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Northern Ireland News, May 14, 2021
Primary School Closed During Security Alert In South Belfast
A primary school has been forced to close following a security alert in south Belfast. Police and army bomb disposal experts are currently at the scene. Finaghy Primary School has been closed to all...
Primary School Closed During Security Alert In South Belfast
A primary school has been forced to close following a security alert in south Belfast. Police and army bomb disposal experts are currently at the scene. Finaghy Primary School has been closed to all...
Northern Ireland News, May 13, 2021
Executive To Discuss Easing NI Restrictions
The Executive is to discuss easing Coronavirus restrictions in Northern Ireland at a meeting today, 13 May. International travel and allowing the hospitality sector to reopen and whether people can h...
Executive To Discuss Easing NI Restrictions
The Executive is to discuss easing Coronavirus restrictions in Northern Ireland at a meeting today, 13 May. International travel and allowing the hospitality sector to reopen and whether people can h...
Northern Ireland News, May 13, 2021
Robbie Butler Will Not Stand For UUP Leadership
UUP MLA Robbie Butler has confirmed he will not stand for the leadership of the party. Doug Beattie is the only contender in the running to replace current leader Steve Aiken. In a statement Mr Butl...
Robbie Butler Will Not Stand For UUP Leadership
UUP MLA Robbie Butler has confirmed he will not stand for the leadership of the party. Doug Beattie is the only contender in the running to replace current leader Steve Aiken. In a statement Mr Butl...
Northern Ireland News, May 13, 2021
NI Is Facing 'Unprecedented' Health Challenges - Swann
Northern Ireland is facing "unprecedented" mental health challenges following the pandemic, according to Health Minister Robin Swann. Mr Swann said there was a shortfall of £100m to £150m in mental h...
NI Is Facing 'Unprecedented' Health Challenges - Swann
Northern Ireland is facing "unprecedented" mental health challenges following the pandemic, according to Health Minister Robin Swann. Mr Swann said there was a shortfall of £100m to £150m in mental h...
Northern Ireland News, May 13, 2021
Two Security Alerts In L'Derry Declared 'Elaborate Hoaxes'
Two security alerts in L'Derry have now ended after being declared "elaborate hoaxes". The PSNI and Army bomb disposal experts attended the scenes at Craigavon Bridge and Skeoge Road on Wednesday, 12...
Two Security Alerts In L'Derry Declared 'Elaborate Hoaxes'
Two security alerts in L'Derry have now ended after being declared "elaborate hoaxes". The PSNI and Army bomb disposal experts attended the scenes at Craigavon Bridge and Skeoge Road on Wednesday, 12...
Northern Ireland News, May 13, 2021
Woman Arrested In Muckamore Abbey Hospital Investigation
A 34-year-old woman has been arrested over allegations of ill-treatment of patients at Muckamore Abbey Hospital on the outskirts of Antrim. The woman was detained in Antrim on Thursday, 13 May. A to...
Woman Arrested In Muckamore Abbey Hospital Investigation
A 34-year-old woman has been arrested over allegations of ill-treatment of patients at Muckamore Abbey Hospital on the outskirts of Antrim. The woman was detained in Antrim on Thursday, 13 May. A to...
Northern Ireland News, May 13, 2021
PM Apologises 'Unreservedly' For Deaths Of Innocent People In Ballymurphy
The Prime Minister has "apologised unreservedly" for the events that led to the death of 10 innocent civilians in Ballymurphy in August 1971. Boris Johnson made the apology on behalf of the UK Govern...
PM Apologises 'Unreservedly' For Deaths Of Innocent People In Ballymurphy
The Prime Minister has "apologised unreservedly" for the events that led to the death of 10 innocent civilians in Ballymurphy in August 1971. Boris Johnson made the apology on behalf of the UK Govern...
Northern Ireland News, May 12, 2021
Ballymurphy Families Vindicated
The pronouncement of 10 people killed in west Belfast in 1971 as innocent has been welcomed by deputy First Minister Michelle O'Neill. The British Army was found to be responsible for nine of the dea...
