Northern Ireland News for July 2015 : Page 13

UK National News, Jul 6, 2015
Teens Arrested Over Boy's Death
Three teenagers have been arrested in connection with the "unexplained death" of a 16-year-old in Jersey. The deceased, who was a resident of St Lawrence, was found unconscious on Rue de Becquet Vin...
UK National News, Jul 6, 2015
Other News In Brief
Princess Charlotte Baptised In Sandringham Princess Charlotte has been christened at a private ceremony at the Church of St Mary Magdalene in Sandringham. The ceremony took place on Sunday a...
Business News, Jul 3, 2015
Minister Commends NI Pharmacists
Health Minister Simon Hamilton has commended local pharmacists for the invaluable contribution they make to local communities throughout Northern Ireland. During a visit to Parker Pharmacy in Comber ...
UK National News, Jul 3, 2015
Security Guard Dies After Attack At Blackfriars Crown Court
A prison custody officer who was attacked outside Blackfriars Crown Court earlier this week, has died. Lorraine Barwell, 54, is understood to have been assaulted as she was escorting a prisoner betw...
Northern Ireland News, Jul 3, 2015
Two Charged Over Fatal Road Collision
Two people have been charged in connection with a fatal road crash in Ballycastle on 06 April. Johnny Black 19, and Robin Wilson, 24, were killed in the collision which happened on the Cushendall Roa...
Northern Ireland News, Jul 3, 2015
Credit Union Robbed In West Belfast
A credit union has been robbed in west Belfast. The incident occurred on the Springfield Road on Thursday just after 5pm. Two men, one armed with a firearm, approached a female staff member and dema...
Northern Ireland News, Jul 3, 2015
Belfast Harbour To Invest £120m In Infrastructure Projects
Belfast Harbour is to invest £120m in new infrastructure projects over the next three years. Figures recorded in the Harbour's 2014 annual report revealed that turnover increased by 4% to £52.6m, whi...
Northern Ireland News, Jul 3, 2015
Police Vehicle Attacked In East Belfast
A police vehicle has been attacked with petrol bombs in east Belfast on Thursday night. The incident happened in St Patrick's Walk at around 8pm. Three petrol bombs were thrown at the vehicle, howev...
Recruitment News, Jul 3, 2015
ProSeeder Technologies To Create 15 Jobs
ProSeeder Technologies has announced it is to establish its first European subsidiary office in Dublin and create 15 jobs over three years. The company was introduced to Ireland through the Governmen...
UK National News, Jul 3, 2015
Football Fans Arrested Over Pub Attack In North London
Six Everton football fans have been arrested in connection with an attack outside a pub in North London. Scotland Yard carried out the early morning raids today 2 July. Six males, aged between 15 an...
UK National News, Jul 3, 2015
Minute's Silence Held For Tunisia Attack Victims
A national one minute of silence was held today at 12pm as a mark of respect to those who died in a terrorist attack in Tunisia last week. Flags will also be lowered to half-mast at government build...
Northern Ireland News, Jul 3, 2015
Call For Immediate Investigation Over Mick Wallace Allegations
Sinn Féin is calling for an immediate police investigation to be carried out into claims made by Independent TD Mick Wallace at the Dáil on Thursday. Mr Wallace claimed the proceeds of one NAMA loan ...
Northern Ireland News, Jul 3, 2015
Orange Hall Badly Damaged In Suspected Arson Attack
An Orange Hall has been extensively damaged in a suspected arson attack. The interior of the Ballytyrone Orange Hall on the Creenagh Road in Loughgall was badly damaged. Sinn Féin MP Mickey Brady sa...
UK National News, Jul 3, 2015
Man Arrested On Suspicion Of 1984 Murder
A man has been arrested in connection with the murder of a female student over 30 years ago. Melanie Road was 17 when she was attacked after a night out in June 1984. Her body was discovered with mu...
UK National News, Jul 3, 2015
EE Fined £1m By Regulator Ofcom
EE has been fined £1m for failing breaching rules regarding the handling of customer complaints. An investigation my Ofcom found that from July 2011 to April 2014, EE did not provide its customers w...
