Menu
Northern Ireland News for April 2017 : Page 3
Northern Ireland News, Apr 21, 2017
Other News In Brief
Police Appeal For Witnesses To Ballymena Petrol Bomb Attack Police in Ballymena have issued an appeal for witnesses following a petrol bomb attack on a house in the town earlier today, Frida...
Other News In Brief
Police Appeal For Witnesses To Ballymena Petrol Bomb Attack Police in Ballymena have issued an appeal for witnesses following a petrol bomb attack on a house in the town earlier today, Frida...
Recruitment News, Apr 20, 2017
80 Belfast Jobs Secured At Harland & Wolff
Eighty jobs are to be supported in Belfast following an announcement that Harland and Wolff are to export to a German windfarm project. The 56-turbine windfarm will use two types of steel foundation...
80 Belfast Jobs Secured At Harland & Wolff
Eighty jobs are to be supported in Belfast following an announcement that Harland and Wolff are to export to a German windfarm project. The 56-turbine windfarm will use two types of steel foundation...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 20, 2017
80 Belfast Jobs Secured At Harland & Wolff
Eighty jobs are to be supported in Belfast following an announcement that Harland and Wolff are to export to a German windfarm project. The 56-turbine windfarm will use two types of steel foundation...
80 Belfast Jobs Secured At Harland & Wolff
Eighty jobs are to be supported in Belfast following an announcement that Harland and Wolff are to export to a German windfarm project. The 56-turbine windfarm will use two types of steel foundation...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 20, 2017
Shots Fired At House In West Belfast
Police are appealing for information after a number of shots were fired at a house in West Belfast. The incident occurred in the Aitnamona Crescent area on Wednesday, 19 April. Detective Inspector ...
Shots Fired At House In West Belfast
Police are appealing for information after a number of shots were fired at a house in West Belfast. The incident occurred in the Aitnamona Crescent area on Wednesday, 19 April. Detective Inspector ...
Business News, Apr 20, 2017
Belfast City Airport Announces Shortlist For £30k Marketing Prize
George Best Belfast City Airport has announced the food and drink products from across Northern Ireland that have been shortlisted in a competition offering producers the chance to win £30,000 of mark...
Belfast City Airport Announces Shortlist For £30k Marketing Prize
George Best Belfast City Airport has announced the food and drink products from across Northern Ireland that have been shortlisted in a competition offering producers the chance to win £30,000 of mark...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 20, 2017
Over One Third Of Belfast Bikes Stolen Or Vandalised
More than one third of the popular Belfast Bikes are currently out of action due to theft or vandalism, Belfast City Council have reported. Since its launch in April 2015, the scheme has almost 5,000...
Over One Third Of Belfast Bikes Stolen Or Vandalised
More than one third of the popular Belfast Bikes are currently out of action due to theft or vandalism, Belfast City Council have reported. Since its launch in April 2015, the scheme has almost 5,000...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 20, 2017
21-Year-Old Motorcyclist Killed In Co Armagh Collision
A 21-year-old man has died in a road traffic collision near Gilford, Co Armagh. The man is understood to have died after his motorcycle collided with a tractor on the Ballymacanallen Road at around 1...
21-Year-Old Motorcyclist Killed In Co Armagh Collision
A 21-year-old man has died in a road traffic collision near Gilford, Co Armagh. The man is understood to have died after his motorcycle collided with a tractor on the Ballymacanallen Road at around 1...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 20, 2017
Report Finds NI Teens 'Happy With Their Lives'
A new report from the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) has found that most Northern Irish teenagers are 'happy with their lives'. According to the report, on a scale of ...
Report Finds NI Teens 'Happy With Their Lives'
A new report from the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) has found that most Northern Irish teenagers are 'happy with their lives'. According to the report, on a scale of ...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 20, 2017
Paisley Jr Criticised For Commons Remarks Over Colum Marks' Death
Ian Paisley Jr has been criticised for his comments regarding the death of an IRA volunteer in 1995. The DUP MP was speaking in the Commons about the killing of IRA volunteer Colum Marks when he said...
Paisley Jr Criticised For Commons Remarks Over Colum Marks' Death
Ian Paisley Jr has been criticised for his comments regarding the death of an IRA volunteer in 1995. The DUP MP was speaking in the Commons about the killing of IRA volunteer Colum Marks when he said...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 20, 2017
US Firm To Create Business Academy
A US packaging firm is set to launch a Global Business Service Academy in Belfast. Bemis announced in January that it was establishing a European Business Service Centre in Campsie, L'Derry, creating...
US Firm To Create Business Academy
A US packaging firm is set to launch a Global Business Service Academy in Belfast. Bemis announced in January that it was establishing a European Business Service Centre in Campsie, L'Derry, creating...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 20, 2017
Other News In Brief
Man Injured In North Belfast Assault Police in Belfast have appealed for information after a man was badly beaten by a gang of masked men armed with metal rods. It is understood that the 29...
