Northern Ireland News for June 2019 : Page 4

Northern Ireland News, Jun 18, 2019
Tech Firm Brings 80 Jobs To Belfast
Software as a service (SaaS) technology firm Futrli is to bring 80 new jobs to Belfast with a £5.5 million investment. The roles will be predominantly in operations and software engineering and will ...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 18, 2019
Digital Dementia Service Launched
The Health and Social Care Board has launched a digital service offering support for dementia sufferers and their carers. The apps4dementia library, accessible <a href= 'https://apps4dementia.orcha.c...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 18, 2019
Consultation On Newcomer Pupils Opens
The Department of Education is seeking views on the current Supporting Newcomer Pupils policy for students who experience a language barrier while in school. The term 'Newcomer Pupil', which accounts...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 18, 2019
Woman Dies Following Lough Erne Tragedy
A woman who was rescued from her car as it sank in a County Fermanagh lake over the weekend has died in hospital. Police officers managed to pull the woman from the submerged car on Saturday night, 1...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 18, 2019
Person Rescued From River Foyle
A search and rescue team based in L'Derry has thanked members of the public after a person was rescued from the River Foyle. The operation was sparked after reports of an individual entering the wate...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 18, 2019
Airbus Order Brings Certainty For Belfast Workers
An aircraft leasing company has signed a letter of intent to buy 50 Airbus A220s in a welcome boost for wing manufacturing in Belfast. The move by US Air Leasing Corporation (ALC) will bring certaint...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 18, 2019
PSNI Face £40m Holiday Pay Bill
The Police Service of Northern Ireland is facing a bill of £40 million after losing a legal battle over holiday pay. In a landmark judgement, the Court of Appeal dismissed Chief Constable George Hami...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 18, 2019
Other News In Brief
Traffic Guidance Issued Ahead Of Co Antrim Parade The PSNI has issued advice ahead of a parade in Glengormley, County Antrim this evening, Tuesday 18 June. The main event is set to get underw...
Business News, Jun 18, 2019
NI's Potential To Pioneer Fourth Industrial Revolution Highlighted
Disruptive technology has the potential to make Northern Ireland a world pioneer in the fourth industrial revolution, business leaders in Belfast have been told. That was the key message delivered at...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 17, 2019
PSNI Slammed For Delayed Response To Assault
The PSNI have been criticised for an alleged delayed response to an assault which took place in an ice cream shop in north Belfast. A woman was injured during the attack in Rossi's on Atlantic Avenue...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 17, 2019
Susan Boyle To Perform At Belfast's Titanic Slipways
Susan Boyle is set to headline this year's BBC Proms in the Park, which returns to the Titanic Slipways in Belfast this September. The Scottish singer will be accompanied by the Ulster Orchestra, wit...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 17, 2019
Guidance Issued For Alcohol Awareness Week
Drinkers in Northern Ireland are being urged to take a closer look at their habits this Alcohol Awareness Week, 17-23 June. The Public Health Agency (PHA) and Northern Ireland's five Drug and Alcohol...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 17, 2019
NI Majority Not Prejudiced Towards Transgender People
Over 70% of people in Northern Ireland have described themselves as not prejudiced towards the transgender community, a research study has revealed. While the majority said they are "not prejudiced a...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 17, 2019
22 NI Schools May Face Closure
22 schools in Northern Ireland may be considered for closure due to sustainability issues, the latest Education Authority report has found. In some areas there are too many school places for the popu...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 17, 2019
Man Fighting For Life After Car Strikes Tree
A man is fighting for his life in hospital after a serious collision in Dungannon. Police said the silver BMW X5 struck a tree on the Moy Road shortly after 5am on Sunday morning, 16 June. The drive...
Business News, Jun 17, 2019
Excellence Recogised At Annual Business Awards
The achievements of Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Borough's diverse, innovative and energetic business community have been celebrated at the second annual ABC Business Awards. 240 business, in...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 17, 2019
Four Teens Injured In Bangor Crash
A teenage girl is critically ill following a one-vehicle crash in Bangor, County Down. Three other girls were injured and required hospital treatment after the collision on the Ballycrochan Road at a...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 17, 2019
Woman Critical After Lough Erne Rescue
A woman is in a critical condition after being pulled from a submerged car in Lough Erne, County Fermanagh. Police received a report of a vehicle in the water at Muckros Pier on the Boa Island Road i...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 17, 2019
Major Fire Breaks Out Near Co Antrim Services
Fire crews have spent the night battling a blaze close to an Applegreen service station in Ballymena, County Antrim. The fire appears to have broken out at nearby building materials suppler JP Corry,...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 17, 2019
Other News In Brief
Police Operation As 'Suspicious Object' Found In Lurgan A police operation is underway at a cemetery in Lurgan after a suspicious object was found. It was discovered at St. Coleman's Cemetery...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 14, 2019
NI Rise Five Spots In FIFA World Rankings
The Northern Ireland football team have jumped five spaces in the FIFA World rankings, above USA and Republic of Ireland. The new rankings see Michael O'Neill's men sit at 28th place, tied with Japa...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 14, 2019
Tyrone Player Handed Two-Match Ban
A GAA player from County Tyrone is set to miss two matches following a controversial incident against Donegal at the weekend. Donegal defeated Tyrone in Sunday's Ulster SFC semi-final, yet the talki...
Business News, Jun 14, 2019
Mayor Supports North West Apprenticeship Programme
Mayor of Derry City and Strabane District Council, Cllr Michaela Boyle, is supporting the apprenticeship programme in partnership with training organisations across the North West. Apprenticeships of...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 14, 2019
Council Approves Major New Development In East Belfast
A major new development, on the site of the former Sirocco Works, has been given the go-ahead by Belfast City Council. The Belfast Waterside Scheme is to transform east Belfast with a mixed use water...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 14, 2019
Underwater Searches Start For Body Of Pat McCormick
Police investigating the suspected murder of Pat McCormick have started underwater searches of a lake in the wetlands beside Strangford Lough. The PSNI are believed to have received new information a...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 14, 2019
Man Arrested In Connection With Dissident Republican Activity
The PSNI have arrested a man in connection with dissident republican activity in L'Derry. The 21-year-old is currently being questioned in custody. He was detained in the Creggan area under the Terr...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 14, 2019
Diageo Ends London Irish Deal Over Signing Of Paddy Jackson
Diageo has cancelled its sponsorship of the London Irish rugby team over the signing of Paddy Jackson. The firm made the announcement on Thursday, 13 June. A spokesperson for the drinks company said...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 14, 2019
Call For More Safety Measures To Prevent Bridge Collisions
The Alliance Party is calling for more safety measures to be put in place after a road in North Down was again affected by a lorry hitting a bridge. The Ballysallagh Road was blocked in one direction...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 14, 2019
Other News In Brief
Road Works Announced In Belfast Road works are set to commence in north Belfast over the weekend. Alliance Avenue will be resurfaced between Ardoyne Road and Oldpark Road starting on Saturda...
Business News, Jun 13, 2019
New Project Aims To Support Older Workforce
A new project aims to raise awareness of an ageing working and encourages businesses to "recruit, retain and retrain older workers". Age NI, in partnership with Business in the Community Northern Ire...