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Northern Ireland News for April 2023 : Page 5
Northern Ireland News, Apr 11, 2023
NI's Lowest Earning Households Left With Less Than £19 Per Week
Northern Ireland's lowest earning households now have less than £19 per week to spend after their bills and living expenses. According to the latest Northern Ireland Household Expenditure Tracker the...
NI's Lowest Earning Households Left With Less Than £19 Per Week
Northern Ireland's lowest earning households now have less than £19 per week to spend after their bills and living expenses. According to the latest Northern Ireland Household Expenditure Tracker the...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 11, 2023
PSNI Chief Describes L'Derry Incident As 'Incredibly Disheartening'
PSNI Derry City & Strabane Area Commander Chief Superintendent Nigel Goddard has described an incident in which a number of petrol bombs were thrown at police vehicles as "incredibly disheartening". ...
PSNI Chief Describes L'Derry Incident As 'Incredibly Disheartening'
PSNI Derry City & Strabane Area Commander Chief Superintendent Nigel Goddard has described an incident in which a number of petrol bombs were thrown at police vehicles as "incredibly disheartening". ...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 11, 2023
Appeal Following Serious Assault In North Belfast
The PSNI have issued an appeal for information following a serious assault in the Writer's Square area of north Belfast. Making the appeal, Sergeant Doran said: "Police observed an injured man lying ...
Appeal Following Serious Assault In North Belfast
The PSNI have issued an appeal for information following a serious assault in the Writer's Square area of north Belfast. Making the appeal, Sergeant Doran said: "Police observed an injured man lying ...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 11, 2023
NI Prison Officer Wins Prestigious Butler Trust Award
Northern Ireland Prison Officer, Richard Graham, has been awarded the Butler Trust Award in recognition of his rehabilitation work with young men. The 58-year-old was earlier this week presented the ...
NI Prison Officer Wins Prestigious Butler Trust Award
Northern Ireland Prison Officer, Richard Graham, has been awarded the Butler Trust Award in recognition of his rehabilitation work with young men. The 58-year-old was earlier this week presented the ...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 11, 2023
Appeal For Information On 'Frightening Burglary' In Strabane
Police are investigating a burglary in Strabane on the morning of Sunday 9th April have issued an appeal for information and witnesses. According to police, two men forced their way into an apartment...
Appeal For Information On 'Frightening Burglary' In Strabane
Police are investigating a burglary in Strabane on the morning of Sunday 9th April have issued an appeal for information and witnesses. According to police, two men forced their way into an apartment...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 11, 2023
Other News In Brief
CAFRE Host Biggest Ever Food Careers Fair The College of Agriculture, Food and Rural Enterprise (CAFRE) at Loughry Campus hosted its biggest ever Food Careers Fair providing students with th...
Other News In Brief
CAFRE Host Biggest Ever Food Careers Fair The College of Agriculture, Food and Rural Enterprise (CAFRE) at Loughry Campus hosted its biggest ever Food Careers Fair providing students with th...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 6, 2023
Emergency Alerts System To Be Tested On 23 April
A UK-wide test of the life-saving public Emergency Alerts system will take place at 3pm on Sunday 23 April. The UK government is testing the alert system, following successful pilots in East Suffolk ...
Emergency Alerts System To Be Tested On 23 April
A UK-wide test of the life-saving public Emergency Alerts system will take place at 3pm on Sunday 23 April. The UK government is testing the alert system, following successful pilots in East Suffolk ...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 6, 2023
Consumers More Positive About Spending Power
UK consumers are feeling more positive moving into spring, according to the latest edition of the PwC Consumer Sentiment survey. Conducted immediately after the Spring Budget, the survey found consum...
Consumers More Positive About Spending Power
UK consumers are feeling more positive moving into spring, according to the latest edition of the PwC Consumer Sentiment survey. Conducted immediately after the Spring Budget, the survey found consum...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 6, 2023
28-Year-Old Jailed For Shining Laser Beam At Police Helicopter
A 28-year-old man has been jailed for 4 months for shining a laser beam at a police helicopter in January this year. Melvin Joyce admitted endangering the aircraft's safety during an incident in Janu...
28-Year-Old Jailed For Shining Laser Beam At Police Helicopter
A 28-year-old man has been jailed for 4 months for shining a laser beam at a police helicopter in January this year. Melvin Joyce admitted endangering the aircraft's safety during an incident in Janu...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 6, 2023
Cancer Patients 'Cannot Wait' Any Longer For Stormont – SF
Patients on lists for cancer treatment cannot wait and called for the Executive to be restored now to cut chronic waiting lists, Sinn Féin MLA Linda Dillon has said. Speaking after meeting with a can...
