Northern Ireland News for January 2023 : Page 5

Northern Ireland News, Jan 13, 2023
Starmer Commits To Repealing Legacy Bill
Keir Starmer has given his commitment that should be become Prime Minister, his government would repeal the Conservative government's "toxic" Legacy Bill. The widely criticised Bill would "shut down ...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 13, 2023
NI Construction Industry Reports Continued Reduced Workload
Financial constraints and a challenging economic environment continue to impact Northern Ireland's construction industry, according to a new report. The report found that workloads have remained in "...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 13, 2023
No Time To Waste In Restoring The Executive – SF
There is no time to waste in restoring the Northern Ireland Executive, Sinn Féin Leader Mary Lou McDonald has said, as she appealed to the DUP to "get back around the table". Speaking after she and F...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 13, 2023
SDLP Welcomes 'Productive Series Of Discussions'
SDLP Leader Colum Eastwood has welcomed a "productive series of discussions" with Taoiseach Leo Varadkar and Labour Leader Keir Starmer. Speaking following the meetings, Mr Eastwood said: "After yest...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 13, 2023
Lewis Capaldi To Headline Belfast Vital
Belfast Vital has announced their second headliner for this summer's outdoor gigs at Boucher Road Playing Fields. Scottish singer-songwriter, Lewis Capaldi, will headline the event, 'his biggest ever...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 13, 2023
Arts Care Exhibition A Creative Outlet For Young People In Care
Northern Ireland-based health and well-being charity, Arts Care, has hailed the success of its annual 'Twilight' exhibition, to give a "much-needed creative outlet for young people in care". Twilight...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 13, 2023
Other News In Brief
GMcG Chartered Accountants Select Air Ambulance NI As 2023 Charity Partner GMcG Chartered Accountants has selected Air Ambulance NI as its charity partner for 2023, continuing its tradition ...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 12, 2023
Permanent Extension Of Late Night Public Transport Needed
The Alliance Party has called for a more permanent extension of late night bus and train services, following the success of extended service over Christmas. East Belfast MLA and Community Regeneratio...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 12, 2023
SDLP Calls For 'Renewed Efforts' To Avert Teachers' Strike
The SDLP has called for "renewed efforts" to reach a fair pay agreement and avert a teachers' strike. The party's Children and Young People Spokesperson, Cara Hunter, made the call after reports that...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 12, 2023
Derry City & Strabane PSNI Carry Out Over 600 Patrols
The PSNI in Derry City & Strabane conducted more than 600 patrols over the Christmas period including the patrolling of transport hubs, town centres and retail hubs, all with the aim of keeping people...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 12, 2023
BCC Explore The Need Of A Dedicated LGBTQIA+ Hub
The need for a building in Belfast dedicated to supporting the city's LGBTQIA+ community is being explored by Belfast City Council. The council has launched a public consultation to consider the need...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 12, 2023
Appeal For Information On Armed Robbery In Clogher
PSNI Detectives have issued an appeal for information following a report of robbery at the McCrea Park area of Clogher on Wednesday 11th January. Making the appeal, Detective Sergeant Robinson said: ...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 12, 2023
Dunaverty Announced As New Rathlin Ferry Operator
A new operator has been announced for the Rathlin Island ferry, just days after Rathlin Island Ferry Ltd ceased trading. The Department for Infrastructure announced that Dunaverty Limited will take o...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 12, 2023
Land & Property Services Publish Reval2023
Land & Property Services (LPS) has published the latest Reval2023, containing the draft valuations of almost 75,000 businesses across Northern Ireland. The revaluation process will result in a new no...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 12, 2023
Trading Standards Investigation Finds Short Weight Bags Of Coal
Short-weight bags of coal may be contributing to the cost-of-living crisis, a Trading Standards Service (TSS) investigation has found. Over the past three months TSS officers have visited 35 retail p...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 12, 2023
24-Year-Old Jailed For Actual Bodily Harm
The PSNI have welcomed the sentencing of a 24-year-old man, from the Randalstown area. at Antrim Crown Court for assault occasioning actual bodily harm. Tony McNally will serve 10.5 months in custody...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 12, 2023
Other News In Brief
Alliance Highlight Importance Of Restoring NI Institutions The presence of Taoiseach Leo Varadkar and Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer in Belfast to talk with local parties shows the importanc...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 11, 2023
Man Sexually Assaulted While Walking His Dog
PSNI Detectives have issued an appeal for information following a report of a serious sexual assault in the Woodvale Avenue area of North Belfast. It has been reported, that at around 19:30 on Saturd...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 11, 2023
SDLP Proposes Changes To Assembly Speaker Election
The SDLP has proposed significant changes to the process for the appointment of a Speaker in an attempt to clear the political logjam that has prevented the return of the Northern Ireland Assembly aft...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 11, 2023
Over 13,000 PSNI Patrols Over Christmas Period
The PSNI conducted more than 13,000 patrols across Northern Ireland over the Christmas period, including the patrolling of transport hubs, town centres and retail hubs, all with the aim of keeping peo...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 11, 2023
Alliance Back Less Survivable Cancers Awareness Campaign
Alliance MLA Stewart Dickson has called for more widespread public awareness of cancer symptoms so that others can be diagnosed and treated as early as possible. Speaking about his own experience of ...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 11, 2023
Proposed 'Anti-Worker, Anti-Union' Bill Slammed
The SDLP has committed to fight against the government's proposed "anti-worker, anti-union" Strikes (Minimum Service Levels) Bill. Party Leader and MP for Foyle Colum Eastwood MP has spoken out again...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 11, 2023
Suspected Cannabis Factory Uncovered In Craigavon
Two men have been arrested following the discovery of a suspected cannabis factory at a property in Craigavon on Tuesday 10th January. Shortly after 5.15pm, officers received and responded to a repor...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 11, 2023
Short-Term Protocol Fixes Won't Help – Sir Jeffrey Donaldson
Short-term fixes to the issue of the Protocol will not benefit the people of Northern Ireland, DUP Leader Sir Jeffrey Donaldson has said. Sir Jeffrey will meet with the Foreign Secretary and the Secr...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 11, 2023
DUP Blockade Is Damaging Jobs And Investment Opportunities – SF
The DUP blockade of the Executive is damaging efforts to create jobs and investment opportunities, Sinn Féin MLA Caoimhe Archibald has said. The party's economy spokesperson said: "On a number of occ...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 11, 2023
NI Apprenticeship Week Returns To Highlight Industry Opportunities
This years Northern Ireland Apprenticeship Week will take place on 6th - 10th February, building on the resurgence in apprenticeship numbers since the Covid-19 pandemic. Led by the Department for the...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 11, 2023
Other News In Brief
Active Communities Network Named As One Of The Lord Mayor's Official Charities The Active Communities Network – a charity which uses sport as a pathway to education, training and employment ...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 10, 2023
Shots Fired At House In L'Derry
PSNI detectives have issued an appeal for information following a report that shots were fired at a house in L'Derry in the early hours of Tuesday, 10 January. Making the appeal, Detective Sergeant W...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 10, 2023
New Strategy To Tackle Modern Slavery And Human Trafficking
A new strategy to tackle modern slavery and human trafficking, which will focus on prevention, protecting victims and pursuing offenders, is being developed by the Department of Justice. The new thre...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 10, 2023
Alliance Warns Of Potential Of 'Low-Income Crisis'
Urgent action is needed to prevent the cost of living crisis running into a 'low-income' crisis, Alliance Communities spokesperson Kellie Armstrong MLA has said. The Strangford MLA was speaking after...