Northern Ireland News for July 2023 : Page 2

Northern Ireland News, Jul 26, 2023
Other News In Brief
No Reason Why Folic Acid Legislation Cannot Include NI - DUP DUP Peer Lord Dodds has questioned why Northern Ireland will not move lockstep with the rest of the UK to ensure folic acid is add...
Northern Ireland News, Jul 25, 2023
All Island Rail Strategy 'Once In A Generation Opportunity'
A newly proposed All Island Strategic Rail Review represents a "once in a generation opportunity" to restore rail infrastructure across Northern Ireland, SDLP Leader Colum Eastwood MP has said. Mr Ea...
Northern Ireland News, Jul 25, 2023
Renewed Appeal On 11th Anniversary Of Dean Patton Disappearance
The PSNI have renewed an appeal for information on the disappearance of Dean Patton. Marking the eleventh anniversary of his disappearance, Dean Patton was last seen on the evening of Wednesday 25 Ju...
Northern Ireland News, Jul 25, 2023
Less Than A Week To Renew Tax Credit Claim – HMRC
HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) has issued a reminder to tax credit customers that they have less than a week to renew their annual claim. More than 171,350 tax credit customers have until 31 July to r...
Northern Ireland News, Jul 25, 2023
New Rules To Protect Children Against Online Advertising
The government has announced new rules to protect children seeing age-restricted adverts on social media platforms, websites and services like advertising display networks. Also clamping down on fake...
Northern Ireland News, Jul 25, 2023
NI Businesses Urged To 'Embrace The Circular Economy'
Northern Ireland businesses have been urged to "embrace the circular economy to recycle, reuse and repair" in efforts to reach net zero carbon impact and work towards a sustainable ethos to benefit al...
Northern Ireland News, Jul 25, 2023
29-Year-Old Man Arrested On Suspicion Of Burglary
A 29-year-old man has been arrested in connection with burglaries in Dungiven and L'Derry. The man was arrested this morning, Tuesday 25th July, in the Drumahoe area on suspicion of a number of offen...
Northern Ireland News, Jul 25, 2023
Man Armed With Knife Robs North Belfast Takeaway
PSNI detectives have issued an appeal for information after a report of an attempted robbery at a fast food takeaway in north Belfast in the early hours of Tuesday, July 25th. It was reported that at...
Northern Ireland News, Jul 25, 2023
Other News In Brief
New 'One Giant Adventure' Tourism Campaign Launches The Boulevard, Game of Thrones and Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Borough Council have joined forces for the launch of 'One Giant Ad...
Northern Ireland News, Jul 24, 2023
NI Jobseekers 'Remain Optimistic' As Market Softens
Jobseekers across Northern Ireland remain optimistic as recruitment levels have begun to moderate, according to NIJobs. Publishing their latest Job Report in partnership with Ulster Bank, NIJobs has ...
Northern Ireland News, Jul 24, 2023
Domestic And Sexual Abuse Action Plan Update Published
The Department of Justice (DoJ) has announced the publication of the latest update of the Stopping Domestic and Sexual Violence and Abuse Strategy. The new addendum to the Year Seven Action Plan high...
Northern Ireland News, Jul 24, 2023
Dept For Communities Issues Message Of 'Equality And Inclusion'
Marking the launch of Northern Ireland's PRIDE 2023 festivals, the Department for Communities (DfC) has launched a message of equality and inclusion to celebrate the LGBTQI+ communities. The DfC said...
Northern Ireland News, Jul 24, 2023
DAERA Calls For Evidence Of Impact Of Air Pollution
The Department for Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) has issued a 'Call for Evidence' on the impact of air pollutants, such as ammonia, on the natural environment. DAERA is committed...
Northern Ireland News, Jul 24, 2023
Armed Men Rob Lisburn Road Takeaway
The PSNI have issued an appeal for information following an armed robbery in South Belfast in the early hours of Sunday, 23 July. According to police, shortly after 00:45am, it was reported that two ...
Northern Ireland News, Jul 24, 2023
Appeal For Information On Armed Robbery In West Belfast
PSNI detectives have issued an appeal for information following a report of an armed robbery at commercial premises at the Suffolk Road area of West Belfast on Friday 21st July. Shortly before 8:55pm...
