Northern Ireland News for October 2017 : Page 7
Recruitment News, Oct 6, 2017
Microsoft Announces 200 New Jobs In Ireland
Microsoft has announced it is to create 200 new jobs in Ireland. The firm confirmed it is further investing in Ireland through the expansion of its Dublin-based EMEA Inside Sales organisation. The c...
Microsoft Announces 200 New Jobs In Ireland
Microsoft has announced it is to create 200 new jobs in Ireland. The firm confirmed it is further investing in Ireland through the expansion of its Dublin-based EMEA Inside Sales organisation. The c...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 6, 2017
Man Charged With Murder Of Colin Horner
A man has been charged with the murder of Colin Horner. Mr Horner, aged 35, was shot dead in a supermarket car park in Bangor in front of his son on 28 May. A 34-year-old was arrested in the Newtown...
Man Charged With Murder Of Colin Horner
A man has been charged with the murder of Colin Horner. Mr Horner, aged 35, was shot dead in a supermarket car park in Bangor in front of his son on 28 May. A 34-year-old was arrested in the Newtown...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 6, 2017
World Cup 2018: Northern Ireland Defeated By Germany
Northern Ireland have been defeated by Germany at Windsor Park. The current world champions beat Northern Ireland 3-1 in Belfast. Sebastian Rudy scored the first goal in the second minute. Josh Mag...
World Cup 2018: Northern Ireland Defeated By Germany
Northern Ireland have been defeated by Germany at Windsor Park. The current world champions beat Northern Ireland 3-1 in Belfast. Sebastian Rudy scored the first goal in the second minute. Josh Mag...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 6, 2017
Suspected Drugs Seized In East Belfast
The PSNI have seized suspected drugs in east Belfast. Officers searched a house in Cantrell Close as part of an ongoing proactive crackdown on drugs on Thursday, 05 October. A PSNI spokesperson said...
Suspected Drugs Seized In East Belfast
The PSNI have seized suspected drugs in east Belfast. Officers searched a house in Cantrell Close as part of an ongoing proactive crackdown on drugs on Thursday, 05 October. A PSNI spokesperson said...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 6, 2017
Belfast To Host Major International Conference In 2021
Belfast is set to host a major international conference in 2021 after a successful pitch led by Professor Brian Falzon from Queen's University Belfast. The conference win was announced in the Chinese...
Belfast To Host Major International Conference In 2021
Belfast is set to host a major international conference in 2021 after a successful pitch led by Professor Brian Falzon from Queen's University Belfast. The conference win was announced in the Chinese...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 6, 2017
Other News In Brief
Three People Convicted Of Benefit Fraud Three people have been convicted for claiming benefits they were not entitled to at Coleraine Magistrates' Court. Martin Neill claimed Job seekers All...
Other News In Brief
Three People Convicted Of Benefit Fraud Three people have been convicted for claiming benefits they were not entitled to at Coleraine Magistrates' Court. Martin Neill claimed Job seekers All...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 5, 2017
Man Escapes Injury After Shots Fired At House In Co Armagh
A man has been left badly shaken after shots were fired at a house in Craigavon, Co Armagh. The incident happened at a property in the Enniskeen area at around 1.10am on Thursday, 05 October. A man,...
Man Escapes Injury After Shots Fired At House In Co Armagh
A man has been left badly shaken after shots were fired at a house in Craigavon, Co Armagh. The incident happened at a property in the Enniskeen area at around 1.10am on Thursday, 05 October. A man,...
Recruitment News, Oct 5, 2017
Fujitsu Workers Fight Gagging Of Reps
IT giant Fujitsu may face more industrial action as members of Unite the union prepare to hold a ballot for further industrial action in their long-running dispute. Unite members in Fujitsu overwhelm...
Fujitsu Workers Fight Gagging Of Reps
IT giant Fujitsu may face more industrial action as members of Unite the union prepare to hold a ballot for further industrial action in their long-running dispute. Unite members in Fujitsu overwhelm...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 5, 2017
Investigation Launched After Woman Robbed In Co Down
Police have launched an investigation after a woman, aged in her 60s, was robbed at knifepoint at her house in Co Down. The incident happened in the Beach Avenue area of Newcastle in the early hours ...
Investigation Launched After Woman Robbed In Co Down
Police have launched an investigation after a woman, aged in her 60s, was robbed at knifepoint at her house in Co Down. The incident happened in the Beach Avenue area of Newcastle in the early hours ...
Business News, Oct 5, 2017
Council Launches LEAN Network
Antrim and Newtownabbey Borough Council have launched Linking Entrepreneurs in Antrim and Newtownabbey (LEAN) Network. Businesses are being urged to take part in a free workshop which will take place...
Council Launches LEAN Network
Antrim and Newtownabbey Borough Council have launched Linking Entrepreneurs in Antrim and Newtownabbey (LEAN) Network. Businesses are being urged to take part in a free workshop which will take place...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 5, 2017
Former Taoiseach Liam Cosgrave Dies Aged 97
The former Taoiseach Liam Cosgrave has died at the age of 97. Mr Cosgrave was elected the leader of Fine Gael in 1965 and held the post for eight years. He became the Irish prime minister in 1973. S...
