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Northern Ireland News for August 2017 : Page 6
Northern Ireland News, Aug 10, 2017
Other News In Brief
Four Convicted Of Benefit Fraud Four people have been convicted for claiming benefits they were not entitled to at Belfast Magistrates' Court. Robert Kincaid claimed Housing Benefit totallin...
Other News In Brief
Four Convicted Of Benefit Fraud Four people have been convicted for claiming benefits they were not entitled to at Belfast Magistrates' Court. Robert Kincaid claimed Housing Benefit totallin...
Recruitment News, Aug 9, 2017
Gender Pay Gap Consultation Launched
A public consultation on tackling the gender pay gap has been launched Minister Stanton added: "This consultation offers an opportunity to give us your views on what can be done to narrow the gap. W...
Gender Pay Gap Consultation Launched
A public consultation on tackling the gender pay gap has been launched Minister Stanton added: "This consultation offers an opportunity to give us your views on what can be done to narrow the gap. W...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 9, 2017
Man Shot In Paramilitary Style Attack In Co L'Derry
A man, aged 33, has sustained serious injuries to his legs and abdomen after he was shot by a masked gang in a paramilitary style attack in Co L'Derry. Four men are believed to have been involved in ...
Man Shot In Paramilitary Style Attack In Co L'Derry
A man, aged 33, has sustained serious injuries to his legs and abdomen after he was shot by a masked gang in a paramilitary style attack in Co L'Derry. Four men are believed to have been involved in ...
Business News, Aug 9, 2017
BCC Announce East Bank Development Information Sessions
Belfast City Council has announced a series of public drop in sessions to enable people to view, and give their opinions on, a proposed development strategy for the East Bank of the River Lagan. At t...
BCC Announce East Bank Development Information Sessions
Belfast City Council has announced a series of public drop in sessions to enable people to view, and give their opinions on, a proposed development strategy for the East Bank of the River Lagan. At t...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 9, 2017
Political Crisis And Brexit Uncertainty Blamed For Drop In House Prices
The current political crisis and the uncertainty over Brexit are being blamed for the drop in average house prices in Northern Ireland. A report by the University of Ulster reveals "mixed messages" o...
Political Crisis And Brexit Uncertainty Blamed For Drop In House Prices
The current political crisis and the uncertainty over Brexit are being blamed for the drop in average house prices in Northern Ireland. A report by the University of Ulster reveals "mixed messages" o...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 9, 2017
UEFA Women's U19 Championship: NI Defeated By Spain
Northern Ireland were defeated 2-0 to Spain as the Europe Under-19 women's Championship started at Windsor Park in Belfast on Tuesday, 08 August. Lucia Garcia scored a goal followed by Spanaish capta...
UEFA Women's U19 Championship: NI Defeated By Spain
Northern Ireland were defeated 2-0 to Spain as the Europe Under-19 women's Championship started at Windsor Park in Belfast on Tuesday, 08 August. Lucia Garcia scored a goal followed by Spanaish capta...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 9, 2017
Man And Woman Arrested Over George Gilmore Murder
Two people have been arrested in connection with the murder of George Gilmore. Mr Gilmore, aged 44, was shot in the neck in the Woodburn Estate in Carrickfergus on Monday, 13 March. He died from his...
Man And Woman Arrested Over George Gilmore Murder
Two people have been arrested in connection with the murder of George Gilmore. Mr Gilmore, aged 44, was shot in the neck in the Woodburn Estate in Carrickfergus on Monday, 13 March. He died from his...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 9, 2017
Brandon Benedict To Return To The Belfast Giants
The Belfast Giants have confirmed that Brandon Benedict is to return for the 2017/18 season. The forward will make it a fifth season in Belfast when he pulls on the teal jersey once again during the ...
Brandon Benedict To Return To The Belfast Giants
The Belfast Giants have confirmed that Brandon Benedict is to return for the 2017/18 season. The forward will make it a fifth season in Belfast when he pulls on the teal jersey once again during the ...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 9, 2017
Man Released On Bail Over Lurgan Murder
A man arrested in connection with a murder in Lurgan on Sunday, 06 August, has been released on bail pending further enquiries. The body of a man, aged 45, was discovered at a flat on Victoria Street...
Man Released On Bail Over Lurgan Murder
A man arrested in connection with a murder in Lurgan on Sunday, 06 August, has been released on bail pending further enquiries. The body of a man, aged 45, was discovered at a flat on Victoria Street...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 9, 2017
Three Charged With Drug-Trafficking Offences
Two men and a woman have been charged with drug-trafficking offences. The men, aged 74 and 62, were arrested after police seized cannabis worth an estimated £150,000 at a house on the Donegall Road i...
