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Northern Ireland News for January 2016 : Page 3
Northern Ireland News, Jan 22, 2016
Police Appeal For Missing Man
Police are appealing for help to trace a missing 30-year-old man from Greenisland, Co Antrim. Matthew Wade was last seen in the Glenkeen Drive area at around 3pm on Wednesday. He is described as app...
Police Appeal For Missing Man
Police are appealing for help to trace a missing 30-year-old man from Greenisland, Co Antrim. Matthew Wade was last seen in the Glenkeen Drive area at around 3pm on Wednesday. He is described as app...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 22, 2016
Cannabis Factory Uncovered In Co L'Derry
A cannabis factory has been uncovered in Co L'Derry. Cannabis plants, worth an estimated street value of £115,000, were recovered after detectives searched a property in the Deramore Heights area of ...
Cannabis Factory Uncovered In Co L'Derry
A cannabis factory has been uncovered in Co L'Derry. Cannabis plants, worth an estimated street value of £115,000, were recovered after detectives searched a property in the Deramore Heights area of ...
Feature News, Jan 22, 2016
Free Stuff! See Out The Month Without Going Broke
January can be a long month. Long and financially troublesome. We all spent a little too much over the festive period. Maybe you forgot to cancel that direct debit payment you set up for the new gy...
Free Stuff! See Out The Month Without Going Broke
January can be a long month. Long and financially troublesome. We all spent a little too much over the festive period. Maybe you forgot to cancel that direct debit payment you set up for the new gy...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 22, 2016
Two Students Killed In Co Armagh Crash Named
Two students who died in a crash in County Armagh on Thursday have been named. Andrew Gass and Mark Hutcheson were killed after the vehicle they were travelling in hit a tree on the Cladymilltown Roa...
Two Students Killed In Co Armagh Crash Named
Two students who died in a crash in County Armagh on Thursday have been named. Andrew Gass and Mark Hutcheson were killed after the vehicle they were travelling in hit a tree on the Cladymilltown Roa...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 22, 2016
Alliance Launches Consultation To Regulate Unofficial Display Of Flags In Public Spaces
The Alliance Party has launched a consultation on how to regulate the unofficial display of flags in public spaces. The party said the the practice has had a 'significant cost' to Northern Ireland so...
Alliance Launches Consultation To Regulate Unofficial Display Of Flags In Public Spaces
The Alliance Party has launched a consultation on how to regulate the unofficial display of flags in public spaces. The party said the the practice has had a 'significant cost' to Northern Ireland so...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 22, 2016
Other News In Brief
MMV Ostrea Salvaged From River Foyle MMV Ostrea has been salvaged from the River Foyle in Co L'Derry. The Loughs Agency research vessel sank at its moorings on the River Foyle on 15 December...
Other News In Brief
MMV Ostrea Salvaged From River Foyle MMV Ostrea has been salvaged from the River Foyle in Co L'Derry. The Loughs Agency research vessel sank at its moorings on the River Foyle on 15 December...
Business News, Jan 21, 2016
Two NI Hotels Win Tripadvisor Traveller Choice Awards
Two Northern Ireland hotels have been awarded Tripadvisor's Travellers Choice Awards 2016 in the category of Top 25 Hotels in the UK. The Bushmills Inn in Bushmills placed 12th on the list, with Tara...
Two NI Hotels Win Tripadvisor Traveller Choice Awards
Two Northern Ireland hotels have been awarded Tripadvisor's Travellers Choice Awards 2016 in the category of Top 25 Hotels in the UK. The Bushmills Inn in Bushmills placed 12th on the list, with Tara...
Recruitment News, Jan 21, 2016
Amendment Aims To Remove Teacher Exemption From Fair Employment Regulations
A new amendment to the Shared Education Bill would lead to the repeal of the teacher exemption to fair employment regulation in Northern Ireland. Proposing the amendment Ulster Unionist Party educati...
Amendment Aims To Remove Teacher Exemption From Fair Employment Regulations
A new amendment to the Shared Education Bill would lead to the repeal of the teacher exemption to fair employment regulation in Northern Ireland. Proposing the amendment Ulster Unionist Party educati...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 21, 2016
SDLP Criticise NIO Minister On Tourism VAT
The SDLP has criticised the Northern Ireland Office Minister for not challenging the British government's refusal to reduce VAT on tourism. The party's MP for South Down, Margaret Ritchie, said that ...
SDLP Criticise NIO Minister On Tourism VAT
The SDLP has criticised the Northern Ireland Office Minister for not challenging the British government's refusal to reduce VAT on tourism. The party's MP for South Down, Margaret Ritchie, said that ...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 21, 2016
Social Development Committee Host Housing Conference
The Assembly Committee for Social Development has hosted a housing conference at Stormont Hotel. At the meeting, housing experts focused on "the way appropriate housing solutions can improve people's...
