Northern Ireland News for August 2016 : Page 5
Northern Ireland News, Aug 15, 2016
Police Return To John Boreland Murder Scene In North Belfast
Police investigating the murder of UDA brigadier John Boreland have returned to the scene in north Belfast. Mr Borland was fatally shot in the Sunningdale Gardens area in Ballysillan on Sunday, 07 Au...
Police Return To John Boreland Murder Scene In North Belfast
Police investigating the murder of UDA brigadier John Boreland have returned to the scene in north Belfast. Mr Borland was fatally shot in the Sunningdale Gardens area in Ballysillan on Sunday, 07 Au...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 15, 2016
Blaze At Sion Mills Being Treated As Arson
A fire at a derelict building in Sion Mills near Strabane is being treated as arson. The Northern Ireland Fire and Rescue Service (NIFRS) attended the scene at the empty Herdman's Mill just after 9pm...
Blaze At Sion Mills Being Treated As Arson
A fire at a derelict building in Sion Mills near Strabane is being treated as arson. The Northern Ireland Fire and Rescue Service (NIFRS) attended the scene at the empty Herdman's Mill just after 9pm...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 15, 2016
Man Seriously Attacked In South Belfast
A man has been seriously assaulted in south Belfast. The attack happened in the Alfred Street area just before 2am on Sunday, 14 August. The victim, aged in his 30s, was stabbed in his face and has ...
Man Seriously Attacked In South Belfast
A man has been seriously assaulted in south Belfast. The attack happened in the Alfred Street area just before 2am on Sunday, 14 August. The victim, aged in his 30s, was stabbed in his face and has ...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 15, 2016
Other News In Brief
£6,000 Of Public Money Used To Facilitate A Bonfire A total of £6,000 of public money has been used to move a children's playground close to the Comber Greenway in east Belfast to facilitate ...
Other News In Brief
£6,000 Of Public Money Used To Facilitate A Bonfire A total of £6,000 of public money has been used to move a children's playground close to the Comber Greenway in east Belfast to facilitate ...
Feature News, Aug 15, 2016
Fun Things To Do In NI This Summer
Summer in Northern Ireland can be a funny time of year. It can either be as sunny as Spain, or (most of the time) a complete washout. And when it rains, any plans you had of going outdoors are quic...
Fun Things To Do In NI This Summer
Summer in Northern Ireland can be a funny time of year. It can either be as sunny as Spain, or (most of the time) a complete washout. And when it rains, any plans you had of going outdoors are quic...
Recruitment News, Aug 12, 2016
Tax Relief For Graduates Proposed
Fine Gael has called for the introduction of income tax relief for Graduate Entry Medical Students, a move the party claims will help keep them in Ireland. Cork North Central Senator and Seanad Spoke...
Tax Relief For Graduates Proposed
Fine Gael has called for the introduction of income tax relief for Graduate Entry Medical Students, a move the party claims will help keep them in Ireland. Cork North Central Senator and Seanad Spoke...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 12, 2016
Tributes Paid To Man Who Died In Lurgan Workplace Accident
Tributes have been paid to a man who died in a workplace incident in Lurgan, Co Armagh. The man, named locally as Jonathan Peden, aged 33, died following an accident at Little Electrical Engineers in...
Tributes Paid To Man Who Died In Lurgan Workplace Accident
Tributes have been paid to a man who died in a workplace incident in Lurgan, Co Armagh. The man, named locally as Jonathan Peden, aged 33, died following an accident at Little Electrical Engineers in...
Business News, Aug 12, 2016
New Programme Aims To 'Revitalise' Small Independent Retailers
Belfast City Council has announced the launch of its new 'Revitalise' programme, which aims to help small independent retailers enhance their retail skills and increase their business profitability. ...
New Programme Aims To 'Revitalise' Small Independent Retailers
Belfast City Council has announced the launch of its new 'Revitalise' programme, which aims to help small independent retailers enhance their retail skills and increase their business profitability. ...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 12, 2016
Thousands Expected To Attend Homecoming Event For Carl Frampton
Thousands of people are expected to attend a homecoming event for Belfast boxer Carl Frampton. The man from Tiger's Bay won the WBA featherweight title after he defeated Leo Santa Cruz in New York. ...
Thousands Expected To Attend Homecoming Event For Carl Frampton
Thousands of people are expected to attend a homecoming event for Belfast boxer Carl Frampton. The man from Tiger's Bay won the WBA featherweight title after he defeated Leo Santa Cruz in New York. ...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 12, 2016
Police Renew Appeal After Woman Killed In Scrambler Collision
Police have renewed an appeal for witnesses after a woman was killed in a scrambler collision in west Belfast over three weeks ago. Valerie Armstrong, aged 35, died after being struck by the scramble...
Police Renew Appeal After Woman Killed In Scrambler Collision
Police have renewed an appeal for witnesses after a woman was killed in a scrambler collision in west Belfast over three weeks ago. Valerie Armstrong, aged 35, died after being struck by the scramble...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 12, 2016
Belfast City Airport To Offer 'Mindfulness' Sessions For Nervous Passengers
An airport in Belfast is offering nervous passengers short 'mindfulness' sessions to help them unwind before they fly or after landing. George Belfast City Airport has partnered with the Northern Ire...