Cancer Patients 'Cannot Wait' Any Longer For Stormont – SF
Patients on lists for cancer treatment cannot wait and called for the Executive to be restored now to cut chronic waiting lists, Sinn Féin MLA Linda Dillon has said. Speaking after meeting with a can...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 6, 2023
DUP Calls For Review Of Barnett Formula
The DUP has called for a review of the Barnett Formula used for setting Northern Ireland's spending, as East Belfast MP Gavin Robinson cautioned NIO Minister Steve Baker against "misleading the Northe...
DUP Calls For Review Of Barnett Formula
The DUP has called for a review of the Barnett Formula used for setting Northern Ireland's spending, as East Belfast MP Gavin Robinson cautioned NIO Minister Steve Baker against "misleading the Northe...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 6, 2023
Lord Mayor's Day To Be Major Multi-Cultural Event
The grounds of Belfast City Hall are set to be packed with free family fun activities on Saturday 22 April for Lord Mayor's Day. Belfast's First Citizen, Councillor Tina Black, is inviting everyone t...
Lord Mayor's Day To Be Major Multi-Cultural Event
The grounds of Belfast City Hall are set to be packed with free family fun activities on Saturday 22 April for Lord Mayor's Day. Belfast's First Citizen, Councillor Tina Black, is inviting everyone t...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 6, 2023
Appeal For Information On Ballynahinch Arson Attack
The PSNI have issued an appeal for information following an arson attack on a property in Ballynahinch in the early hours of this morning, Thursday 6 April. At approximately 2.30am, police received a...
Appeal For Information On Ballynahinch Arson Attack
The PSNI have issued an appeal for information following an arson attack on a property in Ballynahinch in the early hours of this morning, Thursday 6 April. At approximately 2.30am, police received a...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 6, 2023
Sinn Féin 'Deeply Concerned' For Community Workers
Sinn Féin's Deirdre Hargey has expressed deep concern at uncertainty facing community workers as a result of Tory Budget cuts. Speaking after meeting with representatives of Neighbourhood Renewal Par...
Sinn Féin 'Deeply Concerned' For Community Workers
Sinn Féin's Deirdre Hargey has expressed deep concern at uncertainty facing community workers as a result of Tory Budget cuts. Speaking after meeting with representatives of Neighbourhood Renewal Par...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 6, 2023
Appeal Issued Following Armed Robbery In East Belfast
PSNI detectives have issued an appeal for information and witnesses following a report of an armed robbery in east Belfast on Wednesday, April 5. Making the appeal, Detective Sergeant Ash said: "It w...
Appeal Issued Following Armed Robbery In East Belfast
PSNI detectives have issued an appeal for information and witnesses following a report of an armed robbery in east Belfast on Wednesday, April 5. Making the appeal, Detective Sergeant Ash said: "It w...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 6, 2023
Other News In Brief
'Significant Day' As New A6 Section Opens Sinn Féin vice-president Michelle O'Neill has heralded the opening of the new A6 section as a landmark day for the North-West. The L'Derry-Dungive...
Other News In Brief
'Significant Day' As New A6 Section Opens Sinn Féin vice-president Michelle O'Neill has heralded the opening of the new A6 section as a landmark day for the North-West. The L'Derry-Dungive...
Feature News, Apr 5, 2023
Belfast Parks Photographic Competition Returns
The Belfast Parks Photographic Competition is open once again for entries from amateur photographers in the city. Organised by Belfast City Council, the competition is sponsored by John McQuillan (Con...
Belfast Parks Photographic Competition Returns
The Belfast Parks Photographic Competition is open once again for entries from amateur photographers in the city. Organised by Belfast City Council, the competition is sponsored by John McQuillan (Con...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 5, 2023
Gerry Adams And Bill Clinton Call For Stormont Restoration
Former Sinn Féin President Gerry Adams joined former US President Bill Clinton and the leaders of seven leading Irish American organisations in New York to celebrate 25 years of the Good Friday Agreem...
Gerry Adams And Bill Clinton Call For Stormont Restoration
Former Sinn Féin President Gerry Adams joined former US President Bill Clinton and the leaders of seven leading Irish American organisations in New York to celebrate 25 years of the Good Friday Agreem...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 5, 2023
'Greater Urgency' Needed In ADHD Services – Alliance
Alliance has called for "greater urgency" is required on the commissioning of ADHD services, as more people seek diagnostic services and support. Health Spokesperson and South Belfast MLA, Paula Brad...
'Greater Urgency' Needed In ADHD Services – Alliance
Alliance has called for "greater urgency" is required on the commissioning of ADHD services, as more people seek diagnostic services and support. Health Spokesperson and South Belfast MLA, Paula Brad...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 5, 2023
New Belfast Local Development Plan Approved
Belfast City Council has approved the proposed Local Development Plan Strategy, following the agreement of the Strategic Policy & Resources Committee. Since the transfer of planning powers in April 2...
