Northern Ireland News for October 2019 : Page 8
Northern Ireland News, Oct 4, 2019
Other News In Brief
Roads To Close For Repairs In Armagh A number of road closures have been announced for essential repairs in Armagh City. These works will see locations on The Moy Road Roundabout, Lonsdale Ro...
Other News In Brief
Roads To Close For Repairs In Armagh A number of road closures have been announced for essential repairs in Armagh City. These works will see locations on The Moy Road Roundabout, Lonsdale Ro...
Business News, Oct 4, 2019
US Insurance Firm Brings 150 Jobs To Belfast
An insurance firm based in the United States is set to establish operations in Northern Ireland and bring 150 jobs to the region. The multi-million pound investment will see Aflac Incorporated, headq...
US Insurance Firm Brings 150 Jobs To Belfast
An insurance firm based in the United States is set to establish operations in Northern Ireland and bring 150 jobs to the region. The multi-million pound investment will see Aflac Incorporated, headq...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 3, 2019
Local Abortion Law In Breach Of UK Human Rights
Belfast's High Court has ruled that local abortion laws are in breach of the UK's human rights commitments. The ruling comes amid the landmark case of Sarah Ewart, who hailed today's decision a "mass...
Local Abortion Law In Breach Of UK Human Rights
Belfast's High Court has ruled that local abortion laws are in breach of the UK's human rights commitments. The ruling comes amid the landmark case of Sarah Ewart, who hailed today's decision a "mass...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 3, 2019
58% Of NI Principals Prepared To Strike
More than half of school principals in Northern Ireland are prepared to take strike action, it has emerged. Some 57.8% told the National Association of Head Teachers (NAHT) they would strike over the...
58% Of NI Principals Prepared To Strike
More than half of school principals in Northern Ireland are prepared to take strike action, it has emerged. Some 57.8% told the National Association of Head Teachers (NAHT) they would strike over the...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 3, 2019
Pair Arrested In Connection With North Belfast Disorder
Police probing recent disorder in the New Lodge area of north Belfast have made two arrests. The men, aged 19 and 50, were detained this morning, Thursday 03 October on suspicion of a range of offenc...
Pair Arrested In Connection With North Belfast Disorder
Police probing recent disorder in the New Lodge area of north Belfast have made two arrests. The men, aged 19 and 50, were detained this morning, Thursday 03 October on suspicion of a range of offenc...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 3, 2019
Belfast Chamber Expresses Concern At Brexit Proposal
The voice of business in Belfast has warned that the UK Government's plan for a Brexit Deal risks increasing the cost of trading with the EU. The Belfast Chamber for Trade and Commerce urged negotiat...
Belfast Chamber Expresses Concern At Brexit Proposal
The voice of business in Belfast has warned that the UK Government's plan for a Brexit Deal risks increasing the cost of trading with the EU. The Belfast Chamber for Trade and Commerce urged negotiat...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 3, 2019
Landmark Abortion Ruling Welcomed
Politicians have united to pay tribute to Sarah Ewart after her case prompted Belfast's High Court to determine Northern Ireland's abortion laws as a breach of international human rights. The Belfast...
Landmark Abortion Ruling Welcomed
Politicians have united to pay tribute to Sarah Ewart after her case prompted Belfast's High Court to determine Northern Ireland's abortion laws as a breach of international human rights. The Belfast...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 3, 2019
High Winds Expected As Storm Lorenzo Reaches NI
Traffic disruption is expected this afternoon as Storm Lorenzo batters Northern Ireland. Winds are set to pick up at around 3pm on Thursday, with a yellow weather warning in place throughout the even...
High Winds Expected As Storm Lorenzo Reaches NI
Traffic disruption is expected this afternoon as Storm Lorenzo batters Northern Ireland. Winds are set to pick up at around 3pm on Thursday, with a yellow weather warning in place throughout the even...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 3, 2019
Alliance & SF Clash Over Irish Language Signs
Two of Northern Ireland's main political parties have clashed over proposed Irish Language signage in Belfast. Alliance Councillor for east Belfast Michael Long accused Sinn Fein of "ghettoising" the...
Alliance & SF Clash Over Irish Language Signs
Two of Northern Ireland's main political parties have clashed over proposed Irish Language signage in Belfast. Alliance Councillor for east Belfast Michael Long accused Sinn Fein of "ghettoising" the...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 3, 2019
Brexit Border Plan Splits Local Parties
Local political parties have united against the DUP after they endorsed the Prime Minister's new Brexit proposals. Boris Johnson's new plan, outlined on Wednesday, would effectively see Northern Irel...
