Northern Ireland News for August 2015 : Page 10
Northern Ireland News, Aug 10, 2015
Police Appeal For Witnesses To Armed Robbery
Police have appealed for information following the robbery of a commercial premises in the Lisburn Road area of Belfast on Saturday, 8 August. Shortly after 13:00, two men, one armed with a knife, en...
Police Appeal For Witnesses To Armed Robbery
Police have appealed for information following the robbery of a commercial premises in the Lisburn Road area of Belfast on Saturday, 8 August. Shortly after 13:00, two men, one armed with a knife, en...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 10, 2015
61-Year-Old Needs 30 Stitches Following Attack On Bus
A 61-year-old woman required 30 stitches to her face after being hit by a brick when a bus she was travelling in was attacked in Dungiven. The woman lost five teeth in the attack, which also injured ...
61-Year-Old Needs 30 Stitches Following Attack On Bus
A 61-year-old woman required 30 stitches to her face after being hit by a brick when a bus she was travelling in was attacked in Dungiven. The woman lost five teeth in the attack, which also injured ...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 10, 2015
Jennifer Dornan Suspect Arrested In Co Donegal
A man arrested by Irish police in Bundoran, County Donegal, is believed to be a suspect in the murder of Jennifer Dornan. It is understood that the 37-year-old man was arrested on Friday on another m...
Jennifer Dornan Suspect Arrested In Co Donegal
A man arrested by Irish police in Bundoran, County Donegal, is believed to be a suspect in the murder of Jennifer Dornan. It is understood that the 37-year-old man was arrested on Friday on another m...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 10, 2015
Man Arrested For Carrying Samurai Sword
A man carrying a samurai sword in Belfast city centre was Tasered by police in the early hours of Sunday morning. It is understood that police received reports about the man at about 1am on Sunday. ...
Man Arrested For Carrying Samurai Sword
A man carrying a samurai sword in Belfast city centre was Tasered by police in the early hours of Sunday morning. It is understood that police received reports about the man at about 1am on Sunday. ...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 10, 2015
'Smooth Transition' To New Independent Living Fund
The first payments in the new Independent Living Fund (ILF) for Northern Ireland have been made following the closure of the previous scheme in June. Health Minister Simon Hamilton welcomed the "smoo...
'Smooth Transition' To New Independent Living Fund
The first payments in the new Independent Living Fund (ILF) for Northern Ireland have been made following the closure of the previous scheme in June. Health Minister Simon Hamilton welcomed the "smoo...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 10, 2015
Woman Convicted Of Benefit Fraud
A 42-year-old woman has been convicted at Coleraine Magistrates' Court of benefit fraud. Louise Leslie, of Greenhall Court, claimed Employment Support Allowance, Jobseekers Allowance and Housing Bene...
Woman Convicted Of Benefit Fraud
A 42-year-old woman has been convicted at Coleraine Magistrates' Court of benefit fraud. Louise Leslie, of Greenhall Court, claimed Employment Support Allowance, Jobseekers Allowance and Housing Bene...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 10, 2015
Renters Urged To Make Sure Deposit Is Safe
Students and people living in privately rented accommodation have been reminded to ensure their deposits are protected. Social Development Minister, Mervyn Storey, reminded renters of the Tenancy Dep...
Renters Urged To Make Sure Deposit Is Safe
Students and people living in privately rented accommodation have been reminded to ensure their deposits are protected. Social Development Minister, Mervyn Storey, reminded renters of the Tenancy Dep...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 10, 2015
Other News In Brief
New Bus Lanes Operational New bus lanes between Sandown Road and Knock Road in east Belfast come into operation today (Monday). The lanes, part of the Belfast Rapid Transit (BRT) scheme, wil...
Other News In Brief
New Bus Lanes Operational New bus lanes between Sandown Road and Knock Road in east Belfast come into operation today (Monday). The lanes, part of the Belfast Rapid Transit (BRT) scheme, wil...
UK National News, Aug 10, 2015
Police Appeal For Two Missing Elderly Men
Police in Lewisham have appealed for helping tracing 72-year-old Edward Blyden. Mr Blyden, of Bell Green Lane, Sydenham, has not been since 10:00hrs on Friday, 7 August. Mr Blyden is described as a ...
Police Appeal For Two Missing Elderly Men
Police in Lewisham have appealed for helping tracing 72-year-old Edward Blyden. Mr Blyden, of Bell Green Lane, Sydenham, has not been since 10:00hrs on Friday, 7 August. Mr Blyden is described as a ...
UK National News, Aug 10, 2015
Police Appeal For Witnesses To Fatal Clerkenwell Road Accident
Police have appealed for witnesses to a fatal collision in Clerkenwell on Sunday. Police were called to reports that a black Mercedes saloon had been in collision with a motorcycle at about 23:10 on...
Police Appeal For Witnesses To Fatal Clerkenwell Road Accident
Police have appealed for witnesses to a fatal collision in Clerkenwell on Sunday. Police were called to reports that a black Mercedes saloon had been in collision with a motorcycle at about 23:10 on...
