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Northern Ireland News for December 2015 : Page 2
Northern Ireland News, Dec 15, 2015
39 Jobs At Homebase In Omagh 'At Risk'
39 jobs at a Homebase Store in Omagh, Co Tyrone, are at risk. Concerns have been raised over the proposed closure of the store and SDLP West Tyrone representative Daniel McCrossan said it will come a...
39 Jobs At Homebase In Omagh 'At Risk'
39 jobs at a Homebase Store in Omagh, Co Tyrone, are at risk. Concerns have been raised over the proposed closure of the store and SDLP West Tyrone representative Daniel McCrossan said it will come a...
Recruitment News, Dec 15, 2015
29 Jobs At Risk In Omagh
SDLP West Tyrone representative Daniel McCrossan has expressed his concern at the proposed closure of the Homebase Store in Omagh at the cost of 39 jobs. Mr McCrossan said: "Employees at the Homebase...
29 Jobs At Risk In Omagh
SDLP West Tyrone representative Daniel McCrossan has expressed his concern at the proposed closure of the Homebase Store in Omagh at the cost of 39 jobs. Mr McCrossan said: "Employees at the Homebase...
Northern Ireland News, Dec 15, 2015
Woman Arrested Over Peggy O'Hara Funeral
A 51-year-old woman has been arrested in relation to offences at the wake and funeral of Peggy O'Hara in July. The woman was arrested in L'Derry and has been detained at Musgrave Police Station. Peg...
Woman Arrested Over Peggy O'Hara Funeral
A 51-year-old woman has been arrested in relation to offences at the wake and funeral of Peggy O'Hara in July. The woman was arrested in L'Derry and has been detained at Musgrave Police Station. Peg...
Northern Ireland News, Dec 15, 2015
Other News In Brief
First Group Of Syrian Refugees Arrive In NI The first group of Syrian refugees have arrived in Northern Ireland. Alliance MLA Stewart Dickson has said it is important everyone in Belfast pla...
Other News In Brief
First Group Of Syrian Refugees Arrive In NI The first group of Syrian refugees have arrived in Northern Ireland. Alliance MLA Stewart Dickson has said it is important everyone in Belfast pla...
Business News, Dec 14, 2015
Uber Taxi App Launches In Belfast
Uber, a US-based taxi app, has been granted a license by the Department of the Environment. The new service, which uses GPS on users phones, people can choose a taxi nearest to them in any given area...
Uber Taxi App Launches In Belfast
Uber, a US-based taxi app, has been granted a license by the Department of the Environment. The new service, which uses GPS on users phones, people can choose a taxi nearest to them in any given area...
Northern Ireland News, Dec 14, 2015
Three Teens Arrested In Connection With West Belfast Murder
Three teenagers have been arrested in connection with the murder of a man in west Belfast. The body of Christopher Meli, 20, was discovered in the Glasvey Close area at around 1am on Saturday. The t...
Three Teens Arrested In Connection With West Belfast Murder
Three teenagers have been arrested in connection with the murder of a man in west Belfast. The body of Christopher Meli, 20, was discovered in the Glasvey Close area at around 1am on Saturday. The t...
Northern Ireland News, Dec 14, 2015
Man Killed In Ballynahinch Crash Named
The name of a 36-year-old man who died in a collision in Ballynahinch, Co Down, has been released by the police. Paul Donnelly, from Colinview in Belfast, was killed in the two-vehicle crash. The ac...
Man Killed In Ballynahinch Crash Named
The name of a 36-year-old man who died in a collision in Ballynahinch, Co Down, has been released by the police. Paul Donnelly, from Colinview in Belfast, was killed in the two-vehicle crash. The ac...
Recruitment News, Dec 14, 2015
265 New Jobs Announced In Athlone And Galway
A total of 265 new jobs have been announced for Athlone and Galway. In Athlone, DPD Ireland will create 200 new jobs over the next five years, with 70 of the vacancies expected to be filled before Ch...
265 New Jobs Announced In Athlone And Galway
A total of 265 new jobs have been announced for Athlone and Galway. In Athlone, DPD Ireland will create 200 new jobs over the next five years, with 70 of the vacancies expected to be filled before Ch...
Northern Ireland News, Dec 14, 2015
Police Appeal For Missing Bangor Man
Police have launched an appeal to help trace a 56-year-old man who was reported missing on Wednesday, 09 December. Mark Crawford from Bangor, Co Down, is believed to frequent Antrim, Newtownabbey, Be...
Police Appeal For Missing Bangor Man
Police have launched an appeal to help trace a 56-year-old man who was reported missing on Wednesday, 09 December. Mark Crawford from Bangor, Co Down, is believed to frequent Antrim, Newtownabbey, Be...
Northern Ireland News, Dec 14, 2015
Man And Woman Attacked During Robbery In L'Derry
A man has been arrested after attacking a man and a woman during a robbery in L'Derry. Three man entered a flat on the Northland Road in the early yours of Saturday morning. A man and woman were ass...
Man And Woman Attacked During Robbery In L'Derry
A man has been arrested after attacking a man and a woman during a robbery in L'Derry. Three man entered a flat on the Northland Road in the early yours of Saturday morning. A man and woman were ass...
