Northern Ireland News for June 2016 : Page 4

Recruitment News, Jun 20, 2016
NI Science Park Expansion Plans To Create 5,000 New Jobs
Around 5,000 jobs are to be created after the Northern Ireland Science Park announced it is to develop one million square feet of office space as part of expansion plans. The organisation, which is c...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 20, 2016
5,000 Jobs To Be Created Following NI Science Park Expansion Plans
Around 5,000 jobs are to be created after the Northern Ireland Science Park announced it is to develop one million square feet of office space as part of expansion plans. The organisation, which is c...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 20, 2016
Police Appeal After Sudden Death Of Woman In Co L'Derry
Police are appealing for information in connection with the sudden death of a woman in Co L'Derry on Sunday, 19 June. Agnieszka Azypulska's body was found at Binevanagh Lake at around 11.30am on Satu...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 20, 2016
Man To Appear In Court Following Drugs Seizure In Ballymena
A 45-year-old man has been charged in connection with a drugs seizure in Ballymena, Co Antrim. Police seized heroin, worth an estimated street value of £2,700, during a planned search of a house on S...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 20, 2016
Man Dies In Co Fermanagh Road Crash
A man aged in his 70s has died in a car crash in Co Fermanagh. The collision happened at Gardiners Cross Road near Tempo on Sunday, 19 June. Diversions were put in place at the time of the crash, ho...
Business News, Jun 20, 2016
Invest NI Announce Trade Mission To Finland
Businesses are invited to join an Invest NI trade mission to Finland from 24 to 27 October. The four-day mission will focus on Helsinki, however travel to other parts of the country may be necessary ...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 20, 2016
Man Attacked In Co Down
A 36-year-old man has been attacked in Bangor, Co Down. The assault occurred in the High Street area at around 1.30am on Sunday. The victim received hospital treatment, however his injuries are not ...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 20, 2016
Police Appeal Following Armed Robbery In North Belfast
Police are appealing for information following an armed robbery in north Belfast. The incident occurred in the North Street area just before 9am on Friday, 17 June. A man armed with a knife stole 50...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 20, 2016
Car Seized And Suspected Firearm Recovered During Strabane Security Alert
A car has been seized and a suspected firearm was recovered during a security alert in Strabane, Co Tyrone. The alert happened in the Lisnafin Park area on Friday, 17 June. Residents returned to the...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 20, 2016
£23m Anaerobic Plant To Be Built In Ballymena
A £23 million Anaerobic Digestion plant is to be developed at Tully Quarry in Ballymena, Co Antrim. The Tully Centralised Anaerobic Digestion Plant is being led by Stream BioEnergy Ltd and built by X...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 20, 2016
Ticket Applications Being Accepted for BBC Proms In The Park
Ticket applications for BBC Proms in the Park, which is being held at the Titanic Slipways in Belfast, are now being accepted. Tickets to the event on Saturday, 10 September, are complimentary and wi...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 20, 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 Crown Court. Sharon Sands claimed Employment and Support Allowance and Jo...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 17, 2016
NI Man Dies During Match At Stade de Lyon
A Northern Irish man, aged in his 60s, has died after collapsing at the Northern Ireland Euro 2016 match against Ukraine on Thursday, 16 June. It is understood the man collapsed in the Stade de Lyon ...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 17, 2016
Woodburn Drill Project Ends 'Without Hitting Oil'
Drilling at Woodburn Forest in County Antrim has ended without the discovery of an oil reserve. InfraStrata, the independent petroleum exploration and gas storage company behind the drilling, made th...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 17, 2016
Michael O'Neill 'Hugely Proud' Of NI Victory Against Ukraine
Northern Ireland manager Michael O'Neill has said that he is "hugely proud" of his team following their 2-0 victory against Ukraine on Thursday, 16 June. Goals from Gareth McAuley and Niall McGinn ga...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 17, 2016
Vigil To Be Held In Memory Of Jo Cox At Belfast City Hall
A vigil is to be held at Belfast City Hall in memory of Labour MP Jo Cox, who was killed in Birstall, West Yorkshire, on Thursday, 16 June. The ceremony is to be held at noon on Sunday, 19 June. Mrs...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 17, 2016
Police Appeal For Missing NI Man In London
Police in Lambeth Borough have issued an appeal to help trace missing Northern Irish man Robert Gibson. Mr Gibson, 45, who is originally from Balinderry, was last seen leaving his home in the Gypsy H...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 17, 2016
Warning Issued Following Several Reports Of 'Webcam Blackmail'
Police have issued a warning to be more vigilant online after several reports of webcam blackmail. Detective Chief Inspector James Mullen said: "We all deserve to be able to use the internet to learn...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 17, 2016
Woman Spared Jail After Admitting Starting Fire Which Killed Neighbour
A woman has bee spared jail after she admitted starting a fire which killed her next door neighbour in south Belfast. Karen Hasson, 59, of Thorndale Park in Carryduff, previously pleaded guilty to ki...
