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Northern Ireland News for September 2019 : Page 4
Northern Ireland News, Sep 18, 2019
Cross-Party Disgust As Quinn Industrial Boss Abducted
Cross-party representatives have united in their condemnation following the abduction and assault of a prominent businessman in County Fermanagh. Kevin Lunney, Director of Quinn Industrial Holdings, ...
Cross-Party Disgust As Quinn Industrial Boss Abducted
Cross-party representatives have united in their condemnation following the abduction and assault of a prominent businessman in County Fermanagh. Kevin Lunney, Director of Quinn Industrial Holdings, ...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 18, 2019
£100k Suspected Cannabis Seized In Co Down
A police raid in County Down has led to the discovery of suspected cannabis worth an estimated £100,000. The plants were discovered by detectives from the Organised Crime Branch during a planned sear...
£100k Suspected Cannabis Seized In Co Down
A police raid in County Down has led to the discovery of suspected cannabis worth an estimated £100,000. The plants were discovered by detectives from the Organised Crime Branch during a planned sear...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 18, 2019
Soldier F Case Heard In Court
The prosecution case of a former British soldier accused of two murders on Bloody Sunday is due to begin in court. Soldier F, who is now in his 60s, is not expected to appear at L'Derry Magistrates' ...
Soldier F Case Heard In Court
The prosecution case of a former British soldier accused of two murders on Bloody Sunday is due to begin in court. Soldier F, who is now in his 60s, is not expected to appear at L'Derry Magistrates' ...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 18, 2019
Man Abducted & Beaten In Co Fermanagh
A businessman has been left injured after he was abducted in Co Fermanagh before being beaten and dumped at the side of a road across the border. An investigation is underway following the serious as...
Man Abducted & Beaten In Co Fermanagh
A businessman has been left injured after he was abducted in Co Fermanagh before being beaten and dumped at the side of a road across the border. An investigation is underway following the serious as...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 18, 2019
Police Make Arrest Over 2004 Murder
A man has been arrested by detectives investigating the murder of Kevin McAlorum in Co Antrim over fifteen years ago. Mr McAlorum was gunned down outside a primary school in Derriaghy on 03 June 2004...
Police Make Arrest Over 2004 Murder
A man has been arrested by detectives investigating the murder of Kevin McAlorum in Co Antrim over fifteen years ago. Mr McAlorum was gunned down outside a primary school in Derriaghy on 03 June 2004...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 18, 2019
Other News In Brief
Scaffolding Firm Intimidated Out Of Job In North Belfast A scaffolding firm reportedly abandoned work at a site in north Belfast on Tuesday morning due to intimidating threats, it's been claim...
Other News In Brief
Scaffolding Firm Intimidated Out Of Job In North Belfast A scaffolding firm reportedly abandoned work at a site in north Belfast on Tuesday morning due to intimidating threats, it's been claim...
Business News, Sep 18, 2019
20 Jobs As US Firm Opens Belfast Base
An American technology firm is set to establish a product development Centre of Excellence in Belfast that will create at least 20 new roles. HighRoads Inc. chose Northern Ireland as the location for...
20 Jobs As US Firm Opens Belfast Base
An American technology firm is set to establish a product development Centre of Excellence in Belfast that will create at least 20 new roles. HighRoads Inc. chose Northern Ireland as the location for...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 17, 2019
Hay Sheds Targeted In Co Down Arson Attacks
Police are appealing for information following three suspected arson attacks overnight in County Down. Three hay sheds, located in Dromore, Banbridge and Ballinskeagh were set alight between 11pm on ...
Hay Sheds Targeted In Co Down Arson Attacks
Police are appealing for information following three suspected arson attacks overnight in County Down. Three hay sheds, located in Dromore, Banbridge and Ballinskeagh were set alight between 11pm on ...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 17, 2019
Teen Charged In Connection With Belfast Disorder
A 15-year-old boy has been charged with possessing a blade or point in a public place in connection with disorder in Belfast. The boy is due to appear at the Belfast Youth Court next month on Friday ...
Teen Charged In Connection With Belfast Disorder
A 15-year-old boy has been charged with possessing a blade or point in a public place in connection with disorder in Belfast. The boy is due to appear at the Belfast Youth Court next month on Friday ...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 17, 2019
Antrim Security Alert An Elaborate Hoax
A suspicious object that sparked a security alert in Antrim on Monday evening has been declared an 'elaborate hoax'. Significant disruption was caused in the local community, with homes evacuated sho...
