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Northern Ireland News for February 2022 : Page 2
Northern Ireland News, Feb 23, 2022
£2.9m Secured For NI Environmental Projects
Funding of £2.9 million has been announced for the delivery of 22 environmental projects across Northern Ireland, Environment Minister Edwin Poots has announced. The Environment Fund for 2022 / 2023 ...
£2.9m Secured For NI Environmental Projects
Funding of £2.9 million has been announced for the delivery of 22 environmental projects across Northern Ireland, Environment Minister Edwin Poots has announced. The Environment Fund for 2022 / 2023 ...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 23, 2022
Fair And Well-Resourced Budget Needed For New Stalking Bill
Northern Ireland's new stalking legislation must be backed by a "fair and well-resourced budget", DUP North Antrim MLA and Justice Committee Chairperson Mervyn Storey has said. Welcoming the new Prot...
Fair And Well-Resourced Budget Needed For New Stalking Bill
Northern Ireland's new stalking legislation must be backed by a "fair and well-resourced budget", DUP North Antrim MLA and Justice Committee Chairperson Mervyn Storey has said. Welcoming the new Prot...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 23, 2022
Man Arrested For Carrying Weapons At Lisburn Shopping Centre
A 50-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of carrying weapons in a public place in Lisburn, County Antrim. Police responded to reports at Bow Street Mall in the city at around 2.45pm on Tuesda...
Man Arrested For Carrying Weapons At Lisburn Shopping Centre
A 50-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of carrying weapons in a public place in Lisburn, County Antrim. Police responded to reports at Bow Street Mall in the city at around 2.45pm on Tuesda...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 23, 2022
Funeral Of Christopher Stalford Announced
The funeral of Christopher Stalford will be held at Ravenhill Presbyterian Church at 2pm on Saturday 26 February. The funeral will be open to all, however the service in the family home and the commi...
Funeral Of Christopher Stalford Announced
The funeral of Christopher Stalford will be held at Ravenhill Presbyterian Church at 2pm on Saturday 26 February. The funeral will be open to all, however the service in the family home and the commi...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 23, 2022
Guinness Announces Regenerative Agricultural Pilots
Guinness has announced a series of ambitious regenerative agricultural pilots as part of its efforts to reduce the carbon emissions of barley production. Regenerative agriculture is an approach to fa...
Guinness Announces Regenerative Agricultural Pilots
Guinness has announced a series of ambitious regenerative agricultural pilots as part of its efforts to reduce the carbon emissions of barley production. Regenerative agriculture is an approach to fa...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 23, 2022
Latest Round Of Mental Health Support Fund Announced
Charities and organisations working across Northern Ireland to help and support people with their mental health and wellbeing are set to benefit from the latest round of awards under the Mental Health...
Latest Round Of Mental Health Support Fund Announced
Charities and organisations working across Northern Ireland to help and support people with their mental health and wellbeing are set to benefit from the latest round of awards under the Mental Health...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 23, 2022
£1.3m Road Works To Take Place In L'Derry
A major road works scheme worth £1.3 million has been announced in L'Derry by Infrastructure Minister Nicola Mallon. The resurfacing scheme on the A515 Skeoge Link is due to start on 28 February 2022...
£1.3m Road Works To Take Place In L'Derry
A major road works scheme worth £1.3 million has been announced in L'Derry by Infrastructure Minister Nicola Mallon. The resurfacing scheme on the A515 Skeoge Link is due to start on 28 February 2022...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 23, 2022
Students Urged To Access Available Financial Support
Students suffering financial hardship are being urged to access the support available to them by Economy Minister Gordon Lyons. The Department for the Economy allocated almost £4.2million for Student...
Students Urged To Access Available Financial Support
Students suffering financial hardship are being urged to access the support available to them by Economy Minister Gordon Lyons. The Department for the Economy allocated almost £4.2million for Student...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 23, 2022
Other News In Brief
New Professional Services Assured Skills Academy Announced A new Professional Services Assured Skills Academy with PwC has been announced by Economy Minister Gordon Lyons. Working across a ...
Other News In Brief
New Professional Services Assured Skills Academy Announced A new Professional Services Assured Skills Academy with PwC has been announced by Economy Minister Gordon Lyons. Working across a ...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 22, 2022
Assembly Passes New Protection From Stalking Bill
The new Protection from Stalking Bill has passed its Final Stage in Northern Ireland Assembly, offering 'greater protection in our communities'. Welcoming its passing, Justice Minister Naomi Long sai...
Assembly Passes New Protection From Stalking Bill
The new Protection from Stalking Bill has passed its Final Stage in Northern Ireland Assembly, offering 'greater protection in our communities'. Welcoming its passing, Justice Minister Naomi Long sai...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 22, 2022
Yellow Warning For Snow And Wind
A new Yellow Warning has been issued for wind and snow on Wednesday and Thursday this week, covering counties Antrim, Tyrone, Fermanagh, and Londonderry. The Met Office has said that temperatures are...