Three Charged With Drug-Trafficking Offences
Two men and a woman have been charged with drug-trafficking offences. The men, aged 74 and 62, were arrested after police seized cannabis worth an estimated £150,000 at a house on the Donegall Road i...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 9, 2017
Other News In Brief
Woman Convicted Of Benefit Fraud A woman has been convicted for claiming £10,300 benefits she was not entitled to at Belfast Magistrates' Court. Lorraine Coulter claimed Housing Benefit tota...
Other News In Brief
Woman Convicted Of Benefit Fraud A woman has been convicted for claiming £10,300 benefits she was not entitled to at Belfast Magistrates' Court. Lorraine Coulter claimed Housing Benefit tota...
Recruitment News, Aug 8, 2017
Belfast International Airport Expansion To Create New Jobs
Up to 70 new jobs are to be created at Belfast International Airport as part of a £2.5 million expansion announced by SSP, an operator of food and beverage outlets. It is understood that most of the ...
Belfast International Airport Expansion To Create New Jobs
Up to 70 new jobs are to be created at Belfast International Airport as part of a £2.5 million expansion announced by SSP, an operator of food and beverage outlets. It is understood that most of the ...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 8, 2017
Police Appeal For Calm Following Trouble Across Belfast
Police have appealed for calm following a night of disorder in Belfast. Trouble began in the Markets area of Belfast on Monday afternoon after contractors removed bonfire material collected for an an...
Police Appeal For Calm Following Trouble Across Belfast
Police have appealed for calm following a night of disorder in Belfast. Trouble began in the Markets area of Belfast on Monday afternoon after contractors removed bonfire material collected for an an...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 8, 2017
Two Men Arrested In Connection With Belfast Drug Seizure
Two men, aged 62 and 74, have been arrested in connection with the discovery of a large quantity of drugs in Belfast. Cannabis worth an estimated £150,000, was seized during an operation at a propert...
Two Men Arrested In Connection With Belfast Drug Seizure
Two men, aged 62 and 74, have been arrested in connection with the discovery of a large quantity of drugs in Belfast. Cannabis worth an estimated £150,000, was seized during an operation at a propert...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 8, 2017
New Jobs Announced In Belfast International Airport Expansion
Up to 70 new jobs are to be created at Belfast International Airport as part of a £2.5 million expansion announced by SSP, an operator of food and beverage outlets. It is understood that most of the ...
New Jobs Announced In Belfast International Airport Expansion
Up to 70 new jobs are to be created at Belfast International Airport as part of a £2.5 million expansion announced by SSP, an operator of food and beverage outlets. It is understood that most of the ...
Business News, Aug 8, 2017
Pitch Perfect Competition Open To Businesses
The operator of the Belfast Christmas Market, Market Place, have launched their annual Pitch Perfect competition, offering winners a chalet at the Market and business support worth thousands of pounds...
Pitch Perfect Competition Open To Businesses
The operator of the Belfast Christmas Market, Market Place, have launched their annual Pitch Perfect competition, offering winners a chalet at the Market and business support worth thousands of pounds...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 8, 2017
Viable Device Made Safe In Strabane
A viable device thrown through the window of a house in Strabane, Co Tyrone, has been removed. The incident happened at Melmount Villas at around 8.50pm on Monday, 07 August. Two people were in the ...
Viable Device Made Safe In Strabane
A viable device thrown through the window of a house in Strabane, Co Tyrone, has been removed. The incident happened at Melmount Villas at around 8.50pm on Monday, 07 August. Two people were in the ...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 8, 2017
Man Arrested Following Search Of West Belfast House Released
A 42-year-old man who was arrested following the search of a house in west Belfast has been released unconditionally. The man was detained after officers carried out the search of an address in Moyar...
Man Arrested Following Search Of West Belfast House Released
A 42-year-old man who was arrested following the search of a house in west Belfast has been released unconditionally. The man was detained after officers carried out the search of an address in Moyar...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 8, 2017
Growth In NI House-Building
Construction work started on over 1,800 new houses in Northern Ireland in the first quarter of 2017, according to new figures. This is a rise of 16.2% on the same quarter last year, data from the Nor...
Growth In NI House-Building
Construction work started on over 1,800 new houses in Northern Ireland in the first quarter of 2017, according to new figures. This is a rise of 16.2% on the same quarter last year, data from the Nor...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 8, 2017
Woman Arrested Over Cannabis Find
A 64-year-old woman has been arrested after police seized cannabis, worth an estimated £150,000, in Belfast. The woman was detained during a search in Enniskillen, Co Fermanagh and during a follow-up...
Woman Arrested Over Cannabis Find
A 64-year-old woman has been arrested after police seized cannabis, worth an estimated £150,000, in Belfast. The woman was detained during a search in Enniskillen, Co Fermanagh and during a follow-up...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 8, 2017
Other News In Brief
Concerns Raised Over Decision to Cut Money For Schools Alliance Education spokesperson Chris Lyttle MLA has expressed concern at the Department of Education decision to cut money aimed at ena...
