Northern Ireland News for November 2015 : Page 2

Northern Ireland News, Nov 26, 2015
Call For PSNI And Prosecution Service To Address Failings In Preparing Case Files
The PSNI and the Public Prosecution Service for Northern Ireland need to address significant failings in preparing case files, according to the Chief Inspector for Criminal Justice in Northern Ireland...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 26, 2015
Other News In Brief
Call For British Govt To Fund Legacy Investigations Sinn Féin MLA Raymond McCartney is calling on the British government to fund legacy investigations and inquests. Mr McCartney said: "Ther...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 25, 2015
Two Men Believed To Be From NI Killed On Building Site In Australia
Two workers believed to be from Northern Ireland are understood to have been killed in a workplace accident in Australia. The men, aged in their 20s, are reportedly from Tyrone and L'Derry. It is un...
Business News, Nov 25, 2015
50 Firms Created By Youths To Take Over St George's Market In Belfast
More than 50 businesses started by young people aged between 10 and 25 years old are working with the Belfast City Council at St George's Market on Wednesday 02 December. Young Enterprise Chief Execu...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 25, 2015
Man And Woman Attacked In Co L'Derry
Four masked men, armed with baseball bats and a sledgehammer, have attacked a man and a woman in Co L'Derry. The assault happened in the Oakvale Terrace area of Maghera at around 1.10am on Wednesday....
Northern Ireland News, Nov 25, 2015
Woman Killed In Co Armagh Road Collision
A woman in her 30s has been killed in a road crash in Portadown, Co Armagh. The woman was hit by a car as she was walking on the side of the Moy Road at around 9.45pm on Tuesday. The road was closed...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 25, 2015
700 Tesco Drivers To Vote On Strike Action
Over 700 Tesco drivers at distribution hubs in Belfast and Doncaster are to ballot for strike action next week over a pay dispute. The firm announced a pay offer of 0 per cent for 2015 and 1.5 per ce...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 25, 2015
Possible Explosive Device In Co L'Derry
People travelling through Feeney in L'Derry are being urged to be vigilant after claims a possible explosive device has been left in the area. Police received a report of an anonymous call on Tuesday...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 25, 2015
Investigation Launched After House Damaged In Carrowdore
A County Down couple have escaped injury after a "loud bang" caused extensive damage to their home in Carrowdore. Police have launched an investigation after damage was caused to an oil tank, windows...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 25, 2015
Remaining Tickets For BBC Sports Personality Of The Year To Go On Sale
The final remaining tickets for BBC Sports Personality of the Year 2015 will go on sale at 9am on Friday, 27 November. A limited number of tickets will be available for the event to be hosted at the ...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 25, 2015
Other News In Brief
Man Convicted Of Benefit Fraud A man has been convicted for claiming benefits he was not entitled to at Omagh Magistrates' Court. Anthony Donnelly of Gorticashel Road claimed Pension Credit ...
Recruitment News, Nov 24, 2015
Union To Open Community Centre In Milton
Unite the union is opening a community centre in Milton, Stoke-on-Trent on Wednesday, 25 November, which will support the local community during the tough times caused by the government's austerity ag...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 24, 2015
Seven NI Care Homes To Close
Seven care homes in Northern Ireland are to close. Owned by private operator Four Seasons the homes to close are Victoria Park Care Home and Stormont Care Home in Belfast; Antrim Care Home; Garvagh C...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 24, 2015
Over 700 Rounds Of Ammunition Seized During Searches In West Belfast
Over 700 rounds of ammunition were seized by police during searches in west Belfast on Sunday. The searches were part of an investigation into dissident republican terrorist activity. A 57-year-old ...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 24, 2015
Man Shot In Both Legs In L'Derry
A man has been shot in both legs in L'Derry. The incident happened in the Brandywell Road area just before 11pm on Monday. The 23-year-old victim was shot in the living room of the property and is c...
Business News, Nov 24, 2015
Local Firms Urged To Reap The Benefits Of The 'Golden Age'
Local businesses are being encouraged to reap the benefits of the 'golden age' in UK-China relations. Enterprise Minister Jonathan Bell, who is leading a 13 company-strong Invest Northern Ireland tra...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 24, 2015
Armed Burglars Attack Man In Newtownabbey
Four masked men, one armed with a hammer and one with a knife, forced their way into a house in Newtownabbey and assaulted the male occupant. The burglary occurred in the Rathmore Drive area just aft...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 24, 2015
SF Cllr Receives Death Threats
A Sinn Féin councillor has received death threats in west Belfast. The threats made to Cllr Stephen Magennis were directly linked to his work as a public representative, keeping local residents infor...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 24, 2015
Google And PwC Unveil New Innovation Lab
Google and PwC have unveiled a new Innovation Lab in PwC's Northern Ireland headquarters in Belfast. The PwC and Google Innovation Lab will work collaboratively with companies across the UK and Europ...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 24, 2015
Call For More To Be Done To Tackle Domestic Violence
An SDLP MLA is calling for more to be done to tackle the increasing problem of domestic violence in Northern Ireland. SDLP South Belfast MLA Claire Hanna made the call on International Day for the El...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 24, 2015
Other News In Brief
Two Vehicles Targeted In Ballymena 'Hate Crime' Attacks Police have launched an investigation after two vehicles were targeted in arson attacks in Ballymena, County Antrim. The attacks happe...
Business News, Nov 23, 2015
Belfast City Council Announce Free City Parking
Belfast City Council has announced that all of its car parks in the city will be free to use in evenings and at weekends in the run-up to Christmas. From this Friday, 27 November, shoppers can take a...
Recruitment News, Nov 23, 2015
400 New Jobs Announced For Cork
Four hundred new jobs are to be created in Cork by business process outsourcing company Voxpro, Taoiseach Enda Kenny has announced. "The creation of 400 new jobs by Voxpro is fantastic news for Cork ...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 23, 2015
Man's Body Discovered In Portrush
An investigation has been launched following the discovery of a man's body in Portrush. A member of the public found the body in the Dunluce Road area at about 9am on Sunday, 22 November. Chief Insp...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 23, 2015
Belfast Marks International Transgender Day of Remembrance
Belfast Lord Mayor, Arder Carson, has been joined by members of the LGBT community to mark International Transgender Day of Remembrance. Attendees heard personal experiences from transgender people l...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 23, 2015
Action Plan Published For Pupils With Learning Difficulties
A cross-departmental action plan to assist young people with severe learning disabilities making the transition from school into adult services, has been published by Employment and Learning Minister ...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 23, 2015
'Significant' Explosives Seizure Welcomed
The seizure of a "significant" amount of explosives and munitions in the Twinbrook area has been welcomed by Sinn Féin MLA Jennifer McCann. "The seizure of a significant amount or materials including...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 23, 2015
Man Arrested And Cocaine Seized in Co Antrim
A 53-year-old man has been arrested in connection with the seizure of cocaine in Co Antrim. Detective Inspector Alan Pyper from Reactive and Organised Crime Branch explains: "Police stopped a vehicle...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 23, 2015
Witnesses Sought To Serious Road Accident In Craigavon
Police have appealed for witnesses to a serious road traffic accident in Craigavon on Saturday, 21 November. A man in his 20s remains in hospital following the collision on Lake Road, shortly before ...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 23, 2015
Other News In Brief
Police Investigate Arson Attacks In Ballymena Police are investigating after two vehicles were targeted in overnight arson attacks in Ballymena. One car was set alight in Dunclug Gardens at...