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Northern Ireland News for April 2018 : Page 2
Northern Ireland News, Apr 25, 2018
Approximately £30,000 Of Steroids Seized In East Belfast
The PSNI have seized steroids worth around £30,000 from a property in east Belfast. The Class C drugs were recovered following an intelligence-led search at a premises in Castlereagh on Tuesday, 24 A...
Approximately £30,000 Of Steroids Seized In East Belfast
The PSNI have seized steroids worth around £30,000 from a property in east Belfast. The Class C drugs were recovered following an intelligence-led search at a premises in Castlereagh on Tuesday, 24 A...
Business News, Apr 25, 2018
Family Friendly Employer Awards Announced
The 8th annual Family Friendly Employer Awards has been announced by Councillor Aileen Graham, Chair of Belfast City Council's Strategic Policy and Resources Committee. The awards recognise those emp...
Family Friendly Employer Awards Announced
The 8th annual Family Friendly Employer Awards has been announced by Councillor Aileen Graham, Chair of Belfast City Council's Strategic Policy and Resources Committee. The awards recognise those emp...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 25, 2018
New Millimetre-Wave Research Lab Opens In Queen's University
A new millimetre-wave research lab has opened at Queen's University in Belfast. The new lab, which can accommodate 60 researchers, students and engineers, was opened by Keysight Technologies. It is ...
New Millimetre-Wave Research Lab Opens In Queen's University
A new millimetre-wave research lab has opened at Queen's University in Belfast. The new lab, which can accommodate 60 researchers, students and engineers, was opened by Keysight Technologies. It is ...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 25, 2018
Cash Machine And Safe Stolen From Filling Station In Co Down
A cash machine and a safe have been stolen from a service station in Ballynahinch, Co Down. It is believed the burglary at Donard View filling station took place at around 4.30am on Tuesday, 24 April...
Cash Machine And Safe Stolen From Filling Station In Co Down
A cash machine and a safe have been stolen from a service station in Ballynahinch, Co Down. It is believed the burglary at Donard View filling station took place at around 4.30am on Tuesday, 24 April...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 25, 2018
Missing Woman Stacey Yates Found
A missing 31-year-old woman who went missing from her home in Coleraine has been found. Stacey Yates was reported missing after leaving her home to go to work at around 6pm on Monday, 23 April. Poli...
Missing Woman Stacey Yates Found
A missing 31-year-old woman who went missing from her home in Coleraine has been found. Stacey Yates was reported missing after leaving her home to go to work at around 6pm on Monday, 23 April. Poli...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 25, 2018
Other News In Brief
Elderly Man Assaulted During Burglary In Irvinestown Police have issued an appeal for witnesses to an aggravated burglary in Irvinestown. A man, aged in his 60s, was awoken in his home by an ...
Other News In Brief
Elderly Man Assaulted During Burglary In Irvinestown Police have issued an appeal for witnesses to an aggravated burglary in Irvinestown. A man, aged in his 60s, was awoken in his home by an ...
Business News, Apr 24, 2018
Belfast City Council Announce Social Media Workshop
Belfast City Council have announced a workshop on using planning, targets and processes to make the most of social media. The workshop will look at the varying types of social media platforms, their ...
Belfast City Council Announce Social Media Workshop
Belfast City Council have announced a workshop on using planning, targets and processes to make the most of social media. The workshop will look at the varying types of social media platforms, their ...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 24, 2018
Churches Vandalised With Anti-Abortion Graffiti
Police have issued an appeal for information following a number of graffiti attacks on churches, which have been daubed with anti-abortion slogans. In the latest attack, St Colmcille's Church in Carr...
Churches Vandalised With Anti-Abortion Graffiti
Police have issued an appeal for information following a number of graffiti attacks on churches, which have been daubed with anti-abortion slogans. In the latest attack, St Colmcille's Church in Carr...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 24, 2018
Sex Crimes Review Announced By Criminal Justice Board
An independent review of the arrangements to deliver justice in serious sexual offence cases has been announced by the Criminal Justice Board. Sir John Gillen will lead the review supported by an Adv...
Sex Crimes Review Announced By Criminal Justice Board
An independent review of the arrangements to deliver justice in serious sexual offence cases has been announced by the Criminal Justice Board. Sir John Gillen will lead the review supported by an Adv...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 24, 2018
Cannabis Factory Uncovered In Newtownbutler
Police have uncovered a cannabis factory in Newtownbutler. Officers made the discovery during a search operation at a house on the Wattlebridge Road on Monday 23 April. Inspector Jonathan Gordon sai...
Cannabis Factory Uncovered In Newtownbutler
Police have uncovered a cannabis factory in Newtownbutler. Officers made the discovery during a search operation at a house on the Wattlebridge Road on Monday 23 April. Inspector Jonathan Gordon sai...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 24, 2018
Racist Graffiti Reported In South Belfast
Graffiti depicting a hooded figure below the letters 'KKK' has appeared on a door in south Belfast. The graffiti was discovered just off the London Road in the Ravenhill area, less than a month after...
