Northern Ireland News for October 2024 : Page 7

Northern Ireland News, Oct 4, 2024
Executive Agrees On Budget Sustainability Plan
The Finance Minister has today published the Budget Sustainability Plan, following approval by the Executive. The plan outlines the necessity of achieving a balanced budget in 2024-25 and subsequent ...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 4, 2024
Bookstart Baby Program Returns To Northern Ireland
Education Minister Paul Givan has expressed his support for the reintroduction of the Bookstart Baby program in Northern Ireland. This program aims to promote early intervention with families and enco...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 4, 2024
Appeal Following Burglary Spree In South Belfast
Police are investigating a series of burglaries that occurred in south Belfast overnight. Four separate incidents were reported in the early hours of Thursday, October 3rd. The first incident took pl...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 4, 2024
Other News In Brief
UUP Welcomes Airport Takeover, Calls For Clear Plan Ulster Unionist Party Economy Spokesperson Diana Armstrong MLA has expressed support for the Department of Economy's decision to take over...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 3, 2024
PSNI Fined £750,000 For Data Breach
The Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) has imposed a fine of £750,000 on the Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI) for a significant data breach that exposed the personal information of its e...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 3, 2024
Executive Approves A5 Road Upgrade Project
Infrastructure Minister John O'Dowd has confirmed plans to begin construction on the initial phase of the A5 project in early 2025. The first 55 km (34 miles) of the development will extend from the ...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 3, 2024
NIFRS Seeks Public Input On Community Safety Plan
The Northern Ireland Fire & Rescue Service (NIFRS) is seeking public input on its Community Risk Management Plan (CRMP). The consultation, launched on 03 October, aims to gather feedback on the organi...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 3, 2024
New £46m Campus Opens in Coleraine
Economy Minister Conor Murphy has officially unveiled Northern Regional College's brand-new £46 million Causeway Campus. The state-of-the-art facility, located in Coleraine, is already welcoming stude...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 3, 2024
Two Men Arrested In Belfast For Counterfeit Currency
Two men have been arrested in Belfast on suspicion of possessing counterfeit bank notes. The arrests were made at Belfast docks around 8:00 AM on Wednesday, October 2nd. According to Detective Sergea...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 3, 2024
Executive Approves New Victims And Survivors Strategy
A new strategy for victims and survivors of the Troubles/Conflict has been announced by First Minister Michelle O'Neill and deputy First Minister Emma Little-Pengelly. The strategy, which has receive...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 3, 2024
Two Arrested In Belfast Hate Crime Incident
Two individuals have been arrested in connection with a racially motivated hate crime that occurred in south Belfast on Tuesday, October 1st. According to Chief Inspector Mark Conway, Area Commander ...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 3, 2024
Other News In Brief
Ballymoney Library Reopens After Major Refurbishment A landmark day for the community of Ballymoney saw the official reopening of their newly refurbished library. Communities Minister Gordon...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 2, 2024
Health Minister Unveils Hospital Reconfiguration Framework
Health Minister Mike Nesbitt has launched a new framework aimed at reconfiguring hospitals across Northern Ireland to create a more sustainable and efficient network of care. The document, titled 'Ho...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 2, 2024
Belfast City Centre Booms In Summer
Belfast city centre enjoyed a successful summer season, with a surge in visitor numbers, footfall, and dwell time compared to the previous year. An estimated 133,490 visitors traveled to the city cen...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 2, 2024
Finance Minister Under Fire For Missed Budget Deadline
SDLP Leader of the Opposition, Matthew O'Toole MLA, has criticised the Minister for Finance for her department's failure to publish a budget sustainability plan by the 30 September deadline. The requ...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 2, 2024
New Campaign Encourages NI Residents To Prioritise Sexual Health
A new public health campaign, 'Looking after your sexual health', has been launched in community pharmacies across Northern Ireland to raise awareness about the importance of practicing good sexual he...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 2, 2024
New Advisory Board To Boost NI's Green Economy
A new Advisory Board, designed to enhance Northern Ireland's standing as a global leader in green technology and the net zero economy, has been announced by Economy Minister Conor Murphy. The Net Zer...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 2, 2024
Man Charged With Drug Offences Following Strabane Seizure
Police in Strabane have charged a 26-year-old man with several offences following a seizure of suspected Class A drugs on Tuesday, 01 October. The man faces charges including possession of Class A co...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 2, 2024
Police Conduct Searches in L'Derry Related To Hoax Bomb Calls
Detectives from the PSNI's Terrorism Investigation Unit (TIU) conducted two planned searches in the city on Tuesday, 01 October, as part of an ongoing investigation into dissident republican activity....
Northern Ireland News, Oct 2, 2024
Other News In Brief
BCC Approves Expanded Glass Recycling And Sunday Trading Pilot Alliance Belfast City Councillors Jenna Maghie and Sam Nelson have welcomed the council's decision to ratify their proposals fo...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 1, 2024
NIFRS Launches Online Home Fire Safety Check Tool
The Northern Ireland Fire & Rescue Service (NIFRS) has introduced a new online tool to help residents assess their home fire safety. The Home Fire Safety Check coincides with Fire Safety Week, which r...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 1, 2024
SDLP Prioritises Mental Health And Suicide Prevention
The Social Democratic and Labour Party (SDLP) is utilising its first Opposition Day since the Assembly's return to address the critical issues of suicide and mental health provision. The SDLP has pre...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 1, 2024
Health Minister Outlines Hospital Service Changes
Health Minister Mike Nesbitt has informed Members of the Legislative Assembly (MLAs) that changes to hospital services in Northern Ireland are an "ongoing reality." Ahead of the release of 'Hospitals...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 1, 2024
DAERA Invests In Blue-Green Algae Solutions
The Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) has announced the allocation of £450,000 to five suppliers to develop potential solutions for treating, reducing, and suppressing t...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 1, 2024
Oscar-Winning Film Honoured With New Mural
A vibrant new mural has been unveiled in Belfast city centre, commemorating the Oscar-winning short film 'An Irish Goodbye'. Located on Winetavern Street in the Smithfield area, the colourful artwork...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 1, 2024
PRONI Launches New Guide To Sporting Records
To commemorate National Sporting Heritage Day, the Public Record Office of Northern Ireland (PRONI) has released a new guide to its sporting records collection. Communities Minister Gordon Lyons enco...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 1, 2024
Appeal After Woman Robbed At Knifepoint In Belfast City Centre
Detectives are investigating a robbery that occurred in Belfast City Centre on Sunday, 29 September. According to police, a woman was walking in the May Street/East Bridge Street area around midnight...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 1, 2024
Other News In Brief
Alliance MLA Calls For NI To Adopt Minimum Unit Pricing For Alcohol Danny Donnelly, the Alliance Party's Health Spokesperson and MLA for East Antrim, has praised the Scottish Government for ...