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Northern Ireland News for December 2016 : Page 4
Northern Ireland News, Dec 9, 2016
Police Officer Disciplined For Failing To Properly Investigate Serious Attack
A police officer has been disciplined for failing to properly investigate a serious assault which occurred last year. The victim was left with a broken nose and fractured cheek following an argument....
Police Officer Disciplined For Failing To Properly Investigate Serious Attack
A police officer has been disciplined for failing to properly investigate a serious assault which occurred last year. The victim was left with a broken nose and fractured cheek following an argument....
Northern Ireland News, Dec 9, 2016
Two Men Arrested After Drug Packages From Portugal Seized
Two men have been arrested after Border Force officers seized two packages from Portugal containing herbal cannabis. Police carried out house searches in Ballymena and Portadown on Thursday, 09 Decem...
Two Men Arrested After Drug Packages From Portugal Seized
Two men have been arrested after Border Force officers seized two packages from Portugal containing herbal cannabis. Police carried out house searches in Ballymena and Portadown on Thursday, 09 Decem...
Northern Ireland News, Dec 9, 2016
Three Men Charged Over Petrol Bomb Attack In Co Armagh
Three men have been charged in connection with a petrol bomb attack. The incident happened at a house in the Tandragee area in Co Armgh on Wednesday, 07 December. The suspects, aged 31, 35 and 39, h...
Three Men Charged Over Petrol Bomb Attack In Co Armagh
Three men have been charged in connection with a petrol bomb attack. The incident happened at a house in the Tandragee area in Co Armgh on Wednesday, 07 December. The suspects, aged 31, 35 and 39, h...
Northern Ireland News, Dec 9, 2016
Other News In Brief
Minister Called To Ensure Glenarm Residents Have Access to GP Service The Health Minister is being urged to ensure that residents living in Glenarm, Co Antrim, have access to a GP service whe...
Other News In Brief
Minister Called To Ensure Glenarm Residents Have Access to GP Service The Health Minister is being urged to ensure that residents living in Glenarm, Co Antrim, have access to a GP service whe...
Feature News, Dec 8, 2016
Gifts For Her This Christmas
We're not experts, but we're willing to bet most guys struggle to find the perfect gift for their significant other at Christmas. However this year, don't worry. We've got you covered. Below we...
Gifts For Her This Christmas
We're not experts, but we're willing to bet most guys struggle to find the perfect gift for their significant other at Christmas. However this year, don't worry. We've got you covered. Below we...
Northern Ireland News, Dec 8, 2016
Joe Reilly Murder: Man Arrested
A 32-year-old man has been arrested in connection with the murder of Joe Reilly. Mr Reilly, 43, was shot at his home in the Glenwood Court area of Poleglass, west Belfast, on 20 October. Police deta...
Joe Reilly Murder: Man Arrested
A 32-year-old man has been arrested in connection with the murder of Joe Reilly. Mr Reilly, 43, was shot at his home in the Glenwood Court area of Poleglass, west Belfast, on 20 October. Police deta...
Northern Ireland News, Dec 8, 2016
Former Football Coach Charged With Sexual Activity with A Child
A former football coach has been remanded in custody accused of sexual activity with a child. Jim McCafferty, who is originally from North Larnarkshire but lives in Belfast, appeared at Belfast Magis...
Former Football Coach Charged With Sexual Activity with A Child
A former football coach has been remanded in custody accused of sexual activity with a child. Jim McCafferty, who is originally from North Larnarkshire but lives in Belfast, appeared at Belfast Magis...
Northern Ireland News, Dec 8, 2016
Man Rescued From Fire In Co Down
A 35-year-old man has been rescued after a fire broke out at a block of flats in Newcastle, Co Down. The blaze started in oil tanks at the back of the flats on Burrendale Park Road. Emergency servic...
Man Rescued From Fire In Co Down
A 35-year-old man has been rescued after a fire broke out at a block of flats in Newcastle, Co Down. The blaze started in oil tanks at the back of the flats on Burrendale Park Road. Emergency servic...
