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Northern Ireland News for May 2023 : Page 6
Northern Ireland News, May 9, 2023
Urgent Need For New Commissioner For Children And Young People
The Alliance Party has called for the urgent appointment of a Commissioner for Children and Young People, with the post remaining vacant since March. The party's education spokesperson, Connie Egan, ...
Urgent Need For New Commissioner For Children And Young People
The Alliance Party has called for the urgent appointment of a Commissioner for Children and Young People, with the post remaining vacant since March. The party's education spokesperson, Connie Egan, ...
Northern Ireland News, May 9, 2023
Two Men Arrested In Connection With Omagh Security Alert
Two men, aged 56 and 29, have been arrested in connection with a security alert in Omagh on Saturday 06 May. At around 10pm on Saturday, three masked men hijacked a silver-coloured Volkswagen Golf in...
Two Men Arrested In Connection With Omagh Security Alert
Two men, aged 56 and 29, have been arrested in connection with a security alert in Omagh on Saturday 06 May. At around 10pm on Saturday, three masked men hijacked a silver-coloured Volkswagen Golf in...
Northern Ireland News, May 9, 2023
People Urged To Talk Openly About Their End Of Life Wishes
The Public Health Agency (PHA) and Department of Health (DoH) have urged people to talk openly about their wishes regarding their future care, dying, death and bereavement. The appeal has been made d...
People Urged To Talk Openly About Their End Of Life Wishes
The Public Health Agency (PHA) and Department of Health (DoH) have urged people to talk openly about their wishes regarding their future care, dying, death and bereavement. The appeal has been made d...
Northern Ireland News, May 9, 2023
Other News In Brief
Balmoral Show Attendees Urged To 'Leave Extra Time For Your Journey' The PSNI has urged people attending the Balmoral Show to "leave extra time for your journey", ahead of what is expected t...
Other News In Brief
Balmoral Show Attendees Urged To 'Leave Extra Time For Your Journey' The PSNI has urged people attending the Balmoral Show to "leave extra time for your journey", ahead of what is expected t...
Northern Ireland News, May 5, 2023
Public Urged To Help Reduce Wildfires
The public are being urged to help reduce the number of wildfire incidents, with more than 100 reported since February 2023. The Northern Ireland Environment Agency (NIEA) has partnered with the Nort...
Public Urged To Help Reduce Wildfires
The public are being urged to help reduce the number of wildfire incidents, with more than 100 reported since February 2023. The Northern Ireland Environment Agency (NIEA) has partnered with the Nort...
Northern Ireland News, May 5, 2023
New Five-Year Vision For Nursing And Midwifery In NI
A new five-year vision for nursing and midwifery in Northern Ireland has been announced by Chief Nursing Officer (CNO), Maria McIlgorm. The CNO made the announcement at her inaugural conference, atte...
New Five-Year Vision For Nursing And Midwifery In NI
A new five-year vision for nursing and midwifery in Northern Ireland has been announced by Chief Nursing Officer (CNO), Maria McIlgorm. The CNO made the announcement at her inaugural conference, atte...
Northern Ireland News, May 5, 2023
Spring International Market Returns To Belfast 25-29 May
The Spring International Market will return to the grounds of Belfast City Hall on the over the final Spring Bank holiday, from 25–29 May. This year's market will host over 60 traders, offering food ...
Spring International Market Returns To Belfast 25-29 May
The Spring International Market will return to the grounds of Belfast City Hall on the over the final Spring Bank holiday, from 25–29 May. This year's market will host over 60 traders, offering food ...
Northern Ireland News, May 5, 2023
Heron Bros Set To Build New Ballycastle Shared Education Campus
The Department of Education has announced the appointment of Heron Bros for the construction of the new £70million Shared Education Campus in Ballycastle. Funded through the Fresh Start funding for S...
Heron Bros Set To Build New Ballycastle Shared Education Campus
The Department of Education has announced the appointment of Heron Bros for the construction of the new £70million Shared Education Campus in Ballycastle. Funded through the Fresh Start funding for S...
Northern Ireland News, May 5, 2023
NI Health Service Facing 'Bleak Picture' – SDLP
The SDLP has raised concerns over the "bleak picture" facing Northern Ireland's health service, which is facing a 10% funding cut following last week's Budget. Addressing the issue, SDLP Health Spoke...
NI Health Service Facing 'Bleak Picture' – SDLP
The SDLP has raised concerns over the "bleak picture" facing Northern Ireland's health service, which is facing a 10% funding cut following last week's Budget. Addressing the issue, SDLP Health Spoke...
Northern Ireland News, May 5, 2023
Paramilitary Crime Task Force Search Three Houses In Shankill
A major search operation has been carried out in the Shankill area of Belfast this morning, Friday 05 May, by the PSNI's Paramilitary Crime Task Force. Three properties in the area were targeted by t...
Paramilitary Crime Task Force Search Three Houses In Shankill
A major search operation has been carried out in the Shankill area of Belfast this morning, Friday 05 May, by the PSNI's Paramilitary Crime Task Force. Three properties in the area were targeted by t...
