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Northern Ireland News for December 2021 : Page 2
Northern Ireland News, Dec 16, 2021
PSNI Launch Domestic Abuse Christmas Campaign
The PSNI has announced the launch of a domestic abuse Christmas campaign, as part of their annual Op Season's Greetings public messaging. Scheduled to run until mid-January across the Police Service'...
PSNI Launch Domestic Abuse Christmas Campaign
The PSNI has announced the launch of a domestic abuse Christmas campaign, as part of their annual Op Season's Greetings public messaging. Scheduled to run until mid-January across the Police Service'...
Northern Ireland News, Dec 16, 2021
Health Bodies Call For Support In 'Push Back' Against Incidents Of Abuse
The Health Minister Robin Swann has given his supports to a call from NI's health bodies and the Fire and Rescue Services for help to "push back" against abuse and violence being faced by healthcare s...
Health Bodies Call For Support In 'Push Back' Against Incidents Of Abuse
The Health Minister Robin Swann has given his supports to a call from NI's health bodies and the Fire and Rescue Services for help to "push back" against abuse and violence being faced by healthcare s...
Northern Ireland News, Dec 16, 2021
Historical Institutional Abuse Redress Scheme Review Underway
A review of the redress process for victims and survivors of historical institutional abuse, to ensure the needs of victims and survivors are at the centre of the process, has gotten underway, the Fir...
Historical Institutional Abuse Redress Scheme Review Underway
A review of the redress process for victims and survivors of historical institutional abuse, to ensure the needs of victims and survivors are at the centre of the process, has gotten underway, the Fir...
Northern Ireland News, Dec 16, 2021
Ministers Welcome 'Transformative' Belfast Region City Deal
Executive Minister's have welcomed the news of the signing of the "transformative" £1billion Belfast Region City Deal. First Minister Paul Givan, deputy First Minister Michelle O'Neill, Finance Minis...
Ministers Welcome 'Transformative' Belfast Region City Deal
Executive Minister's have welcomed the news of the signing of the "transformative" £1billion Belfast Region City Deal. First Minister Paul Givan, deputy First Minister Michelle O'Neill, Finance Minis...
Northern Ireland News, Dec 16, 2021
Man Dies In Three Car Collision In Dundrum
Police have issued an appeal for information following a fatal collision in Dundrum, Co Down. A 49-year-old man died at the scene of a three-car collision on the Belfast Road at about 12:20am on Thur...
Man Dies In Three Car Collision In Dundrum
Police have issued an appeal for information following a fatal collision in Dundrum, Co Down. A 49-year-old man died at the scene of a three-car collision on the Belfast Road at about 12:20am on Thur...
Northern Ireland News, Dec 16, 2021
DUP: Institutions Not Sustainable If Irish Sea Border Is Not Removed
Continued participation in the political institutions is not sustainable, in the absence of action to remove the Irish Sea Border', this will be the message of DUP leader Sir Jeffrey Donaldson when he...
DUP: Institutions Not Sustainable If Irish Sea Border Is Not Removed
Continued participation in the political institutions is not sustainable, in the absence of action to remove the Irish Sea Border', this will be the message of DUP leader Sir Jeffrey Donaldson when he...
Northern Ireland News, Dec 16, 2021
Prison Service Supports Annual Christmas Hope Appeal
The Northern Ireland Prison Service and Probation Board NI has given its support to the Prison Fellowship NI's annual Christmas Hope appeal. Held annually by the Prison Fellowship, the Christmas Hope...
Prison Service Supports Annual Christmas Hope Appeal
The Northern Ireland Prison Service and Probation Board NI has given its support to the Prison Fellowship NI's annual Christmas Hope appeal. Held annually by the Prison Fellowship, the Christmas Hope...
Northern Ireland News, Dec 16, 2021
£31m Cullybackey Railway Improvement Works Underway
Work has gotten underway on a £31 million scheme to improve and upgrade rail infrastructure in Cullybackey, Infrastructure Minister Nichola Mallon has announced. The Cullybackey Area Signalling and L...
