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Northern Ireland News for October 2016 : Page 5
Business News, Oct 14, 2016
Goldmas Sachs Launches New Programme To Help Small Businesses
Goldman Sachs have announced a new programme aimed at helping small businesses across the UK to access high-quality, practical education and business support. The 10,000 Small Businesses programme ai...
Goldmas Sachs Launches New Programme To Help Small Businesses
Goldman Sachs have announced a new programme aimed at helping small businesses across the UK to access high-quality, practical education and business support. The 10,000 Small Businesses programme ai...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 14, 2016
Police Appeal After Man Hit By Car In East Belfast
Police have issued an appeal for witnesses after a pensioner was struck by a car in east Belfast. The incident occurred on Bloomfield Avenue at around 5.30pm on Thursdat, 14 October. The 85-year-old...
Police Appeal After Man Hit By Car In East Belfast
Police have issued an appeal for witnesses after a pensioner was struck by a car in east Belfast. The incident occurred on Bloomfield Avenue at around 5.30pm on Thursdat, 14 October. The 85-year-old...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 14, 2016
Man Charged In Connection With East Belfast Attack
A man has been charged in connection with an attack which happened on 06 March in east Belfast. A 32-year-old male was assaulted in the Templemore Avenue area and sustained serious head injuries. Th...
Man Charged In Connection With East Belfast Attack
A man has been charged in connection with an attack which happened on 06 March in east Belfast. A 32-year-old male was assaulted in the Templemore Avenue area and sustained serious head injuries. Th...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 14, 2016
Police Hit Out At 'Idiots' Wearing Clown Masks In South Belfast
The PSNI sent in dogs to deal with a group of 'idiots' wearing clown masks who were jumping out in front of cars in south Belfast. The incident happened in the Shaws Bridge area on Wednesday night, 1...
Police Hit Out At 'Idiots' Wearing Clown Masks In South Belfast
The PSNI sent in dogs to deal with a group of 'idiots' wearing clown masks who were jumping out in front of cars in south Belfast. The incident happened in the Shaws Bridge area on Wednesday night, 1...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 14, 2016
St George's Awarded 'Best Market' At Observer Food Monthly Awards
St George's Market in Belfast has been awarded 'Best Market' at the annual Observer Food Monthly Awards. Readers voted for the market to scoop the coveted title and celebrity chef Jamie Oliver was na...
St George's Awarded 'Best Market' At Observer Food Monthly Awards
St George's Market in Belfast has been awarded 'Best Market' at the annual Observer Food Monthly Awards. Readers voted for the market to scoop the coveted title and celebrity chef Jamie Oliver was na...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 14, 2016
Work On Resurfacing Project To Begin In Portadown
Work on a £140,000 resurfacing scheme for A3 Northway, Portadown, is to start on Monday, 17 October. The resurfacing extends from outside Portadown railway station towards Armagh, taking in the junct...
Work On Resurfacing Project To Begin In Portadown
Work on a £140,000 resurfacing scheme for A3 Northway, Portadown, is to start on Monday, 17 October. The resurfacing extends from outside Portadown railway station towards Armagh, taking in the junct...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 14, 2016
Other News In Brief
Man Convicted Of Benefit Fraud A man has been convicted for claiming benefits he was not entitled to at Omagh Magistrates' Court. Thomas Reid claimed Jobseeker's Allowance and Housing Benefi...
Other News In Brief
Man Convicted Of Benefit Fraud A man has been convicted for claiming benefits he was not entitled to at Omagh Magistrates' Court. Thomas Reid claimed Jobseeker's Allowance and Housing Benefi...
Recruitment News, Oct 13, 2016
ASTI Protest Over Pay Dispute
The Association of Secondary Teachers of Ireland has announced that it will stage a protest today, Thursday, 13 October, outside Dáil Éireann to highlight recently qualified teachers are on inferior p...
ASTI Protest Over Pay Dispute
The Association of Secondary Teachers of Ireland has announced that it will stage a protest today, Thursday, 13 October, outside Dáil Éireann to highlight recently qualified teachers are on inferior p...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 13, 2016
Two Critical Following Crash In Portadown
Two people are in a critical condition in hospital following a collision in Portadown, Co Armagh. The crash occurred on the Mahon Road at around 9.30pm on Wednesday, 12 October. Another three people...
Two Critical Following Crash In Portadown
Two people are in a critical condition in hospital following a collision in Portadown, Co Armagh. The crash occurred on the Mahon Road at around 9.30pm on Wednesday, 12 October. Another three people...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 13, 2016
Royal Navy Submarine Put Lives At Risk - Report
A Royal Navy submarine which towed a fishing trawler at speed through the Irish sea put the lives of crew in danger, according to the Marine Accident Investigation Branch. The Karen was dragged backw...
Royal Navy Submarine Put Lives At Risk - Report
A Royal Navy submarine which towed a fishing trawler at speed through the Irish sea put the lives of crew in danger, according to the Marine Accident Investigation Branch. The Karen was dragged backw...
