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Northern Ireland News for January 2016 : Page 4
Business News, Jan 19, 2016
Northern Ireland Year of Food & Drink 2016 Is An 'Exciting Initiative' - Bell
Enterprise, Trade and Investment Minister, Jonathan Bell, has described the Northern Ireland Year of Food & Drink 2016 as an "exciting initiative". Minister Bell was speaking at the Danske Advantage ...
Northern Ireland Year of Food & Drink 2016 Is An 'Exciting Initiative' - Bell
Enterprise, Trade and Investment Minister, Jonathan Bell, has described the Northern Ireland Year of Food & Drink 2016 as an "exciting initiative". Minister Bell was speaking at the Danske Advantage ...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 19, 2016
Aviation Security Firm Announces 40 New Jobs
An aviation security firm is to create 40 new jobs at Belfast International Airport. ICTS said the recruitment and training process of the full-time posts will be completed ahead of the planned start...
Aviation Security Firm Announces 40 New Jobs
An aviation security firm is to create 40 new jobs at Belfast International Airport. ICTS said the recruitment and training process of the full-time posts will be completed ahead of the planned start...
Recruitment News, Jan 19, 2016
TTM Announces 500 New Jobs
Fine Gael TD for Clare and Chairman of the Oireachtas Foreign Affairs Committee, Pat Breen, has said that the announcement of 500 new jobs by healthcare recruitment company TTM, is very good news for ...
TTM Announces 500 New Jobs
Fine Gael TD for Clare and Chairman of the Oireachtas Foreign Affairs Committee, Pat Breen, has said that the announcement of 500 new jobs by healthcare recruitment company TTM, is very good news for ...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 19, 2016
Two Grammar Schools In Omagh To End Academic Selection
Two grammar schools in Omagh have announced plans to end academic selection. Omagh CBS and Loretto Grammar School will end the selection next year. Sinn Féin MLA Chris Hazzard has welcomed news. He...
Two Grammar Schools In Omagh To End Academic Selection
Two grammar schools in Omagh have announced plans to end academic selection. Omagh CBS and Loretto Grammar School will end the selection next year. Sinn Féin MLA Chris Hazzard has welcomed news. He...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 19, 2016
Woman Freed From Vehicle Following Collision In Co Armagh
Firefighters have freed a woman who was trapped in her car following a collision in Lurgan, Co Armagh. The one-vehicle crash occurred on the Derrhirk Road in Annaghdroghal shortly after 9.45am on Tue...
Woman Freed From Vehicle Following Collision In Co Armagh
Firefighters have freed a woman who was trapped in her car following a collision in Lurgan, Co Armagh. The one-vehicle crash occurred on the Derrhirk Road in Annaghdroghal shortly after 9.45am on Tue...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 19, 2016
Three Arrested After Man's Body Discovered In Co Antrim
Three people have been arrested in connection with a man's death in Co Antrim. The body of an elderly man was discovered at a house in the Station Road area in Greenisland at around 9.30pm on Monday....
Three Arrested After Man's Body Discovered In Co Antrim
Three people have been arrested in connection with a man's death in Co Antrim. The body of an elderly man was discovered at a house in the Station Road area in Greenisland at around 9.30pm on Monday....
Northern Ireland News, Jan 19, 2016
Staff At Dogs Trust 'Dumbfounded' Over Size Of 11 Week Old Puppy
Staff at the Dogs Trust in Ballymena have been left "dumbfounded" after taking in a giant 11 week old puppy which weighs 7kg – 3kg over the average and double the size of its brothers and sisters. Th...
Staff At Dogs Trust 'Dumbfounded' Over Size Of 11 Week Old Puppy
Staff at the Dogs Trust in Ballymena have been left "dumbfounded" after taking in a giant 11 week old puppy which weighs 7kg – 3kg over the average and double the size of its brothers and sisters. Th...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 19, 2016
£2.7m Awarded To Improve Care For Stroke Patients
A Northern Ireland led consortium has been awarded £2.7million to improve care for stroke patients. The money, from the EU's Horizon 2020 programme, aims to discover innovative approaches to post-str...
