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Northern Ireland News for June 2017 : Page 3
Northern Ireland News, Jun 23, 2017
Call For Council To End Contract With GLL
Unite the union is calling on Belfast City Council to cease its contract with Greenwich Leisure Ltd (GLL) after leaked plans revealed there may be further cuts to staff. The future of leisure centres...
Call For Council To End Contract With GLL
Unite the union is calling on Belfast City Council to cease its contract with Greenwich Leisure Ltd (GLL) after leaked plans revealed there may be further cuts to staff. The future of leisure centres...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 23, 2017
Other News In Brief
Man Convicted Of Benefit Fraud A man has been convicted for claiming £13,250 benefits he was not entitled to at Antrim Crown Court. Paul Martin claimed Jobseeker's Allowance totalling £13,25...
Other News In Brief
Man Convicted Of Benefit Fraud A man has been convicted for claiming £13,250 benefits he was not entitled to at Antrim Crown Court. Paul Martin claimed Jobseeker's Allowance totalling £13,25...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 22, 2017
Jeffrey Donaldson: 'Very Good Chance' Of Tory Deal
DUP chief whip Jeffrey Donaldson said there is a "very good chance" the party will reach an agreement with the Conservatives. They have both been in talks after the Tories failed to win an outright m...
Jeffrey Donaldson: 'Very Good Chance' Of Tory Deal
DUP chief whip Jeffrey Donaldson said there is a "very good chance" the party will reach an agreement with the Conservatives. They have both been in talks after the Tories failed to win an outright m...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 22, 2017
GLL Plans To Close Pool at Shankill Leisure Centre - Union
Management firm Greenwich Leisure Limited (GLL) is planning to close the pool in Shankill Leisure Centre in Belfast, according to Unite the union. Unite Regional Officer, Michael Keenan, has called o...
GLL Plans To Close Pool at Shankill Leisure Centre - Union
Management firm Greenwich Leisure Limited (GLL) is planning to close the pool in Shankill Leisure Centre in Belfast, according to Unite the union. Unite Regional Officer, Michael Keenan, has called o...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 22, 2017
Nurse Training Fund Cut By Almost £1m
Funding to train specialist nurses in Northern Ireland has been cut by almost £1 million by the Department of Health. SDLP Health spokesperson Mark H Durkan has called on the Department's Permanent S...
Nurse Training Fund Cut By Almost £1m
Funding to train specialist nurses in Northern Ireland has been cut by almost £1 million by the Department of Health. SDLP Health spokesperson Mark H Durkan has called on the Department's Permanent S...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 22, 2017
Five Arrested Following Searches Into Organised Crime
Five people have been arrested following major police searches in connection into organised crime across Northern Ireland. More than 400 police officers were involved in the operation which took plac...
Five Arrested Following Searches Into Organised Crime
Five people have been arrested following major police searches in connection into organised crime across Northern Ireland. More than 400 police officers were involved in the operation which took plac...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 22, 2017
Rise In NI Population
Northern Ireland's population has risen by 10,500 in the past year, new figures have revealed. The increase can mainly be attributed to natural growth of 9,000 people (24,400 births minus 15,300 deat...
Rise In NI Population
Northern Ireland's population has risen by 10,500 in the past year, new figures have revealed. The increase can mainly be attributed to natural growth of 9,000 people (24,400 births minus 15,300 deat...
Business News, Jun 22, 2017
Applications Sought For Innovate 2017
Applications are now open for Innovate 2017, which is taking place in Birmingham on 8-9 November. Hosted by Innovate UK, Innovate 2017 is the UK's leading innovation conference, exhibition and networ...
Applications Sought For Innovate 2017
Applications are now open for Innovate 2017, which is taking place in Birmingham on 8-9 November. Hosted by Innovate UK, Innovate 2017 is the UK's leading innovation conference, exhibition and networ...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 22, 2017
DUP Party Branded 'Dinosaurs'
A Green Party MP has called the DUP "dinosaurs. Co-Leader Caroline Lucas made statement after challenging Prime Minister Theresa May over the absence environmental policies in the Queen's Speech. Sh...
DUP Party Branded 'Dinosaurs'
A Green Party MP has called the DUP "dinosaurs. Co-Leader Caroline Lucas made statement after challenging Prime Minister Theresa May over the absence environmental policies in the Queen's Speech. Sh...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 22, 2017
Asbestos Discovered At Bonfire Site In Cookstown Removed Safely
Asbestos at a bonfire site in Cookstown has been removed safely. The hazardous material was discovered at a bonfire in Monrush after residents reported the find to the Mid Ulster Council. The Counci...
Asbestos Discovered At Bonfire Site In Cookstown Removed Safely
Asbestos at a bonfire site in Cookstown has been removed safely. The hazardous material was discovered at a bonfire in Monrush after residents reported the find to the Mid Ulster Council. The Counci...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 22, 2017
Woman And Baby Cut From Car After Strabane Crash
Firefighters had to cut a woman and an 18 month-old baby girl following a crash in Strabane, Co Tyrone. The single-vehicle crash happened in the Lifford Road area on Monday, 19 June. Fire crews had ...
