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Northern Ireland News for November 2016 : Page 7
Northern Ireland News, Nov 7, 2016
NASUWT Members Announce Strike Action
Members of the National Association of Schoolmasters Union of Women Teachers (NASUWT) are to stage a series of rolling one-day strikes in schools in Northern Ireland, it has been announced. The firs...
NASUWT Members Announce Strike Action
Members of the National Association of Schoolmasters Union of Women Teachers (NASUWT) are to stage a series of rolling one-day strikes in schools in Northern Ireland, it has been announced. The firs...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 7, 2016
Call For Changes To Be Made At PSNI College
The Northern Ireland Policing Board has said there is a need for "major change" at a PSNI college. The Policing Board said it had received the findings of a "comprehensive review" into the operation...
Call For Changes To Be Made At PSNI College
The Northern Ireland Policing Board has said there is a need for "major change" at a PSNI college. The Policing Board said it had received the findings of a "comprehensive review" into the operation...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 7, 2016
Prisoner Dies At Maghaberry
A prisoner has died while in custody at Maghaberry Prison, the Northern Ireland Prison Service has confirmed. It is understood the man died on the evening of Saturday, 05 November. Next of kin for ...
Prisoner Dies At Maghaberry
A prisoner has died while in custody at Maghaberry Prison, the Northern Ireland Prison Service has confirmed. It is understood the man died on the evening of Saturday, 05 November. Next of kin for ...
Business News, Nov 7, 2016
Local Businesses Win Free Stall At Christmas Market
Two local start-up businesses have won an annual competition by Market Place, the operators of the Christmas Market, to win a free stall for this year's five-week event. The winners are Belfast Bear...
Local Businesses Win Free Stall At Christmas Market
Two local start-up businesses have won an annual competition by Market Place, the operators of the Christmas Market, to win a free stall for this year's five-week event. The winners are Belfast Bear...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 7, 2016
Man Shot In Leg In West Belfast
A man has been shot in the leg in west Belfast. The incident, which was reported shortly after 7.10pm on Sunday, 6 November, happened in the Springview Walk area, located off the Springfield Road. ...
Man Shot In Leg In West Belfast
A man has been shot in the leg in west Belfast. The incident, which was reported shortly after 7.10pm on Sunday, 6 November, happened in the Springview Walk area, located off the Springfield Road. ...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 7, 2016
Ryanair Posts Increase In Profits
Ryanair has announced a 7% increase in its half-year profits. In a report published today, the airline recorded a rise in H1 profits to €1,168 million, with AGB and lower fares delivering 12% traffi...
Ryanair Posts Increase In Profits
Ryanair has announced a 7% increase in its half-year profits. In a report published today, the airline recorded a rise in H1 profits to €1,168 million, with AGB and lower fares delivering 12% traffi...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 7, 2016
Embargo For Christmas Roadworks Announced
An embargo on roadworks is to be put in place ahead of the Christmas shopping period, it has been announced. The embargo will affect all non-essential work on key routes into the city, and will be i...
Embargo For Christmas Roadworks Announced
An embargo on roadworks is to be put in place ahead of the Christmas shopping period, it has been announced. The embargo will affect all non-essential work on key routes into the city, and will be i...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 7, 2016
Other News In Brief
Ireland Secure Victory Against All Blacks The Ireland Rugby team have secured their first ever victory against New Zealand following their match at Soldier's Field, Chicago. The final score ...
Other News In Brief
Ireland Secure Victory Against All Blacks The Ireland Rugby team have secured their first ever victory against New Zealand following their match at Soldier's Field, Chicago. The final score ...
Recruitment News, Nov 4, 2016
215 New Jobs Announced For Dublin And Waterford
Over 200 new jobs are to be created in Dublin and Waterford, it has been announced. A total of 215 new roles are being established by nine IDA client companies; Endure Technologies, MacStadium, Cloud...
215 New Jobs Announced For Dublin And Waterford
Over 200 new jobs are to be created in Dublin and Waterford, it has been announced. A total of 215 new roles are being established by nine IDA client companies; Endure Technologies, MacStadium, Cloud...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 4, 2016
United Airlines To Cut Belfast-NY Route
United Airlines has announced that it is stop operating flights between Belfast and New York. The flight, which is the only regular direct air link between the region and the United States is to due c...
United Airlines To Cut Belfast-NY Route
United Airlines has announced that it is stop operating flights between Belfast and New York. The flight, which is the only regular direct air link between the region and the United States is to due c...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 4, 2016
Car Crashes Into Boots Store In Co Fermanagh
A car has crashed into the window of a Boots store in Enniskillen, Co Fermanagh, injuring six people. The incident happened on Townhall Street today, 04 November. In a tweet, the Northern Ireland A...