Belfast City Airport To Offer 'Mindfulness' Sessions For Nervous Passengers
An airport in Belfast is offering nervous passengers short 'mindfulness' sessions to help them unwind before they fly or after landing. George Belfast City Airport has partnered with the Northern Ire...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 12, 2016
L'Derry Actress And Producer Gets Star On Hollywood Walk Of Fame
Actress and producer Roma Downey has been awarded a star on the famous Hollywood Walk of Fame. Downey, who was born in Co L'Derry, was honoured on Thursday, 12 August. She is best known for her rol...
L'Derry Actress And Producer Gets Star On Hollywood Walk Of Fame
Actress and producer Roma Downey has been awarded a star on the famous Hollywood Walk of Fame. Downey, who was born in Co L'Derry, was honoured on Thursday, 12 August. She is best known for her rol...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 12, 2016
Attempted Murder Investigation Launched Following Pipe Bomb Find
Police have launched an attempted murder investigation following the discovery of a pipe bomb in north Belfast on Tuesday, 09 August. The "viable device" was found in the North Queen Street area. Po...
Attempted Murder Investigation Launched Following Pipe Bomb Find
Police have launched an attempted murder investigation following the discovery of a pipe bomb in north Belfast on Tuesday, 09 August. The "viable device" was found in the North Queen Street area. Po...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 12, 2016
Man Arrested On Suspicion Of Hijacking In Co Down
A 24-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of hijacking in Newtownards, Co Down. A man, aged in his 50s, was approached by a man armed with a knife after parking outside his house in the Trasna...
Man Arrested On Suspicion Of Hijacking In Co Down
A 24-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of hijacking in Newtownards, Co Down. A man, aged in his 50s, was approached by a man armed with a knife after parking outside his house in the Trasna...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 12, 2016
Other News In Brief
Proposal To Establish Irish Medium Nursery Turned Down A proposal to establish a part-time Irish-medium (IM) nursery unit at Gaelscoil na Daróige in Co L'Derry has been turned down by the Edu...
Other News In Brief
Proposal To Establish Irish Medium Nursery Turned Down A proposal to establish a part-time Irish-medium (IM) nursery unit at Gaelscoil na Daróige in Co L'Derry has been turned down by the Edu...
Recruitment News, Aug 11, 2016
Up To 100 New Jobs Announced For Cork
Up to 100 new jobs are to be created in Cork following the acquisition of Cronin Miller Consultation by ByrneLooby. Irish-owned ByrneLooby provides infrastructure design for large scale engineering p...
Up To 100 New Jobs Announced For Cork
Up to 100 new jobs are to be created in Cork following the acquisition of Cronin Miller Consultation by ByrneLooby. Irish-owned ByrneLooby provides infrastructure design for large scale engineering p...
Business News, Aug 11, 2016
New Back To Business Rate Relief Scheme Launched
The Finance Minister and nibusinessinfo have announced a new rate support scheme, aimed at encouraging the occupation of unused business premises. The 'Back in Business' initiative offers a 50% rate ...
New Back To Business Rate Relief Scheme Launched
The Finance Minister and nibusinessinfo have announced a new rate support scheme, aimed at encouraging the occupation of unused business premises. The 'Back in Business' initiative offers a 50% rate ...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 11, 2016
Man Dies In Lurgan Workplace Incident
The Health & Safety Executive (HSENI) has launched an investigation after a man died in a workplace incident in Lurgan, Co Armagh. It happened at premises in the Queen's Place area on Thursday mornin...
Man Dies In Lurgan Workplace Incident
The Health & Safety Executive (HSENI) has launched an investigation after a man died in a workplace incident in Lurgan, Co Armagh. It happened at premises in the Queen's Place area on Thursday mornin...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 11, 2016
Fire At L'Derry Primary School Being Treated As Suspicious
A fire at a L'Derry primary school is believed to have been started deliberately. The fire at the Good Shepherd Primary School, in the Waterside area of the city, was reported shortly before 8pm on W...
Fire At L'Derry Primary School Being Treated As Suspicious
A fire at a L'Derry primary school is believed to have been started deliberately. The fire at the Good Shepherd Primary School, in the Waterside area of the city, was reported shortly before 8pm on W...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 11, 2016
Police Officer Disciplined After Failing To Investigate Road Rage Incident
A police officer who failed to investigate a road rage incident in July 2014 has been disciplined, according to the Police Ombudsman. A motorist reported that another driver had threatened him and la...
Police Officer Disciplined After Failing To Investigate Road Rage Incident
A police officer who failed to investigate a road rage incident in July 2014 has been disciplined, according to the Police Ombudsman. A motorist reported that another driver had threatened him and la...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 11, 2016
OFMDFM 'United In Determination' Over Brexit Negotiations
The Office of First Minister and Deputy First Minister (OFMDFM) has said it is "united in determination to achieve the best possible outcome for all our people" during Brexit negotiations. First Mini...
