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Northern Ireland News for January 2017 : Page 3
Northern Ireland News, Jan 23, 2017
Woman Dies In Co Armagh House Fire
A pensioner has died in a house fire in Co Armagh. The blaze happened at a property in the Bay View area in Jonesborough at around 7.30pm on Sunday, 22 January. The woman, aged in her 90s, was found...
Woman Dies In Co Armagh House Fire
A pensioner has died in a house fire in Co Armagh. The blaze happened at a property in the Bay View area in Jonesborough at around 7.30pm on Sunday, 22 January. The woman, aged in her 90s, was found...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 23, 2017
Man Dies In Road Crash Between Belfast And Bangor
A man has died in a road crash between Belfast and Bangor. The incident occurred at the junction of the Ballyrobert Road after 2am on Monday, 23 January. The A2 was closed however it has since re-op...
Man Dies In Road Crash Between Belfast And Bangor
A man has died in a road crash between Belfast and Bangor. The incident occurred at the junction of the Ballyrobert Road after 2am on Monday, 23 January. The A2 was closed however it has since re-op...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 23, 2017
Investigation Launched After Woman Threatened During Aggravated Burglary
Police have launched an investigation after a woman was threatened during an aggravated burglary in north Belfast. The incident happened at a property in the Shore Crescent area at around 11.20pm on ...
Investigation Launched After Woman Threatened During Aggravated Burglary
Police have launched an investigation after a woman was threatened during an aggravated burglary in north Belfast. The incident happened at a property in the Shore Crescent area at around 11.20pm on ...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 23, 2017
Man Charged Over Murder Of Anita Downey
A 51-year-old man has been charged with the murder of Anita Downey in Lurgan, Co Armagh. Ms Downey, 51, was found dead at a house in the early hours of Friday morning, 20 January. The man is to appe...
Man Charged Over Murder Of Anita Downey
A 51-year-old man has been charged with the murder of Anita Downey in Lurgan, Co Armagh. Ms Downey, 51, was found dead at a house in the early hours of Friday morning, 20 January. The man is to appe...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 23, 2017
Sinn Féin To Announce Replacement For Martin McGuinness
Sinn Féin is expected to announce who will be taking over from deputy First Minister Martin McGuinness later today, 23 January. Mr McGuinness stood down over the controversy surrounding the botched R...
Sinn Féin To Announce Replacement For Martin McGuinness
Sinn Féin is expected to announce who will be taking over from deputy First Minister Martin McGuinness later today, 23 January. Mr McGuinness stood down over the controversy surrounding the botched R...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 23, 2017
NI Prison Officers To Wear Body Worn Cameras
Prison officers in Northern Ireland will soon wear Body Worn Cameras to help improve safety in prisons. The NI Prison Service carried out a successful pilot scheme of the use of Body Worn Cameras in ...
NI Prison Officers To Wear Body Worn Cameras
Prison officers in Northern Ireland will soon wear Body Worn Cameras to help improve safety in prisons. The NI Prison Service carried out a successful pilot scheme of the use of Body Worn Cameras in ...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 23, 2017
Other News In Brief
No Decisions Have Been Made On Youth Sector Funding - Weir Education Minister Peter Weir has said that no decisions have been made on funding for organisations delivering Extended, Outreach a...
Other News In Brief
No Decisions Have Been Made On Youth Sector Funding - Weir Education Minister Peter Weir has said that no decisions have been made on funding for organisations delivering Extended, Outreach a...
Recruitment News, Jan 20, 2017
Living Wage Campaign Launched By Labour Youth
Labour Youth has announced the launch of its Living 2019 campaign, which aims to encourage all employers to pay the living wage. Set by the Living Wage Technical Group, the living wage is considered ...
Living Wage Campaign Launched By Labour Youth
Labour Youth has announced the launch of its Living 2019 campaign, which aims to encourage all employers to pay the living wage. Set by the Living Wage Technical Group, the living wage is considered ...
Business News, Jan 20, 2017
BCC Seeks Input On Belfast Agenda
Belfast City Council (BCC) is calling for Belfast residents, business owners and students to attend one of four information sessions to hear about plans for the city's development and to voice their v...
BCC Seeks Input On Belfast Agenda
Belfast City Council (BCC) is calling for Belfast residents, business owners and students to attend one of four information sessions to hear about plans for the city's development and to voice their v...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 20, 2017
Parties To Discuss Recommendations Of Historical Abuse Inquiry
The SDLP, Ulster Unionist Party (UUP), Alliance Party and the Green Party are pushing for a debate in the Assembly to discuss the recommendations of the Historical Abuse Inquiry (HIA). Former High C...
