Northern Ireland News for October 2019 : Page 6
Northern Ireland News, Oct 11, 2019
Celebrations As Wrightbus Deal Agreed
Worry among workers at Ballymena bus manufacturer Wrightbus turned to joy on Friday as a deal was agreed with a new owner. The company has secured an agreement in principal with English industrialist...
Celebrations As Wrightbus Deal Agreed
Worry among workers at Ballymena bus manufacturer Wrightbus turned to joy on Friday as a deal was agreed with a new owner. The company has secured an agreement in principal with English industrialist...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 11, 2019
Men Charged As £25k Drugs Seized In Cookstown
Four men have been charged with a number of offences after police seized drugs worth around £25,000 in Cookstown. Suspected class A and B substances, a quantity of cash and an electric stun-gun devic...
Men Charged As £25k Drugs Seized In Cookstown
Four men have been charged with a number of offences after police seized drugs worth around £25,000 in Cookstown. Suspected class A and B substances, a quantity of cash and an electric stun-gun devic...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 11, 2019
Fire & Ambulance Crews To Help People At Risk
A collaborative project between Northern Ireland's fire and ambulance services has launched in the hope of safeguarding those most at risk from fire. The Northern Ireland Fire & Rescue Service (NIFRS...
Fire & Ambulance Crews To Help People At Risk
A collaborative project between Northern Ireland's fire and ambulance services has launched in the hope of safeguarding those most at risk from fire. The Northern Ireland Fire & Rescue Service (NIFRS...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 11, 2019
£600k Herbal Cannabis Seized In Belfast
A 45-year-old man was due in court today, Friday 11 October, after herbal cannabis worth £600,000 was seized in Belfast. Police recovered 32 kilograms of the drug as part of a large operation in the ...
£600k Herbal Cannabis Seized In Belfast
A 45-year-old man was due in court today, Friday 11 October, after herbal cannabis worth £600,000 was seized in Belfast. Police recovered 32 kilograms of the drug as part of a large operation in the ...
Business News, Oct 11, 2019
Newry Nursery Relaunched With Six-Figure Cash Boost
An eco-friendly nursery has relaunched in Newry with the help of a six-figure investment supported by Ulster Bank. Kidz Miniversity, formerly the Mulberry Bush, located to the Ashgrove Road under new...
Newry Nursery Relaunched With Six-Figure Cash Boost
An eco-friendly nursery has relaunched in Newry with the help of a six-figure investment supported by Ulster Bank. Kidz Miniversity, formerly the Mulberry Bush, located to the Ashgrove Road under new...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 11, 2019
Youths Have Their Say On World Mental Health Day
More than 70 young people in integrated education across Northern Ireland united to have their say on mental health issues at a conference to mark World Mental Health Day on Thursday. 'Listening … A ...
Youths Have Their Say On World Mental Health Day
More than 70 young people in integrated education across Northern Ireland united to have their say on mental health issues at a conference to mark World Mental Health Day on Thursday. 'Listening … A ...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 11, 2019
Cannabis Factory Discovered In Belfast
A cannabis factory has been discovered at a rental property on the Boucher Road in Belfast. Police said some 1,500 suspected cannabis plants, worth around £600,000 were recovered during the operation...
Cannabis Factory Discovered In Belfast
A cannabis factory has been discovered at a rental property on the Boucher Road in Belfast. Police said some 1,500 suspected cannabis plants, worth around £600,000 were recovered during the operation...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 11, 2019
Car Stolen In Lisburn Burglary
Police in Lisburn are appealing for information after a car was stolen during a burglary in Lisburn. Suspects targeted a house in the Ayrshire area of the city sometime between 11pm on Wednesday 09 O...
Car Stolen In Lisburn Burglary
Police in Lisburn are appealing for information after a car was stolen during a burglary in Lisburn. Suspects targeted a house in the Ayrshire area of the city sometime between 11pm on Wednesday 09 O...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 11, 2019
Other News In Brief
NI Suffer Dutch Defeat In Euro Qualifiers Northern Ireland fell at the hands of Ronald Koeman's Dutch side in a European qualifying match in Rotterman on Thursday evening. Michael O'Neill's m...
Other News In Brief
NI Suffer Dutch Defeat In Euro Qualifiers Northern Ireland fell at the hands of Ronald Koeman's Dutch side in a European qualifying match in Rotterman on Thursday evening. Michael O'Neill's m...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 10, 2019
Uncertainty Clouds Wrightbus Sale Talks
The hundreds of Wrightbus staff awaiting their fate outside the Ballymena factory this morning have dwindled away as the day, and uncertainty over the firm's future, went on. One prospective buyer wa...
