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Northern Ireland News for December 2017 : Page 2
Northern Ireland News, Dec 14, 2017
Other News In Brief
Man Convicted Of Benefit Fraud A man has been convicted for claiming £17,181 benefits he was not entitled to at Belfast Crown Court. Colin Clarkin claimed Income Support totalling £17,181 wh...
Other News In Brief
Man Convicted Of Benefit Fraud A man has been convicted for claiming £17,181 benefits he was not entitled to at Belfast Crown Court. Colin Clarkin claimed Income Support totalling £17,181 wh...
Northern Ireland News, Dec 13, 2017
Yellow Warning For Ice Issued Across NI
A yellow weather warning for ice has been issued across Northern Ireland. The alert has been put in place from 4pm on Wednesday, 13 December, until 11am on Thursday, 14 December. Ice is expected to ...
Yellow Warning For Ice Issued Across NI
A yellow weather warning for ice has been issued across Northern Ireland. The alert has been put in place from 4pm on Wednesday, 13 December, until 11am on Thursday, 14 December. Ice is expected to ...
Northern Ireland News, Dec 13, 2017
Peter Kay Cancels All UK Tour Dates
Comedian Peter Kay has cancelled all of his UK tour dates. It would have been his first stand-up tour in eight years. He was due to play at the SSE Arena in Belfast on Sunday, 13 January, 2019 and M...
Peter Kay Cancels All UK Tour Dates
Comedian Peter Kay has cancelled all of his UK tour dates. It would have been his first stand-up tour in eight years. He was due to play at the SSE Arena in Belfast on Sunday, 13 January, 2019 and M...
Northern Ireland News, Dec 13, 2017
Masked Man Armed with Hatchet Robs Bingo Hall In Portadown
A masked man, armed with a hatchet, has threatened workers at a bingo hall in Portadown. The incident occurred at around 9pm on Tuesday, 12 December. The man threatened staff and made off with a sum...
Masked Man Armed with Hatchet Robs Bingo Hall In Portadown
A masked man, armed with a hatchet, has threatened workers at a bingo hall in Portadown. The incident occurred at around 9pm on Tuesday, 12 December. The man threatened staff and made off with a sum...
Business News, Dec 13, 2017
Equality Commission Announces Series of Information Events
The Equality Commission has announced a series of training sessions for employers and service providers across NI. The events aim to cover some of the most common enquiries received by the Equality C...
Equality Commission Announces Series of Information Events
The Equality Commission has announced a series of training sessions for employers and service providers across NI. The events aim to cover some of the most common enquiries received by the Equality C...
Northern Ireland News, Dec 13, 2017
US Technology Firm Creates 170 New Jobs In NI
A US technology firm is to create 170 new customer services jobs in Northern Ireland. Cayan has already filled over 100 of the new posts and recruitment for the other 70 jobs is underway. The roles ...
US Technology Firm Creates 170 New Jobs In NI
A US technology firm is to create 170 new customer services jobs in Northern Ireland. Cayan has already filled over 100 of the new posts and recruitment for the other 70 jobs is underway. The roles ...
Northern Ireland News, Dec 13, 2017
Man Arrested Over Prison Officer Murder
A 41-year-old man has been arrested in connection with the murder of a prison officer in 2012. David Black was killed by suspected dissident republicans as he was driving to work at Maghaberry Prison...
Man Arrested Over Prison Officer Murder
A 41-year-old man has been arrested in connection with the murder of a prison officer in 2012. David Black was killed by suspected dissident republicans as he was driving to work at Maghaberry Prison...
Northern Ireland News, Dec 13, 2017
Appeal Issued After Baby's Ashes Stolen During Burglary In North Belfast
Police are appealing for information after the ashes of a baby girl were stolen from a house in north Belfast. The burglary occurred at a property in the Ballygomartin road area between 6.15pm and 9....
Appeal Issued After Baby's Ashes Stolen During Burglary In North Belfast
Police are appealing for information after the ashes of a baby girl were stolen from a house in north Belfast. The burglary occurred at a property in the Ballygomartin road area between 6.15pm and 9....
Northern Ireland News, Dec 13, 2017
Three People Arrested In Dissident Investigation
Three people have been arrested in connection with violent dissident republican activity in Strabane. Two women, aged 43, and a man, aged 47, have been detained at Musgrave Serious Crime Suite. Dete...
Three People Arrested In Dissident Investigation
Three people have been arrested in connection with violent dissident republican activity in Strabane. Two women, aged 43, and a man, aged 47, have been detained at Musgrave Serious Crime Suite. Dete...
Northern Ireland News, Dec 13, 2017
UUP Slams Person Responsible For Killing A Swan In Co Antrim
The UUP has slammed the person responsible for killing a swan with a crossbow in Co Antrim. On Antrim Town Facebook page, an image showed the animal at Loughshore with a crossbow bolt protruding from...
UUP Slams Person Responsible For Killing A Swan In Co Antrim
The UUP has slammed the person responsible for killing a swan with a crossbow in Co Antrim. On Antrim Town Facebook page, an image showed the animal at Loughshore with a crossbow bolt protruding from...