Northern Ireland News, Dec 14, 2015
Almost 25,000 Women Travel To England And Wales For Abortion
Almost 25,000 women from Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland (RoI) travelled to England and Wales to have an abortion over the last five years, new data has revealed. The new figures were ob...
Almost 25,000 Women Travel To England And Wales For Abortion
Almost 25,000 women from Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland (RoI) travelled to England and Wales to have an abortion over the last five years, new data has revealed. The new figures were ob...
Northern Ireland News, Dec 14, 2015
Man Charged Following Police Pursuit In North Belfast
A man has been charged following a police pursuit in north Belfast. The incident happened on the Shore Road at around 1.50am on Saturday. A Mercedes car was signalled to stop by police carrying out ...
Man Charged Following Police Pursuit In North Belfast
A man has been charged following a police pursuit in north Belfast. The incident happened on the Shore Road at around 1.50am on Saturday. A Mercedes car was signalled to stop by police carrying out ...
Northern Ireland News, Dec 14, 2015
Call For QUB To Divest From Fossil Fuel Firms
Queens University Belfast (QUB) is being called to divest from fossil fuel firms. Sinn Féin MLA Chris Hazzard made the call in support of the student occupation of the QUB administration block. Quee...
Call For QUB To Divest From Fossil Fuel Firms
Queens University Belfast (QUB) is being called to divest from fossil fuel firms. Sinn Féin MLA Chris Hazzard made the call in support of the student occupation of the QUB administration block. Quee...
Northern Ireland News, Dec 14, 2015
Other News In Brief
Work Starts On Resurfacing Scheme In Cookstown Construction work has started on a £110,000 major resurfacing scheme on the Lissan Road, Cookstown. The resurfacing works cover a distance of a...
Other News In Brief
Work Starts On Resurfacing Scheme In Cookstown Construction work has started on a £110,000 major resurfacing scheme on the Lissan Road, Cookstown. The resurfacing works cover a distance of a...
Recruitment News, Dec 11, 2015
600 Jobs Secured At Caparo
Unite the union has welcomed the further sale of businesses from the Caparo Industries Group to the Gupta family which secures over 600 jobs, based mainly in the West Midlands. The latest sales to th...
600 Jobs Secured At Caparo
Unite the union has welcomed the further sale of businesses from the Caparo Industries Group to the Gupta family which secures over 600 jobs, based mainly in the West Midlands. The latest sales to th...
Northern Ireland News, Dec 11, 2015
Two Arrested After Drugs Seized In Co Armagh
Two people have been arrested after police seized drugs, worth an estimated street value of over £1,300, in Co Armagh. Suspected cocaine, cannabis and ecstasy were discovered during two house searche...
Two Arrested After Drugs Seized In Co Armagh
Two people have been arrested after police seized drugs, worth an estimated street value of over £1,300, in Co Armagh. Suspected cocaine, cannabis and ecstasy were discovered during two house searche...
Business News, Dec 11, 2015
Wrights Group Commended For Innovative Approach To Manufacturing And Design
Enterprise, Trade and Investment Minister Jonathan Bell has commended Ballymena bus builder Wrights Group Ltd for its innovative approach to manufacturing and design. Minister Bell said: "Wrightbus h...
Wrights Group Commended For Innovative Approach To Manufacturing And Design
Enterprise, Trade and Investment Minister Jonathan Bell has commended Ballymena bus builder Wrights Group Ltd for its innovative approach to manufacturing and design. Minister Bell said: "Wrightbus h...
Northern Ireland News, Dec 11, 2015
New TV Ad Launches To Prevent Drink Driving
A new television advertisement aimed at preventing drink driving in Northern Ireland has been launched. The ad specifically targets 18-24 year old men. Environment Minister Mark H Durkan launched th...
New TV Ad Launches To Prevent Drink Driving
A new television advertisement aimed at preventing drink driving in Northern Ireland has been launched. The ad specifically targets 18-24 year old men. Environment Minister Mark H Durkan launched th...
Northern Ireland News, Dec 11, 2015
Three Lanes Closed Following M2 Collision
A two-vehicle crash on the M2 heading out of Belfast has caused huge delays for motorists. Three lanes of the M2 have been closed and it may be some time before the road is fully reopened. The lanes...
Three Lanes Closed Following M2 Collision
A two-vehicle crash on the M2 heading out of Belfast has caused huge delays for motorists. Three lanes of the M2 have been closed and it may be some time before the road is fully reopened. The lanes...
Northern Ireland News, Dec 11, 2015
Boy Arrested In Connection With North Belfast Attack
A boy has been arrested after reportedly pouring or spraying liquid over another boy's face in north Belfast. The suspect was attacked in the Oldpark Road area at around 9pm on Thursday. The victim'...
Boy Arrested In Connection With North Belfast Attack
A boy has been arrested after reportedly pouring or spraying liquid over another boy's face in north Belfast. The suspect was attacked in the Oldpark Road area at around 9pm on Thursday. The victim'...
