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Northern Ireland News for April 2023 : Page 3
Northern Ireland News, Apr 19, 2023
DUP has Reached A 'Crossroads And Moment Of Decision' – SF
Sinn Féin Leader Mary Lou McDonald called for a renewed commitment from all political leaders that "we will work together, that we will share power together." Speaking at Queens University to mark 25...
DUP has Reached A 'Crossroads And Moment Of Decision' – SF
Sinn Féin Leader Mary Lou McDonald called for a renewed commitment from all political leaders that "we will work together, that we will share power together." Speaking at Queens University to mark 25...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 19, 2023
Woman Arrested In Connection With Stabbing In Coleraine
The PSNI have issued an appeal for information and witnesses following a report of a stabbing in Coleraine. Police received a report at approximately 6.15pm on Tuesday, 18th April that a man had been...
Woman Arrested In Connection With Stabbing In Coleraine
The PSNI have issued an appeal for information and witnesses following a report of a stabbing in Coleraine. Police received a report at approximately 6.15pm on Tuesday, 18th April that a man had been...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 19, 2023
BCC Approves New Social Homes In West Belfast
Sinn Féin's Paul Maskey has welcomed approval by Belfast City Council of "much-needed" social housing in the west of the city. The West Belfast MP said: "We are delighted to hear that the planning ap...
BCC Approves New Social Homes In West Belfast
Sinn Féin's Paul Maskey has welcomed approval by Belfast City Council of "much-needed" social housing in the west of the city. The West Belfast MP said: "We are delighted to hear that the planning ap...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 19, 2023
PHA To Survey Children On Attitudes To Vaping
The Public Health Agency (PHA) has launched an online survey to explore the views of young people towards e-cigarettes/vaping. The study will help the PHA understand young people's knowledge, percept...
PHA To Survey Children On Attitudes To Vaping
The Public Health Agency (PHA) has launched an online survey to explore the views of young people towards e-cigarettes/vaping. The study will help the PHA understand young people's knowledge, percept...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 19, 2023
NIO Attitude 'Patronising' To Unionist Concerns – DUP
The DUP has accused the Northern Ireland Office (NIO) of "patronising" unionist concerns, and urged NI Secretary, Chris Heaton-Harris, to remember the core principle of the Belfast and successor Agree...
NIO Attitude 'Patronising' To Unionist Concerns – DUP
The DUP has accused the Northern Ireland Office (NIO) of "patronising" unionist concerns, and urged NI Secretary, Chris Heaton-Harris, to remember the core principle of the Belfast and successor Agree...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 19, 2023
People Before Profit Condemns Intimidation Of Party Activists
People Before Profit has said that it will not be "bowed by bigots, by bullies, or by anyone who wants to divide our communities" after party activists were threatened by suspected loyalist paramilita...
People Before Profit Condemns Intimidation Of Party Activists
People Before Profit has said that it will not be "bowed by bigots, by bullies, or by anyone who wants to divide our communities" after party activists were threatened by suspected loyalist paramilita...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 19, 2023
Musgrave NI To Invest £18m In 18 New Stores
Musgrave Northern Ireland, which operates the SuperValu, Centra and MACE brands, will create some 250 new jobs across 18 new stores with an investment of £18 million. Already this year, Centra Foxes ...
Musgrave NI To Invest £18m In 18 New Stores
Musgrave Northern Ireland, which operates the SuperValu, Centra and MACE brands, will create some 250 new jobs across 18 new stores with an investment of £18 million. Already this year, Centra Foxes ...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 19, 2023
Pre-Loved Toy Scheme Shows 'Positive Impact Of Politics'
A pre-loved toy scheme that delivered festive joy to 2,000 children across Belfast last Christmas shows that "politics can make a positive difference if done properly", Green Party Councillor Aine Gro...
Pre-Loved Toy Scheme Shows 'Positive Impact Of Politics'
A pre-loved toy scheme that delivered festive joy to 2,000 children across Belfast last Christmas shows that "politics can make a positive difference if done properly", Green Party Councillor Aine Gro...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 19, 2023
Other News In Brief
DUP Calls For Wider Strategic Action In The North-West The DUP has called for wider strategic action on the North-West to further boost the local economy following the new of new flights betwe...
Other News In Brief
DUP Calls For Wider Strategic Action In The North-West The DUP has called for wider strategic action on the North-West to further boost the local economy following the new of new flights betwe...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 18, 2023
PM Calls For Action To Address 'Anti-Maths Mindset'
Mathematics is vital for providing young people with the knowledge and skills they need to succeed in the jobs of the future, Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has said. Speaking to an audience of students,...
PM Calls For Action To Address 'Anti-Maths Mindset'
Mathematics is vital for providing young people with the knowledge and skills they need to succeed in the jobs of the future, Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has said. Speaking to an audience of students,...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 18, 2023
Car Dealership Targeted In Arson Attack In Newtownards
The PSNI have issued an appeal for information following an arson attack at a business in the Landsdowne Industrial Estate area of Newtownards in the early hours of this morning, Tuesday 18 April. Ma...
