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Northern Ireland News for April 2016 : Page 3
Northern Ireland News, Apr 21, 2016
Investigation Launched Following Armed Robbery In South Belfast
Police have launched an investigation following an armed robbery in south Belfast. Three men, armed with knives, entered premises on the Boucher Road at around 7am on Thursday, 21 April. The men tie...
Investigation Launched Following Armed Robbery In South Belfast
Police have launched an investigation following an armed robbery in south Belfast. Three men, armed with knives, entered premises on the Boucher Road at around 7am on Thursday, 21 April. The men tie...
Feature News, Apr 21, 2016
Dalzell's of Markethill
"We have to appreciate where we've come from to know what we stand for and ultimately where we're going in life." You might be wondering which respected philosopher penned the above quot...
Dalzell's of Markethill
"We have to appreciate where we've come from to know what we stand for and ultimately where we're going in life." You might be wondering which respected philosopher penned the above quot...
Recruitment News, Apr 21, 2016
200 Jobs Created During Construction Of New Belfast Film Studios
A total of 200 construction jobs have been created as part of £20m film studio being built at Belfast's Giant's Park. The new 120,000 sq ft development includes film studios, workshops and offices an...
200 Jobs Created During Construction Of New Belfast Film Studios
A total of 200 construction jobs have been created as part of £20m film studio being built at Belfast's Giant's Park. The new 120,000 sq ft development includes film studios, workshops and offices an...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 21, 2016
Bombardier To Bring Forward 50 Redundancies
Aerospace manufacturer Bombardier has revealed it is to bring forward up to 50 redundancies. The firm announced in February that it was cutting up to 1,090 posts over the next two years. However, wh...
Bombardier To Bring Forward 50 Redundancies
Aerospace manufacturer Bombardier has revealed it is to bring forward up to 50 redundancies. The firm announced in February that it was cutting up to 1,090 posts over the next two years. However, wh...
Business News, Apr 21, 2016
Winners Of Apprentice Of The Year Announced
The 2016 winners of the Apprentice of the Year Awards have been announced at an event in Belfast's Titanic Building hosted by radio presenter, Pete Snodden. Antrim's Lauren Gourley and Omagh's Emmet ...
Winners Of Apprentice Of The Year Announced
The 2016 winners of the Apprentice of the Year Awards have been announced at an event in Belfast's Titanic Building hosted by radio presenter, Pete Snodden. Antrim's Lauren Gourley and Omagh's Emmet ...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 21, 2016
Man Suffers Burns In East Belfast Arson Attack
A man has suffered burns to his hand following an arson attack at a house in east Belfast. The attack happened in the My Lady's Road area at around 4am on Wednesday, 20 April. A container with flamm...
Man Suffers Burns In East Belfast Arson Attack
A man has suffered burns to his hand following an arson attack at a house in east Belfast. The attack happened in the My Lady's Road area at around 4am on Wednesday, 20 April. A container with flamm...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 21, 2016
Increase In Number Of People Claiming Unemployment Benefits In NI
Unemployment in Northern Ireland has increased over the past month, according to the latest figures. The number of people claiming unemployment benefits rose by 200. According to the Labour Force Su...
Increase In Number Of People Claiming Unemployment Benefits In NI
Unemployment in Northern Ireland has increased over the past month, according to the latest figures. The number of people claiming unemployment benefits rose by 200. According to the Labour Force Su...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 21, 2016
Independent Investigation To Be Carried Out At De La Salle College
An independent investigation is to be carried out into ongoing industrial problems at De La Salle College in Belfast. Education Minister John O'Dowd ordered the investigation which will include pupil...
Independent Investigation To Be Carried Out At De La Salle College
An independent investigation is to be carried out into ongoing industrial problems at De La Salle College in Belfast. Education Minister John O'Dowd ordered the investigation which will include pupil...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 21, 2016
Work Begins On £20m Film Studio In Belfast
Over 200 construction jobs have been created after work started on Belfast's newest film studio at Giant's Park. The £20 million project, which will include over 120,000 sq ft of studios, workshops a...
Work Begins On £20m Film Studio In Belfast
Over 200 construction jobs have been created after work started on Belfast's newest film studio at Giant's Park. The £20 million project, which will include over 120,000 sq ft of studios, workshops a...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 21, 2016
Officer Disciplined For Failing To Properly Investigate Assault On Boy
A police officer has been disciplined after failing to properly investigate an allegation that a man annoyed by children playing football near his car, attacked a 12-year-old boy by kicking him on the...
Officer Disciplined For Failing To Properly Investigate Assault On Boy
A police officer has been disciplined after failing to properly investigate an allegation that a man annoyed by children playing football near his car, attacked a 12-year-old boy by kicking him on the...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 21, 2016
Other News In Brief
Call For OFMDFM To Prioritise Redress Scheme For Victims And Survivors The Alliance Party is urging the Office of First Minister and Deputy First Minister (OFMDFM) to prioritise a redress sche...
