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Northern Ireland News for October 2021 : Page 2
Northern Ireland News, Oct 26, 2021
Extra Public Transport Announced For L'Derry Halloween Festivities
Additional public transport services have been announced for the upcoming Halloween festivities in L'Derry, Infrastructure Minister, Nichola Mallon has announced. On Sunday 31 October extra late-nigh...
Extra Public Transport Announced For L'Derry Halloween Festivities
Additional public transport services have been announced for the upcoming Halloween festivities in L'Derry, Infrastructure Minister, Nichola Mallon has announced. On Sunday 31 October extra late-nigh...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 26, 2021
Over 80 Investors In NI To Meet With Local Start-Ups
More than 80 venture capitol (VC) investors are in Northern Ireland to meet with local start-ups and 'scale-ups' during a two-day event organised by innovation centre, Catalyst. Run in partnership wi...
Over 80 Investors In NI To Meet With Local Start-Ups
More than 80 venture capitol (VC) investors are in Northern Ireland to meet with local start-ups and 'scale-ups' during a two-day event organised by innovation centre, Catalyst. Run in partnership wi...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 26, 2021
Other News In Brief
Alliance 'Disappointed' By Lack Of Support For Anti-Fracking Bill Alliance have expressed their disappointment after members of the DUP, UUP and SDLP rejected a proposal to oppose fracking. ...
Other News In Brief
Alliance 'Disappointed' By Lack Of Support For Anti-Fracking Bill Alliance have expressed their disappointment after members of the DUP, UUP and SDLP rejected a proposal to oppose fracking. ...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 25, 2021
Last Chance To Apply For Spend Local Card
Today is the last day for applications for the Spend Local card, with the scheme closing to new applications at midnight today, Monday 25 October. Economy Minister Gordon Lyons has said that "if you ...
Last Chance To Apply For Spend Local Card
Today is the last day for applications for the Spend Local card, with the scheme closing to new applications at midnight today, Monday 25 October. Economy Minister Gordon Lyons has said that "if you ...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 25, 2021
Ministers Seek Views On New 'Shared Vision For Thriving High Streets'
Ministers have announced a call for evidence, seeking views that will help shape the way forward in creating vibrant and sustainable city, town and village centres. Deputy First Minister Michelle O'N...
Ministers Seek Views On New 'Shared Vision For Thriving High Streets'
Ministers have announced a call for evidence, seeking views that will help shape the way forward in creating vibrant and sustainable city, town and village centres. Deputy First Minister Michelle O'N...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 25, 2021
Military Medical Technicians Help Ease Pressure On NI Hospitals
Military medical technicians have been praised for their help and support in easing the pressures on hospitals in Northern Ireland by Health Minister Robin Swann. Combat Medical Technicians (CMTs) ha...
Military Medical Technicians Help Ease Pressure On NI Hospitals
Military medical technicians have been praised for their help and support in easing the pressures on hospitals in Northern Ireland by Health Minister Robin Swann. Combat Medical Technicians (CMTs) ha...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 25, 2021
Appeal For Information On 'Vicious Attack' In North Belfast
The PSNI have issued an appeal for information following a "vicious attack" in north Belfast. Police have said that a man suffered a serious head injury when he was attacked during a burglary at his ...
Appeal For Information On 'Vicious Attack' In North Belfast
The PSNI have issued an appeal for information following a "vicious attack" in north Belfast. Police have said that a man suffered a serious head injury when he was attacked during a burglary at his ...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 25, 2021
Covid Vaccine And Flu Jab Clinic Held At Kingspan Stadium
The Health Minister, Robyn Swann, has praised to efforts of the latest Covid vaccine booster and flu jab clinic, which took place at Kingspan Stadium over the weekend. The Minister said: "When the hi...
Covid Vaccine And Flu Jab Clinic Held At Kingspan Stadium
The Health Minister, Robyn Swann, has praised to efforts of the latest Covid vaccine booster and flu jab clinic, which took place at Kingspan Stadium over the weekend. The Minister said: "When the hi...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 25, 2021
Police Investigating Reports Of Shots Fired In L'Derry
Police in L'Derry have issued an appeal for information following a suspected shooting incident. Shots were reportedly fired in the Sevenoaks area of the city at about 9:40pm. There are no reports of...
Police Investigating Reports Of Shots Fired In L'Derry
Police in L'Derry have issued an appeal for information following a suspected shooting incident. Shots were reportedly fired in the Sevenoaks area of the city at about 9:40pm. There are no reports of...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 25, 2021
New Upfront Childcare Costs Announced
Communities Minister Deirdre Hargey has introduced the introduction of new upfront childcare costs, aimed at removing a "significant barrier to employment for parents on low incomes". Making the anno...
