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Northern Ireland News for August 2017 : Page 3
Northern Ireland News, Aug 22, 2017
Yellow Weather Warning For Heavy Rain Issued In NI
A yellow weather warning has been issued for heavy rain and thundery showers across Northern Ireland. The alert has been put in place from 2pm today, 22 August, until 10pm tonight. The Met Office sa...
Yellow Weather Warning For Heavy Rain Issued In NI
A yellow weather warning has been issued for heavy rain and thundery showers across Northern Ireland. The alert has been put in place from 2pm today, 22 August, until 10pm tonight. The Met Office sa...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 22, 2017
Man Arrested Over Murder Of Colin Horner
A 46-year-old man has been arrested in connection with the murder of Colin Horner in Bangor, Co Down. Mr Horner was fatally shot outside a supermarket in from of his young son on 28 May this year. T...
Man Arrested Over Murder Of Colin Horner
A 46-year-old man has been arrested in connection with the murder of Colin Horner in Bangor, Co Down. Mr Horner was fatally shot outside a supermarket in from of his young son on 28 May this year. T...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 22, 2017
Police Seeking Man After Incident At Bar In Belfast City Centre
An investigation has been launched following an incident at a bar in Belfast City Centre late on Sunday night during which a man had part of his ear bitten off. According to police, a man, aged in hi...
Police Seeking Man After Incident At Bar In Belfast City Centre
An investigation has been launched following an incident at a bar in Belfast City Centre late on Sunday night during which a man had part of his ear bitten off. According to police, a man, aged in hi...
Business News, Aug 22, 2017
Workshop Announced On Finance Options For Start-Ups
A new workshop on finance options for start-up entrepreneurs has been announced by Connect, a not-for-profit network of experienced entrepreneurs, business professionals and top research talent. This...
Workshop Announced On Finance Options For Start-Ups
A new workshop on finance options for start-up entrepreneurs has been announced by Connect, a not-for-profit network of experienced entrepreneurs, business professionals and top research talent. This...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 22, 2017
Women's Euro Championships Has 'Inspired A Generation' - Foster
DUP leader Arlene Foster has praised all those involved in the successful Women's Euro Championships Under 19 tournament, held in Northern Ireland. Mrs Foster said that the event has "inspired a gene...
Women's Euro Championships Has 'Inspired A Generation' - Foster
DUP leader Arlene Foster has praised all those involved in the successful Women's Euro Championships Under 19 tournament, held in Northern Ireland. Mrs Foster said that the event has "inspired a gene...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 22, 2017
Homes Evacuated During L'Derry Security Alert
A number of homes have been evacuated during a security alert in L'Derry. The incident happened when a man reported that a "suspicious object" was thrown at his house on Heron Way at about 10.30pm on...
Homes Evacuated During L'Derry Security Alert
A number of homes have been evacuated during a security alert in L'Derry. The incident happened when a man reported that a "suspicious object" was thrown at his house on Heron Way at about 10.30pm on...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 22, 2017
Belfast Bikes To Be Fitted With Tracking Devices
Tracking devices are to be installed in a number of Belfast Bikes in an effort to stop theft and improve cycling safety. According to the latest figures, around 40% of the public hire bicycles are c...
Belfast Bikes To Be Fitted With Tracking Devices
Tracking devices are to be installed in a number of Belfast Bikes in an effort to stop theft and improve cycling safety. According to the latest figures, around 40% of the public hire bicycles are c...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 22, 2017
Other News In Brief
Call for Care Reform At Maghaberry Prison SDLP Upper Bann MLA Dolores Kelly has said that consecutive reports pointing to failures in prisoner care and mental health treatment at Maghaberry p...
Other News In Brief
Call for Care Reform At Maghaberry Prison SDLP Upper Bann MLA Dolores Kelly has said that consecutive reports pointing to failures in prisoner care and mental health treatment at Maghaberry p...
Recruitment News, Aug 21, 2017
Over 400,000 Jobs Supported In 2016
More than 409,000 full and part-time jobs were created in 2016 by companies supported by Enterprise Ireland, IDA and Údarás na Gaeltachta, accounting for 31% of total business employment in Ireland. ...
Over 400,000 Jobs Supported In 2016
More than 409,000 full and part-time jobs were created in 2016 by companies supported by Enterprise Ireland, IDA and Údarás na Gaeltachta, accounting for 31% of total business employment in Ireland. ...
Business News, Aug 21, 2017
Social Spark Event Aimed At Belfast-Based Entrepreneurs
Belfast City Council has announced an upcoming Social Spark event, as part of its Go Social programme, which uses innovative approaches to support entrepreneurs in developing a new social enterprise o...
