Northern Ireland News for July 2019 : Page 2

Northern Ireland News, Jul 26, 2019
Man Attacked By Masked Gang Wielding Hammers
A man has been left with serious head injuries after he was attacked by a masked gang armed with hammers. Police have launched an investigation following the paramilitary style attack in the Bangor R...
Northern Ireland News, Jul 26, 2019
Arrest After Pair Stabbed In Portrush
A male in his late teens has been arrested following a stabbing in Portrush. Two men, ages in their 20's and 30's, sustained stab wounds during an altercation at Glentaisie Park at around 10.30pm on ...
Northern Ireland News, Jul 26, 2019
Consultation Extended On Breast & Stroke Services
A public consultation on reshaping stroke and breast cancer assessment services in Northern Ireland has been extended. The Department of Health decision follows the postponement of a public engagemen...
Northern Ireland News, Jul 26, 2019
Warning For Heavy Rain & Floods This Weekend
After a week of glorious sunshine and soaring temperatures, the weather is set to change for the weekend with heavy rain expected. Northern Ireland's beaches are likely to clear out after the Met Off...
Northern Ireland News, Jul 26, 2019
Julian Smith Challenged Over 'Cosy' DUP Relationship
The newly appointed Northern Ireland Secretary Julian Smith MP has been challenged over his party's alleged "cosy relationship" with the Democratic Unionists. Handed his role by new Prime Minister Bo...
Northern Ireland News, Jul 26, 2019
NI Civil Servants Strike Over Pay & Conditions
Civil servants in Northern Ireland are set to strike over pay and working conditions today, Friday 26 July. The action follows a vote by members of the Northern Ireland Public Service Alliance (Nipsa...
Northern Ireland News, Jul 26, 2019
New NI Secretary To Hold Talks With Party Leaders
Northern Ireland's new Secretary of State Julian Smith will visit the region to hold talks with each of the five main political parties today. The MP for Yorkshire constituency Skipton and Ripon inhe...
Northern Ireland News, Jul 26, 2019
Public Report Leads To Arrests Over Vehicle Theft
Police have praised members of the public whose reports of suspicious activity led to the arrest of two males for vehicle theft. Officers were tasked to the Lady Wallace Avenue area of Lisburn shortl...
Northern Ireland News, Jul 26, 2019
PHA Urge Hepatitis Testing
The Public Health Agency is encouraging members of the public to consider testing for hepatitis if they believe they may be at risk. The appeal comes as World Hepatitis Day is marked this Sunday, 28 ...
Northern Ireland News, Jul 26, 2019
Other News In Brief
Disruptions For Popular Tyrone Forest Park A popular country park in County Tyrone will face disruptions over the next fortnight while three footbridges are replaced. Walkers are advised that...
Business News, Jul 26, 2019
Business Reps Urge New PM To Secure Brexit Deal
Business chiefs have welcomed Boris Johnson to the role of Prime Minister by urging him to secure a deal for the UK's withdrawal from the EU. The former Mayor of London took up the role on Wednesday ...
Northern Ireland News, Jul 25, 2019
Pair Attacked With Iron Bars In Co Antrim
Two men have been taken to hospital after they were assaulted in Newtownabbey, County Antrim. The incident happened in the Ballyfore Walk area at around 10.15pm last night, Wednesday 24 July. Detect...
Northern Ireland News, Jul 25, 2019
Extra MOT Slots Added To Tackle Backlog
The Department for Infrastructure is set to create tens of thousands of extra MOT appointments in a bid to tackle an extensive backlog facing motorists in Northern Ireland. It comes after many were l...
Northern Ireland News, Jul 25, 2019
Govt Urged To Implement Redress For Victims
Politicians have called on the newly formed UK government to end the delay in legislating to implement redress for victims and survivors of historical institutional abuse. As Boris Johnson formed his...
Northern Ireland News, Jul 25, 2019
Locals Aim For Glory At Homeless World Cup
A squad of 16 men and women from Northern Ireland are hoping for success as they prepare to compete in the Homeless World Cup. Held in Cardiff, the street football tournament brings together players ...
