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Northern Ireland News for August 2021 : Page 5
Northern Ireland News, Aug 12, 2021
Executive To Discuss Changes To Self-Isolation Rules
The Northern Ireland Executive is to consider changes the rules around to self-isolation. According to reports Health Minister Robin Swann has proposed that those who are double vaccinated, have been...
Executive To Discuss Changes To Self-Isolation Rules
The Northern Ireland Executive is to consider changes the rules around to self-isolation. According to reports Health Minister Robin Swann has proposed that those who are double vaccinated, have been...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 12, 2021
NI Students Receive GCSE Results
Northern Ireland's GCSE students have continued to perform well and demonstrated remarkable resilience in an exceptional year, according to figures released today by the Joint Council for Qualificatio...
NI Students Receive GCSE Results
Northern Ireland's GCSE students have continued to perform well and demonstrated remarkable resilience in an exceptional year, according to figures released today by the Joint Council for Qualificatio...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 12, 2021
NI Water Appeal After Hundreds Of Wet Wipes Wash Up At Park
NI Water has appealed to customers in the Coleraine area to "bag and bin their bathroom rubbish" after hundreds of wet wipes washed up at Christie Park. Urging people not to flush items such as wet w...
NI Water Appeal After Hundreds Of Wet Wipes Wash Up At Park
NI Water has appealed to customers in the Coleraine area to "bag and bin their bathroom rubbish" after hundreds of wet wipes washed up at Christie Park. Urging people not to flush items such as wet w...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 12, 2021
Emergency Department Waiting Times Continue To Be Unacceptable
Emergency department waiting times "continue to be unacceptable", Sinn Féin MLA Colm Gildernew has said. Responding to the latest Health Department figures, the Sinn Féin health spokesperson said: "T...
Emergency Department Waiting Times Continue To Be Unacceptable
Emergency department waiting times "continue to be unacceptable", Sinn Féin MLA Colm Gildernew has said. Responding to the latest Health Department figures, the Sinn Féin health spokesperson said: "T...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 12, 2021
NI Businesses Praised For 'Resilience And Creativity'
The resilience and creativity of Northern Ireland's businesses has been praised by the Economy Minister Gordon Lyons as he has pledged to keep his focus on recovery and rebuilding the econom. Ministe...
NI Businesses Praised For 'Resilience And Creativity'
The resilience and creativity of Northern Ireland's businesses has been praised by the Economy Minister Gordon Lyons as he has pledged to keep his focus on recovery and rebuilding the econom. Ministe...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 12, 2021
Wrightbus Leads The Way For NI's Hydrogen Economy
Environment Minister Edwin Poots has visited Wrightbus in Ballymena to see the plans for a hydrogen economy in Northern Ireland. Wrightbus CEO Buta Atwal met the Minister and explained the turnaround...
Wrightbus Leads The Way For NI's Hydrogen Economy
Environment Minister Edwin Poots has visited Wrightbus in Ballymena to see the plans for a hydrogen economy in Northern Ireland. Wrightbus CEO Buta Atwal met the Minister and explained the turnaround...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 12, 2021
Other News In Brief
SF Call For Apology From BBC Over Sectarian Chanting Sinn Féin has called on the BBC to apologise after it broadcast what appeared to be sectarian chanting in a package on the UEFA Super Cup...
Other News In Brief
SF Call For Apology From BBC Over Sectarian Chanting Sinn Féin has called on the BBC to apologise after it broadcast what appeared to be sectarian chanting in a package on the UEFA Super Cup...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 11, 2021
Amnesty Proposal 'Thwarts Access To Truth' – UN
The UK government's proposal to end conflict related prosecutions "thwarts access to truth", the UN Human Rights Council (UNHRC) has said. Two independent experts appointed by the UNHRC have expresse...
Amnesty Proposal 'Thwarts Access To Truth' – UN
The UK government's proposal to end conflict related prosecutions "thwarts access to truth", the UN Human Rights Council (UNHRC) has said. Two independent experts appointed by the UNHRC have expresse...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 11, 2021
Belfast Set To Host UEFA Super Cup 2021
With Belfast set to host the UEFA Super Cup 2021, as Champions League winners Chelsea play Europa League winners Villarreal, people attending the game have been urged to follow Covid rules. First Min...
Belfast Set To Host UEFA Super Cup 2021
With Belfast set to host the UEFA Super Cup 2021, as Champions League winners Chelsea play Europa League winners Villarreal, people attending the game have been urged to follow Covid rules. First Min...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 11, 2021
Pop-Up Walk-In Vaccination Clinics To Continue Into September
Pop-up walk-in vaccination clinics will continue throughout August and into September while a number of community pharmacies are offering Moderna vaccine first dose appointments across Northern Irelan...
