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Northern Ireland News for March 2017 : Page 2
Business News, Mar 28, 2017
Belfast Met Launch New Belfast Business School
A new Belfast Business School has been launched by Belfast Met, alongside a £1.2m investment funded by the Department for the Economy to enhance the teaching and training facilities at the College's S...
Belfast Met Launch New Belfast Business School
A new Belfast Business School has been launched by Belfast Met, alongside a £1.2m investment funded by the Department for the Economy to enhance the teaching and training facilities at the College's S...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 28, 2017
Investigation Launched After Alleged Sexual Assault In South Belfast
Police have launched an investigation following an alleged sexual attack on a woman in south Belfast. The incident occurred in the Agincourt Avenue area on Tuesday, 21 March. Police would like to sp...
Investigation Launched After Alleged Sexual Assault In South Belfast
Police have launched an investigation following an alleged sexual attack on a woman in south Belfast. The incident occurred in the Agincourt Avenue area on Tuesday, 21 March. Police would like to sp...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 28, 2017
Man Arrested After £140,000 Cannabis Find
A man has been arrested after £140,000 of cannabis was discovered in a car by police in Belfast. The seizure was made in the Ainsworth area on Monday, 27 March. The 37-year-old suspect has been arre...
Man Arrested After £140,000 Cannabis Find
A man has been arrested after £140,000 of cannabis was discovered in a car by police in Belfast. The seizure was made in the Ainsworth area on Monday, 27 March. The 37-year-old suspect has been arre...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 28, 2017
Three Men Arrested Over Armed Robbery In Co Down
Three men have been arrested in connection with an armed robbery in Killinchy, Co Down. The incident happened at a shop in the Comber Road area at around 7.30pm on Sunday, 26 March. A man, armed wit...
Three Men Arrested Over Armed Robbery In Co Down
Three men have been arrested in connection with an armed robbery in Killinchy, Co Down. The incident happened at a shop in the Comber Road area at around 7.30pm on Sunday, 26 March. A man, armed wit...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 28, 2017
Brokenshire To Make Statement In House Of Commons
NI Secretary of State James Brokenshire is to make a statement in the House of Commons later today, 28 March, after political parties failed to reach an agreement on forming a new power-sharing Execut...
Brokenshire To Make Statement In House Of Commons
NI Secretary of State James Brokenshire is to make a statement in the House of Commons later today, 28 March, after political parties failed to reach an agreement on forming a new power-sharing Execut...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 28, 2017
Other News In Brief
Newsagents Robbed At Knifepoint In Dungannon Two people have been arrested after a newsagents was robbed at knifepoint in Dungannon. The incident happened at premises on Perry Street at arou...
Other News In Brief
Newsagents Robbed At Knifepoint In Dungannon Two people have been arrested after a newsagents was robbed at knifepoint in Dungannon. The incident happened at premises on Perry Street at arou...
Recruitment News, Mar 27, 2017
'Path 2 Employment' Job Fair Announced
The 'Path 2 Employment' job fair is to be held in the Banqueting Hall of Belfast City Hall on Thursday, 30 March. The event has been organised by Workforce Training Services with the Path 2 Employmen...
'Path 2 Employment' Job Fair Announced
The 'Path 2 Employment' job fair is to be held in the Banqueting Hall of Belfast City Hall on Thursday, 30 March. The event has been organised by Workforce Training Services with the Path 2 Employmen...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 27, 2017
Sinn Fein Will Not Nominate New Deputy First Minister
Sinn Fein will not be nominating a new deputy first minister today, 27 March. The party said the talks to form a new power-sharing Executive had "run its course" and the British Government has "refus...
Sinn Fein Will Not Nominate New Deputy First Minister
Sinn Fein will not be nominating a new deputy first minister today, 27 March. The party said the talks to form a new power-sharing Executive had "run its course" and the British Government has "refus...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 27, 2017
Additional Time Given To Question Suspect Over Bomb Attack
The PSNI have been given additional time to question a man arrested in connection with a bomb attack on police in Strabane, Co Tyrone. The 20-year-old suspect was detained in Newtownstewart on Friday...
Additional Time Given To Question Suspect Over Bomb Attack
The PSNI have been given additional time to question a man arrested in connection with a bomb attack on police in Strabane, Co Tyrone. The 20-year-old suspect was detained in Newtownstewart on Friday...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 27, 2017
Pensioner Escapes Injury After Burglary In Armagh
Police have launched an investigation after a pensioner escaped injury following a burglary in Co Armagh. The incident happened at a house in the Church Road area in Forkhill after 5pm on Sunday, 26 ...
Pensioner Escapes Injury After Burglary In Armagh
Police have launched an investigation after a pensioner escaped injury following a burglary in Co Armagh. The incident happened at a house in the Church Road area in Forkhill after 5pm on Sunday, 26 ...
