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Northern Ireland News for October 2021 : Page 4
Northern Ireland News, Oct 15, 2021
Justice Minster Will Do 'All She Can' For Those Affected By Domestic Abuse
Justice Minster Naomi Long has said that she will do all that she can to "support and continue to deliver for those affected by domestic abuse". The Minister made the commitment after hearing direct...
Justice Minster Will Do 'All She Can' For Those Affected By Domestic Abuse
Justice Minster Naomi Long has said that she will do all that she can to "support and continue to deliver for those affected by domestic abuse". The Minister made the commitment after hearing direct...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 15, 2021
Poots Fails To Attend NSC Meeting On The Environment
A North-South Ministerial Council meeting on the environment has been unable to proceed after the DUP Environment Minister Edwin Poots failed to show up. Speaking after the meeting was supposed to be...
Poots Fails To Attend NSC Meeting On The Environment
A North-South Ministerial Council meeting on the environment has been unable to proceed after the DUP Environment Minister Edwin Poots failed to show up. Speaking after the meeting was supposed to be...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 15, 2021
Other News In Brief
Finance Minister Urges Chief Secretary Fo 'Good Outcome' To Spending Review Finance Minister, Conor Murphy has met the Chief Secretary in London ahead of the upcoming Spending Review, which w...
Other News In Brief
Finance Minister Urges Chief Secretary Fo 'Good Outcome' To Spending Review Finance Minister, Conor Murphy has met the Chief Secretary in London ahead of the upcoming Spending Review, which w...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 14, 2021
Police Given More Time To Question Man Over Knockloughrim Death
Police have been granted more time to question a man over the death of a woman in Knockloughrim, Co L'Derry. A woman died in hospital after being found in a burning car outside a house on Quarry Road...
Police Given More Time To Question Man Over Knockloughrim Death
Police have been granted more time to question a man over the death of a woman in Knockloughrim, Co L'Derry. A woman died in hospital after being found in a burning car outside a house on Quarry Road...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 14, 2021
New Nine-Screen Cinema Announced For Former Debenhams Store
The Omniplex Cinema Group is set to create a new nine-screen cinema in the former Debenhams store in CastleCourt. Omniplex is one of two new "anchor tenants" that are set to take over the 80,000sq ft...
New Nine-Screen Cinema Announced For Former Debenhams Store
The Omniplex Cinema Group is set to create a new nine-screen cinema in the former Debenhams store in CastleCourt. Omniplex is one of two new "anchor tenants" that are set to take over the 80,000sq ft...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 14, 2021
Eviction Protection For Social Housing Tenants Extended
Social housing tenants will not face eviction if they are in rent arrear because of the Covid-19 pandemic, Communities Minister Deirdre Hargey has announced. A voluntary agreement was put in place at...
Eviction Protection For Social Housing Tenants Extended
Social housing tenants will not face eviction if they are in rent arrear because of the Covid-19 pandemic, Communities Minister Deirdre Hargey has announced. A voluntary agreement was put in place at...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 14, 2021
People Urged To Continue To Make 'Safe Choices' Around Covid Protection
As Coronavirus restrictions ease further people are being urged to keep following public health guidance and making safer choices to protect themselves and others. A series of relaxations will begin ...
People Urged To Continue To Make 'Safe Choices' Around Covid Protection
As Coronavirus restrictions ease further people are being urged to keep following public health guidance and making safer choices to protect themselves and others. A series of relaxations will begin ...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 14, 2021
SF To Recall Assembly To Discuss Latest EU Proposals
Sinn Féin has called for the Assembly to be recalled to discuss the EU's latest NI Protocol proposals, which aims to enable businesses to continue trading within the British and EU Single Markets. Ma...
SF To Recall Assembly To Discuss Latest EU Proposals
Sinn Féin has called for the Assembly to be recalled to discuss the EU's latest NI Protocol proposals, which aims to enable businesses to continue trading within the British and EU Single Markets. Ma...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 14, 2021
EU Proposals 'Far Short Of Fundamental Change Needed'
DUP Leader Sir Jeffrey Donaldson has described the latest proposals from EU Commission Vice-President Maros Sefcovic have been described as a "starting point" but said that they "fall far short of the...
EU Proposals 'Far Short Of Fundamental Change Needed'
DUP Leader Sir Jeffrey Donaldson has described the latest proposals from EU Commission Vice-President Maros Sefcovic have been described as a "starting point" but said that they "fall far short of the...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 14, 2021
New 'Phone First' System Announced At Lagan Valley Emergency Department
Lagan Valley Hospital has announced the introduction of a new 'Phone First' system for their Emergency Department (ED) from Monday 18 October. The number to call is (028) 9260 4643. Alongside this, ...
New 'Phone First' System Announced At Lagan Valley Emergency Department
Lagan Valley Hospital has announced the introduction of a new 'Phone First' system for their Emergency Department (ED) from Monday 18 October. The number to call is (028) 9260 4643. Alongside this, ...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 14, 2021
'Viable Explosive Device' Left Outside East Belfast Home
Police have issued an appeal for information following a security alert in east Belfast. At about 17:00 on Wednesday 13 October, police responded to reports of a suspicious object outside a house on...
