Northern Ireland News for October 2017 : Page 6
Business News, Oct 11, 2017
Five Simple Steps To Thrive Online
A new guide from the National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) aims to help small businesses shield themselves from potential online attacks. Research by the Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sp...
Five Simple Steps To Thrive Online
A new guide from the National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) aims to help small businesses shield themselves from potential online attacks. Research by the Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sp...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 11, 2017
Paramedic Attacked In Co Tyrone
A 20-year-old woman has been charged after a female paramedic was attacked twice during a callout in Co Tyrone. She was punched and bitten by a patient in the Fairview Gardens area of Dromore on Tues...
Paramedic Attacked In Co Tyrone
A 20-year-old woman has been charged after a female paramedic was attacked twice during a callout in Co Tyrone. She was punched and bitten by a patient in the Fairview Gardens area of Dromore on Tues...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 11, 2017
Teen Charged With Blackmail And Threats To Kill
A teenager has been charged with blackmail, making threats to kill and making threats to damage property. The 19-year-old male was arrested in east Belfast on Tuesday, 10 October. He was detained by...
Teen Charged With Blackmail And Threats To Kill
A teenager has been charged with blackmail, making threats to kill and making threats to damage property. The 19-year-old male was arrested in east Belfast on Tuesday, 10 October. He was detained by...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 11, 2017
Rocket Launcher Discovered In Co Antrim
The PSNI have launched an investigation after a rocket launcher and other terrorist related items were discovered in Dundrod, Co Antrim. Detectives received reports of a suspicious object in the Budo...
Rocket Launcher Discovered In Co Antrim
The PSNI have launched an investigation after a rocket launcher and other terrorist related items were discovered in Dundrod, Co Antrim. Detectives received reports of a suspicious object in the Budo...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 11, 2017
Four People Arrested After Drugs Found In Co Fermanagh
Four people have been arrested following a drugs search at a property in Enniskillen, Co Fermanagh. Three men, aged 19, 24 and 27 and a 22-year-old-woman were detained after police discovered Class A...
Four People Arrested After Drugs Found In Co Fermanagh
Four people have been arrested following a drugs search at a property in Enniskillen, Co Fermanagh. Three men, aged 19, 24 and 27 and a 22-year-old-woman were detained after police discovered Class A...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 11, 2017
Other News In Brief
New Play Park Officially Opens In Strathfoyle A new play park has officially opened in Strathfoyle, Co L'Derry. The £500,000 scheme is part of the Parks Management and Development Programme....
Other News In Brief
New Play Park Officially Opens In Strathfoyle A new play park has officially opened in Strathfoyle, Co L'Derry. The £500,000 scheme is part of the Parks Management and Development Programme....
Recruitment News, Oct 10, 2017
Call To Reduce Qualification Requirements For Childcare Providers Condemned
SIPTU has condemned a call by a new independent childcare providers' organisation, 'Seas Suas', for a temporary derogation that would allow up to 25% of staff in Early Years facilities to work without...
Call To Reduce Qualification Requirements For Childcare Providers Condemned
SIPTU has condemned a call by a new independent childcare providers' organisation, 'Seas Suas', for a temporary derogation that would allow up to 25% of staff in Early Years facilities to work without...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 10, 2017
Cyber Attack Targets Supermarkets In NI And The Republic
Customers are being urged to check their bank statements after a cyber attack has targeted supermarkets in Northern Ireland and the Republic. Musgrave Group, which operates SuperValu, Centra and Mace...
Cyber Attack Targets Supermarkets In NI And The Republic
Customers are being urged to check their bank statements after a cyber attack has targeted supermarkets in Northern Ireland and the Republic. Musgrave Group, which operates SuperValu, Centra and Mace...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 10, 2017
Murder Investigation Launched In Larne
Police have launched a murder investigation following the discovery of a man;s body in Larne. The body of Laurence Shaw was found at around 1.30pm on Monday, 09 October, in the Hillmount Gardens area...
Murder Investigation Launched In Larne
Police have launched a murder investigation following the discovery of a man;s body in Larne. The body of Laurence Shaw was found at around 1.30pm on Monday, 09 October, in the Hillmount Gardens area...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 10, 2017
UUP And SDLP Hit Out At CCEA Over Exam Grades
The UUP has hit out at the Council for the Curriculum, Examinations and Assessment (CCEA) after it was revealed that some exam grades have been significantly changed after a review was requested. The...
UUP And SDLP Hit Out At CCEA Over Exam Grades
The UUP has hit out at the Council for the Curriculum, Examinations and Assessment (CCEA) after it was revealed that some exam grades have been significantly changed after a review was requested. The...
Business News, Oct 10, 2017
Advice For Businesses On Transition Of £1 Coin Design
Sunday 15 October is the final day the old round pound coin will be legal tender. The new 12-sided, bi-metallic pound coin, introduced in March 2017, will be the only legal pound coin from 16 October...