£31m Cullybackey Railway Improvement Works Underway
Work has gotten underway on a £31 million scheme to improve and upgrade rail infrastructure in Cullybackey, Infrastructure Minister Nichola Mallon has announced. The Cullybackey Area Signalling and L...
Northern Ireland News, Dec 16, 2021
Funding Announced To Improve Wages In Voluntary And Community Sectors
Additional funding has been announced to help improve the wages and conditions of workers in the Voluntary and Community Sectors. Communities Minister Deirdre Hargey said: "The Voluntary and Communit...
Funding Announced To Improve Wages In Voluntary And Community Sectors
Additional funding has been announced to help improve the wages and conditions of workers in the Voluntary and Community Sectors. Communities Minister Deirdre Hargey said: "The Voluntary and Communit...
Northern Ireland News, Dec 16, 2021
Other News In Brief
SDLP Leader Calls On Boris Johnson To Resign SDLP leader Colum Eastwood has called on Boris Johnson to resign. Speaking in the House of Commons, Mr Eastwood said that the Prime Minister has...
Other News In Brief
SDLP Leader Calls On Boris Johnson To Resign SDLP leader Colum Eastwood has called on Boris Johnson to resign. Speaking in the House of Commons, Mr Eastwood said that the Prime Minister has...
Northern Ireland News, Dec 15, 2021
£1bn Belfast City Deal To Create 20,000 New Jobs
The first ever City Deal for Northern Ireland will unlock £1 billion of transformative co-investment, delivering more than 20 highly ambitious projects and programmes and creating up to 20,000 new job...
£1bn Belfast City Deal To Create 20,000 New Jobs
The first ever City Deal for Northern Ireland will unlock £1 billion of transformative co-investment, delivering more than 20 highly ambitious projects and programmes and creating up to 20,000 new job...
Northern Ireland News, Dec 15, 2021
New Police Framework To Tackle Violence Against Women And Girls
A new national framework has been developed, setting out the action required from every police force to make all women and girls safer. Launched by the National Police Chief's Council and the Colleg...
New Police Framework To Tackle Violence Against Women And Girls
A new national framework has been developed, setting out the action required from every police force to make all women and girls safer. Launched by the National Police Chief's Council and the Colleg...
Northern Ireland News, Dec 15, 2021
£16.2m Announced For New 15-Acre Newry City Park
A new 15-acre city park is to be created in Newry following the allocation of £16.2 million announced by Finance Minister Conor Murphy. The Albert Basin Park project will be funded from the first tra...
£16.2m Announced For New 15-Acre Newry City Park
A new 15-acre city park is to be created in Newry following the allocation of £16.2 million announced by Finance Minister Conor Murphy. The Albert Basin Park project will be funded from the first tra...
Northern Ireland News, Dec 15, 2021
Prestige Insurance To Create 60 New Jobs Across NI
Prestige Insurance Holdings – made up of a group of NI insurance businesses – have announced an investment of more than £3 million and the creation of up to 60 new jobs. Prestige is set to launch a n...
Prestige Insurance To Create 60 New Jobs Across NI
Prestige Insurance Holdings – made up of a group of NI insurance businesses – have announced an investment of more than £3 million and the creation of up to 60 new jobs. Prestige is set to launch a n...
Northern Ireland News, Dec 15, 2021
Given And O'Neill Accused Of 'Extraordinary Abdication Of Responsibility'
The SDLP has said that the absence of the First and deputy First Ministers during a crucial Assembly debate on vaccine certification was "an extraordinary abdication of responsibility". Health Spokes...
Given And O'Neill Accused Of 'Extraordinary Abdication Of Responsibility'
The SDLP has said that the absence of the First and deputy First Ministers during a crucial Assembly debate on vaccine certification was "an extraordinary abdication of responsibility". Health Spokes...
