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Northern Ireland News for May 2017 : Page 4
Northern Ireland News, May 18, 2017
SF Election Posters Destroyed And Dumped At Kilkeel Harbour
Several Sinn Fein election posters in the Mournes have been destroyed and dumped at Kilkeel Harbour. Sinn Féin MLA and Westminster candidate in South Down Chris Hazzard said the destruction of 70 of ...
SF Election Posters Destroyed And Dumped At Kilkeel Harbour
Several Sinn Fein election posters in the Mournes have been destroyed and dumped at Kilkeel Harbour. Sinn Féin MLA and Westminster candidate in South Down Chris Hazzard said the destruction of 70 of ...
Northern Ireland News, May 18, 2017
Call For Farmers 'Unfairly Criticised' Over RHI Scheme To Receive Recognition
The Ulster Farmers' Union is calling for farmers who were unfairly criticised over the Renewable Heat Incentive scheme to receive recognition that they were unfairly treated. The union made the call ...
Call For Farmers 'Unfairly Criticised' Over RHI Scheme To Receive Recognition
The Ulster Farmers' Union is calling for farmers who were unfairly criticised over the Renewable Heat Incentive scheme to receive recognition that they were unfairly treated. The union made the call ...
Northern Ireland News, May 18, 2017
Other News In Brief
NIE Networks Launches New Campaign NIE Networks has launched a new campaign reminding anglers across Northern Ireland to 'look up and look out' for overhead electricity equipment before they ...
Other News In Brief
NIE Networks Launches New Campaign NIE Networks has launched a new campaign reminding anglers across Northern Ireland to 'look up and look out' for overhead electricity equipment before they ...
Recruitment News, May 17, 2017
BNM Group Given Mandate To Negotiate With Littleton Management
The Bord na Móna (BNM) Group of Unions have been given a mandate to negotiate with management on the future of the peat briquette production facility in Littleton, County Tipperary. BNM Group of Unio...
BNM Group Given Mandate To Negotiate With Littleton Management
The Bord na Móna (BNM) Group of Unions have been given a mandate to negotiate with management on the future of the peat briquette production facility in Littleton, County Tipperary. BNM Group of Unio...
Northern Ireland News, May 17, 2017
NI's Director Of Public Prosecutions To Step Down
Northern Ireland's Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) has confirmed he is stepping down. Barra McGrory QC will step down in September this year. He was the first Catholic to hold the post of DPP ...
NI's Director Of Public Prosecutions To Step Down
Northern Ireland's Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) has confirmed he is stepping down. Barra McGrory QC will step down in September this year. He was the first Catholic to hold the post of DPP ...
Northern Ireland News, May 17, 2017
PSNI: Number Of Sex Offences At Highest Level In Almost Two Decades
The number of sex offences in Northern Ireland has hit its highest level in almost two decades, according to the latest PSNI crime statistics for 2016/17. The number of recorded sexual offences incre...
PSNI: Number Of Sex Offences At Highest Level In Almost Two Decades
The number of sex offences in Northern Ireland has hit its highest level in almost two decades, according to the latest PSNI crime statistics for 2016/17. The number of recorded sexual offences incre...
Business News, May 17, 2017
InterTradeIreland Announce Business Brexit Advisory Service
InterTradeIreland have announced a new Brexit Advisory Service, providing up-to-date information to help Northern Ireland businesses navigate Brexit. InterTradeIreland have a raft of supports availab...
InterTradeIreland Announce Business Brexit Advisory Service
InterTradeIreland have announced a new Brexit Advisory Service, providing up-to-date information to help Northern Ireland businesses navigate Brexit. InterTradeIreland have a raft of supports availab...
Northern Ireland News, May 17, 2017
Man Being Held On Remand Dies In Maghaberry Jail
A man being held on remand at Maghaberry Prison has died, according to the Northern Ireland Prison Service (NIPS). His body was found at the prison near Lisburn on Wednesday morning, 17 May. His nex...
Man Being Held On Remand Dies In Maghaberry Jail
A man being held on remand at Maghaberry Prison has died, according to the Northern Ireland Prison Service (NIPS). His body was found at the prison near Lisburn on Wednesday morning, 17 May. His nex...
Northern Ireland News, May 17, 2017
Plans Approved For One Bankmore Square
Planning permission has been given for the redevelopment of the Movie House Cinema on Belfast's Dublin Road. The Planning Committee has approved plans for "the single biggest office block ever to be ...
Plans Approved For One Bankmore Square
Planning permission has been given for the redevelopment of the Movie House Cinema on Belfast's Dublin Road. The Planning Committee has approved plans for "the single biggest office block ever to be ...
Northern Ireland News, May 17, 2017
Belfast Giants Appoint New Head Coach
Mr Adam Keefe has been appointed the new Head Coach of the Belfast Giants. He captained the Giants from 2012/13 until the most recent season, 2016/17, and during his six seasons in Belfast played in ...
Belfast Giants Appoint New Head Coach
Mr Adam Keefe has been appointed the new Head Coach of the Belfast Giants. He captained the Giants from 2012/13 until the most recent season, 2016/17, and during his six seasons in Belfast played in ...
