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Northern Ireland News for February 2017 : Page 2
Northern Ireland News, Feb 23, 2017
Norwegian Air Confirms New Flights From Belfast To US
Norwegian Air has confirmed it is to start a new US service. The flights will operate from Belfast International Airport to airports in New York and Boston from July. Norwegian will operate three fl...
Norwegian Air Confirms New Flights From Belfast To US
Norwegian Air has confirmed it is to start a new US service. The flights will operate from Belfast International Airport to airports in New York and Boston from July. Norwegian will operate three fl...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 23, 2017
Man Dies After Being Hit By Van In Larne
A man has died after being hit by a van in Larne. The man was withdrawing money from a cash machine on Main Street when the collision happened just before 8.25am on Wednesday, 22 February. A blue co...
Man Dies After Being Hit By Van In Larne
A man has died after being hit by a van in Larne. The man was withdrawing money from a cash machine on Main Street when the collision happened just before 8.25am on Wednesday, 22 February. A blue co...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 23, 2017
First Trust To Close 15 Branches In NI
Over 100 jobs are at risk after First Trust Bank confirmed it is to close 15 branches in Northern Ireland. First Trust, which is owned by AIB in Dublin, said the closures had been a "difficult decisi...
First Trust To Close 15 Branches In NI
Over 100 jobs are at risk after First Trust Bank confirmed it is to close 15 branches in Northern Ireland. First Trust, which is owned by AIB in Dublin, said the closures had been a "difficult decisi...
Business News, Feb 23, 2017
Invest NI Announce Trade Mission To Sweden And Denmark
Invest NI have announced a five day trade mission to Sweden and Denmark, focusing on Stockholm and Copenhagen. Companies from Northern Ireland already export £92.8m in goods and services to Sweden an...
Invest NI Announce Trade Mission To Sweden And Denmark
Invest NI have announced a five day trade mission to Sweden and Denmark, focusing on Stockholm and Copenhagen. Companies from Northern Ireland already export £92.8m in goods and services to Sweden an...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 23, 2017
Two Men Charged Over Arson Attacks On PSNI Officers Homes
Two men have been charged in connection with a number of arson attacked of homes of serving police officers between April and July last year. The men, aged 26 and 41, have been charged with conspirac...
Two Men Charged Over Arson Attacks On PSNI Officers Homes
Two men have been charged in connection with a number of arson attacked of homes of serving police officers between April and July last year. The men, aged 26 and 41, have been charged with conspirac...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 23, 2017
BMI To Start L'Derry To Stansted Flights
BMI Regional is to start flying between the City of Derry Airport and London Stansted with the help of a £3.9million grant from the government. Flights will start on Sunday, 26 March, following a dec...
BMI To Start L'Derry To Stansted Flights
BMI Regional is to start flying between the City of Derry Airport and London Stansted with the help of a £3.9million grant from the government. Flights will start on Sunday, 26 March, following a dec...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 23, 2017
Thousands Without Power As Storm Doris Hits NI
Around 8,000 homes and businesses are without power in Northern Ireland as Storm Doris hits the UK. NIE Networks said the figure will most likely rise throughout Thursday morning, 23 February, as str...
Thousands Without Power As Storm Doris Hits NI
Around 8,000 homes and businesses are without power in Northern Ireland as Storm Doris hits the UK. NIE Networks said the figure will most likely rise throughout Thursday morning, 23 February, as str...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 23, 2017
Device Found During Security Alert Was A Pipe Bomb - PSNI
A suspicious object found during in a security alert in Co Tyrone was a pipe bomb, according to the police. Residents were evacuated from their homes after a device was discovered in the Sion Mills a...
Device Found During Security Alert Was A Pipe Bomb - PSNI
A suspicious object found during in a security alert in Co Tyrone was a pipe bomb, according to the police. Residents were evacuated from their homes after a device was discovered in the Sion Mills a...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 23, 2017
Other News In Brief
Man Convicted Of Benefit Fraud A man has been convicted for claiming benefits he was not entitled to at Craigavon Magistrates' Court. Neil Doran claimed Income Support totalling £2,077 whil...
Other News In Brief
Man Convicted Of Benefit Fraud A man has been convicted for claiming benefits he was not entitled to at Craigavon Magistrates' Court. Neil Doran claimed Income Support totalling £2,077 whil...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 22, 2017
Device Found Outside PSNI Officer's Home In L'Derry
A number of homes have been evacuated after a device was found outside the home of a serving police officer in L'Derry. The device was discovered under a car in the Culmore area on Wednesday, 22 Febr...
Device Found Outside PSNI Officer's Home In L'Derry
A number of homes have been evacuated after a device was found outside the home of a serving police officer in L'Derry. The device was discovered under a car in the Culmore area on Wednesday, 22 Febr...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 22, 2017
Signature Living To Develop Two New Hotels In Belfast
Signature Living is to develop at least two new hotels in Belfast. The hotel developer confirmed one will include a George Best themed hotel. The announcement was made at the Waterfront Conference a...