UK National News, Aug 10, 2015
23-Year-Old Arrested Over Two Shootings In South Manchester
A 23-year-old man has been arrested in connection with two shootings in Wythenshawe, south Manchester. A 29-year-old man was shot in the leg in a pub on Woodhouse Park shortly before 21:30 on Thursda...
23-Year-Old Arrested Over Two Shootings In South Manchester
A 23-year-old man has been arrested in connection with two shootings in Wythenshawe, south Manchester. A 29-year-old man was shot in the leg in a pub on Woodhouse Park shortly before 21:30 on Thursda...
UK National News, Aug 10, 2015
Man Charged With Attacks On Three Woman In Birmingham
A 39-year-old man is due to appear in court today charged with attacking three women in Birmingham city centre on the same day. Rehaan Akhtar is accused of trying to rob a 28-year-old on Holliday Str...
Man Charged With Attacks On Three Woman In Birmingham
A 39-year-old man is due to appear in court today charged with attacking three women in Birmingham city centre on the same day. Rehaan Akhtar is accused of trying to rob a 28-year-old on Holliday Str...
UK National News, Aug 10, 2015
NCA Launched International Bribery And Corruption Unit
A new unit at the National Crime Agency has been established to tackle bribery, corruption and money laundering around the world. The International Corruption Unit (ICU), primarily funded by the Depa...
NCA Launched International Bribery And Corruption Unit
A new unit at the National Crime Agency has been established to tackle bribery, corruption and money laundering around the world. The International Corruption Unit (ICU), primarily funded by the Depa...
UK National News, Aug 10, 2015
Eleven Arrested In Weston-Super-Mare Drug Raids
Eleven people have been arrested in a series of raids carried out across Weston-super-Mare. Around 50 officers were involved in the operation, including neighbourhood officers, specialist search team...
Eleven Arrested In Weston-Super-Mare Drug Raids
Eleven people have been arrested in a series of raids carried out across Weston-super-Mare. Around 50 officers were involved in the operation, including neighbourhood officers, specialist search team...
UK National News, Aug 10, 2015
IWF To Share 'Hash List' Of Indecent Images
The UK's anti-abuse organisation, Internet Watch Foundation (IWF), will share it's 'hash list' of indecent images, in an effort to help websites stop them being uploaded. The IWF monitors and catalog...
IWF To Share 'Hash List' Of Indecent Images
The UK's anti-abuse organisation, Internet Watch Foundation (IWF), will share it's 'hash list' of indecent images, in an effort to help websites stop them being uploaded. The IWF monitors and catalog...
UK National News, Aug 10, 2015
Other News In Brief
Ballet Dancer Jonathan Ollivier Dies Aged 38 Ballet dancer Jonathan Ollivier has died in a motorcycle accident, the BBC has reported. The Metropolitan Police confirmed that the 38-year-old d...
Other News In Brief
Ballet Dancer Jonathan Ollivier Dies Aged 38 Ballet dancer Jonathan Ollivier has died in a motorcycle accident, the BBC has reported. The Metropolitan Police confirmed that the 38-year-old d...
Recruitment News, Aug 7, 2015
Work Begins On New Digital Hub In Cork
Construction work has begun on a new digital hub in Skibbereen, Co Cork. When completed and opened in November of this year, the hub will consist of 75 separate workspaces and will have the fastest ...
Work Begins On New Digital Hub In Cork
Construction work has begun on a new digital hub in Skibbereen, Co Cork. When completed and opened in November of this year, the hub will consist of 75 separate workspaces and will have the fastest ...
Business News, Aug 7, 2015
Devolved Administrations Meet Ahead Of Spending Review
Northern Ireland's Finance Minister has joined with her counterparts in Scotland and Wales to call on the UK government for greater engagement and clarity ahead of the Spending Review in November. Ar...
Devolved Administrations Meet Ahead Of Spending Review
Northern Ireland's Finance Minister has joined with her counterparts in Scotland and Wales to call on the UK government for greater engagement and clarity ahead of the Spending Review in November. Ar...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 7, 2015
Police Release Image Of Weapon In Jennifer Dornan Investigation
Police investigating the murder of Jennifer Dornan have released a photograph of a knife similar to one they believe was used in her murder. The knife is almost 14 inches long and has distinctive ora...
Police Release Image Of Weapon In Jennifer Dornan Investigation
Police investigating the murder of Jennifer Dornan have released a photograph of a knife similar to one they believe was used in her murder. The knife is almost 14 inches long and has distinctive ora...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 7, 2015
Parents Plan Frankie Boyle Protest
Frankie Boyle's performance at Féile an Phobail is to be protested by parents of children with disabilities, according to a report by the BBC. The booking of the Scottish comedian has proved controve...
Parents Plan Frankie Boyle Protest
Frankie Boyle's performance at Féile an Phobail is to be protested by parents of children with disabilities, according to a report by the BBC. The booking of the Scottish comedian has proved controve...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 7, 2015
Parades Need 'Even Handed And Consistent' Policing
The policing of parades and protests this weekend should be "even handed and consistent", Sinn Féin's Gerry Kelly has said. Mr Kelly met senior PSNI officers to discuss the policing of parades and pr...
