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Northern Ireland News for October 2021 : Page 5
Northern Ireland News, Oct 12, 2021
Dept Of Health Details Winter Vaccination Programme
Northern Ireland's winter vaccination programme has been detailed by the Department of Health. The Covid vaccination programme is continuing, alongside the new booster programme, and this year's flu ...
Dept Of Health Details Winter Vaccination Programme
Northern Ireland's winter vaccination programme has been detailed by the Department of Health. The Covid vaccination programme is continuing, alongside the new booster programme, and this year's flu ...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 12, 2021
Energy Efficiency Standards To Be Improved For New Buildings
A public consultation on the development of improved energy efficiency standards for new buildings has been launched by the Department of Finance. Making the announcement, Finance Minister Conor Mur...
Energy Efficiency Standards To Be Improved For New Buildings
A public consultation on the development of improved energy efficiency standards for new buildings has been launched by the Department of Finance. Making the announcement, Finance Minister Conor Mur...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 12, 2021
CAFRE Staff Raise Thousands For Air Ambulance NI
CAFRE Agriculture Education staff at Greenmount Campus have raised £3,250 for the Air Ambulance NI charity by taking part in the 2021 Dragon Boat Race on the River Lagan. Commenting on behalf of CAF...
CAFRE Staff Raise Thousands For Air Ambulance NI
CAFRE Agriculture Education staff at Greenmount Campus have raised £3,250 for the Air Ambulance NI charity by taking part in the 2021 Dragon Boat Race on the River Lagan. Commenting on behalf of CAF...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 12, 2021
Other News In Brief
Week-Long Initiative To Encourage Young People Into Digital Technology Careers A week-long event to encourage young people across NI into a career in digital technologies, has been launched ...
Other News In Brief
Week-Long Initiative To Encourage Young People Into Digital Technology Careers A week-long event to encourage young people across NI into a career in digital technologies, has been launched ...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 11, 2021
Govt Urged To Stop 'Game Playing' Over NI Protocol
Sinn Féin has called on the British government to stop "game playing" and work with the EU to find practical solutions on the Protocol. The party's National Chairperson and minister in the northern E...
Govt Urged To Stop 'Game Playing' Over NI Protocol
Sinn Féin has called on the British government to stop "game playing" and work with the EU to find practical solutions on the Protocol. The party's National Chairperson and minister in the northern E...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 11, 2021
Health Minister To Prioritise Tackling 'Smoking Harms'
Regulations on smoking in cars with children present and preventing the sale of nicotine inhaling products to under 18s are to be priorities as the Health Minister Robin Swann outlines plans that will...
Health Minister To Prioritise Tackling 'Smoking Harms'
Regulations on smoking in cars with children present and preventing the sale of nicotine inhaling products to under 18s are to be priorities as the Health Minister Robin Swann outlines plans that will...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 11, 2021
Telephone Applications Now Open For Spend Local Card Scheme
Applications for the Spend Local prepaid card can now be made by telephone from today, Monday 11 October. Those who do not have access to the internet or who are unable to apply online, can make thei...
Telephone Applications Now Open For Spend Local Card Scheme
Applications for the Spend Local prepaid card can now be made by telephone from today, Monday 11 October. Those who do not have access to the internet or who are unable to apply online, can make thei...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 11, 2021
Appeal For Information After Man Found Seriously Injured In A Field
The PSNI have issued an appeal for information after a man was discovered with serious injuries in a field close to Lisnamurrikin Road, outside Broughshane, at about 08:15am this morning. The Norther...
Appeal For Information After Man Found Seriously Injured In A Field
The PSNI have issued an appeal for information after a man was discovered with serious injuries in a field close to Lisnamurrikin Road, outside Broughshane, at about 08:15am this morning. The Norther...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 11, 2021
New Workplace Hate Crime Guidance Published
Everyone has a responsibility to recognise and prevent hate crime, Justice Minister Naomi Long has said as she launched a suite of new guidance for use in the workplace. Making the announcement, Mini...
New Workplace Hate Crime Guidance Published
Everyone has a responsibility to recognise and prevent hate crime, Justice Minister Naomi Long has said as she launched a suite of new guidance for use in the workplace. Making the announcement, Mini...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 11, 2021
Green Flag Award For Parks And Open Spaces
A total of 84 parks and open spaces across Northern Ireland have been recognised with a prestigious Green Flag Award for 2021. The Green Flag Award is an internationally recognised certification for ...
Green Flag Award For Parks And Open Spaces
A total of 84 parks and open spaces across Northern Ireland have been recognised with a prestigious Green Flag Award for 2021. The Green Flag Award is an internationally recognised certification for ...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 11, 2021
NI100 School Art Competition Launched
A school art competition as part of Northern Ireland's centenary celebrations, NI100, has been announced by Education Minister, Michelle McIlveen. The competition will include pre-schools, primary, p...
