Northern Ireland News for January 2017 : Page 5

Northern Ireland News, Jan 16, 2017
Ruane Not Standing In Next Assembly Election
Sinn Féin MLA Caitríona Ruane has confirmed she will not be standing in the next Assembly election in Northern Ireland. She said: "I have now decided not to put my name forward for selection for the ...
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Northern Ireland News, Jan 16, 2017
Man Attacked During House Raid In Co Antrim
A man has been attacked after a house was raided in Carrickfergus, Co Antrim. A gang of men armed with guns entered a property in the Oakfield Drive area just after 8pm on Saturday, 14 January. A wo...
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Northern Ireland News, Jan 16, 2017
Police Appeal After Boy Hit By Car In Co Down
Police are continuing to appeal for witnesses after a five-year-old boy was hit by a car in Co Down. The crash happened in the Malcolmson Park area in Magheralin just after 4.45pm on Thursday, 12 Jan...
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Northern Ireland News, Jan 16, 2017
Other News In Brief
Seeley Will Not Be Standing In Next NI Assembly Election Sinn Féin MLA Catherine Seeley will not be standing in the next Assembly election in NI. Leader of the party Gerry Adams TD wished he...
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Northern Ireland News, Jan 13, 2017
Met Office Issues Yellow Weather Warning For Ice
The Met Office has issued a yellow weather warning for ice across Northern Ireland. The warning has been put in place from 4pm on Friday, 13 January, until noon on Saturday, 14 January. Motorists ar...
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Northern Ireland News, Jan 13, 2017
Details Of RHI Participants 'Not Disclosed'
The Department for the Economy has not disclosed information regarding participants of the controversial Renewable Heat Incentive (RHI) scheme, the BBC has reported. The BBC is understood to have co...
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Recruitment News, Jan 13, 2017
British Airways' 'Mixed Fleet' To Take Part In Strike Over Pay
British Airways' 'mixed fleet' cabin crew working on long and short haul flights out of Heathrow Airport will be taking part in a three day strike next week in their dispute over poverty pay, union Un...
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Business News, Jan 13, 2017
Businesses Praised For Participating In Digital Marketing Training Course
The Mayor of Antrim and Newtownabbey has congratulated local small and micro businesses for taking part in a Digital Marketing Training course at Greenmount College. Visiting the delegates during t...
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Northern Ireland News, Jan 13, 2017
Man Dies In Saintfield Car Crash
An 18-year-old man has died following a two-car collision in Co Down. The accident happened on the Lisburn Road in Saintfield at around 5.35pm on Wednesday, 11 January. A woman was also injured in...
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Northern Ireland News, Jan 13, 2017
Alliance Selects Nuala McAllister To Be Belfast's New Lord Mayor
The Alliance Party has selected Nuala McAllister to become Belfast's new Lord Mayor. The current Lord Mayor Brian Kingston will hand over the role in June this year. The North Belfast Councillor, wh...
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Northern Ireland News, Jan 13, 2017
Man And Woman Shot In West Belfast
A man and woman, aged in their 50s, have been shot in the legs in west Belfast. The attack happened at a house in Norglen Parade shortly after 6.15pm on Thursday, 12 January. The victims, understood...
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Northern Ireland News, Jan 13, 2017
Heron Brothers To Build Three New Leisure Centres In Belfast
Contractors Heron Brothers have been appointed to develop three new leisure centres in Belfast. The new developments will replace the existing buildings at Andersonstown Leisure Centre, the Robinson ...
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Northern Ireland News, Jan 13, 2017
Boy 'Critical' After Being Hit By Car In Co Down
A five-year-old boy has been seriously injured after he was hit by a car in Co Down. The incident happened in the Malcolmson Park area of Magheralin at around 4.45pm on Thursday, 12 January. The boy...
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Northern Ireland News, Jan 13, 2017
Motorists Warned To Take Care Following Heavy Snow Fall In NI
Motorists are being warned to take care on the roads following heavy snow fall in some areas of Northern Ireland. Temperatures plummeted to -1 degrees overnight leaving ice on the roads. A PSNI spok...
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Northern Ireland News, Jan 13, 2017
Co Antrim Man Jailed Over 'Fake Fire Safety Glass'
A Co Antrim businessman, who sold fake fire safety glass to a construction firm, has been sentenced to one year in prison. Seamus James Laverty from Toomebridge ran Glassworks Ireland from premises a...
