Northern Ireland News for October 2016 : Page 8

Northern Ireland News, Oct 4, 2016
Call For Minister To Intervene Over Missed Cancer Targets
The SDLP is calling on Health Minister Michelle O'Neill to intervene after it was revealed cancer targets in Northern Ireland are consistently being missed in almost every Trust. SDLP Health Spokespe...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 4, 2016
Other News In Brief
Two Women Convicted Of Benefit Fraud Two women have been convicted for claiming benefits they were not entitled to at Newry Magistrates' Court. Nichola Rohmann claimed Income Support and Hou...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 3, 2016
Rangers Supporter From NI Killed In Bus Crash In Scotland
A Rangers supporter originally from Northern Ireland died after the bus he was travelling in was involved in a collision in Scotland. Ryan Baird, aged 39, was killed after the supporters' bus crashed...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 3, 2016
British Govt Has 'No Idea' What Brexit Means - McGuinness
The British Government has "no idea" what Brexit means, according to deputy First Minister Martin McGuinness. Mr McGuinness was responding to comments made by Prime Minister Theresa May that she will...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 3, 2016
Police Appeal For Missing Marlene Doyle
Police have issued an appeal to help trace missing woman Marlene Doyle. The 27-year-old, who is originally from Warwickshire in England, is believed to be in the Coleraine or North West area. She we...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 3, 2016
Video Shows Youths Racially Abusing Woman In Antrim
A video has been posted on social media showing youths racially abusing a Romanian woman in Co Antrim. The video shows a number of young people verbally abusing the woman before threatening to assaul...
Business News, Oct 3, 2016
HMRC Announces Webinars On Statutory Payments
HM Revenue & Customs has announced a series of free webinars throughout October aimed at helping employers understand statutory payments for sick pay, maternity pay and parental leave. The webinars i...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 3, 2016
Over £2.7m Worth Of Drugs Seized In First Three Weeks Of Operation Torus
Police have seized over £2.7 million worth of drugs in the first three weeks of Operation Torus. PSNI carried out 297 searches which resulted in 75 arrests and 19 people were also reported or charged...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 3, 2016
Accidental House Fires Killed Four People In NI This Year - Figures
Four people have died in accidental house fires, according to figures from the Northern Ireland Fire and Rescue Services (NIFRS). The figures are a 43% reduction compared to last year, however the NI...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 3, 2016
Motorcyclist Critical Following Crash In South Belfast
A motorcyclist is in a critical condition in hospital following a road collision in south Belfast. The crash occurred on the Ballymaconaghy Road at around 5.40pm on Friday, 30 September. A man, aged...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 3, 2016
Other News In Brief
Call For New Taxi Legislation To Be Reviewed Alliance Infrastructure spokesperson Kellie Armstrong MLA has said the Department must review proposed changes to taxi legislation. Under the new...