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Northern Ireland News, May 20, 2021
Ministers Further Relax Covid-19 Rules
Stormont ministers have agreed to push ahead with a number of further relaxations of the Coronavirus regulations Northern Ireland. The changes include allowing six people from two households to meet ...
Ministers Further Relax Covid-19 Rules
Stormont ministers have agreed to push ahead with a number of further relaxations of the Coronavirus regulations Northern Ireland. The changes include allowing six people from two households to meet ...
Northern Ireland News, May 20, 2021
Vaccine Programme Opens For 25 to 29 Year Olds
The Coronavirus vaccine programme has opened today, 20 May, for people aged 25 to 29 in Northern Ireland. Anyone born between 01/05/91 and 31/07/96 can book an appointment at one of the Trust vaccina...
Vaccine Programme Opens For 25 to 29 Year Olds
The Coronavirus vaccine programme has opened today, 20 May, for people aged 25 to 29 in Northern Ireland. Anyone born between 01/05/91 and 31/07/96 can book an appointment at one of the Trust vaccina...
Business News, May 20, 2021
The Barclay Group To Create 35 New Jobs
The Barclay Group, which includes Barclay Communications, Barclay Digital Services and WorkPal, has announced it will invest £2million in its landline division, creating 35 new jobs. The funding wil...
The Barclay Group To Create 35 New Jobs
The Barclay Group, which includes Barclay Communications, Barclay Digital Services and WorkPal, has announced it will invest £2million in its landline division, creating 35 new jobs. The funding wil...
Northern Ireland News, May 20, 2021
Building Work Starts On £6.5m Social Housing Scheme In Armagh
Construction work has started on a £6.5million shared social housing scheme in Armagh. Communities Minister Deirdre Hargey cut the first sod at the site on Ogle Street in Armagh City Centre. The dev...
Building Work Starts On £6.5m Social Housing Scheme In Armagh
Construction work has started on a £6.5million shared social housing scheme in Armagh. Communities Minister Deirdre Hargey cut the first sod at the site on Ogle Street in Armagh City Centre. The dev...
Northern Ireland News, May 20, 2021
Man Charged As Search Continues For Two Missing Brothers
A man has been charged after two brothers went missing from north Belfast. The 27-year-old is expected to appear in court today, 20 May, accused of two counts of keeping a child away from a responsib...
Man Charged As Search Continues For Two Missing Brothers
A man has been charged after two brothers went missing from north Belfast. The 27-year-old is expected to appear in court today, 20 May, accused of two counts of keeping a child away from a responsib...
Northern Ireland News, May 20, 2021
Appeal Issued After Man Smashes Windows On Speed Van
Police are appealing for information after the windows of a Road Safety Partnership speed van were smashed by a man on Wednesday, 19 May. The van was parked on the North Road in Carrickfergus an a al...
Appeal Issued After Man Smashes Windows On Speed Van
Police are appealing for information after the windows of a Road Safety Partnership speed van were smashed by a man on Wednesday, 19 May. The van was parked on the North Road in Carrickfergus an a al...
Northern Ireland News, May 20, 2021
Woman Arrested In Muckamore Abbey Hospital Probe
A 56-year-old woman has been arrested over allegations of ill-treatment of patients at Muckamore Abbey Hospital on the outskirts of Antrim. The woman was detained in the Antrim area on Thursday. A t...
Woman Arrested In Muckamore Abbey Hospital Probe
A 56-year-old woman has been arrested over allegations of ill-treatment of patients at Muckamore Abbey Hospital on the outskirts of Antrim. The woman was detained in the Antrim area on Thursday. A t...
Northern Ireland News, May 19, 2021
PM Publicly Apologises To Families Of Ballymurphy Victims
Prime Minister Boris Johnson has apologised to the families of the Ballymurphy victims in the House of Commons. Mr Johnson read out the names of the victims killed in west Belfast 50 years ago in sho...
PM Publicly Apologises To Families Of Ballymurphy Victims
Prime Minister Boris Johnson has apologised to the families of the Ballymurphy victims in the House of Commons. Mr Johnson read out the names of the victims killed in west Belfast 50 years ago in sho...
Northern Ireland News, May 19, 2021
Hovis Pay Talks End 'Without Success'
Discussions aimed at bringing an end to the Hovis bread strike have ended "without success" according to Unite the union. Picket lines will remain in force at Hovis' Apollo Road site as bread shortag...
Hovis Pay Talks End 'Without Success'
Discussions aimed at bringing an end to the Hovis bread strike have ended "without success" according to Unite the union. Picket lines will remain in force at Hovis' Apollo Road site as bread shortag...
Northern Ireland News, May 19, 2021
Executive Accused Of Failing To Push Ahead With Many Significant Issues
The NI Executive has been accused of failing to push ahead on a number of issues including post-RHI reform and the removal of flammable cladding from high-rise buildings. Alliance North Down MLA Andr...
Executive Accused Of Failing To Push Ahead With Many Significant Issues
The NI Executive has been accused of failing to push ahead on a number of issues including post-RHI reform and the removal of flammable cladding from high-rise buildings. Alliance North Down MLA Andr...
