Northern Ireland News for July 2018 : Page 4

Northern Ireland News, Jul 19, 2018
Call For Bonfire-Related Costs To Be Made Public
The Alliance Party is calling for all bonfire-related costs to be made public. Councillor Michael Long made the call following the clean-up operation after the 12 July celebrations. He said the publ...
Northern Ireland News, Jul 19, 2018
Other News In Brief
Council Invests £125,000 In New Street Sweeper For Strabane Almost £125,000 has been invested by Derry City and Strabane District Council in a new road sweeper lorry for Strabane town. The n...
Northern Ireland News, Jul 18, 2018
Ian Paisley Faces Suspension From House Of Commons
DUP MP Ian Paisley faces a 30-day suspension from the House of Commons for breaching parliamentary rules. Mr Paisley failed to declare the details of two family holidays paid for by the Sri Lankan go...
Northern Ireland News, Jul 18, 2018
L'Derry Teenager Dies After Boat Capsizes In Malin Head
A Londonderry teenager and a man in his 60s have died after a boat capsized off Malin Head in Donegal. According to reports, the incident was reported by members of the public after they heard shouti...
Northern Ireland News, Jul 18, 2018
Urgent Appeal Issued After Mandarin Duckling Stolen In Co Down
An urgent appeal has been issued after a Mandarin duckling was reported stolen from Castle Espie Wetlands Centre in Comber, Co Down. The centre has appealed for the duckling, which is only two-weeks-...
Northern Ireland News, Jul 18, 2018
Investigation Launched After Burglary At LGBT Charity Offices
An investigation has launched following a burglary at an LGBT charity's offices in Belfast. A number of laptops were stolen and the office of The Rainbow Project was smashed in Waring Street. It is ...
Northern Ireland News, Jul 18, 2018
Man Released Over Attack On Gerry Adams' Home
A man arrested in connection with attacks on the homes of former Sinn Fein president Gerry Adams and prominent republican Bobbey Storey has been released on bail. Explosive devices were thrown at the...
Northern Ireland News, Jul 18, 2018
'Viable Pipe Bomb Type Device' In L'Derry Security Alert
Police have declared a security alert in Londonderry was the result of a "viable pipe bomb type device". The alert began with reports of a "loud bang" outside a house in Bann Drive at about 11.15pm o...
Business News, Jul 18, 2018
Guide To Sale Of Second-Hand Goods Published
A guide for charity shops and auctioneers offering advice and guidance on the sale of second-hand goods has been published by Belfast City Council. The pack includes safety information that second-ha...
Northern Ireland News, Jul 18, 2018
Renewed Appeal For Witnesses To Major M2 Collision
The PSNI have renewed an appeal for witnesses following a serious road traffic collision on the city bound lane of the M2, close to the Fortwilliam roundabout in Belfast on Friday, 06 July. The colli...
Northern Ireland News, Jul 18, 2018
Large Gorse Fire Ongoing In Newcastle
Firefighters are tackling an ongoing large gorse fire in Newcastle. According to reports, eight fire engines and almost 50 firefighters are at the scene in the Drinahilly Mountain area near Tollymore...
Northern Ireland News, Jul 18, 2018
Funding Secured For Drugs Support Worker In North Belfast
A drugs support worker is to be based in north Belfast to help youths who may be struggling with addiction in the area. The worker will be based at YeHa in St. Gemma's every Thursday. SDLP Paul McCu...
Northern Ireland News, Jul 18, 2018
Other News In Brief
Co Down Farmer Sentenced To Four Months In Prison A County Down farmer has been sentenced to four months behind bars sentenced at Newry Magistrates' Court. Mr Christopher David Potts pleaded ...
Business News, Jul 17, 2018
Businesses Encouraged To Apply For Elevate Programme
InterTradeIreland have announced the Elevate Programme, which aims to help businesses identify cross-border markets and customers to win new business by providing £5,000 in funding for specialist sale...
Northern Ireland News, Jul 17, 2018
Brexit: Sinn Fein Slammed Over Abstentionist Policy
Sinn Fein has been slammed over its abstentionist policy after the government closely avoided defeat in Brexit votes on Monday, 16 July. Two key amendments to the Customs Bill were voted through on b...
