Northern Ireland News for November 2020 : Page 6
Northern Ireland News, Nov 9, 2020
Economy Minister Meets With Caterpillar NI Management
NI's Economy Minister and officials from Invest NI have met with senior management from Caterpillar NI following the announcement of major jobs cuts. The manufacturing firm has announced plans to cut...
Economy Minister Meets With Caterpillar NI Management
NI's Economy Minister and officials from Invest NI have met with senior management from Caterpillar NI following the announcement of major jobs cuts. The manufacturing firm has announced plans to cut...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 9, 2020
Restrictions Announced On Travel To And From Denmark
Anyone who has travelled from Denmark into any part of the UK – including Northern Ireland – since 23 October must self-isolate alongside all members of their household. The UK government announced t...
Restrictions Announced On Travel To And From Denmark
Anyone who has travelled from Denmark into any part of the UK – including Northern Ireland – since 23 October must self-isolate alongside all members of their household. The UK government announced t...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 9, 2020
Major Investment In County Antrim Rural Tourism
Tourism in County Antrim is to benefit from an investment of £1.5 million, Rural Affairs Minister Edwin Poots has announced. The Minister has cut the first sod on a project at Magheracross viewpoint....
Major Investment In County Antrim Rural Tourism
Tourism in County Antrim is to benefit from an investment of £1.5 million, Rural Affairs Minister Edwin Poots has announced. The Minister has cut the first sod on a project at Magheracross viewpoint....
Northern Ireland News, Nov 9, 2020
Other News In Brief
Alliance Welcomes News Of Potential Coronavirus Vaccine News of a potential breakthrough in the search for a coronavirus vaccine has been welcomed by Alliance Health spokesperson Paula Brads...
Other News In Brief
Alliance Welcomes News Of Potential Coronavirus Vaccine News of a potential breakthrough in the search for a coronavirus vaccine has been welcomed by Alliance Health spokesperson Paula Brads...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 6, 2020
Businesses Scammed Out Of £350k
Two local businesses have lost a combined sum of over £350,000 after falling victim to mandate fraud, police have revealed. The firms in the Mid Ulster area had their emails hacked on Wednesday 04 No...
Businesses Scammed Out Of £350k
Two local businesses have lost a combined sum of over £350,000 after falling victim to mandate fraud, police have revealed. The firms in the Mid Ulster area had their emails hacked on Wednesday 04 No...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 6, 2020
Enhanced L'Derry-Belfast Train Service Considered
A feasibility study is to explore the possibility of a half-hourly train service between L'Derry and Belfast. Infrastructure Minister Nicola Mallon said the study will also examine the possibility of...
Enhanced L'Derry-Belfast Train Service Considered
A feasibility study is to explore the possibility of a half-hourly train service between L'Derry and Belfast. Infrastructure Minister Nicola Mallon said the study will also examine the possibility of...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 6, 2020
Nicola Brogan To Take West Tyrone Assembly Seat
Sinn Fein has selected Nicola Brogan for co-option to the Northern Ireland Assembly. The Omagh woman will replace former West Tyrone MLA Catherine Kelly following her resignation over a failure to re...
Nicola Brogan To Take West Tyrone Assembly Seat
Sinn Fein has selected Nicola Brogan for co-option to the Northern Ireland Assembly. The Omagh woman will replace former West Tyrone MLA Catherine Kelly following her resignation over a failure to re...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 6, 2020
Sexual Crime Victims Continually Let Down- Green Party NI
Latest official figures on sexual offences in Northern Ireland show victims are being continually let down, the Green Party has claimed. Calls for improved outcomes for victims have emerged after the...
Sexual Crime Victims Continually Let Down- Green Party NI
Latest official figures on sexual offences in Northern Ireland show victims are being continually let down, the Green Party has claimed. Calls for improved outcomes for victims have emerged after the...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 6, 2020
Portadown Man Banned From Keeping Animals For Ten Years
A Co Armagh man has been banned from keeping animals for ten years after he was found guilty of failing to ensure the welfare of animals. Charges were brought against Mr Lloyd Fowler of Drumcree Grov...
Portadown Man Banned From Keeping Animals For Ten Years
A Co Armagh man has been banned from keeping animals for ten years after he was found guilty of failing to ensure the welfare of animals. Charges were brought against Mr Lloyd Fowler of Drumcree Grov...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 6, 2020
'Vital Improvements' Made To StopCOVID NI App
An SDLP MLA has praised the introduction of improvements to the StopCOVID NI app after his own experience with self-isolation. South Down representative Colin McGrath said the new changes, in particu...
