
Northern Ireland Fire & Rescue Service (NIFRS) has welcomed planning approval from Mid Ulster Council for the final phase of its Learning & Development Centre (LDC). The £42.2 million investment is a Northern Ireland Executive flagship project and represents the largest capital build ever undertaken by NIFRS. The facilities will revolutionise how NIFRS […]
Jun 16 2021 | Posted in
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There was a record increase in demand for electric car home charging grants across the UK in 2020, according to figures from the Office for Zero-Emission Vehicles. However, the combined value of grants in Northern Ireland amounted to just £1,283,779, with Belfast claiming the most at £193k followed by Ards and North Down […]
Jun 15 2021 | Posted in
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Economy Minister Diane Dodds has launched a new visitor pledge to encourage safe and responsible tourism across Northern Ireland while supporting local businesses. Hosted on the Discover Northern Ireland website, visitors are asked to show their support by signing up to the pledge and committing to the three core guidelines: Take Care of […]
Jun 15 2021 | Posted in
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38 new Wholetime (Full-Time) Firefighters have graduated from Northern Ireland Fire & Rescue Service (NIFRS) and will now begin their careers in Fire Stations across Northern Ireland. The 38 Firefighters were the second group to have completed their training during a global pandemic, and they graduated at three ceremonies at NIFRS Learning and […]
Jun 14 2021 | Posted in
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Sinn Féin MLA Liz Kimmins has welcomed the expansion of the Affordable Warmth Scheme. The scheme is aiming to help cut the cost of energy bills for even more families in a new plan announced by Communities Minister Deirdre Hargey. The Newry/Armagh MLA says, “It’s welcome news that Minister Deirdre Hargey […]
Jun 14 2021 | Posted in
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Jayne Brady is to be the new Head of the Civil Service, the First Minister and deputy First Minister have announced. Arlene Foster and Michelle O’Neill confirmed the appointment after the successful completion of the NI Civil Service (NICS) recruitment process for the new Head of the Civil Service (HOCS). Jayne […]
Jun 11 2021 | Posted in
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Communities Minister Deirdre Hargey has announced changes to the Affordable Warmth Scheme eligibility criteria in order to help more households who are in fuel poverty. The changes include increasing the income threshold from £20,000 to £23,000. It also includes the dis-applying of certain benefits from the calculation of income; namely Disability […]
Jun 11 2021 | Posted in
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Accidents are the main cause of death for children post-infancy, with many occurring in the home. During Child Safety Week (7-13 June) the Public Health Agency (PHA) is raising awareness of accidents that can happen in the home and providing helpful tips to prevent them from occurring. Hilary Johnston, Health and Social Wellbeing […]
Jun 11 2021 | Posted in
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Sinn Féin MLA Cathal Boylan has written to the Minister for Infrastructure asking her to look at ways to help the taxi industry get itself back on firm footing coming out of COVID-19. The Newry and Armagh MLA says, “People looking to get into the taxi industry have expressed massive frustrations with the […]
Jun 11 2021 | Posted in
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The seizure of over 90,000 tablets destined for addresses throughout Northern Ireland has left our community a safer place, Justice Minister Naomi Long has said. The Minister was speaking after a collaborative Organised Crime Task Force operation, part of the Global Operation Pangea XIV 2021, saw multiple packages of tablets and other […]
Jun 11 2021 | Posted in
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