgun pellets were fired into a house in Ballygowan on Saturday evening, 22 June. Police received a report that at around 11pm, a number ...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 24, 2024
Alliance Calls For Increased Financial Package For NI
Alliance has called for Northern Ireland's public finances funding package to be increased in order to support everyone across society. The party's Lagan Valley candidate, Sorcha Eastwood has said th...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 24, 2024
Appeal Issued After Newry Burglary And Hit-And-Run Road Crash
Detectives have appealed for information for information following a report of a burglary and hit-and-run road traffic collision in Newry on Sunday morning, 23 June. Police received a report that a w...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 24, 2024
NIFRS Releases Public Summer Safety Advice
As more people spend time outdoors during the summer, the Northern Ireland Fire & Rescue Service (NIFRS) has called on the public to follow its simple safety advice. The Northern Ireland Fire and Res...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 24, 2024
Thousands Visit Jordanstown For Armed Forces Day 2024
Thousands attended Jordanstown Loughshore Park to mark Armed Forces Day 2024 as the red arrows and the military parade put on a display. The event which took place on Saturday 22 June, included a mil...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 24, 2024
Appeal For Information After Phone Mast Arson
The PSNI have appealed for information in relation to the deliberate ignition of a telecommunications mast in west Belfast in the early hours of today, 24 June. At around 12.15am police received a re...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 24, 2024
Danske Bank Renews Sponsorship Of Ulster Rugby Schools
Danske Bank has announced the renewal of its sponsorship of Ulster Rugby Schools for another three years, highlighting its dedication to supporting youth development through sports. This renewed spon...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 24, 2024
Other News In Brief
NI Water Contractors Win Three Accolades For Major Projects Contractors involved in NI Water's significant capital delivery projects have won three prestigious accolades, including a gold awa...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 21, 2024
Investigation Launched After Shots Fired At Coleraine House
Detectives have launched an investigation after a report of shots being fired at a house in the Glenvara Drive area of Coleraine. On Thursday 20 June, police received a report that a number of shots ...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 21, 2024
Alliance Calls For Increase In Mental Health Funding
Alliance Economy spokesperson, David Honeyford MLA, has urged for greater investment in services to combat the high levels of poor mental health in Northern Ireland. The Lagan Valley MLA made this ca...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 21, 2024
Drugs Seized In Derry City & Strabane Area
Police have seized suspected Class A, B and C drugs, along with a substantial sum of cash, during several searches in the Derry City & Strabane area. On Thursday 20 June, Tactical Support Group offic...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 21, 2024
Public Consultations To Be Held On Carrickfergus Transformation
Mid & East Antrim Borough Council has invited the public to take part in consultations to shape the future of Carrickfergus. The substantial £42 million investment via the Belfast Region City Deal (B...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 21, 2024
Appeal Issued Following Burglaries In Newry
Police have appealed for information and witnesses following a number of recent burglaries in the Newry area. The PSNI received three reports on Monday 17 June, one of a burglary in the Armagh Road a...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 21, 2024
NIFRS Celebrates Over 430 Employees
Northern Ireland Fire Rescue Service (NIFRS) has celebrated and acknowledged 431 committed employees who have achieved milestones of 20, 30 or 40 years of service. Four Long Service & Good Conduct Aw...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 21, 2024
Travel Solutions Launches Flights From Belfast City To Reus
Leading tour operator, Travel Solutions, has kicked off its summer charter service from Belfast City Airport by launching flights to Reus. Known for its charm and historic culture, direct flights fro...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 21, 2024
Other News In Brief
Progressive Building Society Partners With Snugg Progressive Building Society has partnered with Snugg, an innovative online platform, to assist their members in improving the energy efficien...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 20, 2024
Roe Park Resort Listed For Sale At £14 Million
The 4-star Roe Park Resort, located on the outskirts of Limavady, is now on the market through CBRE Group, with a guide price of £14 million. Roe Park Resort, which was named the Best Golf Resort in ...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 20, 2024
Arrest Made Over Banbridge Shooting
Detectives investigating a shooting in the Rathfriland Road area of Banbridge in April have made an arrest. On Wednesday 19 June, officers conducted a search at residential premises in the Dromara ar...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 20, 2024
Belfast Man Sentenced After Assault On Two Men
A man from east Belfast has been sentenced to three years in jail after a "savage assault" on two men. Mark McKechnie, aged 28, was sentenced yesterday, Wednesday 19 June, at Downpatrick Crown Court ...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 20, 2024
New Temporary Bus Lanes To Be Introduced In Belfast
The Department for Infrastructure (DfI) has announced that new temporary bus lanes will come into operation in Belfast from Monday 1 July. Temporary bus lanes are being implemented as major public im...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 20, 2024
Man Sentenced Following Robberies And Burglaries In Newry
A man has been sentenced to seven and a half years in relation to two robberies and two burglaries which occurred in Newry between August 2022 and January 2023. Shane Osborne, aged 34, was convicted ...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 20, 2024
GenAIEdu 2024 To Welcome International Experts
GenAIEdu 2024 will gather global experts to discuss the future of AI in education and to prepare the region for its effective implementation. In June 2024, the third national conference on Generative...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 20, 2024
Future Mother And Baby Institutions Inquiry To Include Unmarked Grave Records - Alliance
Alliance has urged that any future inquiries into mother and baby institutions in Northern Ireland should include protection of burial records of unmarked graves. The party's Executive Office spokesp...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 20, 2024
Other News In Brief
Randalstown Named Best Kept Town in Ireland 2024 Randalstown has been crowned the Best Kept Town across the island of Ireland at the prestigious Ireland's Best Kept Town Awards 2024. Not onl...