Northern Ireland News for September 2016 : Page 5
Northern Ireland News, Sep 15, 2016
Bethany Firth Wins Third Paralympic Medal
Co Down swimmer Bethany Firth has won a silver medal in the S14 100m breaststroke at the Rio Paralympics. Michelle Morales from Spain won by .27 seconds. The Seaforde swimmer has already won two gol...
Bethany Firth Wins Third Paralympic Medal
Co Down swimmer Bethany Firth has won a silver medal in the S14 100m breaststroke at the Rio Paralympics. Michelle Morales from Spain won by .27 seconds. The Seaforde swimmer has already won two gol...
Business News, Sep 15, 2016
BCC Announces SME Information Event On Public Sector Tendering Process
Belfast City Council (BCC) has announced an event at the City Hall to help small and micro-enterprises (SMEs) prepare for tender bids for contracts in the public sector. To be held at the Reception R...
BCC Announces SME Information Event On Public Sector Tendering Process
Belfast City Council (BCC) has announced an event at the City Hall to help small and micro-enterprises (SMEs) prepare for tender bids for contracts in the public sector. To be held at the Reception R...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 15, 2016
Irish Govt To Investigate Northern Ireland NAMA Sale
The Irish Government is to discuss plans to carry out an investigation into the sale of NAMA's Northern Ireland property portfolio. The Irish state asset agency sold the property loan portfolio to a ...
Irish Govt To Investigate Northern Ireland NAMA Sale
The Irish Government is to discuss plans to carry out an investigation into the sale of NAMA's Northern Ireland property portfolio. The Irish state asset agency sold the property loan portfolio to a ...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 15, 2016
Over 750,000 Cigarettes Seized In L'Derry
Over 750,000 cigarettes and 40 kilograms of hand rolling tobacco, worth an estimated £250,000 in lost duty and taxes, have been seized in Co L'Derry. Officers from HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) accom...
Over 750,000 Cigarettes Seized In L'Derry
Over 750,000 cigarettes and 40 kilograms of hand rolling tobacco, worth an estimated £250,000 in lost duty and taxes, have been seized in Co L'Derry. Officers from HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) accom...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 15, 2016
'Suspicious Package' Found In Co Antrim
Residents have been evacuated from their homes after a 'suspicious package' was found in Lurgan, Co Antrim. The package was discovered in the Windsor Avenue area which has been sealed off. Police an...
'Suspicious Package' Found In Co Antrim
Residents have been evacuated from their homes after a 'suspicious package' was found in Lurgan, Co Antrim. The package was discovered in the Windsor Avenue area which has been sealed off. Police an...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 15, 2016
Police Appeal After Teenager 'Suspiciously Approached' In Co Down
Police are appealing for information after a teenage girl was "suspiciously approached" in Bangor, Co Down. The incident happened in the Castle Park Avenue area at around 5pm on Wednesday, 14 Septemb...
Police Appeal After Teenager 'Suspiciously Approached' In Co Down
Police are appealing for information after a teenage girl was "suspiciously approached" in Bangor, Co Down. The incident happened in the Castle Park Avenue area at around 5pm on Wednesday, 14 Septemb...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 15, 2016
Investigation Launched After Man Snatches Pensioner's Handbag
Police have launched an investigation after a pensioner had her handbag snatched in east Belfast. The incident happened in the Kings Square area at around 3pm on Wednesday, 14 September. The 86-year...
Investigation Launched After Man Snatches Pensioner's Handbag
Police have launched an investigation after a pensioner had her handbag snatched in east Belfast. The incident happened in the Kings Square area at around 3pm on Wednesday, 14 September. The 86-year...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 15, 2016
Cannabis Seized In North Belfast
Herbal cannabis worth an estimated street value of £40,000 has been seized in north Belfast. Police made the discovery during a house search after cannabis destined for an address in the area was int...
Cannabis Seized In North Belfast
Herbal cannabis worth an estimated street value of £40,000 has been seized in north Belfast. Police made the discovery during a house search after cannabis destined for an address in the area was int...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 15, 2016
Other News In Brief
Two Men Convicted Of Benefit Fraud Two men have been convicted for claiming benefits they were not entitled to at Belfast Magistrates’ Court. Francis McNally claimed Pension Credit totalling...
Other News In Brief
Two Men Convicted Of Benefit Fraud Two men have been convicted for claiming benefits they were not entitled to at Belfast Magistrates’ Court. Francis McNally claimed Pension Credit totalling...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 14, 2016
Staff At Maghaberry Prison Watched As Prisoner Self-Harmed
Staff at Maghaberry Prison in Lisburn have been criticised after they failed to intervene while a prisoner blinded himself, according to a Prison Ombudsman report. Sean Lynch, 23, was being detained ...
