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Northern Ireland News for October 2019 : Page 3
Business News, Oct 24, 2019
Call For Brexit Clarity At Belfast Chamber Launch
Belfast businesses are crying out for certainty and stability in the face of Brexit. Speaking at the Annual Launch of Belfast Chamber with the new theme of 'Boosting Business Links Between Belfast an...
Call For Brexit Clarity At Belfast Chamber Launch
Belfast businesses are crying out for certainty and stability in the face of Brexit. Speaking at the Annual Launch of Belfast Chamber with the new theme of 'Boosting Business Links Between Belfast an...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 24, 2019
Past Year Sees 12 Deaths At NI Workplaces
Some 12 people lost their lives in workplace injuries in the past year, new figures have revealed. The Health and Safety Executive for Northern Ireland (HSENI) said the deaths mark an increase of one...
Past Year Sees 12 Deaths At NI Workplaces
Some 12 people lost their lives in workplace injuries in the past year, new figures have revealed. The Health and Safety Executive for Northern Ireland (HSENI) said the deaths mark an increase of one...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 24, 2019
Arrest As Cannabis Factory Discovered In Lisburn
Police have made an arrest after cannabis worth £90,000 was seized in Lisburn. Around 170 suspected cannabis plants and 1.5kgs of harvested cannabis were seized during a proactive policing operation ...
Arrest As Cannabis Factory Discovered In Lisburn
Police have made an arrest after cannabis worth £90,000 was seized in Lisburn. Around 170 suspected cannabis plants and 1.5kgs of harvested cannabis were seized during a proactive policing operation ...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 24, 2019
Appeal Over 'Shocking' Arson Attacks In Belfast
An SDLP MLA has told of her shock following a spate of arson attacks in the Holylands area of south Belfast. A total of five vehicles were damaged during the crime spree in the early hours of Wednesd...
Appeal Over 'Shocking' Arson Attacks In Belfast
An SDLP MLA has told of her shock following a spate of arson attacks in the Holylands area of south Belfast. A total of five vehicles were damaged during the crime spree in the early hours of Wednesd...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 24, 2019
Other News In Brief
Jobs Boost As Tim Hortons Opens Second Drive-Thru Restaurant Canadian coffee giant Tim Hortons is set to open its third outlet and second drive-thru in Northern Ireland. Following the success...
Other News In Brief
Jobs Boost As Tim Hortons Opens Second Drive-Thru Restaurant Canadian coffee giant Tim Hortons is set to open its third outlet and second drive-thru in Northern Ireland. Following the success...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 23, 2019
Case Dropped Against Mother Who Bought Abortion Pills Online
Belfast's Crown Court has today formally dropped charges against a Northern Irish mother who bought her then 15-year-old daughter abortion pills online. The move follows the landmark reform of local ...
Case Dropped Against Mother Who Bought Abortion Pills Online
Belfast's Crown Court has today formally dropped charges against a Northern Irish mother who bought her then 15-year-old daughter abortion pills online. The move follows the landmark reform of local ...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 23, 2019
NI Man Arrested As 39 Bodies Found In Essex
Essex police have arrested a man from Northern Ireland following the discovery of a lorry container with 39 dead bodies inside. It's believed the lorry had travelled from Bulgaria, with the 25-year-o...
NI Man Arrested As 39 Bodies Found In Essex
Essex police have arrested a man from Northern Ireland following the discovery of a lorry container with 39 dead bodies inside. It's believed the lorry had travelled from Bulgaria, with the 25-year-o...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 23, 2019
Pipe Bomb Discovered In Lisburn
A viable pipe bomb device was discovered during a security alert in Lisburn yesterday. One home was evacuated during the operation in the Brooke Hall Heights area on Tuesday 22 October as ATO examine...
Pipe Bomb Discovered In Lisburn
A viable pipe bomb device was discovered during a security alert in Lisburn yesterday. One home was evacuated during the operation in the Brooke Hall Heights area on Tuesday 22 October as ATO examine...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 23, 2019
Alliance: Holylands Residents 'Terrorised'
An Alliance MLA said residents of south Belfast are being terrorised by anti-social behaviour after a number of cars were burnt out overnight. Paula Bradshaw referenced a number of reported incidents...
Alliance: Holylands Residents 'Terrorised'
An Alliance MLA said residents of south Belfast are being terrorised by anti-social behaviour after a number of cars were burnt out overnight. Paula Bradshaw referenced a number of reported incidents...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 23, 2019
Elderly Resident's Home Targeted In Armagh Burglary
The home of an elderly person was targeted in a burglary in Co Armagh over the weekend, police have said. A quantity of cash was stolen from the home in the Foughilletra Road area of Jonesborough on ...
