Northern Ireland News for October 2019 : Page 2

Northern Ireland News, Oct 29, 2019
QUB Finds Narcissists To Be 'Mentally Tough'
While narcissism may be perceived as a negative personality trait, researchers at Queen's University Belfast have found such individuals to be less vulnerable and with lower stress levels. According ...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 29, 2019
Other News In Brief
Derry Girls Mural Gets Halloween Makeover The much-loved Derry Girls mural in L'Derry has been transformed into the Scary Girls for the city's Halloween celebrations. Street art organisation ...
Business News, Oct 28, 2019
Business Tourism Boost As Belfast Hosts VisitBritain Conference
Hundreds of international travel industry stakeholders are set for Belfast next year as VisitBritain hosts its flagship annual travel trade event in the city. 'Explore Great Britain (GB) and Northern...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 28, 2019
Charlotte Murray: Search Underway In Co Tyrone
A police search for the remains of murdered Omagh woman Charlotte Murray is underway in Co Tyrone. While divers previously scoured the quarry area in Benburg, an extensive search is set to be carried...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 28, 2019
Accused NI Lorry Driver Appears In Court
Accused Northern Irish lorry driver Maurice Robinson has appeared in court in connection with the 39 people found dead in a trailer last week. The 25 year-old from a rural area near Portadown was rem...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 28, 2019
Car Strikes Cyclist In Bangor Hit & Run
A cyclist has been struck by a vehicle in a hit and run collision in Bangor. The male cyclist, aged in his 40s, was cycling on the Donaghadee Road Roundaout when he was hit by a blue Vauxhall Corsa a...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 28, 2019
Almost Half Of Fires Last Halloween Were Deliberate
The Northern Ireland Fire & Rescue Service has highlighted potential fire hazards and called for increased safety awareness in the community ahead of Halloween. Fire crews responded to some 127 incid...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 28, 2019
Pipe Bomb Detonates Outside West Belfast House
Police are appealing for information after a pipe bomb detonated outside a house in west Belfast. A police presence was established in the Aitnamona Crescent area of the city on Sunday morning, 27 Oc...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 28, 2019
Teen Dies In Co Down Crash
A teenager has lost his life in a car crash in Co Down that saw four other young people injured. The single vehicle collision happened on the Hilltown Road in Killcoo shortly before 2.30am on Saturda...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 28, 2019
Man Assaulted With Hammer In North Belfast Burglary
A man has been assaulted with a hammer during a burglary in north Belfast. The victim, aged in his 30s, was at a house on the Oldpark Road on Saturday 26 October when a number of males entered at aro...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 28, 2019
Lineup Released For Belfast Christmas Light Switch-On
A night of free family entertainment is in store at the Belfast Christmas Lights switch-on event, council has revealed. Children's TV favourites PJ Masks will appear on stage alongside voices of loca...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 28, 2019
Co Armagh Man Due In Court Over Trailer Deaths
A lorry driver from Northern Ireland is due in court on Monday charged with the manslaughter of 39 people who were found dead in a trailer in Essex last week. 25 year-old Maurice Robinson from Laurel...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 28, 2019
Other News In Brief
Sigala To Visit Belfast In UK 2020 Tour Sigala is set to perform in Belfast as part of his 2020 UK tour. The chart-topping DJ and producer will play The Limelight on Thursday 13 February as p...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 25, 2019
Unaccompanied Children Taken Into Care
A number of unaccompanied children found in Belfast have been taken into the care of social services. It's understood the youths are from East Africa, however police have blasted reports they arrived...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 25, 2019
Woman Pinned Against Wall In Belfast Burglary
An employee of a Belfast business has been left shaken after she was assaulted during a burglary. Police are hunting a suspect after a business on Queen Street was targeted at around 6.15pm on Thursd...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 25, 2019
NI Households Recycling 50% Of Waste
Over 50% of household waste is now being recycled in Northern Ireland, latest figures have shown. The Department of Agricultural, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) hailed the recent progress whic...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 25, 2019
Public Reports See Drugs Seized & Man Arrested
A number of reports from a rural community have led to the arrest of a man and a quantity of cash, drugs and mobile phones removed from the public realm. Police were tipped off about drug dealing in ...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 25, 2019
Loyalist Threats Must Be Confronted- SDLP
Unionist leaders have been urged to confront threats of disruption, disorder and violence issued from the loyalist community in recent days. The SDLP is demanding action after threats of civil disobe...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 25, 2019
Call For Cystic Fibrosis Drugs To Be Extended To NI
Calls have emerged for lifesaving Cystic Fibrosis drugs to be made available in Northern Ireland following a landmark decision for provision on NHS England. A deal was struck with manufacturer Vertex...
Business News, Oct 25, 2019
Belfast Beauty Expert Launches Vegan Make Up Line
A new vegan eye make-up brand created in Belfast is set to launch in pharmacies across Ireland. Developed from scratch by award winning local business owner Jo Anne O'Neill, Lipstick and Lashes Pro -...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 25, 2019
Public Reminded To Put Clocks Back
As the British Summer Time ends this Sunday, members of the public are reminded to put their clocks back and make sure they don't miss out on that extra hour in bed. The time will officially change a...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 25, 2019
QUB Study USA Programme Launches
Queen's University Belfast has launched a scholarship programme giving students the opportunity to study in the United States. The British Council managed project, on behalf of the Department for the...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 25, 2019
CBI Highlights Potential Of All-Island Economy
A Brexit deal resulting in an-all island economy in Ireland would bring "enormous potential" for Northern Ireland, the CBI President has stated. Chairman of Tesco John Allan addressed the annual CBI ...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 25, 2019
Other News In Brief
Police Hunting Man Who Exposed Himself In Coleraine- Reports Police are understood to be searching for a man who allegedly exposed himself in Coleraine. The incident is believed to have occur...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 24, 2019
Shots Fired At House In North Belfast
Three residents of a house in north Belfast have managed to escape injury after shots were fired at the property this morning. Police said a total of four shots rang out between 4am and 5am in Arosa...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 24, 2019
NI Properties Searched As Suspect Detained Over Trailer Deaths
A Northern Ireland man arrested on suspicion of murder over the 39 trailer deaths in Essex remains in custody, police have said. Three properties in Co Armagh have been searched in connection with th...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 24, 2019
Further Increase In A&E Waiting Times Revealed
Fresh healthcare statistics have shown that the number of people waiting longer than 12 hours at Emergency Departments has doubled in the past year. Some 3,482 patients waited to be treated and eithe...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 24, 2019
Child Flu Vaccinations To Be Delayed
Child flu vaccination services are likely to be delayed in Northern Ireland, the Public Health Agency (PHA) has warned. GPs will now prioritise children with underlying health conditions and pre-scho...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 24, 2019
Needle Exchange Pilot To Replace Boots Service
The charity Extern has received funding to run a pilot-project of community-based needle exchange services. According to the Public Health Agency, which is funding the scheme, 30,065 visits were made...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 24, 2019
Fishing Crew Airlifted From Drifting Boat
Five fisherman have been airlifted to safety after their vessel became stranded on rocks off the Co Down coast. A multi-agency task force attended the scene at Phennick Point outside Ardglass harbour...