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Northern Ireland News for May 2016 : Page 2
Northern Ireland News, May 25, 2016
Ministers Appointed To The New Assembly
A team of Ministers have been appointed to the new Assembly. The announcement follows the appointment of Ms Claire Sugden as NI's new Justice Minister. First Minister Arlene Foster nominated Simon H...
Ministers Appointed To The New Assembly
A team of Ministers have been appointed to the new Assembly. The announcement follows the appointment of Ms Claire Sugden as NI's new Justice Minister. First Minister Arlene Foster nominated Simon H...
Northern Ireland News, May 25, 2016
Claire Sugden Named NI Justice Minister
Independent unionist MLA Claire Sugden is to be NI's new Justice Minister. Ms Sugden will take over from Alliance leader David Ford, who turned down the post. She said the decision to take justice m...
Claire Sugden Named NI Justice Minister
Independent unionist MLA Claire Sugden is to be NI's new Justice Minister. Ms Sugden will take over from Alliance leader David Ford, who turned down the post. She said the decision to take justice m...
Northern Ireland News, May 25, 2016
Teenager Seriously Injured Following Attack In Co Antrim
A teenager girl has sustained serious injuries after being assaulted in Co Antrim. The 14-year-old girl was attacked with a bottle outside a house in the Carnbeg area on Saturday night, 21 May, into ...
Teenager Seriously Injured Following Attack In Co Antrim
A teenager girl has sustained serious injuries after being assaulted in Co Antrim. The 14-year-old girl was attacked with a bottle outside a house in the Carnbeg area on Saturday night, 21 May, into ...
Recruitment News, May 25, 2016
Strike Action At Tesco Stores To Go Ahead
Indefinite strike action will begin at 7am on Thursday 26 May at 70 Tesco stores across Ireland. The strikes will go ahead following the breakdown in talks at the Workplace Relations Commission (WRC)...
Strike Action At Tesco Stores To Go Ahead
Indefinite strike action will begin at 7am on Thursday 26 May at 70 Tesco stores across Ireland. The strikes will go ahead following the breakdown in talks at the Workplace Relations Commission (WRC)...
Northern Ireland News, May 25, 2016
Pair Urged To Hand Themselves In After Being Caught On Top Of PSNI Vehicle
Police are calling on two individuals to hand themselves in after they climbed on top of a police vehicle. The pair were caught on CCTV camera outside Newtownards Magistrates Court standing on the ro...
Pair Urged To Hand Themselves In After Being Caught On Top Of PSNI Vehicle
Police are calling on two individuals to hand themselves in after they climbed on top of a police vehicle. The pair were caught on CCTV camera outside Newtownards Magistrates Court standing on the ro...
Business News, May 25, 2016
PR And Advertising On A Budget Workshop Announced
The LEAN Network at Antrim and Newtownabbey Borough Council has announced a "PR and advertising on a budget" workshop, aimed at helping small businesses to develop a marketing plan to suit their needs...
PR And Advertising On A Budget Workshop Announced
The LEAN Network at Antrim and Newtownabbey Borough Council has announced a "PR and advertising on a budget" workshop, aimed at helping small businesses to develop a marketing plan to suit their needs...
Northern Ireland News, May 25, 2016
North Coast Beach Damaged After Youths Set Fire To Sand Hills
A North Coast beach has been damaged after youths set fire to the sand hills, according to the PSNI. Police also issued a warning to parents to know where their children are after a significant amoun...
North Coast Beach Damaged After Youths Set Fire To Sand Hills
A North Coast beach has been damaged after youths set fire to the sand hills, according to the PSNI. Police also issued a warning to parents to know where their children are after a significant amoun...
Northern Ireland News, May 25, 2016
MLA's To Meet At Stormont To Appoint New Assembly
Northern Ireland's MLA's are to meet at Stormont today, 25 May, to appoint the new Assembly. The DUP and Sinn Fein will fill most of the posts in the Executive. The UUP and SDLP are to form an oppos...