Northern Ireland News, May 17, 2017
Police Search Uncovers Suspected Pipe Bombs
An investigation has been launched following the discovery of four suspected pipe bombs and gun parts in Portadown. It is understood the devices were found by police during a search operation in the ...
Police Search Uncovers Suspected Pipe Bombs
An investigation has been launched following the discovery of four suspected pipe bombs and gun parts in Portadown. It is understood the devices were found by police during a search operation in the ...
Northern Ireland News, May 17, 2017
Cigarettes, Tobacco And Cash Seized In Raids
Cigarettes, tobacco and money have been seized following a series of searches at six commercial premises in Belfast and Newtownabbey. HMRC officials and police from the PSNI's Reactive and Organised ...
Cigarettes, Tobacco And Cash Seized In Raids
Cigarettes, tobacco and money have been seized following a series of searches at six commercial premises in Belfast and Newtownabbey. HMRC officials and police from the PSNI's Reactive and Organised ...
Northern Ireland News, May 17, 2017
Drop In Number Of People Claiming Unemployment Benefits
The number of people claiming unemployment benefits has dropped over the past month. According to the latest labour market statistics, 31,500 people claimed in April, 200 less than in March. The fig...
Drop In Number Of People Claiming Unemployment Benefits
The number of people claiming unemployment benefits has dropped over the past month. According to the latest labour market statistics, 31,500 people claimed in April, 200 less than in March. The fig...
Northern Ireland News, May 17, 2017
Police Appeal For Missing Man Sam Comber
Police are appealing for information to help trace missing man Sam Comber. He went missing from the Cullion area of L'Derry on Sunday, 14 May. Mr Comber was last seen in the Ice Wharf on Sunday afte...
Police Appeal For Missing Man Sam Comber
Police are appealing for information to help trace missing man Sam Comber. He went missing from the Cullion area of L'Derry on Sunday, 14 May. Mr Comber was last seen in the Ice Wharf on Sunday afte...
Northern Ireland News, May 17, 2017
Other News In Brief
Two Arrested Over Money Laundering And Drugs Trafficking Two people have been arrested on suspicion of conspiracy to launder money and drugs trafficking offences. The man and woman were arre...
Other News In Brief
Two Arrested Over Money Laundering And Drugs Trafficking Two people have been arrested on suspicion of conspiracy to launder money and drugs trafficking offences. The man and woman were arre...
Northern Ireland News, May 16, 2017
Murder Investigation Launched After Woman's Body Found In Fermanagh
Police have launched a murder investigation after the body of a 52-year-old woman was found in Co Fermanagh. Her body was discovered in the Abbey Road area on Monday, 15 May. The body of a 55-year-ol...
Murder Investigation Launched After Woman's Body Found In Fermanagh
Police have launched a murder investigation after the body of a 52-year-old woman was found in Co Fermanagh. Her body was discovered in the Abbey Road area on Monday, 15 May. The body of a 55-year-ol...
Northern Ireland News, May 16, 2017
Two Men Arrested Over Ronan Kerr Murder
Two men have been arrested under the Terrorism Act in relation to the murder of PSNI Constable Ronan Kerr. Constable Kerr, 25, was killed by a booby-trap car bon in Omagh on 02 April 2011. A 27-year...
Two Men Arrested Over Ronan Kerr Murder
Two men have been arrested under the Terrorism Act in relation to the murder of PSNI Constable Ronan Kerr. Constable Kerr, 25, was killed by a booby-trap car bon in Omagh on 02 April 2011. A 27-year...
Northern Ireland News, May 16, 2017
PSNI Attacked By Youths In L'Derry
The PSNI have been attacked by youths throwing stones at police vehicles in L'Derry. The incident happened as officers were searching a property in the Carnhill area on Sunday, 14 May. A number of i...
PSNI Attacked By Youths In L'Derry
The PSNI have been attacked by youths throwing stones at police vehicles in L'Derry. The incident happened as officers were searching a property in the Carnhill area on Sunday, 14 May. A number of i...
Northern Ireland News, May 16, 2017
Call For Action After Fish Found Dead In Co Antrim
The Alliance Party is calling for action to be taken after over 40 fish were found dead in the Woodburn reservoir catchment area, near Carrickfergus in County Antrim. East Antrim MLA, Stewart Dickson...
Call For Action After Fish Found Dead In Co Antrim
The Alliance Party is calling for action to be taken after over 40 fish were found dead in the Woodburn reservoir catchment area, near Carrickfergus in County Antrim. East Antrim MLA, Stewart Dickson...
Northern Ireland News, May 16, 2017
Investigation Launched After Sudden Death Of Man In Larne
Police have launched an investigation following the sudden death of a man in Lane. It happened in the vicinity of the Inver River at around 7pm on Monday, 15 May, according to the PSNI. A post-morte...
Investigation Launched After Sudden Death Of Man In Larne
Police have launched an investigation following the sudden death of a man in Lane. It happened in the vicinity of the Inver River at around 7pm on Monday, 15 May, according to the PSNI. A post-morte...
