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Northern Ireland News for November 2020 : Page 4
Northern Ireland News, Nov 17, 2020
Over 420 Voluntary And Community Projects Benefit From £1.36m Fund
Over 420 voluntary and community group projects have benefited from grants totalling £1.36 million, through the Department for Communities 2020/21 Small Capital Grants Programme. Commenting on the re...
Over 420 Voluntary And Community Projects Benefit From £1.36m Fund
Over 420 voluntary and community group projects have benefited from grants totalling £1.36 million, through the Department for Communities 2020/21 Small Capital Grants Programme. Commenting on the re...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 17, 2020
Ongoing Environmental Protection Works 'Astounding' – Poots
DAERA Minister, Edwin Poots, described the wide range of activities that are ongoing everyday to protect our environment as "astounding". The Minister praised the work during a visits to Seapark beac...
Ongoing Environmental Protection Works 'Astounding' – Poots
DAERA Minister, Edwin Poots, described the wide range of activities that are ongoing everyday to protect our environment as "astounding". The Minister praised the work during a visits to Seapark beac...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 17, 2020
Self-Isolation Grant Increased And Extended
The Covid-19 self-isolation grant is to be extended and the daily allowance payable increased, Communities Minister Carál Ní Chuilín has announced. The Department's Finance Support Service has been p...
Self-Isolation Grant Increased And Extended
The Covid-19 self-isolation grant is to be extended and the daily allowance payable increased, Communities Minister Carál Ní Chuilín has announced. The Department's Finance Support Service has been p...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 17, 2020
Other News In Brief
Encirc To Invest Over £870,000 In Employees Skills Derrylin-based food and drinks industry supply chain business Encirc has announced an investment of more than £870,000 to develop the skill...
Other News In Brief
Encirc To Invest Over £870,000 In Employees Skills Derrylin-based food and drinks industry supply chain business Encirc has announced an investment of more than £870,000 to develop the skill...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 16, 2020
Appeal For Information On Disturbance In Belfast
Police have issued a fresh appeal for information on an incident Distillery Street in Belfast on Saturday 8 August, 2020. Making the appeal Superintendent Gillian Kearney said: "Today we are releasin...
Appeal For Information On Disturbance In Belfast
Police have issued a fresh appeal for information on an incident Distillery Street in Belfast on Saturday 8 August, 2020. Making the appeal Superintendent Gillian Kearney said: "Today we are releasin...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 16, 2020
'No Need To Speed' Campaign Launches
As Road Safety Week gets underway, the Infrastructure Minister Nichola Mallon has today urged drivers and riders to "slow down and reduce their speed on the road". Making the call, Minister Mallon s...
'No Need To Speed' Campaign Launches
As Road Safety Week gets underway, the Infrastructure Minister Nichola Mallon has today urged drivers and riders to "slow down and reduce their speed on the road". Making the call, Minister Mallon s...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 16, 2020
Buy Belfast Virtual Christmas Market To Launch This Week
The Buy Belfast Virtual Christmas Market will launch online this Friday, 20 November, featuring more than 100 local businesses and entrepreneurs, thanks to support from Belfast City Council. The virt...
Buy Belfast Virtual Christmas Market To Launch This Week
The Buy Belfast Virtual Christmas Market will launch online this Friday, 20 November, featuring more than 100 local businesses and entrepreneurs, thanks to support from Belfast City Council. The virt...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 16, 2020
Covid-19 Patients Are Not Being Prioritised Over Other Patients
Covid-19 patients are not being prioritised over patients with other conditions, according to a new Department of Health (DoH) 'Mythbuster' initiative. The DoH has issued the first in a planned seri...
Covid-19 Patients Are Not Being Prioritised Over Other Patients
Covid-19 patients are not being prioritised over patients with other conditions, according to a new Department of Health (DoH) 'Mythbuster' initiative. The DoH has issued the first in a planned seri...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 16, 2020
Sports Programme Increases Emotional Resilience For Young Pupils
A school sports programme has been praised by the Education Minister Peter Weir for encouraging a love of sport and increasing emotional resilience for young pupils. The Sports Programme, focusing on...
Sports Programme Increases Emotional Resilience For Young Pupils
A school sports programme has been praised by the Education Minister Peter Weir for encouraging a love of sport and increasing emotional resilience for young pupils. The Sports Programme, focusing on...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 16, 2020
'Phone First' Service To Be Trialled At Emergency Departments
A new 'Phone First' services is to be trialled at a number of Emergency Departments (ED) across Northern Ireland. The 'Phone First' service will ensure patients can get direct access to the right car...
