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Northern Ireland News for November 2016 : Page 4
Northern Ireland News, Nov 18, 2016
Council To Appeal Against High Court Sprucefield Decision
Belfast City Council is set to appeal against a High Court decision in relation to Belfast Metropolitan Area Plan (BMAP) which effectively lifts bulky goods restrictions at Sprucefield. Councillor Jo...
Council To Appeal Against High Court Sprucefield Decision
Belfast City Council is set to appeal against a High Court decision in relation to Belfast Metropolitan Area Plan (BMAP) which effectively lifts bulky goods restrictions at Sprucefield. Councillor Jo...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 18, 2016
Other News In Brief
Delay In Attendance Allowance Payments People expecting to receive Attendance Allowance on Monday, 21 November, will now receive it on Tuesday, 22 November. A spokesperson said: "Due to a tec...
Other News In Brief
Delay In Attendance Allowance Payments People expecting to receive Attendance Allowance on Monday, 21 November, will now receive it on Tuesday, 22 November. A spokesperson said: "Due to a tec...
Business News, Nov 17, 2016
Belfast City Council Launches City Growth Deal Bid In London
Belfast City Council has announced the launch of a major bid for a "game changing" City Growth Deal. Representatives of five political parties and Chief Executive, Suzanne Wylie, were joined by all f...
Belfast City Council Launches City Growth Deal Bid In London
Belfast City Council has announced the launch of a major bid for a "game changing" City Growth Deal. Representatives of five political parties and Chief Executive, Suzanne Wylie, were joined by all f...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 17, 2016
Yellow Weather Warning For Ice Issued In NI
The Met Office has issued a yellow weather warning for ice throughout Northern Ireland. The warning comes into effect from 6pm on Thursday, 17 November, until 10am on Friday, 17 November. Temperatur...
Yellow Weather Warning For Ice Issued In NI
The Met Office has issued a yellow weather warning for ice throughout Northern Ireland. The warning comes into effect from 6pm on Thursday, 17 November, until 10am on Friday, 17 November. Temperatur...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 17, 2016
Software Firm To Create 15 New Jobs In Belfast
Software firm Anaeko has announced it is to create 15 news jobs in Belfast. The new posts will be a combination of engineers, developers, systems architects and senior managers with average salaries ...
Software Firm To Create 15 New Jobs In Belfast
Software firm Anaeko has announced it is to create 15 news jobs in Belfast. The new posts will be a combination of engineers, developers, systems architects and senior managers with average salaries ...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 17, 2016
New NI Air Ambulance Service To Be Based At Maze Long Kesh Site
The new air ambulance service for Northern Ireland is to be based at the Maze Long Kesh site in Co Antrim. First Minister Arlene Foster and deputy First Minister Martin McGuinness made the announceme...
New NI Air Ambulance Service To Be Based At Maze Long Kesh Site
The new air ambulance service for Northern Ireland is to be based at the Maze Long Kesh site in Co Antrim. First Minister Arlene Foster and deputy First Minister Martin McGuinness made the announceme...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 17, 2016
PSNI Officers To Use Body Worn Video Cameras
Police officers in Northern Ireland are to use Body Worn Video cameras while on duty. A pilot scheme was successfully introduced in the Foyle area and is part of a £1.5million investment by the Depar...
PSNI Officers To Use Body Worn Video Cameras
Police officers in Northern Ireland are to use Body Worn Video cameras while on duty. A pilot scheme was successfully introduced in the Foyle area and is part of a £1.5million investment by the Depar...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 17, 2016
Investigation Launched Following Arson Attack On Community Centre
Police have launched an investigation following an arson attack at Castlebay Community Centre in Co Tyrone. The attack happened in the early hours of Wednesday morning, 16 November. The bottom stair...
Investigation Launched Following Arson Attack On Community Centre
Police have launched an investigation following an arson attack at Castlebay Community Centre in Co Tyrone. The attack happened in the early hours of Wednesday morning, 16 November. The bottom stair...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 17, 2016
Sinn Féin MLA Jennifer McCann To Stand Down
Sinn Féin MLA Jennifer McCann is to stand down. She confirmed she is to take up the a new post as the party's advisor to the Health Minister. Ms McCann has been an MLA since 2007. In a statement sh...
Sinn Féin MLA Jennifer McCann To Stand Down
Sinn Féin MLA Jennifer McCann is to stand down. She confirmed she is to take up the a new post as the party's advisor to the Health Minister. Ms McCann has been an MLA since 2007. In a statement sh...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 17, 2016
Armed Masked Gang Attack Man In Larne
A gang of masked men armed with iron bars attacked a man, aged in his 20s, during an aggravated burglary in Larne, Co Antrim. The assault happened at a house in the Sallagh Park area at around 1am on...
