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Northern Ireland News for March 2018 : Page 4
Northern Ireland News, Mar 15, 2018
Concerns Raised After Almost 700 Toddlers Have Not Had Annual Review
Serious concerns have been raised after it was revealed that almost 700 one and two year olds have not had their annual review in L'Derry across the Western Health and Social Care Trust (WHSCT). The ...
Concerns Raised After Almost 700 Toddlers Have Not Had Annual Review
Serious concerns have been raised after it was revealed that almost 700 one and two year olds have not had their annual review in L'Derry across the Western Health and Social Care Trust (WHSCT). The ...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 15, 2018
Teenager Attacked In Ballymena
A teenager has sustained injuries after being assaulted in Ballymena, Co Antrim. The attack happened outside a food outlet at Lower Mill street at around 3.40pm on Monday, 12 March. The 16-year-old ...
Teenager Attacked In Ballymena
A teenager has sustained injuries after being assaulted in Ballymena, Co Antrim. The attack happened outside a food outlet at Lower Mill street at around 3.40pm on Monday, 12 March. The 16-year-old ...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 15, 2018
Investigation Launched Following Fire In Carrickfergus
An investigation has launched after significant damage was caused to a house and neighbouring properties in Carrickfergus. The blaze started at a property on Victoria Road at around 3pm on Wednesday,...
Investigation Launched Following Fire In Carrickfergus
An investigation has launched after significant damage was caused to a house and neighbouring properties in Carrickfergus. The blaze started at a property on Victoria Road at around 3pm on Wednesday,...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 15, 2018
Other News In Brief
Two People Convicted Of Benefit Fraud Two people have been convicted for claiming benefits they were not entitled to at Dungannon Magistrates’ Court Michael Campbell claimed Income Support,...
Other News In Brief
Two People Convicted Of Benefit Fraud Two people have been convicted for claiming benefits they were not entitled to at Dungannon Magistrates’ Court Michael Campbell claimed Income Support,...
Business News, Mar 14, 2018
Copeland Spirits Announces Expansion Plans
Just two years since it's launch and craft spirit producer Copeland Spirits are set to expand their workforce in order to meet creased customer demand. Copeland Spirits launched its infused gin range...
Copeland Spirits Announces Expansion Plans
Just two years since it's launch and craft spirit producer Copeland Spirits are set to expand their workforce in order to meet creased customer demand. Copeland Spirits launched its infused gin range...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 14, 2018
Redevelopment Plans Of Former Belfast Telegraph Building Revealed
Plans for a £75 million redevelopment of the former Belfast Telegraph building have been revealed. The proposals will deliver 2,000 jobs as part of an emerging creative district centred on the educat...
Redevelopment Plans Of Former Belfast Telegraph Building Revealed
Plans for a £75 million redevelopment of the former Belfast Telegraph building have been revealed. The proposals will deliver 2,000 jobs as part of an emerging creative district centred on the educat...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 14, 2018
Armed Man Threatens Female Shop Worker In Newry
A masked man, armed with a knife, has threatened a shop worker during a robbery in Newry. The incident happened on the Killeavy Road at around 7.20pm on Tuesday, 13 March. The suspect made off with ...
Armed Man Threatens Female Shop Worker In Newry
A masked man, armed with a knife, has threatened a shop worker during a robbery in Newry. The incident happened on the Killeavy Road at around 7.20pm on Tuesday, 13 March. The suspect made off with ...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 14, 2018
Investigation Launched After 9-Year-Old Girl Approached In West Belfast
An investigation has launched after a nine-year-old girl was approached by a man in a black van in west Belfast. The incident happened at the junction of Woodside and the pedestrian entrance of Woods...
Investigation Launched After 9-Year-Old Girl Approached In West Belfast
An investigation has launched after a nine-year-old girl was approached by a man in a black van in west Belfast. The incident happened at the junction of Woodside and the pedestrian entrance of Woods...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 14, 2018
Number Of DUP Representatives In US For St Patrick's Day
DUP MP Nigel Dodds will represent the party in Washington DC this week for the annual St Patrick's Day celebrations. It is understood that DUP Leader Arlene Foster had been invited to meet with key i...
Number Of DUP Representatives In US For St Patrick's Day
DUP MP Nigel Dodds will represent the party in Washington DC this week for the annual St Patrick's Day celebrations. It is understood that DUP Leader Arlene Foster had been invited to meet with key i...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 14, 2018
Serious Concerns Raised Over Budget For Schools
Serious concerns have been raised after it was announced that schools in Northern Ireland will not receive any additional money to fund other pressures they may face. The SDLP has called for an urgen...
Serious Concerns Raised Over Budget For Schools
Serious concerns have been raised after it was announced that schools in Northern Ireland will not receive any additional money to fund other pressures they may face. The SDLP has called for an urgen...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 14, 2018
Danske Bank Warns Customers Of Fraudulent Text Messages
Danske Bank customers in Northern Ireland have been urged to report incidents of SMS text messages asking the customer to call a 0330 number. The bank has issued a warning to people that the number t...
