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Northern Ireland News for January 2018 : Page 2
Northern Ireland News, Jan 26, 2018
Over 200 Jobs Under Threat At Kilroot Power Station
Kilroot Power Station in Carrickfergus is facing a possible closure after it failed to win a major contract. Over 200 jobs are at risk and the plant faces closure at the end of May. Unions are calli...
Over 200 Jobs Under Threat At Kilroot Power Station
Kilroot Power Station in Carrickfergus is facing a possible closure after it failed to win a major contract. Over 200 jobs are at risk and the plant faces closure at the end of May. Unions are calli...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 26, 2018
Queen's University Appoints New Vice-Chancellor
Queen's University in Belfast has appointed a new Vice-Chancellor. Professor Ian Greer, who was born and educated in Scotland, is currently Vice President of The University of Manchester. Professor ...
Queen's University Appoints New Vice-Chancellor
Queen's University in Belfast has appointed a new Vice-Chancellor. Professor Ian Greer, who was born and educated in Scotland, is currently Vice President of The University of Manchester. Professor ...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 26, 2018
Around 100 Imitation Firearms Seized In Belfast
Around 100 imitation firearms have been seized at commercial premises in Belfast. The search was carried out by the Paramilitary Crime Taskforce on Wednesday, 24 January. Detective Inspector Knox sa...
Around 100 Imitation Firearms Seized In Belfast
Around 100 imitation firearms have been seized at commercial premises in Belfast. The search was carried out by the Paramilitary Crime Taskforce on Wednesday, 24 January. Detective Inspector Knox sa...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 26, 2018
Loughinisland Murders: Case To Be Heard Before New Judge
A new judge is to hear a legal challenge to a Police Ombudman's ruling of collusion in the Loughinisland massacre. Six catholic men were fatally shot as they watch a football match in the village in ...
Loughinisland Murders: Case To Be Heard Before New Judge
A new judge is to hear a legal challenge to a Police Ombudman's ruling of collusion in the Loughinisland massacre. Six catholic men were fatally shot as they watch a football match in the village in ...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 26, 2018
Pair Charged After Woman Hijacked In Banbridge
Two men have been charged in connection with a number of offences including a hijacking incident in Banbridge, Co Down. A woman was dragged from her car in the Church Square area at around 5.40pm on ...
Pair Charged After Woman Hijacked In Banbridge
Two men have been charged in connection with a number of offences including a hijacking incident in Banbridge, Co Down. A woman was dragged from her car in the Church Square area at around 5.40pm on ...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 26, 2018
Appeal Issued To Find Missing Woman Leah Stevenson
Police have issued an appeal to help trace a missing woman from Belfast who has been described as "high risk". Leah Stevenson, 32, was last seen in the Cregagh Road area at around 7.45am on Friday, 2...
Appeal Issued To Find Missing Woman Leah Stevenson
Police have issued an appeal to help trace a missing woman from Belfast who has been described as "high risk". Leah Stevenson, 32, was last seen in the Cregagh Road area at around 7.45am on Friday, 2...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 26, 2018
Alliance Slams Thugs Behind Sectarian Graffiti In Omagh
The Alliance Party has hit out at the thugs behind sectarian graffiti in Omagh mocking the Kingsmill massacre. The graffiti was daubed on a wall in the Great Northern Road area of the town and refere...
Alliance Slams Thugs Behind Sectarian Graffiti In Omagh
The Alliance Party has hit out at the thugs behind sectarian graffiti in Omagh mocking the Kingsmill massacre. The graffiti was daubed on a wall in the Great Northern Road area of the town and refere...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 26, 2018
Other News In Brief
Man Convicted Of Benefit Fraud A man has been convicted for claiming benefits he was not entitled to at Antrim Magistrates' Court. Christopher Dickinson claimed Job Seeker's Allowance totall...
Other News In Brief
Man Convicted Of Benefit Fraud A man has been convicted for claiming benefits he was not entitled to at Antrim Magistrates' Court. Christopher Dickinson claimed Job Seeker's Allowance totall...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 25, 2018
Woman Injured In Petrol Bomb Attack
A woman has been injured after a petrol bomb was thrown at her home in Ballymena. The attack happened at a house in the Moat Road area just before midnight on Tuesday, 23 January. The device was thr...
Woman Injured In Petrol Bomb Attack
A woman has been injured after a petrol bomb was thrown at her home in Ballymena. The attack happened at a house in the Moat Road area just before midnight on Tuesday, 23 January. The device was thr...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 25, 2018
Appeal Issued To Trace Missing Co Antrim Woman
Police have issued an appeal to help trace a missing woman from Co antrim. Joanne Rawlinson, aged 29, was last seen at around noon on Tuesday, 23 January. She may have travelled to the Republic of I...
