Northern Ireland News for November 2015 : Page 3

Business News, Nov 20, 2015
New Business Development Programme Launched
Belfast City Council and the University of Ulster has launched a new business development programme to help participants take their ideas 'from mind to marketplace'. Aimed at new start and early stag...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 20, 2015
Almost 5,500 Applications To PSNI
A total of 5,498 applications were received during the PSNI recruitment drive from the end of September to 23 October. In figures released by the PSNI, it was revealed that of the more than 5,000 app...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 20, 2015
NI On Brink Of 'New Economic Era' - Bell
Northern Ireland is on the brink of a "new economic era" thanks to reduced corporation tax and ongoing support for business, Enterprise, Trade and Investment Minister Jonathan Bell has said. Speaking...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 20, 2015
Job Losses Following Xtra-vision Closures
Eighteen full-time and a number of part-time jobs are to be lost with the closure of of eight Xtra-vision stores across Northern Ireland. The DVD and video rental chain has said that the "continued d...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 20, 2015
Arlene Foster 'Extremely Sad' Robinson's Retirement
Arlene Foster, DUP Finance Minister, has said that she is "extremely sad" at the announcement of Peter Robinson's retirement. Mrs Foster, who had been acting First Minister during the recent talks wh...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 20, 2015
Ballynahinch Man Jailed For Illegal Waste Offences
A 34-year-old Ballynahinch man has been sentenced to 18 months imprisonment after being found guilty of illegal waste offences. John Paul Branniff, of Carnreagh Road, Ballynahinch, will serve half hi...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 20, 2015
Farmer Fined For Polluting L'Derry Waterway
A Co Londonderry farmer has been fined £1,500 after pleading guilty to making a polluting discharge to a waterway. Paul O’Kane, Gortnagross Road, Dungiven, was fined at Limavady Magistrates' Court. ...
Feature News, Nov 20, 2015
NIs Best Christmas Markets
Northern Ireland is not well-known for its inviting winter weather. However, its people are also well-known for not being easily put off – so offer them a good enough reason to brave the bracing chill...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 19, 2015
Schlumberger To Axe 37 Jobs In Newtownabbey
Engineering firm Schlumberger is to axe 37 jobs at its site in Newtownabbey, Co Antrim. The firm said the cuts were due to the downturn in the oil and gas sector. A statement from Schlumberger said:...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 19, 2015
Two Men Arrested After Man Shot In West Belfast
Two men have been arrested after a man was shot in west Belfast. The incident happened in the Shaws Road area on Thursday morning. The victim was shot in the head after a shot was fired through the ...
Business News, Nov 19, 2015
Energy Costs For Businesses Discussed
The Enterprise Minister has met with NIE Networks, System Operator for NI (SONI) and the Utility Regulator to discuss concerns about energy costs for businesses in Northern Ireland. Minister Jonathon...
Recruitment News, Nov 19, 2015
Schlumberger To Axe 37 Jobs In Newtownabbey
Engineering firm Schlumberger is to axe 37 jobs at its site in Newtownabbey, Co Antrim. The firm said the cuts were due to the downturn in the oil and gas sector. A statement from Schlumberger said:...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 19, 2015
NI First Minister Peter Robinson To Step Down
Northern Ireland's First Minister Peter Robinson and DUP leader Peter Robinson is to step down in the New Year. Mr Robinson told the Belfast Telegraph he will not contest May's Assembly election and ...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 19, 2015
Co Tyrone Firm Announces 37 New Jobs
A Co Tyrone engineering firm has announced it is to create 37 new jobs. JJ Loughran located in Cookstown said the jobs are part of a £2.2 million investment supported by Invest NI. The firm, which h...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 19, 2015
Mother And Child Last Seen In South Belfast Missing
Police are concerned for the welfare of a mother and daughter who were last seen in south Belfast. Petia Fleming and her eight-year-old daughter Rhianna were seen in the Newtownbreda area on Wednesda...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 19, 2015
Police Officer Disciplined For Failing To Investigate Collision
A police officer has been disciplined after she failed to investigate a traffic accident in Coleraine because she did not realise there had been a collision, a Police Ombudsman investigation has confi...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 19, 2015
Arts Council Funding Reinstated
Funding of £620,000 to the Arts Council has been reinstated. The funding will now be passed on to the 32 arts organisations and £320,000 to Sport NI. The Minister of Culture, Arts and Leisure, Cará...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 19, 2015
McAleer & Rushe To Build New Hotel In Belfast
Planning has been approved to build a new hotel in Belfast. The hotel is to be located on the site of the former Belfast Metropolitan College adjacent to Blackstaff Square. Cookstown-based developer...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 19, 2015
Teen Arrested After Police Seize Samurai Sword And Axe
A 19-year-old man has been arrested after police seized a Samurai sword and an axe in Co Armagh. Police were alerted of a disturbance in the Killylea Road area in the early hours of Tuesday morning. ...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 19, 2015
Other News In Brief
GEDA Construction Appointed For L'Derry Regeneration Project GEDA Construction has been appointed to carry out a £1.5 million regeneration project in L'Derry. The work on Portstewart's prome...
Business News, Nov 18, 2015
Call For Farmers To Submit Applications For BDG's
Farmers are being urged to submit their applications for Businss Development Groups (BDG's) as soon as possible. Business Development Groups mark the first phase of the Farm Business Improvement Sche...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 18, 2015
Police Launch Murder Investigation Following Death Of Eugene Carr
A murder investigation has been launched after the death of a man who was attacked in Co Armagh. Eugene Carr, 73, was assaulted at his home in Clogharevan Park in Bessbrook on Monday 31 August. Mr C...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 18, 2015
Man Arrested In London Over £1.6m Drugs Find
A 47-year-old man has been arrested in London after drugs worth an estimated street value of over £1.6 million were discovered in Belfast and Portadown in 2014. The man, who has been returned to Nort...
Recruitment News, Nov 18, 2015
Castlewellan Firm To Create 23 New Jobs
Alternative Heat located in Castlewellan has announced it plans to create 23 new jobs as part of its expansion plans. With support from Invest NI, the expansion is aimed at providing the company with...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 18, 2015
Masked Men Attack Couple In Co Antrim
Five masked men have attacked a man and woman in Co Antrim. The gang, who were armed with crowbars, also ransacked the property in the Greenhill Road area in Ballymoney between 8.15pm and 8.30pm on M...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 18, 2015
Claims Police Tried To 'Frame' Driver Involved In Crash Rejected
Claims that police attempted to fabricate evidence against a driver involved in a crash on Co Tyron in December 2014 have been rejected by the Police Ombudsman's Office. The driver, whose car had bee...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 18, 2015
Met Office Issues Yellow Weather Warning
The Met Office has issued a yellow weather warning for strong wind and rain throughout Northern Ireland from noon on Wednesday until 3am on Thursday. Southwesterly gales are expected to develop on We...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 18, 2015
Funding Allocated To Tackle Waiting Lists
Over £47 million additional funding has been allocated to tackle waiting lists in the Northern Ireland Health Service. Health Minister Simon Hamilton said the £47.6m is a "much needed" boost in the i...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 18, 2015
Three Men Arrested In Connection With Armed Robbery In South Belfast
Three men have been arrested in connection with an armed robbery at a shop in south Belfast. The incident occurred at a convenience store on the Lisburn Road just after 7am on Tuesday. The robbers h...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 18, 2015
Waste Firm Fined After Worker Is Seriously Injured
A Newry waste firm has been fined for a health and safety breach after an employee had to have his lower right leg amputated. Regen Waste Lts was fined £15,000 plus costs of £664. The Health and Saf...