New Belfast Local Development Plan Approved
Belfast City Council has approved the proposed Local Development Plan Strategy, following the agreement of the Strategic Policy & Resources Committee. Since the transfer of planning powers in April 2...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 5, 2023
Private Landlords Reminded Of Changes To Tenancies Legislation
Private landlords have been reminded of their responsibilities as new laws governing private tenancies in Northern Ireland came into effect on 1 April. The Private Tenancies (Northern Ireland) 2022 A...
Private Landlords Reminded Of Changes To Tenancies Legislation
Private landlords have been reminded of their responsibilities as new laws governing private tenancies in Northern Ireland came into effect on 1 April. The Private Tenancies (Northern Ireland) 2022 A...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 5, 2023
NIFRS Launches 2023 Cadet Scheme Recruitment Campaign
The Northern Ireland Fire & Rescue Service (NIFRS) has launched a new Cadet recruitment campaign. The service is seeking cadets on Belfast, Bangor, Lisburn and Newry, to begin in September 2023. The...
NIFRS Launches 2023 Cadet Scheme Recruitment Campaign
The Northern Ireland Fire & Rescue Service (NIFRS) has launched a new Cadet recruitment campaign. The service is seeking cadets on Belfast, Bangor, Lisburn and Newry, to begin in September 2023. The...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 5, 2023
NI To Host European ITF Open Taekwon-Do Championship
Northern Ireland has been announced as the host for the 2023 European ITF Open Taekwon-Do Championship, an event that will attract competitors from all across Europe. The decision to invite NI to hos...
NI To Host European ITF Open Taekwon-Do Championship
Northern Ireland has been announced as the host for the 2023 European ITF Open Taekwon-Do Championship, an event that will attract competitors from all across Europe. The decision to invite NI to hos...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 5, 2023
Appeal For Information On Serious Assault In South Belfast
The PSNI have issued an appeal for information and witnesses following a report of a serious assault in the Fitzroy Avenue area of south Belfast on Tuesday 4th April. Detective Sergeant Kitchen said:...
Appeal For Information On Serious Assault In South Belfast
The PSNI have issued an appeal for information and witnesses following a report of a serious assault in the Fitzroy Avenue area of south Belfast on Tuesday 4th April. Detective Sergeant Kitchen said:...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 5, 2023
Weapons And Drugs Seized In Ards And North Down Searches
Detectives from the Paramilitary Crime Task Force (PCTF), investigating suspected criminal activity linked to the ongoing feud in the Ards and north Down area, have conducted searches at a number of p...
Weapons And Drugs Seized In Ards And North Down Searches
Detectives from the Paramilitary Crime Task Force (PCTF), investigating suspected criminal activity linked to the ongoing feud in the Ards and north Down area, have conducted searches at a number of p...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 5, 2023
39-Year-Old Jailed Fo Drugs Offences
A 39-year-old man has been sentenced to 16 months' imprisonment for a drugs offence at Laganside Crown Court. James Greer was convicted of possession of Class A controlled drugs with intent to supply...
39-Year-Old Jailed Fo Drugs Offences
A 39-year-old man has been sentenced to 16 months' imprisonment for a drugs offence at Laganside Crown Court. James Greer was convicted of possession of Class A controlled drugs with intent to supply...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 5, 2023
Other News In Brief
Belfast Parks Photographic Competition Open For Entries The Belfast Parks Photographic Competition is open once again for entries from amateur photographers in the city. Organised by Belfas...
Other News In Brief
Belfast Parks Photographic Competition Open For Entries The Belfast Parks Photographic Competition is open once again for entries from amateur photographers in the city. Organised by Belfas...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 4, 2023
NI Teachers Announce Strike Action For 26 April
Teachers from five teaching unions across NI have announced that they will take strike action on Wednesday 26 April, over the failure to offer teachers and Further Education lecturers a fair and decen...
NI Teachers Announce Strike Action For 26 April
Teachers from five teaching unions across NI have announced that they will take strike action on Wednesday 26 April, over the failure to offer teachers and Further Education lecturers a fair and decen...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 4, 2023
Good Friday Agreement Returns To Belfast
The Belfast Agreement has returned to Northern Ireland for the first time since its signing on 10 April 1998. Also known as the Good Friday Agreement, the historic treaty, will be available for membe...
Good Friday Agreement Returns To Belfast
The Belfast Agreement has returned to Northern Ireland for the first time since its signing on 10 April 1998. Also known as the Good Friday Agreement, the historic treaty, will be available for membe...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 4, 2023
Health And Social Care Services During Easter Holidays
The Department of Health (DoH) has announced the availability of health and social care services, and how to access them, during the Easter holidays. Over the holidays, if you or some of your family ...
Health And Social Care Services During Easter Holidays
The Department of Health (DoH) has announced the availability of health and social care services, and how to access them, during the Easter holidays. Over the holidays, if you or some of your family ...
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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.