Signature Living To Develop Two New Hotels In Belfast
Signature Living is to develop at least two new hotels in Belfast. The hotel developer confirmed one will include a George Best themed hotel. The announcement was made at the Waterfront Conference a...
Business News, Feb 22, 2017
Revitalise Business Events Announced
Belfast City Council (BCC) has announced two free business events offering help and advice for local entrepreneurs. BCC and the Competition and Market Authority (CMA) will host 'Revitalise: Making Ba...
Revitalise Business Events Announced
Belfast City Council (BCC) has announced two free business events offering help and advice for local entrepreneurs. BCC and the Competition and Market Authority (CMA) will host 'Revitalise: Making Ba...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 22, 2017
Alliance Launches Assembly Election Manifesto
Alliance has launched its Assembly election manifesto which outlines the vision for all of the people of Northern Ireland. The event took place at the Park Avenue Hotel in east Belfast on Tuesday, 21...
Alliance Launches Assembly Election Manifesto
Alliance has launched its Assembly election manifesto which outlines the vision for all of the people of Northern Ireland. The event took place at the Park Avenue Hotel in east Belfast on Tuesday, 21...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 22, 2017
Pipe Bombs And Ammunition Found During Security Alert
Five pipe bombs and a quantity of ammunition have been found during a security alert in west Belfast. Residents were evacuated from their homes during the alert which happened in the Conway Street ar...
Pipe Bombs And Ammunition Found During Security Alert
Five pipe bombs and a quantity of ammunition have been found during a security alert in west Belfast. Residents were evacuated from their homes during the alert which happened in the Conway Street ar...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 22, 2017
Five People Charged Over Arson Attacks On PSNI Officers Homes
Five people have been charged in connection with a number of arson attacks on police officers homes between April and July last year. The incidents happened in the Banbridge, Portadown and Gilford ar...
Five People Charged Over Arson Attacks On PSNI Officers Homes
Five people have been charged in connection with a number of arson attacks on police officers homes between April and July last year. The incidents happened in the Banbridge, Portadown and Gilford ar...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 22, 2017
Man Injured During Aggravated Burglary In Belfast
A man has sustained injuries during an aggravated burglary in Belfast. Three armed masked men entered a house in the Melrose Street area at around 12.30am on Wednesday, 22 February. One man, armed w...
Man Injured During Aggravated Burglary In Belfast
A man has sustained injuries during an aggravated burglary in Belfast. Three armed masked men entered a house in the Melrose Street area at around 12.30am on Wednesday, 22 February. One man, armed w...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 22, 2017
Man Charged With Manslaughter Following Death Of Conan Anderson
A man has been charged with manslaughter following the death of Conan Anderson, aged 22. Mr Anderson, from east Belfast, died in hospital on Saturday, 18 February, from injuries he sustained during a...
Man Charged With Manslaughter Following Death Of Conan Anderson
A man has been charged with manslaughter following the death of Conan Anderson, aged 22. Mr Anderson, from east Belfast, died in hospital on Saturday, 18 February, from injuries he sustained during a...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 22, 2017
Other News In Brief
Man Convicted Of Benefit Fraud A man has been convicted for claiming benefits he was not entitled to at Belfast Magistrates Court. Leonard McCullough claimed Jobseeker's Allowance and Housin...
Other News In Brief
Man Convicted Of Benefit Fraud A man has been convicted for claiming benefits he was not entitled to at Belfast Magistrates Court. Leonard McCullough claimed Jobseeker's Allowance and Housin...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 21, 2017
Man Arrested Over Conan Anderson Murder
A man has been arrested by police investigating the murder of Conan Anderson. Mr Anderson, 22, from east Belfast, died in hospital on Saturday, 18 February, from injuries he sustained during a night ...
Man Arrested Over Conan Anderson Murder
A man has been arrested by police investigating the murder of Conan Anderson. Mr Anderson, 22, from east Belfast, died in hospital on Saturday, 18 February, from injuries he sustained during a night ...
Business News, Feb 21, 2017
Export Readiness Workshop To Target RoI
The NI Chamber of Commerce has announced a new Opportunity Export event, targeting the Republic of Ireland (RoI). An Export Readiness Workshop is to be held at the offices of Armagh City, Banbridge a...
Export Readiness Workshop To Target RoI
The NI Chamber of Commerce has announced a new Opportunity Export event, targeting the Republic of Ireland (RoI). An Export Readiness Workshop is to be held at the offices of Armagh City, Banbridge a...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 21, 2017
Weather Warning For Heavy Rain Issued Across NI
A yellow weather warning for heavy rain has been issued across Northern Ireland. The warning has been put in place from 10pm on Wednesday, 22 February, until 2pm on Thursday, 23 February. The Met Of...
