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Northern Ireland News for March 2017 : Page 3
Northern Ireland News, Mar 23, 2017
Call For More Support For Working Mothers
Parenting NI is calling for more support for working mums. The charity has partnered with Women in Business to host a special event for working mums to provide an opportunity for networking and discu...
Call For More Support For Working Mothers
Parenting NI is calling for more support for working mums. The charity has partnered with Women in Business to host a special event for working mums to provide an opportunity for networking and discu...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 23, 2017
Two Men Arrested Over Attempted Murder Of PSNI Officers
Two men have been arrested in Dublin in connection with the attempted murder of a two PSNI officers. The suspects, aged 29 and 32, have been detained under a European Arrest Warrant. The arrests wer...
Two Men Arrested Over Attempted Murder Of PSNI Officers
Two men have been arrested in Dublin in connection with the attempted murder of a two PSNI officers. The suspects, aged 29 and 32, have been detained under a European Arrest Warrant. The arrests wer...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 23, 2017
Sinn Féin Opposes Extension To Stormont Talks
Sinn Féin is opposed to extending the deadline on talks to form a new power-sharing Executive. An agreement must be made by Monday 27 March or another election may take place. Speaking in Newry, Lea...
Sinn Féin Opposes Extension To Stormont Talks
Sinn Féin is opposed to extending the deadline on talks to form a new power-sharing Executive. An agreement must be made by Monday 27 March or another election may take place. Speaking in Newry, Lea...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 23, 2017
Drugs Worth £250,000 Seized During Property Searches
Drugs worth an estimated street value of £250,000 have been recovered by police during searches at three properties in Templepatrick, Newtownabbey and Bangor. Detective Inspector Pete Mullun said: "I...
Drugs Worth £250,000 Seized During Property Searches
Drugs worth an estimated street value of £250,000 have been recovered by police during searches at three properties in Templepatrick, Newtownabbey and Bangor. Detective Inspector Pete Mullun said: "I...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 23, 2017
Funeral Of Martin McGuinness To Take Place In L'Derry
The funeral of former deputy first minister Martin McGuinness is to take place in L'Derry today, 23 March. The IRA commander turned peacemaker died following a short illness on Tuesday, 21 March. Fo...
Funeral Of Martin McGuinness To Take Place In L'Derry
The funeral of former deputy first minister Martin McGuinness is to take place in L'Derry today, 23 March. The IRA commander turned peacemaker died following a short illness on Tuesday, 21 March. Fo...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 23, 2017
Other News In Brief
Farmer Fined For Pollution Offence A farmer from Co Antrim has been fined for making a polluting discharge to a waterway. Samuel Brennan from Larne was convicted and fined £750 at Ballymena M...
Other News In Brief
Farmer Fined For Pollution Offence A farmer from Co Antrim has been fined for making a polluting discharge to a waterway. Samuel Brennan from Larne was convicted and fined £750 at Ballymena M...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 22, 2017
Explosion In Strabane Was An 'Attempt To Kill' Police - PSNI
The PSNI have said an explosion in Strabane, Co Tyrone, was an "attempt to kill" police officers. A device exploded in Townsend Street at around 8.30pm on Tuesday, 21 March. Detectives are dealing w...
Explosion In Strabane Was An 'Attempt To Kill' Police - PSNI
The PSNI have said an explosion in Strabane, Co Tyrone, was an "attempt to kill" police officers. A device exploded in Townsend Street at around 8.30pm on Tuesday, 21 March. Detectives are dealing w...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 22, 2017
Motorists Travelling To International Airport Urged To Take 'Extra Time'
Motorists travelling to Belfast International Airport are being urged to allow extra time for their journey this weekend as the main road will be closed for resurfacing works. The A57 Ballyrobin Road...
Motorists Travelling To International Airport Urged To Take 'Extra Time'
Motorists travelling to Belfast International Airport are being urged to allow extra time for their journey this weekend as the main road will be closed for resurfacing works. The A57 Ballyrobin Road...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 22, 2017
Claims PSNI Attacked Man Suspected Of Drink Driving Rejected
Claims that the PSNI attacked a man suspected of drink driving after finding him asleep in his car have been rejected, following an investigation by the Police Ombudsman. The man denied he had been d...
Claims PSNI Attacked Man Suspected Of Drink Driving Rejected
Claims that the PSNI attacked a man suspected of drink driving after finding him asleep in his car have been rejected, following an investigation by the Police Ombudsman. The man denied he had been d...
Feature News, Mar 22, 2017
Mother's Day Indulgences
Obviously we all know that everyday is the perfect day to appreciate your mum, but let's be honest, this knowledge will not get you out of at the very least getting her a card this Sunday, 26 March. ...
Mother's Day Indulgences
Obviously we all know that everyday is the perfect day to appreciate your mum, but let's be honest, this knowledge will not get you out of at the very least getting her a card this Sunday, 26 March. ...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 22, 2017
DUP MP Praises Police Following Westminster Attack
DUP MP Jeffrey Donaldson said police were "excellent" following an attack close to the Houses of Parliament in London. Shots were reportedly fired outside the building on Wednesday afternoon, 22 Marc...
