Northern Ireland News for June 2016 : Page 8
Northern Ireland News, Jun 6, 2016
NI Temperatures To Reach 25 Degrees
Temperatures in Northern Ireland are to reach 25 degrees today, making it the hottest day of the year so far. However, thundery showers are expected to develop in Counties Fermanagh, Armagh and Down ...
NI Temperatures To Reach 25 Degrees
Temperatures in Northern Ireland are to reach 25 degrees today, making it the hottest day of the year so far. However, thundery showers are expected to develop in Counties Fermanagh, Armagh and Down ...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 6, 2016
Teenager Attacked In North Belfast
Police have launched an investigation after a masked gang, believed to be armed with a gun, attacked a teenager in north Belfast. The incident happened at a house in the Kinnaird Street area on Satur...
Teenager Attacked In North Belfast
Police have launched an investigation after a masked gang, believed to be armed with a gun, attacked a teenager in north Belfast. The incident happened at a house in the Kinnaird Street area on Satur...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 6, 2016
Man's Body Discovered In Co Down
A man has been arrested after a body was discovered in Holywood, Co Down. The body of a man, aged in his 40s, was found at a house in the Ballydavey Cottages area on Sunday, 05 June, according to the...
Man's Body Discovered In Co Down
A man has been arrested after a body was discovered in Holywood, Co Down. The body of a man, aged in his 40s, was found at a house in the Ballydavey Cottages area on Sunday, 05 June, according to the...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 6, 2016
Man Shot In Cookstown
A man has been shot in the leg during an incident in Cookstown. Two men wearing balaclavas and camouflage jackets entered a house in the Drumcree area at around 5.40pm on Sunday, 05 June. One of the...
Man Shot In Cookstown
A man has been shot in the leg during an incident in Cookstown. Two men wearing balaclavas and camouflage jackets entered a house in the Drumcree area at around 5.40pm on Sunday, 05 June. One of the...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 6, 2016
Orange Hall Attacked In Co Antrim
An Orange Hall has been attacked in Co Antrim. Brown paint was thrown over the windows and wall in the Crewe Road area of Upper Ballinderry overnight. Police are treating the attack as a hate crime....
Orange Hall Attacked In Co Antrim
An Orange Hall has been attacked in Co Antrim. Brown paint was thrown over the windows and wall in the Crewe Road area of Upper Ballinderry overnight. Police are treating the attack as a hate crime....
Northern Ireland News, Jun 6, 2016
Man Charged With Historical Murders
A man has been charged with a number of offences, including two counts of murder. The 65-year-old was arrested on Tuesday, 31 May, in Belfast and on Thursday, 02 June. Police were granted additional...
Man Charged With Historical Murders
A man has been charged with a number of offences, including two counts of murder. The 65-year-old was arrested on Tuesday, 31 May, in Belfast and on Thursday, 02 June. Police were granted additional...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 6, 2016
Other News In Brief
DUP Slammed Over Its Decision To Veto New Community Facility In Co Antrim The DUP has been slammed over its decision to veto a new community facility in the Glens, Co Antrim. SDLP Glens Counc...
Other News In Brief
DUP Slammed Over Its Decision To Veto New Community Facility In Co Antrim The DUP has been slammed over its decision to veto a new community facility in the Glens, Co Antrim. SDLP Glens Counc...
Business News, Jun 3, 2016
NI Business Leaders Raise Apprenticeship Levy Concerns
NI Business Leaders have expressed concerns over the upcoming Apprenticeship Levy. The Levy is set to come into effect in April 2017 and will impact all firms across the UK with a payroll of over £3 ...
NI Business Leaders Raise Apprenticeship Levy Concerns
NI Business Leaders have expressed concerns over the upcoming Apprenticeship Levy. The Levy is set to come into effect in April 2017 and will impact all firms across the UK with a payroll of over £3 ...
Recruitment News, Jun 3, 2016
US Firm Creates 18 New Jobs In Belfast
US firm iManage has created 18 new jobs by establishing a software engineering centre in Belfast. Ten of the jobs are already in place, with the remaining to be filled during the next quarter of 2016...
US Firm Creates 18 New Jobs In Belfast
US firm iManage has created 18 new jobs by establishing a software engineering centre in Belfast. Ten of the jobs are already in place, with the remaining to be filled during the next quarter of 2016...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 3, 2016
Extra Time To Question Man Over Murders
Detectives from the Legacy Investigation Branch have been granted additional time to question a 65-year-old man in connection with two murders and other serious crimes. It is understood the incident...
Extra Time To Question Man Over Murders
Detectives from the Legacy Investigation Branch have been granted additional time to question a 65-year-old man in connection with two murders and other serious crimes. It is understood the incident...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 3, 2016
Gran Fondo Returns To NI
The Gran Fondo is to return to Northern Ireland this weekend. Some disruption is expected as the cycling event takes place on Sunday, 05 June. Controlled gateway crossings will be in operation. Fu...