Danske Bank Warns Customers Of Fraudulent Text Messages
Danske Bank customers in Northern Ireland have been urged to report incidents of SMS text messages asking the customer to call a 0330 number. The bank has issued a warning to people that the number t...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 14, 2018
Appeal Issued To Woman Who Helped Assault Victim
An appeal has been issued following the assault of man in the early hours of Sunday morning, 11 March. A man, aged in his 30s, was attacked by up to three men at about 2am in the Glenabbey area of th...
Appeal Issued To Woman Who Helped Assault Victim
An appeal has been issued following the assault of man in the early hours of Sunday morning, 11 March. A man, aged in his 30s, was attacked by up to three men at about 2am in the Glenabbey area of th...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 14, 2018
Stephen Hawking Dies Aged 76
Stephen Hawking, the world renowned physicist, has died "peacefully at home" aged 76. Mr Hawking's family announced he died in Cambridge in the early hours of this Wednesday morning, 14 March. At th...
Stephen Hawking Dies Aged 76
Stephen Hawking, the world renowned physicist, has died "peacefully at home" aged 76. Mr Hawking's family announced he died in Cambridge in the early hours of this Wednesday morning, 14 March. At th...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 14, 2018
Four Men Sentenced Over Cross-Border Drug Offences
Four men, believed to be members of a cross-border criminal gang, have been sentenced after pleading guilty to a number of drug offences at Craigavon Crown Court. Desmond Enfield (34) of Ramelton, Co...
Four Men Sentenced Over Cross-Border Drug Offences
Four men, believed to be members of a cross-border criminal gang, have been sentenced after pleading guilty to a number of drug offences at Craigavon Crown Court. Desmond Enfield (34) of Ramelton, Co...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 14, 2018
Other News In Brief
Two People Convicted Of Benefit Fraud Two people have been convicted for claiming benefits they were not entitled at Belfast Magistrates' Court today, 14 March. Mark Crossett claimed Jobseeke...
Other News In Brief
Two People Convicted Of Benefit Fraud Two people have been convicted for claiming benefits they were not entitled at Belfast Magistrates' Court today, 14 March. Mark Crossett claimed Jobseeke...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 13, 2018
Weather Warning For Heavy Rain Issued In NI
A yellow weather warning for heavy rain and strong winds has been issued in Northern Ireland. The warning has been put in place from noon on Wednesday, 14 March, until noon on Thursday, 15 March. Th...
Weather Warning For Heavy Rain Issued In NI
A yellow weather warning for heavy rain and strong winds has been issued in Northern Ireland. The warning has been put in place from noon on Wednesday, 14 March, until noon on Thursday, 15 March. Th...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 13, 2018
Former SDLP MLA Tommy Gallagher Injured In Fermanagh Crash
A former SDLP Assembly member is currently receiving hospital treatment following a serious road crash in Co Fermanagh. Mr Tommy Gallagher, aged 75, was involved in a collision between a car and a lo...
Former SDLP MLA Tommy Gallagher Injured In Fermanagh Crash
A former SDLP Assembly member is currently receiving hospital treatment following a serious road crash in Co Fermanagh. Mr Tommy Gallagher, aged 75, was involved in a collision between a car and a lo...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 13, 2018
Secretary Of State 'Minded' To Reduce MLA's Pay
The Secretary of State has confirmed that she is "minded" to reduce MLA's pay following the collapse of the Stormont talks. Speaking in the House of Commons, Karen Bradley said she would discuss the ...
Secretary Of State 'Minded' To Reduce MLA's Pay
The Secretary of State has confirmed that she is "minded" to reduce MLA's pay following the collapse of the Stormont talks. Speaking in the House of Commons, Karen Bradley said she would discuss the ...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 13, 2018
Man Charged With Four Counts Of Attempted Murder
A man has been charged with four counts of attempted murder and a number of other offences. Three men and a woman were attacked at a house in the Queens Park area of Saintfield at around 3.40am on Su...
Man Charged With Four Counts Of Attempted Murder
A man has been charged with four counts of attempted murder and a number of other offences. Three men and a woman were attacked at a house in the Queens Park area of Saintfield at around 3.40am on Su...
Business News, Mar 13, 2018
National Minimum And Living Wage Rates To Increase
Businesses are being reminded that the National Minimum Wage and National Living Wage are set to increase from 1st April, 2018. Following the increase, the new rates include: • National Living Wage...
National Minimum And Living Wage Rates To Increase
Businesses are being reminded that the National Minimum Wage and National Living Wage are set to increase from 1st April, 2018. Following the increase, the new rates include: • National Living Wage...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 13, 2018
Four Men Arrested Over Explosive Device In West Belfast Released
Four men arrested in connection with an explosive device in west Belfast last year have been released from custody. The device was found in the Pantridge Road area on 30 October. Three men arrested ...