Parades Need 'Even Handed And Consistent' Policing
The policing of parades and protests this weekend should be "even handed and consistent", Sinn Féin's Gerry Kelly has said. Mr Kelly met senior PSNI officers to discuss the policing of parades and pr...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 7, 2015
Nails Hammered Into Man's Hands During Attack
A man is being treated in hospital after being attacked in north Belfast on Thursday night. Police have reported that around 20:00 last night, a number of masked men entered a house in Florence Walk ...
Nails Hammered Into Man's Hands During Attack
A man is being treated in hospital after being attacked in north Belfast on Thursday night. Police have reported that around 20:00 last night, a number of masked men entered a house in Florence Walk ...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 7, 2015
Report Finds Improved Opinion To Irish Language
A new report from the Economics and Social Research Institute has found that attitudes to the Irish language have "improved significantly" since 2001. The all-island research report, commissioned by ...
Report Finds Improved Opinion To Irish Language
A new report from the Economics and Social Research Institute has found that attitudes to the Irish language have "improved significantly" since 2001. The all-island research report, commissioned by ...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 7, 2015
Finance Minister Mets Scottish And Welsh Counterparts
Finance Minister Arlene Foster has met with her counterparts from Scotland and Walsh to discuss matters of common financial interest to the devolved administrations. The agenda included working with ...
Finance Minister Mets Scottish And Welsh Counterparts
Finance Minister Arlene Foster has met with her counterparts from Scotland and Walsh to discuss matters of common financial interest to the devolved administrations. The agenda included working with ...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 7, 2015
New East Belfast Bus Lanes Opened
New bus lanes have been opened in east Belfast as part of the Belfast Rapid Transit (BRT) scheme. The new bus lanes, located between Sandown Road and Knock Road, will be introduced on 10 August. They...
New East Belfast Bus Lanes Opened
New bus lanes have been opened in east Belfast as part of the Belfast Rapid Transit (BRT) scheme. The new bus lanes, located between Sandown Road and Knock Road, will be introduced on 10 August. They...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 7, 2015
Other News In Brief
Donaghcloney Man Fined For Benefit Fraud A 35-year-old man has been convicted of benefit fraud at Craigavon Magistrates' Court. Gavin Treanor, of Main Street, Donaghcloney, was fined £200 a...
Other News In Brief
Donaghcloney Man Fined For Benefit Fraud A 35-year-old man has been convicted of benefit fraud at Craigavon Magistrates' Court. Gavin Treanor, of Main Street, Donaghcloney, was fined £200 a...
UK National News, Aug 7, 2015
Police Appeal For Witnesses To Fatal Notting Hill Collision
Police have issued an appeal for witnesses following a fatal collision on Notting Hill. Police were called to reports of a collision between a car and a van in Pembridge Villas at about 23:50 on Thur...
Police Appeal For Witnesses To Fatal Notting Hill Collision
Police have issued an appeal for witnesses following a fatal collision on Notting Hill. Police were called to reports of a collision between a car and a van in Pembridge Villas at about 23:50 on Thur...
UK National News, Aug 7, 2015
Man Arrested By Counter Terrorism Unit
A 33-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of fundraising for the purpose of terrorism by the Met's Counter Terrorism Command. Police have said that the man voluntarily attended a police statio...
Man Arrested By Counter Terrorism Unit
A 33-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of fundraising for the purpose of terrorism by the Met's Counter Terrorism Command. Police have said that the man voluntarily attended a police statio...
UK National News, Aug 7, 2015
Four Arrested By Armed Police In Central London
Armed police have arrested four men in Central London during a planned vehicle stop operation. The men, aged 16 to 20, have been charged with conspiracy to possess a firearm with intent to endanger l...
Four Arrested By Armed Police In Central London
Armed police have arrested four men in Central London during a planned vehicle stop operation. The men, aged 16 to 20, have been charged with conspiracy to possess a firearm with intent to endanger l...
UK National News, Aug 7, 2015
Two Police Officer Dismissed For Gross Misconduct
Two police constables have been dismissed without notice following Special Case Hearings. Andrew Ott, 36, an officer attached to Lewisham Borough, faced allegations that his conduct amounted to a bre...
Two Police Officer Dismissed For Gross Misconduct
Two police constables have been dismissed without notice following Special Case Hearings. Andrew Ott, 36, an officer attached to Lewisham Borough, faced allegations that his conduct amounted to a bre...
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Northern Ireland WeatherToday:A sunny but frosty start for many. However cloud increases by midday with a few showers reaching the north coast, these mostly light but spreading inland this afternoon. Chilly. Maximum temperature 8 °C.Tonight:A rather cloudy evening with scattered showers. Becoming drier through the night with some good clear spells developing and a patchy frost away from coasts. Minimum temperature 0 °C.