Woman And Baby Cut From Car After Strabane Crash
Firefighters had to cut a woman and an 18 month-old baby girl following a crash in Strabane, Co Tyrone. The single-vehicle crash happened in the Lifford Road area on Monday, 19 June. Fire crews had ...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 22, 2017
Work To Begin To Replace Roundabout In West Belfast
Construction work to replace the roundabout in Kennedy Way in west Belfast is to start in July. The roundabout will be replaced with a new signalised junction as part of the Belfast Rapid Transit pro...
Work To Begin To Replace Roundabout In West Belfast
Construction work to replace the roundabout in Kennedy Way in west Belfast is to start in July. The roundabout will be replaced with a new signalised junction as part of the Belfast Rapid Transit pro...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 22, 2017
Other News In Brief
Victims And Survivors Of Institutional Abuse Have Been Let Down Again - Alliance Alliance MLA Paula Bradshaw has said she believes the victims and survivors of institutional abuse have been le...
Other News In Brief
Victims And Survivors Of Institutional Abuse Have Been Let Down Again - Alliance Alliance MLA Paula Bradshaw has said she believes the victims and survivors of institutional abuse have been le...
Recruitment News, Jun 21, 2017
Pilot Nursing Staff Scheme Showing 'Real Results'
The pilot scheme of the Framework for Safe Nurse Staffing and Skill Mix is showing real results in the retention of nurses, the reduction of agency staff and positive outcomes for patients, according ...
Pilot Nursing Staff Scheme Showing 'Real Results'
The pilot scheme of the Framework for Safe Nurse Staffing and Skill Mix is showing real results in the retention of nurses, the reduction of agency staff and positive outcomes for patients, according ...
Business News, Jun 21, 2017
Invest NI Announce Trade Mission To Finland
Invest NI is to lead a Trade Mission to Finland from 23 – 26 October, 2017. You are invited to join the mission and to take advantage of the business opportunities within the region. The four day mul...
Invest NI Announce Trade Mission To Finland
Invest NI is to lead a Trade Mission to Finland from 23 – 26 October, 2017. You are invited to join the mission and to take advantage of the business opportunities within the region. The four day mul...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 21, 2017
Queen's Speech: Brexit Dominates Legislative Agenda
The main focus of the Queen's Speech was Brexit and the Repeal Bill. Eight out of 27 bills related to Brexit, however there were also details on counter-terrorism plans, the economy and infrastructur...
Queen's Speech: Brexit Dominates Legislative Agenda
The main focus of the Queen's Speech was Brexit and the Repeal Bill. Eight out of 27 bills related to Brexit, however there were also details on counter-terrorism plans, the economy and infrastructur...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 21, 2017
£75m Plans Unveiled To Revitalise Queen's Parade In Bangor
Plans to revitalise the Queen's Parade area in Bangor, Co Down, have been unveiled by Ards and North Down Borough Council. The £75 million project is aimed at revitalising the town centre and the wat...
£75m Plans Unveiled To Revitalise Queen's Parade In Bangor
Plans to revitalise the Queen's Parade area in Bangor, Co Down, have been unveiled by Ards and North Down Borough Council. The £75 million project is aimed at revitalising the town centre and the wat...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 21, 2017
Call For Confederate Flag In Lisburn To Be Removed
The SDLP is calling for a Confederate flag put up in the Lisburn area to be removed. Lagan Valley MLA Pat Catney said a number of concerned residents are "appalled" that a flag representing the ensla...
Call For Confederate Flag In Lisburn To Be Removed
The SDLP is calling for a Confederate flag put up in the Lisburn area to be removed. Lagan Valley MLA Pat Catney said a number of concerned residents are "appalled" that a flag representing the ensla...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 21, 2017
Arlene Foster Letter On Same-Sex Marriage Released
A letter Arlene Foster wrote to the Scottish Government has been released asking that it restrict gay couples from Northern Ireland converting their same sex marriages in Scotland. The letter was sig...
Arlene Foster Letter On Same-Sex Marriage Released
A letter Arlene Foster wrote to the Scottish Government has been released asking that it restrict gay couples from Northern Ireland converting their same sex marriages in Scotland. The letter was sig...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 21, 2017
Talks Between DUP And Conservatives To Continue
Talks between the DUP and Conservatives to support a minority government are to continue. Discussions with Prime Minister Theresa May began after the Tories failed to win an outright majority in the ...
Talks Between DUP And Conservatives To Continue
Talks between the DUP and Conservatives to support a minority government are to continue. Discussions with Prime Minister Theresa May began after the Tories failed to win an outright majority in the ...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 21, 2017
Plans Approved For 70 New Homes In Belfast
Planning permission has been approved to develop 70 new homes in Ballysillan, Belfast. The new semi-detached and townhouse dwellings will be located on lands at Benview Avenue and Benview Park. Belf...
