Tag: Northern Ireland
How to Have a Safe, Healthy, and Delicious Christmas Dinner: Niall McKenna’s Tips
Niall McKenna's Top Tips for a Safe, Healthy, and Delicious Christmas DinnerWith Christmas just around the corner, award-winning chef Niall McKenna is gearing up for a festive feast like no other. Hosting a crowd...
P&O Ferries Cancels Northern Ireland Sailings Due to Weather Warnings
P&O Ferries Cancels Northern Ireland Sailings Due to Weather WarningsTravellers in Northern Ireland are facing significant disruptions this weekend as P&O Ferries cancel all sailings between Larne and Cairnryan due to adverse weather conditions....
Traffic Disruption Warning for Belfast Drivers This Weekend
Belfast Drivers Alerted to Traffic Disruption This WeekendBelfast drivers, beware! The Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI) has issued a warning of potential traffic disruption in the city this coming weekend. The cause? A...
Survivor of Terrorist Attack Retires from PSNI: A Detective’s Story
Detective John Caldwell, a survivor of a terrorist attack in Northern Ireland, has officially retired from the Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI). The brave detective was shot multiple times by dissident republicans in...
Statement from Women’s Aid on Recent Increase in Female Homicides in Northern Ireland
Women's Aid Statement on Recent Increase in Female Homicides in Northern IrelandA tragic incident unfolded over the weekend in Northern Ireland, where a woman fell victim to a "brutal and senseless murder," marking the...
Elderly Man Critically Injured in Co Tyrone Crash
An elderly man in his 80s is fighting for his life in hospital after a devastating crash that occurred in Co Tyrone on Saturday morning. The incident, a two-vehicle collision, took place in Dungannon...
Fixing Traffic Issues in Belfast Before Christmas: A Business Owner’s Hope
Belfast Chamber Pushes for Traffic Solutions Before ChristmasIn a bid to address the ongoing traffic issues plaguing Belfast, the Belfast Chamber has taken proactive steps to find viable solutions before the holiday season. The...
Arrest Made in Northern Ireland Security Alert Resulting in Home Evacuations
Arrest Made in Northern Ireland Security Alert Resulting in Home EvacuationsA man in his 50s has been arrested in Co Derry following a security alert in the Ranaghan Road area of Maghera. Residents were...
New Title: Approved Student Accommodation Blocks in Belfast City Centre
Permission has been granted for the construction of student accommodation blocks with 821 rooms in the Castle Street/Queen Street area of Belfast City Centre. The project, approved by the Belfast City Council Planning Committee,...
Windsor Framework Vote Sparks Stormont Clashes: What You Need to Know
Stormont Clashes Over Future of Post-Brexit Trading ArrangementsStormont MLAs engaged in heated debates regarding the future of post-Brexit trading arrangements for Northern Ireland. The contentious Windsor Framework vote has sparked clashes among...
Jamie Bryson’s Legal Action Over NI’s Post-Brexit Deal Vote Dismissed
Loyalist Activist Jamie Bryson's Legal Challenge DismissedIn a significant ruling by the High Court, loyalist activist Jamie Bryson's legal action against a Stormont vote on post-Brexit trading arrangements for Northern Ireland has...
Expert Christmas Travel Tips for Stress-Free Journeys: Consumer Council’s Advice
Expert Christmas Travel Tips for Stress-Free Journeys: Consumer Council's AdviceWith the festive season rapidly approaching, the Consumer Council has released a set of invaluable tips for individuals gearing up for holiday travel. Whether your...
Update on NIE Power Outages After Storm Darragh
Northern Ireland Electricity Issues Update on Power Outages Post-Storm DarraghNorthern Ireland Electricity (NIE) has issued a warning that approximately 46,000 customers have been left without power in the aftermath of Storm Darragh, with the...
Weekend Traffic Disruption Alert in Belfast
Weekend Traffic Disruption Alert in BelfastThe streets of Belfast are set to be bustling with activity this Saturday as the city prepares to host a series of Apprentice Boys of Derry parades. The Police...
Legal Challenge to Stop Stormont Vote on Post-Brexit Arrangements Scheduled for Hearing
Legal Challenge to Stop Stormont Vote on Post-Brexit Arrangements Scheduled for HearingAn emergency legal challenge is set to unfold in Belfast as loyalist activist Jamie Bryson takes on Northern Ireland Secretary Hilary Benn in...