DUP MP Praises Police Following Westminster Attack
DUP MP Jeffrey Donaldson said police were "excellent" following an attack close to the Houses of Parliament in London. Shots were reportedly fired outside the building on Wednesday afternoon, 22 Marc...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 22, 2017
PSNI Seize Over £309,000 Worth Of Drugs In NI
The PSNI seized over £309,000 worth of drugs during the first two weeks of its latest campaign in relation to drug dealing. From the start of Operation Torus on 27 February to 13 March, police conduc...
PSNI Seize Over £309,000 Worth Of Drugs In NI
The PSNI seized over £309,000 worth of drugs during the first two weeks of its latest campaign in relation to drug dealing. From the start of Operation Torus on 27 February to 13 March, police conduc...
Business News, Mar 22, 2017
Invest NI To Host Trade Mission To Poland And Czech Republic
Invest NI are to host a Trade Mission visit to Poland and the Czech Republic from 05 – 09 June, 2017, offering participants to take advantage of the business opportunities within the region. The five...
Invest NI To Host Trade Mission To Poland And Czech Republic
Invest NI are to host a Trade Mission visit to Poland and the Czech Republic from 05 – 09 June, 2017, offering participants to take advantage of the business opportunities within the region. The five...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 22, 2017
Book of Condolence In Memory Of Martin McGuinness Opens At Guildhall
A Book of Condolence has opened at the Guildhall in L'Derry in memory of former deputy first minister Martin McGuinness. Mr McGuinness died following a short illness on Tuesday, 21 March. The Mayor ...
Book of Condolence In Memory Of Martin McGuinness Opens At Guildhall
A Book of Condolence has opened at the Guildhall in L'Derry in memory of former deputy first minister Martin McGuinness. Mr McGuinness died following a short illness on Tuesday, 21 March. The Mayor ...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 22, 2017
PSNI Appeal After Man Reported Shouting Verbal Abuse At Women
Police have launched an investigation following reports a man has been hiding in the bushes in west Belfast. The suspect has been shouting verbal abuse at women passing in the Colin area. A PSNI spo...
PSNI Appeal After Man Reported Shouting Verbal Abuse At Women
Police have launched an investigation following reports a man has been hiding in the bushes in west Belfast. The suspect has been shouting verbal abuse at women passing in the Colin area. A PSNI spo...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 22, 2017
Five Released Over Smuggling Of Prohibited Items Into Maghaberry Prison
Five people arrested after police seized a sum of cash and drugs as part of an investigation into trafficking of prohibited items into Maghaberry Prison have been released on bail. A 50-year-old pris...
Five Released Over Smuggling Of Prohibited Items Into Maghaberry Prison
Five people arrested after police seized a sum of cash and drugs as part of an investigation into trafficking of prohibited items into Maghaberry Prison have been released on bail. A 50-year-old pris...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 22, 2017
NI Assembly To Pay Tribute To Martin McGuinness
The Northern Ireland Assembly is to meet later today, 22 March, to remember former deputy First Minister Martin McGuinness. The former IRA leader turned peacemaker died in the early hours of Tuesday,...
NI Assembly To Pay Tribute To Martin McGuinness
The Northern Ireland Assembly is to meet later today, 22 March, to remember former deputy First Minister Martin McGuinness. The former IRA leader turned peacemaker died in the early hours of Tuesday,...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 22, 2017
Other News In Brief
Woman Convicted Of Benefit Fraud A woman has been convicted for claiming benefits she was not entitled to at Lisburn Magistrates Court. Louise Heasley claimed Income Support and Housing Bene...
Other News In Brief
Woman Convicted Of Benefit Fraud A woman has been convicted for claiming benefits she was not entitled to at Lisburn Magistrates Court. Louise Heasley claimed Income Support and Housing Bene...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 21, 2017
Martin McGuinness Dies Aged 66
Former deputy first minister Martin McGuinness has died, aged 66. The former IRA leader turned peacemaker died overnight at Altnegelvin Hospital in L'Derry. Mr McGuinness resigned as deputy first mi...
Martin McGuinness Dies Aged 66
Former deputy first minister Martin McGuinness has died, aged 66. The former IRA leader turned peacemaker died overnight at Altnegelvin Hospital in L'Derry. Mr McGuinness resigned as deputy first mi...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 21, 2017
Man Dies In Industrial Incident At Belfast Harbour
A man has died following an industrial incident at Belfast Harbour. The incident happened at Stormont Wharf area on Tuesday morning, 21 March. It is understood the man became trapped under machinery...
Man Dies In Industrial Incident At Belfast Harbour
A man has died following an industrial incident at Belfast Harbour. The incident happened at Stormont Wharf area on Tuesday morning, 21 March. It is understood the man became trapped under machinery...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 21, 2017
PFNI Hits Out Over Planned Closures Of Enquiry Offices
The Police Federation for Northern Ireland (PFNI) has hit out over the planned closures of local enquiry offices and reduced opening hours. Chairman of the PFNI, Mark Lindsay, said it is "the first i...
