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Northern Ireland News for April 2016 : Page 2
Recruitment News, Apr 26, 2016
Jobs At Risk As BHS Enters Administration
Northern Ireland's four British Homes Stores (BHS) have been taken over by administrators putting up to 200 jobs at risk. It is understood that the stores – in Belfast, Holywood, Newtownabbey and Lis...
Jobs At Risk As BHS Enters Administration
Northern Ireland's four British Homes Stores (BHS) have been taken over by administrators putting up to 200 jobs at risk. It is understood that the stores – in Belfast, Holywood, Newtownabbey and Lis...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 26, 2016
Two Men Fatally Shot In Dublin
A man from Northern Ireland has been killed in a shooting attack in Dublin. The victim, aged in his 30s, was from Co Tyrone but lived in Dublin. The attack happened at the Sunset House pub in Summer...
Two Men Fatally Shot In Dublin
A man from Northern Ireland has been killed in a shooting attack in Dublin. The victim, aged in his 30s, was from Co Tyrone but lived in Dublin. The attack happened at the Sunset House pub in Summer...
Business News, Apr 26, 2016
200 Jobs At Risk After BHS Enters Administration
Northern Ireland's four British Homes Stores (BHS) have been taken over by administrators putting up to 200 jobs at risk. It is understood that the stores – in Belfast, Holywood, Newtownabbey and Lis...
200 Jobs At Risk After BHS Enters Administration
Northern Ireland's four British Homes Stores (BHS) have been taken over by administrators putting up to 200 jobs at risk. It is understood that the stores – in Belfast, Holywood, Newtownabbey and Lis...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 26, 2016
Pensioner Hit On Head With Stick During Robbery In East Belfast
Police have launched an investigation after a pensioner was hit on the head with a stick during a robbery in east Belfast. The incident happened at Ashton Gardens in the Upper Newtownards Road area a...
Pensioner Hit On Head With Stick During Robbery In East Belfast
Police have launched an investigation after a pensioner was hit on the head with a stick during a robbery in east Belfast. The incident happened at Ashton Gardens in the Upper Newtownards Road area a...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 26, 2016
Man Tied Up During Burglary In Co Antrim
Police are appealing for information after an elderly man was tied up during a robbery in Ballymoney, Co Antrim. The incident happened at a property in the Ballymacormick Park area at around 11.30pm ...
Man Tied Up During Burglary In Co Antrim
Police are appealing for information after an elderly man was tied up during a robbery in Ballymoney, Co Antrim. The incident happened at a property in the Ballymacormick Park area at around 11.30pm ...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 26, 2016
Pensioner Dies Following Crash In Co Fermanagh
A pensioner has died following a collision in Co Fermanagh on Sunday. The crash occurred on the Drumcor Road in Clabby shortly before 7.15pm. The 89-year-old man, who was a passenger in the Vauxhall...
Pensioner Dies Following Crash In Co Fermanagh
A pensioner has died following a collision in Co Fermanagh on Sunday. The crash occurred on the Drumcor Road in Clabby shortly before 7.15pm. The 89-year-old man, who was a passenger in the Vauxhall...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 26, 2016
Police Release Images Of Two People Over Robbery In North Belfast
Police investigating a robbery in north Belfast have released images of two people they would like to speak to. The armed robbery happened at a shop on the Antrim road on Saturday 31 October last yea...
Police Release Images Of Two People Over Robbery In North Belfast
Police investigating a robbery in north Belfast have released images of two people they would like to speak to. The armed robbery happened at a shop on the Antrim road on Saturday 31 October last yea...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 26, 2016
Ards Footballer Suffers Fractured Skull In Belfast Attack
Ards footballer Gary Warwick has sustained a fractured skull after being assaulted in Belfast. The attack happened in the Patterson's Place area of Belfast in the early hours of Sunday morning. The ...
Ards Footballer Suffers Fractured Skull In Belfast Attack
Ards footballer Gary Warwick has sustained a fractured skull after being assaulted in Belfast. The attack happened in the Patterson's Place area of Belfast in the early hours of Sunday morning. The ...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 26, 2016
Claims Officer Used Excessive Force Against Man Rejected
Claims that a police officer used excessive force and homophobic language against a man who was arrested for disorderly behaviour have been rejected, following a Police Ombudsman investigation. The i...
Claims Officer Used Excessive Force Against Man Rejected
Claims that a police officer used excessive force and homophobic language against a man who was arrested for disorderly behaviour have been rejected, following a Police Ombudsman investigation. The i...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 26, 2016
Other News In Brief
Orange Hall Attacked In Belfast The Alliance Party has condemned an attack at an Orange Hall in Belfast. North Belfast Assembly candidate Nuala McAllister described the attack as "mindless se...