Northern Ireland News, Dec 15, 2021
Alliance Welcomes Executive Rejection Of DUP Abortion Bill Restrictions
Alliance has welcomed a decision by the Executive to reject a DUP Private Member's Bill which aimed to restrict women's right to choose. Welcoming the decision as a "significant day for trusting wome...
Alliance Welcomes Executive Rejection Of DUP Abortion Bill Restrictions
Alliance has welcomed a decision by the Executive to reject a DUP Private Member's Bill which aimed to restrict women's right to choose. Welcoming the decision as a "significant day for trusting wome...
Northern Ireland News, Dec 15, 2021
Sinn Féin Reiterates Call For Govt To Abandon Amnesty Plans
Sinn Féin has reiterated its call for the British government to abandon their plans for amnesty for British state forces and live up to its legal obligations by fully implementing the Stormont House A...
Sinn Féin Reiterates Call For Govt To Abandon Amnesty Plans
Sinn Féin has reiterated its call for the British government to abandon their plans for amnesty for British state forces and live up to its legal obligations by fully implementing the Stormont House A...
Northern Ireland News, Dec 15, 2021
All Countries Removed From NI Red List
The NI Executive has announced that all countries have been removed from the Red List for travel, in line with all other UK regions. The red list was reintroduced in late November as a precaution aft...
All Countries Removed From NI Red List
The NI Executive has announced that all countries have been removed from the Red List for travel, in line with all other UK regions. The red list was reintroduced in late November as a precaution aft...
Northern Ireland News, Dec 15, 2021
Minister Urges People To 'Have Their Say' On Green Growth Strategy
Minister for Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs Edwin Poots has urged people to respond to a consultation on the proposed Green Growth Strategy. The Minister made the call as he met with repr...
Minister Urges People To 'Have Their Say' On Green Growth Strategy
Minister for Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs Edwin Poots has urged people to respond to a consultation on the proposed Green Growth Strategy. The Minister made the call as he met with repr...
Northern Ireland News, Dec 15, 2021
Other News In Brief
Public Urged To Sign Petition Calling For Ban On Hunting With Dogs Alliance has called on the public to sign a petition calling for a ban on hunting with dogs in Northern Ireland. MLA John ...
Other News In Brief
Public Urged To Sign Petition Calling For Ban On Hunting With Dogs Alliance has called on the public to sign a petition calling for a ban on hunting with dogs in Northern Ireland. MLA John ...
Northern Ireland News, Dec 14, 2021
Teenagers Arrested After Stolen Tractor Involved In Hit-And-Run Collisions
Three teenager boys have been arrested in connection with a series of hit-and-run collisions involving a stolen tractor. Shortly after 3.30am this morning, police responded to a report of a stolen tr...
Teenagers Arrested After Stolen Tractor Involved In Hit-And-Run Collisions
Three teenager boys have been arrested in connection with a series of hit-and-run collisions involving a stolen tractor. Shortly after 3.30am this morning, police responded to a report of a stolen tr...
Northern Ireland News, Dec 14, 2021
Free Rapid Lateral Flow Tests Available Across NI
Free rapid lateral flow tests are available for collection from more than 580 sites, including 500 community pharmacies, across Northern Ireland. To find a collection location close to you, go to the...
Free Rapid Lateral Flow Tests Available Across NI
Free rapid lateral flow tests are available for collection from more than 580 sites, including 500 community pharmacies, across Northern Ireland. To find a collection location close to you, go to the...
Northern Ireland News, Dec 14, 2021
Firmus Energy Announces Price Rise In Greater Belfast
Natural gas supplier Firmus Energy has announced a 19.5% tariff increase in Greater Belfast. The firm said the price rise will see the average household bill increase by an extra £2/75 per week and b...
Firmus Energy Announces Price Rise In Greater Belfast
Natural gas supplier Firmus Energy has announced a 19.5% tariff increase in Greater Belfast. The firm said the price rise will see the average household bill increase by an extra £2/75 per week and b...