New Upfront Childcare Costs Announced
Communities Minister Deirdre Hargey has introduced the introduction of new upfront childcare costs, aimed at removing a "significant barrier to employment for parents on low incomes". Making the anno...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 25, 2021
Man Arrested On Suspicion Of Stealing From Parked Vehicles
Police have made an arrest following reports of a one-legged man on a mobility scooter trying car door handles in South Belfast. According to reports, the man was reported in the Lisburn Road area at...
Man Arrested On Suspicion Of Stealing From Parked Vehicles
Police have made an arrest following reports of a one-legged man on a mobility scooter trying car door handles in South Belfast. According to reports, the man was reported in the Lisburn Road area at...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 25, 2021
New National Trust Partnership To Benefit NI - Poots
A new agreement between the Department for the Environment and the National Trust will benefit NI's environment, recreation, tourism and public health, Minister Edwin Poots has announced. During a vi...
New National Trust Partnership To Benefit NI - Poots
A new agreement between the Department for the Environment and the National Trust will benefit NI's environment, recreation, tourism and public health, Minister Edwin Poots has announced. During a vi...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 25, 2021
Other News In Brief
LED Upgrade For Twaddell Avenue Street Lighting The Department for Infrastructure has announced a £50,000 LED lighting upgrade scheme for Twaddell Avenue, Belfast. The scheme will involve t...
Other News In Brief
LED Upgrade For Twaddell Avenue Street Lighting The Department for Infrastructure has announced a £50,000 LED lighting upgrade scheme for Twaddell Avenue, Belfast. The scheme will involve t...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 22, 2021
Alice Morrow Murder: Man Sentenced To 21 Years
Stephen Hutchinson (45) has been sentenced to 21 years imprisonment for the murder of Alice Morrow(53) at Belfast Crown Court. Detective Chief Inspector Ray Phelan said: "My thoughts today are with A...
Alice Morrow Murder: Man Sentenced To 21 Years
Stephen Hutchinson (45) has been sentenced to 21 years imprisonment for the murder of Alice Morrow(53) at Belfast Crown Court. Detective Chief Inspector Ray Phelan said: "My thoughts today are with A...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 22, 2021
Drugs Worth Estimated £660,000 Seized In Larne
Drugs worth an estimated £660,000 has been seized by detectives from the PSNI's Organised Crime Unit and HMRC, in a joint operation in the Larne area in the early hours of this morning, Friday, 22nd O...
Drugs Worth Estimated £660,000 Seized In Larne
Drugs worth an estimated £660,000 has been seized by detectives from the PSNI's Organised Crime Unit and HMRC, in a joint operation in the Larne area in the early hours of this morning, Friday, 22nd O...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 22, 2021
'Vitally Important' People Continue To Protect Themselves And Others
As we move into the autumn and winter months, it is vitally important that we all continue to do what we can to make sure we protect ourselves and others from Covid-19, this was the message following ...
'Vitally Important' People Continue To Protect Themselves And Others
As we move into the autumn and winter months, it is vitally important that we all continue to do what we can to make sure we protect ourselves and others from Covid-19, this was the message following ...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 22, 2021
Spend Local Scheme Unable To Verify Up To 100,000 People
Some 100,000 people have been contacted by the Department for the Economy (DofE), after the Spend Local application system has been unable to automatically verify. The department has contacted people...
Spend Local Scheme Unable To Verify Up To 100,000 People
Some 100,000 people have been contacted by the Department for the Economy (DofE), after the Spend Local application system has been unable to automatically verify. The department has contacted people...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 22, 2021
DUP Criticises Sinn Féin For Not Attending NI Centenary Event
Sinn Féin has "misjudged the moment" in their refusal to attend a service to mark the centenary of Northern Ireland, DUP Leader Sir Jeffrey Donaldson has said. Mr Donaldson said that Sinn Féin's appr...
DUP Criticises Sinn Féin For Not Attending NI Centenary Event
Sinn Féin has "misjudged the moment" in their refusal to attend a service to mark the centenary of Northern Ireland, DUP Leader Sir Jeffrey Donaldson has said. Mr Donaldson said that Sinn Féin's appr...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 22, 2021
Over 220,000 Covid Travel Certificates Issued Since Launch Of Scheme
Over 220,000 certificates have been issued to citizens in NI, supporting international travel, since the COVID Certification Service was launched on 02 July. Certificates for people travelling abroad...
Over 220,000 Covid Travel Certificates Issued Since Launch Of Scheme
Over 220,000 certificates have been issued to citizens in NI, supporting international travel, since the COVID Certification Service was launched on 02 July. Certificates for people travelling abroad...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 22, 2021
Over 120 New Social Homes To Be Built In North Belfast
Over 120 new homes are to be built in Upper New Lodge in north Belfast as part of a £37 million housing regeneration project, Communities Minister Deirdre Hargey has announced. Minister Hargey said: ...
