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Northern Ireland News for December 2016 : Page 2
Northern Ireland News, Dec 19, 2016
Teenager Shot In Both Legs In West Belfast
A 16-year-old boy has been shot in both legs in west Belfast. The attack happened in the Aitnamona Crescent area at around 8.50pm on Sunday, 18 December. He is being treated in hospital, however his...
Teenager Shot In Both Legs In West Belfast
A 16-year-old boy has been shot in both legs in west Belfast. The attack happened in the Aitnamona Crescent area at around 8.50pm on Sunday, 18 December. He is being treated in hospital, however his...
Northern Ireland News, Dec 19, 2016
Man Dies In House Fire In Holywood
A man who died in a house fire in Holywood, co Down, has been named as Carson Quinn. The blaze happened in the East Link area on Saturday, 17 December. Mr Quinn, who used a wheelchair, was pronounce...
Man Dies In House Fire In Holywood
A man who died in a house fire in Holywood, co Down, has been named as Carson Quinn. The blaze happened in the East Link area on Saturday, 17 December. Mr Quinn, who used a wheelchair, was pronounce...
Northern Ireland News, Dec 19, 2016
Call For First Minister To Step Aside
Northern Ireland's First Minister Arlene Foster will face a vote of no confidence on Monday, 19 December, over the Renewable Heat Incentive (RHI) scheme. The SDLP is bringing the motion before the As...
Call For First Minister To Step Aside
Northern Ireland's First Minister Arlene Foster will face a vote of no confidence on Monday, 19 December, over the Renewable Heat Incentive (RHI) scheme. The SDLP is bringing the motion before the As...
Northern Ireland News, Dec 19, 2016
Two Men Attacked During Burglary In South Belfast
Two men have been attacked during a burglary in south Belfast. Three men believed to have been armed with a hammer, knife and baton forced their way into a house on Melrose Street just before midnigh...
Two Men Attacked During Burglary In South Belfast
Two men have been attacked during a burglary in south Belfast. Three men believed to have been armed with a hammer, knife and baton forced their way into a house on Melrose Street just before midnigh...
Northern Ireland News, Dec 19, 2016
Other News In Brief
Woman Convicted Of Benefit Fraud A woman has been convicted for claiming benefits she was not entitled to at Newtownards Magistrates’ Court. Mandy Nelson (50) of Cranley Grove, Bangor claime...
Other News In Brief
Woman Convicted Of Benefit Fraud A woman has been convicted for claiming benefits she was not entitled to at Newtownards Magistrates’ Court. Mandy Nelson (50) of Cranley Grove, Bangor claime...
Northern Ireland News, Dec 16, 2016
Jonathan Bell: First Minister Should Apologise Over RHI Scheme
Former Enterprise Minister Jonathan Bell claims First Minister Arlene Foster should apologise over the botched Renewable Heat Incentive (RHI) scheme. In an exclusive interview with Stephen Nolan, whi...
Jonathan Bell: First Minister Should Apologise Over RHI Scheme
Former Enterprise Minister Jonathan Bell claims First Minister Arlene Foster should apologise over the botched Renewable Heat Incentive (RHI) scheme. In an exclusive interview with Stephen Nolan, whi...
Northern Ireland News, Dec 16, 2016
Two Former Soldiers To Be Prosecuted Over Murder Of IRA Man
Two former soldiers are to be prosecuted in connection with the fatal shooting of an Official IRA man in Belfast in 1972. Joe McCann, who was a prominent member of the Official IRA, was fatally shot ...
Two Former Soldiers To Be Prosecuted Over Murder Of IRA Man
Two former soldiers are to be prosecuted in connection with the fatal shooting of an Official IRA man in Belfast in 1972. Joe McCann, who was a prominent member of the Official IRA, was fatally shot ...