Antrim Security Alert An Elaborate Hoax
A suspicious object that sparked a security alert in Antrim on Monday evening has been declared an 'elaborate hoax'. Significant disruption was caused in the local community, with homes evacuated sho...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 17, 2019
Body Recovered From River Lagan
Police are investigating after a woman's body was discovered in the River Lagan. The body was found in the Shaw's Bridge area on Monday afternoon, 16 September. The death is not being treated as sus...
Body Recovered From River Lagan
Police are investigating after a woman's body was discovered in the River Lagan. The body was found in the Shaw's Bridge area on Monday afternoon, 16 September. The death is not being treated as sus...
Business News, Sep 17, 2019
Belfast Harbour Investment To Create 10,500 Jobs
Ambitious growth plans for Belfast Harbour are set to create over 10,000 jobs, it's been revealed. The Port has committed to invest £254 million to deliver new marine and estate infrastructure and co...
Belfast Harbour Investment To Create 10,500 Jobs
Ambitious growth plans for Belfast Harbour are set to create over 10,000 jobs, it's been revealed. The Port has committed to invest £254 million to deliver new marine and estate infrastructure and co...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 17, 2019
Man Critical Following Coleraine Crash
A man in his 80s is in critical condition following a crash between a car and a digger in County L'Derry. The collision happened on the Quilly Road between Articlave and Coleraine at around 10pm on M...
Man Critical Following Coleraine Crash
A man in his 80s is in critical condition following a crash between a car and a digger in County L'Derry. The collision happened on the Quilly Road between Articlave and Coleraine at around 10pm on M...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 17, 2019
Top Tips For A Healthy Student Life
Students across Northern Ireland are being reminded to prioritise their health and wellbeing as they embark on a new term at college or university. Freshers' Week kicked off on Monday, with thousands...
Top Tips For A Healthy Student Life
Students across Northern Ireland are being reminded to prioritise their health and wellbeing as they embark on a new term at college or university. Freshers' Week kicked off on Monday, with thousands...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 17, 2019
Belfast Sports Clubs Awarded Clubmark Status
Sports clubs from across Belfast have been awarded the seal of approval from the Lord Mayor of Belfast, Councillor John Finucane. A range of successful clubs achieved their Clubmark status, the recog...
Belfast Sports Clubs Awarded Clubmark Status
Sports clubs from across Belfast have been awarded the seal of approval from the Lord Mayor of Belfast, Councillor John Finucane. A range of successful clubs achieved their Clubmark status, the recog...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 17, 2019
Other News In Brief
Rage Among Farmers As Ammonia Planning Rules Change Again There is outrage among farmers as the planning rules for assessing ammonia for farm applications have changed without warning, the Uls...
Other News In Brief
Rage Among Farmers As Ammonia Planning Rules Change Again There is outrage among farmers as the planning rules for assessing ammonia for farm applications have changed without warning, the Uls...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 16, 2019
PSNI & Garda Search For Murdered Belfast Woman
PSNI and Gardai officers are carrying out searches in Co Louth for a woman originally from Belfast who is believed to have been murdered. Saoirse Smyth was last seen in the city on 11 April 2017 and ...
PSNI & Garda Search For Murdered Belfast Woman
PSNI and Gardai officers are carrying out searches in Co Louth for a woman originally from Belfast who is believed to have been murdered. Saoirse Smyth was last seen in the city on 11 April 2017 and ...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 16, 2019
Man Armed With Samurai Sword Robs Off-Licence
Police are appealing for information after a man wielding a samurai sword robbed a business in east Belfast. An off-licence in the Woodstock Road area was targeted at around 8.45pm on Sunday evening,...
Man Armed With Samurai Sword Robs Off-Licence
Police are appealing for information after a man wielding a samurai sword robbed a business in east Belfast. An off-licence in the Woodstock Road area was targeted at around 8.45pm on Sunday evening,...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 16, 2019
Three Men Arrested Over 'Serious Sexual Assault' In Newtownards
Three men have been arrested on suspicion of rape after a serious sexual assault in Newtownards over the weekend. A young woman reported being assaulted by a number of men near Londonderry Park on t...
Three Men Arrested Over 'Serious Sexual Assault' In Newtownards
Three men have been arrested on suspicion of rape after a serious sexual assault in Newtownards over the weekend. A young woman reported being assaulted by a number of men near Londonderry Park on t...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 16, 2019
Dungannon Woman Dies In One Vehicle Crash
An elderly Dungannon woman has died after being struck by a car on Sunday morning, 15 September. The incident happened in the Quintinmanus Road shortly before 11am involving a Renault Megane. The v...
Dungannon Woman Dies In One Vehicle Crash
An elderly Dungannon woman has died after being struck by a car on Sunday morning, 15 September. The incident happened in the Quintinmanus Road shortly before 11am involving a Renault Megane. The v...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 16, 2019
NI School Principals To Vote On Strike Action
A number of school principals in Northern Ireland are set to vote on strike action. The National Association of Head Teachers (NAHT) union is balloting its members, including many local school heads,...