Staff At Maghaberry Prison Watched As Prisoner Self-Harmed
Staff at Maghaberry Prison in Lisburn have been criticised after they failed to intervene while a prisoner blinded himself, according to a Prison Ombudsman report. Sean Lynch, 23, was being detained ...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 14, 2016
Accountancy Firm To Create Over 40 New Jobs In Belfast
An accountancy firm has announced it is to create over 40 new jobs in Belfast over the next three years. BDO Northern Ireland said the new posts will provide professional services to a range of blue ...
Accountancy Firm To Create Over 40 New Jobs In Belfast
An accountancy firm has announced it is to create over 40 new jobs in Belfast over the next three years. BDO Northern Ireland said the new posts will provide professional services to a range of blue ...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 14, 2016
Cases Of Zika Virus Confirmed In NI
Less than five people have been diagnosed with the Zika virus in Northern Ireland since 2015, according to the Public Health Agency (PHA). The cases had a history of travel to Zika-affected areas. T...
Cases Of Zika Virus Confirmed In NI
Less than five people have been diagnosed with the Zika virus in Northern Ireland since 2015, according to the Public Health Agency (PHA). The cases had a history of travel to Zika-affected areas. T...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 14, 2016
Security Alert In North Belfast Declared A 'Hoax'
A security alert in north Belfast has been declared a hoax. Residents were evacuated from their homes after a suspicious object was discovered in the Mount Vernon area at around 8pm on Tuesday, 13 Se...
Security Alert In North Belfast Declared A 'Hoax'
A security alert in north Belfast has been declared a hoax. Residents were evacuated from their homes after a suspicious object was discovered in the Mount Vernon area at around 8pm on Tuesday, 13 Se...
Business News, Sep 14, 2016
US Intern Placement Programme Launches In Belfast
A new student placement initiative, providing J1 work visas and support for 40 third-year students seeking quality, relevant, one-year paid internships in the United States has been launched at the Ci...
US Intern Placement Programme Launches In Belfast
A new student placement initiative, providing J1 work visas and support for 40 third-year students seeking quality, relevant, one-year paid internships in the United States has been launched at the Ci...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 14, 2016
Two People Arrested Over Alleged USPCA Fraud
Two people have been arrested by police investigating allegations of fraud at an animal charity. A 53-year-old man and a 52-year-old woman were arrested in the Newry area this morning, 14 September, ...
Two People Arrested Over Alleged USPCA Fraud
Two people have been arrested by police investigating allegations of fraud at an animal charity. A 53-year-old man and a 52-year-old woman were arrested in the Newry area this morning, 14 September, ...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 14, 2016
Fresh Appeal Issued Following Death Of Gerard McMahon
A renewed appeal has been issued following the death of a man in Belfast city centre. Police used CS Spray to restrain Gerard McMahon during a "violent incident" in the Great Victoria Street area on ...
Fresh Appeal Issued Following Death Of Gerard McMahon
A renewed appeal has been issued following the death of a man in Belfast city centre. Police used CS Spray to restrain Gerard McMahon during a "violent incident" in the Great Victoria Street area on ...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 14, 2016
Drop In Number Of People Claiming Unemployment Benefits
The number of people claiming unemployment benefits in Northern Ireland dropped to 35,100 in August, according to the latest Labour Force Survey. Unemployment fell by 0.7% over the year to 5.6%. Eco...
Drop In Number Of People Claiming Unemployment Benefits
The number of people claiming unemployment benefits in Northern Ireland dropped to 35,100 in August, according to the latest Labour Force Survey. Unemployment fell by 0.7% over the year to 5.6%. Eco...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 14, 2016
SDLP Calls On Executive To Protect Services At City Of Derry Airport
The Leader of the SDLP has called on Stormont to protect services at the City of Derry Airport after Ryanair announced it is axing its service between L'Derry and London. The firm also confirmed it w...
SDLP Calls On Executive To Protect Services At City Of Derry Airport
The Leader of the SDLP has called on Stormont to protect services at the City of Derry Airport after Ryanair announced it is axing its service between L'Derry and London. The firm also confirmed it w...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 14, 2016
John Boreland Murder: Fourth Man Arrested
Another man has been arrested in connection with the murder of prominent loyalist John Boreland. Mr Boreland, 46, was fatally shot in north Belfast last month. A 33-year-old man is being questioned ...
John Boreland Murder: Fourth Man Arrested
Another man has been arrested in connection with the murder of prominent loyalist John Boreland. Mr Boreland, 46, was fatally shot in north Belfast last month. A 33-year-old man is being questioned ...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 14, 2016
Other News In Brief
Woman Convicted Of Benefit Fraud A woman has been convicted for claiming benefits she was not entitled to at Craigavon Crown Court. Alicia Sloane claimed Employment and Support Allowance and...