Northern Ireland News, Dec 16, 2016
Man 'Critical' After Being Found Unconscious In Belfast
A man is in a critical condition is hospital after being found unconscious in Belfast. He was discovered beside the Rex Bar in the Shankill Road area at around 1.10am on Friday, 16 December. No othe...
Man 'Critical' After Being Found Unconscious In Belfast
A man is in a critical condition is hospital after being found unconscious in Belfast. He was discovered beside the Rex Bar in the Shankill Road area at around 1.10am on Friday, 16 December. No othe...
Northern Ireland News, Dec 16, 2016
94 Domestic Abuse Incidents Reported To PSNI On Christmas Day Last Year
A total of 94 domestic abuse incidents were reported to the police on Christmas day last year, according to new figures. From the 24th to 31st December, 2015 there were 717 reports of domestic abuse ...
94 Domestic Abuse Incidents Reported To PSNI On Christmas Day Last Year
A total of 94 domestic abuse incidents were reported to the police on Christmas day last year, according to new figures. From the 24th to 31st December, 2015 there were 717 reports of domestic abuse ...
Business News, Dec 16, 2016
IoD Launches Annual Director of The Year Awards
The Institute of Directors (IoD) has launched its annual search for Northern Ireland's most successful leaders. The IoD NI First Trust Bank Director of the Year Awards 2017 recognise leaders across t...
IoD Launches Annual Director of The Year Awards
The Institute of Directors (IoD) has launched its annual search for Northern Ireland's most successful leaders. The IoD NI First Trust Bank Director of the Year Awards 2017 recognise leaders across t...
Northern Ireland News, Dec 16, 2016
Mark Allen Knocked Out Of Scottish Open
Co Antrim man Mark Allen has been knocked out of snooker's Scottish Open. Ronnie O'Sullivan defeated Allen 4-2 in his last 16 match on Thursday night, 15 December. 'The Rocket', who beat Jimmy White...
Mark Allen Knocked Out Of Scottish Open
Co Antrim man Mark Allen has been knocked out of snooker's Scottish Open. Ronnie O'Sullivan defeated Allen 4-2 in his last 16 match on Thursday night, 15 December. 'The Rocket', who beat Jimmy White...
Northern Ireland News, Dec 16, 2016
Man Attacked In Belfast
Police have launched an investigation after a man was attacked in Belfast. The incident happened in Blackstaff Square in the city centre between 1am and 4am on Saturday, 03 December. Three men appro...
Man Attacked In Belfast
Police have launched an investigation after a man was attacked in Belfast. The incident happened in Blackstaff Square in the city centre between 1am and 4am on Saturday, 03 December. Three men appro...
Northern Ireland News, Dec 16, 2016
New Strategy Launches To Improve School Attendance
A 'Miss School = Miss Out' strategy has been introduced to improve pupils attendance at school. Education Minister Peter Weir said the strategy will help young people who struggle to attend school on...
New Strategy Launches To Improve School Attendance
A 'Miss School = Miss Out' strategy has been introduced to improve pupils attendance at school. Education Minister Peter Weir said the strategy will help young people who struggle to attend school on...
Northern Ireland News, Dec 16, 2016
Other News In Brief
Woman Convicted Of Benefit Fraud A woman has been convicted for claiming benefits she was not entitled to at Belfast Crown Court. Ann Donnelly claimed Employment and Support Allowance and Jo...
Other News In Brief
Woman Convicted Of Benefit Fraud A woman has been convicted for claiming benefits she was not entitled to at Belfast Crown Court. Ann Donnelly claimed Employment and Support Allowance and Jo...
Business News, Dec 15, 2016
Northern Ireland To Showcase EdTech Cluster At Bett 2017
For the first time, there is to be a Northern Ireland pavilion at Bett, organised by Invest Northern Ireland. The pavilion will showcase six of the region's exciting education technology (edtech) co...
Northern Ireland To Showcase EdTech Cluster At Bett 2017
For the first time, there is to be a Northern Ireland pavilion at Bett, organised by Invest Northern Ireland. The pavilion will showcase six of the region's exciting education technology (edtech) co...
