Northern Ireland News for July 2016 : Page 4

Northern Ireland News, Jul 19, 2016
Cyclist Dies In Co Down Road Collision
A cyclist has died in a road collision in Holywood, Co Down. The incident happened at about 6:30am on Tuesday, 19 July, near the Holywood section of the road. The man, aged in his 60s, was heading t...
Northern Ireland News, Jul 19, 2016
Man Arrested In Connection With Serious Sexual Assault In West Belfast
A man, aged in his 30s, has been arrested in connection with a serious sexual assault on another male in west Belfast. The attack happened in the early hours of Saturday morning, 16 July. A 16-year-...
Northern Ireland News, Jul 19, 2016
JTI To Establish £5m Job Creation Fund For Ballymena
Following the closure of its Ballymena production facility in 2017, tobacco firm JTI has said it will establish a £5 million fund to boost job creation in the area. JTI is to close its Co Antrim prod...
Northern Ireland News, Jul 19, 2016
Several Windows Broken After Air Rifle Shots Fired In Dunmurry
Police have launched an investigation after several windows were broken due to an air rifle being fired in Dunmurry, Co Antrim. Residents of Parkdale House have reported a number of incidents of crim...
Northern Ireland News, Jul 19, 2016
Norwich City Signs NI Goalkeeper Michael McGovern
NI goalkeeper Michael McGovern has been signed to Norwich City on a free transfer. The 32-year-old Northern Irishman proved what he was worth at the Euro 2016 championships, and signed a three-year d...
Northern Ireland News, Jul 19, 2016
Temperatures Soar Across NI
Temperatures in Northern Ireland have reached to over 27 degrees in some parts, making it the hottest day of the year. However, the sun is expected to disappear later this evening and thunderstorms a...
Northern Ireland News, Jul 19, 2016
PSNI Issues Warning To Pokemon Go Users
PSNI in Craigavon have issued a warning to Pokemon Go users after they caught a car "cruising slowly" because her sister wanted to catch some Pokemon. A PSNI spokesperson said: "Pokemon Go is not des...
Northern Ireland News, Jul 19, 2016
New Secretary Of State For NI Meets With Justice Minister
The new Secretary of State for Northern Ireland, James Brokenshire, has met with Justice Minister Claire Sugden MLA. They discussed a range of strategic issues including the current security situatio...
Northern Ireland News, Jul 19, 2016
UUP Hits Out At Enda Kenny's Comments On Border Poll
The UUP has hit out at comments made by Taoiseach Enda Kenny that Brexit talks should take into account the possibility of a future poll on a united Ireland. UUP MLA Jenny Palmer said recent comments...
Northern Ireland News, Jul 19, 2016
Other News In Brief
Pensioner Convicted Of Benefit Fraud A pensioner has been convicted for claiming benefits she was not entitled to at Belfast Magistrates court. Linda Wellington, aged 70, claimed Pension Cre...
Northern Ireland News, Jul 18, 2016
Number Of Shots Fired At House In West Belfast
A number of shots have been fired at a house in west Belfast. The incident happened in Tollanamona Court at around 2.40am on Saturday, 16 July. Several shots were fired through the front window and ...
Recruitment News, Jul 18, 2016
200 New Jobs Announced For Cork And Other Counties
Sigmar Recruitment is to create 150 new jobs, the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation, Mary Mitchell O'Connor, has announced. The new jobs are part of the company's expansion plans to delive...
Business News, Jul 18, 2016
Free Health And Wellbeing Programme Offered To Businesses
Businesses are being offering free health and wellbeing support services for a year as part of a new government-funded initiative, supported by the Public Health Agency. The service, being delivered ...
Northern Ireland News, Jul 18, 2016
Two-Year-Old Boy Killed In L'Derry Collision
A toddler has died after being struck by a car in Co L'Derry. Ronan McGavigan, aged two, was killed in a collision which occurred on the Lone Moor Road at around 1.15pm on Sunday, 17 July. The drive...
Northern Ireland News, Jul 18, 2016
Man Seriously Assaulted In North Belfast
Police have launched an investigation after a man was attacked in north Belfast. The victim, aged in his 40s, was assaulted by a gang outside licensed premises in the Flax Street area at around 5.25a...
