Northern Ireland News for August 2018 : Page 3

Northern Ireland News, Aug 22, 2018
Appeal Issued For Missing 87-Year-Old William Blair
The PSNI have issued an urgent appeal for help in tracing the whereabouts of William Blair, and have said that they are "increasingly concerned" for his welfare. The 87-year-old was last seen on the ...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 22, 2018
Pope's Visit To Ireland 'Opportunity For Victims' To Address Issues - SF
The visit of Pope Francis to Ireland this weekend has been welcomed as "an opportunity to meet victims and address issues", by Sinn Féin Deputy Leader Michelle O'Neill. Ms O'Neill had intended to att...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 22, 2018
Other News In Brief
Titanic Quarter Bus Lane Suspended Amid Traffic Chaos The Department for Infrastructure (DfI) has announced that the bus lanes in Belfast's Titanic Quarter has been suspended. The bus lane ...
Business News, Aug 21, 2018
Exploring Enterprise Programme Announced
Enterprise Northern Ireland have announced a new Exploring Enterprise Programme (EEP) to provide an insight into starting a business or to take the first steps to gaining employment. You do not need ...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 21, 2018
DUP And TUV Issued Fines By The Electoral Commission
The Electoral Commission has issued fines to the DUP and TUV after it found that both parties failed to comply with financial reporting laws. Citing inaccurate quarterly loan reports, the Electoral C...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 21, 2018
Over 500 Attend Farm First Aid Awareness Training
More than 500 farm family members and employees have attended First Aid Awareness training since March 2018, as part of the Farm Family Key Skills (FFKS) scheme. Up to 100 accidents which need medica...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 21, 2018
No One Should Face Workplace Discrimination - Fearon
No one should face discrimination in their work place, Sinn Féin equality spokesperson Megan Fearon has said. The Newry and Armagh MLA was speaking after the Causeway Coast and Glens Council paid a L...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 21, 2018
Students From Less Affluent Backgrounds Being Priced-Out Of New Accommodation
The high cost of accommodation is pricing-out students from less affluent backgrounds, the SDLP has warned. SDLP Education Spokesperson Colin McGrath MLA has reiterated his concerns about the cost of...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 21, 2018
Missing Alliance Councillor Found 'Safe And Well'
Missing Alliance councillor David Armitage has been found "safe and well" and is said to be "getting the help he needs". Appeals were issued on social media for Mr Armitage after concerns were raised...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 21, 2018
Omagh Crash Victim Named As Kyra Elizabeth McKinley
The PSNI have issued an appeal for information following the death of a woman in a crash in Omagh. A woman, named by police as Kyra Elizabeth McKinley, died following a two car collision on the Dever...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 21, 2018
260 Genesis Craft Bakery Jobs Saved
Some 260 jobs at Genesis Craft bakery in Magherafelt have been saved in a last minute take over deal. According to a report by the BBC, Paul Allen, Tayto's chief executive in NI, has agreed to buy th...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 21, 2018
Other News In Brief
Unique Swimming Pool Lifts Installed In Number Of NI Pools A unique swimming pool lift which replaces pool hoists has been rolled out in a number of leisure centres across Northern Ireland. ...