Gran Fondo Returns To NI
The Gran Fondo is to return to Northern Ireland this weekend. Some disruption is expected as the cycling event takes place on Sunday, 05 June. Controlled gateway crossings will be in operation. Fu...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 3, 2016
Waste Incinerator Plans To Be Reconsidered
Antrim and Newtownabbey Borough Council is set to review plans for a waste incinerator near Glengormley, Co Antrim. According to reports, the council is reconsidering its commitment to the project a...
Waste Incinerator Plans To Be Reconsidered
Antrim and Newtownabbey Borough Council is set to review plans for a waste incinerator near Glengormley, Co Antrim. According to reports, the council is reconsidering its commitment to the project a...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 3, 2016
Witnesses Sought Following Arson Attack
Police have appealed for information following an arson attack in the Loranville area of Larne on Friday morning, 3 June. Shortly after 2am, it was reported that a pigeon loft had been set on fire. ...
Witnesses Sought Following Arson Attack
Police have appealed for information following an arson attack in the Loranville area of Larne on Friday morning, 3 June. Shortly after 2am, it was reported that a pigeon loft had been set on fire. ...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 3, 2016
Three Boys Rescued From Black Mountain
Three boys have been rescued from the top of Black Mountain in west Belfast. Police received a report at around 9.45pm on Thursday that three boys were stuck on the mountain. A police helicopter was...
Three Boys Rescued From Black Mountain
Three boys have been rescued from the top of Black Mountain in west Belfast. Police received a report at around 9.45pm on Thursday that three boys were stuck on the mountain. A police helicopter was...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 3, 2016
Hundreds Of BHS Jobs Lost
It is understood around 200 jobs are to go at four BHS department stores in Northern Ireland. The stores are located in Belfast, Holywood, Lisburn and Newtownabbey. On Thursday, it was announced t...
Hundreds Of BHS Jobs Lost
It is understood around 200 jobs are to go at four BHS department stores in Northern Ireland. The stores are located in Belfast, Holywood, Lisburn and Newtownabbey. On Thursday, it was announced t...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 3, 2016
Two Arrested After 'Suspicious Activity'
Two men have been arrested by police following reports of suspicious activity in the North Circular Road area of Belfast. Police attended the scene and arrested two males on suspicion of burglary an...
Two Arrested After 'Suspicious Activity'
Two men have been arrested by police following reports of suspicious activity in the North Circular Road area of Belfast. Police attended the scene and arrested two males on suspicion of burglary an...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 3, 2016
Other News In Brief
Fire Crews Deal With Gorse Fire Fire crews have been dealing with a gorse fire in Strabane. According to a tweet by the Northern Ireland Fire and Rescue Service, 11 appliances and more than ...
Other News In Brief
Fire Crews Deal With Gorse Fire Fire crews have been dealing with a gorse fire in Strabane. According to a tweet by the Northern Ireland Fire and Rescue Service, 11 appliances and more than ...
Business News, Jun 2, 2016
Minister Praises NI's Manufacturing Sector
NI's manufacturing sector has been praised by the new Economy Minister Simon Hamilton. He made the comments during a visit to Canyon Europe Ltd in Newtownabbey. The firm designs and manufactures of ...
Minister Praises NI's Manufacturing Sector
NI's manufacturing sector has been praised by the new Economy Minister Simon Hamilton. He made the comments during a visit to Canyon Europe Ltd in Newtownabbey. The firm designs and manufactures of ...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 2, 2016
Ban On Blood Donations By Gay Men Lifted
The ban on blood donations by gay men has been lifted. The decision follows the Appeal Court ruling in March which confirmed that it is a devolved matter, and substantial new evidence showing that th...
Ban On Blood Donations By Gay Men Lifted
The ban on blood donations by gay men has been lifted. The decision follows the Appeal Court ruling in March which confirmed that it is a devolved matter, and substantial new evidence showing that th...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 2, 2016
US Software Engineering Firm Establishes New Office In Belfast
A US software engineering firm has set up a new office in Belfast. iManage will also create 18 new jobs and the roles include product architects, senior developers, junior developers and support engi...
US Software Engineering Firm Establishes New Office In Belfast
A US software engineering firm has set up a new office in Belfast. iManage will also create 18 new jobs and the roles include product architects, senior developers, junior developers and support engi...
Recruitment News, Jun 2, 2016
Dublin Travel Firm To Create New 200 Jobs
A travel software firm in Dublin is to create 200 jobs across its global division. Datalex said the posts will be appointed over the next 18 months. The recruitment drive includes 100 new roles at i...