UK National News, Jul 3, 2015
RMT Union Announces Strike Action
Rail and Maritime Transport (RMT) union has announced Southern Rail engineers and Northern Rail staff have voted in favour of strike action. The union said Southern Rail members are taking action as ...
UK National News, Jul 3, 2015
Man Jailed For Killing Work Colleague With One Punch
A man who killed his work colleague with a single punch has been jailed for six years. Phillip Patrick Begley, 44, of Wellington Road, Bridlington, was found guilty of the manslaughter of Paul Morris...
UK National News, Jul 3, 2015
Other News In Brief
Extension Granted For Fracking Permit Consultation A public consultation on an application by Third Energy for a permit to undertake fracking in North Yorkshire has been extended. The Enviro...
Northern Ireland News, Jul 3, 2015
Two Arrested After Gun Fired In Play Park
Two people have been arrested after a gun was fired at a play park in north Belfast. The incident happened in the Beverley Street area, off the Shankill Road, on Thursday. A man, who was brandishing...
Northern Ireland News, Jul 3, 2015
Average Age Of First-Time NI Brides Hits 30
The average age of first-time brides in Northern Ireland has reached 30 for the first time, according to the latest official statistics. The Northern Ireland Statistics and Research Agency's 93rd 'A...
Northern Ireland News, Jul 3, 2015
Other News In Brief
Man Convicted Of Benefit Fraud A man has been convicted of claiming benefits he was not entitled to at Belfast Crown Court. Paul Magee claimed Income Support and Housing Benefit totalling £2...
UK National News, Jul 2, 2015
TV Entertainer Val Doonican Dies
TV Entertainer Val Doonican has died in Buckinghamshire at the age of 88. It is understood the Irish singer passed away 'peacefully' at a nursing home. In a statement, his family said: "He was a won...
Northern Ireland News, Jul 2, 2015
Police Appeal For Witnesses Following Attempted Robbery In East Belfast
Police are appealing for witnesses following an attempted robbery in east Belfast on Wednesday afternoon. A man who was delivering cigarettes to a local supermarket on the Cregagh Road was approached...
Business News, Jul 2, 2015
China Is Important To The Development Of NI's Economy - Bell
Enterprise, Trade & Investment Minister Jonathan Bell has outlined the importance of China to the development of Northern Ireland’s economy. The Minister was addressing key influencers and stakeholde...
Recruitment News, Jul 2, 2015
OneSource Virtual To Create 280 Jobs In L'Derry
OneSource Virtual is to create over 280 jobs in L'Derry by 2017. The Texas-based firm is to establish a HR Outsourcing Centre and the 289 jobs include payroll administration, benefits administration ...
UK National News, Jul 2, 2015
Fire Causes Wimbledon Central Court Evacuation
The Centre Court of Wimbledon was evacuated yesterday due to the discovery of a small fire, organisers have said. The incident happened an hour after play had ended. The blaze was discovered shortly...
UK National News, Jul 2, 2015
Thousands Of Properties Left Without Power After Storms
Northern Powergrid has said 55,800 properties were left without power after lightning storms hit North East England yesterday. The violent weather occurred on 1 July during the hottest day of the yea...
Northern Ireland News, Jul 2, 2015
Police Return To Bomb Attack Scene In L'Derry
Detectives investigating the attempted murder of two police officers in L'Derry have returned to the scene. An explosive device was discovered under the car of a police couple in the Glenrandel area ...
Northern Ireland News, Jul 2, 2015
Council To Donate Street Sign To Van Morrison
Belfast City Council is to donate the original 'Hyndford Street' sign to Van Morrison for his 70th birthday. Belfast-born Morrison received a knighthood in the Queen's birthday honours list last mont...
UK National News, Jul 2, 2015
Heritage Lottery Grants For 10 Projects In Wales
A total of £2.6m is to be invested by the Heritage Lottery Fund (HLF) in 10 projects across Wales. The grants will benefit both small and large communities, and provide some much-needed support for ...