Social Spark Event Aimed At Belfast-Based Entrepreneurs
Belfast City Council has announced an upcoming Social Spark event, as part of its Go Social programme, which uses innovative approaches to support entrepreneurs in developing a new social enterprise o...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 21, 2017
Man Dies In Fermanagh Crash
A man, aged 22, has died in a collision in Co Fermangh. The one-vehicle crash happened on the Clones Road in Newtownbutler just after 8.45pm on Sunday, 20 August. Two other men both in their 20s, wh...
Man Dies In Fermanagh Crash
A man, aged 22, has died in a collision in Co Fermangh. The one-vehicle crash happened on the Clones Road in Newtownbutler just after 8.45pm on Sunday, 20 August. Two other men both in their 20s, wh...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 21, 2017
Ulster Rugby Signs Christian Lealiifano
Ulster Rugby have signed Australian international flyhalf Christian Lealiifano on a five-month deal. Lealiifano's contract will run until 22 January next year, following the conclusion of the Champio...
Ulster Rugby Signs Christian Lealiifano
Ulster Rugby have signed Australian international flyhalf Christian Lealiifano on a five-month deal. Lealiifano's contract will run until 22 January next year, following the conclusion of the Champio...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 21, 2017
Call For Stormont Talks To Continue Next Monday
Sinn Fein has called for power-sharing talks to continue on Monday, 28 August. In a letter to the Irish and British governments and leaders of other political parties, Sinn Féin Northern leader Miche...
Call For Stormont Talks To Continue Next Monday
Sinn Fein has called for power-sharing talks to continue on Monday, 28 August. In a letter to the Irish and British governments and leaders of other political parties, Sinn Féin Northern leader Miche...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 21, 2017
Man Seriously Attacked With A Bottle In North Belfast
A man has been injured after being seriously attacked with a bottle in north Belfast. The assault happened in the Parkend Street area at around 8.15pm on Saturday, 19 August. The victim sustained in...
Man Seriously Attacked With A Bottle In North Belfast
A man has been injured after being seriously attacked with a bottle in north Belfast. The assault happened in the Parkend Street area at around 8.15pm on Saturday, 19 August. The victim sustained in...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 21, 2017
Investigation Launched After Two Sudden Deaths In Ballymena
Police have launched an investigation after the sudden deaths of two males in Ballymena, Co Antrim. They were found in the Drumtara estate on Sunday morning, 20 August. Chief Inspector Keith Jackson...
Investigation Launched After Two Sudden Deaths In Ballymena
Police have launched an investigation after the sudden deaths of two males in Ballymena, Co Antrim. They were found in the Drumtara estate on Sunday morning, 20 August. Chief Inspector Keith Jackson...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 21, 2017
Shots Fired At House Where Toddler Was Sleeping In L'Derry
Two shots have been fired at a property where a young child was sleeping upstairs in Co L'Derry. The attack happened in the Rossdowney Drive area at around 11.30pm on Saturday, 19 August. The shots ...
Shots Fired At House Where Toddler Was Sleeping In L'Derry
Two shots have been fired at a property where a young child was sleeping upstairs in Co L'Derry. The attack happened in the Rossdowney Drive area at around 11.30pm on Saturday, 19 August. The shots ...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 21, 2017
Number Of RoI Car Park Transactions Increases By 135%
The number of Republic of Ireland (RoI) car park transactions for the period 14 July to 14 August increased by 135% on the same period last year, according to Belfast International Airport. The airpo...
Number Of RoI Car Park Transactions Increases By 135%
The number of Republic of Ireland (RoI) car park transactions for the period 14 July to 14 August increased by 135% on the same period last year, according to Belfast International Airport. The airpo...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 21, 2017
Other News In Brief
Health Trusts Savings Will Cost Lives - Durkan SDLP Health Spokesperson Mark H Durkan MLA has said that savings of the magnitude which Health Trusts are being asked to make will severely disr...
Other News In Brief
Health Trusts Savings Will Cost Lives - Durkan SDLP Health Spokesperson Mark H Durkan MLA has said that savings of the magnitude which Health Trusts are being asked to make will severely disr...
Recruitment News, Aug 18, 2017
Union Achieves Victory In Birmingham Bin Dispute
Unite the union has said that it has achieved victory in the Birmingham bin dispute which will result in the suspension of the current industrial action. The union said that the city council had acce...
Union Achieves Victory In Birmingham Bin Dispute
Unite the union has said that it has achieved victory in the Birmingham bin dispute which will result in the suspension of the current industrial action. The union said that the city council had acce...
Business News, Aug 18, 2017
Council To Host Event Over Plans For New Play Park In Belfast
Belfast City Council is to host a public information event on updated plans for a new park and playground in Belfast. The development is to be located between Old Golf Course Road and Upper Dunmurry ...
Council To Host Event Over Plans For New Play Park In Belfast
Belfast City Council is to host a public information event on updated plans for a new park and playground in Belfast. The development is to be located between Old Golf Course Road and Upper Dunmurry ...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 18, 2017
Man Left Unrecognisable After Being Brutally Beaten In Co Antrim
A man has been left unrecognisable to his closest family after being brutally beaten in Newtownabbey, Co Antrim. Anthony McMahon, aged 59, was left unconscious and barely breathing in a pool of blood...