Northern Ireland News, Dec 8, 2016
RHI Scheme: Foster Called To Appear Before Public Accounts Committee
First Minister Arlene Foster has been called to appear before the Public Accounts Committees following shocking revelations surrounding the Renewable Heat Incentive (RHI) scheme in Northern Ireland. ...
RHI Scheme: Foster Called To Appear Before Public Accounts Committee
First Minister Arlene Foster has been called to appear before the Public Accounts Committees following shocking revelations surrounding the Renewable Heat Incentive (RHI) scheme in Northern Ireland. ...
Business News, Dec 8, 2016
Student Companies Take Part In The Big Market
More than 90 student companies have taken part in The Big Market, a showcase event hosted by Belfast City Council and Young Enterprise. Held at St George's Market, the event showcased a variety of pr...
Student Companies Take Part In The Big Market
More than 90 student companies have taken part in The Big Market, a showcase event hosted by Belfast City Council and Young Enterprise. Held at St George's Market, the event showcased a variety of pr...
Recruitment News, Dec 8, 2016
Irish Software Firm To Create 200 New Jobs
Up to 200 new jobs are to be created in Dublin by Irish software company Enterpryze. The company, which makes web and mobile apps for small and medium enterprises, is to create the jobs at its Cherry...
Irish Software Firm To Create 200 New Jobs
Up to 200 new jobs are to be created in Dublin by Irish software company Enterpryze. The company, which makes web and mobile apps for small and medium enterprises, is to create the jobs at its Cherry...
Northern Ireland News, Dec 8, 2016
Man Arrested Over Death Of Austin Hunter
A man has been arrested in Bahrain in connection with the death of former BBC journalist Austin Hunter. Mr Hunter, aged 64 from Co Tyrone, was knocked down and killed in a road traffic accident in th...
Man Arrested Over Death Of Austin Hunter
A man has been arrested in Bahrain in connection with the death of former BBC journalist Austin Hunter. Mr Hunter, aged 64 from Co Tyrone, was knocked down and killed in a road traffic accident in th...
Northern Ireland News, Dec 8, 2016
Delivery Driver Threatened And Robbed In East Belfast
A delivery driver has been threatened and robbed by two masked men in east Belfast. The incident happened on the Newtownards Road on shortly before 7am on Thursday, 08 December. The suspects reverse...
Delivery Driver Threatened And Robbed In East Belfast
A delivery driver has been threatened and robbed by two masked men in east Belfast. The incident happened on the Newtownards Road on shortly before 7am on Thursday, 08 December. The suspects reverse...
Northern Ireland News, Dec 8, 2016
Woman Threatened At Knife Point In North Belfast
A number of masked men threatened a woman with a knife during a burglary in north Belfast. The incident happened at a flat in the Thorndale Avenue area at around 8pm on Tuesday, 06 December. A numbe...
Woman Threatened At Knife Point In North Belfast
A number of masked men threatened a woman with a knife during a burglary in north Belfast. The incident happened at a flat in the Thorndale Avenue area at around 8pm on Tuesday, 06 December. A numbe...
Northern Ireland News, Dec 8, 2016
Other News In Brief
Air Ambulance Must Have A Doctor - Bradshaw Alliance Party Health spokesperson Paula Bradshaw MLA has said it is essential that the Air Ambulance has a doctor on board to give patients immedi...
Other News In Brief
Air Ambulance Must Have A Doctor - Bradshaw Alliance Party Health spokesperson Paula Bradshaw MLA has said it is essential that the Air Ambulance has a doctor on board to give patients immedi...
Northern Ireland News, Dec 7, 2016
Former Football Coach Arrested Over Alleged Sex Abuse Claims
The PSNI have arrested a former football coach over alleged sex abuse claims. Jim McCafferty who lives in Belfast handed himself into Musgrave Police Station. A police spokesperson said: "A 71-year-...
