Northern Ireland News for April 2018 : Page 3

Northern Ireland News, Apr 20, 2018
Investigation Launched After Several ATM Machines Targeted In Co Antrim
Police have launched an investigation after several ATM machines were targeted by thieves in Co Antrim. A shop in Aghalee was burgled in the early hours of Friday morning, 20 April, and a substantial...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 20, 2018
Two Men Released After Body Found In North Belfast
Two men arrested after the discovery of a man's body in north Belfast have been released on bail pending further enquiries. The body of a man was discovered in the Orient Gardens area just before 10p...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 20, 2018
Schools Recognised For 'Exceptional Pastoral Care'
A number of schools have been recognised for their exceptional pastoral care at an awards ceremony hosted by the Department of Education and the Public Health Agency (PHA). Stanhope Street Nursery Sc...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 20, 2018
Bangor's Historic Court House To Be Brought Back To Community Use
The Department of Justice has announced plans to transfer Bangor Court House to allow it be brought back into use as a community facility. The planned transfer of the Victorian building, from Norther...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 20, 2018
Other News In Brief
Sinn Féin Raises Concerns Over Rental Costs Sinn Féin Housing spokesperson, Carál Ní Chuilín, has expressed alarm at new figures which show that renting privately is becoming more expensive....
Business News, Apr 19, 2018
Understanding Data Workshop To Be Held For Banbridge Retail Businesses
A free workshop on helping retail businesses discover how to capture and understand their data is to be held in Banbridge. The event is being hosted by Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Borough Co...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 19, 2018
Man Sentenced To 12 Years Over Coleraine Murder
A 37-year-old man has been jailed after pleading guilty to murdering another man during an assault in Coleraine. Richard Dalzell, from Whinpark Road, Newtownards, was sentenced to 12 years in prison ...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 19, 2018
Woman Killed In Serious North Belfast Car Crash
A woman has been killed following a serious traffic crash in north Belfast. The victim was knocked down on the Ballysillan Road at around 10.55am on Thursday, 19 April. It is understood the crash in...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 19, 2018
Alliance MLA Calls On Secretary Of State To Initiate All-Party Talks
Alliance MLA Kellie Armstrong has called upon Secretary of State Karen Bradley to begin all-party talks "as soon as possible". Ms Armstong challenged Mrs Bradley to initiate talks as during the recen...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 19, 2018
CCTV Footage Released Of Piotr Krowka's Last Movements
Police have released CCTV footage of a homeless man who was murdered in Maghera. Police are appealing for information following the release of CCTV footage which shows Piotr Krowka, 36, being followe...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 19, 2018
Two Arrested After Police Seize Cannabis In Enniskillen
Two people have been arrested after police seized herbal cannabis, worth a street value of over £5k, in Enniskillen, Co Fermanagh. The PSNI also recovered other drug paraphernalia and thousands of po...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 19, 2018
Construction Work Starts On £3.5m Development In East Belfast
Construction work has started on 28 new homes in the Dundonald area of east Belfast. Hagan Homes is developing the new houses in the Comber Road area and the scheme is expected to be completed by Spr...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 19, 2018
Two Men Arrested On Suspicion Of Murder
Two men have been arrested on suspicion of murder after a man's body was found in north Belfast. His body was discovered at a house in the Orient Gardens area on Wednesday, 18 April. Police are appe...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 19, 2018
Other News In Brief
Man Fined £1,000 For Transport Offences A county goods vehicle operator has been fined £1,000 for a number of transport related offences in Ballymena. William Farquhar, 53, of Liminary Road, ...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 18, 2018
Mother Warned Prison Staff Hours Before Son's Death
The Head of the Northern Ireland Prison Service (NIPS) has issued an apology after a report revealed that the mother of a man who killed himself warned staff that he had threatened to take his own lif...
Business News, Apr 18, 2018
Design Workshop Series To Focus On Social Media Strategy
Invest NI have announced a continuation of its Design Workshops series, with an event to help businesses "create a successful social media strategy". The event, taking place on Tuesday 22 May, 2018 a...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 18, 2018
Appeal Issued After Pair Assaulted In Bus Lane Attack
Police are appealing for witnesses after a man and a woman were assaulted during an incident in which a bus lane camera was attacked in west Belfast. The camera was attached to a car in the Falls Roa...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 18, 2018
Three Men Tied Up During Aggravated Burglary In Omagh
Three men have been left badly shaken after they were tied up during a burglary in Omagh. The aggravated burglary occurred in the Tattysallagh Road area between 10pm and 10.30pm on Tuesday, 17 April....
Northern Ireland News, Apr 18, 2018
PSNI To Take Part In 24-Hour Speed Campaign
Police in Northern Ireland are taking part in a 24-hour crackdown on speeding. The PSNI are participating in The European Traffic Police Network which will pay attention to drivers who fail to stay w...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 18, 2018
First Property In Newtownabbey Recovered By NCA
A property in Newtownabbey has been recovered under the Proceeds of Crime Act for the first time. Officers from the National Crime Agency (NCA) were working as part of the Paramilitary Crime Task For...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 18, 2018
Motion Submitted To Waive Burial And Cremation Charges For Children
A motion has been submitted to Belfast City Council to waive charges and costs relating to the burial and cremation of children up to the age of 18. Ulster Unionist Councillor Alderman Chris McGimpse...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 18, 2018
NI Audit Office To Hold Review Over Dinner Hosted By DUP MP
The Northern Ireland Audit Office is to hold a review into a dinner hosted by DUP MP Ian Paisley. Mid and East Antrim Borough Council paid £1,500 for a table at the Tullyglass Hotel in Ballymena whic...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 18, 2018
Other News In Brief
Two Men Convicted Of Benefit Fraud Two men have been convicted for claiming benefits they were not entitled to at Belfast Magistrates' Court. Scott Crothers claimed Jobseekers' Allowance and ...
Business News, Apr 17, 2018
Learn Grow Excel Conference Announced
The NI Chamber has announced the Learn Grow Excel Conference, which is an event for businesses of all sizes and sectors who aspire to grow and trade internationally. This year's Learn Grow Excel Conf...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 17, 2018
Ulster Players Speak Of 'Sadness' Over Paddy Jackson And Stuart Olding
Ulster rugby players have spoken of their "sadness" after Paddy Jackson and Stuart Olding had their contracts revoked over the weekend. Jackson and Olding were acquitted of raping a woman in south Be...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 17, 2018
Breedon Acquires The Lagan Group For £455m
Breedon has acquired the Lagan Group for £455 million. The acquisition is in relation to only Kevin Lagan's part of the business. Lagan Group was formed in the 1960s on the outskirts of Belfast by K...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 17, 2018
Alliance Criticises Relaunch Of Investing In Teachers Working Scheme
The Alliance Party has criticised the relaunch of a scheme which will replace older teachers with more recently-qualified ones. The Investing in Teaching Workforce scheme was recently relaunched by t...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 17, 2018
Union Calls On Translink To Support Staff More Following Sexual Assault
Unite the Union has called for more support and better security after a female conductor was sexually assaulted on a train journey from L'Derry to Belfast. The incident happened when the conductor in...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 17, 2018
Two Teens Arrested Following Death Of Piotr Krowka
Two teenagers have been arrested following the death of a homeless man in Co L'Derry. Piotr Krowka's body was found in Maghera on Friday, 13 April. He had been sleeping at a derelict property known ...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 17, 2018
Girl Injured As 'Reckless Driver' Ploughs Into Two Tents In Co Down
Police are appealing for information after a schoolgirl was left injured after a "reckless driver" drove over two tents in Co Down. The incident happened in the Head Road area of Annalong at around 1...