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Northern Ireland News for December 2015
Northern Ireland News, Dec 18, 2015
Arlene Foster Elected First Female DUP Leader
Finance Minister Arlene Foster has been elected as the first female leader of the Democratic Unionist Party (DUP). Mrs Foster replaces Peter Robinson who announced he is to step down as leader and Fi...
Arlene Foster Elected First Female DUP Leader
Finance Minister Arlene Foster has been elected as the first female leader of the Democratic Unionist Party (DUP). Mrs Foster replaces Peter Robinson who announced he is to step down as leader and Fi...
Business News, Dec 18, 2015
Almost £300m Announced For Transport And Stadium Development Funding
Almost £300 million of investment has been announced for major transport projects and the redevelopment of sports stadiums in Belfast. Welcoming the news, Sinn Féin MLA Rosie McCorley said: "Today's ...
Almost £300m Announced For Transport And Stadium Development Funding
Almost £300 million of investment has been announced for major transport projects and the redevelopment of sports stadiums in Belfast. Welcoming the news, Sinn Féin MLA Rosie McCorley said: "Today's ...
Recruitment News, Dec 18, 2015
60 New Jobs Announced With One Of Ireland's 'Most Innovative High-Tech Companies'
Sixty new jobs are to be created in Cork by one of Ireland's most innovative high-tech companies, Newsweaver. The company will expand it's workforce from 80 to 140 over the next two years, with a con...
60 New Jobs Announced With One Of Ireland's 'Most Innovative High-Tech Companies'
Sixty new jobs are to be created in Cork by one of Ireland's most innovative high-tech companies, Newsweaver. The company will expand it's workforce from 80 to 140 over the next two years, with a con...
Northern Ireland News, Dec 18, 2015
42% Rise In Drink Drivers
The number of drink drivers in Northern Ireland has increased by over 42% compared to the same time last year, according to the police. Preliminary figures have revealed 104 drink drivers were detect...
42% Rise In Drink Drivers
The number of drink drivers in Northern Ireland has increased by over 42% compared to the same time last year, according to the police. Preliminary figures have revealed 104 drink drivers were detect...
Northern Ireland News, Dec 18, 2015
Man Killed In Co Tyrone Crash Named
A 50-year-old man killed in a crash is Co Tyrone has been named. Kieran McSorley was a passenger in one of the cars involved in the collision on the Omagh Road just before 7pm. Three other people we...
Man Killed In Co Tyrone Crash Named
A 50-year-old man killed in a crash is Co Tyrone has been named. Kieran McSorley was a passenger in one of the cars involved in the collision on the Omagh Road just before 7pm. Three other people we...
Northern Ireland News, Dec 18, 2015
Vandals Attack Electricity Substation In North Belfast
Around 2,500 homes and businesses were left without power after vandals attacked an electricity substation in north Belfast. Equipment was damaged at the substation on the Ballygomartin Road due to a...
Vandals Attack Electricity Substation In North Belfast
Around 2,500 homes and businesses were left without power after vandals attacked an electricity substation in north Belfast. Equipment was damaged at the substation on the Ballygomartin Road due to a...
Northern Ireland News, Dec 18, 2015
£1,000 Of Suspected Stolen Goods Found After 'Santa Sack' Search
Stolen goods have been discovered after police searched a man carrying a 'Santa sack' in Coleraine. The Neighbourhood Policing Team from the North Coast PSNI recovered over £1,000 of suspected stolen...
£1,000 Of Suspected Stolen Goods Found After 'Santa Sack' Search
Stolen goods have been discovered after police searched a man carrying a 'Santa sack' in Coleraine. The Neighbourhood Policing Team from the North Coast PSNI recovered over £1,000 of suspected stolen...
Northern Ireland News, Dec 18, 2015
Other News In Brief
Over £33m Investment Announced To Employ Up To 500 Teachers Education Minister John O'Dowd has given the go-ahead to a £33.1million investment which will see up to 500 recently qualified teac...
