Northern Ireland News for September 2017 : Page 2

Northern Ireland News, Sep 26, 2017
Residents Urged To Stay Indoors Following Gas Leak
Firefighters have issued a warning for people to stay indoors following a gas leak. Firmus gas workers and fire crews are attending the scene in the Lever Road area in Portstewart, Co L'Derry. A 200...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 26, 2017
Viable Pipe Bomb Found During West Belfast Security Alert
A viable pipe bomb has been discovered during a security alert in west Belfast. Residents had to be evacuated from their homes in the Horn Drive area after a suspicious object was found on Monday, 25...
Business News, Sep 26, 2017
Smart City Framework Launched At Belfast City Hall
Belfast City Council and Invest Northern Ireland have hosted representatives of the business community and leading urban technologists for the launch of the Smart City Framework. At the event, held a...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 26, 2017
PSNI Dog Catches Convicted Killer
A PSNI dog caught a convicted murderer who escaped from custody in Coleraine. The prisoner was receiving hospital treatment at Causeway Hospital on Sunday, 24 September, when he made off. He is curr...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 26, 2017
Call For Roll-Out Of Universal Credit To Be Suspended
The Alliance Party is calling for the roll-out of universal credit in Northern Ireland to be suspended. Kellie Armstrong MLA made the call after the Department of Communities announced a planned phas...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 26, 2017
Police Appeal For Missing Antrim Man
Police have launched an appeal to help trace a missing Antrim man. Timothy Ferguson was last seen on 14 September and the PSNI are concerned for his welfare. A police spokesperson said: "Police are ...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 26, 2017
£400,000 Of Cannabis Seized In Co Tyrone
A man has been arrested after £400,000 worth of cannabis was found in Co Tyrone. Police carried out a search of a property in Coalisland on Monday, 25 September. The man is being detained on suspici...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 26, 2017
FIFA's Decision To Lift Poppy Ban Is 'Long Overdue' - UUP
The Ulster Unionist Party (UUP) have said FIFA's decision to lift its ban on the display of poppies is "long overdue". Sports spokesperson, Andy Allen MLA, welcomed the decision. He said: "My stance...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 26, 2017
Other News In Brief
Two Men Convicted Of Benefit Fraud Two men have been convicted for claiming benefits they were not entitled to at Belfast Magistrates' Court. Alexander Hamilton claimed Jobseeker's Allowance ...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 25, 2017
Teenager Dies In Co Antrim Scrambler Crash
A teenager has died in a crash which involved a scrambler motorbike and a car in Co Antrim. The collision happened on the Taughey Road in Ballymoney on Saturday, 23 September. Marcus Forsythe, 15, w...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 25, 2017
McAuley To Join NI For World Cup Qualifiers
Gareth McAuley is set to join Northern Ireland for the World Cup qualifiers against Germany and Norway In October. Northern Ireland manager Michael O'Neill confirmed the West Bromwich Albion defender...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 25, 2017
Man Arrested Over Fatal Assault In L'Derry
An 18-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of murder after a man was fatally attacked in Co L'Derry. Jordon McConomy, 19, was killed after he was assaulted in the William Street area at around...
Business News, Sep 25, 2017
Event Announced To Promote Responsible Business Network
Business in the Community and Danske Bank have announced the launch of a new network for small business, which will aim to encourage them to benefit from the wider Responsible Business Network, and re...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 25, 2017
Carl Frampton Signs Contract With Frank Warren And BT Sport
Belfast boxer Carl Frampton has signed a contract with promoter Frank Warren and BT Sport. He will pursue a world title fight in the first half of next year and his fights will only be broadcast on B...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 25, 2017
Pig's Head Left Outside Community Centre In East Belfast
A pig's head has been left outside a community centre in east Belfast. Inverary Community Centre on Inverary Avenue was targeted between Friday night and the early hours of Saturday morning, 23 Septe...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 25, 2017
Appeal Issued After Man Trapped Under Bus In Belfast
Police are appealing for information after a pedestrian was struck by a bus in Belfast city centre on Saturday, 23 September. The incident happened at Custom House Square at around 11.30am. Emergenc...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 25, 2017
Armed Man Threatens Staff In West Belfast
A man, believed to have been armed with a hammer, threatened staff at a shop in west Belfast. The incident happened at premises in the Springfield Road area at around 7.40pm on Saturday, 23 September...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 25, 2017
Man Found Injured In Donaghadee
Police have launched an investigation after a man was found injured on a street in Co Down. He is in a critical condition in hospital after he was discovered on the footpath at High Street in Donagha...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 25, 2017
DUP Welcomes Sinn Fein's 'Change Of Tone'
The DUP has welcomed Sinn Fein leader Gerry Adams "change of tone" over re-establishing the NI Executive. DUP MLA Simon Hamilton said: "Whilst language and culture are important so too are decisions ...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 25, 2017
Other News In Brief
Two Charged Over Lisburn Armed Robbery Two men, aged in their 30s, have been charged in connection with an armed robbery in Lisburn. The incident happened at a shop in the Milltown Avenue ar...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 22, 2017
Increase In Number Of Workplace Deaths In NI
The number of deaths in the workplace in Northern Ireland has increased over the past year, new figures have revealed. There were 16 fatalities in 2016/17, compared to 12 the previous year, according...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 22, 2017
Two People Escape Injury After Shots Fired At House In L'Derry
Two people have escaped injury after shots were reportedly fired at a house in Co L'Derry. A gang of masked men smashed the front door of the property in the Dove Gardens are on Thursday, 21 Septembe...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 22, 2017
Appeal Issued Over Hit And Run In West Belfast
Police are appealing for information following a hit and run incident in west Belfast. The incident happened on the Suffolk Road on Friday, 15 September. The PSNI are seeking to trace a silver or gr...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 22, 2017
Around 65 Beds To Go Across Northern Health Trust Area
Around 65 beds are to go across the Northern Health Trust area as part of planned cuts to services, the trust has said. 44 beds are being axed at Whiteabbey Hospital in Co Antrim. Management said the...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 22, 2017
UFU Hits Out At DAERA Over Plans To Survey Badgers For TB
The Ulster Farmers' Union (UFU) has hit out after the Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) announced plans to survey badgers for TB. UFU deputy president Victor Chestnutt ...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 22, 2017
Man 'Badly Shaken' After Being Forced Into A Van In West Belfast
A man has been left "badly shaken" after he was forced into the back of a van in west Belfast. The incident happened in the Oakman Street/Iris Drive area just after 10pm Wednesday, 20 September. The...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 22, 2017
Serious Concerns Raised Over Roads Maintenance Budget
The SDLP and Alliance have expressed serious concerns after it was revealed that the NI Roads Maintenance budget for this year is to run out next month. SDLP Infrastructure Spokesperson and West Tyro...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 22, 2017
Woman Arrested Over Thefts Across NI
A woman has been arrested as part of a PSNI investigation into thefts across Northern Ireland. The 45-year-old suspect was detained in the Aughnacloy area on Thursday, 21 September. She is being que...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 22, 2017
UUP Hits Out Over Sentences Given To Two Republican Terrorists
The Ulster Unionist Party (UUP) has hit out over the five-year sentences handed out to two republican terrorists who tried to bomb a police recruitment event in L'Derry. Justice spokesperson Doug Bea...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 22, 2017
Other News In Brief
Man Convicted Of Benefit Fraud A man has been convicted for claiming benefits he was not entitled to at Strabane Magistrates' Court. Christian Leprevost claimed Jobseeker's Allowance, Income...