Business News, Mar 27, 2017
Tax-Free Childcare To Be Introduced On 28 April
Tax-free childcare is to be introduced on 28 April, 2017, before being rolled out across the UK throughout 2017. Under the new scheme eligible working families will be able to claim 20% of their chil...
Tax-Free Childcare To Be Introduced On 28 April
Tax-free childcare is to be introduced on 28 April, 2017, before being rolled out across the UK throughout 2017. Under the new scheme eligible working families will be able to claim 20% of their chil...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 27, 2017
NI Water To Increase Prices For Business Customers
Northern Ireland Water has announced it is to increase its prices for around 80,000 business consumers. The firm confirmed bills will rise by an average of 1.65% for metered users from April, which i...
NI Water To Increase Prices For Business Customers
Northern Ireland Water has announced it is to increase its prices for around 80,000 business consumers. The firm confirmed bills will rise by an average of 1.65% for metered users from April, which i...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 27, 2017
Robin Swann To Become New UUP Leader
Robin Swann is set to be the new leader of the Ulster Unionist Party (UUP) following the resignation of Mike Nesbitt. In a Facebook post Mr Swann said: "I can confirm that I have submitted papers tod...
Robin Swann To Become New UUP Leader
Robin Swann is set to be the new leader of the Ulster Unionist Party (UUP) following the resignation of Mike Nesbitt. In a Facebook post Mr Swann said: "I can confirm that I have submitted papers tod...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 27, 2017
Former Officer Convicted For Perverting the Course Of Justice
A former police officer has been convicted of perverting the course of justice after he fabricated interview notes during an investigation into a road traffic collision, according to the Police Ombuds...
Former Officer Convicted For Perverting the Course Of Justice
A former police officer has been convicted of perverting the course of justice after he fabricated interview notes during an investigation into a road traffic collision, according to the Police Ombuds...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 27, 2017
Martin McGuinness's Widow Thanks Public For Their Support
The widow of the late deputy First Minister Martin McGuinness has expressed her "deep appreciation" for the support all of her family have received following his death. The IRA commander turned peace...
Martin McGuinness's Widow Thanks Public For Their Support
The widow of the late deputy First Minister Martin McGuinness has expressed her "deep appreciation" for the support all of her family have received following his death. The IRA commander turned peace...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 27, 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 Antrim Magistrates' Court. Isac Darling claimed Jobseeker's Allowance t...
Other News In Brief
Two People Convicted Of Benefit Fraud Two people have been convicted for claiming benefits they were not entitled to at Antrim Magistrates' Court. Isac Darling claimed Jobseeker's Allowance t...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 24, 2017
Stormont Talks Resume
Talks are to resume to restore the power-sharing Executive at Stormont today, 24 March. Political parties will meet over the weekend to take part in crisis talks to resolve outstanding issues. The p...
Stormont Talks Resume
Talks are to resume to restore the power-sharing Executive at Stormont today, 24 March. Political parties will meet over the weekend to take part in crisis talks to resolve outstanding issues. The p...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 24, 2017
Don't Forget To Put Your Clocks Forward This Weekend
The PSNI are urging the public to "change your clocks and check your locks". Clocks are to go forward on Sunday, 26 March, which will mark the start of British Summer Time. With the start of the bri...
Don't Forget To Put Your Clocks Forward This Weekend
The PSNI are urging the public to "change your clocks and check your locks". Clocks are to go forward on Sunday, 26 March, which will mark the start of British Summer Time. With the start of the bri...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 24, 2017
Man Arrested Over Attempted Murder Of PSNI Officers
A man has been arrested over the attempted murder of police officers in Strabane. A 20-year-old man was detained by police after three officers escaped injury when a device exploded in the Townsend S...
Man Arrested Over Attempted Murder Of PSNI Officers
A man has been arrested over the attempted murder of police officers in Strabane. A 20-year-old man was detained by police after three officers escaped injury when a device exploded in the Townsend S...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 24, 2017
Clinton Urges Political Leaders To Restore The Power-Sharing Govt
Former US President Bill Clinton has urged political leaders to restore the power-sharing government at the funeral of Martin McGuinness. He was speaking to mourners who attended the funeral of the f...
Clinton Urges Political Leaders To Restore The Power-Sharing Govt
Former US President Bill Clinton has urged political leaders to restore the power-sharing government at the funeral of Martin McGuinness. He was speaking to mourners who attended the funeral of the f...
Business News, Mar 24, 2017
Businesses Celebrate Revitalise Programme
A number of small businesses have participated in a celebration event for the 'Revitalise' programe at Belfast's City Hall. The businesses participated in the initiative which is supported by Belfast...