Appeal Issued To Trace Missing Co Antrim Woman
Police have issued an appeal to help trace a missing woman from Co antrim. Joanne Rawlinson, aged 29, was last seen at around noon on Tuesday, 23 January. She may have travelled to the Republic of I...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 25, 2018
Two Men Arrested After Woman Dragged From Car In Banbridge
Two men have been arrested in connection with an alleged hijacking in Banbridge, Co Down. A woman was dragged from her car in the Church Square area at around 5.30pm on Wednesday, 24 January. The pa...
Two Men Arrested After Woman Dragged From Car In Banbridge
Two men have been arrested in connection with an alleged hijacking in Banbridge, Co Down. A woman was dragged from her car in the Church Square area at around 5.30pm on Wednesday, 24 January. The pa...
Business News, Jan 25, 2018
Rural Business Investment Scheme Announced
Funding has been announced for new and existing rural businesses under the Rural Business Investment Scheme. Within the Lisburn & Castlereagh City Council and Belfast City Council areas new rural bus...
Rural Business Investment Scheme Announced
Funding has been announced for new and existing rural businesses under the Rural Business Investment Scheme. Within the Lisburn & Castlereagh City Council and Belfast City Council areas new rural bus...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 25, 2018
Community 'Shocked' After Pensioner Injured In Aughnacloy Burglary
The local community in Aughnacloy has been left in "shock" after a pensioner was found lying in her garden while trying to escape from intruders on Tuesday night, 23 January. An 83-year-old woman is ...
Community 'Shocked' After Pensioner Injured In Aughnacloy Burglary
The local community in Aughnacloy has been left in "shock" after a pensioner was found lying in her garden while trying to escape from intruders on Tuesday night, 23 January. An 83-year-old woman is ...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 25, 2018
Warning Issued After Jewellery Stolen In Antrim Burglary
The PSNI have issued a warning to jewellers and antique dealers to be on the lookout for a stolen gold watch with the inscription: "Honorary Consul to North Africa". Police made the call after thieve...
Warning Issued After Jewellery Stolen In Antrim Burglary
The PSNI have issued a warning to jewellers and antique dealers to be on the lookout for a stolen gold watch with the inscription: "Honorary Consul to North Africa". Police made the call after thieve...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 25, 2018
Man Released After Viable Device Found In North Belfast In 2015
A man arrested in relation to an under-car booby trap bomb has been released pending a report to the Public Prosecution Service (PPS). Police are continuing to investigate after a viable device was f...
Man Released After Viable Device Found In North Belfast In 2015
A man arrested in relation to an under-car booby trap bomb has been released pending a report to the Public Prosecution Service (PPS). Police are continuing to investigate after a viable device was f...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 25, 2018
Seamus Heaney Centre Fellows Announced
Queen's University has appointed Jo Baker, Doireann Ní Ghríofa, and Peter Wilson, who performs as Duke Special, as the first Seamus Heaney Centre Fellows. The Fellowships will enable three writers an...
Seamus Heaney Centre Fellows Announced
Queen's University has appointed Jo Baker, Doireann Ní Ghríofa, and Peter Wilson, who performs as Duke Special, as the first Seamus Heaney Centre Fellows. The Fellowships will enable three writers an...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 25, 2018
Other News In Brief
Man Convicted Of Benefit Fraud A man has been convicted for claiming benefits he was not entitled to at Antrim Magistrates' Court. Christopher Dickinson laimed Job Seeker's Allowance totallin...
Other News In Brief
Man Convicted Of Benefit Fraud A man has been convicted for claiming benefits he was not entitled to at Antrim Magistrates' Court. Christopher Dickinson laimed Job Seeker's Allowance totallin...
Business News, Jan 24, 2018
Innovate UK Announces £19m Funding Competition
Innovate UK has announced a new £19 million innovation competition, aimed at supporting changes in productivity and cutting-edge innovation. The latest competition has two strands: • strand 1 for h...
Innovate UK Announces £19m Funding Competition
Innovate UK has announced a new £19 million innovation competition, aimed at supporting changes in productivity and cutting-edge innovation. The latest competition has two strands: • strand 1 for h...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 24, 2018
Fresh Round Of Talks To Restore Power-Sharing In NI Begin
A fresh round of talks to restore power-sharing in Northern Ireland have begun. The Secretary of state will hold meetings with the five main parties. The Irish deputy prime minister will also be at ...
Fresh Round Of Talks To Restore Power-Sharing In NI Begin
A fresh round of talks to restore power-sharing in Northern Ireland have begun. The Secretary of state will hold meetings with the five main parties. The Irish deputy prime minister will also be at ...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 24, 2018
Pensioner Seriously Injured During Burglary In Co Tyrone
An 83-year-old woman has been seriously hurt during a burglary in Aughnacloy, Co Tyrone. Police are treating the attack, which happened in the Sydney Street area just after 9pm on Tuesday, 23 January...