Other News In Brief
Over £33m Investment Announced To Employ Up To 500 Teachers Education Minister John O'Dowd has given the go-ahead to a £33.1million investment which will see up to 500 recently qualified teac...
Northern Ireland News, Dec 17, 2015
Man Shot In Legs In Co Armagh
A man has been shot in both legs in Co Armagh. A group of men forced their way into a house in the Meadowbank area of Craigavon and dragged the victim outside and shot him in both legs. The inciden...
Man Shot In Legs In Co Armagh
A man has been shot in both legs in Co Armagh. A group of men forced their way into a house in the Meadowbank area of Craigavon and dragged the victim outside and shot him in both legs. The inciden...
Northern Ireland News, Dec 17, 2015
Man Arrested Over David Clarke Murder
A man has been arrested by police investigating the murder of David Clarke in 2001. The 33-year-old suspect was arrested in the Bangor area on Thursday. Mr Clarke, 26, who had learning difficulties,...
Man Arrested Over David Clarke Murder
A man has been arrested by police investigating the murder of David Clarke in 2001. The 33-year-old suspect was arrested in the Bangor area on Thursday. Mr Clarke, 26, who had learning difficulties,...
Northern Ireland News, Dec 17, 2015
Shot Fired And Three Men Tied Up In Co Down House
Police have launched an investigation after a shot was fired and three men were tied up by intruders at a house in Co Down. The incident happened on the Park Road in Downpatrick on Wednesday. Two ma...
Shot Fired And Three Men Tied Up In Co Down House
Police have launched an investigation after a shot was fired and three men were tied up by intruders at a house in Co Down. The incident happened on the Park Road in Downpatrick on Wednesday. Two ma...
Northern Ireland News, Dec 17, 2015
Man Arrested In Connection With Murder Of Paul McCauley
A 25-year-old man has been arrested in connection with the murder of Paul McCauley in L'Derry in 2006. The suspect is being detained at Strand Road police station. Mr McCauley, 38, died in a care fa...
Man Arrested In Connection With Murder Of Paul McCauley
A 25-year-old man has been arrested in connection with the murder of Paul McCauley in L'Derry in 2006. The suspect is being detained at Strand Road police station. Mr McCauley, 38, died in a care fa...
Northern Ireland News, Dec 17, 2015
Other News In Brief
Man Convicted Of Benefit Fraud A man has been convicted for claiming benefits he was not entitled to at Limavady Magistrates' Court. Thomas Moore from Limavady claimed Disability Living Allo...
Other News In Brief
Man Convicted Of Benefit Fraud A man has been convicted for claiming benefits he was not entitled to at Limavady Magistrates' Court. Thomas Moore from Limavady claimed Disability Living Allo...
Feature News, Dec 17, 2015
Top Five Hotels To Enjoy Christmas Dinner In NI
Instead of standing over a hot stove why don't your family and friends celebrate the festive period in style this year by visiting one of the many great venues throughout Northern Ireland. J...
Top Five Hotels To Enjoy Christmas Dinner In NI
Instead of standing over a hot stove why don't your family and friends celebrate the festive period in style this year by visiting one of the many great venues throughout Northern Ireland. J...
Business News, Dec 16, 2015
Siege Museum Receives Four-Star Rating
The newly opened Siege Museum in L'Derry has achieved a four-star rating under Tourism Northern Ireland's visitor experience grading quality scheme. The purpose-built museum is laid out over three fl...
Siege Museum Receives Four-Star Rating
The newly opened Siege Museum in L'Derry has achieved a four-star rating under Tourism Northern Ireland's visitor experience grading quality scheme. The purpose-built museum is laid out over three fl...
Northern Ireland News, Dec 16, 2015
Five More Teens Arrested Over Murder Of Christopher Meli
Five more teenagers have been arrested in connection with the murder of Christopher Meli. Mr Meli, the father of a two-year-old boy, was attacked in the Glenavy Close area in Twinbrook, west Belfast,...
