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Northern Ireland News for May 2017 : Page 5
Northern Ireland News, May 15, 2017
Police Appeal After Woman Injured In Crash In East Belfast
Police are appealing for witnesses after a woman was injured in a collision between a car and a moped in east Belfast. The crash happened in the Parkgate Avenue area at around 11.25pm on Saturday, 13...
Police Appeal After Woman Injured In Crash In East Belfast
Police are appealing for witnesses after a woman was injured in a collision between a car and a moped in east Belfast. The crash happened in the Parkgate Avenue area at around 11.25pm on Saturday, 13...
Northern Ireland News, May 15, 2017
Two Men Arrested After Man Chased At Knifepoint In Antrim
Two men have been arrested after a man was chased through a housing estate in Antrim at knifepoint. The incident happened in the Stiles Way area at around 7.30pm on Saturday, 13 May. The pair chased...
Two Men Arrested After Man Chased At Knifepoint In Antrim
Two men have been arrested after a man was chased through a housing estate in Antrim at knifepoint. The incident happened in the Stiles Way area at around 7.30pm on Saturday, 13 May. The pair chased...
Northern Ireland News, May 15, 2017
Drink Driver Arrested After Car Reports Collision
A drink driver has been arrested after a car alerted police that it was involved in a crash. The PSNI in Craigavon attended the scene and the driver was drunk. In a Facebook post a PSNI spokesperson...
Drink Driver Arrested After Car Reports Collision
A drink driver has been arrested after a car alerted police that it was involved in a crash. The PSNI in Craigavon attended the scene and the driver was drunk. In a Facebook post a PSNI spokesperson...
Northern Ireland News, May 15, 2017
Pensioner Left 'Very Shaken' Following Burglary In L'Derry
A pensioner has been left "very shaken" after being threatened with a screwdriver during an aggravated burglary in L'Derry. The incident happened at a house in the Maple Road area, Coshquin, between ...
Pensioner Left 'Very Shaken' Following Burglary In L'Derry
A pensioner has been left "very shaken" after being threatened with a screwdriver during an aggravated burglary in L'Derry. The incident happened at a house in the Maple Road area, Coshquin, between ...
Northern Ireland News, May 15, 2017
Other News In Brief
New Community Garden Installed In Magherafelt The Northern Ireland Housing Executive (NIHE) has invest over £17,000 to install a new community garden in the Leckagh Drive area of Magherafelt....
Other News In Brief
New Community Garden Installed In Magherafelt The Northern Ireland Housing Executive (NIHE) has invest over £17,000 to install a new community garden in the Leckagh Drive area of Magherafelt....
Northern Ireland News, May 12, 2017
Eamonn Magee Jr Murder: Orca Koca To Serve 14 Years
The Turkish man convicted of stabbing Eamonn Magee Jr to death is to serve a minimum of 14 years in prison. Orhan Koca admitted murder just before his trial was due to begin. Mr Magee, 22, was stabb...
Eamonn Magee Jr Murder: Orca Koca To Serve 14 Years
The Turkish man convicted of stabbing Eamonn Magee Jr to death is to serve a minimum of 14 years in prison. Orhan Koca admitted murder just before his trial was due to begin. Mr Magee, 22, was stabb...
Business News, May 12, 2017
Businesses Urged To Complete Environmental Benchmarking Survey
Businesses across Northern Ireland are being encouraged to complete the NI Environmental Benchmarking Survey 2017. The survey benchmarks organisations against both their sector peers and leading Nort...
Businesses Urged To Complete Environmental Benchmarking Survey
Businesses across Northern Ireland are being encouraged to complete the NI Environmental Benchmarking Survey 2017. The survey benchmarks organisations against both their sector peers and leading Nort...
Northern Ireland News, May 12, 2017
Man Extradited From France Over Alleged Rape
A man has been extradited from France to Northern Ireland over an alleged rape. The 26-year-old Romanian national was extradited from Lyon using a European Arrest Warrant. A spokesperson from the PS...
Man Extradited From France Over Alleged Rape
A man has been extradited from France to Northern Ireland over an alleged rape. The 26-year-old Romanian national was extradited from Lyon using a European Arrest Warrant. A spokesperson from the PS...
Northern Ireland News, May 12, 2017
Rise In Number Of Pupils Contacting Childline Over Exam Stress
The number of children in NI contacting Childline for help as they struggle to cope with exam stress has increased. A total of 93 counselling sessions were given to children in NI in 2016/17, up from...
Rise In Number Of Pupils Contacting Childline Over Exam Stress
The number of children in NI contacting Childline for help as they struggle to cope with exam stress has increased. A total of 93 counselling sessions were given to children in NI in 2016/17, up from...
Northern Ireland News, May 12, 2017
Man Suffers Burn Injuries In North Belfast Attack
A 30-year-old man has sustained burn injuries after boiling water was poured over him in an attack in north Belfast. The victim was walking in the Denmark Street area at around 1.30am on Friday, 12 M...
Man Suffers Burn Injuries In North Belfast Attack
A 30-year-old man has sustained burn injuries after boiling water was poured over him in an attack in north Belfast. The victim was walking in the Denmark Street area at around 1.30am on Friday, 12 M...