Armed Masked Gang Attack Man In Larne
A gang of masked men armed with iron bars attacked a man, aged in his 20s, during an aggravated burglary in Larne, Co Antrim. The assault happened at a house in the Sallagh Park area at around 1am on...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 17, 2016
Gun And Ammunition Found In South Belfast
Police have launched an investigation after a gun and ammunition were recovered during a search in south Belfast. The discovery was made in the Annadale Crescent area on Wednesday, 16 November. The ...
Gun And Ammunition Found In South Belfast
Police have launched an investigation after a gun and ammunition were recovered during a search in south Belfast. The discovery was made in the Annadale Crescent area on Wednesday, 16 November. The ...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 17, 2016
Two People Escape Injury After Van Attacked In Co Down
A man and woman have escaped injury after two men attacked a parked van in Newtownards, Co Down. The incident occurred in the Ballyrainey Road area shortly before 7pm on Wednesday, 16 November. Two ...
Two People Escape Injury After Van Attacked In Co Down
A man and woman have escaped injury after two men attacked a parked van in Newtownards, Co Down. The incident occurred in the Ballyrainey Road area shortly before 7pm on Wednesday, 16 November. Two ...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 17, 2016
Other News In Brief
Man Convicted Of Benefit Fraud A man has been convicted for claiming benefits he was not entitled to at Newry Crown Court. Sean Mooney claimed Income Support and Employment and Support Allowa...
Other News In Brief
Man Convicted Of Benefit Fraud A man has been convicted for claiming benefits he was not entitled to at Newry Crown Court. Sean Mooney claimed Income Support and Employment and Support Allowa...
Business News, Nov 16, 2016
Business Leaders Programme Announced For February 2017
The William J Clinton Leadership Institute at Queen's University Belfast have announced a programme of events for February 2017. The Business Leaders Programme has been specifically designed for thos...
Business Leaders Programme Announced For February 2017
The William J Clinton Leadership Institute at Queen's University Belfast have announced a programme of events for February 2017. The Business Leaders Programme has been specifically designed for thos...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 16, 2016
Second Prisoner Dies At Maghaberry Jail
A prisoner has died at Maghaberry Prison in Co Antrim, the Northern Ireland Prison Service (NIPS) has confirmed. In a statement an NIPS spokesperson said: "The next of kin have been informed and the ...
Second Prisoner Dies At Maghaberry Jail
A prisoner has died at Maghaberry Prison in Co Antrim, the Northern Ireland Prison Service (NIPS) has confirmed. In a statement an NIPS spokesperson said: "The next of kin have been informed and the ...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 16, 2016
Green Party Cllr Ross Brown To Step Down From Politics
Green Party Councillor Ross Brown has confirmed he is to step down from politics and has resigned from his seat. Mr Brown made his decision after he was offered a new post which requires him to move ...
Green Party Cllr Ross Brown To Step Down From Politics
Green Party Councillor Ross Brown has confirmed he is to step down from politics and has resigned from his seat. Mr Brown made his decision after he was offered a new post which requires him to move ...
Recruitment News, Nov 16, 2016
200 New Jobs Announced In Galway
Up to 200 new jobs are to be created in Galway by New York-based insurance firm, MetLife. The company is to create the new jobs are part of an expansion plan in Ireland, which will see them open a ne...
200 New Jobs Announced In Galway
Up to 200 new jobs are to be created in Galway by New York-based insurance firm, MetLife. The company is to create the new jobs are part of an expansion plan in Ireland, which will see them open a ne...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 16, 2016
Northern Ireland - 0 Croatia - 3
Northern Ireland's long unbeaten home run has ended at Windsor Park after being defeated by Croatia 3-0. Juventus striker Mario Mandžukić scored the first goal nine minutes into the game and Duj...
Northern Ireland - 0 Croatia - 3
Northern Ireland's long unbeaten home run has ended at Windsor Park after being defeated by Croatia 3-0. Juventus striker Mario Mandžukić scored the first goal nine minutes into the game and Duj...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 16, 2016
Police Appeal After Man Attacked In North Belfast
Police are appealing for witnesses after a man was assaulted in north Belfast. Around 10 young males are believed to have attacked the 25-year-old victim outside Grainne House on the New Lodge Road a...
Police Appeal After Man Attacked In North Belfast
Police are appealing for witnesses after a man was assaulted in north Belfast. Around 10 young males are believed to have attacked the 25-year-old victim outside Grainne House on the New Lodge Road a...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 16, 2016
Investigation Launched Following Arson Attack In Lisburn
Police have launched an investigation following an arson attack in Lisburn. The incident occurred in the Clontara Park area at around 1am on Wednesday, 16 November. Bins were set on fire and placed ...
Investigation Launched Following Arson Attack In Lisburn
Police have launched an investigation following an arson attack in Lisburn. The incident occurred in the Clontara Park area at around 1am on Wednesday, 16 November. Bins were set on fire and placed ...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 16, 2016
Pupils Not Getting Enough Good Education - Chief Inspector
Pupils in primary and secondary schools in Northern Ireland are not getting enough good education, according to the Chief Inspector's report. In her latest report, Noelle Buick, also said it is "unac...
