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Northern Ireland News for October 2016 : Page 7
Northern Ireland News, Oct 7, 2016
Finn Harps Captain Kevin McHugh Severs Finger
Former Derry City footballer Kevin McHugh has had surgery on his finger after his wedding ring got caught in a fence. The Finn Harps club captain said he was chasing after a football when the inciden...
Finn Harps Captain Kevin McHugh Severs Finger
Former Derry City footballer Kevin McHugh has had surgery on his finger after his wedding ring got caught in a fence. The Finn Harps club captain said he was chasing after a football when the inciden...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 7, 2016
Other News In Brief
M2 Cleared Following Rush Hour Crash The M2 has been cleared following a multi-vehicle collision on Thursday evening. A number of vehicles were involved in the crash which closed three lanes ...
Other News In Brief
M2 Cleared Following Rush Hour Crash The M2 has been cleared following a multi-vehicle collision on Thursday evening. A number of vehicles were involved in the crash which closed three lanes ...
Recruitment News, Oct 6, 2016
170 Jobs To Be Axed In Longford
A total of 170 jobs are to be axed at Cameron's gas and engineering factory in Co Longford. The firm has announced it is closing down the plant. Fianna Fáil TD Robert Troy said it will be a "devasta...
170 Jobs To Be Axed In Longford
A total of 170 jobs are to be axed at Cameron's gas and engineering factory in Co Longford. The firm has announced it is closing down the plant. Fianna Fáil TD Robert Troy said it will be a "devasta...
Business News, Oct 6, 2016
SDC Trailers Secures Business In Saudi Arabia
SDC Trailers in Toomebridge, Co Antrim, has secured business worth £480,000 in Saudi Arabia. SDC has secured a growing number of export orders over the last ten years, particularly in the Middle East...
SDC Trailers Secures Business In Saudi Arabia
SDC Trailers in Toomebridge, Co Antrim, has secured business worth £480,000 in Saudi Arabia. SDC has secured a growing number of export orders over the last ten years, particularly in the Middle East...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 6, 2016
Cyclist Killed In Co Down Road Crash
A cyclist has died in a road collision in Co Down. The crash occurred near the Somme Heritage Centre between Newtownards and Bangor at around 5.50am on Thursday, 06 October. The male driver of the c...
Cyclist Killed In Co Down Road Crash
A cyclist has died in a road collision in Co Down. The crash occurred near the Somme Heritage Centre between Newtownards and Bangor at around 5.50am on Thursday, 06 October. The male driver of the c...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 6, 2016
Work On £35m Road Scheme Complete Ahead Of Schedule
Construction firms BAM and McCann have completed work on a £35million road scheme ahead of schedule. The A31 Magherafelt bypass will ease congestion and improve links in the Mid Ulster area to and fr...
Work On £35m Road Scheme Complete Ahead Of Schedule
Construction firms BAM and McCann have completed work on a £35million road scheme ahead of schedule. The A31 Magherafelt bypass will ease congestion and improve links in the Mid Ulster area to and fr...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 6, 2016
Jewellery And Cash Stolen In East Belfast Burglaries
Police are appealing for information following two burglaries in east Belfast. A sum of money and sentimental jewellery was stolen from two properties in the Upper Newtownards Road area between 11am ...
Jewellery And Cash Stolen In East Belfast Burglaries
Police are appealing for information following two burglaries in east Belfast. A sum of money and sentimental jewellery was stolen from two properties in the Upper Newtownards Road area between 11am ...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 6, 2016
Over 300 Cars Destroyed In Fire At Breakers Yard
Over 300 cars have been destroyed in a fire at a breakers yard in Co Armagh. The blaze at Fegan's Quarry on the Madden Road is being treated as suspicious, according to the police. The PSNI said the...
Over 300 Cars Destroyed In Fire At Breakers Yard
Over 300 cars have been destroyed in a fire at a breakers yard in Co Armagh. The blaze at Fegan's Quarry on the Madden Road is being treated as suspicious, according to the police. The PSNI said the...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 6, 2016
Man Arrested Following Major Cannabis Find In Portadown
A 46-year-old man has been arrested following a major cannabis find in Portadown, Co Armagh. Police searched premises in the Annagh Industrial Estate on the Tandragee Road on Wednesday, 05 October, a...
Man Arrested Following Major Cannabis Find In Portadown
A 46-year-old man has been arrested following a major cannabis find in Portadown, Co Armagh. Police searched premises in the Annagh Industrial Estate on the Tandragee Road on Wednesday, 05 October, a...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 6, 2016
PSNI Recruitment May Be Forced To Freeze Over Budget Cuts
The Police Federation for Northern Ireland is warning of the possibility of a recruitment freeze if the Department of Justice goes ahead with proposed cuts to the policing budget. Federation Chairman...
