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Northern Ireland News for May 2023 : Page 5
Northern Ireland News, May 12, 2023
PSNI Support NCA Modern Slavery And Exploitation Campaign
The PSNI's Modern Slavery and Human Trafficking Unit and Ports Team have announced their support for a National Crime Agency campaign to raise awareness of, and combat, sexual exploitation, forced cri...
PSNI Support NCA Modern Slavery And Exploitation Campaign
The PSNI's Modern Slavery and Human Trafficking Unit and Ports Team have announced their support for a National Crime Agency campaign to raise awareness of, and combat, sexual exploitation, forced cri...
Northern Ireland News, May 12, 2023
Parents And Children Urged To 'Leave The Car And Walk To School'
The Public Health Agency (PHA) has appealed for parents and children to 'leave the car at home and walk to school'. Ahead of Walk To School Week (15-19 May), the PHA has highlighted statistics that s...
Parents And Children Urged To 'Leave The Car And Walk To School'
The Public Health Agency (PHA) has appealed for parents and children to 'leave the car at home and walk to school'. Ahead of Walk To School Week (15-19 May), the PHA has highlighted statistics that s...
Northern Ireland News, May 12, 2023
'Viable Pipe Bomb' At Centre Of Antrim Rd Security Alert
The PSNI have issued an appeal for information following a security alert on the Antrim Road in north Belfast. Emergency services responded to reports of a suspicious object shortly before 6pm last n...
'Viable Pipe Bomb' At Centre Of Antrim Rd Security Alert
The PSNI have issued an appeal for information following a security alert on the Antrim Road in north Belfast. Emergency services responded to reports of a suspicious object shortly before 6pm last n...
Northern Ireland News, May 12, 2023
Four Drink Driving Arrests In Just Three Hours
Four people have been arrested on drink driving offences in just a three hour period across Ards and North Down on Wednesday 10 May. At around 9.30pm, patrolling officers saw a driver having difficul...
Four Drink Driving Arrests In Just Three Hours
Four people have been arrested on drink driving offences in just a three hour period across Ards and North Down on Wednesday 10 May. At around 9.30pm, patrolling officers saw a driver having difficul...
Northern Ireland News, May 12, 2023
FHO Racing Withdraws From NW200
The FHO Racing BMW Motorrad team has withdrawn from the North West 200 citing "no confidence in the application of the Superstock technical regulations". According to reports, two FHA Racing riders, ...
FHO Racing Withdraws From NW200
The FHO Racing BMW Motorrad team has withdrawn from the North West 200 citing "no confidence in the application of the Superstock technical regulations". According to reports, two FHA Racing riders, ...
Northern Ireland News, May 12, 2023
Other News In Brief
Antrim Community Groups Urged To Apply For Improvement Grants Antrim and Newtownabbey Council has called on community-based organisations to share their ideas for projects to revitalise over...
Other News In Brief
Antrim Community Groups Urged To Apply For Improvement Grants Antrim and Newtownabbey Council has called on community-based organisations to share their ideas for projects to revitalise over...
Northern Ireland News, May 11, 2023
PSNI Launches Rural And Wildlife Crime Prevention Campaign
The Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI) has launched a five-week long policing operation to combat rural and wildlife crime. The operation, which began today, Wednesday 10th May and will run unt...
PSNI Launches Rural And Wildlife Crime Prevention Campaign
The Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI) has launched a five-week long policing operation to combat rural and wildlife crime. The operation, which began today, Wednesday 10th May and will run unt...
Northern Ireland News, May 11, 2023
Overnight Visitors From The South Top 1m For First Time
Overnight visitors to Northern Ireland from the South topped one million for the first time in 2022, resulting in a "huge spend" by those visitors, according to figures released by Ireland's Central S...
Overnight Visitors From The South Top 1m For First Time
Overnight visitors to Northern Ireland from the South topped one million for the first time in 2022, resulting in a "huge spend" by those visitors, according to figures released by Ireland's Central S...
Northern Ireland News, May 11, 2023
Two Baton Rounds Lost During PSNI Operation In Belfast City Centre
The PSNI have issued an appeal to the public following the loss of two Attenuating Energy Projectile (AEP) rounds during an incident at a hotel in Belfast city centre. On the evening of Sunday 7 May ...
Two Baton Rounds Lost During PSNI Operation In Belfast City Centre
The PSNI have issued an appeal to the public following the loss of two Attenuating Energy Projectile (AEP) rounds during an incident at a hotel in Belfast city centre. On the evening of Sunday 7 May ...
Northern Ireland News, May 11, 2023
Additional Finances Needed For NI Public Services – DUP
The DUP has said that the evidence from three former senior civil servants to the NI Affairs Committee has 'reinforced the belief' that additional finance will be needed if a new Stormont Executive is...
Additional Finances Needed For NI Public Services – DUP
The DUP has said that the evidence from three former senior civil servants to the NI Affairs Committee has 'reinforced the belief' that additional finance will be needed if a new Stormont Executive is...
Northern Ireland News, May 11, 2023
Green Party Launches Local Government Manifesto
The Green Party has committed to "greener, cleaner, fairer" communities across Northern Ireland, as they launch their local government manifesto. The manifesto contains commitments around three key p...
