Northern Ireland News for October 2024 : Page 2

Northern Ireland News, Oct 28, 2024
Major Redevelopment Planned For CAFRE Greenmount Campus
The CAFRE Greenmount Campus, renowned for its commitment to agricultural education and sustainable practices, is poised for a transformative redevelopment that promises to usher in a new era of modern...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 28, 2024
Cancer Focus NI Awarded €15,000
Cancer Focus NI has been awarded €15,000 from the third annual AIB Community €1million Fund, to support services and care for cancer patients and their families. Over the last two years, the AIB Comm...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 28, 2024
Two Brothers Killed In NI Road Crash
Two brothers have died in a road collision in Northern Ireland. On Friday, the pair died following a crash between a car and a lorry on the Frosses Road near Ballymoney. The PSNI named the brothers ...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 28, 2024
Investigation Launched After Woman Sexually Assaulted In L'Derry
An investigation has launched after a woman has been hospitalised following a sexual assault in L'Derry in the early hours of Sunday morning. The incident occurred in the Lecky Road area at around 1....
Northern Ireland News, Oct 28, 2024
Police Appeal Issued After Cat Killed In Carrickfergus
Police have launched an investigation after a cat has been killed and several others injured following attacks in the Carrickfergus area over two days. A number of cats have been beaten and one has b...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 28, 2024
Other News In Brief
Part Of Man’s Ear Bitten Off In Co Antrim Police are appealing for information after a man was injured after part of his ear was bitten off by a stranger. The incident occurred at licensed p...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 25, 2024
Minister Calls For Collective Effort To Protect NI Landscapes
The Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) Minister, Andrew Muir, has emphasised the importance of collective action in preserving and enhancing Northern Ireland's natural la...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 25, 2024
Health Minister Unveils New Initiative To Tackle Health Inequalities
Health Minister Mike Nesbitt has announced the launch of Live Better, a groundbreaking initiative aimed at addressing health inequalities in Northern Ireland. The program will initially focus on neigh...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 25, 2024
Mother And Partner Jailed For Murder Of Toddler
A mother and her partner have been sentenced in connection with the murder of a two-year-old girl in Dungannon, Northern Ireland. Darryn Armstrong, 35, was handed a life sentence in May after pleadin...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 25, 2024
Halloween Fun For All The Family In Belfast
Families in Belfast are in for a treat this Halloween as the city centre prepares to host a spooktacular array of activities. As the half term break approaches, there's something for everyone to enj...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 25, 2024
Belfast Welcomes 11 International Doctors To City
Belfast City Council has launched a groundbreaking English Language Support Academy for Medics, designed to assist 11 experienced international doctors in obtaining registration and licenses to practi...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 25, 2024
Hydebank Female Prison Marks Book Week NI
Justice Minister Naomi Long has visited Hydebank Wood Secure College and Female Prison to mark Book Week NI – an initiative to encourages adults across Northern Ireland to join in a reading experience...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 25, 2024
Minister O'Dowd Addresses Planning Conference
Infrastructure Minister John O'Dowd delivered the keynote address at the International Centre for Local and Regional Development (ICLRD) planning conference. The two-day event focused on the challenge...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 25, 2024
Green Party Calls For Urgent Action On Increasing Homelessness
The Northern Ireland Executive has overseen a rise in homeless figures "unrivalled by any comparable nation", Green Party NI Leader Senator Mal O’Hara has said. Recent figures released to the NI Asse...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 25, 2024
Hanna Raises Violence Against Women And Girls In Commons
SDLP Leader Claire Hanna MP has raised the issue of violence against women and girls in the House of Commons. The South Belfast and Mid Down MP Ms Hanna said: "Violence against women and girls dema...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 25, 2024
Other News In Brief
Traffic Alert: South Belfast Road Users Advised to Plan Ahead for Linfield vs Cliftonville Match Road users in south Belfast are advised to be aware of potential traffic disruptions and dela...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 24, 2024
Halloween Safety Operation Launched In Derry City & Strabane
Local police have launched a dedicated operation to ensure public safety during the upcoming Halloween season. Chief Inspector Yvonne McManus has emphasised the importance of community engagement and ...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 24, 2024
Health Minister To Improve Services For Children With Disabilities
Health Minister Mike Nesbitt has unveiled plans to enhance services for children with disabilities in Northern Ireland. The proposed improvements include increasing short breaks capacity and expandin...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 24, 2024
100 Days Left To File Your Self Assessment Tax Return
The clock is ticking for taxpayers who file Self Assessments. HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) is reminding everyone that they have just 100 days left to submit their return and settle any tax owed befor...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 24, 2024
DoJ Publishes Second Domestic Homicide Review Summary Report
The Department of Justice has released a second summary report detailing the findings of a Domestic Homicide Review (DHR) panel. DHRs are conducted by independent chairs with the support of a panel of...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 24, 2024
Two Arrested Following Car Theft And Dangerous Driving In Belfast
Two men have been arrested in connection with a car theft and dangerous driving incident in south Belfast. The incident began on Tuesday evening when a brown Range Rover Evoque was stolen from a publ...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 24, 2024
Man Sentenced For £2m Cannabis Seizure
A 52-year-old man has been sentenced to prison following the seizure of a significant quantity of cannabis in 2018. Chang Mang Wang was handed a two-year and three-month sentence at Belfast Crown Cour...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 24, 2024
DAERA Minister Hosts Workshop To Drive Climate Action
DAERA Minister Andrew Muir has convened a workshop aimed at strengthening collaboration between government and academia in addressing climate change and environmental challenges in Northern Ireland. ...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 24, 2024
Police Investigate Raven Poisoning In Newry
Local police have launched an investigation into the poisoning of two ravens on an estate in the area. The incident, which occurred on two separate occasions, has prompted authorities to take action a...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 24, 2024
Nostalgia To Take Centre Stage At Big Marketing Meet Up
The third bi-annual Big Marketing Meet Up event is set to feature several speeches from fantastic big-hitters in the sector, including four recently announced professionals, all of whom have links to ...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 24, 2024
Other News In Brief
Alliance Praise 'Strength And Dedication' To Harry's Law Campaigners The Alliance Party has praised the "strength and dedication" of Deirdre Shakespeare and her family following the release ...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 23, 2024
Emergency Services Urge Caution During Halloween
The Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI) and the Northern Ireland Fire & Rescue Service (NIFRS) are joining forces to promote firework safety ahead of Halloween. Halloween is typically a very b...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 23, 2024
Cannabis Farm Uncovered In Kilkeel
Police have uncovered a significant cannabis growing operation in Kilkeel. On Monday, 21 October, local officers executed a search warrant at a property on Harbour Road. Inside, they discovered a sop...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 23, 2024
New Maternity And Neonatal Partnership To Improve Care
A new partnership is being formed to enhance maternity care services in Northern Ireland. Health Minister Mike Nesbitt announced the establishment of a Maternity and Neonatal Partnership in response t...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 23, 2024
New Research Vessel To Combat Lough Neagh Blue-Green Algae
A research vessel has been transferred to the Agri-Food and Biosciences Institute (AFBI) to aid in their efforts to address the blue-green algae problem in Lough Neagh. The vessel, named 'Salar', was...