08/08/2025
Other News In Brief
Racially-Motivated Graffiti And Criminal Damage In Dunmurry
An appeal for information has been made by police in west Belfast following a report of racially-motivated graffiti and criminal damage in Dunmurry.
Police were notified at around 2.35pm on Thursday (7 August) that windows had been smashed alongside the graffiti at a property in the Glenkeen area.
Neighbourhood Sergeant Orman said: "We believe the damage occurred sometime on Wednesday night, August 6. This incident is being treated as a racially motivated hate crime and our enquiries into it are ongoing. We would appeal to anyone who might have any information to contact us".
NI Water Confirms Temporary Reopening Of Queens Quay
NI Water has confirmed that Queens Quay in County L'Derry will temporarily reopen to two-way traffic on the evening of Friday, 8 August, ahead of this Saturday's Apprentice Boys' Parade.
The move is part of efforts to minimise disruption during major city events while essential sewer relining works continue. The safety barrier along Queens Quay will remain in place over the weekend, but two-way traffic will be facilitated.
The one-way closure will be reinstated from 7am on Monday, 11 August, to allow completion of the infrastructure works.
Meanwhile, traffic management has been lifted from Culmore Road and Foyle Bridge, and lane closures on Madam's Bank Road will be carefully monitored during the parade to help maintain traffic flow.
Webinar Scheduled For Bluetongue Virus
A webinar providing an update on Bluetongue virus (BTV-3) will be hosted by the Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) on Tuesday, 12 August, between 7pm and 9pm.
During the session, which is open to all, department officials from the Veterinary Service & Animal Health Group will provide information on BTV-3, including the outbreaks in the European Union and Great Britain, as well as surveillance, agreed disease control response and vaccination.
The session will conclude with an opportunity to put questions to the panel of experts. A recording of the webinar will be made available on the DAERA website for those unavailable to attend.
For more information on Bluetongue and to register for the webinar, click here.
An appeal for information has been made by police in west Belfast following a report of racially-motivated graffiti and criminal damage in Dunmurry.
Police were notified at around 2.35pm on Thursday (7 August) that windows had been smashed alongside the graffiti at a property in the Glenkeen area.
Neighbourhood Sergeant Orman said: "We believe the damage occurred sometime on Wednesday night, August 6. This incident is being treated as a racially motivated hate crime and our enquiries into it are ongoing. We would appeal to anyone who might have any information to contact us".
NI Water Confirms Temporary Reopening Of Queens Quay
NI Water has confirmed that Queens Quay in County L'Derry will temporarily reopen to two-way traffic on the evening of Friday, 8 August, ahead of this Saturday's Apprentice Boys' Parade.
The move is part of efforts to minimise disruption during major city events while essential sewer relining works continue. The safety barrier along Queens Quay will remain in place over the weekend, but two-way traffic will be facilitated.
Meanwhile, traffic management has been lifted from Culmore Road and Foyle Bridge, and lane closures on Madam's Bank Road will be carefully monitored during the parade to help maintain traffic flow.
Webinar Scheduled For Bluetongue Virus
A webinar providing an update on Bluetongue virus (BTV-3) will be hosted by the Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) on Tuesday, 12 August, between 7pm and 9pm.
During the session, which is open to all, department officials from the Veterinary Service & Animal Health Group will provide information on BTV-3, including the outbreaks in the European Union and Great Britain, as well as surveillance, agreed disease control response and vaccination.
The session will conclude with an opportunity to put questions to the panel of experts. A recording of the webinar will be made available on the DAERA website for those unavailable to attend.
For more information on Bluetongue and to register for the webinar, click here.
Latest Northern Ireland News
08 August 2025
PSNI Unveils Action Plan To Tackle Race Inequality
The PSNI has unveiled a new Race and Ethnicity Action Plan aimed at strengthening trust and improving relationships with ethnic minority communities across the region.
PSNI Unveils Action Plan To Tackle Race Inequality
The PSNI has unveiled a new Race and Ethnicity Action Plan aimed at strengthening trust and improving relationships with ethnic minority communities across the region.
08 August 2025
Man Arrested In Relation To Crimes In Poland
A man wanted in Poland to serve a sentence for a number of vehicle thefts linked to an organised crime gang has been arrested in the Carrickfergus area of County Antrim over night (7 August).
Man Arrested In Relation To Crimes In Poland
A man wanted in Poland to serve a sentence for a number of vehicle thefts linked to an organised crime gang has been arrested in the Carrickfergus area of County Antrim over night (7 August).
08 August 2025
Department Issues Warning On Fake Weight-Loss Medication
The public has been warned not to fall victim to criminals selling fake weight-loss medication, following a significant spike in demand which has seen people turning to unregulated or unapproved sources.