Racist Graffiti Reported In South Belfast
Graffiti depicting a hooded figure below the letters 'KKK' has appeared on a door in south Belfast. The graffiti was discovered just off the London Road in the Ravenhill area, less than a month after...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 24, 2018
Some 200 People Attend Vigil For Bangor Attack Victim
Up to 200 people have held a vigil in Bangor, County Down, following a vicious attack on a 16-year-old girl in the town on Friday, 20 April. The teenager was attacked by a number of other teenagers a...
Some 200 People Attend Vigil For Bangor Attack Victim
Up to 200 people have held a vigil in Bangor, County Down, following a vicious attack on a 16-year-old girl in the town on Friday, 20 April. The teenager was attacked by a number of other teenagers a...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 24, 2018
Govt Should Release Legacy Funding Immediately - SF
The government should release legacy funding immediately, Sinn Féin MLA Linda Dillon has said. Ms Dillion made the call following a ruling by the coroner into the death of Marian Brown in June 1972, ...
Govt Should Release Legacy Funding Immediately - SF
The government should release legacy funding immediately, Sinn Féin MLA Linda Dillon has said. Ms Dillion made the call following a ruling by the coroner into the death of Marian Brown in June 1972, ...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 24, 2018
David Davis Criticised For 'Flying Visit' To Border
Brexit Secretary David Davis has been criticised for what has been described as a "flying visit to the Irish border". David Davis MP visited the border between Northern Ireland and the Republic on Mo...
David Davis Criticised For 'Flying Visit' To Border
Brexit Secretary David Davis has been criticised for what has been described as a "flying visit to the Irish border". David Davis MP visited the border between Northern Ireland and the Republic on Mo...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 24, 2018
Other News In Brief
Independent Facilitator Needed For All-Party Talks An independent facilitator should be appointed to chair all-party talks without further delay, Alliance Leader Naomi Long MLA, has said. T...
Other News In Brief
Independent Facilitator Needed For All-Party Talks An independent facilitator should be appointed to chair all-party talks without further delay, Alliance Leader Naomi Long MLA, has said. T...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 23, 2018
Kate Middleton Gives Birth To Baby Boy
Her Royal Highness, the Duchess of Cambridge Kate Middleton, has given birth to a baby boy. The Duchess was admitted to Lindo Wing of St Mary's Hospital early on Monday morning. Posting to Twitter, ...
Kate Middleton Gives Birth To Baby Boy
Her Royal Highness, the Duchess of Cambridge Kate Middleton, has given birth to a baby boy. The Duchess was admitted to Lindo Wing of St Mary's Hospital early on Monday morning. Posting to Twitter, ...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 23, 2018
16-Year-Old Girl Suffers Severe Facial Injuries During Attack In Bangor
Three teenagers have been charged in connection with a serious assault of a 16-year-old girl in Bangor, County Down. The assault occurred at about 7.30pm on Friday, 20 April. A video of the attack wa...
16-Year-Old Girl Suffers Severe Facial Injuries During Attack In Bangor
Three teenagers have been charged in connection with a serious assault of a 16-year-old girl in Bangor, County Down. The assault occurred at about 7.30pm on Friday, 20 April. A video of the attack wa...
Business News, Apr 23, 2018
Businesses Urged To Submit Evidence For Rate Evaluation
Land & Property Services (LPS), part of the Department of Finance, is contacting business ratepayers to collect rental data for the non-domestic rates revaluation – Reval2020. Business ratepayers and...
Businesses Urged To Submit Evidence For Rate Evaluation
Land & Property Services (LPS), part of the Department of Finance, is contacting business ratepayers to collect rental data for the non-domestic rates revaluation – Reval2020. Business ratepayers and...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 23, 2018
Woman Arrested Following Serious Collision In North Belfast
A woman has been arrested in connection with a crash on the Ballysillan Road in north Belfast. The 29-year-old was driving a car that collided with a number of other vehicles before hitting a traffic...
Woman Arrested Following Serious Collision In North Belfast
A woman has been arrested in connection with a crash on the Ballysillan Road in north Belfast. The 29-year-old was driving a car that collided with a number of other vehicles before hitting a traffic...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 23, 2018
Alliance Backs Call For Cost Reduction On Cystic Fibrosis Drug
The Alliance party has backed a move by the UK Government to try and reduce the cost of a life-changing cystic fibrosis drug and make it available on the NHS across the UK. Health Ministers have urg...
Alliance Backs Call For Cost Reduction On Cystic Fibrosis Drug
The Alliance party has backed a move by the UK Government to try and reduce the cost of a life-changing cystic fibrosis drug and make it available on the NHS across the UK. Health Ministers have urg...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 23, 2018
Woman Assaulted By Burglar In Co Tyrone
Police have issued an appeal for information after a woman was assaulted at her County Tyrone home by a burglar. It is understood that at about 4.30am on Sunday, 22 April, the woman was awoken by a n...