Northern Ireland News, Jul 24, 2023
PSNI Target Money Laundering At Belfast International Airport
The PSNI's Economic Crime Unit has conducted a search operation at Belfast International Airport in partnership with the Ports Team and the UK Border Force. Utilising cash-detection Police Dog, Jess,...
Northern Ireland News, Jul 24, 2023
Other News In Brief
Belfast Maritime Festival Returns On 09-10 September Belfast City Council has announced the return of the Belfast Maritime Festival on Saturday 09 – Sunday 10 September. The festival will t...
Northern Ireland News, Jul 21, 2023
Executive Urgently Needed To Address Hospital Crisis – SF
Sinn Féin has renewed its call for the urgent formation of a new Executive to address "deeply concerning" hospital waits. The party's health spokesperson MLA Linda Dillon made the call in light of ne...
Northern Ireland News, Jul 21, 2023
NIFRS Welcomes 42 New Firefighter Training Graduates
The Northern Ireland Fire & Rescue Service (NIFRS) has announced the graduation of 42 new Wholetime Firefighters, who will now begin their careers at Fire Stations across Northern Ireland. A graduati...
Northern Ireland News, Jul 21, 2023
DoJ Publishes New Protocol For Delivery Of Restorative Justice
A new Protocol for the delivery of restorative justice in Northern Ireland has been published by the Department of Justice (DoJ). The new 2023 Protocol will govern the use of restorative intervention...
Northern Ireland News, Jul 21, 2023
People With Food Allergies Impacted By High Costs
People with food allergies and intolerances are impacted by high costs and lack of availability when buying 'free-from' food and drinks, according to new research published by the Consumer Council (CC...
Northern Ireland News, Jul 21, 2023
Belfast Lord Mayor Announces Support For Community Rescue Service
Community Rescue Service has been named as a chosen charity by new Lord Mayor of Belfast, Councillor Ryan Murphy. Each year, the First Citizen selects a number of charities to support during their ye...
Northern Ireland News, Jul 21, 2023
New Powers To Tackle Illicit Tobacco Market
With more than 27 million illicit cigarettes and 7,500kg of hand-rolling tobacco seized in the first two years of Operation CeCe, new powers have been announced to help tackle the illicit tobacco mark...
Northern Ireland News, Jul 21, 2023
Man Arrested In Connection With Suspected Arson In Limavady
A 46-year-old man has been arrested in connection with a suspected arson attack at a block of flats in Limavady. At around 3.30am on Thursday, 20 July, police received a report that an oil tank at th...
Northern Ireland News, Jul 21, 2023
Other News In Brief
Alliance Calls For Urgent Action From TUI Over NI Families Stranded In Rhodes The Alliance Party has called for urgent action from travel operator TUI on NI families stranded on the Greek is...
Northern Ireland News, Jul 20, 2023
Formal Apology For Veterans Impacted By LGBT Ban
The UK Government has issued an official apology to LGBT personnel and veteran impacted by the historic ban. The apology, issued by the Prime Minister Rishi Sunak and Secretary of Defence Ben Wallace...
Northern Ireland News, Jul 20, 2023
'No Summer Recess' On Efforts To Restore Devolution – SDLP
The SDLP has said that there can be "no summer recess" on efforts to restore devolution in Northern Ireland. Party leader, Colum Eastwood, said that people feeling the impact of hospital waiting list...
Northern Ireland News, Jul 20, 2023
Appeal For Information After Shots Fired At House In Newtownards
PSNI detectives have issued an appeal for information and witnesses following a report of a shooting incident in Newtownards. Just before 1am this morning, Thursday 20 July, police were called to rep...
Northern Ireland News, Jul 20, 2023
NI Water Announces Major Sewerage Works In Bangor
NI Water has announced a 10-week programme of improvement works on the sewerage system in Bangor, Co Down. The work – which is due to get underway on Monday 24th July by NI Water's appointed contract...
Northern Ireland News, Jul 20, 2023
'No Solid Basis' For An Executive And Assembly – DUP
The DUP has told on the Secretary of State, Chris Heaton-Harris, that there is "no solid basis" for an Executive and Assembly. Party Leader, Sir Jeffrey Donaldson, and Deputy Leader, Gavin Robinson, ...