Business News, May 16, 2017
Up To 1.3m Computers Still At Risk From WannaCry Attack
Up to 1.3 million computers are thought to still be at risk following a major ransomware attack that infected more than 200,000 computers in 150 countries. The 'WannaCry' attack affected the computer...
Up To 1.3m Computers Still At Risk From WannaCry Attack
Up to 1.3 million computers are thought to still be at risk following a major ransomware attack that infected more than 200,000 computers in 150 countries. The 'WannaCry' attack affected the computer...
Northern Ireland News, May 16, 2017
Over 3,400 People Turned Away From Polls In March
Over 3,400 people were turned away from polling stations on 02 March in Northern Ireland because they were not registered. Over 60,000 voters were removed from the register in December 2016 as they h...
Over 3,400 People Turned Away From Polls In March
Over 3,400 people were turned away from polling stations on 02 March in Northern Ireland because they were not registered. Over 60,000 voters were removed from the register in December 2016 as they h...
Northern Ireland News, May 16, 2017
Queen's To Disinvest From Fossil Fuels
Queen's University in Belfast has confirmed it is to disinvest from fossil fuels. The University has updated its investment policy and will, subject to no detrimental impact on expected investment re...
Queen's To Disinvest From Fossil Fuels
Queen's University in Belfast has confirmed it is to disinvest from fossil fuels. The University has updated its investment policy and will, subject to no detrimental impact on expected investment re...
Northern Ireland News, May 16, 2017
Alliance Calls For Second Referendum To Be Held
The Alliance Party is calling for a second referendum to be held on the terms of the UK's exit from the EU. South Belfast Westminster candidate Paula Bradshaw also said Brexit will be the most damagi...
Alliance Calls For Second Referendum To Be Held
The Alliance Party is calling for a second referendum to be held on the terms of the UK's exit from the EU. South Belfast Westminster candidate Paula Bradshaw also said Brexit will be the most damagi...
Northern Ireland News, May 16, 2017
Andersonstown Leisure Centre Closed For Redevelopment Work
A leisure centre in west Belfast has closed for redevelopment work. Belfast City Council is investing £25million in the Andersonstown Leisure Centre, which is expected to open in summer 2019. Member...
Andersonstown Leisure Centre Closed For Redevelopment Work
A leisure centre in west Belfast has closed for redevelopment work. Belfast City Council is investing £25million in the Andersonstown Leisure Centre, which is expected to open in summer 2019. Member...
Northern Ireland News, May 16, 2017
Other News In Brief
Work Starts On New Play Park In Brandywell Construction work has started to develop a new play park in Brandywell, Co L'Derry. The new play provision will be located on the former Brandywell...
Other News In Brief
Work Starts On New Play Park In Brandywell Construction work has started to develop a new play park in Brandywell, Co L'Derry. The new play provision will be located on the former Brandywell...
Northern Ireland News, May 15, 2017
Steel Manufacturer To Create Over 60 New Jobs
A steel manufacturer in L'Derry is to create over 60 new jobs over the next three years. Global Equipment Spares Limited (GES) is aiming to grow its export sales six-fold. With support from Invest N...
Steel Manufacturer To Create Over 60 New Jobs
A steel manufacturer in L'Derry is to create over 60 new jobs over the next three years. Global Equipment Spares Limited (GES) is aiming to grow its export sales six-fold. With support from Invest N...
Business News, May 15, 2017
Belfast In Nashville For World Trade Week
Alderman Brian Kingston, Belfast's Lord Mayor, is leading a delegation to Belfast's Sister City, Nashville USA to coincide with World Trade Week. The trip has been arranged in close liaison with Mayo...
Belfast In Nashville For World Trade Week
Alderman Brian Kingston, Belfast's Lord Mayor, is leading a delegation to Belfast's Sister City, Nashville USA to coincide with World Trade Week. The trip has been arranged in close liaison with Mayo...
Northern Ireland News, May 15, 2017
Woman Injured In Petrol Bomb Attack
A woman has been injured after a petrol bomb was thrown at her house in east Belfast. The attack happened in Clara Street at around 11.35pm on Sunday, 14 May. The woman was taken to hospital with i...
Woman Injured In Petrol Bomb Attack
A woman has been injured after a petrol bomb was thrown at her house in east Belfast. The attack happened in Clara Street at around 11.35pm on Sunday, 14 May. The woman was taken to hospital with i...
Northern Ireland News, May 15, 2017
Warning Issued After Cyber Attack
The PSNI have issued a warning to businesses not to open suspicious emails following a cyber attack on Friday, 12 May, which affected more than 200,000 people in 150 countries. No incidents have been...
Warning Issued After Cyber Attack
The PSNI have issued a warning to businesses not to open suspicious emails following a cyber attack on Friday, 12 May, which affected more than 200,000 people in 150 countries. No incidents have been...
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Northern Ireland WeatherToday:A mostly cloudy day with outbreaks of rain, most persistent and occasionally heavy across southern and western counties this afternoon. Risk of low cloud and fog patches affecting the Down coast. Light winds. Maximum temperature 15 °C.Tonight:Continuing cloudy through the evening with further outbreaks of rain, the rain turning lighter and patchier from the south overnight. Winds remain light. Minimum temperature 8 °C.