Uncertainty Clouds Wrightbus Sale Talks
The hundreds of Wrightbus staff awaiting their fate outside the Ballymena factory this morning have dwindled away as the day, and uncertainty over the firm's future, went on. One prospective buyer wa...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 10, 2019
NI In Rotterdam For Euro Qualifier
Northern Ireland boss Michael O'Neill believes his players have a fighting chance in Thursday's night Euro 2020 qualifier against the Netherlands. The local squad may be entering the Feyenoord Stadiu...
NI In Rotterdam For Euro Qualifier
Northern Ireland boss Michael O'Neill believes his players have a fighting chance in Thursday's night Euro 2020 qualifier against the Netherlands. The local squad may be entering the Feyenoord Stadiu...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 10, 2019
Health Service Enters Most Challenging Period
Challenges facing health and social care services in Northern Ireland have reached a peak, a health chief has warned. "Something has to give," was the message of Richard Pengelly, Permanent Secretary...
Health Service Enters Most Challenging Period
Challenges facing health and social care services in Northern Ireland have reached a peak, a health chief has warned. "Something has to give," was the message of Richard Pengelly, Permanent Secretary...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 10, 2019
Bet Your Boss & Sleep Out At Stormont
Northern Ireland's leading homelessness charity is urging people to challenge their boss to swap their cosy bed for a night out in the open and support the One BIG Sleep Out. Hosted by the Simon Comm...
Bet Your Boss & Sleep Out At Stormont
Northern Ireland's leading homelessness charity is urging people to challenge their boss to swap their cosy bed for a night out in the open and support the One BIG Sleep Out. Hosted by the Simon Comm...
Business News, Oct 10, 2019
Council Hosts Free Bid Support Sessions
Belfast City Council is offering free coaching to help small local firms and social enterprises win tenders. The one day 'Induction to Tendering' workshop is designed for those new to the tendering p...
Council Hosts Free Bid Support Sessions
Belfast City Council is offering free coaching to help small local firms and social enterprises win tenders. The one day 'Induction to Tendering' workshop is designed for those new to the tendering p...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 10, 2019
Arrest In Charlotte Murray Murder Probe
A 47-year-old man has been arrested by detectives investigating the murder of Omagh woman Charlotte Murray. He was detained in Moy, County Tyrone on Wednesday 09 October on suspicion of assisting off...
Arrest In Charlotte Murray Murder Probe
A 47-year-old man has been arrested by detectives investigating the murder of Omagh woman Charlotte Murray. He was detained in Moy, County Tyrone on Wednesday 09 October on suspicion of assisting off...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 10, 2019
QUB Achieves Breakthrough In Cancer Research
Researchers at Queen's University Belfast have discovered a new way to predict the aggressiveness and future behaviours of prostate cancers. The newly discovered technique could complement traditiona...
QUB Achieves Breakthrough In Cancer Research
Researchers at Queen's University Belfast have discovered a new way to predict the aggressiveness and future behaviours of prostate cancers. The newly discovered technique could complement traditiona...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 10, 2019
Wrightbus Talks Reach Deadline Day
Talks to secure the future of Wrightbus have reached the eleventh hour. Negotiations have progressed with only a single buyer, however time is running out to secure the deal, leaving the future of th...
Wrightbus Talks Reach Deadline Day
Talks to secure the future of Wrightbus have reached the eleventh hour. Negotiations have progressed with only a single buyer, however time is running out to secure the deal, leaving the future of th...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 10, 2019
Other News In Brief
UFU Backs No-Deal Dairy Crisis Warning The Ulster Farmers' Union has reiterated a warning that a no-deal Brexit would be the worst possible outcome for Northern Ireland dairying. The Dairy Co...
Other News In Brief
UFU Backs No-Deal Dairy Crisis Warning The Ulster Farmers' Union has reiterated a warning that a no-deal Brexit would be the worst possible outcome for Northern Ireland dairying. The Dairy Co...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 9, 2019
L'Derry Shooting Treated As Attempted Murder
Detectives in L'Derry are investigating a shooting in the city on Tuesday evening as attempted murder. Providing an update on the enquiry, police corrected their earlier statement that a 30-year-old ...
L'Derry Shooting Treated As Attempted Murder
Detectives in L'Derry are investigating a shooting in the city on Tuesday evening as attempted murder. Providing an update on the enquiry, police corrected their earlier statement that a 30-year-old ...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 9, 2019
Stormont Allocated £31.4m For No-Deal Prep
Northern Ireland's Department of Finance received £31.4 million from the UK Government in August to facilitate plans for a no-deal Brexit, it's been revealed. A total of £2.1 billion was allocated by...
Stormont Allocated £31.4m For No-Deal Prep
Northern Ireland's Department of Finance received £31.4 million from the UK Government in August to facilitate plans for a no-deal Brexit, it's been revealed. A total of £2.1 billion was allocated by...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 9, 2019
Health Software Firm Creates 120 Local Jobs
A health software firm based in Texas is set to establish an engineering centre in Belfast, creating 120 jobs for the area. ESO, a company with multiple offices across the United States, produces sma...
