Northern Ireland News for June 2023 : Page 3

Northern Ireland News, Jun 22, 2023
Belfast Mum Named Belfast Business Idea Winner
Sarah McKegney, a busy mum of three, has been crowned this year's Belfast Business Idea winner for her innovative range of plastic-free hair and skincare products for children. Sarah pitched her Perc...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 22, 2023
Other News In Brief
Alliance Raise Concerns Over Dept For Communities Budget Alliance has raised concerns over the budget allocated by the Department for Communities, which MLA Kellie Armstrong has said will "...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 21, 2023
Executive Needed For Urgent Reforms Of Social Care Services
With more than 4,000 young people waiting for assessment, an Executive is urgently needed to reform children's social care service in Northern Ireland. Alliance Leader Naomi Long MLA and Health spoke...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 21, 2023
Patients On Waiting Lists Must Receive Regular Updates - SDLP
Patients on health service waiting lists must receive regular updates on their condition, SDLP Health Spokesperson Colin McGrath has said. McGrath made the call after the Public Service Ombudsman fou...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 21, 2023
People With Learning Disabilities Must Lead The Conversation - Alliance
The Alliance Party has hosted people with learning disabilities, their families and a number of support organisation at Parliament Buildings to celebrate Learning Disability Week 2023. Building on la...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 21, 2023
JT Spas Launches Latest Full Spectrum Infrared Saunas
Home and garden specialist, JT Spas has announced the launch of its latest, state-of-the-art, Full Spectrum Infrared Saunas. The ultimate in home sauna technology, an <a href= 'http://www.jtspas.c...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 21, 2023
DUP Urges PM To Not Proceed With Legacy Bill
The DUP has urged Prime Minister Rishi Sunak to not proceed with the Northern Ireland Troubles (Legacy and Reconciliation) Bill in the face of almost universal opposition from victims, survivors and t...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 21, 2023
PHA Highlights Importance Of Cervical Screening Tests
The Public Health Agency (PHA) has highlighted the importance of attending cervical screening test when invited, as it marks Cervical Screening Awareness Week. Between 2016 and 2020 in Northern Irela...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 21, 2023
Investigation Launched After Man Awakes To Burglars In His Home
An investigation has been launched after an elderly man found two men removing items from his home in the early hours of this morning, Wednesday 21 June. The man was asleep in his home on Brookhill A...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 21, 2023
Man Extradited To Romania For Convictions Of Kidnap And Assault
The PSNI's International Policing Unit have extradited a man to Romania for convictions of kidnap and assault offences. The man, aged in his 30s, was arrested in Northern Ireland in October 2021 on a...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 21, 2023
171 Vehicles Stopped In PSNI 'Day Of Proactive Policing'
A total of 171 vehicles were stopped and searched as a result of ANPR technology on a dedicated 'day of proactive policing' on Friday, 16 June. The day, known as Op Subreference, resulted in 30 key a...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 21, 2023
Other News In Brief
PSNI Appeal For Information On West Belfast Stabbing PSNI detectives have issued an appeal for information following a stabbing incident west Belfast on the evening of Tuesday 20 June. At a...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 20, 2023
Mothers Are Skipping Meals To Feed Their Children - Research
Women in Northern Ireland are skipping meals and are forced to go hungry to feed their children according to new research by the Women's Regional Consortium and Ulster University. The report found th...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 20, 2023
Yellow Weather Warning Issued Across NI
The Met Office has issued a yellow weather warning for heavy showers and thunderstorms across Northern Ireland today. The warning has been issued from 10.30am until 8pm. The maximum temperature is 22...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 20, 2023
Biopax To Create 169 New Jobs
With certified green solutions and the newest Chinese, US, and European technology, a new £47 million facility in west Belfast is to change the packaging and labelling industry for FMCG and foodservic...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 20, 2023
Hamish Harding On Board Missing Submarine
British billionaire Hamish Harding has been confirmed to be on board the submarine which has gone missing which was travelling to take people to see the wreck of the Titanic. Harding is the Chairman ...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 20, 2023
NI National Lottery Players Urged To Check Their Tickets
National Lottery players in Northern Ireland are being urged to check their tickets as a prize with £1,000,000 remains unclaimed. The winning ticket was bought in Co Antrim and matched five main numb...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 20, 2023
Other News In Brief
Govt Urged To Support Homeowners Struggling With Mortgage Payments Sinn Féin MLA Conor Murphy has called on the UK government to do more to support homeowners struggling with rising mortgage ...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 19, 2023
Arctic Monkeys Cancel Marlay Park Show
The Arctic Monkeys has announced the cancellation of their show at Marlay Park in Dublin on Tuesday, 20 June, stating that frontman, Alex Turner is suffering from acute laryngitis. In a statement rel...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 19, 2023
SF Pledge To Work With Other Parties In NI Councils
Sinn Féin will work with other political parties in NI councils to provide an "open door, access and a voice to all communities in their council areas". First Minister Designate Michelle O’Neill has p...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 19, 2023
People On Hospital Waiting Lists 'Feel Forgotten'
Significant and repeated failures to properly update patients on healthcare waiting lists in Northern Ireland amounted to 'systemic maladministration', and in many cases had a detrimental impact on th...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 19, 2023
Support Services Welcome Alcohol Awareness Week
Marking Alcohol Awareness Week, the Public Health Agency (PHA) has highlighted the support services available for individuals who misuse alcohol. Northern Ireland Alcohol Awareness Week (19-25 June) ...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 19, 2023
PSNI And Gardaí Carry Out Joint Operation In Armagh
The PSNI's Modern Slavery and Human Trafficking Unit have conducted a proactive policing operation in Armagh in partnership with An Garda Síochána. The operation was part of the EMPACT Initiative – a...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 19, 2023
NIFRS Successfully Closes Major Incident In Co Antrim
Following a three day operation battling a major gorse fire in Country Antrim, the Northern Ireland Fire & Rescue Service (NIFRS) has officially closed its previously declared Major Incident. Between...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 19, 2023
UUP Renews Call For Immediate Restoration Of Executive
The Ulster Unionist Party (UUP) has called for the immediate restoration of the Executive, warning that "frustration leads to bad choices". Renewing their call for a functioning devolved government, ...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 19, 2023
Appeal For Witnesses Following Serious Assault In Lurgan
The PSNI have issued an appeal for information and witnesses following a serious assault in Lurgan on Saturday, 17 June. Shortly after 7.15pm on Saturday evening, police received a report of an injur...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 19, 2023
Five PSNI Officers Named In King's Birthday Honours List
Five PSNI officers have been named in the King's Birthday Honours List. Chief Superintendent Darrin Jones, Superintendent Kellie McMillan and Constable Valerie Robinson are to be awarded King"s Polic...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 19, 2023
Other News In Brief
EastSide Arts Festival Returns From 27 July This year's EastSide Arts Festival is set to return from 27 July until 06 August, with Belfast Lord Mayor, Councillor Ryan Murphy, helping the organ...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 16, 2023
1 In 10 Abuse Reports Made By People Aged Over 55
One in ten people who report domestic or sexual abuse in NI are over the age of 55, the PSNI has revealed as they urge people to stand up against elder abuse and help raise awareness of how to spot th...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 16, 2023
Irish Air Corps Helps NIFRS Tackle Glenariff Gorse Fire
The Irish Air Corps has been deployed to support Northern Ireland Fire & Rescue Service (NIFRS) as it continues to tackle an extensive gorse fire in Glenariff, County Antrim. NIFRS declared a major i...