'Vital Improvements' Made To StopCOVID NI App
An SDLP MLA has praised the introduction of improvements to the StopCOVID NI app after his own experience with self-isolation. South Down representative Colin McGrath said the new changes, in particu...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 6, 2020
Broadband Boost For NI As Virgin Media Expands
At a time when many of us rely on our home broadband to stay connected, Virgin Media has launched the region's fastest ever home broadband speeds. With average download speeds of 1,140Mbps, the next...
Broadband Boost For NI As Virgin Media Expands
At a time when many of us rely on our home broadband to stay connected, Virgin Media has launched the region's fastest ever home broadband speeds. With average download speeds of 1,140Mbps, the next...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 6, 2020
NI Fans To Return For Play-Off Final
The Irish Football Association has confirmed that fans will be permitted to attend Northern Ireland's UEFA Euro 2020 play-off final. Some 1060 members of the Green and White Army will head to Windsor...
NI Fans To Return For Play-Off Final
The Irish Football Association has confirmed that fans will be permitted to attend Northern Ireland's UEFA Euro 2020 play-off final. Some 1060 members of the Green and White Army will head to Windsor...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 6, 2020
Police Probe Link Between South Belfast Break-Ins
Police are investigating a link between two burglaries in south Belfast on Wednesday evening, 04 November. It's believed two houses in the Sharman Close area were targeted. Entry was gained to the f...
Police Probe Link Between South Belfast Break-Ins
Police are investigating a link between two burglaries in south Belfast on Wednesday evening, 04 November. It's believed two houses in the Sharman Close area were targeted. Entry was gained to the f...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 6, 2020
Other News In Brief
Covid-19: Eight Further Tests As 595 Individuals Test Positive A further eight coronavirus related deaths have been recorded by the Department of Health. Friday's dashboard reported an additi...
Other News In Brief
Covid-19: Eight Further Tests As 595 Individuals Test Positive A further eight coronavirus related deaths have been recorded by the Department of Health. Friday's dashboard reported an additi...
Business News, Nov 5, 2020
Virgin Media Switches On NI's Fastest Gigabit Home Broadband
Virgin Media has switched on Northern Ireland's fastest gigabit home broadband, offering connectivity more than 18 times faster than the national average. The operator's entire network of nearly 400,...
Virgin Media Switches On NI's Fastest Gigabit Home Broadband
Virgin Media has switched on Northern Ireland's fastest gigabit home broadband, offering connectivity more than 18 times faster than the national average. The operator's entire network of nearly 400,...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 5, 2020
Caterpillar To Axe Up To 700 Jobs
Manufacturing firm Caterpillar is planning to axe 700 jobs in Northern Ireland. The job losses would predominantly affect operations in Larne, Co Antrim. The firm said the move is not related to Bre...
Caterpillar To Axe Up To 700 Jobs
Manufacturing firm Caterpillar is planning to axe 700 jobs in Northern Ireland. The job losses would predominantly affect operations in Larne, Co Antrim. The firm said the move is not related to Bre...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 5, 2020
NI Executive Commits To Work With Civic And Business Leaders
The Northern Ireland Executive is committed to work with civic and business leaders to help them through the Covid-19 pandemic, Junior Ministers Declan Kearney and Gordon Lyons have said. The Ministe...
NI Executive Commits To Work With Civic And Business Leaders
The Northern Ireland Executive is committed to work with civic and business leaders to help them through the Covid-19 pandemic, Junior Ministers Declan Kearney and Gordon Lyons have said. The Ministe...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 5, 2020
Plans Refused To Develop High Rise Office Blocks In Belfast
Planning permission has been refused to develop high rise office blocks in Belfast. Sinn Féin MLA Deirdre Hargey has welcomed the decision and said it is a "victory for the market community". She sa...
Plans Refused To Develop High Rise Office Blocks In Belfast
Planning permission has been refused to develop high rise office blocks in Belfast. Sinn Féin MLA Deirdre Hargey has welcomed the decision and said it is a "victory for the market community". She sa...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 5, 2020
The Coach Nightclub Announces Permanent Closure
A popular nightclub in Northern Ireland has announced it will not reopen. The Coach Nightclub in Banbridge issued a statement announcing the permanent closure of the club. The owners said: "It is wi...
The Coach Nightclub Announces Permanent Closure
A popular nightclub in Northern Ireland has announced it will not reopen. The Coach Nightclub in Banbridge issued a statement announcing the permanent closure of the club. The owners said: "It is wi...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 5, 2020
Man Arrested In L'Derry
A 20-year-old man has been arrested in L'Derry. Officers from the PSNI's Terrorism Investigation unit carried out a search at a property in connection with an ongoing on Wednesday, 04 November. A nu...