Over 120 New Social Homes To Be Built In North Belfast
Over 120 new homes are to be built in Upper New Lodge in north Belfast as part of a £37 million housing regeneration project, Communities Minister Deirdre Hargey has announced. Minister Hargey said: ...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 22, 2021
Communities In Transition Programme Having Transformative Impact'
Ministers have welcomed the "transformative impact" of the Communities in Transition programme, as they met with community representatives in West Belfast. West Belfast is one of the eight areas supp...
Communities In Transition Programme Having Transformative Impact'
Ministers have welcomed the "transformative impact" of the Communities in Transition programme, as they met with community representatives in West Belfast. West Belfast is one of the eight areas supp...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 22, 2021
Other News In Brief
Dundonald Road Works To Start On 25 October The Department for Infrastructure has announced that road works for the Stoney Road in Dundonald will get underway on Monday 25 October, 2021. Th...
Other News In Brief
Dundonald Road Works To Start On 25 October The Department for Infrastructure has announced that road works for the Stoney Road in Dundonald will get underway on Monday 25 October, 2021. Th...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 21, 2021
Boris Johnson To Attend NI Centenary Event
UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson will join politicians from the north and south of Ireland to mark the centenary of the formation of Northern Ireland. Protestant and Catholic church leaders have organ...
Boris Johnson To Attend NI Centenary Event
UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson will join politicians from the north and south of Ireland to mark the centenary of the formation of Northern Ireland. Protestant and Catholic church leaders have organ...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 21, 2021
Care Home Visiting Restrictions Eased
Visiting restrictions at NI's Care Homes are to be eased following a review. From today, the main change will see an increase in the frequency of visits permitted and in the number of people permitte...
Care Home Visiting Restrictions Eased
Visiting restrictions at NI's Care Homes are to be eased following a review. From today, the main change will see an increase in the frequency of visits permitted and in the number of people permitte...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 21, 2021
People Urged To Support Local Businesses With Spend Local Card
Anyone who hasn't yet applied for their Spend Local card is being urged to do so now before the applications close on Monday 25 October. Northern Ireland's retail, hospitality and service sectors nee...
People Urged To Support Local Businesses With Spend Local Card
Anyone who hasn't yet applied for their Spend Local card is being urged to do so now before the applications close on Monday 25 October. Northern Ireland's retail, hospitality and service sectors nee...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 21, 2021
Health Minister Welcomes Announcement On COVID-19 Antivirals
The announcement that two new COVID-19 antivirals could be available this winter has been welcomed by Health Minister Robin Swann. The Minister said: "I am delighted by the announcement of two new CO...
Health Minister Welcomes Announcement On COVID-19 Antivirals
The announcement that two new COVID-19 antivirals could be available this winter has been welcomed by Health Minister Robin Swann. The Minister said: "I am delighted by the announcement of two new CO...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 21, 2021
Minister Committed To Road Safety Outside NI's Schools
Road safety around schools in NI remains a priority with Infrastructure Minister Nicola Mallon committing to continue the roll-out of a 20mph speed limit on the roads outside their gates. The Ministe...
Minister Committed To Road Safety Outside NI's Schools
Road safety around schools in NI remains a priority with Infrastructure Minister Nicola Mallon committing to continue the roll-out of a 20mph speed limit on the roads outside their gates. The Ministe...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 21, 2021
Driving Tests Increase By 13% In September
The Driver and Vehicle Agency (DVA) received 6,661 driving test applications in September, 13% higher than in August (5,872) and some 37% higher than the five year September average (4,888). This is ...
Driving Tests Increase By 13% In September
The Driver and Vehicle Agency (DVA) received 6,661 driving test applications in September, 13% higher than in August (5,872) and some 37% higher than the five year September average (4,888). This is ...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 21, 2021
Ministers Visit Local Libraries For Book Week Initiative
The First and deputy First Ministers have visited two local libraries to mark Book Week, meeting with staff and representatives of Libraries NI and the BBC, who are jointly coordinating the initiative...
Ministers Visit Local Libraries For Book Week Initiative
The First and deputy First Ministers have visited two local libraries to mark Book Week, meeting with staff and representatives of Libraries NI and the BBC, who are jointly coordinating the initiative...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 21, 2021
Other News In Brief
SF Propose New All-Ireland Tourism Strategy An all-Ireland tourism strategy, that would see the islands key tourism locations "joining up", could help create jobs and rebuild the economy, Si...
Other News In Brief
SF Propose New All-Ireland Tourism Strategy An all-Ireland tourism strategy, that would see the islands key tourism locations "joining up", could help create jobs and rebuild the economy, Si...
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Northern Ireland WeatherThis Evening and Tonight:Rain clearing away east by early evening with some clear spells but a few showers likely to affect the North coast and other areas towards dawn, remaining breezy and mild overnight. Minimum temperature 9 °C.
