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18/06/2019
Woman Dies Following Lough Erne Tragedy
A woman who was rescued from her car as it sank in a County Fermanagh lake over the weekend has died in hospital.
Police officers managed to pull the woman from the submerged car on Saturday night, 15 June, but she passed away on Monday after being in a critical condition.
SDLP Fermanagh Councillor John Coyle extended his sympathies to the woman's family following the tragedy, and said the local community has been left shocked and devastated.
Police officers managed to pull the woman from the submerged car on Saturday night, 15 June, but she passed away on Monday after being in a critical condition.
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18 June 2019
Woman Dies Following Lough Erne Tragedy
A woman who was rescued from her car as it sank in a County Fermanagh lake over the weekend has died in hospital. Police officers managed to pull the woman from the submerged car on Saturday night, 15 June, but she passed away on Monday after being in a critical condition.
Woman Dies Following Lough Erne Tragedy
A woman who was rescued from her car as it sank in a County Fermanagh lake over the weekend has died in hospital. Police officers managed to pull the woman from the submerged car on Saturday night, 15 June, but she passed away on Monday after being in a critical condition.
18 June 2019
Person Rescued From River Foyle
A search and rescue team based in L'Derry has thanked members of the public after a person was rescued from the River Foyle. The operation was sparked after reports of an individual entering the water in the early hours of this morning, Tuesday 18 June. A member of the public is believed to have deployed a life ring and contacted the PSNI.
Person Rescued From River Foyle
A search and rescue team based in L'Derry has thanked members of the public after a person was rescued from the River Foyle. The operation was sparked after reports of an individual entering the water in the early hours of this morning, Tuesday 18 June. A member of the public is believed to have deployed a life ring and contacted the PSNI.
18 June 2019
Airbus Order Brings Certainty For Belfast Workers
An aircraft leasing company has signed a letter of intent to buy 50 Airbus A220s in a welcome boost for wing manufacturing in Belfast. The move by US Air Leasing Corporation (ALC) will bring certainty to local workers, SDLP Business Spokesperson Pat Catney has said. Around 1,000 staff work at the A220 wing factory in Belfast.
Airbus Order Brings Certainty For Belfast Workers
An aircraft leasing company has signed a letter of intent to buy 50 Airbus A220s in a welcome boost for wing manufacturing in Belfast. The move by US Air Leasing Corporation (ALC) will bring certainty to local workers, SDLP Business Spokesperson Pat Catney has said. Around 1,000 staff work at the A220 wing factory in Belfast.
18 June 2019
PSNI Face £40m Holiday Pay Bill
The Police Service of Northern Ireland is facing a bill of £40 million after losing a legal battle over holiday pay. In a landmark judgement, the Court of Appeal dismissed Chief Constable George Hamilton's bid to overturn a finding that his staff and civilian workers should be paid sums dating back two decades.
PSNI Face £40m Holiday Pay Bill
The Police Service of Northern Ireland is facing a bill of £40 million after losing a legal battle over holiday pay. In a landmark judgement, the Court of Appeal dismissed Chief Constable George Hamilton's bid to overturn a finding that his staff and civilian workers should be paid sums dating back two decades.
17 June 2019
PSNI Slammed For Delayed Response To Assault
The PSNI have been criticised for an alleged delayed response to an assault which took place in an ice cream shop in north Belfast. A woman was injured during the attack in Rossi's on Atlantic Avenue on Sunday morning, 16 June.
PSNI Slammed For Delayed Response To Assault
The PSNI have been criticised for an alleged delayed response to an assault which took place in an ice cream shop in north Belfast. A woman was injured during the attack in Rossi's on Atlantic Avenue on Sunday morning, 16 June.
17 June 2019
Susan Boyle To Perform At Belfast's Titanic Slipways
Susan Boyle is set to headline this year's BBC Proms in the Park, which returns to the Titanic Slipways in Belfast this September.
Susan Boyle To Perform At Belfast's Titanic Slipways
Susan Boyle is set to headline this year's BBC Proms in the Park, which returns to the Titanic Slipways in Belfast this September.
17 June 2019
Guidance Issued For Alcohol Awareness Week
Drinkers in Northern Ireland are being urged to take a closer look at their habits this Alcohol Awareness Week, 17-23 June. The Public Health Agency (PHA) and Northern Ireland's five Drug and Alcohol Coordination Teams (DACTs) are asking people to take stock, give themselves an "alcohol MOT" and be aware of the 14 unit per week limit.
Guidance Issued For Alcohol Awareness Week
Drinkers in Northern Ireland are being urged to take a closer look at their habits this Alcohol Awareness Week, 17-23 June. The Public Health Agency (PHA) and Northern Ireland's five Drug and Alcohol Coordination Teams (DACTs) are asking people to take stock, give themselves an "alcohol MOT" and be aware of the 14 unit per week limit.
17 June 2019
NI Majority Not Prejudiced Towards Transgender People
Over 70% of people in Northern Ireland have described themselves as not prejudiced towards the transgender community, a research study has revealed.
NI Majority Not Prejudiced Towards Transgender People
Over 70% of people in Northern Ireland have described themselves as not prejudiced towards the transgender community, a research study has revealed.
17 June 2019
22 NI Schools May Face Closure
22 schools in Northern Ireland may be considered for closure due to sustainability issues, the latest Education Authority report has found. In some areas there are too many school places for the population size, while in others there are not enough places for pupils, as revealed in the third of three Annual Action Plans.
22 NI Schools May Face Closure
22 schools in Northern Ireland may be considered for closure due to sustainability issues, the latest Education Authority report has found. In some areas there are too many school places for the population size, while in others there are not enough places for pupils, as revealed in the third of three Annual Action Plans.
17 June 2019
Man Fighting For Life After Car Strikes Tree
A man is fighting for his life in hospital after a serious collision in Dungannon. Police said the silver BMW X5 struck a tree on the Moy Road shortly after 5am on Sunday morning, 16 June. The driver, aged in his 30's, was taken to hospital where his condition remains critical. Police have appealed for information and the road has since reopened.
Man Fighting For Life After Car Strikes Tree
A man is fighting for his life in hospital after a serious collision in Dungannon. Police said the silver BMW X5 struck a tree on the Moy Road shortly after 5am on Sunday morning, 16 June. The driver, aged in his 30's, was taken to hospital where his condition remains critical. Police have appealed for information and the road has since reopened.
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Northern Ireland WeatherToday:Dry mostly sunny start, but cloudier in far northwest with a few showers and cloud will build through the morning elsewhere, with showers developing. Some heavy and perhaps thundery showers in afternoon and slow moving in quite light winds. Maximum temperature 18 °C.Tonight:Showers will become confined to far northwest in the evening, then mostly dry with clear periods overnight. Mainly light winds and becoming quite chilly in rural spots Minimum temperature 2 °C.
