Northern Ireland News for July 2019 : Page 4

Northern Ireland News, Jul 19, 2019
NI Equal Marriage & Abortion Bills Passed In Commons
MPs in Westminster have approved a series of changes to the Northern Ireland (Executive Formation) Bill- including on same-sex marriage and abortion liberalisation- by a majority of 263 votes. The 32...
Northern Ireland News, Jul 19, 2019
Other News In Brief
Bradley Urged To 'Move Immediately' On HIA Redress The British Secretary of State Karen Bradley must now move immediately to assist victims and survivors of Historical Institutional Abuse, S...
Northern Ireland News, Jul 18, 2019
Reports Of Children Playing On Railway Lines
The PSNI has issued a safety warning after two reports of children playing on railway lines in Newry. Youngsters are believed to have taken to playing in and around the Dorans Hill and Low Road areas...
Northern Ireland News, Jul 18, 2019
Appeal As Goose Attacked In Ballymena
Police have said a goose may have to be euthanised after having its limbs broken during an attack in County Antrim. The incident, which occurred in People's Park Ballymena shortly after 8.30pm last n...
Northern Ireland News, Jul 18, 2019
Demand Growing For Needle Exchange Services
Health officials have reported a growth in demand for needle and syringe exchange schemes (NSES) across Northern Ireland. A total of 30,065 visits were made to exchange needles and syringes at the 2...
Northern Ireland News, Jul 18, 2019
Uniform Exchange Helps Families Cut Costs
A uniform exchange scheme is helping families in County Antrim cut the cost of going back to school. With household budgets under more pressure and uniforms costing upwards of £250 per child, kitting...
Northern Ireland News, Jul 18, 2019
NIFRS Record 40% Drop In Bonfire Incidents
The Northern Ireland Fire & Rescue Service has recorded the lowest number of bonfire related incidents in the past four years. Figures released pertaining to callouts on Thursday 11 July, as the loya...
Northern Ireland News, Jul 18, 2019
Police Probe Sectarian Attack On Co Antrim Home
An attack on a house in County Antrim is being investigated by police as a sectarian hate crime. A window was broken and paint thrown at a property in Sunnylands Grove, Carrickfergus at around 11.55p...
Northern Ireland News, Jul 18, 2019
Round One Underway At Royal Portrush
The 148th Open Championship got underway this morning as Northern Ireland man Darren Clarke teed off at 6.35am. Following days of practice, the serious action begun at the Dunluce course, with the gr...
Northern Ireland News, Jul 18, 2019
Arrest As Taxi Driver Robbed At Gunpoint
A man has been arrested after a taxi driver was struck in the face with a gun and robbed in Antrim. The incident took place at around 00.30 this morning, 18 July, when a driver collected two males an...
Northern Ireland News, Jul 18, 2019
Pancreatic Cancer Patients To Trial Exercise Treatment
Northern Ireland patients dealing with pancreatic cancer are set to be the first in the UK to trial a new innovative exercise programme to aid their recovery. It comes as researchers from Queen's Uni...
Northern Ireland News, Jul 18, 2019
Other News In Brief
Advice Issued Amid Reports Of Spiked Drinks The PSNI has advised members of the public to remain vigilant while on nights out amid reports of drink spiking. Several reports concerning the cri...
Business News, Jul 18, 2019
Forensic Science Opportunity For Local Innovators
Up to four local innovative business suppliers can soon make use of an opportunity to work with Forensic Science Northern Ireland (FSNI). FSNI provides scientific services and expertise to assist in ...
Northern Ireland News, Jul 17, 2019
Record Breaking Crowds Attend The Open
The amount of people flocking to Royal Portrush to witness golfing history at The 148th Open this week has set a new attendance record for a Championship staged outside St Andrews. Practice days alon...
Northern Ireland News, Jul 17, 2019
Govt Urged To Implement Pensions For Victims
The UK Government has been urged to implement a pension scheme for those who were severely and permanently injured as a result of The Troubles. Publishing advice to Government, the Victims Commission...
