Northern Ireland News for September 2016 : Page 6
Recruitment News, Sep 12, 2016
Reading Prudential Workers To Strike
Prudential employees, based in Reading, will stage two 24-hour strikes over plans to offshore an estimated 82 jobs dealing with annuities to India. Staff members of Unite the union will strike for 24...
Reading Prudential Workers To Strike
Prudential employees, based in Reading, will stage two 24-hour strikes over plans to offshore an estimated 82 jobs dealing with annuities to India. Staff members of Unite the union will strike for 24...
Business News, Sep 12, 2016
Belfast City Council To Host 'Fix It' Surgeries
Belfast City Council is to host a series of 'Fix IT' surgeries at community centres across the city. The events will give local people the opportunity to seek help with faulty computer devices or sof...
Belfast City Council To Host 'Fix It' Surgeries
Belfast City Council is to host a series of 'Fix IT' surgeries at community centres across the city. The events will give local people the opportunity to seek help with faulty computer devices or sof...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 12, 2016
Man 'Critical' Following Hit And Run In South Belfast
A man is in a critical condition in hospital following a hit and run collision in south Belfast. The incident occurred on the Lisburn Road near Wellesley Avenue at around 10pm on Saturday, 10 Septemb...
Man 'Critical' Following Hit And Run In South Belfast
A man is in a critical condition in hospital following a hit and run collision in south Belfast. The incident occurred on the Lisburn Road near Wellesley Avenue at around 10pm on Saturday, 10 Septemb...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 12, 2016
Bethany Firth Scoops Second Gold Medal At Rio Paralympics
Co Down swimmer Bethany Firth has won a second gold medal in the S14 200m Freestyle at the Paralympics in Rio. She set a new paralympics record and finished in 2.03.30. The swimmer from Seaforde bea...
Bethany Firth Scoops Second Gold Medal At Rio Paralympics
Co Down swimmer Bethany Firth has won a second gold medal in the S14 200m Freestyle at the Paralympics in Rio. She set a new paralympics record and finished in 2.03.30. The swimmer from Seaforde bea...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 12, 2016
Footballer Critically Ill After Assault In Co L'Derry
A footballer remains in a critical condition following an attack in Co L'Derry. Niall Grace, who plays for Institute Football Club, was assaulted in Waterloo Street at around 12.45am on Sunday, 11 Se...
Footballer Critically Ill After Assault In Co L'Derry
A footballer remains in a critical condition following an attack in Co L'Derry. Niall Grace, who plays for Institute Football Club, was assaulted in Waterloo Street at around 12.45am on Sunday, 11 Se...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 12, 2016
NI Drugs Seizures Hit 10-Year High
Drugs seizures in Northern Ireland are at a 10-year high, according to the police. From April 2015 to March 2016 police carried out 5,597 seizures, 4,445 of which were cannabis. In the 12 months to M...
NI Drugs Seizures Hit 10-Year High
Drugs seizures in Northern Ireland are at a 10-year high, according to the police. From April 2015 to March 2016 police carried out 5,597 seizures, 4,445 of which were cannabis. In the 12 months to M...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 12, 2016
Richard Chambers Retires From Rowing
Two-times world champion Richard Chambers has retired from rowing. Chambers from Coleraine won world titles in 2007 and 2010 in the lightweight men's four. He is to take up a coaching role with Camb...
Richard Chambers Retires From Rowing
Two-times world champion Richard Chambers has retired from rowing. Chambers from Coleraine won world titles in 2007 and 2010 in the lightweight men's four. He is to take up a coaching role with Camb...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 12, 2016
Newry Firm To Create 47 New Jobs
A firm in Newry is to create 47 new jobs in a £2million investment. Critical Power Systems is a new manufacturing start-up business which designs, manufactures and supplies power distribution units f...
Newry Firm To Create 47 New Jobs
A firm in Newry is to create 47 new jobs in a £2million investment. Critical Power Systems is a new manufacturing start-up business which designs, manufactures and supplies power distribution units f...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 12, 2016
Investigation Launched Following Suspected Sexual Assault In South Belfast
Police have launched an investigation following a suspected sexual assault in south Belfast. The incident happened in University Street. Police have cordoned off the area and enquiries are ongoing. ...
Investigation Launched Following Suspected Sexual Assault In South Belfast
Police have launched an investigation following a suspected sexual assault in south Belfast. The incident happened in University Street. Police have cordoned off the area and enquiries are ongoing. ...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 12, 2016
Other News In Brief
Road Improvement Project To Start In Co Antrim A £220,000 road improvement project is to start in Portglenone, Co Antrim. Work on the resurfacing scheme on the Hiltonstown Road is scheduled ...
Other News In Brief
Road Improvement Project To Start In Co Antrim A £220,000 road improvement project is to start in Portglenone, Co Antrim. Work on the resurfacing scheme on the Hiltonstown Road is scheduled ...
