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Northern Ireland News for February 2016 : Page 4
Northern Ireland News, Feb 16, 2016
New Search Begins For Lisa Dorrian
Police investigating the disappearance and murder of Lisa Dorrian have started a new search as a result of new information. Ms Dorrian, 25, was last seen at a caravan site in Ballyhalbert on 28 Febru...
New Search Begins For Lisa Dorrian
Police investigating the disappearance and murder of Lisa Dorrian have started a new search as a result of new information. Ms Dorrian, 25, was last seen at a caravan site in Ballyhalbert on 28 Febru...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 16, 2016
Man Charged With Drugs Offences In Co Antrim
A man has been charged with drugs offences in Co Antrim. The 42-year-old man was charged after police seized £30,000 of suspected herbal cannabis in the Ballymoney area. He was arrested on the Fross...
Man Charged With Drugs Offences In Co Antrim
A man has been charged with drugs offences in Co Antrim. The 42-year-old man was charged after police seized £30,000 of suspected herbal cannabis in the Ballymoney area. He was arrested on the Fross...
Recruitment News, Feb 16, 2016
Over 40 Employers To Attend North Down Jobs Fair
More than 40 employers are expected to be in attendance at the North Down Jobs Fair, due to be held in the Marine Court Hotel, Bangor, on Thursday 25 February. The job fair, organised by the Departme...
Over 40 Employers To Attend North Down Jobs Fair
More than 40 employers are expected to be in attendance at the North Down Jobs Fair, due to be held in the Marine Court Hotel, Bangor, on Thursday 25 February. The job fair, organised by the Departme...
Business News, Feb 16, 2016
Lisburn & Castlereagh Council Host First Business Leaders Lunch
Senior business people from across Lisburn and Castlereagh have attended a Business Leaders Lunch at Lagan Valley Island, hosted by Lisburn & Castlereagh City Council. Chairman of the Council's Devel...
Lisburn & Castlereagh Council Host First Business Leaders Lunch
Senior business people from across Lisburn and Castlereagh have attended a Business Leaders Lunch at Lagan Valley Island, hosted by Lisburn & Castlereagh City Council. Chairman of the Council's Devel...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 16, 2016
Newly Refurbished Seabird Centre To Open Next Month
The newly refurbished Rathlin West Light Seabird Centre is to re-open next month, the RSPB NI has announced. The centre, which will open to the public on 24 March, is home to one of the UK's largest ...
Newly Refurbished Seabird Centre To Open Next Month
The newly refurbished Rathlin West Light Seabird Centre is to re-open next month, the RSPB NI has announced. The centre, which will open to the public on 24 March, is home to one of the UK's largest ...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 16, 2016
Police Appeal For Missing Man Vincent Patterson
The PSNI have issued an appeal for help to trace missing man Vincent Patterson. Mr Patterson, 53, was last seen near his home in the Clanrolla Park area in Craigavon on Wednesday, 03 February. His f...
Police Appeal For Missing Man Vincent Patterson
The PSNI have issued an appeal for help to trace missing man Vincent Patterson. Mr Patterson, 53, was last seen near his home in the Clanrolla Park area in Craigavon on Wednesday, 03 February. His f...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 16, 2016
Met Office Issues 'Yellow' Weather Warning For Snow
The Met Office has issued a yellow weather warning for sleet and snow in some areas of Northern Ireland. The warning comes into effect just after midnight on Wednesday until 10am. The Met Office sai...
Met Office Issues 'Yellow' Weather Warning For Snow
The Met Office has issued a yellow weather warning for sleet and snow in some areas of Northern Ireland. The warning comes into effect just after midnight on Wednesday until 10am. The Met Office sai...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 16, 2016
Thieves Attempt To Steal Cash Machine From Railway Station
Thieves attempted to steal an ATM machine from a railway station in Co Armagh. Police were alerted of the incident in the Woodhouse street area in Portadown in the early hours of Tuesday morning, aft...
Thieves Attempt To Steal Cash Machine From Railway Station
Thieves attempted to steal an ATM machine from a railway station in Co Armagh. Police were alerted of the incident in the Woodhouse street area in Portadown in the early hours of Tuesday morning, aft...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 16, 2016
Villiers In US To Give Update On Fresh Start Agreement
The Secretary of State Theresa Villiers is to update members of the US Administration and senior figures within the Irish American community on the Fresh Start Agreement reached in November 2015. Dur...
Villiers In US To Give Update On Fresh Start Agreement
The Secretary of State Theresa Villiers is to update members of the US Administration and senior figures within the Irish American community on the Fresh Start Agreement reached in November 2015. Dur...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 16, 2016
Emily And James Most Popular Baby Names In 2015
Emily and James were the most popular baby names in 2015, according to statistics from the Northern Ireland Statistics and Research Agency. Emily has been the most popular girls' name in the past thr...