MLA's To Meet At Stormont To Appoint New Assembly
Northern Ireland's MLA's are to meet at Stormont today, 25 May, to appoint the new Assembly. The DUP and Sinn Fein will fill most of the posts in the Executive. The UUP and SDLP are to form an oppos...
Northern Ireland News, May 25, 2016
BCC Scoops Recycling Award
Belfast City Council (BCC) has scooped a prestigious award in recognition of its Zero Waste Action Plan (ZWAP) 2012 - 15. The council won the Local Authority Recycling Initiative Award for Excellence...
BCC Scoops Recycling Award
Belfast City Council (BCC) has scooped a prestigious award in recognition of its Zero Waste Action Plan (ZWAP) 2012 - 15. The council won the Local Authority Recycling Initiative Award for Excellence...
Northern Ireland News, May 25, 2016
Other News In Brief
Call For Rory McIlroy To Be Given The Recognition He Deserves The Alliance Party is preparing a report to North Down and Ards Council to give Rory McIlroy the recognition he deserves as one o...
Other News In Brief
Call For Rory McIlroy To Be Given The Recognition He Deserves The Alliance Party is preparing a report to North Down and Ards Council to give Rory McIlroy the recognition he deserves as one o...
Recruitment News, May 24, 2016
Strike Action Ballot Opens At Pizza Factory In Nottingham
Workers at the 2 Sisters owned Pizza Factory in Nottingham started voting on Monday, 23 May, over possible strike action in a dispute over an outstanding pay claim for 2015. Unite the union which is ...
Strike Action Ballot Opens At Pizza Factory In Nottingham
Workers at the 2 Sisters owned Pizza Factory in Nottingham started voting on Monday, 23 May, over possible strike action in a dispute over an outstanding pay claim for 2015. Unite the union which is ...
Northern Ireland News, May 24, 2016
Number Of Schools Across NI Receive 'Malicious Communications' - PSNI
The PSNI have confirmed a number of schools across Northern Ireland have received "malicious communications". The news comes following reports pupils and staff have been evacuated from Bloomfield Pri...
Number Of Schools Across NI Receive 'Malicious Communications' - PSNI
The PSNI have confirmed a number of schools across Northern Ireland have received "malicious communications". The news comes following reports pupils and staff have been evacuated from Bloomfield Pri...
Northern Ireland News, May 24, 2016
Staff Begin Strike Action At 11 BCC Leisure Centres
Employees at 11 Belfast City Council (BCC) Leisure Centres have started strike action over pensions and staffing. Workers at Andersonstown, Whiterock, Falls Rd, Olympia, Ballysillan, Avoneill, Grove ...
Staff Begin Strike Action At 11 BCC Leisure Centres
Employees at 11 Belfast City Council (BCC) Leisure Centres have started strike action over pensions and staffing. Workers at Andersonstown, Whiterock, Falls Rd, Olympia, Ballysillan, Avoneill, Grove ...
Business News, May 24, 2016
Guide Published For Employers Dealing With 'Euro 2016 Fever'
NI Business Info has published a guide for employers on how to "survive Euro 2016 fever in the workplace". With the UEFA Euro 2016 finals due to take place between Friday 10 June 2016 and Sunday 10 J...
Guide Published For Employers Dealing With 'Euro 2016 Fever'
NI Business Info has published a guide for employers on how to "survive Euro 2016 fever in the workplace". With the UEFA Euro 2016 finals due to take place between Friday 10 June 2016 and Sunday 10 J...
Northern Ireland News, May 24, 2016
Brendan Rodgers Named New Celtic Manager
Co Antrim man Brendan Rodgers has been appointed the new manager of Celtic. Mr Rodgers, who has agreed a 12-month rolling contract with the club, said he was "absolutely delighted" to be named the ne...
Brendan Rodgers Named New Celtic Manager
Co Antrim man Brendan Rodgers has been appointed the new manager of Celtic. Mr Rodgers, who has agreed a 12-month rolling contract with the club, said he was "absolutely delighted" to be named the ne...
