Northern Ireland News for July 2022 : Page 4

Northern Ireland News, Jul 18, 2022
Ellvena Graham Appointed New Chair Of Tourism NI
Ellvena Graham has been appointed as the new Chair of Tourism NI, Economy Minister Gordon Lyons has announced. Making the announcement, Minister Lyons said: "I am delighted that Ms Graham has accepte...
Northern Ireland News, Jul 18, 2022
Other News In Brief
Cost Of Living Support Not Enough To Help Households – SDLP Working families across Northern Ireland will find it hard to believe that Executive Departments have recorded significant undersp...
Northern Ireland News, Jul 15, 2022
NI Temperatures To Soar Over The Weekend
Temperatures in Northern Ireland are set to soar over the weekend. The region will see temperatures rise to 27 degrees and a warning has been issued that pollen levels will be high. Temperatures wil...
Northern Ireland News, Jul 15, 2022
Call For More Blood Donors After Supplies Lost At Belfast Trust
The Northern Ireland Blood Transfusion Service is urging for more blood donors to come forward after supplies were lost at the Belfast Trust. In a Twitter post NI Blood Transfusion Service said: "APP...
Northern Ireland News, Jul 15, 2022
Security Alert In Co Fermanagh Declared A Hoax
A security alert in County Fermanagh has been declared a hoax. Police and Ammunition Technical Officers were called to the Lettergreen Road/Moorlough Road area of Newtowbutler following the discovery...
Northern Ireland News, Jul 15, 2022
Call For Financial Support For Working Families
The SDLP is calling for financial support for working families dealing with the cost of living crisis. Communities Spokesperson Mark H Durkan said that many working families are in desperate need of ...
Northern Ireland News, Jul 15, 2022
Three Arrested After £19,000 Of Suspected Stolen Mobile Phones Recovered
Three people have been arrested after police recovered suspected stolen mobile phones worth around £19,000 in Banbridge, Co Down. The PSNI conducted a proactive operation while their ANPR Intercept t...
Northern Ireland News, Jul 15, 2022
Two Arrested Following Attempted Theft At A Business In Larne
Two people have been arrested after an attempted theft at a business in Larne. The incident occurred in the Shanes Hill Road area of Kilwaughter on Thursday. A PSNI spokesperson said: "Police stoppe...
Northern Ireland News, Jul 15, 2022
Progress Of Irish Language Legislation Welcomed
The SDLP has welcomed the progress of Irish language legislation at Westminster. The legislation, which also includes protections for Ulster Scots, has passed through the House of Lords. Irish Langu...
Northern Ireland News, Jul 15, 2022
Other News In Brief
Smear Campaign Against Podemos Described As 'Shocking' Sinn Féin National Chairperson, Declan Kearney MLA, has described confirmation of a malicious smear campaign against Podemos as shocking....
Northern Ireland News, Jul 14, 2022
BT Announces Plans For Hundreds Of UK Jobs
BT has announced plans for hundreds of new jobs at its UK hubs. The 1,000 new roles will be based in Birmingham, Manchester, Bristol, Belfast, Ipswich and London. Harmeen Mehta, Chief Digital and In...
Northern Ireland News, Jul 14, 2022
Eligible NI Households Begin To Receive Cost-Of-Living Payments
Eligible households in Northern Ireland will begin to receive cost-of-living payments from today, 14 July The means tested benefits will be paid in two instalments, the first payment will be £326 and...
Northern Ireland News, Jul 14, 2022
Harland & Wolff Scoops £55m Contract
Harland & Wolff has been awarded a £55 million contract to regenerate an ex-Navy mine-hunting vessel, HMS QUORN. John Wood, Group CEO of Harland & Wolff commented: "I am thrilled that we have been a...
Northern Ireland News, Jul 14, 2022
Investigation Launches After Inmates Gain Access To Roof At Maghaberry
The Northern Ireland Prison Service has launched an investigation after four inmates gained access to a roof at the Maghaberry facility on Wednesday, 13 July. The prisoners got on the roof however th...
Northern Ireland News, Jul 14, 2022
DUP Leader Commends 'Fantastic' Twelfth Celebrations
DUP Leader Sir Jeffrey Donaldson has commended Loyal Orders and numerous culture groups who organised "fantastic celebrations" over the Twelfth period. He also condemned all expressions of hate. Mr ...