Other News In Brief
Concerns Raised Over Decision to Cut Money For Schools Alliance Education spokesperson Chris Lyttle MLA has expressed concern at the Department of Education decision to cut money aimed at ena...
Business News, Aug 7, 2017
Eight NI Firms Scoop Three Gold Stars At UK Guild Of Fine Food
Eight firms in Northern Ireland have been awarded the highest accolade of three gold stars at the UK Guild of Fine Food, with 80 local companies securing 244 gold stars for 180 products. Jeremy Fitch...
Eight NI Firms Scoop Three Gold Stars At UK Guild Of Fine Food
Eight firms in Northern Ireland have been awarded the highest accolade of three gold stars at the UK Guild of Fine Food, with 80 local companies securing 244 gold stars for 180 products. Jeremy Fitch...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 7, 2017
Funding Announced To Develop Three Greenway Projects
A total of £75,000 funding has been allocated for three Greenway projects in Northern Ireland. The funding, allocated from the Department of Infrastructure, is being provided under Stage 3 of the Sma...
Funding Announced To Develop Three Greenway Projects
A total of £75,000 funding has been allocated for three Greenway projects in Northern Ireland. The funding, allocated from the Department of Infrastructure, is being provided under Stage 3 of the Sma...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 7, 2017
New Bus Lanes To Open In East Belfast
New bus lanes are to open in East Belfast next week. The lanes, located on the Albertbridge Road, Newtownards Road and Castlereagh Street, will be operational from Monday, 14 August. They will open ...
New Bus Lanes To Open In East Belfast
New bus lanes are to open in East Belfast next week. The lanes, located on the Albertbridge Road, Newtownards Road and Castlereagh Street, will be operational from Monday, 14 August. They will open ...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 7, 2017
Investigation Launched After Car Attacked In L'Derry
Police have launched an investigation after a taxi driver's car was attacked in L'Derry. A number of youths jumped on the car as it travelled along the Northland Road at around 11.30pm on Saturday, 0...
Investigation Launched After Car Attacked In L'Derry
Police have launched an investigation after a taxi driver's car was attacked in L'Derry. A number of youths jumped on the car as it travelled along the Northland Road at around 11.30pm on Saturday, 0...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 7, 2017
Varadkar: 'Only A Matter Of Time' For Same Sex Marriage In NI
The Irish prime minister has said it is "only a matter of time" before same sex marriage is introduced in Northern Ireland. Taoiseach Leo Varadkar attended a Belfast Pride breakfast event on Saturday...
Varadkar: 'Only A Matter Of Time' For Same Sex Marriage In NI
The Irish prime minister has said it is "only a matter of time" before same sex marriage is introduced in Northern Ireland. Taoiseach Leo Varadkar attended a Belfast Pride breakfast event on Saturday...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 7, 2017
Former Shadow Secretary Kevin McNamara Dies, Aged 82
Former Shadow Secretary of State, Kevin McNamara, has died at the age of 82. Mr McNamara passed away after he suddenly took ill while on holiday in Spain. He was diagnosed with inoperable pancreatic...
Former Shadow Secretary Kevin McNamara Dies, Aged 82
Former Shadow Secretary of State, Kevin McNamara, has died at the age of 82. Mr McNamara passed away after he suddenly took ill while on holiday in Spain. He was diagnosed with inoperable pancreatic...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 7, 2017
Murder Investigation Launched Into Lurgan Body Find
Police have launched a murder investigation following the death of a man in Lurgan on Sunday, 06 August. The body of a 45-year-old man was discovered at a property in the Victoria Street area at arou...
Murder Investigation Launched Into Lurgan Body Find
Police have launched a murder investigation following the death of a man in Lurgan on Sunday, 06 August. The body of a 45-year-old man was discovered at a property in the Victoria Street area at arou...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 7, 2017
Alliance Leader Naomi Long To Undergo Surgery For Endometriosis
Alliance Party leader, Naomi Long, is to undergo surgery for aggressive endometriosis. In a statement, Ms Long revealed she was originally meant to be admitted in January, however the collapse of the...
Alliance Leader Naomi Long To Undergo Surgery For Endometriosis
Alliance Party leader, Naomi Long, is to undergo surgery for aggressive endometriosis. In a statement, Ms Long revealed she was originally meant to be admitted in January, however the collapse of the...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 7, 2017
Investigation Launched Into West Belfast Assault
An investigation is underway after three men were assaulted in west Belfast on Saturday, 05 August. Police said the victims were walking on Kells Avenue at around 8.25am when a red coloured Southern-...
Investigation Launched Into West Belfast Assault
An investigation is underway after three men were assaulted in west Belfast on Saturday, 05 August. Police said the victims were walking on Kells Avenue at around 8.25am when a red coloured Southern-...
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Northern Ireland WeatherThis Evening and 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.