Businesses Celebrate Revitalise Programme
A number of small businesses have participated in a celebration event for the 'Revitalise' programe at Belfast's City Hall. The businesses participated in the initiative which is supported by Belfast...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 24, 2017
London Terror Attack: Book Of Condolence Opens At Belfast City Hall
A book of condolence has opened at Belfast City Hall in memory of the victims of the terrorist attack in London. The Lord Mayor, Alderman Brian Kingston, Deputy Lord Mayor, Councillor Mary-Ellen Camp...
London Terror Attack: Book Of Condolence Opens At Belfast City Hall
A book of condolence has opened at Belfast City Hall in memory of the victims of the terrorist attack in London. The Lord Mayor, Alderman Brian Kingston, Deputy Lord Mayor, Councillor Mary-Ellen Camp...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 24, 2017
One Injured Following Petrol Bomb Attack In Craigavon
One person has been injured following a petrol bomb attack in Craigavon, Co Armagh. The incident at a house in the Lakelands area at around 11.30pm on Thursday, 23 March. The device was thrown at th...
One Injured Following Petrol Bomb Attack In Craigavon
One person has been injured following a petrol bomb attack in Craigavon, Co Armagh. The incident at a house in the Lakelands area at around 11.30pm on Thursday, 23 March. The device was thrown at th...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 24, 2017
Attack On Police Officers Condemned
DUP MLA Tom Buchanan has condemned an attack on police officers in Strabane. The PSNI said an explosion in Townsend Street on Tuesday, 21 March, was an "attempt to kill" police officers. Mr Buchanan...
Attack On Police Officers Condemned
DUP MLA Tom Buchanan has condemned an attack on police officers in Strabane. The PSNI said an explosion in Townsend Street on Tuesday, 21 March, was an "attempt to kill" police officers. Mr Buchanan...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 24, 2017
Other News In Brief
Woman Convicted Of Benefit Fraud A woman has been convicted for claiming benefits she was not entitled to at Londonderry Magistrates Court. Annette Coyle claimed Jobseeker's Allowance totall...
Other News In Brief
Woman Convicted Of Benefit Fraud A woman has been convicted for claiming benefits she was not entitled to at Londonderry Magistrates Court. Annette Coyle claimed Jobseeker's Allowance totall...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 23, 2017
Thousands Of Mourners Gather For Martin McGuinness' Funeral
Thousands of mourners lined the streets of L'Derry for the funeral of former deputy first minister Martin McGuinness. The IRA commander turned peacemaker died following a short illness on Tuesday, 22...
Thousands Of Mourners Gather For Martin McGuinness' Funeral
Thousands of mourners lined the streets of L'Derry for the funeral of former deputy first minister Martin McGuinness. The IRA commander turned peacemaker died following a short illness on Tuesday, 22...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 23, 2017
Pensioner 'Badly Shaken' Following Burglary In North Belfast
Police have launched an investigation after a pensioner was left badly shaken following a burglary in north Belfast. The incident happened at a property on Mounthill Walk shortly before noon on Thurs...
Pensioner 'Badly Shaken' Following Burglary In North Belfast
Police have launched an investigation after a pensioner was left badly shaken following a burglary in north Belfast. The incident happened at a property on Mounthill Walk shortly before noon on Thurs...
Business News, Mar 23, 2017
Invest NI To Support Jaramas Investments NI Ltd
Invest Northern Ireland has announced it is to support Jaramas Investments NI Ltd. The firm has offered £983,000 to support the multi-million development of a luxury hotel and spa at Killeavy Castle ...
Invest NI To Support Jaramas Investments NI Ltd
Invest Northern Ireland has announced it is to support Jaramas Investments NI Ltd. The firm has offered £983,000 to support the multi-million development of a luxury hotel and spa at Killeavy Castle ...
Recruitment News, Mar 23, 2017
TfL Slammed For Turning A 'Blind Eye' To Licensing Rules
GMB London called on Transport for London (TfL) to address the issue of two TfL licensed drivers who have had their licenses revoked by Southend-on-Sea borough council after being found guilty of crim...
TfL Slammed For Turning A 'Blind Eye' To Licensing Rules
GMB London called on Transport for London (TfL) to address the issue of two TfL licensed drivers who have had their licenses revoked by Southend-on-Sea borough council after being found guilty of crim...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 23, 2017
Two People Escape Injury After Light Aircraft Crash
Two people have escaped injury after a light aircraft incident in Co Down. Emergency services were alerted to an airfield in Newtownards at around 11.15am on Thursday, 23 March. A spokesperson from ...
Two People Escape Injury After Light Aircraft Crash
Two people have escaped injury after a light aircraft incident in Co Down. Emergency services were alerted to an airfield in Newtownards at around 11.15am on Thursday, 23 March. A spokesperson from ...
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Northern Ireland WeatherThis Evening and Tonight:Dry with clear skies this evening. Patchy cloud will increase at times overnight, but some clear spells too. Light winds and some patchy shallow mist or fog towards dawn. Minimum temperature 2 °C.