Northern Ireland News, Dec 14, 2021
19-Year-Old Charged With Attempted Murder In North Belfast
The PSNI have charged a 19-year-old man with attempted murder in connection with a number of incidents in north Belfast. It is understood the man has been detained following a knife attack at Annesle...
19-Year-Old Charged With Attempted Murder In North Belfast
The PSNI have charged a 19-year-old man with attempted murder in connection with a number of incidents in north Belfast. It is understood the man has been detained following a knife attack at Annesle...
Northern Ireland News, Dec 14, 2021
Health Minister Praises 'Herculean Efforts' To Deliver NI Vaccine Programme
NI's Health Minister, Robin Swann, has praised the "Herculean efforts" being made to further ramp up the delivery of COVID-19 vaccine boosters. Anyone aged 30 and over who is at least three months fr...
Health Minister Praises 'Herculean Efforts' To Deliver NI Vaccine Programme
NI's Health Minister, Robin Swann, has praised the "Herculean efforts" being made to further ramp up the delivery of COVID-19 vaccine boosters. Anyone aged 30 and over who is at least three months fr...
Northern Ireland News, Dec 14, 2021
Justice Minister Announces Reform Of Court Committal Process
Justice Minister Naomi Long has announced new legislation to reform the court committal process. The Criminal Justice (Committal Reform) Bill, which was passed in the Assembly today, contains measure...
Justice Minister Announces Reform Of Court Committal Process
Justice Minister Naomi Long has announced new legislation to reform the court committal process. The Criminal Justice (Committal Reform) Bill, which was passed in the Assembly today, contains measure...
Northern Ireland News, Dec 14, 2021
Third Annual Northern Ireland Apprenticeship Week Announced
The third annual Northern Ireland Apprenticeship Week, which aims to highlight the important role played by apprenticeships across NI, has been announced by Economy Minister Gordon Lyons. Taking plac...
Third Annual Northern Ireland Apprenticeship Week Announced
The third annual Northern Ireland Apprenticeship Week, which aims to highlight the important role played by apprenticeships across NI, has been announced by Economy Minister Gordon Lyons. Taking plac...
Northern Ireland News, Dec 14, 2021
Education Minister Announces Immediate Dissolution Of Teaching Council
Education Minister Michelle McIlveen has announced a decision to dissolve the General Teaching Council for Northern Ireland (GTCNI). An independent Effectiveness Review of the Council found "systemic...
Education Minister Announces Immediate Dissolution Of Teaching Council
Education Minister Michelle McIlveen has announced a decision to dissolve the General Teaching Council for Northern Ireland (GTCNI). An independent Effectiveness Review of the Council found "systemic...
Northern Ireland News, Dec 14, 2021
Alliance Criticise Proposed Plans To Change Human Rights Protections
Alliance have criticised the UK government's proposed plans for significant changes to human rights protections. The Independent Human Rights Act (HRA) Review was established in December 2020 to exam...
Alliance Criticise Proposed Plans To Change Human Rights Protections
Alliance have criticised the UK government's proposed plans for significant changes to human rights protections. The Independent Human Rights Act (HRA) Review was established in December 2020 to exam...
Northern Ireland News, Dec 14, 2021
Other News In Brief
Winners Of Council Parks Photographic Competition Announced Belfast City Council has announced the winners of their Parks Photographic Competition 2020-2021. Sponsored by John McQuillan Co...
Other News In Brief
Winners Of Council Parks Photographic Competition Announced Belfast City Council has announced the winners of their Parks Photographic Competition 2020-2021. Sponsored by John McQuillan Co...
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Northern Ireland WeatherThis Evening and Tonight:A dry evening with late sunny spells and some long clear spells overnight. Becoming cloudier across the north towards dawn with a few showers possible. Touch of frost in south. Minimum temperature 0 °C.