Yellow Warning For Snow And Wind
A new Yellow Warning has been issued for wind and snow on Wednesday and Thursday this week, covering counties Antrim, Tyrone, Fermanagh, and Londonderry. The Met Office has said that temperatures are...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 22, 2022
Department Of Health To 'Carefully Consider' UK's Living With COVID Plan
The Department of Health has said that it will "carefully consider" the UK Government's Living With COVID Plan for England and its implications for Northern Ireland. Health Minister Robin Swann said:...
Department Of Health To 'Carefully Consider' UK's Living With COVID Plan
The Department of Health has said that it will "carefully consider" the UK Government's Living With COVID Plan for England and its implications for Northern Ireland. Health Minister Robin Swann said:...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 22, 2022
More Drugs Discovered In Seized Lorry
A total of £3 million worth of illegal drugs have been recovered from a lorry that was stopped and seized by police in Belfast Harbour earlier this month. During the initially vehicle stop police dis...
More Drugs Discovered In Seized Lorry
A total of £3 million worth of illegal drugs have been recovered from a lorry that was stopped and seized by police in Belfast Harbour earlier this month. During the initially vehicle stop police dis...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 22, 2022
Post-Primary School Applications Close Tomorrow
The Department of Education (DoE) has issued a reminder to parents of primary 7 pupils that applications for post-primary school places close tomorrow, Wednesday 23 February. The DoE said that the n...
Post-Primary School Applications Close Tomorrow
The Department of Education (DoE) has issued a reminder to parents of primary 7 pupils that applications for post-primary school places close tomorrow, Wednesday 23 February. The DoE said that the n...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 22, 2022
Sinn Féin 'Concerned' Over Possible End Of Free Covid Testing
Sinn Féin have expressed their concerns over the possible end to free COVID testing here in Northern Ireland. The party's chair of the health committee, MLA Colm Gildernew, said: "Boris Johnson's pla...
Sinn Féin 'Concerned' Over Possible End Of Free Covid Testing
Sinn Féin have expressed their concerns over the possible end to free COVID testing here in Northern Ireland. The party's chair of the health committee, MLA Colm Gildernew, said: "Boris Johnson's pla...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 22, 2022
Spring COVID-19 Booster Offered For Those 75 And Over
A new Spring COVID-19 booster vaccination is to be offered to people aged 75 and over and those over the age of 12 who is immunosuppressed. The JCVI is advising that those who are at higher risk of s...
Spring COVID-19 Booster Offered For Those 75 And Over
A new Spring COVID-19 booster vaccination is to be offered to people aged 75 and over and those over the age of 12 who is immunosuppressed. The JCVI is advising that those who are at higher risk of s...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 22, 2022
Rural Communities Using Funding To Benefit Young And Old
Edwin Poots has praised a number of rural community groups for using a £7.5 million funding programme to benefit both young and old. Several projects in counties Fermanagh and Tyrone have benefitted ...
Rural Communities Using Funding To Benefit Young And Old
Edwin Poots has praised a number of rural community groups for using a £7.5 million funding programme to benefit both young and old. Several projects in counties Fermanagh and Tyrone have benefitted ...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 22, 2022
Alliance Calls For Clarity On NI's Vaccine Programme
Alliance has called for further clarity on the next stage of Northern Ireland's vaccination programme. An additional booster dose is to be made available to all adults over 75 and vulnerable over-12s...
Alliance Calls For Clarity On NI's Vaccine Programme
Alliance has called for further clarity on the next stage of Northern Ireland's vaccination programme. An additional booster dose is to be made available to all adults over 75 and vulnerable over-12s...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 22, 2022
Other News In Brief
Green Party NI Urge Stalking Victims To Reach Out For Help The Green Party NI has urged victims of stalking to reach out for help following the passing of the new Protection from Stalking Bi...
Other News In Brief
Green Party NI Urge Stalking Victims To Reach Out For Help The Green Party NI has urged victims of stalking to reach out for help following the passing of the new Protection from Stalking Bi...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 21, 2022
Three Women Attacked In Armed Robbery In South Belfast
The PSNI have issued an appeal for information following an armed robbery at a salon in south Belfast. Two men, armed with a knife and a baseball, entered the salon on the Lisburn Road at about 7:40p...
Three Women Attacked In Armed Robbery In South Belfast
The PSNI have issued an appeal for information following an armed robbery at a salon in south Belfast. Two men, armed with a knife and a baseball, entered the salon on the Lisburn Road at about 7:40p...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 21, 2022
NI's Construction Sector 'Less Optimistic' Than UK Counterparts
Northern Ireland's construction sector is "less optimistic" than their UK counterparts as skills shortages and material costs "bite", according to a report from the Royal Institute of Chartered Survey...