Business News, Sep 9, 2016
Minister Launches Trade Accelerator Plan
Economy Minister Simon Hamilton MLA has launched a Trade Accelerator Plan, which aims to further boost exports by locally based businesses and to expand the number of companies trading outside of Nort...
Minister Launches Trade Accelerator Plan
Economy Minister Simon Hamilton MLA has launched a Trade Accelerator Plan, which aims to further boost exports by locally based businesses and to expand the number of companies trading outside of Nort...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 9, 2016
Man Dies Following 'Violent Incident' In Belfast
A man who died after police used CS Spray to restrain him following a "violent incident" in Belfast has been named locally as Gerard McMahon. The incident happened on Great Victoria Street in Belfast...
Man Dies Following 'Violent Incident' In Belfast
A man who died after police used CS Spray to restrain him following a "violent incident" in Belfast has been named locally as Gerard McMahon. The incident happened on Great Victoria Street in Belfast...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 9, 2016
Bethany Firth Wins Gold At Rio Paralympics
County Down swimmer Bethany Firth has set a new world record and won gold in the S14 100m backstroke at the Rio Paralympics. Bethany from Seaforde broke her own world record and touched in at one min...
Bethany Firth Wins Gold At Rio Paralympics
County Down swimmer Bethany Firth has set a new world record and won gold in the S14 100m backstroke at the Rio Paralympics. Bethany from Seaforde broke her own world record and touched in at one min...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 9, 2016
Man Arrested Following £190,000 Cannabis Seizure In South Belfast
A man has been arrested after police seized around £190,000 worth of suspected cannabis in south Belfast. The seizure was made during two house searches on Thursday, 08 September. The suspect is cur...
Man Arrested Following £190,000 Cannabis Seizure In South Belfast
A man has been arrested after police seized around £190,000 worth of suspected cannabis in south Belfast. The seizure was made during two house searches on Thursday, 08 September. The suspect is cur...
Recruitment News, Sep 9, 2016
Deutsche Bank To Create 40 New Jobs In Ireland
Deutsche Bank is to create 40 new jobs in Dublin. The company, which has opened a new data lab named 'The Hive, also announced plans to create a further 125 Technology and Operations roles supporting...
Deutsche Bank To Create 40 New Jobs In Ireland
Deutsche Bank is to create 40 new jobs in Dublin. The company, which has opened a new data lab named 'The Hive, also announced plans to create a further 125 Technology and Operations roles supporting...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 9, 2016
Investigation Launched After Men In Van Approach Young Boys In Craigavon
Police in Craigavon have launched an investigation after men in a blue van stopped young boys, aged between nine and 11, and offered them money to get into the vehicle. The incident happened in Clonm...
Investigation Launched After Men In Van Approach Young Boys In Craigavon
Police in Craigavon have launched an investigation after men in a blue van stopped young boys, aged between nine and 11, and offered them money to get into the vehicle. The incident happened in Clonm...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 9, 2016
Jason Smyth Wins Paralympics 100m Event
L'Derry man Jason Smyth has won gold in the T13 100m event at the Paralympics in Rio. He won the race in 10.64 seconds. Namibia's Johannes Nambala came second and Australia's Chad Perris came third....
Jason Smyth Wins Paralympics 100m Event
L'Derry man Jason Smyth has won gold in the T13 100m event at the Paralympics in Rio. He won the race in 10.64 seconds. Namibia's Johannes Nambala came second and Australia's Chad Perris came third....
Northern Ireland News, Sep 9, 2016
Man Arrested Following Arson Attacks In South Belfast
A 24-year-old man has been arrested in connection with a number of arson attacks in south Belfast. Two cars were set on fire in the Joy Street area and another vehicle was set alight in Friendly Stre...
Man Arrested Following Arson Attacks In South Belfast
A 24-year-old man has been arrested in connection with a number of arson attacks in south Belfast. Two cars were set on fire in the Joy Street area and another vehicle was set alight in Friendly Stre...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 9, 2016
Appeal Issued To Trace Missing Pensioner From Co Antrim
Police have issued an appeal to help trace a missing 81-year-old woman from Co Antrim. Marjorie Roebuck from Broughshane was last seen on Wednesday, 07 September. Police said they are concerned for ...
Appeal Issued To Trace Missing Pensioner From Co Antrim
Police have issued an appeal to help trace a missing 81-year-old woman from Co Antrim. Marjorie Roebuck from Broughshane was last seen on Wednesday, 07 September. Police said they are concerned for ...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 9, 2016
Other News In Brief
Funding Secured To Redevelop Portrush Train Station Funding has been secured to redevelop Portrush Train Station in Co Antrim. Translink was allocated the funding from the Department of Comm...
Other News In Brief
Funding Secured To Redevelop Portrush Train Station Funding has been secured to redevelop Portrush Train Station in Co Antrim. Translink was allocated the funding from the Department of Comm...
