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Northern Ireland News for February 2023 : Page 2
Northern Ireland News, Feb 23, 2023
Leaders Unite In 'Outright Condemnation' Of Officer Shooting
NI's political leaders has issued a joint statement in "outright condemnation" of the attempted murder of off-duty PSNI officer DCI John Caldwell. In the statement from the leaders of Sinn Féin, the...
Leaders Unite In 'Outright Condemnation' Of Officer Shooting
NI's political leaders has issued a joint statement in "outright condemnation" of the attempted murder of off-duty PSNI officer DCI John Caldwell. In the statement from the leaders of Sinn Féin, the...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 23, 2023
Waning Issued To Short-Term Landlords Over Undeclared Income
Landlords of short-term rental properties, including Airbnb and Booking.com hosts, risk facing penalties for tax evasion if they fail to report income on their rental properties. Belfast accountancy ...
Waning Issued To Short-Term Landlords Over Undeclared Income
Landlords of short-term rental properties, including Airbnb and Booking.com hosts, risk facing penalties for tax evasion if they fail to report income on their rental properties. Belfast accountancy ...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 23, 2023
Belfast City Council Relaunch Reusable Period Product Giveaway
Following a hugely successful pilot in 2022, Belfast City Council has announced the return of a free reusable period product giveaway. The Council has once again teamed up with social enterprise 'Hey...
Belfast City Council Relaunch Reusable Period Product Giveaway
Following a hugely successful pilot in 2022, Belfast City Council has announced the return of a free reusable period product giveaway. The Council has once again teamed up with social enterprise 'Hey...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 23, 2023
'Momentous Day' As Dáithí's Law Passed At Westminster
Sinn Féin has hailed the Donate4Dáithí campaign for successfully changing NI's organ donation system and getting Dáithí's Law over the line. Speaking as Dáithí's Law passed at Westminster, West Belfa...
'Momentous Day' As Dáithí's Law Passed At Westminster
Sinn Féin has hailed the Donate4Dáithí campaign for successfully changing NI's organ donation system and getting Dáithí's Law over the line. Speaking as Dáithí's Law passed at Westminster, West Belfa...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 23, 2023
Dept For Infrastructure Increases On-Street Parking Charges
The Department for Infrastructure has announced that on-street parking tariffs are to increase in Belfast, Newry and Lisburn from 01 April, 2023. The on-street parking tariffs in the Controlled Parki...
Dept For Infrastructure Increases On-Street Parking Charges
The Department for Infrastructure has announced that on-street parking tariffs are to increase in Belfast, Newry and Lisburn from 01 April, 2023. The on-street parking tariffs in the Controlled Parki...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 23, 2023
Fundamental Overhaul Of Education Funding Needed – DUP
The DUP has called for a fundamental overhaul of the NI's education funding, following a meeting between the party's Education Spokesperson Diane Dodds and Mark Browne, Permanent Secretary of the Depa...
Fundamental Overhaul Of Education Funding Needed – DUP
The DUP has called for a fundamental overhaul of the NI's education funding, following a meeting between the party's Education Spokesperson Diane Dodds and Mark Browne, Permanent Secretary of the Depa...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 23, 2023
CAFRE Hosts 12th Annual Horticulture Careers Fair
The College of Agriculture, Food and Rural Enterprise (CAFRE) has hosted its 12th annual Horticulture Careers Fair at Greenmount Campus. The event was attended by horticulture students, along with l...
CAFRE Hosts 12th Annual Horticulture Careers Fair
The College of Agriculture, Food and Rural Enterprise (CAFRE) has hosted its 12th annual Horticulture Careers Fair at Greenmount Campus. The event was attended by horticulture students, along with l...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 23, 2023
Back In Business Rate Support Scheme Open For Applications
The Department of Finance has issued a reminder to businesses that applications for the Back in Business rate support scheme will be accepted up until 31 March 2023. New and expanding businesses are ...
Back In Business Rate Support Scheme Open For Applications
The Department of Finance has issued a reminder to businesses that applications for the Back in Business rate support scheme will be accepted up until 31 March 2023. New and expanding businesses are ...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 23, 2023
Other News In Brief
DCI Caldwell Attempted Murder 'Reminder Of The Evil That Still Lurks In The Shadows' – UUP The attempted murder of DCI John Caldwell is "a reminder of the evil that still lurks in the shadow...
Other News In Brief
DCI Caldwell Attempted Murder 'Reminder Of The Evil That Still Lurks In The Shadows' – UUP The attempted murder of DCI John Caldwell is "a reminder of the evil that still lurks in the shadow...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 22, 2023
SDLP MP's To 'Fully Support' Dáithí's Law At Westminster
The SDLP has said that it will support Dáithí's Law when it comes before the House of Commons today, Wednesday 22 February. SDLP Leader Colum Eastwood said the passing of the legislation is the resul...
SDLP MP's To 'Fully Support' Dáithí's Law At Westminster
The SDLP has said that it will support Dáithí's Law when it comes before the House of Commons today, Wednesday 22 February. SDLP Leader Colum Eastwood said the passing of the legislation is the resul...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 22, 2023
Man Arrested In Connection With Murder Of Liam Christie
A 58-year-old man has been arrested today, Wednesday 22 February, in connection with the murder of Liam Christie in October 2022. Detectives from the Police Service of Northern Ireland's Major Invest...