Former Football Coach Arrested Over Alleged Sex Abuse Claims
The PSNI have arrested a former football coach over alleged sex abuse claims. Jim McCafferty who lives in Belfast handed himself into Musgrave Police Station. A police spokesperson said: "A 71-year-...
Business News, Dec 7, 2016
FM Signs Formal Agreement With Liaoning
The First Minister Arlene Foster has signed a formal agreement with Liaoning in Shenyang, following a recommendation first made in 2013. The First Minister is in China on a four day visit meeting wit...
FM Signs Formal Agreement With Liaoning
The First Minister Arlene Foster has signed a formal agreement with Liaoning in Shenyang, following a recommendation first made in 2013. The First Minister is in China on a four day visit meeting wit...
Recruitment News, Dec 7, 2016
SIPTU Announce Industrial Action At Bauch And Lomb
SIPTU the union has issued a notice of industrial action at Bausch and Lomb in Waterford in a dispute resulting from the failure of management to fully restore workers' pay and conditions of employmen...
SIPTU Announce Industrial Action At Bauch And Lomb
SIPTU the union has issued a notice of industrial action at Bausch and Lomb in Waterford in a dispute resulting from the failure of management to fully restore workers' pay and conditions of employmen...
Northern Ireland News, Dec 7, 2016
Family Escape Injury After Candle Sets Fire To Christmas Decorations
A family have escaped injury after a candle set fire to their Christmas decorations. The incident happened at a property in the Iveagh area of west Belfast on Tuesday, 06 December. The house was lef...
Family Escape Injury After Candle Sets Fire To Christmas Decorations
A family have escaped injury after a candle set fire to their Christmas decorations. The incident happened at a property in the Iveagh area of west Belfast on Tuesday, 06 December. The house was lef...
Northern Ireland News, Dec 7, 2016
First Minister Slammed Over RHI Scheme
The SDLP has hit out at First Minster Arlene Foster over the Renewable Heat Incentive (RHI) Scheme in Northern Ireland. Mid Ulster MLA Patsy McGlone was speaking after a Spotlight investigation into ...
First Minister Slammed Over RHI Scheme
The SDLP has hit out at First Minster Arlene Foster over the Renewable Heat Incentive (RHI) Scheme in Northern Ireland. Mid Ulster MLA Patsy McGlone was speaking after a Spotlight investigation into ...
Northern Ireland News, Dec 7, 2016
Police Submit Bloody Sunday Report To PPS
A report has been submitted to the Public Prosecution Service (PPS) by police after interviewing former soldiers in the Bloody Sunday investigation. A total of 14 people died in L'Derry after troops ...
Police Submit Bloody Sunday Report To PPS
A report has been submitted to the Public Prosecution Service (PPS) by police after interviewing former soldiers in the Bloody Sunday investigation. A total of 14 people died in L'Derry after troops ...
Northern Ireland News, Dec 7, 2016
PSNI Probe After Rocket Launcher Footage
Police have launched an investigation after footage, which has been circulating on social media, appears to show masked men armed with rocket launchers in north Belfast. According to the PSNI, the fo...
PSNI Probe After Rocket Launcher Footage
Police have launched an investigation after footage, which has been circulating on social media, appears to show masked men armed with rocket launchers in north Belfast. According to the PSNI, the fo...
Northern Ireland News, Dec 7, 2016
Police Appeal After Man Exposes Himself To Teenager At Railway Station
Police are appealing for information after a man exposed himself to a teenager in the Dunmurry area. The incident happened at the Dunmurry railway halt between 3.30pm and 4pm on Friday, 25 November. ...
Police Appeal After Man Exposes Himself To Teenager At Railway Station
Police are appealing for information after a man exposed himself to a teenager in the Dunmurry area. The incident happened at the Dunmurry railway halt between 3.30pm and 4pm on Friday, 25 November. ...
