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Northern Ireland News for October 2016 : Page 3
Northern Ireland News, Oct 24, 2016
Other News In Brief
Man Convicted Of Benefit Fraud A man has been convicted for claiming benefits he was not entitled to at Craigavon Crown Court. John Ramsey claimed Employment and Support Allowance totalling ...
Other News In Brief
Man Convicted Of Benefit Fraud A man has been convicted for claiming benefits he was not entitled to at Craigavon Crown Court. John Ramsey claimed Employment and Support Allowance totalling ...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 21, 2016
Teachers To Take Strike Action In November
The largest teachers' union in Northern Ireland is to take a rolling programme of strike action which is to begin at the end of November 2016. The NASUWT raised serious concerns over teachers pay, wo...
Teachers To Take Strike Action In November
The largest teachers' union in Northern Ireland is to take a rolling programme of strike action which is to begin at the end of November 2016. The NASUWT raised serious concerns over teachers pay, wo...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 21, 2016
Person Dies In Serious Road Collision On M2
Drivers are being urged to seek an alternative route following a fatal road traffic collision on the M2 motorway in Belfast, police have confirmed. The M2 city bound and Sandyknowes roundabout have b...
Person Dies In Serious Road Collision On M2
Drivers are being urged to seek an alternative route following a fatal road traffic collision on the M2 motorway in Belfast, police have confirmed. The M2 city bound and Sandyknowes roundabout have b...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 21, 2016
Bombardier To Cut 7,500 Jobs
Bombardier has announced it is to cut a further 7,500 jobs as part of a five-year turnaround plan. Economy Minister Simon Hamilton said the announcement will come as a "great shock" to workers in Nor...
Bombardier To Cut 7,500 Jobs
Bombardier has announced it is to cut a further 7,500 jobs as part of a five-year turnaround plan. Economy Minister Simon Hamilton said the announcement will come as a "great shock" to workers in Nor...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 21, 2016
Man Shot Dead In West Belfast
Police have launched a murder investigation after a man was shot dead in west Belfast. The attack happened at a house in Glenwood Court, Poleglass, at around 8.15pm on Thursday, 20 October. He has b...
Man Shot Dead In West Belfast
Police have launched a murder investigation after a man was shot dead in west Belfast. The attack happened at a house in Glenwood Court, Poleglass, at around 8.15pm on Thursday, 20 October. He has b...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 21, 2016
M3 Lagan Bridge To Close For Essential Maintenance Works
The M3 Lagan Bridge in Belfast is to close this weekend for essential maintenance works to be carried out. Motorists are being warned to expect delays as it will be closed from the Sydenham direction...
M3 Lagan Bridge To Close For Essential Maintenance Works
The M3 Lagan Bridge in Belfast is to close this weekend for essential maintenance works to be carried out. Motorists are being warned to expect delays as it will be closed from the Sydenham direction...
Business News, Oct 21, 2016
Clearhill Announce £1.4m Asda Partnership
Clearhill, a leisure vending company based in Banbridge, has a new £1.4 million partnership deal with supermarket chain Asda. The company will supply 112 Asda supermarket stores with it's products, w...
Clearhill Announce £1.4m Asda Partnership
Clearhill, a leisure vending company based in Banbridge, has a new £1.4 million partnership deal with supermarket chain Asda. The company will supply 112 Asda supermarket stores with it's products, w...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 21, 2016
Executive Urged To Adopt Industrial Strategy For Manufacturing Sector
The Northern Ireland Executive is being urged to adopt an industrial strategy following the loss of 6,000 manufacturing jobs in the last two years. Unite the union and Manufacturing NI have launched ...
Executive Urged To Adopt Industrial Strategy For Manufacturing Sector
The Northern Ireland Executive is being urged to adopt an industrial strategy following the loss of 6,000 manufacturing jobs in the last two years. Unite the union and Manufacturing NI have launched ...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 21, 2016
Teenager Arrested On Suspicion Of Aggravated Burglary
A 19-year-old has been arrested on suspicion of aggravated burglary in north Belfast. An elderly man alerted police that an intruder was breaking in to his neighbours house. The PSNI attended the sc...
Teenager Arrested On Suspicion Of Aggravated Burglary
A 19-year-old has been arrested on suspicion of aggravated burglary in north Belfast. An elderly man alerted police that an intruder was breaking in to his neighbours house. The PSNI attended the sc...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 21, 2016
Suspected Stolen Goods Recovered From Van On M1 In Belfast
Police are appealing for information after suspected stolen goods were recovered from a southern registered white Transit van on the M1 in Belfast. Around 30 bottles of whiskey and vodka were found a...
Suspected Stolen Goods Recovered From Van On M1 In Belfast
Police are appealing for information after suspected stolen goods were recovered from a southern registered white Transit van on the M1 in Belfast. Around 30 bottles of whiskey and vodka were found a...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 21, 2016
Plans Announced To Improve Junctions On A26
The Department of Infrastructure has announced plans to improve a number of junctions on the A26 between Antrim and Ballymena. Alliance MLA David Ford questioned Minister Chris Hazzard in the Assembl...