Man Arrested In Connection With Murder Of Liam Christie
A 58-year-old man has been arrested today, Wednesday 22 February, in connection with the murder of Liam Christie in October 2022. Detectives from the Police Service of Northern Ireland's Major Invest...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 22, 2023
NI Houseboat Builder Set For Major Expansion
Northern Ireland's specialist houseboat manufacturer, Bluefield Houseboats, has secured an investment from Ulster Bank to develop a new production facility in Ballynahinch. Launched in 2016, Bluefiel...
NI Houseboat Builder Set For Major Expansion
Northern Ireland's specialist houseboat manufacturer, Bluefield Houseboats, has secured an investment from Ulster Bank to develop a new production facility in Ballynahinch. Launched in 2016, Bluefiel...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 22, 2023
Man Sentenced For Manslaughter Of Nigel Burgess
At Newry Crown Court a 52-year-old man has been sentenced for the manslaughter of Nigel Burgess. Mr Burgess, who was aged 65, died following an altercation on the night of 11 April 2020 in Armagh. B...
Man Sentenced For Manslaughter Of Nigel Burgess
At Newry Crown Court a 52-year-old man has been sentenced for the manslaughter of Nigel Burgess. Mr Burgess, who was aged 65, died following an altercation on the night of 11 April 2020 in Armagh. B...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 22, 2023
PM Urged To Deal With 'Constitutional Issues Caused By The Protocol'
The DUP has called on the Prime Minister to deal with the fundamental constitutional issues caused by the Protocol in addition to ensuring its legal replacement. DUP Leader Sir Jeffrey Donaldson made...
PM Urged To Deal With 'Constitutional Issues Caused By The Protocol'
The DUP has called on the Prime Minister to deal with the fundamental constitutional issues caused by the Protocol in addition to ensuring its legal replacement. DUP Leader Sir Jeffrey Donaldson made...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 22, 2023
HE Rent Increase Will Pile More Pressure On Struggling Families – SF
The announced rise in Housing Executive (HE) rents will "pile more pressure on families who are already struggling", Sinn Féin MLA Ciara Ferguson has said. The party's housing spokesperson said an Ex...
HE Rent Increase Will Pile More Pressure On Struggling Families – SF
The announced rise in Housing Executive (HE) rents will "pile more pressure on families who are already struggling", Sinn Féin MLA Ciara Ferguson has said. The party's housing spokesperson said an Ex...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 22, 2023
Council Challenge For Schools To Help Tackle Dog Fouling
Belfast City Council has called on local schools to participate in a new campaign to encourage dog owners to scoop the poop. Schools are being invited to take part in the Council's 'Billboard Challen...
Council Challenge For Schools To Help Tackle Dog Fouling
Belfast City Council has called on local schools to participate in a new campaign to encourage dog owners to scoop the poop. Schools are being invited to take part in the Council's 'Billboard Challen...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 22, 2023
Political Stability Would Boost Commercial Sector – CBRE NI
Political stability would help boost Northern Ireland's commercial property sector, which continues to prove a draw for international and other investors due to its dual market access and its attracti...
Political Stability Would Boost Commercial Sector – CBRE NI
Political stability would help boost Northern Ireland's commercial property sector, which continues to prove a draw for international and other investors due to its dual market access and its attracti...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 22, 2023
Five NI Students Compete In WorldSkills Competition
Five Northern Irish vocational skills students have competed as part of Team UK in the global WorldSkills Competition 2022 Special Edition, while 63 NI learners took part in the WorldSkills UK finals,...
Five NI Students Compete In WorldSkills Competition
Five Northern Irish vocational skills students have competed as part of Team UK in the global WorldSkills Competition 2022 Special Edition, while 63 NI learners took part in the WorldSkills UK finals,...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 22, 2023
Other News In Brief
Alliance North Antrim MLA Patricia O'Lynn Announces Resignation Alliance North Antrim MLA Patricia O'Lynn has announced that she will resign as an MLA on March 31 in order to take up a new r...
Other News In Brief
Alliance North Antrim MLA Patricia O'Lynn Announces Resignation Alliance North Antrim MLA Patricia O'Lynn has announced that she will resign as an MLA on March 31 in order to take up a new r...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 21, 2023
Housing Executive Announces 7% Rent Increase
The Northern Ireland Housing Executive (NIHE) has announced a 7% rent increase from 04 April, 2023. This equates to an average increase of £4.86 per week and will bring the average rent for a Housing...
Housing Executive Announces 7% Rent Increase
The Northern Ireland Housing Executive (NIHE) has announced a 7% rent increase from 04 April, 2023. This equates to an average increase of £4.86 per week and will bring the average rent for a Housing...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 21, 2023
Dept Of Health Urged To Address Closure Of GP Surgeries
The Department of Health must work alongside the Western Trust and implement measures to halt the haemorrhaging of GP surgeries in Fermanagh & South Tyrone, DUP MLA for the region, Deborah Erskine has...
