Detectives from PSNI’s Economic Crime Unit are urging the public to be extra vigilant after 12 scams were reported recently. According to the police, the caller in each incident claimed to be a Police Officer. In one report, a man received a call from someone claiming to be a Police Officer […]
Detectives are investigating after a pipe bomb detonated outside an address in Newry last night, Thursday, 18 March. Just before 10.45 pm it was reported that a loud bang had been heard in the Ashgrove Road area. Detective Inspector Handley said, “Police and ATO attended and examined the device.” He said […]
Translink has announced details of timetable changes to be implemented from Monday 22 March 2021, in line with the phased return of schools. Full details of the new timetables are available on Translink’s website and journey planner. Ian Campbell, Director of Service Operations explains, “We continue to work closely with the […]
Communities Minister Deirdre Hargey has announced the release of over £7.5million of awards to support charities facing financial difficulty as a result of the pandemic. Over 300 charities are being offered funding after successfully applying to Phase 2 of the Covid-19 Charities Fund. The money is awarded to support unavoidable costs […]
Health Minister Robin Swann and Education Minister Peter Weir have announced a programme of regular testing for Covid-19 is to be introduced in schools in Northern Ireland. Departmental officials will be liaising with the education sector in the coming days to discuss operational preparation and delivery with a view to rolling out the […]
Rural Affairs Minister Edwin Poots MLA has launched a £1million capital grant scheme to help existing micro food and drink manufacturing businesses upscale production, through the purchase of new equipment, with the aim of securing new markets for their products. Under the scheme grants of between £5,000 and £50,000 are available for eligible […]
DAERA Minister Gordon Lyons, MLA has encouraged people to take part in a public consultation about forests in County Armagh. The Forest Service is inviting comments about how state-owned forests should be managed. This consultation is part of a programme of reviewing all plans for Forest Service managed forests and woodlands […]
Economy Minister Diane Dodds has announced 25 high-quality training places for people with degrees on an Assured Skills Academy with Deloitte. Focussing on Transformation, Finance and Technology, the Assured Skills Academy will see participants receive four weeks of industry-relevant training with Belfast Met. Completing the Academy guarantees an interview for a role at […]
The Executive has agreed the 2021/22 Public Sector Pay Policy. This will enable public sector employers to engage with their staff groups and develop pay proposals for approval and implementation. Making the announcement, Finance Minister Conor Murphy said, “The Public Sector Pay Policy is being set in the midst of a […]
Infrastructure Minister Nichola Mallon has allocated £1.5million to Warrenpoint Harbour Authority. The funding will allow Warrenpoint Harbour Authority to take forward a programme of infrastructure works at the County Down port. Minister Mallon said, “The Harbour Authority has identified a range of infrastructure works required at the port as a result […]