Northern Ireland News, May 5, 2023
Man Arrested In Connection With Drug Seizure In L'Derry
A 20-year-old man has been arrested in connection with the seizure of suspected Class B and C drugs in L'Derry. Officers from the District Support Team on patrol on the evening of Wednesday 03 May st...
Man Arrested In Connection With Drug Seizure In L'Derry
A 20-year-old man has been arrested in connection with the seizure of suspected Class B and C drugs in L'Derry. Officers from the District Support Team on patrol on the evening of Wednesday 03 May st...
Northern Ireland News, May 5, 2023
Award-Winning Rosspark Hotel To Be Offered For Sale
The Rosspark Hotel in Kells, Ballymena, one of NI's most popular most popular venues, is set to be offered for sale as owner and renowned hotelier, Keith Carmichael, has announced his retirement. Loc...
Award-Winning Rosspark Hotel To Be Offered For Sale
The Rosspark Hotel in Kells, Ballymena, one of NI's most popular most popular venues, is set to be offered for sale as owner and renowned hotelier, Keith Carmichael, has announced his retirement. Loc...
Northern Ireland News, May 5, 2023
Autism Reality Experience Bus Tours NI
The Autism Reality Experience Bus has toured Northern Ireland to provide people with a hands-on experience of autism, as part of World Autism Month. Led by the Northern Area Autism Forum in partnersh...
Autism Reality Experience Bus Tours NI
The Autism Reality Experience Bus has toured Northern Ireland to provide people with a hands-on experience of autism, as part of World Autism Month. Led by the Northern Area Autism Forum in partnersh...
Northern Ireland News, May 5, 2023
Other News In Brief
East Belfast Tribute Mural To Raise Awareness Of Mental Health A new public artwork to raise awareness of mental health issues has been unveiled at Orangefield Park Pavilion. The artwork was ...
Other News In Brief
East Belfast Tribute Mural To Raise Awareness Of Mental Health A new public artwork to raise awareness of mental health issues has been unveiled at Orangefield Park Pavilion. The artwork was ...
Northern Ireland News, May 4, 2023
Funds Secured For City Centre 'Bolder Vision' Initiatives
Funding has been secured for two initiatives to make Belfast city centre 'safer, greener and more accessible'. The Department of Infrastructure has awarded Blue Green Infrastructure funding to two 'B...
Funds Secured For City Centre 'Bolder Vision' Initiatives
Funding has been secured for two initiatives to make Belfast city centre 'safer, greener and more accessible'. The Department of Infrastructure has awarded Blue Green Infrastructure funding to two 'B...
Northern Ireland News, May 4, 2023
People Urged To 'Send A Message' On 18 May
Naomi Long has called on voters across Northern Ireland to "to send a message to those holding the political institutions to ransom" by voting Alliance at the upcoming council elections on 18 May. Mr...
People Urged To 'Send A Message' On 18 May
Naomi Long has called on voters across Northern Ireland to "to send a message to those holding the political institutions to ransom" by voting Alliance at the upcoming council elections on 18 May. Mr...
Northern Ireland News, May 4, 2023
UUP Calls Out DUP On 'Trying To Bluff Their Way Past Polling Day'
The Ulster Unionist Party has called on the DUP to tell the public if they intend to return to Stormont following the upcoming election on 18 May. UUP Chief Whip, John Stewart MLA said that the DUP w...
UUP Calls Out DUP On 'Trying To Bluff Their Way Past Polling Day'
The Ulster Unionist Party has called on the DUP to tell the public if they intend to return to Stormont following the upcoming election on 18 May. UUP Chief Whip, John Stewart MLA said that the DUP w...
Northern Ireland News, May 4, 2023
Appeal For Information On 'Vicious And Nasty' Assault In L'Derry
The PSNI in L'Derry have issued an appeal for information and witnesses after a woman was assaulted when she attempted to break up a fight. Police have reported that at around 6.15pm on Wednesday 03 ...
Appeal For Information On 'Vicious And Nasty' Assault In L'Derry
The PSNI in L'Derry have issued an appeal for information and witnesses after a woman was assaulted when she attempted to break up a fight. Police have reported that at around 6.15pm on Wednesday 03 ...
Northern Ireland News, May 4, 2023
Primary School Pupils Challenged To Design Water Saving Poster
Primary school pupils across NI have been challenged to design a poster campaign to highlight the need to 'Save water, save energy and protect the environment'. Launched by NI Water, the Schools Post...
Primary School Pupils Challenged To Design Water Saving Poster
Primary school pupils across NI have been challenged to design a poster campaign to highlight the need to 'Save water, save energy and protect the environment'. Launched by NI Water, the Schools Post...
Northern Ireland News, May 4, 2023
Appeal For Information On Arson Attack In Portrush
The PSNI in Portrush have issued an appeal for information and witnesses following a fire in the early hours of this morning, Thursday 04 May. At around 2.40am this morning, emergency services were c...
Appeal For Information On Arson Attack In Portrush
The PSNI in Portrush have issued an appeal for information and witnesses following a fire in the early hours of this morning, Thursday 04 May. At around 2.40am this morning, emergency services were c...
