Northern Ireland News for September 2019 : Page 2

Northern Ireland News, Sep 26, 2019
Rise In Uptake Of Drug & Alcohol Treatment Services
The number of people receiving treatment for drug and alcohol abuse in Northern Ireland has grown, a recent census has shown. Some 6,743 people were in active treatment in April 2019, for either drug...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 26, 2019
Public Urged To Share L'Derry Pathways
Pedestrians and cyclists in L'Derry are being educated on how best to share public pathways and greenways through a council-charity partnership. Whether you're a runner who often has to duck into the...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 26, 2019
Other News In Brief
Alliance Call For Minimum Alcohol Pricing The Alliance Party is advocating for minimum pricing units on alcohol sales in Northern Ireland, based on the successful introduction of the policy in...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 25, 2019
PM Urged To Intervene As Wrightbus Goes Under
Unions and politicians alike have united in their call for Government intervention to save thousands of jobs at Wrightbus. The Unite union confirmed on Wednesday that the Ballymena bus manufacturer h...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 25, 2019
Woman Awarded £28k Over Pregnancy Discrimination Case
A woman has been awarded almost £28,000 after losing her job at a Co Armagh business for reasons relating to her pregnancy. An Industrial Tribunal found unanimously in favour of Laura Gruzdaite, who ...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 25, 2019
'Brutal' Newtownabbey Attack Leaves Man Injured
A young man has suffered a suspected broken arm and leg following a paramilitary-style attack in Newtownabbey. Three men, one of whom was armed with a hammer, entered a house in the Derrycoole Park a...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 25, 2019
Public Warned Over Thomas Cook Refund Scam
A fraud awareness organisation is warning of a Thomas Cook refund scam that has been circulating since the holiday operator ceased trading on Monday. Fraudsters have been contacting customers affecte...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 25, 2019
Tickets Released For MECTEC 2019
Automotive trade event MECTEC is back, with tickets now available for the 2019 show running from 08-10 October. Powered by FG7, MECTEC is the point where the automotive aftermarket comes to life at t...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 25, 2019
Wrightbus Set To Enter Administration
Co-Antrim bus manufacturer Wrightbus is expected to enter administration later today, Wednesday 25 September, it has emerged. A large number of employees face losing their jobs as the last UK-owned b...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 25, 2019
Kevin Lunney: Quinn's Executive Suffers Life Changing Injuries
Detectives investigating the abduction and assault of Fermanagh businessman Kevin Lunney have said he suffered life-changing injuries as a result. Officers conducted a road stop at the scene of the k...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 25, 2019
Firm Fined £30k As Pair Injured By Falling Steel Tubes
A Co Antrim firm is faced with a £30,000 fine after two people were seriously injured by falling stainless steel tubes and pipes. Ballymoney based McAuley Precision Limited pled guilty to three healt...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 25, 2019
Greens Councillor Announced As North Down MLA
Green Party Councillor Rachel Woods has been named as the new MLA for north Down. Ms Woods, who currently sits on Ards and North Down Borough Council, replaces former party leader Steven Agnew and sa...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 25, 2019
Other News In Brief
PSNI Urge Young Coleraine Motorists To Drive Responsibly Police in Coleraine are urging young motorists to drive responsibly and respectfully. The appeal follows numerous complaints of incons...
Business News, Sep 25, 2019
Shelbourne Motors Opens £5m Newry Showroom
Shelbourne Motors has brought 60 jobs to the Newry area with the launch of a new £5 million multi-franchise complex. The state-of-the-art showroom features a range of global brands including Renault,...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 24, 2019
Supreme Court Ruling Must Be Respected- DUP
DUP Leader Arlene Foster has said the judgement of the Supreme Court, in declaring that the Prime Minister's suspension of Parliament was unlawful, must be respected. Northern Ireland's political par...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 24, 2019
Cyber Security Firm To Create 120 Jobs In Belfast
A Californian cybersecurity company is creating 120 jobs as it opens a new development and delivery centre in Belfast. Contrast Security is the latest firm in the sector to invest in Northern Ireland...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 24, 2019
Men Wielding Hammer Rob Off Licence
An off licence in north Belfast has been robbed by two males, one of whom was armed with a hammer. Police are appealing for information after the businesses on the Oldpark Road was targeted on Monday...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 24, 2019
Improvised Device Found At Belfast School
Police have blamed dissident republicans for "endangering the lives of children" by leaving an improvised weapon in the grounds of a north Belfast school. The weapon, which had the potential to fire ...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 24, 2019
Female Student Dies In Belfast Holylands
A Sinn Fein MLA has called for more support services for the student population following the death of a woman in Belfast's Holylands. The female, who died suddenly in the Cromwell Road area, is the ...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 24, 2019
NI Banknotes To Be Withdrawn From Circulation
All Northern Ireland paper £5 and £10 banknotes are set to be withdrawn from circulation in the next week. The public are urged to spend or exchange any paper Bank of Ireland, Danske Bank or Ulster B...
Business News, Sep 24, 2019
CRASH Services Expand Into L'Derry
Northern Ireland's leading accident management company, CRASH Services, has opened a new branch in L'Derry creating five new jobs for the city. The expansion comes amid a period of persistent growth ...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 24, 2019
Students Urged To Mind Their Mental Health
Students are being reminded to consciously look after their mental health as they begin a new term at college or university. Thousands of students dived back into their studies for the new academic y...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 24, 2019
NI Artists Offered Residencies In India
The Arts Council of Northern Ireland is offering residencies for four local artists to travel and work in India. In partnership with the British Council, two chosen artists will be sent to the Sanskr...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 24, 2019
Charity Supports Dementia Patients With Musical Scheme
Dementia patients living in sheltered accommodation across Northern Ireland are to reflect on the soundtrack of their lives through a new charity partnership. Abbeyfield and Wesley Housing Associatio...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 24, 2019
Other News In Brief
Alliance Slams 'Utterly Despicable' Primary School Security Alert Those who left a weapon in the grounds of a primary school in north Belfast are "utterly despicable" local Alliance Councillor...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 23, 2019
Van Hijacked At Gunpoint In Belfast
Police are hunting two men after a van was hijacked at gunpoint in the Grosvenor Road area of west Belfast. The driver had parked the White Renault Traffic van on the route at around 10.20am on Monda...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 23, 2019
Search For Disappeared Columba McVeigh Ends
The sister of a man murdered and buried in secret by the IRA in 1975 has spoken of her family's "pain and torment" as a search for his body ends without success. Columba McVeigh, from Donaghmore in C...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 23, 2019
NIFRS Launches Recruitment Drive
The Northern Ireland Fire & Rescue Service has launched a major recruitment drive for on-call firefighters. Some 41 fire stations across the region are seeking additional personnel, with applicants w...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 23, 2019
Appeal As Cat Shot Dead In Co Down
Police are appealing for information after a cat was shot dead in Kilkeel, County Down. A woman living on the Carrigenagh Road awoke this morning, Monday 23 September, to discover her pet cat had bee...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 23, 2019
PSNI Urge Vigilance Amid Reports Of Co Antrim Burglaries
Police are urging the public to remain vigilant when it comes to their home security amid a spate of creeper style burglaries in Co Antrim. A number of break-ins have been reported recently in the Ca...