Northern Ireland News for September 2015 : Page 13
Northern Ireland News, Sep 4, 2015
Attempted Hijacking In North Belfast
A woman has escaped from an attempted hijacking in north Belfast. The incident happened in the Ligoniel Road area at around 9pm on Thursday. A female driver was stopped at traffic lights when one ma...
Attempted Hijacking In North Belfast
A woman has escaped from an attempted hijacking in north Belfast. The incident happened in the Ligoniel Road area at around 9pm on Thursday. A female driver was stopped at traffic lights when one ma...
UK National News, Sep 4, 2015
Cockenzie Power Station To Be Demolished
Details regarding the demolition of the former Cockenzie Power Station site have been released. A controlled explosive demolition will take place at noon on Saturday 26 September which will involve ...
Cockenzie Power Station To Be Demolished
Details regarding the demolition of the former Cockenzie Power Station site have been released. A controlled explosive demolition will take place at noon on Saturday 26 September which will involve ...
Business News, Sep 4, 2015
Belfast's PCSP Launches Official Facebook Page
Belfast's Policing and Community Safety Partnership (PCSP) has launched its official Facebook page. The Partnership's new page was officially launched by Belfast PCSP chairman, Councillor Matt Garret...
Belfast's PCSP Launches Official Facebook Page
Belfast's Policing and Community Safety Partnership (PCSP) has launched its official Facebook page. The Partnership's new page was officially launched by Belfast PCSP chairman, Councillor Matt Garret...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 4, 2015
Man Armed With Hammer Robs Bookmakers In West Belfast
A man armed with a hammer has robbed a bookmakers in west Belfast. The incident occurred on the Grosvenor Road at approximately 8.50pm on Thursday. The man entered the premises and threatened staff ...
Man Armed With Hammer Robs Bookmakers In West Belfast
A man armed with a hammer has robbed a bookmakers in west Belfast. The incident occurred on the Grosvenor Road at approximately 8.50pm on Thursday. The man entered the premises and threatened staff ...
UK National News, Sep 4, 2015
Woman Arrested On Easyjet Flight
A woman has been arrested after she was able to board an Easyjet flight at Gatwick Airport – despite not having a passport or boarding pass. The woman, who is said to be 51 years of age and of Germa...
Woman Arrested On Easyjet Flight
A woman has been arrested after she was able to board an Easyjet flight at Gatwick Airport – despite not having a passport or boarding pass. The woman, who is said to be 51 years of age and of Germa...
UK National News, Sep 4, 2015
Teenager Killed In Stabbing Incident
A teenager has been stabbed to death, following reports of a fight in south-east London. It is understood police were called to a disturbance at a block of flats in the Brockley area on Thursday eve...
Teenager Killed In Stabbing Incident
A teenager has been stabbed to death, following reports of a fight in south-east London. It is understood police were called to a disturbance at a block of flats in the Brockley area on Thursday eve...
UK National News, Sep 4, 2015
UK To Accept 'Thousands' Of Refugees
Prime Minister David Cameron has confirmed the UK is to accept "thousands" more refugees from Syria, in response to the worsening humanitarian crisis. Mr Cameron has previously said that accepting m...
UK To Accept 'Thousands' Of Refugees
Prime Minister David Cameron has confirmed the UK is to accept "thousands" more refugees from Syria, in response to the worsening humanitarian crisis. Mr Cameron has previously said that accepting m...
UK National News, Sep 4, 2015
Other News In Brief
Police Appeal For Missing Man Police are appealing for help in tracing a missing man from the West Yorkshire area. Stephen Dennis Longfellow, 64, has not been seen since approximately 4pm on ...
Other News In Brief
Police Appeal For Missing Man Police are appealing for help in tracing a missing man from the West Yorkshire area. Stephen Dennis Longfellow, 64, has not been seen since approximately 4pm on ...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 4, 2015
Police Were Justified In Using Taser - Ombudsman
Police were justified in using Taser during four incidents which involved knives, according to the Police Ombudsman. Three of the incidents involved people self-harming, and in the other, officers fe...
Police Were Justified In Using Taser - Ombudsman
Police were justified in using Taser during four incidents which involved knives, according to the Police Ombudsman. Three of the incidents involved people self-harming, and in the other, officers fe...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 4, 2015
Patrick Kielty And Cat Deeley Expecting Their First Child
Comedian Patrick Kielty from Dundrum, Co Down, has announced that he and his wife Cat Deeley are expecting their first child. The pair shared their news vis Twitter. Cat wrote: 'Exciting news… Paddy ...
