Northern Ireland News for November 2021 : Page 4

Northern Ireland News, Nov 17, 2021
Appeal For Information After Teenager 'Grabbed From Behind'
The PSNI have issued an appeal for information after a teenage girl was reportedly "grabbed from behind" by an unknown male. According to police, the 19-year-old girl was walking through Wedderburn P...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 17, 2021
NI Needs 'Stability More Than Anything'
The people and businesses of Northern Ireland "need stability more than anything else", Alliance leader Naomi Long has said following a meeting with Brexit Minister Lord Frost. Mrs Long said she welc...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 17, 2021
Gordon Lyons Mets With UAE Economy Minister
NI's Economy Minister Gordon Lyons has met with his United Arab Emirates (UAE) counterpart, His Excellency Abdoulla Bin Touq Al Marri, on the final part of his trade and investment trip to Dubai. Spe...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 17, 2021
Coca-Cola Launches Annual Designated Driver Campaign
Coca-Cola have announced the launch of their annual Designated Driver campaign, that rewards those who stay sober on nights out to ensure their friends and family members get home safely. Inspector R...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 17, 2021
Secretary Of State Urged To Introduce Irish Language Act
The British Secretary of State for Northern Ireland, Brandon Lewis, has been urged to live up to his commitments and introduce the Irish Language Act. Making the call, Sinn Féin West Belfast MLA Ais...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 17, 2021
PSNI Win Award For Safeguarding Victims Of Domestic Abuse
The PSNI has been been awarded the Platinum award at the Onus 12th Annual Awards Ceremony of the Workplace Charter on Domestic Violence. The Police Service has been involved with the ONUS Workplace C...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 17, 2021
Other News In Brief
Almost 7% Rise In Noise Complaints Noise complaints rose by almost 7% between April 2018 and March 2019, according to a new report from the Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Aff...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 16, 2021
Householders Urged To Check The Credentials Of Cold Callers
The PSNI have issued an appeal to householders to check the credentials of unknown callers to their door, as there is often an increase in reports of suspicious cold callers during the winter months. ...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 16, 2021
Vaccine Booster To Be Extended To 40-49 Year Old Age Group
The COVID-19 vaccine booster is to be extended to the 40-49-year-old age group following a recommendation by the Joint Committee on Vaccination and Immunisation (JCVI). The recommendation comes after...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 16, 2021
Integrated Truth Investigation Important Day For Victims And Survivors
The establishment of a new 'integrated truth investigation' on mother and baby institutions and Magdalene Laundries has been described as "an important day for victims and survivors" Ministers have a...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 16, 2021
Panel Appointed To Review Welfare Mitigation Measures
An Independent Advisory Panel has been appointed to review welfare mitigation measures in Northern Ireland, Communities Minister Deirdre Hargey has announced. The Independent Advisory Panel will be c...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 16, 2021
PSNI Student Officer Recruitment Campaign Remains Open For Applications
A PSNI Student Officer campaign remains open for applications until midday on Friday 19 November. Encouraging people to apply, Chief Operating Officer Pamela McCreedy said: "We launched our recruitme...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 16, 2021
Belfast City Council Launches 'Buy Belfast' Initiative
A new initiative has been established to help more than 80 Belfast businesses to share and sell their products to thousands of virtual shoppers. The 'Buy Belfast' Virtual Christmas Market was launche...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 16, 2021
Health Minister Praises Ongoing Work Of GPs
GP's have been praised for the important role they played in the battle to tackle the Covid-19 pandemic, by the Health Minister Robin Swann, in his address to the British Medical Associations' Local M...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 16, 2021
New Road Safety Strategy Public Consultation Announced
A public consultation has been launched on a new proposed Road Safety Strategy for Northern Ireland. The consultation invites views on the proposed approach to road safety until 2030 and the issues a...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 16, 2021
NI Executive Becomes Accredited Living Wage Employer
The Northern Ireland Executive has secured accreditation as a Living Wage Employer, Finance Minister Conor Murphy has announced. The Living Wage Foundation calculates the minimum hourly rate needed t...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 16, 2021
Other News In Brief
Health Minister Urged To Clarify Position On Booster Jabs For Carers Alliance has called on the Health Minister to urgently clarify whether carers will receive the COVID booster jab, Makin...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 15, 2021
Spend Local Cardholders Urged To 'Spend It Now, Spend It All'
Spend Local cardholders are being urged to "spend it now, spend it all and spend it local". Economy Minister Gordon Lyons made the call with one month to go before the High Street Scheme closes. Min...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 15, 2021
Motorists Warned About The Dangers Of Careless Driving
Infrastructure Minister Nichola Mallon has warned motorists about the dangers of careless driving, at the launch of Road Safety Week. Minister Mallon said: "As Minister for Infrastructure it is my re...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 15, 2021
Welfare Protections Extended For A Further Three Years
Payments to protect people from the 'bedroom tax' and Tory government welfare cuts will be extended for a further three years, Communities Minister Deirdre Hargey has announced. The extension closes ...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 15, 2021
Public Inquiry Into Institutions For Unmarried Mothers To Be Established
A public inquiry into institutions for unmarried mothers in Northern Ireland has been approved by the Stormont Executive. Following a recommendation in an expert panel's report, deputy First Minister...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 15, 2021
Five Arrested In Connection With Human Rights Abuse
A woman and four men has been arrested by officers from the Paramilitary Crime Task Force investigating a range of human rights abuse and violent criminal activity linked to the North Antrim UDA. The...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 15, 2021
Latest Covid Public Health Campaign Launches
'We all need to keep being careful', this was the message of the First and deputy First Minister's as the latest phase of the Executive's Covid public information campaign was rolled out. The 'Let's ...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 15, 2021
Sinn Féin Calls For Support For Article 16 Protests
Sinn Féin has called for support for demonstrations in opposition to reckless Tory threats to trigger Article 16. Making the call, Newry/Armagh MLA Liz Kimmins said: "Threats by the British governmen...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 15, 2021
Irish Sea Border Is 'Polluting Our Politics' - DUP
The Irish Sea Border is "polluting our politics and distracting us all from focusing on issues which are pressing down on communities", this was the message of DUP leader Sir Jeffrey Donaldson as he m...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 15, 2021
Proposed Changes To Two Aspects Of Local Marriage Law
A public consultation has been launched on proposed changes to two aspects of the local Marriage Law. The consultation, launched by the Department of Finance, is seeking feedback on changing marriage...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 15, 2021
Other News In Brief
Public Urged To Use 'Phone First' System Before Attending A&E The public are being urged to use the 'Phone First' system before attending Accident and Emergency. DUP MP Carla Lockhart amid re...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 12, 2021
Stormont Finance Minister Calls For VAT Exemption On Energy Bills
Stormont Finance Minister Conor Murphy has called for a VAT exemption on energy bills. Mr Murphy made the call to the Treasury as gas prices continue to increase in Northern Ireland. On Thursday, Fi...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 12, 2021
Four Men Arrested In Connection With Bus Hijacking In Newtownards
Four men have been arrested in connection with the hijacking and burning of a bus in Newtownards. The Translink bus was hijacked and set on fire in the Abbot Drive area on 01 November. The suspects ...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 12, 2021
Eamonn Holmes Set To Quit This Morning
NI TV presenter Eamonn Holmes is reportedly set to quit This Morning for a post on GB News. The former GMTC host and his wife Ruth Langsford have been on the ITV daytime show for years but now he is ...