Five More Teens Arrested Over Murder Of Christopher Meli
Five more teenagers have been arrested in connection with the murder of Christopher Meli. Mr Meli, the father of a two-year-old boy, was attacked in the Glenavy Close area in Twinbrook, west Belfast,...
Northern Ireland News, Dec 16, 2015
Manufacturing Firm to Create 80 New Jobs
A manufacturing firm in Northern Ireland has announced it is to create 80 new jobs. The new posts at the Hutchinson Group are part of a £4.1 million investment and will be based at its sites in Kilre...
Manufacturing Firm to Create 80 New Jobs
A manufacturing firm in Northern Ireland has announced it is to create 80 new jobs. The new posts at the Hutchinson Group are part of a £4.1 million investment and will be based at its sites in Kilre...
Recruitment News, Dec 16, 2015
NI Manufacturing Firm To Create 80 Jobs
A manufacturing firm in Northern Ireland has announced it is to create 80 new jobs. The new posts at the Hutchinson Group are part of a £4.1 million investment and will be based at its sites in Kilre...
NI Manufacturing Firm To Create 80 Jobs
A manufacturing firm in Northern Ireland has announced it is to create 80 new jobs. The new posts at the Hutchinson Group are part of a £4.1 million investment and will be based at its sites in Kilre...
Northern Ireland News, Dec 16, 2015
Man Arrested Over Supply Of 'Skunk' Cannabis
A 20-year-old man has been arrested in Birmingham as part of an ongoing investigation into the supply of 'skunk' cannabis. The suspect is being brought to Northern Ireland for questioning. Detective...
Man Arrested Over Supply Of 'Skunk' Cannabis
A 20-year-old man has been arrested in Birmingham as part of an ongoing investigation into the supply of 'skunk' cannabis. The suspect is being brought to Northern Ireland for questioning. Detective...
Northern Ireland News, Dec 16, 2015
Planning Permission Approved To Develop Fourth Hotel In Belfast
Planning permission has been approved to develop a fourth hotel in Belfast city centre. The development, by Cathedral Leisure Ltd, involves the conversion of an office block on the corner of Victoria...
Planning Permission Approved To Develop Fourth Hotel In Belfast
Planning permission has been approved to develop a fourth hotel in Belfast city centre. The development, by Cathedral Leisure Ltd, involves the conversion of an office block on the corner of Victoria...
Northern Ireland News, Dec 16, 2015
Pedestrian Critical Following Road Collision In Co Fermanagh
A pedestrian is in a critical condition in hospital following a road collision in Co Fermanagh. The incident happened at the junction of Main Street and Water Street in Lisnaskea on Monday afternoon....
Pedestrian Critical Following Road Collision In Co Fermanagh
A pedestrian is in a critical condition in hospital following a road collision in Co Fermanagh. The incident happened at the junction of Main Street and Water Street in Lisnaskea on Monday afternoon....
Northern Ireland News, Dec 16, 2015
Woman Arrested In West Belfast After Herbal Cannabis Seized In RoI
Police have arrested a 26-year-old woman after herbal cannabis, worth an estimated street value of £40,000, was seized in the Republic of Ireland (RoI). The woman was arrested at a property in the Ar...
Woman Arrested In West Belfast After Herbal Cannabis Seized In RoI
Police have arrested a 26-year-old woman after herbal cannabis, worth an estimated street value of £40,000, was seized in the Republic of Ireland (RoI). The woman was arrested at a property in the Ar...
Northern Ireland News, Dec 16, 2015
Call For Public To Respond To Translink Consultation Exercise
The SDLP is calling on the public to respond to a consultation exercise being carried out by Translink. The consultation, about the future of the Belfast to Dublin Enterprise Rail Service, is invitin...
Call For Public To Respond To Translink Consultation Exercise
The SDLP is calling on the public to respond to a consultation exercise being carried out by Translink. The consultation, about the future of the Belfast to Dublin Enterprise Rail Service, is invitin...