Northern Ireland News, Jul 18, 2016
Woman Left Badly Shaken Following Car Hijacking In Belfast
A 60-year-old woman was left badly shaken following a car hijacking in Belfast. The incident happened at the Northside Park and Ride Carpark at around 5pm On Wednesday, 13 July. Two men entered the ...
Northern Ireland News, Jul 18, 2016
Appeal For Missing Teenager With Connections In NI
Staffordshire Police have issued an appeal for information to trace a 16-year-old boy who went missing 10 days ago. David Mihai is believed to have connections with Northern Ireland, Ireland, Glasgow...
Northern Ireland News, Jul 18, 2016
Two Body Boarders Rescued From Beach In Portrush
Two body boarders have been rescued after getting trapped in a cave at Whiterocks beach in Portrush, Co Antrim. A member of the public raised the alarm at around 4.30pm on Sunday, 17 July. RNLI Life...
Northern Ireland News, Jul 18, 2016
NI Temperatures To Reach 27 Degrees
Temperatures in Northern Ireland are set to soar to 27 degrees tomorrow, 19 July. Sunny spells are expected and it is to become increasingly warm throughout the day. Thundery showers will develop la...
Northern Ireland News, Jul 18, 2016
Police 'Increasingly Concerned' For Missing Man Kevin Shortt
Police are becoming increasingly concerned for the welfare of a man who went missing more than a week ago in Dunmurry, Co Antrim. Kevin Shortt, aged 35, was last seen in the Woodside Walk area of Dun...
Northern Ireland News, Jul 18, 2016
Police Appeal Following Suspicious Death Of Woman In Co Down
Police have issued an appeal for information following the suspicious death of a woman in Newtownards, Co Down. Joanne Thompson, aged 33, was found at her home by a relative in Old Mill Court on Wedn...
Northern Ireland News, Jul 18, 2016
Other News In Brief
Newry Farmer Sentenced Over Charges In Relation To The Movement And Disposal Of Animals A farmer from Newry has been sentenced to two months in prison, suspended for two years, on a range of c...
Northern Ireland News, Jul 15, 2016
Tributes Paid To Nice Terror Attack Victims
The Leader of the Green Party has paid tribute to people affected by the tragic events which happened in Nice, France, on Thursday, 14 July. At least 84 people have been killed, several of them child...
Northern Ireland News, Jul 15, 2016
Bombardier's C Series Plane Takes First Maiden Flight
Bombardier's C Series plane wings, which were developed, designed and manufactured in Belfast, have taken flight for the first time today, 15 July. The C Series aircraft, which had been on display at...
Northern Ireland News, Jul 15, 2016
Knife Held To Man's Face During Aggravated Burglary In West Belfast
A man had a knife held to his face during an aggravated burglary in west Belfast. The incident happened at a house in the Glenshane Gardens area between 4am and 4.30am on Thursday, 14 July. Intruder...
Recruitment News, Jul 15, 2016
SIPTU Urge SSE To Engage Following Cuts Proposal
SIPTU has called on Specialised Sterile Environments [SSE] to engage with union representatives over proposed cuts to workers hours. It is understood that SSE is considering a proposal to halve the n...
Business News, Jul 15, 2016
Bombardier's New C Series Is A 'Major Success Story'
Economy Minister Simon Hamilton has welcomed the first commercial flight of Bombardier's new C Series aircraft, describing it as an "important milestone" for the company. The new C Series made its in...
Northern Ireland News, Jul 15, 2016
Man Arrested At Belfast City Airport For 'Endangering The Safety Of An Aircraft'
A man has been arrested in connection with an incident which happened on board a Northern Ireland-bound flight. The 30-year-old suspect was detained at George Best Belfast City Airport on Thursday, 1...
Northern Ireland News, Jul 15, 2016
Book Of Condolence Opens At City Hall For Nice Victims
A Book of Condolence has opened for victims of the attack in Nice, France, at Belfast City Hall. At least 84 people have been killed, including children, after a lorry drove into a crowd who were cel...
Northern Ireland News, Jul 15, 2016
Call For New NI Secretary Of State To Start Work Immediately
The new Northern Ireland Secretary of State has been called to start work immediately and to recognise that the majority of people living in NI voted to remain in the European Union (EU). Alliance Le...