Northern Ireland News for September 2023 : Page 2

Northern Ireland News, Sep 26, 2023
Four Men Arrested In Connection With Attempted Murder
Four men have been arrested in connection with an attempted murder in Crossmaglen on Monday, 04 September. The men – aged 35, 58 and two aged 31 – were arrested during a planned search operation in t...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 26, 2023
Range Of Free Contraception Available Across NI
Marking World Contraception Day, 26 September, the Public Health Agency (PHA) has issued a reminder for people on how and where to find out about contraception that works for you. Contraception is av...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 26, 2023
2024 Northern Ireland Apprenticeship Awards Now Open
The Department for the Economy (DftE) has called for submissions to the 2024 Northern Ireland Apprenticeship Awards. The Northern Ireland Apprenticeship Awards recognise apprentices, their mentors, e...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 26, 2023
Final Phase Of NI's Move To Universal Credit Set To Begin
The Department for Communities (DfC) has announced that the final phase of Northern Ireland's migration to Universal Credit (UC) will get underway on 16 October. Under the 'Move To UC' initiative, th...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 26, 2023
Teenage Boys Arrested After Trying To Break Into Vehicles
Two teenage boys have been arrested by detectives investigating multiple reports of suspicious individuals tampering with parked vehicles and one report of theft in the Lord Warden's area of Bangor on...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 26, 2023
Appeal For Information On Castlederg Vehicle Thefts
PSNI detectives investigating the theft of a number of a vehicles in the Castlederg area have issued a fresh appeal for information. Police have been investigating the theft of five vehicles from a s...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 26, 2023
Hot Careers in Northern Ireland: Where Opportunity Meets Demand
Are you a job seeker in Northern Ireland? Perhaps you're considering a career change or just starting your educational journey. In the ever-evolving job market, it's crucial to set your sights on indu...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 26, 2023
Yellow Weather Warning For Wind Issued Across NI
The Met Office has issued a yellow weather warning for wind across Northern Ireland. The warning comes into effect from midday on Wednesday, 27 September, until 7am on Thursday, 28 September. Storm ...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 26, 2023
Police Officer Resigns After Reducing Vulnerable Man To Tears
A police officer has resigned after he reduced a vulnerable man to tears with "insulting, spiteful and deliberately provocative language". The incident happened near Armagh city in March last year. ...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 26, 2023
Other News In Brief
Green Party Welcomes Introduction Of Safe Access Zones The Green Party has welcomed the news of the introduction of Safe Access Zones for all NI Trust areas from Friday, 29 September. The p...
Feature News, Sep 25, 2023
Dates Announced For Belfast Christmas Market
Visit the Belfast Christmas Market in the City Hall grounds from 18 November to the 23 December for an award-winning taste of Christmas. With a host of international traders offering incr...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 25, 2023
Storm Agnes Winds Could Become 'Significantly Disruptive'
A Yellow Weather Warning has been issued for strong winds that could become "significantly disruptive", the Met Office has warned. The first named storm of the season, Storm Agnes, will reach Norther...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 25, 2023
Teenagers Arrested After Gliders Attacked With Fireworks
Two teenage boys have been arrested in connection anti-social behaviour and firework incidents in the Stewartstown Road area of west Belfast. On 19 September, it was reported to police that a firewor...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 25, 2023
Executive Needed To Address Lough Neagh Emergency – SF
Sinn Féin have renewed their call for the urgent restoration of the Executive, which it has said is "essential" to addressing the Lough Neagh emergency. Declan Kearney and the party's environment spo...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 25, 2023
Appeal For Information After 'Noxious Substance' Released In East Belfast
Two police officers have been treated in hospital following a suspected gas leak in a housing block in east Belfast. On Friday, 22 September, at around 9.15pm, the officers were responding to an unre...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 25, 2023
Alliance Commits To New Funding Proposals For Grassroots Sport
The Alliance Party has committed to bringing forward new funding proposals to support grassroots sports in Northern Ireland. The party's Sports and Community Development spokesperson David Honeyford ...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 25, 2023
Appeal After Crumlin Rd Shop Robbed At Knifepoint
The PSNI have issued an appeal for information and witnesses following an armed robbery in north Belfast. On Sunday, 24th September, at around 8.30pm, a man entered a shop on the Crumlin Road, threat...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 25, 2023
Further Education Sector Facing 'Serious Long-Term Problems'
Northern Ireland's Further Education sector is facing serious long-term problems as a result of "short-term thinking", Alliance Economy Spokesperson, Sorcha Eastwood, has warned. Speaking after meeti...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 25, 2023
Appeal For Information On North Belfast Armed Robbery
PSNI detectives have issued an appeal for information and witnesses following an armed robbery reported in the Oldpark Road area of north Belfast on Sunday 24th September. Shortly before 7.30am, two ...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 25, 2023
Additional £2.6m For Warrenpoint Front Shore Development
Additional funding of £2.6 million has been announced to progress the redevelopment of Warrenpoint's Front Shore. This scheme will tie in and enhance the recently completed £2 million Front Shore Sch...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 25, 2023
Other News In Brief
Belfast Lord Mayor Joins 1,000 Walkers To Raise Funds For Alzheimer's Society Belfast Lord Mayor Ryan Murphy joined almost 1,000 people on Saturday, 23 September, to help raise funds through...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 22, 2023
SSE Airtricity Announce Electricity Price Decrease
SSE Airtricity has announced a price decrease of 7% for their electricity customers from 1 November 2023. The decrease will see saving of around £95 for a typical customer with a standard rate credit...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 22, 2023
New Report Explores Child Safety Online
A new report exploring the safety of young people online has been published by Stranmillis University College (SUC). SUC's Centre for Research in Educational Underachievement (CREU) has published a n...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 22, 2023
SF Calls On UK Govt To Deliver 'Fair Pay Deal'
As health and social care workers across NI take part in strike action, Sinn Féin has called on the UK government to "deliver a fair pay deal". Making the call, Sinn Féin Health Spokesperson, Linda D...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 22, 2023
Charities And Groups Urged To Apply For Community Awards
Belfast charities and community groups are being encouraged to apply for the next funding round of Belfast Harbour's 2023 Community Awards. The Community Awards, provide community organisations, char...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 22, 2023
Fibrus Supports Grassroots Sports With Investment Fund
Broadband company, Fibrus, has announced a new fund worth £47,000 to support grassroots sporting initiatives across Northern Ireland. Nearly 50 grants of up to £1,000 have now been given to a range o...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 22, 2023
Celebration Event For Special Olympics Ulster Athletes
A celebration event has been held at Parliament Buildings to mark the achievements of 16 Special Olympics Ulster athletes, who participated as part of Team Ireland at the 2023 Special Olympics World G...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 22, 2023
DfC Close NI's Boiler Replacement Scheme
Northern Ireland's Boiler Replacement Scheme is to be closed due to budget constraints, the Department for Communities (DfC). The department has said that as a result of increasing budgetary pressure...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 22, 2023
PSNI Issues Building Site Security Warning
Property developers and new-build site owners to ensure homes are kept secure at all times, to avoid potential break-ins and valuable materials. PSNI Ards and North Down issued the warning amid an in...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 22, 2023
Appeal For Information On Robbery Of East Belfast Takeaway
PSNI detectives have issued an appeal for information and witnesses the robbery of a takeaway in east Belfast. According to police, shortly after 11.45pm a man entered the takeaway in the Beersbridge...