£2.7m Awarded To Improve Care For Stroke Patients
A Northern Ireland led consortium has been awarded £2.7million to improve care for stroke patients. The money, from the EU's Horizon 2020 programme, aims to discover innovative approaches to post-str...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 19, 2016
Dame Mary Peters Appointed Patron Of NI Commonwealth Games Council
Dame Mary Peters has been appointed Patron of the Northern Ireland Commonwealth Games Council. The Northern Irish woman represented Northern Ireland at every Commonwealth Games between 1958 and 1974...
Dame Mary Peters Appointed Patron Of NI Commonwealth Games Council
Dame Mary Peters has been appointed Patron of the Northern Ireland Commonwealth Games Council. The Northern Irish woman represented Northern Ireland at every Commonwealth Games between 1958 and 1974...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 19, 2016
Other News In Brief
Woman Convicted Of Benefit Fraud A woman has been convicted for claiming benefits she was not entitled to at Newry Magistrates' Court. Nadine Bagnall claimed Income Support totalling £4,875 w...
Other News In Brief
Woman Convicted Of Benefit Fraud A woman has been convicted for claiming benefits she was not entitled to at Newry Magistrates' Court. Nadine Bagnall claimed Income Support totalling £4,875 w...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 18, 2016
Four Injured In North Belfast Attack
Police have held two men on suspicion of attempted murder following an attack in north Belfast. The incident occurred in the Woodvale Drive area on Sunday morning. The suspects, aged 26 and 32, were...
Four Injured In North Belfast Attack
Police have held two men on suspicion of attempted murder following an attack in north Belfast. The incident occurred in the Woodvale Drive area on Sunday morning. The suspects, aged 26 and 32, were...
Recruitment News, Jan 18, 2016
Beauty Business To Create Ten New Jobs In NI
A Carryduff-based beauty business, He-Shi Enterprises Ltd, is to create ten new jobs. Enterprise, Trade and Investment Minister Jonathan Bell welcomed the news. He said: "The creation of 10 new jobs...
Beauty Business To Create Ten New Jobs In NI
A Carryduff-based beauty business, He-Shi Enterprises Ltd, is to create ten new jobs. Enterprise, Trade and Investment Minister Jonathan Bell welcomed the news. He said: "The creation of 10 new jobs...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 18, 2016
Charity Aims To 'Brighten Up Blue Monday'
A local mental health charity is using 'Blue Monday' to raise awareness about depression. Blue Monday is the name given to the 'most depressing day of the year' which falls on the third Monday in Jan...
Charity Aims To 'Brighten Up Blue Monday'
A local mental health charity is using 'Blue Monday' to raise awareness about depression. Blue Monday is the name given to the 'most depressing day of the year' which falls on the third Monday in Jan...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 18, 2016
Gang Punch And Threaten Man At Knifepoint In North Belfast
A gang have threatened a man at knifepoint and punched him during an aggravated burglary in north Belfast. The incident happened at a flat at Ross House in the Mount Vernon area at around 7.45pm on S...
Gang Punch And Threaten Man At Knifepoint In North Belfast
A gang have threatened a man at knifepoint and punched him during an aggravated burglary in north Belfast. The incident happened at a flat at Ross House in the Mount Vernon area at around 7.45pm on S...
Business News, Jan 18, 2016
Core Systems (NI) Ltd To Invest In Research & Development
Belfast-based IT company Core Systems (NI) Ltd is investing almost half a million pounds in R&D, with the support of Invest Northern Ireland. Core Systems provides IT systems and services to custodia...