PFNI Hits Out Over Planned Closures Of Enquiry Offices
The Police Federation for Northern Ireland (PFNI) has hit out over the planned closures of local enquiry offices and reduced opening hours. Chairman of the PFNI, Mark Lindsay, said it is "the first i...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 21, 2017
Pensioner Hit By Car In Portadown
A woman has been arrested after a pensioner was knocked down in Portadown, Co Armagh. The 80-year-old woman was struck by a car in the Park Road area at around 1.20pm on Monday, 20 March. She is bel...
Pensioner Hit By Car In Portadown
A woman has been arrested after a pensioner was knocked down in Portadown, Co Armagh. The 80-year-old woman was struck by a car in the Park Road area at around 1.20pm on Monday, 20 March. She is bel...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 21, 2017
Vigil To Be Held For Martin McGuinness
A vigil is to be held for former first minister Martin McGuinness in west Belfast tonight, 21 March. Mr McGuinness, aged 66, died following a short illness at Altegelvin Hospital in L'Derry. In a st...
Vigil To Be Held For Martin McGuinness
A vigil is to be held for former first minister Martin McGuinness in west Belfast tonight, 21 March. Mr McGuinness, aged 66, died following a short illness at Altegelvin Hospital in L'Derry. In a st...
Business News, Mar 21, 2017
BCC Welcomes £100m Investment Initiative
Belfast City Council (BCC) has welcomed the announcement of a £100 million investment initiative by the Department of Finance (DoF), which aims to increase private sector-led development, infrastructu...
BCC Welcomes £100m Investment Initiative
Belfast City Council (BCC) has welcomed the announcement of a £100 million investment initiative by the Department of Finance (DoF), which aims to increase private sector-led development, infrastructu...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 21, 2017
Man Arrested Over George Gilmore Murder Released
A 23-year-old man arrested in connection with the murder of loyalist George Gilmore has been released unconditionally. Mr Gilmore, aged 44, was shot in the neck in Carrickfergus on Monday, 13 March. ...
Man Arrested Over George Gilmore Murder Released
A 23-year-old man arrested in connection with the murder of loyalist George Gilmore has been released unconditionally. Mr Gilmore, aged 44, was shot in the neck in Carrickfergus on Monday, 13 March. ...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 21, 2017
PSNI Attempt to Trace Two Men After Man's Sudden Death
Police are attempting to trace two men who are believed to have been in the company of Brendan McKernan in Belfast last month. Mr McKernan, 31, died in hospital on 23 February after he collapsed at a...
PSNI Attempt to Trace Two Men After Man's Sudden Death
Police are attempting to trace two men who are believed to have been in the company of Brendan McKernan in Belfast last month. Mr McKernan, 31, died in hospital on 23 February after he collapsed at a...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 21, 2017
'Do It Digital' Roadshow Backs Belfast Businesses
The 'Do It Digital' roadshow has backed businesses in Belfast today, 21 March. The roadshow pulled up outside City Hall, as part of the UK-wide '100 Days of Digital' campaign, which aims to highlight...
'Do It Digital' Roadshow Backs Belfast Businesses
The 'Do It Digital' roadshow has backed businesses in Belfast today, 21 March. The roadshow pulled up outside City Hall, as part of the UK-wide '100 Days of Digital' campaign, which aims to highlight...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 21, 2017
DJ Carl Cox To Headline Custom House Square Event
'King' of Underground Dance Music, DJ Carl Cox, is coming to Custom House Square in Belfast on Sunday, 27 August. Shine has teamed up with CHSq to host the biggest ever event in its 22 year history. ...
DJ Carl Cox To Headline Custom House Square Event
'King' of Underground Dance Music, DJ Carl Cox, is coming to Custom House Square in Belfast on Sunday, 27 August. Shine has teamed up with CHSq to host the biggest ever event in its 22 year history. ...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 21, 2017
Other News In Brief
Work To Start On Resurfacing Project In Belfast Work on a £95,000 road resurfacing scheme is to begin on Tuesday, 28 March. Work to resurface Broom Park carriageway will be carried out betwe...
Other News In Brief
Work To Start On Resurfacing Project In Belfast Work on a £95,000 road resurfacing scheme is to begin on Tuesday, 28 March. Work to resurface Broom Park carriageway will be carried out betwe...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 20, 2017
Weather Warning For Snow And Ice Issued Across NI
A yellow weather warning for snow and ice has been issued across Northern Ireland. The warning has been put in place from 8pm on Monday, 20 March, until 10am on Tuesday, 21 March. A Met Office spoke...
Weather Warning For Snow And Ice Issued Across NI
A yellow weather warning for snow and ice has been issued across Northern Ireland. The warning has been put in place from 8pm on Monday, 20 March, until 10am on Tuesday, 21 March. A Met Office spoke...
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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.
