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Northern Ireland News for February 2020 : Page 7
Northern Ireland News, Feb 6, 2020
Overdose Reversal Drug Used By Hundreds
A drug that reverses the effects of an opiate overdose was administered some 240 times last year, new figures have shown. The Public Health Agency (PHA) said Naloxone was successful in over 90% of em...
Overdose Reversal Drug Used By Hundreds
A drug that reverses the effects of an opiate overdose was administered some 240 times last year, new figures have shown. The Public Health Agency (PHA) said Naloxone was successful in over 90% of em...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 6, 2020
Funding Secured For Community Care In Antrim
A programme providing community-based care for frail older people in the Antrim area will be funded for the next five years, it's been confirmed. People over the age of 70 are supported by the IMPACT...
Funding Secured For Community Care In Antrim
A programme providing community-based care for frail older people in the Antrim area will be funded for the next five years, it's been confirmed. People over the age of 70 are supported by the IMPACT...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 6, 2020
Local Musicians To Perform In Nashville
The voices of three of Northern Ireland's talented singer-songwriters are to be heard in a famous Tennessee venue. Emma Horan, Donal Scullion and Reuben Agnew will display their talents at Nashville'...
Local Musicians To Perform In Nashville
The voices of three of Northern Ireland's talented singer-songwriters are to be heard in a famous Tennessee venue. Emma Horan, Donal Scullion and Reuben Agnew will display their talents at Nashville'...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 6, 2020
Bomb Found In Lurgan Industrial Estate
Police are probing what's suspected as a dissident republican terrorist attack after a bomb was discovered in Lurgan. The explosive device was found in the Silverwood Industrial Estate on Tuesday eve...
Bomb Found In Lurgan Industrial Estate
Police are probing what's suspected as a dissident republican terrorist attack after a bomb was discovered in Lurgan. The explosive device was found in the Silverwood Industrial Estate on Tuesday eve...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 6, 2020
Other News In Brief
Appeal Over Collision Involving School Pupil Police are appealing for information following a road collision that involved a school girl in Co Fermanagh. A black Volkswagen Golf vehicle was i...
Other News In Brief
Appeal Over Collision Involving School Pupil Police are appealing for information following a road collision that involved a school girl in Co Fermanagh. A black Volkswagen Golf vehicle was i...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 5, 2020
Severe Weather Warning Issued
A Status Yellow severe weather warning for wind has been issued by the Met Office as Storm Ciara makes its way to the UK. The weather system is currently developing in the North Atlantic and is expec...
Severe Weather Warning Issued
A Status Yellow severe weather warning for wind has been issued by the Met Office as Storm Ciara makes its way to the UK. The weather system is currently developing in the North Atlantic and is expec...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 5, 2020
Special Olympics Ireland Winter Games Launched
Some 23 Ulster athletes will represent Northern Ireland as the Special Olympics Ireland Winter Games comes north for the first time ever. The event was officially launched today by Communities Minist...
Special Olympics Ireland Winter Games Launched
Some 23 Ulster athletes will represent Northern Ireland as the Special Olympics Ireland Winter Games comes north for the first time ever. The event was officially launched today by Communities Minist...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 5, 2020
Parents Consulted On School Meal Proposals
Parents of school children are being urged to engage with a Department for Education consultation on proposals to upgrade the nutritional value of food provided in grant-aided schools. Sinn Fein's Ka...
Parents Consulted On School Meal Proposals
Parents of school children are being urged to engage with a Department for Education consultation on proposals to upgrade the nutritional value of food provided in grant-aided schools. Sinn Fein's Ka...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 5, 2020
Sinn Fein Attends PSNI Recruitment Launch
Stormont deputy first minister and Sinn Fein leader Michelle O'Neill has attended a PSNI recruitment event in what has been hailed an historic move. Ms O'Neill joined Chief Constable Simon Byrne, fir...
Sinn Fein Attends PSNI Recruitment Launch
Stormont deputy first minister and Sinn Fein leader Michelle O'Neill has attended a PSNI recruitment event in what has been hailed an historic move. Ms O'Neill joined Chief Constable Simon Byrne, fir...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 5, 2020
Mallon Forwards Electric Bike Legislation
The Infrastructure Minister has committed to pushing forward legislation to encourage the use of electric bikes. Nichola Mallon met with Sustrans, an active travel charity, at CS Lewis Square in east...
