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Northern Ireland News for April 2017 : Page 4
Northern Ireland News, Apr 13, 2017
Appeal Launched For Missing Teen From West Belfast
Police have launched an appeal to help trace a missing 16-year-old girl from west Belfast. Leonie Hopkins was last seen on Sunday, 02 April. She is 5ft 4inches in height, of slim build with long bro...
Appeal Launched For Missing Teen From West Belfast
Police have launched an appeal to help trace a missing 16-year-old girl from west Belfast. Leonie Hopkins was last seen on Sunday, 02 April. She is 5ft 4inches in height, of slim build with long bro...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 13, 2017
Security Alert In North Belfast Ends
A security alert in north Belfast has ended after "nothing untoward" was found. A suspicious object was discovered in the Pacific Avenue area on Thursday, 13 April. Police and army bomb disposal exp...
Security Alert In North Belfast Ends
A security alert in north Belfast has ended after "nothing untoward" was found. A suspicious object was discovered in the Pacific Avenue area on Thursday, 13 April. Police and army bomb disposal exp...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 13, 2017
EA Slammed For Ignoring Parents Of Children With Special Needs
The Alliance Party has slammed the Education Authority (EA) for ignoring the views of parents and principals of children with special educational needs (SEN). Education spokesperson Chris Lyttle ML...
EA Slammed For Ignoring Parents Of Children With Special Needs
The Alliance Party has slammed the Education Authority (EA) for ignoring the views of parents and principals of children with special educational needs (SEN). Education spokesperson Chris Lyttle ML...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 13, 2017
Other News In Brief
Concerns Raised Over Community Halls Scheme Concerns have been raised over the DUP's Community Halls scheme. Sinn Féin MLA Declan Kearney said further revelations pose major questions about ...
Other News In Brief
Concerns Raised Over Community Halls Scheme Concerns have been raised over the DUP's Community Halls scheme. Sinn Féin MLA Declan Kearney said further revelations pose major questions about ...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 12, 2017
Talks To Form New Power-Sharing Executive Suspended
Talks aimed at forming a new power-sharing Executive have been suspended until after the Easter break. Northern Ireland Secretary James Brokenshire made the announcement as no agreement has been reac...
Talks To Form New Power-Sharing Executive Suspended
Talks aimed at forming a new power-sharing Executive have been suspended until after the Easter break. Northern Ireland Secretary James Brokenshire made the announcement as no agreement has been reac...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 12, 2017
Planning Approved To Redevelop Two Leisure Centres In Belfast
Planning permission has been approved for the redevelopment of two leisure centres in Belfast. Belfast City Council (BCC) gave the green light for the Robinson Centre in Castlereagh and the Brook Act...
Planning Approved To Redevelop Two Leisure Centres In Belfast
Planning permission has been approved for the redevelopment of two leisure centres in Belfast. Belfast City Council (BCC) gave the green light for the Robinson Centre in Castlereagh and the Brook Act...
Recruitment News, Apr 12, 2017
Tech Firm To Create 150 New Jobs In Dublin
Up to 150 new jobs are to be created in Dublin by technology firm Citrix, as part of an expansion drive at its East Point Business Park. The job creation, which is being supported by the Department o...
Tech Firm To Create 150 New Jobs In Dublin
Up to 150 new jobs are to be created in Dublin by technology firm Citrix, as part of an expansion drive at its East Point Business Park. The job creation, which is being supported by the Department o...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 12, 2017
Man Arrested Over Murder Of George Gilmore
A 39-year-old man has been arrested by police investigating the murder of George Gilmore. Mr Gilmore, aged 44, was shot in the neck in Carrickfergus on Monday, 13 March. He died from his injuries in...
Man Arrested Over Murder Of George Gilmore
A 39-year-old man has been arrested by police investigating the murder of George Gilmore. Mr Gilmore, aged 44, was shot in the neck in Carrickfergus on Monday, 13 March. He died from his injuries in...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 12, 2017
Appeal Issued For Missing Teenager From Newtownards
Police are appealing for information to trace the whereabouts of a 16-year-old girl from Newtownards, Co Down. Phoebe Armour was last seen on Monday morning, 10 April. It is out of character for her...
Appeal Issued For Missing Teenager From Newtownards
Police are appealing for information to trace the whereabouts of a 16-year-old girl from Newtownards, Co Down. Phoebe Armour was last seen on Monday morning, 10 April. It is out of character for her...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 12, 2017
Brick Lands In Baby's Cot In Antrim 'Hate Crime' Incident
The PSNI have slammed those involved in a "reckless" attack in Co Antrim. A brick was thrown through the window of a house in the Tarragon Park area which landed in the cot of a one-year-old baby. A...
