Menu
Northern Ireland News for October 2019 : Page 5
Northern Ireland News, Oct 16, 2019
Brexit: Varadkar Expresses Hope For A Deal
The Taoiseach Leo Varadkar has expressed confidence that a Brexit deal between the UK and EU can be reached by Wednesday evening. Speaking this afternoon, the Irish premier said he has discussed the ...
Brexit: Varadkar Expresses Hope For A Deal
The Taoiseach Leo Varadkar has expressed confidence that a Brexit deal between the UK and EU can be reached by Wednesday evening. Speaking this afternoon, the Irish premier said he has discussed the ...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 16, 2019
NIO Slammed Over Video Featuring Lyra McKee's Family
The Northern Ireland Office (NIO) is facing criticism over a video it released featuring Lyra Mckee's sister making a heartfelt plea for a return to government. Alliance MEP Naomi Long said the post,...
NIO Slammed Over Video Featuring Lyra McKee's Family
The Northern Ireland Office (NIO) is facing criticism over a video it released featuring Lyra Mckee's sister making a heartfelt plea for a return to government. Alliance MEP Naomi Long said the post,...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 16, 2019
Man Shot In Co Armagh Incident
A man has been shot and another injured during a "reckless series of events" that occurred in south Armagh on Tuesday night. Police said a group of up to four men attacked a park vehicle in Forkhill,...
Man Shot In Co Armagh Incident
A man has been shot and another injured during a "reckless series of events" that occurred in south Armagh on Tuesday night. Police said a group of up to four men attacked a park vehicle in Forkhill,...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 16, 2019
Campaign Encourages Uptake Of CPR Training
Northern Ireland's Chief Nursing Officer is calling for members of the public to learn CPR and enable more lives to be saved. Around 1,500 people suffer cardiac arrests outside hospital each year, wi...
Campaign Encourages Uptake Of CPR Training
Northern Ireland's Chief Nursing Officer is calling for members of the public to learn CPR and enable more lives to be saved. Around 1,500 people suffer cardiac arrests outside hospital each year, wi...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 16, 2019
DUP Urge Stormont Recall Amid Law Reform
The Democratic Unionist Party has called for a recall of the Stormont Assembly in a last minute attempt to stop impending reforms of Northern Ireland's abortion laws. Arlene Foster said her party met...
DUP Urge Stormont Recall Amid Law Reform
The Democratic Unionist Party has called for a recall of the Stormont Assembly in a last minute attempt to stop impending reforms of Northern Ireland's abortion laws. Arlene Foster said her party met...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 16, 2019
Advice Issued For NI Jobseekers
A series of advice and useful resources have been published on the ni direct website for those in Northern Ireland who are looking for work. Tips for CV writing, details on training courses and guida...
Advice Issued For NI Jobseekers
A series of advice and useful resources have been published on the ni direct website for those in Northern Ireland who are looking for work. Tips for CV writing, details on training courses and guida...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 16, 2019
Youths Lobby Govt On The Issues Of The Day
A Belfast youth forum has met with senior Government officials to lobby on a series of issues prevalent among young people in Northern Ireland. Poverty, mental health, diversity, and relationship and...
Youths Lobby Govt On The Issues Of The Day
A Belfast youth forum has met with senior Government officials to lobby on a series of issues prevalent among young people in Northern Ireland. Poverty, mental health, diversity, and relationship and...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 16, 2019
Other News In Brief
Alliance Condemns Attack On Man In East Belfast The Alliance Party has condemned those behind what is understood to have been a sectarian attack in the Ravenhill area of Belfast. Details of t...
Other News In Brief
Alliance Condemns Attack On Man In East Belfast The Alliance Party has condemned those behind what is understood to have been a sectarian attack in the Ravenhill area of Belfast. Details of t...
Business News, Oct 16, 2019
Invest NI Launches New Equity Funds For SMEs
Local SMEs with high potential for growth could be set to benefit from two Equity Funds recently launched by Invest NI. Part funded by the European Regional Development Fund, the agency has committed...
Invest NI Launches New Equity Funds For SMEs
Local SMEs with high potential for growth could be set to benefit from two Equity Funds recently launched by Invest NI. Part funded by the European Regional Development Fund, the agency has committed...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 15, 2019
Appeal Launched As Man Walks Out Of Hospital
Police have appealed for public assistance after a man walked out of hospital in Craigavon. Family and staff are growing increasingly concerned for the whereabouts of Gerald Graham, who left the Blue...
