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Northern Ireland News for August 2016 : Page 3
Northern Ireland News, Aug 22, 2016
Three OCI Officials Have Passports Seized Over Alleged Ticket Touting
Three Olympic Council of Ireland (OCI) officials have had their passports, phones and laptops seized by police in Brazil in connection with an investigation into the alleged illegal sale of tickets fo...
Three OCI Officials Have Passports Seized Over Alleged Ticket Touting
Three Olympic Council of Ireland (OCI) officials have had their passports, phones and laptops seized by police in Brazil in connection with an investigation into the alleged illegal sale of tickets fo...
Business News, Aug 22, 2016
New £10,000 Funding Available For Healthy Heart Projects
A new £10,000 grant for communities in Northern Ireland has been launched, with the funding available to community projects that aim to improve heart health. The grant is made available as a result ...
New £10,000 Funding Available For Healthy Heart Projects
A new £10,000 grant for communities in Northern Ireland has been launched, with the funding available to community projects that aim to improve heart health. The grant is made available as a result ...
Recruitment News, Aug 22, 2016
Call For JobsBridge Scheme To Be Scrapped
Sinn Féin Spokesperson on Social Protection, John Brady TD, has called on Minister Leo Varadkar to immediately scrap the controversial JobsBridge scheme. Mr Brady was speaking after a report by audit...
Call For JobsBridge Scheme To Be Scrapped
Sinn Féin Spokesperson on Social Protection, John Brady TD, has called on Minister Leo Varadkar to immediately scrap the controversial JobsBridge scheme. Mr Brady was speaking after a report by audit...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 22, 2016
Man Dies In Tyrone Road Crash
A man in his 40s has died in a road crash in Aughnacloy, Co Tyrone. The collision occurred on the Tullyvar Road just before 8.20pm on Saturday, 20 August. He was the driver of a white coloured Ford ...
Man Dies In Tyrone Road Crash
A man in his 40s has died in a road crash in Aughnacloy, Co Tyrone. The collision occurred on the Tullyvar Road just before 8.20pm on Saturday, 20 August. He was the driver of a white coloured Ford ...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 22, 2016
PSNI Chief Constable Apologises Over 'Offensive' Tweet
PSNI Chief Constable George Hamilton has apologised for any offence after posting a comment on social media surrounding pressures police officers are facing. On Twitter Mr Hamilton said that officers...
PSNI Chief Constable Apologises Over 'Offensive' Tweet
PSNI Chief Constable George Hamilton has apologised for any offence after posting a comment on social media surrounding pressures police officers are facing. On Twitter Mr Hamilton said that officers...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 22, 2016
Investigation Launched After Firework Thrown At House In South Belfast
Police have launched an investigation after a firework was thrown at a house in south Belfast. The incident happened in Cooke Street just before 4am on Sunday, 21 August. A man who was in the house ...
Investigation Launched After Firework Thrown At House In South Belfast
Police have launched an investigation after a firework was thrown at a house in south Belfast. The incident happened in Cooke Street just before 4am on Sunday, 21 August. A man who was in the house ...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 22, 2016
Appeal Issued Over Missing Man From Portstewart
Police have issued an appeal to the public to help trace a missing man from Portstewart, Co L'Derry. 56-year-old John Thompson was last seen around noon on Saturday, 20 August. It is believed he may...
Appeal Issued Over Missing Man From Portstewart
Police have issued an appeal to the public to help trace a missing man from Portstewart, Co L'Derry. 56-year-old John Thompson was last seen around noon on Saturday, 20 August. It is believed he may...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 22, 2016
Two Men Mugged In Co Antrim
Two men have been mugged in Carrickfergus, Co Antrim. The incident happened in the Carnhill Place area at around 12.10am on Sunday, 21 August. Two masked men, carrying suspected firearms, threatened...
Two Men Mugged In Co Antrim
Two men have been mugged in Carrickfergus, Co Antrim. The incident happened in the Carnhill Place area at around 12.10am on Sunday, 21 August. Two masked men, carrying suspected firearms, threatened...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 22, 2016
Elderly Couple Escape Injury After House Fire In Co Antrim
An elderly couple have escaped injury following a house fire in Co Antrim. The blaze occurred at a property on the Maghereagh Road at around 10am on Monday, 22 August. Two fire appliances from Antri...
Elderly Couple Escape Injury After House Fire In Co Antrim
An elderly couple have escaped injury following a house fire in Co Antrim. The blaze occurred at a property on the Maghereagh Road at around 10am on Monday, 22 August. Two fire appliances from Antri...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 22, 2016
Other News In Brief
NI's Finance Minister Had 'No Knowledge' Of Bryson Contacts NI's Finance Minister Máirtín Ó Muilleoir said he had "absolutely no knowledge" of any communications between Daithí McKay and loyal...
Other News In Brief
NI's Finance Minister Had 'No Knowledge' Of Bryson Contacts NI's Finance Minister Máirtín Ó Muilleoir said he had "absolutely no knowledge" of any communications between Daithí McKay and loyal...