Northern Ireland News, May 4, 2023
NI Infrastructure 'Left To Crumble' If Budget Cuts Imposed
Budget cuts in the Department for Infrastructure (DFI) will see key projects across Northern Ireland "left to crumble", Alliance Infrastructure spokesperson Andrew Muir MLA has said. Following the an...
NI Infrastructure 'Left To Crumble' If Budget Cuts Imposed
Budget cuts in the Department for Infrastructure (DFI) will see key projects across Northern Ireland "left to crumble", Alliance Infrastructure spokesperson Andrew Muir MLA has said. Following the an...
Northern Ireland News, May 4, 2023
SDLP Proposes 'Triple Lock' Plan To Protect Public Services
The SDLP has proposed a financial 'Triple lock' plan to help protect NI's public services. Following a report from the Northern Ireland Fiscal Council (NIFC) that claimed NI Departments would need to...
SDLP Proposes 'Triple Lock' Plan To Protect Public Services
The SDLP has proposed a financial 'Triple lock' plan to help protect NI's public services. Following a report from the Northern Ireland Fiscal Council (NIFC) that claimed NI Departments would need to...
Northern Ireland News, May 4, 2023
Two Men Charged In Connection With Sectarian Hate Crime In Lurgan
Two men have been charged in connection with a sectarian hate crime in Lurgan on Sunday 30th April. The men, aged 34 and 37, were arrested in connection with an incident at a property on Ashleigh Cre...
Two Men Charged In Connection With Sectarian Hate Crime In Lurgan
Two men have been charged in connection with a sectarian hate crime in Lurgan on Sunday 30th April. The men, aged 34 and 37, were arrested in connection with an incident at a property on Ashleigh Cre...
Northern Ireland News, May 4, 2023
Other News In Brief
PSNI Investigating Aggravated Burglary In East Belfast PSNI detectives have issued an appeal for information following an aggravated burglary in east Belfast on the evening of Wednesday 3 May....
Other News In Brief
PSNI Investigating Aggravated Burglary In East Belfast PSNI detectives have issued an appeal for information following an aggravated burglary in east Belfast on the evening of Wednesday 3 May....
Northern Ireland News, May 3, 2023
NI Depts May Need To Find £800m In Cuts And Revenue
The Northern Ireland Civil Service Departments may need to find £800 million in cuts and additional revenue to avoid another overspend, the Northern Ireland Fiscal Council (NIFC) has warned. An addit...
NI Depts May Need To Find £800m In Cuts And Revenue
The Northern Ireland Civil Service Departments may need to find £800 million in cuts and additional revenue to avoid another overspend, the Northern Ireland Fiscal Council (NIFC) has warned. An addit...
Northern Ireland News, May 3, 2023
'More Lives Will Be Lost' Without A5 Upgrade Works
The SDLP has warned that without the Western Transport Corridor (WTC) upgrade works "more lives will be lost on the A5". Following the deaths of three people on the road last week, West Tyrone MLA, D...
'More Lives Will Be Lost' Without A5 Upgrade Works
The SDLP has warned that without the Western Transport Corridor (WTC) upgrade works "more lives will be lost on the A5". Following the deaths of three people on the road last week, West Tyrone MLA, D...
Northern Ireland News, May 3, 2023
DUP Accused Of 'Failing Unionism'
The Ulster Unionist Party (UUP) has accused the Democratic Unionist Party (DUP) of "failing Unionism" as voter support falls to an all-time low. Ulster Unionist Peer, Lord Empey, made the accusation ...
DUP Accused Of 'Failing Unionism'
The Ulster Unionist Party (UUP) has accused the Democratic Unionist Party (DUP) of "failing Unionism" as voter support falls to an all-time low. Ulster Unionist Peer, Lord Empey, made the accusation ...
Northern Ireland News, May 3, 2023
Police Search For Man Following Knife Attacks In Dundonald
Police are searching for a man following two incidents in Dundonald this morning, Wednesday 03 May. The first incident occurred at around 8.40am this morning, when an elderly homeowner in the Church ...
Police Search For Man Following Knife Attacks In Dundonald
Police are searching for a man following two incidents in Dundonald this morning, Wednesday 03 May. The first incident occurred at around 8.40am this morning, when an elderly homeowner in the Church ...
Northern Ireland News, May 3, 2023
Evidence-Based Relationship And Sex Education 'Urgently Needed'
The Alliance Party has called for the introduction of a standardised, inclusive and evidence-based relationship and sexuality education (RSE) curriculum for Northern Ireland's schools. The party's Ed...
Evidence-Based Relationship And Sex Education 'Urgently Needed'
The Alliance Party has called for the introduction of a standardised, inclusive and evidence-based relationship and sexuality education (RSE) curriculum for Northern Ireland's schools. The party's Ed...
Northern Ireland News, May 3, 2023
NI Employers Hire More Graduates
A majority of employers in Northern Ireland have increased their intake of graduates to plug the recruitment gap, according to new research from the Ulster University. The University found that 62% o...
NI Employers Hire More Graduates
A majority of employers in Northern Ireland have increased their intake of graduates to plug the recruitment gap, according to new research from the Ulster University. The University found that 62% o...
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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.
