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Northern Ireland News for May 2019 : Page 5
Northern Ireland News, May 16, 2019
Man Beaten In North Belfast Aggravated Burglary
A man has been hospitalised after he was beaten during an aggravated burglary in north Belfast. Police said a gang of men entered a flat near the junction of the Antrim Road and Cliftonville Road at ...
Man Beaten In North Belfast Aggravated Burglary
A man has been hospitalised after he was beaten during an aggravated burglary in north Belfast. Police said a gang of men entered a flat near the junction of the Antrim Road and Cliftonville Road at ...
Northern Ireland News, May 16, 2019
Other News In Brief
White Walkers Star In Fifth Games Of Thrones Window A fifth Game of Thrones themed stained glass window has been unveiled in Belfast following the release of the penultimate episode earlier th...
Other News In Brief
White Walkers Star In Fifth Games Of Thrones Window A fifth Game of Thrones themed stained glass window has been unveiled in Belfast following the release of the penultimate episode earlier th...
Northern Ireland News, May 15, 2019
Outrage As Plans For Historical Abuse Compensation Delayed
Political representatives in Northern Ireland have hit out at the Secretary of State Karen Bradley for pushing back the prospect of legislation to give compensation to victims of historical abuse. Pa...
Outrage As Plans For Historical Abuse Compensation Delayed
Political representatives in Northern Ireland have hit out at the Secretary of State Karen Bradley for pushing back the prospect of legislation to give compensation to victims of historical abuse. Pa...
Northern Ireland News, May 15, 2019
Naomi Long: Alliance Best Placed To Take Third NI Seat
The leader of Northern Ireland's Alliance Party, Naomi Long MLA, has said her party is in the best position to take the third local seat in the European Elections next week. Voters will take to the p...
Naomi Long: Alliance Best Placed To Take Third NI Seat
The leader of Northern Ireland's Alliance Party, Naomi Long MLA, has said her party is in the best position to take the third local seat in the European Elections next week. Voters will take to the p...
Northern Ireland News, May 15, 2019
Man Dies In One-Vehicle Co Antrim Crash
A man has died following a road crash in County Antrim. The one-vehicle collision happened on the Roguery Road in Toomebridge on Tuesday evening, 14 May. PSNI Inspector McCarron said: "Police can co...
Man Dies In One-Vehicle Co Antrim Crash
A man has died following a road crash in County Antrim. The one-vehicle collision happened on the Roguery Road in Toomebridge on Tuesday evening, 14 May. PSNI Inspector McCarron said: "Police can co...
Northern Ireland News, May 15, 2019
Six Writers Awarded Places On New Playwrights Programme
The Lyric Theatre and the Arts Council of Northern Ireland have announced the recipients of the 2019 New Playwrights Programme. The six month scheme gives writers the opportunity to develop their ide...
Six Writers Awarded Places On New Playwrights Programme
The Lyric Theatre and the Arts Council of Northern Ireland have announced the recipients of the 2019 New Playwrights Programme. The six month scheme gives writers the opportunity to develop their ide...
Business News, May 15, 2019
Start-Up Firms Urged To Seize Chance To Win €100k
Northern Irish companies in the seed, start-up and early stages of business development, who are seeking to ramp up their funding, are being urged to enter InterTradeIreland's Seedcorn Investor Readin...
Start-Up Firms Urged To Seize Chance To Win €100k
Northern Irish companies in the seed, start-up and early stages of business development, who are seeking to ramp up their funding, are being urged to enter InterTradeIreland's Seedcorn Investor Readin...
Northern Ireland News, May 15, 2019
Balmoral Show Gets Underway
Thousands of people are set to flock to the Balmoral Show today for the opening of the farming community's biggest agri-food event of the year. The gates opened for the 2019 showcase this morning, We...
Balmoral Show Gets Underway
Thousands of people are set to flock to the Balmoral Show today for the opening of the farming community's biggest agri-food event of the year. The gates opened for the 2019 showcase this morning, We...
Northern Ireland News, May 15, 2019
Pair Threatened At Knife Point In Belfast Aggravated Burglary
Police have launched an investigation after an aggravated burglary at a house in Belfast. The incident occurred in Cadogan Street, in the Stranmillis area of the city at around 10.15pm on Tuesday 14 ...
Pair Threatened At Knife Point In Belfast Aggravated Burglary
Police have launched an investigation after an aggravated burglary at a house in Belfast. The incident occurred in Cadogan Street, in the Stranmillis area of the city at around 10.15pm on Tuesday 14 ...
Northern Ireland News, May 15, 2019
Dying Matters- Let's Talk About It!
The Public Health Agency is urging everyone to take the opportunity to talk openly about their wishes for future care, dying and bereavement with their loved ones. The campaign marks Dying Matters Aw...
Dying Matters- Let's Talk About It!
The Public Health Agency is urging everyone to take the opportunity to talk openly about their wishes for future care, dying and bereavement with their loved ones. The campaign marks Dying Matters Aw...
Northern Ireland News, May 15, 2019
Other News In Brief
Alliance Welcome Progress On Bangor Queen's Parade Development Alliance Party Councillor Karen Douglas has welcomed the news that work is getting underway on Bangor's Queen's Parade Developmen...
