Northern Ireland News for September 2021

Northern Ireland News, Sep 30, 2021
No Evidence Police Could Have Prevented 1992 IRA Murder Of Police Officer
The Police Ombudsman has found no evidence that police could have prevented an IRA mortar attack in Newry 1992 in which a police officer was killed and another received life-changing injuries. That i...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 30, 2021
Liquor Licensing Laws To Change From 01 October
Northern Ireland's liquor licensing laws are set to change for the first time in 25 years, with new legislation coming into effect from 01 October, 2021. Announced by Communities Minister Deirdre Har...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 30, 2021
New Multi-Million Pound 'Green Urban Garden' Unveiled
Plans for new multi-million pound 'green urban garden' have been unveiled by Belfast Harbour. Known as City Quays Gardens, the proposed investment will develop new public space for local and visiting...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 30, 2021
Four Arrested During Lisburn Vehicle Stop
Four people have been arrested during a vehicle stop in the Lisburn area. Police stopped the vehicle, a Skoda Fabia, after the new Automatic Number Plate Recognition (ANPR) Intercept Team identified ...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 30, 2021
Vaccine Booster Initiative For All NI Care Homes
A Covid-19 vaccine booster initiative is to be rolled-out to all NI's care homes, Health Minister Robin Swann has announced. Health Trust vaccinator teams are bringing the boosters to care home resid...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 30, 2021
Justice Minister Praises Work Of Prison Staff
The Justice Minister Naomi Long has paid tribute to the work of those in Northern Ireland's prisons, youth justice and probation as part of Hidden Heroes Day 2021. During a visit to Maghaberry Prison...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 30, 2021
Pregnant Women Reassured Of Vaccine Safety
The Department of Health's Midwifery Officer, Dr Dale Spence, has reassured pregnant women that vaccination is the most effective way to protect themselves and their babies from COVID-19. Dr Spence h...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 30, 2021
New £800,000 Lisburn Park Trail Unveiled
The first phase of a new £80,000 park trail has been unveiled in Lisburn, by Environment Minister Edwin Poots. The Minister said that the new trail will allow the people of Lisburn to enjoy the outdo...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 30, 2021
New Train Carriages Introduced As Part Of £66m Investment
New train carriages have been introduced into NI's rail services for the first time as part of a £66million project to transform railway infrastructure. Three new train carriages, delivered in March,...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 30, 2021
Other News In Brief
Hargey Urged To Increase Winter Fuel Payment The DUP have called on Communities Minister Deirdre Hargey to explore providing a top up to the Winter Fuel Payment, following news of increases ...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 29, 2021
Over 400,000 Spend Local Applications Complete On Day One
More than 400,000 applications for the Spend Local were completed on the first day of the scheme, Economy Minister Gordon Lyons has announced, describing the response as "formidable". The portal for ...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 29, 2021
firmus energy Announces Almost 33% Rise In Natural Gas Price
firmus energy has announced that their natural gas tariffs in the Greater Belfast Network area are to increase by 32.98% from 22 October. The energy supplier has said that the price hike, which will ...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 29, 2021
Translink Propose Major Redevelopment Of Lanyon Place
Translink has proposed a major redevelopment of Lanyon Place, creating one of Belfast's "healthy workplaces". The transport company has submitted a Proposal of Application Notice ahead of the submiss...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 29, 2021
Appeal For Information On Sexual Assault In Coleraine
The PSNI have issued an appeal for information following the alleged sexual assault of a woman in Coleraine. A woman was reportedly assaulted in the Railway Road/Mill Street area of Coleraine at arou...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 29, 2021
Western Trust Hospitals Change Visitor Arrangements
The Western Trust has announced a change to its visitor arrangements, bringing it in to line with Department of Health guidance. All Western Trust hospital sites are now operating a '1-1-1' system, w...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 29, 2021
Energy Firm Warns Of Electricity Supply Challenges
Energy firm Eirgrid has warned that Northern Ireland's will face electricity supply challenges over the coming years as demand increases and older power plants close Eirgrid, who supply electricity a...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 29, 2021
Man Struck With A Hammer During Aggravated Burglary
Police in East Belfast have issued an appeal for information following an alleged aggravated burglary. A man, aged in his 20s, is being treated in hospital after he was struck over the head with a ha...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 29, 2021
£8.7m Boost For Mental Health Services
Charitable and community mental health services are set to benefit from a new £8.7 million support grant, Health Minister Robin Swann has announced. A total of 30 projects have received funding throu...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 29, 2021
Northern Ireland Apprenticeship Awards 2022 Launched
The 2022 Northern Ireland Apprenticeship Awards, which recognise excellence in apprenticeships, has been announced by Economy Minister Gordon Lyons. Part of Northern Ireland Apprenticeship Week 2022,...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 29, 2021
Other News In Brief
DUP Call On Labour Leader To Oppose NI Protocol The DUP has called on the Labour Party to oppose the Northern Ireland Protocol. DUP Leader Sir Jeffrey Donaldson made the call after Labour ...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 28, 2021
ASOS To Create Over 180 New Jobs In Belfast
Leading online fashion retailer ASOS has announced that it is to establish a new Tech Hub in Belfast with the creation of 184 new jobs over the next three years. Welcoming ASOS to Northern Ireland, E...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 28, 2021
Social Distancing Removed For Retail And Indoor Venues
The Executive has agreed to remove the need for social distancing in shops and indoor venues, while asking those responsible for these venues, and those attending them, continue to utilise all other a...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 28, 2021
Unionist Parties Unite To Oppose NI Protocol
Northern Ireland's Unionist parties have joined forces to appose the Northern Ireland Protocol and call for it to be replaced with arrangements that fully respect NI's position as a constituent and in...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 28, 2021
Man Arrested Over Attempted Murder Of Police Officer
A 21-year-old man has been arrested in connection with the attempted murder of an off-duty police officer. The man was detained in L'Derry in connection with an incident in which an explosive device ...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 28, 2021
100 Young People To Develop New NI Climate Emergency Response
A new initiative has been announced to bring together a group of 100 young people to develop Northern Ireland's response to the Climate Emergency, supported by Allstate Northern Ireland. Ahead of the...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 28, 2021
Air Pollution Alert System Improved
Northern Ireland's High Air Pollution Alert Protocol is to be changed in order to improve how the public are informed when periods of high air pollution are forecast or being experienced. Officials f...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 28, 2021
Other News In Brief
NI Drinking Water Quality 'Remains High' The safety and quality of drinking water in Northern Ireland remains high, according to a new report. The Drinking Water Inspectorate (DWI), which is ...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 27, 2021
High Street Voucher Scheme Opens For Applications
The High Street Voucher Scheme, which is offering everyone in NI aged 18 and over a £100 pre-paid Spend Local card, is now open for applications. Welcoming the news of the scheme's launch, Economy Mi...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 27, 2021
SDLP Leader Proposes 'Significant Change' To Winter Covid Strategy
SDLP Leader Colum Eastwood has proposed a "significant change" to the Executive's approach to the vaccination programme and managing the Covid response ahead of what he said was going to a difficult w...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 27, 2021
Teenage Girl Sexually Assaulted At Belfast Event
The PSNI have issued an appeal for information following the sexual assault of a teenage girl at an event in Belfast. Police have reported that the teenager was sexually assaulted by an unknown male ...