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Northern Ireland News for March 2016 : Page 6
Northern Ireland News, Mar 8, 2016
Co Antrim Firm To Officially Sponsor Grand National From 2017
A firm based in County Antrim has become the official partner of the Grand National Festival from 2017. Randox Health, a global healthcare company, has signed a five-year deal to begin in April 2017 ...
Co Antrim Firm To Officially Sponsor Grand National From 2017
A firm based in County Antrim has become the official partner of the Grand National Festival from 2017. Randox Health, a global healthcare company, has signed a five-year deal to begin in April 2017 ...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 8, 2016
Man 'Critical' Following East Belfast Attack
A man is in a critical condition in hospital after being attacked in east Belfast. The incident happened in the Templemore Avenue area in the early hours of Sunday. The 32-year-old victim was assaul...
Man 'Critical' Following East Belfast Attack
A man is in a critical condition in hospital after being attacked in east Belfast. The incident happened in the Templemore Avenue area in the early hours of Sunday. The 32-year-old victim was assaul...
Business News, Mar 8, 2016
Linen Quarter Consultation To End On 11 March
A public consultation on the proposed future development of the Linen Quarter is to end at 4pm on Friday, 11 March. An exhibition displaying a draft plan of how the Linen Quarter could look in the fu...
Linen Quarter Consultation To End On 11 March
A public consultation on the proposed future development of the Linen Quarter is to end at 4pm on Friday, 11 March. An exhibition displaying a draft plan of how the Linen Quarter could look in the fu...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 8, 2016
Police Release Images Of Terrorist Hide Found In Co Antrim
Police have released images of the terrorist hide containing bomb making components and explosives at a country park in Co Antrim. Four plastic barrels were found at Carfunnock country park near Larn...
Police Release Images Of Terrorist Hide Found In Co Antrim
Police have released images of the terrorist hide containing bomb making components and explosives at a country park in Co Antrim. Four plastic barrels were found at Carfunnock country park near Larn...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 8, 2016
One In Five Parents 'Problem Drinkers' - Research
Research has suggested that one in five parents in Northern Ireland were classified as "problem drinkers". The Public Health Agency launched three new research studies which involved 1,000 children, ...
One In Five Parents 'Problem Drinkers' - Research
Research has suggested that one in five parents in Northern Ireland were classified as "problem drinkers". The Public Health Agency launched three new research studies which involved 1,000 children, ...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 8, 2016
Over £1.5m To Be Invested To Support Diabetes Services
Over £1.5 million is to be invested to support diabetes services in Northern Ireland, the Health Minister has revealed. Minister Simon Hamilton announced a £1.7m investment package to support all cit...
Over £1.5m To Be Invested To Support Diabetes Services
Over £1.5 million is to be invested to support diabetes services in Northern Ireland, the Health Minister has revealed. Minister Simon Hamilton announced a £1.7m investment package to support all cit...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 8, 2016
Austin's In L'Derry Closes Its Doors
One of the oldest department stores in Co L'Derry has closed it doors. 53 workers at Austin's, which opened in 1830, were told they had lost their jobs on Tuesday. Sinn Féin Councillor Mickey Cooper...
Austin's In L'Derry Closes Its Doors
One of the oldest department stores in Co L'Derry has closed it doors. 53 workers at Austin's, which opened in 1830, were told they had lost their jobs on Tuesday. Sinn Féin Councillor Mickey Cooper...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 8, 2016
Other News In Brief
Co Antrim Firm To Create 11 New Jobs A firm based in Toomebridge, Co Antrim, has announced it is to create 11 new jobs. Edgewater is to invest £1 million to rebrand and refit its manufacturin...
Other News In Brief
Co Antrim Firm To Create 11 New Jobs A firm based in Toomebridge, Co Antrim, has announced it is to create 11 new jobs. Edgewater is to invest £1 million to rebrand and refit its manufacturin...
Recruitment News, Mar 7, 2016
Foundry Worker Awarded £1.6m For Losing Leg
A foundry worker in the north east has received a £1.6 million settlement after his left leg was crushed by a falling metal component, resulting in an amputation above the knee. The 58-year-old man, ...
Foundry Worker Awarded £1.6m For Losing Leg
A foundry worker in the north east has received a £1.6 million settlement after his left leg was crushed by a falling metal component, resulting in an amputation above the knee. The 58-year-old man, ...
Business News, Mar 7, 2016
Co Antrim Firm To Invest In 25 Additional Staff
A County Antrim based firm has announced it is to invest in up to 25 additional staff and new product development to underpin its ambitious sales growth strategy. Texthelp provides literacy and langu...