Northern Ireland News, May 19, 2021
Over 40 Firefighters Tackle Lisburn Road Blaze
Over 40 firefighters battled a blaze in an apartment block for over two hours on the Lisburn Road in south Belfast on Monday, 17 May. Fire crews arrived at the scene between Windsor Road and Ethel St...
Over 40 Firefighters Tackle Lisburn Road Blaze
Over 40 firefighters battled a blaze in an apartment block for over two hours on the Lisburn Road in south Belfast on Monday, 17 May. Fire crews arrived at the scene between Windsor Road and Ethel St...
Northern Ireland News, May 19, 2021
Consultation Launches Over Plans To Improve Ballymena Park & Ride
A public consultation has launched on proposals for enhanced facilities at Ballymena Park and Ride. The proposed plans will provide an additional 400+ parking spaces at Ballymena Bus and Rail Centre....
Consultation Launches Over Plans To Improve Ballymena Park & Ride
A public consultation has launched on proposals for enhanced facilities at Ballymena Park and Ride. The proposed plans will provide an additional 400+ parking spaces at Ballymena Bus and Rail Centre....
Northern Ireland News, May 19, 2021
'Offensive Weapon' Found In West Belfast Park
PSNI have found an "offensive weapon" at Falls Park in west Belfast. Police said the object could have "seriously hurt" young children if they had found it or fallen on it. In a statement the PSNI s...
'Offensive Weapon' Found In West Belfast Park
PSNI have found an "offensive weapon" at Falls Park in west Belfast. Police said the object could have "seriously hurt" young children if they had found it or fallen on it. In a statement the PSNI s...
Northern Ireland News, May 18, 2021
Applications To Open For AQE 2021/22 Entrance Assessment
The exams body Association for Quality Education (AQE) has announced applications for the 2021/22 Entrance Assessment will open on Tuesday, 25 May. AQE said it has engaged extensively with its 34-mem...
Applications To Open For AQE 2021/22 Entrance Assessment
The exams body Association for Quality Education (AQE) has announced applications for the 2021/22 Entrance Assessment will open on Tuesday, 25 May. AQE said it has engaged extensively with its 34-mem...
Northern Ireland News, May 18, 2021
Mervyn Storey To Consider Family Before Accepting First Minister Post
A DUP MLA mooted for a possible First Minister appointment has said he will consider the impact on his family before accepting an offer. Mervyn Storey and party colleagues Paul Givan, Paul Frew, Paul...
Mervyn Storey To Consider Family Before Accepting First Minister Post
A DUP MLA mooted for a possible First Minister appointment has said he will consider the impact on his family before accepting an offer. Mervyn Storey and party colleagues Paul Givan, Paul Frew, Paul...
Northern Ireland News, May 18, 2021
Libraries Prepare To Re-Open
Libraries are preparing to re-open on 24 May, after being forced to close due to the Coronavirus pandemic. Communities Minister Deirdre Hargey said: "Libraries are a vital resource at the heart of ou...
Libraries Prepare To Re-Open
Libraries are preparing to re-open on 24 May, after being forced to close due to the Coronavirus pandemic. Communities Minister Deirdre Hargey said: "Libraries are a vital resource at the heart of ou...
Northern Ireland News, May 18, 2021
New Digital Transformation Programme Announced
A new Digital Transformation Programme for Northern Ireland has been announced to help businesses enhance their productivity and digital capabilities. The Programme is designed to support over 1000 b...
New Digital Transformation Programme Announced
A new Digital Transformation Programme for Northern Ireland has been announced to help businesses enhance their productivity and digital capabilities. The Programme is designed to support over 1000 b...
Northern Ireland News, May 18, 2021
Minister Warns Return Of Exams Will Not Be 'Business As Usual'
Northern Ireland's Education Minister has announced the return of GCSE and A-Level examinations next year, however he warned it would not be "business as usual". Mr Weir said that there would be sign...
Minister Warns Return Of Exams Will Not Be 'Business As Usual'
Northern Ireland's Education Minister has announced the return of GCSE and A-Level examinations next year, however he warned it would not be "business as usual". Mr Weir said that there would be sign...
Northern Ireland News, May 18, 2021
Man Shot In The Leg In L'Derry
A man has been injured after being shot in the leg in Claudy, L'Derry. The victim had been picked up by several males in a car in the Letterkenny Road at around 11.40pm on Monday, 17 May. He was tak...
Man Shot In The Leg In L'Derry
A man has been injured after being shot in the leg in Claudy, L'Derry. The victim had been picked up by several males in a car in the Letterkenny Road at around 11.40pm on Monday, 17 May. He was tak...
Northern Ireland News, May 17, 2021
Doug Beattie Deemed Elected As New UUP Leader
Doug Beattie has been deemed elected as the new leader of the Ulster Unionist Party (UUP). The Upper Bann Assembly member will succeed Steve Aiken in the role after it was confirmed he was the only c...
Doug Beattie Deemed Elected As New UUP Leader
Doug Beattie has been deemed elected as the new leader of the Ulster Unionist Party (UUP). The Upper Bann Assembly member will succeed Steve Aiken in the role after it was confirmed he was the only c...
