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Northern Ireland News for October 2016 : Page 4
Northern Ireland News, Oct 19, 2016
Statue Of Rock Legend Rory Gallagher Approved
Planning permission has been approved to build a statue of Irish rock legend Rory Gallagher to be put up at the Ulster Hall in Belfast. Belfast City Council gave the go-ahead at a meeting on Tuesday ...
Statue Of Rock Legend Rory Gallagher Approved
Planning permission has been approved to build a statue of Irish rock legend Rory Gallagher to be put up at the Ulster Hall in Belfast. Belfast City Council gave the go-ahead at a meeting on Tuesday ...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 19, 2016
Masked Men With Bats Break Into House In East Belfast
Police are appealing for information after seven masked men, armed with bats, broke into a house in east Belfast. The incident happened at a property in the Clara Street area on Monday night, 17 Octo...
Masked Men With Bats Break Into House In East Belfast
Police are appealing for information after seven masked men, armed with bats, broke into a house in east Belfast. The incident happened at a property in the Clara Street area on Monday night, 17 Octo...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 19, 2016
Police Used Minimal Force After Man Grabs Medical Notes - Ombudsman
The PSNI used minimal force after a man grabbed medical notes from a police doctor and put them in his mouth, a report by the Police Ombudsman has concluded. The man complained that two officers wres...
Police Used Minimal Force After Man Grabs Medical Notes - Ombudsman
The PSNI used minimal force after a man grabbed medical notes from a police doctor and put them in his mouth, a report by the Police Ombudsman has concluded. The man complained that two officers wres...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 19, 2016
Man Arrested Over Laura Marshall Murder
A man has been arrested in connection with the murder of Laura Marshall in Lurgan on 03 April. Ms Marshall's body was discovered at a flat on Victoria Street. A 28-year-old was arrested in the Craig...
Man Arrested Over Laura Marshall Murder
A man has been arrested in connection with the murder of Laura Marshall in Lurgan on 03 April. Ms Marshall's body was discovered at a flat on Victoria Street. A 28-year-old was arrested in the Craig...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 19, 2016
Other News In Brief
Concerns Raised Over Closure Of Bangor Custody Suite Concerns have been raised over plans to close Bangor Custody Suite from 01 December. Alliance Councillor Andrew Muir said it has the poten...
Other News In Brief
Concerns Raised Over Closure Of Bangor Custody Suite Concerns have been raised over plans to close Bangor Custody Suite from 01 December. Alliance Councillor Andrew Muir said it has the poten...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 18, 2016
PM Committed To Full Engagement With Executive On UK's Exit From EU
Prime Minister Theresa May said she is committed to full engagement with the Executive on the UK's exit from the European Union (EU). Mrs May was responding to a letter sent by First Minister Arlene ...
PM Committed To Full Engagement With Executive On UK's Exit From EU
Prime Minister Theresa May said she is committed to full engagement with the Executive on the UK's exit from the European Union (EU). Mrs May was responding to a letter sent by First Minister Arlene ...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 18, 2016
New Thales Space Centre Officially Opens In Belfast
The new Thales space propulsion facilities in Belfast has been officially opened by Astronaut Tim Peake CMG from the European Space Agency (ESA). First Minister Arlene Foster and Economy Minister Sim...
New Thales Space Centre Officially Opens In Belfast
The new Thales space propulsion facilities in Belfast has been officially opened by Astronaut Tim Peake CMG from the European Space Agency (ESA). First Minister Arlene Foster and Economy Minister Sim...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 18, 2016
Only £21.5m Of £40m Allocated Used To Tackle Waiting Lists In NI
Only £21.5million of £40m allocated to tackle waiting lists in Northern Ireland was spent on the problem, according to the Ulster Unionist Party (UUP). Mr Tom Elliott MP described the news as "shocki...
Only £21.5m Of £40m Allocated Used To Tackle Waiting Lists In NI
Only £21.5million of £40m allocated to tackle waiting lists in Northern Ireland was spent on the problem, according to the Ulster Unionist Party (UUP). Mr Tom Elliott MP described the news as "shocki...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 18, 2016
Almost Three Quarters Of People Support Changes To Abortion Laws
Almost three quarters of people in Northern Ireland support changes to abortion laws, according to a new poll published by Amnesty International. The results revealed support for abortion in cases of...
Almost Three Quarters Of People Support Changes To Abortion Laws
Almost three quarters of people in Northern Ireland support changes to abortion laws, according to a new poll published by Amnesty International. The results revealed support for abortion in cases of...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 18, 2016
£13m Lost By People In NI Through Online Fraud And Cyber Crime
New figures have revealed £13 million was lost by people in Northern Ireland through online fraud and cyber crime, according to the PSNI. 94% said they were concerned about their online safety and se...