New Krispy Kreme Opening in Belfast City Centre
US donut giant Krispy Kreme is set to make its debut in Northern Ireland, with plans to open its first store in Belfast's bustling Victoria Square. The news of this exciting development comes after...
Struggling NI Dad Shares Anxious Christmas Fears: Making Ends Meet
Action for Children Helps Struggling NI Dad Navigate Anxious Christmas SeasonAs the holiday season approaches, families in Northern Ireland are facing the harsh reality of the ongoing cost of living crisis, especially those already...
TUV MLA Criticized as ‘Inspector Clouseau’ in Executive Committee Meeting
Stormont Committee Chair Denies Misleading Members Over Text MessagesIn a recent meeting of the Executive Office Committee at Stormont, tensions ran high as TUV member Timothy Gaston clashed with chairwoman Paula Bradshaw over...
Sandy Row Traders Concerned Over Boyne Bridge Closure Impact on Business
Sandy Row Traders Seek Help Amid Boyne Bridge ClosureTraders on Sandy Row are facing a dire situation as the closure of the Boyne Bridge has severely impacted their businesses. At a recent Belfast...
Children escape injury in Belfast home arson incident
Children Escape Unharmed in Belfast Home Arson AttackIn a terrifying incident in North Belfast, a house with innocent children inside became the target of arson and criminal damage on Monday night. The local police...
New Domestic Abuse Safe Leave Policy Implemented at Belfast Events Venues
New Domestic Abuse Safe Leave Policy Introduced at Belfast Events VenuesIn a groundbreaking move, three prominent Belfast event venues have recently implemented a new domestic abuse policy for their team members. This initiative, considered...
Firefighters Rescue Occupants from Flat After Arson Attack in Antrim
In the early hours of the morning, firefighters rescued two people from a flat in Antrim after an arson attack. The incident occurred at around 4am on Saturday, November 30, in the Mallusk Gardens...
Detective Who Survived Murder Attempt Honored with King’s Police Medal
Detective Chief Inspector John Caldwell, a detective from Northern Ireland, recently received the King's Police Medal after surviving a murder attempt by dissident republicans. The medal was presented to him by the Princess Royal...
Eliminating HIV in Northern Ireland by 2030: World AIDS Day Initiative
Northern Ireland's only dedicated HIV Charity, Positive Life, is optimistic about the possibility of eliminating HIV in the region by 2030. The charity believes that by implementing simple changes such as increased HIV testing...
NI MPs’ Perspectives on Assisted Dying Legislation: Pre-Vote Insights
Northern Ireland's MPs have been sharing their thoughts on the Assisted Dying Bill ahead of a vote in Parliament on Friday. The private members bill would see terminally ill people in England and Wales...
Access to Student Loans Approved for Northern Ireland Medical Students
Access to Student Loans Approved for Northern Ireland Medical StudentsStudents at the Graduate Entry Medical School at Ulster University’s Derry-Londonderry campus will now have the opportunity to access tuition fee loans starting from the...
Detecting Pseudomonas Bacteria in Water Outlets at Belfast Maternity Hospital
A potentially harmful bacteria called Pseudomonas was discovered in 459 water outlets at Belfast's new maternity hospital, according to DUP MLA Diane Dodds. She raised this concern while calling for an independent inquiry into...
Solving Belfast City Centre Congestion: DFI’s New Plan
The Department for Infrastructure in Belfast has announced a plan to address the traffic congestion issues in the city center. A strategic group has been formed to explore solutions and improve the flow of...
Flute Band Honors 14-Year-Old Boy Who Died in Quad Bike Crash
Isaac Roxborough, a 14-year-old teenager from Northern Ireland, tragically lost his life in a quad bike crash earlier this year. His family and friends have come together to honor his memory through various fundraising...
Celebrating 106 Years: An Inspirational Northern Irish Man
Norman Irwin, a remarkable man from Northern Ireland, recently celebrated his 106th birthday surrounded by friends and family at Causeway Coast and Glens Borough Council's Civic Headquarters. The Deputy Mayor, Councillor Tanya Stirling, praised...