Northern Ireland News for November 2018 : Page 2

Northern Ireland News, Nov 28, 2018
84 New HIV Cases Diagnosed In NI Last Year
Over 80 new cases of HIV were diagnosed in Northern Ireland last year, according to a new report by the Public Health Agency (PHA). A total of 1,073 people in the region are now living with the condi...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 28, 2018
Hopes For L'Derry City Deal Early Next Year
A Sinn Fein MP has said she is hopeful that a City Deal for the L'Derry and the north West will be announced in the early part of 2019. It follows a meeting with Prime Minister Theresa May at Stormon...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 28, 2018
Other News In Brief
Car Drags Officer 500m Before Fatal Crash A man has been killed and a Garda officer injured in a crash in County Monaghan. The collision happened in Castleblaney after an officer attempted to...
Feature News, Nov 28, 2018
Your Guide To Northern Ireland's Christmas Markets
The Christmas countdown is on, so why not kick-start the celebrations with a wander through one of Northern Ireland's Christmas markets to really get you into the festive spirit. From browsing uni...
Business News, Nov 27, 2018
Connect At Catalyst To Host 'Prepare For Exit' Event
Connect at Catalyst has announced an event for start-ups and emerging CEOs on "how, when and why" they can effectively prepare for Brexit. During the workshop, Connect member company Carson McDowell ...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 27, 2018
Investigation Launched Following Sexual Assault In Belfast City Centre
Police are investigating a sexual assault on a 21-year-old woman in Belfast city centre which happened early on Sunday morning, 25 November. The alleged attack took place in Little May Street shortly...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 27, 2018
Over 100 Youths Involved In South Belfast Disturbance
More than 100 young people have engaged in a night of disorder in south Belfast, sparking anti-social behaviour warnings from the PSNI. Following several nights of organised violence in the Donegall ...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 27, 2018
Maghaberry Prison Conditions 'Turned Around'
Maghaberry Prison, Northern Ireland's high security facility, is no longer unsafe and unstable after making significant progress, an inspection report has revealed. Three years ago, an inspection dee...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 27, 2018
Police Gain More Time To Question L'Derry Murder Suspects
Detectives investigating the murder of a man near his home in L'Derry have been granted more time to question two suspects. The two men, aged 26 and 31, are being questioned over the death of 52-year...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 27, 2018
SDLP: We Cannot Ignore The Mandate To Accept Brexit Deal
SDLP Leader Colum Eastwood has said it is vitally important that political leaders engage with civic groups and public sector organisations to ensure their voices are heard in the Brexit decision-maki...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 27, 2018
PM To Visit NI To Lobby For EU Deal
Prime Minister Theresa May is due to visit Northern Ireland as part of a two-week push to sell her Brexit deal. She will attend a community event at Queen's University Belfast on Tuesday 27 November ...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 27, 2018
Man Escapes Injury In L'Derry Shotgun Attack
Police have launched an investigation after a gun attack in L'Derry, in which a driver was lucky to escape unharmed. A masked man fired a shotgun at a van travelling along Clooneyville Avenue, shortl...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 27, 2018
New Belfast Walkway To Reduce Primark Safety Cordon
A new walkway will open opposite Primark's burnt-out Bank Buildings next week, to reestablish public access to Belfast City Centre. The 35-metre pedestrian passage will open on Monday 03 December and...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 27, 2018
NI Set For Heavy Wind And Rain As Storm Diana Approaches
Northern Ireland is to be hit with the tail end of Storm Diana, as strong gusts are set to arrive tomorrow, Wednesday 28 November. The Met Office has issued a yellow weather warning to cover the regi...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 27, 2018
Other News In Brief
Man Arrested After Young Couple Attacked In Belfast A man has been arrested after a young couple were attacked in south Belfast. The man and woman, who are both in their 20's, were approached...
Business News, Nov 26, 2018
New Fund To Assist Businesses In Completely Customs Declarations
Businesses are being encouraged to apply for funding to help complete customs declarations, in preparation for the UK leaving the EU. Businesses can apply to get funding for: • training that helps y...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 26, 2018
DUP Meet With NI Business Community
DUP Leader Arlene Foster MLA has met with 30 representatives of the Northern Ireland business community in Stormont, alongside MEP Diane Dodds and Westminster Trade spokesperson Emma Little-Pengelly M...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 26, 2018
New Workplace Guidance On Sexual Violence Welcomed
Belfast Lord Mayor, Councillor Deirdre Hargey, has welcomed new Workplace Guidance published by the Department of Health and Department of Justice on how employers can increase awareness and respond m...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 26, 2018
Man Arrested In Comber Drug Raid
A 38-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of drug-related offences following a planned search of a property in Comber, on Saturday, 24 November. Commenting on the operation, Inspector David Mc...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 26, 2018
Appeal For Information Following Aggravated Burglary In Portadown
The PSNI have issued an appeal for information following an aggravated burglary in Portadown on Sunday, 25 November. At approximately 8.30pm last night a number of three masked men entered the home o...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 26, 2018
US Software Firm Announces New Belfast Training Places
A number of high quality pre-employment training places in the emerging field of DevOps have been announced by US software company Bazaarvoice. The company opened a Belfast office in June this year, ...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 26, 2018
Woman And Child Escape Injury After L'Derry Arson Attack
A young mother and child have escaped injury after an arson attack on their home in L'Derry. Shortly before 10pm on Sunday 26 November at a house in the Galliagh Park area of the city, a sofa was sho...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 26, 2018
Young Man Dies In Ballycastle Collision
A young man has died and two others injured in a serious collision in County Antrim. Sean McAlonan, who was in his 20's, lost his life in the crash in Ballycastle shortly before 6am on Sunday 25 Nove...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 26, 2018
Other News In Brief
Two People Arrested In Connection With Whiterock Weapons Find Two people have been arrested in connection with an investigation into a weapons find. A 31-year-old man and 33-year-old woman we...
Business News, Nov 23, 2018
PwC Announces As 'Anchor Tenant' At Merchant Square Development
Belfast City Council has welcomed a deal struck by PwC to become the anchor tenant in the city's Merchant Square development, making it the biggest private-sector office letting deal in Belfast. Curr...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 23, 2018
UUP: Direct Rule Urgently Needed In Absence Of Devolution
Ulster Unionist leader Robin Swann MLA has called for direct rule with immediate affect, after it emerged that over 160 decisions have been halted due to the lack of a Northern Ireland Executive to pr...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 23, 2018
Man In Hospital Following Coleraine Burglary
A man has been taken to hospital after being assaulted during an aggravated burglary in Coleraine. It was reported that two masked men entered the property in the Drumtarsey area at around 2pm on Thu...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 23, 2018
PSNI Urge Caution For Mobility Scooter Users After Crash
The PSNI has issued a warning to mobility scooter users after a collision in County Londonderry. A photograph released on the Magherafelt PSNI Facebook page displayed the lucky escape one rider had w...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 23, 2018
Proposed Cross-Border Pediatric Pathology Solution Welcomed
MLA's have welcomed confirmation the health officials in both Northern Ireland and the Republic are exploring the possibility of an all-Ireland paediatric pathology service. It follows the regrettabl...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 23, 2018
Police Slam Thieves Who Stole £1K From Elderly Belfast Woman
Police have branded the thieves who stole £1,000 from an elderly woman as "heartless" individuals. The money, which had been saved up for Christmas presents, was burgled from a house in Mayo Street i...