Pupils Not Getting Enough Good Education - Chief Inspector
Pupils in primary and secondary schools in Northern Ireland are not getting enough good education, according to the Chief Inspector's report. In her latest report, Noelle Buick, also said it is "unac...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 16, 2016
Lead Stolen From Orange Hall Roof In Belfast
A DUP MLA has condemned those responsible for stealing lead from the roof of an Orange Hall in Belfast. The lead is believed to have been taken from Clifton Street Orange Hall between Tuesday and the...
Lead Stolen From Orange Hall Roof In Belfast
A DUP MLA has condemned those responsible for stealing lead from the roof of an Orange Hall in Belfast. The lead is believed to have been taken from Clifton Street Orange Hall between Tuesday and the...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 16, 2016
McGuinness To Appear Before Public Accounts Committee
Northern Ireland's deputy First Minister Martin McGuinness is to give evidence to the Public Accounts Committee (PAC) on Wednesday, 16 November. PAC is examining the £1billion sale of National Asset ...
McGuinness To Appear Before Public Accounts Committee
Northern Ireland's deputy First Minister Martin McGuinness is to give evidence to the Public Accounts Committee (PAC) on Wednesday, 16 November. PAC is examining the £1billion sale of National Asset ...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 16, 2016
Drop In Number Of People Claiming Unemployment Benefits
The number of people claiming unemployment benefits in Northern Ireland has dropped, according to the latest labour market figures. The data revealed the unemployment rate between July and September ...
Drop In Number Of People Claiming Unemployment Benefits
The number of people claiming unemployment benefits in Northern Ireland has dropped, according to the latest labour market figures. The data revealed the unemployment rate between July and September ...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 16, 2016
Other News In Brief
Man Convicted Of Benefit Fraud A man has been convicted for claiming benefits he was not entitled to at Newry Crown Court. Sean Mooney claimed Income Support and Employment and Support Allow...
Other News In Brief
Man Convicted Of Benefit Fraud A man has been convicted for claiming benefits he was not entitled to at Newry Crown Court. Sean Mooney claimed Income Support and Employment and Support Allow...
Feature News, Nov 16, 2016
NI Christmas Markets
The Halloween fireworks have barely burned out when the shops had already rolled out the Christmas decorations, but we've decided to jump right in and embrace the holiday spirit. With that, below i...
NI Christmas Markets
The Halloween fireworks have barely burned out when the shops had already rolled out the Christmas decorations, but we've decided to jump right in and embrace the holiday spirit. With that, below i...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 15, 2016
Man Dies In House Fire In Co Tyrone
Police have launched an investigation after a man died in a house fire in Co Tyrone. The blaze happened at property on the Lissan Road in Cookstown on Tuesday morning, 15 November. Emergency service...
Man Dies In House Fire In Co Tyrone
Police have launched an investigation after a man died in a house fire in Co Tyrone. The blaze happened at property on the Lissan Road in Cookstown on Tuesday morning, 15 November. Emergency service...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 15, 2016
Around 475 New Jobs To Be Created During Junction One Redevelopment
Around 430 construction jobs are to be created after the owners of Junction One retail park in Co Antrim announced plans to invest £30 million to redevelop the site. The Lotus Group confirmed it is p...
Around 475 New Jobs To Be Created During Junction One Redevelopment
Around 430 construction jobs are to be created after the owners of Junction One retail park in Co Antrim announced plans to invest £30 million to redevelop the site. The Lotus Group confirmed it is p...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 15, 2016
'Dippy' The Dipdoculous To Take Residence At The Ulster Museum
'Dippy' the Diplodocus is set to take residence in the Ulster Museum from September 2018 as part of a road trip across the UK, as he ventures out of London's Natural History Museum for the first time ...
'Dippy' The Dipdoculous To Take Residence At The Ulster Museum
'Dippy' the Diplodocus is set to take residence in the Ulster Museum from September 2018 as part of a road trip across the UK, as he ventures out of London's Natural History Museum for the first time ...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 15, 2016
Two Officers Disciplined Over L'Derry Assault Investigation
Two police officers have been disciplined for serious failings in the way PSNI investigated an assault which happened in a pub in L'Derry in June last year, according to the Police Ombudsman. The vic...
Two Officers Disciplined Over L'Derry Assault Investigation
Two police officers have been disciplined for serious failings in the way PSNI investigated an assault which happened in a pub in L'Derry in June last year, according to the Police Ombudsman. The vic...
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Northern Ireland WeatherThis Evening and Tonight:Rain clearing away east by early evening with some clear spells but a few showers likely to affect the North coast and other areas towards dawn, remaining breezy and mild overnight. Minimum temperature 9 °C.