Pop-Up Walk-In Vaccination Clinics To Continue Into September
Pop-up walk-in vaccination clinics will continue throughout August and into September while a number of community pharmacies are offering Moderna vaccine first dose appointments across Northern Irelan...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 11, 2021
IPCC Report 'Warning Sign That Cannot Be Ignored' - SDLP
A new report by the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) has been described as a "warning sign that cannot be ignored any longer". Responding to the IPCC report, Social Democratic and Lab...
IPCC Report 'Warning Sign That Cannot Be Ignored' - SDLP
A new report by the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) has been described as a "warning sign that cannot be ignored any longer". Responding to the IPCC report, Social Democratic and Lab...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 11, 2021
NI Water Launches Higher Level Apprenticeship Academy
As young people across NI receive their exam results, NI Water has announced the launch of their Higher Level Apprenticeship Academy. NI Water is offering an opportunity to 'earn while you learn' and...
NI Water Launches Higher Level Apprenticeship Academy
As young people across NI receive their exam results, NI Water has announced the launch of their Higher Level Apprenticeship Academy. NI Water is offering an opportunity to 'earn while you learn' and...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 11, 2021
80% Of COVID-19 Hospital Patients Under 60 Unvaccinated
New figures have revealed that 80% of COVID-19 hospital in-patients who are under the age of 60 are totally unvaccinated – which is "just one of the stark facts" underlining the importance of getting ...
80% Of COVID-19 Hospital Patients Under 60 Unvaccinated
New figures have revealed that 80% of COVID-19 hospital in-patients who are under the age of 60 are totally unvaccinated – which is "just one of the stark facts" underlining the importance of getting ...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 11, 2021
Work Continues On Burst Water Main In Belfast City Centre
Northern Ireland Water engineers are continuing to work on a burst water main in Belfast city centre. At around 10.30pm last night, a major water main burst under the road at the junction of Durham S...
Work Continues On Burst Water Main In Belfast City Centre
Northern Ireland Water engineers are continuing to work on a burst water main in Belfast city centre. At around 10.30pm last night, a major water main burst under the road at the junction of Durham S...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 11, 2021
Other News In Brief
Antrim Road Closed Following Collision A section of the Antrim Road in north Belfast has been closed following a single vehicle collision. According to reports, the collision occurred close t...
Other News In Brief
Antrim Road Closed Following Collision A section of the Antrim Road in north Belfast has been closed following a single vehicle collision. According to reports, the collision occurred close t...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 10, 2021
Man And Woman Charged With Death Of 2-Year-Old Girl
Two people have been charged following the death of a two-year-old girl in Dungannon, County Tyrone. The child died in hospital on Friday 06 August following an incident at an address in Park Avenue ...
Man And Woman Charged With Death Of 2-Year-Old Girl
Two people have been charged following the death of a two-year-old girl in Dungannon, County Tyrone. The child died in hospital on Friday 06 August following an incident at an address in Park Avenue ...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 10, 2021
'Viable' Pipe Bomb Thrown At A House In Banbridge
Police have issued an appeal for witnesses and information following an incident in which a pipe bomb was thrown at a house in Granville Gardens in Banbridge shortly after 11pm last night, Monday 09 A...
'Viable' Pipe Bomb Thrown At A House In Banbridge
Police have issued an appeal for witnesses and information following an incident in which a pipe bomb was thrown at a house in Granville Gardens in Banbridge shortly after 11pm last night, Monday 09 A...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 10, 2021
30-Year-Old Man Dies In Glenshane Pass Collision
Police have renewed an appeal for information on a fatal road traffic collision on the Glenshane Pass. A 30-year-old man died when the car he was driving was involved in a collision with a tanker lor...
30-Year-Old Man Dies In Glenshane Pass Collision
Police have renewed an appeal for information on a fatal road traffic collision on the Glenshane Pass. A 30-year-old man died when the car he was driving was involved in a collision with a tanker lor...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 10, 2021
Young People Receiving Exam Results Urged To Avail Of Free Career Guidance
Young people receiving A level and AS level results have been urged to make full use of the free guidance and assistance offered by the Department for the Economy's Careers Service. With the A level...
Young People Receiving Exam Results Urged To Avail Of Free Career Guidance
Young people receiving A level and AS level results have been urged to make full use of the free guidance and assistance offered by the Department for the Economy's Careers Service. With the A level...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 10, 2021
Education Minister Congratulates Students Receiving Exam Results
NI's Education Minister Michelle McIlveen has congratulated A level and AS level students as they receive their results today, while also acknowledging the exceptional circumstances in which they have...
Education Minister Congratulates Students Receiving Exam Results
NI's Education Minister Michelle McIlveen has congratulated A level and AS level students as they receive their results today, while also acknowledging the exceptional circumstances in which they have...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 10, 2021
New Uniting Opportunities Small Grants Programme Launched
A new grants programme aimed at promoting good relations and reconciliation through sport and creativity has been launched by Communities Minister Deirdre Hargey. The Uniting Opportunities small gran...