Car Crashes Into Boots Store In Co Fermanagh
A car has crashed into the window of a Boots store in Enniskillen, Co Fermanagh, injuring six people. The incident happened on Townhall Street today, 04 November. In a tweet, the Northern Ireland A...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 4, 2016
Maghaberry Prison Officers Return To Work
A number of prison officers have returned to work at Maghaberry Prison, Co Antrim, after initially refusing to start work this morning, 04 November. According to the BBC, around 80 staff were involv...
Maghaberry Prison Officers Return To Work
A number of prison officers have returned to work at Maghaberry Prison, Co Antrim, after initially refusing to start work this morning, 04 November. According to the BBC, around 80 staff were involv...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 4, 2016
Views Sought Over 'To Let' Signs
Belfast City Council is to start a consultation regarding the control of 'To Let' signs in the city, and whether they should be restricted or banned. The consultation, which begins on Monday, 07 Nov...
Views Sought Over 'To Let' Signs
Belfast City Council is to start a consultation regarding the control of 'To Let' signs in the city, and whether they should be restricted or banned. The consultation, which begins on Monday, 07 Nov...
Business News, Nov 4, 2016
RUAS Launch 31st Winter Fair
The Royal Ulster Agricultural Society (RUAS) has launched the 31st Winter Fair, in association with Danske Bank, at Draynes Farm. This year, the Winter Fair returns to the Eikon Exhibition Centre at...
RUAS Launch 31st Winter Fair
The Royal Ulster Agricultural Society (RUAS) has launched the 31st Winter Fair, in association with Danske Bank, at Draynes Farm. This year, the Winter Fair returns to the Eikon Exhibition Centre at...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 4, 2016
Pensioner Targeted By Gang Of Masked Men
Police have appealed for information after a pensioner was targeted by a gang of masked men in East Belfast. The man was approached in the My Lady's Road area of the city by three men at around 8.30p...
Pensioner Targeted By Gang Of Masked Men
Police have appealed for information after a pensioner was targeted by a gang of masked men in East Belfast. The man was approached in the My Lady's Road area of the city by three men at around 8.30p...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 4, 2016
New Mental Health Resource Centre Opens
A new mental health resource centre has officially opened in north Belfast. The centre, Old See House, brings a number of community mental health services to one site, thereby increasing service acc...
New Mental Health Resource Centre Opens
A new mental health resource centre has officially opened in north Belfast. The centre, Old See House, brings a number of community mental health services to one site, thereby increasing service acc...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 4, 2016
Resurfacing Scheme Announced For Enniskillen
A £358,000 resurfacing scheme has been announced for the A46 Lough Shore Road Enniskillen to Belleek. Work will commence on the project on Monday, 07 November and is expected to take four weeks to c...
Resurfacing Scheme Announced For Enniskillen
A £358,000 resurfacing scheme has been announced for the A46 Lough Shore Road Enniskillen to Belleek. Work will commence on the project on Monday, 07 November and is expected to take four weeks to c...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 4, 2016
Other News In Brief
Resurfacing Scheme For Mersey Street A resurfacing scheme for Mersey Street, Belfast, is to commence next week. The carriageway and footway resurfacing will take place from Dee Street to Yuk...
Other News In Brief
Resurfacing Scheme For Mersey Street A resurfacing scheme for Mersey Street, Belfast, is to commence next week. The carriageway and footway resurfacing will take place from Dee Street to Yuk...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 3, 2016
Renewed Appeal Into Joe Reilly Murder
Police investigating the murder of Joe Reilly last month have renewed their appeal for information. Mr Reilly, 43, was shot at his home in the Glenwood Court area of Poleglass, west Belfast, on Thur...
Renewed Appeal Into Joe Reilly Murder
Police investigating the murder of Joe Reilly last month have renewed their appeal for information. Mr Reilly, 43, was shot at his home in the Glenwood Court area of Poleglass, west Belfast, on Thur...
Recruitment News, Nov 3, 2016
Six Jobs To Go At Northgate Business Centre In Castlebar
The Northgate Business Centre is to close its Castlebar facility with the loss of six jobs, it has been announced. In 2013, up to 150 jobs were promised to be created in the town. Sinn Féin Senator ...
Six Jobs To Go At Northgate Business Centre In Castlebar
The Northgate Business Centre is to close its Castlebar facility with the loss of six jobs, it has been announced. In 2013, up to 150 jobs were promised to be created in the town. Sinn Féin Senator ...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 3, 2016
Chief Constable Marks 15th Anniversary of PSNI
Northern Ireland's Chief Constable George Hamilton has addressed a conference to mark the 15th anniversary of the establishment of the Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI). The conference was t...
