01/09/2010
Other NI News In Brief
Gang Fire Shots At Londonderry Home
Shots have been fired at a Londonderry home. Four masked men fired a number of shots at the door to the house in Dove Gardens shortly before 11pm on Tuesday. Two men were inside at the time, but neither sustained injuries. A short time later, petrol bombs and other missiles were thrown at police officers investigating the incident. An officer sustained a leg injury after being hit by a stone.
£20m Contract Boost For Harland and Wolff
Harland and Wolf have been awarded a multi-million pound contract by Siemens to design and build two sub-station platforms for an offshore windfarm. The contract for the Gwynt y Mor facility 10 miles off the coast of north Wales is worth around £20m.
Well-Known Buildings Open Doors To Public
Next weekend (11-12 September) a series of events will be held to celebrate Northern Ireland’s rich and diverse architecture and heritage. There are more than 260 events taking place as part of European Heritage Open Days. Many buildings which are otherwise closed during the rest of the year will be opened to the public. Cathedrals, cottages, mills, former military bases and a few castles will open their doors free of charge next weekend.
(GK/KMcA)
Shots have been fired at a Londonderry home. Four masked men fired a number of shots at the door to the house in Dove Gardens shortly before 11pm on Tuesday. Two men were inside at the time, but neither sustained injuries. A short time later, petrol bombs and other missiles were thrown at police officers investigating the incident. An officer sustained a leg injury after being hit by a stone.
£20m Contract Boost For Harland and Wolff
Harland and Wolf have been awarded a multi-million pound contract by Siemens to design and build two sub-station platforms for an offshore windfarm. The contract for the Gwynt y Mor facility 10 miles off the coast of north Wales is worth around £20m.
Well-Known Buildings Open Doors To Public
Next weekend (11-12 September) a series of events will be held to celebrate Northern Ireland’s rich and diverse architecture and heritage. There are more than 260 events taking place as part of European Heritage Open Days. Many buildings which are otherwise closed during the rest of the year will be opened to the public. Cathedrals, cottages, mills, former military bases and a few castles will open their doors free of charge next weekend.
(GK/KMcA)
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09 March 2018
Shots Fired At House In Coleraine
An investigation has launched after three shots were fired through the window of a house in Coleraine. The attack happened at a property in the Loughanhill Park area at around 11pm on Thursday, 08 March. No-one was injured. Police responded to reports that a man had tried to force entry through the front door using a hammer.
Shots Fired At House In Coleraine
An investigation has launched after three shots were fired through the window of a house in Coleraine. The attack happened at a property in the Loughanhill Park area at around 11pm on Thursday, 08 March. No-one was injured. Police responded to reports that a man had tried to force entry through the front door using a hammer.
19 June 2023
SF Pledge To Work With Other Parties In NI Councils
Sinn Féin will work with other political parties in NI councils to provide an "open door, access and a voice to all communities in their council areas". First Minister Designate Michelle O’Neill has pledged. Michelle O’Neill was speaking after meeting with recently elected mayors and chairs from across local councils.
SF Pledge To Work With Other Parties In NI Councils
Sinn Féin will work with other political parties in NI councils to provide an "open door, access and a voice to all communities in their council areas". First Minister Designate Michelle O’Neill has pledged. Michelle O’Neill was speaking after meeting with recently elected mayors and chairs from across local councils.
28 August 2003
Elderly woman confronted by knifeman
An elderly woman was recovering today after an armed man confronted her in her north Belfast home yesterday. The 94-year-old was alone in her Knutsford Drive home when the intruder walked in through an open door, laid a knife on a nearby chair, spoke to her, then went upstairs. The man, who made no demands, then later left without taking anything.
Elderly woman confronted by knifeman
An elderly woman was recovering today after an armed man confronted her in her north Belfast home yesterday. The 94-year-old was alone in her Knutsford Drive home when the intruder walked in through an open door, laid a knife on a nearby chair, spoke to her, then went upstairs. The man, who made no demands, then later left without taking anything.
04 October 2004
Two men die in separate road accidents
A man has died following a car crash in Co Fermanagh at the weekend. The victim was a backseat passenger in a car which hit a pole at Rosscor near Beleek on Sunday. Two other men in the car were taken to hospital but are not thought to be in a serious condition.
Two men die in separate road accidents
A man has died following a car crash in Co Fermanagh at the weekend. The victim was a backseat passenger in a car which hit a pole at Rosscor near Beleek on Sunday. Two other men in the car were taken to hospital but are not thought to be in a serious condition.
10 July 2025
Tourism Ireland Unveils 'This Is Open Country' Documentary
As the biggest names in golf descend on Royal Portrush next week for The Open Championship, Tourism Ireland has announced the eagerly anticipated release of 'This is Open Country', a one-hour feature documentary.
Tourism Ireland Unveils 'This Is Open Country' Documentary
As the biggest names in golf descend on Royal Portrush next week for The Open Championship, Tourism Ireland has announced the eagerly anticipated release of 'This is Open Country', a one-hour feature documentary.
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Northern Ireland WeatherToday:A sunny but frosty start for many. However cloud increases by midday with a few showers reaching the north coast, these mostly light but spreading inland this afternoon. Chilly. Maximum temperature 8 °C.Tonight:A rather cloudy evening with scattered showers. Becoming drier through the night with some good clear spells developing and a patchy frost away from coasts. Minimum temperature 0 °C.