Northern Ireland News, Dec 15, 2016
PAC Calls On First Minister To Give Evidence Over RHI Scheme
The Public Accounts Committee (PAC) has invited First Minister Arlene Foster to give evidence over the Renewable Heat Incentive (RHI) scheme. Former ministers Jonathan Bell and Sammy Wilson have also...
PAC Calls On First Minister To Give Evidence Over RHI Scheme
The Public Accounts Committee (PAC) has invited First Minister Arlene Foster to give evidence over the Renewable Heat Incentive (RHI) scheme. Former ministers Jonathan Bell and Sammy Wilson have also...
Northern Ireland News, Dec 15, 2016
Search Continues For Missing Woman Catherine Johnston
A major air and sea search is continuing for a missing woman from east Belfast. Catherine Johnston went missing on Tuesday, 13 December. Her white Seat Leon was found by police in the Ballintoy Har...
Search Continues For Missing Woman Catherine Johnston
A major air and sea search is continuing for a missing woman from east Belfast. Catherine Johnston went missing on Tuesday, 13 December. Her white Seat Leon was found by police in the Ballintoy Har...
Northern Ireland News, Dec 15, 2016
Officer Disciplined For Failing To Properly Investigate Belfast Attack
A police officer has been disciplined for failing to properly carry out an investigation after a man was assaulted in Belfast last year. The victim told a Police Ombudsman investigator that despite h...
Officer Disciplined For Failing To Properly Investigate Belfast Attack
A police officer has been disciplined for failing to properly carry out an investigation after a man was assaulted in Belfast last year. The victim told a Police Ombudsman investigator that despite h...
Northern Ireland News, Dec 15, 2016
Security Alert In Armagh Ends
A security alert in Armagh has ended. The remains of an exploded pipe-bomb type device were found, according to the police. An investigation has been launched after reports of a loud bang in the Pri...
Security Alert In Armagh Ends
A security alert in Armagh has ended. The remains of an exploded pipe-bomb type device were found, according to the police. An investigation has been launched after reports of a loud bang in the Pri...
Northern Ireland News, Dec 15, 2016
Teen Awarded £6,000 Over Sexual Harassment Claim
A teenager has been awarded £6,000 after settling a sexual harassment case against her former employer. Jodie Jones, a student who had been employed by Applegreen, alleged that a male co-worker had m...
Teen Awarded £6,000 Over Sexual Harassment Claim
A teenager has been awarded £6,000 after settling a sexual harassment case against her former employer. Jodie Jones, a student who had been employed by Applegreen, alleged that a male co-worker had m...
Northern Ireland News, Dec 15, 2016
Man Charged Following Death Of Man In Coleraine
A 25-year-old man has been charged with Grievious Bodily Harm (GBH) following the death of a man in Coleraine. A 56-year-old man was found dead in the Silverthorn Avenue area on Tuesday, 13 November...
Man Charged Following Death Of Man In Coleraine
A 25-year-old man has been charged with Grievious Bodily Harm (GBH) following the death of a man in Coleraine. A 56-year-old man was found dead in the Silverthorn Avenue area on Tuesday, 13 November...
Northern Ireland News, Dec 15, 2016
New Grand Secretary Of Orange Order Elected
A new Grand Secretary of the Orange Order has been elected. Rev Mervyn Gibson was appointed following a meeting of the Loyal Order's ruling body. The Belfast Orangeman and Presbyterian Minister succ...
New Grand Secretary Of Orange Order Elected
A new Grand Secretary of the Orange Order has been elected. Rev Mervyn Gibson was appointed following a meeting of the Loyal Order's ruling body. The Belfast Orangeman and Presbyterian Minister succ...
Northern Ireland News, Dec 15, 2016
Other News In Brief
Woman Convicted Of Benefit Fraud A woman has been convicted or claiming benefits she was not entitled to at L'Derry Crown Court. Audrey McClenaghan claimed Employment and Support Allowance to...