Car Dealership Targeted In Arson Attack In Newtownards
The PSNI have issued an appeal for information following an arson attack at a business in the Landsdowne Industrial Estate area of Newtownards in the early hours of this morning, Tuesday 18 April. Ma...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 18, 2023
Alliance Calls For 'Transparency' For Victims Of Neurologist Michael Watt
The victims of Michael Watt, the neurologist was at the centre of Northern Ireland's biggest recall of patients, with over 2,500 of those in his care having their cases reviewed, need "transparency", ...
Alliance Calls For 'Transparency' For Victims Of Neurologist Michael Watt
The victims of Michael Watt, the neurologist was at the centre of Northern Ireland's biggest recall of patients, with over 2,500 of those in his care having their cases reviewed, need "transparency", ...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 18, 2023
Autism Reviewer For NI Must Be Appointed Immediately
Alliance has called for the immediate appointment of an Autism Reviewer for Northern Ireland, stating that it is "outrageous" that the DUP has blocked a Bill brought forward by one of their own MLA's....
Autism Reviewer For NI Must Be Appointed Immediately
Alliance has called for the immediate appointment of an Autism Reviewer for Northern Ireland, stating that it is "outrageous" that the DUP has blocked a Bill brought forward by one of their own MLA's....
Northern Ireland News, Apr 18, 2023
Unionists And Nationalists Must Agree A Way Forward – Donaldson
Unionists and Nationalists agreeing a way forward is key to restoring the NI Assembly, DUP leader Sir Jeffrey Donaldson has said. Following a meeting in Belfast with former US President Bill Clinton,...
Unionists And Nationalists Must Agree A Way Forward – Donaldson
Unionists and Nationalists agreeing a way forward is key to restoring the NI Assembly, DUP leader Sir Jeffrey Donaldson has said. Following a meeting in Belfast with former US President Bill Clinton,...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 18, 2023
PSNI Supports National 'ShopKind' Campaign
The Police Service of Northern Ireland has announced its support for this week's national ShopKind campaign, by reminding customers across Northern Ireland of the importance of being considerate to sh...
PSNI Supports National 'ShopKind' Campaign
The Police Service of Northern Ireland has announced its support for this week's national ShopKind campaign, by reminding customers across Northern Ireland of the importance of being considerate to sh...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 18, 2023
Construction Begins On New Irish School In Strabane
The Department of Education (DoE) has welcomed the start of construction work on a new £7.2 million Gaelscoil Ui Dhochartaigh for young people being educated through the medium of Irish in Strabane. ...
Construction Begins On New Irish School In Strabane
The Department of Education (DoE) has welcomed the start of construction work on a new £7.2 million Gaelscoil Ui Dhochartaigh for young people being educated through the medium of Irish in Strabane. ...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 18, 2023
DAERA Pays Out Almost £9m To EFS Agreement Holders
Payments totalling £8.96 million has been paid out to Environmental Farming Scheme (EFS) agreement holders, the Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) has announced. Payment...
DAERA Pays Out Almost £9m To EFS Agreement Holders
Payments totalling £8.96 million has been paid out to Environmental Farming Scheme (EFS) agreement holders, the Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) has announced. Payment...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 18, 2023
Appeal For Information On Serious Assault In Rasharkin
PSNI detectives have issued an appeal for information and witnesses following an assault in Rasharkin on the night of Sunday, 16 April. Just after 10pm a man was found unconscious at the rear of the ...
Appeal For Information On Serious Assault In Rasharkin
PSNI detectives have issued an appeal for information and witnesses following an assault in Rasharkin on the night of Sunday, 16 April. Just after 10pm a man was found unconscious at the rear of the ...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 18, 2023
Other News In Brief
Ravenscroft Avenue Resurfacing Works To Start On 24 April The Department for Infrastructure has announced that resurfacing works will commence on Ravenscroft Avenue in Belfast from Monday, 2...
Other News In Brief
Ravenscroft Avenue Resurfacing Works To Start On 24 April The Department for Infrastructure has announced that resurfacing works will commence on Ravenscroft Avenue in Belfast from Monday, 2...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 17, 2023
Alliance Cllr Michael Long Assaulted While Canvassing
Alliance Councillor and Group Leader at Belfast City Council, Michael Long, has been physically and verbally assaulted while ut canvassing, in what the PSNI have described as a hate crime. The Lisnas...
Alliance Cllr Michael Long Assaulted While Canvassing
Alliance Councillor and Group Leader at Belfast City Council, Michael Long, has been physically and verbally assaulted while ut canvassing, in what the PSNI have described as a hate crime. The Lisnas...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 17, 2023
Man Arrested In Connection With Suspect Arson In Strabane
PSNI detectives have issued an appeal for information following a suspected arson at a house in Church View, Strabane, on Sunday 16th April. Officers on patrol in the area noticed smoke coming from a...
