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Northern Ireland News, May 5, 2017
Teenager Attacked In Alleyway In North Belfast
Police have launched an investigation after an 18-year-old man was attacked in an alleyway in north Belfast. The assault occurred between the Ballysillan Road and Ardoyne Road on Wednesday, 03 May. ...
Teenager Attacked In Alleyway In North Belfast
Police have launched an investigation after an 18-year-old man was attacked in an alleyway in north Belfast. The assault occurred between the Ballysillan Road and Ardoyne Road on Wednesday, 03 May. ...
Northern Ireland News, May 5, 2017
Man Charged With Fire Offences In Co Down
A man has been charged with a number of fire offences in Co Down. Reports were made that the suspect was carrying a gun and attempting to stop vehicles on the Comber Road in Killinchy on Wednesday ev...
Man Charged With Fire Offences In Co Down
A man has been charged with a number of fire offences in Co Down. Reports were made that the suspect was carrying a gun and attempting to stop vehicles on the Comber Road in Killinchy on Wednesday ev...
Northern Ireland News, May 5, 2017
Other News In Brief
Funds To Be Released For Ebrington Greenway Capital funds are to be released for the delivery of the Ebrington Greenway in L'Derry. The proposals are part of the wider North West Multi-Modal...
Other News In Brief
Funds To Be Released For Ebrington Greenway Capital funds are to be released for the delivery of the Ebrington Greenway in L'Derry. The proposals are part of the wider North West Multi-Modal...
Feature News, May 5, 2017
Spirits Are High
It's time to take full advantage of the sudden burst of good weather. You can never take the sun for granted here, so it's important to capitalise on its availability and one of the best way to do ...
Spirits Are High
It's time to take full advantage of the sudden burst of good weather. You can never take the sun for granted here, so it's important to capitalise on its availability and one of the best way to do ...
Recruitment News, May 4, 2017
Final Warning Issued To Schools Over Plans To Axe Support Staff
An academy chain with schools in the East Midlands and Yorkshire & Humberside is facing possible action from eight education unions over plans to axe support staff. The unions – representing head tea...
Final Warning Issued To Schools Over Plans To Axe Support Staff
An academy chain with schools in the East Midlands and Yorkshire & Humberside is facing possible action from eight education unions over plans to axe support staff. The unions – representing head tea...
Business News, May 4, 2017
Council Office's To Light Up To Raise Awareness Of HD
One of the best known buildings in L'Derry will turn blue later this month as part of a global campaign to raise awareness of Huntington's Disease (HD). The floodlights at the Derry City and Strabane...
Council Office's To Light Up To Raise Awareness Of HD
One of the best known buildings in L'Derry will turn blue later this month as part of a global campaign to raise awareness of Huntington's Disease (HD). The floodlights at the Derry City and Strabane...
Northern Ireland News, May 4, 2017
Man Abducted And Shot In West Belfast
A man has been abducted and shot in west Belfast. The victim, aged 28, was forced into a white van as he was walking near the Colinmill area in Poleglass on Wednesday, 03 May. He was brought to Jama...
Man Abducted And Shot In West Belfast
A man has been abducted and shot in west Belfast. The victim, aged 28, was forced into a white van as he was walking near the Colinmill area in Poleglass on Wednesday, 03 May. He was brought to Jama...
Northern Ireland News, May 4, 2017
Seven People Rescued From Two Islands In Strangford Lough
Seven people have been rescued by the RNLI after coming stranded on two islands in Strangford Lough. Five men and two women had been sailing around the lough on Wednesday, 03 May, and dropped three o...
Seven People Rescued From Two Islands In Strangford Lough
Seven people have been rescued by the RNLI after coming stranded on two islands in Strangford Lough. Five men and two women had been sailing around the lough on Wednesday, 03 May, and dropped three o...