Recruitment News, Sep 8, 2016
Dublin Bus Workers Begin 48-Hour Strike Action
More than 1,500 SIPTU union members working for Dublin Bus have begun a 48-hour work stoppage today, 08 September, in a dispute over pay and conditions. The action by the SIPTU members and their coll...
Dublin Bus Workers Begin 48-Hour Strike Action
More than 1,500 SIPTU union members working for Dublin Bus have begun a 48-hour work stoppage today, 08 September, in a dispute over pay and conditions. The action by the SIPTU members and their coll...
Business News, Sep 8, 2016
House Boat Company Launches In NI
An innovative house boat company has launched in Northern Ireland. Designed and manufactured under The Boat House Boat Company Ltd's (BHBC) 'Bluefield Houseboats' brand, the firm designs and manufact...
House Boat Company Launches In NI
An innovative house boat company has launched in Northern Ireland. Designed and manufactured under The Boat House Boat Company Ltd's (BHBC) 'Bluefield Houseboats' brand, the firm designs and manufact...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 8, 2016
Man Seriously Ill Following 'Violent Incident' In Belfast
A man is seriously ill in hospital following a violent incident in Belfast city centre. Police were called to Great Victoria Street just before 5am this morning, 08 September, following reports a man...
Man Seriously Ill Following 'Violent Incident' In Belfast
A man is seriously ill in hospital following a violent incident in Belfast city centre. Police were called to Great Victoria Street just before 5am this morning, 08 September, following reports a man...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 8, 2016
Lagan Homes (NI) To Build New Houses In East Belfast
Lagan Homes (NI) is to build a residential development, worth an estimated £120 million, in east Belfast. Millmount Village is a 90 acre site that will provide up to 700 new homes supporting the need...
Lagan Homes (NI) To Build New Houses In East Belfast
Lagan Homes (NI) is to build a residential development, worth an estimated £120 million, in east Belfast. Millmount Village is a 90 acre site that will provide up to 700 new homes supporting the need...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 8, 2016
Secretary Of State To Visit US To Discuss UK Govt's Priorities In NI
The Secretary of State James Brokenshire is to visit the United States to meet with government officials to discuss the UK Government's priorities in Northern Ireland. The visit will take place over ...
Secretary Of State To Visit US To Discuss UK Govt's Priorities In NI
The Secretary of State James Brokenshire is to visit the United States to meet with government officials to discuss the UK Government's priorities in Northern Ireland. The visit will take place over ...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 8, 2016
Children In NI Contact Childline Almost Every Day With Suicidal Thoughts
Children in Northern Ireland contacted Childline almost every day last year about suicide, according to the NSPCC. Children aged between 12 and 15 were considered the most at risk. Girls are six tim...
Children In NI Contact Childline Almost Every Day With Suicidal Thoughts
Children in Northern Ireland contacted Childline almost every day last year about suicide, according to the NSPCC. Children aged between 12 and 15 were considered the most at risk. Girls are six tim...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 8, 2016
Man Attacked During Aggravated Burglary In South Belfast
A number of masked men attacked a 24-year-old man during an aggravated burglary in south Belfast. The assault happened at a property in the Malfin Drive area at around 10.10pm on Wednesday, 07 Septem...
Man Attacked During Aggravated Burglary In South Belfast
A number of masked men attacked a 24-year-old man during an aggravated burglary in south Belfast. The assault happened at a property in the Malfin Drive area at around 10.10pm on Wednesday, 07 Septem...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 8, 2016
Man Charged Over £20,000 Drug Seizure In Portadown
A 28-year-old man has been charged in connection with the seizure of suspected Class A drugs in Portadown. The drugs are believed to be worth a street value of £20,000. The suspect has been charged ...
Man Charged Over £20,000 Drug Seizure In Portadown
A 28-year-old man has been charged in connection with the seizure of suspected Class A drugs in Portadown. The drugs are believed to be worth a street value of £20,000. The suspect has been charged ...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 8, 2016
Funding Secured To Support Traders In Ballymoney And Coleraine
Funding of £440,000 has been secured to help support traders develop their businesses in Ballymoney and Coleraine. The aim of the revitalisation schemes are to help promote the area as a destination ...
Funding Secured To Support Traders In Ballymoney And Coleraine
Funding of £440,000 has been secured to help support traders develop their businesses in Ballymoney and Coleraine. The aim of the revitalisation schemes are to help promote the area as a destination ...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 8, 2016
Other News In Brief
Plans Approved To Develop New Play Park In L'Derry Planning permission has been approved to develop a new play park in Co L'Derry. The park, at Ballyarnett country park, was given the green ...
Other News In Brief
Plans Approved To Develop New Play Park In L'Derry Planning permission has been approved to develop a new play park in Co L'Derry. The park, at Ballyarnett country park, was given the green ...
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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.