Patrick Kielty And Cat Deeley Expecting Their First Child
Comedian Patrick Kielty from Dundrum, Co Down, has announced that he and his wife Cat Deeley are expecting their first child. The pair shared their news vis Twitter. Cat wrote: 'Exciting news… Paddy ...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 4, 2015
Kevin McGuigan Murder: Man Arrested
A 46-year-old man has been arrested in connection with the murder of Kevin McGuigan. He is the 13th person to be arrested by police investigating the murder. Mr McGuigan, 53, was shot dead outside h...
Kevin McGuigan Murder: Man Arrested
A 46-year-old man has been arrested in connection with the murder of Kevin McGuigan. He is the 13th person to be arrested by police investigating the murder. Mr McGuigan, 53, was shot dead outside h...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 4, 2015
Other News In Brief
Pipelaying Work Starts In Co Down A programme of pipelaying work has started in Ballymartin, Co Down. The work is part of a £1.5 million investment to provide new wastewater infrastructure f...
Other News In Brief
Pipelaying Work Starts In Co Down A programme of pipelaying work has started in Ballymartin, Co Down. The work is part of a £1.5 million investment to provide new wastewater infrastructure f...
Recruitment News, Sep 3, 2015
Union Supports Nissan's Decision To Go-Ahead With Juke Car
Nissan's decision to go-ahead with the next generation Juke car is "another positive step in the renaissance of the British car industry", Unite the union has announced. The estimated £100m investmen...
Union Supports Nissan's Decision To Go-Ahead With Juke Car
Nissan's decision to go-ahead with the next generation Juke car is "another positive step in the renaissance of the British car industry", Unite the union has announced. The estimated £100m investmen...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 3, 2015
Five Injured In West Belfast Crash
Five people have been taken to hospital following a two-car head-on collision in west Belfast. The crash, which involved a Ford Fiesta and a Peugeot 307, happened on the Colinglen Road on Wednesday a...
Five Injured In West Belfast Crash
Five people have been taken to hospital following a two-car head-on collision in west Belfast. The crash, which involved a Ford Fiesta and a Peugeot 307, happened on the Colinglen Road on Wednesday a...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 3, 2015
Pensioner 'Very Badly Shaken' Following Burglary In Belfast
An elderly man has been left very badly shaken after his home was burgled in in Belfast on Monday. The burglary occurred in the the Sunninghill Drive area at around 11.30pm. Three men forced their w...
Pensioner 'Very Badly Shaken' Following Burglary In Belfast
An elderly man has been left very badly shaken after his home was burgled in in Belfast on Monday. The burglary occurred in the the Sunninghill Drive area at around 11.30pm. Three men forced their w...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 3, 2015
Man Arrested Over Shooting In L'Derry
Gardai have arrested a man in Donegal in connection with a shooting at a wedding reception in L'Derry. The shooting happened at Rafters bar and restaurant in the Northland Road area at around 8.30pm ...
Man Arrested Over Shooting In L'Derry
Gardai have arrested a man in Donegal in connection with a shooting at a wedding reception in L'Derry. The shooting happened at Rafters bar and restaurant in the Northland Road area at around 8.30pm ...
UK National News, Sep 3, 2015
Nissan Announce £100m UK Investment
Nissan has announced an investment of £100m for the UK. The company confirmed its new generation Nissan Juke is slated for production at the Sunderland plant. The investment will secure some 34,00...
Nissan Announce £100m UK Investment
Nissan has announced an investment of £100m for the UK. The company confirmed its new generation Nissan Juke is slated for production at the Sunderland plant. The investment will secure some 34,00...
UK National News, Sep 3, 2015
UK Govt Under Pressure To Address Migrant Crisis
The UK Government is coming under increasing pressure to address the current migrant crisis. The calls come after an image of a young Syrian boy found dead on a beach in Turkey was published by a nu...
UK Govt Under Pressure To Address Migrant Crisis
The UK Government is coming under increasing pressure to address the current migrant crisis. The calls come after an image of a young Syrian boy found dead on a beach in Turkey was published by a nu...
Business News, Sep 3, 2015
Call For Belfast Firms To Get Superconnected
Over 1,800 local businesses are among 40,000 SMEs across the UK which have benefitted from the Government's broadband connection voucher scheme. The scheme, which helps SMEs get connected to superfas...
Call For Belfast Firms To Get Superconnected
Over 1,800 local businesses are among 40,000 SMEs across the UK which have benefitted from the Government's broadband connection voucher scheme. The scheme, which helps SMEs get connected to superfas...
UK National News, Sep 3, 2015
Two Arrested Following Stabbing Incident
Two men have been arrested following an incident where two 17-year-olds were stabbed. The incident happened in Lambton View in the Harehills area on Monday (31 August). The two men, aged 17 and 18...
Two Arrested Following Stabbing Incident
Two men have been arrested following an incident where two 17-year-olds were stabbed. The incident happened in Lambton View in the Harehills area on Monday (31 August). The two men, aged 17 and 18...
