Northern Ireland News for November 2023

Northern Ireland News, Nov 30, 2023
Austerity Budget Blamed For Bus And Rail Strike
An austerity budget imposed by Secretary of State for Northern Ireland, Chris Heaton-Harris, has been blamed for the first bus and rail strike in Northern Ireland since 2015. Translink NI workers wit...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 30, 2023
Onus Is On DUP To 'Get Back Around The Executive Table' – SF
The DUP has been urged to "get back around the Executive table" with NI's other parties and deliver for workers, families and local businesses. Making the call, Sinn Féin leader, Mary Lou McDonald, s...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 30, 2023
Work Begins On New £3m City Quays Gardens Project
Work has begun on the £3 million City Quays Gardens project in Belfast Harbour, which will see the development of a new vibrant urban garden in the city by August 2024. The City Quays Gardens project...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 30, 2023
SDLP Calls For Urgent Action Following RAAC Discovery In Cairnshill
The SDLP has called for urgent action following the discovery of RAAC (reinforced autoclaved aerated concrete) in the roof of a two-storey block at Cairnshill Primary School. South Belfast MP Claire ...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 30, 2023
New Executive Must Prioritise Fuel Poverty Strategy – SDLP
Any new Executive must prioritise an updated fuel poverty strategy, SDLP West Belfast councillor Paul Doherty has said as he marked Fuel Poverty Awareness Day. Highlighting how Northern Ireland's fue...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 30, 2023
NIFRS Announces Appointment Of New Chief
The Northern Ireland Fire & Rescue Service (NIFRS) Board has named Aidan Jennings as their new Chief Fire & Rescue Officer. Mr Jennings has over 28 years of experience within the Fire & Rescue Servic...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 30, 2023
Woman Arrested In Coleraine Search Operation
A 44-year-old woman has been arrested following a search operation in Coleraine. Officers from the PSNI's Organised Crime Branch conducted a search of a house in the Coleraine on the evening of Wedne...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 30, 2023
Man Arrested In Hull In Connection With NI ATM Burglaries
A 42-year-old man has been arrested in Hull in connection with spate of ATM burglaries across Northern Ireland in February and March this year. Detectives from Organised Crime Branch investigating ni...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 30, 2023
The Evolution of Online Gambling in Ireland
In recent years, Ireland has witnessed a remarkable surge in the online gambling sector, marking a significant transformation in the nation's gaming landscape. According to Statista, revenue in Irelan...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 30, 2023
Other News In Brief
Traffic And Travel Advice Ahead Of Apprentice Boys Parade The PSNI has issued traffic and travel advice, ahead of the Apprentice Boys of Derry 335th 'Shutting of the Gates' event in L'Derry ...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 29, 2023
New Women's Night Safety Charter Launches Across NI
Hospitality Ulster has announced a new partnership with White Ribbon NI to launch and support the rollout of a new Women's Night Safety Charter across Northern Ireland, in support of the campaign to E...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 29, 2023
Operation Begrain: Appeal For Former Patients To Contact Police
The PSNI have issued an appeal to former patients, or their next of kin and representatives, of former Consultant Neurologist Michael Watt to make contact with Operation Begrain detectives. Operation...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 29, 2023
Renewed Appeal For Information On Ballymoney Arson Attacks
The PSNI have renewed an appeal for information and witnesses following a series of arson attacks in the Ballymoney area on Saturday morning, 25th November. Police said that their investigation is co...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 29, 2023
Concerns Of NI Teachers 'Must Be Heard' – SDLP
The concerns of Northern Ireland's teachers "must be heard and addressed", SDLP Education Spokesperson Daniel McCrossan has said as five teaching unions take part in strike action today, Wednesday 29 ...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 29, 2023
Stormont Boycott Impacting NI Children – UUP
The DUP's continued boycott of Stormont is impacting children and schools, the Ulster Unionist Party has said. Calling for urgent action as school teachers across NI strike, the UUP's Robbie Butler s...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 29, 2023
easyJet To Offer New Summer Flights To Palma de Mallorca
easyJet has announced the introduction of a new flight to Palma de Mallorca for summer 2024. The new service will operate twice a week on Mondays and Thursdays, from 24 June, 2024. Expanding its off...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 29, 2023
Everun Calls For Focus On EV Charging Infrastructure
Everun, renewable energy specialist, has called for action to prioritise boosting Northern Ireland's electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure, with a particular focus on mobility vehicle users. ...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 29, 2023
Man Extradited From Poland To Face Rape Charges In NI
A 45-year-old man is due to appear before Newry Magistrates Court today, 29 November, following his extradition from Poland. Officers from the PSNI's International Policing Unit travelled to Poland o...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 29, 2023
PSNI Appeal Following Hate Crime Incidents In Ballymena
The PSNI have issued an appeal for information following incidents of criminal damage in Ballymena on Sunday, 26 November, which are being treated as a hate crime. It was reported that two men were w...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 29, 2023
Other News In Brief
Antrim and Newtownabbey First Ni Council To Sign 'Share the Road to Zero' Pledge Antrim and Newtownabbey Borough Council has become the first Council to sign the 'Share the Road to Zero' ple...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 28, 2023
Operation Begrain: Official Investigation Into Michael Watt
The PSNI's Major Investigation Team has officially launched an investigation into the clinical practices of Michael Watt, former Consultant Neurologist. Launched today, Tuesday, 28 November, Operatio...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 28, 2023
New Sexual Offences 'Major Milestone' For NI Justice System – DoJ
The Department of Justice (DoJ) has welcomed a major milestone for Northern Ireland's sexual offences legislation, with the introduction of a number of new offences. The changes to the law on sexual ...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 28, 2023
No Budget To Offer Driver Pay Increase – Translink
Bus and train drivers have been urged to not "further exacerbate the financial pressures on Translink", with the first day of major strike action planned for Friday 01 December. All three unions repr...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 28, 2023
PSNI Launches Operation Season's Greetings
The PSNI has announced the launch of Operation Season's Greetings, their annual operation which aims to keep people safe in the run-up to Christmas. As part of the operation, there will be increased ...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 28, 2023
'Cultural Celebration' To Mark Int'l Day Of Persons With Disabilities
The Department for Communities (DfC) has partnered with the University of Atypical (UoA) for a 'cultural celebration' to mark this year's International Day of Persons with Disabilities (IDPWP). The p...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 28, 2023
NIFRS Announces New Policy To Reduce False Alarm Incidents
The Northern Ireland Fire & Rescue Service (NIFRS) has announced a new policy to address the growing challenge of false alarms and reducing unnecessary call-outs. The new False Alarm Policy will come...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 28, 2023
Man Absconds From Police Custody In Enniskillen
The PSNI have issued an appeal for help in tracing the whereabouts of 34-year-old Duane Farry, who absconded from police custody at approximately 6.50pm on Monday 27th November, while being dealt with...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 28, 2023
64-Year-Old Downpatrick Man Jailed For Sexual Assault Of Children
A 64-year-old Downpatrick man has been sentenced to eight years for six counts of sexual assault against children. At Downpatrick Crown Court on Monday, 27 November, the man, named Damien Craig, was ...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 28, 2023
PSNI Investigate Two Armed Robbery Incidents In South Belfast
PSNI detectives have issued an appeal for information and witnesses following two armed robberies in South Belfast on Sunday 26th November. Shortly before 7pm, it was reported to police that a 17-yea...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 28, 2023
Other News In Brief
NI Cancer Patients Urgently Need Restored Executive – SF Sinn Féin has highlighted the urgent need for the restoration of the Executive to support cancer patients in Northern Ireland. Speak...