Elderly Resident's Home Targeted In Armagh Burglary
The home of an elderly person was targeted in a burglary in Co Armagh over the weekend, police have said. A quantity of cash was stolen from the home in the Foughilletra Road area of Jonesborough on ...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 23, 2019
Appeal As Huge Haul Of Jewellery Stolen
Police have released details of a significant haul of jewellery stolen from a business on Antrim's Main Street. The jewellery store was targeted sometime between 3.00am and 6.30am in the early hours ...
Appeal As Huge Haul Of Jewellery Stolen
Police have released details of a significant haul of jewellery stolen from a business on Antrim's Main Street. The jewellery store was targeted sometime between 3.00am and 6.30am in the early hours ...
Business News, Oct 23, 2019
Call For Firms To Join Apprenticeship Scheme
Local businesses are being encouraged to join a scheme running high level apprenticeships in IT skills. Expanding its operation across Northern Ireland in a bid to support the workforce of the future...
Call For Firms To Join Apprenticeship Scheme
Local businesses are being encouraged to join a scheme running high level apprenticeships in IT skills. Expanding its operation across Northern Ireland in a bid to support the workforce of the future...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 23, 2019
Lucky Escape As Car Flips On Roof
A driver has been lucky to escape injury after a car flipped onto its roof during a collision in east Belfast. Police attended the scene on Bloomfield Road at around 3.30am on Tuesday morning, 22 Oct...
Lucky Escape As Car Flips On Roof
A driver has been lucky to escape injury after a car flipped onto its roof during a collision in east Belfast. Police attended the scene on Bloomfield Road at around 3.30am on Tuesday morning, 22 Oct...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 23, 2019
Students Combat Litter With Creativity
Students are hoping to discourage littering in Belfast by getting creative and designing billboards for the city. Some 36 schools and youth groups put forward an impressive 70 entries to the council'...
Students Combat Litter With Creativity
Students are hoping to discourage littering in Belfast by getting creative and designing billboards for the city. Some 36 schools and youth groups put forward an impressive 70 entries to the council'...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 23, 2019
Arrests As Police Seize £65k Drugs
A man and woman have been arrested after drugs worth an estimated £65,000 were seized. The Class A and B substances were recovered during a Paramilitary Crime Task Force operation in Newtownabbey and...
Arrests As Police Seize £65k Drugs
A man and woman have been arrested after drugs worth an estimated £65,000 were seized. The Class A and B substances were recovered during a Paramilitary Crime Task Force operation in Newtownabbey and...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 23, 2019
Other News In Brief
CCTV Camera Stolen In Banbridge Theft Police have launched an appeal following the theft of a CCTV camera from a house in Banbridge, Co Down. A property in the Millcourt area of the town was ...
Other News In Brief
CCTV Camera Stolen In Banbridge Theft Police have launched an appeal following the theft of a CCTV camera from a house in Banbridge, Co Down. A property in the Millcourt area of the town was ...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 22, 2019
Same-Sex Marriage & Abortion Legalised
Radical reform of local restrictions on abortion and same-sex marriage took affect at midnight on Monday, prompting celebrations across the LGBT community. The changes were brought in through amendme...
Same-Sex Marriage & Abortion Legalised
Radical reform of local restrictions on abortion and same-sex marriage took affect at midnight on Monday, prompting celebrations across the LGBT community. The changes were brought in through amendme...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 22, 2019
NI Secretary Urged To Hold Intensive Stormont Talks
Northern Ireland Secretary of State Julian Smith is under pressure to call an intensive round of all-party talks to break the Stormont deadlock. The Ulster Unionists urged the MP for Skipton and Ripo...
NI Secretary Urged To Hold Intensive Stormont Talks
Northern Ireland Secretary of State Julian Smith is under pressure to call an intensive round of all-party talks to break the Stormont deadlock. The Ulster Unionists urged the MP for Skipton and Ripo...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 22, 2019
Wrightbus Sale Concluded
A deal for the sale of Ballymena bus manufacturer Wrightbus and its assets has been confirmed. Bamford Bus Company Limited, a firm led by English industrialist Jo Bamford, struck a deal with the firm...
Wrightbus Sale Concluded
A deal for the sale of Ballymena bus manufacturer Wrightbus and its assets has been confirmed. Bamford Bus Company Limited, a firm led by English industrialist Jo Bamford, struck a deal with the firm...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 22, 2019
Local Population To Reach Almost Two Million
Northern Ireland's population is set to reach almost two million in the next 25 years. The Northern Ireland Statistics and Research Agency (NISRA) revealed the growth in its 2018-based Population Pro...
Local Population To Reach Almost Two Million
Northern Ireland's population is set to reach almost two million in the next 25 years. The Northern Ireland Statistics and Research Agency (NISRA) revealed the growth in its 2018-based Population Pro...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 22, 2019
Co Antrim Incident Prompts Call For Vigilance
Police have expressed concern following an incident at the home of an elderly woman in Co Antrim. An unknown male called at a house on the Doury Road in Ballymena on Monday afternoon, 21 October. It'...