Core Systems (NI) Ltd To Invest In Research & Development
Belfast-based IT company Core Systems (NI) Ltd is investing almost half a million pounds in R&D, with the support of Invest Northern Ireland. Core Systems provides IT systems and services to custodia...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 18, 2016
Police Appeal Following Suspected Arson Attack In L'Derry
Police have launched an investigation following a suspected arson attack in L'Derry. The incident occurred in the Liscloon Drive area on Saturday. A passing police patrol noticed a fire at a shed at...
Police Appeal Following Suspected Arson Attack In L'Derry
Police have launched an investigation following a suspected arson attack in L'Derry. The incident occurred in the Liscloon Drive area on Saturday. A passing police patrol noticed a fire at a shed at...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 18, 2016
Appeal Launched After 18ct Gold Chain Stolen During Burglary
Police have launched an appeal after an 18 carat gold chain was stolen during a robbery in north Belfast. The incident happened in the Cooldarragh Park area between 12.30pm and 4pm on Friday. The go...
Appeal Launched After 18ct Gold Chain Stolen During Burglary
Police have launched an appeal after an 18 carat gold chain was stolen during a robbery in north Belfast. The incident happened in the Cooldarragh Park area between 12.30pm and 4pm on Friday. The go...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 18, 2016
Man Arrested Over East Belfast Robbery
A man is to appear in court today, 18 January, charged on suspicion of robbery in east Belfast. The incident happened at the Co-op on the Beersbridge Road at around 7.45am on Saturday. The man, arme...
Man Arrested Over East Belfast Robbery
A man is to appear in court today, 18 January, charged on suspicion of robbery in east Belfast. The incident happened at the Co-op on the Beersbridge Road at around 7.45am on Saturday. The man, arme...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 18, 2016
Prayer Service Held After Young Girl Dies In House Fire
A prayer service has been held after a young girl died in a fire in Co Down. Ellen Finnegan, 19, died in a fire at her home in Castlewellan in the early hours of Saturday morning. Ellen had been a p...
Prayer Service Held After Young Girl Dies In House Fire
A prayer service has been held after a young girl died in a fire in Co Down. Ellen Finnegan, 19, died in a fire at her home in Castlewellan in the early hours of Saturday morning. Ellen had been a p...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 18, 2016
Woman Released Over Murder Of James McDonagh
A woman arrested in connection with the murder of James McDonagh has been released on police bail. Mr McDonagh, 28, from Castledawson, was assaulted outside the Elk Inn on the Hillhead Road in Toomeb...
Woman Released Over Murder Of James McDonagh
A woman arrested in connection with the murder of James McDonagh has been released on police bail. Mr McDonagh, 28, from Castledawson, was assaulted outside the Elk Inn on the Hillhead Road in Toomeb...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 18, 2016
Carryduff Beauty Business To Create Ten New Jobs
A Carryduff-based beauty business, He-Shi Enterprises Ltd, is to create ten new jobs. Enterprise, Trade and Investment Minister Jonathan Bell welcomed the news. He said: "The creation of 10 new jobs...
Carryduff Beauty Business To Create Ten New Jobs
A Carryduff-based beauty business, He-Shi Enterprises Ltd, is to create ten new jobs. Enterprise, Trade and Investment Minister Jonathan Bell welcomed the news. He said: "The creation of 10 new jobs...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 18, 2016
Other News In Brief
Third Financial Service Academy Launched The third Financial Services Academy in conjunction with FinTrU, an expanding financial services outsourcing provider with a Centre of Excellence base...
Other News In Brief
Third Financial Service Academy Launched The third Financial Services Academy in conjunction with FinTrU, an expanding financial services outsourcing provider with a Centre of Excellence base...
Recruitment News, Jan 15, 2016
Ireland Still Suffering From Crisis Level Unemployment
Sinn Féin spokesperson on Jobs and Enterprise, Peadar Tóibín TD, has highlighted the extent to which Ireland still suffers from crisis level unemployment, in spite of government announcements to the c...
