Northern Ireland News for August 2016 : Page 6
Northern Ireland News, Aug 10, 2016
Homecoming Celebration For Belfast Boxer Carl Frampton
A homecoming celebration is to be held for Belfast boxer Carl Frampton. He is the first Northern Irish boxer to win world championships at two different weights. He defeated Santa Cruz on points to ...
Homecoming Celebration For Belfast Boxer Carl Frampton
A homecoming celebration is to be held for Belfast boxer Carl Frampton. He is the first Northern Irish boxer to win world championships at two different weights. He defeated Santa Cruz on points to ...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 10, 2016
Police Appeal For Missing Singer Stephen Martin
Police have launched an appeal to help trace a missing singer from Co L'Derry. Stephen Martin, aged 29, was last seen in the area around three weeks ago and the PSNI said they are becoming increasing...
Police Appeal For Missing Singer Stephen Martin
Police have launched an appeal to help trace a missing singer from Co L'Derry. Stephen Martin, aged 29, was last seen in the area around three weeks ago and the PSNI said they are becoming increasing...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 10, 2016
Two Women Arrested On Suspicion Of Endangering A Plane
Two women have been arrested on suspicion of endangering a plane in L'Derry, according to the PSNI. The suspects, aged in their 30s, travelled from Stansted to the City of Derry Airport on Wednesday ...
Two Women Arrested On Suspicion Of Endangering A Plane
Two women have been arrested on suspicion of endangering a plane in L'Derry, according to the PSNI. The suspects, aged in their 30s, travelled from Stansted to the City of Derry Airport on Wednesday ...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 10, 2016
Man Suffers Facial Injuries In South Belfast Attack
A man in his 20s has sustained facial injuries after being assaulted in south Belfast. The attack happened at the junction of Broadway Parade and Broadway on Monday, 08 August. Two men are believed ...
Man Suffers Facial Injuries In South Belfast Attack
A man in his 20s has sustained facial injuries after being assaulted in south Belfast. The attack happened at the junction of Broadway Parade and Broadway on Monday, 08 August. Two men are believed ...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 10, 2016
Other News In Brief
Man Released Over John Boreland Murder A man arrested in connection with the murder of prominent loyalist John Boreland has been released unconditionally. The 42-year-old was arrested on Mon...
Other News In Brief
Man Released Over John Boreland Murder A man arrested in connection with the murder of prominent loyalist John Boreland has been released unconditionally. The 42-year-old was arrested on Mon...
Recruitment News, Aug 9, 2016
NAS Strike Action Suspended Following Agreements
An all-out strike by members of the National Ambulance Service (NAS) due to begin tomorrow has been indefinitely suspended, trade union SIPTU has announced. The move follows union representatives sec...
NAS Strike Action Suspended Following Agreements
An all-out strike by members of the National Ambulance Service (NAS) due to begin tomorrow has been indefinitely suspended, trade union SIPTU has announced. The move follows union representatives sec...
Business News, Aug 9, 2016
Businesses Invited To Energy Awareness Event
Businesses in Northern Ireland are being invited to find out how to become more energy efficient. In association with Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Borough Council, Manufacturing NI will host ...
Businesses Invited To Energy Awareness Event
Businesses in Northern Ireland are being invited to find out how to become more energy efficient. In association with Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Borough Council, Manufacturing NI will host ...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 9, 2016
Pipe Bomb Found In North Belfast
A pipe bomb has been found during a security alert in north Belfast. The device was discovered in the North Queen Street area this morning, 09 August. A controlled explosion was carried out and the ...
Pipe Bomb Found In North Belfast
A pipe bomb has been found during a security alert in north Belfast. The device was discovered in the North Queen Street area this morning, 09 August. A controlled explosion was carried out and the ...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 9, 2016
Tender Process Begins To Transform Streets In Belfast
A tender process has started to select a contractor to complete a multi-million pound improvement scheme in Belfast. Phase 3 of the Belfast Streets Ahead scheme has launched from Castle Place to the ...
Tender Process Begins To Transform Streets In Belfast
A tender process has started to select a contractor to complete a multi-million pound improvement scheme in Belfast. Phase 3 of the Belfast Streets Ahead scheme has launched from Castle Place to the ...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 9, 2016
Belfast Boxer Paddy Barnes Knocked Out Of Olympics
Boxer Paddy Barnes has been knocked out of the Olympics in Rio after being defeated by Samuel Carmona Heredia. The boxer from Belfast was level with the Spaniard after two rounds, however after a spl...
Belfast Boxer Paddy Barnes Knocked Out Of Olympics
Boxer Paddy Barnes has been knocked out of the Olympics in Rio after being defeated by Samuel Carmona Heredia. The boxer from Belfast was level with the Spaniard after two rounds, however after a spl...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 9, 2016
Former UDA Brigadier Was Aware He Was Under Threat - PSNI
Former UDA brigadier John Boreland was aware he was under threat after he was fatally shot in north Belfast on Sunday, 07 August, according to the police. The shooting attack happened in the Sunningd...
