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Northern Ireland News for August 2021 : Page 2
Northern Ireland News, Aug 25, 2021
NI Consumers Set To Face Higher Energy Bills
Consumers in Northern Ireland are set to face higher energy bills this winter, Utility Regulator Chief Executive, John French, has warned. The regulator has said that this increase is due to a contin...
NI Consumers Set To Face Higher Energy Bills
Consumers in Northern Ireland are set to face higher energy bills this winter, Utility Regulator Chief Executive, John French, has warned. The regulator has said that this increase is due to a contin...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 25, 2021
Appeal For Information Of 'Brutal' Shooting In County Antrim
The PSNI have have issued an appeal for information following a shooting incident in Newtownabbey, County Antrim. At about 10pm on Tuesday 24 August, a man, aged in his 20s, was shot in the leg in an...
Appeal For Information Of 'Brutal' Shooting In County Antrim
The PSNI have have issued an appeal for information following a shooting incident in Newtownabbey, County Antrim. At about 10pm on Tuesday 24 August, a man, aged in his 20s, was shot in the leg in an...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 25, 2021
Police Ombudsman Urged To Investigate 'Police Failure' In L'Derry
The DUP have called on the Police Ombudsman to investigate "the failure by police to intervene in a show of strength by the INLA in Londonderry despite having advance warning that gunmen would take to...
Police Ombudsman Urged To Investigate 'Police Failure' In L'Derry
The DUP have called on the Police Ombudsman to investigate "the failure by police to intervene in a show of strength by the INLA in Londonderry despite having advance warning that gunmen would take to...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 25, 2021
Covid Certification Service Open For Applications
Northern Ireland's Covid Certification Service is now open for those planning to travel within the next three months. The certificates provide NI citizens with official confirmation that they have re...
Covid Certification Service Open For Applications
Northern Ireland's Covid Certification Service is now open for those planning to travel within the next three months. The certificates provide NI citizens with official confirmation that they have re...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 25, 2021
Proposed Introduction Of Biennial MOT Testing
Infrastructure Minister Nichola Mallon is set to consider the potential introduction of MOT testing for cars, light goods vehicles and motorcycles every two years. Currently private cars and motorcyc...
Proposed Introduction Of Biennial MOT Testing
Infrastructure Minister Nichola Mallon is set to consider the potential introduction of MOT testing for cars, light goods vehicles and motorcycles every two years. Currently private cars and motorcyc...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 25, 2021
Minister Poots Announces Future Of NI Farming Support
Agriculture Minister Edwin Poots has announced the future direction of farming support, with the publication of the Future Agricultural Policy Framework Portfolio for Northern Ireland. Publishing the...
Minister Poots Announces Future Of NI Farming Support
Agriculture Minister Edwin Poots has announced the future direction of farming support, with the publication of the Future Agricultural Policy Framework Portfolio for Northern Ireland. Publishing the...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 25, 2021
New Multi-Million Pound Tourism Support Programme Announced
A new multi-million pound support programme for the local tourism sector has been announced by Economy Minister Gordon Lyons. The Experience Development Programme will provide financial assistance to...
New Multi-Million Pound Tourism Support Programme Announced
A new multi-million pound support programme for the local tourism sector has been announced by Economy Minister Gordon Lyons. The Experience Development Programme will provide financial assistance to...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 25, 2021
Planned Interventions Projects Make Positive Impact Across NI
Junior Ministers have welcomed the positive impact of Planned Interventions Projects, which are working to divert young people away from anti-social behaviour and deal with heightened tensions around ...
Planned Interventions Projects Make Positive Impact Across NI
Junior Ministers have welcomed the positive impact of Planned Interventions Projects, which are working to divert young people away from anti-social behaviour and deal with heightened tensions around ...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 25, 2021
NI Athletes Compete At 2020 Paralympic Games In Tokyo
Minister's have wished all NI athletes competing at the 2020 Paralympic Games all the very best in Tokyo. First Minister Paul Givan said: "As the Paralympic Games get under way, it is great to see ou...
NI Athletes Compete At 2020 Paralympic Games In Tokyo
Minister's have wished all NI athletes competing at the 2020 Paralympic Games all the very best in Tokyo. First Minister Paul Givan said: "As the Paralympic Games get under way, it is great to see ou...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 25, 2021
Other News In Brief
New Regional Mental Health Crisis Service Announced A new regional Mental Health Crisis Service has been announced by Health Minister Robin Swann, as part of his commitment in the Mental Hea...