Emily And James Most Popular Baby Names In 2015
Emily and James were the most popular baby names in 2015, according to statistics from the Northern Ireland Statistics and Research Agency. Emily has been the most popular girls' name in the past thr...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 16, 2016
Call For Enterprise Minister To Resign
The UUP is calling on the Enterprise Minister Jonathan Bell to resign from his position after he failed to turn up on time at the Assembly on Tuesday morning. UUP economy spokesperson, Adrian Cochran...
Call For Enterprise Minister To Resign
The UUP is calling on the Enterprise Minister Jonathan Bell to resign from his position after he failed to turn up on time at the Assembly on Tuesday morning. UUP economy spokesperson, Adrian Cochran...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 16, 2016
Other News In Brief
Work To Start On Storm Sewer In Co Antrim Campbell Contracts and NI Water are to start work on a new storm sewer in Co Antrim at the end of February. The work on the Mill Road/Nutt's Corner R...
Other News In Brief
Work To Start On Storm Sewer In Co Antrim Campbell Contracts and NI Water are to start work on a new storm sewer in Co Antrim at the end of February. The work on the Mill Road/Nutt's Corner R...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 15, 2016
Woman Charged With Edward Gibson Murder
A woman has been charged with the murder of Edward Gibson. Mr Gibson was shot in the Clonfaddan Crescent area in west Belfast on 24 October last year. He died from his injuries in hospital the follo...
Woman Charged With Edward Gibson Murder
A woman has been charged with the murder of Edward Gibson. Mr Gibson was shot in the Clonfaddan Crescent area in west Belfast on 24 October last year. He died from his injuries in hospital the follo...
Recruitment News, Feb 15, 2016
Jobs Created By 17 Companies In Fermanagh And Omagh
Over 70 new jobs are to be created by 17 companies in Fermanagh and Omagh, Enterprise Trade and Investment Minister, Jonathan Bell has announced. Making the announcement in Enniskillen, and welcoming...
Jobs Created By 17 Companies In Fermanagh And Omagh
Over 70 new jobs are to be created by 17 companies in Fermanagh and Omagh, Enterprise Trade and Investment Minister, Jonathan Bell has announced. Making the announcement in Enniskillen, and welcoming...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 15, 2016
Inquest Into Arlene Arkinson's Murder Begins
The SDLP said the actions of the police in the murdered teenager Arlene Arkinson case raises very serious issues that need urgent answers. The inquest into the murder of Arlene Arkinson, 15, has begu...
Inquest Into Arlene Arkinson's Murder Begins
The SDLP said the actions of the police in the murdered teenager Arlene Arkinson case raises very serious issues that need urgent answers. The inquest into the murder of Arlene Arkinson, 15, has begu...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 15, 2016
Police Appeal For Murderer Alison McDonagh
Police have launched an appeal for help to trace a murderer who failed to return to prison. Alison McDonagh did not return to Hydebank Wood Prison after attending a work placement on Thursday, 11 Feb...
Police Appeal For Murderer Alison McDonagh
Police have launched an appeal for help to trace a murderer who failed to return to prison. Alison McDonagh did not return to Hydebank Wood Prison after attending a work placement on Thursday, 11 Feb...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 15, 2016
Over 80 Fires Caused By Chip Pans In 2015
Chip pans were the cause to over 80 fires in in Northern Ireland last year. A total of 81 fires were accidentally caused in NI homes, slightly less than 92 caused in 2014. The Northern Ireland Fire ...
Over 80 Fires Caused By Chip Pans In 2015
Chip pans were the cause to over 80 fires in in Northern Ireland last year. A total of 81 fires were accidentally caused in NI homes, slightly less than 92 caused in 2014. The Northern Ireland Fire ...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 15, 2016
Number Of Cigarettes Stolen During Shop Robbery In Newry
Police have launched an investigation following a robbery at a shop in Newry. The incident happened at premises on the Millvale Road area at around 4.25am on Monday. It is believed that a vehicle ra...
Number Of Cigarettes Stolen During Shop Robbery In Newry
Police have launched an investigation following a robbery at a shop in Newry. The incident happened at premises on the Millvale Road area at around 4.25am on Monday. It is believed that a vehicle ra...
Business News, Feb 15, 2016
Employment Rights Payments To Rise With Inflation
New rules have been announced that will see payments and awards made to workers in employment rights cases rise in line with inflation. The order, made by the Department for Employment and Learning, ...
Employment Rights Payments To Rise With Inflation
New rules have been announced that will see payments and awards made to workers in employment rights cases rise in line with inflation. The order, made by the Department for Employment and Learning, ...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 15, 2016
Man Arrested Following Arson Attack In Co Down
A man has been arrested in connection with an arson attack in Co Down. The incident happened in the Clarehill Lane area in Holywood at around 6.30am on Saturday. A shed was deliberately set alight a...