Recruitment News, Jun 17, 2016
60 New Jobs Announced For Galway
Medical technology company ZELTIQ Aesthetics has announced that it is to establish its new European manufacturing facility in Galway. Up to 60 new jobs are expected to be created over the next 18 mont...
Business News, Jun 17, 2016
Free Entrepreneurs Workshop Announced
A free entrepreneurs workshop is to be held in Belfast City Hall next week as the final part of the Council's 'Start By Doing' programme. The initiative is providing support to a minimum of 200 buddi...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 17, 2016
NI Executive And Irish Govt To Review Narrow Water Bridge Project
The NI Executive and the Irish Government have agreed to undertake a review of the Narrow Water Bridge project, the Finance Minister has confirmed. Minister Máirtín Ó Muilleoir visited the site and m...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 17, 2016
Eight Gentoo Penguins Hatch At Belfast Zoo
Eight gentoo penguins have hatched at Belfast Zoo. The breeding season started in February and the zoo believes they will be a "firm favourite" with visitors. Senior Keeper, Raymond Robinson, said: ...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 17, 2016
Other News In Brief
Primary School In Draperstown To Close A primary school in Draperstown, Co L'Derry, is to close. Education Minister, Peter Weir, approved the closure of Altayeskey Primary School following a...
Recruitment News, Jun 16, 2016
Springboard+ 2016 Offers 5,825 Education Places For Jobseekers
Almost 6,000 jobseekers are to benefit from the latest offering of free part-time and full-time higher education places under Springboard+ 2016. Springboard is designed to encourage a response by edu...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 16, 2016
Investigation Launched Following Alleged Kidnapping In West Belfast
Police have launched an investigation after a 32-year-old man was allegedly kidnapped in west Belfast on Sunday, 12 June. The incident is believed to have happened in Mount Eagles at around 6pm. The...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 16, 2016
Two Children Struck By Lightning Released From Hospital
Two children who were seriously injured following a lightning strike in Lisburn have been released from hospital. Seven-year-old Georgia Allen and her five-year-old brother Geordie sustained burn inj...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 16, 2016
Component Parts For Pipe Bombs Found In North Belfast
Several component parts for pipe bombs have been discovered during a security alert in north Belfast, according to the police. The parts were found in a bag in the Etna Street area on Wednesday, 15 J...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 16, 2016
Police Appeal After Woman Sexually Attacked In Limavady
Police are appealing for information after a woman was sexually attacked in Limavady, Co L'Derry. The assault on the 21-year-old victim occurred along the Blackburn path on Sunday, 05 June. The man ...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 16, 2016
Officer Accused Of Disclosing Personal Information Cleared
A police officer allegedly accused of disclosing sensitive personal information which was posted by a player of the online virtual reality game Ingress has been cleared by the Police Ombudsman. A man...