Northern Ireland News for June 2017 : Page 8

Northern Ireland News, Jun 2, 2017
Nuala McAllister Is Belfast's New Lord Mayor
Alliance Councillor Nuala McAllister is the new Lord Mayor of Belfast. The north Belfast councillor was elected the city's first citizen at the annual general meeting of Belfast City Council. She sa...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 2, 2017
Road Closures Ahead Of Gran Fondo Giro d'Italia
A number of traffic restrictions will be in place this Sunday, 04 June, due to the Gran Fondo Giro d'Italia, it has been confirmed. Final preparations for the events are currently underway and polic...
Recruitment News, Jun 2, 2017
Unite Welcomes British Steel Figures
Unite the union has welcomed the positive figures announcedby British Steel on the first anniversary of the company’s creation. Unite national officer for steel, Harish Patel, said: "We welcome the ...
Business News, Jun 2, 2017
Belfast City Council Appoints New Chairpersons
Belfast City Council has appointed new chairpersons for its six main committees. Councillor Deirdre Hargey has been appointed Chairperson of the Strategic Policy and Resources Committee, with Council...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 2, 2017
Belfast Shortlisted At World Travel Awards
Belfast has been nominated for a major tourism accolade at the World Travel Awards. The city is in the running to be named Europe's Leading City Break Destination. The Awards will take place in St Pe...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 2, 2017
Seven Released Over Lorraine McCausland Murder
Seven men arrested in connection with the rape and murder of Lorraine McCausland have been released. Ms McCausland, 23, was discovered dead beside a stream in the Forthriver area of north Belfast on ...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 2, 2017
Police Appeal For Missing Teen Erin McKeaveny
Police are appealing for information to help trace missing teenager Erin McKeaveny. Erin, 17, was last seen wearing a grey/blue t-shirt and black jeans or leggings. She is described as being 5ft 2in...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 2, 2017
Other News In Brief
Virgin Atlantic Extends Belfast To Orlando Route Virgin Atlantic has announced that it is to extend its Belfast to Orlando route from 2018. The weekly service was launched in 2015 but due to...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 1, 2017
Investment Firm 3i Takes Ownership Of Belfast City Airport
Investment company 3i has taken ownership of Belfast City Airport. The airport's previous owner EISER agreed the sale in December last year. Brian Ambrose, Chief Executive of Belfast City Airport, s...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 1, 2017
Four Men Arrested Over Murder Of Lorraine McCausland
Four people have been arrested in connection with the rape and murder of a woman in north Belfast in 1987. Lorraine McCausland was found dead beside a stream in the Forthriver area on 08 March. Two ...
Business News, Jun 1, 2017
Council Invites Firms To Take Part In Atlanta Trade Development Programme
Lisburn & Castlereagh City Council is inviting local companies the opportunity to take part in its third Atlanta Trade Development Programme this October. The five day Atlanta trade mission will offe...
Recruitment News, Jun 1, 2017
Reluctance To Fill Vacancies In Garda Internal Audit Unit Needs To End - FF
Fianna Fáil TD for Dublin Mid-West John Curran has said the reluctance to fill vacancies in the Garda Internal Audit Unit needs to end in order to hold the force to account and ensure it achieves and ...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 1, 2017
Man Dies In Workplace Accident In Co Armagh
A man has died in a workplace accident in Co Armagh. It is believed the man was crushed by a road roller while a new road surface was being laid on the Bog Road, Forkhill, on Wednesday, 31 May. Poli...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 1, 2017
Three Return To Belfast Giants Line-Up For New Season
The Belfast Giants have confirmed three players are returning for the new season ahead. Under the leadership of Head Coach Adam Keefe, Colin Shields, Blair Riley and Matt Towe have signed up for the ...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 1, 2017
Officer Disciplined Over Failure To Investigate Mugging In Belfast
A police officer has been disciplined for failing to investigate a mugging in Belfast. An investigation by the Police Ombudsman revealed that the officer failed to examine CCTV footage, made no attem...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 1, 2017
Investigation Launched After Reports Of Shots Fired In L'Derry
Police have launched an investigation following reports a number of shots were fired in L'Derry. The incident is believed to have happened in the Old School Lane area on Wednesday, 31 May. Police we...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 1, 2017
Police Cleared Of Failing To Investigate Fake Facebook Page
Police have been cleared of failing to investigate a fake Facebook page which put a family at risk. A man contacted police last year after a false Facebook profile was set up in his name, containing ...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 1, 2017
Second Man Arrested Over Colin Horner Murder
A second man has been arrested in connection with the murder of Colin Horner. Mr Horner, 35, was shot in front of his young son at Sainsbury's car park in Balloo Link, Bangor, on Sunday, 28 May. A 4...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 1, 2017
Other News In Brief
Woman Convicted Of Benefit Fraud A woman has been convicted for claiming £45,905 benefits she was not entitled to at Downpatrick Crown Court. Martina Kearney claimed Income Support and Housin...