Mallon Forwards Electric Bike Legislation
The Infrastructure Minister has committed to pushing forward legislation to encourage the use of electric bikes. Nichola Mallon met with Sustrans, an active travel charity, at CS Lewis Square in east...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 5, 2020
Govt Commits To Almost £300m Funding For Farmers
Local farmers are to share in Direct Payments worth £293 million this year, the Department for Agriculture has confirmed. Agriculture Minister Edwin Poots announced the funding during a visit to Ball...
Govt Commits To Almost £300m Funding For Farmers
Local farmers are to share in Direct Payments worth £293 million this year, the Department for Agriculture has confirmed. Agriculture Minister Edwin Poots announced the funding during a visit to Ball...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 5, 2020
More Trees To Be Planted Across NI
The number of trees planted across Northern Ireland is set to increase, Environment Minister Edwin Poots has revealed. DUP representative Poots put his backing behind the planting of more trees acro...
More Trees To Be Planted Across NI
The number of trees planted across Northern Ireland is set to increase, Environment Minister Edwin Poots has revealed. DUP representative Poots put his backing behind the planting of more trees acro...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 5, 2020
Other News In Brief
SDLP Call For Urgent Action To End Misogynistic Abuse And Harassment SDLP Leader, Colum Eastwood MP has called for urgent action to end misogynistic abuse and harassment faced by many, parti...
Other News In Brief
SDLP Call For Urgent Action To End Misogynistic Abuse And Harassment SDLP Leader, Colum Eastwood MP has called for urgent action to end misogynistic abuse and harassment faced by many, parti...
Business News, Feb 5, 2020
Belfast Rates Increase Remains Below 2%
The district rate increase for Belfast is to stay below 2% for the sixth year running, councillors have agreed. The increase for the 2020/21 period will be 1.99%, meaning domestic ratepayers will pay...
Belfast Rates Increase Remains Below 2%
The district rate increase for Belfast is to stay below 2% for the sixth year running, councillors have agreed. The increase for the 2020/21 period will be 1.99%, meaning domestic ratepayers will pay...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 4, 2020
Man Critical After Being Found In Layby
A man remains in critical condition in hospital after he was found injured in a layby in Co L'Derry. Police are appealing for information to establish how the individual, aged in his forties, ended u...
Man Critical After Being Found In Layby
A man remains in critical condition in hospital after he was found injured in a layby in Co L'Derry. Police are appealing for information to establish how the individual, aged in his forties, ended u...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 4, 2020
Police Cleared Of Assaulting Woman
A woman's allegation that she was dragged from her car and assaulted by police officers has been thrown out by the Ombudsman. The police watchdog launched an investigation following an incident in Ma...
Police Cleared Of Assaulting Woman
A woman's allegation that she was dragged from her car and assaulted by police officers has been thrown out by the Ombudsman. The police watchdog launched an investigation following an incident in Ma...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 4, 2020
Strong Gales To Batter NI
A weather warning has been issued for Northern Ireland as winds of up to 80mph are forecast for this weekend. The strong gales are set to bring disruption across the UK as they pick up from around 6p...
Strong Gales To Batter NI
A weather warning has been issued for Northern Ireland as winds of up to 80mph are forecast for this weekend. The strong gales are set to bring disruption across the UK as they pick up from around 6p...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 4, 2020
Symptom Awareness This World Cancer Day
The Public Health Agency (PHA) is highlighting the general signs and symptoms of cancer in a bid to raise awareness and boost outcome rates this World Cancer Day. An average of 9,400 people face a ca...
Symptom Awareness This World Cancer Day
The Public Health Agency (PHA) is highlighting the general signs and symptoms of cancer in a bid to raise awareness and boost outcome rates this World Cancer Day. An average of 9,400 people face a ca...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 4, 2020
Teen Killed On Co Down Road Named
A teenager killed in a road collision in Co Down on Sunday has been named as Deaglan Moran. The 14 year-old died following a crash on the Flying Horse Road in Downpatrick. He had been travelling as a...
Teen Killed On Co Down Road Named
A teenager killed in a road collision in Co Down on Sunday has been named as Deaglan Moran. The 14 year-old died following a crash on the Flying Horse Road in Downpatrick. He had been travelling as a...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 4, 2020
PSNI Recruitment Drive Launches
The Police Service of Northern Ireland has launched a fresh recruitment drive for a new intake of student officers. The service hopes to take on as many as 600 trainees over the year, with applicatio...
PSNI Recruitment Drive Launches
The Police Service of Northern Ireland has launched a fresh recruitment drive for a new intake of student officers. The service hopes to take on as many as 600 trainees over the year, with applicatio...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 4, 2020
Further Strike Action At NI Universities
Lecturers and support staff at Queen's University Belfast and Ulster University are set to take further strike action. University and College Union (UCU) members will take a further 14 days throughou...