Social Development Committee Host Housing Conference
The Assembly Committee for Social Development has hosted a housing conference at Stormont Hotel. At the meeting, housing experts focused on "the way appropriate housing solutions can improve people's...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 21, 2016
Chancellor Urged To 'Take Action' In Building Sector
The DUPs Sammy Wilson has called on Chancellor George Osborne to "take action to save thousands of jobs" in the building sector. Mr Wilson, MP for East Antrim, made the call during Treasury Questions...
Chancellor Urged To 'Take Action' In Building Sector
The DUPs Sammy Wilson has called on Chancellor George Osborne to "take action to save thousands of jobs" in the building sector. Mr Wilson, MP for East Antrim, made the call during Treasury Questions...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 21, 2016
Two Arrested In Coleraine Drug Seizure
Two people have been arrested in connection with the production and sale of cocaine in Coleraine. A 30-year-old woman and 34-year-old man have been arrested after police conducted searches at four ad...
Two Arrested In Coleraine Drug Seizure
Two people have been arrested in connection with the production and sale of cocaine in Coleraine. A 30-year-old woman and 34-year-old man have been arrested after police conducted searches at four ad...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 21, 2016
Flood Protection Grant Scheme To Be Extended - O'Neill
The Homeowner Flood Protection Grant Scheme is to be extended to small non-domestic properties, Agriculture Minister Michelle O'Neill has announced. The extension comes in addition to the Executive's...
Flood Protection Grant Scheme To Be Extended - O'Neill
The Homeowner Flood Protection Grant Scheme is to be extended to small non-domestic properties, Agriculture Minister Michelle O'Neill has announced. The extension comes in addition to the Executive's...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 21, 2016
Next Round Of College Open Days Announced
The Employment and Learning Minister, Stephen Farry, has launched the next round of college open days for prospective students. Minister Farry said that the open days at six further education College...
Next Round Of College Open Days Announced
The Employment and Learning Minister, Stephen Farry, has launched the next round of college open days for prospective students. Minister Farry said that the open days at six further education College...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 21, 2016
Closure Of Strabane Primary School Agreed By Education Minister
Evish Primary School in Strabane is to close following the approval of Education Minister John O'Dowd. The Minister said that while the school has provided excellent education to children in the loca...
Closure Of Strabane Primary School Agreed By Education Minister
Evish Primary School in Strabane is to close following the approval of Education Minister John O'Dowd. The Minister said that while the school has provided excellent education to children in the loca...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 21, 2016
Other News In Brief
New Scheme Aims To Improve Broadband In Remote Areas A new scheme to improve broadband speeds in remote areas of Northern Ireland has been announced by Enterprise, Trade and Investment Minist...
Other News In Brief
New Scheme Aims To Improve Broadband In Remote Areas A new scheme to improve broadband speeds in remote areas of Northern Ireland has been announced by Enterprise, Trade and Investment Minist...
Recruitment News, Jan 20, 2016
Specialist Steelmaker To Axe Up To 100 Jobs
Further pressure was mounting on government ministers to support the UK steel industry as it emerged that specialist steelmaker Sheffield Forgemasters is to shed up to 100 jobs as part of a survival p...
Specialist Steelmaker To Axe Up To 100 Jobs
Further pressure was mounting on government ministers to support the UK steel industry as it emerged that specialist steelmaker Sheffield Forgemasters is to shed up to 100 jobs as part of a survival p...
Business News, Jan 20, 2016
Employment And Skills Event Officially Opens
An Employment and Skills event has officially opened at the Ulster University's Belfast campus. The event features job and training opportunities created by the University's Belfast campus developmen...
Employment And Skills Event Officially Opens
An Employment and Skills event has officially opened at the Ulster University's Belfast campus. The event features job and training opportunities created by the University's Belfast campus developmen...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 20, 2016
Greenisland Murder: Eddie Girvan Was Tied Up And Stabbed In The Chest
A man from Greenisland in Co Antrim was tied up and was stabbed in the chest, police have revealed. The body of Mr Eddie Girvan, 67, was discovered by detectives at a property in the Station Road are...
Greenisland Murder: Eddie Girvan Was Tied Up And Stabbed In The Chest
A man from Greenisland in Co Antrim was tied up and was stabbed in the chest, police have revealed. The body of Mr Eddie Girvan, 67, was discovered by detectives at a property in the Station Road are...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 20, 2016
Concerns Raised Over NI HSC Trusts
Northern Ireland's Public Accounts Committee has raised concerns over the "financial squeeze" Health and Social Care (HSC) Trusts are facing. A report, entitled General Health Report and Social Care ...
Concerns Raised Over NI HSC Trusts
Northern Ireland's Public Accounts Committee has raised concerns over the "financial squeeze" Health and Social Care (HSC) Trusts are facing. A report, entitled General Health Report and Social Care ...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 20, 2016
Two Hotels To Be Developed In Belfast
Planning permission has been approved to develop two more hotels in Belfast city centre. Belfast City Council gave the go-ahead for two new developments to be built in Hope Street and the extension o...
