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Northern Ireland News for August 2021 : Page 6
Northern Ireland News, Aug 9, 2021
Anonymous Social Media Posts Are Not The Way To Deal With Crime - SF
Anonymous social media posts are not the way to deal with crime, Sinn Féin MP Mickey Brady has said, urging anyone with information on illegal drug dealing and criminality to bring it to the PSNI. Th...
Anonymous Social Media Posts Are Not The Way To Deal With Crime - SF
Anonymous social media posts are not the way to deal with crime, Sinn Féin MP Mickey Brady has said, urging anyone with information on illegal drug dealing and criminality to bring it to the PSNI. Th...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 9, 2021
New £18m Roselawn Crematorium Proposed
Belfast City Council have launched a public consultation on a proposed new £18 million crematorium at Roselawn Cemetery. When it opened in 1961, Roselawn Crematorium was expected to handle 700 cremat...
New £18m Roselawn Crematorium Proposed
Belfast City Council have launched a public consultation on a proposed new £18 million crematorium at Roselawn Cemetery. When it opened in 1961, Roselawn Crematorium was expected to handle 700 cremat...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 9, 2021
People Urged To Sign Up To Electoral Register
People have been urged to sign up to the electoral register in order to help verification for the High Street Scheme. Making the call, Economy Minister Gordon Lyons, said: "I want to ensure as many o...
People Urged To Sign Up To Electoral Register
People have been urged to sign up to the electoral register in order to help verification for the High Street Scheme. Making the call, Economy Minister Gordon Lyons, said: "I want to ensure as many o...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 9, 2021
NI Athletes Congratulated On Performance At Tokyo Olympics
Ministers have congratulated Northern Ireland's athletes who have competed on the world stage, as the Tokyo Olympics came to an end after 17 days of competitive sport. One of the highlights of the G...
NI Athletes Congratulated On Performance At Tokyo Olympics
Ministers have congratulated Northern Ireland's athletes who have competed on the world stage, as the Tokyo Olympics came to an end after 17 days of competitive sport. One of the highlights of the G...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 9, 2021
Other News In Brief
Yellow Warning For Thunderstorms Across NI A Yellow Warning for Thunderstorms remains in place for Northern Ireland. The Met Office has warned that heavy showers and thunderstorms may cause...
Other News In Brief
Yellow Warning For Thunderstorms Across NI A Yellow Warning for Thunderstorms remains in place for Northern Ireland. The Met Office has warned that heavy showers and thunderstorms may cause...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 6, 2021
Man Who Died At Linden Foods Named
The man who died in a workplace incident at food processing firm Linden Foods in Dungannon, County Tyrone, has been named as Allister Kelly. Mr Kelly died in an incident at the factory on Granville I...
Man Who Died At Linden Foods Named
The man who died in a workplace incident at food processing firm Linden Foods in Dungannon, County Tyrone, has been named as Allister Kelly. Mr Kelly died in an incident at the factory on Granville I...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 6, 2021
Belfast Businesses Affected By City Centre Flooding
A number of businesses in Belfast city centre have suffered flooding as a result of sustained heavy rainfall overnight. According to reports, Berry Street in the city centre has flooded, with a local...
Belfast Businesses Affected By City Centre Flooding
A number of businesses in Belfast city centre have suffered flooding as a result of sustained heavy rainfall overnight. According to reports, Berry Street in the city centre has flooded, with a local...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 6, 2021
Energy Bills Set For Significant Increase In October
Energy regulator Ofgem has announced an increase in the energy price cap from 01 October affecting some 15 million customers across the UK. According to Ofgem, those on default tariffs paying by dire...
Energy Bills Set For Significant Increase In October
Energy regulator Ofgem has announced an increase in the energy price cap from 01 October affecting some 15 million customers across the UK. According to Ofgem, those on default tariffs paying by dire...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 6, 2021
Appeal Issued For Missing Man Patrick Gallagher
The PSNI have issued an appeal for help in tracing the whereabouts of Patrick 'Paddy' Gallagher. Mr Gallagher, who is well known in NI's boxing community, was last seen at approximately 9pm last nigh...
Appeal Issued For Missing Man Patrick Gallagher
The PSNI have issued an appeal for help in tracing the whereabouts of Patrick 'Paddy' Gallagher. Mr Gallagher, who is well known in NI's boxing community, was last seen at approximately 9pm last nigh...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 6, 2021
Tributes Paid To Alex Maskey
Sinn Féin Vice President and NI's Deputy First Minister Michelle O'Neill has paid tribute to Alex Maskey following his announcement that he will not be standing in the next Assembly election. Michell...
