Northern Ireland News for November 2021

Northern Ireland News, Nov 30, 2021
Over £100m Injected Into NI Economy With Spend Local Cards
Northern Ireland's retail, hospitality and service sectors have been boosted by more than £100m by the High Street Scheme, Economy Minister Gordon Lyons has revealed. With just two weeks left until t...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 30, 2021
Man Attacked With Hammers In Cave Hill Country Park
A man is being treated in hospital after being attacked in Cave Hill Country Park in north Belfast. Police said that at about 8:40pm on Monday they received a report that a man had been attacked by m...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 30, 2021
Two Men Found Dead At A House In Coleraine
Two men have been found dead at a house in Coleraine, the PSNI have reported. Police and emergency services were called to a house in Elms Park in Ballysally just before 2.40pm on Monday 29 November....
Northern Ireland News, Nov 30, 2021
Consultation Launches On Proposals For 'Charlotte's Law'
Justice Minister Naomi Long has launched a public consultation on proposals for 'Charlotte's Law'. The consultation follows a review of current law in relation to disclosure of information on the loc...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 30, 2021
Major Expansion Of NI's Covid-19 Vaccination Programme
A major expansion of NI's COVID-19 vaccination programme to help meet current and forthcoming demand for booster doses, Health Minister Robin Swann has announced. The Joint Committee on Vaccination a...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 30, 2021
Consultation Launches On Future Development Of All Ireland Rail Network
The Department for Infrastructure and Department for Transport are seeking input on the future of rail on the island of Ireland as part of a new all-island Strategic Rail Review. Ministers have annou...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 30, 2021
NI Water Invests £15m In Sewer Network Improvements Across NI
NI Water has invested a total of £15 million on improvement works across its 75 miles of sewer network in Northern Ireland. £9 million has been invested on essential sewer improvement work, which is ...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 29, 2021
Swann: Keep Following Basic Steps To Prevent Spread Of Variants
The Health Minister, Robin Swann, has called on people to keep following the basic steps that help prevent variants of COVID-19 spreading. The Minister made the call as public health measures are act...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 29, 2021
Spend Local Card Holders Urged To 'Spend Every Penny'
Spend Local card holders are being urged to make sure they check the balance left on their cards and to spend every penny of the balance. Economy Minister Gordon Lyons made the call during a visit to...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 29, 2021
Spate Of Overnight Burglaries In Newtownabbey
Police have launched an investigation after a number of house in the Newtownabbey area were broken into overnight. Detectives have issued an appeal for information after homes on St.Anne's Crescent, ...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 29, 2021
Appeal For Information On Two Burglaries
The PSNI have issued an appeal for information on two separate burglaries over the weekend. In the first incident in west Belfast at about 6.30pm on Saturday 27 November, a man in his 80s was threate...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 29, 2021
Justice Minister Launches Campaign Against Illegal Money Lenders
Paramilitary gangs must not be allowed to use illegal money lending to target the most vulnerable members of our communities, Justice Minister Naomi Long has said. The Minister was speaking as The No...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 29, 2021
Overhead Road Signs To Display Public Health Messages
Overhead road signs on key strategic routes will display public health messages to support the ongoing fight against Covid-19, Infrastructure Minister Nichola Mallon has announced. Minister Mallon sa...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 29, 2021
£150m Queen's Quay Development Consultation Launches
A new public consultation has been launched on the proposed £150m future development of the Queen's Quay area of Belfast's waterfront. Situated on the eastern bank of the River Lagan this prominent s...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 29, 2021
Foyle Port Workers Take Strike Action In Pay Dispute
Some staff at L'Derry's Foyle Port have begun strike action is a dispute over a rejected demand for a 2.1% pay rise this year, following a pay freeze. Unite, the trade union representing the striking...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 29, 2021
Project Stratum Brings Full Fibre Broadband To 15,000 Premises
Some 15,000 premises across rural and regional parts of NI now have access to full fibre broadband, funded under Project Stratum. Economy Minister Gordon Lyons has visited Ballymena to hear about the...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 29, 2021
Other News In Brief
Connectivity Review Calls For Greater Investment In Infrastructure Transformation The Sir Peter Hendy's Connectivity Review has called for greater investment for the NI Executive for infrast...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 26, 2021
Storm Arwen: Yellow Warning Issued For High Winds
A yellow weather warning for wind has been issued across Northern Ireland as the first named storm of the season, Storm Arwen, hits the UK. The Met Office has warned of very strong winds, with gusts ...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 26, 2021
People Urged To 'Paws For Thought' Before Buying A Puppy
People looking for a pet dog have been urged to "paws for thought" before making a purchase to make sure the seller is legitimate. Minister for Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs Edwin Poots ...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 26, 2021
Young People Urged To Get Vaccinated This Weekend
Young people are being encouraged to take full advantage of the opportunity to get vaccinated this weekend when Trusts will be running clinics for the 12 to 17 age groups. Chief Medical Officer, Prof...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 26, 2021
Survivors Central To Tackling Violence Against Women And Girls
The voices and experiences of survivors must be central in the efforts to tackle violence against women and girls, the First Minister and deputy First Minister have said. Paul Givan and Michelle O'Ne...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 26, 2021
New Cross-Border Economic Growth Partnership Established
A new cross-border partnership established to foster economic growth between Belfast and Dublin, a key strategic route, has announced its inaugural political leadership team. The partnership and its ...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 26, 2021
Health Minister Urges People To Be 'Mouth Aware'
Health Minister Robin Swann has urged people to be "mouth aware" and check for signs of mouth cancer. Marking Mouth Cancer Awareness Month, Minister Swann visited Dunmurry Dental Practice, where he ...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 26, 2021
Education Minister Launches Series Of New NI100 Resources
A series of new resources, including 'A Time Capsule for 2021' and 'Life in the 1920's' curricular projects for schools, have been announced as part of the Department of Education's NI100 Education Pr...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 26, 2021
New Awards Scheme Announced For Use Of Irish Language In Businesses
A new awards scheme has been announced to promote the use and recognition of the Irish language in businesses by Communities Minister Deirdre Hargey. The GRADAIM Awards are earned by organisations th...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 26, 2021
Infrastructure Minister Visits Shimna River Flood Alleviate Works
Infrastructure Minister Nichola Mallon has visited the site of a £5.1 million flood alleviation scheme for the Shimna River in Newcastle. The Minister was on site to meet the team taking forward this...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 26, 2021
Other News In Brief
£650,000 Fund To Provide Food And Heating Vouchers Belfast City Council has backed a Sinn Féin proposal to provide £650,000 fund to provide food and heating vouchers to support thousands of ...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 25, 2021
Stephen McKinney Jailed For Murder Of Lu Na McKinney
Stephen McKinney (45) has been sentenced to a minimum of 20 years imprisonment for the murder of his wife Lu Na McKinney. Welcoming the sentencing at Belfast Crown Court, Detective Superintendent Eam...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 25, 2021
New £23m Support Package Announced For NI's Social Care Sector
A new £23 million support package has been announced for the social care sector, enabling employers to offer improved rates of pay and attract more staff into the domiciliary care and care home workfo...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 25, 2021
Business Leaders Welcome Impact Of Spend Local Scheme
Business leaders across Northern Ireland have welcomed the "continued positive impact" of the Spend Local card scheme, Economy Minister Gordon Lyons has said. The Minister said: "There is no doubt th...