Northern Ireland News, Jul 17, 2018
William Dunlop's Mother Expresses Gratitude
William Dunlop's mother Louise has expressed her gratitude for the support she and her family have received after her son was killed in a crash. William died during a practice session at the Skerries...
Northern Ireland News, Jul 17, 2018
Two People Stable After Suspected Ammonia Leak In Kilkeel
Two people are in a stable condition following a suspected ammonia leak at a fish factory in Kilkeel, Co Down. Emergency services attended the scene at Young's Seafood processing factory on Monday, 1...
Northern Ireland News, Jul 17, 2018
Vote Leave Fined And Referred To PSNI
Brexit campaign group Vote Leave has been fined and referred to the PSNI for breaking electoral law, the Electoral Commission has confirmed. The commission said "significant evidence" was found durin...
Northern Ireland News, Jul 17, 2018
Appeal Issued After Man Stabbed In Ballymena
Police are appealing for information after a men was stabbed in Ballymena, Co Antrim. The attack happened in the Ballykeel area on Thursday, 12 July. The man sustained a stab wound to his back and a...
Northern Ireland News, Jul 17, 2018
Farmer Convicted Over Animal Welfare Charges
A County Down farmer has been sentenced to three months in prison, suspended for two years, on animal welfare charges. Mr John Thomas Sean Murphy from Newry was convicted of one charge of failing to ...
Northern Ireland News, Jul 17, 2018
Two Men Arrested Over Roofing Scam In Newry
Two men have been arrested in Newry who were allegedly involved in a roofing scam. The suspects reportedly offered to carry out roof repairs and guttering services in the Armagh road area and demande...
Northern Ireland News, Jul 17, 2018
Sinn Fein Hold Solidarity Rally For Gerry Adams After Attack On Home
Sinn Fein held a solidarity rally for former party leader Gerry Adams and prominent republican Bobbey Storey after their homes were attacked last week. An explosive device was thrown at Mr Adam's hom...
Northern Ireland News, Jul 17, 2018
Number Of People Injured In Co Down Collision
A number of people have been injured after the bus they were travelling in was involved in a crash with a tractor in Newtownards, Co Down. The collision happened on the Belfast Road just after 4pm on...
Northern Ireland News, Jul 17, 2018
Other News In Brief
CITB NI To Launch Construction Site Training Programme The Construction Industry Training Board (CITB in Northern Ireland is to launch a new free training programme for construction site oper...
Business News, Jul 16, 2018
NI Dairy Brand Brings Touch Of Greece To Tesco Stores
One of Northern Ireland's most popular dairy brands is bringing a touch of Greece to Tesco stores this summer as it introduces a brand new range. The three-strong range from Clandeboye Estate, hand-c...
Northern Ireland News, Jul 16, 2018
Explosive Device Thrown At Gerry Adams' Home In West Belfast
An explosive device has been thrown at the home of former Sinn Féin president Gerry Adams. The attack, which caused damage to a car, occurred outside the property in west Belfast on Friday night, 13 ...
Northern Ireland News, Jul 16, 2018
Hosepipe Ban In NI Continues
A hosepipe ban in Northern Ireland is to remain in place as the warm weather continues. Daily water usage remains more than 60 million litres (11.3%) above what is normally required during the July h...
Northern Ireland News, Jul 16, 2018
Shop Worker Attacked In L'Derry
Police are appealing for information after a shop worker was attacked and threatened in L'Derry. The incident happened at a shop on the Temple Road in Strathfoyle Village at around 9.30pm on Saturday...
Northern Ireland News, Jul 16, 2018
Arson Attack At School Being Treated As Sectarian Hate Crime
Police are treating an arson attack at a school for disabled children as a sectarian hate crime. Emergency services were called to St Vincent's Centre in the Willowfield Drive area in east Belfast at...
Northern Ireland News, Jul 16, 2018
Security Alert Ongoing Between Bangor West And Bangor Rail Line
Police are dealing with a security alert between the Bangor West and Bangor railway line. On its website, Translink revealed the line has been closed due to the alert and disruption is expected "unti...