Plans Announced To Improve Junctions On A26
The Department of Infrastructure has announced plans to improve a number of junctions on the A26 between Antrim and Ballymena. Alliance MLA David Ford questioned Minister Chris Hazzard in the Assembl...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 21, 2016
Other News In Brief
Multi-Use Games Area Opens At Primary School In Portadown A Multi-Use Games Area (MUGA) at a primary school in Portadown has officially opened. Education Minister Peter Weir attended the ope...
Other News In Brief
Multi-Use Games Area Opens At Primary School In Portadown A Multi-Use Games Area (MUGA) at a primary school in Portadown has officially opened. Education Minister Peter Weir attended the ope...
Business News, Oct 20, 2016
New Immersive Technology Event Announced
A new immersive technology innovation initiative has been announced for Friday 04 and Saturday 05, November, 2016. The initiative – Immersive Tech NI – is designed to bring together the most creative...
New Immersive Technology Event Announced
A new immersive technology innovation initiative has been announced for Friday 04 and Saturday 05, November, 2016. The initiative – Immersive Tech NI – is designed to bring together the most creative...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 20, 2016
Belfast Boxer Carl Frampton Confirms Rematch With Leo Santa Cruz
Belfast boxer Carl Frampton has confirmed a rematch with Mexican Leo Santa Cruz. The Featherweight World Champion from Tigers Bay took to Twitter to make the announcement. He wrote: "Done deal! The ...
Belfast Boxer Carl Frampton Confirms Rematch With Leo Santa Cruz
Belfast boxer Carl Frampton has confirmed a rematch with Mexican Leo Santa Cruz. The Featherweight World Champion from Tigers Bay took to Twitter to make the announcement. He wrote: "Done deal! The ...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 20, 2016
Woman Dies In L'Derry Farm Incident
A woman has died following an incident on a farm in Garvagh, Co L'Derry. The woman, aged in her 70s, is understood to have been working with cattle at the time. The Health and Safety Executive (HSEN...
Woman Dies In L'Derry Farm Incident
A woman has died following an incident on a farm in Garvagh, Co L'Derry. The woman, aged in her 70s, is understood to have been working with cattle at the time. The Health and Safety Executive (HSEN...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 20, 2016
Council To Discuss Plans To Extend Sunday Trading Hours
Belfast City Council is to discuss a proposal to change Sunday opening hours for shops which would see specific areas of the city designated as a 'holiday resort'. The plans would see Sunday trading ...
Council To Discuss Plans To Extend Sunday Trading Hours
Belfast City Council is to discuss a proposal to change Sunday opening hours for shops which would see specific areas of the city designated as a 'holiday resort'. The plans would see Sunday trading ...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 20, 2016
Banbridge Firm Wins £1.4m Asda Deal
A leisure vending firm in Co Down has scooped a £1.4million deal with supermarket retailer Asda. Clearhill in Banbridge will now install its products in over 100 Asda stores. Brian McAreavey, Commer...
Banbridge Firm Wins £1.4m Asda Deal
A leisure vending firm in Co Down has scooped a £1.4million deal with supermarket retailer Asda. Clearhill in Banbridge will now install its products in over 100 Asda stores. Brian McAreavey, Commer...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 20, 2016
Man Shot In Paramilitary Style Attack In L'Derry
A man is being treated in hospital after being shot in a paramilitary style attack in L'Derry. The 22-year-old victim was found in the Hass Park area at around 8pm on Wednesday, 19 October. He was a...
Man Shot In Paramilitary Style Attack In L'Derry
A man is being treated in hospital after being shot in a paramilitary style attack in L'Derry. The 22-year-old victim was found in the Hass Park area at around 8pm on Wednesday, 19 October. He was a...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 20, 2016
£165m York Street Interchange Scheme 'On Hold'
Infrastructure Minister Chris Hazzard has put a £165million road project in Belfast "on hold". Work on the York Street Interchange scheme was expected to started next year, however Minister Hazzard s...
£165m York Street Interchange Scheme 'On Hold'
Infrastructure Minister Chris Hazzard has put a £165million road project in Belfast "on hold". Work on the York Street Interchange scheme was expected to started next year, however Minister Hazzard s...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 20, 2016
Around £15,000 Worth Of Ski Clothing Stolen In South Belfast
Around £15,000 worth of ski clothing has been stolen from commercial premises in south Belfast. North Face and Dare 2b branded jackets, trousers and fleeces were stolen from 'We Are Vertigo' in the C...
