South Belfast Burglary Suspect Arrested Thanks To Neighbour

19 October 2018
South Belfast Burglary Suspect Arrested Thanks To Neighbour
A burglary suspect has been arrested after an eagle-eyed neighbour spotted suspicious activity in a neighbour's garden. Police in south Belfast have detained a 20-year-old man "on suspicion of burglary and going equipped" in the Diamond Gardens area of Finaghy. They say officers moved in after they received a call from a worried neighbour.

19 October 2018
Major Investment To Boost Belfast Footfall
A major investment package has been announced to help Belfast city centre get back on it's feet, with a host of attractions, improvements and a possible extension to the Christmas Market. Belfast City Council agreed the £1.69million funding boost to bring in attractions like a ferris wheel, ski slope, amusements and family zones.

19 October 2018
Sammy Wilson: Varadkar's Behaviour 'Despicable, Low And Rotten'
DUP MP Sammy Wilson has branded the Irish Prime Minister, Leo Varadkar's behaviour "despicable, low and rotten" for his reference to violence at the Northern Ireland border during the Troubles, in a statement titled 'How much lower can vile Varadkar stoop?' His scathing attack comes as the Taoiseach appeared before a summit of EU leaders on Wednesd

19 October 2018
Appeal After Aggravated Burglary In South Belfast
The occupants of a house in South Belfast have escaped injury following an aggravated burglary in the Edinburgh Street area. Three men, one possibly armed with a knife, entered the house before threatening the residents and taking two mobile phones and keys to a car. The incident happened during the early hours of Friday morning.

19 October 2018
DUP Candidate Claims Victory In Carrick-Castle By-Election
DUP candidate Peter Johnston has taken a seat on Mid and East Antrim Borough Council after topping the poll in the Carrick-Castle by-election. He fills a seat left vacant after the death of Independent unionist councillor Jim Brown, who passed away suddenly in August.

19 October 2018
Man Dies After Being Hit By Train In Lurgan
A man has died after he was hit by a train in Lurgan. It happened at the William Street crossing at around 8.30pm. Police and the Fire Service attended the scene. The Ambulance Service also responded to a report of a pedestrian hit by a train.

19 October 2018
Stena Line Warns A No-Deal Brexit Will Hit Food Supplies
The growing possibility of a no-deal Brexit could affect food supplies and see significant trade delays, ferry firm Stena Line has warned. There is "very little readiness" at ports and "anxiety is high", said Ian Hampton, senior executive at the global ferry operator. Stena is the largest ferry company in the Irish Sea and owns three UK ports.

19 October 2018
Ashers Bakery To Close City Centre Branch Due To Primark Fire
Ashers Bakery will not be renewing the lease on it's Royal Avenue branch due to the drop in sales following the blaze that destroyed Primark. Footfall in Belfast city centre has slumped by a third in the aftermath of the August fire and Ashers is just a few yards away from the burned-out shell of the historic Bank Buildings.

19 October 2018
Potential Growth In Modern Slavery In NI
Police in Northern Ireland are reporting a potential upsurge in modern slavery cases, with 33 victims identified in the first half of the year, while 36 victims were identified in the whole of last year. The exact number of people affected by the crime is unknown as it often goes unreported and undetected.

19 October 2018
Other News In Brief
Flu Vaccine Delays For Over 65's The flu vaccine for those older than 65 will be delayed this year, the chief medical officer has said. Dr Michael McBride said that "manufacturing constraints" mean the jab won't be available until the end of next month.