Man Left Unrecognisable After Being Brutally Beaten In Co Antrim
A man has been left unrecognisable to his closest family after being brutally beaten in Newtownabbey, Co Antrim. Anthony McMahon, aged 59, was left unconscious and barely breathing in a pool of blood...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 18, 2017
Appeal After Males Throw Bleach At Two Girls In Newry
Police are appealing for information after a group of 11 males threw a bottle of bleach at two girls in Newry. The incident happened in the area of Quays Park Shopping Centre towards the Drumalane si...
Appeal After Males Throw Bleach At Two Girls In Newry
Police are appealing for information after a group of 11 males threw a bottle of bleach at two girls in Newry. The incident happened in the area of Quays Park Shopping Centre towards the Drumalane si...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 18, 2017
City Hall To Light Up With Multilingual Signage Over Christmas
Belfast City Hall will light up with multilingual signage this Christmas. Proposals from Alliance Councillor Michael Long received unanimous support at a Strategic, Policy and Resources Committee mee...
City Hall To Light Up With Multilingual Signage Over Christmas
Belfast City Hall will light up with multilingual signage this Christmas. Proposals from Alliance Councillor Michael Long received unanimous support at a Strategic, Policy and Resources Committee mee...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 18, 2017
SF And Alliance Hit Out Following Decision On Same-Sex Marriage
Sinn Fein and the Alliance Party have hit out after a High Court judge dismissed two landmark challenges against the ban on same-sex marriage in Northern Ireland. Mr Justice O'Hara rejected both case...
SF And Alliance Hit Out Following Decision On Same-Sex Marriage
Sinn Fein and the Alliance Party have hit out after a High Court judge dismissed two landmark challenges against the ban on same-sex marriage in Northern Ireland. Mr Justice O'Hara rejected both case...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 18, 2017
Investigation Launched After Gang Attack House And Car In Antrim
Police have launched an investigation after masked men attacked a house and damaged a car in Co Antrim. The incident happened in the Ardnaglass Gardens area just after midnight on Friday, 18 August. ...
Investigation Launched After Gang Attack House And Car In Antrim
Police have launched an investigation after masked men attacked a house and damaged a car in Co Antrim. The incident happened in the Ardnaglass Gardens area just after midnight on Friday, 18 August. ...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 18, 2017
Carl Frampton v Andres Gutierrez Fight Cancelled
The fight against Belfast boxer Carl Frampton and Andres Gutierrez has been scrapped. Frampton's promoters said it was cancelled as they were unable to arrange a new date. The original fight, planne...
Carl Frampton v Andres Gutierrez Fight Cancelled
The fight against Belfast boxer Carl Frampton and Andres Gutierrez has been scrapped. Frampton's promoters said it was cancelled as they were unable to arrange a new date. The original fight, planne...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 18, 2017
Two Men Released Over Pipe Bomb Attack In L'Derry
Police have released two men have been unconditionally following an investigation into dissident republican activity in Co L'Derry. The arrests were in relation to a pipe bomb attack in the Earhart P...
Two Men Released Over Pipe Bomb Attack In L'Derry
Police have released two men have been unconditionally following an investigation into dissident republican activity in Co L'Derry. The arrests were in relation to a pipe bomb attack in the Earhart P...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 18, 2017
Other News In Brief
Sinn Fein Slammed Over Hypocrisy On Welfare SDLP Foyle MLA Mark H Durkan has described Sinn Féin's sudden concern over the impact of welfare reforms as "rank hypocrisy" after the party ignore...
Other News In Brief
Sinn Fein Slammed Over Hypocrisy On Welfare SDLP Foyle MLA Mark H Durkan has described Sinn Féin's sudden concern over the impact of welfare reforms as "rank hypocrisy" after the party ignore...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 17, 2017
Performance Of NI Students 'Remains Strong' - JCQ
The overall performance of students in Northern Ireland remains "strong" despite an increase in the gender performance gap in A and A* grades, according to the Joint Council for Qualifications (JCQ). ...
Performance Of NI Students 'Remains Strong' - JCQ
The overall performance of students in Northern Ireland remains "strong" despite an increase in the gender performance gap in A and A* grades, according to the Joint Council for Qualifications (JCQ). ...
Business News, Aug 17, 2017
Event Launched For Employers To Consult On Recruitment
A new employer engagement event is to be hosted by the Department for the Economy (DfE) and the Department of Communities (DfC). The event, designed to give NI employers the opportunity to voice thei...
Event Launched For Employers To Consult On Recruitment
A new employer engagement event is to be hosted by the Department for the Economy (DfE) and the Department of Communities (DfC). The event, designed to give NI employers the opportunity to voice thei...
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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.
