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Northern Ireland News for March 2016 : Page 4
Northern Ireland News, Mar 15, 2016
Police Seize Cannabis Worth Around £10,000 In Cookstown
Three men have been arrested after police seized cannabis worth an estimated value of £10,000 in Cookstown. A black Volkswagen Passat car failed to stop for police in the Kiltyclogher Road area at ar...
Police Seize Cannabis Worth Around £10,000 In Cookstown
Three men have been arrested after police seized cannabis worth an estimated value of £10,000 in Cookstown. A black Volkswagen Passat car failed to stop for police in the Kiltyclogher Road area at ar...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 15, 2016
Man Arrested After Car Stolen In Co Down
A 25-year-old man has been arrested after a car was stolen in Templepatrick, Co Down. The Audi A4 vehicle was reported stolen from the Tindall Cottages area at around 10.40pm on Monday. Following a ...
Man Arrested After Car Stolen In Co Down
A 25-year-old man has been arrested after a car was stolen in Templepatrick, Co Down. The Audi A4 vehicle was reported stolen from the Tindall Cottages area at around 10.40pm on Monday. Following a ...
Recruitment News, Mar 15, 2016
200 New Jobs At Facebook's International HQ
Facebook is to create 200 new jobs at its international headquarters in Dublin. The company said it hoped to have the new jobs filled by the end of the year and they will include sales, engineering a...
200 New Jobs At Facebook's International HQ
Facebook is to create 200 new jobs at its international headquarters in Dublin. The company said it hoped to have the new jobs filled by the end of the year and they will include sales, engineering a...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 15, 2016
Two Men Arrested Over Illegal Gambling And Money Laundering
Two men have been arrested after police carried out eight searches in connection with illegal gambling and money laundering. The suspects, aged 39 and 69, have been taken to Lurgan Police Station to ...
Two Men Arrested Over Illegal Gambling And Money Laundering
Two men have been arrested after police carried out eight searches in connection with illegal gambling and money laundering. The suspects, aged 39 and 69, have been taken to Lurgan Police Station to ...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 15, 2016
Three Men Injured In Fight In West Belfast
Three men have been taken to hospital after being injured in a fight in west Belfast. The incident happened on the Andersonstown Road at around 6.15pm on Monday. Two men were arrested on suspicion o...
Three Men Injured In Fight In West Belfast
Three men have been taken to hospital after being injured in a fight in west Belfast. The incident happened on the Andersonstown Road at around 6.15pm on Monday. Two men were arrested on suspicion o...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 15, 2016
Around One In Five People Living In Poverty In NI
Around one in five people are living in poverty in Northern Ireland, according to a new report. The report, by the Joseph Rowntree Foundation (JRF) revealed 360,000 people were living in poverty due ...
Around One In Five People Living In Poverty In NI
Around one in five people are living in poverty in Northern Ireland, according to a new report. The report, by the Joseph Rowntree Foundation (JRF) revealed 360,000 people were living in poverty due ...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 15, 2016
NI21 Leader To Quit Politics
The leader of the NI21 party, Basil McCrea, is to leave politics. Mr McCrea told the Belfast Telegraph that he would not contest the assembly election and was looking for a new career. He was recent...
NI21 Leader To Quit Politics
The leader of the NI21 party, Basil McCrea, is to leave politics. Mr McCrea told the Belfast Telegraph that he would not contest the assembly election and was looking for a new career. He was recent...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 15, 2016
Drugs Paraphernalia Found On University Grounds In South Belfast
The PUP is demanding "swift action" to be taken after drugs paraphernalia was found on the grounds of Queen's University in south Belfast. The party has contacted the PSNI and is demanding a swift im...
Drugs Paraphernalia Found On University Grounds In South Belfast
The PUP is demanding "swift action" to be taken after drugs paraphernalia was found on the grounds of Queen's University in south Belfast. The party has contacted the PSNI and is demanding a swift im...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 15, 2016
Other News In Brief
Man Convicted Of Benefit Fraud A man has been convicted for claiming benefits he was not entitled to at Belfast Magistrates' Court. Patrick McDonagh from Belfast claimed Jobseekers Allowance...
Other News In Brief
Man Convicted Of Benefit Fraud A man has been convicted for claiming benefits he was not entitled to at Belfast Magistrates' Court. Patrick McDonagh from Belfast claimed Jobseekers Allowance...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 14, 2016
First Minister And Deputy First Minister Begin US Visit
The First Minister and deputy First Minister are in the United States to meet with firms to invest in Northern Ireland. Arlene Foster and Martin McGuinness have started their four-day visit in New Yo...
First Minister And Deputy First Minister Begin US Visit
The First Minister and deputy First Minister are in the United States to meet with firms to invest in Northern Ireland. Arlene Foster and Martin McGuinness have started their four-day visit in New Yo...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 14, 2016
New Child Disclosure Arrangements Launched
Parents will now able to access information about someone they suspect might pose a risk to children. Justice Minister David Ford has launched new Child Disclosure arrangements which will make it eas...