'Phone First' Service To Be Trialled At Emergency Departments
A new 'Phone First' services is to be trialled at a number of Emergency Departments (ED) across Northern Ireland. The 'Phone First' service will ensure patients can get direct access to the right car...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 16, 2020
Business Support Scheme Extended
The Localised Restrictions Support Scheme has been extended for businesses still required to close or severely limit their operations, Finance Minister Conor Murphy has confirmed. Minister Murphy sai...
Business Support Scheme Extended
The Localised Restrictions Support Scheme has been extended for businesses still required to close or severely limit their operations, Finance Minister Conor Murphy has confirmed. Minister Murphy sai...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 16, 2020
Two Men Arrested In Connection With Petrol Bomb Incident
Two men have been arrested in connection with an incident in Ballymena in the early hours on Sunday, 15 November. Officers were in the Fisherwick Gardens area, shortly before 5am, when they became aw...
Two Men Arrested In Connection With Petrol Bomb Incident
Two men have been arrested in connection with an incident in Ballymena in the early hours on Sunday, 15 November. Officers were in the Fisherwick Gardens area, shortly before 5am, when they became aw...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 16, 2020
Man Arrested In Connection With Series Of Burglaries In Holywood
An investigation has been launched following a number of burglaries in Holywood, Co Down, that police have said they believe may be linked. Police received a report just after 2.20am on Sunday 15 Nov...
Man Arrested In Connection With Series Of Burglaries In Holywood
An investigation has been launched following a number of burglaries in Holywood, Co Down, that police have said they believe may be linked. Police received a report just after 2.20am on Sunday 15 Nov...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 16, 2020
Other News In Brief
'Practical Solutions' Needed To Tackle Driver And Vehicle Test Backlog The DUP has called on the Minister for Infrastructure Nichola Mallon to develop "practical solutions" to tackle the dr...
Other News In Brief
'Practical Solutions' Needed To Tackle Driver And Vehicle Test Backlog The DUP has called on the Minister for Infrastructure Nichola Mallon to develop "practical solutions" to tackle the dr...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 13, 2020
Seven Men Jailed For Total Of 50 Terrorist Offences
Seven men have been sentenced for a combined total of 50 terrorist offences. The men, who range in age from 36 to 79 years, pleaded guilty in January to offences including membership of a proscribed ...
Seven Men Jailed For Total Of 50 Terrorist Offences
Seven men have been sentenced for a combined total of 50 terrorist offences. The men, who range in age from 36 to 79 years, pleaded guilty in January to offences including membership of a proscribed ...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 13, 2020
New Coronavirus Public Information Campaign Launched
A new Coronavirus public information campaign has been launched by the NI Executive in the run-up to Christmas. It's the latest phase of the multi-channel campaign, and shows how the virus can spread...
New Coronavirus Public Information Campaign Launched
A new Coronavirus public information campaign has been launched by the NI Executive in the run-up to Christmas. It's the latest phase of the multi-channel campaign, and shows how the virus can spread...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 13, 2020
New NI Restrictions Agreed
The Northern Ireland Executive has reached an agreement to extend the Covid-19 restrictions. Under the new agreement close contact services and unlicensed premises will remain closed for another week...
New NI Restrictions Agreed
The Northern Ireland Executive has reached an agreement to extend the Covid-19 restrictions. Under the new agreement close contact services and unlicensed premises will remain closed for another week...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 13, 2020
'Parklets' Concept Approved For Outdoor Spaces
The Alliance Party have won approval for a proposal on "Parklets" as the way forward for meet ups outdoors. Aiming to make it easier to enjoy open, public spaces as the current Covid-19 restrictions ...
'Parklets' Concept Approved For Outdoor Spaces
The Alliance Party have won approval for a proposal on "Parklets" as the way forward for meet ups outdoors. Aiming to make it easier to enjoy open, public spaces as the current Covid-19 restrictions ...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 13, 2020
Belfast International Airport To Begin Rolling Closures
Belfast International Airport will start rolling closures as a result of the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic. According to reports, the Airport has taken the decision to close when there no scheduled comme...
Belfast International Airport To Begin Rolling Closures
Belfast International Airport will start rolling closures as a result of the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic. According to reports, the Airport has taken the decision to close when there no scheduled comme...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 13, 2020
Sinn Féin Respond To New Restrictions Extension
Sinn Féin have said that saving lives, reducing the spread of the virus, protecting the capacity of the health service and providing support for workers and their families will continue to be their "g...
Sinn Féin Respond To New Restrictions Extension
Sinn Féin have said that saving lives, reducing the spread of the virus, protecting the capacity of the health service and providing support for workers and their families will continue to be their "g...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 13, 2020
New Report Published On Young People's Mental Health
A new mental health survey has revealed a 'slight' increase in the number of young people with "concerns or worries about their mental health". The Department of Health have published the 'Young Pers...
