Northern Ireland News for March 2018 : Page 7

Northern Ireland News, Mar 2, 2018
Police Appeal Following Armed Robbery Of Shop In Newry
An investigation has been launched following an armed robbery of a shop in Newry on Wednesday, 28 February. At around 9.30pm, a man entered the shop on Canal Street and threatened staff with a knife....
Northern Ireland News, Mar 2, 2018
Searches Continue Following Reports Of Man Falling Into River Lagan
A search operation is underway along the River Lagan at Belfast Harbour following reports that a man fell into the water on Thursday morning. Emergency services responded to reports of concern for a ...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 2, 2018
Other News In Brief
Scottish Govt Ready To 'Explore Improving Connectivity' With NI The Scottish government is reportedly ready to "explore improving connectivity" with Northern Ireland. Speaking on BBC NI's T...
Business News, Mar 1, 2018
Digital Workshops Announced For NI Tourism Providers
Tourism Northern Ireland have announced a series of half-day beginner digital workshops, designed for NI tourism providers. These workshops aim to help you develop the basic skills you need to confide...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 1, 2018
Met Office Upgrades Weather Warning To Amber
The Met Office has upgraded its weather warning to amber in some parts of Northern Ireland. Heavy snowfall is expected to continue throughout Thursday, 01 March, and overnight. Belfast, Armagh and N...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 1, 2018
Two People Attacked In Co Down
A man, aged in his 20s, has been injured after he was assaulted by a number of masked men in Killyleagh, Co Down. The attack happened at a house on Irish Street at around 10.30pm on Wednesday, 28 Feb...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 1, 2018
Criminal Investigation Launched Into Death Of Shannon McQuillan
An investigation has been launched by the Police Ombudsman over the circumstances of 19-year-old Sharon McQuillan. Miss McQuillan was killed in a road collision on the Moneynick Road in Toome in Janu...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 1, 2018
Police Officers Call For 5.4% Pay Rise
Police officers in Northern Ireland have demanded a top-line pay rise of 5.4%. The Police Federation of Northern Ireland (PFNI) has lodged a claim with the Pay Review Body which has been described as...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 1, 2018
Man Arrested Over Armed Robbery In West Belfast
A man has been arrested in connection with an armed robbery in west Belfast. The robbery happened at a shop on Caffrey Avenue at around 9.30pm on Tuesday, 27 February. The suspect threatened a membe...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 1, 2018
Serious Concerns Raised After Toys R Us Enters Administration
The SDLP has raised serious concerns following the announcement that over 100 jobs are at risk in Northern Ireland after Toys R Us entered administration. Daniel McCrossan MLA and Mark H Durkan met w...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 1, 2018
Schools Closed Following Heavy Snowfall Overnight
A number of schools have been closed following heavy snowfall overnight in Northern Ireland. Drivers are being urged to allow extra time for their journeys. A number of bus and rail services are not...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 1, 2018
Other News In Brief
Construction Work To Start On Improvement Project In Co Down Body Construction work on a £250,000 improvement project is Banbridge, Co Down, is to begin on Sunday, 04 March, and is expected t...