Northern Ireland News for April 2023 : Page 2

Northern Ireland News, Apr 25, 2023
RAF Seeking Digital And Technology Specialists In NI
The Royal Air Force (RAF) is on the lookout for digital and technology specialists in Northern Ireland to join its reserves to deliver a data-led and digitally enhanced Next Generation RAF. In an eve...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 25, 2023
Appeal For Information On Petrol Bomb Attack In Ballywalter
PSNI detectives have issued an appeal for information following an petrol bomb attack in Ballywalter on the evening of Friday 21 April. Just before 11pm, police received a report that a car had been ...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 24, 2023
88 Alleged Stalkers Arrested Since Introduction Of NI Legislation
Eighty-eight alleged stalkers have been arrested and 47 have been charged since the introduction of new legislation to Northern Ireland in April 2022. Today, 24 April, marks the beginning of National...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 24, 2023
62-Year-Old Jailed For 16 Years For 'Predatory' Sexual Abuse
A 62-year-old man has been jailed for 16 years at Laganside Crown Court, where he pleaded guilty to 162 sexual abuse offences including serious sexual assault, indecent assault, voyeurism and possessi...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 24, 2023
Yearly £40m Medical Negligence Payouts 'Cannot Remain The Norm'
Alliance has said that £30-£40 million payouts every year for medical negligence cannot simply remain the norm, after figures showed that last year the figure exceeded £40m. The South Belfast MLA and...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 24, 2023
Man Jailed For Sexual Offences Involving A Child Under 13
A 45-year-old man has been jailed for eight years at Londonderry Crown Court for sexual offences involving a child under 13. The man, who cannot be named to protect the identity of his victim, was se...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 24, 2023
New Programme To Inspire Girls To Pursue Maths
A new programme to inspire girls in Northern Ireland to continue their pursuit of maths has been launched by Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) and professional services firm PwC. The aim of the Maths4G...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 24, 2023
Symptom Awareness Key To Tackling Bowel Cancer
With about one in 20 people developing bowel cancer in their lifetime, the Public Health Agency (PHA) has highlighted how being alert to the possible symptoms and taking part in screening could help s...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 24, 2023
Appeal For Information On Armagh Arson Attack
PSNI detectives have issued an appeal for information following an arson attack on a property in Armagh in the early hours of Saturday 22 April. Making the appeal, Detective Sergeant Best said: "At a...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 21, 2023
NI Tourism More Than Doubles Since GFA Signing
Visits to tourist attractions in Northern Ireland have more than doubled since the signing of the Good Friday Agreement 25 years ago, according to new figures from Tourism NI. The figures show that s...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 21, 2023
Sixteen Deaths On NI Roads To Date This Year
Sixteen people have died on Northern Ireland's roads to date this year, six more than the same period last year. With an increase in fatalities the PSNI has urged people to "stop and think" about the...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 21, 2023
DUP 'Remind UK Govt Of Damaged Foundations'
The DUP has reaffirmed their commitment to "fully restoring Northern Ireland's place in the United Kingdom". Following comments by Prime Minister Rishi Sunak, DUP Leader Sir Jeffrey Donaldson MP "rem...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 21, 2023
Loss Of School Funding 'Absolutely Shameful'
The loss of funding for schools in disadvantaged areas has been branded "absolutely shameful" by SDLP Education Spokesperson Daniel McCrossan. The Department of Education has said that funding is no ...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 21, 2023
NI Falls Behind UK With Decarbonisation Programmes
Northern Ireland is set to miss out on funding from the Social Housing Decarbonisation Fund and Home Upgrade Grant, it has been revealed. In response to a question from Alliance MP Stephen Farry, Tre...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 21, 2023
Appeal For Information On Serious Assault In East Belfast
The PSNI have issued an appeal for information following a report of a serious assault in east Belfast in the early hours of this morning, Friday 21 April. Making the appeal, Detective Sergeant McCar...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 21, 2023