Man Arrested In L'Derry
A 20-year-old man has been arrested in L'Derry. Officers from the PSNI's Terrorism Investigation unit carried out a search at a property in connection with an ongoing on Wednesday, 04 November. A nu...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 5, 2020
Furlough Scheme Extended Until March
The extension of the furlough scheme will apply to Northern Ireland. Speaking in the Commons Rishi Sunak said the scheme has been extended until the end of March. The scheme will pay up to 80% of emp...
Furlough Scheme Extended Until March
The extension of the furlough scheme will apply to Northern Ireland. Speaking in the Commons Rishi Sunak said the scheme has been extended until the end of March. The scheme will pay up to 80% of emp...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 5, 2020
Police Vehicle Rammed By Stolen Car In North Belfast
A police vehicle has been rammed by a stolen car in north Belfast on Wednesday morning, 04 November. A number of men gained entry to a Mitsubishi Colt in the Marsden Gardens area. Police watched the...
Police Vehicle Rammed By Stolen Car In North Belfast
A police vehicle has been rammed by a stolen car in north Belfast on Wednesday morning, 04 November. A number of men gained entry to a Mitsubishi Colt in the Marsden Gardens area. Police watched the...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 5, 2020
Other News In Brief
12 More Covid Deaths Recorded In NI A further 12 coronavirus related deaths have been recorded in NI in the past 24 hours. The latest figures from the Department of Health also showed anothe...
Other News In Brief
12 More Covid Deaths Recorded In NI A further 12 coronavirus related deaths have been recorded in NI in the past 24 hours. The latest figures from the Department of Health also showed anothe...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 4, 2020
Danske Bank Reports £10.5m Profit In NI
Danske Bank has reported a profit in the first nine months of 2020 in Northern Ireland. One of the largest banks in the region, the company made a pre-tax profit of £10.5 million along with a total ...
Danske Bank Reports £10.5m Profit In NI
Danske Bank has reported a profit in the first nine months of 2020 in Northern Ireland. One of the largest banks in the region, the company made a pre-tax profit of £10.5 million along with a total ...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 4, 2020
NI Prepare For Crucial Euro Tie
The Northern Ireland squad is set to be announced for next week's crucial UEFA Euro 2020 play-off final. Ian Baraclough will name his side to play three games over the course of seven days, starting ...
NI Prepare For Crucial Euro Tie
The Northern Ireland squad is set to be announced for next week's crucial UEFA Euro 2020 play-off final. Ian Baraclough will name his side to play three games over the course of seven days, starting ...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 4, 2020
PE Regulations Lifted At NI Schools
Restrictions which prevented NI schools from hosting Physical Education (PE) classes indoors have been changed. Previously only non-contact PE could be provided outdoors in a maximum group of 15, bu...
PE Regulations Lifted At NI Schools
Restrictions which prevented NI schools from hosting Physical Education (PE) classes indoors have been changed. Previously only non-contact PE could be provided outdoors in a maximum group of 15, bu...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 4, 2020
Public Urged To Shape New Alcohol And Drug Strategy
A new alcohol and drug strategy in Northern Ireland is set to be shaped with feedback from the public. Alcohol related harm alone is estimated to cost as much as £900 million every year in NI, with ...
Public Urged To Shape New Alcohol And Drug Strategy
A new alcohol and drug strategy in Northern Ireland is set to be shaped with feedback from the public. Alcohol related harm alone is estimated to cost as much as £900 million every year in NI, with ...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 4, 2020
Homes Targeted In Finaghy Burglaries
A spate of burglaries in the Finaghy area has prompted police to call for vigilance. Homes in Priory Park, Sicily Park and Locksley Parade have been broken into over the past week. PSNI has asked ...
Homes Targeted In Finaghy Burglaries
A spate of burglaries in the Finaghy area has prompted police to call for vigilance. Homes in Priory Park, Sicily Park and Locksley Parade have been broken into over the past week. PSNI has asked ...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 4, 2020
SDLP Leader Slams 'Chaotic' Govt Furlough Response
SDLP Leader Colum Eastwood has hit out at the government over confusion at the furlough scheme extension. UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson gave a guarantee yesterday, 03 November, that the furlough s...
SDLP Leader Slams 'Chaotic' Govt Furlough Response
SDLP Leader Colum Eastwood has hit out at the government over confusion at the furlough scheme extension. UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson gave a guarantee yesterday, 03 November, that the furlough s...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 4, 2020
Police Vehicle Damaged In Car Theft Getaway
A police vehicle has been rammed during a car theft in Belfast in the early hours this morning, Wednesday 04 November. Officers were called to an incident in the Dunmore Avenue area where a number o...
Police Vehicle Damaged In Car Theft Getaway
A police vehicle has been rammed during a car theft in Belfast in the early hours this morning, Wednesday 04 November. Officers were called to an incident in the Dunmore Avenue area where a number o...
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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.