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Northern Ireland News for February 2016 : Page 5
Feature News, Feb 12, 2016
Five Adventures For February
As the weather slowly begins to improve (hopefully!) and the days get incrementally brighter, it is time to start peering outside again and looking for things to help shake off the fog of winter.<b...
Five Adventures For February
As the weather slowly begins to improve (hopefully!) and the days get incrementally brighter, it is time to start peering outside again and looking for things to help shake off the fog of winter.<b...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 12, 2016
£35m Announced To Improve 12 Schools In NI
Over ten schools are to receive new or improved accommodation after a £35 million investment was given the go-ahead as part of the School Enhancement Programme (SEP). Construction work is to begin on...
£35m Announced To Improve 12 Schools In NI
Over ten schools are to receive new or improved accommodation after a £35 million investment was given the go-ahead as part of the School Enhancement Programme (SEP). Construction work is to begin on...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 12, 2016
Other News In Brief
Rise In Redundancy Payments Payments and awards made to workers in employment rights cases are to rise in line with inflation. An Order made by the Department for Employment and Learning bri...
Other News In Brief
Rise In Redundancy Payments Payments and awards made to workers in employment rights cases are to rise in line with inflation. An Order made by the Department for Employment and Learning bri...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 11, 2016
Woman Seriously Injured In Co Antrim Road Crash
A woman has been seriously injured in a two-vehicle road crash in Co Antrim. The incident happened on the Lisnavenagh Road just after 9.40am on Thursday. Emergency services attended the scene and th...
Woman Seriously Injured In Co Antrim Road Crash
A woman has been seriously injured in a two-vehicle road crash in Co Antrim. The incident happened on the Lisnavenagh Road just after 9.40am on Thursday. Emergency services attended the scene and th...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 11, 2016
MLA's Vote Against Abortion In Cases Of Fatal Foetal Abnormality
NI Assembly Members have voted against abortion in cases of fatal foetal abnormality. The proposal, which would have allowed a termination to be carried out if an unborn child has a terminal conditio...
MLA's Vote Against Abortion In Cases Of Fatal Foetal Abnormality
NI Assembly Members have voted against abortion in cases of fatal foetal abnormality. The proposal, which would have allowed a termination to be carried out if an unborn child has a terminal conditio...
Recruitment News, Feb 11, 2016
120 New Jobs Created By New Health Training Centre
More than 100 jobs are to be created at a new Connected Health training centre, which has been officially opened on Boucher Road, Belfast,by Health Minister Simon Hamilton. The 120 full and part time...
120 New Jobs Created By New Health Training Centre
More than 100 jobs are to be created at a new Connected Health training centre, which has been officially opened on Boucher Road, Belfast,by Health Minister Simon Hamilton. The 120 full and part time...
Business News, Feb 11, 2016
NI Firms Secure RAF Valley Refurbishment Contracts
Two Northern Irish firms have won a £20 million contract to refurbish a runway and other works at RAF Valley in Anglesey. North Stone and White Mountain will share the contract in a joint venture for...
NI Firms Secure RAF Valley Refurbishment Contracts
Two Northern Irish firms have won a £20 million contract to refurbish a runway and other works at RAF Valley in Anglesey. North Stone and White Mountain will share the contract in a joint venture for...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 11, 2016
Man Arrested In Connection With Dissident Republican Activity Released
A man arrested in connection with dissident republican activity in Co Tyrone has been released unconditionally. The 58-year-old was arrested in the Strabane area on Tuesday following a house search. ...
Man Arrested In Connection With Dissident Republican Activity Released
A man arrested in connection with dissident republican activity in Co Tyrone has been released unconditionally. The 58-year-old was arrested in the Strabane area on Tuesday following a house search. ...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 11, 2016
Revenge Porn To Become Criminal Offence In NI
Revenge porn is to become a criminal offence in Northern Ireland. The offence, which can carry up to two years behind bars, has been passed by Stormont members. DUP MLA Alastair Ross, who proposed t...
Revenge Porn To Become Criminal Offence In NI
Revenge porn is to become a criminal offence in Northern Ireland. The offence, which can carry up to two years behind bars, has been passed by Stormont members. DUP MLA Alastair Ross, who proposed t...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 11, 2016
Exploris Aquarium To Re-Open
Northern Ireland's only aquarium Exploris is to re-open its doors this summer. The aquarium, based in Strangford, Co Down, remained closed after Ards Borough Council failed to appoint a contractor to...
Exploris Aquarium To Re-Open
Northern Ireland's only aquarium Exploris is to re-open its doors this summer. The aquarium, based in Strangford, Co Down, remained closed after Ards Borough Council failed to appoint a contractor to...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 11, 2016
Warning Issued To Parents After Gangs Of Youths Gather In West Belfast
Police in west Belfast have issued a warning to parents to know the whereabouts of their children after groups of youths have recently been gathering in the area. Gangs of young people have been gath...