PSNI Awarded Confiscation Order For Assets Worth Almost £140,000
The PSNI has been awarded a Confiscation Order to the value of £138,487.55 against two defendants at Newry Crown Court on Wednesday, 19 April. In March 2021, Criminal Investigation Department (CID) D...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 21, 2023
Output Belfast And AVA Partner For Major Music Conference
Output Belfast has partnered with AVA to bring Ireland's leading music conference to The MAC and The Oh Yeah Music Centre in Belfast's Cathedral Quarter on Thursday, 01 June. More than 800 delegates ...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 21, 2023
Alliance Calls For Free Health Benefits For UC Claimants
The Alliance Party has called for action to allow Universal Credit claimants in Northern Ireland to access free dental treatment and sights tests, in line with the rest of the UK. Currently, people o...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 21, 2023
Other News In Brief
Proceed Of Crimes Forfeited To The PSNI Belfast Magistrates' Court has awarded the forfeiture of £16,100 in favour of the PSNI as a result of a Paramilitary Crime Task Force (PCTF) proceeds ...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 20, 2023
Fresh Appeal For Information On Murder Of Mark Hall
The PSNI have issued a fresh appeal for information on the murder of Mark Hall who was shot dead at his family home in Rodney Drive in Belfast on Saturday, 18 December 2021. The appeal comes after a ...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 20, 2023
NIFRS Urges People To Be Vigilante To Risks Of Wildfires
As warmer weather approaches, the Northern Ireland Fire & Rescue Service (NIFRS) has urged the public to be vigilant to help prevent wildfires this summer. Last year NIFRS dealt with 1,239 wildfires....
Northern Ireland News, Apr 20, 2023
Hundreds Of Children To Take Part In ESB Science Blast
Hundreds of primary school children from across NI are set to participate in the ESB Science Blast event at the ICC Belfast on Monday 25 April. ESB Science Blast is a free, all-Ireland, non-competiti...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 20, 2023
Three Arrests Made In North Coast Over Easter
The PSNI made three arrests and issued 1 fixed penalty notice and 5 Community Resolution Notices for drug offences, over the course of Easter on the North Coast. Rounding-up police operations in the ...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 20, 2023
Three Arrested In Connection With Banbridge Armed Robbery
Two men and a teenage boy have been arrested in connection with an armed robbery in Banbridge on Wednesday, 19 April. At approximately 10.15pm, police received a report that three masked men had ente...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 20, 2023
Work Begins On New Portrush Integrated Primary School
Work has gotten underway on the construction of new 14 class primary school and double nursery unit for Mill Strand Integrated Primary School in Portrush. The project represents an investment of over...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 20, 2023
Bank Account Frozen In Paramilitary Investigation
The PSNI's Paramilitary Crime Task Force (PCTF) has seized almost £37,000 having been granted an Account Freezing Order. The Order was granted as part of an ongoing investigation into the activities ...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 20, 2023
New Veterans Commissioner For NI Announced
The Secretary of State for Northern Ireland, Chris Heaton-Harris MP, has announced the reappointment of Danny Kinahan as the Veterans Commissioner for Northern Ireland. The Northern Ireland Veterans ...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 20, 2023
PHA Highlights Free Vaccinations And World Immunisation Week
The Public Health Agency (PHA) is marking World Immunisation Week by reminding the public that in Northern Ireland everyone at some point in their lifetime will be eligible for free vaccination. Worl...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 20, 2023
Other News In Brief
Appeal For Information On Balliderry Burglary The PSNI have issued an appeal for information and witnesses in relation to a report of a burglary at a house in the Crumlin Road area of Ballin...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 19, 2023
GFA Left 'Extraordinary And Precious Legacy' – PM
The Belfast (Good Friday) Agreement left "an extraordinary and precious legacy", Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has told the QUB 'Agreement 25' conference in Belfast today, Wednesday 19 April. As part of...