NI's Construction Sector 'Less Optimistic' Than UK Counterparts
Northern Ireland's construction sector is "less optimistic" than their UK counterparts as skills shortages and material costs "bite", according to a report from the Royal Institute of Chartered Survey...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 21, 2022
New Domestic Abuse Offences Come Into Force
A number of new domestic abuse offences have come into force in Northern Ireland, with Justice Minister Naomi Long stating that "domestic abuse in all its forms, both physical and non-physical, is wro...
New Domestic Abuse Offences Come Into Force
A number of new domestic abuse offences have come into force in Northern Ireland, with Justice Minister Naomi Long stating that "domestic abuse in all its forms, both physical and non-physical, is wro...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 21, 2022
DUP's Christopher Stalford Dies Aged 39
DUP assembly member and principle deputy speaker Christopher Stalford has died. The 39-year-old is said to have died suddenly on Sunday 20 February. He is survived by his wife Laura and four children...
DUP's Christopher Stalford Dies Aged 39
DUP assembly member and principle deputy speaker Christopher Stalford has died. The 39-year-old is said to have died suddenly on Sunday 20 February. He is survived by his wife Laura and four children...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 21, 2022
Over 4,000 Properties Remain Without Power
Over 4,000 homes remain without power as Storm Franklin continues to move across Northern Ireland. Northern Ireland Electricity (NIE) said that engineers are working to reconnect homes and businesses...
Over 4,000 Properties Remain Without Power
Over 4,000 homes remain without power as Storm Franklin continues to move across Northern Ireland. Northern Ireland Electricity (NIE) said that engineers are working to reconnect homes and businesses...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 21, 2022
Event To Highlight Role Of Children And Young People In Peacebuilding
The role of children and young people in peacebuilding is to be highlighted at a special conference in Belfast next month. The PEACE IV 'Future Peacebuilders – My Future of NI' conference will be hel...
Event To Highlight Role Of Children And Young People In Peacebuilding
The role of children and young people in peacebuilding is to be highlighted at a special conference in Belfast next month. The PEACE IV 'Future Peacebuilders – My Future of NI' conference will be hel...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 21, 2022
New Competition Launches To Encourage Carrier Bag Re-Use
A new Keep Northern Ireland Beautiful competition has been launched to encourage young people and their families to always re-use their carrier bags. The competition is being promoted by the charity'...
New Competition Launches To Encourage Carrier Bag Re-Use
A new Keep Northern Ireland Beautiful competition has been launched to encourage young people and their families to always re-use their carrier bags. The competition is being promoted by the charity'...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 21, 2022
Man Shot In The Leg In East Belfast
The PSNI have issued an appeal for information following a shooting incident in east Belfast. A man, aged in his 30s, is being treated in hospital after he was shot in the lower leg on Chamberlain St...
Man Shot In The Leg In East Belfast
The PSNI have issued an appeal for information following a shooting incident in east Belfast. A man, aged in his 30s, is being treated in hospital after he was shot in the lower leg on Chamberlain St...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 21, 2022
£4.2m Innovative Village Catalyst Programme Launched
A new £4.2 million innovative capital funding programme has been announced by Minister for Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs, Edwin Poots. The Minister launched the programme, led by DAERA a...
£4.2m Innovative Village Catalyst Programme Launched
A new £4.2 million innovative capital funding programme has been announced by Minister for Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs, Edwin Poots. The Minister launched the programme, led by DAERA a...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 21, 2022
Other News In Brief
SF Express Condolences And Sincere Sadness At Passing Of Christopher Stalford Sinn Féin Vice President and former deputy First Minister Michelle O'Neill MLA has extended her condolences and ...
Other News In Brief
SF Express Condolences And Sincere Sadness At Passing Of Christopher Stalford Sinn Féin Vice President and former deputy First Minister Michelle O'Neill MLA has extended her condolences and ...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 18, 2022
Insistence On Irish Sea Border 'Existential Threat' To NI
The EU's insistence on the Irish Sea border is an existential threat to political and economic stability in Northern Ireland, DUP Leader Sir Jeffrey Donaldson has said. Commenting after a fresh round...
Insistence On Irish Sea Border 'Existential Threat' To NI
The EU's insistence on the Irish Sea border is an existential threat to political and economic stability in Northern Ireland, DUP Leader Sir Jeffrey Donaldson has said. Commenting after a fresh round...
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Northern Ireland WeatherThis Evening and Tonight:Cloudy start and the chance of the odd evening shower. Soon becoming dry with prolonged clear spells allowing fog patches to develop in places. Cloud increases in the early hours with patchy rain northwest towards morning. Minimum temperature 3 °C.