Pensioner Seriously Injured During Burglary In Co Tyrone
An 83-year-old woman has been seriously hurt during a burglary in Aughnacloy, Co Tyrone. Police are treating the attack, which happened in the Sydney Street area just after 9pm on Tuesday, 23 January...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 24, 2018
Armed Man Robs Shop In South Belfast
A man, armed with a suspected firearm, has robbed a shop in south Belfast. The incident happened at commercial premises on the Lisburn Road at around 10.30pm on Tuesday, 23 January. The man threaten...
Armed Man Robs Shop In South Belfast
A man, armed with a suspected firearm, has robbed a shop in south Belfast. The incident happened at commercial premises on the Lisburn Road at around 10.30pm on Tuesday, 23 January. The man threaten...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 24, 2018
Martin O'Neill Signs Deal To Remain With RoI Until 2020
Republic of Ireland (RoI) football manager Martin O'Neill has signed a deal to remain with the team until 2020. The contract also includes his management team which assistant Roy Keane is also part o...
Martin O'Neill Signs Deal To Remain With RoI Until 2020
Republic of Ireland (RoI) football manager Martin O'Neill has signed a deal to remain with the team until 2020. The contract also includes his management team which assistant Roy Keane is also part o...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 24, 2018
Public Transport Under Threat In Rural Communities
Rural communities across Northern Ireland Ireland may lose their bus services as Translink said it can no longer afford to run them. The firm said it has been drawing from its own reserves to keep th...
Public Transport Under Threat In Rural Communities
Rural communities across Northern Ireland Ireland may lose their bus services as Translink said it can no longer afford to run them. The firm said it has been drawing from its own reserves to keep th...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 24, 2018
Appeal Issued Following Attempted Abduction In Craigavon
Police are appealing for information following an attempted abduction in Craigavon last weekend. Three men attempted to grab another man and bundle him into the back of a blue van in the Meadowbrook ...
Appeal Issued Following Attempted Abduction In Craigavon
Police are appealing for information following an attempted abduction in Craigavon last weekend. Three men attempted to grab another man and bundle him into the back of a blue van in the Meadowbrook ...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 24, 2018
NI Unemployment Rate Reaches Lowest Level In A Decade
The unemployment rate in Northern Ireland has reached its lowest level in ten years, according to new figures. From September to November 2017 the rate was 3.8% and is now below the UK rate. It has ...
NI Unemployment Rate Reaches Lowest Level In A Decade
The unemployment rate in Northern Ireland has reached its lowest level in ten years, according to new figures. From September to November 2017 the rate was 3.8% and is now below the UK rate. It has ...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 24, 2018
Other News In Brief
Man Convicted Of Benefit Fraud A man has been convicted for claiming benefits he was not entitled to at Lisburn Magistrates' Court. David Biggerstaff claimed Jobseekers' Allowance and Housin...
Other News In Brief
Man Convicted Of Benefit Fraud A man has been convicted for claiming benefits he was not entitled to at Lisburn Magistrates' Court. David Biggerstaff claimed Jobseekers' Allowance and Housin...
Recruitment News, Jan 23, 2018
100 New Jobs Announced By N3
Sales and marketing firm N3 has announced that it is to create 100 new full-time jobs by the end of 2018. N3 is a client of the Department of Business, Enterprise and Innovation through IDA Ireland. ...
100 New Jobs Announced By N3
Sales and marketing firm N3 has announced that it is to create 100 new full-time jobs by the end of 2018. N3 is a client of the Department of Business, Enterprise and Innovation through IDA Ireland. ...
Business News, Jan 23, 2018
BCC Announces Paid Work Experience Programme For School Pupils
Belfast City Council (BCC) has announced a new initiative to provide at least 20, 16 and 17-year-old Belfast school pupils with an opportunity to complete a paid work placement during their school hol...
BCC Announces Paid Work Experience Programme For School Pupils
Belfast City Council (BCC) has announced a new initiative to provide at least 20, 16 and 17-year-old Belfast school pupils with an opportunity to complete a paid work placement during their school hol...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 23, 2018
Yellow Warning For Strong Winds Issued In NI
The Met Office has issued a yellow weather warning for strong winds throughout Northern Ireland. The warning comes into place at 1am on Wednesday, 24 January, until 2pm. Gusts of up to 50 to 60mph a...
Yellow Warning For Strong Winds Issued In NI
The Met Office has issued a yellow weather warning for strong winds throughout Northern Ireland. The warning comes into place at 1am on Wednesday, 24 January, until 2pm. Gusts of up to 50 to 60mph a...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 23, 2018
Man Arrested After Viable Device Found In North Belfast In 2015
A 36-year-old man has been arrested in connection with an ongoing investigation after a viable device was found under a car in north Belfast in October 2015. The man has been detained under the Terro...
Man Arrested After Viable Device Found In North Belfast In 2015
A 36-year-old man has been arrested in connection with an ongoing investigation after a viable device was found under a car in north Belfast in October 2015. The man has been detained under the Terro...
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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.