Northern Ireland News, Jul 17, 2019
Appeal As Man Struck By Passing Vehicle
Police are seeking a driver who struck a man with their vehicle as he checked a tyre at a roadside in County L'Derry. The man was knocked unconscious during the incident on the Draperstown Road, Magh...
Northern Ireland News, Jul 17, 2019
Police Warning As Drunk Driver Caught
Police in County Tyrone have warned against drink driving and urged the public to report suspicions of the crime after a drunk driver was apprehended in County Tyrone. A "selfish drunk" made his way ...
Northern Ireland News, Jul 17, 2019
Sounds Of Summer Launched In Belfast
A programme of live music performances in the heart of Belfast are set to bring the city centre alive with the sounds of summer. With opera, rock, ceilidhs and choirs, there will be something for eve...
Northern Ireland News, Jul 17, 2019
Teacher Settles Sex Discrimination Case For £5k
A schoolteacher at a Northern Ireland grammar school who was overlooked for a promotion due to indirect sex discrimination has settled her case for £5,000. Catherine McCormick raised the complaint ag...
Business News, Jul 17, 2019
£165m Broadband Project 'Will Do Wonders' For Business
A business chief has welcomed the launch of a £165 million broadband rollout scheme in Northern Ireland. Angela McGowan, NI Director of the Confederation of British Industry (CBI), said the project w...
Northern Ireland News, Jul 17, 2019
No Meetings Took Place Between Police & UVF
A senior PSNI officer has dismissed claims of formal meetings with the Ulster Volunteer Force (UVF) during a bonfire dispute in east Belfast. Assistant Chief Constable Alan Todd issued a statement in...
Northern Ireland News, Jul 17, 2019
New Police Ombudsman Appointed
Marie Anderson has taken up her new role as Police Ombudsman for Northern Ireland. The former Public Services Ombudsman succeeds Dr Michael Maguire and is the fourth person to hold the position. Her...
Northern Ireland News, Jul 17, 2019
Warning As Male Con Artists Target Retailers
Police have issued a warning after reports of a man, who may be working as part of a larger group, using distraction techniques to con cashiers out of money. According to an officer from PSNI Fermana...
Northern Ireland News, Jul 17, 2019
Other News In Brief
Kittens Rescued After Being Dumped In Co Tyrone Canal A member of the public has entered a canal in County Tyrone and rescued several kittens that were discarded in a bag. The incident at Coa...
Northern Ireland News, Jul 16, 2019
Criminal Offence Of 'Coercive Control' To Be Extended To NI
Coercive control is to become a criminal offence in Northern Ireland as Westminster extends the legislation to the region. The crime, which includes psychological abuse and non-violent intimidation, ...
Northern Ireland News, Jul 16, 2019
Man 'Left For Dead' In Co Down Attack
A Sinn Fein MP has called on the PSNI to secure justice after a man was left for dead following a brutal attack in Kilkeel, County Down. The victim, Paschal Morgan, required extensive surgery for hea...
Northern Ireland News, Jul 16, 2019
NI Employment Rate Hits Record High
The number of people in work in Northern Ireland has reached a record high, new statistics have revealed. The Department for the Economy's recent Labour Market figures showed the employment rate is c...
Northern Ireland News, Jul 16, 2019
Pair Cautioned As Dog Dies In Car
Two people have been cautioned for animal cruelty after a dog died while locked in a vehicle on Sunday. The puppy passed away in Enniskillen, County Fermanagh after members of the public had heroical...
Northern Ireland News, Jul 16, 2019
Partial Closure As A&E Damaged In 'Incident'
The emergency department of Craigavon Area Hospital was partially closed for some time this morning, 16 July, due to an incident. The Southern Health and Social Care Trust confirmed damage to the bus...
Northern Ireland News, Jul 16, 2019
Summer Rose Fair To Get Underway In Belfast
The annual celebration of roses is set to return to Sir Thomas and Lady Dixon Park this weekend as the Summer Rose Fair. Organised by Belfast City Council, the event will see over 45,000 roses showca...