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Northern Ireland News for December 2019 : Page 3
Northern Ireland News, Dec 12, 2019
Creating Christmas For People With No Home
For many, Christmas is a time for festivities, gifts and quality time with loved ones as supermarket chains flood our televisions with adverts of warm homes and stocked fridges. However, for those wit...
Creating Christmas For People With No Home
For many, Christmas is a time for festivities, gifts and quality time with loved ones as supermarket chains flood our televisions with adverts of warm homes and stocked fridges. However, for those wit...
Northern Ireland News, Dec 12, 2019
Polls Open Across NI For General Election
Voters across Northern Ireland will head to the polls today to have their say on who represents them at Westminster. Some 102 candidates are standing for 18 seats in the General Election, the third p...
Polls Open Across NI For General Election
Voters across Northern Ireland will head to the polls today to have their say on who represents them at Westminster. Some 102 candidates are standing for 18 seats in the General Election, the third p...
Northern Ireland News, Dec 12, 2019
Hundreds Run For NI Children's Hospice
Over 600 people walked, jogged and ran their way around Stormont Estate on Sunday 08 December for the Northern Ireland Children's Hospice Jingle 5k/10k event. The event is part of the charity's festi...
Hundreds Run For NI Children's Hospice
Over 600 people walked, jogged and ran their way around Stormont Estate on Sunday 08 December for the Northern Ireland Children's Hospice Jingle 5k/10k event. The event is part of the charity's festi...
Northern Ireland News, Dec 12, 2019
Man Charged As £260k Cannabis Seized
A man is due in court in connection with the seizure of cannabis worth £260,000 in Co Down. The 53 year-old was arrested in Banbridge on Wednesday 11 December after the drugs were discovered when a p...
Man Charged As £260k Cannabis Seized
A man is due in court in connection with the seizure of cannabis worth £260,000 in Co Down. The 53 year-old was arrested in Banbridge on Wednesday 11 December after the drugs were discovered when a p...
Northern Ireland News, Dec 12, 2019
Man In Court Over 10 ATM Thefts
Detectives investigating ten ATM thefts in Co Antrim have charged a man to court. The charges relate to thefts between 27 October 2018 and 06 December 2019 and include the recent theft of a double AT...
Man In Court Over 10 ATM Thefts
Detectives investigating ten ATM thefts in Co Antrim have charged a man to court. The charges relate to thefts between 27 October 2018 and 06 December 2019 and include the recent theft of a double AT...
Northern Ireland News, Dec 12, 2019
Belfast Poet Ciaran Carson Remembered
Crowds have gathered at the Lyric Theatre to remember the life and work of the late Belfast poet Ciaran Carson. Hosted by the Arts Council of Northern Ireland, the Seamus Heaney Centre at Queen's Uni...
Belfast Poet Ciaran Carson Remembered
Crowds have gathered at the Lyric Theatre to remember the life and work of the late Belfast poet Ciaran Carson. Hosted by the Arts Council of Northern Ireland, the Seamus Heaney Centre at Queen's Uni...
Northern Ireland News, Dec 12, 2019
Challenge Cup: Giants Defeated By Cardiff
The Belfast Giants took a 1-0 defeat in the opening match of their Challenge Cup quarter-final series against the Cardiff Devils on Wednesday night, 11 December,. Despite the local side throwing 38 s...
Challenge Cup: Giants Defeated By Cardiff
The Belfast Giants took a 1-0 defeat in the opening match of their Challenge Cup quarter-final series against the Cardiff Devils on Wednesday night, 11 December,. Despite the local side throwing 38 s...
Northern Ireland News, Dec 12, 2019
Other News In Brief
Business Chiefs Welcome Council Rejection Of Newry Retail Application Retail NI, Newry Chamber of Commerce and Newry Business Improvement District have welcomed a vote at Newry, Mourne and Dow...
Other News In Brief
Business Chiefs Welcome Council Rejection Of Newry Retail Application Retail NI, Newry Chamber of Commerce and Newry Business Improvement District have welcomed a vote at Newry, Mourne and Dow...
Business News, Dec 12, 2019
NI Social Enterprise Wins National Award
A Northern Ireland social enterprise has won a top national award for its work with marginalised communities. Orchardville, a registered local charity committed to changing the lives of people with a...
NI Social Enterprise Wins National Award
A Northern Ireland social enterprise has won a top national award for its work with marginalised communities. Orchardville, a registered local charity committed to changing the lives of people with a...
Northern Ireland News, Dec 11, 2019
Arrest Made In Jonathan Cairns Murder Probe
Police investigating the murder of Co L'Derry teenager Jonathan Cairns more than 20 years ago have made an arrest. The 49 year-old was arrested in Coleraine on suspicion of murder, perverting the cou...
Arrest Made In Jonathan Cairns Murder Probe
Police investigating the murder of Co L'Derry teenager Jonathan Cairns more than 20 years ago have made an arrest. The 49 year-old was arrested in Coleraine on suspicion of murder, perverting the cou...