Former Taoiseach Liam Cosgrave Dies Aged 97
The former Taoiseach Liam Cosgrave has died at the age of 97. Mr Cosgrave was elected the leader of Fine Gael in 1965 and held the post for eight years. He became the Irish prime minister in 1973. S...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 5, 2017
Caterpillar (NI) Fined For Diesel Spill In Larne
Caterpillar (NI) has been fined £7,500 for discharging more than 40,000 litres of diesel into the Irish Sea in Larne. The firm pleaded guilty at Antrim Crown Court. On Saturday 11 June 2016, the Nor...
Caterpillar (NI) Fined For Diesel Spill In Larne
Caterpillar (NI) has been fined £7,500 for discharging more than 40,000 litres of diesel into the Irish Sea in Larne. The firm pleaded guilty at Antrim Crown Court. On Saturday 11 June 2016, the Nor...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 5, 2017
Appeal Issued For Missing Chinese Woman
Police are appealing for information to help trace a missing Chinese woman. Chutai Huang, aged 40, was last seen in the Ballymena area on 28 September. She speaks very little English and usually car...
Appeal Issued For Missing Chinese Woman
Police are appealing for information to help trace a missing Chinese woman. Chutai Huang, aged 40, was last seen in the Ballymena area on 28 September. She speaks very little English and usually car...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 5, 2017
Call For UVF To Withdraw Threats Made To Catholic Families
Sinn Fein has called on the UVF to withdraw threats made to Catholic families living in south Belfast. Four families have been forced to leave their homes in Cantrell Close after being ordered to lea...
Call For UVF To Withdraw Threats Made To Catholic Families
Sinn Fein has called on the UVF to withdraw threats made to Catholic families living in south Belfast. Four families have been forced to leave their homes in Cantrell Close after being ordered to lea...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 5, 2017
Orangemen To Walk Along The Western Front
A number of Orangemen are planning to walk 130km along the Western Front to remember those who died in WWI. They plan to raise money for charity to mark the centenary at the end of the First World Wa...
Orangemen To Walk Along The Western Front
A number of Orangemen are planning to walk 130km along the Western Front to remember those who died in WWI. They plan to raise money for charity to mark the centenary at the end of the First World Wa...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 5, 2017
Other News In Brief
Man Convicted Of Benefit Fraud A man has been convicted for claiming benefits he was not entitled to at Strabane Magistrates' Court. Gareth McGuigan claimed Jobseeker's Allowance and Housing...
Other News In Brief
Man Convicted Of Benefit Fraud A man has been convicted for claiming benefits he was not entitled to at Strabane Magistrates' Court. Gareth McGuigan claimed Jobseeker's Allowance and Housing...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 4, 2017
Carl Frampton To Fight Horacio Garcia In Belfast
Belfast boxer Carl Frampton has confirmed he will face Mexican Horacio Garcia at the SSE Arena on 18 November. It will be his first fight under new promoter Frank Warren. Listed as 'Frampton Reborn'...
Carl Frampton To Fight Horacio Garcia In Belfast
Belfast boxer Carl Frampton has confirmed he will face Mexican Horacio Garcia at the SSE Arena on 18 November. It will be his first fight under new promoter Frank Warren. Listed as 'Frampton Reborn'...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 4, 2017
Investigation Launched Following Arson Attack In West Belfast
Police have launched an investigation following an arson attack on a house in west Belfast. The incident happened at a property in the St Galls Avenue area on Tuesday, 03 October. A canister with fl...
Investigation Launched Following Arson Attack In West Belfast
Police have launched an investigation following an arson attack on a house in west Belfast. The incident happened at a property in the St Galls Avenue area on Tuesday, 03 October. A canister with fl...
Recruitment News, Oct 4, 2017
Union Launches Legal Action On Behalf Of Former Monarch Workers
Unite the union has launched legal action on behalf of over 1,800 Monarch airline workers who lost their jobs after the firm went in to administration earlier in the week. Unite, which represents aro...
Union Launches Legal Action On Behalf Of Former Monarch Workers
Unite the union has launched legal action on behalf of over 1,800 Monarch airline workers who lost their jobs after the firm went in to administration earlier in the week. Unite, which represents aro...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 4, 2017
Man Arrested Over Colin Horner Murder
A man has been arrested over the murder of Colin Horner. Mr Horner was fatally shot outside a supermarket in Bangor in front of his son on 28 May this year. The 34-year-old suspect was arrested in N...
Man Arrested Over Colin Horner Murder
A man has been arrested over the murder of Colin Horner. Mr Horner was fatally shot outside a supermarket in Bangor in front of his son on 28 May this year. The 34-year-old suspect was arrested in N...