Tributes Paid To Alex Maskey
Sinn Féin Vice President and NI's Deputy First Minister Michelle O'Neill has paid tribute to Alex Maskey following his announcement that he will not be standing in the next Assembly election. Michell...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 6, 2021
Cathedral Quarter Arts Festival Returns
The Cathedral Quarter Arts Festival has announced its return from 02-12 September with a programme of live music, comedy, literature, theatre and more. Organisers have said that 21st Festival will b...
Cathedral Quarter Arts Festival Returns
The Cathedral Quarter Arts Festival has announced its return from 02-12 September with a programme of live music, comedy, literature, theatre and more. Organisers have said that 21st Festival will b...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 6, 2021
Vaccine Must Be Made Available For All NI Teenagers - Alliance
All teenagers in NI should be offered the Covid-19 vaccine, Alliance Health spokesperson Paula Bradshaw MLA has said. Following the announcement that the vaccine is being made available for 16 and 1...
Vaccine Must Be Made Available For All NI Teenagers - Alliance
All teenagers in NI should be offered the Covid-19 vaccine, Alliance Health spokesperson Paula Bradshaw MLA has said. Following the announcement that the vaccine is being made available for 16 and 1...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 6, 2021
Larne Social Enterprise Benefits From Govt Support Funds
Finance Minister Conor Murphy has visited Access Employment Ltd (AEL), a social enterprise in Larne, to find out more about their work and how financial support from the Department has been invaluable...
Larne Social Enterprise Benefits From Govt Support Funds
Finance Minister Conor Murphy has visited Access Employment Ltd (AEL), a social enterprise in Larne, to find out more about their work and how financial support from the Department has been invaluable...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 6, 2021
North West Leading The Way With Smart Nano NI Project
Economy Minister Gordon Lyons has visited L'Derry to hear how the North West is leading a £63.9million project to increase productivity in the smart and nanomanufacturing industry in Northern Ireland....
North West Leading The Way With Smart Nano NI Project
Economy Minister Gordon Lyons has visited L'Derry to hear how the North West is leading a £63.9million project to increase productivity in the smart and nanomanufacturing industry in Northern Ireland....
Northern Ireland News, Aug 6, 2021
Other News In Brief
SDLP Calls For Development Of Language Learning Strategy Northern Ireland needs a strategy to enable more young people to learn languages at school, SDLP Education Spokesperson Daniel McCros...
Other News In Brief
SDLP Calls For Development Of Language Learning Strategy Northern Ireland needs a strategy to enable more young people to learn languages at school, SDLP Education Spokesperson Daniel McCros...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 5, 2021
New Action Plan For Helping Separating Parents And Children Published
A joint Action Plan aimed at helping parents achieve the best possible outcomes when settling arrangements for their children when separating has been published by Ministers Naomi Long and Robin Swann...
New Action Plan For Helping Separating Parents And Children Published
A joint Action Plan aimed at helping parents achieve the best possible outcomes when settling arrangements for their children when separating has been published by Ministers Naomi Long and Robin Swann...
Business News, Aug 5, 2021
Allstate Celebrates 20 Years In The North West
Northern Ireland's largest IT company, Allstate NI, is celebrating 20 years in business in the North West. The award-winning technology giant established operations in L'Derry in 2001 with just 20 st...
Allstate Celebrates 20 Years In The North West
Northern Ireland's largest IT company, Allstate NI, is celebrating 20 years in business in the North West. The award-winning technology giant established operations in L'Derry in 2001 with just 20 st...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 5, 2021
Covid-19 Vaccine Now Available For 16 And 17 Year Olds
First dose Covid-19 vaccines should be provided to all 16 and 17 year olds, the Joint Committee on Vaccination and Immunisation (JCVI) has recommended. From tomorrow, Friday 06 August, NI's regional ...
Covid-19 Vaccine Now Available For 16 And 17 Year Olds
First dose Covid-19 vaccines should be provided to all 16 and 17 year olds, the Joint Committee on Vaccination and Immunisation (JCVI) has recommended. From tomorrow, Friday 06 August, NI's regional ...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 5, 2021
Nine NI Firms Fined For Underpaying Workers
Nine Northern Irish businesses are amongst 191 UK businesses to be "named and shamed" for underpaying their employees. Following investigations by Her Majesty's Revenue and Customs, a total of £2.1 m...
Nine NI Firms Fined For Underpaying Workers
Nine Northern Irish businesses are amongst 191 UK businesses to be "named and shamed" for underpaying their employees. Following investigations by Her Majesty's Revenue and Customs, a total of £2.1 m...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 5, 2021
Man Dies In Incident At Linden Foods In Dungannon
A man has died in an incident at Linden Foods at Granville Industrial Estate, Dungannon, County Tyrone. According to reports emergency services were called to the factory earlier today, Thursday 05 A...
