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Northern Ireland News for August 2021 : Page 4
Northern Ireland News, Aug 17, 2021
81% Increase In Number Of People Made Redundant
A total of 5,750 people were made redundant in the 12 months to July 2021, an increase of 81% on the same period in 2020, according to the latest statistics from the Northern Ireland Statistics & Rese...
81% Increase In Number Of People Made Redundant
A total of 5,750 people were made redundant in the 12 months to July 2021, an increase of 81% on the same period in 2020, according to the latest statistics from the Northern Ireland Statistics & Rese...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 17, 2021
Alliance Call For NI To Be Opened For Afghan Refugees
Alliance has called for Northern Ireland to be opened for Afghan refugees. "The First and deputy First Minister's delay in opening up Northern Ireland to those fleeing Afghanistan has gone on long en...
Alliance Call For NI To Be Opened For Afghan Refugees
Alliance has called for Northern Ireland to be opened for Afghan refugees. "The First and deputy First Minister's delay in opening up Northern Ireland to those fleeing Afghanistan has gone on long en...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 17, 2021
'Big Jab Weekend' Announced To Boost Vaccination Drive
The Department of Health have announced a 'Big Jab Weekend' for this Saturday and Sunday, to give people even more opportunities to get vaccinated against COVID-19. The promotion on 21/22 August will...
'Big Jab Weekend' Announced To Boost Vaccination Drive
The Department of Health have announced a 'Big Jab Weekend' for this Saturday and Sunday, to give people even more opportunities to get vaccinated against COVID-19. The promotion on 21/22 August will...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 17, 2021
Appeal For Information After Teen Attacked Twice In L'Derry
Police have issued an appeal for information following the assault of a 19-year-old man in L'Derry. According to reports, the teenager was attacked twice following a bonfire in the Gallagh area of L'...
Appeal For Information After Teen Attacked Twice In L'Derry
Police have issued an appeal for information following the assault of a 19-year-old man in L'Derry. According to reports, the teenager was attacked twice following a bonfire in the Gallagh area of L'...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 17, 2021
New Green Energy Bill To Change How We Produce Energy
Sinn Féin have introduced a new Green Energy Bill, which aims to change the way we produce energy and open up opportunities to families and other small producers. The bill was introduced by Sinn Féin...
New Green Energy Bill To Change How We Produce Energy
Sinn Féin have introduced a new Green Energy Bill, which aims to change the way we produce energy and open up opportunities to families and other small producers. The bill was introduced by Sinn Féin...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 17, 2021
BCC Leader Questions Funding Of West Belfast Festival Over 'Pro-IRA Singing'
The DUP leader of Belfast City Council has questioned the funding of West Belfast Festival over alleged "pro-IRA singing" at one of their events. Councillor Ald Brian Kingston raised the issued after...
BCC Leader Questions Funding Of West Belfast Festival Over 'Pro-IRA Singing'
The DUP leader of Belfast City Council has questioned the funding of West Belfast Festival over alleged "pro-IRA singing" at one of their events. Councillor Ald Brian Kingston raised the issued after...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 17, 2021
Other News In Brief
Suspicious Object Declared 'Crude But Viable Device' An investigation has been launched following a security alert in Maghera, County L'Derry. Emergency services responded to reports of a "...
Other News In Brief
Suspicious Object Declared 'Crude But Viable Device' An investigation has been launched following a security alert in Maghera, County L'Derry. Emergency services responded to reports of a "...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 16, 2021
Appeal Issued For Two Missing Teenage Girls
The PSNI have issued an appeal for help in tracing the whereabouts of two teenage girls, Sophie Hamilton and Anastasia Loginova. Sophie, aged 17, was last seen leaving Altnagelvin Hospital in L'Derry...
Appeal Issued For Two Missing Teenage Girls
The PSNI have issued an appeal for help in tracing the whereabouts of two teenage girls, Sophie Hamilton and Anastasia Loginova. Sophie, aged 17, was last seen leaving Altnagelvin Hospital in L'Derry...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 16, 2021
Appeal For Information Following Arson Attack In West Belfast
Police have issued an appeal for information following an arson attack in west Belfast. According to reports, a flat at Glasvey Drive was targeted when a wheelie bin was pushed up against the front d...
Appeal For Information Following Arson Attack In West Belfast
Police have issued an appeal for information following an arson attack in west Belfast. According to reports, a flat at Glasvey Drive was targeted when a wheelie bin was pushed up against the front d...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 16, 2021
Banners At Bogside Bonfire Make Threats Against Police And Public
An investigation has been launched into alleged "offensive and distasteful" banners at a bonfire in L'Derry. According to reports, banners appeared at a bonfire on Meenan Square in the Bogside on Sun...