New Child Disclosure Arrangements Launched
Parents will now able to access information about someone they suspect might pose a risk to children. Justice Minister David Ford has launched new Child Disclosure arrangements which will make it eas...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 14, 2016
Man Shot In Co Tyrone
A man has been arrested following a shooting incident on Cookstown, Co Tyrone. A 33-year-old man is being treated in hospital after being shot in his foot in the Queens Avenue area shortly after 3.25...
Man Shot In Co Tyrone
A man has been arrested following a shooting incident on Cookstown, Co Tyrone. A 33-year-old man is being treated in hospital after being shot in his foot in the Queens Avenue area shortly after 3.25...
Recruitment News, Mar 14, 2016
National Apprenticeship Week Launched By Deloitte
The Employment and Learning Minister, Stephen Farry, has welcomed the start of National Apprenticeship Week at an event hosted by Deloitte. Deloitte is one of four professional services firms in the ...
National Apprenticeship Week Launched By Deloitte
The Employment and Learning Minister, Stephen Farry, has welcomed the start of National Apprenticeship Week at an event hosted by Deloitte. Deloitte is one of four professional services firms in the ...
Business News, Mar 14, 2016
Dept Of Employment To Offer 'Full Support' To Affected H&W Employees
The Department for Employment and Learning will offer its full support to workers affected by the potential 60 redundancies announced by Harland & Wolff. The Department's Minister, Stephen Farry, sai...
Dept Of Employment To Offer 'Full Support' To Affected H&W Employees
The Department for Employment and Learning will offer its full support to workers affected by the potential 60 redundancies announced by Harland & Wolff. The Department's Minister, Stephen Farry, sai...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 14, 2016
Officers Injured During Police Pursuit
Three police officers have been injured following a police pursuit in north Belfast. A vehicle failed to stop for police in the Shankill Road area at around 1pm on Monday. A PSNI Land Rover was hit ...
Officers Injured During Police Pursuit
Three police officers have been injured following a police pursuit in north Belfast. A vehicle failed to stop for police in the Shankill Road area at around 1pm on Monday. A PSNI Land Rover was hit ...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 14, 2016
Toddler Knocked Down In Co Down
A toddler is being treated in hospital after being struck by a car in Banbridge, Co Down. Police are appealing for information after the driver left the scene at Corbet Lake at around 4.20pm on Satur...
Toddler Knocked Down In Co Down
A toddler is being treated in hospital after being struck by a car in Banbridge, Co Down. Police are appealing for information after the driver left the scene at Corbet Lake at around 4.20pm on Satur...
Feature News, Mar 14, 2016
Great Outdoors: Beer Gardens
We're gonna take a risk and throw it all in on the current (unexpected?) sunny weather we're having. There are few things better than enjoying your beverage of choice, in a nice sunny beer garden. ...
Great Outdoors: Beer Gardens
We're gonna take a risk and throw it all in on the current (unexpected?) sunny weather we're having. There are few things better than enjoying your beverage of choice, in a nice sunny beer garden. ...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 14, 2016
Teenager Charged With Possessing A Flare
A teenager has been charged with possessing a flare at a football match. The 17-year-old, who let off the flare during a game between Linfield and Glentoran, was arrested at Wiindsor Park on Saturday...
Teenager Charged With Possessing A Flare
A teenager has been charged with possessing a flare at a football match. The 17-year-old, who let off the flare during a game between Linfield and Glentoran, was arrested at Wiindsor Park on Saturday...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 14, 2016
Body Found In River Foyle Identified As Missing Man Sean Diver
A body found in the River Foyle has been identified as missing Strabane man Sean Diver. The discovery was made by the Community Rescue Service (CRS) on Saturday morning. The 39-year-old had been mis...
Body Found In River Foyle Identified As Missing Man Sean Diver
A body found in the River Foyle has been identified as missing Strabane man Sean Diver. The discovery was made by the Community Rescue Service (CRS) on Saturday morning. The 39-year-old had been mis...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 14, 2016
Family Escape Injury After Shot Fired At House In Co Armagh
A family have escaped injury after a shot was fired at their house in Lurgan, Co Armagh. The incident happened in the Ardboe Drive area on Sunday evening. A man and woman and their young son, who we...
Family Escape Injury After Shot Fired At House In Co Armagh
A family have escaped injury after a shot was fired at their house in Lurgan, Co Armagh. The incident happened in the Ardboe Drive area on Sunday evening. A man and woman and their young son, who we...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 14, 2016
Two Homes Burgled In Co Antrim
Police are investigating a possible link between two burglaries in Newtownabbey, Co Antrim. The incidents occurred at properties in the Glenville Manor area and in Abbeyhill Way between noon and 10.5...