Northern Ireland News, Jul 25, 2019
Arrest After PSNI Officer Targeted With Car Bomb
Police investigating the attempted murder of a senior officer in east Belfast last month have made an arrest. A 38-year-old man was taken to Musgrave Police Station today, 25 July, where he is being ...
Northern Ireland News, Jul 25, 2019
New NI Secretary Of State Confirmed
Julian Smith has been appointed as Secretary of State for Northern Ireland by new Prime Minister Boris Johnston. The MP for Skipton and Ripon's appointment comes as part of a major cabinet reshuffle,...
Northern Ireland News, Jul 25, 2019
Baby's Safety Risked As Brick Launched At Car
A brick that narrowly missed the window of a moving car could have landed on a sleeping baby, the PSNI has said. A woman was left shocked and distressed after the incident on the New Well Road in Dun...
Northern Ireland News, Jul 25, 2019
Royal Portrush Tipped For Swift Return Of The Open
If the spectacular Dunluce Links course at Royal Portrush wasn't known by golfers around the world already, it certainly is now after the unprecedented success of The 148th Open. Over 200,000 spectat...
Northern Ireland News, Jul 25, 2019
Man Released Over West Belfast Shooting
A 39-year-old man arrested over a shooting incident in west Belfast on Monday has been released unconditionally. The incident at around 7.40pm on the Springfield Road saw the victim chased by a gunma...
Northern Ireland News, Jul 25, 2019
Other News In Brief
PSNI Vans To Encourage Hate Crime Reporting Over Pride The PSNI is set to deploy "policing with pride" vans over the Belfast Pride period to highlight that hate crime is unacceptable and encou...
Business News, Jul 25, 2019
ABC Council Launches Tender Support Programme
A programme designed to help firms improve their tendering skills and win more business has been launched by Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Borough Council. The 'Win More Business Procurement P...
Northern Ireland News, Jul 24, 2019
Shot Fired At North Belfast House
A shot has been fired at a house in the New Lodge area of north Belfast in what police have branded a "completely reckless attack". A man, who was alone in the house on Spamount Street at the time, e...
Northern Ireland News, Jul 24, 2019
Vulnerable Adult Targeted In Burglary
Police have appealed for information after a vulnerable adult was burgled in Armagh on Tuesday afternoon, 23 July. A male called to the 86-year-old's home on the Derrynaught Road sometime between 5pm...
Northern Ireland News, Jul 24, 2019
Police Label Attack On Garvagh War Memorial As Hate Crime
An Ulster Unionist Councillor has confirmed that police are treating an attack on a war memorial in County L'Derry as a hate crime. A poppy wreath at the War Memorial on Garvagh's Main Street was des...
Northern Ireland News, Jul 24, 2019
Local Projects Shortlisted For National Lottery Awards
As the National Lottery celebrates a quarter of a century since it began making millionaires in the UK, five Northern Ireland based projects have been shortlisted for recognition in its annual awards....
Northern Ireland News, Jul 24, 2019
Neighbourhood Watch Schemes Launched In Co L'Derry
Five new neighbourhood watch schemes have recently been launched in Dungiven, County Londonderry. A partnership between police, members of the local community and council, the schemes aim to reduce t...
Northern Ireland News, Jul 24, 2019
Arrest Over West Belfast Shooting
A 39-year-old man has been arrested in connection with a shooting in west Belfast. The incident on the Springfield Road on Monday evening, 22 July, saw the victim targeted as he left a chip shop. He ...
Business News, Jul 24, 2019
Proposed Belfast Aquarium To Attract Thousands Of Visitors
A UK-based company has submitted plans to build a £10 million Aquarium in Belfast's Titanic Quarter. Proposals were lodged with Belfast City Council by ReefLIVE Ltd for the facility that is expected ...
Northern Ireland News, Jul 24, 2019
Three Arrested As Car Bomb Planted In East Belfast
Detectives investigating the attempted murder of a police officer in east Belfast by dissident republicans have made three arrests. A viable explosive device was detected under a serving officer's ca...