Co Antrim Firm To Invest In 25 Additional Staff
A County Antrim based firm has announced it is to invest in up to 25 additional staff and new product development to underpin its ambitious sales growth strategy. Texthelp provides literacy and langu...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 7, 2016
Security Alert Near Primary School Declared A Hoax
A security alert close to a primary school in west Belfast has been declared a hoax. A suspicious object was found near to Christ the Redeemer Primary School in the Lagmore Drive area on Monday. Pol...
Security Alert Near Primary School Declared A Hoax
A security alert close to a primary school in west Belfast has been declared a hoax. A suspicious object was found near to Christ the Redeemer Primary School in the Lagmore Drive area on Monday. Pol...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 7, 2016
IRA Claims Responsibility For Prison Officer Attack
A group calling itself the IRA has claimed responsibility after a bomb exploded under a prison officer's van in east Belfast, according to reports. The incident happened in the Woodstock Road area on...
IRA Claims Responsibility For Prison Officer Attack
A group calling itself the IRA has claimed responsibility after a bomb exploded under a prison officer's van in east Belfast, according to reports. The incident happened in the Woodstock Road area on...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 7, 2016
Five Arrested After Man's Body Found In Portadown
Five people have been arrested after a man's body was discovered in a stream in Co Armagh. The body was discovered in the near the Mourneview Street area on Sunday morning. Three men, a woman and a ...
Five Arrested After Man's Body Found In Portadown
Five people have been arrested after a man's body was discovered in a stream in Co Armagh. The body was discovered in the near the Mourneview Street area on Sunday morning. Three men, a woman and a ...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 7, 2016
Viable Device Found During Security Alert In L'Derry
A viable device has been found during a security left in Co L'Derry. Residents had to be evacuated from their homes in the Gelvin Gardens area on Sunday after a suspicious object was discovered. The...
Viable Device Found During Security Alert In L'Derry
A viable device has been found during a security left in Co L'Derry. Residents had to be evacuated from their homes in the Gelvin Gardens area on Sunday after a suspicious object was discovered. The...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 7, 2016
Woman Left 'Badly Shaken' After Carjacking In Co Antrim
A woman has been left "badly shaken" after her car was hijacked by two men, one armed with a knife, in Co Antrim last Thursday night. The incident happened in the Colin Well Road area of Dunmurry at ...
Woman Left 'Badly Shaken' After Carjacking In Co Antrim
A woman has been left "badly shaken" after her car was hijacked by two men, one armed with a knife, in Co Antrim last Thursday night. The incident happened in the Colin Well Road area of Dunmurry at ...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 7, 2016
Two Charged Over Theft Of A Fire Engine
Police have charged two men in connection with the theft of a fire engine. The incident happened in Larne, Co Antrim, in the early hours of Saturday morning. A 66-year-old man has been charged with ...
Two Charged Over Theft Of A Fire Engine
Police have charged two men in connection with the theft of a fire engine. The incident happened in Larne, Co Antrim, in the early hours of Saturday morning. A 66-year-old man has been charged with ...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 7, 2016
Police Uncover Terrorist Hide In Co Antrim
Police have uncovered a terrorist hide at a country park in Co Antrim. The hide contained bomb making components and explosives at Carnfunnock Country Park, near Larne. The haul was discovered afte...
Police Uncover Terrorist Hide In Co Antrim
Police have uncovered a terrorist hide at a country park in Co Antrim. The hide contained bomb making components and explosives at Carnfunnock Country Park, near Larne. The haul was discovered afte...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 7, 2016
Other News In Brief
Police Appeal Following Aggravated Burglary In Belfast Police are appealing for information following an aggravated burglary at a house in the Witham Street area in Belfast on Thursday, 03 Ma...
Other News In Brief
Police Appeal Following Aggravated Burglary In Belfast Police are appealing for information following an aggravated burglary at a house in the Witham Street area in Belfast on Thursday, 03 Ma...
Recruitment News, Mar 4, 2016
Union Seeks Meeting To Discuss Recycling Jobs
GMB Scotland, the union of refuse, recycling and street cleaning workers, has written a letter to Glasgow City Council seeking an immediate meeting to discuss the withdrawal of 100 permanent positions...
Union Seeks Meeting To Discuss Recycling Jobs
GMB Scotland, the union of refuse, recycling and street cleaning workers, has written a letter to Glasgow City Council seeking an immediate meeting to discuss the withdrawal of 100 permanent positions...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 4, 2016
Prison Officer Targeted In East Belfast Bomb
A prison officer has been taken to hospital after a bomb exploded in east Belfast. The incident happened in the Woodstock Road area at around 7am on Friday, 04 March. The Woodstock Road has been clo...
Prison Officer Targeted In East Belfast Bomb
A prison officer has been taken to hospital after a bomb exploded in east Belfast. The incident happened in the Woodstock Road area at around 7am on Friday, 04 March. The Woodstock Road has been clo...