Other News In Brief
Man Injured In North Belfast Assault Police in Belfast have appealed for information after a man was badly beaten by a gang of masked men armed with metal rods. It is understood that the 29...
Feature News, Apr 19, 2017
Festival Of Fools Top Picks
For a solid 13 years now the Festival of Fools has been dispelling the rumour the Northern Irish don't like audience participation. The festival is now internationally renowned and attracts some of...
Festival Of Fools Top Picks
For a solid 13 years now the Festival of Fools has been dispelling the rumour the Northern Irish don't like audience participation. The festival is now internationally renowned and attracts some of...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 19, 2017
Man Dies In Co Down Road Collision
A man has died in a car crash just outside Downpatrick in Co Down. The 18-year-old was driving a Peugeot 207 on the Ballydugan Road at around 10.30pm on Tuesday, 18 April. The road remains closed be...
Man Dies In Co Down Road Collision
A man has died in a car crash just outside Downpatrick in Co Down. The 18-year-old was driving a Peugeot 207 on the Ballydugan Road at around 10.30pm on Tuesday, 18 April. The road remains closed be...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 19, 2017
Youths Attack Fire Crews With 'Missiles' In Co Down
A number of youths attacked fire crews with missiles in Co Down. The PSNI have condemned the incident after reports of anti-social behaviour in the Killough Road area in Downpatrick on Tuesday, 18 Ap...
Youths Attack Fire Crews With 'Missiles' In Co Down
A number of youths attacked fire crews with missiles in Co Down. The PSNI have condemned the incident after reports of anti-social behaviour in the Killough Road area in Downpatrick on Tuesday, 18 Ap...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 19, 2017
Three Ulster Rugby Players Named In British & Irish Lions Squad
Three Ulster Rugby players have been named in the British & Irish Lions squad. Rory Best, Iain Henderson and Jared Payne have been included in the squad who are to tour New Zealand this summer. The ...
Three Ulster Rugby Players Named In British & Irish Lions Squad
Three Ulster Rugby players have been named in the British & Irish Lions squad. Rory Best, Iain Henderson and Jared Payne have been included in the squad who are to tour New Zealand this summer. The ...
Business News, Apr 19, 2017
Erasmus For Young Entrepreneurs Information Event Announced
Invest Northern Ireland has announced a free event to highlight the benefits of the Erasmus For Young Entrepreneurs programme. The EU's Erasmus for Young Entrepreneurs is a cross-border exchange prog...
Erasmus For Young Entrepreneurs Information Event Announced
Invest Northern Ireland has announced a free event to highlight the benefits of the Erasmus For Young Entrepreneurs programme. The EU's Erasmus for Young Entrepreneurs is a cross-border exchange prog...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 19, 2017
Two Men Arrested Over Shooting Attack In L'Derry
Two men have been arrested in connection with a shooting attack in L'Derry. A man was shot in the leg at a premises in Central Drive on 27 March. A 26-year-old and a 49-year-old man were arrested on...
Two Men Arrested Over Shooting Attack In L'Derry
Two men have been arrested in connection with a shooting attack in L'Derry. A man was shot in the leg at a premises in Central Drive on 27 March. A 26-year-old and a 49-year-old man were arrested on...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 19, 2017
Election Reflects The Disdain PM Holds For NI - SDLP
The SDLP claims the Prime Minister's "rush" to call a snap election reflects the disdain she holds for Northern Ireland. Leader Colum Eastwood was speaking after Theresa May's announcement that she i...
Election Reflects The Disdain PM Holds For NI - SDLP
The SDLP claims the Prime Minister's "rush" to call a snap election reflects the disdain she holds for Northern Ireland. Leader Colum Eastwood was speaking after Theresa May's announcement that she i...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 19, 2017
Hair Salon In Larne Damaged In Fire Attack
Police have launched an investigation after a car reversed into a building and set it on fire in Larne, Co Antrim. The incident happened at a hairdressers on Main Street at around 9.20pm on Monday, 1...
Hair Salon In Larne Damaged In Fire Attack
Police have launched an investigation after a car reversed into a building and set it on fire in Larne, Co Antrim. The incident happened at a hairdressers on Main Street at around 9.20pm on Monday, 1...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 19, 2017
Teenager Sexually Assaulted In Belfast
Police have launched an investigation following reports of a sexual assault on an 18-year-old woman in Belfast. The attacked happened in Gloucester Street at around 2am on Saturday, 08 April. The PS...
