Northern Ireland News for September 2018 : Page 4

Northern Ireland News, Sep 17, 2018
Yellow Weather Warning In Place For Northern Ireland
A yellow weather warning has been issued for parts of Northern Ireland. The warning, which is valid from 9pm tonight until 6pm on Tuesday, has been put in place due to the arrival of Storm Helene. T...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 17, 2018
Man Shot In The Stomach In North Belfast
A man in his 20s has been shot in the abdomen in north Belfast. The victim sustained the wound during an incident at around 1.30am in the New Lodge Road on Saturday, 15 September. He was treated at ...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 17, 2018
Other News In Brief
Shots Fired At West Belfast House An investigation has been launched after gunshots were fired at a house in Ballymurphy, West Belfast. A number of shots were fired at a property in the Dermo...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 14, 2018
Brexit Could Impact NI Peace Process - Study
Brexit could have detrimental consequences for the peace process in Northern Ireland, according to a new study. The 'BrexitLawNI' partnership, made up of researchers from the Schools of Law at Queen'...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 14, 2018
Concerns Raised Over Closure Of Drumclay Care Home In Enniskillen
Concerns have been raised over the planned closure of Drumclay Care Home in Enniskillen, Co Fermanagh. The Home's 34 residents and the families affected were informed of the planned closure during a ...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 14, 2018
Police Launch Investigation Following North Belfast Burglary
Police have launched an investigation after a house was burgled in North Belfast. Three masked men armed with hammers forced their way into a home in Mill Valley late last night, Thursday 13 Septembe...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 14, 2018
Brandywell Stadium To Be Named After Ryan McBride
Derry and Strabane District Council has voted in favour of renaming the Brandywell Stadium after the late Derry City footballer, Ryan McBride. The 27-year-old captain died suddenly at his home in Mar...
Business News, Sep 14, 2018
Bank Of England Governor Meets With NI Business Leaders
The Governor of the Bank of England, Mark Carney, has met with senior business leaders during a private event in Belfast. Mr Carney met with senior leaders from the business community and the volunta...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 14, 2018
Executive Office And Treasury Called To Step Up Help For Belfast Traders
The Executive Office and Treasury have been urged to step up their efforts to help traders and boost regeneration in Belfast City Centre. Making the call in the wake of the #YourBelfast campaign, All...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 14, 2018
New Service To Promote Philanthropy Across NI Launched
A new, independent service has been launched by the Community Foundation for Northern Ireland to promote, profile and grow philanthropy across the country. The initiative will see the Foundation take...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 14, 2018
Older Residents Encouraged To Use 'Belfast Safer Homes' Scheme
Older residents in Belfast are being encouraged to make use of a free home safety check and accident prevention service by multi-agency partnership, Age-friendly Belfast. The Belfast Safer Homes init...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 14, 2018
Other News In Brief
Belfast Man Dies While On Holiday In Benidorm A man from west Belfast has died unexpectedly while on holiday in Spain. Paul McOwen was staying in a Benidorm resort with a group of friends whe...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 13, 2018
PSNI 'Failed' Máiría Cahill Over Sex Abuse Allegations - Ombudsman
A new report has condemned the PSNI for failing a woman after she informed officers that she had been sexually abused by a senior member of the IRA. In 2010, Máiría Cahill told police she had been se...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 13, 2018
Motorists Could Require Driving Permits Following No-Deal Brexit
Motorists travelling across the Irish border may require an International Driving Permit (IDP) in the event of a no-deal Brexit. In its latest guidance, the UK Government said if no deal is reached b...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 13, 2018
Man Shot In Both Legs In L'Derry
A man has been taken to hospital after he was shot in both legs in L'Derry. Police said they responded to a report that shots had been fired in the Creggan area at around 9.30pm on Wednesday, 12 Sept...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 13, 2018
Two Cars Destroyed In Bushmills Arson Attack
Two cars have been destroyed following an arson attack in Bushmills, Co Antrim. The incident occurred at Haw Road and Cambore Road last night, Wednesday 12 September. On Twitter, the PSNI said: "Pol...
Business News, Sep 13, 2018
Hundreds Of Businesses Attend NI's Largest Networking Event
Hundreds of NI businesses have attended the Northern Ireland Chamber of Commerce and Industry's Annual Networking Conference and Business Showcase in Belfast. Over 900 businesses from across the coun...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 13, 2018
Five Arrested Following Fight At Limavady Wedding Reception
Five people have been arrested following a fight at a wedding reception in Limavady. Four males aged 24, 27, 37 and 39 and a 36-year-old woman were arrested on suspicion of a number of offences follo...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 13, 2018
18-Year-Old Woman Dies In L'Derry Road Crash
An 18-year-old woman has died following a single vehicle road crash in L'Derry. The collision occurred on the Letterkenny Road at around 11.30pm on Wednesday, 12 September. The victim was a passenge...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 13, 2018
WWII Device Made Safe In Lough Foyle
A World War II device found in Lough Foyle has been made safe, the PSNI have confirmed. A police spokesperson revealed Royal Navy clearance divers carried out a controlled explosion on Wednesday, 12 ...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 13, 2018
Other News In Brief
Two Houses Burgled In East Belfast Police are appealing for information following burglaries at two houses in East Belfast. The incidents occurred at Thornely Park and Green Road in the early...
Business News, Sep 12, 2018
Dunadry Hotel Undergoing Multi-Million Pound Refurbishment
The Dunadry Hotel in Antrim is undergoing a multi-million pound refurbishment. A total of 21 additional jobs will be created due to the investment. McKeever Hotel Group is redeveloping the hotel's ...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 12, 2018
NI Patients Offered Greater Access To Cancer Drugs
Cancer patients in Northern Ireland are to be offered greater access to "priority" drugs already accessible across the rest of the UK. The Department of Health announced its plans following an exten...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 12, 2018
Agreement Reached Over Enniskillen Bomb Memorial
An agreement has been reached on where to erect a memorial to the victims of the Enniskillen bomb. The memorial will be sited on the gable wall of the Clinton Centre. A meeting was held on Tuesday,...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 12, 2018
Two Men Arrested Over £750k Drug Seizure
Two men in Lisburn and Londonderry have been arrested in connection with a £750,000 drug seizure. The suspects were arrested on suspicion of supplying Class A and Class B controlled drugs, namely co...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 12, 2018
NI Beat Israel In International Friendly
Northern Ireland have defeated Israel 3-0 in an international friendly at Windsor Park on Tuesday night, 11 September. Making his international debut, Gavin Whyte came off the bench and scored the t...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 12, 2018
Queen's Film Theatre Unveils Plans To Celebrate 50th Anniversary
Queen's Film Theatre in Belfast has announced a month of events to celebrate its 50th anniversary milestone. QFT50 will be celebrated with a number of movies and special events, including exclusive p...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 12, 2018
Former Crumlin Road Courthouse To Be Transformed Into New Hotel
The former Crumlin Road Courthouse in Belfast is to be transformed into a new hotel. Planning permission has been granted for Liverpool-based developer Lawrence Kenwright to build its third hotel in...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 12, 2018
Staff Threatened With Knife In West Belfast Robbery
A man armed with a knife has threatened staff and demanded money during an attempted robbery in west Belfast last night, Tuesday 11 September. The suspect entered the commercial premises on the Spri...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 12, 2018
Other News In Brief
Attempted Robbery At Falls Road Bookmakers A man armed with a knife has attempted to rob a bookmakers on the Falls Road. The suspect entered the premises at around 7.20pm on Monday, 11 Septem...