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Northern Ireland News for February 2018 : Page 5
Northern Ireland News, Feb 12, 2018
Sinn Fein Elects New Leaders
Sinn Fein has elected a new leader. Mary Lou McDonald will take over from Gerry Adams as President of the party and Michelle O'Neill will take up the deputy role. She was officially ratified at a sp...
Sinn Fein Elects New Leaders
Sinn Fein has elected a new leader. Mary Lou McDonald will take over from Gerry Adams as President of the party and Michelle O'Neill will take up the deputy role. She was officially ratified at a sp...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 12, 2018
Book Of Condolence For Kayden Fleck At Primary School
A book of condolence has opened after a five-year-old boy fell into a river and died in Co Antrim. Kayden Fleck was recovered from the Braid River in Ballymena on Saturday, 10 February, in a major mu...
Book Of Condolence For Kayden Fleck At Primary School
A book of condolence has opened after a five-year-old boy fell into a river and died in Co Antrim. Kayden Fleck was recovered from the Braid River in Ballymena on Saturday, 10 February, in a major mu...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 12, 2018
Significant Damage Caused During Break-In At Hospital In Ballymena
Significant damage has been caused during a break-in at a hospital in Ballymena. The break-in happened at a building on the grounds of Braid Valley Hospital on the Cushendall Road between 5.30pm on W...
Significant Damage Caused During Break-In At Hospital In Ballymena
Significant damage has been caused during a break-in at a hospital in Ballymena. The break-in happened at a building on the grounds of Braid Valley Hospital on the Cushendall Road between 5.30pm on W...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 12, 2018
Appeal Issued On Tenth Anniversary Over Murder Of NI Man In Donegal
Gardai have issued an appeal for information on the tenth anniversary of the murder of Northern Ireland man Andrew Burns. The 27-year-old was discovered on church grounds in Castlefin, Donegal, on 12...
Appeal Issued On Tenth Anniversary Over Murder Of NI Man In Donegal
Gardai have issued an appeal for information on the tenth anniversary of the murder of Northern Ireland man Andrew Burns. The 27-year-old was discovered on church grounds in Castlefin, Donegal, on 12...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 12, 2018
Boy, Aged 5, Dies In River Fall In Co Antrim
A five-year-old boy has died in hospital after he fell into a river in Co Antrim. The boy was pulled out of the Braid River in Ballymena on Saturday, 10 February, in a major multi-agency rescue opera...
Boy, Aged 5, Dies In River Fall In Co Antrim
A five-year-old boy has died in hospital after he fell into a river in Co Antrim. The boy was pulled out of the Braid River in Ballymena on Saturday, 10 February, in a major multi-agency rescue opera...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 12, 2018
Other News In Brief
Man Convicted Of Benefit Fraud A man has been convicted for claiming benefits he was not entitled to at Enniskillen Magistrates' Court. John Curran claimed Jobseeker's Allowance and Rates to...
Other News In Brief
Man Convicted Of Benefit Fraud A man has been convicted for claiming benefits he was not entitled to at Enniskillen Magistrates' Court. John Curran claimed Jobseeker's Allowance and Rates to...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 9, 2018
Michael O'Neill Extends Contract With IFA
Northern Ireland manager Michael O'Neill has signed a four-year extension deal and will remain with the team until 2024. As part of the deal with the Irish Football Association (FA) he will take up t...
Michael O'Neill Extends Contract With IFA
Northern Ireland manager Michael O'Neill has signed a four-year extension deal and will remain with the team until 2024. As part of the deal with the Irish Football Association (FA) he will take up t...
Business News, Feb 9, 2018
360 Production Develops App For BBC
Belfast based 360 Production has developed an app which is being used as part of a documentary on BBC Four called Contagion: BBC 4 Pandemic. The app is being used as part of a ground breaking citizen...
360 Production Develops App For BBC
Belfast based 360 Production has developed an app which is being used as part of a documentary on BBC Four called Contagion: BBC 4 Pandemic. The app is being used as part of a ground breaking citizen...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 9, 2018
Man Stabbed In North Belfast
A man has been injured after being stabbed in north Belfast. The attack happened on the Antrim Road just after midnight on Friday, 09 February. A 23-year-old man was stabbed in the abdomen and a 22-...
Man Stabbed In North Belfast
A man has been injured after being stabbed in north Belfast. The attack happened on the Antrim Road just after midnight on Friday, 09 February. A 23-year-old man was stabbed in the abdomen and a 22-...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 9, 2018
Up To 50 Jobs At Risk After Prudential Changes Contract
Up to 50 jobs in Belfast are at risk after Prudential decided to change a contract. Capita has been advised that Diligenta in England has took up a contract for Prudential Assurance's life and pensio...