Northern Ireland News, May 12, 2017
John McGuinness In 'Good Spirits' After Crash At North West 200
Road racer John McGuinness is believed to be in "good spirits" after he crashed during a practice session at the North West 200. The collision happened during a Superbike practice session at Primrose...
John McGuinness In 'Good Spirits' After Crash At North West 200
Road racer John McGuinness is believed to be in "good spirits" after he crashed during a practice session at the North West 200. The collision happened during a Superbike practice session at Primrose...
Northern Ireland News, May 12, 2017
Tourist Attacked In West Belfast
Sinn Fein has condemned an alleged attack on a tourist in west Belfast. The robbery and assault occurred in the Falls Road area on Thursday, 11 May. Sinn Fein MLA Alex Maskey described the incident ...
Tourist Attacked In West Belfast
Sinn Fein has condemned an alleged attack on a tourist in west Belfast. The robbery and assault occurred in the Falls Road area on Thursday, 11 May. Sinn Fein MLA Alex Maskey described the incident ...
Northern Ireland News, May 12, 2017
Armed Gang Assault Teenager In South Belfast
A teenager has been attacked by a gang armed with baseball bats in south Belfast. The assault occurred in the Maryville street area between 1am and 1.30am on Thursday, 11 May. The 17-year-old boy su...
Armed Gang Assault Teenager In South Belfast
A teenager has been attacked by a gang armed with baseball bats in south Belfast. The assault occurred in the Maryville street area between 1am and 1.30am on Thursday, 11 May. The 17-year-old boy su...
Northern Ireland News, May 12, 2017
Other News In Brief
Alliance Welcomes EU Negotiator Comments Alliance MLA Stephen Farry has welcomed comments from the lead EU negotiator in relation to a special deal for Northern Ireland. Mr Michel Barnier to...
Other News In Brief
Alliance Welcomes EU Negotiator Comments Alliance MLA Stephen Farry has welcomed comments from the lead EU negotiator in relation to a special deal for Northern Ireland. Mr Michel Barnier to...
Business News, May 11, 2017
Major Animation Industry Conference Underway In Belfast
A major animation industry conference is being held in Belfast for the second time. 'Cartoon Business', which is currently taking place at the city's Europa Hotel, is one of four annual events organi...
Major Animation Industry Conference Underway In Belfast
A major animation industry conference is being held in Belfast for the second time. 'Cartoon Business', which is currently taking place at the city's Europa Hotel, is one of four annual events organi...
Northern Ireland News, May 11, 2017
Human Remains Found In France Confirmed To Be Seamus Ruddy
Human remains found in a forest in France have been confirmed as Disappeared victim Seamus Ruddy. Mr Ruddy, from Newry, was 32 when he was abducted and killed by the INLA in Paris, 1985. The Indepen...
Human Remains Found In France Confirmed To Be Seamus Ruddy
Human remains found in a forest in France have been confirmed as Disappeared victim Seamus Ruddy. Mr Ruddy, from Newry, was 32 when he was abducted and killed by the INLA in Paris, 1985. The Indepen...
Northern Ireland News, May 11, 2017
Council Supports Motion To Allow Taxis To Use Bus Lanes
Belfast City Council has supported a motion to allow taxis to use bus lanes for an additional six months. A trial ended on Sunday, 07 May, which permitted taxis to use the Belfast Rapid Transit bus l...
Council Supports Motion To Allow Taxis To Use Bus Lanes
Belfast City Council has supported a motion to allow taxis to use bus lanes for an additional six months. A trial ended on Sunday, 07 May, which permitted taxis to use the Belfast Rapid Transit bus l...
Northern Ireland News, May 11, 2017
North West 200: John McGuinness Suffers Suspected Broken Leg
English road racer John McGuinness has sustained a suspected broken leg in a collision at the North West 200. He crashed during the Superbike practice session on Thursday, 11 May. He has been taken ...
North West 200: John McGuinness Suffers Suspected Broken Leg
English road racer John McGuinness has sustained a suspected broken leg in a collision at the North West 200. He crashed during the Superbike practice session on Thursday, 11 May. He has been taken ...
Northern Ireland News, May 11, 2017
Failing To Support Farmers Will Have 'Serious Consequences' - UFU
The Ulster Farmers Union (UFU) has warned that failing to support farmers will have "serious consequences" for food security, the wider agri-food industry, the environment and rural areas. UFU Presid...
Failing To Support Farmers Will Have 'Serious Consequences' - UFU
The Ulster Farmers Union (UFU) has warned that failing to support farmers will have "serious consequences" for food security, the wider agri-food industry, the environment and rural areas. UFU Presid...
Northern Ireland News, May 11, 2017
Police Issue Warning Over ATM Skimming Devices
Police in Newtownabbey have issued a warning after a skimming device was found at a ATM machine in the area. The PSNI called on the public to be vigilant. Thieves use skimming devices to steal perso...
