Northern Ireland News for October 2023

Northern Ireland News, Oct 31, 2023
Renewed Appeal On 22nd Anniversary of Arthur Berryman Murder
The PSNI's Legacy Investigation Branch have issued a fresh appeal for information on the 22nd anniversary of the murder Arthur Berryman. On Halloween night in 2001, 46-year-old Arthur was stabbed to ...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 31, 2023
People Urged To Use Pharmacy First Service
People are being urged to not wait for a GP appointment but to use the Pharmacy First service at their local chemist for a range of everyday health conditions. The Pharmacy First Everyday Health Cond...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 31, 2023
Man Unlawfully At Large Since August Arrested In Belfast
The PSNI have arrested Ray Lee in the Belfast on Monday, 30 October, after being unlawfully at large since August. 30-year-old Lee was charged with fraud offences in May 2021 and was on remand, pendi...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 31, 2023
PHA Highlights Positive Actions For Better Wellbeing
Marking Stress Awareness Week, the Public Health Agency (PHA) is encouraging those experiencing stress to participate in free online stress control classes throughout November. Stress is the feeling ...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 31, 2023
Help To Save Customers Earn £146m In Bonuses
A total of £146 million has been earned in bonus payments to Help To Save customers, since its launch in September 2018. On World Savings Day, HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) is urging individuals to t...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 31, 2023
Dept Of Infrastructure Urge Drivers To 'Think Before You Park'
Drivers are being urged to 'Think Before You Park', as new parking restriction are set to come into operation on Friday, 03 November. The Department for Infrastructure treats vehicles parked in contr...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 31, 2023
Police Investigating Suspected Deer Poaching In Strabane
Police in Strabane have launched an investigation into the discovery of a deer carcass on land at Kirlish Road in Drumquin. A report of suspected deer poaching in the area was made to police at arou...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 31, 2023
CAFRE Hosts Graduation Event For Agriculture Students
The College of Agriculture, Food and Rural Enterprise (CAFRE) has hosted a graduation ceremony for students who have completed their Further Education Agriculture course. In his address to students, ...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 31, 2023
Appeal For Information On Violent Burglary In North Belfast
Musgrave CID detectives have issued an appeal for information following a burglary in north Belfast on the afternoon of Sunday, 29th October. At approximately 4.50pm on the day, people received a rep...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 31, 2023
Other News In Brief
Appeal For Information On Fire At Derelict Premises In L'Derry The PSNI in L'Derry have issued an appeal for information following a fire at derelict premises in Drumahoe last night, Monday ...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 30, 2023
Alliance Leader Marks 30th Anniversary Of Greysteel Massacre
Marking the 30th anniversary of the Greysteel massacre, Alliance Leader Naomi Long MLA has said her thoughts are with the families of those killed. Eight people were killed by the UFF in the Rising S...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 30, 2023
Denroy Secures Component Supply Contract With Boeing
Bangor firm, Denroy, has become the first company in the UK to achieve injection molding qualification for Boeing, and now has the capability to supply thermoplastic components to Boeing. The announc...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 30, 2023
The People Of Ireland Will Decide Its Future – SF
The people of Ireland will decide the future of the island in a referendum, as set out in the terms of the Good Friday Agreement, Sinn Féin MP John Finucane has said. Mr Finucane was speaking after T...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 30, 2023
Alliance Calls For Re-Establishment Of Childcare Reference Group
The Alliance Party has called for the re-establishment of the Childcare Reference Group (CRG) to address challenges facing Northern Ireland's childcare sector. The CRG was established by the departme...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 30, 2023
Historic Portrush Bank Transformed With £2.5m Investment
Northern Ireland's largest hotel group, Andras Hotels, has invested £2.5 million to restore the former Belfast Banking Corporation building in Portrush. The listed building, originally built in 1898,...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 30, 2023
New Short Film Highlights The Vital Contribution Of Social Workers
The Department of Health have unveiled a short film, highlighting the contribution of social workers in making a difference to the lives of children and families. 'Changing Lives – the Vital Role of ...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 30, 2023
PSNI Investigate Shots Fired In North Belfast
PSNI detectives have issued an appeal for information following the report of a shot being fired at a property in the St Vincent Street area of north Belfast on Saturday night, 28 October. The incide...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 30, 2023
Investigation Launches After Serious Collision In Camlough
Newry, Mourne And Down PSNI have issued an appeal for information and witnesses following a serious single-vehicle road traffic collision on the Sturgan Road, Camlough. Making the appeal, Inspector M...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 30, 2023
Appeal For Witnesses Following Coalisland Arson Attack
PSNI detectives have issued an appeal for information and witnesses following an arson attack at an apartment complex in Coalisland on the afternoon of Friday, 27th October. Shortly before 4.45pm, po...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 30, 2023
Other News In Brief
Investigation Underway On Cause Of Major Fire In Saintfield An investigation has been launched into the cause of a major fire at a commercial property in Oughley Road, Saintfield, Co. Down. ...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 27, 2023
Man Jailed For Rape And Sexual Assault Of A Child
An 80 year old man from the Hillsborough area has been sentenced at Craigavon Crown Court for a number of sexual offences including rape and sexual assault of a child under 13 years. The man, who can...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 27, 2023
Man Arrested And Drugs Seized At York Street Train Station
A 28-year-old man has been arrested in a stop and search operation in north Belfast by officers from the PSNI's Safe Transport Team. The man was stopped by officers at around 3.40pm on Thursday, 26 O...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 27, 2023
NI Water Welcomes 31 New Apprentice Recruits
NI Water has welcomed its latest intake of 31 new apprentice recruits, who are kickstarting their careers with an intensive bootcamp at the company's Learning and Development Centre in Antrim. The n...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 27, 2023
NI Companies Urged To Invest In New AI Skills Development
Northern Ireland companies need to invest in developing new skills and capabilities if they want to be at the forefront of AI deployment. This was the key message at the 9th annual Big Data Belfast c...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 27, 2023
North Belfast Park Reopens Following £4.3m Redevelopment
Belfast City Council has announced the north Belfast's Marrowbone Millennium Park has officially reopened following the completion of a £4.3 million redevelopment The park now boost an IFA intermedi...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 27, 2023
Police Appeal For Witnesses To Fatal Larne Collision
The PSNi have issued an appeal for information and witnesses following a fatal road traffic collision in Larne on Saturday, 21 October. A 61-year-old man has died in hospital from injuries he sustain...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 27, 2023
Education Representatives Discuss Current Pressures On The Sector
The Department of Education (DE) has hosted a meeting with key representatives of Northern Ireland's education sector to discuss the current pressures on the sector. At the meeting, Permanent Secreta...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 27, 2023
Man Arrested In Connection Over Shots Fired At L'Derry Funeral
A man has been arrested by detectives investigating a video posted online purportedly showing three masked men firing shots into the air over a coffin in L'Derry. The man, aged in his 60s, was arrest...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 27, 2023
Jonathan Rea Officially Opens New Coca-Cola Facility In Lisburn
World Superbike Champion, Jonathan Rea, has officially opened a new £17 million Coca-Cola production facility in Lisburn. Coca-Cola HBC Ireland and Northern Ireland and its partner Monster Energy hav...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 27, 2023
Other News In Brief
Alliance Calls For Better Regulation And Policing Of Firework Displays The Alliance Party has called for better regulation and policing of firework displays, given the adverse affects they c...