Northern Ireland News, Dec 11, 2015
Construction Work To Extend Gas Network In East Down To Begin Next Year
Construction work to extend the gas network into East Down in Northern Ireland is to begin next year. The Utility Regulator approved the extension of Phoenix Natural Gas' gas conveyance licence to th...
Construction Work To Extend Gas Network In East Down To Begin Next Year
Construction work to extend the gas network into East Down in Northern Ireland is to begin next year. The Utility Regulator approved the extension of Phoenix Natural Gas' gas conveyance licence to th...
Northern Ireland News, Dec 11, 2015
Number Of Roads Closed In Co Fermanagh
A number of roads have been closed in Co Fermanagh due to flooding. Rivers Agency Chief Executive David Porter said: "Water levels at Upper Lough Erne have stopped rising, at present, and remains app...
Number Of Roads Closed In Co Fermanagh
A number of roads have been closed in Co Fermanagh due to flooding. Rivers Agency Chief Executive David Porter said: "Water levels at Upper Lough Erne have stopped rising, at present, and remains app...
Northern Ireland News, Dec 11, 2015
Three Separate Road Accidents In Co Antrim
Drivers in the Carrickfergus area, Co Antrim, are being advised to take extra care following three separate road accidents. Two cars and a motorcyclist were involved in the incidents due to icy condi...
Three Separate Road Accidents In Co Antrim
Drivers in the Carrickfergus area, Co Antrim, are being advised to take extra care following three separate road accidents. Two cars and a motorcyclist were involved in the incidents due to icy condi...
Northern Ireland News, Dec 11, 2015
Other News In Brief
£750,000 Cocaine Seized In Co Armagh Police have seized cocaine, worth an estimated street value of £750,000, in Portadown, Co Armagh. The discovery was made on Wednesday night. SDLP Upper ...
Other News In Brief
£750,000 Cocaine Seized In Co Armagh Police have seized cocaine, worth an estimated street value of £750,000, in Portadown, Co Armagh. The discovery was made on Wednesday night. SDLP Upper ...
Northern Ireland News, Dec 10, 2015
Bombardier Workers Reject Pay Offer
Bombardier workers in Northern Ireland have rejected a pay offer. The employees had been asked to take a two year pay freeze and work for an extra hour every Friday. 88% of Unite members rejected th...
Bombardier Workers Reject Pay Offer
Bombardier workers in Northern Ireland have rejected a pay offer. The employees had been asked to take a two year pay freeze and work for an extra hour every Friday. 88% of Unite members rejected th...
Business News, Dec 10, 2015
Lidl Christmas Village To Return To Belfast
Lidl Northern Ireland has announced that it will return to Belfast to host the Lidl Christmas Village for the second year running. The village will take place in the Cathedral Gardens of St Anne's C...
Lidl Christmas Village To Return To Belfast
Lidl Northern Ireland has announced that it will return to Belfast to host the Lidl Christmas Village for the second year running. The village will take place in the Cathedral Gardens of St Anne's C...
Northern Ireland News, Dec 10, 2015
Man Hit With Brick In Co Down
A man is being treated in hospital after he was hit by a brick in Co Down. The incident occurred on Iveagh Drive in Banbridge at around 8.30pm on Wednesday. The victim was injured after a brick was ...
Man Hit With Brick In Co Down
A man is being treated in hospital after he was hit by a brick in Co Down. The incident occurred on Iveagh Drive in Banbridge at around 8.30pm on Wednesday. The victim was injured after a brick was ...
Northern Ireland News, Dec 10, 2015
Arlene Foster Likely To Be New DUP Leader
Finance Minister Arlene Foster is likely to be the first female DUP leader as she is the only declared candidate to replace the current leader Peter Robinson. Mr Robinson recently announced he is to ...
Arlene Foster Likely To Be New DUP Leader
Finance Minister Arlene Foster is likely to be the first female DUP leader as she is the only declared candidate to replace the current leader Peter Robinson. Mr Robinson recently announced he is to ...
Northern Ireland News, Dec 10, 2015
Man Dies Following Farm Accident
A man has died following a farm accident in Dromore, Co Tyrone. It is understood the man was involved in vehicle maintenance when the incident happened on the Aghadulla Road. A tractor is thought to...
Man Dies Following Farm Accident
A man has died following a farm accident in Dromore, Co Tyrone. It is understood the man was involved in vehicle maintenance when the incident happened on the Aghadulla Road. A tractor is thought to...
Northern Ireland News, Dec 10, 2015
Police Appeal For Missing Man Sean Beard
Police are appealing for information to trace missing man Sean Beard. Mr Beard, 56, was last seen in Larne, Co Antrim, on Monday morning. He is described as 6ft tall, of medium build with grey hair....
Police Appeal For Missing Man Sean Beard
Police are appealing for information to trace missing man Sean Beard. Mr Beard, 56, was last seen in Larne, Co Antrim, on Monday morning. He is described as 6ft tall, of medium build with grey hair....
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Northern Ireland WeatherThis Evening and Tonight:Rain clearing away east by early evening with some clear spells but a few showers likely to affect the North coast and other areas towards dawn, remaining breezy and mild overnight. Minimum temperature 9 °C.