Other News In Brief
Woman Convicted Of Benefit Fraud A woman has been convicted or claiming benefits she was not entitled to at L'Derry Crown Court. Audrey McClenaghan claimed Employment and Support Allowance to...
Northern Ireland News, Dec 14, 2016
Police Appeal For Missing Woman Catherine Johnston
Police are becoming increasingly concerned for the welfare of missing woman Catherine Johnston. Catherine went missing from east Belfast on Tuesday, 13 December. She is described as around 5ft 9inch...
Police Appeal For Missing Woman Catherine Johnston
Police are becoming increasingly concerned for the welfare of missing woman Catherine Johnston. Catherine went missing from east Belfast on Tuesday, 13 December. She is described as around 5ft 9inch...
Business News, Dec 14, 2016
Creative Strategies For Marketing Start-Ups Announced
Connect Frameworks and Ulster University have announced a workshop on creative strategies for marketing start-up businesses on a tight budget. The workshop will focus on real life actions to immediat...
Creative Strategies For Marketing Start-Ups Announced
Connect Frameworks and Ulster University have announced a workshop on creative strategies for marketing start-up businesses on a tight budget. The workshop will focus on real life actions to immediat...
Northern Ireland News, Dec 14, 2016
Belfast Named One Of Top 25 Cities To Attract Foreign Investment
Belfast has ranked above Auckland, Montreal, Cape Town and Cologne for attracting foreign direct investment. The city was listed position 18 of the top 25 cities in the 'Strategy' section of fDi maga...
Belfast Named One Of Top 25 Cities To Attract Foreign Investment
Belfast has ranked above Auckland, Montreal, Cape Town and Cologne for attracting foreign direct investment. The city was listed position 18 of the top 25 cities in the 'Strategy' section of fDi maga...
Northern Ireland News, Dec 14, 2016
Arrest Over Suspicious Death In Coleraine
A man has been arrested following the suspicious death of a man in Coleraine. The man, who was aged in his 60s, died in the Silvertown Road area. Police received reports of his death shortly after 12...
Arrest Over Suspicious Death In Coleraine
A man has been arrested following the suspicious death of a man in Coleraine. The man, who was aged in his 60s, died in the Silvertown Road area. Police received reports of his death shortly after 12...
Northern Ireland News, Dec 14, 2016
Post Office Workers To Strike For Five Days Over Christmas
Post Office workers are to take five days of strike action in the week leading up to Christmas. The Communications Workers Union (CWU) said it is in response to continuing attacks by company chiefs o...
Post Office Workers To Strike For Five Days Over Christmas
Post Office workers are to take five days of strike action in the week leading up to Christmas. The Communications Workers Union (CWU) said it is in response to continuing attacks by company chiefs o...
Northern Ireland News, Dec 14, 2016
Joe Reilly Murder: Man Released Unconditionally
A man arrested in connection with the murder of Joe Reilly in west Belfast has been released. Mr Reilly, aged 43, was shot dead at his home in Glenwood Court in October. The 48 year-old suspect was ...
Joe Reilly Murder: Man Released Unconditionally
A man arrested in connection with the murder of Joe Reilly in west Belfast has been released. Mr Reilly, aged 43, was shot dead at his home in Glenwood Court in October. The 48 year-old suspect was ...
Northern Ireland News, Dec 14, 2016
Church In Belfast Secures Funding For Urgent Roof Repairs
A church in Belfast has scooped funding for urgent roof repairs. May Street Presbyterian Church, located in the Linen Conservation Area, has been awarded £10,000 from the National Churches Trusts. A...
Church In Belfast Secures Funding For Urgent Roof Repairs
A church in Belfast has scooped funding for urgent roof repairs. May Street Presbyterian Church, located in the Linen Conservation Area, has been awarded £10,000 from the National Churches Trusts. A...
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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.