£13m Lost By People In NI Through Online Fraud And Cyber Crime
New figures have revealed £13 million was lost by people in Northern Ireland through online fraud and cyber crime, according to the PSNI. 94% said they were concerned about their online safety and se...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 18, 2016
Man Charged With Attempted Murder
A man has been charged with attempted murder in connection with an attack in Newry on St Patrick's Day in 2012. A 31-year-old man was assaulted by two men in the Monaghan Street area on Saturday, 17 ...
Man Charged With Attempted Murder
A man has been charged with attempted murder in connection with an attack in Newry on St Patrick's Day in 2012. A 31-year-old man was assaulted by two men in the Monaghan Street area on Saturday, 17 ...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 18, 2016
Letters Informing People Of Bin Collection Changes Dumped
Hundreds of letters informing people of changes to their bin collections were found dumped in a skip, according to Belfast City Council (BCC). Following problems with the delivery contractor thousand...
Letters Informing People Of Bin Collection Changes Dumped
Hundreds of letters informing people of changes to their bin collections were found dumped in a skip, according to Belfast City Council (BCC). Following problems with the delivery contractor thousand...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 18, 2016
Two Pupils Struck By Car In Banbridge
Two schoolgirls have been hit by a car near a school in Banbridge, Co Down. The incident happened on the Scarva Road at around 4pm on Monday, 17 October. The girls, aged 10 and 11, are both being tr...
Two Pupils Struck By Car In Banbridge
Two schoolgirls have been hit by a car near a school in Banbridge, Co Down. The incident happened on the Scarva Road at around 4pm on Monday, 17 October. The girls, aged 10 and 11, are both being tr...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 18, 2016
Man Hit On Head With Glass Bottle In Lisburn
Police have launched an investigation after a man was hit on the back of his head with a glass bottle in Lisburn. The incident happened in the Sloan and Young Street area at around 2.45am on Sunday, ...
Man Hit On Head With Glass Bottle In Lisburn
Police have launched an investigation after a man was hit on the back of his head with a glass bottle in Lisburn. The incident happened in the Sloan and Young Street area at around 2.45am on Sunday, ...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 18, 2016
Other News In Brief
Man Convicted Of Benefit Fraud A man has been convicted for claiming benefits he was not entitled to at Belfast Magistrates' Court. Wayne Ferguson claimed Income Support and Housing Benefit ...
Other News In Brief
Man Convicted Of Benefit Fraud A man has been convicted for claiming benefits he was not entitled to at Belfast Magistrates' Court. Wayne Ferguson claimed Income Support and Housing Benefit ...
Business News, Oct 17, 2016
Two Belfast Firms Chosen For Rates Maximisation Competition
Two local companies have been successfully selected, alongside two British firms, for the first stage of a Small Business Research Initiative (SBRI) competition, to present ideas to help Belfast City ...
Two Belfast Firms Chosen For Rates Maximisation Competition
Two local companies have been successfully selected, alongside two British firms, for the first stage of a Small Business Research Initiative (SBRI) competition, to present ideas to help Belfast City ...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 17, 2016
Worker Loses £900 In Accommodation Scam
A Belfast hospital worker lost around £900 after being scammed trying to book accommodation in Europe for a short break with friends. The consumer had gone on to a website that allows property owners...
Worker Loses £900 In Accommodation Scam
A Belfast hospital worker lost around £900 after being scammed trying to book accommodation in Europe for a short break with friends. The consumer had gone on to a website that allows property owners...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 17, 2016
Man Stabbed In Belfast City Centre
A man, aged in his 20s, is being treated in hospital following a stabbing attack in Belfast city centre. The assault happened during an altercation in the Castle Street/King Street area at around noo...
Man Stabbed In Belfast City Centre
A man, aged in his 20s, is being treated in hospital following a stabbing attack in Belfast city centre. The assault happened during an altercation in the Castle Street/King Street area at around noo...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 17, 2016
Armed Gang Force Into House In Larne
Police are appealing for information after a gang of men, armed with baseball bats, forced their way into a house in Larne. The incident happened at a property in the Lindara area shortly before 1am ...
Armed Gang Force Into House In Larne
Police are appealing for information after a gang of men, armed with baseball bats, forced their way into a house in Larne. The incident happened at a property in the Lindara area shortly before 1am ...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 17, 2016
Man In Hospital After Paramilitary Style Attack In West Belfast
A 56-year-old man is being treated in hospital following a paramilitary style attack in west Belfast. The victim was shot several times in the leg in the Glenwood Drive area of Poleglass on Sunday, 1...