Business News, Aug 20, 2018
Just Eat Announced As New Belfast Bikes Sponsor
Leading global marketplace for online food delivery, Just Eat have been announced as the new sponsor for the Belfast Bikes public bike share scheme. Just Eat was awarded the sponsorship following a c...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 20, 2018
Dept Of Justice Welcomes Michael Balogun's Visit To Maghaberry
The Department of Justice has welcomed a visit to Maghaberry Prison by former criminal and now Royal Academy of Dramatic Art (RADA) actor Michael Balogun, where he spoke to prisoners about his life ex...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 20, 2018
Pedestrian Killed In Collision In Co L'Derry
The PSNI have issued an appeal for information following a fatal collision in Co L'Derry. A pedestrian – named as 58-year-old Eamon McCafferty – died after he was struck by a car on the Foreglen Roa...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 20, 2018
Appeal Issued Following Petrol Bomb Attack In Strathyfoyle
Detectives are appealing for information and witnesses following an incident in the Stradowen Drive area of Strathyfoyle yesterday, Sunday 19 August. Making the appeal Detective Constable Richard Don...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 20, 2018
Jimmy McIlroy Dies Aged 86
Former Burnley and Northern Ireland football legend Jimmy McIlroy has died at the age of 86. He played a total of 497 games for the Clarets between 1950 and 1962. Club chairman and life-long Burnley...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 20, 2018
Paisley Won't Resign And Will Fight Any By-Election
Suspended MP Ian Paisley has said that he will not resign his position as he does not believe he has done anything wrong. Mr Paisley was suspended from the House of Commons in July after it was found...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 20, 2018
Suspected Arson Attack On Sinn Féin Office
Police have issued an appeal for witnesses following a suspected arson attack at a Sinn Féin office building on the Andersonstown Road in west Belfast in the early hours of this morning, Monday 20 Aug...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 20, 2018
Woman Attacked With Metal Bar In Ballycastle
Police have issued an appeal for witnesses after a woman was attacked with a metal bar in the early hours of Sunday 19 August in Ballycastle, Co Antrim. A 27-year-old was attacked at about 1.45am on ...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 20, 2018
Appeal Issued After Alliance Councillor Goes Missing
Alliance Party leader Naomi Long has appealed for information to help trace one of her councillors David Armitage. Mr Armitage represents part of east Belfast. Ms Long tweeted: "We need to locate hi...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 20, 2018
Other News In Brief
Graham To Deliver New Research And Development Facility In Reading NI-based contractor Graham has been selected to deliver a new research facility in Berkshire. Multinational manufacturer Pr...
Business News, Aug 17, 2018
European Law Firm To Create 125 New Jobs In Northern Ireland
Up to 125 new legal and business support jobs are to be created in Northern Ireland. European law firm Fieldfisher is opening a new office to add to the firm's international office network, with serv...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 17, 2018
40 New Jobs Announced At Titanic Belfast
Titanic Belfast has announced the creation of 40 new jobs "ahead of a busy event season". The tourist attraction and event centre is seeking "five-star hospitality staff to join our world-class team ...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 17, 2018
Presbyterian Church Leader To Attend State Reception For Pope
The head of the Presbyterian Church in Ireland, Reverend Charles McMullen, is to attend the State reception for Pope Francis in Dublin Castle next week. The Presbyterian Moderator has accepted an inv...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 17, 2018
Concerns Raised Over Planned PowerNI Price Increase
Concerns have been raised over plans by PowerNI to increase its electricity prices by 14%. On Thursday 16 August, the firm announced the rise will come into effect on 01 October and blamed fluctuatin...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 17, 2018
Man And Woman Arrested In Connection With Drugs Offences
A man and a woman have both been arrested in connection with a number of drugs offences in north Belfast. The suspects, aged 46 and 51, were detained by officers from the Paramilitary Crime Task Forc...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 17, 2018
NIHE Seek Retraction Of DUP Related Irish News Story
The DUP have responded to claims that one of their MLA's "enquired about a house in north Belfast" a week prior to it becoming vacant. In a story on Thursday, 16 August, that originated with the Iri...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 17, 2018
Man Arrested In Paramilitary Crime Task Force Operation
A 28-year-old man has been arrested as part of a search and arrest operation in Ards and North Down on Thursday, 16 August. Officers from the Paramilitary Crime Task Force today supported the Securit...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 17, 2018
Students Encouraged To 'Explore All Their Options'
Students in Northern Ireland have been urged to "explore all their options" after receiving their A- and AS-level results this week. Making the call, Sinn Féin's Further and Higher Education Spokespe...