Banners At Bogside Bonfire Make Threats Against Police And Public
An investigation has been launched into alleged "offensive and distasteful" banners at a bonfire in L'Derry. According to reports, banners appeared at a bonfire on Meenan Square in the Bogside on Sun...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 16, 2021
Appeal Issued For Information On Whereabouts Of Mark Sheridan
Police have issued an appeal for help in tracing the whereabouts of 25-year-old Mark Sheridan, who is currently unlawfully at large. Sheridan, who was serving a sentence of 2 years and 2 months for A...
Appeal Issued For Information On Whereabouts Of Mark Sheridan
Police have issued an appeal for help in tracing the whereabouts of 25-year-old Mark Sheridan, who is currently unlawfully at large. Sheridan, who was serving a sentence of 2 years and 2 months for A...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 16, 2021
DUP Calls For CPR Training For Post-Primary Pupils
The DUP has called on the Minister of Education to consider the introduction of CPR training for post-primary pupils in Northern Ireland. In a letter to the Minister Gavin Williamson, DUP MLA Robin N...
DUP Calls For CPR Training For Post-Primary Pupils
The DUP has called on the Minister of Education to consider the introduction of CPR training for post-primary pupils in Northern Ireland. In a letter to the Minister Gavin Williamson, DUP MLA Robin N...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 16, 2021
New Self-Isolation Rules Come Into Effect
People who are fully vaccinated no longer need to automatically self-isolate following close contact with someone who has tested positive. Changes to COVID-19 self-isolation rules, agreed by the Exec...
New Self-Isolation Rules Come Into Effect
People who are fully vaccinated no longer need to automatically self-isolate following close contact with someone who has tested positive. Changes to COVID-19 self-isolation rules, agreed by the Exec...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 16, 2021
Economy Minister Calls For Support Of Local Businesses
The Economy Minister, Gordon Lyons, has called on visitors to help ensure the tourism industry is 'Good to Go' by supporting local businesses. Making the call, Minister Lyons said: "I am pleased to s...
Economy Minister Calls For Support Of Local Businesses
The Economy Minister, Gordon Lyons, has called on visitors to help ensure the tourism industry is 'Good to Go' by supporting local businesses. Making the call, Minister Lyons said: "I am pleased to s...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 16, 2021
New Assured Skills Digital Enterprise Academy Announced
A new Assured Skills Digital Enterprise Academy, in partnership with Deloitte, has been announced offering 30 high quality training places for people with degrees. The Assured Skills Academy is the t...
New Assured Skills Digital Enterprise Academy Announced
A new Assured Skills Digital Enterprise Academy, in partnership with Deloitte, has been announced offering 30 high quality training places for people with degrees. The Assured Skills Academy is the t...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 16, 2021
Consultation On Proposed Lighting Of Comber Greenway
A public consultation seeking views on providing lighting on the Comber Greenway has been announced by Infrastructure Minister Nichola Mallon. The Comber Greenway is a seven mile long traffic free ro...
Consultation On Proposed Lighting Of Comber Greenway
A public consultation seeking views on providing lighting on the Comber Greenway has been announced by Infrastructure Minister Nichola Mallon. The Comber Greenway is a seven mile long traffic free ro...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 16, 2021
Other News In Brief
Health Minister Condemns Anti-Vax Protest At Clinic A disruption by anti-vaccine protesters at a walk-in clinic for new and expectant mothers has been condemned by Health Minister Robin Swan...
Other News In Brief
Health Minister Condemns Anti-Vax Protest At Clinic A disruption by anti-vaccine protesters at a walk-in clinic for new and expectant mothers has been condemned by Health Minister Robin Swan...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 13, 2021
QUB Play Key Role In 'First Inventory Of The Universe'
Queen's University Belfast will play a key role in the "first inventory of the Universe" recorded by the world's largest digital camera. Partnering with the University of Edinburgh through the Lasair...
QUB Play Key Role In 'First Inventory Of The Universe'
Queen's University Belfast will play a key role in the "first inventory of the Universe" recorded by the world's largest digital camera. Partnering with the University of Edinburgh through the Lasair...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 13, 2021
New Multisensory Centre For Rural Communities
Edwin Poots has visited a new multisensory centre for people with learning, physical and sensory disabilities to see how a grant of almost £40,000 is being invested. Aspace2 is one of 12 social enter...
New Multisensory Centre For Rural Communities
Edwin Poots has visited a new multisensory centre for people with learning, physical and sensory disabilities to see how a grant of almost £40,000 is being invested. Aspace2 is one of 12 social enter...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 13, 2021
Harland & Wolff Owners Name New Board Member
The owners of iconic Belfast shipyard firm Harland & Wolff have added a new experienced member to its Board of Directors. InfraStrata plc, H&W's parent company, announced the addition of former Firs...