Other News In Brief
Call For OFMDFM To Prioritise Redress Scheme For Victims And Survivors The Alliance Party is urging the Office of First Minister and Deputy First Minister (OFMDFM) to prioritise a redress sche...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 20, 2016
Violent Dissident Republicans Believed To Be Involved In L'Derry Shooting
Police believe violent dissident republicans were involved in a shooting attack in Co L'Derry. A man, aged in his 20's, sustained two gunshot wounds to his right leg in he Magowan Park area just befo...
Violent Dissident Republicans Believed To Be Involved In L'Derry Shooting
Police believe violent dissident republicans were involved in a shooting attack in Co L'Derry. A man, aged in his 20's, sustained two gunshot wounds to his right leg in he Magowan Park area just befo...
Recruitment News, Apr 20, 2016
Unemployment Rises For Second Consecutive Month
Unemployment has risen for the second month in a row according to the latest Labour Force Survey (LFS). The report revealed that in those claiming unemployment benefits in Northern Ireland rose by 20...
Unemployment Rises For Second Consecutive Month
Unemployment has risen for the second month in a row according to the latest Labour Force Survey (LFS). The report revealed that in those claiming unemployment benefits in Northern Ireland rose by 20...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 20, 2016
Motorcyclist Injured In Co Down Collision
A motorcyclist has been injured in a crash in Holywood, Co Down. The three-vehicle collision, which also involved a car and a van, happened near the Culloden Hotel on the A2 Bangor Road at around 4.3...
Motorcyclist Injured In Co Down Collision
A motorcyclist has been injured in a crash in Holywood, Co Down. The three-vehicle collision, which also involved a car and a van, happened near the Culloden Hotel on the A2 Bangor Road at around 4.3...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 20, 2016
Planning Approved For New Student Accommodation In Belfast
Belfast City Council has approved planning permission for a new student accommodation in the city. A 740-bedroom complex is to be developed on a vacant site in College Avenue in the city centre. The...
Planning Approved For New Student Accommodation In Belfast
Belfast City Council has approved planning permission for a new student accommodation in the city. A 740-bedroom complex is to be developed on a vacant site in College Avenue in the city centre. The...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 20, 2016
Investigation Launched Following Carjacking In South Belfast
Police have launched an investigation following a carjacking in south Belfast on Tuesday, 19 April. The owner of a Smart car was threatened by a man, after parking the vehicle at around 10pm in Stock...
Investigation Launched Following Carjacking In South Belfast
Police have launched an investigation following a carjacking in south Belfast on Tuesday, 19 April. The owner of a Smart car was threatened by a man, after parking the vehicle at around 10pm in Stock...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 20, 2016
Police Appeal To Identify Man Believed To Have Been Involved In Serious Assault
Police in Belfast are appealing to the public for information to try and identify the man pictured. The man is believed to have been involved in a serious attack which happened outside licensed premi...
Police Appeal To Identify Man Believed To Have Been Involved In Serious Assault
Police in Belfast are appealing to the public for information to try and identify the man pictured. The man is believed to have been involved in a serious attack which happened outside licensed premi...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 20, 2016
Claims Officer Smashed Car Window Despite Being Offered Keys Rejected
Claims that a police officer smashed a car window despite being offered the keys of the vehicle have been rejected by the Police Ombudsman. The incident happened as police responded to reports of sus...
Claims Officer Smashed Car Window Despite Being Offered Keys Rejected
Claims that a police officer smashed a car window despite being offered the keys of the vehicle have been rejected by the Police Ombudsman. The incident happened as police responded to reports of sus...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 20, 2016
Woman To Appear In Court Over Drugs Trafficking Offences
A woman is due to appear in court today, 20 April, charged with drugs trafficking offences. Police seized herbal cannabis, worth an estimated street value of £3000,000, on 01 April in Co Antrim. The...
Woman To Appear In Court Over Drugs Trafficking Offences
A woman is due to appear in court today, 20 April, charged with drugs trafficking offences. Police seized herbal cannabis, worth an estimated street value of £3000,000, on 01 April in Co Antrim. The...
Business News, Apr 20, 2016
Council Hosts US Delegates In Sister City Investment Initiative
Belfast City Council (BCC) has hosted a delegation from two US cities aimed at strengthening sister city links and create investment, and cultural and educational opportunities. Delegates from Nashvi...
Council Hosts US Delegates In Sister City Investment Initiative
Belfast City Council (BCC) has hosted a delegation from two US cities aimed at strengthening sister city links and create investment, and cultural and educational opportunities. Delegates from Nashvi...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 20, 2016
Other News In Brief
Man Convicted Of Benefit Fraud A man has been convicted for claiming benefits he was not entitled to at Enniskillen Magistrates' Court. Mark McNelis claimed Income Support totalling £1,824 wh...