Health Software Firm Creates 120 Local Jobs
A health software firm based in Texas is set to establish an engineering centre in Belfast, creating 120 jobs for the area. ESO, a company with multiple offices across the United States, produces sma...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 9, 2019
Cross-Border Trial Working To Reduce Stroke Rates
A cross-border clinical trial is exploring whether a cheap, already available drug, could reduce rates of repeated strokes. The European CONVINCE study has been extended to examine around 200 stroke ...
Cross-Border Trial Working To Reduce Stroke Rates
A cross-border clinical trial is exploring whether a cheap, already available drug, could reduce rates of repeated strokes. The European CONVINCE study has been extended to examine around 200 stroke ...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 9, 2019
Seized Money Donated To Drugs Charity
Over £4,000 seized in a Northern Ireland drug probe has been donated to a local addiction charity. Action on Substances through Community Engagement & Related Training (ASCERT) provides intervention ...
Seized Money Donated To Drugs Charity
Over £4,000 seized in a Northern Ireland drug probe has been donated to a local addiction charity. Action on Substances through Community Engagement & Related Training (ASCERT) provides intervention ...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 9, 2019
Charlotte Murray: Ex-Fiancee Convicted Of 2012 Murder
Police have renewed their appeal for the recovery of Charlotte Murray's body after a Coleraine man was convicted of her murder. A jury unanimously found 48-year-old Johnny Miller guilty of the 2012 m...
Charlotte Murray: Ex-Fiancee Convicted Of 2012 Murder
Police have renewed their appeal for the recovery of Charlotte Murray's body after a Coleraine man was convicted of her murder. A jury unanimously found 48-year-old Johnny Miller guilty of the 2012 m...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 9, 2019
L'Derry Students To Explore The Best Of Cinema
Foyle Film Festival is set to get underway next week with an exciting ten days of cinematic exploration for children and young people across the North West. Running from Monday 18 November to Friday ...
L'Derry Students To Explore The Best Of Cinema
Foyle Film Festival is set to get underway next week with an exciting ten days of cinematic exploration for children and young people across the North West. Running from Monday 18 November to Friday ...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 9, 2019
Police Release Details Of Suspicious Approach
Police in Lisburn have released details of a suspicious approach to children. Officers said they are investigating an assault in the Huguenot Drive area of the city on Friday 04 October. An unknown ...
Police Release Details Of Suspicious Approach
Police in Lisburn have released details of a suspicious approach to children. Officers said they are investigating an assault in the Huguenot Drive area of the city on Friday 04 October. An unknown ...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 9, 2019
Man Shot In Both Legs In L'Derry
A man has been shot in both legs in L'Derry. The victim, aged in his 30s, was targeted at a house in Margaret Street in the Waterside area. Two masked men entered the property at around 8.45pm and c...
Man Shot In Both Legs In L'Derry
A man has been shot in both legs in L'Derry. The victim, aged in his 30s, was targeted at a house in Margaret Street in the Waterside area. Two masked men entered the property at around 8.45pm and c...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 9, 2019
Other News In Brief
L'Derry Shooting Sparks 'Disgust' In Community Alliance Councillors in L'Derry have hit out at those behind a shooting in the city on Tuesday evening, 08 October. A man was shot in the foot w...
Other News In Brief
L'Derry Shooting Sparks 'Disgust' In Community Alliance Councillors in L'Derry have hit out at those behind a shooting in the city on Tuesday evening, 08 October. A man was shot in the foot w...
Business News, Oct 9, 2019
Global Tech Leader Hosts Belfast Bootcamp
Global business leader and entrepreneur Bill Aulet has delivered a growth workshop to local firms and entrepreneurs in Belfast. Lord Mayor of Belfast, Councillor John Finucane welcomed the thought le...
Global Tech Leader Hosts Belfast Bootcamp
Global business leader and entrepreneur Bill Aulet has delivered a growth workshop to local firms and entrepreneurs in Belfast. Lord Mayor of Belfast, Councillor John Finucane welcomed the thought le...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 8, 2019
Neurology Waiting List Doubles In Four Years
The number of people waiting for their first neurology appointment has more than doubled in the last four years, it's been revealed. A disparity in the high capacity for face to face neurological ass...
Neurology Waiting List Doubles In Four Years
The number of people waiting for their first neurology appointment has more than doubled in the last four years, it's been revealed. A disparity in the high capacity for face to face neurological ass...
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Northern Ireland WeatherToday:A sunny but frosty start for many. However cloud increases by midday with a few showers reaching the north coast, these mostly light but spreading inland this afternoon. Chilly. Maximum temperature 8 °C.Tonight:A rather cloudy evening with scattered showers. Becoming drier through the night with some good clear spells developing and a patchy frost away from coasts. Minimum temperature 0 °C.