Other News In Brief
Orange Hall Attacked In Belfast The Alliance Party has condemned an attack at an Orange Hall in Belfast. North Belfast Assembly candidate Nuala McAllister described the attack as "mindless se...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 25, 2016
Mark Gourley Murder: Two Men Arrested
Two men have been arrested in connection with the murder of Mark Gourley. Mr Gourley, 36, who went missing from Glengormley almost seven years ago, was last seen in the Burney's Lane area at around 2...
Mark Gourley Murder: Two Men Arrested
Two men have been arrested in connection with the murder of Mark Gourley. Mr Gourley, 36, who went missing from Glengormley almost seven years ago, was last seen in the Burney's Lane area at around 2...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 25, 2016
Police Vehicle Damaged In Overnight Attack
A police landrover has been damaged during an overnight attack in west Belfast. The incident happened at around 1am on Monday. Police carried out searches in the area on Sunday afternoon. Detective...
Police Vehicle Damaged In Overnight Attack
A police landrover has been damaged during an overnight attack in west Belfast. The incident happened at around 1am on Monday. Police carried out searches in the area on Sunday afternoon. Detective...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 25, 2016
Investigation Launched Over Arson Attack In Co Antrim
Police have launched an investigation following an arson attack in Co Antrim. The incident happened at a property in Ardclinis Gardens in Larne in the early hours of Friday. The window of the house ...
Investigation Launched Over Arson Attack In Co Antrim
Police have launched an investigation following an arson attack in Co Antrim. The incident happened at a property in Ardclinis Gardens in Larne in the early hours of Friday. The window of the house ...
Recruitment News, Apr 25, 2016
400 New Jobs To Be Created At 'Innovation Factory'
Four hundred new jobs are to be created at Belfast's new state-of-the-art Innovation Factory, due to open in October. The £9.1 million facility, which will be part of the former Mackie's plant off Sp...
400 New Jobs To Be Created At 'Innovation Factory'
Four hundred new jobs are to be created at Belfast's new state-of-the-art Innovation Factory, due to open in October. The £9.1 million facility, which will be part of the former Mackie's plant off Sp...
Business News, Apr 25, 2016
Innovation Factory To Open For Business
A new £9.1 million state-of-the-art Innovation Factory is "on track" to open in October. The new Factory will be situated on part of the former Mackie's plant, off Springfield Road, will open for bus...
Innovation Factory To Open For Business
A new £9.1 million state-of-the-art Innovation Factory is "on track" to open in October. The new Factory will be situated on part of the former Mackie's plant, off Springfield Road, will open for bus...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 25, 2016
Man Seriously Attacked In Co Down
A man has been seriously attacked in Bangor, Co Down. The assault happened in the High Street area at around 1.40am on Sunday. The 45-year-old victim sustained a serious head injury and is believed ...
Man Seriously Attacked In Co Down
A man has been seriously attacked in Bangor, Co Down. The assault happened in the High Street area at around 1.40am on Sunday. The 45-year-old victim sustained a serious head injury and is believed ...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 25, 2016
Three Men Charged Following £300,000 Cannabis Seizure
Three men have been charged after police seized over £300,000 worth of herbal cannabis in Lurgan, Co Armagh. The drugs were found after several vehicles were searched on the Derrymacash Road on Frida...
Three Men Charged Following £300,000 Cannabis Seizure
Three men have been charged after police seized over £300,000 worth of herbal cannabis in Lurgan, Co Armagh. The drugs were found after several vehicles were searched on the Derrymacash Road on Frida...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 25, 2016
Farmer Dies After Being Attacked By Bull In Co Tyrone
A farmer has died after being attacked by a bull in Co Tyrone. The incident happened in the Aughnacloy area on Saturday. A PSNI spokesperson said: "Police attended and after consultation with the ve...
Farmer Dies After Being Attacked By Bull In Co Tyrone
A farmer has died after being attacked by a bull in Co Tyrone. The incident happened in the Aughnacloy area on Saturday. A PSNI spokesperson said: "Police attended and after consultation with the ve...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 25, 2016
Man Injured Following Fire At Chinese Take-Away In L'Derry
A man has been taken to hospital following a fire at a Chinese take-away in Co L'Derry. Over 30 fire fighters attended the blaze in the Carlisle Road area at around 10.15am on Sunday. The fire is be...
Man Injured Following Fire At Chinese Take-Away In L'Derry
A man has been taken to hospital following a fire at a Chinese take-away in Co L'Derry. Over 30 fire fighters attended the blaze in the Carlisle Road area at around 10.15am on Sunday. The fire is be...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 25, 2016
Other News In Brief
SDLP Praises St Mary's University College The SDLP has praised the success of faith based education following a visit to St Mary's University College in Belfast. Leader Colum Eastwood, who v...
Other News In Brief
SDLP Praises St Mary's University College The SDLP has praised the success of faith based education following a visit to St Mary's University College in Belfast. Leader Colum Eastwood, who v...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 22, 2016
Over 170 Jobs To Be Lost After Lisburn Firm Goes Into Liquidation
Over 170 jobs are to be lost after a construction company in Co Antrim announced it has gone into liquidation. McGrath Bros in Lisburn said 171 jobs are to go across sites in Northern Ireland, Birmin...