Two Homes Burgled In Co Antrim
Police are investigating a possible link between two burglaries in Newtownabbey, Co Antrim. The incidents occurred at properties in the Glenville Manor area and in Abbeyhill Way between noon and 10.5...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 14, 2016
Other News In Brief
New £6.3m School Development Opens In Newry A new £6.3 million school development has opened in Newry. St Clare's Abbey Primary School is an amalgamation of St Colman's Abbey and St Clare's ...
Other News In Brief
New £6.3m School Development Opens In Newry A new £6.3 million school development has opened in Newry. St Clare's Abbey Primary School is an amalgamation of St Colman's Abbey and St Clare's ...
Business News, Mar 11, 2016
Employer Skills Survey Results Published
The results of the 2015 Employer Skills Survey, managed by the UK Commission for Employment and Skills (UKCES), have been published by Employment and Learning Minister Dr Stephen Farry. Minister Farr...
Employer Skills Survey Results Published
The results of the 2015 Employer Skills Survey, managed by the UK Commission for Employment and Skills (UKCES), have been published by Employment and Learning Minister Dr Stephen Farry. Minister Farr...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 11, 2016
Up To 60 Jobs To Be Axed At Harland & Wolff
Around 60 jobs are to be axed at Belfast engineering firm Harland & Wolff. The company is blaming the move on the downturn in the offshore oil and gas sector. Michael Mulholland, spokesperson for th...
Up To 60 Jobs To Be Axed At Harland & Wolff
Around 60 jobs are to be axed at Belfast engineering firm Harland & Wolff. The company is blaming the move on the downturn in the offshore oil and gas sector. Michael Mulholland, spokesperson for th...
Recruitment News, Mar 11, 2016
Easyjet Announce More Than 100 New Jobs At Belfast International Airport
Budget airline easyjet is to create over 100 new jobs at Belfast International Airport. The airline is adding a further 250,000 seats to its summer 2016 schedule. The additional jobs come at no cost...
Easyjet Announce More Than 100 New Jobs At Belfast International Airport
Budget airline easyjet is to create over 100 new jobs at Belfast International Airport. The airline is adding a further 250,000 seats to its summer 2016 schedule. The additional jobs come at no cost...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 11, 2016
Easyjet To Create Over 100 New Jobs At Belfast International Airport
Budget airline easyjet is to create over 100 new jobs at Belfast International Airport. The airline is adding a further 250,000 seats to its summer 2016 schedule. The additional jobs come at no cost...
Easyjet To Create Over 100 New Jobs At Belfast International Airport
Budget airline easyjet is to create over 100 new jobs at Belfast International Airport. The airline is adding a further 250,000 seats to its summer 2016 schedule. The additional jobs come at no cost...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 11, 2016
Woman Arrested Over Prison Officer Attack Released
A 35-year-old woman arrested in connection with the attempted murder of a prison officer has been released pending a report to the Public Prosecution Service (PPS). A bomb went off under the van of a...
Woman Arrested Over Prison Officer Attack Released
A 35-year-old woman arrested in connection with the attempted murder of a prison officer has been released pending a report to the Public Prosecution Service (PPS). A bomb went off under the van of a...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 11, 2016
Woman Attacked In North Belfast
A woman has been assaulted and threatened in front of her children in north Belfast. The incident happened at a property in the Woodvale Gardens area at around 10.45pm on Tuesday. Three men entered ...
Woman Attacked In North Belfast
A woman has been assaulted and threatened in front of her children in north Belfast. The incident happened at a property in the Woodvale Gardens area at around 10.45pm on Tuesday. Three men entered ...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 11, 2016
116 Road Deaths Caused By Careless Driving Over The Last Five Years
A total of 116 people have lost their lives due to careless driving over the last five years. The figures, released by the Department of Environment (DOE), also revealed this was almost 40% of the to...
116 Road Deaths Caused By Careless Driving Over The Last Five Years
A total of 116 people have lost their lives due to careless driving over the last five years. The figures, released by the Department of Environment (DOE), also revealed this was almost 40% of the to...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 11, 2016
Four Police Officers Disciplined Over Unlawful Search Of Cars
Four police officers have been disciplined after it was found they had searched two cars unlawfully. The warrant for the searches covered only buildings and not vehicles, a Police Ombudsman report ha...
Four Police Officers Disciplined Over Unlawful Search Of Cars
Four police officers have been disciplined after it was found they had searched two cars unlawfully. The warrant for the searches covered only buildings and not vehicles, a Police Ombudsman report ha...
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Northern Ireland WeatherThis Evening and Tonight:Dry with clear skies this evening. Patchy cloud will increase at times overnight, but some clear spells too. Light winds and some patchy shallow mist or fog towards dawn. Minimum temperature 2 °C.