Other News In Brief
Woman Convicted Of Benefit Fraud A woman has been convicted for claiming benefits she was not entitled to at Craigavon Crown Court. Alicia Sloane claimed Employment and Support Allowance and...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 13, 2016
UK And Irish Govts To Sign Agreement To Establish Independent Body
The Secretary of State for Northern Ireland and the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade are to sign an agreement today, 13 September, to establish an independent body to report on paramilitaries in...
UK And Irish Govts To Sign Agreement To Establish Independent Body
The Secretary of State for Northern Ireland and the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade are to sign an agreement today, 13 September, to establish an independent body to report on paramilitaries in...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 13, 2016
John Boreland Murder: Three Men Arrested
Three men have been arrested in connection with the murder of prominent loyalist John Boreland. Mr Boreland was fatally shot in the Sunningdale Gardens area on Sunday, 07 August. Two men, aged 33 an...
John Boreland Murder: Three Men Arrested
Three men have been arrested in connection with the murder of prominent loyalist John Boreland. Mr Boreland was fatally shot in the Sunningdale Gardens area on Sunday, 07 August. Two men, aged 33 an...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 13, 2016
Low Incomes Families Need To Spend £153 A Week To Eat Healthily
Families on low incomes or social welfare in Northern Ireland need to spend almost half of their weekly budget to eat healthily, according to new findings. A study, by the Food Standards Agency in No...
Low Incomes Families Need To Spend £153 A Week To Eat Healthily
Families on low incomes or social welfare in Northern Ireland need to spend almost half of their weekly budget to eat healthily, according to new findings. A study, by the Food Standards Agency in No...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 13, 2016
Man Dies In Co Tyrone Farm Accident
The Health and Safety Executive has launched an investigation after a man died in an accident at a farm in Co Tyrone. It is believed the incident occurred on Sunday, 11 September. Sinn Féin MLA Lind...
Man Dies In Co Tyrone Farm Accident
The Health and Safety Executive has launched an investigation after a man died in an accident at a farm in Co Tyrone. It is believed the incident occurred on Sunday, 11 September. Sinn Féin MLA Lind...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 13, 2016
Belfast Delivery Driver Jailed For Tax Fraud
A Belfast delivery driver has been jailed for eight months after admitting he falsified his income records in a £140,000 fraud. David Smith, 41, from Newtownabbey earned more than £260,000 in profit ...
Belfast Delivery Driver Jailed For Tax Fraud
A Belfast delivery driver has been jailed for eight months after admitting he falsified his income records in a £140,000 fraud. David Smith, 41, from Newtownabbey earned more than £260,000 in profit ...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 13, 2016
Fast-Food Outlet Robbed In South Belfast
Masked men armed with a crowbar and a sledgehammer have robbed a fast-food outlet in south Belfast. The incident happened at premises on the Lisburn Road at around 6am this morning, 13 September. Th...
Fast-Food Outlet Robbed In South Belfast
Masked men armed with a crowbar and a sledgehammer have robbed a fast-food outlet in south Belfast. The incident happened at premises on the Lisburn Road at around 6am this morning, 13 September. Th...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 13, 2016
Woman Assaulted By Masked Men In West Belfast
A gang of masked men have assaulted a woman in west Belfast. The attack happened at a property on Albert Street between 10.30pm and 11pm on Sunday, 11 September. The victim, aged in her 30s, sustain...
Woman Assaulted By Masked Men In West Belfast
A gang of masked men have assaulted a woman in west Belfast. The attack happened at a property on Albert Street between 10.30pm and 11pm on Sunday, 11 September. The victim, aged in her 30s, sustain...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 13, 2016
Man Charged Over Hit And Run Incident In South Belfast
A man has been charged in connection with a hit and run incident in south Belfast. A man, aged in his 40s, remains in a critical condition in hospital. The incident happened on the Lisburn Road on S...
Man Charged Over Hit And Run Incident In South Belfast
A man has been charged in connection with a hit and run incident in south Belfast. A man, aged in his 40s, remains in a critical condition in hospital. The incident happened on the Lisburn Road on S...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 13, 2016
Green Party MLA Reveals She Was The Victim Of A Stalker
The deputy leader of the Green Party has revealed that a stalker stuck razor blades in her tyres, which caused them to blow up, when she was doing the school run. Clare Bailey reported the incident t...
Green Party MLA Reveals She Was The Victim Of A Stalker
The deputy leader of the Green Party has revealed that a stalker stuck razor blades in her tyres, which caused them to blow up, when she was doing the school run. Clare Bailey reported the incident t...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 13, 2016
Other News In Brief
Man Convicted Of Benefit Fraud A man has been convicted for claiming benefits he was not entitled to at Dungannon Magistrates' Court. Alex Cruickshank claimed Jobseeker's Allowance, Employmen...
Other News In Brief
Man Convicted Of Benefit Fraud A man has been convicted for claiming benefits he was not entitled to at Dungannon Magistrates' Court. Alex Cruickshank claimed Jobseeker's Allowance, Employmen...
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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.