Northern Ireland News for November 2019 : Page 5

Business News, Nov 15, 2019
Entrepreneurs To Inspire At Business Start-Up Show
Aspiring entrepreneurs are set to hear from two of Northern Ireland's most successful business representatives next week. The free event, hosted by best-selling business author Lara Morgan, will give...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 14, 2019
Polish Chef Wins Racial Discrimination Case
A Polish chef who began working in Magherafelt, Co L'Derry three years ago has been awarded £15,000 in a racial discrimination case. Damian Anysz was subjected to racial discrimination and abusive la...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 14, 2019
Man Suffers Broken Jaw As Masked Gang Burgle Property
A man in his 20s has been assaulted by a gang of masked men during an aggravated burglary in west Belfast. The victim suffered a suspected broken jaw and other injuries to his face and body when assa...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 14, 2019
Pair Arrested In Lisburn Over West Belfast Arson
Police have made two arrests over an arson attack in west Belfast that caused damage to a number of businesses. The 32 year-old man and 27 year-old woman were detained on suspicion of arson in Lisbur...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 14, 2019
PSNI Highlight Consequences Of Using Phones While Driving
The PSNI has issued a warning in the hope of compelling those who use mobile phones while driving to consider the consequences of their actions. Sharing a video from Thames Valley Police featuring th...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 14, 2019
NIFRS Celebrates 'Selfless' Employees
The Northern Ireland Fire & Rescue Service (NIFRS) has celebrated the vital contribution firefighters make in protecting their communities. The service delivered by longstanding employees and those w...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 14, 2019
Police Hunt Car Involved In Theft Attempt
Police are hunting a car believed to be involved in a failed theft attempt in Ballyclare, Co Antrim. The incident, involving a black coloured Vauxhall Vectra, prompted officers to urge people with ou...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 14, 2019
'Nothing Untoward' In Co Armagh Security Alert
A security alert in the village of Belleks in Co Armagh has ended after bomb disposal experts declared a suspicious object was "nothing untoward". The Newry Road was closed late on Wednesday night, 1...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 14, 2019
Petrol Station Burgled In Armagh
A burglary at a petrol station in Armagh saw a vehicle reversed into the front of the premises, police have said. Four men stole a sum of money and quantity of cigarettes from the Railway Street busi...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 14, 2019
PHA Promote Correct Use Of Antibiotics
The future of antibiotics depends on all of us to use them properly, the Public Health Agency has said. Ahead of World Antibiotics Awareness Week, 18-24 November, members of the public are urged to h...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 14, 2019
Other News In Brief
Emergency Services Host Open Day In Belfast Northern Ireland's emergency services will be demonstrating what they do on a daily basis at a '999' open day at Central Fire Station in Belfast. P...
Business News, Nov 14, 2019
NI Showcased To Global Tour Operators
Northern Ireland took centre stage this week as over 30 global tour operators visited Belfast for an industry workshop. The holiday providers, based in the Republic of Ireland, attended the Incoming ...
Feature News, Nov 13, 2019
Your Guide To Northern Ireland's Christmas Markets
It's that time of year again, and the Christmas countdown will soon be on. As the streets begin to sparkle with festive lights, the annual tradition of wrapping up warm and browsing the local Chris...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 13, 2019
Greens Stand Aside In North Down
The Green Party has confirmed it will not stand a candidate in the upcoming General Election in North Down. Leader Clare Bailey set out her party's position on Wednesday, saying their priority is to ...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 13, 2019
NI House Prices Up 2%
House prices in Northern Ireland increased by 2% in the three months to September, official statistics have revealed. Some 6,002 residential premises were sold between July and September, with the ho...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 13, 2019
Green Light For Redevelopment Of Primark Site
A bid submitted by Primark to restore its former city centre home at the historic Bank Buildings has been granted approval by Belfast City Council's planning committee. Councillors passed the multi-m...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 13, 2019
Elderly Man Burgled In Ballymena
An elderly man has been left shaken after three masked men burgled his house in Ballymena, Co Antrim. Police said the incident occurred at around 6.45pm on Waring Street on Tuesday evening, 12 Novemb...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 13, 2019
Parents Urged To Turn Engines Off Outside Schools
Parents and guardians of school age children in Co Down are being urged to turn their car engines off while outside schools in a new council initiative. The first of its kind in Northern Ireland, 'En...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 13, 2019
Police Seek Missing Co Down Teen
The family of a 13 year-old girl missing from her Co Down home are growing increasingly concerned for her whereabouts. Elise Kirkpatrick was last seen in the Hillsborough area at around 8pm on Tuesda...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 13, 2019
CF Drugs To Be Available Within Weeks
Clinicians will begin prescribing life-changing drugs to local Cystic Fibrosis patients in a matter of weeks, the Department of Health has confirmed. Orkambi, Symkevi and Kalydeco will be made availa...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 13, 2019
Suspect Due In Court Over £180k Drug Find
A man charged with a range of drug related offences following the seizure of £180,000 worth of controlled substances is due in court today, Wednesday 13 November. The suspect, aged 26, was charged af...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 13, 2019
Boxing Stars Launch Fitness Scheme At NI Prison
Three successful boxers from Northern Ireland have united to launch a workout programme to improve student physical and mental health in Hydebank Wood College. Paddy Barnes, Marc McCullough and Carly...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 13, 2019
Other News In Brief
UUP's Tom Elliott Opts Against Election Posters In FST Ulster Unionist Party candidate in Fermanagh and South Tyrone Tom Elliott has pledged not to erect any election posters in town centres. ...
Business News, Nov 13, 2019
Global AI Leaders To Unite In Belfast
Global leaders on Artificial Intelligence (AI) are set to meet in Northern Ireland to discuss key technological advances and how they might change the modern world. The inaugural AICON conference wil...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 12, 2019
NI Unemployment Hits Record Low
Northern Ireland's unemployment rate has hit a record low of just 2.5%. Figures for the three months between July and September also demonstrated that the amount of people in employment was at 72.3%,...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 12, 2019
Man Robbed At Knife Point At Belfast Station
A man has been left shaken after he was robbed at knifepoint on Monday evening. Police said the incident took place at Yorkgate Railway Station at around 11pm. An unknown male, wearing a grey hooded...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 12, 2019
NI Health Workers Vote To Strike
Members of Northern Ireland's largest health workers' union have voted in support of strike action. Trade union Unison said its ballot focused mainly on safe staffing levels and pay parity, as health...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 12, 2019
Warning As Counterfeit Bank Notes Circulate
Police in west Belfast have issued a warning to local businesses amid reports of counterfeit banknotes circulating in the area. Numerous reports of fake £20 and £50 Scottish and Northern Irish notes ...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 12, 2019
QUB: Resource Launched To Support Children In Violence
Academics at Queen's University Belfast have launched a training resource aimed at enhancing responses to violence against children. Co designed with children and young people, The P4P (Participation...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 12, 2019
Schools Commit To Improve The Environment
Schools across Northern Ireland are being encouraged to commit to the Eco-Schools programme to improve their environmental performance. The international award scheme rewards and accredits schools th...