Man Arrested Following Arson Attack In Co Down
A man has been arrested in connection with an arson attack in Co Down. The incident happened in the Clarehill Lane area in Holywood at around 6.30am on Saturday. A shed was deliberately set alight a...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 15, 2016
Additional £2m Announced For Autism Services
An additional £2 million is to be invested in Autism Services in Northern Ireland. The money is to be used to tackle waiting lists and improve access to support services. Health Minister Simon Hamil...
Additional £2m Announced For Autism Services
An additional £2 million is to be invested in Autism Services in Northern Ireland. The money is to be used to tackle waiting lists and improve access to support services. Health Minister Simon Hamil...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 15, 2016
Other News In Brief
Road Improvement Scheme To Start In Omagh A £340,000 road improvement project is to start in Omagh. The scheme on the A32 Clanabogan Road is to begin on Monday 22 February. The resurfacing ...
Other News In Brief
Road Improvement Scheme To Start In Omagh A £340,000 road improvement project is to start in Omagh. The scheme on the A32 Clanabogan Road is to begin on Monday 22 February. The resurfacing ...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 12, 2016
Woman Dies After Co Antrim Road Collision
A 25-year-old woman has died following a car crash in County Antrim. Karla Cameron, 25, from the Ballymena area, died in hospital on Thursday as a result of her injuries. The crash between two cars,...
Woman Dies After Co Antrim Road Collision
A 25-year-old woman has died following a car crash in County Antrim. Karla Cameron, 25, from the Ballymena area, died in hospital on Thursday as a result of her injuries. The crash between two cars,...
Recruitment News, Feb 12, 2016
New Jobs To Be Created By Agricultural Software Firm Sixty-5
More than 20 jobs are to be created by agricultural software business, Sixty-5, Finance Minister Mervyn Storey has announced. The jobs are being created as part of a £1.4 million investment by the co...
New Jobs To Be Created By Agricultural Software Firm Sixty-5
More than 20 jobs are to be created by agricultural software business, Sixty-5, Finance Minister Mervyn Storey has announced. The jobs are being created as part of a £1.4 million investment by the co...
Business News, Feb 12, 2016
Additional Funding Secured For Broadband Scheme For Rural Businesses
The Rural Development Minister, Michelle O'Neill has announced additional funding for the Broadband voucher scheme to benefit those rural businesses that previously missed out. £500,000 has been allo...
Additional Funding Secured For Broadband Scheme For Rural Businesses
The Rural Development Minister, Michelle O'Neill has announced additional funding for the Broadband voucher scheme to benefit those rural businesses that previously missed out. £500,000 has been allo...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 12, 2016
Power NI To Cut Prices By 10.3%
Energy firm Power NI is to cut its prices by 10.3% from 01 April. Electricity bills are to reduce by more than £50 a year on average for the 528,000 Power NI supplied homes and by around £200 for the...
Power NI To Cut Prices By 10.3%
Energy firm Power NI is to cut its prices by 10.3% from 01 April. Electricity bills are to reduce by more than £50 a year on average for the 528,000 Power NI supplied homes and by around £200 for the...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 12, 2016
Police Appeal After Pensioner Hit By Car In Co Armagh
Police are appealing for information after a pensioner was hit by a car in Lurgan, Co Armagh. The incident happened on Avenue Road between Lurgan Park and the junction of Avenue Road and Flush place ...
Police Appeal After Pensioner Hit By Car In Co Armagh
Police are appealing for information after a pensioner was hit by a car in Lurgan, Co Armagh. The incident happened on Avenue Road between Lurgan Park and the junction of Avenue Road and Flush place ...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 12, 2016
NI Legal Aid Dispute Resolved
An NI Legal Aid dispute has been resolved. The feud has resulted in over 900 court cases being delayed. In a joint statement, The Law Society, Bar Council and the Department of Justice said: "All pa...
NI Legal Aid Dispute Resolved
An NI Legal Aid dispute has been resolved. The feud has resulted in over 900 court cases being delayed. In a joint statement, The Law Society, Bar Council and the Department of Justice said: "All pa...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 12, 2016
Police Entitled To Tell Man's Employer About Drink Driving Conviction
Police were justified to tell a man's employer that he had been convicted of drink driving, an investigation has concluded. The man had been arrested while driving a delivery van in L'Derry last Augu...
Police Entitled To Tell Man's Employer About Drink Driving Conviction
Police were justified to tell a man's employer that he had been convicted of drink driving, an investigation has concluded. The man had been arrested while driving a delivery van in L'Derry last Augu...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 12, 2016
Man Attacked And Woman Threatened In East Belfast
Two men, one believed to be armed with a gun, have attacked another man and threatened a woman in east Belfast. The incident happened at a house in the Holywood Road area at around 7.20pm on Thursday...
Man Attacked And Woman Threatened In East Belfast
Two men, one believed to be armed with a gun, have attacked another man and threatened a woman in east Belfast. The incident happened at a house in the Holywood Road area at around 7.20pm on Thursday...
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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.