Dept Of Health Urged To Address Closure Of GP Surgeries
The Department of Health must work alongside the Western Trust and implement measures to halt the haemorrhaging of GP surgeries in Fermanagh & South Tyrone, DUP MLA for the region, Deborah Erskine has...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 21, 2023
New Domestic Abuse Scheme Piloted In Benefits Offices
A new domestic abuse scheme is to be piloted in NI's Jobs and Benefits Offices. The 'Ask for ANI' codeword scheme will enable those who need to access help with domestic abuse to be offered a private...
New Domestic Abuse Scheme Piloted In Benefits Offices
A new domestic abuse scheme is to be piloted in NI's Jobs and Benefits Offices. The 'Ask for ANI' codeword scheme will enable those who need to access help with domestic abuse to be offered a private...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 21, 2023
Teachers Deserve Fair Pay – UUP
The Ulster Unionist Party has called for a fair pay deal for NI's teachers. Making the call as teachers across NI take strike action, UUP Education spokesperson, Robbie Butler MLA said: "When Covid h...
Teachers Deserve Fair Pay – UUP
The Ulster Unionist Party has called for a fair pay deal for NI's teachers. Making the call as teachers across NI take strike action, UUP Education spokesperson, Robbie Butler MLA said: "When Covid h...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 21, 2023
Lidl To Offer Personal Secure Parcel Lockers
Lidl Northern Ireland has announced a new partnership with self-service parcel locker provider, OOHPods, to offer shoppers the convenience of picking up their online purchases at same time as their we...
Lidl To Offer Personal Secure Parcel Lockers
Lidl Northern Ireland has announced a new partnership with self-service parcel locker provider, OOHPods, to offer shoppers the convenience of picking up their online purchases at same time as their we...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 21, 2023
Govt Urged To End Cuts And Deliver Fair Pay For Public Sector
The UK government must end its savage cuts to services and get on with delivering fair pay and safe conditions for public sector workers. Sinn Féin MLA Declan Kearney made the call as teachers and he...
Govt Urged To End Cuts And Deliver Fair Pay For Public Sector
The UK government must end its savage cuts to services and get on with delivering fair pay and safe conditions for public sector workers. Sinn Féin MLA Declan Kearney made the call as teachers and he...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 21, 2023
Appeal For Information After Man Attacks House With Golf Club
PSNI Detectives are appealing for information following a report of criminal damage at a house in the Raceview Avenue area of Ballymoney yesterday evening, Monday 20th February. Shortly after 9pm, a ...
Appeal For Information After Man Attacks House With Golf Club
PSNI Detectives are appealing for information following a report of criminal damage at a house in the Raceview Avenue area of Ballymoney yesterday evening, Monday 20th February. Shortly after 9pm, a ...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 21, 2023
Americold 'Downsizing' Massive Blow For Lurgan
News that cold storage specialist, Americold, is to "prioritise downsizing" at its plant in Lurgan, with the loss of up to 200 jobs, has been described as a "massive blow" for the area. SDLP Lurgan c...
Americold 'Downsizing' Massive Blow For Lurgan
News that cold storage specialist, Americold, is to "prioritise downsizing" at its plant in Lurgan, with the loss of up to 200 jobs, has been described as a "massive blow" for the area. SDLP Lurgan c...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 21, 2023
Search Operations Carried Out In Newtownards
The Paramilitary Crime Task Force (PCTF) have conducted two searches in the Newtownards area on the evening of Monday 20th February. As part of an investigation into ongoing criminality linked to Eas...
Search Operations Carried Out In Newtownards
The Paramilitary Crime Task Force (PCTF) have conducted two searches in the Newtownards area on the evening of Monday 20th February. As part of an investigation into ongoing criminality linked to Eas...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 21, 2023
Other News In Brief
ANB Council Bury Centenary Time Capsules History has been captured in a number of Centenary Time Capsules which were buried in Randalstown and Ballyclare. This initiative is part of Antrim a...
Other News In Brief
ANB Council Bury Centenary Time Capsules History has been captured in a number of Centenary Time Capsules which were buried in Randalstown and Ballyclare. This initiative is part of Antrim a...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 20, 2023
£1.3m Announced For NI Councils To Enhance Green Spaces
Every council in Northern Ireland will receive funding this financial year from the UK Government to enhance green spaces in their communities, Levelling Up Minister Dehenna Davison has announced. Mo...
£1.3m Announced For NI Councils To Enhance Green Spaces
Every council in Northern Ireland will receive funding this financial year from the UK Government to enhance green spaces in their communities, Levelling Up Minister Dehenna Davison has announced. Mo...
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Northern Ireland WeatherToday:A showery start with outbreaks most frequent north of Lough Neagh and through the morning, before dwindling during the afternoon as the northwest breezes ease and brighter spells of weak sunshine prosper. Maximum temperature 8 °C.Tonight:A dry night, save for a few light showers around the coasts, with prolonged clear spells and light winds bringing a frosty dawn for many in central and southern parts. Minimum temperature -3 °C.
