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19/12/2024
New Northern Ireland Veterans Commissioner Appointed
The Secretary of State for Northern Ireland, Hilary Benn, has appointed David Johnstone as the new Northern Ireland Veterans Commissioner.
Johnstone, a former officer in the Royal Irish Regiment (Reserves), will take up the role on 1 January 2025. The position is part-time and will last until 31 August 2026.
The Veterans Commissioner's Office was established in 2020 to advocate for veterans' rights and ensure access to services. Johnstone will be responsible for continuing this work.
Before his appointment, Johnstone held various roles in the property industry and served as a senior executive in local football.
Johnstone, a former officer in the Royal Irish Regiment (Reserves), will take up the role on 1 January 2025. The position is part-time and will last until 31 August 2026.
Before his appointment, Johnstone held various roles in the property industry and served as a senior executive in local football.
Latest Northern Ireland News
19 December 2024
Public Reminded To 'Stay Safe' At NI Water Sites
The utility company has emphasised that these sites, which include treatment works, pumping stations, and reservoirs, are not playgrounds and are operational 24/7.
Public Reminded To 'Stay Safe' At NI Water Sites
The utility company has emphasised that these sites, which include treatment works, pumping stations, and reservoirs, are not playgrounds and are operational 24/7.
19 December 2024
Public Urged To Help Ease Winter Pressure On Health Service
The public has been urged to take steps to help ease the pressure on Northern Ireland's health and social care services this winter. Health Minister Mike Nesbitt today outlined practical ways individuals can support the system. These include using services appropriately, self-care, and cooperating with hospital discharge processes.
Public Urged To Help Ease Winter Pressure On Health Service
The public has been urged to take steps to help ease the pressure on Northern Ireland's health and social care services this winter. Health Minister Mike Nesbitt today outlined practical ways individuals can support the system. These include using services appropriately, self-care, and cooperating with hospital discharge processes.
19 December 2024
Finance Minister Demands Funding To Offset NI Contributions
The Finance Minister has called on the Chief Secretary to the Treasury to provide adequate funding to offset the impact of increased National Insurance contributions.
Finance Minister Demands Funding To Offset NI Contributions
The Finance Minister has called on the Chief Secretary to the Treasury to provide adequate funding to offset the impact of increased National Insurance contributions.
19 December 2024
Deadline Looms for XL Bully Owners To Apply for Exemption
Owners of XL Bully dogs have less than two weeks to apply for an exemption certificate to avoid their pets being seized and facing potential legal action. The deadline for submitting online applications to local councils is midnight on December 31, 2024. To be eligible for exemption, XL Bully dogs must be microchipped, licensed, and insured.
Deadline Looms for XL Bully Owners To Apply for Exemption
Owners of XL Bully dogs have less than two weeks to apply for an exemption certificate to avoid their pets being seized and facing potential legal action. The deadline for submitting online applications to local councils is midnight on December 31, 2024. To be eligible for exemption, XL Bully dogs must be microchipped, licensed, and insured.
19 December 2024
UUP Calls On Sinn Féin To 'Cooperate On Details' With ICLVR
The Ulster Unionist Party (UUP) has called on Sinn Féin "cooperate on details" regarding the murder of Disappeared, Columba McVeigh.
UUP Calls On Sinn Féin To 'Cooperate On Details' With ICLVR
The Ulster Unionist Party (UUP) has called on Sinn Féin "cooperate on details" regarding the murder of Disappeared, Columba McVeigh.
19 December 2024
New Northern Ireland Veterans Commissioner Appointed
The Secretary of State for Northern Ireland, Hilary Benn, has appointed David Johnstone as the new Northern Ireland Veterans Commissioner. Johnstone, a former officer in the Royal Irish Regiment (Reserves), will take up the role on 1 January 2025. The position is part-time and will last until 31 August 2026.
New Northern Ireland Veterans Commissioner Appointed
The Secretary of State for Northern Ireland, Hilary Benn, has appointed David Johnstone as the new Northern Ireland Veterans Commissioner. Johnstone, a former officer in the Royal Irish Regiment (Reserves), will take up the role on 1 January 2025. The position is part-time and will last until 31 August 2026.
19 December 2024
Other News In Brief
SDLP Calls For Urgent Action On Gender-Based Violence In NI The SDLP has called for urgent and decisive action in response to the findings of a report on violence against women and girls in Northern Ireland.
Other News In Brief
SDLP Calls For Urgent Action On Gender-Based Violence In NI The SDLP has called for urgent and decisive action in response to the findings of a report on violence against women and girls in Northern Ireland.
18 December 2024
Two Men Charged With Murder Of Karen Cummings
Two men have been charged with the murder of Karen Cummings in Banbridge. The 32-year-old and 42-year-old men appeared before Newry Magistrates' Court today, Wednesday, 18 December. The 32-year-old is charged with murder, while the 42-year-old faces charges of murder, firearms offences, and handling stolen goods.
Two Men Charged With Murder Of Karen Cummings
Two men have been charged with the murder of Karen Cummings in Banbridge. The 32-year-old and 42-year-old men appeared before Newry Magistrates' Court today, Wednesday, 18 December. The 32-year-old is charged with murder, while the 42-year-old faces charges of murder, firearms offences, and handling stolen goods.
18 December 2024
Taxis Now Allowed To Use City Centre Bus Lanes
Taxis in Belfast can now use a number of the city's bus lanes over the festive period, in an effort to address significant congestion in the city centre. Infrastructure Minister John O'Dowd announced a Temporary Traffic Regulation to allow Class A and Class C taxis to use certain lanes, effective from 6am this morning, Wednesday 18 December 2024.
Taxis Now Allowed To Use City Centre Bus Lanes
Taxis in Belfast can now use a number of the city's bus lanes over the festive period, in an effort to address significant congestion in the city centre. Infrastructure Minister John O'Dowd announced a Temporary Traffic Regulation to allow Class A and Class C taxis to use certain lanes, effective from 6am this morning, Wednesday 18 December 2024.
18 December 2024
Belfast Giants Join Forces To Promote Road Safety
The Belfast Giants have joined forces with other sports organisations to support the Share the Road to Zero campaign, which aims to reduce road deaths. Captain Mark Cooper has backed the initiative, urging road users to stay safe during the winter months.
Belfast Giants Join Forces To Promote Road Safety
The Belfast Giants have joined forces with other sports organisations to support the Share the Road to Zero campaign, which aims to reduce road deaths. Captain Mark Cooper has backed the initiative, urging road users to stay safe during the winter months.
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Northern Ireland WeatherThis Evening and Tonight:The evening and night will be largely dry with some clear spells. Cloud increases later in the night with some patchy rain in the west. Minimum temperature 2 °C.