Brexit Border Plan Splits Local Parties
Local political parties have united against the DUP after they endorsed the Prime Minister's new Brexit proposals. Boris Johnson's new plan, outlined on Wednesday, would effectively see Northern Irel...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 3, 2019
Appeal As House Burgled In Co Armagh
Police are appealing for information following a burglary of a house in County Armagh. The incident occurred in the Knockview Drive area of Tandragee on Tuesday evening, 01 October, between 7.15pm an...
Appeal As House Burgled In Co Armagh
Police are appealing for information following a burglary of a house in County Armagh. The incident occurred in the Knockview Drive area of Tandragee on Tuesday evening, 01 October, between 7.15pm an...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 3, 2019
Other News In Brief
Homelessness Charity Urges Govt To Extend Welfare Mitigation Legislation Northern Ireland's leading homelessness charity, the Simon Community, is calling for MPs in Westminster to give serious...
Other News In Brief
Homelessness Charity Urges Govt To Extend Welfare Mitigation Legislation Northern Ireland's leading homelessness charity, the Simon Community, is calling for MPs in Westminster to give serious...
Business News, Oct 3, 2019
£40m Investment Upgrades Belfast Container Terminal
Belfast Harbour has revealed details of a £40 million investment to upgrade its container terminal over the next three years. With a new terminal layout and state-of-the-art cranes, the work will boo...
£40m Investment Upgrades Belfast Container Terminal
Belfast Harbour has revealed details of a £40 million investment to upgrade its container terminal over the next three years. With a new terminal layout and state-of-the-art cranes, the work will boo...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 2, 2019
Storm Lorenzo Brings Weather Warning For NI
The Met Office has issued a yellow weather alert for Northern Ireland as the remnants of Hurricane Lorenzo sweep across the Atlantic. The severe warning will be in place from Thursday afternoon, 03 O...
Storm Lorenzo Brings Weather Warning For NI
The Met Office has issued a yellow weather alert for Northern Ireland as the remnants of Hurricane Lorenzo sweep across the Atlantic. The severe warning will be in place from Thursday afternoon, 03 O...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 2, 2019
Hub For Young Cancer Patients Unveiled
A new space dedicated to young people with cancer has been unveiled in Belfast. The Hub, located in the Bridgewater Suite at Belfast City Hospital, is designed to help make the hospital experience a ...
Hub For Young Cancer Patients Unveiled
A new space dedicated to young people with cancer has been unveiled in Belfast. The Hub, located in the Bridgewater Suite at Belfast City Hospital, is designed to help make the hospital experience a ...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 2, 2019
PM's Two Border Brexit Plan Is Farcical- Alliance
The Prime Minister's reported plans to propose "two borders" as a backstop alternative have been slammed by Northern Ireland's Alliance Party. Boris Johnson's strategy would put a regulatory border d...
PM's Two Border Brexit Plan Is Farcical- Alliance
The Prime Minister's reported plans to propose "two borders" as a backstop alternative have been slammed by Northern Ireland's Alliance Party. Boris Johnson's strategy would put a regulatory border d...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 2, 2019
Police Charge Man Over Sexual Offences
A man is due to appear in court later this month over sexual offence charges relating to a child. The 31-year-old will appear at Belfast Magistrates' Court on Monday 28 October. A PSNI spokesperson ...
Police Charge Man Over Sexual Offences
A man is due to appear in court later this month over sexual offence charges relating to a child. The 31-year-old will appear at Belfast Magistrates' Court on Monday 28 October. A PSNI spokesperson ...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 2, 2019
Jewellery Stolen In Omagh Burglary
Police are seeking information regarding a burglary in Omagh last week during which a significant amount of jewellery was stolen. The incident occurred in the Hunters Crescent area of the County Tyro...
Jewellery Stolen In Omagh Burglary
Police are seeking information regarding a burglary in Omagh last week during which a significant amount of jewellery was stolen. The incident occurred in the Hunters Crescent area of the County Tyro...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 2, 2019
Applications Open For FinTru Skills Academy
Applications have opened for the latest intake to the FinTru Assured Skills Academy in the North West. Twenty graduates will be offered the high quality training places with the local financial servi...
Applications Open For FinTru Skills Academy
Applications have opened for the latest intake to the FinTru Assured Skills Academy in the North West. Twenty graduates will be offered the high quality training places with the local financial servi...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 2, 2019
Positive Ageing Month Kicks Off In Belfast
Hundreds of senior citizens visited Belfast City Hall yesterday to kick off Positive Ageing Month at the 2019 Age-friendly Convention. The contribution made by the city's older citizens will be celeb...