UK National News, Sep 3, 2015
easyJet Post Higher Profit Forecast
easyJet has increased its full-year profit forecast following better-than-expected trading in August. The company's full-year profit, before tax, is now expected to be between £675m and £700m, as op...
easyJet Post Higher Profit Forecast
easyJet has increased its full-year profit forecast following better-than-expected trading in August. The company's full-year profit, before tax, is now expected to be between £675m and £700m, as op...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 3, 2015
Four Men Claiming To Be From Paramilitary Organisation Rob Man
Four masked men, claiming to be from a paramilitary organisation, have robbed a man in Carrowdore, Co Down. The incident occurred in the Grange Road area at around 9.30pm on Wednesday. The men, who ...
Four Men Claiming To Be From Paramilitary Organisation Rob Man
Four masked men, claiming to be from a paramilitary organisation, have robbed a man in Carrowdore, Co Down. The incident occurred in the Grange Road area at around 9.30pm on Wednesday. The men, who ...
UK National News, Sep 3, 2015
US Studio Signs Lease For Wales' Dragon Studios
The Welsh Government has confirmed it has assisted Fox 21 Television Studios to secure the lease for the long-time vacant Dragon Studios at Pencoed. The US-based firm will take over the studio for pr...
US Studio Signs Lease For Wales' Dragon Studios
The Welsh Government has confirmed it has assisted Fox 21 Television Studios to secure the lease for the long-time vacant Dragon Studios at Pencoed. The US-based firm will take over the studio for pr...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 3, 2015
UUP Welcomes Cllrs John And Jenny Palmer
Councillors John and Jenny Palmer have joined the Ulster Unionist Party. In a joint statement, the Councillors said: "We are re-energised, just like the Ulster Unionist Party, and we are looking forw...
UUP Welcomes Cllrs John And Jenny Palmer
Councillors John and Jenny Palmer have joined the Ulster Unionist Party. In a joint statement, the Councillors said: "We are re-energised, just like the Ulster Unionist Party, and we are looking forw...
UK National News, Sep 3, 2015
Pregnant Women Urged To Get Whooping Cough Vaccine
Pregnant women are being encouraged to take up the whooping cough (pertussis) vaccine, after new figures revealed the disease remains at increased levels in England. Published today, the data for th...
Pregnant Women Urged To Get Whooping Cough Vaccine
Pregnant women are being encouraged to take up the whooping cough (pertussis) vaccine, after new figures revealed the disease remains at increased levels in England. Published today, the data for th...
UK National News, Sep 3, 2015
Girl, Six, Bitten By Police Dog
A six-year-old girl has been bitten by a police dog in Manchester, it has been reported. It is understood the officers were chasing a suspect at the time of the incident. Police were pursuing a man ...
Girl, Six, Bitten By Police Dog
A six-year-old girl has been bitten by a police dog in Manchester, it has been reported. It is understood the officers were chasing a suspect at the time of the incident. Police were pursuing a man ...
UK National News, Sep 3, 2015
Other News In Brief
Bus Fire Closes Section Of Motorway A section of the M8 motorway in Glasgow has closed after a bus caught fire. The vehicle is understood to have caught fire on the hard shoulder of the west...
Other News In Brief
Bus Fire Closes Section Of Motorway A section of the M8 motorway in Glasgow has closed after a bus caught fire. The vehicle is understood to have caught fire on the hard shoulder of the west...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 3, 2015
Minister Committed To Setting Up Helicopter Emergency Medical Service
The Health Minister has confirmed he is committed to setting up a Helicopter Emergency Medical Service (HEMS) in Northern Ireland. Simon Hamilton said the commitment involves the establishment of the...
Minister Committed To Setting Up Helicopter Emergency Medical Service
The Health Minister has confirmed he is committed to setting up a Helicopter Emergency Medical Service (HEMS) in Northern Ireland. Simon Hamilton said the commitment involves the establishment of the...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 3, 2015
Police Appeal After Man Seen Holding Phone Over Cubicle In Bangor Complex
Police have launched an investigation after a man was seen holding a mobile phone "over the side of a cubicle" in the swimming pool changing area at the Aurora Leisure Complex in Bangor. The incident...
Police Appeal After Man Seen Holding Phone Over Cubicle In Bangor Complex
Police have launched an investigation after a man was seen holding a mobile phone "over the side of a cubicle" in the swimming pool changing area at the Aurora Leisure Complex in Bangor. The incident...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 3, 2015
Other News In Brief
£4m Extended Funding Secured For NI Roadworks £4 million of extended funding has been secured to carry out essential roadworks throughout Northern Ireland. The funding will be used for resurf...
Other News In Brief
£4m Extended Funding Secured For NI Roadworks £4 million of extended funding has been secured to carry out essential roadworks throughout Northern Ireland. The funding will be used for resurf...
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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.