Around £15,000 Worth Of Ski Clothing Stolen In South Belfast
Around £15,000 worth of ski clothing has been stolen from commercial premises in south Belfast. North Face and Dare 2b branded jackets, trousers and fleeces were stolen from 'We Are Vertigo' in the C...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 20, 2016
Man Seriously Ill After Being Found Unconscious In Co Antrim
A man is in a serious condition in hospital after being found unconscious at a house in Ballymena, Co Antrim. The man was discovered at a property in the Dunclug Gardens area on Tuesday, 18 October. ...
Man Seriously Ill After Being Found Unconscious In Co Antrim
A man is in a serious condition in hospital after being found unconscious at a house in Ballymena, Co Antrim. The man was discovered at a property in the Dunclug Gardens area on Tuesday, 18 October. ...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 20, 2016
Two Men Arrested Over Attempted Car Hijackings In South Belfast
Two men have been arrested in connection with two attempted car hijackings in south Belfast. Two men, one armed with a small knife, ordered a man out of his vehicle on University Street at around 7.4...
Two Men Arrested Over Attempted Car Hijackings In South Belfast
Two men have been arrested in connection with two attempted car hijackings in south Belfast. Two men, one armed with a small knife, ordered a man out of his vehicle on University Street at around 7.4...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 20, 2016
Other News In Brief
Holywood Baker To Take Part In GBBO Final Holywood baker Andrew Smyth has made it to the final of the Great British Bake Off (GBBO). He won star baker in the semi-finals after making two dif...
Other News In Brief
Holywood Baker To Take Part In GBBO Final Holywood baker Andrew Smyth has made it to the final of the Great British Bake Off (GBBO). He won star baker in the semi-finals after making two dif...
Feature News, Oct 20, 2016
Fright Nights
Halloween is coming, and the geese are getting fat, please put a penny in the old man's hat; If you haven't got a penny, then a ha'penny will do; If you haven't got a ha'penny, one of our 'Top Five...
Fright Nights
Halloween is coming, and the geese are getting fat, please put a penny in the old man's hat; If you haven't got a penny, then a ha'penny will do; If you haven't got a ha'penny, one of our 'Top Five...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 19, 2016
US Software Firm To Create 58 New Jobs In Belfast
A US software firm is to create 58 new jobs in Belfast. Black Duck Software based in Massachusetts is to open a new open source security research group. The new Belfast office will be focused on cut...
US Software Firm To Create 58 New Jobs In Belfast
A US software firm is to create 58 new jobs in Belfast. Black Duck Software based in Massachusetts is to open a new open source security research group. The new Belfast office will be focused on cut...
Business News, Oct 19, 2016
Businesses Can Thrive By Up-Skilling Employees - SERC
The South Eastern Regional College (SERC) is to host an employer information day at its Newcastle Campus on Tuesday, 25 October. The event will be an opportunity for businesses to learn how they can ...
Businesses Can Thrive By Up-Skilling Employees - SERC
The South Eastern Regional College (SERC) is to host an employer information day at its Newcastle Campus on Tuesday, 25 October. The event will be an opportunity for businesses to learn how they can ...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 19, 2016
Plans To Expand Hotel In Belfast City Centre Given Go-Ahead
Plans to expand a hotel in Belfast city centre have been given the go-ahead. Scottish Amicable House in Donegall Square South is to be changed from offices into additional hotel accommodation for Ten...
Plans To Expand Hotel In Belfast City Centre Given Go-Ahead
Plans to expand a hotel in Belfast city centre have been given the go-ahead. Scottish Amicable House in Donegall Square South is to be changed from offices into additional hotel accommodation for Ten...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 19, 2016
Investigation Launched After Lit Fireworks Thrown From Car In Newry
Four people have been cautioned following reports that passengers in a car were throwing lit fireworks out of the vehicle in Newry, Co Down. The incident happened in the Monaghan Street area on Tuesd...
Investigation Launched After Lit Fireworks Thrown From Car In Newry
Four people have been cautioned following reports that passengers in a car were throwing lit fireworks out of the vehicle in Newry, Co Down. The incident happened in the Monaghan Street area on Tuesd...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 19, 2016
Drop In Unemployment Figures
The number of people unemployed in Northern Ireland has dropped by 5.5% from June to August 2016. According to the Labour Force Survey, the number has decreased by 0.4% over the quarter and 0.5% over...
Drop In Unemployment Figures
The number of people unemployed in Northern Ireland has dropped by 5.5% from June to August 2016. According to the Labour Force Survey, the number has decreased by 0.4% over the quarter and 0.5% over...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 19, 2016
Three Women Questioned Over John Boreland Murder
Three women have been questioned by police in connection with the murder of prominent loyalist John Boreland. Mr Boreland, aged 46, was fatally shot in the Sunningdale Gardens area in north Belfast o...
Three Women Questioned Over John Boreland Murder
Three women have been questioned by police in connection with the murder of prominent loyalist John Boreland. Mr Boreland, aged 46, was fatally shot in the Sunningdale Gardens area in north Belfast o...
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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.