Green Party Launches Local Government Manifesto
The Green Party has committed to "greener, cleaner, fairer" communities across Northern Ireland, as they launch their local government manifesto. The manifesto contains commitments around three key p...
Northern Ireland News, May 11, 2023
W5 Graduation Event For Latest IGNITE Programme Students
George Best Belfast City Airport has hosted a graduation ceremony at W5 in recognition of the latest students to complete its annual IGNITE programme. IGNITE is an innovative joint youth leadership i...
W5 Graduation Event For Latest IGNITE Programme Students
George Best Belfast City Airport has hosted a graduation ceremony at W5 in recognition of the latest students to complete its annual IGNITE programme. IGNITE is an innovative joint youth leadership i...
Northern Ireland News, May 11, 2023
Bank Of Ireland Launches Second Round Of Cost Of Living Funding
The Bank of Ireland has announced the recipients in its second round of Cost of Living Fund support. Established in January, the fund aims to help organisations supporting those most at risk from cos...
Bank Of Ireland Launches Second Round Of Cost Of Living Funding
The Bank of Ireland has announced the recipients in its second round of Cost of Living Fund support. Established in January, the fund aims to help organisations supporting those most at risk from cos...
Northern Ireland News, May 11, 2023
Stenaline Announces Expansion Of Belfast-Heysham Freight Service
Stenaline has announced a multi-million pound investment in the expansion of its Belfast-Heysham freight service, with the construction of two new bespoke freight ferries. Each of the two new 147-met...
Stenaline Announces Expansion Of Belfast-Heysham Freight Service
Stenaline has announced a multi-million pound investment in the expansion of its Belfast-Heysham freight service, with the construction of two new bespoke freight ferries. Each of the two new 147-met...
Northern Ireland News, May 11, 2023
Department For Communities Seeks Input For Funding Proposals
The Department for Communities is seeking input on a series of funding proposals as part of its Budget Settlement for 2023-24 financial year. The proposal follows the announcement by the Secretary of...
Department For Communities Seeks Input For Funding Proposals
The Department for Communities is seeking input on a series of funding proposals as part of its Budget Settlement for 2023-24 financial year. The proposal follows the announcement by the Secretary of...
Northern Ireland News, May 11, 2023
Other News In Brief
Man Critical Following E-Scooter Collision In East Belfast A man is in a critical condition in hospital after the electric scooter he was riding was involved in a collision with a car in eas...
Other News In Brief
Man Critical Following E-Scooter Collision In East Belfast A man is in a critical condition in hospital after the electric scooter he was riding was involved in a collision with a car in eas...
Northern Ireland News, May 10, 2023
Scam Warning As Over £1.2m Lost To Fraud In Just Two Months
More than £1.2 million has been lost to fraud in just the last two months, according to the PSNI. In March, victims of scams lost almost £612,000, followed by losses close to £690,000 in April. Chai...
Scam Warning As Over £1.2m Lost To Fraud In Just Two Months
More than £1.2 million has been lost to fraud in just the last two months, according to the PSNI. In March, victims of scams lost almost £612,000, followed by losses close to £690,000 in April. Chai...
Northern Ireland News, May 10, 2023
PPS Decide Not To Prosecute 'Officer B' Over Colum Marks Death
The Public Prosecution Service (PPS) has decided not to prosecute a former police officer over the death of Hugh John Colum Marks in County Down over 30 years ago. The retired police officer, known o...
PPS Decide Not To Prosecute 'Officer B' Over Colum Marks Death
The Public Prosecution Service (PPS) has decided not to prosecute a former police officer over the death of Hugh John Colum Marks in County Down over 30 years ago. The retired police officer, known o...
Northern Ireland News, May 10, 2023
Government Imposed Budget Cuts 'Immoral And Indefensible' – SF
Sinn Féin has condemned government imposed budget cuts as "immoral and indefensible". Following budget cuts announced by the Department for Communities, the party's communities spokesperson, Sinn Féi...
Government Imposed Budget Cuts 'Immoral And Indefensible' – SF
Sinn Féin has condemned government imposed budget cuts as "immoral and indefensible". Following budget cuts announced by the Department for Communities, the party's communities spokesperson, Sinn Féi...
Northern Ireland News, May 10, 2023
PSNI Youth Project In L'Derry Builds 'Respect And Tolerance'
A PSNI youth project in L'Derry has helped build 'respect and tolerance', as part of an ongoing campaign to build safe communities. The project evolved after Foyleside and The Moor (FSM) Neighbourhoo...
PSNI Youth Project In L'Derry Builds 'Respect And Tolerance'
A PSNI youth project in L'Derry has helped build 'respect and tolerance', as part of an ongoing campaign to build safe communities. The project evolved after Foyleside and The Moor (FSM) Neighbourhoo...
Northern Ireland News, May 10, 2023
Alliance To Introduce Amendments To Interim Arrangements Bill
The Alliance Party have proposed a number of amendments to the Northern Ireland Interim Arrangements Bill, which is scheduled to complete its journey through the House of Commons today, Wednesday 10 M...