New Uniting Opportunities Small Grants Programme Launched
A new grants programme aimed at promoting good relations and reconciliation through sport and creativity has been launched by Communities Minister Deirdre Hargey. The Uniting Opportunities small gran...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 10, 2021
Organisations To Benefit From Over £4m Environment Fund
A total of 25 not-for-profit organisations are to benefit from £4.3million under the Department of Agriculture Environment and Rural Affairs' (DAERA) Environment Fund. Environment Minister Edwin Poot...
Organisations To Benefit From Over £4m Environment Fund
A total of 25 not-for-profit organisations are to benefit from £4.3million under the Department of Agriculture Environment and Rural Affairs' (DAERA) Environment Fund. Environment Minister Edwin Poot...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 10, 2021
Two Men Arrested In Connection With South Armagh Drug Seizure
Two men have been arrested in connection with a drug seizure in South Armagh. Officers from the PSNI's South Armagh Neighbourhood Policing Team carried out a number of planned searches in the Silverb...
Two Men Arrested In Connection With South Armagh Drug Seizure
Two men have been arrested in connection with a drug seizure in South Armagh. Officers from the PSNI's South Armagh Neighbourhood Policing Team carried out a number of planned searches in the Silverb...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 10, 2021
New Active Travel Scheme Complete In Causeway Coast And Glens
A £125,000 active travel scheme in Causeway Coast and Glens has been completed enhancing provisions for pedestrian and cyclists, Infrastructure Minister Nichola Mallon has announced. The latest schem...
New Active Travel Scheme Complete In Causeway Coast And Glens
A £125,000 active travel scheme in Causeway Coast and Glens has been completed enhancing provisions for pedestrian and cyclists, Infrastructure Minister Nichola Mallon has announced. The latest schem...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 10, 2021
Other News In Brief
New Cyber Security Assured Skills Academy Announced Economy Minister Gordon Lyons has announced a further 20 quality training places on a Cyber Security Assured Skills Academy with KPMG. Th...
Other News In Brief
New Cyber Security Assured Skills Academy Announced Economy Minister Gordon Lyons has announced a further 20 quality training places on a Cyber Security Assured Skills Academy with KPMG. Th...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 9, 2021
Man Arrested In Connection With Death Of A 2-Year-Old Child
A 32-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of murder following the death of a two-year-old girl. Northern Ireland Ambulance Service attended an address in Park Avenue in Dungannon on Friday 06 ...
Man Arrested In Connection With Death Of A 2-Year-Old Child
A 32-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of murder following the death of a two-year-old girl. Northern Ireland Ambulance Service attended an address in Park Avenue in Dungannon on Friday 06 ...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 9, 2021
Private Sector Continues Recovery With 4th Consecutive Month Of Growth
Northern Ireland's private sector has seen its fourth consecutive month of growth, according to the latest data from the Ulster Bank Northern Ireland PMI. The latest report – produced for Ulster Ban...
Private Sector Continues Recovery With 4th Consecutive Month Of Growth
Northern Ireland's private sector has seen its fourth consecutive month of growth, according to the latest data from the Ulster Bank Northern Ireland PMI. The latest report – produced for Ulster Ban...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 9, 2021
Serious Crash On Glenshane Pass
The PSNI have issued an appeal for information following a two car collision on the Glenshane Pass in County Antrim. The A6 road has been closed in both directions between Castledawson and Dungiven f...
Serious Crash On Glenshane Pass
The PSNI have issued an appeal for information following a two car collision on the Glenshane Pass in County Antrim. The A6 road has been closed in both directions between Castledawson and Dungiven f...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 9, 2021
'Clear And Indisputable' Evidence For Benefits Of Vaccinations
Around 22 of every 1,000 Covid patients require hospitalisations, compared to more than 80 per 1,000 in December last year, showing the "clear and indisputable" benefits of vaccination, Chief Scientif...
'Clear And Indisputable' Evidence For Benefits Of Vaccinations
Around 22 of every 1,000 Covid patients require hospitalisations, compared to more than 80 per 1,000 in December last year, showing the "clear and indisputable" benefits of vaccination, Chief Scientif...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 9, 2021
Funding Announced For Mournes Wildfire Recovery
Environment Minister Edwin Poots has announced funding of almost £350,000 to help the Mourne Mountains recover following the devastating fire in April 2021. The Minister made the announcement during ...
Funding Announced For Mournes Wildfire Recovery
Environment Minister Edwin Poots has announced funding of almost £350,000 to help the Mourne Mountains recover following the devastating fire in April 2021. The Minister made the announcement during ...
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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.