Business News, Mar 4, 2016
W&G Baird Announces £4m Capital Investment
W&G Baird in Antrim has announced a £4 million capital investment to boost the printing firm's sales outside Northern Ireland. The firm has installed new press, folding and bindery machines that will...
W&G Baird Announces £4m Capital Investment
W&G Baird in Antrim has announced a £4 million capital investment to boost the printing firm's sales outside Northern Ireland. The firm has installed new press, folding and bindery machines that will...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 4, 2016
Police Appeal For Missing Woman From Comber
Police have issued an appeal to help trace missing woman Julie Hamill. The 48-year-old was last seen by family members at her home in the Glencroft Drive area in Comber at 3am on Thursday, 03 March. ...
Police Appeal For Missing Woman From Comber
Police have issued an appeal to help trace missing woman Julie Hamill. The 48-year-old was last seen by family members at her home in the Glencroft Drive area in Comber at 3am on Thursday, 03 March. ...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 4, 2016
Man Dies In Co Down Road Crash
A man in his 70s has been found dead at the scene of a car crash in Co Down. The collision occurred on the Comber Road between Lisburn and Carryduff on Thursday. The man is believed to have crashed ...
Man Dies In Co Down Road Crash
A man in his 70s has been found dead at the scene of a car crash in Co Down. The collision occurred on the Comber Road between Lisburn and Carryduff on Thursday. The man is believed to have crashed ...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 4, 2016
£300,000 Worth Of Herbal Cannabis Seized In Co Antrim
A man has been arrested after police seized an estimated £300,000 worth of herbal cannabis in Newtownabbey, Co Antrim. Detectives found the drugs during a search of commercial premises on Wednesday. ...
£300,000 Worth Of Herbal Cannabis Seized In Co Antrim
A man has been arrested after police seized an estimated £300,000 worth of herbal cannabis in Newtownabbey, Co Antrim. Detectives found the drugs during a search of commercial premises on Wednesday. ...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 4, 2016
Five People Taken To Hospital Following Road Crash In Bushmills
Five people have been taken to hospital following a two-vehicle collision in Bushmills, Co Antrim. Emergency services were called to the scene on the Dunluce Road at around 6.30pm on Thursday. Two r...
Five People Taken To Hospital Following Road Crash In Bushmills
Five people have been taken to hospital following a two-vehicle collision in Bushmills, Co Antrim. Emergency services were called to the scene on the Dunluce Road at around 6.30pm on Thursday. Two r...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 4, 2016
Antrim Firm Announces Expansion Plans
A firm based in Antrim is to invest in up to 25 additional staff as part of its expansion plans. Texthelp, providers of literacy and language learning software solutions, is also to put money into ne...
Antrim Firm Announces Expansion Plans
A firm based in Antrim is to invest in up to 25 additional staff as part of its expansion plans. Texthelp, providers of literacy and language learning software solutions, is also to put money into ne...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 4, 2016
East Belfast Security Alert Ends
A security alert in east Belfast has ended. A suspicious object was discovered on the Sydenham Road on Thursday morning, however it has been declared as "nothing untoward" by police. Army bomb dispo...
East Belfast Security Alert Ends
A security alert in east Belfast has ended. A suspicious object was discovered on the Sydenham Road on Thursday morning, however it has been declared as "nothing untoward" by police. Army bomb dispo...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 4, 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. Martine McMahon claimed Incapacity Benefit totalling ...
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. Martine McMahon claimed Incapacity Benefit totalling ...
Recruitment News, Mar 3, 2016
40 Jobs To Be Axed At Shepton Mallet Cider Mill
A total of 40 jobs are to be axed at the Shepton Mallet Cider Mill in Somerset. Unite regional coordinating officer Steve Preddy described the news as "very sad but not unexpected". He said: "The em...
40 Jobs To Be Axed At Shepton Mallet Cider Mill
A total of 40 jobs are to be axed at the Shepton Mallet Cider Mill in Somerset. Unite regional coordinating officer Steve Preddy described the news as "very sad but not unexpected". He said: "The em...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 3, 2016
Yellow Weather Warning For Snow And Ice Across NI
The Met Office has issued a yellow weather warning for snow and ice across Northern Ireland on Thursday evening. The alert comes into effect from 7pm on Thursday until 3pm on Friday. Motorists are b...
Yellow Weather Warning For Snow And Ice Across NI
The Met Office has issued a yellow weather warning for snow and ice across Northern Ireland on Thursday evening. The alert comes into effect from 7pm on Thursday until 3pm on Friday. Motorists are b...
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Northern Ireland WeatherToday:Mainly dry with sunny spells on Friday, cloudier at times in the south. The chance of the odd afternoon shower developing in the south and east. Maximum temperature 20 °C.Tonight:Any afternoon showers soon dying out to leave a dry evening with clear spells at first, but coastal low cloud, mist or fog then spreads in from the northwest. Minimum temperature 8 °C.
