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Northern Ireland News for February 2023 : Page 6
Northern Ireland News, Feb 7, 2023
New Draft Domestic And Sexual Abuse Strategy For NI
Views are being sought on the development of a new draft Domestic and Sexual Abuse Strategy for Northern Ireland, as the departments of Health and Justice jointly launch a public consultation. The la...
New Draft Domestic And Sexual Abuse Strategy For NI
Views are being sought on the development of a new draft Domestic and Sexual Abuse Strategy for Northern Ireland, as the departments of Health and Justice jointly launch a public consultation. The la...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 7, 2023
Two Men Arrested Under The Terrorism Act In L'Derry
Two men have been arrested in L'Derry under the Terrorism Act, by officers from the PSNI's Terrorism Investigation Unit. The men, aged 38 and 47 years old, have been taken to the Serious Crime Suite ...
Two Men Arrested Under The Terrorism Act In L'Derry
Two men have been arrested in L'Derry under the Terrorism Act, by officers from the PSNI's Terrorism Investigation Unit. The men, aged 38 and 47 years old, have been taken to the Serious Crime Suite ...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 7, 2023
Two More Councils Announce Rate Increases
Rates are set to rise in both Mid Ulster and Mourne and Down, after each council agreed to increase household and business rates. In Mid Ulster, the council has announced a 7.3% rise in domestic rate...
Two More Councils Announce Rate Increases
Rates are set to rise in both Mid Ulster and Mourne and Down, after each council agreed to increase household and business rates. In Mid Ulster, the council has announced a 7.3% rise in domestic rate...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 7, 2023
Hundreds Of New Social And Affordable Homes Across NI
Hundreds of new social and affordable homes are to be built across Northern Ireland by Arbour Housing, as part of a £20 million investment project supported by Danske Bank. The facility will enable A...
Hundreds Of New Social And Affordable Homes Across NI
Hundreds of new social and affordable homes are to be built across Northern Ireland by Arbour Housing, as part of a £20 million investment project supported by Danske Bank. The facility will enable A...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 7, 2023
Weapons And Drugs Seized In Portadown Search Operation
Nine suspected firearms, several Samurai swords, quantities of Class A and B drugs and related paraphernalia, and approximately £6,000 in cash have been seized in a PSNI operation in Portadown. On Mo...
Weapons And Drugs Seized In Portadown Search Operation
Nine suspected firearms, several Samurai swords, quantities of Class A and B drugs and related paraphernalia, and approximately £6,000 in cash have been seized in a PSNI operation in Portadown. On Mo...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 7, 2023
Titanic Belfast To Launch Four New Visitor Galleries
Titanic Belfast has announced the launch of four new themed galleries, which are set to open to the public on Saturday 04 March. The reimagined Titanic Experience introduces 'The Pursuit of Dreams' a...
Titanic Belfast To Launch Four New Visitor Galleries
Titanic Belfast has announced the launch of four new themed galleries, which are set to open to the public on Saturday 04 March. The reimagined Titanic Experience introduces 'The Pursuit of Dreams' a...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 7, 2023
Other News In Brief
Alliance Call For Action On Children's Mental Health Marking Children's Mental Health Awareness Week, Alliance Health Spokesperson Paula Bradshaw has called for restoration of the Executive ...
Other News In Brief
Alliance Call For Action On Children's Mental Health Marking Children's Mental Health Awareness Week, Alliance Health Spokesperson Paula Bradshaw has called for restoration of the Executive ...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 6, 2023
FinTru To Create 300 New Jobs In North West
FinTrU has announced that it will create 300 new jobs in L'Derry, with an investment of more than £20m by 2027. Supported by Invest Northern Ireland, the new roles will see FinTrU's North West operat...
FinTru To Create 300 New Jobs In North West
FinTrU has announced that it will create 300 new jobs in L'Derry, with an investment of more than £20m by 2027. Supported by Invest Northern Ireland, the new roles will see FinTrU's North West operat...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 6, 2023
Man Found With Number Of Stab Wounds In South Belfast
The PSNI have issued an appeal for information after a man was found with a number of stab wounds in the in the south Belfast area in the early hours of Sunday 5th February. A report was received at ...
Man Found With Number Of Stab Wounds In South Belfast
The PSNI have issued an appeal for information after a man was found with a number of stab wounds in the in the south Belfast area in the early hours of Sunday 5th February. A report was received at ...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 6, 2023
New Fund To Help Communities 'Move More And Eat Well – to Feel Better'
Belfast City Council and the Public Health Agency (PHA) a new funding pool to help local communities to 'Move More and Eat Well – to Feel Better'. Up to £1000 of funding is being offered to local com...
New Fund To Help Communities 'Move More And Eat Well – to Feel Better'
Belfast City Council and the Public Health Agency (PHA) a new funding pool to help local communities to 'Move More and Eat Well – to Feel Better'. Up to £1000 of funding is being offered to local com...