Teenager Sexually Assaulted In Belfast
Police have launched an investigation following reports of a sexual assault on an 18-year-old woman in Belfast. The attacked happened in Gloucester Street at around 2am on Saturday, 08 April. The PS...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 19, 2017
Two Men Assaulted In Hate Crime Attack In Co Tyrone
Two men have been seriously assaulted in a "hate" crime attack in Coalisland, Co Tyrone. A group of males attacked the pair on Main Street just before 9pm on Sunday, 16 April. The victims sustained ...
Two Men Assaulted In Hate Crime Attack In Co Tyrone
Two men have been seriously assaulted in a "hate" crime attack in Coalisland, Co Tyrone. A group of males attacked the pair on Main Street just before 9pm on Sunday, 16 April. The victims sustained ...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 19, 2017
Body Discovered On Banks Of River Foyle
A body has been discovered on the banks of the River Foyle. The unidentified body was found on Tuesday, 18 April, the PSNI have confirmed. A post mortem will be carried out to determine the cause of...
Body Discovered On Banks Of River Foyle
A body has been discovered on the banks of the River Foyle. The unidentified body was found on Tuesday, 18 April, the PSNI have confirmed. A post mortem will be carried out to determine the cause of...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 19, 2017
Other News In Brief
Plans For Office Block At Gasworks Deferred Plans for an office block to be developed at the gasworks in Belfast have been deferred. Alliance Councillor Emmet McDonough Brown said that while...
Other News In Brief
Plans For Office Block At Gasworks Deferred Plans for an office block to be developed at the gasworks in Belfast have been deferred. Alliance Councillor Emmet McDonough Brown said that while...
Business News, Apr 13, 2017
HMRC Announces New Small Business Forum
A new Small Business Forum has been launched by HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC). The forum is a new support channel for individuals to access the help and guidance needed to start, grow and manage a busi...
HMRC Announces New Small Business Forum
A new Small Business Forum has been launched by HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC). The forum is a new support channel for individuals to access the help and guidance needed to start, grow and manage a busi...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 13, 2017
Woman Dies After Falling Overboard From Boat In Co Fermanagh
A woman has died after falling overboard from a boat in Co Fermanagh. The incident happened near Devenish Island on Lough Erne just after 1am on Thursday, 11 April. An investigation has been launche...
Woman Dies After Falling Overboard From Boat In Co Fermanagh
A woman has died after falling overboard from a boat in Co Fermanagh. The incident happened near Devenish Island on Lough Erne just after 1am on Thursday, 11 April. An investigation has been launche...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 13, 2017
Belfast Zoo Opens Reptile And Amphibian House
Belfast Zoo has opened its newly renovated and extended reptile and amphibian house. The zoo's reptile and amphibian house has welcomed more than 15 new species, including critically endangered frogs...
Belfast Zoo Opens Reptile And Amphibian House
Belfast Zoo has opened its newly renovated and extended reptile and amphibian house. The zoo's reptile and amphibian house has welcomed more than 15 new species, including critically endangered frogs...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 13, 2017
Foster Pledges To 'Better Understand' Irish
DUP Leader Arlene Foster has pledged to better understand the Irish language. She also announced meetings with Irish speakers. She said: I do intend to listen and to engage with those from the Gaeli...
Foster Pledges To 'Better Understand' Irish
DUP Leader Arlene Foster has pledged to better understand the Irish language. She also announced meetings with Irish speakers. She said: I do intend to listen and to engage with those from the Gaeli...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 13, 2017
Three Women Cut From Van After Crash In Toome
Three women had to be cut from a van by firefighters following a collision in Toome, Co Antrim. The two vehicle crash happened on the Hillhead Road just after 10pm on Tuesday, 11 April. The women we...
Three Women Cut From Van After Crash In Toome
Three women had to be cut from a van by firefighters following a collision in Toome, Co Antrim. The two vehicle crash happened on the Hillhead Road just after 10pm on Tuesday, 11 April. The women we...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 13, 2017
Five Crewe United Players Suspended By IFA
Five Crewe United players have been suspended by the Irish Football Association (IFA) in relation to betting irregularities. The bans are in connection with bets placed on their Irish Cup tie against...
Five Crewe United Players Suspended By IFA
Five Crewe United players have been suspended by the Irish Football Association (IFA) in relation to betting irregularities. The bans are in connection with bets placed on their Irish Cup tie against...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 13, 2017
Police Ombudsman Has Serious Questions To Answer - PFNI
The Police Ombudsman has some "very serious questions to answer" over the alleged leaking of security documents, according to the Police Federation for Northern Ireland (PFNI). The PFNI has called fo...
Police Ombudsman Has Serious Questions To Answer - PFNI
The Police Ombudsman has some "very serious questions to answer" over the alleged leaking of security documents, according to the Police Federation for Northern Ireland (PFNI). The PFNI has called fo...
-
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.
