Northern Ireland News for November 2023 : Page 7

Northern Ireland News, Nov 3, 2023
UUP Welcomes Introduction Of New Parking Restrictions
The Ulster Unionist Party (UUP) has welcomed the introduction of new parking restrictions, which prohibit parking wholly or partly on a footway at several specific locations. As the new restrictions ...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 3, 2023
Other News In Brief
SDLP Welcomes New L'Derry Jobs Announcement SDLP Leader Colum Eastwood has welcomed the creation of almost 200 jobs in L'Derry by manufacturing firm Vertiv. The firm is creating the jobs wi...
Feature News, Nov 2, 2023
Multi-Agency Response Continues In Flood Hit Areas
A multi-agency response is continuing in an effort to mitigate the effects of significant flooding across NI. The Department for Infrastructure (DfI) has highlighted that river levels in ...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 2, 2023
Patients Urged To Accept Appointments To Help Waiting Lists
Patients on waiting lists across Northern Ireland are being urged to accept appointments for treatment at any hospital, even if this might not be their local or closest hospital. The Department of He...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 2, 2023
NIFRS Receives 384 Emergency Calls In 48 Hours
The Northern Ireland Fire & Rescue Service (NIFRS) have received 384 emergency calls, with 162 of these calls being flood related incidents over the last two days. Between 6.00pm on 30 October until ...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 2, 2023
Multi-Agency Response Efforts 'Working Well'
The Department for Infrastructure remains on high alert following a period of heavy rainfall and flooding incidents across NI. The department has said that the huge multi-agency response effort is wo...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 2, 2023
Suspected Weapons And Ammunition Discovered In Crossmaglen
Suspected weapons and ammunition have been uncovered during a Serious Crime Branch (SCB) operation the Crossmaglen, conducted on Monday 30 and Tuesday 31 October. During the extensive search operatio...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 2, 2023
PSNI Appeal Following Two-Vehicle Collision In Larne
The PSNI have issued an appeal for information and witnesses following a report of a two-vehicle road traffic collision in Larne on Wednesday, 01 November. It was reported just before 2.50pm that a c...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 2, 2023
Belfast City Airport To Host 'Runway To Success' Jobs Fair
Belfast City Airport has announced that it will host a Jobs Fair on Tuesday, 07 November to fill up to 30 vacancies across the airport. Caffè Nero, Mitie, World Duty Free, Swissport and WH Smith are ...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 2, 2023
2nd Consumer Energy Charter Launches
The Consumer Council has announced the launch of the 2nd Consumer Energy Charter, designed to put in place extra support measures for households. The Charter is a collaborative project which has been...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 2, 2023
BCC Launches New £100,000 Challenge Fund Competition
Belfast City Council has announced a new £100,000 Challenge Fund competition for the city's digital and creative companies, aimed at animating the Maritime Mile. Developed by the Council's City Innov...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 2, 2023
Appeal For Information On L'Derry Robbery Involving Delivery Van
The PSNI have issued an appeal for information following a report of a robbery involving a delivery van in L'Derry. The incident occurred in the Lecky Road area of the city just before 10.30am on Wed...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 2, 2023
Other News In Brief
UUP Welcomes Crossmaglen Weapons And Ammunition Find The Ulster Unionist Party has welcomed the recovery of a cache of weapons and ammunition following a PSNI operation in Crossmaglen. UUP Co...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 1, 2023
SSE Airtricity Announces 7% Reduction In Electricity Tariff
SSE Airtricity, Northern Ireland's second largest electricity supplier, has announced a 7% reduction in the price of electricity tariff from today, Wednesday 01 November. The price cut should see a s...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 1, 2023
Over 700,000 Illegal Prescription Medications Seized
712,000 illegal and unlicensed tablets and medicines destined for addresses throughout Northern Ireland have been seized as part of an international operation. During Operation Pangea XVI multiple pa...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 1, 2023
Multi-Agency Response To Newry Flooding Continues
A multi-agency response is continuing in Newry in an effort to mitigate the effects of significant flooding in the city. Many roads remain closed, particularly in the Newry, South Down and Armagh are...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 1, 2023
SDLP Backs Call For Reversal Of Arts Funding Cuts
The SDLP has called for the reversal of the proposed 5% cut to Arts Council NI funding by the Department for Communities. The party's Belfast City Council Group Leader, Séamas de Faoite, will bring f...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 1, 2023
Ocula Technologies Announces Major NI Investment
Ocula Technologies has announced that it will establish a new Software Development Centre in Northern Ireland, including an £11 million investment in Research & Development (R&D). Supported by Invest...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 1, 2023
PHA Highlights Signs And Symptoms Of Lung Cancer
To mark Lung Cancer Awareness Month, the Public Health Agency (PHA) has highlighted the signs and symptoms for people to watch out for. Lung cancer is one of the most common cancers in Northern Irela...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 1, 2023
BCC Seeks Partner For Regeneration Developments
Belfast City Council is seeking an experienced long-term partner to help deliver over half a billion pounds worth of multi-site, residential-led, mixed-use developments across the city. Belfast aims ...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 1, 2023
Dept Of Health Highlights Importance Of Timely Hospital Discharge
As demand for hospital beds increases over the winter months, a timely discharge is both good for you and other patients. The is the message of the Department of Health in an effort to address the on...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 1, 2023
Couples Reminded Of Civil Partnership Conversion Deadline
Couples who wish to convert their civil partnership into a marriage have until the 06 December to do so, after which the conversion will no longer be possible. The Department of Finance has issued th...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 1, 2023
Other News In Brief
Alliance Calls For Emergency Financial Support Scheme The Alliance Party has called for an emergency financial support scheme for businesses affected by flooding across Northern Ireland. F...