Two Hotels To Be Developed In Belfast
Planning permission has been approved to develop two more hotels in Belfast city centre. Belfast City Council gave the go-ahead for two new developments to be built in Hope Street and the extension o...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 20, 2016
Police Issue Warning Over Cyber Related Blackmail
Police have issued a warning to the public following several reports of cyber-related blackmail. Recently, men have been asked to perform or participate in a sexual act online which is recorded and t...
Police Issue Warning Over Cyber Related Blackmail
Police have issued a warning to the public following several reports of cyber-related blackmail. Recently, men have been asked to perform or participate in a sexual act online which is recorded and t...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 20, 2016
Armed Burglar Threatens Man In East Belfast
An armed burglar has threatened a man at his home in east Belfast. The thief held a knife to the man's throat after he returned to his home in the Trillick Street area at around 9pm on Tuesday. The ...
Armed Burglar Threatens Man In East Belfast
An armed burglar has threatened a man at his home in east Belfast. The thief held a knife to the man's throat after he returned to his home in the Trillick Street area at around 9pm on Tuesday. The ...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 20, 2016
Enterprise Minister Announces Over 50 New Jobs
Over 50 new jobs are to be created following a £3 million investment announced by Enterprise Trade & Investment Minister, Jonathan Bell. Causeway Coast & Glens-based firms P & L Electrics Limited, Re...
Enterprise Minister Announces Over 50 New Jobs
Over 50 new jobs are to be created following a £3 million investment announced by Enterprise Trade & Investment Minister, Jonathan Bell. Causeway Coast & Glens-based firms P & L Electrics Limited, Re...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 20, 2016
Police Appeal For Help To Trace Missing Adam Laverty
Police are appealing for help to trace 19-year-old Adam Laverty. Mr Laverty was last seen in the Larne area at around 8pm on Thursday, 07 January. He is described as around 5ft 6inches tall, of slig...
Police Appeal For Help To Trace Missing Adam Laverty
Police are appealing for help to trace 19-year-old Adam Laverty. Mr Laverty was last seen in the Larne area at around 8pm on Thursday, 07 January. He is described as around 5ft 6inches tall, of slig...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 20, 2016
Drop In Number Of People Claiming Unemployment Benefits
The number of people claiming unemployment benefits in Northern Ireland has dropped to 38,700, a decrease of 500 over the month. New figures released for the period September to November 2015 show th...
Drop In Number Of People Claiming Unemployment Benefits
The number of people claiming unemployment benefits in Northern Ireland has dropped to 38,700, a decrease of 500 over the month. New figures released for the period September to November 2015 show th...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 20, 2016
UUP Selects Two Assembly Candidates For East Belfast
The Ulster Unionist Party (UUP) has selected two Assembly candidates for east Belfast. MLA Andy Allen and Dr Chris McGimpsey have been chosen and leader of the UUP Mike Nesbitt said he is 'delighted'...
UUP Selects Two Assembly Candidates For East Belfast
The Ulster Unionist Party (UUP) has selected two Assembly candidates for east Belfast. MLA Andy Allen and Dr Chris McGimpsey have been chosen and leader of the UUP Mike Nesbitt said he is 'delighted'...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 20, 2016
Other News In Brief
Rory Best Appointed Captain Of Ireland Rugby Union Team Ulster's Rory Best has been appointed captain of the Ireland Rugby Union team. Head coach Joe Schmidt made the announcement. Sports M...
Other News In Brief
Rory Best Appointed Captain Of Ireland Rugby Union Team Ulster's Rory Best has been appointed captain of the Ireland Rugby Union team. Head coach Joe Schmidt made the announcement. Sports M...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 19, 2016
Police Appeal After Stolen Car Involved In West Belfast Collision
Police are appealing for information after a stolen car was involved in a crash in west Belfast. The silver Vauxhall Zafira collided with three other cars on the Falls Road at around 8pm on Monday. ...
Police Appeal After Stolen Car Involved In West Belfast Collision
Police are appealing for information after a stolen car was involved in a crash in west Belfast. The silver Vauxhall Zafira collided with three other cars on the Falls Road at around 8pm on Monday. ...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 19, 2016
Two Charged With Attempted Murder Following North Belfast Attack
Two men have been charged with attempted murder and a number of other offences following an attack in north Belfast. A number of people were seriously injured following the incident in the Woodvale D...
Two Charged With Attempted Murder Following North Belfast Attack
Two men have been charged with attempted murder and a number of other offences following an attack in north Belfast. A number of people were seriously injured following the incident in the Woodvale D...
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Northern Ireland WeatherToday:A showery start with outbreaks most frequent north of Lough Neagh and through the morning, before dwindling during the afternoon as the northwest breezes ease and brighter spells of weak sunshine prosper. Maximum temperature 8 °C.Tonight:A dry night, save for a few light showers around the coasts, with prolonged clear spells and light winds bringing a frosty dawn for many in central and southern parts. Minimum temperature -3 °C.