Parties To Discuss Recommendations Of Historical Abuse Inquiry
The SDLP, Ulster Unionist Party (UUP), Alliance Party and the Green Party are pushing for a debate in the Assembly to discuss the recommendations of the Historical Abuse Inquiry (HIA). Former High C...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 20, 2017
Martin McGuinness Will Not Stand In NI Election
Former deputy First Minister Martin McGuinness has confirmed that he will not be standing for re-election in the Assembly in March. Mr McGuinness, 66, said his health and the current Renewable Heat I...
Martin McGuinness Will Not Stand In NI Election
Former deputy First Minister Martin McGuinness has confirmed that he will not be standing for re-election in the Assembly in March. Mr McGuinness, 66, said his health and the current Renewable Heat I...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 20, 2017
On-Street Parking Charges To Increase
On-street parking in Belfast, Newry and Lisburn is to increase from February. Charges in Belfast City Centre will increase by 20p per hour from £1.20 to £1.40, while a number of streets on the edge o...
On-Street Parking Charges To Increase
On-street parking in Belfast, Newry and Lisburn is to increase from February. Charges in Belfast City Centre will increase by 20p per hour from £1.20 to £1.40, while a number of streets on the edge o...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 20, 2017
Man Arrested After Woman Found Dead In Co Armagh
A man has been arrested on suspicion of murder after a woman was found dead at a property in Co Armagh. The woman was discovered at a house in the Toberhewny Hall area in Lurgan at around 2.50am on F...
Man Arrested After Woman Found Dead In Co Armagh
A man has been arrested on suspicion of murder after a woman was found dead at a property in Co Armagh. The woman was discovered at a house in the Toberhewny Hall area in Lurgan at around 2.50am on F...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 20, 2017
Plans To Cut Belfast Bike Scheme Reversed
Plans to cut the Belfast bike scheme have been reversed. The proposals included reducing the free time from 30 minutes to 15 minutes. However, councillors on Belfast City Council's Strategic Policy ...
Plans To Cut Belfast Bike Scheme Reversed
Plans to cut the Belfast bike scheme have been reversed. The proposals included reducing the free time from 30 minutes to 15 minutes. However, councillors on Belfast City Council's Strategic Policy ...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 20, 2017
Guy Martin To Take Part In North West 200
Lancashire man Guy Martin is to make his first international road racing appearance at the 2017 Vauxhall North West 200 in Portrush, Co Antrim on the new Honda Fireblade. He recently announced that h...
Guy Martin To Take Part In North West 200
Lancashire man Guy Martin is to make his first international road racing appearance at the 2017 Vauxhall North West 200 in Portrush, Co Antrim on the new Honda Fireblade. He recently announced that h...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 20, 2017
Finance Minister Orders Public Inquiry Into RHI Scheme
Finance Minister Máirtín Ó Muilleoir has moved to institute a public inquiry over the botched Renewable Heat Incentive (RHI) scheme. The scheme is expected to cost the public purse around £490million...
Finance Minister Orders Public Inquiry Into RHI Scheme
Finance Minister Máirtín Ó Muilleoir has moved to institute a public inquiry over the botched Renewable Heat Incentive (RHI) scheme. The scheme is expected to cost the public purse around £490million...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 20, 2017
Dr Andrew Crawford Resigns From Stormont Role
An ex-special adviser to former First Minister Arlene Foster has resigned from his role at Stormont. Dr Andrew Crawford announced his resignation after a public inquiry was instigated into the botche...
Dr Andrew Crawford Resigns From Stormont Role
An ex-special adviser to former First Minister Arlene Foster has resigned from his role at Stormont. Dr Andrew Crawford announced his resignation after a public inquiry was instigated into the botche...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 20, 2017
Allen Knocked Out Of Quarter Finals
Co Antrim man Mark Allen has been knocked out of the Masters Snooker. He was defeated by Marco Fu after losing 6-2 on Thursday, 19 January. He lost the first three frames, however he fought back on ...
Allen Knocked Out Of Quarter Finals
Co Antrim man Mark Allen has been knocked out of the Masters Snooker. He was defeated by Marco Fu after losing 6-2 on Thursday, 19 January. He lost the first three frames, however he fought back on ...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 20, 2017
Other News In Brief
Two People Convicted Of Benefit Fraud Two people have been convicted for claiming benefits they were not entitled to at Londonderry Magistrates' Court. Michael Doherty claimed Jobseeker's Al...
Other News In Brief
Two People Convicted Of Benefit Fraud Two people have been convicted for claiming benefits they were not entitled to at Londonderry Magistrates' Court. Michael Doherty claimed Jobseeker's Al...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 19, 2017
American Firm To Create Up To 95 Jobs In L'Derry
An American packaging firm has announced it is to create up to 95 jobs in Co L'Derry. Bemis is establishing a new European Business Service Centre in Campsie and the new jobs are to be created over t...
