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Northern Ireland News for May 2016 : Page 4
Business News, May 18, 2016
NI Chamber Of Commerce Launch 2016 Chamber Awards
The Northern Ireland Chamber of Commerce and Industry has officially launched the 2016 Chamber Awards. The awards offer seven categories, covering exports, small business, people development, technol...
NI Chamber Of Commerce Launch 2016 Chamber Awards
The Northern Ireland Chamber of Commerce and Industry has officially launched the 2016 Chamber Awards. The awards offer seven categories, covering exports, small business, people development, technol...
Northern Ireland News, May 18, 2016
Drop In Number Of People Claiming Unemployment Benefits
The number of people claiming unemployment benefits in Northern Ireland has dropped by 600 to 37,900 in April. Sinn Féin MLA Daithí McKay has welcomed the fall in unemployment, however he said the le...
Drop In Number Of People Claiming Unemployment Benefits
The number of people claiming unemployment benefits in Northern Ireland has dropped by 600 to 37,900 in April. Sinn Féin MLA Daithí McKay has welcomed the fall in unemployment, however he said the le...
Northern Ireland News, May 18, 2016
Aer Lingus To Cut 69 Jobs At Belfast City Airport
Are Lingus is to cut up to 69 jobs at its Belfast base. The firm said the staff affected will be offered jobs in Dublin, and all flights to and from Belfast City Airport will not be affected. Aer Li...
Aer Lingus To Cut 69 Jobs At Belfast City Airport
Are Lingus is to cut up to 69 jobs at its Belfast base. The firm said the staff affected will be offered jobs in Dublin, and all flights to and from Belfast City Airport will not be affected. Aer Li...
Northern Ireland News, May 18, 2016
Library Opening Hours Could Be Cut Under New Plans
Opening hours at the 14 busiest libraries in Northern Ireland could be cut under new proposals announced by Libraries NI. A public consultation is to be held until 17 July to identify the most suitab...
Library Opening Hours Could Be Cut Under New Plans
Opening hours at the 14 busiest libraries in Northern Ireland could be cut under new proposals announced by Libraries NI. A public consultation is to be held until 17 July to identify the most suitab...
Recruitment News, May 18, 2016
Aer Lingus Confirm Job Losses At Belfast City Airport
Are Lingus is to cut up to 69 jobs at its Belfast base. The firm said the staff affected will be offered jobs in Dublin, and all flights to and from Belfast City Airport will not be affected. Aer Li...
Aer Lingus Confirm Job Losses At Belfast City Airport
Are Lingus is to cut up to 69 jobs at its Belfast base. The firm said the staff affected will be offered jobs in Dublin, and all flights to and from Belfast City Airport will not be affected. Aer Li...
Northern Ireland News, May 18, 2016
Police Officers Disciplined Over Treatment Of Two Brothers
Four police officers have been disciplined over the way they dealt with two brothers they wrongly suspected of theft, the Police Ombudsman has concluded. They were also disciplined for failing to rep...
Police Officers Disciplined Over Treatment Of Two Brothers
Four police officers have been disciplined over the way they dealt with two brothers they wrongly suspected of theft, the Police Ombudsman has concluded. They were also disciplined for failing to rep...
Northern Ireland News, May 18, 2016
Man Charged Over £75,000 Drugs Seizure
A 31-year-old man has been charged following a £75,000 drugs seizure in east Belfast. The drugs were discovered at a property in the Belmount Road area on Tuesday, 17 May. The suspect has been charg...
Man Charged Over £75,000 Drugs Seizure
A 31-year-old man has been charged following a £75,000 drugs seizure in east Belfast. The drugs were discovered at a property in the Belmount Road area on Tuesday, 17 May. The suspect has been charg...
Northern Ireland News, May 18, 2016
Drop In NI House Prices
House prices in Northern Ireland have fallen by one per cent, according to the Department of Finance. The standard property price in Northern Ireland is now £117,500. However, prices are six per cen...
Drop In NI House Prices
House prices in Northern Ireland have fallen by one per cent, according to the Department of Finance. The standard property price in Northern Ireland is now £117,500. However, prices are six per cen...
Northern Ireland News, May 18, 2016
Other News In Brief
Minister Flanagan to Attend Series Of Meetings In Belfast The Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade will meet with political, community and sports representatives in Belfast today, 18 May. ...
Other News In Brief
Minister Flanagan to Attend Series Of Meetings In Belfast The Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade will meet with political, community and sports representatives in Belfast today, 18 May. ...
Northern Ireland News, May 17, 2016
'Terrorist Hide' Discovered In Co Antrim
A 'terrorist hide' containing components which could have formed part of a bomb has been found in a forest in County Antrim. The discovery was made at Capanagh Forest near Larne on Saturday, 14 May. ...
'Terrorist Hide' Discovered In Co Antrim
A 'terrorist hide' containing components which could have formed part of a bomb has been found in a forest in County Antrim. The discovery was made at Capanagh Forest near Larne on Saturday, 14 May. ...