Other News In Brief
Alliance Welcome Progress On Bangor Queen's Parade Development Alliance Party Councillor Karen Douglas has welcomed the news that work is getting underway on Bangor's Queen's Parade Developmen...
Northern Ireland News, May 14, 2019
Shots Fired At North Belfast House
Police are investigating after a number of shots were fired at a family home in north Belfast. A gang of males armed with baseball bats set upon a house in Jamaica Street overnight on Monday 13 May. ...
Shots Fired At North Belfast House
Police are investigating after a number of shots were fired at a family home in north Belfast. A gang of males armed with baseball bats set upon a house in Jamaica Street overnight on Monday 13 May. ...
Northern Ireland News, May 14, 2019
Study Calls For Stormont Dept To Tackle Sectarianism
A new report has recommended that a dedicated government department is set up to tackle sectarianism in Northern Ireland. The 50-page review by Ulster University contains proposals on how various sec...
Study Calls For Stormont Dept To Tackle Sectarianism
A new report has recommended that a dedicated government department is set up to tackle sectarianism in Northern Ireland. The 50-page review by Ulster University contains proposals on how various sec...
Northern Ireland News, May 14, 2019
Fast Food Delivery Vehicle Hijacked In Belfast
A fast food delivery driver had his vehicle hijacked in Belfast last night, it has emerged. The incident occurred in North Queen Street at around 10.45pm on Monday 13 May. The driver was making a del...
Fast Food Delivery Vehicle Hijacked In Belfast
A fast food delivery driver had his vehicle hijacked in Belfast last night, it has emerged. The incident occurred in North Queen Street at around 10.45pm on Monday 13 May. The driver was making a del...
Northern Ireland News, May 14, 2019
Queen's Parade Bangor Set For £50m Regeneration
A developer has been appointed to take forward a major £50 million regeneration project of Queen's Parade in Bangor. The scheme will transform the County Down town's seafront, bringing new houses, sh...
Queen's Parade Bangor Set For £50m Regeneration
A developer has been appointed to take forward a major £50 million regeneration project of Queen's Parade in Bangor. The scheme will transform the County Down town's seafront, bringing new houses, sh...
Northern Ireland News, May 14, 2019
NI Unemployment Rate Hits Record Low
The Northern Ireland unemployment rate has dropped to a record low in the last quarter. Figures released in the Labour Force Survey (LFS) show the amount of unemployed people between January and Marc...
NI Unemployment Rate Hits Record Low
The Northern Ireland unemployment rate has dropped to a record low in the last quarter. Figures released in the Labour Force Survey (LFS) show the amount of unemployed people between January and Marc...
Northern Ireland News, May 14, 2019
Three PSNI Officers Injured In Taxi Attack
Three police officers have been injured after coming under attack while trying to assist a taxi passenger over the weekend in Magherafelt. The incident occurred on Rainey Street in the early hours of...
Three PSNI Officers Injured In Taxi Attack
Three police officers have been injured after coming under attack while trying to assist a taxi passenger over the weekend in Magherafelt. The incident occurred on Rainey Street in the early hours of...
Business News, May 14, 2019
Belfast Café Brings New Opportunities For People With Learning Disabilities
A new café in north Belfast is set to create 11 jobs and a range of work experience opportunities for people with learning disabilities and autism. The development at the Grove Wellbeing Centre comes...
Belfast Café Brings New Opportunities For People With Learning Disabilities
A new café in north Belfast is set to create 11 jobs and a range of work experience opportunities for people with learning disabilities and autism. The development at the Grove Wellbeing Centre comes...
Northern Ireland News, May 14, 2019
Suspected Drunk Driver Crashes Into Garden Of Family Home
A driver has been arrested after crashing their car into the garden of a family home in Maghera, County L'Derry, while under the influence of excess alcohol. Police said the incident occurred overnig...
Suspected Drunk Driver Crashes Into Garden Of Family Home
A driver has been arrested after crashing their car into the garden of a family home in Maghera, County L'Derry, while under the influence of excess alcohol. Police said the incident occurred overnig...
Northern Ireland News, May 14, 2019
PSNI Condemn 'Despicable' Attack On Bus For Disabled Children
Police have condemned an attack on a minibus owned by an organisation that supports children with disabilities and their families. Officers were called to the 'Kids Together' facility on the Stewarts...
PSNI Condemn 'Despicable' Attack On Bus For Disabled Children
Police have condemned an attack on a minibus owned by an organisation that supports children with disabilities and their families. Officers were called to the 'Kids Together' facility on the Stewarts...
Northern Ireland News, May 14, 2019
Man Reported To PPS In Ian Ogle Murder Investigation
A 37-year-old man has been reported to the Public Prosecution Service on suspicion of the murder of Ian Ogle. The 45-year-old was stabbed 11 times by a gang of men near his home in Cluan Place, east ...
Man Reported To PPS In Ian Ogle Murder Investigation
A 37-year-old man has been reported to the Public Prosecution Service on suspicion of the murder of Ian Ogle. The 45-year-old was stabbed 11 times by a gang of men near his home in Cluan Place, east ...
