Northern Ireland News for July 2024 : Page 7

Northern Ireland News, Jul 2, 2024
Woman Extradited From US To Face Fraud Trial In NI
A 54-year-old woman has been extradited from the USA to stand trial in Northern Ireland for a number of fraud offences. The female was initially arrested in the USA in February 2024 and today complet...
Northern Ireland News, Jul 2, 2024
UUP Calls On Justice Minister To 'Excuse Herself' From PB Review
The Ulster Unionist Party (UUP) has called on the Justice Minister to excuse herself from setting the terms of reference for the Policing Board Review into the February 2021 Ormeau Road incident. Mak...
Northern Ireland News, Jul 2, 2024
Executive Accused Of 'Shameless And Shocking Politicisation Of The Civil Service'
The SDLP has accused the Executive of a "shameless and shocking politicisation of the civil service" by forcing through a monitoring round just three days ahead of the General Election. Leader of the...
Northern Ireland News, Jul 2, 2024
Health Minister Welcomes New Funding Of £122m
Health Minister, Mike Nesbitt, has welcomed the new in-year funding of £122 million, announced by the Executive, for his Department. Mr Nesbitt said: "While this makes some contribution to reducing t...
Northern Ireland News, Jul 2, 2024
Economy Minister Launches New Employment Rights Consultation
Economy Minister, Conor Murphy, has announced the launch of new consultation on proposals to strengthen employment rights legislation, which will help deliver his good jobs agenda. One of the key obj...
Northern Ireland News, Jul 2, 2024
Executive Office 'Fully Committed' To Supporting Spirit Employees
The Executive Office has said that it is "fully committed" to supporting Spirit AeroSystems and its employees following the news of the company's acquisition/ The First Minister, deputy First Ministe...
Northern Ireland News, Jul 2, 2024
Woman Jailed Over £3.3m Cannabis Seizure
A 40-year-old woman has been sentenced to a total of 3 years and 9 months in connection with the seizure of cannabis worth £3.3 million in Belfast and Heathrow Airport in 2020. Yingle Jiang had previ...
Northern Ireland News, Jul 2, 2024
Other News In Brief
Alliance Condemns Sectarian-Motivated Attack On Houses In Antrim The Alliance Party has condemned sectarian attacks on two homes in the Redford grove development in Antrim, with MLA John Bla...
Northern Ireland News, Jul 1, 2024
PSNI Seek Information After Damage To New Antrim Properties
Police are seeking information after two newly constructed properties in the Antrim area were damaged by criminals. Just before 3am on Sunday, 30 June, it was reported that four individuals dressed i...
Northern Ireland News, Jul 1, 2024
Local Institutions Need Reformed - Alliance
Alliance has called for local institutions to be reformed despite the recent return of the Assembly and Executive. The party's General Election candidate, Naomi Long, has said that the General Electi...
Northern Ireland News, Jul 1, 2024
Connswater McDonald's Restaurant Reopens After Refurbishment
The McDonald’s restaurant in Connswater, East Belfast, has reopened after undergoing a £1 million refurbishment. The substantial investment in the newly renovated restaurant is expected to create ove...
Northern Ireland News, Jul 1, 2024
Investigation Launches After Thefts And Attempted Thefts In Bangor
Detectives are urging anyone with information to come forward following a series of thefts and attempted thefts from businesses in Bangor. The thefts reportedly occurred between 12.45am and 1.50am in...
Northern Ireland News, Jul 1, 2024
Lidl Partners With WWF On Five Year Strategy
Lidl, a major retailer, and WWF, a leading global conservation organisation, have launched a new five-year strategic partnership across 31 countries. The extended partnership with WWF will concentrat...
Northern Ireland News, Jul 1, 2024
PSNI Launches Safer Summer Together Campaign
The Police Service of Northern Ireland has initiated its Safer Summer Together campaign, urging the public to enjoy summer responsibly while remaining vigilant about safety concerns. Acknowledging th...
Northern Ireland News, Jul 1, 2024
Fibrus Supports Over 30 Northern Irish Community Groups
Over 30 Northern Irish community groups are receiving grants from Fibrus this year to improve internet and digital technology access across the region. The Fibrus Community Fund, which was launched i...
Northern Ireland News, Jul 1, 2024
Other News In Brief
2024 Slieve Kirk Wind Park Community Fund Opens SSE Renewables is encouraging community groups in County L'Derry to apply for the 2024 Slieve Kirk Wind Park Community Fund and make a local im...