Northern Ireland News, May 24, 2016
Ryan Farquhar Readmitted To Intensive Care
Road racer Ryan Farquhar from Dungannon has been admitted back into intensive care after being injured during a crash at the North West 200. He had been in a stable condition at the Royal Victoria Ho...
Ryan Farquhar Readmitted To Intensive Care
Road racer Ryan Farquhar from Dungannon has been admitted back into intensive care after being injured during a crash at the North West 200. He had been in a stable condition at the Royal Victoria Ho...
Northern Ireland News, May 24, 2016
Sinn Féin's Martin McGuinness To Visit Battle Of The Somme Site
Sinn Féin's Martin McGuinness has confirmed he will visit Battle of the Somme site next week. He also said he would take up the invitation from the Flemish government to visit the Flanders Field. Mr...
Sinn Féin's Martin McGuinness To Visit Battle Of The Somme Site
Sinn Féin's Martin McGuinness has confirmed he will visit Battle of the Somme site next week. He also said he would take up the invitation from the Flemish government to visit the Flanders Field. Mr...
Northern Ireland News, May 24, 2016
Teenager Charged Over Murder Of Gerard Quinn
A teenager has been charged with the murder of Gerard Quinn. Mr Quinn, 24, was attacked in the Milldale Crescent area in L'Derry at around 10.25pm on Saturday, 21 May. He was taken to hospital by am...
Teenager Charged Over Murder Of Gerard Quinn
A teenager has been charged with the murder of Gerard Quinn. Mr Quinn, 24, was attacked in the Milldale Crescent area in L'Derry at around 10.25pm on Saturday, 21 May. He was taken to hospital by am...
Northern Ireland News, May 24, 2016
Duchess Of Cornwall To Join Prince Charles On NI Visit
The Duchess of Cornwall is to join the Prince of Wales during his visit to Northern Ireland today, 24 May. Prince Charles arrived in Belfast on Monday, 23 May, for a number of engagements. Their Roy...
Duchess Of Cornwall To Join Prince Charles On NI Visit
The Duchess of Cornwall is to join the Prince of Wales during his visit to Northern Ireland today, 24 May. Prince Charles arrived in Belfast on Monday, 23 May, for a number of engagements. Their Roy...
Northern Ireland News, May 24, 2016
Other News In Brief
SDLP Praises Work Of Coaches And Boxers The work of coaches and boxers at a club in Bessbrook, Newry has been praised by the SDLP. MLA for Newry and Armagh, Justin Mc Nulty, visited the Sacr...
Other News In Brief
SDLP Praises Work Of Coaches And Boxers The work of coaches and boxers at a club in Bessbrook, Newry has been praised by the SDLP. MLA for Newry and Armagh, Justin Mc Nulty, visited the Sacr...
Recruitment News, May 23, 2016
JobBridge Scheme To Be Scrapped
The JobBridge scheme is to be scrapped and replaced. Sinn Féin Social Protection spokesperson John Brady TD welcomed the announcement. He said: "The JobBridge Scheme is exploitative and it replaces ...
JobBridge Scheme To Be Scrapped
The JobBridge scheme is to be scrapped and replaced. Sinn Féin Social Protection spokesperson John Brady TD welcomed the announcement. He said: "The JobBridge Scheme is exploitative and it replaces ...
Northern Ireland News, May 23, 2016
Teen Arrested In Connection With Murder Of Gerard Quinn
A teenager has been arrested in connection with the murder of a 24-year-old man in L'Derry. Gerard Quinn was attacked in the Milldale Crescent area at around 10.25pm on Saturday, 21 May. He was take...
Teen Arrested In Connection With Murder Of Gerard Quinn
A teenager has been arrested in connection with the murder of a 24-year-old man in L'Derry. Gerard Quinn was attacked in the Milldale Crescent area at around 10.25pm on Saturday, 21 May. He was take...
Northern Ireland News, May 23, 2016
Two Youths Attacked In North Belfast
Two teenagers have been attacked in north Belfast. The incident happened in the Ardoyne Road area just after 3pm on Saturday. The youths, aged 13 and 14, were assaulted by two men and police are tre...