Business News, Oct 13, 2016
Digital DNA Announces Tourism And Hospitality Technology Event
Digital DNA has announced an event for the tourism and hospitality sector to demonstrate how technology can help grow businesses and the industry. The Tourism & Hospitality sector is burgeoning in N...
Digital DNA Announces Tourism And Hospitality Technology Event
Digital DNA has announced an event for the tourism and hospitality sector to demonstrate how technology can help grow businesses and the industry. The Tourism & Hospitality sector is burgeoning in N...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 13, 2016
Shotgun Found In West Belfast
Police have launched an investigation following the discovery of a shotgun at a building site in west Belfast. The firearm was was found in the Whiterock Close area at just before 9am on Thursday, 13...
Shotgun Found In West Belfast
Police have launched an investigation following the discovery of a shotgun at a building site in west Belfast. The firearm was was found in the Whiterock Close area at just before 9am on Thursday, 13...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 13, 2016
Arson Attack In North Belfast
Two men have been treated for smoke inhalation following an arson attack at a house in north Belfast. The incident happened at a property on the Ligoniel Road on Wednesday, 12 October. The front doo...
Arson Attack In North Belfast
Two men have been treated for smoke inhalation following an arson attack at a house in north Belfast. The incident happened at a property on the Ligoniel Road on Wednesday, 12 October. The front doo...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 13, 2016
Masked Men Fire Shots And Threaten Woman In L'Derry
Masked men armed with guns have threatened a woman at a house in Dungiven, Co L'Derry. The incident happened in the Ard Na Smoll area at around 8.45pm on Wednesday, 12 October. The men threatened th...
Masked Men Fire Shots And Threaten Woman In L'Derry
Masked men armed with guns have threatened a woman at a house in Dungiven, Co L'Derry. The incident happened in the Ard Na Smoll area at around 8.45pm on Wednesday, 12 October. The men threatened th...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 13, 2016
Man Charged With Murder Of Mark Lamont
A man has been charged with murder after a man died from his injuries following an attack in Coleraine. Mark Lamont, 54, was critically injured after being assaulted outside a house on the Ballycastl...
Man Charged With Murder Of Mark Lamont
A man has been charged with murder after a man died from his injuries following an attack in Coleraine. Mark Lamont, 54, was critically injured after being assaulted outside a house on the Ballycastl...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 13, 2016
Critically Endangered Western Gorilla Born At Belfast Zoo
A critically endangered Western lowland gorilla has been born at Belfast Zoo. The latest arrival was born to mother, Namoki, and father, Gugas, on 28 August 2016. Newborn gorillas cling to their m...
Critically Endangered Western Gorilla Born At Belfast Zoo
A critically endangered Western lowland gorilla has been born at Belfast Zoo. The latest arrival was born to mother, Namoki, and father, Gugas, on 28 August 2016. Newborn gorillas cling to their m...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 13, 2016
Stag On The Loose in Newry Shot Dead
A stag which had been on the loose in Newry has been shot, the PSNI have confirmed. The animal was shot dead in Newry as it posed a risk to the public. A police spokesperson said: "Following a repor...
Stag On The Loose in Newry Shot Dead
A stag which had been on the loose in Newry has been shot, the PSNI have confirmed. The animal was shot dead in Newry as it posed a risk to the public. A police spokesperson said: "Following a repor...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 13, 2016
Co Antrim Security Alert Declared Elaborate Hoax
A security alert in Newtownabbey, Co Antrim, has been declared an elaborate hoax. Residents had to be evacuated from their homes after a suspicious object was discovered in the Devenish Drive area on...
Co Antrim Security Alert Declared Elaborate Hoax
A security alert in Newtownabbey, Co Antrim, has been declared an elaborate hoax. Residents had to be evacuated from their homes after a suspicious object was discovered in the Devenish Drive area on...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 13, 2016
Other News In Brief
Man Convicted Of Benefit Fraud A man has been convicted for claiming benefits he was not entitled to at Downpatrick Magistrates' Court. Stuart Johnston claimed Jobseeker's Allowance and Housi...
Other News In Brief
Man Convicted Of Benefit Fraud A man has been convicted for claiming benefits he was not entitled to at Downpatrick Magistrates' Court. Stuart Johnston claimed Jobseeker's Allowance and Housi...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 12, 2016
Fujitsu Plans To Axe 1,800 Jobs Across The UK
Japanese electronics firm Fujitsu has announced plans which could cut up to 1,800 jobs across the UK. The company currently employs 550 people in Belfast and 250 in L'Derry, and it is understood thes...
Fujitsu Plans To Axe 1,800 Jobs Across The UK
Japanese electronics firm Fujitsu has announced plans which could cut up to 1,800 jobs across the UK. The company currently employs 550 people in Belfast and 250 in L'Derry, and it is understood thes...