Ballymurphy Families Vindicated
The pronouncement of 10 people killed in west Belfast in 1971 as innocent has been welcomed by deputy First Minister Michelle O'Neill. The British Army was found to be responsible for nine of the dea...
Northern Ireland News, May 12, 2021
Minister Pushes Ahead With Plans For Enniskillen Southern Bypass
Infrastructure Minister Nichola Mallon is pushing ahead with plans for the Enniskillen Southern Bypass scheme. Minister Mallon said: "I have made it plain that my focus is on doing what I can to impr...
Minister Pushes Ahead With Plans For Enniskillen Southern Bypass
Infrastructure Minister Nichola Mallon is pushing ahead with plans for the Enniskillen Southern Bypass scheme. Minister Mallon said: "I have made it plain that my focus is on doing what I can to impr...
Northern Ireland News, May 12, 2021
Work Commences On New Park And Ride Facilities In Carrickfergus
Construction work has commenced to develop new Park and Ride facilities at Trooperslane, Carrickfergus. The scheme which is being brought forward under the first phase of Minister Mallon's Park and ...
Work Commences On New Park And Ride Facilities In Carrickfergus
Construction work has commenced to develop new Park and Ride facilities at Trooperslane, Carrickfergus. The scheme which is being brought forward under the first phase of Minister Mallon's Park and ...
Northern Ireland News, May 12, 2021
Economy Minister Launches New Vision For The Economy
Economy Minister Diane Dodds has launched her ambitious economic vision which will lead to better jobs with better wages. In '10X Economy: An Economic Vision for a decade of innovation' Minister Dodd...
Economy Minister Launches New Vision For The Economy
Economy Minister Diane Dodds has launched her ambitious economic vision which will lead to better jobs with better wages. In '10X Economy: An Economic Vision for a decade of innovation' Minister Dodd...
Northern Ireland News, May 12, 2021
Fleet Of New Buses Unveiled At Lagan College
A fleet of new high-specification buses have been unveiled at Lagan College in south Belfast. The investment of £13million will see 116 new school buses on the road in May which will transport 3,500 ...
Fleet Of New Buses Unveiled At Lagan College
A fleet of new high-specification buses have been unveiled at Lagan College in south Belfast. The investment of £13million will see 116 new school buses on the road in May which will transport 3,500 ...
Northern Ireland News, May 12, 2021
Two Men Charged After £500,000 Of Cocaine Seized
Two men have been charged after the seizure of suspected cocaine, worth a street value of £500,000, in Fintona, County Tyrone. The Organised Crime Unit carried out raids in the area on Monday, 10 May...
Two Men Charged After £500,000 Of Cocaine Seized
Two men have been charged after the seizure of suspected cocaine, worth a street value of £500,000, in Fintona, County Tyrone. The Organised Crime Unit carried out raids in the area on Monday, 10 May...
Northern Ireland News, May 11, 2021
Call For Entire Hospitality Sector To Open On 17 May
Hospitality Ulster is calling on the Executive to open the entire sector on Monday, 17 May. The organisation has also stated that the 'Rule of 6' and a review of the 2m/1m+ social distancing rules mu...
Call For Entire Hospitality Sector To Open On 17 May
Hospitality Ulster is calling on the Executive to open the entire sector on Monday, 17 May. The organisation has also stated that the 'Rule of 6' and a review of the 2m/1m+ social distancing rules mu...
Northern Ireland News, May 11, 2021
NI's Climate Change Bill Passes Second Stage
Northern Ireland's Climate Change Bill has passed its second stage. Lead Sponsor of the Climate Bill for Northern Ireland, Clare Bailey MLA has commented after a majority of MLAs supported the Bill. ...
NI's Climate Change Bill Passes Second Stage
Northern Ireland's Climate Change Bill has passed its second stage. Lead Sponsor of the Climate Bill for Northern Ireland, Clare Bailey MLA has commented after a majority of MLAs supported the Bill. ...