Advice For Businesses On Transition Of £1 Coin Design
Sunday 15 October is the final day the old round pound coin will be legal tender. The new 12-sided, bi-metallic pound coin, introduced in March 2017, will be the only legal pound coin from 16 October...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 10, 2017
Two Men Released Over Threats To Catholic Families
Two men have been released from police custody after they were arrested under the Terroism Act. The men, aged 37 and 40, were detained on suspicion of being members of a banned organisation, namely t...
Two Men Released Over Threats To Catholic Families
Two men have been released from police custody after they were arrested under the Terroism Act. The men, aged 37 and 40, were detained on suspicion of being members of a banned organisation, namely t...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 10, 2017
Man Charged Over Bomb Hoax at Primary School In Ballymena
A man has been charged after a bomb hoax at a primary school in Ballymena. An investigation was launched after Harryville Primary School on Casement Street received a bomb warning on Tuesday, 10 Octo...
Man Charged Over Bomb Hoax at Primary School In Ballymena
A man has been charged after a bomb hoax at a primary school in Ballymena. An investigation was launched after Harryville Primary School on Casement Street received a bomb warning on Tuesday, 10 Octo...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 10, 2017
Brokenshire: Some Progress Made On Talks But Still No Deal
The two main political parties in Northern Ireland have made some progress on aspects of language and culture in talks to restore a power-sharing government, according to the Secretary of State. Jame...
Brokenshire: Some Progress Made On Talks But Still No Deal
The two main political parties in Northern Ireland have made some progress on aspects of language and culture in talks to restore a power-sharing government, according to the Secretary of State. Jame...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 10, 2017
Investigation Launched Following Sudden Death In Larne
Police have launched an investigation following the sudden death of a man in Larne. The man's body was discovered at around 1.30pm on Monday, 09 October, in the Hillmount Gardens area in the Seacourt...
Investigation Launched Following Sudden Death In Larne
Police have launched an investigation following the sudden death of a man in Larne. The man's body was discovered at around 1.30pm on Monday, 09 October, in the Hillmount Gardens area in the Seacourt...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 10, 2017
Other News In Brief
Two Brothers Fined £9,000 For Waste Offences Two brothers from Co Tyrone have been fined £9,000 for waste offences. John and Peter McDonnell were fined at Dungannon Magistrates' Court for br...
Other News In Brief
Two Brothers Fined £9,000 For Waste Offences Two brothers from Co Tyrone have been fined £9,000 for waste offences. John and Peter McDonnell were fined at Dungannon Magistrates' Court for br...
Recruitment News, Oct 9, 2017
Storm Technology To Create 60 New Posts In Dublin And Galway
Storm Technology has announced the creation of over 60 new jobs at its Dublin and Galway operations. The planned expansion is in response to the growing demand for the company's digital transformat...
Storm Technology To Create 60 New Posts In Dublin And Galway
Storm Technology has announced the creation of over 60 new jobs at its Dublin and Galway operations. The planned expansion is in response to the growing demand for the company's digital transformat...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 9, 2017
Two Arrested After Catholics Forced To Flee Homes In East Belfast
Two people have been arrested after four Catholic families were forced to leave their homes in east Belfast after receiving threats. The families lived in the Cantrell Close area. The PSNI claimed t...
Two Arrested After Catholics Forced To Flee Homes In East Belfast
Two people have been arrested after four Catholic families were forced to leave their homes in east Belfast after receiving threats. The families lived in the Cantrell Close area. The PSNI claimed t...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 9, 2017
Union Disappointed Over Ruling Against Bombardier
Unite the union is disappointed with the preliminary ruling by the United States' Department of Commerce that recommended additional tariffs of 80% be imposed on Bombardier's C-Series over allegations...
Union Disappointed Over Ruling Against Bombardier
Unite the union is disappointed with the preliminary ruling by the United States' Department of Commerce that recommended additional tariffs of 80% be imposed on Bombardier's C-Series over allegations...
Business News, Oct 9, 2017
Contact Labels PHA Plans To Change Lifeline 'Unsafe'
Contact, the charity which runs Northern Ireland's 24-hour crisis suicide helpline and counselling service, has labelled Public Health Agency (PHA) plans to change Lifeline as unsafe and unfit for pur...
Contact Labels PHA Plans To Change Lifeline 'Unsafe'
Contact, the charity which runs Northern Ireland's 24-hour crisis suicide helpline and counselling service, has labelled Public Health Agency (PHA) plans to change Lifeline as unsafe and unfit for pur...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 9, 2017
Hundreds Of Fireworks Seized In Co Antrim
Hundreds of fireworks have been seized from a house in Co Antrim. Newtownabbey Neighbourhood Policing Team searched a property in the Rathcoole area of Newtownabbey on Saturday, 07 October, following...