Northern Ireland News, May 14, 2019
Other News In Brief
PSNI Seek Male Driver Following Ballynahinch Crash Police are urging a driver who was involved in a collision in Ballynahinch last week to come forward. The man drove a red Volkswagen, which ...
Other News In Brief
PSNI Seek Male Driver Following Ballynahinch Crash Police are urging a driver who was involved in a collision in Ballynahinch last week to come forward. The man drove a red Volkswagen, which ...
Northern Ireland News, May 13, 2019
L'Derry Shop Targeted In Attempted Robbery
A shop in L'Derry has been damaged and staff left shaken after an attempted robbery. Two men, one who was believed to be armed with a knife, entered the business premises on Westland street at around...
L'Derry Shop Targeted In Attempted Robbery
A shop in L'Derry has been damaged and staff left shaken after an attempted robbery. Two men, one who was believed to be armed with a knife, entered the business premises on Westland street at around...
Northern Ireland News, May 13, 2019
HSENI To Promote Safety, Health & Wellbeing At Balmoral Show
The Health and Safety Executive for Northern Ireland is set to highlight farm health and safety as part of the 'Keeping Farming Families Safe' campaign at the Balmoral Show, 15-18 May. As well as str...
HSENI To Promote Safety, Health & Wellbeing At Balmoral Show
The Health and Safety Executive for Northern Ireland is set to highlight farm health and safety as part of the 'Keeping Farming Families Safe' campaign at the Balmoral Show, 15-18 May. As well as str...
Northern Ireland News, May 13, 2019
SDLP Challenge DUP To Debate Merits Of EU Membership
The SDLP's Leader and European candidate Colum Eastwood has challenged the DUP candidate Diane Dodds to engage in a debate on the benefits the European Union brings to Northern Ireland. It comes as v...
SDLP Challenge DUP To Debate Merits Of EU Membership
The SDLP's Leader and European candidate Colum Eastwood has challenged the DUP candidate Diane Dodds to engage in a debate on the benefits the European Union brings to Northern Ireland. It comes as v...
Northern Ireland News, May 13, 2019
NIFRS Crew Commander Dies In Off-Duty Incident
The Northern Ireland Fire & Rescue Service (NIFRS) has paid tribute to a Crew Commander who lost his life in an off-duty incident over the weekend. 54-year-old David Brown died in a road traffic coll...
NIFRS Crew Commander Dies In Off-Duty Incident
The Northern Ireland Fire & Rescue Service (NIFRS) has paid tribute to a Crew Commander who lost his life in an off-duty incident over the weekend. 54-year-old David Brown died in a road traffic coll...
Business News, May 13, 2019
Cross Border Firms Taking 'Wait And See' Brexit Approach
A recent survey by InterTradeIreland has revealed a continuing pattern of businesses deferring decisions and stalling investments against the backdrop of Brexit. The Business Monitor found that only...
Cross Border Firms Taking 'Wait And See' Brexit Approach
A recent survey by InterTradeIreland has revealed a continuing pattern of businesses deferring decisions and stalling investments against the backdrop of Brexit. The Business Monitor found that only...
Northern Ireland News, May 13, 2019
Investigation After Woman Dies In Co Down House Fire
Firefighters are probing the cause of a fire in Hollywood, County Down which resulted in a woman's death on Friday 10 May. The Northern Ireland Fire & Rescue Service (NIFRS) received a call to a hous...
Investigation After Woman Dies In Co Down House Fire
Firefighters are probing the cause of a fire in Hollywood, County Down which resulted in a woman's death on Friday 10 May. The Northern Ireland Fire & Rescue Service (NIFRS) received a call to a hous...
Northern Ireland News, May 13, 2019
£15m Boost For Fibre Broadband Infrastructure
Local councils across Northern Ireland have welcomed the news that they are to receive £15 million in funding to boost fibre availability across Northern Ireland. The money has been granted by the De...
£15m Boost For Fibre Broadband Infrastructure
Local councils across Northern Ireland have welcomed the news that they are to receive £15 million in funding to boost fibre availability across Northern Ireland. The money has been granted by the De...
Northern Ireland News, May 13, 2019
Police Come Under Attack As Youths Run Riot In Belfast Cemetery
Police have been attacked by a group of youths running rampage in a west Belfast cemetery over the weekend. Officers responded to numerous reports of young people driving a stolen motorcycle dangerou...
Police Come Under Attack As Youths Run Riot In Belfast Cemetery
Police have been attacked by a group of youths running rampage in a west Belfast cemetery over the weekend. Officers responded to numerous reports of young people driving a stolen motorcycle dangerou...
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Northern Ireland WeatherToday:Mainly dry with sunny spells on Friday, cloudier at times in the south. The chance of the odd afternoon shower developing in the south and east. Maximum temperature 20 °C.Tonight:Any afternoon showers soon dying out to leave a dry evening with clear spells at first, but coastal low cloud, mist or fog then spreads in from the northwest. Minimum temperature 8 °C.