Other News In Brief
Man Convicted Of Benefit Fraud A man has been convicted for claiming benefits he was not entitled to at Enniskillen Magistrates' Court. Mark McNelis claimed Income Support totalling £1,824 wh...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 19, 2016
Officer Dies Suddenly At Police Station In Co Antrim
A police officer has died suddenly at Ballymoney Police Station in Co Antrim. PSNI Superintendent Tony Callaghan said: "Police are investigating the sudden death of a 55-year-old police officer in Ba...
Officer Dies Suddenly At Police Station In Co Antrim
A police officer has died suddenly at Ballymoney Police Station in Co Antrim. PSNI Superintendent Tony Callaghan said: "Police are investigating the sudden death of a 55-year-old police officer in Ba...
Recruitment News, Apr 19, 2016
UK Digital Marketing Firm Creates Jobs In Co Donegal
Digital Marketing firm, SLM Connect, is to create 125 new jobs with its expansion into Na Doirí Beaga, Co. Donegal. The Manchester-based company is to establish a new business at Páirc Ghnó Ghaoth Do...
UK Digital Marketing Firm Creates Jobs In Co Donegal
Digital Marketing firm, SLM Connect, is to create 125 new jobs with its expansion into Na Doirí Beaga, Co. Donegal. The Manchester-based company is to establish a new business at Páirc Ghnó Ghaoth Do...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 19, 2016
Man 'Critical' Following Shooting In Co L'Derry
A man is in a critical condition in hospital after he was shot twice in the leg in Co L'Derry. The attack happened in Magowan Park shortly after 9pm on Monday. The man is being treated in hospital f...
Man 'Critical' Following Shooting In Co L'Derry
A man is in a critical condition in hospital after he was shot twice in the leg in Co L'Derry. The attack happened in Magowan Park shortly after 9pm on Monday. The man is being treated in hospital f...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 19, 2016
Michael McGibbon Murder: Man Released
A man arrested in connection with the murder of Michael McGibbon has been released. Mr McGibbon, 33, died after he was shot a number of times in an alleyway in Butler Place, north Belfast, on Friday....
Michael McGibbon Murder: Man Released
A man arrested in connection with the murder of Michael McGibbon has been released. Mr McGibbon, 33, died after he was shot a number of times in an alleyway in Butler Place, north Belfast, on Friday....
Northern Ireland News, Apr 19, 2016
Man To Appear In Court Charged With Robbery In North Belfast
A man is to appear at Belfast Magistrates Court today, 19 April, charged with a robbery at an off-licence in north Belfast. The incident happened at premises on the Crumlin Road at around 7.35pm on S...
Man To Appear In Court Charged With Robbery In North Belfast
A man is to appear at Belfast Magistrates Court today, 19 April, charged with a robbery at an off-licence in north Belfast. The incident happened at premises on the Crumlin Road at around 7.35pm on S...
Business News, Apr 19, 2016
Conference Wins To Generate £45m For City - Visit Belfast
Conference wins during the financial year of 2015/16 will generate a record-breaking £45 million worth of economic benefit over the next number of years, according to Visit Belfast. The tourism group...
Conference Wins To Generate £45m For City - Visit Belfast
Conference wins during the financial year of 2015/16 will generate a record-breaking £45 million worth of economic benefit over the next number of years, according to Visit Belfast. The tourism group...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 19, 2016
Investigation Launched After Car Set On Fire In East Belfast
Police have launched an investigation after a car was set on fire in east Belfast. The blaze happened in the Short Strand area at around 2.45am on Sunday. Police believe a petrol bomb may have been ...
Investigation Launched After Car Set On Fire In East Belfast
Police have launched an investigation after a car was set on fire in east Belfast. The blaze happened in the Short Strand area at around 2.45am on Sunday. Police believe a petrol bomb may have been ...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 19, 2016
Alliance Launches Election Manifesto
The Alliance Party has launched its Election Manifesto and has produced five steps to move Northern Ireland "forward faster". The party's leader David Ford said the manifesto will bring "deliver, not...
Alliance Launches Election Manifesto
The Alliance Party has launched its Election Manifesto and has produced five steps to move Northern Ireland "forward faster". The party's leader David Ford said the manifesto will bring "deliver, not...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 19, 2016
PPS Asked To Review Decision Following Shooting Of IRA Man
The Attorney General has asked the Public Prosecution Service (PPS) to review the decision not to prosecute police officers following the shooting of an IRA man. Mr Colum Marks was fatally shot on 10...
PPS Asked To Review Decision Following Shooting Of IRA Man
The Attorney General has asked the Public Prosecution Service (PPS) to review the decision not to prosecute police officers following the shooting of an IRA man. Mr Colum Marks was fatally shot on 10...
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Northern Ireland WeatherThis Evening and Tonight:Rather cloudy and mainly dry at first, but showery outbreaks of rain soon extending westwards to most places during the night, turning heavier towards morning. Light winds. Minimum temperature 9 °C.