Northern Ireland News, Dec 13, 2017
Other News In Brief
Two People Convicted Of Benefit Fraud Two people have been convicted for claiming benefits they were not entitled to at Belfast Magistrates' Court. Phil Gordon claimed Jobseeker's Allowance ...
Other News In Brief
Two People Convicted Of Benefit Fraud Two people have been convicted for claiming benefits they were not entitled to at Belfast Magistrates' Court. Phil Gordon claimed Jobseeker's Allowance ...
Recruitment News, Dec 12, 2017
US Tech Firm To Create 150 New Jobs
Up to 150 new jobs are to be created in Dublin at the new European headquarters of enterprise technology learning company, Pluralsight. The new Dublin office, due to open in early 2018, will house th...
US Tech Firm To Create 150 New Jobs
Up to 150 new jobs are to be created in Dublin at the new European headquarters of enterprise technology learning company, Pluralsight. The new Dublin office, due to open in early 2018, will house th...
Business News, Dec 12, 2017
New Young Innovators Programme Launched
Innovate UK and the Prince's Trust have announced an new programme for young innovators interested in taking their ideas "to the next level". The Young Innovators programme is open to 18-30 year old ...
New Young Innovators Programme Launched
Innovate UK and the Prince's Trust have announced an new programme for young innovators interested in taking their ideas "to the next level". The Young Innovators programme is open to 18-30 year old ...
Northern Ireland News, Dec 12, 2017
easyJet Announces New Routes From Belfast
Airline easyJet has announced three new routes from Belfast. New services from Belfast International Airport to the Isle of Man, Naples and Valencia will start in Summer 2018. The flights will oper...
easyJet Announces New Routes From Belfast
Airline easyJet has announced three new routes from Belfast. New services from Belfast International Airport to the Isle of Man, Naples and Valencia will start in Summer 2018. The flights will oper...
Northern Ireland News, Dec 12, 2017
Swan Found Dead After Being Hit With A Crossbow In Antrim
A swan has been found dead after being hit with a crossbow in Co Antrim. On Antrim Town Facebook page, an image showed the animal at Loughshore with a crossbow bolt protruding from its head. A searc...
Swan Found Dead After Being Hit With A Crossbow In Antrim
A swan has been found dead after being hit with a crossbow in Co Antrim. On Antrim Town Facebook page, an image showed the animal at Loughshore with a crossbow bolt protruding from its head. A searc...
Northern Ireland News, Dec 12, 2017
Armed Man Arrested Over Incident At Offices In Belfast
A 42-year-old man has been arrested in connection with an incident at an office complex in Belfast. A man, believed to have been armed with a knife, entered the building in the Upper Queen Street are...
Armed Man Arrested Over Incident At Offices In Belfast
A 42-year-old man has been arrested in connection with an incident at an office complex in Belfast. A man, believed to have been armed with a knife, entered the building in the Upper Queen Street are...
Northern Ireland News, Dec 12, 2017
Catholic Prisoners In Magilligan Worse Off Than Protestant Inmates - Report
Catholic prisoners in Magilligan jail are worse off than Protestant inmates in Northern Ireland, according to a new report. The inspection was carried out by Criminal Justice Inspection Northern Irel...
Catholic Prisoners In Magilligan Worse Off Than Protestant Inmates - Report
Catholic prisoners in Magilligan jail are worse off than Protestant inmates in Northern Ireland, according to a new report. The inspection was carried out by Criminal Justice Inspection Northern Irel...
Northern Ireland News, Dec 12, 2017
Police Release Image Of Lu Na McKinney
Police have released an image of a woman who died at Devenish Island in Fermanagh on Thursday, 13 April. A 41-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of the murder of Lu Na McKinney and the PSNI ...
Police Release Image Of Lu Na McKinney
Police have released an image of a woman who died at Devenish Island in Fermanagh on Thursday, 13 April. A 41-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of the murder of Lu Na McKinney and the PSNI ...
Northern Ireland News, Dec 12, 2017
Father And Son Jailed For Defrauding Customers
A father and son who defrauded their consumers and charged them more for fuel have been put behind bars. The pair ran an oil delivery company, D White & Sons, from Creighton's Green Road, in Holywood...
Father And Son Jailed For Defrauding Customers
A father and son who defrauded their consumers and charged them more for fuel have been put behind bars. The pair ran an oil delivery company, D White & Sons, from Creighton's Green Road, in Holywood...
Northern Ireland News, Dec 12, 2017
Alliance Condemns Armed Robbery In Omagh
The Alliance Party has hit out after a man, armed with a hammer, robbed a petrol station in Omagh on Sunday, 10 December. The incident happened at Culmore Service Station at around 7.15pm. The man d...
Alliance Condemns Armed Robbery In Omagh
The Alliance Party has hit out after a man, armed with a hammer, robbed a petrol station in Omagh on Sunday, 10 December. The incident happened at Culmore Service Station at around 7.15pm. The man d...