NI School Principals To Vote On Strike Action
A number of school principals in Northern Ireland are set to vote on strike action. The National Association of Head Teachers (NAHT) union is balloting its members, including many local school heads,...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 16, 2019
Pensioner Hospitalised Following Robbery In North Belfast
A woman in her 80s was taken to hospital after being pushed to the ground in a robbery in North Belfast. The incident happened near the Cliftonville Circus area of the Oldpark Road at around 7.25am o...
Pensioner Hospitalised Following Robbery In North Belfast
A woman in her 80s was taken to hospital after being pushed to the ground in a robbery in North Belfast. The incident happened near the Cliftonville Circus area of the Oldpark Road at around 7.25am o...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 16, 2019
BCC Extends Programmes To Help Boost Employment
Jobseekers across Belfast are being offered a helping hand into employment through a range of support initiatives offered by Belfast City Council. Five programmes are up and running to support young ...
BCC Extends Programmes To Help Boost Employment
Jobseekers across Belfast are being offered a helping hand into employment through a range of support initiatives offered by Belfast City Council. Five programmes are up and running to support young ...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 16, 2019
Other News In Brief
Scamwise Renew Warning Over Belfast Builder Scam Scamwiseni have renewed their call for vigilance regarding unsolicited correspondence after a suspected attempt to defraud a woman in Belfast. ...
Other News In Brief
Scamwise Renew Warning Over Belfast Builder Scam Scamwiseni have renewed their call for vigilance regarding unsolicited correspondence after a suspected attempt to defraud a woman in Belfast. ...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 13, 2019
Five Arrested At Belfast International Airport
Five people have been arrested at Belfast International Airport on suspicion of importing counterfeit goods. Detectives from the PSNI's Paramilitary Crime Task Force along with Border Force and HMRC ...
Five Arrested At Belfast International Airport
Five people have been arrested at Belfast International Airport on suspicion of importing counterfeit goods. Detectives from the PSNI's Paramilitary Crime Task Force along with Border Force and HMRC ...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 13, 2019
Drugs Charity Issues Warning As Youths Hospitalised
A local drugs charity has issued a warning following overdoses linked to a batch of Pregabalin believed to be circulating the L'Derry area. Four young people are understood to have been admitted to h...
Drugs Charity Issues Warning As Youths Hospitalised
A local drugs charity has issued a warning following overdoses linked to a batch of Pregabalin believed to be circulating the L'Derry area. Four young people are understood to have been admitted to h...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 13, 2019
Man Escapes Injury In Newtownards Shooting
A man has escaped injury after shots were fired at a house in Newtownards. A property in the Upper Greenwell Street area was targeted in the early hours of Friday morning, 13 September. While no inj...
Man Escapes Injury In Newtownards Shooting
A man has escaped injury after shots were fired at a house in Newtownards. A property in the Upper Greenwell Street area was targeted in the early hours of Friday morning, 13 September. While no inj...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 13, 2019
New Ways To Reuse Plastic Pioneered At QUB
As the world grows more conscious of plastic pollution, researchers at Queens University Belfast are pioneering new methods to transform single-use plastic items into a range of useful products. Wast...
New Ways To Reuse Plastic Pioneered At QUB
As the world grows more conscious of plastic pollution, researchers at Queens University Belfast are pioneering new methods to transform single-use plastic items into a range of useful products. Wast...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 13, 2019
New Footage Released In Malcolm McKeown Murder Probe
Detectives investigating the shooting of Malcolm McKeown in Co Down last month have released new CCTV footage of events at the filling station where he was murdered. The father of three was struck do...
New Footage Released In Malcolm McKeown Murder Probe
Detectives investigating the shooting of Malcolm McKeown in Co Down last month have released new CCTV footage of events at the filling station where he was murdered. The father of three was struck do...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 13, 2019
Teens Charged Over Belfast Disorder
Two teenagers have been charged with offences relating to disorder in north Belfast this summer. Trouble erupted in the New Lodge area of the city on 08 August when contractors were sent in to disman...
Teens Charged Over Belfast Disorder
Two teenagers have been charged with offences relating to disorder in north Belfast this summer. Trouble erupted in the New Lodge area of the city on 08 August when contractors were sent in to disman...
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Northern Ireland WeatherThis Evening and Tonight:Rather cloudy and mainly dry at first, but showery outbreaks of rain soon extending westwards to most places during the night, turning heavier towards morning. Light winds. Minimum temperature 9 °C.