Northern Ireland News, May 17, 2016
Daniel Murray Murder: Man Arrested
A 32-year-old man has been arrested in connection with the murder of Daniel Murray. Mr Murray, a takeaway delivery driver, was shot in his car on Lady Street in west Belfast last Monday, 10 May. His...
Daniel Murray Murder: Man Arrested
A 32-year-old man has been arrested in connection with the murder of Daniel Murray. Mr Murray, a takeaway delivery driver, was shot in his car on Lady Street in west Belfast last Monday, 10 May. His...
Northern Ireland News, May 17, 2016
Infrastrata Claims Drilling Has Started In Co Antrim
Gas storage firm Infrastrata has confirmed on its website that it has started drilling at Woodburn Forest in Co Antrim. However, those monitoring the site said there is no evidence that work is under...
Infrastrata Claims Drilling Has Started In Co Antrim
Gas storage firm Infrastrata has confirmed on its website that it has started drilling at Woodburn Forest in Co Antrim. However, those monitoring the site said there is no evidence that work is under...
Northern Ireland News, May 17, 2016
Warning Issued To Parents Over Fake Facebook Account
Police have issued a warning to parents and young people over a fake Facebook account encouraging people to take part in an online audition to be a model. Several youths have been contacted via Faceb...
Warning Issued To Parents Over Fake Facebook Account
Police have issued a warning to parents and young people over a fake Facebook account encouraging people to take part in an online audition to be a model. Several youths have been contacted via Faceb...
Northern Ireland News, May 17, 2016
Co Fermanagh Named Friendliest Place In The UK
County Fermanagh has been named the friendliest place in the UK, according to a new poll. The poll, part of the Big Lottery's Big Lunch, also included five other counties in Northern Ireland in the t...
Co Fermanagh Named Friendliest Place In The UK
County Fermanagh has been named the friendliest place in the UK, according to a new poll. The poll, part of the Big Lottery's Big Lunch, also included five other counties in Northern Ireland in the t...
Recruitment News, May 17, 2016
2016 Employer Perspectives Survey Underway
Work has begun on gathering information for annual 2016 Employer Perspectives Survey (EPS16). The survey invites views on subjects such as recruitment, skills initiatives and training, and is carried...
2016 Employer Perspectives Survey Underway
Work has begun on gathering information for annual 2016 Employer Perspectives Survey (EPS16). The survey invites views on subjects such as recruitment, skills initiatives and training, and is carried...
Northern Ireland News, May 17, 2016
Road In East Belfast Closed Overnight Following Fire
A road in east Belfast was closed overnight after bonfire material was set alight by youths. The emergency services attended the scene on the Beersbridge Road on Monday night, 16 May. One fire appli...
Road In East Belfast Closed Overnight Following Fire
A road in east Belfast was closed overnight after bonfire material was set alight by youths. The emergency services attended the scene on the Beersbridge Road on Monday night, 16 May. One fire appli...
Business News, May 17, 2016
'Start By Doing' Business Workshop Announced
Entrepreneurs have been invited to take part in a 'Start By Doing: Activate Workshop' being held tonight, 17 May, at the City East Business Centre. Activate is a business-based workshop designed to h...
'Start By Doing' Business Workshop Announced
Entrepreneurs have been invited to take part in a 'Start By Doing: Activate Workshop' being held tonight, 17 May, at the City East Business Centre. Activate is a business-based workshop designed to h...
Northern Ireland News, May 17, 2016
Man Arrested After Car Damaged In Co Antrim
A man has been arrested following reports of a car acting suspiciously in the Ballyclare area in Co Antrim. Police were alerted that a car and a man were acting suspiciously around a car sales showro...
Man Arrested After Car Damaged In Co Antrim
A man has been arrested following reports of a car acting suspiciously in the Ballyclare area in Co Antrim. Police were alerted that a car and a man were acting suspiciously around a car sales showro...
Northern Ireland News, May 17, 2016
Irish Singer Sinead O'Connor Found Safe
Irish singer Sinead O'Connor has been found safe and well, according to US police. The Nothing Compares 2 U singer was reported missing on Sunday, 15 May. However, according to Wilmette Police in Il...
Irish Singer Sinead O'Connor Found Safe
Irish singer Sinead O'Connor has been found safe and well, according to US police. The Nothing Compares 2 U singer was reported missing on Sunday, 15 May. However, according to Wilmette Police in Il...
Northern Ireland News, May 17, 2016
Teen Arrested With 'Swag Bag' Full Of iPads In L'Derry
A teenager with a 'swag bag' full of iPads and cameras has been arrested by police in L'Derry. Officers were alerted following reports an alarm had been activated at the Holy Family Primary School at...
Teen Arrested With 'Swag Bag' Full Of iPads In L'Derry
A teenager with a 'swag bag' full of iPads and cameras has been arrested by police in L'Derry. Officers were alerted following reports an alarm had been activated at the Holy Family Primary School at...
Northern Ireland News, May 17, 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. Natalie Lynas (46) of New Barnsley Crescent, Belfast claimed...
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. Natalie Lynas (46) of New Barnsley Crescent, Belfast claimed...
