Northern Ireland News for August 2021

Northern Ireland News, Aug 31, 2021
Child Dies After Being Struck By A Car In Kirkcubbin
The PSNI have issued an appeal for information following the death of a child in a road traffic collision. According to reports, the child died after a collision on the Rowreagh Road in Kirkcubbin at...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 31, 2021
Private Renters Protection Extended
Legislation to protect private renters from eviction has been extended until 04 May, 2022, Communities Minister Deirdre Hargey. Introduced at the start of the pandemic the Private Tenancies (Coronavi...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 31, 2021
Tackling Criminality Associated With Drugs Remains A Priority For Police
Tackling criminality associated with drugs remains a priority for police, who will continue to conduct robust investigations to bring those responsible before the courts. Addressing the issue of day-...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 31, 2021
NI's Most Fortified Police Stations Should Close
The most fortified police stations in Northern Ireland should close, a review into policing in South Armagh has recommended. PSNI Chief Constable Simon Byrne will meet today today, Tuesday 31 August,...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 31, 2021
DUP Welcomes Opening Of Victims' Payments Scheme
The DUP has welcomed the opening of the Victims' Payments Scheme for Permanent Disablement at 12 noon today, Tuesday 31 August 2021. DUP Leader Sir Jeffrey Donaldson said: "This is a good day for tho...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 31, 2021
53-Year-Old Dies In Custody At Maghaberry Prison
A 53-year-old has reportedly died in custody at Maghaberry Prison, the Northern Ireland Prison Service has announced. The Department of Justice has reported that the prisoner died on Saturday 28 Aug...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 31, 2021
New Development Programme Announced For NI Tourism Recovery
A new website development programme has been announced as part of a drive to support the recovery and growth of Northern Ireland's tourism sector. With capital grants available of up to £40,000, the ...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 31, 2021
Communities Minister Sends Joint Letter Over UC Cut
Communities Minister Deirdre Hargey has joined her Scottish and Welsh counterparts by sending a written letter to Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, Thérèse Coffey after Westminster confirmed i...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 31, 2021
NI Athletes Bethany Firth And Jason Smyth Win Gold
Two Northern Irish athletes have claimed gold medals in the Tokyo Paralympic Games. Swimmer Bethany Firth won a gold medal in the 4x100m freestyle team relay, while sprinter Jason Smyth has won his s...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 31, 2021
Other News In Brief
Belfast Lord Mayor Welcomes WorK Of Age-Friendly Summer Programme Belfast Lord Mayor Kate Nicholl has celebrated the work of Belfast City Council'c Age-friendly team and their Summer Program...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 27, 2021
Appeal For Information On Bus Stop Fight In West Belfast
The PSNI have issued an appeal for information following an "altercation" at a bus stop in West Belfast. According to reports, three young women and one older woman were involved in a fight at a bus ...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 27, 2021
Communities Minister Must Outline Actions To Protect Families
The Communities Minister has been urged to outline how individuals and families will be protected once a number of support provisions close at the end of September. Alliance MLA Kellie Armstrong has ...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 27, 2021
Trial Of Innovative New Approach To Tackle Isolation And Loneliness
An innovative new approach to tackle isolation and loneliness in older people is to be trialled in Belfast. Communities in the Markets area of the city will be taking part in the project this autumn ...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 27, 2021
People Urged To 'Keep Up The Good Water Saving Habits'
As children and young people across NI prepare to return to school and the weather is set to improve over the coming weeks, NI Water has renewed their appeal for people to "keep up the good water savi...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 27, 2021
'Time For Brussels To Change Its Tune' - Sir Jeffrey Donaldson
The DUP leader, Sir Jeffrey Donaldson, has said that it is "time for Brussels to change its tune", as he travels to Dublin today for a series of discussions including a meeting with the Republic of Ir...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 27, 2021
Funding Available For Community Crime Prevention Groups
The Department of Justice is inviting applications for the Assets Recovery Community Scheme for funding aimed at preventing crime. Voluntary and community sector organisations, registered charities, ...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 27, 2021
Over 12% Of NI's Young People Not In Education, Employment And Training
An estimated 24,000 16 to 24-year-olds are currently not in education, employment or training (NEET), according to the latest reports from the Northern Ireland Statistics & Research Agency (NISRA). T...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 27, 2021
Minister 'Takes To The Waves' To See Work Of RSPB
Edwin Poots has "taken to the waves" for a visit to Lower Lough Erne to see the work of the RSPB to enhance breeding habitats on a number of islands. Speaking after the visits, the Agriculture, Envir...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 27, 2021
14 Cancer Charities Receive Grant Funding Totalling £7.95m
Fourteen cancer charities have received grant funding totalling £7.95 million, Health Minister Robin Swann has announced. The payments have been made through the Cancer Charities Support Fund, part o...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 27, 2021
Other News In Brief
North Coast Car Cruisers Urged To Make Sure Their Vehicles Are In Good Working Order Causeway Coast and Glens Police have issued an appeal to everyone planning to attend a car cruise event i...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 26, 2021
No Child Untouched By The Pandemic - NICCY
No child was untouched by the pandemic, with vulnerable children "invisible on the whole and made much more vulnerable because of it", according to a new report from Northern Ireland Commissioner for ...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 26, 2021
Breeze Block Dropped On Police Car From Block Of Flats
Police have issued an appeal for information after a breeze block was thrown from a high-rise flat on to the roof of a patrol car. The "deliberate and reckless attack" occurred at Churchill House in ...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 26, 2021
New 10-Year Cancer Strategy Being Developed For NI
Health Minister Robin Swann is seeking input on the development of a new 10-year Cancer Strategy for Northern Ireland. The draft strategy for 2021-2031 aims to place Northern Ireland at the forefront...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 26, 2021
Ryanair's Withdrawal From NI A 'Huge Blow'
Ryanair's decision to withdraw from Northern Ireland has been described as a "huge blow" to both passengers and local airports. It was announced this week that the airline was ending all flights from...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 26, 2021
EA Range Of Supports As Pupils Get Ready To Return To School
As pupils and their families across NI prepare to return to school for another year, the Education Authority (EA) has highlighted its range of information, support and advice available through their w...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 26, 2021
High Street Voucher Scheme To Open For Applications In September
The Northern Ireland High Street Voucher Scheme will launch "after 12 September", Stormont's Economy Committee has reported. The Scheme will be open to everyone in NI aged 18 and over, and it is unde...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 26, 2021
£5.7m Invested In NI's Forest Parks
The latest in a series of short films to promote Northern Ireland's forest parks during the Centenary Year has been launched by Environment and Rural Affairs Minister, Edwin Poots. Five films have be...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 26, 2021
Education Minister Urged To Act On Cost Of School Uniforms
The Education Minister has been urged to take action as the cost of school uniforms are pushing many household budgets to "breaking point". Speaking after 'ParentKinds' published findings of a survey...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 26, 2021
Ministers Praise The Work Of 'Good Relations Projects'
Ministers have praised the work of 'good relations projects', which are actively bringing young people from different backgrounds and traditions together. The Executive's commitment towards the deliv...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 26, 2021
Other News In Brief
Teenage Boy Attacked At Co Antrim Train Station Police have issued an appeal for witnesses following the assault of a teenage boy at Whiteabbey Train Station. According to reports, the 16-y...