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Northern Ireland News, Jan 13, 2017
Other News In Brief
Man Convicted Of Benefit Fraud A man has been convicted for claiming benefits he was not entitled to at Newry Crown Court. Dermot McLoughlin claimed Jobseeker's Allowance and Rates totalling ...
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Recruitment News, Jan 12, 2017
Support Staff Unpaid For Three Months
At least 11 support workers at Lime Trees Children's Centre in Birmingham last received a full pay packet in November. They have faced a Christmas with no money and with no prospect of getting the ca...
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Northern Ireland News, Jan 12, 2017
'Funds Identified' To Continue Irish Bursary Scheme
Communities Minister Paul Givan has said he has identified funds to continue the Líofa Irish Bursary Scheme. He confirmed his decision to cut the £50,000 grant was not a "political decision". Allian...
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Northern Ireland News, Jan 12, 2017
Weather Warnings For Snow Issued Across NI
The Met Office has issued a yellow weather warning for snow across Northern Ireland. The warning has been put in place until midnight on Friday, 13 January, and gales of up to 60mph are expected. On...
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Business News, Jan 12, 2017
Co Antrim Firm Secures New Business In GB
Co Antrim firm Woodland NI, manufacturers of kitchen, bedroom and bathroom furniture, has secured new business in Great Britain after successfully completing contracts worth £2million in the past six ...
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Northern Ireland News, Jan 12, 2017
Sinn Féin Will Not Be Re-Nominating A New Deputy First Minister - Adams
Sinn Féin has confirmed it will not be re-nominating a new deputy First Minister and said there must be an election immediately. Martin McGuinness resigned from the post on Monday, 09 January, over t...
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Northern Ireland News, Jan 12, 2017
Three 24 Hour Bus Lanes In Belfast Reduced To 12 Hours
Three 24 hour bus lanes in Belfast will now only be operational over 12 hours. The bus lanes on East Bridge Street, the Saintfield Road and the Upper Newtownards Road will now be operational from 7...
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Northern Ireland News, Jan 12, 2017
Investigation Launched After Suspected Arson Attack In Co Antrim
Police have launched an investigation following a suspected arson attack on a number of sheds in Co Antrim. The incident happened in the Barnish Road area of Randalstown at around 10pm on Wednesday, ...
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Northern Ireland News, Jan 12, 2017
Mother And Daughter Tied Up During Aggravated Burglary In Co Tyrone
A woman has been attacked during an aggravated burglary in Co Tyrone. The incident happened at a house on the Tattyreagh Road in Omagh on Wednesday evening, 11 January. The mother and her eight-year...
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Northern Ireland News, Jan 12, 2017
Man Seriously Injured In Co Down Road Crash
A man has been seriously injured in a two vehicle crash in Co Down. The incident happened on the Lisburn Road in Saintfield on Wednesday, 11 January. A woman was also taken to hospital, however her ...
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Northern Ireland News, Jan 12, 2017
Other News In Brief
Call for Public To Be Prepared For Cold Weather Health Minister Michelle O'Neill urged the public to stay well by being prepared for the cold winter weather. The Minister said: "It is import...
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Northern Ireland News, Jan 11, 2017
Lisa Dorrian Murder: No Plans For Further Searches
Police investigating the murder of Co Down woman Lisa Dorrian have no plans to renew searches for her body. Ms Dorrian, 25, was last seen at a caravan site in the Ballyhalbert area on 28 February, 20...
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Recruitment News, Jan 11, 2017
Four Workers To Lose Jobs at At Port Eliot Estate
Four workers at the ancient Port Eliot Estate in Cornwall, with a total of 70 years' service, are set to lose their jobs by the end of March in a move branded as 'modern feudalism' by Unite the union....
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Business News, Jan 11, 2017
Council Aims To Help People Fulfill Their Ambitions
Belfast City Council is currently recruiting for a number of fully-funded programmes aimed at helping such people fulfill their ambitions in 2017. The Hospitality Employment Academy (HEA), in partner...
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Northern Ireland News, Jan 11, 2017
Traffic Warning Ahead Of Marvel Universe Live
Visitors attending the Marvel Universe Live event at the SSE Arena in Belfast are being warned to allow extra time for their journey as traffic delays in east Belfast are expected. The shows begin on...
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