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Northern Ireland News for June 2017 : Page 5
Northern Ireland News, Jun 15, 2017
Mark Garside To Return To Belfast Giants
Mark Garside, from Scotland, is to return to the Belfast Giants for an eighth season, it has been confirmed. The 28-year-old first joined the Giants in 2010 after four years with the Edinburgh Capita...
Mark Garside To Return To Belfast Giants
Mark Garside, from Scotland, is to return to the Belfast Giants for an eighth season, it has been confirmed. The 28-year-old first joined the Giants in 2010 after four years with the Edinburgh Capita...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 15, 2017
List Threatening Almost 50 People Circulating In North Belfast
A list threatening almost 50 people has been circulating in north Belfast. Sinn Féin is calling for the threats, from an unnamed organisation, to be "lifted immediately". MLA Gerry Kelly said: "I co...
List Threatening Almost 50 People Circulating In North Belfast
A list threatening almost 50 people has been circulating in north Belfast. Sinn Féin is calling for the threats, from an unnamed organisation, to be "lifted immediately". MLA Gerry Kelly said: "I co...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 15, 2017
Police Right To Authorise Damage To Vehicle Blocking Fire Engine
A claim that police failed to make reasonable efforts to avoid having to damage a parked car which was blocking a fire engine on its way to a blaze in Portrush over the Easter Bank Holiday weekend has...
Police Right To Authorise Damage To Vehicle Blocking Fire Engine
A claim that police failed to make reasonable efforts to avoid having to damage a parked car which was blocking a fire engine on its way to a blaze in Portrush over the Easter Bank Holiday weekend has...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 15, 2017
Other News In Brief
Man Convicted Of Benefit Fraud A man has been convicted for claiming benefits he was not entitled to at Antrim Crown Court. David French claimed Income Support and Jobseeker’s Allowance tota...
Other News In Brief
Man Convicted Of Benefit Fraud A man has been convicted for claiming benefits he was not entitled to at Antrim Crown Court. David French claimed Income Support and Jobseeker’s Allowance tota...
Recruitment News, Jun 14, 2017
SIPTU To Step Up Campaign For Recognition Of Intellectual Disability Sector Workers
SIPTU has pledged to step up its campaign to win recognition and respect for the valuable role of those employed in the Intellectual Disability Sector. SIPTU Sector Organiser, Tony Kenny, said: "Our ...
SIPTU To Step Up Campaign For Recognition Of Intellectual Disability Sector Workers
SIPTU has pledged to step up its campaign to win recognition and respect for the valuable role of those employed in the Intellectual Disability Sector. SIPTU Sector Organiser, Tony Kenny, said: "Our ...
Business News, Jun 14, 2017
Innovation Vouchers Applications Now Open
Invest NI have announced that businesses can now apply for up to £5,000 worth of Innovation Vouchers. Innovation Vouchers provide funding to businesses to work with knowledge providers, such as univ...
Innovation Vouchers Applications Now Open
Invest NI have announced that businesses can now apply for up to £5,000 worth of Innovation Vouchers. Innovation Vouchers provide funding to businesses to work with knowledge providers, such as univ...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 14, 2017
Supreme Court Narrowly Rejects NI Abortion Appeal
Women in Northern Ireland are not entitled to receive free abortions on the NHS in England, a Supreme Court has ruled. A mother and daughter's appeal was narrowly rejected with a three to two majorit...
Supreme Court Narrowly Rejects NI Abortion Appeal
Women in Northern Ireland are not entitled to receive free abortions on the NHS in England, a Supreme Court has ruled. A mother and daughter's appeal was narrowly rejected with a three to two majorit...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 14, 2017
Carl Frampton To Fight Andres Guiterrez In Belfast
Belfast boxer Carl Frampton is to fight Andres Guiterrez next month. He will go up against the Mexican in a WBC World Featherweight title eliminator at the SSE Arena in Belfast on Saturday, 29 July. ...
Carl Frampton To Fight Andres Guiterrez In Belfast
Belfast boxer Carl Frampton is to fight Andres Guiterrez next month. He will go up against the Mexican in a WBC World Featherweight title eliminator at the SSE Arena in Belfast on Saturday, 29 July. ...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 14, 2017
Drop In Number Of People Claiming Unemployment Benefits
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...
Drop In Number Of People Claiming Unemployment Benefits
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 14, 2017
Drugs Seized During Search In South Belfast
Police have seized drugs during a search in the Carryduff area of south Belfast on Tuesday, 13 June. A large amount of white powder, suspected to be a Class A drug, was discovered, as well as a liqui...
Drugs Seized During Search In South Belfast
Police have seized drugs during a search in the Carryduff area of south Belfast on Tuesday, 13 June. A large amount of white powder, suspected to be a Class A drug, was discovered, as well as a liqui...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 14, 2017
Man Dies In A1 Collision
A man has died in a collision in Banbridge, Co Down. The crash happened on the A1 dual carriageway at around 12.30pm on Tuesday, 13 June. The man died at the scene and another male is in a critical ...