Northern Ireland News, May 11, 2021
Campaign Launches To Encourage Young People To Get Covid Vaccine
A new campaign has launched to encourage younger people to get the Coronavirus vaccine. Launched by the Public Health Agency, the campaign will feature TV and radio adverts, as well outdoor advertisi...
Campaign Launches To Encourage Young People To Get Covid Vaccine
A new campaign has launched to encourage younger people to get the Coronavirus vaccine. Launched by the Public Health Agency, the campaign will feature TV and radio adverts, as well outdoor advertisi...
Northern Ireland News, May 11, 2021
Doug Beattie Announces Bid To Become Next UUP Leader
Upper Bann MLA Doug Beattie has announced his bid to become the next leader of the Ulster Unionist Party (UUP). The current leader Steve Aiken confirmed he is to resign from the post. In a statement...
Doug Beattie Announces Bid To Become Next UUP Leader
Upper Bann MLA Doug Beattie has announced his bid to become the next leader of the Ulster Unionist Party (UUP). The current leader Steve Aiken confirmed he is to resign from the post. In a statement...
Northern Ireland News, May 11, 2021
Three People Rescued After Arson Attack In Coleraine
Three people have been rescued following an arson attack at flats in Coleraine. Bins were placed at the front doors of properties in the Drumard Drive area shortly after 4am on Tuesday morning. Dete...
Three People Rescued After Arson Attack In Coleraine
Three people have been rescued following an arson attack at flats in Coleraine. Bins were placed at the front doors of properties in the Drumard Drive area shortly after 4am on Tuesday morning. Dete...
Northern Ireland News, May 11, 2021
Two Arrests After Suspected Cocaine Discovered In Tyrone
Two men have been arrested after suspected cocaine, worth an estimated street value of around £500,000, was discovered in the Fintona area in County Tyrone. The suspects, aged 35 and 25, have been de...
Two Arrests After Suspected Cocaine Discovered In Tyrone
Two men have been arrested after suspected cocaine, worth an estimated street value of around £500,000, was discovered in the Fintona area in County Tyrone. The suspects, aged 35 and 25, have been de...
Northern Ireland News, May 10, 2021
DVA Re-Opens Practical Driving Test Booking System
The DVA has re-opened its practical driving test booking system with more capacity. A priority booking system has been in place since 26 April 2021. Those customers affected by the restrictions and w...
DVA Re-Opens Practical Driving Test Booking System
The DVA has re-opened its practical driving test booking system with more capacity. A priority booking system has been in place since 26 April 2021. Those customers affected by the restrictions and w...
Northern Ireland News, May 10, 2021
Steve Aiken To Resign As UUP Leader
Steve Aiken has announced he is to resign as leader of the Ulster Unionist Party (UUP). Mr Aiken has written to the Chairman of the party, Danny Kennedy, stating his resignation. In his letter of re...
Steve Aiken To Resign As UUP Leader
Steve Aiken has announced he is to resign as leader of the Ulster Unionist Party (UUP). Mr Aiken has written to the Chairman of the party, Danny Kennedy, stating his resignation. In his letter of re...
Northern Ireland News, May 10, 2021
People Urged To Holiday At Home
People are being urged to holiday at home to provide a much-needed boost to Northern Ireland's tourism industry. Tourism NI's new 'A small step to a giant adventure' campaign is encouraging people ac...
People Urged To Holiday At Home
People are being urged to holiday at home to provide a much-needed boost to Northern Ireland's tourism industry. Tourism NI's new 'A small step to a giant adventure' campaign is encouraging people ac...
Northern Ireland News, May 10, 2021
Call For No Further Delays On Minority Language And Culture Legislation
The Alliance Party is calling for no further delays on minority language and culture legislation being brought forward by the Executive, despite ongoing leadership changes in Unionist parties. Speaki...
Call For No Further Delays On Minority Language And Culture Legislation
The Alliance Party is calling for no further delays on minority language and culture legislation being brought forward by the Executive, despite ongoing leadership changes in Unionist parties. Speaki...