Alliance To Introduce Amendments To Interim Arrangements Bill
The Alliance Party have proposed a number of amendments to the Northern Ireland Interim Arrangements Bill, which is scheduled to complete its journey through the House of Commons today, Wednesday 10 M...
Northern Ireland News, May 10, 2023
Appeal For Information After Serious Assault In Ballycastle
PSNI detectives in Coleraine have issued an appeal for information and witnesses following a report of a serious assault in the Causeway Coast and Glens area on Tuesday 09 May. Shortly before 9.50am,...
Appeal For Information After Serious Assault In Ballycastle
PSNI detectives in Coleraine have issued an appeal for information and witnesses following a report of a serious assault in the Causeway Coast and Glens area on Tuesday 09 May. Shortly before 9.50am,...
Northern Ireland News, May 10, 2023
New Scheme Launches To Help Young People Build Entrepreneurship Skillset
A new inclusive innovation skills programme, designed to help young people in Northern Ireland access training, build their entrepreneurship skillset and get a real-world work experience, has been an...
New Scheme Launches To Help Young People Build Entrepreneurship Skillset
A new inclusive innovation skills programme, designed to help young people in Northern Ireland access training, build their entrepreneurship skillset and get a real-world work experience, has been an...
Northern Ireland News, May 10, 2023
Belfast City Council Launches 'Music In The Parks' Programme
Belfast City Council has announced a 'Music in the Parks' programme throughout May to September. Featuring a range of music from modern country, folk, jazz, trad, brass band and African drumming sess...
Belfast City Council Launches 'Music In The Parks' Programme
Belfast City Council has announced a 'Music in the Parks' programme throughout May to September. Featuring a range of music from modern country, folk, jazz, trad, brass band and African drumming sess...
Northern Ireland News, May 9, 2023
'Stay Safe On The Roads' At North West 200
The PSNI have appealed to people attending the North West 200 to "stay safe on the roads". The major sporting event returns to the north coast today, 09 May, until Saturday 13 May, with a significant...
'Stay Safe On The Roads' At North West 200
The PSNI have appealed to people attending the North West 200 to "stay safe on the roads". The major sporting event returns to the north coast today, 09 May, until Saturday 13 May, with a significant...
Northern Ireland News, May 9, 2023
Proposed Education Authority Cuts Will 'Devastate Many Children'
A proposed £200 million in cuts by the Education Authority (EA) would "devastate many children and their parents", SDLP Education Spokesperson Daniel McCrossan has said. It is understood that due to ...
Proposed Education Authority Cuts Will 'Devastate Many Children'
A proposed £200 million in cuts by the Education Authority (EA) would "devastate many children and their parents", SDLP Education Spokesperson Daniel McCrossan has said. It is understood that due to ...
Northern Ireland News, May 9, 2023
Two Men Charged With Sexual Offences Against A Child
Two men have been charged with sexual offences against a child at Lisburn Magistrates' Court Following an investigation by the PSNI's Public Protection Branch, a 39-year-old man was brought up on cha...
Two Men Charged With Sexual Offences Against A Child
Two men have been charged with sexual offences against a child at Lisburn Magistrates' Court Following an investigation by the PSNI's Public Protection Branch, a 39-year-old man was brought up on cha...
Northern Ireland News, May 9, 2023
Over 1m Passengers Travel Between Belfast And Dublin In 2022
More than 1 million passenger journey's were made between Belfast and Dublin on the Enterprise cross-border service in 2022 – the highest level in 20 years. Welcoming the significant milestone, Head ...
Over 1m Passengers Travel Between Belfast And Dublin In 2022
More than 1 million passenger journey's were made between Belfast and Dublin on the Enterprise cross-border service in 2022 – the highest level in 20 years. Welcoming the significant milestone, Head ...
Northern Ireland News, May 9, 2023
Sinn Féin Launch Local Election Campaign Manifesto
The upcoming local council elections have been described as an "opportunity to endorse positive leadership and … councillors who will work for all", by Sinn Féin President Mary Lou McDonald. Speaking...
Sinn Féin Launch Local Election Campaign Manifesto
The upcoming local council elections have been described as an "opportunity to endorse positive leadership and … councillors who will work for all", by Sinn Féin President Mary Lou McDonald. Speaking...
Northern Ireland News, May 9, 2023
NI Water To Develop Silent Valley Masterplan
NI Water is seeking input from the public on the future development of Silent Valley Mountain Park. The utility provider has said that it is keen to enhance the site, which is a popular visitor attra...
NI Water To Develop Silent Valley Masterplan
NI Water is seeking input from the public on the future development of Silent Valley Mountain Park. The utility provider has said that it is keen to enhance the site, which is a popular visitor attra...
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Northern Ireland WeatherToday:A very mild, but mostly cloudy day, although with some bright or sunny spells. It will be mostly dry in the morning, but a little patchy light rain or drizzle at times in the afternoon. Maximum temperature 14 °C.Tonight:A band of heavier rain will move east during the evening before clearing eastwards after midnight. then mostly dry through the early hours, but a little rain towards dawn. Minimum temperature 8 °C.