Northern Ireland News, Dec 7, 2016
Officer 'Justified' In Holding Man's Head Against Window
A PSNI officer was justified in holding a man's head against the window of a police car to prevent him from spitting, according to an investigation by the Police Ombudsman. The man complained that th...
Officer 'Justified' In Holding Man's Head Against Window
A PSNI officer was justified in holding a man's head against the window of a police car to prevent him from spitting, according to an investigation by the Police Ombudsman. The man complained that th...
Northern Ireland News, Dec 7, 2016
Two Key Suspects Arrested Over Supply Of Controlled Drugs
Two key suspects have been arrested in Coleraine as part of an ongoing police investigation into the supply of controlled drugs in the North West. The PSNI also carried out searches in several proper...
Two Key Suspects Arrested Over Supply Of Controlled Drugs
Two key suspects have been arrested in Coleraine as part of an ongoing police investigation into the supply of controlled drugs in the North West. The PSNI also carried out searches in several proper...
Northern Ireland News, Dec 7, 2016
Other News In Brief
Woman Convicted Of Benefit Fraud A woman has been convicted for claiming benefits she was not entitled to at Belfast Magistrates' Court. Jennifer Nolan claimed Jobseeker's Allowance totallin...
Other News In Brief
Woman Convicted Of Benefit Fraud A woman has been convicted for claiming benefits she was not entitled to at Belfast Magistrates' Court. Jennifer Nolan claimed Jobseeker's Allowance totallin...
Recruitment News, Dec 6, 2016
AGSI Accept Pay Proposal With 95% Majority
The Association of Garda Sergeants and Inspectors (AGSI) have voted to accept the Labour Court pay proposals by a majority of 95%. It is understood that the AGSI ballot had a turnout of 71% and the r...
AGSI Accept Pay Proposal With 95% Majority
The Association of Garda Sergeants and Inspectors (AGSI) have voted to accept the Labour Court pay proposals by a majority of 95%. It is understood that the AGSI ballot had a turnout of 71% and the r...
Business News, Dec 6, 2016
Belfast Needs To Develop Second Major Tourist Attraction
Belfast needs to develop a second major tourist attraction, Belfast Lord Major, Alderman Brian Kingston, has said following Titanic Belfast being named the World's Leading Tourist Attraction. Alderma...
Belfast Needs To Develop Second Major Tourist Attraction
Belfast needs to develop a second major tourist attraction, Belfast Lord Major, Alderman Brian Kingston, has said following Titanic Belfast being named the World's Leading Tourist Attraction. Alderma...
Northern Ireland News, Dec 6, 2016
PSNI Probes Child Sex Abuse Claims Linked To Football
The PSNI have confirmed they are investigating allegations of historic child sex abuse linked to football clubs in Northern Ireland. A PSNI spokesperson said: "We have had a very small number of alle...
PSNI Probes Child Sex Abuse Claims Linked To Football
The PSNI have confirmed they are investigating allegations of historic child sex abuse linked to football clubs in Northern Ireland. A PSNI spokesperson said: "We have had a very small number of alle...
Northern Ireland News, Dec 6, 2016
Woman Arrested After Sudden Death Of Man In L'Derry
A woman has been arrested following the sudden death of a man in Magherafelt. A 46-year-old man died in L'Derry in the early hours of Tuesday, 05 December. Police are treating the death as suspiciou...
Woman Arrested After Sudden Death Of Man In L'Derry
A woman has been arrested following the sudden death of a man in Magherafelt. A 46-year-old man died in L'Derry in the early hours of Tuesday, 05 December. Police are treating the death as suspiciou...
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Northern Ireland WeatherToday:A mostly cloudy day with outbreaks of rain, most persistent and occasionally heavy across southern and western counties this afternoon. Risk of low cloud and fog patches affecting the Down coast. Light winds. Maximum temperature 15 °C.Tonight:Continuing cloudy through the evening with further outbreaks of rain, the rain turning lighter and patchier from the south overnight. Winds remain light. Minimum temperature 8 °C.