Recruitment News, Aug 19, 2016
Latest Unemployment Figures 'Disappointing' - SF
Sinn Féin have said that they are "disappointed" at the latest unemployment figures for July from the Central Statistics Office (CSO). The party's spokesperson on Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation, Mau...
Latest Unemployment Figures 'Disappointing' - SF
Sinn Féin have said that they are "disappointed" at the latest unemployment figures for July from the Central Statistics Office (CSO). The party's spokesperson on Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation, Mau...
Business News, Aug 19, 2016
Marriott International Announced First Belfast Franchise
The Marriott International hotel chain is to open a new franchise at City Quays on Belfast's waterfront. The hotel will be Marriott International's first in Northern Ireland, joining the company's po...
Marriott International Announced First Belfast Franchise
The Marriott International hotel chain is to open a new franchise at City Quays on Belfast's waterfront. The hotel will be Marriott International's first in Northern Ireland, joining the company's po...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 19, 2016
Sinn Féin Would Fully Co-Operate With Nama Inquiry
Sinn Féin has said it would co-operate fully with an inquiry after its party member Daithí McKay resigned following allegations he had "coached" loyalist blogger Jamie Bryson before he gave evidence a...
Sinn Féin Would Fully Co-Operate With Nama Inquiry
Sinn Féin has said it would co-operate fully with an inquiry after its party member Daithí McKay resigned following allegations he had "coached" loyalist blogger Jamie Bryson before he gave evidence a...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 19, 2016
Two Men Charged With Money Laundering Offences In Armagh
Two men have been charged after police seized over £400,000 in cash as part of an investigation into illegal drugs supply and money laundering. Detectives stopped a lorry on the Portadown Road in Arm...
Two Men Charged With Money Laundering Offences In Armagh
Two men have been charged after police seized over £400,000 in cash as part of an investigation into illegal drugs supply and money laundering. Detectives stopped a lorry on the Portadown Road in Arm...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 19, 2016
Man Arrested After Attempted Robbery In West Belfast
A 30-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of attempting to rob a pharmacy in west Belfast. The incident occurred at premises in the Andersonstown Road area just before 5pm on Thursday, 18 Augu...
Man Arrested After Attempted Robbery In West Belfast
A 30-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of attempting to rob a pharmacy in west Belfast. The incident occurred at premises in the Andersonstown Road area just before 5pm on Thursday, 18 Augu...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 19, 2016
OCI To Cooperate Fully Over Alleged Ticket Touting
The Olympic Council of Ireland (OCI) has confirmed it will cooperate fully with any State inquiry into its handling of ticketing arrangements for the Rio Olympics. Head of the OCI, Patrick Hickey, ...
OCI To Cooperate Fully Over Alleged Ticket Touting
The Olympic Council of Ireland (OCI) has confirmed it will cooperate fully with any State inquiry into its handling of ticketing arrangements for the Rio Olympics. Head of the OCI, Patrick Hickey, ...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 19, 2016
Petrol Bomb Thrown At Community Centre In L'Derry
A petrol bomb has been thrown at a community centre in Co L'Derry. The device was thrown at the Dove House building at around 11.30pm on Thursday, 18 August. Scorch damage was caused to the front of...
Petrol Bomb Thrown At Community Centre In L'Derry
A petrol bomb has been thrown at a community centre in Co L'Derry. The device was thrown at the Dove House building at around 11.30pm on Thursday, 18 August. Scorch damage was caused to the front of...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 19, 2016
Investigation Launched Following Aggravated Burglary In Co Antrim
Police have launched an investigation following an aggravated burglary in Larne, Co Antrim. The incident happened at a house in the Greenland Parade area on Sunday night, 14 August. A gang of masked...
Investigation Launched Following Aggravated Burglary In Co Antrim
Police have launched an investigation following an aggravated burglary in Larne, Co Antrim. The incident happened at a house in the Greenland Parade area on Sunday night, 14 August. A gang of masked...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 19, 2016
Prisoners And Staff To Undertake 'Diamond Challenge'
The Northern Ireland Prison Service, Probation Board and Youth Justice Agency has launched a charity fund-raising initiative celebrating 60 years of The Duke of Edinburgh's Award (DofE) . The 'Diamon...
Prisoners And Staff To Undertake 'Diamond Challenge'
The Northern Ireland Prison Service, Probation Board and Youth Justice Agency has launched a charity fund-raising initiative celebrating 60 years of The Duke of Edinburgh's Award (DofE) . The 'Diamon...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 19, 2016
Other News In Brief
Man Convicted Of Benefit Fraud A man has been convicted for claiming benefits he was not entitled to at Ballymena Magistrates' Court. Jensen Shingleton claimed Housing Benefit, Income Support...
Other News In Brief
Man Convicted Of Benefit Fraud A man has been convicted for claiming benefits he was not entitled to at Ballymena Magistrates' Court. Jensen Shingleton claimed Housing Benefit, Income Support...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 18, 2016
NAMA Inquiry: Sinn Féin's Daithí McKay Resigns
Sinn Féin's Daithí McKay has resigned from his position following allegations he had provided "coaching" to loyalist blogger Jamie Bryson before he gave evidence at Stormont's NAMA inquiry. Mr McKay ...
