Northern Ireland News for June 2024 : Page 5

Northern Ireland News, Jun 11, 2024
Man Arrested On Suspicion Of Attempted Murder In Bangor
A man has been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder in connection with a serious assault in Bangor. The 41-year-old has been arrested after a man, aged in his 40s, was found with a "significant ...
Feature News, Jun 11, 2024
Northern Ireland's Biggest Stars in Sports
If there is one thing that Northern Ireland is famed for, it's their cultural values, and in this region, awesome athletes have been brought forth in the world. These sports-related celebrities have i...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 11, 2024
Appeal For Information On Quad Bike Thefts In Clogher
The PSNI have issued an appeal for information following the overnight theft of four quad bikes and two trailers in the Clogher area. On Tuesday 11th June, police received a report that the items had...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 11, 2024
New Victim-Focused Domestic Abuse Online Reporting Platform Unveiled
New victim-focused Domestic Abuse and Fraud reporting options have been added to the PSNI's online reporting platform, complementing the existing pathways for crime, anti-social behaviour and road tra...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 11, 2024
New Legislation To Be Introduced To Let Councils Address Dilapidated Buildings
New legislation to allow local councils to tackle dilapidated buildings and derelict sites in their areas is to be introduced to the Assembly. The new Dilapidation Bill will be brought forward by All...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 11, 2024
Man Wanted In Romania For Child Sex Offences Arrested In Ballymena
A 26-year-old man wanted for child sex offences in Romania has been arrested in Ballymena. Officers from the PSNI's International Policing Unit, supported by Local Policing Team, made the arrest on a...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 11, 2024
Other News In Brief
Health Minister Leads Tributes Following Death Of Carmel McKenny Health Minister Mike Nesbitt has paid tribute to Carmel McKinney OBE who has died after a period of ill health. Ms McKinney ...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 10, 2024
SDLP Urges Next UK Govt To Recognise State Of Palestine
The SDLP has called on the next UK government to follow the lead of Ireland, Norway and Spain and officially recognise the state of Palestine. SDLP Leader Colum Eastowood has wrote to British Foreign...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 10, 2024
Civil Service Launches Trainee And Apprentice Recruitment Drive
The Northern Ireland Civil Service (NICS) has launched announced the launch of a new recruitment campaign for trainee and apprenticeship, with more than 100 places. Opportunities will be available ac...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 10, 2024
Alliance To Stand Candidates In All 18 Constituencies
The upcoming UK General Election is a chance for people to elect strong, positive leadership for change in our society, Alliance Leader Naomi Long has said as she formally launches her parties candida...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 10, 2024
Belfast In Bloom Competition Returns For 2024
Belfast City Council has announced the return of the popular Belfast in Bloom competition. Last year's winners included the Errigle Inn, Granny Annies, Ten Square Hotel, SPAR Malone Road, Knockbreda ...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 10, 2024
DAERA Highlights Environmental Importance On NI's Peatland
The Department of Agriculture, the Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) has highlighted the benefits of Northern Ireland's peatlands for reducing carbon emissions and helping nature recover. As June...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 10, 2024
Police Investigate Theft Of Irish Language Street Signs
South Belfast PSNI have issued an appeal for information following the criminal damage and theft of Irish language bilingual street signs in the Haypark Avenue area on Sunday 9th June. It was reporte...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 10, 2024
Eligibility Criteria Change Announced For Free School Meals
Education Minister, Paul Givan, has announced a change to the eligibility criteria for families applying for free school meals and uniform grants. The annual net earnings threshold that applies to fr...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 10, 2024
Man Arrested Following Discovery Of Improvised Explosive Device
The PSNI's Terrorism Investigation Unit have worked in partnership with An Garda Síochána to arrest a man in Co Louth following the discovery of a suspected improvised explosive device in Co Louth. T...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 10, 2024
32-Year-Old Arrested In Connection With £1.5m Cannabis Seizure
A 32-year-old man has been arrested following the discovery of a cannabis factory in north Belfast. Cannabis plants with an estimated street value of £1.5 million where discovered in a police operati...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 10, 2024
PHA Launches Active Travel Scheme
This Bike Week (10–16 June) the Public Health Agency (PHA) is encouraging everyone to get cycling and reap the many benefits of getting active. Gerard Walls, Senior Health and Social Wellbeing Office...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 10, 2024
Other News In Brief
23-Year-Old Arrested In Connection With Shotgun Incident A 23-year-old man has been arrested in connection with the firing of a shotgun in residential street in Ballygowan. A round struck a...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 7, 2024
Police Investigate Two Sudden Deaths In Newry
The PSNI have launched an investigation into the sudden deaths of a man and a woman in Newry. It is understood that police received a report of the death of a man, aged in his 20s, on Sunday, 02 June...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 7, 2024
£3m To Be Invested In New Digital Devices For NI Schools
£3 million is to be invested to provide around 8,5000 new digital devices to replace computers in post-primary schools across Northern Ireland. Announcing the investment, Education Minister, Paul Giv...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 7, 2024
Warning Issued Amid Increase In Reports Of Ticket Fraud
The PSNI have warned people trying to buy tickets for popular and sold-out events to be on their guard against fraudulent sellers. The appeal for vigilance follows continuing reports of ticket fraud ...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 7, 2024
PSNI Investigate Potential Link Between Arson Incidents
PSNI detectives have issued an appeal for information following a report of a petrol bomb incident at the Donaghanie Road area of Beragh on Friday 7th June. At around 4:05am, it was reported to polic...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 7, 2024
Education And Enforcement Key To Tackling Water Quality – Alliance
Education, investment, regulation, and enforcement are all key to tackling poor water quality in Northern Ireland, Alliance Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs Spokesperson John Blair MLA has s...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 7, 2024
PSNI Publishes Report On Use Of Covert Investigative Powers
The PSNI have published a new detailed report of the Police Service use of covert investigative powers in relation to journalists and lawyers. Welcoming the publication, Deputy Chief Constable Chris ...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 7, 2024
Other News In Brief
Infrastructure Minister Announces Fintona Resurfacing Scheme A new £195,000 carriageway resurfacing scheme in Fintona will get underway on Monday, 10 June, Infrastructure Minister, John O'Dowd...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 6, 2024
PSNI Issues Belsonic Travel, Traffic And Safety Advice
The PSNI have outlined travel, traffic and safety advice ahead of the launch of music festival, Belsonic, at Ormeau Park from Friday, 07 June. Ahead of the first event, the Farmer's Bash 2024, police...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 6, 2024
DUP Commits To 'Prioritise Working Families' In Next Parliament
The DUP has committed to continuing to "prioritise working families and the cost of childcare" in the next Parliament. Party leader Gavin Robinson made the commitment at an event in Dungannon with pa...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 6, 2024
New Campaign To Raise Awareness Of Dysphagia In Hospitality Sector
A new campaign has been launched to raise awareness of dysphagia within the food and drink industry in Northern Ireland. Dysphagia is the medical term for eating, drinking and swallowing difficulties...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 6, 2024
Organised Crime And Threat Assessment Report Published
The latest Organised Crime Task Force (OCTF) 2022/23 Annual Report and Threat Assessment has been published by Justice Minister, Naomi Long. Announcing the publication, Minister Long said: "The 2022/...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 6, 2024
36-Year-Old Man Jailed Over Serious Assault In February 2023
The PSNI have welcomed the sentencing of a 36-year-old at Laganside Crown Court following a guilty plea for assault occasioning actual bodily harm. Robert Andrews pled guilty to the offence at Lagans...