New Report Published On Young People's Mental Health
A new mental health survey has revealed a 'slight' increase in the number of young people with "concerns or worries about their mental health". The Department of Health have published the 'Young Pers...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 13, 2020
New Support Fund Announced For Taxi-Drivers
A new £14 million support scheme for taxi-drivers has been announced by Infrastructure Minister Nichola Mallon. The bespoke scheme will provide a one-off payment of £1500 to eligible taxi drivers, un...
New Support Fund Announced For Taxi-Drivers
A new £14 million support scheme for taxi-drivers has been announced by Infrastructure Minister Nichola Mallon. The bespoke scheme will provide a one-off payment of £1500 to eligible taxi drivers, un...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 13, 2020
30th Anniversary OF Castle Espie
Edwin Poots, Minister for Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs, has visited the Wildfowl and Wetlands Trust (WWT) Centre at Castle Espie, County Down, to see their work in biodiversity and prote...
30th Anniversary OF Castle Espie
Edwin Poots, Minister for Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs, has visited the Wildfowl and Wetlands Trust (WWT) Centre at Castle Espie, County Down, to see their work in biodiversity and prote...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 13, 2020
Other News In Brief
Lord Mayor Urges People To 'Buy Local And Support City Businesses' Belfast Lord Mayor Alderman Frank McCoubrey has urged people to "buy local and support city businesses" while continuing to...
Other News In Brief
Lord Mayor Urges People To 'Buy Local And Support City Businesses' Belfast Lord Mayor Alderman Frank McCoubrey has urged people to "buy local and support city businesses" while continuing to...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 12, 2020
Man Arrested On Suspicion Of Attempted Murder
Police have arrested a 29-year-old man on suspicion of attempted murder in connection with an incident in Dungannon At around 10.40pm last night at the Granville Industrial Estaste two men, both aged...
Man Arrested On Suspicion Of Attempted Murder
Police have arrested a 29-year-old man on suspicion of attempted murder in connection with an incident in Dungannon At around 10.40pm last night at the Granville Industrial Estaste two men, both aged...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 12, 2020
Covid Restriction Limbo Continues
Talks on the next move for NI's current Covid-19 restrictions have entered their fourth day. Ministers had been expected to announce an end to or extension of the restrictions at the start of this we...
Covid Restriction Limbo Continues
Talks on the next move for NI's current Covid-19 restrictions have entered their fourth day. Ministers had been expected to announce an end to or extension of the restrictions at the start of this we...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 12, 2020
Everyone Responsible For Easing Pressure On Health Service - SF
There is a responsibility on everyone to help ease the pressure on the health service and health workers by following the public health advice, Sinn Féin's Colm Gildernew has said. Making the call, M...
Everyone Responsible For Easing Pressure On Health Service - SF
There is a responsibility on everyone to help ease the pressure on the health service and health workers by following the public health advice, Sinn Féin's Colm Gildernew has said. Making the call, M...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 12, 2020
Frampton And McGuigan Settle Out Of Court
Carl Frampton has reportedly settled his court case against his former manager Barry McGuigan. Frampton, a two-weight world champion, brought the case against McGuigan over alleged withheld earnings....
Frampton And McGuigan Settle Out Of Court
Carl Frampton has reportedly settled his court case against his former manager Barry McGuigan. Frampton, a two-weight world champion, brought the case against McGuigan over alleged withheld earnings....
Northern Ireland News, Nov 12, 2020
Gove Urged To Ensure 'Unfettered Access' For NI Freight
The Economy Minister Diane Dodds has written to Michael Gove urging him to ensure "unfettered access for Northern Ireland freight being transported to Great Britain through the Republic of Ireland". ...
Gove Urged To Ensure 'Unfettered Access' For NI Freight
The Economy Minister Diane Dodds has written to Michael Gove urging him to ensure "unfettered access for Northern Ireland freight being transported to Great Britain through the Republic of Ireland". ...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 12, 2020
New Fund Launches To Help Voluntary Sector Safely Reopen
A £3.3 million fund to help the voluntary, community and social economy sectors safely deliver essential services during the Covid-19 crisis has been announced by Communities Minister Carál Ní Chuilín...
New Fund Launches To Help Voluntary Sector Safely Reopen
A £3.3 million fund to help the voluntary, community and social economy sectors safely deliver essential services during the Covid-19 crisis has been announced by Communities Minister Carál Ní Chuilín...
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Northern Ireland WeatherThis Evening and Tonight:Dry with some late sunshine to end the day. Clear spells through the first part of the night but low cloud feeding in from the north later giving some mist or fog patches. Minimum temperature 8 °C.