OFMDFM 'United In Determination' Over Brexit Negotiations
The Office of First Minister and Deputy First Minister (OFMDFM) has said it is "united in determination to achieve the best possible outcome for all our people" during Brexit negotiations. First Mini...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 11, 2016
Investigation Launched After Man Fires Crossbow At Van In Co Antrim
Police have launched an investigation after a masked man fired a crossbow at a van in Carrickfergus, Co Antrim. The attack happened in the forecourt of a petrol station at Prince Andrew Way on Tuesda...
Investigation Launched After Man Fires Crossbow At Van In Co Antrim
Police have launched an investigation after a masked man fired a crossbow at a van in Carrickfergus, Co Antrim. The attack happened in the forecourt of a petrol station at Prince Andrew Way on Tuesda...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 11, 2016
Funeral Of Dr Edward Daly To Be Held Today
The funeral of Edward Daly is due to be held later today, 11 August. The former Bishop of Derry died in hospital on Monday, 08 August, following a period of illness. He was 82-years-old. The service...
Funeral Of Dr Edward Daly To Be Held Today
The funeral of Edward Daly is due to be held later today, 11 August. The former Bishop of Derry died in hospital on Monday, 08 August, following a period of illness. He was 82-years-old. The service...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 11, 2016
UUP Slams New PSNI Pilot Scheme
A new PSNI pilot scheme aiming to deal with people who leave petrol stations without paying for their fuel has been slammed by the Ulster Unionist Party (UUP). UUP MLA Jenny Palmer is calling for the...
UUP Slams New PSNI Pilot Scheme
A new PSNI pilot scheme aiming to deal with people who leave petrol stations without paying for their fuel has been slammed by the Ulster Unionist Party (UUP). UUP MLA Jenny Palmer is calling for the...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 11, 2016
Other News In Brief
Infrastructure Minister Refuses To Discuss Grass Cutting Issue In Belfast NI's Infrastructure Minister has refused to attend a meeting to discuss the lack of grass cutting in Belfast. Allianc...
Other News In Brief
Infrastructure Minister Refuses To Discuss Grass Cutting Issue In Belfast NI's Infrastructure Minister has refused to attend a meeting to discuss the lack of grass cutting in Belfast. Allianc...
Recruitment News, Aug 10, 2016
Bombardier Confirm More Than 90 Redundancies
Aerospace firm Bombardier is to bring forward over 90 redundancies it had planned to make in 2017. Bombardier said it will bring forward a total of 95 redundancies at its operation in Belfast. In Fe...
Bombardier Confirm More Than 90 Redundancies
Aerospace firm Bombardier is to bring forward over 90 redundancies it had planned to make in 2017. Bombardier said it will bring forward a total of 95 redundancies at its operation in Belfast. In Fe...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 10, 2016
Bombardier To Bring Forward Over 90 Redundancies
Aerospace firm Bombardier is to bring forward over 90 redundancies it had planned to make in 2017. Bombardier said it will bring forward a total of 95 redundancies at its operation in Belfast. In Fe...
Bombardier To Bring Forward Over 90 Redundancies
Aerospace firm Bombardier is to bring forward over 90 redundancies it had planned to make in 2017. Bombardier said it will bring forward a total of 95 redundancies at its operation in Belfast. In Fe...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 10, 2016
Duke Of Westminster Dies, Aged 64
The Duke of Westminster has died, aged 64. Mr Gerald Cavendish Grosvenor, originally from Omagh in Co Tyrone, died at the Royal Preston Hospital in Lancashire on Tuesday, 09 August, after suddenly b...
Duke Of Westminster Dies, Aged 64
The Duke of Westminster has died, aged 64. Mr Gerald Cavendish Grosvenor, originally from Omagh in Co Tyrone, died at the Royal Preston Hospital in Lancashire on Tuesday, 09 August, after suddenly b...
Business News, Aug 10, 2016
Economy Minister Wants To Transform NI Into Globally Competitive Economy
Economy Minister Simon Hamilton has said that he wants to transform Northern Ireland into a globally competitive economy. The Minister made the comments during a visit to Moore Concrete Products Ltd ...
Economy Minister Wants To Transform NI Into Globally Competitive Economy
Economy Minister Simon Hamilton has said that he wants to transform Northern Ireland into a globally competitive economy. The Minister made the comments during a visit to Moore Concrete Products Ltd ...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 10, 2016
Man Shot In Both Legs In L'Derry
A man in his 30s has been shot several times in the legs in Co L'Derry. The shooting attack happened in the Rinmore Drive area at around 10.30pm on Tuesday, 09 August. The victim was shot in each an...
Man Shot In Both Legs In L'Derry
A man in his 30s has been shot several times in the legs in Co L'Derry. The shooting attack happened in the Rinmore Drive area at around 10.30pm on Tuesday, 09 August. The victim was shot in each an...
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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.