Other News In Brief
New Regional Mental Health Crisis Service Announced A new regional Mental Health Crisis Service has been announced by Health Minister Robin Swann, as part of his commitment in the Mental Hea...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 24, 2021
NI Temperatures Soar Into The 20s
Temperatures are expected to reach 24 degrees in some places in Northern Ireland today, 24 August. This evening is expected to be dry with plenty of warm sunshine, according to the Met Office. A cle...
NI Temperatures Soar Into The 20s
Temperatures are expected to reach 24 degrees in some places in Northern Ireland today, 24 August. This evening is expected to be dry with plenty of warm sunshine, according to the Met Office. A cle...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 24, 2021
92% Of Shop Workers Experience Verbal Abuse - Usdaw
A total of 92% of shop workers have experienced verbal abuse, according to a new survey. Retail union Usdaw also found that 70% have been threatened by a customer and 14% have been assaulted. Paddy ...
92% Of Shop Workers Experience Verbal Abuse - Usdaw
A total of 92% of shop workers have experienced verbal abuse, according to a new survey. Retail union Usdaw also found that 70% have been threatened by a customer and 14% have been assaulted. Paddy ...
Business News, Aug 24, 2021
Baker Tilly Mooney Moore Appoints New Head Of Audit
Baker Tilly Mooney Moore has appointed Eimear Brown as its new Head of Audit. The senior appointment comes in a period of sustained growth for the established firm, which specialises in Audit & Assur...
Baker Tilly Mooney Moore Appoints New Head Of Audit
Baker Tilly Mooney Moore has appointed Eimear Brown as its new Head of Audit. The senior appointment comes in a period of sustained growth for the established firm, which specialises in Audit & Assur...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 24, 2021
New Assured Skills Academy Opens In NI
A new Assured Skills Academy has opened with PwC offering 20 training places. Successful applicants receive eight weeks of industry-relevant pre-employment training at Belfast Met and Ulster Universi...
New Assured Skills Academy Opens In NI
A new Assured Skills Academy has opened with PwC offering 20 training places. Successful applicants receive eight weeks of industry-relevant pre-employment training at Belfast Met and Ulster Universi...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 24, 2021
The Deluxe Group Creates 30 New Jobs
The Deluxe Group in Portadown has created over 30 new jobs in a £1.7million investment to support its expansion in its chosen market sectors including luxury property, cruise line and visitor attracti...
The Deluxe Group Creates 30 New Jobs
The Deluxe Group in Portadown has created over 30 new jobs in a £1.7million investment to support its expansion in its chosen market sectors including luxury property, cruise line and visitor attracti...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 24, 2021
Man Injured Following Sectarian Assault In Co Down
A man is being treated in hospital following a "sectarian" assault in Co Down. The incident occurred at the junction of Townsend and Kenlis streets close to Banbridge bus station. The victim sustain...
Man Injured Following Sectarian Assault In Co Down
A man is being treated in hospital following a "sectarian" assault in Co Down. The incident occurred at the junction of Townsend and Kenlis streets close to Banbridge bus station. The victim sustain...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 24, 2021
Four Arrested Over Suspected Criminality Linked To East Belfast UVF
Four people have been arrested as part of an ongoing investigation into suspected drugs criminality linked to East Belfast UVF. Officers from the Police Service of Northern Ireland’s Paramilitary Cri...
Four Arrested Over Suspected Criminality Linked To East Belfast UVF
Four people have been arrested as part of an ongoing investigation into suspected drugs criminality linked to East Belfast UVF. Officers from the Police Service of Northern Ireland’s Paramilitary Cri...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 24, 2021
Man Arrested Over Attempted Murder
A man, aged in his 80's, has been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after a property was set on fire in Co Down. The incident happened at a house in Annalong shortly after 9pm on Saturday, 21...
Man Arrested Over Attempted Murder
A man, aged in his 80's, has been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after a property was set on fire in Co Down. The incident happened at a house in Annalong shortly after 9pm on Saturday, 21...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 24, 2021
Other News In Brief
Further 12 People Die From Coronavirus A further 12 people have died in Northern Ireland in the last 24 hours, according to the latest figures released by the Department of Health. There hav...
Other News In Brief
Further 12 People Die From Coronavirus A further 12 people have died in Northern Ireland in the last 24 hours, according to the latest figures released by the Department of Health. There hav...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 23, 2021
Ulster University Opens New School Of Medicine
Ulster University has opened a new School of Medicine. The newly refurbished building welcomed its first 70 students. The first cohort to enter the first graduate entry medical school in Northern Ir...
Ulster University Opens New School Of Medicine
Ulster University has opened a new School of Medicine. The newly refurbished building welcomed its first 70 students. The first cohort to enter the first graduate entry medical school in Northern Ir...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 23, 2021
Just Over 40 Appeals Issued Over A-Level And GCSE Grades
Just over 40 appeals have been lodged in the last six days following this year’s A-Level and GCSE results in Northern Ireland. This is a drop from 1,687 appeals in 2020 and 1,926 in 2019, in six days...