Northern Ireland News, Dec 16, 2015
Other News In Brief
Holywood Regeneration Project Complete A £2.5 million regeneration project in Holywood town centre is now complete. The works include regeneration of pavements and kerbs and the installation...
Other News In Brief
Holywood Regeneration Project Complete A £2.5 million regeneration project in Holywood town centre is now complete. The works include regeneration of pavements and kerbs and the installation...
Business News, Dec 15, 2015
Energy And Manufacturing Advisory Group Established
An Energy and Manufacturing Advisory Group has been established to find a solution to combat energy costs within the manufacturing sector. Enterprise Minister Jonathon Bell said a strong, flourishing...
Energy And Manufacturing Advisory Group Established
An Energy and Manufacturing Advisory Group has been established to find a solution to combat energy costs within the manufacturing sector. Enterprise Minister Jonathon Bell said a strong, flourishing...
Northern Ireland News, Dec 15, 2015
Three Remanded In Custody Over Murder Of Christopher Meli
Three people have been remanded in custody charged with the murder of Christopher Meli, 20, in west Belfast. Mr Meli, the father of a two-year-old boy, was attacked in the Glenavy Close area in Twinb...
Three Remanded In Custody Over Murder Of Christopher Meli
Three people have been remanded in custody charged with the murder of Christopher Meli, 20, in west Belfast. Mr Meli, the father of a two-year-old boy, was attacked in the Glenavy Close area in Twinb...
Northern Ireland News, Dec 15, 2015
Sectarian And Homophobic Slogans Sprayed On Homes In Co L'Derry
Sectarian and homophobic slogans have been sprayed on homes in Magherafelt, Co L'Derry. Police are treating the attacks on three houses in the village of Curran as 'hate crimes'. Sgt Robinson said: ...
Sectarian And Homophobic Slogans Sprayed On Homes In Co L'Derry
Sectarian and homophobic slogans have been sprayed on homes in Magherafelt, Co L'Derry. Police are treating the attacks on three houses in the village of Curran as 'hate crimes'. Sgt Robinson said: ...
Northern Ireland News, Dec 15, 2015
79 Domestic Abuse Incidents Reported On Christmas Day Last Year
A total of 79 domestic abuse incidents were reported on Christmas Day in Northern Ireland last year, according to the police. 111 incidents were reported on Boxing Day and from 24 December to 28 Dece...
79 Domestic Abuse Incidents Reported On Christmas Day Last Year
A total of 79 domestic abuse incidents were reported on Christmas Day in Northern Ireland last year, according to the police. 111 incidents were reported on Boxing Day and from 24 December to 28 Dece...
Northern Ireland News, Dec 15, 2015
Residents Evacuated During Security Alert In Co Antrim
A number of residents were evacuated from their homes after a pipe bomb was discovered in Co Antrim. Police launched a security alert after the viable object was found in Hollybrook Crescent in Newto...
Residents Evacuated During Security Alert In Co Antrim
A number of residents were evacuated from their homes after a pipe bomb was discovered in Co Antrim. Police launched a security alert after the viable object was found in Hollybrook Crescent in Newto...
Northern Ireland News, Dec 15, 2015
Man Arrested In Connection With Paul McCauley Murder
A man has been arrested in connection with the murder of Paul McCauley in L'Derry in 2006. He has been taken to Omagh police station to be questioned. One man has been charged with the murder and an...
Man Arrested In Connection With Paul McCauley Murder
A man has been arrested in connection with the murder of Paul McCauley in L'Derry in 2006. He has been taken to Omagh police station to be questioned. One man has been charged with the murder and an...
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Northern Ireland WeatherToday:A rather cloudy morning, with a little patchy light rain or drizzle to start. Skies clearing and becoming dry and increasingly sunny in the afternoon. Maximum temperature 13 °C.Tonight:Dry with prolonged clear spells through the evening and overnight. This will allow for some fog patches to develop in places overnight. Minimum temperature 2 °C.