Appeal Launched As Man Walks Out Of Hospital
Police have appealed for public assistance after a man walked out of hospital in Craigavon. Family and staff are growing increasingly concerned for the whereabouts of Gerald Graham, who left the Blue...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 15, 2019
One Arrest In Ongoing North Belfast Incident
An ongoing search operation in north Belfast has secured one arrest. A 36-year-old man was detained in the Shore road area this afternoon, Tuesday 15 October. He remains in custody on suspicion of r...
One Arrest In Ongoing North Belfast Incident
An ongoing search operation in north Belfast has secured one arrest. A 36-year-old man was detained in the Shore road area this afternoon, Tuesday 15 October. He remains in custody on suspicion of r...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 15, 2019
McClenaghan Makes History With World Bronze Medal
Co Down gymnast Rhys McClenaghan has made history by winning bronze on the pommel horse at the World Gymnastics final. Messages of congratulations have been flooding after the 20-year-old from Newtow...
McClenaghan Makes History With World Bronze Medal
Co Down gymnast Rhys McClenaghan has made history by winning bronze on the pommel horse at the World Gymnastics final. Messages of congratulations have been flooding after the 20-year-old from Newtow...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 15, 2019
New Grad Programme To Widen Scope Of Local Firms
An innovative programme to help NI firms break into new markets while supporting graduates to achieve international business experience has been launched by Invest NI. The 'Graduate to Export' scheme...
New Grad Programme To Widen Scope Of Local Firms
An innovative programme to help NI firms break into new markets while supporting graduates to achieve international business experience has been launched by Invest NI. The 'Graduate to Export' scheme...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 15, 2019
Plans Progress To Develop More Greenways Across Belfast
Plans are underway to widen the network of Greenways across east Belfast following the success of the Connswater Community Greenway. The regeneration project was one of only three UK development sche...
Plans Progress To Develop More Greenways Across Belfast
Plans are underway to widen the network of Greenways across east Belfast following the success of the Connswater Community Greenway. The regeneration project was one of only three UK development sche...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 15, 2019
Arrest As L'Derry Security Alert Ends
A man has been arrested following a security operation and evacuation of homes in L'Derry. A suspicious object located in the Beechwood Avenue area of the city was declared an elaborate hoax and a 41...
Arrest As L'Derry Security Alert Ends
A man has been arrested following a security operation and evacuation of homes in L'Derry. A suspicious object located in the Beechwood Avenue area of the city was declared an elaborate hoax and a 41...
Business News, Oct 15, 2019
Search Underway For Belfast's Best Business Idea
The search is on to find Belfast's best business idea, with a council support programme and cash prize on offer. A support package worth over £3,000 will be awarded to the overall winner to kick star...
Search Underway For Belfast's Best Business Idea
The search is on to find Belfast's best business idea, with a council support programme and cash prize on offer. A support package worth over £3,000 will be awarded to the overall winner to kick star...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 15, 2019
NI Secure Win Over Czech Republic
Northern Ireland enjoyed a 3-2 win against the Czech Republic at their friendly in Prague on Monday evening. The game marks the first away win in a friendly for Michael O'Neill's men since August 200...
NI Secure Win Over Czech Republic
Northern Ireland enjoyed a 3-2 win against the Czech Republic at their friendly in Prague on Monday evening. The game marks the first away win in a friendly for Michael O'Neill's men since August 200...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 15, 2019
Parties Split Over Citizenship Rights Case
A tribunal ruling deeming people born in Northern Ireland as British citizens, even if they identify as Irish, has sparked discourse throughout the political community. The high-profile case of Emma ...
Parties Split Over Citizenship Rights Case
A tribunal ruling deeming people born in Northern Ireland as British citizens, even if they identify as Irish, has sparked discourse throughout the political community. The high-profile case of Emma ...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 15, 2019
25,000 Free Books Distributed To School Children
Every primary one child across Northern Ireland is set to receive a free reading pack this Autumn as a new school author tour series kicks off. The scheme, delivered by the UK's largest children's re...
25,000 Free Books Distributed To School Children
Every primary one child across Northern Ireland is set to receive a free reading pack this Autumn as a new school author tour series kicks off. The scheme, delivered by the UK's largest children's re...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 15, 2019
Other News In Brief
PSNI Craigavon Seek Help Tracing Missing Person Police in Craigavon are seeking help tracing missing person Lana Harrison. Lana was last seen on Monday evening, 14 October at around 6pm but f...
Other News In Brief
PSNI Craigavon Seek Help Tracing Missing Person Police in Craigavon are seeking help tracing missing person Lana Harrison. Lana was last seen on Monday evening, 14 October at around 6pm but f...