Man Dies In Incident At Linden Foods In Dungannon
A man has died in an incident at Linden Foods at Granville Industrial Estate, Dungannon, County Tyrone. According to reports emergency services were called to the factory earlier today, Thursday 05 A...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 5, 2021
Woman Dies After 'Getting Into Difficulty' While Sea Swimming
A woman, aged in her 50s, has reportedly died after getting into difficulty while swimming in the sea at Carnlough, County Antrim. According to reports, emergency services were called to Bay Road at ...
Woman Dies After 'Getting Into Difficulty' While Sea Swimming
A woman, aged in her 50s, has reportedly died after getting into difficulty while swimming in the sea at Carnlough, County Antrim. According to reports, emergency services were called to Bay Road at ...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 5, 2021
Latest Changes For International Travel List Published
A number of changes have been announced to Northern Ireland's international country travel lists, due to come into effect from Sunday 08 August. The following changes will be introduced: Green li...
Latest Changes For International Travel List Published
A number of changes have been announced to Northern Ireland's international country travel lists, due to come into effect from Sunday 08 August. The following changes will be introduced: Green li...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 5, 2021
North Belfast Homes Being Made More Energy Efficient
Communities Minister Deirdre Hargey has visited homes in north Belfast where works are being carried out to improve their thermal efficiency by the Housing Executive. The homes at Cliftondene Park ar...
North Belfast Homes Being Made More Energy Efficient
Communities Minister Deirdre Hargey has visited homes in north Belfast where works are being carried out to improve their thermal efficiency by the Housing Executive. The homes at Cliftondene Park ar...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 5, 2021
New Litter Enforcement Trial Underway Across Three Council Areas
A new year-long litter enforcement trial is underway across three council areas in Northern Ireland. Causeway Coast and Glens, Mid and East Antrim and Armagh, Banbridge and Craigavon council are work...
New Litter Enforcement Trial Underway Across Three Council Areas
A new year-long litter enforcement trial is underway across three council areas in Northern Ireland. Causeway Coast and Glens, Mid and East Antrim and Armagh, Banbridge and Craigavon council are work...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 5, 2021
Alliance Join Opposition To Proposed 'Indiscriminate' Badger Cull
Alliance are calling on the public to sign a petition opposing a badger cull proposed by an Executive Department. The Department for Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) announced the p...
Alliance Join Opposition To Proposed 'Indiscriminate' Badger Cull
Alliance are calling on the public to sign a petition opposing a badger cull proposed by an Executive Department. The Department for Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) announced the p...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 5, 2021
Other News In Brief
Alex Maskey To Stand Down From NI Assembly Alex Maskey has announced that he will not contest the next Assembly election. The 69-year-old Sinn Féin MLA and Stormont Speaker is one of small ...
Other News In Brief
Alex Maskey To Stand Down From NI Assembly Alex Maskey has announced that he will not contest the next Assembly election. The 69-year-old Sinn Féin MLA and Stormont Speaker is one of small ...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 4, 2021
Woman Arrested In England In Connection With Murder Of Katie Simpson
A 20-year-old woman has been arrested in England in connection with the murder of Katie Simpson. Simpson (21) died at Altnagelvin Hospital on 09 August 2020, following an incident at an address in Go...
Woman Arrested In England In Connection With Murder Of Katie Simpson
A 20-year-old woman has been arrested in England in connection with the murder of Katie Simpson. Simpson (21) died at Altnagelvin Hospital on 09 August 2020, following an incident at an address in Go...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 4, 2021
Proof Of Vaccination To Enter Pubs And Clubs 'Blackmail'
A proposal to require proof of vaccination to enter hospitality venues has been described as "blackmail". It is understood that Stormont in considering a system similar to one currently in place in t...
Proof Of Vaccination To Enter Pubs And Clubs 'Blackmail'
A proposal to require proof of vaccination to enter hospitality venues has been described as "blackmail". It is understood that Stormont in considering a system similar to one currently in place in t...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 4, 2021
People Reminded To Avail Of Uniform Support Scheme
Alliance have reminded people that there is support locally to avoid getting into debt over school uniforms, with an official scheme in place for the second year running. Brought forward by Alliance ...
People Reminded To Avail Of Uniform Support Scheme
Alliance have reminded people that there is support locally to avoid getting into debt over school uniforms, with an official scheme in place for the second year running. Brought forward by Alliance ...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 4, 2021
Modernisation Plan For NI's Civil And Family Justice System
Northern Ireland's civil and family justice system is to modernised, with Justice Minister Naomi publishing a 'Delivery Plan'. The Plan details actions to be taken during the remainder of the current...
Modernisation Plan For NI's Civil And Family Justice System
Northern Ireland's civil and family justice system is to modernised, with Justice Minister Naomi publishing a 'Delivery Plan'. The Plan details actions to be taken during the remainder of the current...
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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.