Hundreds Of Fireworks Seized In Co Antrim
Hundreds of fireworks have been seized from a house in Co Antrim. Newtownabbey Neighbourhood Policing Team searched a property in the Rathcoole area of Newtownabbey on Saturday, 07 October, following...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 9, 2017
Woman Dies In Co Fermanagh Crash
A woman has died in a one-vehicle crash in Co Fermanagh. The collision happened on the Newbridge Road in Derrylin just after midnight on Saturday. Another woman and a man were taken to hospital to b...
Woman Dies In Co Fermanagh Crash
A woman has died in a one-vehicle crash in Co Fermanagh. The collision happened on the Newbridge Road in Derrylin just after midnight on Saturday. Another woman and a man were taken to hospital to b...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 9, 2017
Northern Ireland Make World Cup Play-Offs
Northern Ireland have made it through to the World Cup play-offs. The team were defeated by Norway 1-0 on Sunday, 08 October, however Scotland failed to beat Slovenia in their fixture, ensuring NI se...
Northern Ireland Make World Cup Play-Offs
Northern Ireland have made it through to the World Cup play-offs. The team were defeated by Norway 1-0 on Sunday, 08 October, however Scotland failed to beat Slovenia in their fixture, ensuring NI se...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 9, 2017
Pensioner Robbed In Lisburn
A pensioner has been left shaken after she was pulled from her vehicle in Lisburn. The woman, aged in her 80s, was parking her car in the driveway on the Hillsborough Old Road area at around 5.15pm o...
Pensioner Robbed In Lisburn
A pensioner has been left shaken after she was pulled from her vehicle in Lisburn. The woman, aged in her 80s, was parking her car in the driveway on the Hillsborough Old Road area at around 5.15pm o...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 9, 2017
Man Arrested After Two Men Stabbed In Armagh
A man has been arrested after two men were stabbed in Co Armagh. The attack happened at a bar on Main Street in Belleeks just after midnight on Saturday. A man was found with a stab wound to the nec...
Man Arrested After Two Men Stabbed In Armagh
A man has been arrested after two men were stabbed in Co Armagh. The attack happened at a bar on Main Street in Belleeks just after midnight on Saturday. A man was found with a stab wound to the nec...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 9, 2017
Other News In Brief
Critical Funding For Roads At Risk - SDLP Critical funding for Northern Ireland's roads is at risk, according to the SDLP. Speaking after meeting with the Permanent Secretary for the Departm...
Other News In Brief
Critical Funding For Roads At Risk - SDLP Critical funding for Northern Ireland's roads is at risk, according to the SDLP. Speaking after meeting with the Permanent Secretary for the Departm...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 6, 2017
Older People To Be Hit Hardest Over Proposed Health Cuts
Over half of the £70 million of savings proposed by NI Health Trusts are likely to affect older people, according to the Commissioner for Older People for Northern Ireland. Mr Eddie Lynch said: "I am...
Older People To Be Hit Hardest Over Proposed Health Cuts
Over half of the £70 million of savings proposed by NI Health Trusts are likely to affect older people, according to the Commissioner for Older People for Northern Ireland. Mr Eddie Lynch said: "I am...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 6, 2017
Warning Issued Over Suspicious Object In North Belfast
The PSNI have issued a warning to the public not to touch any suspicious objects in north Belfast. It follows reports that a pipe-bomb type device was left at the junction of Glenrosa Link and Upper ...
Warning Issued Over Suspicious Object In North Belfast
The PSNI have issued a warning to the public not to touch any suspicious objects in north Belfast. It follows reports that a pipe-bomb type device was left at the junction of Glenrosa Link and Upper ...
Business News, Oct 6, 2017
Concentrix Opens New Belfast Facility
Concentrix, a global business services company, has opened a new facility on the former Maysfield Leisure Centre site in Belfast. The new multi-million-pound complex was opened by the Lord Mayor of B...
Concentrix Opens New Belfast Facility
Concentrix, a global business services company, has opened a new facility on the former Maysfield Leisure Centre site in Belfast. The new multi-million-pound complex was opened by the Lord Mayor of B...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 6, 2017
Teen Arrested On Suspicion Of Endangering An Aircraft
A teenager has been arrested on suspicion of endangering an aircraft in north Belfast. A 19-year-old man pointed a laser at a police helicopter on Thursday, 05 October. A PSNI spokesperson said: "No...
Teen Arrested On Suspicion Of Endangering An Aircraft
A teenager has been arrested on suspicion of endangering an aircraft in north Belfast. A 19-year-old man pointed a laser at a police helicopter on Thursday, 05 October. A PSNI spokesperson said: "No...
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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.