Northern Ireland News for January 2024 : Page 5

Northern Ireland News, Jan 12, 2024
Renewed Appeal For Help Tracing Alan Whiteside
The PSNI have issued a fresh appeal for help in tracing the whereabouts of missing 33-year-old, Alan Whiteside. Alan was last seen leaving licensed premises in the High Street area of Antrim at aroun...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 12, 2024
SF Welcomes Govt Decision To Exonerate Sub-Postmasters
The UK government's decision to exonerate sub-postmasters who were impacted by the Horizon IT scandal has been welcomed by Sinn Féin Vice President and First Minister Designate Michelle O'Neill. Writ...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 12, 2024
NI Tenants Disadvantaged By Lack Of Working Assembly – Alliance
As Northern Ireland continues without a working Assembly, tenants remain at a disadvantage over how cases of mould should be dealt with, Alliance Housing Spokesperson Kellie Armstrong MLA has said. T...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 12, 2024
SDLP MPs Vote Against Govt's Anti-Boycott Bill
SDLP MPs have voted against new government legislation, designed to restrict the ability of councils to take positions of conscience on the behaviour of foreign governments and to adapt their own proc...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 12, 2024
25 New Young People Join Belfast City Youth Council
Belfast City Youth Council (BCYC) has welcomed twenty-five new young people to represent the views of their peers on issues impacting on the city's young people. Their first meeting was held at City ...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 12, 2024
Two Arrested Following Police Chase In West Belfast
A man and a woman have been arrested following a vehicle pursuit in west Belfast in the early hours of Thursday, 11 January. At approximately 3.20am police on routine patrol noticed a car being drive...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 12, 2024
Other News In Brief
SF Calls for Immediate Action To Address 'Intolerable' Cancer Service Waiting Times Sinn Féin has called for the immediate restoration of the Assembly and Executive to address Northern Irela...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 11, 2024
Appeal For Information On 'Brutal Murder' Of Kevin Conway
Detectives from the PSNI's Major Investigation have issued an appeal for information on the murder of Kevin Conway, who was shot to death at his homes in west Belfast. Mr Conway (26) was murdered in ...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 11, 2024
SDLP Expresses Support For Unions Ahead Of 'Day Of Action'
The SDLP has expressed their support for the unions behind the upcoming "generalised day of action" on Thursday, 18 January. Party leader, Colum Eastwood, has highlighted the importance of challengin...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 11, 2024
Man Arrested In Connection With L'Derry Stabbing
A 27-year-old man has been arrested in connection with a stabbing incident in the Heron Way area of L'Derry shortly before 2.40am this morning, Thursday 11 January. Shortly before 2:40am, it was repo...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 11, 2024
City Hall Jobs Fair To Highlight Current And Future City Jobs
Belfast City Council will host a City Hall Jobs Fair on Wednesday, 17 January, to highlight the more than 40 current and future job vacancies. Taking place next Wednesday from 10am to 3pm, the event ...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 11, 2024
Jobseekers Urged To Take Advantage Of 'Essential' HMRC App
HM Revenue & Customs has called on anyone interested in a career change to join the 1.2 million people a month already saving time with an essential app download for 2024. The HMRC app, which was ope...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 11, 2024
PSNI Rescue Kayakers In Trouble From River Bann
Coleraine PSNI have been praised for rescuing two men who had gotten into trouble while kayaking in the River Bann. At around 6.20pm on Tuesday, 09 January, dog walkers called 99 to report that two m...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 11, 2024
42-Year-Old Jailed For Possession Of Explosives
A 42-year-old man sentenced to 3 yeas for possession of explosives at Laganside Crown Court, following an investigation by the Police Service's Terrorism Investigation Unit (TIU). Patrick McCann was ...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 11, 2024
Belfast City Airport Launches Latest 'High Flyers' Apprenticeship Scheme
Belfast City Airports prestigious 'High Flyers' Apprenticeship Scheme has opened for applications, providing a unique opportunity for individuals to join the Airport's fire service. This initiative o...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 11, 2024
Limavady Man Jailed For Possession Of Homemade Shotgun
A 52-year-old man has been jailed for six years at Laganside Crown Court for possession of a firearm and ammunition with intent to endanger life. David Bond from Limavady was convicted after he plead...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 11, 2024
Other News In Brief
Man Fined £50,000 For Damaging Historic Lisburn Monument A 64-year-old man has been fined £50,000 for damaging a protected historical monument in Lisburn. On Friday, 16th April 2021, police...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 10, 2024
Murder Investigation Launched Into West Belfast Shooting
A murder investigation has been launched following a fatal shooting incident in west Belfast. Emergency services responded to reports of a shooting in the Greenan area just before 9:30 pm. The victim...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 10, 2024
Translink Workers To Join 'Generalised Day Of Action'
Translink workers will join teachers, nurses, healthcare staff and civil servants for a "generalised day of action" on Thursday, 18 January. A total of 15 unions have announced that they will partici...
Business News, Jan 10, 2024
Cryptoassets Users Urged To Check Their Tax Obligations
With use of cryptoassets growing, HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) is urging people to avoid potential penalties and check if they need to complete a Self Assessment tax return for the 2022 to 2023 tax y...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 10, 2024
Appeal For Help Tracing Missing Man Robert Lukasiewicz
The PSNI have issued an appeal for help in tracing the whereabouts of Robert Lukasiewicz. Robert was last seen leaving his place of work on the Crowhill Road in Lurgan and is believed to have headed ...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 10, 2024
Transformation Of Waterworks And Alexandra Parks Proposed
Belfast City Council is seeking input on the proposed redevelopment and transformation of north Belfast's Waterworks and Alexandra parks. Redevelopment plans include upgrades to entrances, paths, lig...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 10, 2024
£3.7m To Be Invested In Linen Quarter Over Next Four Years
With a further £3.7 million expected to be invested in Belfast's 'Linen Quarter' over the next four years, the Linen Quarter Business Improvement District (LQ BID) has announced new key appointments. ...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 10, 2024
SF Calls For Executive To Deliver Fair Pay For Nurses
Sinn Féin has said that there should be no more delays in forming an Executive and delivering fair pay rises for nurses and public sector workers. Speaking after meeting with representatives from the...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 10, 2024
4 Corners To Tell The Story Behind Blue Lights Drama
The screenwriters behind the successful BBC police drama Blue Lights have joined the lineup of the 4 Corners Festival next month to tell the story behind their critically acclaimed TV show. Writer De...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 10, 2024
Series Of Reports Of Break-Ins And Thefts In West Belfast
PSNI detectives have issued an appeal for information following reports of a number of offences including burglary, attempted theft and vehicle interference in west Belfast on Tuesday 9th January. At...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 10, 2024
Public Urged To Use Online Crime Reporting Service
The PSNI has urged the public to continue to use its online reporting service, which allows an incident or crime to be reported at anytime, anywhere, straightaway and without delay. Almost 27,204 rep...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 10, 2024
Other News In Brief
SDLP Welcomes Engagement With PSNI The SDLP has welcomed engagement with the PSNI on a number of issues impacting the local community in north Belfast. Councillor Whyte met with the recentl...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 9, 2024
SDLP Calls For Action On Israel's Ambassador In London
The SDLP has called on British Foreign Secretary, David Cameron, to "call in" Israel's Ambassador in London following comments made last week which appeared to endorse the destruction of Gaza. Party ...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 9, 2024
DoH Approves Craigavon Area Hospital Service Change
Craigavon Area Hospital's emergency general surgery services are to be "permanently consolidated", following Department of Health (DoH) approval of the Southern Health and Social Care Trust decision. ...