Further Strike Action At NI Universities
Lecturers and support staff at Queen's University Belfast and Ulster University are set to take further strike action. University and College Union (UCU) members will take a further 14 days throughou...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 4, 2020
Calls For Autism Training For NI Teachers
Education Minister Peter Weir is under pressure to introduce mandatory autism training for teachers and classroom assistants across Northern Ireland. Autism diagnosis has doubled in the past six year...
Calls For Autism Training For NI Teachers
Education Minister Peter Weir is under pressure to introduce mandatory autism training for teachers and classroom assistants across Northern Ireland. Autism diagnosis has doubled in the past six year...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 4, 2020
'Smart' Loading Zones Prove Popular Across Belfast
A 'Smart Belfast' pilot project at two of the city's busiest hospitals is proving popular with drivers. Belfast City Council introduced the smart loading zone scheme in a bid to tackle urban transpor...
'Smart' Loading Zones Prove Popular Across Belfast
A 'Smart Belfast' pilot project at two of the city's busiest hospitals is proving popular with drivers. Belfast City Council introduced the smart loading zone scheme in a bid to tackle urban transpor...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 4, 2020
Other News In Brief
Appeal As Money Stolen From Child In Belfast Police are appealing for information after a sum of money was stolen from a child in west Belfast. Police said the 12 year-old boy was targeted by...
Other News In Brief
Appeal As Money Stolen From Child In Belfast Police are appealing for information after a sum of money was stolen from a child in west Belfast. Police said the 12 year-old boy was targeted by...
Business News, Feb 4, 2020
What's Next For Local Firms After Brexit?
The UK formally left the UK on 31 January 2020. Under the terms of the withdrawal agreement, a transition period is now in effect until 31 December 2020. While market access will continue on usual te...
What's Next For Local Firms After Brexit?
The UK formally left the UK on 31 January 2020. Under the terms of the withdrawal agreement, a transition period is now in effect until 31 December 2020. While market access will continue on usual te...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 3, 2020
Bedroom Tax Welfare Mitigations Extended
Communities Minister Deirdre Hargey has announced plans to extend welfare mitigations to the bedroom tax. It's estimated that around 38,000 households are in receipt of supplementary payments that pr...
Bedroom Tax Welfare Mitigations Extended
Communities Minister Deirdre Hargey has announced plans to extend welfare mitigations to the bedroom tax. It's estimated that around 38,000 households are in receipt of supplementary payments that pr...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 3, 2020
Marek Sinko Jailed Over Fight That Killed Uncle
A man has been jailed for four years for the manslaughter of his uncle. Eugeniusz Sinko died following a fight with his nephew Marek Sinko at their isolated Co Antrim home in October last year. Mr S...
Marek Sinko Jailed Over Fight That Killed Uncle
A man has been jailed for four years for the manslaughter of his uncle. Eugeniusz Sinko died following a fight with his nephew Marek Sinko at their isolated Co Antrim home in October last year. Mr S...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 3, 2020
Man Assaulted With Bats During Newry Burglary
A man has been taken to hospital after an assault during an aggravated burglary in Newry on Sunday evening. Two intruders entered a flat in the Mourne View Park area shortly before 7.30pm and assault...
Man Assaulted With Bats During Newry Burglary
A man has been taken to hospital after an assault during an aggravated burglary in Newry on Sunday evening. Two intruders entered a flat in the Mourne View Park area shortly before 7.30pm and assault...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 3, 2020
Fire As Petrol Bomb Thrown At Coleraine House
The occupants of a Coleraine house have escaped injury after a petrol bomb was thrown through their living room window. A fire broke out at the Lodge Road property after a device was launched through...
Fire As Petrol Bomb Thrown At Coleraine House
The occupants of a Coleraine house have escaped injury after a petrol bomb was thrown through their living room window. A fire broke out at the Lodge Road property after a device was launched through...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 3, 2020
Man Arrested Over Omagh Racist Attack
A woman has been left in need of surgery after jumping from a first floor window with her three year-old son to escape a racist attack. Detectives have arrested a 50 year-old man following the incide...
Man Arrested Over Omagh Racist Attack
A woman has been left in need of surgery after jumping from a first floor window with her three year-old son to escape a racist attack. Detectives have arrested a 50 year-old man following the incide...
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Northern Ireland WeatherThis Evening and Tonight:A dry night, save for a few light showers around the coasts, with prolonged clear spells and light winds bringing a frosty dawn for many in central and southern parts. Minimum temperature -3 °C.