Police Issue Warning Over ATM Skimming Devices
Police in Newtownabbey have issued a warning after a skimming device was found at a ATM machine in the area. The PSNI called on the public to be vigilant. Thieves use skimming devices to steal perso...
Northern Ireland News, May 11, 2017
PSNI Car Hit With Crossbow Bolt Not Being Treated As Malicious
A police car that was damaged after it was hit by a metal-tipped bolt, fired by a crossbow, in Belfast, is not being treated as malicious. The incident happened in the rear yard of Tennent Street pol...
PSNI Car Hit With Crossbow Bolt Not Being Treated As Malicious
A police car that was damaged after it was hit by a metal-tipped bolt, fired by a crossbow, in Belfast, is not being treated as malicious. The incident happened in the rear yard of Tennent Street pol...
Northern Ireland News, May 11, 2017
Serious Concerns Raised For Schools In NI
Serious concerns have been raised for schools in Northern Ireland following a letter from the Department of Education with instructions that they must avoid planning to go into budget deficits. Ulste...
Serious Concerns Raised For Schools In NI
Serious concerns have been raised for schools in Northern Ireland following a letter from the Department of Education with instructions that they must avoid planning to go into budget deficits. Ulste...
Northern Ireland News, May 11, 2017
Other News In Brief
Mallon Re-Elected As Chair Of NI Assembly All Party Group On Housing SDLP MLA Nichola Mallon has been re-elected as the Chair of the NI Assembly All Party Group on Housing. The All Party Gro...
Other News In Brief
Mallon Re-Elected As Chair Of NI Assembly All Party Group On Housing SDLP MLA Nichola Mallon has been re-elected as the Chair of the NI Assembly All Party Group on Housing. The All Party Gro...
Northern Ireland News, May 10, 2017
Fire At Building In Belfast Being Treated As Deliberate
Police have launched an investigation following a fire at vacant premises in Belfast. The blaze, which is being treated as deliberate, happened at a building in the Holywood Road area at around 8.55p...
Fire At Building In Belfast Being Treated As Deliberate
Police have launched an investigation following a fire at vacant premises in Belfast. The blaze, which is being treated as deliberate, happened at a building in the Holywood Road area at around 8.55p...
Northern Ireland News, May 10, 2017
PSNI Memorial Garden Officially Opens
The Prince of Wales and Duchess of Cornwall have officially opened the PSNI's Memorial Garden in Belfast. The Royals also unveiled the Police Service of Northern Ireland's Book of Remembrance, at Bro...
PSNI Memorial Garden Officially Opens
The Prince of Wales and Duchess of Cornwall have officially opened the PSNI's Memorial Garden in Belfast. The Royals also unveiled the Police Service of Northern Ireland's Book of Remembrance, at Bro...
Northern Ireland News, May 10, 2017
Balmoral Show Opens In Lisburn
The Balmoral Show, Northern Ireland's largest agricultural event, has officially opened in Lisburn. The show, which is taking place on the former Maze prison site, will run until Saturday, 13 May. U...
Balmoral Show Opens In Lisburn
The Balmoral Show, Northern Ireland's largest agricultural event, has officially opened in Lisburn. The show, which is taking place on the former Maze prison site, will run until Saturday, 13 May. U...
Northern Ireland News, May 10, 2017
PSNI Renew Appeal Over Fatal Crash In Co Down
Police have renewed their appeal for information following the death of a pedestrian in Co Down on Wednesday, 03 May. Keith McWilliams, aged 66, died in a collision which involved a lorry towing a tr...
PSNI Renew Appeal Over Fatal Crash In Co Down
Police have renewed their appeal for information following the death of a pedestrian in Co Down on Wednesday, 03 May. Keith McWilliams, aged 66, died in a collision which involved a lorry towing a tr...
Business News, May 10, 2017
InterTradeIreland Announces Seedcorn Investor Readiness Competition
InterTradeIreland has issued a call for applications from start-up and early stage companies to enter the Seedcorn Investor Readiness Competition before the deadline of 26 May 2017. In addition to b...
InterTradeIreland Announces Seedcorn Investor Readiness Competition
InterTradeIreland has issued a call for applications from start-up and early stage companies to enter the Seedcorn Investor Readiness Competition before the deadline of 26 May 2017. In addition to b...
Northern Ireland News, May 10, 2017
Serious Concerns After Needles Found In West Belfast Flats
Serious concerns have been raised after needles were discovered at flats in west Belfast. Sinn Féin Councillor Mary McConville said the Ross Street flats have become a hotspot for anti-social behavio...
Serious Concerns After Needles Found In West Belfast Flats
Serious concerns have been raised after needles were discovered at flats in west Belfast. Sinn Féin Councillor Mary McConville said the Ross Street flats have become a hotspot for anti-social behavio...
Northern Ireland News, May 10, 2017
Alliance Unveils General Election Candidates
The Alliance party has unveiled its full list of candidates for the General Election. Party Leader Naomi Long said the election was a chance for people to change the direction of politics, both at St...
Alliance Unveils General Election Candidates
The Alliance party has unveiled its full list of candidates for the General Election. Party Leader Naomi Long said the election was a chance for people to change the direction of politics, both at St...
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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.