Brick Lands In Baby's Cot In Antrim 'Hate Crime' Incident
The PSNI have slammed those involved in a "reckless" attack in Co Antrim. A brick was thrown through the window of a house in the Tarragon Park area which landed in the cot of a one-year-old baby. A...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 12, 2017
Woman Settles Sexual Harassment Case
A Portadown woman who alleged she was subjected to unlawful sexual harassment at her workplace has settled her case for £6,000, paid without any admission of liability. Jing-Yueh Huang-Porterfield wo...
Woman Settles Sexual Harassment Case
A Portadown woman who alleged she was subjected to unlawful sexual harassment at her workplace has settled her case for £6,000, paid without any admission of liability. Jing-Yueh Huang-Porterfield wo...
Business News, Apr 12, 2017
Invest NI Announces Knowledge Transfer Partnership Showcase
Invest NI has announced a showcase event to highlight the work carried out across Northern Ireland by its Knowledge Transfer Partnership(KTP) Programme. The KTP programme aims to help businesses impr...
Invest NI Announces Knowledge Transfer Partnership Showcase
Invest NI has announced a showcase event to highlight the work carried out across Northern Ireland by its Knowledge Transfer Partnership(KTP) Programme. The KTP programme aims to help businesses impr...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 12, 2017
Campaign To Tackle Rural Crime Launched
A new campaign to tackle agricultural and rural crime in Northern Ireland has beenand aims to reduce crime in rural communities. The Rural Crime Partnership, which includes representatives from the ...
Campaign To Tackle Rural Crime Launched
A new campaign to tackle agricultural and rural crime in Northern Ireland has beenand aims to reduce crime in rural communities. The Rural Crime Partnership, which includes representatives from the ...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 12, 2017
Victim Of Fatal Road Collision In Co Antrim Named
The victim of a fatal road crash in Crumlin, Co Antrim, has been named as Emmanuel Caddell, police have confirmed. Mr Caddell, 22, died following the two-vehicle collision involving a car and a lorry...
Victim Of Fatal Road Collision In Co Antrim Named
The victim of a fatal road crash in Crumlin, Co Antrim, has been named as Emmanuel Caddell, police have confirmed. Mr Caddell, 22, died following the two-vehicle collision involving a car and a lorry...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 12, 2017
People Relying On Health Service Need Executive To Be Formed - Alliance
People relying on the health service need an Executive to be formed immediately, according to the Alliance Party. Health spokesperson Paula Bradshaw MLA has warned people in NI are missing out on vit...
People Relying On Health Service Need Executive To Be Formed - Alliance
People relying on the health service need an Executive to be formed immediately, according to the Alliance Party. Health spokesperson Paula Bradshaw MLA has warned people in NI are missing out on vit...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 12, 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 Magistrates' Court. Una Hannon claimed Income Support and Rates totalling ...
Other News In Brief
Woman Convicted Of Benefit Fraud A woman has been convicted for claiming benefits she was not entitled to at Belfast Magistrates' Court. Una Hannon claimed Income Support and Rates totalling ...
Business News, Apr 11, 2017
Bank Of England Paper £5 Note To Be Withdrawn From Circulation
Bank of England has announced that its paper five pound notes will be withdrawn from circulation on 05 May, 2017. After this date the note will cease to be legal tender, however the Bank of England w...
Bank Of England Paper £5 Note To Be Withdrawn From Circulation
Bank of England has announced that its paper five pound notes will be withdrawn from circulation on 05 May, 2017. After this date the note will cease to be legal tender, however the Bank of England w...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 11, 2017
New Bus Lane To Come Into Operation In West Belfast
A new bus lane in west Belfast is to become operational on Monday, 17 April. The new lane, on Stewartstown Road between Michael Ferguson Roundabout and Finaghy Road North, is part of the Belfast Rapi...
New Bus Lane To Come Into Operation In West Belfast
A new bus lane in west Belfast is to become operational on Monday, 17 April. The new lane, on Stewartstown Road between Michael Ferguson Roundabout and Finaghy Road North, is part of the Belfast Rapi...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 11, 2017
'Mistrust And Lack Of Respect Is Putting Devolution At Risk' - Long
The Alliance Party does not believe an agreement to form a new power-sharing Executive will be reached by Friday, 14 April. Leader of the party Naomi Long said "mistrust and a lack of respect" betwee...
'Mistrust And Lack Of Respect Is Putting Devolution At Risk' - Long
The Alliance Party does not believe an agreement to form a new power-sharing Executive will be reached by Friday, 14 April. Leader of the party Naomi Long said "mistrust and a lack of respect" betwee...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 11, 2017
Couple Attacked And Tied Up During Burglary In Co Antrim
A man and his wife have been attacked and tied up by three masked men during an armed burglary in Ballymoney, Co Antrim. The incident happened at a house in the Donaghbrook Drive area at around 9.40p...
Couple Attacked And Tied Up During Burglary In Co Antrim
A man and his wife have been attacked and tied up by three masked men during an armed burglary in Ballymoney, Co Antrim. The incident happened at a house in the Donaghbrook Drive area at around 9.40p...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 11, 2017
Police Appeal After Dog Killed By Motorist In Fermanagh
Police have launched an appeal for information after a dog was killed by a passing motorist in Co Fermanagh. The incident happened on the Tempo Road in Breandrum at around 3.30pm on Tuesday, 04 April...