Plans Approved For 70 New Homes In Belfast
Planning permission has been approved to develop 70 new homes in Ballysillan, Belfast. The new semi-detached and townhouse dwellings will be located on lands at Benview Avenue and Benview Park. Belf...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 21, 2017
Police Appeal After Suspicious Car Parked Outside School In Co Antrim
Police are appealing for information after reports of a suspicious car parked outside a primary school in Co Antrim. A white Toyota car was parked outside St Patricks Primary School at around 8.30am ...
Police Appeal After Suspicious Car Parked Outside School In Co Antrim
Police are appealing for information after reports of a suspicious car parked outside a primary school in Co Antrim. A white Toyota car was parked outside St Patricks Primary School at around 8.30am ...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 21, 2017
Other News In Brief
Armagh Farmer Convicted At Newry Magistrates' Court A farmer from Armagh has been convicted of one charge of failure to present all animals or carcasses for a tuberculosis test and eight char...
Other News In Brief
Armagh Farmer Convicted At Newry Magistrates' Court A farmer from Armagh has been convicted of one charge of failure to present all animals or carcasses for a tuberculosis test and eight char...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 20, 2017
Belfast Woman Jailed For Attempting To Murder PSNI Officer
A Belfast woman has received over 16 years behind bars for attempting to murder a police officer in 2013. Christine Connor pleaded guilty in May to attempting to murder a police officer in the Crumli...
Belfast Woman Jailed For Attempting To Murder PSNI Officer
A Belfast woman has received over 16 years behind bars for attempting to murder a police officer in 2013. Christine Connor pleaded guilty in May to attempting to murder a police officer in the Crumli...
Business News, Jun 20, 2017
New Initiative Launched Promoting Belfast Students To Local Employers
A new initiative has been launched to promote Belfast students to local employers. Belfast City Council representatives were joined by partners GLL, Belfast Waterfront and Ulster Hall Ltd, the Northe...
New Initiative Launched Promoting Belfast Students To Local Employers
A new initiative has been launched to promote Belfast students to local employers. Belfast City Council representatives were joined by partners GLL, Belfast Waterfront and Ulster Hall Ltd, the Northe...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 20, 2017
Book Of Condolence Opens For Victims Of Grenfell Tower Disaster
A Book of Condolence has officially opened at the City Hall in Belfast for the victims of the Grenfell Tower disaster in London. Lord Mayor Nuala McAllister opened the book at 1pm today, 20 June. Th...
Book Of Condolence Opens For Victims Of Grenfell Tower Disaster
A Book of Condolence has officially opened at the City Hall in Belfast for the victims of the Grenfell Tower disaster in London. Lord Mayor Nuala McAllister opened the book at 1pm today, 20 June. Th...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 20, 2017
Police Appeal After Attempted Robbery In North Belfast
Police have launched an investigation following an attempted robbery in north Belfast. The incident happened at a shop on Skegoniel Avenue at around 7.30pm on Thursday, 15 June. One man entered the ...
Police Appeal After Attempted Robbery In North Belfast
Police have launched an investigation following an attempted robbery in north Belfast. The incident happened at a shop on Skegoniel Avenue at around 7.30pm on Thursday, 15 June. One man entered the ...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 20, 2017
SDLP Describes DUP MLA's Comments As 'Outrageous'
The SDLP has hit out at comments DUP MLA Emma Pengelly made over the flying of UVF flags. SDLP MLA Claire Hanna described her comments as "outrageous" and said another year and no progress on the iss...
SDLP Describes DUP MLA's Comments As 'Outrageous'
The SDLP has hit out at comments DUP MLA Emma Pengelly made over the flying of UVF flags. SDLP MLA Claire Hanna described her comments as "outrageous" and said another year and no progress on the iss...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 20, 2017
Teenage Boy Sustains Broken Jaw In Glengormley Attack
Police are appealing for witnesses after a teenage boy sustained a broken jaw after being assaulted in Glengormley, Co Antrim. The 13-year-old boy also sustained facial fractures and lacerations to h...
Teenage Boy Sustains Broken Jaw In Glengormley Attack
Police are appealing for witnesses after a teenage boy sustained a broken jaw after being assaulted in Glengormley, Co Antrim. The 13-year-old boy also sustained facial fractures and lacerations to h...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 20, 2017
Talks To Restore Power Sharing In NI To Continue
Discussions to restore power sharing in Northern Ireland are to continue today, 20 June. The government has given the parties a discussion paper setting out key areas for agreement and they have been...
Talks To Restore Power Sharing In NI To Continue
Discussions to restore power sharing in Northern Ireland are to continue today, 20 June. The government has given the parties a discussion paper setting out key areas for agreement and they have been...
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Northern Ireland WeatherToday:A rather cloudy morning, with a little patchy light rain or drizzle to start. Skies clearing and becoming dry and increasingly sunny in the afternoon. Maximum temperature 13 °C.Tonight:Dry with prolonged clear spells through the evening and overnight. This will allow for some fog patches to develop in places overnight. Minimum temperature 2 °C.