Harland & Wolff Owners Name New Board Member
The owners of iconic Belfast shipyard firm Harland & Wolff have added a new experienced member to its Board of Directors. InfraStrata plc, H&W's parent company, announced the addition of former Firs...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 13, 2021
Rise In Covid-Related Deaths
The number of deaths related to Covid-19 has risen in Northern Ireland, according to the latest NISRA figures. Thirty-one deaths mentioning Covid-19 on the death certificate were registered in the we...
Rise In Covid-Related Deaths
The number of deaths related to Covid-19 has risen in Northern Ireland, according to the latest NISRA figures. Thirty-one deaths mentioning Covid-19 on the death certificate were registered in the we...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 13, 2021
Climate Crisis No Longer 'A Looming Threat'
The climate crisis is no longer "a looming threat" Alliance MLA John Blair has said, adding that the "refusal to act at the pace the science demands is deadly". Making a call for action, Mr Blair sai...
Climate Crisis No Longer 'A Looming Threat'
The climate crisis is no longer "a looming threat" Alliance MLA John Blair has said, adding that the "refusal to act at the pace the science demands is deadly". Making a call for action, Mr Blair sai...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 13, 2021
SF Call For UN Experts To Be Invited For Legacy Talks
Sinn Féin Vice President and Deputy First Minister Michelle O'Neill has called for UN experts to be invited to the north to take part in ongoing legacy talks and speak with victims' families. Speakin...
SF Call For UN Experts To Be Invited For Legacy Talks
Sinn Féin Vice President and Deputy First Minister Michelle O'Neill has called for UN experts to be invited to the north to take part in ongoing legacy talks and speak with victims' families. Speakin...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 13, 2021
Blocked Drain Causes Flooding At Belfast Bar
A bar in Belfast city centre has issued an appeal over a blocked drain which is continuing to flood its outdoor seating area. The Deer's Head took to their social media to ask for clarity over the s...
Blocked Drain Causes Flooding At Belfast Bar
A bar in Belfast city centre has issued an appeal over a blocked drain which is continuing to flood its outdoor seating area. The Deer's Head took to their social media to ask for clarity over the s...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 13, 2021
PSNI Called To Investigate Funeral Of James McWilliams
The PSNI has been urged to investigate events at the funeral of James McWilliams in Belfast. DUP Policing Board member Trevor Clarke has made the call after a photograph was posted online allegedly s...
PSNI Called To Investigate Funeral Of James McWilliams
The PSNI has been urged to investigate events at the funeral of James McWilliams in Belfast. DUP Policing Board member Trevor Clarke has made the call after a photograph was posted online allegedly s...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 13, 2021
Executive Agree Further Restriction Relaxations
A 1% increase in vaccine uptake will reduce the number of cases and hospital admissions by around 10% – the Executive has highlighted as they re-emphasized the importance of people getting fully vacci...
Executive Agree Further Restriction Relaxations
A 1% increase in vaccine uptake will reduce the number of cases and hospital admissions by around 10% – the Executive has highlighted as they re-emphasized the importance of people getting fully vacci...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 13, 2021
Other News In Brief
Education Minister Welcomes Changes To School Restrictions Education Minister Michelle McIlveen has welcomed the news that schools will no longer be required to use formal bubbles following ...
Other News In Brief
Education Minister Welcomes Changes To School Restrictions Education Minister Michelle McIlveen has welcomed the news that schools will no longer be required to use formal bubbles following ...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 12, 2021
Almost 40% Of Students Receive Grade A And Higher
Almost 40% of students in NI have received a GCSE result of A and above today, a 3.6% increase on previous years. Education Minister Michelle McIlveen has congratulated GCSE students across Northern ...
Almost 40% Of Students Receive Grade A And Higher
Almost 40% of students in NI have received a GCSE result of A and above today, a 3.6% increase on previous years. Education Minister Michelle McIlveen has congratulated GCSE students across Northern ...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 12, 2021
Alliance Welcomes UN Intervention On UK Govt Legacy Proposals
Alliance has welcomed the intervention of United Nations Human Rights experts, who have expressed their concerns over the UK Government's legacy proposals. Following the intervention of the two exper...
Alliance Welcomes UN Intervention On UK Govt Legacy Proposals
Alliance has welcomed the intervention of United Nations Human Rights experts, who have expressed their concerns over the UK Government's legacy proposals. Following the intervention of the two exper...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 12, 2021
Investigations Launched After Attacks On Homes In Coleraine And Belfast
Investigations have been launched following separate attacks on homes in Coleraine and Belfast. At about 2am this morning a resident on Ballysally Road, Coleraine, reported hearing "loud bangs" and ...
Investigations Launched After Attacks On Homes In Coleraine And Belfast
Investigations have been launched following separate attacks on homes in Coleraine and Belfast. At about 2am this morning a resident on Ballysally Road, Coleraine, reported hearing "loud bangs" and ...
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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.