PSNI Recruitment May Be Forced To Freeze Over Budget Cuts
The Police Federation for Northern Ireland is warning of the possibility of a recruitment freeze if the Department of Justice goes ahead with proposed cuts to the policing budget. Federation Chairman...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 6, 2016
PSNI Update Firearms Training After Officer Shot Herself In The Leg
Police have updated their firearms training after a female officer accidentally shot herself in the leg when she was putting her gun into its holster, following a Police Ombudsman investigation. The ...
PSNI Update Firearms Training After Officer Shot Herself In The Leg
Police have updated their firearms training after a female officer accidentally shot herself in the leg when she was putting her gun into its holster, following a Police Ombudsman investigation. The ...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 6, 2016
Other News In Brief
Man Convicted Of Benefit Fraud A man has been convicted for claiming benefits he was not entitled to at Dungannon County Court. Alex Cruickshank claimed Jobseeker's Allowance, Employment and...
Other News In Brief
Man Convicted Of Benefit Fraud A man has been convicted for claiming benefits he was not entitled to at Dungannon County Court. Alex Cruickshank claimed Jobseeker's Allowance, Employment and...
Recruitment News, Oct 5, 2016
Union To Protest Outside Bookmakers Over Pay Dispute
Unite the union will be protesting outside bookmaker William Hill's shops in London, Birkenhead, Liverpool, Manchester, Leeds, Sheffield, Birmingham, Gloucester and Southampton on Friday 07 October, a...
Union To Protest Outside Bookmakers Over Pay Dispute
Unite the union will be protesting outside bookmaker William Hill's shops in London, Birkenhead, Liverpool, Manchester, Leeds, Sheffield, Birmingham, Gloucester and Southampton on Friday 07 October, a...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 5, 2016
Scrambler In Collision With Nine-Year-Old Boy Had No Brakes
A scrambler involved in a crash with a nine-year-old boy had no brakes, police have confirmed. The crash happened in the Mossley Pavilion area in Newtownabbey on Monday, 03 October. The boy is in a ...
Scrambler In Collision With Nine-Year-Old Boy Had No Brakes
A scrambler involved in a crash with a nine-year-old boy had no brakes, police have confirmed. The crash happened in the Mossley Pavilion area in Newtownabbey on Monday, 03 October. The boy is in a ...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 5, 2016
David Ford Stepping Down As Alliance Leader
Alliance Leader David Ford is stepping down. He will resign from the post at noon tomorrow, 06 October, however he will continue to serve as South Antrim MLA. His successor will be chosen by party m...
David Ford Stepping Down As Alliance Leader
Alliance Leader David Ford is stepping down. He will resign from the post at noon tomorrow, 06 October, however he will continue to serve as South Antrim MLA. His successor will be chosen by party m...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 5, 2016
Shots Fired At Two Properties In Lurgan
Police have launched an investigation after shots were fired at two properties in Lurgan, Co Armagh. The shootings happened at Woodville Street and Victoria Street at around 11.15pm on Tuesday, 04 Oc...
Shots Fired At Two Properties In Lurgan
Police have launched an investigation after shots were fired at two properties in Lurgan, Co Armagh. The shootings happened at Woodville Street and Victoria Street at around 11.15pm on Tuesday, 04 Oc...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 5, 2016
Ireland's Rugby World Cup 2023 Bid Reaches Final Stage
Ireland's Rugby World Cup 2023 bid has reached the final phase. France, Ireland and South Africa have been announced as the final three candidates to host the Rugby World Cup. First Minister Arlene ...
Ireland's Rugby World Cup 2023 Bid Reaches Final Stage
Ireland's Rugby World Cup 2023 bid has reached the final phase. France, Ireland and South Africa have been announced as the final three candidates to host the Rugby World Cup. First Minister Arlene ...
Business News, Oct 5, 2016
Ulster Carpets Signs New Deal In Dubai
Ulster Carpets has signed a new deal with a luxury five star resort in Dubai. The Palm has 100,000 rooms and has a forecast of 20 million visitors by 2020. Economy Minister Simon Hamilton said: "The...
Ulster Carpets Signs New Deal In Dubai
Ulster Carpets has signed a new deal with a luxury five star resort in Dubai. The Palm has 100,000 rooms and has a forecast of 20 million visitors by 2020. Economy Minister Simon Hamilton said: "The...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 5, 2016
Two Men Attacked With Baseball Bats In Co Antrim
Two 18-year-old men have been attacked with baseball bats in Whitehead, Co Antrim. The victims were closing premises in the Balmoral Avenue area at around 8.30pm on Tuesday, 04 October when three men...
Two Men Attacked With Baseball Bats In Co Antrim
Two 18-year-old men have been attacked with baseball bats in Whitehead, Co Antrim. The victims were closing premises in the Balmoral Avenue area at around 8.30pm on Tuesday, 04 October when three men...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 5, 2016
Changes Made To Bin Collection Routes In Belfast
Changes have been made to bin collection routes across Belfast. From Monday, 17 October, bin collection routes across the city are changing, according to Belfast City Council. Letters are currently ...
