Northern Ireland News for November 2017 : Page 2

Northern Ireland News, Nov 27, 2017
Appeal Issued After Hit-And-Run Incident In South Belfast
Police are appealing for information following a hit-and-run incident in south Belfast. A cyclist was struck by a silver/grey car in the Annadale Avenue/Saintfield Road area between 11am and 11.25am ...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 27, 2017
Boxer Carl Frampton Facing Legal Action From Cyclone Promotions
Belfast boxer Carl Frampton is facing legal action from his former trainers, his solicitor has conformed. He left Cyclone Promotions in August. His solicitor, John Finucane, confirmed legal action h...
Business News, Nov 27, 2017
Small Businesses Urged To 'Spotlight Their Success'
Small businesses across Belfast are being urged to shine a spotlight on their success stories and highlight the benefits they bring to the local economy at the start of the Christmas shopping season. ...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 27, 2017
Sinn Fein Warned 'Time Is Short' For NI Deal
DUP leader Arlene Foster has said "time is short" over making a deal with Sinn Fein to form a power-sharing Executive in Northern Ireland. She was speaking at the party's annual conference in Belfast...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 27, 2017
SDLP Cllr Will 'Not Be Deterred' Following Arson Attack
An SDLP councillor has said he will "not be deterred" following an arson attack at his home in Co L'Derry. Brian Tierney's car was deliberately set on fire at around 10.20pm on Friday, 24 November. ...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 27, 2017
Man Charged With Attempted Murder In East Belfast
A 47-year-old man has been charged with attempted murder in east Belfast. The incident happened at a house in the Lendrick Street area at around 8.30am on Sunday, 26 November. The man, who was arres...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 27, 2017
Firefighters Extinguish Blaze At Derelict Building In Co Armagh
Emergency services have extinguished a blaze at a derelict building in Co Armagh. The fire happened in the High Street area of Lurgan at around 4.30am on Sunday, 26 November. The Northern Ireland Fi...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 27, 2017
Man Released Following Stabbing Incident In North Belfast
A man has been released after being arrested in connection with a stabbing incident in north Belfast. Three men sustained stab wounds at a house in the York Park area at in the early hours of Saturda...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 27, 2017
Other News In Brief
iPads Stolen From School In Co Fermanagh A number of iPads have been stolen from a primary school in Co Fermanagh. Around 50 of the tablets were stolen from the Moat Primary School on Sunday...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 24, 2017
Pensioner Killed In Co Down Collision Named
A pensioner who died after being hit by a car in Co Down has been named. James Fisher, aged 78, was killed in the collision on the Glebe Road in Annahilt on Tuesday, 21 November. He died from his in...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 24, 2017
Half Of Most Deprived Areas In NI Are In Belfast
Half of Northern Ireland's most deprived areas are in Belfast, it has been revealed. The Northern Ireland Statistics and Research Agency (NISRA) published a report which showed the most relatively de...
Business News, Nov 24, 2017
LPS Begins Work On Re-evaluation Of Business Properties In NI
Land & Property Services (LPS) have announced that work is begin on re-evaluating all non-domestic, business properties in Northern Ireland. The new values will be used to calculate future individual...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 24, 2017
Warning Issued After Rogue Traders Offer Power Washing In Belfast
The PSNI have issued a warning for the public to be vigilant after two 'rogue' traders were offering power washing services in Belfast. The men, who are travelling in a small white van with a Dublin ...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 24, 2017
Two Men Charged Over Aggravated Burglary In South Belfast
Two men have been charged in connection with a burglary in south Belfast. The incident happened at a property in the Stranmillis Gardens area in the early hours of Thursday morning, 23 November. Two...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 24, 2017
Concerns Raised After Joint Bid For European Capital Of Culture Rejected
Serious concerns have been raised after the European Commission (EC) rejected Belfast and L'Derry's joint bid to become the European Capital of Culture in 2023. The European Commission (EC) wrote to ...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 24, 2017
Majority Believes Bonfire Organisers Should Be Held To Account For Damage
Nine out of 10 people in Northern Ireland believe that the organisers of bonfires should be held responsible if damage is caused to property or injuries, according to a new report. 'Bonfires, Flags, ...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 24, 2017
Warning Issued To NI Businesses Over Potential Scam Email
The PSNI have issued a warning to businesses over a potential phishing email scam being distributed across NI. The subject of the email may be 'Payment Plan/Inv' and recipients may see an attachment ...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 24, 2017
Other News In Brief
Man Convicted Of Benefit Fraud A man has been convicted for claiming £9,262 benefits he was not entitled to at Downpatrick Crown Court. Alastair Irvine claimed Jobseeker's Allowance and Hous...