Four Men Arrested Over Explosive Device In West Belfast Released
Four men arrested in connection with an explosive device in west Belfast last year have been released from custody. The device was found in the Pantridge Road area on 30 October. Three men arrested ...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 13, 2018
Firmus Energy To Increase Gas Prices
Firmus Energy has announced a rise in gas prices starting from next month. The increase will affect customers in the Ten Towns and Greater Belfast areas. The firm said the decision was "unavoidable"...
Firmus Energy To Increase Gas Prices
Firmus Energy has announced a rise in gas prices starting from next month. The increase will affect customers in the Ten Towns and Greater Belfast areas. The firm said the decision was "unavoidable"...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 13, 2018
Man Found In Moneymore Sustained Gunshot Wound To His Head
A man found injured in Moneymore in L'Derry has sustained a gunshot wound to his head, according to the police. The 22-year-old victim was discovered slumped in a vehicle in the Carndaisy Road area a...
Man Found In Moneymore Sustained Gunshot Wound To His Head
A man found injured in Moneymore in L'Derry has sustained a gunshot wound to his head, according to the police. The 22-year-old victim was discovered slumped in a vehicle in the Carndaisy Road area a...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 13, 2018
Other News In Brief
Man Convicted Of Benefit Fraud A man has been convicted for claiming over £31,000 in benefits he was not entitled to at Downpatrick Crown Court. Donald Ireland claimed Income Support, Carer'...
Other News In Brief
Man Convicted Of Benefit Fraud A man has been convicted for claiming over £31,000 in benefits he was not entitled to at Downpatrick Crown Court. Donald Ireland claimed Income Support, Carer'...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 12, 2018
Four Men Arrested Over Explosive Device Found In West Belfast
Four men have been arrested after a viable explosive device was found in west Belfast last year. The device was an explosively formed projectile which is designed to attack armoured vehicles and kill...
Four Men Arrested Over Explosive Device Found In West Belfast
Four men have been arrested after a viable explosive device was found in west Belfast last year. The device was an explosively formed projectile which is designed to attack armoured vehicles and kill...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 12, 2018
OBE Medal Stolen During Burglaries In Randalstown
An OBE medal has been stolen after three houses were burgled in Randalstown, Co Antrim. The burglaries happened in the Church Road and Kemmilhill Gardens area between 3pm on Friday, 09 March, and 4.4...
OBE Medal Stolen During Burglaries In Randalstown
An OBE medal has been stolen after three houses were burgled in Randalstown, Co Antrim. The burglaries happened in the Church Road and Kemmilhill Gardens area between 3pm on Friday, 09 March, and 4.4...
Business News, Mar 12, 2018
Lisney Appointed To Sell Obel Studios In Belfast
Commercial property agency Lisney has been appointed to sell Obel Studios, part of the landmark Obel Tower Development in Belfast. Offers above £2 million are being invited for the portfolio which in...
Lisney Appointed To Sell Obel Studios In Belfast
Commercial property agency Lisney has been appointed to sell Obel Studios, part of the landmark Obel Tower Development in Belfast. Offers above £2 million are being invited for the portfolio which in...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 12, 2018
Orange Hall Attacked In Dungannon
Police have launched an investigation after an Orange Hall was attacked in Dungannon. Paint was thrown at the Orange Hall sometime between 6pm on Saturday, 10 March, and 11am on Sunday, 11 March. Pa...
Orange Hall Attacked In Dungannon
Police have launched an investigation after an Orange Hall was attacked in Dungannon. Paint was thrown at the Orange Hall sometime between 6pm on Saturday, 10 March, and 11am on Sunday, 11 March. Pa...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 12, 2018
Man Dies After Being Hit By Car In Donegal
A man struck by a car in Donegal has died in hospital in Co L'Derry. The collision happened at Bridgend just before midnight on Saturday, 10 March. A silver Opel Omega is believed to have been trave...
Man Dies After Being Hit By Car In Donegal
A man struck by a car in Donegal has died in hospital in Co L'Derry. The collision happened at Bridgend just before midnight on Saturday, 10 March. A silver Opel Omega is believed to have been trave...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 12, 2018
Public Stop Attempted Hijacker In L'Derry
Members of the public intervened to stop an attempted hijacking in L'Derry. A man approached a silver Toyota Avensis in the Carlisle Road area just after 11.45am on Saturday, 10 March. The man damag...
Public Stop Attempted Hijacker In L'Derry
Members of the public intervened to stop an attempted hijacking in L'Derry. A man approached a silver Toyota Avensis in the Carlisle Road area just after 11.45am on Saturday, 10 March. The man damag...
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Northern Ireland WeatherToday:Dry, bright start this morning with best of sunshine in the west. Thickening cloud over Down and Antrim this morning with a few showers, extending westwards this afternoon. Lighter winds. Maximum temperature 16 °C.Tonight:Rather cloudy and mainly dry at first, then showery outbreaks of rain extending westwards to most places during the night, turning heavier towards morning. Light winds. Minimum temperature 8 °C.
