Northern Ireland News for April 2021

Northern Ireland News, Apr 30, 2021
NI Vaccination To Be Opened Up To 30-34-Year-Olds
The vaccination programme in Northern Ireland is to be opened up to some 30 to 34-year-olds. Health Minister Robin Swann said there is limited availability for people in that age group. The appointm...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 30, 2021
Shops, Pubs, Restaurants And Gyms Reopen In NI
Shops, pubs, restaurants cafes and gyms have started to reopen today in Northern Ireland after a four-month lockdown. Hospitality business are only able to operate outdoors and limited numbers per ta...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 30, 2021
Further Details Announced Of High Street Voucher Scheme
Every person in Northern Ireland aged 18 and over will be eligible to apply for a pre-paid card worth £100 to spend in their local high street. Economy Minister Diane Dodds said the High Street Stimu...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 30, 2021
Business Coach Bernie Allen Launches Free Webinar Series
Successful businesswoman and mentor, Bernie Allen, has launched a new series of free webinars to help businesses move forward following the most challenging period enterprise has ever experienced. Th...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 30, 2021
Edwin Poots To Stand For DUP Leadership
Agriculture Minister Edwin Poots is to stand for leadership of the DUP. The current leader, Arlene Foster, announced she is to step down as the party leader at the end of May and First Minister at th...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 30, 2021
Funding Allocated To Ensure Delivery Of Fresh Start Initiative
Funding of nearly £1million has been allocated by the Department of Communities to ensure the delivery of the Fresh Start initiative. Communities Minister Deirdre Hargey welcomed the funding. The al...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 29, 2021
'Chaos' Over Outdoor Hospitality Regulations
The late clarification of regulations for outdoor hospitality has caused chaos and left many businesses unable to open and out of pocket unnecessarily, according to Hospitality Ulster. With only 10% ...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 29, 2021
PM Thanks Arlene Foster For 'Dedication' To People Of NI
Prime Minister Boris Johnson has thanked Arlene Foster for her "dedication" to the people of Northern Ireland over many years. Mr Johnson said he hoped she will continue in public service. She is to...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 29, 2021
New Guidance To Be Issued For Visiting NI Care Homes
New guidance for visiting care homes in Northern Ireland is currently being finalised. The guidance is expected to be published imminently to allow preparations to be made in care settings and will t...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 29, 2021
Three Cars Destroyed During Arson Attack
Three cars have been destroyed following an arson attacked at the house of a serving police officer in Larne. Three cars were set on fire outside the property on the Glenarm Road shortly before 1.45a...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 29, 2021
Call For Next DUP leader To Recognise 'Political Landscape In NI Has Changed'
The next DUP leader should "recognise that the political landscape across NI has changed", according to Sinn Fein. Vice President Michelle O'Neill also wished Arlene Foster and her family well after ...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 29, 2021
Woman Charged Over Limavady Murder
A woman has been charged with the murder of Ludmila Poletelova in L'Derry. Ms Poletelova, 61, was found dead at her house in Lodge Court, Limavady, on Friday, 23 April. The 45-year-old suspect was a...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 28, 2021
Arlene Foster To Step Down As DUP Leader And First Minister
Arlene Foster has announced she is to step down as DUP Leader and First Minister of Northern Ireland. She will stand down as DUP Leader at the end of May and First Minister at the end of June. In a ...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 28, 2021
Health Service Supplies Oxygen Units To India
Northern Ireland's health service is offering three oxygen generation units in response to India's COVID-19 crisis. Health Minister Robin Swann has been in discussions with Secretary of State for Hea...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 28, 2021
Warning Issued Over Fake Polymer £20 Notes Being Used In Shops
Police in Mid Ulster have issued a warning about fake polymer £20 notes being used in shops. The Bank of England notes have been described as "good quality" and "definitely require a second glance. ...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 28, 2021
Class B Drugs Worth Around £150,000 Discovered In South Belfast
Police have discovered class B drugs with a street value of around £150,000 in south Belfast. The drugs were uncovered during the search of a vehicle and a property on Tuesday evening, 27 April. Two...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 28, 2021
Woman Arrested Over Abuse Allegations At Muckamore Abbey Hospital
A woman has been arrested in relation to allegations of ill-treatment of patients at Muckamore Abbey Hospital on the outskirts of Antrim. The 52-year-old has been detained in police custody. She is ...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 28, 2021
Two Men Arrested Over Police Officer Probe Released
Two men arrested in connection with the attempted murder of a police officer have been released. The men were detained on Monday following the incident in Dungiven, L'Derry. They were both released ...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 27, 2021
Modern Tyres To Create Over 20 New Jobs
Modern Tyres has announced it is to create over 20 new jobs. The jobs are part of a £5.6million investment to diversify its commercial products and services offering. The company has established a n...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 27, 2021
Date Set To Open Troubles Pension Scheme
The Troubles pension scheme is to open for applications from 30 June. Mr Justice McAlinden confirmed his intention to open the Troubles Permanent Disablement Payment Scheme for application. Justice ...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 27, 2021
Call For SEN Process To Be Overhauled
The SDLP is urging the Education Minister to "get a grip" after the Education Committee revealed the fact that in 2018/2019, 97% of Special Educational Needs (SEN) appeals were successful. The party'...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 27, 2021
Whitewater Brewery Launches New Vegan Friendly Range
Whitewater Brewery Co. Ltd in Castlewellan has invested over £400,000 to develop a new vegan friendly range of Whitewater hard seltzers to capitalise on the growing demand for ready-to-drink products ...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 27, 2021
Man Charged With Attempted Murder
A man has been charged with attempted murder after a stabbing incident in L'Derry. The incident occurred in the Gobnascale area on Saturday, 17 April. A police officer sustained knife wounds to his ...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 27, 2021
Fire Crews Extinguish Large Blaze In Ballymoney
The Northern Ireland Fire & Rescue Service (NIFRS) is tackling a large blaze which broke out at a tyre depot in Ballymoney. Motorists are being advised to avoid the area after huge plumes of smoke we...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 26, 2021
Gorse Fire On Mourne Mountains Believed To Be Deliberate
A gorse fire on the Mourne Mountains in County Down is believed to have been started deliberately, according to the Northern Ireland Fire & Rescue Service (NIFRS). The fire, which covered 3.5 square ...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 26, 2021
Almost £21m Announced For Over 850 NI Manufacturers
Almost £21 million in further Covid grants are being issued to over 850 manufacturing businesses later this week. The one-off £25,000 grant is an automatic payment being made to manufacturing busines...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 26, 2021
Vaccination Programme Opens For 35-39 Year Olds
The vaccination programme in Northern Ireland has opened for people aged 35 to 39 from today, 26 April. From 8am, people in that age group are able to book their appointment at a vaccination centre o...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 26, 2021
Abortion Services At The Western Trust Suspended
Abortion services at the Western Trust have been suspended. Alliance MLA Paula Bradshaw said the decision to suspend their early medical abortion service justifies the intervention of the Secretary o...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 26, 2021
Woman Arrested On Suspicion Of L'Derry Murder
Police have arrested a woman on suspicion of murder after a 61-year-old female was found dead at her home in L'Derry. The body Ludmila Poletelova was discovered at her house off Main Street in Limava...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 26, 2021
Large Gorse Fires On Mourne Mountains Brought Under Control
Large gorse fires on the Mourne Mountains in Co Down have been brought under control, according to the Northern Ireland Fire & Rescue Service (NIFRS). It is believed spaces of ground stretching to ar...