Northern Ireland News, May 17, 2021
Watchdog Report Finds No Police Bias Over Bobby Storey Funeral
A watchdog report into the police handling of the funeral of senior republican Bobby Storey has found that the PSNI prioritised public security over enforcement of Covid-19 regulations without showing...
Watchdog Report Finds No Police Bias Over Bobby Storey Funeral
A watchdog report into the police handling of the funeral of senior republican Bobby Storey has found that the PSNI prioritised public security over enforcement of Covid-19 regulations without showing...
Northern Ireland News, May 17, 2021
Poots: Removing NI Protocol Is Top Priority
The incoming DUP leader has said getting rid of the Northern Ireland Protocol will be his top priority in the coming months. Edwin Poots is planning to meet with Prime Minister Boris Johnson and Taoi...
Poots: Removing NI Protocol Is Top Priority
The incoming DUP leader has said getting rid of the Northern Ireland Protocol will be his top priority in the coming months. Edwin Poots is planning to meet with Prime Minister Boris Johnson and Taoi...
Northern Ireland News, May 17, 2021
Four Teenage Boys Attacked In Portrush
Four teenage boys have been attacked by a group of between 30 to 50 youths in what police are describing as an "unprovoked and vicious" assault in Portrush. The teen swede approached by the gang who ...
Four Teenage Boys Attacked In Portrush
Four teenage boys have been attacked by a group of between 30 to 50 youths in what police are describing as an "unprovoked and vicious" assault in Portrush. The teen swede approached by the gang who ...
Northern Ireland News, May 17, 2021
Appeal Issued To Find Two Brothers From North Belfast
Police have issued an appeal to find two boys from north Belfast who have been missing since Friday, 14 MAy. Patrick Hovarth, aged five, and his brother Fabricio, aged 8, were last seen getting into ...
Appeal Issued To Find Two Brothers From North Belfast
Police have issued an appeal to find two boys from north Belfast who have been missing since Friday, 14 MAy. Patrick Hovarth, aged five, and his brother Fabricio, aged 8, were last seen getting into ...
Northern Ireland News, May 17, 2021
Man Arrested On Suspicion Of Attempted Murder
A man has been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder following a serious attack in Belfast. The 42-year-old injured man was found with a head injury on the Upper Newtownards Road at around 4am on...
Man Arrested On Suspicion Of Attempted Murder
A man has been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder following a serious attack in Belfast. The 42-year-old injured man was found with a head injury on the Upper Newtownards Road at around 4am on...
Northern Ireland News, May 14, 2021
DUP To Elect New Leader
The Democratic Unionist Party (DUP) is to meet today, 14 May, to elect a new leader and deputy leader. Lagan Valley MP Sir Jeffrey Donaldson and Lagan Valley MLA Edwin Poots are in the running to rep...
DUP To Elect New Leader
The Democratic Unionist Party (DUP) is to meet today, 14 May, to elect a new leader and deputy leader. Lagan Valley MP Sir Jeffrey Donaldson and Lagan Valley MLA Edwin Poots are in the running to rep...
Northern Ireland News, May 14, 2021
Executive Eases Rules For Sporting Events
The Executive has agreed that up to 500 spectators can attend organised outdoor sports fixtures or events from 24 May. Communities Minister Deirdre Hargey welcomed the planned return of spectators t...
Executive Eases Rules For Sporting Events
The Executive has agreed that up to 500 spectators can attend organised outdoor sports fixtures or events from 24 May. Communities Minister Deirdre Hargey welcomed the planned return of spectators t...
Northern Ireland News, May 14, 2021
Power NI Announces Price Increase
Power NI has announced it is to increase its electricity tariff by 6.9%. The changes will come into effect in July and will add 76p a week to a typical household electricity bill. William Steele, Di...
Power NI Announces Price Increase
Power NI has announced it is to increase its electricity tariff by 6.9%. The changes will come into effect in July and will add 76p a week to a typical household electricity bill. William Steele, Di...
Northern Ireland News, May 14, 2021
Cannabis Factory Discovered In Newry
A cannabis factory has been discovered by police in Newry. Detectives said the seizure at a house in Annalong was worth almost £60,000. Detective Constable McGaffin said: “Detectives, alongside both...
Cannabis Factory Discovered In Newry
A cannabis factory has been discovered by police in Newry. Detectives said the seizure at a house in Annalong was worth almost £60,000. Detective Constable McGaffin said: “Detectives, alongside both...
Northern Ireland News, May 14, 2021
Man Charged With Terrorism Offences
A 52-year-old man has been charged with terrorism offences. He has been charged with five offences, including preparatory acts of terrorism, possession of articles for use in terrorism as well as thr...
Man Charged With Terrorism Offences
A 52-year-old man has been charged with terrorism offences. He has been charged with five offences, including preparatory acts of terrorism, possession of articles for use in terrorism as well as thr...
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Northern Ireland WeatherToday:A showery start with outbreaks most frequent north of Lough Neagh and through the morning, before dwindling during the afternoon as the northwest breezes ease and brighter spells of weak sunshine prosper. Maximum temperature 8 °C.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.