Northern Ireland News, May 4, 2017
Belfast Woman Pleads Guilty Over Attempting To Murder PSNI Officer
A Belfast woman is to be sentenced next month after pleading guilty to attempting to murder a police officer and a number of terrorism offences. Christine Connor, 31, also admitted possessing explosi...
Belfast Woman Pleads Guilty Over Attempting To Murder PSNI Officer
A Belfast woman is to be sentenced next month after pleading guilty to attempting to murder a police officer and a number of terrorism offences. Christine Connor, 31, also admitted possessing explosi...
Northern Ireland News, May 4, 2017
PSNI Officer Disciplined Over 'Appalling' Golf Club Assault
A police officer has been disciplined after conducting what the Police Ombudsman's Office has described as an "appalling" investigation into an alleged assault on a teenage girl. The girl reported th...
PSNI Officer Disciplined Over 'Appalling' Golf Club Assault
A police officer has been disciplined after conducting what the Police Ombudsman's Office has described as an "appalling" investigation into an alleged assault on a teenage girl. The girl reported th...
Northern Ireland News, May 4, 2017
Investigation Launched After Man Assaulted In Belfast
Police have launched an investigation after a man was attacked by a gang in Belfast. The assault occurred in the Roden Street area at around 11.30pm on Wednesday, 03 May. The 23-year-old victim was ...
Investigation Launched After Man Assaulted In Belfast
Police have launched an investigation after a man was attacked by a gang in Belfast. The assault occurred in the Roden Street area at around 11.30pm on Wednesday, 03 May. The 23-year-old victim was ...
Northern Ireland News, May 4, 2017
Man Carrying Suspected Firearm Arrested In Killinchy
A man, carrying a suspected firearm, has been arrested after attempting to stop cars in Killinchy, co Down. The incident happened on the Comber Road at around 6pm on Wednesday, 03 May. Officers cond...
Man Carrying Suspected Firearm Arrested In Killinchy
A man, carrying a suspected firearm, has been arrested after attempting to stop cars in Killinchy, co Down. The incident happened on the Comber Road at around 6pm on Wednesday, 03 May. Officers cond...
Northern Ireland News, May 4, 2017
Man Dies In Co Down Road Crash
A man has died in a road collision in Co Down. Keith McWilliams was killed in the crash which happened on the Rostrevor Road in Warrenpoint on Wednesday, 03 May. South Down Sinn Féin's Sinéad Ennis ...
Man Dies In Co Down Road Crash
A man has died in a road collision in Co Down. Keith McWilliams was killed in the crash which happened on the Rostrevor Road in Warrenpoint on Wednesday, 03 May. South Down Sinn Féin's Sinéad Ennis ...
Northern Ireland News, May 4, 2017
Other News In Brief
Man Convicted Of Benefit Fraud A man has been convicted for claiming benefits he was not entitled to at Craigavon Magistrates' Court. John Hill claimed Housing Benefit totalling £8,787 while...
Other News In Brief
Man Convicted Of Benefit Fraud A man has been convicted for claiming benefits he was not entitled to at Craigavon Magistrates' Court. John Hill claimed Housing Benefit totalling £8,787 while...
Recruitment News, May 3, 2017
Union Accuses Whitbread Of Breaching Its Own Human Rights Policy
Unite has accused hospitality giant Whitbread, owners of Premier Inn and Costa Coffee, of a flagrant breach of its own company human rights policy, and article 11 of the European Convention on Human R...
Union Accuses Whitbread Of Breaching Its Own Human Rights Policy
Unite has accused hospitality giant Whitbread, owners of Premier Inn and Costa Coffee, of a flagrant breach of its own company human rights policy, and article 11 of the European Convention on Human R...
Northern Ireland News, May 3, 2017
Former Landfill Facility In Belfast Transformed
A former landfill facility on the north foreshore of Belfast Lough has been transformed. At 340 acres, 'Giant's Park' has officially opened for business. Roads and services infrastructure have recen...
