Northern Ireland News for September 2018 : Page 2

Northern Ireland News, Sep 25, 2018
Charity Accused Of Moving Homeless Woman Ahead Of Culture Night
A homeless charity accused of moving a woman out of the Cathedral Quarter ahead of Culture Night have described media reports as "misleading". A 62-year-old woman had been living rough in Bouy Park –...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 25, 2018
Mark Campbell Funeral Held In Ballyclare
The funeral has taken place of Matthew Campbell, who died after he was hit by a falling tree during Storm Ali. Mr Campbell (24) was struck by a tree on Wednesday, 19 September, as he worked in Slieve...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 25, 2018
Game Of Thrones Locations To Become Tourist Attractions
A number of Game of Thrones filming locations across Northern Ireland are set to become tourist attractions to celebrate the show's incredible legacy in the region. The show has wrapped on filming af...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 25, 2018
885 Patients Waiting For Audiology Service Appointments
A total of 885 Northern Health and Social Services trust patients suffering hearing difficulties are waiting for hospital appointments. The SDLP uncovered the information in a Freedom of Information ...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 25, 2018
Ballymoney Firms Create Welding Academy
Ballymoney-based Terex and McAuley Engineering have announced the creation of a new pre-employment Skills Academy in collaboration with Northern Regional College The seven week pre-employment Skills ...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 25, 2018
Other News In Brief
Construction Begins On L'Derry Primary School Construction has started on the new Our Lady of Fatima primary school, which will bring together three existing schools in County Londonderry. ...
Business News, Sep 24, 2018
Eyekiller Expansion And First US Contract
Digital agency Eyekiller has announced an expansion of its team and its first contract in the United States. The Bangor-based company has been hired by The Symphony Space, a Broadway performance venu...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 24, 2018
Primark In Talks To Buy New City Centre Building
Primark is considering two options for a new store in Belfast city centre. The company's previous Belfast store at the Bank Building was destroyed in a major fire in August. It is understood that th...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 24, 2018
DUP 'Distorting' The Views And Interests Of NI
The DUP have been accused of "distorting" the views and interests of Northern Ireland, with Alliance calling for the rhetoric against the backstop to be de-escalated and the wider political and econom...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 24, 2018
Farmers Urged To Remain Vigilant For Signs Of Bluetongue Virus
Farmers in Northern Ireland have been urged to remain vigilant for signs of the Bluetongue virus after it was detected in two cattle imported from France. Northern Ireland's Chief Veterinary Officer,...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 24, 2018
18-Year-Old Shot In Arms And Legs In Paramilitary Style Attack
Police have issued an appeal for information following a paramilitary style shooting at a house in the Moneycannon Road area of Ballymoney in the early hours of Sunday 23 September. Making the appeal...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 24, 2018
Suicide Prevention Remains A Priority - Chief Medical Officer
Suicide prevention remains a priority for the Department of Health, with new initiatives continuing to be implemented, Chief Medical Officer Dr Michael McBride has said. A new strategy, Protect Life ...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 24, 2018
Appeal For Information On Armed Robbery In Maguiresbridge
Police have issued an appeal for information following an armed robbery of a house in the Gardiners Cross Road area of Maguiresbridge on Friday 21 September. Shortly after 9pm four masked men, armed ...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 24, 2018
NIFRS Recruitment Drive Announced
A recruitment drive for Northern Ireland Fire & Rescue Service (NIFRS) has been launched searching for new Belfast cadets. The recruitment scheme will operate one night a week with participants train...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 24, 2018
Other News In Brief
Motorcyclist Killed In Newry Collision Named A motorcyclist killed in a collision in Newry has been named as 57-year-old Martin Harvey. Mr Harvey, from the Newtownards area, was fatally inj...
Feature News, Sep 24, 2018
Guide To Glide
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Northern Ireland News, Sep 21, 2018
Belfast City Council Awards £1.25m To Boost City Centre
Belfast City Council has approved plans to award £1.25 million of funding for Belfast City Centre in the aftermath of the Primark fire. The move follows Primark's announcement earlier this week that ...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 21, 2018
Eight-Year-Old Boy Killed In Collision In Maghera
The PSNI have issued an appeal for information following the death of a young child in County L'Derry. An eight-year-old died after he was struck by a car on the Glenshane Road, Maghera, at about 8pm...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 21, 2018
West Belfast Man Convicted Of Membership Of UDA
The PSNI's Paramilitary Crime Task Force (PCTF) has secured its first ever prosecution for membership of a proscribed organisation. David 'Dee' Coleman, of Malvern Lane in West Belfast, was sentenced...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 21, 2018
Man Arrested In Connection With L'Derry Drugs Probe Released
A 48-year-old man arrested as part of a major investigation into drugs supply and money laundering in L'Derry has been released pending a report to the PPS. A 34-year-old man and a 25-year-old woman ...
Business News, Sep 21, 2018
Carl Frampton Helps Harp Launch Rebrand
Boxing hero Carl Frampton rolled into Belfast city centre in Harp's 'Wee Wheels' Tuk Tuk to help celebrate the launch of the lager's "class new look". Fresh from his recent victory at Windsor Park, ...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 21, 2018
SDLP Calls On DUP 'In Strongest Possible Terms' To Remove Ian Paisley
The SDLP has said that it is "disappointed" that the 10% of signatures needed to trigger a by-election in North Antrim fell marginally short. The Party's Chief Whip, Colin McGrath, stated "in the str...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 21, 2018
Ulster Bank Resolves Online And Mobile Accounts 'Technical Glitch'
The Royal Bank of Scotland (RBS) has apologised after thousands of Ulster Bank customers were locked out of their online and mobile bank accounts this morning due to a "technical glitch". In the earl...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 21, 2018
27-Year-Old Woman Prosecuted For Claiming False Benefits
A 27-year-old woman has been prosecuted for claiming more than £25,000 in benefits she was not entitled to. Ruth Allen, of Crannyfield, Omagh claimed Income Support and Housing Benefit totalling £25,...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 21, 2018
Other News In Brief
New 152-Space Park And Ride Facility Unveiled In Toome A new 152-space Park and Ride facility has been built at the Drumderg roundabout in Toome, Co Antrim. The site, which includes five dedi...
Business News, Sep 20, 2018
Invest NI Invites Companies To Water Sector Pitching Event
Invest NI are inviting companies to a showcase event highlighting both the need for innovation within the water sector from industry specialists and the innovative responses that companies are working...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 20, 2018
Sinn Fein Slams DUP Over Lifting Ian Paisley's Suspension
Sinn Fein has hit out at the DUP after the party confirmed that Ian Paisley's suspension has now been lifted. However, he will be subject to a number of conditions including a ban on holding office w...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 20, 2018
Number Of Roads Remain Closed Following Storm Ali
A number of roads remain closed across Northern Ireland following the damage caused by Storm Ali. The following roads are still closed, however the Department for Infrastructure (DfI) is working to c...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 20, 2018
Woman Assaulted During Aggravated Burglary In Newtownabbey
A woman has been assaulted during an aggravated burglary in Newtownabbey. A number of masked and armed men forced entry to a property in the Forthill Drive area at around 10.15pm on Wednesday, 19 Sep...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 20, 2018
Former Primary School In L'Derry Damaged In Arson Attack
The site of a former primary school in L'Derry has been damaged in an arson attack. Emergency services and the police attended the scene on Monday, 17 September, and extinguished the fire at the old ...