Northern Ireland News for November 2022 : Page 7

Northern Ireland News, Nov 4, 2022
BBC To Broadcast All-Ireland Football And Hurling Finals
Sinn Féin have welcomed the decision by the BBC that it will broadcast the All-Ireland Football and Hurling Finals for the first time. Welcoming the news, MLA Sinéad Ennis, said: "Confirmation that t...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 4, 2022
Two Men Arrested In Strabane Search Operation
The PSNI's Terrorism Investigation Unit have arrested two men following searches in Strabane this morning, Friday 4th November. Across the locations searched, a quantity of suspected counterfeit good...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 4, 2022
DUP Calls For 'Proper Windfall Tax' For Energy Generators
The DUP has called on the government to "put a proper windfall tax in place for energy generators". Making the call, South Down MLA Diane Forsythe, said: "Energy generators are experiencing eyewateri...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 4, 2022
Man Arrested In Connection With L'Derry Burglary
A man has been arrested on suspicion of burglary following a report made to police in L'Derry during the early hours of today, Friday 4th November. At around 3.45am this morning, police received a re...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 4, 2022
Community Wealth Building 'More Important Than Ever'
Community Wealth Building is more important than ever, Communities Minister Deirdre Hargey has said as she publishes the Expert Advisory Panel's independent report and its 26 recommendations to delive...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 4, 2022
Other News In Brief
Alliance Question Chief Constable On Potential For Increased Threat Of Loyalist Violence Alliance Policing Board Spokesperson, John Blair, has quizzed the PSNI Chief Constable Simon Byrne on t...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 3, 2022
£1m Addiction Treatment Facility Secured For L'Derry
SDLP Leader Colum Eastwood has secured a commitment from the British government to provide £1m funding for the Northlands Centre to establish a new addiction treatment facility in L'Derry. Mr Eastwoo...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 3, 2022
UUP Calls For 'Time And Space To Achieve A Negotiated Outcome'
The Ulster Unionist Party (UUP) has called for the triggering of Article 16 of the Northern Ireland Protocol to provide "the time and space to achieve a negotiated outcome". Article 16 allows for eit...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 3, 2022
DUP Urges Govt To Honour Their Commitment On Energy Payment
The DUP has urged the UK government to honour the commitment made by the previous Prime Minister that households in Northern Ireland would receive their £400 energy payment in November, and certainly ...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 3, 2022
SF Accuses Govt Of Unleashing Economic Chaos
The British government have unleashed economic chaos, Sinn Féin MLA Caoimhe Archibald has said following the news that the Bank of England will raise interest rates to 3%. The party's economy spokesp...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 3, 2022
Secretary of State Indecision Is Leaving NI In 'Political Limbo'
Sinn Féin has warned that the indecision of Secretary of State, Chris Heaton-Harris, has left Northern Ireland in "political limbo". Sinn Féin Vice President, Michelle O'Neill, has said the Secretary...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 3, 2022
Alliance – 'Urgent Clarification' Needed On Energy Payments
The Alliance Party has joined the calls for "urgent clarification" on the roll-out of energy support payments in Northern Ireland, following a statement from the Utility Regulator indicating that the ...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 3, 2022
Drugs And Cash Seized In L'Derry Raid
A quantity of suspected cannabis and approximately £5,000 in cash has been seized by the PSNI's District Support Team during the search of property in Waterside area of L'Derry. A 26-year-old man was...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 3, 2022
Lost 1958 Royal Navy 'Dragonfly' Helicopter Found In Lough Foyle
The site of a are Royal Navy 'Dragonfly' helicopter which crashed in 1958 has been identified as part of the Northern Ireland 3D Coastal Survey of the entire NI coastline. The survey has been commiss...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 3, 2022
Greyabbey Road Reopens Following Collision
The PSNI has reported that the A20 Newtownards Road has re-opened following a serious road traffic collision. The incident began earlier today, Thursday 03 November, outside Greyabbey. The road was ...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 3, 2022