Former Landfill Facility In Belfast Transformed
A former landfill facility on the north foreshore of Belfast Lough has been transformed. At 340 acres, 'Giant's Park' has officially opened for business. Roads and services infrastructure have recen...
Northern Ireland News, May 3, 2017
Appeal Issued After Youths Seen 'Acting Suspiciously' In Bangor
Police are appealing for witnesses after three youths were seen "acting suspiciously" in the Ward Park area of Bangor on Saturday evening, 29 April. One of the teenagers was dressed all in back. The...
Appeal Issued After Youths Seen 'Acting Suspiciously' In Bangor
Police are appealing for witnesses after three youths were seen "acting suspiciously" in the Ward Park area of Bangor on Saturday evening, 29 April. One of the teenagers was dressed all in back. The...
Business News, May 3, 2017
'Cartoon Business' Conference To Take Place In Belfast
A conference, designed to help animation companies identify new sources of funding, is being held in Belfast for the second time . 'Cartoon Business', which takes place from 09 – 11 May, is one of fo...
'Cartoon Business' Conference To Take Place In Belfast
A conference, designed to help animation companies identify new sources of funding, is being held in Belfast for the second time . 'Cartoon Business', which takes place from 09 – 11 May, is one of fo...
Northern Ireland News, May 3, 2017
Teen Arrested After Officer Dragged Along Road By Car
A police officer has been injured after he was dragged along a road by a car during an incident in Newtownstewart, Co Tyrone. It happened in the Mourne Park area just before 11pm on Tuesday, 02 May. ...
Teen Arrested After Officer Dragged Along Road By Car
A police officer has been injured after he was dragged along a road by a car during an incident in Newtownstewart, Co Tyrone. It happened in the Mourne Park area just before 11pm on Tuesday, 02 May. ...
Northern Ireland News, May 3, 2017
Daisy Hill A&E To Remain 24hr Service
The Accident & Emergency department at Daisy Hill hospital in Newry will remain a 24 hour service, the Southern Health Trust has confirmed. Following a meeting with health professionals the Trust sai...
Daisy Hill A&E To Remain 24hr Service
The Accident & Emergency department at Daisy Hill hospital in Newry will remain a 24 hour service, the Southern Health Trust has confirmed. Following a meeting with health professionals the Trust sai...
Northern Ireland News, May 3, 2017
Family Escape Injury Following Arson Attack In L'Derry
A family have escaped injury following an arson attack in L'Derry. The incident happened at a house in the Lower Bennett Street area just before 1.40am on Wednesday, 03 May. It was reported that a p...
Family Escape Injury Following Arson Attack In L'Derry
A family have escaped injury following an arson attack in L'Derry. The incident happened at a house in the Lower Bennett Street area just before 1.40am on Wednesday, 03 May. It was reported that a p...
Northern Ireland News, May 3, 2017
John Finucane Selected As Sinn Féin Election Candidate
The son of murdered Belfast solicitor Pat Finucane has been selected as a Sinn Féin election candidate for north Belfast. Lawyer John Finucane will be seconded by Carál Ní Chuilín MLA. His father wa...
John Finucane Selected As Sinn Féin Election Candidate
The son of murdered Belfast solicitor Pat Finucane has been selected as a Sinn Féin election candidate for north Belfast. Lawyer John Finucane will be seconded by Carál Ní Chuilín MLA. His father wa...
Northern Ireland News, May 3, 2017
Man Remanded After Threatening Priest With Knife
A man has been remanded in custody after allegedly threatening a priest with a knife. The male was arrested following the incident at a Catholic church in Carnlough on Sunday, 30 April, according to ...
Man Remanded After Threatening Priest With Knife
A man has been remanded in custody after allegedly threatening a priest with a knife. The male was arrested following the incident at a Catholic church in Carnlough on Sunday, 30 April, according to ...
Northern Ireland News, May 3, 2017
Other News In Brief
Man Convicted Of Benefit Fraud A man has been convicted for claiming benefits he was not entitled to at Belfast Magistrates' Court today, 03 May. Dominic Jennings claimed Jobseeker's Allowan...