Former UDA Brigadier Was Aware He Was Under Threat - PSNI
Former UDA brigadier John Boreland was aware he was under threat after he was fatally shot in north Belfast on Sunday, 07 August, according to the police. The shooting attack happened in the Sunningd...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 9, 2016
Motorists Warned To Expect Delays During M3 Lagan Bridge Works
Motorists are being told to expect delays during major maintenance work on the M3 Lagan Bridge in Belfast. The work, which is to start on Friday, 12 August, will take place on all four main carriagew...
Motorists Warned To Expect Delays During M3 Lagan Bridge Works
Motorists are being told to expect delays during major maintenance work on the M3 Lagan Bridge in Belfast. The work, which is to start on Friday, 12 August, will take place on all four main carriagew...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 9, 2016
Book Of Condolence Opens For Former Bishop Edward Daly
The Mayor of Derry City and Strabane District Council, Alderman Hilary McClintock, has opened a Book of Condolence for former Bishop Edward Daly at the Guildhall in L'Derry. Dr Daly passed away on Mo...
Book Of Condolence Opens For Former Bishop Edward Daly
The Mayor of Derry City and Strabane District Council, Alderman Hilary McClintock, has opened a Book of Condolence for former Bishop Edward Daly at the Guildhall in L'Derry. Dr Daly passed away on Mo...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 9, 2016
Teenager Injured In East Belfast Hit And Run
A teenager has been injured in a hit and run incident in east Belfast. A girl was hit by a black car in the Mountpottinger Road area at around 2am on Tuesday, 09 August. She has been left with a sus...
Teenager Injured In East Belfast Hit And Run
A teenager has been injured in a hit and run incident in east Belfast. A girl was hit by a black car in the Mountpottinger Road area at around 2am on Tuesday, 09 August. She has been left with a sus...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 9, 2016
Other News In Brief
Union Flag Placed On Bonfire In West Belfast A Union flag has been placed on a bonfire in west Belfast. The flag was hung from the anti-internment bonfire at Divis Street before being set al...
Other News In Brief
Union Flag Placed On Bonfire In West Belfast A Union flag has been placed on a bonfire in west Belfast. The flag was hung from the anti-internment bonfire at Divis Street before being set al...
Recruitment News, Aug 8, 2016
Union Slams Manchester City Council's Pay Increase Plans
GMB, the union for local government workers, has commented on proposals from Manchester City Council that would see senior managers receive increases of up to 20%. The council has seen swingeing cut...
Union Slams Manchester City Council's Pay Increase Plans
GMB, the union for local government workers, has commented on proposals from Manchester City Council that would see senior managers receive increases of up to 20%. The council has seen swingeing cut...
Business News, Aug 8, 2016
NI Businesses Urged To Explore Possibilities Of 'Golden Age'
Northern Ireland businesses are being urged to explore the possibilities of the so-called "golden age" in UK-Chinese trade, by a leading expert on government and enterprise in the country. Mark Pinne...
NI Businesses Urged To Explore Possibilities Of 'Golden Age'
Northern Ireland businesses are being urged to explore the possibilities of the so-called "golden age" in UK-Chinese trade, by a leading expert on government and enterprise in the country. Mark Pinne...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 8, 2016
Loyalist Shot Dead In North Belfast
A prominent loyalist has been shot dead in north Belfast. He has been named locally as John Boreland, who was also a member of the UDA. The shooting occurred in the Sunningdale Gardens area just bef...
Loyalist Shot Dead In North Belfast
A prominent loyalist has been shot dead in north Belfast. He has been named locally as John Boreland, who was also a member of the UDA. The shooting occurred in the Sunningdale Gardens area just bef...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 8, 2016
Former Bishop Of Derry Dies
Former Bishop of Derry, Edward Daly, has died, aged 82. According to the Diocese of Derry he died "peacefully" this morning, 08 August. He was pictured waving a blood-stained handkerchief over one o...
Former Bishop Of Derry Dies
Former Bishop of Derry, Edward Daly, has died, aged 82. According to the Diocese of Derry he died "peacefully" this morning, 08 August. He was pictured waving a blood-stained handkerchief over one o...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 8, 2016
Terrorist Hide Uncovered In Co Armagh
A significant terrorist hide, containing bomb components and explosives, has been uncovered in Lurgan, Co Armagh. Police made the discovery in the Cornakinnegar Road area during an ongoing security a...
Terrorist Hide Uncovered In Co Armagh
A significant terrorist hide, containing bomb components and explosives, has been uncovered in Lurgan, Co Armagh. Police made the discovery in the Cornakinnegar Road area during an ongoing security a...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 8, 2016
Two Pensioners 'Very Badly Shaken' Following Burglary In Co Antrim
Two pensioners have been left "very badly shaken" after being tied up during an aggravated burglary at a house in Ballymoney, Co Antrim. The incident happened at a property in the Lisnagat Road area ...