NAMA Inquiry: Sinn Féin's Daithí McKay Resigns
Sinn Féin's Daithí McKay has resigned from his position following allegations he had provided "coaching" to loyalist blogger Jamie Bryson before he gave evidence at Stormont's NAMA inquiry. Mr McKay ...
Recruitment News, Aug 18, 2016
60 Jobs Created At New Dale Farm Plant
Dale Farm have created 60 new jobs at its newest facility at Dunmanbridge, near Cookstown, which has been officially opened by Economy Minister Simon Hamilton. The new plant, one of the most advanced...
60 Jobs Created At New Dale Farm Plant
Dale Farm have created 60 new jobs at its newest facility at Dunmanbridge, near Cookstown, which has been officially opened by Economy Minister Simon Hamilton. The new plant, one of the most advanced...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 18, 2016
More NI Students Achieve Top A-Level Grades
More students in Northern Ireland have achieved top A-level grades this year, compared to 2015. Overall, A* or A grades were achieved in 29.5% of A-level entries. This is 0.2% more than last year, w...
More NI Students Achieve Top A-Level Grades
More students in Northern Ireland have achieved top A-level grades this year, compared to 2015. Overall, A* or A grades were achieved in 29.5% of A-level entries. This is 0.2% more than last year, w...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 18, 2016
Irish Olympic Official Temporarily Stands Down
A senior member of the International Olympic Committee, Pat Hickey, has temporarily stood down from his role following his arrest earlier this week. Mr Hickey, 71, was arrested in Rio over allegatio...
Irish Olympic Official Temporarily Stands Down
A senior member of the International Olympic Committee, Pat Hickey, has temporarily stood down from his role following his arrest earlier this week. Mr Hickey, 71, was arrested in Rio over allegatio...
Business News, Aug 18, 2016
Dale Farm Creates 60 Jobs At New Dunmanbridge Plant
Dale Farm have created 60 new jobs at its newest facility at Dunmanbridge, near Cookstown, which has been officially opened by Economy Minister Simon Hamilton. The new plant, one of the most advanced...
Dale Farm Creates 60 Jobs At New Dunmanbridge Plant
Dale Farm have created 60 new jobs at its newest facility at Dunmanbridge, near Cookstown, which has been officially opened by Economy Minister Simon Hamilton. The new plant, one of the most advanced...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 18, 2016
Tourism Ireland Welcomes Increase In Overseas Visitors
Almost 400,000 overseas visitors came to Northern Ireland during the first quarter of this year, according to Tourism Ireland. The figures, issued by NISRA, also revealed holiday visitors increased b...
Tourism Ireland Welcomes Increase In Overseas Visitors
Almost 400,000 overseas visitors came to Northern Ireland during the first quarter of this year, according to Tourism Ireland. The figures, issued by NISRA, also revealed holiday visitors increased b...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 18, 2016
Investigation Launched Following 'Possible Child Approach' In Banbridge
Police have launched an investigation following a "possible child approach" in the Donaghcloney area in Banbridge on Tuesday, 16 August. The incident happened on Main Street at around 9.20pm. Three ...
Investigation Launched Following 'Possible Child Approach' In Banbridge
Police have launched an investigation following a "possible child approach" in the Donaghcloney area in Banbridge on Tuesday, 16 August. The incident happened on Main Street at around 9.20pm. Three ...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 18, 2016
Appeal After Snake Found In Co Down
Police in Newtownards, Co Down, have issued an appeal after a snake was found in the area. Taking to social media, the PSNI shared an image of a snake similar to the one that was found. In the Fac...
Appeal After Snake Found In Co Down
Police in Newtownards, Co Down, have issued an appeal after a snake was found in the area. Taking to social media, the PSNI shared an image of a snake similar to the one that was found. In the Fac...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 18, 2016
Call For Students To Get Meningitis Vaccine
Students are being urged to get the meningitis vaccine by the Public Health Agency. Everyone born between 02 July 1997 and 01 July 1999, and first time university students up to the age of 25, are en...
Call For Students To Get Meningitis Vaccine
Students are being urged to get the meningitis vaccine by the Public Health Agency. Everyone born between 02 July 1997 and 01 July 1999, and first time university students up to the age of 25, are en...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 18, 2016
Other News In Brief
Police Appeal For Missing Teenager Katie Colhoun Police in Banbridge have issued an appeal to help trace missing 18-year-old Katie Colhoun. She was last seen in the Sperrin Road area of Limav...
Other News In Brief
Police Appeal For Missing Teenager Katie Colhoun Police in Banbridge have issued an appeal to help trace missing 18-year-old Katie Colhoun. She was last seen in the Sperrin Road area of Limav...
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Northern Ireland WeatherThis Evening and Tonight:Scattered showers and clear spells continue through this evening, becoming dry with clear skies developing in places for a time overnight. Clouding over again from the west by sunrise. Minimum temperature 3 °C.