Up To 50 Jobs At Risk After Prudential Changes Contract
Up to 50 jobs in Belfast are at risk after Prudential decided to change a contract. Capita has been advised that Diligenta in England has took up a contract for Prudential Assurance's life and pensio...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 9, 2018
Viable Pipe Bomb Caused Explosion In West Belfast
A viable pipe bomb caused an explosion at a house in west Belfast, police have confirmed. The incident happened at the rear of a property in the Creeslough Court area just after 8pm on Wednesday, 07 ...
Viable Pipe Bomb Caused Explosion In West Belfast
A viable pipe bomb caused an explosion at a house in west Belfast, police have confirmed. The incident happened at the rear of a property in the Creeslough Court area just after 8pm on Wednesday, 07 ...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 9, 2018
Driver Of Stolen Car Caught With Open Bottle Of Wine
The driver of a stolen car has been arrested after police caught him with a bottle of wine in his hand. Members of the public reported that the car was being driven dangerously in Ballymena. Officer...
Driver Of Stolen Car Caught With Open Bottle Of Wine
The driver of a stolen car has been arrested after police caught him with a bottle of wine in his hand. Members of the public reported that the car was being driven dangerously in Ballymena. Officer...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 9, 2018
Rise In NI House Prices
House prices in Northern Ireland have increased, however less properties are going on the market, according to a report. The survey, by the Royal l Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) and Ulste...
Rise In NI House Prices
House prices in Northern Ireland have increased, however less properties are going on the market, according to a report. The survey, by the Royal l Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) and Ulste...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 9, 2018
Appeal Issued For Taxi Driver Who Helped Assault Victim In L'Derry
Police in Co L'Derry are appealing for a taxi driver who helped the victim of a serious attack to contact them. The assault happened in the Chapel Road area between 1am and 1.30am on Sunday, 30 Decem...
Appeal Issued For Taxi Driver Who Helped Assault Victim In L'Derry
Police in Co L'Derry are appealing for a taxi driver who helped the victim of a serious attack to contact them. The assault happened in the Chapel Road area between 1am and 1.30am on Sunday, 30 Decem...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 9, 2018
Other News In Brief
Woman Convicted Of Benefit Fraud A woman has been convicted for claiming benefits she was not entitled to at Newtownards Magistrates' Court. Denise Jeffries claimed Jobseeker's Allowance tot...
Other News In Brief
Woman Convicted Of Benefit Fraud A woman has been convicted for claiming benefits she was not entitled to at Newtownards Magistrates' Court. Denise Jeffries claimed Jobseeker's Allowance tot...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 8, 2018
Investigation Launched Following Explosion In West Belfast
Police have launched an investigation following reports of a small explosion at a house in west Belfast. The incident happened in the Creeslough Court area of Lenadoon just after 8pm on Wednesday, 07...
Investigation Launched Following Explosion In West Belfast
Police have launched an investigation following reports of a small explosion at a house in west Belfast. The incident happened in the Creeslough Court area of Lenadoon just after 8pm on Wednesday, 07...
Business News, Feb 8, 2018
Belfast Waterfront To Host BBC Radio 2 Folk Awards
The Belfast Waterfront is to host the BBC Radio 2 Folk Awards 2018. This year's awards ceremony will be presented by Mark Radcliffe and Julie Fowlis and is to take place on Wednesday, 04 April. Now ...
Belfast Waterfront To Host BBC Radio 2 Folk Awards
The Belfast Waterfront is to host the BBC Radio 2 Folk Awards 2018. This year's awards ceremony will be presented by Mark Radcliffe and Julie Fowlis and is to take place on Wednesday, 04 April. Now ...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 8, 2018
Belfast Central Station To Be Renamed Lanyon Place
Belfast Central Station is to be renamed Lanyon Place from September, Translink has confirmed. The station will also undergo improvement works to modernise the entrance. Chris Conway, Translink Grou...
Belfast Central Station To Be Renamed Lanyon Place
Belfast Central Station is to be renamed Lanyon Place from September, Translink has confirmed. The station will also undergo improvement works to modernise the entrance. Chris Conway, Translink Grou...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 8, 2018
Man Charged Following Police Chase In West Belfast
A 70-year-old man has been charged with a number of driving offences following a police chase in west Belfast. It is believed officers tried to stop a car driving erratically in the Glen Road area on...
Man Charged Following Police Chase In West Belfast
A 70-year-old man has been charged with a number of driving offences following a police chase in west Belfast. It is believed officers tried to stop a car driving erratically in the Glen Road area on...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 8, 2018
Warning For Snow And Ice Issued In NI
A yellow weather warning for snow and ice has been issued across Northern Ireland. The warning has been issued from 10pm on Thursday, 08 February, until noon on Friday, 09 February. Heavy snow showe...
Warning For Snow And Ice Issued In NI
A yellow weather warning for snow and ice has been issued across Northern Ireland. The warning has been issued from 10pm on Thursday, 08 February, until noon on Friday, 09 February. Heavy snow showe...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 8, 2018
Presbyterian Church Selects Next Moderator
The Presbyterian Church in Ireland has selected Reverend Charles McMullen of West Church, Bangor, County Down, as its next Moderator. He will become the church's 179th moderator. Mr McMullun, who is...