'Viable Explosive Device' Left Outside East Belfast Home
Police have issued an appeal for information following a security alert in east Belfast. At about 17:00 on Wednesday 13 October, police responded to reports of a suspicious object outside a house on...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 14, 2021
Success Of NI's Olympic And Paralympic Athletes Celebrated At Stormont
The world class achievements of NI's Olympic and Paralympic athletes have been recognised at an event at Stormont, hosted by the First and deputy First Ministers, Paul Givan and Michelle O'Neill. The...
Success Of NI's Olympic And Paralympic Athletes Celebrated At Stormont
The world class achievements of NI's Olympic and Paralympic athletes have been recognised at an event at Stormont, hosted by the First and deputy First Ministers, Paul Givan and Michelle O'Neill. The...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 14, 2021
Other News In Brief
£5.5m To Be Invested In Banbridge Town Centre An investment of £5.5 million has been announced for Banbridge town centre by Communities Minister Deirdre Hargey. The new works will deliver h...
Other News In Brief
£5.5m To Be Invested In Banbridge Town Centre An investment of £5.5 million has been announced for Banbridge town centre by Communities Minister Deirdre Hargey. The new works will deliver h...
Business News, Oct 14, 2021
Businesses Urged To Prepare For Plastic Packaging Tax
Businesses that manufacture or import plastic packaging, including if you import packaging which already contains goods, such as plastic bottles, are being urged to prepare for the introduction of the...
Businesses Urged To Prepare For Plastic Packaging Tax
Businesses that manufacture or import plastic packaging, including if you import packaging which already contains goods, such as plastic bottles, are being urged to prepare for the introduction of the...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 13, 2021
Assembly Backs Bill Banning Anti-Abortion Protests And Harassment
The Assembly has backed a Bill for the establishment of safe access zones around pregnancy advisory bureaux, clinics and hospitals, banning anti-abortion harassment and intimidation. The Abortion Ser...
Assembly Backs Bill Banning Anti-Abortion Protests And Harassment
The Assembly has backed a Bill for the establishment of safe access zones around pregnancy advisory bureaux, clinics and hospitals, banning anti-abortion harassment and intimidation. The Abortion Ser...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 13, 2021
Woman Dies After Being Found In Burning Car
A 59-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of murder following the death of a woman found in a burning car in Knockloughrim, Co L'Derry. According to reports, police responded to reports of an ...
Woman Dies After Being Found In Burning Car
A 59-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of murder following the death of a woman found in a burning car in Knockloughrim, Co L'Derry. According to reports, police responded to reports of an ...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 13, 2021
Fines For Over 87,000 Overdue Library Books Wiped
Fines for more than 87,000 overdue library books have been dropped in an effort to encourage people back into NI's libraries. Welcoming the news that Libraries NI have removed fines for overdue libra...
Fines For Over 87,000 Overdue Library Books Wiped
Fines for more than 87,000 overdue library books have been dropped in an effort to encourage people back into NI's libraries. Welcoming the news that Libraries NI have removed fines for overdue libra...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 13, 2021
Dispute Over Role Of First Minister 'Manufactured Crisis'
Unionist parties have been urged to "step back" from campaigns designed to diminish parity of esteem for all people in the North, by Social Democratic and Labour Party leader, Colum Eastwood. Mr East...
Dispute Over Role Of First Minister 'Manufactured Crisis'
Unionist parties have been urged to "step back" from campaigns designed to diminish parity of esteem for all people in the North, by Social Democratic and Labour Party leader, Colum Eastwood. Mr East...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 13, 2021
Appeal For Information On Holylands Arson
Police have issued an appeal for information following a fire at an unoccupied house in the Holylands. Emergency services responded to a fire at a house in Carmel Street, in the Holylands area, at ab...
Appeal For Information On Holylands Arson
Police have issued an appeal for information following a fire at an unoccupied house in the Holylands. Emergency services responded to a fire at a house in Carmel Street, in the Holylands area, at ab...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 13, 2021
Protocol 'Condemns NI To Further Harm And Instability'
If the Protocol is not replaced it will condemn Northern Ireland to further harm and instability, DUP Leader Sir Jeffrey Donaldson MP has said. Responding to a speech by Lord Frost, Mr Donaldson said...
Protocol 'Condemns NI To Further Harm And Instability'
If the Protocol is not replaced it will condemn Northern Ireland to further harm and instability, DUP Leader Sir Jeffrey Donaldson MP has said. Responding to a speech by Lord Frost, Mr Donaldson said...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 13, 2021
Schools Winter Road Safety Campaign Launched
Schools pupils are being reminded to "be safe, be seen" as they travel to and from school this autumn/winter. Infrastructure Minister Nichola Mallon made the call during a visit to Glengormley Integr...