Business News, Feb 6, 2023
'Smart District' To Harness Digital Transformation Of Belfast City Centre
Belfast City Council has proposed the development of a new Smart District to harness digital innovation and support the transformation of the city centre. The Smart District is one of several initiat...
'Smart District' To Harness Digital Transformation Of Belfast City Centre
Belfast City Council has proposed the development of a new Smart District to harness digital innovation and support the transformation of the city centre. The Smart District is one of several initiat...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 6, 2023
Ahoghill Man Jailed For Sex Offences Against A Child
A 57-year-old man from the Ahoghill area has been jailed at Laganside Crown Court for a range of sex offences against a child. The man, who cannot be named in order to protect the victim's identity, ...
Ahoghill Man Jailed For Sex Offences Against A Child
A 57-year-old man from the Ahoghill area has been jailed at Laganside Crown Court for a range of sex offences against a child. The man, who cannot be named in order to protect the victim's identity, ...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 6, 2023
Large Scale Cannabis Farm Uncovered In County Down
Two men have been arrested in connection with the discovery of a large cannabis farm at a property in County Down, by the PSNI's Organised Crime Unit, assisted by colleagues in District Support Team a...
Large Scale Cannabis Farm Uncovered In County Down
Two men have been arrested in connection with the discovery of a large cannabis farm at a property in County Down, by the PSNI's Organised Crime Unit, assisted by colleagues in District Support Team a...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 6, 2023
Govt Urged To Replace EU Funding In Full
Sinn Féin have called on the British government to honour its commitment to replace European funding in full. The party's economy spokesperson, MLA Caoimhe Archibald, also called on local department...
Govt Urged To Replace EU Funding In Full
Sinn Féin have called on the British government to honour its commitment to replace European funding in full. The party's economy spokesperson, MLA Caoimhe Archibald, also called on local department...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 6, 2023
'Look North' To Celebrate Heritage Of North Belfast
A new festival to celebrate the heritage and creative talents of north Belfast, Look North, has been announced for 24-26 February, 2023. This year's festival programme is jam-packed with a wide range...
'Look North' To Celebrate Heritage Of North Belfast
A new festival to celebrate the heritage and creative talents of north Belfast, Look North, has been announced for 24-26 February, 2023. This year's festival programme is jam-packed with a wide range...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 6, 2023
Appeal For Information On Aggravated Burglary In Cookstown
The PSNI have issued an appeal for information following a report of an aggravated burglary at the Queens Avenue area of Cookstown on Friday 3rd February. Shortly after 10pm, it was reported that fou...
Appeal For Information On Aggravated Burglary In Cookstown
The PSNI have issued an appeal for information following a report of an aggravated burglary at the Queens Avenue area of Cookstown on Friday 3rd February. Shortly after 10pm, it was reported that fou...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 6, 2023
Three Men Jailed In Paramilitary Crime Task Force Investigation
The PSNI's Paramilitary Crime Task Force have welcomed the sentencing of three men at Belfast Crown Court in connection with a policing operation into criminality linked to the INLA. Michael McMillan...
Three Men Jailed In Paramilitary Crime Task Force Investigation
The PSNI's Paramilitary Crime Task Force have welcomed the sentencing of three men at Belfast Crown Court in connection with a policing operation into criminality linked to the INLA. Michael McMillan...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 6, 2023
Other News In Brief
SF Welcome 'Very Encouraging' Reports Of Protocol Talks Reports on further progress in the talks between the EU and the British Government have been described as "very encouraging" by Sinn F...
Other News In Brief
SF Welcome 'Very Encouraging' Reports Of Protocol Talks Reports on further progress in the talks between the EU and the British Government have been described as "very encouraging" by Sinn F...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 3, 2023
NIFRS Chief Calls For Special Arrangements In Case Of Strike Action
Northern Ireland's Interim Chief Fire & Rescue Officer, Andy Hearn, has called on the Fire Brigades Union to agree special arrangements for Northern Ireland Firefighters should a national strike go ah...
NIFRS Chief Calls For Special Arrangements In Case Of Strike Action
Northern Ireland's Interim Chief Fire & Rescue Officer, Andy Hearn, has called on the Fire Brigades Union to agree special arrangements for Northern Ireland Firefighters should a national strike go ah...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 3, 2023
'Utterly Shameful' NI Is Still Without A First And Deputy First Minister
Marking the first anniversary of the current ongoing political impasses, Alliance Leader Naomi Long has said that it is "utterly shameful" Northern Ireland has gone a year without a First and deputy F...
'Utterly Shameful' NI Is Still Without A First And Deputy First Minister
Marking the first anniversary of the current ongoing political impasses, Alliance Leader Naomi Long has said that it is "utterly shameful" Northern Ireland has gone a year without a First and deputy F...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 3, 2023
Protocol Must Be Replaced With Arrangements Unionists Can Support
The Protocol must be replaced with arrangements that unionists can support, DUP Leader Sir Jeffrey Donaldson MP has told Irish Minister for Foreign Affairs Micheál Martin as the two met in Belfast. T...
