Northern Ireland News for November 2022 : Page 5

Northern Ireland News, Nov 14, 2022
Appeal For Information On South Belfast Street Robbery
PSNI Detectives have issued an appeal for information following a reported robbery in the Drumart Drive area of south Belfast on Sunday, 13th November. Making the appeal, Detective Sergeant Ash said:...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 14, 2022
Trussell Trust Figures Shows Stark Reality For NI Households
The Ulster Unionist Party (UUP) has said that the latest figures from the Trussell Trust demonstrates the stark reality of life for many households across Northern Ireland. The Trussell Trust has hig...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 14, 2022
Alliance 'Deeply Concerned' Over ETA Facial Biometrics Requirement
The Alliance Party have said that they "deeply concerned" that the new Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) application process will require facial biometrics, with fingerprint requirements to be add...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 14, 2022
Appeal For Information On Lurgan Assault
The PSNI have issued an appeal for information following a report of an assault on two men in Lurgan on Sunday 13th November. Inspector Gary McCullough said: "It was reported shortly before 12.20am t...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 14, 2022
PSNI Welcome Sentencing Of Joseph McIlvenny
Officers from the Belfast District Support team have welcomed the sentence handed down to Joseph McIlvenny at Newry Crown Court. McIlvenny was sentenced to 20 months, half of which will be served in ...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 14, 2022
SPAR Opens NI's First Barista Bar Coffee Drive-Thru
SPAR has opened Northern Ireland's first-ever Barista Bar Coffee Drive-Thru, following a major investment in Mallusk. The multi-million pound investment by local business Henderson Retail has seen th...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 14, 2022
Other News In Brief
Latest Accelerate Digital Skills Academy Open For Applications The Department for the Economy has announced that applications are now open for the latest Version 1 Accelerate Digital Skills ...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 11, 2022
People In NI 'Most Pessimistic' In The UK
People in Northern Ireland are among the most pessimistic in the UK about the outlook for the future, with a high percentage of citizens expecting both the cost of living crisis and NHS waiting lists ...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 11, 2022
PM Urged To Seek 'Joint Solution With The EU'
Sinn Féin has called on the UK Prime Minister, Rishi Sunak, to use the time given by extending the deadline for an NI election to "get joint solution with the EU". Making the call following the meeti...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 11, 2022
DUP Calls For 'A Return To The Principle Of Consensus'
The DUP has called for a return to the principle of consensus and cross community support in order to see the restoration of devolution in Northern Ireland. Party Leader Sir Jeffrey Donaldson made t...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 11, 2022
PSNI And UK Border Force Carry Out Joint Drug Operation
A 34-year-old man has been arrested in a joint operation by the PSNI's Organised Crime Branch and UK Border Force in connection with the seizure of suspected Class A controlled drugs with a potential ...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 11, 2022
Fund To Create More Secure Cycle Storage Across Belfast
Following the success of Belfast's first ever secure cycle park at CastleCourt Shopping Centre, Belfast City Council has welcomed a new grant fund to create more facilities. The Department for Infras...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 11, 2022
Dept Of Health 'Shares The Frustration" Of NI Health Care Staff
The Department of Health (DoH) has said that it "shares the frustration" of NI health care staff as nurses across the UK vote for strike action in a pay dispute. The DoH said that acknowledges the ou...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 11, 2022
NI Water Fined For Sewage Discharge Into Dundrum Inner Bay
Northern Ireland Water has been fined £3,000 after pleading guilty to making a discharge of sewage effluent into Dundrum Inner Bay. Downpatrick Court was told that on 14 April 2021, a Senior Water Qu...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 10, 2022
Nurses Across The UK To Strike In Pay Dispute
A record number of nursing staff across the UK have voted for strike action, with the Royal College of Nursing (RCN) stating that a majority of its members are prepared to join the picket line this wi...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 10, 2022
Prime Minister To Attend British-Irish Council Summit
Prime Minister Rishi Sunak will today attend the opening of the British-Irish Council Summit, the first UK Prime Minister to do so since 2007. The PM will join representatives from the Irish Governme...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 10, 2022
SDLP Criticise 'Persistent Failures' Of Dept For The Economy
The SDLP has accused the Department for the Economy of "persistent failures" to address low productivity in Northern Ireland. It follows a new report from researchers at Queen's University which foun...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 10, 2022
PSNI Welcomes Sentencing Of Paul Beggs
The PSNI have welcomed the sentence handed down to Paul Beggs today, Thursday 10 November, at Newry Crown Court. Beggs, aged 31, was sentenced to a total of 8 ½ years, half to be served in custody an...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 10, 2022
Praxis Care Seeks To Appoint New Chief Executive Officer
The largest registered care charity in Northern Ireland, Praxis Care, are looking to appoint a new senior Chief Executive Officer to "steer its 1800+ staff". Praxis Care provides support and accommo...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 10, 2022
Belfast Makes Top Ten Most Sustainable World Destinations
Belfast has been recognised as the most sustainable destination on the island of Ireland and has been ranked 8th in the world, according to the latest GDS Index. The Index is a world-leading sustaina...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 10, 2022
PSNI Welcome Sentencing Of Man Over Antrim Burglary
A 26-year-old man has been sentenced to more than four years at Antrim Crown Court in connection with a burglary in Antrim in September 2021. Detectives from the PSNI welcomed the sentencing of Eamon...
Feature News, Nov 10, 2022
Belfast Christmas Market Returns On Saturday 19 November
The Belfast Christmas Market is set to return to the grounds of Belfast City Hall on Saturday 19 November. With over 1 million people expected to visit the Belfast Christmas Market this year, Lord Ma...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 10, 2022
New Digital Image Archive Launched Across NI Hospitals
The Department for Health has announced the launch of a new regional digital archiving system that will allow clinicians from across Northern Ireland to view patient images instantly, from a wide rang...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 10, 2022
Major Improvement Works Proposed For Duncairn Gardens
The Department for Communities has seeking input from the public on a proposed 'physical improvements' development in the Duncairn Gardens area. The aim of the Duncairn Gardens Development Study is t...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 10, 2022
Other News In Brief
Nominations Open For 2023 Belfast Sports Awards Belfast Lord Mayor, Christina Black, and two-time Commonwealth Games medallist, Carly McNaul, have announced the official opening of the nomin...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 9, 2022
No NI Election Before April 2023
No election will be held in Northern Ireland before April 2023, the UK government has confirmed, as they extend the deadline for the formation of the Executive and "appropriately" reduce MLA's pay. I...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 9, 2022
People Urged To Help Support Health Service By Getting Vaccinated
People have been urged to support the health service this winter by getting vaccinated to help protect themselves and reduce their chances of ending up in hospital. The vaccination programme for COVI...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 9, 2022
New Pre-Loved Toys Collection Scheme Approved
A scheme to allow people to drop off pre-loved toys at Belfast recycling centres has been approved by Belfast City Council. The scheme has been designed to help ease the financial burden on families ...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 9, 2022
Paisley Campaign Attempt To 'Distract From DUP Mess'
The SDLP has accused DUP MP Ian Paisley of attempting to "distract from the mess the DUP have created". SDLP South Belfast MP Claire Hanna has said that the creation of a new Ireland will be decided ...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 9, 2022
Heaton-Harris Urged To Clarify When NI Will Receive Energy payment
Sinn Féin has called on the Secretary of State, Chris Heaton-Harris, to provide clarity on when workers and families will receive the £400 energy support payment. Speaking after meeting Chris Heaton ...