Recruitment News, Oct 12, 2016
Up To 45,000 New Jobs Expected To Be Created In 2017
The Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation has seen a 10% increase in its budget for 2017, bringing its total allocation to €555 million. The new allocation represents the largest increase in ...
Up To 45,000 New Jobs Expected To Be Created In 2017
The Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation has seen a 10% increase in its budget for 2017, bringing its total allocation to €555 million. The new allocation represents the largest increase in ...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 12, 2016
Germany Beats Northern Ireland In 2018 World Cup Qualifier
Northern Ireland footballer Lee Hodson has praised his team-mates after they were defeated 2-0 by Germany in their 2018 World Cup Group C qualifier. Julian Draxler scored the first goal in the 13th m...
Germany Beats Northern Ireland In 2018 World Cup Qualifier
Northern Ireland footballer Lee Hodson has praised his team-mates after they were defeated 2-0 by Germany in their 2018 World Cup Group C qualifier. Julian Draxler scored the first goal in the 13th m...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 12, 2016
Teachers Union Turns Down Pay Offer
A teaching union in Northern Ireland has rejected a pay offer made by the Management Side of the Teachers Negotiating Committee (TNC). After months of negotiations, union NASUWT turned down the offer...
Teachers Union Turns Down Pay Offer
A teaching union in Northern Ireland has rejected a pay offer made by the Management Side of the Teachers Negotiating Committee (TNC). After months of negotiations, union NASUWT turned down the offer...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 12, 2016
Plans Announced For NI Voters To Be Able To Register Online
New plans are being established to allow Northern Ireland voters to be able to register online for elections. The proposal's are contained in a joint consultation by the Northern Ireland Office (NIO)...
Plans Announced For NI Voters To Be Able To Register Online
New plans are being established to allow Northern Ireland voters to be able to register online for elections. The proposal's are contained in a joint consultation by the Northern Ireland Office (NIO)...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 12, 2016
Teenage Girl Held At Gunpoint In Co Armagh
A masked gang held a 17-year-old girl at gunpoint at a house in Markethill, Co Armagh. The incident happened at a property in the Seagahan Road area on Tuesday, 11 October. Four men pointed a suspec...
Teenage Girl Held At Gunpoint In Co Armagh
A masked gang held a 17-year-old girl at gunpoint at a house in Markethill, Co Armagh. The incident happened at a property in the Seagahan Road area on Tuesday, 11 October. Four men pointed a suspec...
Business News, Oct 12, 2016
Enterprise NI Announces 'Start Up & Grow Show'
Enterprise NI is urging growing businesses and aspiring entrepreneurs to attend its 'Start Up & Grow Show'. The event will take place on Thursday, 20 October, at the Clayton Hotel. It will feature pr...
Enterprise NI Announces 'Start Up & Grow Show'
Enterprise NI is urging growing businesses and aspiring entrepreneurs to attend its 'Start Up & Grow Show'. The event will take place on Thursday, 20 October, at the Clayton Hotel. It will feature pr...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 12, 2016
Man Arrested On Suspicion Of Murder After Man Dies Following Attack
A 35-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of murder after a man died from his injuries after being assaulted in Coleraine. Mark Lamont, 54, was seriously injured after he was attacked outside ...
Man Arrested On Suspicion Of Murder After Man Dies Following Attack
A 35-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of murder after a man died from his injuries after being assaulted in Coleraine. Mark Lamont, 54, was seriously injured after he was attacked outside ...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 12, 2016
Woman And Children Left Badly Shaken Following Aggravated Burglary
A woman and her three children have been left very badly shaken following an aggravated burglary in Downpatrick. The incident happened at a house on the Ribadoo Road near Ballyward at around 7.30pm o...
Woman And Children Left Badly Shaken Following Aggravated Burglary
A woman and her three children have been left very badly shaken following an aggravated burglary in Downpatrick. The incident happened at a house on the Ribadoo Road near Ballyward at around 7.30pm o...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 12, 2016
Delays Expected Following Belfast Collision
Drivers are being urged to expect delays following a collision on the Boucher Road in Belfast. The two-vehicle crash occurred near Charles Hurst and emergency services are at the scene. Police are u...
Delays Expected Following Belfast Collision
Drivers are being urged to expect delays following a collision on the Boucher Road in Belfast. The two-vehicle crash occurred near Charles Hurst and emergency services are at the scene. Police are u...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 12, 2016
Pensioner Dies After Road Crash In Co Fermanagh
A pensioner has died following a three-vehicle crash in Co Fermanagh. The collision happened on the Drumwhinny Road in Kesh at around 4pm on Saturday, 08 October. The victim, aged in his 70s, died i...
Pensioner Dies After Road Crash In Co Fermanagh
A pensioner has died following a three-vehicle crash in Co Fermanagh. The collision happened on the Drumwhinny Road in Kesh at around 4pm on Saturday, 08 October. The victim, aged in his 70s, died i...
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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.
