Northern Ireland News for July 2024 : Page 2

Northern Ireland News, Jul 26, 2024
Sinn Féin Calls On Health Minister To Back Mental Health Services
Sinn Féin MLA, Linda Dillon, has urged the Health Minister to ensure that individuals experiencing mental health distress receive timely and appropriate care. The party's social care spokesperson has...
Northern Ireland News, Jul 26, 2024
Petrol Bomb Thrown At Van In Larne Causes Severe Property Damage
Police have launched an investigation after a petrol bomb was thrown at a van in Larne which caused "severe damage" to the vehicle and two properties it was parked outside. The PSNI said after 4.30am...
Northern Ireland News, Jul 26, 2024
Henderson Retail Invests £5m In Three Coleraine Stores
Henderson Retail has completed the renovation and conversion of a former Spar store on Millburn Road in Coleraine into a new EuroSpar community supermarket. The 25-week project has increased the stor...
Northern Ireland News, Jul 26, 2024
PSNI Appeal For Information After Co Antrim Aggravated Burglary
Detectives have appealed for information after a man "armed with a weapon" gained access to a County Antrim property and assaulted the occupant. The aggravated burglary took place on Thursday 25 July...
Northern Ireland News, Jul 26, 2024
Minister Highlights Elective Care Centres' Role In Reducing Waiting Lists
Health Minister Mike Nesbitt has highlighted how Elective Care Centres play a crucial role in reducing lengthy waiting lists. The ongoing development of these surgical hubs across Northern Ireland h...
Northern Ireland News, Jul 26, 2024
£3.5m Fisheries Fund For NI Opens
The £3.5 million Marine Environment and Fisheries Fund for Northern Ireland is now open for applications. Announced by Andrew Muir, Minister of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs, the fund s...
Northern Ireland News, Jul 26, 2024
Other News In Brief
DAERA Minister's EIP Approval Efforts Commended John Blair MLA, Alliance's Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs Spokesperson, has praised the DAERA Minister for efforts to secure NI Exe...
Northern Ireland News, Jul 25, 2024
Two People Charged Over Kevin Davidson Murder
Two people have been charged with the murder of Kevin Davidson whose body was found at a property on Donegall Avenue on Saturday 20 July. Detectives from the Police Service of Northern Ireland's Majo...
Northern Ireland News, Jul 25, 2024
Detectives Seize Class A Drugs During Broughshane Search
Detectives have seized a quantity of suspected Class A drugs, together with other items, including a mobile phone during a search at a house in the Broughshane area. On Wednesday 24 July, detectives ...
Northern Ireland News, Jul 25, 2024
Bill A Crucial First Step for Securing Woodlands' Future - Alliance
Alliance MLA, Peter McReynolds, has highlighted that an Assembly Private Members' Bill to strengthen tree protections is a crucial first step in securing the future of our woodlands. The East Belfast...
Northern Ireland News, Jul 25, 2024
DfI Proposes New Emissions Test For Diesels
The Department for Infrastructure (DfI) is consulting on an alternative exhaust emissions test for modern diesel cars and light goods vehicles as part of changes to the annual MOT test. Modern diesel...
Northern Ireland News, Jul 25, 2024
DUP Leader Urges Govt To Financially Support NI's Public Services
DUP Leader and East Belfast MP Gavin Robinson has urged the new Government to enhance financial support for public services and reform in Northern Ireland. Speaking during Questions to the Northern I...
Northern Ireland News, Jul 25, 2024
PSNI Appeal For Information After Ormeau Road Crash
Police have appealed for information about a road traffic collision that occurred yesterday in the Ormeau Avenue area of South Belfast. On Wednesday 24 July at approximately 2.25 pm, the PSNI receive...
Northern Ireland News, Jul 25, 2024
Mayor Wishes Belfast Athletes 'The Best Of Luck' For Paris Olympics
Lord Mayor of Belfast, Councillor Micky Murray, has wished Belfast athletes the best of luck as they prepare for the Paris Olympics. He made the remarks during a visit to Holy Trinity Boxing Club in ...
Northern Ireland News, Jul 25, 2024
Other News In Brief
Man Arrested On Suspicion Of Arson Following Building Damage In West Belfast A man has been arrested on suspicion of arson and related offences following damage to a charitable organisation’s...
