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Northern Ireland News for June 2021 : Page 3
Northern Ireland News, Jun 15, 2021
Driving Test Backlog Has 'Veered Out Of Control'
The Infrastructure Minister and the DVA Chief Executive have been challenged on their plan to deal with the current driving test backlog by incoming chairman of the Northern Ireland Assembly's Infrast...
Driving Test Backlog Has 'Veered Out Of Control'
The Infrastructure Minister and the DVA Chief Executive have been challenged on their plan to deal with the current driving test backlog by incoming chairman of the Northern Ireland Assembly's Infrast...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 15, 2021
Police Appeal For Information On Incident On Limestone Road
Police have issued an appeal for information on an incident on the Limestone Road in the early hours of this morning, Tuesday 15 June. Shortly before 1.30am this morning, officers were called to the ...
Police Appeal For Information On Incident On Limestone Road
Police have issued an appeal for information on an incident on the Limestone Road in the early hours of this morning, Tuesday 15 June. Shortly before 1.30am this morning, officers were called to the ...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 15, 2021
Mauritian Govt To 'Re-Look' At Michaela McAreavey Case
The government of Mauritius has agreed to "re-look" at the case of Michaela McAreavey, the First Minister and deputy First Minister have confirmed. Arlene Foster and Michelle O'Neill met with Michael...
Mauritian Govt To 'Re-Look' At Michaela McAreavey Case
The government of Mauritius has agreed to "re-look" at the case of Michaela McAreavey, the First Minister and deputy First Minister have confirmed. Arlene Foster and Michelle O'Neill met with Michael...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 15, 2021
PSNI Support New Campaign To Tackle Illegal Money Lenders
The PSNI has given its support to a new campaign to raise awareness of the "devastating impact that illegal money lenders have on the wider community". The 'Ending the Harm' campaign, which is part o...
PSNI Support New Campaign To Tackle Illegal Money Lenders
The PSNI has given its support to a new campaign to raise awareness of the "devastating impact that illegal money lenders have on the wider community". The 'Ending the Harm' campaign, which is part o...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 15, 2021
New Economy Minister Aims To Make NI 'Stronger Than Ever'
Northern Ireland's new Economy Minister Paul Frew has said that building the economy back stronger than ever is his top priority Speaking as he took up his new role, Mr Frew said: "I am honoured and ...
New Economy Minister Aims To Make NI 'Stronger Than Ever'
Northern Ireland's new Economy Minister Paul Frew has said that building the economy back stronger than ever is his top priority Speaking as he took up his new role, Mr Frew said: "I am honoured and ...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 15, 2021
Health Minister Applauds Vaccination Take-Up Initiatives
Initiatives to support vaccination take-up have been applauded by Health Minister Robin Swann. A targeted programme of pop-up clinics is being rolled out to different locations in Northern Ireland, h...
Health Minister Applauds Vaccination Take-Up Initiatives
Initiatives to support vaccination take-up have been applauded by Health Minister Robin Swann. A targeted programme of pop-up clinics is being rolled out to different locations in Northern Ireland, h...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 14, 2021
'Sustained Effort' Needs To Continue - Swann
People's actions now will have a crucial bearing on the direction of the Covid-19 pandemic this summer, Health Minister Robin Swann has said. The Minister was commenting on concerns across these isla...
'Sustained Effort' Needs To Continue - Swann
People's actions now will have a crucial bearing on the direction of the Covid-19 pandemic this summer, Health Minister Robin Swann has said. The Minister was commenting on concerns across these isla...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 14, 2021
Civil Service Student Placement Scheme Extended
The Civil Service Student Placement Scheme is to be extended, Finance Minister Conor Murphy has announced. More than 100 placements will be available across a range of areas including accountancy, ar...
Civil Service Student Placement Scheme Extended
The Civil Service Student Placement Scheme is to be extended, Finance Minister Conor Murphy has announced. More than 100 placements will be available across a range of areas including accountancy, ar...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 14, 2021
Grand Opera House Restoration Works Unveiled
The unveiling of major restoration works at the Grand Opera House have been welcomed by Communities Minister Deirdre Hargey, as work continues towards safely getting live audiences back into theatres....
Grand Opera House Restoration Works Unveiled
The unveiling of major restoration works at the Grand Opera House have been welcomed by Communities Minister Deirdre Hargey, as work continues towards safely getting live audiences back into theatres....
Northern Ireland News, Jun 14, 2021
Application Made For NI's First 'Queen's Canopy' Forestry Project
An application has been submitted for Northern Ireland's first ever forestry project dedicated to the Queen's Commonwealth Canopy(QCC) initiative at the Glenarm estate. Environment Minister Edwin Poo...