Northern Ireland News, Dec 11, 2019
Omagh Man Arrested Over ATM Thefts
Detectives investigating a series of ATM thefts in Co Tyrone have arrested a man in Omagh. The 26 year-old is being held on suspicion of theft and attempted theft offences in relation to incidents in...
Omagh Man Arrested Over ATM Thefts
Detectives investigating a series of ATM thefts in Co Tyrone have arrested a man in Omagh. The 26 year-old is being held on suspicion of theft and attempted theft offences in relation to incidents in...
Northern Ireland News, Dec 11, 2019
Possible Link Between Co Tyrone Break-Ins
A Co Tyrone business has been rammed by a stolen car and a number of other local firms targeted during an overnight crime spree. Police are appealing for witnesses to a string of incidents in the Dun...
Possible Link Between Co Tyrone Break-Ins
A Co Tyrone business has been rammed by a stolen car and a number of other local firms targeted during an overnight crime spree. Police are appealing for witnesses to a string of incidents in the Dun...
Northern Ireland News, Dec 11, 2019
Entries Open For Antrim Coast Half Marathon
Entries have opened for the Antrim Coast half marathon. Hosted by Larne Athletics Club and sponsored by Caterpillar, the race is set to be one of the fastest courses in Ireland, with a new and improv...
Entries Open For Antrim Coast Half Marathon
Entries have opened for the Antrim Coast half marathon. Hosted by Larne Athletics Club and sponsored by Caterpillar, the race is set to be one of the fastest courses in Ireland, with a new and improv...
Northern Ireland News, Dec 11, 2019
Older Volunteers Celebrated In Belfast
Belfast's older volunteers have been celebrated by the city. The selfless hard work of volunteers over the age of 60 was honoured at the Age Friendly Older Volunteer of the Year Awards 2019 at Belfas...
Older Volunteers Celebrated In Belfast
Belfast's older volunteers have been celebrated by the city. The selfless hard work of volunteers over the age of 60 was honoured at the Age Friendly Older Volunteer of the Year Awards 2019 at Belfas...
Northern Ireland News, Dec 11, 2019
Arrest As Cannabis Worth £210k Seized In Belfast
A 49 year-old woman has been arrested after police in Belfast seized cannabis worth an estimated £210,000. The significant discovery came after a call from a concerned member of the public who report...
Arrest As Cannabis Worth £210k Seized In Belfast
A 49 year-old woman has been arrested after police in Belfast seized cannabis worth an estimated £210,000. The significant discovery came after a call from a concerned member of the public who report...
Business News, Dec 11, 2019
Retail NI Demand Action As Shoplifting Increases By 12%
A retail chief is calling for tougher penalties to deal with shoplifters after it emerged that the crime has spiked by 12% in Belfast. Retail NI Chief Executive Glyn Roberts said the current fixed pe...
Retail NI Demand Action As Shoplifting Increases By 12%
A retail chief is calling for tougher penalties to deal with shoplifters after it emerged that the crime has spiked by 12% in Belfast. Retail NI Chief Executive Glyn Roberts said the current fixed pe...
Northern Ireland News, Dec 11, 2019
Explore NI With New Visitor App This Christmas
This is the perfect season to spend that little bit of extra time with family and friends, and what better way to do that than exploring the wonderfully popular sights of Northern Ireland and discover...
Explore NI With New Visitor App This Christmas
This is the perfect season to spend that little bit of extra time with family and friends, and what better way to do that than exploring the wonderfully popular sights of Northern Ireland and discover...
Northern Ireland News, Dec 11, 2019
Man Charged Over Antrim ATM Raid
A man has been charged in connection with an ATM raid in Antrim. The 35 year-old is expected to appear before Limavady Magistrates Court this morning, Wednesday 11 December, charged with conspiracy t...
Man Charged Over Antrim ATM Raid
A man has been charged in connection with an ATM raid in Antrim. The 35 year-old is expected to appear before Limavady Magistrates Court this morning, Wednesday 11 December, charged with conspiracy t...
Northern Ireland News, Dec 11, 2019
Drugs & Cash Seized In INLA Probe
The PSNI's Paramilitary Crime Task Force has recovered quantities of suspected drugs and £20,000 in cash during searches in L'Derry. The discovery in the Cityside area on Tuesday 10 December was part...
Drugs & Cash Seized In INLA Probe
The PSNI's Paramilitary Crime Task Force has recovered quantities of suspected drugs and £20,000 in cash during searches in L'Derry. The discovery in the Cityside area on Tuesday 10 December was part...
Northern Ireland News, Dec 11, 2019
Other News In Brief
UFU Accuses Processors Of Failing Dairy Farmers The Ulster Farmers' Union has accused dairy processors of failing the farming community of Northern Ireland. Using the Winter Fair as an opport...
Other News In Brief
UFU Accuses Processors Of Failing Dairy Farmers The Ulster Farmers' Union has accused dairy processors of failing the farming community of Northern Ireland. Using the Winter Fair as an opport...