Warning Issued To Parents After Gangs Of Youths Gather In West Belfast
Police in west Belfast have issued a warning to parents to know the whereabouts of their children after groups of youths have recently been gathering in the area. Gangs of young people have been gath...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 11, 2016
Work Starts On L'Derry Regeneration Scheme
Construction work has started on a £120,000 regeneration scheme in Co L'Derry. As part of the scheme Irish Green Street between Catherine Street and Connell Street in Limavady will be re-paved and de...
Work Starts On L'Derry Regeneration Scheme
Construction work has started on a £120,000 regeneration scheme in Co L'Derry. As part of the scheme Irish Green Street between Catherine Street and Connell Street in Limavady will be re-paved and de...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 11, 2016
Other News In Brief
Co Tyrone Driver Fined For Number Of Offences A Co Tyrone driver has been fined and had his driving licence endorsed with eight penalty points at Dungannon Magistrates' Court. Shane McKeown,...
Other News In Brief
Co Tyrone Driver Fined For Number Of Offences A Co Tyrone driver has been fined and had his driving licence endorsed with eight penalty points at Dungannon Magistrates' Court. Shane McKeown,...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 10, 2016
Investigation Launched After Sudden Death In East Belfast
Police have launched an investigation after a man's sudden death in east Belfast. The man was found in the My Lady's Road area in the early hours of Wednesday morning. Emergency services attended th...
Investigation Launched After Sudden Death In East Belfast
Police have launched an investigation after a man's sudden death in east Belfast. The man was found in the My Lady's Road area in the early hours of Wednesday morning. Emergency services attended th...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 10, 2016
Armed Man Robs Shop In Lisburn
A man, armed with an iron bar, has robbed a shop in Lisburn. The incident happened in the Warren Park area at around 7.30pm on Tuesday. The man threatened staff and made off with a sum of money. It ...
Armed Man Robs Shop In Lisburn
A man, armed with an iron bar, has robbed a shop in Lisburn. The incident happened in the Warren Park area at around 7.30pm on Tuesday. The man threatened staff and made off with a sum of money. It ...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 10, 2016
Formal Complaint Made Over DUP MLA's Alleged Sexist Comments
A formal complaint has been made to the Assembly Commissioner after a DUP MLA was recorded making alleged sexist and ageist comments. A microphone picked up the DUP's Jim Wells MLA making comments du...
Formal Complaint Made Over DUP MLA's Alleged Sexist Comments
A formal complaint has been made to the Assembly Commissioner after a DUP MLA was recorded making alleged sexist and ageist comments. A microphone picked up the DUP's Jim Wells MLA making comments du...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 10, 2016
DUP Calls On Health Minister To Establish Working Group On Abortion
The DUP has asked the Health Minister, Simon Hamilton, to establish a working group to make recommendations as to how the issue of fatal foetal abnormality can be addressed. In a statement the party ...
DUP Calls On Health Minister To Establish Working Group On Abortion
The DUP has asked the Health Minister, Simon Hamilton, to establish a working group to make recommendations as to how the issue of fatal foetal abnormality can be addressed. In a statement the party ...
Business News, Feb 10, 2016
Entrepreneurs Sought For Disused Railway Tunnels Redevelopment
Belfast City Council are asking companies, retailers and groups to pitch innovative ideas for a network of disused railway tunnels in the city centre. The eight railway tunnels, which have not been u...
Entrepreneurs Sought For Disused Railway Tunnels Redevelopment
Belfast City Council are asking companies, retailers and groups to pitch innovative ideas for a network of disused railway tunnels in the city centre. The eight railway tunnels, which have not been u...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 10, 2016
Bus Driver Receives Special Award For Helping Homeless Person
A Translink bus driver has received a special award from the National Campaign for Courtesy in recognition of his exceptional example of kindness. Paul Doyle, a Metro driver based in Falls Road bus d...
Bus Driver Receives Special Award For Helping Homeless Person
A Translink bus driver has received a special award from the National Campaign for Courtesy in recognition of his exceptional example of kindness. Paul Doyle, a Metro driver based in Falls Road bus d...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 10, 2016
Agricultural Software Firm To Create Over 20 New Jobs
An agricultural software firm based in Belfast has announced it is to create over 20 new jobs, with the support of Invest NI. Sixty-5 aims to create 23 new jobs as part of a £1.4 million investment. ...
Agricultural Software Firm To Create Over 20 New Jobs
An agricultural software firm based in Belfast has announced it is to create over 20 new jobs, with the support of Invest NI. Sixty-5 aims to create 23 new jobs as part of a £1.4 million investment. ...