Application Made For NI's First 'Queen's Canopy' Forestry Project
An application has been submitted for Northern Ireland's first ever forestry project dedicated to the Queen's Commonwealth Canopy(QCC) initiative at the Glenarm estate. Environment Minister Edwin Poo...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 14, 2021
L'Derry Security Alert Declared A Hoax
A security alert at St Brecans Park in L'Derry has been declared a hoax. Emergency services responded to reports of a suspicious object in the area early on Saturday 12 June. Homes in the surrounding...
L'Derry Security Alert Declared A Hoax
A security alert at St Brecans Park in L'Derry has been declared a hoax. Emergency services responded to reports of a suspicious object in the area early on Saturday 12 June. Homes in the surrounding...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 14, 2021
Man Arrested In Connection With Incident In Lurgan
A 24-year-old man has been arrested in connection with an incident in Lurgan in the early hours of Sunday 13 June. Shortly after 5:45am, police received a report of what was described as a petrol bom...
Man Arrested In Connection With Incident In Lurgan
A 24-year-old man has been arrested in connection with an incident in Lurgan in the early hours of Sunday 13 June. Shortly after 5:45am, police received a report of what was described as a petrol bom...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 11, 2021
Residents Urged To 'Reconsider Long-Term Vision' For Belfast
Belfast residents are being asked to "reconsider the long-term vision for the city" as it prepares its recovery from COVID-19. First published in 2017, The Belfast Agenda sets out a joint vision for ...
Residents Urged To 'Reconsider Long-Term Vision' For Belfast
Belfast residents are being asked to "reconsider the long-term vision for the city" as it prepares its recovery from COVID-19. First published in 2017, The Belfast Agenda sets out a joint vision for ...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 11, 2021
Nine People Arrested In Cross Border Operation
Eight men and one woman have been arrested by the Paramilitary Crime Task Force (PCTF) as part of a cross border investigation targeting the organised illegal drug criminality linked to the INLA in De...
Nine People Arrested In Cross Border Operation
Eight men and one woman have been arrested by the Paramilitary Crime Task Force (PCTF) as part of a cross border investigation targeting the organised illegal drug criminality linked to the INLA in De...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 11, 2021
FMDFM Announce New Head Of The Civil Service
Jayne Brady has been named at the new Head of the Civil Service following the successful completion of the NI Civil Service (NICS) recruitment process. Brady is currently the Digital Innovation Commi...
FMDFM Announce New Head Of The Civil Service
Jayne Brady has been named at the new Head of the Civil Service following the successful completion of the NI Civil Service (NICS) recruitment process. Brady is currently the Digital Innovation Commi...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 11, 2021
New Visitor Pledge For Safe And Responsible Tourism
A new visitor pledge to encourage safe and responsible tourism across Northern Ireland while supporting local businesses has been launched by Economy Minister Diane Dodds. Hosted on the Discover Nort...
New Visitor Pledge For Safe And Responsible Tourism
A new visitor pledge to encourage safe and responsible tourism across Northern Ireland while supporting local businesses has been launched by Economy Minister Diane Dodds. Hosted on the Discover Nort...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 11, 2021
Consultation On Draft NI Peatland Strategy Launched
A public consultation on the draft Northern Ireland Peatland Strategy 2021-2040 has been announced by Environment Minister, Edwin Poots. During a visit to Cuilcagh Mountain Special Area of Conservati...
Consultation On Draft NI Peatland Strategy Launched
A public consultation on the draft Northern Ireland Peatland Strategy 2021-2040 has been announced by Environment Minister, Edwin Poots. During a visit to Cuilcagh Mountain Special Area of Conservati...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 11, 2021
Wait Between Vaccine Doses To Be Reduced
The Department of Health has announced that the interval between doses of the Oxford/AstraZeneca and Pfizer/BioNTech vaccines is to be reduced to a maximum of 8 weeks. This will accelerate the vaccin...
Wait Between Vaccine Doses To Be Reduced
The Department of Health has announced that the interval between doses of the Oxford/AstraZeneca and Pfizer/BioNTech vaccines is to be reduced to a maximum of 8 weeks. This will accelerate the vaccin...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 10, 2021
HGS To Create 565 New Jobs Across NI
Almost 600 new jobs are to be created across Northern Ireland by Hinduja Global Solutions (HGS), Economy Minister Diane Dodds has announced. HGS, a global provider in business process management (BPM...
HGS To Create 565 New Jobs Across NI
Almost 600 new jobs are to be created across Northern Ireland by Hinduja Global Solutions (HGS), Economy Minister Diane Dodds has announced. HGS, a global provider in business process management (BPM...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 10, 2021
More Households To Be Helped Out Of Fuel Poverty
The eligibility criteria for the Affordable Warmth Scheme has been changed to help more households in fuel poverty, Communities Minister Deirdre Hargey has announced. The changes include: • Increasi...