Recruitment News, Nov 23, 2017
New Programme Aims To Deliver 700 New Advance Nursing Practice Posts
A new programme for advance nursing practice (ANP), which aims to deliver up to 700 new posts by 2021, has been launched by the Minister for Health, Simon Harris. Making the announced, Minister Harri...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 23, 2017
Belfast And L'Derry's Joint Bid For European Capital Of Culture Rejected
Belfast and L'Derry's joint bid to become European Capital of Culture in 2023 has been rejected over Brexit. The European Commission (EC) wrote to the UK government and stated that after the withdraw...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 23, 2017
Chancellor Pledges Extra £650m For NI
Chancellor Philip Hammond has pledged an additional £650 million for Northern Ireland in his Budget announcement. The funding is expected to be split over three years. However, Ulster Unionist Finan...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 23, 2017
Three People Left Shaken After Masked Men Enter House In L'Derry
Three people, including a young boy, have been left shaken after masked men entered their home in Co L'Derry. The incident happened in the O'Casey Court area at around 9.50pm on Wednesday, 22 Novembe...
Business News, Nov 23, 2017
Lord Mayor Nuala McAllister Leads Business Mission To London
Eight Belfast companies are joining Belfast Lord Mayor Nuala McAllister on a business mission to London. The delegation will attend a networking reception and buyer forum at the Mansion House this ev...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 23, 2017
Yellow Warning For Ice Issued Across NI
The Met Office has issued a yellow weather warning for ice across Northern Ireland. The warning has been put in place from 6pm on Thursday, 23 November, until 10am on Friday, 24 November. Icy patche...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 23, 2017
Two Armed Men Burgle House In South Belfast
Police are appealing for information after two armed men burgled a house in south Belfast. The incident happened at a property in the Stranmillis Gardens area in the early hours of Thursday morning, ...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 23, 2017
Call For Dog Owners To Be Vigilant After Anti-Freeze Found In Food
Dog owners are being warned to be vigilant after anti-freeze was found in dog food along the Comber Greenway in Belfast. The discovery was made at the Barnets Road end, just before the Police Headqua...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 23, 2017
One Person Treated For Smoke Inhalation After Arson Attack In Bangor
A resident in Bangor has been treated for smoke inhalation following an arson attack. The incident happened at a house on Henderson Avenue in Conlig just after 1pm on Wednesday, 22 November. Emergen...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 23, 2017
Other News In Brief
Woman Convicted Of Benefit Fraud A woman has been convicted for claiming benefits she was not entitled to at Ballymena Magistrates' Court. Maureen Nesbitt claimed Income Support totalling £2,...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 22, 2017
Woman Dies After Being Hit By Lorry In Belfast
A woman has died after being struck by a lorry in Belfast city centre. The incident happened in the Wellwood Street area at around 8am on Tuesday, 21 November. PSNI Inspector David Gibson said: "I w...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 22, 2017
Ambulance Worker Threatened With Imitation Firearm
A man has been charged after threatening an ambulance worker with an imitation firearm. The crew were responding to reports of a sudden death in east Belfast at around 8pm on Thursday, 16 November. ...