Department Issues Warning On Fake Weight-Loss Medication
The public has been warned not to fall victim to criminals selling fake weight-loss medication, following a significant spike in demand which has seen people turning to unregulated or unapproved sources.
08 August 2025
Ministers Highlight Impact Of Growth Deal Projects
Finance Minister John O'Dowd and Economy Minister Dr Caoimhe Archibald have visited the North Coast to view progress on key projects supported by the £110 million Causeway Coast and Glens Growth Deal.
Ministers Highlight Impact Of Growth Deal Projects
Finance Minister John O'Dowd and Economy Minister Dr Caoimhe Archibald have visited the North Coast to view progress on key projects supported by the £110 million Causeway Coast and Glens Growth Deal.
08 August 2025
Investigation Launches After Device Explodes In Maghera
Police have launched an investigation following an explosion outside a vacant property in the Mullagh Park area of Maghera, County L'Derry. Officers responded around midnight on Thursday (7 August) after receiving reports of a loud bang in the area. On arrival, they discovered that a device had detonated outside an unoccupied house.
Investigation Launches After Device Explodes In Maghera
Police have launched an investigation following an explosion outside a vacant property in the Mullagh Park area of Maghera, County L'Derry. Officers responded around midnight on Thursday (7 August) after receiving reports of a loud bang in the area. On arrival, they discovered that a device had detonated outside an unoccupied house.
08 August 2025
More Than £550k Set To Benefit NI Sustainability Projects
Multiple sustainability projects in Northern Ireland are set to avail of more than £550,000 in funding from SSE Airtricity's Generation Green Community Fund.
More Than £550k Set To Benefit NI Sustainability Projects
Multiple sustainability projects in Northern Ireland are set to avail of more than £550,000 in funding from SSE Airtricity's Generation Green Community Fund.
08 August 2025
Over £400k Invested In Antrim Capital Sports Projects
Over £400,000 has been invested by Mid and East Antrim Borough Council in capital projects to develop local sports. Stemming from the Amateur and Grassroots Sporting Organisations Improvement Fund, grants of between £10,000 and £50,000 were available, covering up to 50% of capital project costs.
Over £400k Invested In Antrim Capital Sports Projects
Over £400,000 has been invested by Mid and East Antrim Borough Council in capital projects to develop local sports. Stemming from the Amateur and Grassroots Sporting Organisations Improvement Fund, grants of between £10,000 and £50,000 were available, covering up to 50% of capital project costs.
08 August 2025
Other News In Brief
Racially-Motivated Graffiti And Criminal Damage In Dunmurry An appeal for information has been made by police in west Belfast following a report of racially-motivated graffiti and criminal damage in Dunmurry. Police were notified at around 2.
Other News In Brief
Racially-Motivated Graffiti And Criminal Damage In Dunmurry An appeal for information has been made by police in west Belfast following a report of racially-motivated graffiti and criminal damage in Dunmurry. Police were notified at around 2.
07 August 2025
Man Settles Discrimination Case Against Former Employer
A Belfast man has settled a case of alleged disability and age discrimination against his former employer, Fraser Partners Ltd, for £100,000. Clifford Donaldson, who brought the case with the support of the Equality Commission for Northern Ireland, reached the settlement without any admission of liability by the company.
Man Settles Discrimination Case Against Former Employer
A Belfast man has settled a case of alleged disability and age discrimination against his former employer, Fraser Partners Ltd, for £100,000. Clifford Donaldson, who brought the case with the support of the Equality Commission for Northern Ireland, reached the settlement without any admission of liability by the company.
07 August 2025
Pensioner Dies In County Tyrone House Fire
A woman aged in her 70s has died following a house fire in Derrycush Park, Aughnacloy, County Tyrone. The Northern Ireland Fire & Rescue Service (NIFRS) responded to reports of the blaze at 5.50pm yesterday (6 August), with two appliances from Clogher Fire Station and one appliance from Dungannon Fire Station attending the scene.
Pensioner Dies In County Tyrone House Fire
A woman aged in her 70s has died following a house fire in Derrycush Park, Aughnacloy, County Tyrone. The Northern Ireland Fire & Rescue Service (NIFRS) responded to reports of the blaze at 5.50pm yesterday (6 August), with two appliances from Clogher Fire Station and one appliance from Dungannon Fire Station attending the scene.
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Northern Ireland WeatherToday:A sunny but frosty start for many. However cloud increases by midday with a few showers reaching the north coast, these mostly light but spreading inland this afternoon. Chilly. Maximum temperature 8 °C.Tonight:A rather cloudy evening with scattered showers. Becoming drier through the night with some good clear spells developing and a patchy frost away from coasts. Minimum temperature 0 °C.