Changes Made To Bin Collection Routes In Belfast
Changes have been made to bin collection routes across Belfast. From Monday, 17 October, bin collection routes across the city are changing, according to Belfast City Council. Letters are currently ...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 5, 2016
Teenager Sexually Attacked In South Belfast
A teenage girl has been sexually attacked in south Belfast. The 16-year-old was waiting at a bus stop on Chichester Street when a man sexually assaulted her. The attack happened between 12.05pm and ...
Teenager Sexually Attacked In South Belfast
A teenage girl has been sexually attacked in south Belfast. The 16-year-old was waiting at a bus stop on Chichester Street when a man sexually assaulted her. The attack happened between 12.05pm and ...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 5, 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. Gerard O'Neill claimed Jobseeker's Allowance totalling £733...
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. Gerard O'Neill claimed Jobseeker's Allowance totalling £733...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 4, 2016
Boy Stable Following Scrambler Collision
A nine-year-old boy has been taken to hospital after being hit by a scrambler in Newtownabbey. The collision happened at Mossley Pavilion on the Carnmoney Road at around 8.45pm on Monday, 03 October,...
Boy Stable Following Scrambler Collision
A nine-year-old boy has been taken to hospital after being hit by a scrambler in Newtownabbey. The collision happened at Mossley Pavilion on the Carnmoney Road at around 8.45pm on Monday, 03 October,...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 4, 2016
Armed Gang Tie Up Couple In Banbridge
A couple, aged in their 30s, were tied up by a masked gang, believed to have been armed with guns, who stole their car and made off with a sum of money. The incident occurred at a house in Chinauley ...
Armed Gang Tie Up Couple In Banbridge
A couple, aged in their 30s, were tied up by a masked gang, believed to have been armed with guns, who stole their car and made off with a sum of money. The incident occurred at a house in Chinauley ...
Business News, Oct 4, 2016
Students Urged To Take Part In BEA's Pre-Enterprise Support Programme
The British Enterprise Academy (BEA) is urging students who would like to set up businesses while they are studying to take part in its pre-enterprise support programme. Belfast City Council funds th...
Students Urged To Take Part In BEA's Pre-Enterprise Support Programme
The British Enterprise Academy (BEA) is urging students who would like to set up businesses while they are studying to take part in its pre-enterprise support programme. Belfast City Council funds th...
Recruitment News, Oct 4, 2016
Ipswich Bus Drivers To Strike Over Pay
Around 140 Ipswich bus drivers will be striking for 24-hours next Monday, 10 October, in a low pay dispute. Unite the union said that the strike centred on raising the pay for the lower paid third of...
Ipswich Bus Drivers To Strike Over Pay
Around 140 Ipswich bus drivers will be striking for 24-hours next Monday, 10 October, in a low pay dispute. Unite the union said that the strike centred on raising the pay for the lower paid third of...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 4, 2016
Arrivals Open At Belfast International Airport
Arrivals have opened at Belfast International airport after a freight plane got stuck on the runway. Some flights have taken off, however inbound fights have been cancelled. Several flights were can...
Arrivals Open At Belfast International Airport
Arrivals have opened at Belfast International airport after a freight plane got stuck on the runway. Some flights have taken off, however inbound fights have been cancelled. Several flights were can...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 4, 2016
Man Arrested After Attempting To Rob Fast-Food Outlet In Lurgan
A 25-year-old man has been arrested in connection with a robbery at a fast-food outlet in Lurgan. A masked man armed with a gun entered the premises and demanded money from staff just before midnight...
Man Arrested After Attempting To Rob Fast-Food Outlet In Lurgan
A 25-year-old man has been arrested in connection with a robbery at a fast-food outlet in Lurgan. A masked man armed with a gun entered the premises and demanded money from staff just before midnight...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 4, 2016
James Brokenshire To Address Conservative Party Conference
Northern Ireland Secretary James Brokenshire is to address a Conservative Party conference in Birmingham later on today, 04 October. He is expected to say that Northern Ireland will make a success of...
James Brokenshire To Address Conservative Party Conference
Northern Ireland Secretary James Brokenshire is to address a Conservative Party conference in Birmingham later on today, 04 October. He is expected to say that Northern Ireland will make a success of...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 4, 2016
Four Arrested After Cannabis Seized In Portadown
Four people have been arrested after police seized £8,000 worth of cannabis in Portadown. The seizures were made after a number of house searches in the Churchill Park area on Monday, 03 October. A ...
Four Arrested After Cannabis Seized In Portadown
Four people have been arrested after police seized £8,000 worth of cannabis in Portadown. The seizures were made after a number of house searches in the Churchill Park area on Monday, 03 October. A ...
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Northern Ireland WeatherThis Evening and 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.