NI100 School Art Competition Launched
A school art competition as part of Northern Ireland's centenary celebrations, NI100, has been announced by Education Minister, Michelle McIlveen. The competition will include pre-schools, primary, p...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 11, 2021
Prisons Week: Important Time To Reflect On Work Of The Justice System
Prisons Week (10-16 October) is a time to reflect on the needs of all those affected by prisons, prisoners and their families, victims of crime and their communities, and all those working in criminal...
Prisons Week: Important Time To Reflect On Work Of The Justice System
Prisons Week (10-16 October) is a time to reflect on the needs of all those affected by prisons, prisoners and their families, victims of crime and their communities, and all those working in criminal...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 11, 2021
£3m Funding Announced For Voluntary And Community Groups
Voluntary and community groups across 11 council areas are to benefit from an additional £3 million funding, Communities Minister Deirdre Hargey has announced. Announcing the Community Support Progra...
£3m Funding Announced For Voluntary And Community Groups
Voluntary and community groups across 11 council areas are to benefit from an additional £3 million funding, Communities Minister Deirdre Hargey has announced. Announcing the Community Support Progra...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 11, 2021
Other News In Brief
New BelfastPEACEIV Culture Café To Celebrate City's Spanish Community Belfast City Council has announced that the next #BelfastPEACEIV culture café will celebration the local Spanish communi...
Other News In Brief
New BelfastPEACEIV Culture Café To Celebrate City's Spanish Community Belfast City Council has announced that the next #BelfastPEACEIV culture café will celebration the local Spanish communi...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 8, 2021
Armagh Shortlisted For UK City Of Culture 2025
Armagh city has been shortlisted as one of the last eight places to be named UK City of Culture 2025. UK Culture Secretary Nadine Dorries said: "Culture is for everyone, regardless of their backgro...
Armagh Shortlisted For UK City Of Culture 2025
Armagh city has been shortlisted as one of the last eight places to be named UK City of Culture 2025. UK Culture Secretary Nadine Dorries said: "Culture is for everyone, regardless of their backgro...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 8, 2021
Former NI Secretary James Brokenshire Dies, Aged 53
Former Northern Ireland secretary and Home Office minister James Brokenshire has died, aged 53. He took leave earlier this year after reporting a recurrence of a tumour on his right lung. In a state...
Former NI Secretary James Brokenshire Dies, Aged 53
Former Northern Ireland secretary and Home Office minister James Brokenshire has died, aged 53. He took leave earlier this year after reporting a recurrence of a tumour on his right lung. In a state...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 8, 2021
Taoiseach Micheal Martin To Meet With NI Political Leaders
Taoiseach Micheal Martin is to meet with Northern Ireland's political leaders during a visit to Belfast today, 08 October. He is expected to discuss the latest political developments and he will spea...
Taoiseach Micheal Martin To Meet With NI Political Leaders
Taoiseach Micheal Martin is to meet with Northern Ireland's political leaders during a visit to Belfast today, 08 October. He is expected to discuss the latest political developments and he will spea...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 8, 2021
Exciting New Recreation Grounds To Be Developed In Portrush
A run down area in Portrush is set to be restored and developed into exciting new recreation grounds. Funding of £3.32 million has been provided from the Department for Communities (DfC) and Causeway...
Exciting New Recreation Grounds To Be Developed In Portrush
A run down area in Portrush is set to be restored and developed into exciting new recreation grounds. Funding of £3.32 million has been provided from the Department for Communities (DfC) and Causeway...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 8, 2021
Ministers Agree To Remove Social Distancing
Stormont ministers have agreed to remove social distancing in bars and restaurants in Northern Ireland on 31 October. Nightclubs will also be permitted to open and the one-metre rule will be removed....
Ministers Agree To Remove Social Distancing
Stormont ministers have agreed to remove social distancing in bars and restaurants in Northern Ireland on 31 October. Nightclubs will also be permitted to open and the one-metre rule will be removed....
Northern Ireland News, Oct 8, 2021
Concerns Raised Over Energy Price Rises
Sinn Féin has raised concerns over the continuing energy price increases as we move into the winter. MLA Caoimhe Archibald said it is putting "huge pressure" on workers and families. The party's ec...
Concerns Raised Over Energy Price Rises
Sinn Féin has raised concerns over the continuing energy price increases as we move into the winter. MLA Caoimhe Archibald said it is putting "huge pressure" on workers and families. The party's ec...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 8, 2021
Use Of Spit And Bite Guards On Children And Young People Should Be Prohibited
The use of spit and bite guards by the PSNI on children and young people should be prohibited, according to the Police Ombudsman Marie Anderson. She has published a report on her six month review of ...