Police Appeal After Dog Killed By Motorist In Fermanagh
Police have launched an appeal for information after a dog was killed by a passing motorist in Co Fermanagh. The incident happened on the Tempo Road in Breandrum at around 3.30pm on Tuesday, 04 April...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 11, 2017
Two Men Arrested Over Attempted Murder Of Police Officers
Two men have been arrested in connection with the attempted murder of police officers in Strabane, Co Tyrone. A device exploded in the Townsend street area on Tuesday, 21 March, and three officers we...
Two Men Arrested Over Attempted Murder Of Police Officers
Two men have been arrested in connection with the attempted murder of police officers in Strabane, Co Tyrone. A device exploded in the Townsend street area on Tuesday, 21 March, and three officers we...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 11, 2017
Man Dies In Co Antrim Road Crash
A man has died in a collision in Crumlin, Co Antrim. The crash, which involved a car and a lorry, happened on the Manse Road, at its junction with Nutts Corner, at around 10.50am on Monday, 10 April....
Man Dies In Co Antrim Road Crash
A man has died in a collision in Crumlin, Co Antrim. The crash, which involved a car and a lorry, happened on the Manse Road, at its junction with Nutts Corner, at around 10.50am on Monday, 10 April....
Northern Ireland News, Apr 11, 2017
'Another Election Would Solve Nothing' – Farry
The Alliance Party has said "another election would solve nothing". Deputy leader Stephen Farry made the statement after Sinn Féin said another poll should be called if the talks do not result in a d...
'Another Election Would Solve Nothing' – Farry
The Alliance Party has said "another election would solve nothing". Deputy leader Stephen Farry made the statement after Sinn Féin said another poll should be called if the talks do not result in a d...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 11, 2017
UUP Supports 'One Pill Will Kill' Campaign
The Ulster Unionist Party (UUP) has showed its support for an anti-drugs campaign launched by the family of Jamie Barns, who died after taking one ecstasy tablet on a night out in November last year. ...
UUP Supports 'One Pill Will Kill' Campaign
The Ulster Unionist Party (UUP) has showed its support for an anti-drugs campaign launched by the family of Jamie Barns, who died after taking one ecstasy tablet on a night out in November last year. ...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 11, 2017
Firearms And Ammunition Found In Co Tyrone
Firearms and ammunition have been discovered by police in Cookstown, Co Tyrone. A member of the public raised concerns about objects he found on the Tullyveagh Road on Friday, 07 April. Detective In...
Firearms And Ammunition Found In Co Tyrone
Firearms and ammunition have been discovered by police in Cookstown, Co Tyrone. A member of the public raised concerns about objects he found on the Tullyveagh Road on Friday, 07 April. Detective In...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 11, 2017
Other News In Brief
Co-Ownership Housing Introduces New Social Fund Co-Ownership Housing is seeking new applications following the launch of a new social fund. With a budget of £12,000, the social fund will supp...
Other News In Brief
Co-Ownership Housing Introduces New Social Fund Co-Ownership Housing is seeking new applications following the launch of a new social fund. With a budget of £12,000, the social fund will supp...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 10, 2017
'No Prospect Of A Political Agreement' – O'Neill
Sinn Féin claims there is "no prospect of a political agreement" to form a new power-sharing Executive. The party's leader Michelle O'Neill said the UK government and the DUP need to address the fund...
'No Prospect Of A Political Agreement' – O'Neill
Sinn Féin claims there is "no prospect of a political agreement" to form a new power-sharing Executive. The party's leader Michelle O'Neill said the UK government and the DUP need to address the fund...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 10, 2017
Belfast Actor Wins Olivier Award
West Belfast actor Anthony Boyle has scooped an Olivier Award for his part in a Harry Potter play. Anthony, who is from Poleglass, won the Best Actor in a Supporting Role award for his performance of...
Belfast Actor Wins Olivier Award
West Belfast actor Anthony Boyle has scooped an Olivier Award for his part in a Harry Potter play. Anthony, who is from Poleglass, won the Best Actor in a Supporting Role award for his performance of...
Recruitment News, Apr 10, 2017
Job Losses At Office Direct/Viking Direct Is A 'Severe Blow' For Workers - SF
Sinn Fein said the loss of between 65-85 jobs in Office Direct/Viking Direct in Rosemount Business Park in Dublin is a "severe blow" to employees. Dublin North-West TD Dessie Ellis said: "A majority ...
Job Losses At Office Direct/Viking Direct Is A 'Severe Blow' For Workers - SF
Sinn Fein said the loss of between 65-85 jobs in Office Direct/Viking Direct in Rosemount Business Park in Dublin is a "severe blow" to employees. Dublin North-West TD Dessie Ellis said: "A majority ...
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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.
