Northern Ireland News for September 2017 : Page 4

Northern Ireland News, Sep 19, 2017
Cyclist Attacked In Belfast City Centre
A cyclist has been attacked and had his bicycle stolen in Belfast city centre. The incident happened in the Royal Avenue area on Sunday, 17 September. A man was found bleeding from the head after be...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 19, 2017
Other News In Brief
Permanent Secretary's Decision To Approve Hightown Incinerator Was Wrong – SF Sinn Féin has told the Permanent Secretary for the Department for Infrastructure that his decision to approve the...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 18, 2017
Call On PM To Intervene To Protect Bombardier Jobs
A union has called on the Prime Minister to intervene to protect Bombardier jobs in Belfast. GMB made the call after it was announced that Theresa May is expected the discuss the Bombadier trade disp...
Business News, Sep 18, 2017
Moy Park Report Pre-Tax Profits Of £41m
Moy Park has reported a pre-tax profits of £41m, in 2016, with a turnover of £1.4bn. Releasing their figures, the firm said it had seen "a strong performance in the face of challenging global market ...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 18, 2017
Man Arrested Over Drugs Find
A man has been arrested after police discovered cocaine, cannabis and prescription drugs in Co L'Derry. A large sum of cash was also found during searches. The suspect has been detained in connectio...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 18, 2017
Man Injured In Paramilitary-Style Attack
A man has been injured in a paramilitary-style attack in west Belfast. The assault happened in the Norglen Parade area just after 9pm on sunday, 17 September. The victim, aged is his 30s, was shot i...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 18, 2017
Woman Killed In Co Tyrone Collision
An 18-year-old woman has been killed in a car collision in Co Tyrone. The crash happened on the Fyfin Road between Victoria Bridge and Castlederg at around 10am on Saturday, 16 September. The Fyfin ...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 18, 2017
Investigation Launch After Sudden Death Of Child In L'Derry
Police have launched an investigation following the sudden death of a child in Co L'Derry. The death was reported just after 10am on Sunday, 17 September. The body was found in the Bogside area. A ...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 18, 2017
Appeal Issued To Help Trace Nathan Shields
Police have issued an appeal for information to help trace missing Belfast teenager Nathan Shields. The 18-year-old was last seen on Sunday morning, 17 September, in the Dublin Road area. He is des...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 18, 2017
Investigation Launched Following Homophobic Attack In West Belfast
Police have launched an investigation in relation to a homophobic attack on two men in west Belfast. The assault happened near the Beechmount area of the Falls Road at around 2.50am on Sunday, 17 Sep...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 18, 2017
O'Dowd: Agreements Need To Be Implemented To Restore Executive
Sinn Fein has said agreements need to be implemented to restore a power-sharing Executive. MLA John O'Dowd said implementation of commitments in the Good Friday and other agreements and an end to the...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 18, 2017
Other News In Brief
PSNI Called To Clarify If Guns Were Found During Searches In Larne Sinn Féin’s Oliver McMullan has called on the PSNI to clarify if the guns found in recent searches in Larne have been stolen...
Business News, Sep 15, 2017
Funding Available For Precision Medicine Technologies
Up to £6 million has been made available for innovative projects to support the development of precision medicine technologies. Innovate UK are seeking funding applications for: • feasibility studi...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 15, 2017
Bombardier Announces 95 Redundancies
Aerospace firm Bombardier has announced another 95 redundancies in Belfast. The company said it is part of global reductions in its workforce announced in 2016. In a statement the firm said: "Follow...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 15, 2017
Govt Rejects Calls For Libyan-IRA Victims Fund
The government has rejected calls for a UK reparations fund for victims of Libyan-sponsored IRA attacks. The fund was suggested in a report published a cross-party group of MPs on the Northern Irelan...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 15, 2017
50% Rise In Lung Cancer Cases Among Women - Report
There has been a 50% increase in lung cancer cases among women in last decade in Northern Ireland, according to a new report. The Queen's University research revealed a 37% increase in the number of ...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 15, 2017
Man Arrested Over Larne Incidents
A man has been arrested in connection with a number of incidents in Larne. The 23-year-old suspect has been detained on suspicion of attempted murder, possession of a firearm with intent to endanger ...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 15, 2017
Ammunition Found During West Belfast Security Alert
A quantity of ammunition has been found during a security alert in west Belfast. Suspected stolen artwork was also discovered at a property in the St Mary's Gardens area on Thursday, 14 September. D...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 15, 2017
Man Arrested Over Attempt To Murder Police Released
A man arrested in connection with violent republican activity in L'Derry has been released. The 22-year-old was detained by police in the Creggan area on Thursday, 14 September. The arrest was in re...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 15, 2017
Call For Threats On Probation Service Staff To Be Lifted Immediately
Sinn Fein is calling for threats from dissident republicans on Probation Service staff to be lifted immediately. Cllr Gerry Kelly made the call after it was revealed that staff in Northern Ireland ha...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 15, 2017
Other News In Brief
SDLP Claims Welfare Cuts Are Forcing People Into Homelessness The SDLP has claimed welfare cuts are forcing people into homelessness. The number of families presenting as homeless have risen ...
Recruitment News, Sep 14, 2017
NI Unemployment Remains Above UK Average
The latest figures from the Labour Force Survey have revealed that the employment rate fell by 1.3% over the year to August 2017. The Survey, from Northern Ireland Statistics & Research Agency, also ...
Business News, Sep 14, 2017
Latest Labour Force Survey Shows Fall In Employment Rate
The latest figures from the Labour Force Survey have revealed that the employment rate fell by 1.3% over the year to August 2017. The Survey, from Northern Ireland Statistics & Research Agency, also ...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 14, 2017
Belfast International Airport Reports Rise In Profits And Passengers
Belfast International Airport has reported a rise in profits and passengers. The airport said its operating profit was £2.886million which was close to a 500% jump on the previous year's figure of £5...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 14, 2017
NI Reach 20th Position In FIFA World Rankings
Northern Ireland are at their highest position in the FIFA World Rankings. The team have risen to 20th position in the world after they beat San Marino and the Czech Republic earlier this month. The...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 14, 2017
Sinn Fein And SDLP Hit Out After Plans For Hightown Incinerator Approved
Sinn Fein and the SDLP have slammed a decision by the Department of Infrastructure after plans were approved to develop the ARC21 incinerator in Glengormley. Both parties said the decision was a "dis...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 14, 2017
NI Housing Market Remained 'Buoyant' In August - Survey
The housing market in Northern Ireland remained "buoyant" in August, according to a new survey. The Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) and Ulster Bank Residential Market Survey revealed ...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 14, 2017
DUP Supports Call For End To NHS Pay Cap
The DUP has supported a Labour motion calling for an end to the public sector pay cap in the National Health Service (NHS). Deputy Leader Nigel Dodds MP said: "Whilst others chased headlines and enga...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 14, 2017
Police Appeal Following Discovery Of Firearms And Ammunition In Larne
Police are appealing for information following the discovery of two suspected firearms and ammunition in Larne. The items were recovered in the Drumahoe Gardens area of Millbrook on Tuesday, 12 Septe...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 14, 2017
PSNI Called To Tackle Loyalist Paramilitaries In East Antrim
Sinn Féin has called on the PSNI to tackle loyalist paramilitaries in east Antrim and described the situation as "intolerable". Northern leader Michelle O'Neill has written to Chief Constable George ...