Schools Winter Road Safety Campaign Launched
Schools pupils are being reminded to "be safe, be seen" as they travel to and from school this autumn/winter. Infrastructure Minister Nichola Mallon made the call during a visit to Glengormley Integr...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 13, 2021
New Bootcamp For NI's Next Generation Of Chefs
A new NI Chef Bootcamp has been announced offering budding chefs the opportunity to build a career in the hospitality industry. The Bootcamp has been developed by Belfast Metropolitan College and loc...
New Bootcamp For NI's Next Generation Of Chefs
A new NI Chef Bootcamp has been announced offering budding chefs the opportunity to build a career in the hospitality industry. The Bootcamp has been developed by Belfast Metropolitan College and loc...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 13, 2021
Minister Commits To Strabane Flood Protection Measures
Infrastructure Minister Nichola Mallon has committed to progressing work on flood alleviation measures in Ballycolman Estate in Strabane, as she met with residents and elected representatives. The M...
Minister Commits To Strabane Flood Protection Measures
Infrastructure Minister Nichola Mallon has committed to progressing work on flood alleviation measures in Ballycolman Estate in Strabane, as she met with residents and elected representatives. The M...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 13, 2021
Other News In Brief
Economy Minister Urged To Deliver New Decade, New Approach The Economy Minister Gordon Lyons has been urged to deliver on the New Decade, New Approach (NDNA) commitments relating to employme...
Other News In Brief
Economy Minister Urged To Deliver New Decade, New Approach The Economy Minister Gordon Lyons has been urged to deliver on the New Decade, New Approach (NDNA) commitments relating to employme...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 12, 2021
Drugs Worth £1.34m Seized Between 17 Sept And 04 Oct
Drugs worth £1.34 million have been seized across NI between 17 September and 04 October, according to the latest figures from the PSNI's ongoing Operation DEALBREAKER. The figures also show police c...
Drugs Worth £1.34m Seized Between 17 Sept And 04 Oct
Drugs worth £1.34 million have been seized across NI between 17 September and 04 October, according to the latest figures from the PSNI's ongoing Operation DEALBREAKER. The figures also show police c...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 12, 2021
New Period Products Bill To Be Introduced Into The Assembly
A new Period Products Bill, which aims to address period poverty across Northern Ireland by making free period products available in schools, colleges and all other public buildings, is to be introduc...
New Period Products Bill To Be Introduced Into The Assembly
A new Period Products Bill, which aims to address period poverty across Northern Ireland by making free period products available in schools, colleges and all other public buildings, is to be introduc...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 12, 2021
DUP's North-South Ministerial Council Meetings Ruled 'Unlawful'
The DUP's boycott of the North-South Ministerial Council (NSMC) meetings have been ruled "unlawful" by the High Court in Belfast. Commenting on the judgement, Green Party leader Clare Bailey MLA said...
DUP's North-South Ministerial Council Meetings Ruled 'Unlawful'
The DUP's boycott of the North-South Ministerial Council (NSMC) meetings have been ruled "unlawful" by the High Court in Belfast. Commenting on the judgement, Green Party leader Clare Bailey MLA said...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 12, 2021
Amnesty Proposal Would Help Cover-Up Glenanne Gang Murder - SF
The British Government amnesty proposal is about protecting British state forces including those involved in the murder of Irish citizens, Sinn Féin's Gerry Kelly has said. The MLA was commenting fol...
Amnesty Proposal Would Help Cover-Up Glenanne Gang Murder - SF
The British Government amnesty proposal is about protecting British state forces including those involved in the murder of Irish citizens, Sinn Féin's Gerry Kelly has said. The MLA was commenting fol...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 12, 2021
Assembly Agrees 10-Year Strategy For Arts And Creative Industries
All parties in the Assembly have agreed a new 10-year strategy for Northern Ireland's arts and creative industries. Alliance Communities spokesperson Kellie Armstrong welcomed the new strategy but sa...
Assembly Agrees 10-Year Strategy For Arts And Creative Industries
All parties in the Assembly have agreed a new 10-year strategy for Northern Ireland's arts and creative industries. Alliance Communities spokesperson Kellie Armstrong welcomed the new strategy but sa...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 12, 2021
UK Govt Must Eliminate Protocol Trade And Constitutional Problems
The UK government must eliminate both the trade and constitutional problem of the NI Protocol, DUP Peer Lord Dodds has said. Addressing the ongoing issues surrounding the Protocol, Lord Dodds said: "...
UK Govt Must Eliminate Protocol Trade And Constitutional Problems
The UK government must eliminate both the trade and constitutional problem of the NI Protocol, DUP Peer Lord Dodds has said. Addressing the ongoing issues surrounding the Protocol, Lord Dodds said: "...
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Northern Ireland WeatherToday:Some low cloud lingering in the north and west through the day, although cloud should burn back to the coast as the day goes on. Elsewhere some good sunny spells with very little cloud. Warm with light winds. Maximum temperature 22 °C.Tonight:A sunny evening for most except where cloud lingers along the north coast. Cloud will increase for a lot of areas overnight with mist and fog patches developing. Minimum temperature 7 °C.