Presbyterian Church Selects Next Moderator
The Presbyterian Church in Ireland has selected Reverend Charles McMullen of West Church, Bangor, County Down, as its next Moderator. He will become the church's 179th moderator. Mr McMullun, who is...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 8, 2018
PSNI Release Name Of Man Killed In Enniskillen Crash
Police have released the name of a man who was killed in a collision in Enniskillen, Co Fermanagh. Gary Douglas, aged 44, was originally from Liverpool. He had been living in Lisbellaw for several ye...
PSNI Release Name Of Man Killed In Enniskillen Crash
Police have released the name of a man who was killed in a collision in Enniskillen, Co Fermanagh. Gary Douglas, aged 44, was originally from Liverpool. He had been living in Lisbellaw for several ye...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 8, 2018
US Software Firm To Create 55 New Jobs In Belfast
A US software firm has announced it is to create 55 new jobs in Belfast. Chef Software Inc has also announced plans to establish a new software development centre in Belfast. Chef is one of the foun...
US Software Firm To Create 55 New Jobs In Belfast
A US software firm has announced it is to create 55 new jobs in Belfast. Chef Software Inc has also announced plans to establish a new software development centre in Belfast. Chef is one of the foun...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 8, 2018
Other News In Brief
Man Convicted Of Benefit Fraud A man has been convicted for claiming over £9,000 in benefits he was not entitled to at Belfast Crown Court. Hugh McLaughlin claimed Jobseeker's Allowance and ...
Other News In Brief
Man Convicted Of Benefit Fraud A man has been convicted for claiming over £9,000 in benefits he was not entitled to at Belfast Crown Court. Hugh McLaughlin claimed Jobseeker's Allowance and ...
Recruitment News, Feb 7, 2018
Stripe To Establish New Engineering Hub In Dublin
Dozens of new engineer positions are to be created by technology platform Stripe over the next few years in Dublin. The news comes as the company plans to establish its European headquarters in Silic...
Stripe To Establish New Engineering Hub In Dublin
Dozens of new engineer positions are to be created by technology platform Stripe over the next few years in Dublin. The news comes as the company plans to establish its European headquarters in Silic...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 7, 2018
Amost 150 Job Losses At Engineering Firm In Co Antrim
An engineering firm based in Co Antrim has gone into administration with the loss of almost 150 jobs. William Industrial Services (WIS) has collapsed into administration. Stephen Cave, of administra...
Amost 150 Job Losses At Engineering Firm In Co Antrim
An engineering firm based in Co Antrim has gone into administration with the loss of almost 150 jobs. William Industrial Services (WIS) has collapsed into administration. Stephen Cave, of administra...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 7, 2018
Delivery Driver's Car Set On Fire In Co Down
Police have launched an investigation after a delivery driver's car was set on fire while he was sitting in the vehicle in Co Down. The man, aged in his 40s, was delivering food to a house in Fairfie...
Delivery Driver's Car Set On Fire In Co Down
Police have launched an investigation after a delivery driver's car was set on fire while he was sitting in the vehicle in Co Down. The man, aged in his 40s, was delivering food to a house in Fairfie...
Business News, Feb 7, 2018
Council Welcomes George Best Belfast City Airport Investment Plans
Belfast City Council has welcomed the announcement that George Best Belfast City Airport is to invest £15million in infrastructure. The airport announced plans that include a major upgrade of its dep...
Council Welcomes George Best Belfast City Airport Investment Plans
Belfast City Council has welcomed the announcement that George Best Belfast City Airport is to invest £15million in infrastructure. The airport announced plans that include a major upgrade of its dep...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 7, 2018
Appeal Issued To Trace Missing Teen Louise Craig
Police have launched an appeal to help trace a missing 17-year-old girl. Louise Craig was last seen in the Loopland Park area of east Belfast on Friday, 02 February. She is described as being around...
Appeal Issued To Trace Missing Teen Louise Craig
Police have launched an appeal to help trace a missing 17-year-old girl. Louise Craig was last seen in the Loopland Park area of east Belfast on Friday, 02 February. She is described as being around...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 7, 2018
SDLP 'Frustrated' Over Talks Update
The SDLP has been left "frustrated" following the Secretary of State's update on talks to restore power-sharing in Northern Ireland. Leader Colum Eastwood said the public have been left "none the wis...
SDLP 'Frustrated' Over Talks Update
The SDLP has been left "frustrated" following the Secretary of State's update on talks to restore power-sharing in Northern Ireland. Leader Colum Eastwood said the public have been left "none the wis...
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Northern Ireland WeatherToday:A cloudy morning with a few showers at times. Becoming dry in the afternoon and staying mainly cloudy, but some sunshine breaking through particularly in the east. Maximum temperature 16 °C.Tonight:Quite cloudy across all counties at first but clear spells most likely towards Down and Antrim, becoming widespread through the evening and overnight. Minimum temperature 5 °C.
