Northern Ireland News for June 2017 : Page 4

Northern Ireland News, Jun 20, 2017
Two Men Rob Shop In Co Antrim
Two armed masked men have robbed a shop in Larne, Co Antrim. The robbery happened at a Spar shop on Linn Road on Monday, 19 June. The men, one armed with a firearm and the other with a screwdriver, ...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 20, 2017
Call For Work To Be Done To Address Housing Inequalities In NI
Work still needs to be done to address housing inequalities in Northern Ireland, according to the Equality Commission. It published a 'Statement on Key Inequalities in Housing and Communities in Nort...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 20, 2017
Celtic Signs Jonny Hayes
Former Aberdeen man Jonny Hayes has completed his move to Celtic. He is also hoping that pulling on the green and white Hoops can lead to further involvement with his country as they aim to reach nex...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 20, 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. Denis Reid was fined £250 and ordered to pay £66 court cos...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 19, 2017
Coveney To Take Part In NI Talks To Restore Power Sharing
Ireland's Minister for Foreign Affairs has said that the start of the Brexit negotiations in Brussels underlines the urgent need to restore power sharing in Northern Ireland. Minister Simon Coveney i...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 19, 2017
Investigation Launched Following Armed Robbery In North Belfast
Police have launched an investigation following an armed robbery at a shop in north Belfast. Two men, one armed with a knife, entered the premises on the Ardoyne Road at around 10.45pm on Sunday, 18 ...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 19, 2017
Man Charged With Colin Horner Murder
A man is due to appear in court today, Monday 19 June, charged in connection with the murder of Colin Horner. Mr Horner was shot dead as he held his young son in a supermarket car park in Bangor, Co ...
Business News, Jun 19, 2017
Trade Mission To South Africa & Nigeria Announced
Invest NI have announced a Trade Mission to South Africa and Nigeria from 11 – 15 September, 2017. Businesses are invited to join the mission and take advantage of the business opportunities within t...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 19, 2017
Paddy Barnes Beats Silviu Olteanu
Belfast boxer Paddy Barnes has beat Romanian Silviu Olteanu making him the new WBO European Flyweight champion. After 10 rounds Barnes won it 97-94, 97-93 and 95-95. The fight was only his third pro...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 19, 2017
Warnings Issued After Bonfire Material Set Alight Next To Homes
Young people involved in a spate of anti-social behaviour in North Belfast have been urged to "desist". It comes after a bonfire material stored next to homes and businesses in the New Lodge Road are...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 19, 2017
Former School Damaged In Suspected Arson Attack
Police have appealed for information following a suspected arson attack on a former high school in Newtownabbey over the weekend. A number of mobile classrooms were extensively damaged by a fire at t...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 19, 2017
NI 'No.1 Location In Europe' For Cyber Security Investment
Northern Ireland has been described as the "number one location in Europe" for cyber security investment, with two NI-based firms offering students the opportunity to forge a career in the burgeoning ...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 19, 2017
Other News In Brief
Woman Convicted Of Benefit Fraud A woman has been convicted for claiming benefits she was not entitled to at Newtownards Magistrates' Court. Caroline Bentley claimed Jobseeker's Allowance to...
Recruitment News, Jun 16, 2017
Bristol-Myers Squibb To Sell Manufacturing Facility
South Korean company SK Biotek is to acquire Bristol-Myers Squibb's manufacturing facility in Swords, Co Dublin, it has been announced. Under the acquisition, all jobs on the Swords site dedicated t...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 16, 2017
Sinn Fein Accuses Theresa May Of Breaching Good Friday Agreement
Sinn Fein has accused Prime Minister Theresa May of breaching the Good Friday Agreement as she continues to seek a deal with the DUP to support a minority Conservative government. President Gerry Ada...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 16, 2017
Police Search For Car Owner After Co Antrim Crash
Police are seeking the owner of a car following a crash in Ballymena, Co Antrim. The PSNI believes the driver of the red Clio lost control on the Bog Road in Ballymena and made off on foot. Signific...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 16, 2017
Equality Commission To Investigate Irish Language Bursary Scheme Decision
The Equality Commission has confirmed it is to carry out an investigation following a decision by the Department of Communities to withdraw funding from an Irish language bursary scheme. Around £50,0...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 16, 2017
Colin Horner Murder: Man Arrested
A 29-year-old man has been arrested in connection with the murder of Colin Horner. Mr Horner, 35, was fatally shot in front of his young son in a supermarket car park on Sunday, 28 May. The man was ...
Business News, Jun 16, 2017
InterTradeIreland Launches New Brexit Advisory Service
InterTradeIreland has launched a new Brexit Advisory Service, which aims to provide up to date information to help Northern Irish businesses navigate Brexit. The Service will provide a free range of ...
Feature News, Jun 16, 2017
Hit The Beach...
The sun really seems like it's here to hang out for a bit. Now, of course there have been a few days of absolute torrential downpours, but come on, even when it's raining would you not rather be ha...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 16, 2017
Man Charged With Number Of Drugs Offences
A man has been charged in connection with a number of drug offences. The 26-year-old suspect, who is due to appear in court today, 16 June, was arrested after police seized Class A drugs with an esti...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 16, 2017
Security Alert In West Belfast Was Elaborate Hoax
A security alert in west Belfast has been declared an elaborate hoax. A suspicious object was found in the Horn Drive area, near Woodbourne Police Station, at around 8pm on Thursday, 15 June. Police...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 16, 2017
Martinelli To Return To Belfast Giants For Another Season
Defenceman Ryan Martinelli is returning to the Belfast Giants for the 2017/18 Elite League season as he continues studying at the Ulster University. The Canadian joined the Giants blueline in 2016 fr...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 16, 2017
Other News In Brief
Woman Convicted Of Benefit Fraud A woman has been convicted for claiming £29,119 in benefits she was not entitled to at Belfast Crown Court. Michelle Rosbotham claimed Income Support and Hou...
Recruitment News, Jun 15, 2017
Number Of Unemployment Claimants Falls
The number of people claiming unemployment benefits in Northern Ireland has dropped, new figures have revealed. A total of 31,200 people claimed in May 2017, according to the latest labour market sur...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 15, 2017
Prime Minister To Hold Talks With NI's Five Main Parties
Prime Minister Theresa May is expected to hold talks with Northern Ireland's five main parties in London later today, 15 June. The DUP, Sinn Féin, the UUP, the SDLP and Alliance are to hold separate ...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 15, 2017
NI Charity Launches Campaign To Stop Physically Punishing Children
A charity in Northern Ireland has launched a campaign to stop physically punishing children. Parenting NI has launched the STOP campaign which aims to highlight a positive parenting approach and to p...
Business News, Jun 15, 2017
Belfast City Council Seeking To Invest In Office Developments
Belfast City Council are inviting proposals for a new £18.77 million city centre investment fund, which aims to encourage high quality office developments in Belfast. The council is seeking to invest...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 15, 2017
NIHE To Carry Out Regular Inspections On Over 30 Tower Blocks
The Northern Ireland Housing Executive (NIHE) has confirmed it is to carry out regular inspections on over 30 of its tower blocks following a blaze at a block of flats in London. At least 12 people h...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 15, 2017
Masked Men Attempt To Rob Cash-In-Transit Van In Lisburn
A gang of masked men, one armed with a gun, attempted to rob a cash-in-transit van in Lisburn. The incident happened at a car park in the Knockmore Road area at around 6am on Thursday, 15 June. The ...