Business News, Oct 4, 2017
New Hotel Employment Academy Launches In Belfast
Belfast City Council has teamed up with two of the city's newest hotels – the Hastings Grand Central Hotel Belfast and the Dalata Hotel Group’s Maldron Hotel Belfast City, both of which are due to ope...
New Hotel Employment Academy Launches In Belfast
Belfast City Council has teamed up with two of the city's newest hotels – the Hastings Grand Central Hotel Belfast and the Dalata Hotel Group’s Maldron Hotel Belfast City, both of which are due to ope...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 4, 2017
Outdoor Education Centre In Ardnabannon To Close
The Education Authority (EA) is to shut down an outdoor learning centre in Ardnabannon, Co Down. The Ardnabannon Outdoor Education Centre offers a variety of pursuits including hillwalking and archer...
Outdoor Education Centre In Ardnabannon To Close
The Education Authority (EA) is to shut down an outdoor learning centre in Ardnabannon, Co Down. The Ardnabannon Outdoor Education Centre offers a variety of pursuits including hillwalking and archer...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 4, 2017
Pregnant Woman's Death 'Not Suspicious'
A pregnant woman, aged in her 20s, has died in a house fire in Ballycastle, Co Antrim. Emergency crews attended the scene in the Whitepark Road area on Tuesday, 03 October. The woman died at the sce...
Pregnant Woman's Death 'Not Suspicious'
A pregnant woman, aged in her 20s, has died in a house fire in Ballycastle, Co Antrim. Emergency crews attended the scene in the Whitepark Road area on Tuesday, 03 October. The woman died at the sce...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 4, 2017
Shots Fired At House In L'Derry
The PSNI have described a gun attack at a house in Co L'Derry as "sheer recklessness and a disregard for human life". Shots were fired at a property in the Clon Eagh area at around 10.20pm on Tuesday...
Shots Fired At House In L'Derry
The PSNI have described a gun attack at a house in Co L'Derry as "sheer recklessness and a disregard for human life". Shots were fired at a property in the Clon Eagh area at around 10.20pm on Tuesday...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 4, 2017
Three Charged Following Searches In NI And England
Two men have been charged with money laundering and blackmail. They were arrested following searches in Northern Ireland, Sussex and Lancashire earlier this week. The suspects, aged 34 and 54, are t...
Three Charged Following Searches In NI And England
Two men have been charged with money laundering and blackmail. They were arrested following searches in Northern Ireland, Sussex and Lancashire earlier this week. The suspects, aged 34 and 54, are t...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 4, 2017
Other News In Brief
Scale Of Health Cuts Will Put Lives At Risks - SDLP SDLP Health Spokesperson Mark H Durkan MLA has again warned that the scale of cuts facing Health Trusts across Northern Ireland will threate...
Other News In Brief
Scale Of Health Cuts Will Put Lives At Risks - SDLP SDLP Health Spokesperson Mark H Durkan MLA has again warned that the scale of cuts facing Health Trusts across Northern Ireland will threate...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 3, 2017
DUP And Sinn Fein Clash On 'Britishness'
DUP leader Arlene Foster and Sinn Fein Northern leader Michelle O'Neill have clashed over NI's 'Britishness'. During a Conservative conference at the Great Hall in Manchester, Mrs O'Neill was asked i...
DUP And Sinn Fein Clash On 'Britishness'
DUP leader Arlene Foster and Sinn Fein Northern leader Michelle O'Neill have clashed over NI's 'Britishness'. During a Conservative conference at the Great Hall in Manchester, Mrs O'Neill was asked i...
Business News, Oct 3, 2017
2018 WHO Healthy Cities Conference To Take Place In Belfast
The 2018 World Health Organization (WHO) International Healthy Cities Conference is to take place in Belfast. Belfast Healthy Cities and its partner organisations will host the event which is expect...
2018 WHO Healthy Cities Conference To Take Place In Belfast
The 2018 World Health Organization (WHO) International Healthy Cities Conference is to take place in Belfast. Belfast Healthy Cities and its partner organisations will host the event which is expect...
Recruitment News, Oct 3, 2017
Concerns Raised Over Future Production Of Colman's Mustard
Concerns about the future production of the iconic Colman's Mustard in Norwich have been expressed by Unite the union after Britvic announced the closure of its drinks business on the same site. Soft...
Concerns Raised Over Future Production Of Colman's Mustard
Concerns about the future production of the iconic Colman's Mustard in Norwich have been expressed by Unite the union after Britvic announced the closure of its drinks business on the same site. Soft...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 3, 2017
Four People Arrested Over George Gilmore Murder
Four more people have been arrested over the murder of George Gilmore. Mr Gilmore, a high-profile loyalist, was shot in the neck in the Woodburn estate in Carrickfergus on 13 March this year. He die...
Four People Arrested Over George Gilmore Murder
Four more people have been arrested over the murder of George Gilmore. Mr Gilmore, a high-profile loyalist, was shot in the neck in the Woodburn estate in Carrickfergus on 13 March this year. He die...
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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.