Ireland Still Suffering From Crisis Level Unemployment
Sinn Féin spokesperson on Jobs and Enterprise, Peadar Tóibín TD, has highlighted the extent to which Ireland still suffers from crisis level unemployment, in spite of government announcements to the c...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 15, 2016
Wanted Man Stephen McFarlane Detained By Police
Police have detained Stephen McFarlane, 33, who was wanted in connection with a serious attack in Co Antrim. Mr McFarlane was found on the Newtownards Road in east Belfast shortly before 2pm today, 1...
Wanted Man Stephen McFarlane Detained By Police
Police have detained Stephen McFarlane, 33, who was wanted in connection with a serious attack in Co Antrim. Mr McFarlane was found on the Newtownards Road in east Belfast shortly before 2pm today, 1...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 15, 2016
Drivers Urged To Take Care After Overnight Snowfall
The Met Office has issued a yellow weather warning for snow and ice until 12am on Friday. Drivers are being urged to take extreme care on the roads following snowfall overnight. Translink said all b...
Drivers Urged To Take Care After Overnight Snowfall
The Met Office has issued a yellow weather warning for snow and ice until 12am on Friday. Drivers are being urged to take extreme care on the roads following snowfall overnight. Translink said all b...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 15, 2016
SDLP Cllr Nichola Mallon To Take Over From Alban Maginnis As Assembly Candidate
SDLP Councillor Nichola Mallon is to take over from Alban Maginnis as Assembly candidate for north Belfast in May. The former Lord Mayor was chosen by members of the SDLP at a convention in the Lansd...
SDLP Cllr Nichola Mallon To Take Over From Alban Maginnis As Assembly Candidate
SDLP Councillor Nichola Mallon is to take over from Alban Maginnis as Assembly candidate for north Belfast in May. The former Lord Mayor was chosen by members of the SDLP at a convention in the Lansd...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 15, 2016
Over 40% Rise In Drink Drivers
Police made 306 drink driving arrests between 27 November 2015 and 02 January 2016, which is 114 more than during the same period last year. The figure includes motorists who were unfit to drive, or ...
Over 40% Rise In Drink Drivers
Police made 306 drink driving arrests between 27 November 2015 and 02 January 2016, which is 114 more than during the same period last year. The figure includes motorists who were unfit to drive, or ...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 15, 2016
Windows Smashed At Masonic Hall In Co Down
Police have launched an investigation after windows were smashed at a Masonic Hall in Co Down. The hall on the Dromore Road in Ballynahinch is believed to have been targeted on Thursday afternoon. P...
Windows Smashed At Masonic Hall In Co Down
Police have launched an investigation after windows were smashed at a Masonic Hall in Co Down. The hall on the Dromore Road in Ballynahinch is believed to have been targeted on Thursday afternoon. P...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 15, 2016
Free English Lessons Announced For Refugees
Refugees living in Northern Ireland are to be offered free English lessons, the Employment and Learning Minister has announced. Dr Stephen Farry said the measures are to ensure no one who comes to No...
Free English Lessons Announced For Refugees
Refugees living in Northern Ireland are to be offered free English lessons, the Employment and Learning Minister has announced. Dr Stephen Farry said the measures are to ensure no one who comes to No...
Feature News, Jan 15, 2016
Lovebug: Valentine's Day Special
Don't be that person… We all know one - the person who dashes to a supermarket, or worse still a petrol station, hoping to find a last minute, not totally awful Valentine's Day gift. Forward planni...
Lovebug: Valentine's Day Special
Don't be that person… We all know one - the person who dashes to a supermarket, or worse still a petrol station, hoping to find a last minute, not totally awful Valentine's Day gift. Forward planni...
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Northern Ireland WeatherThis Evening and Tonight:A dry evening with some pleasant late sunshine. Then staying dry overnight with some clear intervals, and some high cloud. There will be some areas of fog around the coasts of Down and Antrim. Minimum temperature 11 °C.