Other News In Brief
New Discretionary Support Commissioner Announced Former Human Rights Commissioner, Les Allamby as been appointed the new Discretionary Support Commissioner by Communities Minister Deirdre Ha...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 2, 2022
'Urgent Clarity' Needed On NI Energy Support Payments
Sinn Féin has called for "urgent clarity" on when and how energy support payments will be made in Northern Ireland. After the Utility Regulator warned that the support "may not arrive until January" ...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 2, 2022
SSE Airtricity And Firmus Energy Remove Minimum Consumption Charge
SSE Airtricity and Firmus Energy have both announced the removal of their minimum consumption charge for its gas customers. The minimum consumption charge is part of a customer's bill and is included...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 2, 2022
'Solid Foundation' Needed For Stormont – DUP
The Northern Ireland Protocol must be replaced and a "solid foundation" established for Stormont, DUP Leader Sir Jeffrey Donaldson has said. Sir Jeffrey, Lagan Valley MLA Emma Little Pengelly and Eas...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 2, 2022
McDonald's Create 120 New Jobs At Ballygomartin Restaurant
McDonald's has created 120 new jobs with its latest restaurant opening in Northern Ireland on the Ballygomartin Road. The new 70-seater restaurant commenced trading on 02 November and will open 7.00a...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 2, 2022
New Initiative Highlights Dangers Of Online Gaming And Gambling Apps
The Consumer Council has partnered with Ulster University and Danske Bank for a new initiative to help students understand the dangers of online gaming and gambling apps. The new digital initiative h...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 2, 2022
Julian Simmons Launches Lidl's Festive Trolley Dash
Lidl Northern Ireland has teamed up with renowned broadcaster Julian Simmons for the return of its major festive fundraiser Trolley Dash, in aid of charity partner NSPCC Northern Ireland. Lidl Northe...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 2, 2022
Justice Minister Proposes Change To Inquest On Deaths Abroad
Justice Minister, Naomi Long has launched a new public consultation on coronors' inquests into deaths abroad, seeking views on views on whether current legislation should be changed to allow an inques...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 2, 2022
Economy Minister Proposes New Energy 'One Stop Shop'
Economy Minister Gordon Lyons has launched a new public consultation on the development of an Energy 'One Stop Shop'. The 'One Stop Shop' aims to be a single point of contact where consumers, communi...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 2, 2022
Hargey Calls For 'Over-Arching Approach' For NI Cultural Sectors
Northern Ireland needs an "over-arching approach" to the cultural, arts and heritage sectors, highlighting their importance in building resilient communities, growing a stronger economy and achieving ...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 2, 2022
Other News In Brief
Govt Must Not Allow Companies To Profit From Cost-Of-Living Crisis SDLP Leader Colum Eastwood has said the British government "cannot allow any company to enjoy huge profits due to the cost ...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 1, 2022
Fresh Appeal On 10th Anniversary Of David Black Murder
The PSNI have issued a fresh appeal for information on the 10th anniversary of the murder of Prison Officer David Black, as Crimestoppers increase the reward for information leading to a conviction. ...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 1, 2022
Appeal For Information On 1973 Murder Of Daniel Carson
The PSNI's Legacy Investigation Branch have issued a fresh appeal for information on the murder of Daniel Carson in the Lower Shankill area of Belfast in November, 1973. Daniel was fatally wounded af...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 1, 2022
Consumers Urged To Consider Switching Energy Suppliers
The Consumer Council has urged consumers to consider switching energy supplier to save money on their bills as the UK government's Energy Price Guarantee scheme comes into effect in today, Tuesday 1 N...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 1, 2022
Primark Officially Reopens Flagship Bank Building Store
Primark has officially reopened its flagship store in Belfast's Bank Building following an investment of £100 million. Officially opened by the Lord Mayor of Belfast, Councillor Tina Black the newly ...