Man Dies In A1 Collision
A man has died in a collision in Banbridge, Co Down. The crash happened on the A1 dual carriageway at around 12.30pm on Tuesday, 13 June. The man died at the scene and another male is in a critical ...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 14, 2017
NI Temperatures To Be Over 20 Degrees This Weekend
Temperatures in Northern Ireland are expected to hit over 20 degrees this weekend, according to the Met Office. Sunny spells are expected from Friday, 16 June, until Sunday, 17 June. It is to remain...
NI Temperatures To Be Over 20 Degrees This Weekend
Temperatures in Northern Ireland are expected to hit over 20 degrees this weekend, according to the Met Office. Sunny spells are expected from Friday, 16 June, until Sunday, 17 June. It is to remain...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 14, 2017
DUP To Continue Talks With Conservatives
DUP leader Arlene Foster is to continue discussions with the Conservatives in London today, 14 June. Mrs Foster said she hoped an agreement would be reached today. Speaking after a meeting with Prim...
DUP To Continue Talks With Conservatives
DUP leader Arlene Foster is to continue discussions with the Conservatives in London today, 14 June. Mrs Foster said she hoped an agreement would be reached today. Speaking after a meeting with Prim...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 14, 2017
Other News In Brief
Families Are Being Financially Squeezed By A Rise In Inflation - SDLP SDLP Economy Spokesperson Sinead Bradley has said said families are being financially squeezed by a rise in inflation and...
Other News In Brief
Families Are Being Financially Squeezed By A Rise In Inflation - SDLP SDLP Economy Spokesperson Sinead Bradley has said said families are being financially squeezed by a rise in inflation and...
Recruitment News, Jun 13, 2017
Northern Trust To Create Up To 400 New Jobs
Northern Trust is to expand it's Limerick operations with the addition of 400 new jobs over the next five years, the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation, Mary Mitchell O'Connor, and Minister ...
Northern Trust To Create Up To 400 New Jobs
Northern Trust is to expand it's Limerick operations with the addition of 400 new jobs over the next five years, the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation, Mary Mitchell O'Connor, and Minister ...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 13, 2017
Arlene Foster To Meet With Theresa May
DUP leader Arlene Foster is to meet with Prime Minister Theresa May to discuss a deal to form a DUP supported Conservative government. The talks are to be held at Downing Street in London today, 13 J...
Arlene Foster To Meet With Theresa May
DUP leader Arlene Foster is to meet with Prime Minister Theresa May to discuss a deal to form a DUP supported Conservative government. The talks are to be held at Downing Street in London today, 13 J...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 13, 2017
Police Appeal For Missing Woman Caroline Marie Doherty
Police are appealing for information to help trace missing woman Caroline Marie Doherty. She was last seen in the Ballymena area on Thursday, 08 June, and the PSNI are becoming increasingly concerned...
Police Appeal For Missing Woman Caroline Marie Doherty
Police are appealing for information to help trace missing woman Caroline Marie Doherty. She was last seen in the Ballymena area on Thursday, 08 June, and the PSNI are becoming increasingly concerned...
Business News, Jun 13, 2017
LEAN Announce Business Pitch Workshop
The Linking Entrepreneurs in Antrim and Newtownabbey (LEAN) Network has announced a workshop on "how to create and deliver the perfect pitch to impress new customers and win business". The art of ne...
LEAN Announce Business Pitch Workshop
The Linking Entrepreneurs in Antrim and Newtownabbey (LEAN) Network has announced a workshop on "how to create and deliver the perfect pitch to impress new customers and win business". The art of ne...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 13, 2017
Woman Interviewed Over Racial Abuse Incident In Belfast
A woman has been interviewed in connection with a racial abuse incident in Belfast over the weekend. The incident happened in Donegall Square West on Saturday, 10 June. The racial abuse was directed...
Woman Interviewed Over Racial Abuse Incident In Belfast
A woman has been interviewed in connection with a racial abuse incident in Belfast over the weekend. The incident happened in Donegall Square West on Saturday, 10 June. The racial abuse was directed...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 13, 2017
Number Of Searches Carried Out In West Belfast
A number of searches have been carried out at premises in west Belfast on Monday, 12 June. The PSNI's Terrorism and Investigation unit carried out the searches in the Falls Road area. They were in c...
Number Of Searches Carried Out In West Belfast
A number of searches have been carried out at premises in west Belfast on Monday, 12 June. The PSNI's Terrorism and Investigation unit carried out the searches in the Falls Road area. They were in c...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 13, 2017
Investigation Launched After Man Dies Suddenly At Fast Food Outlet
Police have launched an investigation following the sudden death of a man at a fast food restaurant in north Belfast. The man's body was discovered in the bathroom area of the premises on Brougham St...