Two Youths Attacked In North Belfast
Two teenagers have been attacked in north Belfast. The incident happened in the Ardoyne Road area just after 3pm on Saturday. The youths, aged 13 and 14, were assaulted by two men and police are tre...
Northern Ireland News, May 23, 2016
Petrol Bomb Thrown At Police In Co Antrim
A petrol bomb has been thrown at police in Carrickfergus, Co Antrim. The bomb was thrown as the PSNI were attending the scene of a road crash in the Castlemara Drive area at around 1.05am on Sunday. ...
Petrol Bomb Thrown At Police In Co Antrim
A petrol bomb has been thrown at police in Carrickfergus, Co Antrim. The bomb was thrown as the PSNI were attending the scene of a road crash in the Castlemara Drive area at around 1.05am on Sunday. ...
Northern Ireland News, May 23, 2016
Rory McIlroy Wins Irish Open
NI man Rory McIlroy has won the Irish Open at The K Club. McIlroy, 27, scooped the first prize of £515,000 which he plans to donate to his charity the Rory Foundation. McIlroy and Russell Knox took ...
Rory McIlroy Wins Irish Open
NI man Rory McIlroy has won the Irish Open at The K Club. McIlroy, 27, scooped the first prize of £515,000 which he plans to donate to his charity the Rory Foundation. McIlroy and Russell Knox took ...
Northern Ireland News, May 23, 2016
Police Appeal For Help To Trace Missing Woman
Police are appealing information over missing woman Regina McNern who is originally from Donegal but believed to be in Bangor, Co Down. She was last seen in Bangor town centre on Sunday, 22 May, and ...
Police Appeal For Help To Trace Missing Woman
Police are appealing information over missing woman Regina McNern who is originally from Donegal but believed to be in Bangor, Co Down. She was last seen in Bangor town centre on Sunday, 22 May, and ...
Business News, May 23, 2016
Lead2Grow Business Classes Announced
The Causeway Enterprise Agency is to hold a two day sales masterclass focusing on the fundamentals of selling and sales to accelerate growth. The classes as part of the Agency's Lead2Grow series and ...
Lead2Grow Business Classes Announced
The Causeway Enterprise Agency is to hold a two day sales masterclass focusing on the fundamentals of selling and sales to accelerate growth. The classes as part of the Agency's Lead2Grow series and ...
Northern Ireland News, May 23, 2016
Thousands Of Orangemen Attend Parades To Mark Battle Of The Somme
Thousands of Orangemen attended church parades held across Northern Ireland to mark to the 100th anniversary of the Battle of the Somme. The formal county memorial services took place in Armagh, Omag...
Thousands Of Orangemen Attend Parades To Mark Battle Of The Somme
Thousands of Orangemen attended church parades held across Northern Ireland to mark to the 100th anniversary of the Battle of the Somme. The formal county memorial services took place in Armagh, Omag...
Northern Ireland News, May 23, 2016
Man Seriously Injured Following Crash In L'Derry
A man has been seriously injured following a crash in Co L'Derry. The collision, between a car and a motorbike, happened on the Ballyquinn Road in Limavady at approximately 2.45pm on Saturday, 21 May...
Man Seriously Injured Following Crash In L'Derry
A man has been seriously injured following a crash in Co L'Derry. The collision, between a car and a motorbike, happened on the Ballyquinn Road in Limavady at approximately 2.45pm on Saturday, 21 May...
Northern Ireland News, May 23, 2016
Man Charged Over £100,000 Herbal Cannabis Find
A 25-year-old man has been charged after police seized £100,000 of herbal cannabis in Co L'Derry. The man has been charged with conspiracy to cultivate cannabis, dishonestly using electricity and enc...
Man Charged Over £100,000 Herbal Cannabis Find
A 25-year-old man has been charged after police seized £100,000 of herbal cannabis in Co L'Derry. The man has been charged with conspiracy to cultivate cannabis, dishonestly using electricity and enc...
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