Man In Hospital After Paramilitary Style Attack In West Belfast
A 56-year-old man is being treated in hospital following a paramilitary style attack in west Belfast. The victim was shot several times in the leg in the Glenwood Drive area of Poleglass on Sunday, 1...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 17, 2016
Funding Allocated To Improve Safety Measures At North West 200
Funding of £124,000 has been allocated to the North West 200 to help improve safety measures at the event which is held in Portrush. Communities Minister Paul Givan said: "It is important that we do ...
Funding Allocated To Improve Safety Measures At North West 200
Funding of £124,000 has been allocated to the North West 200 to help improve safety measures at the event which is held in Portrush. Communities Minister Paul Givan said: "It is important that we do ...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 17, 2016
Boy Struck By Car In East Belfast
A boy is being treated in hospital after being hit by a car in east Belfast. The incident happened on the Upper Newtownards Road on Sunday, 16 October. The boy is believed to be 10-years-old. His i...
Boy Struck By Car In East Belfast
A boy is being treated in hospital after being hit by a car in east Belfast. The incident happened on the Upper Newtownards Road on Sunday, 16 October. The boy is believed to be 10-years-old. His i...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 17, 2016
Petrol Bomb Thrown At House In Ballymena
Police are appealing for information after a petrol bomb was thrown at a house in Ballymena, Co Antrim. The incident happened at a property in the Barra Drive area at around 3.45am on Saturday, 15 Oc...
Petrol Bomb Thrown At House In Ballymena
Police are appealing for information after a petrol bomb was thrown at a house in Ballymena, Co Antrim. The incident happened at a property in the Barra Drive area at around 3.45am on Saturday, 15 Oc...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 17, 2016
Illegal Supply Of Fireworks Seized At Nutts Corner Market
Police have seized an illegal supply of fireworks during an operation at Nutts Corner Market in the Crumlin area. One person was made amenable following the find on Sunday, 16 October. A PSNI spokes...
Illegal Supply Of Fireworks Seized At Nutts Corner Market
Police have seized an illegal supply of fireworks during an operation at Nutts Corner Market in the Crumlin area. One person was made amenable following the find on Sunday, 16 October. A PSNI spokes...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 17, 2016
Man Killed In Fermanagh Road Crash
A man has been killed in a road crash in Co Fermanagh. The collision happened on the Derrygonelly Road in Enniskillen at around 2pm on Saturday, 15 October. Two other people were also injured in the...
Man Killed In Fermanagh Road Crash
A man has been killed in a road crash in Co Fermanagh. The collision happened on the Derrygonelly Road in Enniskillen at around 2pm on Saturday, 15 October. Two other people were also injured in the...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 17, 2016
Other News In Brief
Education Minister Attends NICMA Registered childminders are key to the delivery of childcare services in Northern Ireland, according to the Education Minister. Peter Weir was speaking at th...
Other News In Brief
Education Minister Attends NICMA Registered childminders are key to the delivery of childcare services in Northern Ireland, according to the Education Minister. Peter Weir was speaking at th...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 14, 2016
Woman Killed In L'Derry Road Crash Named
A 23-year-old woman who died in a road crash in Co L'Derry has been named. Caoimhe O'Brien was killed in a single-vehicle road collision which happened on the A5 Victoria Road between L'Derry and Str...
Woman Killed In L'Derry Road Crash Named
A 23-year-old woman who died in a road crash in Co L'Derry has been named. Caoimhe O'Brien was killed in a single-vehicle road collision which happened on the A5 Victoria Road between L'Derry and Str...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 14, 2016
Renewed Appeal Over Armed Robbery In Downpatrick
Police have made a fresh appeal for information after a woman and three young children were left badly shaken following an armed robbery in Downpatrick, Co Down. The incident happened at a house on t...
Renewed Appeal Over Armed Robbery In Downpatrick
Police have made a fresh appeal for information after a woman and three young children were left badly shaken following an armed robbery in Downpatrick, Co Down. The incident happened at a house on t...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 14, 2016
Council Supports Move To End Free Parking In Belfast Over Christmas
Belfast City Council has supported a move to end free car parking in Belfast city centre over Christmas. The plans will now go before a full Council next month. Last year, 1,500 spaces were allocate...
Council Supports Move To End Free Parking In Belfast Over Christmas
Belfast City Council has supported a move to end free car parking in Belfast city centre over Christmas. The plans will now go before a full Council next month. Last year, 1,500 spaces were allocate...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 14, 2016
Two PSNI Officers Disciplined After Boy Suffers Serious Injuries
Two police officers have been disciplined after they failed to fully investigate an incident which left a teenage boy fighting for his life, according to the Police Ombudsman. The boy suffered seriou...
Two PSNI Officers Disciplined After Boy Suffers Serious Injuries
Two police officers have been disciplined after they failed to fully investigate an incident which left a teenage boy fighting for his life, according to the Police Ombudsman. The boy suffered seriou...
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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.
