Northern Ireland News for September 2017 : Page 5

Northern Ireland News, Sep 14, 2017
Other News In Brief
Farmer Convicted Of Pollution Offence A farmer from Fermanagh has been convicted of a pollution offence. Victor Armstrong received a conditional discharge after he was found guilty of allowi...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 13, 2017
PM Urges DUP And Sinn Fein To Restore Power-Sharing In NI
The Prime Minister has spoken to the leaders of the DUP and Sinn Fein urging them to restore power-sharing in Northern Ireland. Theresa May held separate phone conversations with Arlene Foster and Mi...
Business News, Sep 13, 2017
Lead2Grow Conference 2017
The theme of this year's Lead2Grow Conference will focus on how to embrace, harness and lead change in a sustainable way for a successful future. Co-hosted by Causeway Enterprise Agency and Ulster Un...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 13, 2017
Woman Hit With Hammer During Aggravated Burglary In Co Antrim
A woman has been hit on the head with a hammer during an aggravated burglary in Co Antrim. The incident occurred at a house on the Drumskea Road in Ballymoney just before 10pm on Tuesday, 12 Septembe...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 13, 2017
Call For Action To Be Taken To Deliver Pay Award To Officers
The Secretary of State has been urged to take action to deliver a pay award to thousands of PSNI officers. The Police Federation of Northern Ireland (PFNI) made the comments after it was confirmed th...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 13, 2017
Plans For Residual Waste Treatment Facility Get The Go-Ahead
Plans to build a Residual Waste Treatment facility in Co Antrim have been given the go-ahead. The proposed development is to be built at Hightown Quarry on the Boghill Road in Ballyutoag. The facili...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 13, 2017
Man Charged With Attempted Murder
A man has been charged with attempted murder and a number of other offences in connection with incidents in Larne. A car ploughed through the gates of a property in the Brustin Brae Road area and was...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 13, 2017
Queen's Uni To Be First In UK To Use New Birthing Simulator
Queen's University in Belfast is to be the first in the UK to use a new birthing simulator to train midwives. The birthing simulator, known as Sono Sim, presents like a real pregnant mother complete ...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 13, 2017
Man And Woman Attacked In West Belfast
Police have launched an investigation after a man and woman were seriously attacked at a house in west Belfast. The assault happened at a property on St Galls Avenue at around 12.45pm on Sunday, 10 S...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 13, 2017
Vandals Break Into Church In L'Derry
Extensive damage has been caused after vandals broke into a Church in L'Derry. The attack happened at Christ Church on Tuesday, 12 September. Significant damage was caused to an organ and stained gl...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 13, 2017
Car Damaged In Larne Arson Attack
A car has been damaged in an arson attack in Larne. The incident happened in the Ardclinis Gardens area just after 1am on Wednesday, 13 September. The window of a Ford Focus was smashed and flammabl...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 13, 2017
Other News In Brief
Man Convicted Of Benefit Fraud A man has been convicted for claiming over £19,000 in benefits he was not entitled to at Belfast Magistrates' Court. Jonathan Kane claimed Jobseeker's Allowanc...
Recruitment News, Sep 12, 2017
Apprenticeship Programmes Review Aims To Better Support Local Economy
A review of vocational training programmes in Northern Ireland, with a focus on apprenticeships, has been launched by the Northern Ireland Chamber of Commerce and Industry, in partnership with the Dep...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 12, 2017
Viable Device Recovered In Belfast Security Alert
Police have recovered a viable device following a security alert in Belfast. Residents had to be evacuated from their homes and widespread disruption was caused during the alert in North Queen Street...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 12, 2017
Nichola Mallon Announced As New SDLP Deputy Leader
North Belfast MLA Nichola Mallon has been appointed the new Deputy Leader of the SDLP. Leader Colum Eastwood said he was delighted that she had accepted the nomination. He said: "Nichola's unyieldin...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 12, 2017
Six Officers Disciplined Over Double Murder Failings
Six police officers have been disciplined over several mistakes made by the PSNI in the days before two people were murdered by a violent offender in Belfast in 2013. Caron Smyth and her friend Finba...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 12, 2017
NI Football Manager Arrested On Suspicion Of Drink Driving
Northern Ireland football manager Michael O'Neill has reportedly been arrested on suspicion of drink driving. The Scottish Sun reports that he was stopped by police just outside Edinburgh on Sunday, ...
Business News, Sep 12, 2017
Review Of NI Apprenticeship Programmes Launched
A review of vocational training programmes in Northern Ireland, with a focus on apprenticeships, has been launched by the Northern Ireland Chamber of Commerce and Industry, in partnership with the Dep...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 12, 2017
Police Appeal After Man Armed With Knife Steals Till From Shop In Ballymena
Police are appealing for information after a man, armed with a knife, stole a cash register from a shop in Ballymena. The incident occurred at premises on Queen Street at around 6.30am on Monday, 11 ...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 12, 2017
Three People Arrested Over Criminal Activity Linked To The UVF
Three people have been arrested as part of ongoing investigations into criminal activity linked to the UVF in north Belfast. The PSNI's Criminal Investigation branch carried out a total of seven sear...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 12, 2017
Man Arrested On Suspicion Of Attempted Murder
A man has been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after shots were fired at a property in Larne, Co Antrim. Police believe the attack is part of an ongoing feud. The 30-year-old was detained ...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 12, 2017
Other News In Brief
Work Starts On New Transport Hub In West Belfast Construction work has started on a new £2 million Transport Hub and Civic Square in west Belfast. The new Transport Hub forms a vital part of...
Business News, Sep 11, 2017
GROW South Antrim Announces New Funding Call
GROW South Antrim has announced a new funding call opening under the Rural Basic Services Scheme. With funding of up to £75,000 at a 75% grant rate, it is an opportunity not to be missed for rura...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 11, 2017
Yellow Weather Warning For Strong Winds Issued
The Met Office has issued a yellow weather warning for very strong winds in Northern Ireland. The warning has been put in place from 8pm on Tuesday, 12 September, until 10am on Wednesday, 13 Septembe...
Recruitment News, Sep 11, 2017
More Than 370 Jobs To Be Created In Ireland
Homecare provider Bluebird Care is to create over 370 jobs in its 26 offices across the country in the coming month. Bluebird Care was set up in Ireland in 2007 to provide accessible, quality, safe ...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 11, 2017
Shots Fired At House In Larne
Three children have escaped injury after shots were fired at a house in Co Antrim. A car was also rammed into the property in the Brustin Brae Road area of Larne, and set on fire. The incident happe...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 11, 2017
Residents Evacuated Following Arson Attack In Co Down
A number of residents had to be evacuated from their homes following an arson attack in Co Down. The blaze happened at a first floor flat in the Drumawhey Gardens area in Bangor at around 11pm on Sun...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 11, 2017
Call For Government Intervention If Deal Is Not Reached
The SDLP is calling on the UK and Irish Governments to intervene if a deal to restore power-sharing in Northern Ireland is not reached this week. Leader of the party, Colum Eastwood, said if the two ...
Feature News, Sep 11, 2017
Indoors And Outdoors Sightseeing Tours
Indoors/Outdoors Sightseeing Tours Whether you're an eager tourist or a curious local, a well-planned and organised tour can be an excellent way to kill a few hours. It also see...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 11, 2017
Boy Critical After Collision In Co Antrim
A nine-year-old boy is in a critical condition in hospital after he was knocked down by a car in Ballymena, Co Antrim. The crash happened on the Glenravel Road on Saturday, 09 September, shortly befo...