Two Pensioners 'Very Badly Shaken' Following Burglary In Co Antrim
Two pensioners have been left "very badly shaken" after being tied up during an aggravated burglary at a house in Ballymoney, Co Antrim. The incident happened at a property in the Lisnagat Road area ...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 8, 2016
Cyclist Injured In Suspected Hit And Run In L'Derry
Police are appealing for information after a cyclist was injured in a suspected hit and run in Co L'Derry. A man, aged 73, was found lying on the Shore Road in Ballyronan at around 10.30pm on Saturda...
Cyclist Injured In Suspected Hit And Run In L'Derry
Police are appealing for information after a cyclist was injured in a suspected hit and run in Co L'Derry. A man, aged 73, was found lying on the Shore Road in Ballyronan at around 10.30pm on Saturda...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 8, 2016
Anti-Internment Parade Passes Off 'Peacefully'
An Anti-Internment parade in west Belfast passed off peacefully at the weekend, according to the police. Hundreds of people attended the parade which started at 11.30am on Sunday, 07 August. Assista...
Anti-Internment Parade Passes Off 'Peacefully'
An Anti-Internment parade in west Belfast passed off peacefully at the weekend, according to the police. Hundreds of people attended the parade which started at 11.30am on Sunday, 07 August. Assista...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 8, 2016
Police Appeal Following Armed Robbery In Co Tyrone
Police are appealing for information following an armed robbery in Dungannon, Co Tyrone. The incident happened at premises in the Carland Road area at around 10.20pm on Friday, 05 August. A man, arm...
Police Appeal Following Armed Robbery In Co Tyrone
Police are appealing for information following an armed robbery in Dungannon, Co Tyrone. The incident happened at premises in the Carland Road area at around 10.20pm on Friday, 05 August. A man, arm...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 8, 2016
Other News In Brief
Man Convicted Of Benefit Fraud A man has been convicted for claiming benefits he was not entitled to at Londonderry Magistrates' Court. Alexander Duffy claimed Job Seeker's Allowance and Hou...
Other News In Brief
Man Convicted Of Benefit Fraud A man has been convicted for claiming benefits he was not entitled to at Londonderry Magistrates' Court. Alexander Duffy claimed Job Seeker's Allowance and Hou...
Recruitment News, Aug 5, 2016
North Sea Offshore Oil And Gas Workers Reject Pay Offer
A 48-hour strike by North Sea offshore oil and gas workers started on Thursday, 04 August, after company managers rejected an offer from trade unions. Workers in the trade unions Unite and RMT will ...
North Sea Offshore Oil And Gas Workers Reject Pay Offer
A 48-hour strike by North Sea offshore oil and gas workers started on Thursday, 04 August, after company managers rejected an offer from trade unions. Workers in the trade unions Unite and RMT will ...
Business News, Aug 5, 2016
Treasury Called To Release Funds To Boost Local Economy
The Finance Minister is Northern Ireland has called on the Treasury to release funds to boost the local economy including capital investment in our infrastructure. Minister Máirtín Ó Muilleoir was sp...
Treasury Called To Release Funds To Boost Local Economy
The Finance Minister is Northern Ireland has called on the Treasury to release funds to boost the local economy including capital investment in our infrastructure. Minister Máirtín Ó Muilleoir was sp...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 5, 2016
Woman Dies In Lisburn Crash
A woman in her 60s has died following a road crash in Lisburn, according to the police. The crash, between a car and a coach, occurred on the Hillsborough Road shortly after 8am this morning, 05 Augu...
Woman Dies In Lisburn Crash
A woman in her 60s has died following a road crash in Lisburn, according to the police. The crash, between a car and a coach, occurred on the Hillsborough Road shortly after 8am this morning, 05 Augu...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 5, 2016
Over €1m Secured To 57 Peace And Reconciliation Organisations
Over €1 million in grants has been secured to 57 peace and reconciliation organisations in Northern Ireland and the border region. The Irish Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade, Charlie Flanagan T...
Over €1m Secured To 57 Peace And Reconciliation Organisations
Over €1 million in grants has been secured to 57 peace and reconciliation organisations in Northern Ireland and the border region. The Irish Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade, Charlie Flanagan T...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 5, 2016
Railway Line In Lurgan Reopens
A railway line between Moira and Lurgan has reopened, however a security operation remains ongoing. The line was closed for several hours on Thursday, 04 August, following a security alert in the are...
Railway Line In Lurgan Reopens
A railway line between Moira and Lurgan has reopened, however a security operation remains ongoing. The line was closed for several hours on Thursday, 04 August, following a security alert in the are...
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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.