American Firm To Create Up To 95 Jobs In L'Derry
An American packaging firm has announced it is to create up to 95 jobs in Co L'Derry. Bemis is establishing a new European Business Service Centre in Campsie and the new jobs are to be created over t...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 19, 2017
GPs Raise Concerns Over 'Deteriorating' Health Service
GPs in Northern Ireland have written an open letter over concerns about the "deteriorating" health service. The Royal College of GPs (RCGPNI) said patient care is "at risk" and morale is continuing t...
GPs Raise Concerns Over 'Deteriorating' Health Service
GPs in Northern Ireland have written an open letter over concerns about the "deteriorating" health service. The Royal College of GPs (RCGPNI) said patient care is "at risk" and morale is continuing t...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 19, 2017
PSNI Urged To 'Tighten Up' Procedures After Drugs Go Missing
The Chief Constable of the Police Ombudsman is calling for the PSNI to "tighten up" procedures after a sum of money and a quantity of drugs went missing from a police storeroom. The Police Ombudsman ...
PSNI Urged To 'Tighten Up' Procedures After Drugs Go Missing
The Chief Constable of the Police Ombudsman is calling for the PSNI to "tighten up" procedures after a sum of money and a quantity of drugs went missing from a police storeroom. The Police Ombudsman ...
Business News, Jan 19, 2017
Invest NI Announces Resource And Energy Efficiency Seminar
Invest NI has announced a new Resource and Energy Efficiency seminar, which aims to make businesses more competitive by reducing costs on energy and resources The firm said that in the last three yea...
Invest NI Announces Resource And Energy Efficiency Seminar
Invest NI has announced a new Resource and Energy Efficiency seminar, which aims to make businesses more competitive by reducing costs on energy and resources The firm said that in the last three yea...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 19, 2017
Man Arrested On Drugs Offences After Sudden Death In Ballycastle
A man has been arrested on suspicion of drugs offences following the sudden death of a man in Ballycastle, Co Antrim. The body of a man, aged in his 20s, was discovered at a house in the Carnduff Par...
Man Arrested On Drugs Offences After Sudden Death In Ballycastle
A man has been arrested on suspicion of drugs offences following the sudden death of a man in Ballycastle, Co Antrim. The body of a man, aged in his 20s, was discovered at a house in the Carnduff Par...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 19, 2017
Pensioner and Two Children Escape Injury After Shot Fired At House
A pensioner and two children have escaped injury after a shot was fired at a property in Carrickfergus, Co Antrim. The incident happened at a house in the Woodburn Avenue area just after 9.30pm on We...
Pensioner and Two Children Escape Injury After Shot Fired At House
A pensioner and two children have escaped injury after a shot was fired at a property in Carrickfergus, Co Antrim. The incident happened at a house in the Woodburn Avenue area just after 9.30pm on We...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 19, 2017
Woman Attacked In West Belfast
Police are appealing for information after a woman was attacked in west Belfast. A number of men armed with batons forced their way into a house in the Laurelbank area of Poleglass just after 7.30pm ...
Woman Attacked In West Belfast
Police are appealing for information after a woman was attacked in west Belfast. A number of men armed with batons forced their way into a house in the Laurelbank area of Poleglass just after 7.30pm ...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 19, 2017
Viable Device Found During Security Alert In Co Tyrone
A viable device has been discovered during a security alert in Co Tyrone. Army bomb disposal experts attended the scene in the Fairmount Park area in Dungannon at around 11am on Wednesday, 18 January...
Viable Device Found During Security Alert In Co Tyrone
A viable device has been discovered during a security alert in Co Tyrone. Army bomb disposal experts attended the scene in the Fairmount Park area in Dungannon at around 11am on Wednesday, 18 January...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 19, 2017
Building Work To Start On New Leisure Centre In Co Down
Construction work is to start to develop a new leisure facility in Newtownards, Co Down. The building will located on the site of the Dairy Hall playing fields. The work is due to begin in February a...
Building Work To Start On New Leisure Centre In Co Down
Construction work is to start to develop a new leisure facility in Newtownards, Co Down. The building will located on the site of the Dairy Hall playing fields. The work is due to begin in February a...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 19, 2017
Ministers Congratulate Olympic And Paralympic Athletes
A number of athletes from Northern Ireland who competed at the 2016 Rio Olympic and Paralympic Games have been congratulated by Ministers at Stormont. Among the athletes were Bethany Firth who won th...
Ministers Congratulate Olympic And Paralympic Athletes
A number of athletes from Northern Ireland who competed at the 2016 Rio Olympic and Paralympic Games have been congratulated by Ministers at Stormont. Among the athletes were Bethany Firth who won th...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 19, 2017
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. Lynne Morgan claimed Bereavement Benefit totalling £14,234 w...
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. Lynne Morgan claimed Bereavement Benefit totalling £14,234 w...
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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.