Other News In Brief
Man Convicted Of Benefit Fraud A man has been convicted for claiming benefits he was not entitled to at Belfast Magistrates' Court today, 03 May. Dominic Jennings claimed Jobseeker's Allowan...
Northern Ireland News, May 2, 2017
Man Critical After Falling From Mourne Mountains
A man is in a critical condition after falling while walking in the Mourne Mountains. He is believed to have fallen between 30 to 50 metres. The incident happened on Slieve Binnian at around 4.30pm ...
Man Critical After Falling From Mourne Mountains
A man is in a critical condition after falling while walking in the Mourne Mountains. He is believed to have fallen between 30 to 50 metres. The incident happened on Slieve Binnian at around 4.30pm ...
Northern Ireland News, May 2, 2017
Fresh Search For Disappeared Victim's Body To Begin In France
A fresh search is to get underway in northern France on Tuesday, 02 May, for the remains of one of Northern Ireland's Disappeared. Seamus Ruddy, 32, was abducted in Paris and killed by the INLA in 19...
Fresh Search For Disappeared Victim's Body To Begin In France
A fresh search is to get underway in northern France on Tuesday, 02 May, for the remains of one of Northern Ireland's Disappeared. Seamus Ruddy, 32, was abducted in Paris and killed by the INLA in 19...
Business News, May 2, 2017
Belfast Law Firm Appoints New MD
Belfast law firm Cleaver Fulton Rankin has appointed a new Managing Director (MD). Current director Mr Jonathan Forrester has taken up the post. He has worked for Cleaver Fulton Rankin since 1999, h...
Belfast Law Firm Appoints New MD
Belfast law firm Cleaver Fulton Rankin has appointed a new Managing Director (MD). Current director Mr Jonathan Forrester has taken up the post. He has worked for Cleaver Fulton Rankin since 1999, h...
Northern Ireland News, May 2, 2017
Allegations Against Officer Subjected To Attack Rejected
Allegations against a police officer who was subjected to an attack which forced him to fight for his life have been rejected by the Police Ombudsman. The incident happened after the officer and a fe...
Allegations Against Officer Subjected To Attack Rejected
Allegations against a police officer who was subjected to an attack which forced him to fight for his life have been rejected by the Police Ombudsman. The incident happened after the officer and a fe...
Northern Ireland News, May 2, 2017
Scottish Surfer Rescued After Over 30hrs At Sea
A Scottish surfer is in a stable condition in the Ulster Hospital in Dundonald after spending over 30 hours in the sea. Matthew Bryce from Glasgow went surfing on the Machrihanish beach on Sunday, 30...
Scottish Surfer Rescued After Over 30hrs At Sea
A Scottish surfer is in a stable condition in the Ulster Hospital in Dundonald after spending over 30 hours in the sea. Matthew Bryce from Glasgow went surfing on the Machrihanish beach on Sunday, 30...
Recruitment News, May 2, 2017
100 New Jobs To Be Created In Dublin
Globoforce, an Irish software company co-headquartered in Dublin and Boston, has announced it is to create 100 jobs over the next three years. The firm unveiled its new 45,000 sq ft headquarters at P...
100 New Jobs To Be Created In Dublin
Globoforce, an Irish software company co-headquartered in Dublin and Boston, has announced it is to create 100 jobs over the next three years. The firm unveiled its new 45,000 sq ft headquarters at P...
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Northern Ireland WeatherToday:A very mild, but mostly cloudy day, although with some bright or sunny spells. It will be mostly dry in the morning, but a little patchy light rain or drizzle at times in the afternoon. Maximum temperature 14 °C.Tonight:A band of heavier rain will move east during the evening before clearing eastwards after midnight. then mostly dry through the early hours, but a little rain towards dawn. Minimum temperature 8 °C.
