Northern Ireland News for June 2023 : Page 7

Northern Ireland News, Jun 2, 2023
Man Shot In The Leg In Bangor
Police have launched an investigation after a man was shot in the leg in Bangor, Co Down. The incident happened in the Greenside area of the Whitehall estate at around 11pm on Thursday. The man is b...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 2, 2023
Men Arrested After Suspected Class A Drugs Found In East Belfast
Two men have been arrested after suspected drugs worth around £100,000 were seized in east Belfast. The men, aged 33 and 38, were arrested following the seizure of suspected Class A drugs, at around ...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 2, 2023
Majority Want Minimum Age Of Criminal Responsibility Raised
Alliance Justice spokesperson has welcomed survey results which show the vast majority of respondents want the minimum age of criminal responsibility (MACR) here raised to age 14. Currently, Northern...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 2, 2023
Other News In Brief
Resurfacing Work To Commence In Ballygowan A carriageway resurfacing scheme in Ballygowan is to start on Monday 5 June 2023. The resurfacing scheme on the A21 Ballygowan Road will involve the...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 1, 2023
Organ Donation Changes As Dáithí's Law Takes Effect
Changes to organ donation legislation have taken effect across Northern Ireland. The legislation is named after six-year-old Dáithí Mac Gabhann. His family have campaigned for changes to help their ...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 1, 2023
Woman Sexually Assaulted In Carrickfergus
A woman has been sexually assaulted in Carrickfergus. The attack happened in the Oakfield Glen area at around 5pm on Monday. She was approached from behind by an unknown man who attempted to remove ...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 1, 2023
Free Travel SmartPass Age Could Be Raised
The Department of Infrastructure has launched a public consultation for views on potential changes to the free travel SmartPass. The current SmartPass was introduced in 2008 and provides free travel...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 1, 2023
PSNI Helicopter Could Be Grounded As Part Of Cuts
Chief Constable Simon Bryne has revealed the PSNI may have to ground one of its helicopters. The move comes as part of measures to reduce the gap between the force's allocated budget and current spen...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 1, 2023
Man And Woman Sentenced Following Paramilitary Task Force Investigation
A man and woman have been sentenced in connection with possession of criminal property and drug-related offences. Mark Magown, aged 43, was sentenced to 28 months - 10 months to be served in custody ...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 1, 2023
Man Settles Discrimination Case Against Home Bargains
A man living with Cerebral Palsy has received a settlement of £25,000 after being told to not "play the disability card" by his employer. The case was settled with no admission of liability and was s...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 1, 2023
Man Hospitalised In Belfast Shooting
A man has been taken to hospital after being shot in both legs in North Belfast. The incident in the Antrim Road area took place at around 10.15pm on Wednesday 31 May. Cordons were put in place aro...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 1, 2023
Man Arrested In Connection With Belfast Blaze Released On Bail
A man arrested in connection with a suspicious fire at a derelict building in Belfast has been released on bail. The incident on Samuel Street which began in the early hours of 31 May affected traffi...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 1, 2023
Ballymena United Confirm Jim Ervin As New Manager
Ballymena United have confirmed their former player and captain Jim Ervin as their new manager. Ervin succeeds David Jeffrey who left the club by mutual consent in the wake of the club's 4-0 defeat ...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 1, 2023
Other News In Brief
Cuts To Youth Services And Early Years Will Not Proceed Sinn Féin MLA Pat Sheehan has said news that cuts to youth services and early years will not go ahead is a "relief" to many families and...