Use Of Spit And Bite Guards On Children And Young People Should Be Prohibited
The use of spit and bite guards by the PSNI on children and young people should be prohibited, according to the Police Ombudsman Marie Anderson. She has published a report on her six month review of ...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 8, 2021
Other News In Brief
Witnesses Sought To Ballymena Road Traffic Collision An appeal has been issued for witnesses to a serious road traffic collision in Ballymena. The incident took place at on Cullybackey Road ...
Other News In Brief
Witnesses Sought To Ballymena Road Traffic Collision An appeal has been issued for witnesses to a serious road traffic collision in Ballymena. The incident took place at on Cullybackey Road ...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 7, 2021
Additional Funding Allocated To Deliver New Homes In NI
Additional funding of up to £15 million has been allocated to deliver new homes in Northern Ireland. Communities Minister Deirdre Hargey approved the funding to ensure stability in the social housing...
Additional Funding Allocated To Deliver New Homes In NI
Additional funding of up to £15 million has been allocated to deliver new homes in Northern Ireland. Communities Minister Deirdre Hargey approved the funding to ensure stability in the social housing...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 7, 2021
Woman With Cancer Settles Discrimination Case For £40,000
A woman with cancer has settled a discrimination case against her former employer for £40,000. Siobhan Jacobs, an employee with over sixteen years' service, has settled a discrimination case against ...
Woman With Cancer Settles Discrimination Case For £40,000
A woman with cancer has settled a discrimination case against her former employer for £40,000. Siobhan Jacobs, an employee with over sixteen years' service, has settled a discrimination case against ...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 7, 2021
Man Sentenced For Murder Of 44-Year-Old In Belfast
A man has been sentenced for the murder of 44-year-old Maris Ludborzs in Belfast last year. Sarunas Nauburaitis, 35, was sentenced to 18 years' imprisonment after having pleaded guilty to murder and...
Man Sentenced For Murder Of 44-Year-Old In Belfast
A man has been sentenced for the murder of 44-year-old Maris Ludborzs in Belfast last year. Sarunas Nauburaitis, 35, was sentenced to 18 years' imprisonment after having pleaded guilty to murder and...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 7, 2021
Ministers To Discuss Relaxing More Covid-19 Restrictions
Stormont ministers are to meet today, 07 October, to decide whether to lift some of the remaining Covis-19 restrictions in the hospitality sector. It is believed the changes, if agreed, may not take ...
Ministers To Discuss Relaxing More Covid-19 Restrictions
Stormont ministers are to meet today, 07 October, to decide whether to lift some of the remaining Covis-19 restrictions in the hospitality sector. It is believed the changes, if agreed, may not take ...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 7, 2021
Lights Dimmed at Belfast City Hall Over Universal Credit Cuts
The lights at Belfast City Hall were turned off on Wednesday, 06 October, to mark the end of the £20 increase in Universal Credit. Sinn Féin Councillor Ciarán Beattie welcomed the lights being dimmed...
Lights Dimmed at Belfast City Hall Over Universal Credit Cuts
The lights at Belfast City Hall were turned off on Wednesday, 06 October, to mark the end of the £20 increase in Universal Credit. Sinn Féin Councillor Ciarán Beattie welcomed the lights being dimmed...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 7, 2021
Four Men Released Over Lyra McKee Murder
Four men arrested in connection with the murder of Belfast journalist Lyra McKee have been released pending a report to the Public Prosecution Service (PPS). The men, aged 36, 39, 45 and 63, were arr...
Four Men Released Over Lyra McKee Murder
Four men arrested in connection with the murder of Belfast journalist Lyra McKee have been released pending a report to the Public Prosecution Service (PPS). The men, aged 36, 39, 45 and 63, were arr...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 7, 2021
Deborah Erskine Named New DUP MLA For Fermanagh And South Tyrone
The DUP has confirmed that Deborah Erskine has been appointed as the party’s new MLA for Fermanagh and South Tyrone. She is to succeed former First Minister Arlene Foster. She previously worked as a...
Deborah Erskine Named New DUP MLA For Fermanagh And South Tyrone
The DUP has confirmed that Deborah Erskine has been appointed as the party’s new MLA for Fermanagh and South Tyrone. She is to succeed former First Minister Arlene Foster. She previously worked as a...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 7, 2021
Other News In Brief
Potential Security Breach In Voucher Scheme Is Unacceptable - Dickson A potential security breach in the roll out of the High Street Voucher scheme is absolutely unacceptable, according to All...
Other News In Brief
Potential Security Breach In Voucher Scheme Is Unacceptable - Dickson A potential security breach in the roll out of the High Street Voucher scheme is absolutely unacceptable, according to All...
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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.