Business News, Jul 25, 2024
UK Green Tech Innovations Propel Auto Industry Growth
For many years, the United Kingdom has led in innovations relating to the automotive sector, and today, its passion toward green technology is changing the face of motoring. The UK drives initiatives ...
Northern Ireland News, Jul 24, 2024
Justice Minister Announces Increase In NI Prison Staff
Justice Minister, Naomi Long, has announced an increase in the number of Prison staff in response to Northern Ireland's rising prisoner population. Since July 2021 the prison population has increased...
Northern Ireland News, Jul 24, 2024
DAERA Minister Meets Key Stakeholders At Lough Neagh
Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) Minister Andrew Muir has met with key stakeholders on the shores of Lough Neagh following the publication of a new 37-point Report and ...
Northern Ireland News, Jul 24, 2024
Govt Urged To Ditch Tory Proposals On PIP Reforms
Alliance has called on the Labour government to "ditch punitive Tory proposals" on reforming Personal Independent Payments (PIP) and create a system that treats claimants with dignity. Alliance Bene...
Northern Ireland News, Jul 24, 2024
Appeal Following Number Of Car Thefts In L'Derry
Police in L'Derry have issued a fresh appeal for information and witnesses following a number of car thefts and attempted burglaries in the Foyle Springs area of the city. On 12th July, at around mid...
Northern Ireland News, Jul 24, 2024
Lidl Announces Major Warehouse Clearance Sale
Lidl Northern Ireland has announced a major warehouse clearance sale taking place in their Buncrana Road store in L'Derry across two weekends in August. The clearance event will run from Thursday 1 –...
Northern Ireland News, Jul 24, 2024
Man Arrested In Connection With West Belfast Arson
A man, aged in his 40s, has been arrested this morning, Wednesday 24 July, in connection with an arson at a west Belfast charity. Shortly after midnight on Tuesday 23 July, a suspected stolen Volkswa...
Northern Ireland News, Jul 24, 2024
SDLP MP's Vote To Support End Of Two-Child Benefit Cap
SDLP MP's at Westminster have voted in favour of an SNP amendment to ending the two-child benefit cap. The SDLP has long called for an end to the cap which has compounded child poverty and has a part...
Northern Ireland News, Jul 24, 2024
Lord Mayor Wishes Belfast Athletes Good Luck At Paris Olympics
Lord Mayor, Councillor Micky Murray, has wished Belfast athletes good luck ahead of their participation in the Paris Olympics. Cllr Murray visited Holy Trinity Boxing Club in west Belfast where he me...
Northern Ireland News, Jul 24, 2024
Man Arrested In Suspicious Vehicle Stop In Hillsborough
A 44-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of a number of offences after attempting to flee from officers during a vehicle stop in Hillsborough in the early hours of Tuesday 23rd July. At aroun...
Northern Ireland News, Jul 24, 2024
Other News In Brief
Two-Child Cap 'Cruel And Unnecessary' – Alliance The Alliance Party has described the two-child cap on Universal Credit as "cruel and unnecessary". Lagan Valley MP, Sorcha Eastwood, was spe...
Northern Ireland News, Jul 23, 2024
PSNI Reaffirms Commitment To Tackling Violence Against Women
The Police Service of Northern Ireland has reinforced its commitment to tackling violence against women and girls (VAWG) following the publication of the National Policing Statement. The statement, w...
Northern Ireland News, Jul 23, 2024
Death Of Man In South Belfast Being Treated As Murder
The PSNI's Major Investigation Team have launched a murder investigation following the death of a man in south Belfast. Detective Inspector Jennifer Rea confirm that the body of a man located at a pr...
Northern Ireland News, Jul 23, 2024
Searches In Republic In Robbie Lawlor Murder Investigation
Search operation have been carried out in Dublin and Sligo today, Tuesday 23 July, as part of the ongoing investigation into the April 2020 murder of Robbie Lawlor. Working as part of the Joint Agenc...
Northern Ireland News, Jul 23, 2024
Developers Urged To 'Unlock Potential Projects'
Finance Minister Dr Caoimhe Archibald MLA has called on developers to "unlock potential projects and help deliver economic growth" through the NI Investment Fund. The £150million fund provides debt o...