Protocol Must Be Replaced With Arrangements Unionists Can Support
The Protocol must be replaced with arrangements that unionists can support, DUP Leader Sir Jeffrey Donaldson MP has told Irish Minister for Foreign Affairs Micheál Martin as the two met in Belfast. T...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 3, 2023
Govt Urged To 'Do More' To Support Homeowners
Sinn Féin has called on the UK government to do more to support homeowners struggling with rising mortgage repayments. The party's economy spokesperson, Caoimhe Archibald, said: "Today the Bank of En...
Govt Urged To 'Do More' To Support Homeowners
Sinn Féin has called on the UK government to do more to support homeowners struggling with rising mortgage repayments. The party's economy spokesperson, Caoimhe Archibald, said: "Today the Bank of En...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 3, 2023
Alliance Calls For Evidence Based And Inclusive Sex Education
Representatives of the Alliance Party has met with officials from the Northern Ireland Office (NIO), to call for the introduction of evidence based and inclusive Relationship and Sexuality Education. ...
Alliance Calls For Evidence Based And Inclusive Sex Education
Representatives of the Alliance Party has met with officials from the Northern Ireland Office (NIO), to call for the introduction of evidence based and inclusive Relationship and Sexuality Education. ...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 3, 2023
Sentencing Of An Ex-Soldier Shows Futility Of Legacy Bill – SDLP
The sentencing of an ex-soldier responsible for killing Aidan McAnespie shows the futility of the British government's legacy legislation, SDLP Leader Colum Eastwood has said. Mr Eastwood was speakin...
Sentencing Of An Ex-Soldier Shows Futility Of Legacy Bill – SDLP
The sentencing of an ex-soldier responsible for killing Aidan McAnespie shows the futility of the British government's legacy legislation, SDLP Leader Colum Eastwood has said. Mr Eastwood was speakin...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 3, 2023
Omagh Bombing Families 'Deserve Truth And Justice'
The families of the Omagh bombing deserve truth and justice, UUP MLA Tom Elliott has said, as the Secretary of State, Chris Heaton-Harris announces an independent statutory inquiry into the preventabi...
Omagh Bombing Families 'Deserve Truth And Justice'
The families of the Omagh bombing deserve truth and justice, UUP MLA Tom Elliott has said, as the Secretary of State, Chris Heaton-Harris announces an independent statutory inquiry into the preventabi...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 3, 2023
NI Water Launches Latest Apprentice Academy
NI Water has announced the launch of their latest Apprentice Academy, providing world class training and excellent career development with the opportunity to earn as you learn and get qualifications d...
NI Water Launches Latest Apprentice Academy
NI Water has announced the launch of their latest Apprentice Academy, providing world class training and excellent career development with the opportunity to earn as you learn and get qualifications d...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 3, 2023
Officers Attacked Investigating Incidents In Strathfoyle
The PSNI have issued an appeal for information following an incident in which four officers were assaulted in Strathfoyle on the morning of Thursday 02 January. The officers were responding to a repo...
Officers Attacked Investigating Incidents In Strathfoyle
The PSNI have issued an appeal for information following an incident in which four officers were assaulted in Strathfoyle on the morning of Thursday 02 January. The officers were responding to a repo...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 3, 2023
Other News In Brief
Michelle O'Neil Meets With Tánaiste Micheál Martin Sinn Féin Vice President, Michelle O'Neil, has met with Tánaiste Micheál Martin, as he visited Belfast to meet with political leaders. Spe...
Other News In Brief
Michelle O'Neil Meets With Tánaiste Micheál Martin Sinn Féin Vice President, Michelle O'Neil, has met with Tánaiste Micheál Martin, as he visited Belfast to meet with political leaders. Spe...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 2, 2023
Man Charged With Murder Of Natalie McNally
A 32-year-old man will appear before Lisburn Magistrates Court today, Thursday 02 February, charged with the murder of Natalie McNally. Natalie was murdered at her home in Lurgan on 18 December 2022....
Man Charged With Murder Of Natalie McNally
A 32-year-old man will appear before Lisburn Magistrates Court today, Thursday 02 February, charged with the murder of Natalie McNally. Natalie was murdered at her home in Lurgan on 18 December 2022....
Northern Ireland News, Feb 2, 2023
Independent Inquiry Into 1998 Omagh Bombing Announced
Secretary of State for Northern Ireland, Chris Heaton-Harris, has announced that an independent statutory inquiry will be established into the preventability of the Omagh bombing in August 1998. This...
Independent Inquiry Into 1998 Omagh Bombing Announced
Secretary of State for Northern Ireland, Chris Heaton-Harris, has announced that an independent statutory inquiry will be established into the preventability of the Omagh bombing in August 1998. This...
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Northern Ireland WeatherThis Evening and 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.