Investigation Launched After Man Dies Suddenly At Fast Food Outlet
Police have launched an investigation following the sudden death of a man at a fast food restaurant in north Belfast. The man's body was discovered in the bathroom area of the premises on Brougham St...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 13, 2017
Large Quantity Of Ammunition Found In West Belfast
Two people have been arrested after a large quantity of ammunition was found during searches in west Belfast. A number of items have been taken away for further examination, according to the police. ...
Large Quantity Of Ammunition Found In West Belfast
Two people have been arrested after a large quantity of ammunition was found during searches in west Belfast. A number of items have been taken away for further examination, according to the police. ...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 13, 2017
Investigation Launched Over Fire At Co Antrim Flat
Police have launched an investigation following a fire at a flat in Co Antrim. The incident, which is believed to have been started deliberately, happened in the Arran Street area on Tuesday, 13 June...
Investigation Launched Over Fire At Co Antrim Flat
Police have launched an investigation following a fire at a flat in Co Antrim. The incident, which is believed to have been started deliberately, happened in the Arran Street area on Tuesday, 13 June...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 13, 2017
Other News In Brief
No Roundtable Talks Until Thursday Alliance Deputy Leader Stephen Farry has said there will be no all-party roundtable until Thursday at the earliest, which "doesn't inspire confidence" in th...
Other News In Brief
No Roundtable Talks Until Thursday Alliance Deputy Leader Stephen Farry has said there will be no all-party roundtable until Thursday at the earliest, which "doesn't inspire confidence" in th...
Recruitment News, Jun 12, 2017
60 New Posts Created By Software Firm Version 1
A software firm has announced it is to create 60 new jobs in Belfast. Version 1 will also be doubling the size of its office space at Cromac Place. Lorna McAdoo, Head of Operations at Version 1 NI, ...
60 New Posts Created By Software Firm Version 1
A software firm has announced it is to create 60 new jobs in Belfast. Version 1 will also be doubling the size of its office space at Cromac Place. Lorna McAdoo, Head of Operations at Version 1 NI, ...
Business News, Jun 12, 2017
All Council Collaboration On New NI-Wide Business Start Up Programme
Northern Ireland councils have welcomed the transfer of economic development powers from central government, which included the transfer of responsibility for the NI Business Start Up Programme (NIBSU...
All Council Collaboration On New NI-Wide Business Start Up Programme
Northern Ireland councils have welcomed the transfer of economic development powers from central government, which included the transfer of responsibility for the NI Business Start Up Programme (NIBSU...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 12, 2017
Software Firm Creates 60 New Posts In Belfast
A software firm has announced it is to create 60 new jobs in Belfast. Version 1 will also be doubling the size of its office space at Cromac Place. Lorna McAdoo, Head of Operations at Version 1 NI, ...
Software Firm Creates 60 New Posts In Belfast
A software firm has announced it is to create 60 new jobs in Belfast. Version 1 will also be doubling the size of its office space at Cromac Place. Lorna McAdoo, Head of Operations at Version 1 NI, ...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 12, 2017
George Gilmore Murder: Police Receive Anonymous Letter
Police investigating the murder of George Gilmore have received an anonymous letter which contains "vital" information. Mr Gilmore,aged 44, was shot in the neck in Carrickfergus on Monday, 13 March. ...
George Gilmore Murder: Police Receive Anonymous Letter
Police investigating the murder of George Gilmore have received an anonymous letter which contains "vital" information. Mr Gilmore,aged 44, was shot in the neck in Carrickfergus on Monday, 13 March. ...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 12, 2017
New £55m Dual-Carriageway Opens
A new £55 million dual-carriageway in Northern Ireland has officially opened. The A26 Frosses dual-carriageway from Glarryford to A44 Drones is a new 8km road with a roundabout at the Drones Road and...
New £55m Dual-Carriageway Opens
A new £55 million dual-carriageway in Northern Ireland has officially opened. The A26 Frosses dual-carriageway from Glarryford to A44 Drones is a new 8km road with a roundabout at the Drones Road and...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 12, 2017
Talks To Restore Power-Sharing Executive To Continue
Talks to restore the power-sharing Executive in Northern Ireland are to continue today, 12 June. The deadline for an agreement to be reached is 29 June. NI Secretary of State James Brokenshire is ex...
Talks To Restore Power-Sharing Executive To Continue
Talks to restore the power-sharing Executive in Northern Ireland are to continue today, 12 June. The deadline for an agreement to be reached is 29 June. NI Secretary of State James Brokenshire is ex...
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Northern Ireland WeatherToday:Mainly dry with sunny spells on Friday, cloudier at times in the south. The chance of the odd afternoon shower developing in the south and east. Maximum temperature 20 °C.Tonight:Any afternoon showers soon dying out to leave a dry evening with clear spells at first, but coastal low cloud, mist or fog then spreads in from the northwest. Minimum temperature 8 °C.