More Households To Be Helped Out Of Fuel Poverty
The eligibility criteria for the Affordable Warmth Scheme has been changed to help more households in fuel poverty, Communities Minister Deirdre Hargey has announced. The changes include: • Increasi...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 10, 2021
Appeal For Information Following Incident In Coleraine
Police have issued an appeal for information following the report of criminal damage to a house in the Glebe Avenue area of Coleraine just after midnight, Wednesday 9 June. Commenting on the incident...
Appeal For Information Following Incident In Coleraine
Police have issued an appeal for information following the report of criminal damage to a house in the Glebe Avenue area of Coleraine just after midnight, Wednesday 9 June. Commenting on the incident...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 10, 2021
£19m Flood Alleviation Fund Announced
A £19 million fund has been announced for flood protection projects across Northern Ireland by Infrastructure Minister Nichola Mallon. This funding includes £11 million to progress numerous flood all...
£19m Flood Alleviation Fund Announced
A £19 million fund has been announced for flood protection projects across Northern Ireland by Infrastructure Minister Nichola Mallon. This funding includes £11 million to progress numerous flood all...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 10, 2021
Funding Announced For Water Quality Improvement Projects
Funding of £200,000 has been announced for a range of water quality projects across Northern Ireland by Environment Minister Edwin Poots. The Minister made his announcement during a visit to a farm i...
Funding Announced For Water Quality Improvement Projects
Funding of £200,000 has been announced for a range of water quality projects across Northern Ireland by Environment Minister Edwin Poots. The Minister made his announcement during a visit to a farm i...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 10, 2021
School LFD Testing Expanded To Include All Pupils
Covid-19 testing in post-primary schools is to be expanded to include all pupils, Health Minister Robin Swann and Education Minister Peter Weir have announced. Since March, regular testing using Late...
School LFD Testing Expanded To Include All Pupils
Covid-19 testing in post-primary schools is to be expanded to include all pupils, Health Minister Robin Swann and Education Minister Peter Weir have announced. Since March, regular testing using Late...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 9, 2021
Paul Givan Named As NI's New First Minister
DUP leader Edwin Poots has named Paul Givan as his choice for Northern Ireland's next First Minister. The 39-year-old assembly member represents Poots' own Lagan Valley constituency and backed Poots ...
Paul Givan Named As NI's New First Minister
DUP leader Edwin Poots has named Paul Givan as his choice for Northern Ireland's next First Minister. The 39-year-old assembly member represents Poots' own Lagan Valley constituency and backed Poots ...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 9, 2021
Removing Profits From Organised Crime A 'Powerful Tool'
Disrupting the activities of organised crime groups by removing profits has been described as a "powerful tool" by Justice Minister Naomi Long. Long was speaking as she begins the process of bringing...
Removing Profits From Organised Crime A 'Powerful Tool'
Disrupting the activities of organised crime groups by removing profits has been described as a "powerful tool" by Justice Minister Naomi Long. Long was speaking as she begins the process of bringing...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 9, 2021
New £42m NIFRS Centre Approved In Cookstown
A new Northern Ireland Fire and Rescue Service (NIFRS) Learning and Development Centre is to be developed at Desertcreat in Cookstown, following planning approval by Mid Ulster District Council. The ...
New £42m NIFRS Centre Approved In Cookstown
A new Northern Ireland Fire and Rescue Service (NIFRS) Learning and Development Centre is to be developed at Desertcreat in Cookstown, following planning approval by Mid Ulster District Council. The ...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 9, 2021
19-Year-Old Dies In Collision In Banbridge
Police have issued an appeal for information following a fatal collision in Banbridge, County Down. A 19-year-old man has died following a single-vehicle crash involving a lorry at Foxleigh Fields. ...
19-Year-Old Dies In Collision In Banbridge
Police have issued an appeal for information following a fatal collision in Banbridge, County Down. A 19-year-old man has died following a single-vehicle crash involving a lorry at Foxleigh Fields. ...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 9, 2021
Education Support Programme Extended
A scheme designed to provide additional support to pupils most impacted by the pandemic is to be extended, Education Minister Peter Weir has announced. The Engage 2 programme is also set to be broade...
Education Support Programme Extended
A scheme designed to provide additional support to pupils most impacted by the pandemic is to be extended, Education Minister Peter Weir has announced. The Engage 2 programme is also set to be broade...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 9, 2021
Version 1 To Create 180 New IT Jobs In Belfast
One hundred and eighty new jobs are to be created in Belfast by multinational IT services provider, Version 1, Economy Minister Diane Dodds has announced. Delivering IT consulting, solutions and mana...
Version 1 To Create 180 New IT Jobs In Belfast
One hundred and eighty new jobs are to be created in Belfast by multinational IT services provider, Version 1, Economy Minister Diane Dodds has announced. Delivering IT consulting, solutions and mana...
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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.