Recruitment News, Feb 10, 2016
1,500 New Jobs Over Three Years With High Potential Start-Up Companies
More than 1,500 new jobs could be created over the next three years by High Potential Start-Up (HPSUs) companies currently being supported by Enterprise Ireland. An HPSU is defined as a start-up busi...
1,500 New Jobs Over Three Years With High Potential Start-Up Companies
More than 1,500 new jobs could be created over the next three years by High Potential Start-Up (HPSUs) companies currently being supported by Enterprise Ireland. An HPSU is defined as a start-up busi...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 10, 2016
Takeaway Leftovers And Alcohol Blamed For Obesity Among Pets
Vet charity PDSA has said takeaway leftovers and alcohol is leading to an obesity crisis among pets. A total of 5.5 million cats, dogs and rabbits in the UK are being fed treats every day which could...
Takeaway Leftovers And Alcohol Blamed For Obesity Among Pets
Vet charity PDSA has said takeaway leftovers and alcohol is leading to an obesity crisis among pets. A total of 5.5 million cats, dogs and rabbits in the UK are being fed treats every day which could...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 10, 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 Magistrates' Court. Lynda Roughley from Newtownabbey claimed Income Suppo...
Other News In Brief
Woman Convicted Of Benefit Fraud A woman has been convicted for claiming benefits she was not entitled to at Belfast Magistrates' Court. Lynda Roughley from Newtownabbey claimed Income Suppo...
Recruitment News, Feb 9, 2016
Taxi Drivers To Protest In London
More than 5,000 taxi drivers are to protest at what they consider as government bias against the black cab trade and the promotion of private hire firms by 'light touch' regulation at the expense of p...
Taxi Drivers To Protest In London
More than 5,000 taxi drivers are to protest at what they consider as government bias against the black cab trade and the promotion of private hire firms by 'light touch' regulation at the expense of p...
Business News, Feb 9, 2016
Plans Announced For Over 3,000 New Start-Up Businesses In NI
Plans for more than 3,000 new start-up businesses are set to be developed this year in Northern Ireland. The plans are part of the Regional Start Initiative, which is supported by Belfast City Counci...
Plans Announced For Over 3,000 New Start-Up Businesses In NI
Plans for more than 3,000 new start-up businesses are set to be developed this year in Northern Ireland. The plans are part of the Regional Start Initiative, which is supported by Belfast City Counci...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 9, 2016
Man Attacked With Metal Bars In Co Antrim
A man has been injured after being attacked in Co Antrim. The assault happened on Bridge Street in the Bushmills area at around 8pm on Monday. Police believe the 22-year-old victim was beaten with m...
Man Attacked With Metal Bars In Co Antrim
A man has been injured after being attacked in Co Antrim. The assault happened on Bridge Street in the Bushmills area at around 8pm on Monday. Police believe the 22-year-old victim was beaten with m...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 9, 2016
Over 10,000 People Hospitalised For Respiratory Problems Every Year
Over 10,000 people from Northern Ireland are admitted to hospital for respiratory problems every year, according to the Regulation and Quality Improvement Authority (RQIA). Around 2,000 people will d...
Over 10,000 People Hospitalised For Respiratory Problems Every Year
Over 10,000 people from Northern Ireland are admitted to hospital for respiratory problems every year, according to the Regulation and Quality Improvement Authority (RQIA). Around 2,000 people will d...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 9, 2016
20% Rise In Passenger Numbers At Belfast International Airport
Belfast International Airport has reported a surge of almost 20% in passenger numbers in January. The growth rate will be exceeded from the end of March with the arrival of Ryanair which will operate...
20% Rise In Passenger Numbers At Belfast International Airport
Belfast International Airport has reported a surge of almost 20% in passenger numbers in January. The growth rate will be exceeded from the end of March with the arrival of Ryanair which will operate...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 9, 2016
Possible 'Link' Between Three Attempted Hijackings In Belfast
Police are investigating a possible link between three attempted hijackings in Belfast. A woman was preparing to drive from York Parade onto York Road at around 8.30pm on Monday, when a man, wearing ...
Possible 'Link' Between Three Attempted Hijackings In Belfast
Police are investigating a possible link between three attempted hijackings in Belfast. A woman was preparing to drive from York Parade onto York Road at around 8.30pm on Monday, when a man, wearing ...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 9, 2016
Police Officer Disciplined For Slapping Woman In The Face
A police officer has been disciplined for slapping a woman across the face in the back of a police Land Rover, an investigation by the Police Ombudsman has concluded. The incident happened in Dunmurr...
Police Officer Disciplined For Slapping Woman In The Face
A police officer has been disciplined for slapping a woman across the face in the back of a police Land Rover, an investigation by the Police Ombudsman has concluded. The incident happened in Dunmurr...
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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.