Recruitment News, May 16, 2016
'Explore Enterprise' With The Prince's Trust
Unemployed people aged between 18 and 30 who would like to start a business are being invited to 'explore enterprise with the Prince's Trust'. The Prince's Trust explore enterprise programme aims to ...
'Explore Enterprise' With The Prince's Trust
Unemployed people aged between 18 and 30 who would like to start a business are being invited to 'explore enterprise with the Prince's Trust'. The Prince's Trust explore enterprise programme aims to ...
Business News, May 16, 2016
Conference Aims To Foster Business Links With Poland
A free conference is to be held in Belfast to help foster business connections between Northern Ireland and Poland. The Northern Ireland – Poland Business Conference Belfast 2016 aims to extend trade...
Conference Aims To Foster Business Links With Poland
A free conference is to be held in Belfast to help foster business connections between Northern Ireland and Poland. The Northern Ireland – Poland Business Conference Belfast 2016 aims to extend trade...
Northern Ireland News, May 16, 2016
Increase In NI-Related Terrorism 'Alarming And Unexpected' - Foster
The increase of the Northern Ireland-related terrorism from moderate to substantial has been described as "alarming and unexpected" by First Minister Arlene Foster. Speaking on the BBC's Andrew Marr ...
Increase In NI-Related Terrorism 'Alarming And Unexpected' - Foster
The increase of the Northern Ireland-related terrorism from moderate to substantial has been described as "alarming and unexpected" by First Minister Arlene Foster. Speaking on the BBC's Andrew Marr ...
Northern Ireland News, May 16, 2016
'Viable Device' Used In Cushendun Security Alert
A suspicious object at the centre of a security alert in Cushendun was a "viable device", the PSNI has said. The device was discovered on the Glendun Road on Sunday morning. The road was closed for a...
'Viable Device' Used In Cushendun Security Alert
A suspicious object at the centre of a security alert in Cushendun was a "viable device", the PSNI has said. The device was discovered on the Glendun Road on Sunday morning. The road was closed for a...
Northern Ireland News, May 16, 2016
Ministers Express Condolences Following Death Of Malachi Mitchell-Thomas
First Minister, Arlene Foster and deputy First Minister, Martin McGuinness, have expressed their condolences to the family of motorcyclist Malachi Mitchell-Thomas following a fatal accident at Saturda...
Ministers Express Condolences Following Death Of Malachi Mitchell-Thomas
First Minister, Arlene Foster and deputy First Minister, Martin McGuinness, have expressed their condolences to the family of motorcyclist Malachi Mitchell-Thomas following a fatal accident at Saturda...
Northern Ireland News, May 16, 2016
Alliance Support Claim For Out-Of-Court Compensation Scheme
A new report has called for an out-of-court redress scheme for the victims and survivors of institutional child abuse. The report – Compensation for Historic Abuses in Residential Institutions – whic...
Alliance Support Claim For Out-Of-Court Compensation Scheme
A new report has called for an out-of-court redress scheme for the victims and survivors of institutional child abuse. The report – Compensation for Historic Abuses in Residential Institutions – whic...
Northern Ireland News, May 16, 2016
Watermain Works Get Underway In Shaftesbury/Botanic Area
NI Water has begun essential works in the Shaftesbury/Botanic Area of Belfast as part of the ongoing Watermains Improvement Scheme in Central Belfast. This work is part of a wider ongoing investment...
Watermain Works Get Underway In Shaftesbury/Botanic Area
NI Water has begun essential works in the Shaftesbury/Botanic Area of Belfast as part of the ongoing Watermains Improvement Scheme in Central Belfast. This work is part of a wider ongoing investment...
Northern Ireland News, May 16, 2016
Assault Of Teenage Girl Being Treated As 'Sectarian Hate Crime'
Police are treating the assault of a teenage girl in the Falls Park area on Saturday night as a sectarian hate crime. The girl was walking in the Falls Park area of the Falls Road at about 21:00 on S...
Assault Of Teenage Girl Being Treated As 'Sectarian Hate Crime'
Police are treating the assault of a teenage girl in the Falls Park area on Saturday night as a sectarian hate crime. The girl was walking in the Falls Park area of the Falls Road at about 21:00 on S...
Northern Ireland News, May 16, 2016
Investigation Launched Into 'Paramilitary-Style Shooting' In L'Derry
An investigation has been launched into a "paramilitary-style shooting" in the Ballymagroarty area of L'Derry in the early hours of Sunday morning. A 30-year-old man was shot in the ankles at around ...
Investigation Launched Into 'Paramilitary-Style Shooting' In L'Derry
An investigation has been launched into a "paramilitary-style shooting" in the Ballymagroarty area of L'Derry in the early hours of Sunday morning. A 30-year-old man was shot in the ankles at around ...
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Northern Ireland WeatherToday:A showery start with outbreaks most frequent north of Lough Neagh and through the morning, before dwindling during the afternoon as the northwest breezes ease and brighter spells of weak sunshine prosper. Maximum temperature 8 °C.Tonight:A dry night, save for a few light showers around the coasts, with prolonged clear spells and light winds bringing a frosty dawn for many in central and southern parts. Minimum temperature -3 °C.