Positive Ageing Month Kicks Off In Belfast
Hundreds of senior citizens visited Belfast City Hall yesterday to kick off Positive Ageing Month at the 2019 Age-friendly Convention. The contribution made by the city's older citizens will be celeb...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 2, 2019
Belfast City Council Declares Climate Emergency
The SDLP has welcomed agreement among Belfast City councillors to declare a climate emergency. Lisnasharragh Councillor and Chair of Belfast City Council's Climate Crisis Working Group, Séamas de Fao...
Belfast City Council Declares Climate Emergency
The SDLP has welcomed agreement among Belfast City councillors to declare a climate emergency. Lisnasharragh Councillor and Chair of Belfast City Council's Climate Crisis Working Group, Séamas de Fao...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 2, 2019
Public Urged To Remain Safe This Halloween
October is a month of celebration for many people, with firework displays and children trick or treating in fancy dress. The festivities are not without their risks however, and the public are reminde...
Public Urged To Remain Safe This Halloween
October is a month of celebration for many people, with firework displays and children trick or treating in fancy dress. The festivities are not without their risks however, and the public are reminde...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 2, 2019
Other News In Brief
Snoop Dogg Set To Bring UK Tour To Belfast Snoop Dogg is set to bring his UK arena tour to Belfast next year. The American rap legend announced the six UK dates on Wednesday off the back of h...
Other News In Brief
Snoop Dogg Set To Bring UK Tour To Belfast Snoop Dogg is set to bring his UK arena tour to Belfast next year. The American rap legend announced the six UK dates on Wednesday off the back of h...
Business News, Oct 2, 2019
£3.7m Investment To Secure Growth For Lurgan Drinks Firm
A Lurgan-based soft drinks manufacturer is set to triple its workforce with an investment of over £3.7 million to drive business growth. Some 39 new roles will be created at Classic Mineral Water, Ir...
£3.7m Investment To Secure Growth For Lurgan Drinks Firm
A Lurgan-based soft drinks manufacturer is set to triple its workforce with an investment of over £3.7 million to drive business growth. Some 39 new roles will be created at Classic Mineral Water, Ir...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 1, 2019
Armed Men Rob Taxi In Ballymena
A taxi driver has been robbed at knifepoint in Ballymena, Co Antrim. Two men were collected by the taxi in the early hours of this morning, Tuesday 01 October, in the Cullybackey area before carrying...
Armed Men Rob Taxi In Ballymena
A taxi driver has been robbed at knifepoint in Ballymena, Co Antrim. Two men were collected by the taxi in the early hours of this morning, Tuesday 01 October, in the Cullybackey area before carrying...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 1, 2019
H&W Shipyard Saved
The iconic Harland & Wolff shipyard has been saved from closure as a bid worth £6 million from a London-based energy company is accepted. The resilient workforce at the east Belfast plant can end the...
H&W Shipyard Saved
The iconic Harland & Wolff shipyard has been saved from closure as a bid worth £6 million from a London-based energy company is accepted. The resilient workforce at the east Belfast plant can end the...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 1, 2019
Appeal Continues For Missing Michael Dragonetti
A police appeal for information on missing person Michael Dragonetti is continuing. Michael was last seen leaving the Ulster Hospital in Dundonald at around 5pm on Monday 30 September. Police said h...
Appeal Continues For Missing Michael Dragonetti
A police appeal for information on missing person Michael Dragonetti is continuing. Michael was last seen leaving the Ulster Hospital in Dundonald at around 5pm on Monday 30 September. Police said h...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 1, 2019
Mental Health Awareness In The Workplace
Mental health issues feature heavily in the press. In the UK increasing numbers in the last number of years have prompted changes to legislation and led to the introduction of the Mental Health Charte...
Mental Health Awareness In The Workplace
Mental health issues feature heavily in the press. In the UK increasing numbers in the last number of years have prompted changes to legislation and led to the introduction of the Mental Health Charte...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 1, 2019
Public Urged To Get Flu Vaccine
As the nights grow darker and the cold begins to set in, members of the public eligible for a free flu vaccine are reminded to book their appointment. The vaccine is specially formulated to tackle st...
Public Urged To Get Flu Vaccine
As the nights grow darker and the cold begins to set in, members of the public eligible for a free flu vaccine are reminded to book their appointment. The vaccine is specially formulated to tackle st...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 1, 2019
Man Shot In Both Legs In L'Derry
A man has been shot in both legs in the latest paramilitary-style attack in L'Derry. The incident happened in the Moss Park area at around 10pm on Monday 30 September. The victim was taken to hospit...
Man Shot In Both Legs In L'Derry
A man has been shot in both legs in the latest paramilitary-style attack in L'Derry. The incident happened in the Moss Park area at around 10pm on Monday 30 September. The victim was taken to hospit...
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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.