Dublin Travel Firm To Create New 200 Jobs
A travel software firm in Dublin is to create 200 jobs across its global division. Datalex said the posts will be appointed over the next 18 months. The recruitment drive includes 100 new roles at i...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 2, 2016
Six Off-Duty Police Officers Arrested After Altercation In Portstewart
Six off-duty police officers have been arrested following an altercation outside licensed premises in Portstewart. In total eight people were arrested in connection with the incident which happened i...
Six Off-Duty Police Officers Arrested After Altercation In Portstewart
Six off-duty police officers have been arrested following an altercation outside licensed premises in Portstewart. In total eight people were arrested in connection with the incident which happened i...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 2, 2016
Brian Kingston Appointed New Lord Mayor Of Belfast
DUP Councillor Brian Kingston has been appointed the new Lord Mayor of Belfast. He is taking over from Sinn Féin's Arder Carson and was handed the chains on Wednesday, 01 June. He said: "It is a gre...
Brian Kingston Appointed New Lord Mayor Of Belfast
DUP Councillor Brian Kingston has been appointed the new Lord Mayor of Belfast. He is taking over from Sinn Féin's Arder Carson and was handed the chains on Wednesday, 01 June. He said: "It is a gre...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 2, 2016
Two Men Injured In Separate Shooting Attacks
A man has been shot just outside west Belfast. The attack happened in the Glenkeen area of Poleglass at around 10.20pm on Wednesday, 01 June. The victim, aged in his 30s, was shot in the leg. He is ...
Two Men Injured In Separate Shooting Attacks
A man has been shot just outside west Belfast. The attack happened in the Glenkeen area of Poleglass at around 10.20pm on Wednesday, 01 June. The victim, aged in his 30s, was shot in the leg. He is ...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 2, 2016
War Memorial Attacked In North Belfast
A European Great War Memorial has been attacked in north Belfast. The incident happened in the Woodvale area overnight. Republican slogans were sprayed over the memorial to soldiers who died in Worl...
War Memorial Attacked In North Belfast
A European Great War Memorial has been attacked in north Belfast. The incident happened in the Woodvale area overnight. Republican slogans were sprayed over the memorial to soldiers who died in Worl...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 2, 2016
Two Arrested Following Police Chase Across Belfast
Two men have been arrested following a car chase across Belfast. A Volkswagen Golf was stolen from the Camden Street area on Wednesday and later failed to stop for police in north Belfast. The pursu...
Two Arrested Following Police Chase Across Belfast
Two men have been arrested following a car chase across Belfast. A Volkswagen Golf was stolen from the Camden Street area on Wednesday and later failed to stop for police in north Belfast. The pursu...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 2, 2016
Claims Man Did Not Receive Any Food While In Custody Rejected
Claims that a man was not given any food or bedding while being held in custody have been rejected following an investigation by the Police Ombudsman. The man was arrested on suspicion of drink drivi...
Claims Man Did Not Receive Any Food While In Custody Rejected
Claims that a man was not given any food or bedding while being held in custody have been rejected following an investigation by the Police Ombudsman. The man was arrested on suspicion of drink drivi...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 2, 2016
Other News In Brief
Call For Committee To Uncover The Truth Behind The Nama Scandal - SDLP Deputy chair of the Finance Committee Claire Hanna has said it is crucial the Committee does everything in its power to ...
Other News In Brief
Call For Committee To Uncover The Truth Behind The Nama Scandal - SDLP Deputy chair of the Finance Committee Claire Hanna has said it is crucial the Committee does everything in its power to ...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 1, 2016
Man Injured In West Belfast Stabbing Incident
Two men have been arrested in connection with a stabbing incident in west Belfast. The attack happened in the Andersonstown Road area just before 1.30am on Wednesday, 01 June. The victim is being tr...
Man Injured In West Belfast Stabbing Incident
Two men have been arrested in connection with a stabbing incident in west Belfast. The attack happened in the Andersonstown Road area just before 1.30am on Wednesday, 01 June. The victim is being tr...
Business News, Jun 1, 2016
St George's Market To Celebrate 120 Years Of Trading
St George's Market in Belfast's city centre is to celebrate 120 years of trading on Friday, 03 June. This will also be the first day of St George’s Market's extended trading hours, until 3pm. Live e...
St George's Market To Celebrate 120 Years Of Trading
St George's Market in Belfast's city centre is to celebrate 120 years of trading on Friday, 03 June. This will also be the first day of St George’s Market's extended trading hours, until 3pm. Live e...
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Northern Ireland WeatherToday:A sunny but frosty start for many. However cloud increases by midday with a few showers reaching the north coast, these mostly light but spreading inland this afternoon. Chilly. Maximum temperature 8 °C.Tonight:A rather cloudy evening with scattered showers. Becoming drier through the night with some good clear spells developing and a patchy frost away from coasts. Minimum temperature 0 °C.