Northern Ireland News, May 10, 2021
Man Attacked By Armed Gang In L'Derry
A man has been attacked by a gang armed with hammers in L'Derry. The victim sustained a head injury after being assaulted inside a flat in the Frield Close area at around 11.30pm on Friday. A woman ...
Man Attacked By Armed Gang In L'Derry
A man has been attacked by a gang armed with hammers in L'Derry. The victim sustained a head injury after being assaulted inside a flat in the Frield Close area at around 11.30pm on Friday. A woman ...
Northern Ireland News, May 10, 2021
Two Men Released Over Attempted Murder Of A Police Officer
Two men arrested in connection with the attempted murder of a police officer have been released. The men, aged 36 and 44, were detained in L'Derry on Friday. They were questioned over the attempted ...
Two Men Released Over Attempted Murder Of A Police Officer
Two men arrested in connection with the attempted murder of a police officer have been released. The men, aged 36 and 44, were detained in L'Derry on Friday. They were questioned over the attempted ...
Northern Ireland News, May 7, 2021
Cargo Plane Leaves Belfast To Fly Oxygen Generators To India
A cargo plane has left Belfast to fly three 18-tonne oxygen generators and 1,000 ventilators as part of the UK's latest response to India's COVID-19 crisis. Staff at Belfast International Airport wo...
Cargo Plane Leaves Belfast To Fly Oxygen Generators To India
A cargo plane has left Belfast to fly three 18-tonne oxygen generators and 1,000 ventilators as part of the UK's latest response to India's COVID-19 crisis. Staff at Belfast International Airport wo...
Northern Ireland News, May 7, 2021
Adults Under 40 To Be Offered Choice Of Vaccine Jabs
Adults aged under 40-years-old in Northern Ireland will be offered an alternative to the Oxford/AstraZeneca jab. New advice from the Joint Committee on Vaccination and Immunisation states that under ...
Adults Under 40 To Be Offered Choice Of Vaccine Jabs
Adults aged under 40-years-old in Northern Ireland will be offered an alternative to the Oxford/AstraZeneca jab. New advice from the Joint Committee on Vaccination and Immunisation states that under ...
Northern Ireland News, May 7, 2021
Donaldson And Poots Confirmed As DUP Leadership Candidates
Sir Jeffrey Donaldson and Edwin Poots are to stand as candidates for the DUP leadership. Gregory Campbell, Paula Bradley and Paul Frew are the candidates for deputy leader, the party chairman Lord Mo...
Donaldson And Poots Confirmed As DUP Leadership Candidates
Sir Jeffrey Donaldson and Edwin Poots are to stand as candidates for the DUP leadership. Gregory Campbell, Paula Bradley and Paul Frew are the candidates for deputy leader, the party chairman Lord Mo...
Northern Ireland News, May 7, 2021
NI Care Home Restrictions Ease
Restrictions for visitors to care homes in Northern Ireland are being eased today, 07 May. People are now able to visit care homes twice a week. NI's Commissioner for Older People Eddie Lynch is cal...
NI Care Home Restrictions Ease
Restrictions for visitors to care homes in Northern Ireland are being eased today, 07 May. People are now able to visit care homes twice a week. NI's Commissioner for Older People Eddie Lynch is cal...
Northern Ireland News, May 7, 2021
Call For More Details On High Street Voucher Scheme
Sinn Féin is calling for more details about the Department for Economy's High Street Voucher Scheme. The party's MLA Caoimhe Archibald said she is concerned at the "lack of detail". She said: "When...
Call For More Details On High Street Voucher Scheme
Sinn Féin is calling for more details about the Department for Economy's High Street Voucher Scheme. The party's MLA Caoimhe Archibald said she is concerned at the "lack of detail". She said: "When...
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Northern Ireland WeatherToday:Dry, bright start this morning with best of sunshine in the west. Thickening cloud over Down and Antrim this morning with a few showers, extending westwards this afternoon. Lighter winds. Maximum temperature 16 °C.Tonight:Rather cloudy and mainly dry at first, then showery outbreaks of rain extending westwards to most places during the night, turning heavier towards morning. Light winds. Minimum temperature 8 °C.