Co Antrim Incident Prompts Call For Vigilance
Police have expressed concern following an incident at the home of an elderly woman in Co Antrim. An unknown male called at a house on the Doury Road in Ballymena on Monday afternoon, 21 October. It'...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 22, 2019
Glass Of Thrones Guide Released
Fans of Game of Thrones have been given another way to explore the fantasy series with the launch of a visitor guide spotlighting the Glass of Thrones trail in Belfast. It's no secret the Province is...
Glass Of Thrones Guide Released
Fans of Game of Thrones have been given another way to explore the fantasy series with the launch of a visitor guide spotlighting the Glass of Thrones trail in Belfast. It's no secret the Province is...
Business News, Oct 22, 2019
NI Entrepreneurs Acquire English Pasta Firm
Two local entrepreneurs have acquired a Devon-based pasta company. Paul Allen and Michael Blaney, both experienced business professionals in Northern Ireland acquired Pasta King, the leading provider...
NI Entrepreneurs Acquire English Pasta Firm
Two local entrepreneurs have acquired a Devon-based pasta company. Paul Allen and Michael Blaney, both experienced business professionals in Northern Ireland acquired Pasta King, the leading provider...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 22, 2019
Deadline Looms For Fireworks Licence
Anyone wishing to buy or use fireworks in the coming days and weeks is urged to seek a fireworks licence by tomorrow, Wednesday 23 October. Local government services are reminding members of the publ...
Deadline Looms For Fireworks Licence
Anyone wishing to buy or use fireworks in the coming days and weeks is urged to seek a fireworks licence by tomorrow, Wednesday 23 October. Local government services are reminding members of the publ...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 22, 2019
£100k Open Legacy Fund Distributed In Portrush
Ten community initiatives are to share in the £100,000 windfall of The Open Legacy Fund. Three months since Royal Portrush appeared on the world stage as it played host to the golfing championship, l...
£100k Open Legacy Fund Distributed In Portrush
Ten community initiatives are to share in the £100,000 windfall of The Open Legacy Fund. Three months since Royal Portrush appeared on the world stage as it played host to the golfing championship, l...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 22, 2019
Belfast Is The 'Best For Events'
Belfast has been named the 'Best Events Destination' at a global awards ceremony for the second year running. The accolade follows 112 conference wins for the city's tourism agency Visit Belfast. Th...
Belfast Is The 'Best For Events'
Belfast has been named the 'Best Events Destination' at a global awards ceremony for the second year running. The accolade follows 112 conference wins for the city's tourism agency Visit Belfast. Th...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 22, 2019
Other News In Brief
Fermanagh & Omagh Council Chief To Retire The Chief Executive of Fermanagh and Omagh District Council Brendan Hegarty is set to retire at the end of October. Mr Hegarty has been in the role s...
Other News In Brief
Fermanagh & Omagh Council Chief To Retire The Chief Executive of Fermanagh and Omagh District Council Brendan Hegarty is set to retire at the end of October. Mr Hegarty has been in the role s...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 21, 2019
Stormont: Attempt To Halt Abortion Reform Blocked
The first sitting of the Stormont Assembly in almost three years today saw a last-ditch attempt to halt the decriminalisation of abortion blocked. MLAs returned to the chamber at 1pm on Monday 21 Oct...
Stormont: Attempt To Halt Abortion Reform Blocked
The first sitting of the Stormont Assembly in almost three years today saw a last-ditch attempt to halt the decriminalisation of abortion blocked. MLAs returned to the chamber at 1pm on Monday 21 Oct...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 21, 2019
Youths Warned Against Money Laundering
Police are warning of the dangers of becoming a money mule after the amount of teenagers misusing their bank accounts increased by 73% in just two years. Parents, guardians and schools across Norther...
Youths Warned Against Money Laundering
Police are warning of the dangers of becoming a money mule after the amount of teenagers misusing their bank accounts increased by 73% in just two years. Parents, guardians and schools across Norther...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 21, 2019
£27m Transport Hub Opens In L'Derry
A new £27m railway station in L'Derry has opened to the public. Located on the site of the city's former Victorian railway station, the North-West Transport Hub will facilitate cohesion between rail ...
£27m Transport Hub Opens In L'Derry
A new £27m railway station in L'Derry has opened to the public. Located on the site of the city's former Victorian railway station, the North-West Transport Hub will facilitate cohesion between rail ...
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Northern Ireland WeatherToday:A mostly cloudy start with scattered showers, the showers becoming more isolated and largely confined to the south this morning. Becoming brighter this afternoon, the best of any sunnier spells across northern counties. Northerly winds easing. Maximum temperature 12 °C.Tonight:A dry evening with late sunny spells and some long clear spells overnight. Becoming cloudier across the north towards dawn with a few showers possible. Touch of frost in south. Minimum temperature 0 °C.