Chief Constable Marks 15th Anniversary of PSNI
Northern Ireland's Chief Constable George Hamilton has addressed a conference to mark the 15th anniversary of the establishment of the Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI). The conference was t...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 3, 2016
Bus Catches Fire In Lurgan
An investigation is underway after a bus caught fire just outside of Lurgan, Co Armagh. The incident happened at around 7.45am today, 03 November. Translink has said the Ulsterbus was travelling b...
Bus Catches Fire In Lurgan
An investigation is underway after a bus caught fire just outside of Lurgan, Co Armagh. The incident happened at around 7.45am today, 03 November. Translink has said the Ulsterbus was travelling b...
Business News, Nov 3, 2016
Ultrasound Direct Expands Operations
Ultrasound Direct has announced it is to double its high-end equipment capacity at its Belfast base. The news from the healthcare specialist, which also incorporates the scanning service Babybond, c...
Ultrasound Direct Expands Operations
Ultrasound Direct has announced it is to double its high-end equipment capacity at its Belfast base. The news from the healthcare specialist, which also incorporates the scanning service Babybond, c...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 3, 2016
New Sports Hub Opens In Co Antrim
A new sports hub in Co Antrim has officially opened following a £4.5 million investment. Following a major redevelopment scheme, the Allen Park Sports Hub now features a full size sports hall suitabl...
New Sports Hub Opens In Co Antrim
A new sports hub in Co Antrim has officially opened following a £4.5 million investment. Following a major redevelopment scheme, the Allen Park Sports Hub now features a full size sports hall suitabl...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 3, 2016
Plans To Address Antrim Road Traffic Issues
Plans to address traffic flow on the Antrim Road in north Belfast have been unveiled by Infrastructure Minister Chris Hazzard. The proposals including the introduction of a tidal urban clearway, ope...
Plans To Address Antrim Road Traffic Issues
Plans to address traffic flow on the Antrim Road in north Belfast have been unveiled by Infrastructure Minister Chris Hazzard. The proposals including the introduction of a tidal urban clearway, ope...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 3, 2016
Public Urged To Boycott Belfast Zoo
The public has been urged to avoid Belfast Zoo after it was criticised over the conditions in which it keeps its animals. Appearing on the BBC's Nolan Show on Wednesday, 02 November, UUP Councillor ...
Public Urged To Boycott Belfast Zoo
The public has been urged to avoid Belfast Zoo after it was criticised over the conditions in which it keeps its animals. Appearing on the BBC's Nolan Show on Wednesday, 02 November, UUP Councillor ...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 3, 2016
Sean Reidy Signs New Ulster Rugby Extension
Ulster Rugby player Sean Reidy has agreed a new contract extension which will keep him at the club until 2020. The 27-year-old, who is from New Zealand, has been with the club since 2014. He is Iris...
Sean Reidy Signs New Ulster Rugby Extension
Ulster Rugby player Sean Reidy has agreed a new contract extension which will keep him at the club until 2020. The 27-year-old, who is from New Zealand, has been with the club since 2014. He is Iris...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 3, 2016
Other News In Brief
All Tickets Allocated For Christmas Lights Switch On Belfast City Council has announced that all tickets for its Christmas lights switch-on event have now been allocated. The event, which t...
Other News In Brief
All Tickets Allocated For Christmas Lights Switch On Belfast City Council has announced that all tickets for its Christmas lights switch-on event have now been allocated. The event, which t...
Business News, Nov 2, 2016
Minister Visits Telemonitoring NI Centre
NI's Health Minister has visited the Telemonitoring NI Centre in Holywood, Co Down, to learn more about how technology is helping people in managing their health and care needs in their own homes. Du...
Minister Visits Telemonitoring NI Centre
NI's Health Minister has visited the Telemonitoring NI Centre in Holywood, Co Down, to learn more about how technology is helping people in managing their health and care needs in their own homes. Du...
Recruitment News, Nov 2, 2016
Union Members Vote In Favour Of Merger
Ucatt and Unite are set to merge after union members voted overwhelmingly in favour of combining the two organisations. Ucatt members voted by 85.5% to 14.5% for the move, which paves the way to comb...
Union Members Vote In Favour Of Merger
Ucatt and Unite are set to merge after union members voted overwhelmingly in favour of combining the two organisations. Ucatt members voted by 85.5% to 14.5% for the move, which paves the way to comb...
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Northern Ireland WeatherToday:A very mild, but mostly cloudy day, although with some bright or sunny spells. It will be mostly dry in the morning, but a little patchy light rain or drizzle at times in the afternoon. Maximum temperature 14 °C.Tonight:A band of heavier rain will move east during the evening before clearing eastwards after midnight. then mostly dry through the early hours, but a little rain towards dawn. Minimum temperature 8 °C.