Weather Warning For Heavy Rain Issued Across NI
A yellow weather warning for heavy rain has been issued across Northern Ireland. The warning has been put in place from 10pm on Wednesday, 22 February, until 2pm on Thursday, 23 February. The Met Of...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 21, 2017
Man Dies In Co Down Road Crash
A man in his 60s has died in a road collision in Co Down. The driver of a Renault Clio car was involved in a collision with a Volkswagen Passat on the Cotton Road just outside Bangor shortly after 11...
Man Dies In Co Down Road Crash
A man in his 60s has died in a road collision in Co Down. The driver of a Renault Clio car was involved in a collision with a Volkswagen Passat on the Cotton Road just outside Bangor shortly after 11...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 21, 2017
Suspicious Object Found In West Belfast
A number of residents have been evacuated from their homes during a security alert in west Belfast. A suspicious object was discovered in Conway Street on Tuesday, 21 February. The road has closed a...
Suspicious Object Found In West Belfast
A number of residents have been evacuated from their homes during a security alert in west Belfast. A suspicious object was discovered in Conway Street on Tuesday, 21 February. The road has closed a...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 21, 2017
Armed Men Target Two Takeaways In West Belfast
Police are appealing for information after armed men targeted two takeaways in west Belfast on Monday night, 20 February. A man armed with a knife entered a takeaway on the Shankill Road at around 11...
Armed Men Target Two Takeaways In West Belfast
Police are appealing for information after armed men targeted two takeaways in west Belfast on Monday night, 20 February. A man armed with a knife entered a takeaway on the Shankill Road at around 11...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 21, 2017
PSNI Release Images Of Two Men Who Failed To Appear In Court
Police in Armagh have released images of two men who failed to appear in court for driving charges. A bench warrant was issued for Mr John Paul Savage on 16 January. His charges include disqualified...
PSNI Release Images Of Two Men Who Failed To Appear In Court
Police in Armagh have released images of two men who failed to appear in court for driving charges. A bench warrant was issued for Mr John Paul Savage on 16 January. His charges include disqualified...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 21, 2017
Sinn Féin Election Agent's Car Targeted In Arson Attack
A Sinn Féin election agent's car has been targeted in an arson attack in Bangor, Co Down. A petrol bomb was thrown inside a black Citroen C4 Picasso in the Towerview Crescent area at around 11.30pm o...
Sinn Féin Election Agent's Car Targeted In Arson Attack
A Sinn Féin election agent's car has been targeted in an arson attack in Bangor, Co Down. A petrol bomb was thrown inside a black Citroen C4 Picasso in the Towerview Crescent area at around 11.30pm o...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 21, 2017
Armagh Man Fined For Destroying Protected Habitat
A man has been fined for the destruction of a protected habitat in the Slieve Gullion area in Co Armagh. Derek Johnston from Forkhill was fined £3,400 for breaches of Environment Order legislation at...
Armagh Man Fined For Destroying Protected Habitat
A man has been fined for the destruction of a protected habitat in the Slieve Gullion area in Co Armagh. Derek Johnston from Forkhill was fined £3,400 for breaches of Environment Order legislation at...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 21, 2017
Other News In Brief
Man Convicted Of Benefit Fraud A man has been convicted for claiming benefits he was not entitled to at Newry Magistrates' Court. Anthony O'Brien claimed Jobseeker's Allowance and Housing Be...
Other News In Brief
Man Convicted Of Benefit Fraud A man has been convicted for claiming benefits he was not entitled to at Newry Magistrates' Court. Anthony O'Brien claimed Jobseeker's Allowance and Housing Be...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 20, 2017
DUP Launches Election Manifesto
The DUP has launched its election manifesto. Party leader Arlene Foster said there was a "very real prospect" that Sinn Fein could emerge as the largest party in Northern Ireland, as she referred to ...
DUP Launches Election Manifesto
The DUP has launched its election manifesto. Party leader Arlene Foster said there was a "very real prospect" that Sinn Fein could emerge as the largest party in Northern Ireland, as she referred to ...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 20, 2017
Two Belfast Roads Among UK's Top 10 Congested
Two roads in Belfast were named among the 10 most congested in the UK, according to a report. The study, which was carried out by Inrix, revealed the southbound Lisburn Road from College Gardens to W...
Two Belfast Roads Among UK's Top 10 Congested
Two roads in Belfast were named among the 10 most congested in the UK, according to a report. The study, which was carried out by Inrix, revealed the southbound Lisburn Road from College Gardens to W...
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Northern Ireland WeatherToday:There will be a mixture of bright intervals and a few showers. Best of the sunny spells will be near the North Coast. Feeling on the cool side. Maximum temperature 10 °C.Tonight:Showers will gradually die out during the evening. A cold night with long clear spells leading to a touch of frost in places. Minimum temperature 0 °C.