Woman Assaulted By Burglar In Co Tyrone
Police have issued an appeal for information after a woman was assaulted at her County Tyrone home by a burglar. It is understood that at about 4.30am on Sunday, 22 April, the woman was awoken by a n...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 23, 2018
SDLP Welcomes Border Force Removing Irish Passport Holder Restriction
The Border Force agency has been accused of "covering the British Government's tracks" for its "shoddy thoughtless policy". SDLP Brexit Spokesperson Claire Hanna MLA made the comments following repor...
SDLP Welcomes Border Force Removing Irish Passport Holder Restriction
The Border Force agency has been accused of "covering the British Government's tracks" for its "shoddy thoughtless policy". SDLP Brexit Spokesperson Claire Hanna MLA made the comments following repor...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 23, 2018
Woman And Children Rescued From Suspected Arson In North Belfast
An investigation has been launched following a suspected arson attack in North Belfast. A woman and two children were rescued from a house on Jellicoe Avenue in Fortwilliam in the early hours of Mond...
Woman And Children Rescued From Suspected Arson In North Belfast
An investigation has been launched following a suspected arson attack in North Belfast. A woman and two children were rescued from a house on Jellicoe Avenue in Fortwilliam in the early hours of Mond...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 23, 2018
Carl Frampton Claims WBO Interim Featherweight Belt
Carl Frampton has claimed the WBO interim featherweight belt by beating former four-weight world champion Nonito Donaire in a unanimous points victory. Frampton, who is said to have dominated the fig...
Carl Frampton Claims WBO Interim Featherweight Belt
Carl Frampton has claimed the WBO interim featherweight belt by beating former four-weight world champion Nonito Donaire in a unanimous points victory. Frampton, who is said to have dominated the fig...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 23, 2018
Serious Concerns Raised Over Rise In Private Rents
Sinn Fein has raised serious concerns after figures revealed the rise in private rents in Northern Ireland. The party's housing spokesperson Carál Ní Chuilín made the comments according to figures in...
Serious Concerns Raised Over Rise In Private Rents
Sinn Fein has raised serious concerns after figures revealed the rise in private rents in Northern Ireland. The party's housing spokesperson Carál Ní Chuilín made the comments according to figures in...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 23, 2018
Other News In Brief
CPA Calls For End Of Academic Selection Sinn Féin Education spokesperson Karen Mullan MLA has welcomed new research from the Catholic Principals Association (CPA) which adds further weight t...
Other News In Brief
CPA Calls For End Of Academic Selection Sinn Féin Education spokesperson Karen Mullan MLA has welcomed new research from the Catholic Principals Association (CPA) which adds further weight t...
Business News, Apr 20, 2018
Cycle Friendly Employer Scheme Launced
The European Cycle Friendly Employer Scheme, delivered by Cycling UK and supported by Sustrans, has been launched in Northern Ireland. The scheme recognises businesses already helping their employee...
Cycle Friendly Employer Scheme Launced
The European Cycle Friendly Employer Scheme, delivered by Cycling UK and supported by Sustrans, has been launched in Northern Ireland. The scheme recognises businesses already helping their employee...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 20, 2018
UK Govt Urged To Reconsider Its Approach To Border Issues
The UK Government needs to reconsider its approach to the border issue in Brexit negotiations after speculation the EU Commission has comprehensively rejected its proposals, the Alliance Brexit Spokes...
UK Govt Urged To Reconsider Its Approach To Border Issues
The UK Government needs to reconsider its approach to the border issue in Brexit negotiations after speculation the EU Commission has comprehensively rejected its proposals, the Alliance Brexit Spokes...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 20, 2018
Two Dead In Light Aircraft Crash
Two people have died after their light aircraft crashed and caught fire in Co Antrim. The incident happened near Nutts Corner just before 12.30pm on Thursday, 19 April. The crash site will be cordon...
Two Dead In Light Aircraft Crash
Two people have died after their light aircraft crashed and caught fire in Co Antrim. The incident happened near Nutts Corner just before 12.30pm on Thursday, 19 April. The crash site will be cordon...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 20, 2018
Man Charged After Woman Killed In North Belfast Crash
A man has been charged with causing death by dangerous driving after a woman was hit by a stolen car in north Belfast. The stolen vehicle was being chased by police in the Ballysillan area before it ...
Man Charged After Woman Killed In North Belfast Crash
A man has been charged with causing death by dangerous driving after a woman was hit by a stolen car in north Belfast. The stolen vehicle was being chased by police in the Ballysillan area before it ...
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Northern Ireland WeatherThis Evening and Tonight:A fine end to the day with some evening sunshine. It remains mainly dry overnight with a touch of frost or fog patches possible in places. However, cloud is expected to increase towards dawn with the odd light shower. Minimum temperature 2 °C.