Over 170 Jobs To Be Lost After Lisburn Firm Goes Into Liquidation
Over 170 jobs are to be lost after a construction company in Co Antrim announced it has gone into liquidation. McGrath Bros in Lisburn said 171 jobs are to go across sites in Northern Ireland, Birmin...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 22, 2016
Teen Arrested Over Public Disorder In Co Armagh
A teenager has been arrested in connection with public disorder in Lurgan, Co Armagh, last month. The 16-year-old male has been accused of riotous behaviour, making and throwing a petrol bomb and pos...
Teen Arrested Over Public Disorder In Co Armagh
A teenager has been arrested in connection with public disorder in Lurgan, Co Armagh, last month. The 16-year-old male has been accused of riotous behaviour, making and throwing a petrol bomb and pos...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 22, 2016
Man Charged In Connection With £30,000 Cannabis Seizure
A third man has been charged in connection with a cannabis seizure in north Belfast. Police seized cannabis, worth an estimated street value of £30,000, in the Skegoniell area in March. The 47-year-...
Man Charged In Connection With £30,000 Cannabis Seizure
A third man has been charged in connection with a cannabis seizure in north Belfast. Police seized cannabis, worth an estimated street value of £30,000, in the Skegoniell area in March. The 47-year-...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 22, 2016
UUP Slams Education Minister Over Schools Budget Cuts
The UUP has slammed the Education Minister following a joint statement from groups representing post-primary schools over budget cut deficits. The statement said school budgets are "already stretched...
UUP Slams Education Minister Over Schools Budget Cuts
The UUP has slammed the Education Minister following a joint statement from groups representing post-primary schools over budget cut deficits. The statement said school budgets are "already stretched...
Recruitment News, Apr 22, 2016
Health Firm To Create 200 'Highly Skilled' Jobs
Two hundred new jobs are to be created in Waterford by OPKO Health, which has announced the expansion of its EirGen Pharma facility in Westside Business Park. The diversified healthcare company is to...
Health Firm To Create 200 'Highly Skilled' Jobs
Two hundred new jobs are to be created in Waterford by OPKO Health, which has announced the expansion of its EirGen Pharma facility in Westside Business Park. The diversified healthcare company is to...
Business News, Apr 22, 2016
Cookstown Firm Shortlisted As Finalist For Prestigious Award
Nigel Davidson of Davidson Tiling (Cookstown) has been shortlisted as a finalist for The Tile Association Tile Fixer of the Year Award 2016. The Annual Tile Association Awards celebrate the best in ...
Cookstown Firm Shortlisted As Finalist For Prestigious Award
Nigel Davidson of Davidson Tiling (Cookstown) has been shortlisted as a finalist for The Tile Association Tile Fixer of the Year Award 2016. The Annual Tile Association Awards celebrate the best in ...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 22, 2016
Euromillions Prize Remains Unclaimed In NI
The National Lottery is searching for a Euromillions UK Millionaire Maker winner who has not claimed their prize. Players in Fermanagh and Omagh are being urged to check their tickets for a unique co...
Euromillions Prize Remains Unclaimed In NI
The National Lottery is searching for a Euromillions UK Millionaire Maker winner who has not claimed their prize. Players in Fermanagh and Omagh are being urged to check their tickets for a unique co...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 22, 2016
Man Arrested Over Suspected Heroin Seizure
A man has been arrested after police seized suspected heroin from a property in Newry. A laptop and mobile phone were also taken by police during the search in the Drumalane area on Thursday. The su...
Man Arrested Over Suspected Heroin Seizure
A man has been arrested after police seized suspected heroin from a property in Newry. A laptop and mobile phone were also taken by police during the search in the Drumalane area on Thursday. The su...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 22, 2016
Queen's Comes Out On Top For Intellectual Property Commercialisation
Queen's University in Belfast has topped the leader board in the UK for intellectual property commercialisation, according to a new survey. The latest Higher Education-Business and Community Interact...
Queen's Comes Out On Top For Intellectual Property Commercialisation
Queen's University in Belfast has topped the leader board in the UK for intellectual property commercialisation, according to a new survey. The latest Higher Education-Business and Community Interact...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 22, 2016
Other News In Brief
Man Convicted Of Benefit Fraud A man has been convicted for claiming benefits he was not entitled to at Downpatrick Crown Court. Ambrose Kearney claimed Income Support, Employment and Suppor...
Other News In Brief
Man Convicted Of Benefit Fraud A man has been convicted for claiming benefits he was not entitled to at Downpatrick Crown Court. Ambrose Kearney claimed Income Support, Employment and Suppor...
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Northern Ireland WeatherThis Evening and Tonight:Dry with good clear spells bringing a rural frost for some and some fog patches in places. Cloudier around the coast of Country Down where the odd light shower may develop. Northerly breezes persisting. Minimum temperature 0 °C.