Feature News, Oct 14, 2019
How Best To Spend Your Halloween
With a definite chill in the air and a layer of crunchy leaves lining the streets, the signs of Autumn couldn't be clearer. The new season can only mean one thing though, and Halloween is definitel...
How Best To Spend Your Halloween
With a definite chill in the air and a layer of crunchy leaves lining the streets, the signs of Autumn couldn't be clearer. The new season can only mean one thing though, and Halloween is definitel...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 14, 2019
Teen's Lucky Escape After Firework Attack
Police said a teenager is lucky not to have lost his sight after he was attacked with a firework in Larne. The incident occurred in the Linn Road area of the Co Antrim town at around 7.20pm on Sunday...
Teen's Lucky Escape After Firework Attack
Police said a teenager is lucky not to have lost his sight after he was attacked with a firework in Larne. The incident occurred in the Linn Road area of the Co Antrim town at around 7.20pm on Sunday...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 14, 2019
More Adoptive Families Sought In NI
An urgent appeal has been issued for people in Northern Ireland to consider adoption. Some 21 children are currently on the register seeking adoptive placement, with 13 needing to be placed alongside...
More Adoptive Families Sought In NI
An urgent appeal has been issued for people in Northern Ireland to consider adoption. Some 21 children are currently on the register seeking adoptive placement, with 13 needing to be placed alongside...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 14, 2019
Flute Band Display At City Hall Sparks Outrage
Belfast City Council has launched an investigation after footage showing a loyalist flute band parading through City Hall appeared on social media, sparking outrage across the political community. Th...
Flute Band Display At City Hall Sparks Outrage
Belfast City Council has launched an investigation after footage showing a loyalist flute band parading through City Hall appeared on social media, sparking outrage across the political community. Th...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 14, 2019
Appeal As Woman Sexually Assaulted In Omagh
Police are investigating a serious sexual assault on a woman in Omagh. The victim, aged her twenties, was walking in the Fairmont Cottages area of the town shortly before 3.05am on Sunday morning, 13...
Appeal As Woman Sexually Assaulted In Omagh
Police are investigating a serious sexual assault on a woman in Omagh. The victim, aged her twenties, was walking in the Fairmont Cottages area of the town shortly before 3.05am on Sunday morning, 13...
Business News, Oct 14, 2019
Belfast Chamber Hosts Brexit Support Events
Belfast Chamber has launched a package of support events to help local businesses prepare for Brexit. The sessions, including a series of free webinars, workshops and one to one consultations, will o...
Belfast Chamber Hosts Brexit Support Events
Belfast Chamber has launched a package of support events to help local businesses prepare for Brexit. The sessions, including a series of free webinars, workshops and one to one consultations, will o...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 14, 2019
Call For Action As Domestic Abuse Rates Soar
Northern Ireland saw its highest ever number of domestic abuse crimes recorded last year, it has emerged. Politicians are calling for change in the wake of the 10% increase in cases recorded compared...
Call For Action As Domestic Abuse Rates Soar
Northern Ireland saw its highest ever number of domestic abuse crimes recorded last year, it has emerged. Politicians are calling for change in the wake of the 10% increase in cases recorded compared...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 14, 2019
Child Traumatised As Dad Shot In Both Ankles
A young boy has been left traumatised after his father was gunned down in a paramilitary-style attack in west Belfast. Three masked men entered a house at around 10.40pm on Saturday 12 October and sh...
Child Traumatised As Dad Shot In Both Ankles
A young boy has been left traumatised after his father was gunned down in a paramilitary-style attack in west Belfast. Three masked men entered a house at around 10.40pm on Saturday 12 October and sh...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 14, 2019
Image Released In Malcolm McKeown Murder Probe
Detectives investigating the murder of Malcolm McKeown in Co Down have released an image of a car they believed to have been involved. The image shows a man who appears to be wearing a baseball cap d...
Image Released In Malcolm McKeown Murder Probe
Detectives investigating the murder of Malcolm McKeown in Co Down have released an image of a car they believed to have been involved. The image shows a man who appears to be wearing a baseball cap d...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 14, 2019
Other News In Brief
Co Down Community Urged To Identify Shooters An Alliance MLA is encouraging the community of Newtownards to identify the shooters involved in a paramilitary style gun attack last Friday, 11 Oc...
Other News In Brief
Co Down Community Urged To Identify Shooters An Alliance MLA is encouraging the community of Newtownards to identify the shooters involved in a paramilitary style gun attack last Friday, 11 Oc...
-
Northern Ireland WeatherThis Evening and Tonight:Dry with some late sunshine to end the day. Clear spells through the first part of the night but low cloud feeding in from the north later giving some mist or fog patches. Minimum temperature 8 °C.