Man Arrested In Connection With Suspect Arson In Strabane
PSNI detectives have issued an appeal for information following a suspected arson at a house in Church View, Strabane, on Sunday 16th April. Officers on patrol in the area noticed smoke coming from a...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 17, 2023
Man Detained After Injuring Two PSNI Officers During Arrest
Two PSNI officers have been injured as they transported a man to custody. The man, aged in his 40s, had been arrested in connection with a domestic incident in the Ennislare Road area at around 2.45a...
Man Detained After Injuring Two PSNI Officers During Arrest
Two PSNI officers have been injured as they transported a man to custody. The man, aged in his 40s, had been arrested in connection with a domestic incident in the Ennislare Road area at around 2.45a...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 17, 2023
Danske Bank Predicts Smaller Fall In Economic Output
Northern Ireland's economy is still forecast to contract in 2023 but the fall in annual economic output is expected to be smaller, according to a new report from Danske Bank. In its latest Northern I...
Danske Bank Predicts Smaller Fall In Economic Output
Northern Ireland's economy is still forecast to contract in 2023 but the fall in annual economic output is expected to be smaller, according to a new report from Danske Bank. In its latest Northern I...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 17, 2023
SDLP Leader Hosts US Special Envoy For Tour Of L'Derry
SDLP leader Colum Eastwood has welcomed US Special Envoy Joe Kennedy to L'Derry, where he was given a tour of a number of local businesses and Ebrington Square. Mr Eastwood told Mr Kennedy of the nee...
SDLP Leader Hosts US Special Envoy For Tour Of L'Derry
SDLP leader Colum Eastwood has welcomed US Special Envoy Joe Kennedy to L'Derry, where he was given a tour of a number of local businesses and Ebrington Square. Mr Eastwood told Mr Kennedy of the nee...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 17, 2023
Shots Fired At House In Newtownards
The PSNI have issued an appeal for information following a report that shots were fired at a property in the Shackleton Walk area of Newtownards on Sunday 16th April. Detective Sergeant Bell said: "S...
Shots Fired At House In Newtownards
The PSNI have issued an appeal for information following a report that shots were fired at a property in the Shackleton Walk area of Newtownards on Sunday 16th April. Detective Sergeant Bell said: "S...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 17, 2023
Two Arrested After Drugs Seizure At Larne Harbour
A man and a woman have been arrested in connection with the discovery of a large quantity of suspected herbal cannabis during a vehicle stop at Larne Harbour. At approximately 10.35pm on Saturday 15 ...
Two Arrested After Drugs Seizure At Larne Harbour
A man and a woman have been arrested in connection with the discovery of a large quantity of suspected herbal cannabis during a vehicle stop at Larne Harbour. At approximately 10.35pm on Saturday 15 ...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 17, 2023
Appeal For Information On Petrol Bomb Attack In L'Derry
The PSNI have issued an appeal for information and witnesses after a suspected petrol bomb was thrown at a patrol vehicle in L'Derry. Making the appeal, Inspector McLaughlin said: "Officers were resp...
Appeal For Information On Petrol Bomb Attack In L'Derry
The PSNI have issued an appeal for information and witnesses after a suspected petrol bomb was thrown at a patrol vehicle in L'Derry. Making the appeal, Inspector McLaughlin said: "Officers were resp...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 17, 2023
29-Year-Old Man Arrested Over ATM Thefts
A 29-year-old man has been arrested in connection with the attempted thefts of three ATMs on County Antrim. Detective Inspector Lenaghan said: "Detectives from Antrim CID conducted the search in the ...
29-Year-Old Man Arrested Over ATM Thefts
A 29-year-old man has been arrested in connection with the attempted thefts of three ATMs on County Antrim. Detective Inspector Lenaghan said: "Detectives from Antrim CID conducted the search in the ...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 17, 2023
Other News In Brief
Appeal For Witnesses To Taxi Driver Assault Police are appealing for witnesses to an assault on a taxi driver in Strathfoyle last night, Sunday 16th April. A taxi driver is reported to have...
Other News In Brief
Appeal For Witnesses To Taxi Driver Assault Police are appealing for witnesses to an assault on a taxi driver in Strathfoyle last night, Sunday 16th April. A taxi driver is reported to have...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 14, 2023
Young People Urged To 'Not Get Involved' In Attacks On Police
The PSNI have appealed to young people involved in attacks on police to "seriously consider the impact of their actions on the local community". West Belfast Area Commander Chief Inspector Pete Brann...
Young People Urged To 'Not Get Involved' In Attacks On Police
The PSNI have appealed to young people involved in attacks on police to "seriously consider the impact of their actions on the local community". West Belfast Area Commander Chief Inspector Pete Brann...
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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.