Northern Ireland News, Dec 10, 2019
Second Man Due In Court Over ATM Theft
A second man is due in court today, Tuesday 10 December, in connection with the theft of a double ATM machine in Antrim. The 28 year-old is facing charges of conspiracy to steal and possession of a c...
Second Man Due In Court Over ATM Theft
A second man is due in court today, Tuesday 10 December, in connection with the theft of a double ATM machine in Antrim. The 28 year-old is facing charges of conspiracy to steal and possession of a c...
Northern Ireland News, Dec 10, 2019
The Open Generates £100m For Local Economy
There's few events from the last year that will be as memorable as the 148th Open in years to come, when Royal Portrush played host to tens of thousands of visitors who watched on as Irishman Shane Lo...
The Open Generates £100m For Local Economy
There's few events from the last year that will be as memorable as the 148th Open in years to come, when Royal Portrush played host to tens of thousands of visitors who watched on as Irishman Shane Lo...
Northern Ireland News, Dec 10, 2019
NIFRS Issues Winter Safety Advice
The NI Fire and Rescue Service is urging the community to prioritise safety this festive period after six people lost their lives in accidental house fires last year. Four of those fatalities occurre...
NIFRS Issues Winter Safety Advice
The NI Fire and Rescue Service is urging the community to prioritise safety this festive period after six people lost their lives in accidental house fires last year. Four of those fatalities occurre...
Northern Ireland News, Dec 10, 2019
Ballycastle Community Shocked By Tragic Death
The Co Antrim community of Ballycastle has been left in shock after the death of a swimmer on Monday morning. Deirdre McShane, a midwife from the area, has been named locally as the woman who lost he...
Ballycastle Community Shocked By Tragic Death
The Co Antrim community of Ballycastle has been left in shock after the death of a swimmer on Monday morning. Deirdre McShane, a midwife from the area, has been named locally as the woman who lost he...
Northern Ireland News, Dec 10, 2019
Co Tyrone Man Convicted Of Benefit Fraud
A man has been convicted of benefit fraud for claiming income and housing support he was not entitled to. Christopher McElroy, aged 37, was given a four month custodial sentence suspended for 18 mont...
Co Tyrone Man Convicted Of Benefit Fraud
A man has been convicted of benefit fraud for claiming income and housing support he was not entitled to. Christopher McElroy, aged 37, was given a four month custodial sentence suspended for 18 mont...
Northern Ireland News, Dec 10, 2019
NI Singer Champions Children's Hospice Through Music
Northern Irish singing sensation Meadbh McKinley has written and performed a Christmas song she hopes will be a hit for the Northern Ireland Children's Hospice. 'What's That Sound' was released on Su...
NI Singer Champions Children's Hospice Through Music
Northern Irish singing sensation Meadbh McKinley has written and performed a Christmas song she hopes will be a hit for the Northern Ireland Children's Hospice. 'What's That Sound' was released on Su...
Northern Ireland News, Dec 10, 2019
Alcohol Advice This Festive Season
With the festive party season getting into full flow, the Public Health Agency (PHA) has offered helpful advice and safer drinking tips for those who choose to drink alcohol. Many of us over-indulge ...
Alcohol Advice This Festive Season
With the festive party season getting into full flow, the Public Health Agency (PHA) has offered helpful advice and safer drinking tips for those who choose to drink alcohol. Many of us over-indulge ...
Business News, Dec 10, 2019
Start-up Retail Space On Offer In Co Antrim
An opportunity has arisen for up to four retail start-ups to locate to Ballymena, Co Antrim. The business premises have been made available via the Ballymena Business Centre and The Gallaher Trust, a...
Start-up Retail Space On Offer In Co Antrim
An opportunity has arisen for up to four retail start-ups to locate to Ballymena, Co Antrim. The business premises have been made available via the Ballymena Business Centre and The Gallaher Trust, a...
Northern Ireland News, Dec 10, 2019
Other News In Brief
General Election: Fake SDLP Letters Sent To Voters A fake letter purporting to be from SDLP leader Colum Eastwood that has been circulating in L'Derry has been condemned. Some voters received...
Other News In Brief
General Election: Fake SDLP Letters Sent To Voters A fake letter purporting to be from SDLP leader Colum Eastwood that has been circulating in L'Derry has been condemned. Some voters received...
Northern Ireland News, Dec 9, 2019
Swimmer Dies Off Antrim Coast
A woman has died after getting into difficulty while swimming off the Co Antrim coast. It's understood the swimmer was one of a group who entered the water in Ballycastle this morning, Monday 09 Dece...
Swimmer Dies Off Antrim Coast
A woman has died after getting into difficulty while swimming off the Co Antrim coast. It's understood the swimmer was one of a group who entered the water in Ballycastle this morning, Monday 09 Dece...
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Northern Ireland WeatherToday:A rather cloudy morning, with a little patchy light rain or drizzle to start. Skies clearing and becoming dry and increasingly sunny in the afternoon. Maximum temperature 13 °C.Tonight:Dry with prolonged clear spells through the evening and overnight. This will allow for some fog patches to develop in places overnight. Minimum temperature 2 °C.