Northern Ireland News, Dec 12, 2017
Other News In Brief
Call For Royal Mail To Tackle Postal Charges The SDLP has called on Royal Mail to tackle the significant differences in postal charges North to South that are ripping off people in NI. SDLP M...
Other News In Brief
Call For Royal Mail To Tackle Postal Charges The SDLP has called on Royal Mail to tackle the significant differences in postal charges North to South that are ripping off people in NI. SDLP M...
Northern Ireland News, Dec 11, 2017
Yellow Weather Warning Extended Across NI
The yellow weather warning for snow and ice has been extended until 11am on Tuesday, 12 December. The Met Office advised the public to take extra care on pavements and untreated roads. Temperatures ...
Yellow Weather Warning Extended Across NI
The yellow weather warning for snow and ice has been extended until 11am on Tuesday, 12 December. The Met Office advised the public to take extra care on pavements and untreated roads. Temperatures ...
Recruitment News, Dec 11, 2017
Projects Across Ireland Secure Enterprise Funding
Twenty-one projects from across Ireland have secured up to €30.5 million in the first competitive call of the Regional Enterprise Development Fund. Minister for Business, Enterprise and Innovation, H...
Projects Across Ireland Secure Enterprise Funding
Twenty-one projects from across Ireland have secured up to €30.5 million in the first competitive call of the Regional Enterprise Development Fund. Minister for Business, Enterprise and Innovation, H...
Northern Ireland News, Dec 11, 2017
Car Catches Fire On A1
A car caught fire on the A1 on Monday, 11 December, after the driver left a blanket on the engine. The driver forgot to remove the blanket after placing it on the engine overnight. PSNI Road Policin...
Car Catches Fire On A1
A car caught fire on the A1 on Monday, 11 December, after the driver left a blanket on the engine. The driver forgot to remove the blanket after placing it on the engine overnight. PSNI Road Policin...
Northern Ireland News, Dec 11, 2017
Man Arrested Over Aggravated Burglary Released
A man arrested in connection with an aggravated burglary in west Belfast has been released. Three men forced their way into a house in the Earlscourt Street area shortly before 9pm on Friday, 08 Dece...
Man Arrested Over Aggravated Burglary Released
A man arrested in connection with an aggravated burglary in west Belfast has been released. Three men forced their way into a house in the Earlscourt Street area shortly before 9pm on Friday, 08 Dece...
Northern Ireland News, Dec 11, 2017
Union Delegation Travels To Montreal To Save Bombardier Jobs In NI
A delegation from Unite the Union have travelled to Montreal to save Bombardier jobs in Northern Ireland. The announcement was made ahead of the US department of commerce's final determination on whe...
Union Delegation Travels To Montreal To Save Bombardier Jobs In NI
A delegation from Unite the Union have travelled to Montreal to save Bombardier jobs in Northern Ireland. The announcement was made ahead of the US department of commerce's final determination on whe...
Northern Ireland News, Dec 11, 2017
Yellow Warning For Ice And Snow
A yellow warning for snow and ice is in place across Northern Ireland following what is said to have been the coldest night of the year. The Met Office reported that ice has formed on surfaces, with ...
Yellow Warning For Ice And Snow
A yellow warning for snow and ice is in place across Northern Ireland following what is said to have been the coldest night of the year. The Met Office reported that ice has formed on surfaces, with ...
Business News, Dec 11, 2017
Invest NI Announce Trade Mission To Chile & Argentina
Invest NI has announced a trade mission visit to Chile and Argentina from 19-22 March, 2018. The mission will be multi-sectoral and open to companies wishing to develop their exports to this region. ...
Invest NI Announce Trade Mission To Chile & Argentina
Invest NI has announced a trade mission visit to Chile and Argentina from 19-22 March, 2018. The mission will be multi-sectoral and open to companies wishing to develop their exports to this region. ...
Northern Ireland News, Dec 11, 2017
Man Injured In Shooting Incident In Garvagh
An investigation has launched following reports that shots were fired in the centre of Garvagh at around 3am on Sunday, 10 December. Police received a report in the early hours of Sunday morning that...
Man Injured In Shooting Incident In Garvagh
An investigation has launched following reports that shots were fired in the centre of Garvagh at around 3am on Sunday, 10 December. Police received a report in the early hours of Sunday morning that...
Northern Ireland News, Dec 11, 2017
Witness Appeal After Stabbing Incident In Downpatrick
Police have issued an appeal for witnesses following an assault in the Ardilea Park area of Downpatrick in the early hours of Sunday morning, 10 December. A 22-year-old man was found with serious sta...
Witness Appeal After Stabbing Incident In Downpatrick
Police have issued an appeal for witnesses following an assault in the Ardilea Park area of Downpatrick in the early hours of Sunday morning, 10 December. A 22-year-old man was found with serious sta...
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Northern Ireland WeatherThis Evening and Tonight:Dry and quite chilly overnight under prolonged clear spells and light winds. This will allow a few fog patches to develop in places. Winds light and variable in direction. Minimum temperature 2 °C.