Just Over 40 Appeals Issued Over A-Level And GCSE Grades
Just over 40 appeals have been lodged in the last six days following this year’s A-Level and GCSE results in Northern Ireland. This is a drop from 1,687 appeals in 2020 and 1,926 in 2019, in six days...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 23, 2021
Man Critical Following Assault In Portadown
A man, aged in his 50's, is in a critical condition in hospital after being attacked in Portadown. A large fight occurred in the Thomas Street area at around 1.40am on Saturday. The victim was punch...
Man Critical Following Assault In Portadown
A man, aged in his 50's, is in a critical condition in hospital after being attacked in Portadown. A large fight occurred in the Thomas Street area at around 1.40am on Saturday. The victim was punch...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 23, 2021
Arrest Made Following Crash In Castledawson
One person has been arrested flowing a road traffic collision in L’Derry. Two women were taken to hospital following the crash on the Hillhead Road in Castledawson at around 1am on Sunday. PSNI Insp...
Arrest Made Following Crash In Castledawson
One person has been arrested flowing a road traffic collision in L’Derry. Two women were taken to hospital following the crash on the Hillhead Road in Castledawson at around 1am on Sunday. PSNI Insp...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 23, 2021
Now Is Not The Right Time To Impose Tighter Restrictions - Swann
NI's Health Minister Robin Swann has said now is not the right time to impose tighter restrictions despite the rising cases of canaries related deaths and 1,485 cases of the virus. Around 8,000 vacci...
Now Is Not The Right Time To Impose Tighter Restrictions - Swann
NI's Health Minister Robin Swann has said now is not the right time to impose tighter restrictions despite the rising cases of canaries related deaths and 1,485 cases of the virus. Around 8,000 vacci...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 23, 2021
Appeal Issued Following Arson Attack In West Belfast
Police are appealing for information following an arson attack at a block of flats in west Belfast. A pram was set on fire in a communal hallway of flats in the Woodvale Road area at around 5.30am on...
Appeal Issued Following Arson Attack In West Belfast
Police are appealing for information following an arson attack at a block of flats in west Belfast. A pram was set on fire in a communal hallway of flats in the Woodvale Road area at around 5.30am on...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 23, 2021
Man Arrested Over Racially Motivated Crimes
A man has been arrested in relation to a series of racially motivated crimes in north Belfast. Properties were damaged in the Ainsworth and Woodvale Avenue areas on 31 July and 11 August. The 42 yea...
Man Arrested Over Racially Motivated Crimes
A man has been arrested in relation to a series of racially motivated crimes in north Belfast. Properties were damaged in the Ainsworth and Woodvale Avenue areas on 31 July and 11 August. The 42 yea...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 23, 2021
Other News In Brief
Call For Govt To Halt Plans To Cut Pandemic Unemployment Payment Sinn Féin has launched a position paper demanding that the government halt incoherent and ill-timed plans to cut the Pandemic ...
Other News In Brief
Call For Govt To Halt Plans To Cut Pandemic Unemployment Payment Sinn Féin has launched a position paper demanding that the government halt incoherent and ill-timed plans to cut the Pandemic ...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 20, 2021
Appeal For Information On Three Car Collision Near Lisburn
Police have issued an appeal for information following a three-car collision on the M1 near Lisburn. Six people were taken to hospital following the crash on Thursday night, 19 August. According to ...
Appeal For Information On Three Car Collision Near Lisburn
Police have issued an appeal for information following a three-car collision on the M1 near Lisburn. Six people were taken to hospital following the crash on Thursday night, 19 August. According to ...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 20, 2021
People Urged To Get Vaccinated This Weekend
The First And Deputy First Minister's have appealed to all those eligible for a coronavirus vaccine to come forward and get their first jab at the 'Big Jab Weekend'. This weekend, all of NI's mass va...
People Urged To Get Vaccinated This Weekend
The First And Deputy First Minister's have appealed to all those eligible for a coronavirus vaccine to come forward and get their first jab at the 'Big Jab Weekend'. This weekend, all of NI's mass va...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 20, 2021
Police Appeal For Information On East Belfast Fire
The PSNI have issued an appeal for information following a fire at a property in the Ashmount Park area of east Belfast in the early hours of Thursday 19 August. Making the appeal, Detective Inspecto...
Police Appeal For Information On East Belfast Fire
The PSNI have issued an appeal for information following a fire at a property in the Ashmount Park area of east Belfast in the early hours of Thursday 19 August. Making the appeal, Detective Inspecto...
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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.