Northern Ireland News, Jul 14, 2022
Man Found Sleeping In Car Was Over Four Times Legal Alcohol Limit
The PSNI discovered a man sleeping in a "seemingly abandoned" car on the M1 and he was almost four and a half times over the legal alcohol limit. The engine of the vehicle was still running. Officers...
Northern Ireland News, Jul 14, 2022
Call For 'Full And Transparent' Investigation Over Glenn Quinn Murder
Sinn Fein is calling for a "full and transparent investigation" into the failure of the PSNI to warn murder victim Glenn Quinn that his life was under threat. Sinn Féin Policing spokesperson Gerry K...
Northern Ireland News, Jul 14, 2022
Other News In Brief
NI House Prices Continue To Rise House prices across Northern Ireland have continued to rise according to figures for last month. The latest RICS (Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors) a...
Northern Ireland News, Jul 13, 2022
L'Derry To Welcome The Clipper Race Crew
The Clipper Race crew, including nine non professional sailors from Ireland and Northern Ireland, are currently sailing towards L'Derry in the final ocean crossing of the 40,000 nautical mile (nm) Cli...
Northern Ireland News, Jul 13, 2022
Burning Of Effigies Described As A 'Hate Crime'
The burning of effigies of a number of political leaders has been described as a "hate crime" by Sinn Fein MLA Gerry Kelly. The effigies included First Minister Michelle O'Neill, party leader Mary Lo...
Northern Ireland News, Jul 13, 2022
Investigation Launched After Man Dies In Bonfire Fall
Mid and East Antrim Council have launched an investigation following the death of a man who fell from a bonfire in Larne. John Steele was helping to build the bonfire in the Antville estate when the ...
Northern Ireland News, Jul 13, 2022
Appeal Issued Over Missing Man Martin Ward
Police are becoming increasingly concerned for a man who went missing on Friday, 01 July. Martin Ward was last seen in Glengall Street in Belfast at around 8.50pm. He is described as 5ft 10inches ta...
Northern Ireland News, Jul 13, 2022
Work To Start On £7.5m Project In Coleraine
A £1.75 million project to create a shared cycle and footway on the A29 Ring Road in Coleraine is to commence on Monday 18 July 2022. Resurfacing work The improvement scheme extends a distance of ap...
Northern Ireland News, Jul 13, 2022
Man Arrested Following Lisburn Assault Released
A man arrested following an assault in Lisburn has been released on bail pending further enquiries, according to the PSNI. The 21-year-old was arrested following an incident in the Rathvarna Drive an...
Northern Ireland News, Jul 13, 2022
Man Dies After Getting Into Difficulty Off Clare Coast
A man, aged in his 40s, has died after getting into difficulty while swimming off Clare coast. The Coastguard alerted Gardai when the man got into difficulty at Fanore Beach at around 9.30pm on Tuesd...
Northern Ireland News, Jul 13, 2022
Other News In Brief
Roadworks Announced In Lisburn A programme of road improvements is set to get underway in Lisburn starting next week. The Department for Infrastructure is moving forward with the developer l...
Northern Ireland News, Jul 11, 2022
DUP Leader Holds 'Constructive Discussions' With Shailesh Vara
DUP Leader Sir Jeffrey Donaldson has held constructive discussions with the new Secretary of State Shailesh Vara. Speaking after the meeting, Sir Jeffrey said: "I had a constructive discussion with t...
Northern Ireland News, Jul 11, 2022
SF Calls For Urgent Action On Antrim Flags
Sinn Féin MLA Declan Kearney has called for urgent action to remove flags erected on the St Comgall's Chapel Corner in Antrim Town. The South Antrim representative expressed his "dismay and deep frus...
Northern Ireland News, Jul 11, 2022
Appeal For Information On Serious Assault In Belfast
The PSNI have issued an appeal for information on a serious assault in Belfast on Saturday 09 July. It was reported to police shortly after 10.50pm that a man, aged in his 30s, had been assaulted by ...
Northern Ireland News, Jul 11, 2022
UUP Calls For Clarity On Sammy Wilson's NHS Funding Comments
Ulster Unionist Party Leader Doug Beattie has called for clarity from the DUP over a statement from Sammy Wilson that "the Health Service is not underfunded". Asking if this opinion "represents DUP p...