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Northern Ireland News for February 2018 : Page 2
Northern Ireland News, Feb 23, 2018
Schrader Electronics To Axe 125 Jobs In Carrickfergus
Manufacturing firm Schrader Electronics is to axe 125 jobs at its Carrickfergus site. The firm, which is owned by Sensata Technologies, employs over 1,300 staff in Northern Ireland. The company, whi...
Schrader Electronics To Axe 125 Jobs In Carrickfergus
Manufacturing firm Schrader Electronics is to axe 125 jobs at its Carrickfergus site. The firm, which is owned by Sensata Technologies, employs over 1,300 staff in Northern Ireland. The company, whi...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 23, 2018
Father And Son Assaulted In Co Down
A father and son have been assaulted by three masked men in Co Down. The incident happened at a house on the Castlewellan Road in Ballyward between 11.40pm on Thursday, 22 February, and 12.10am on Fr...
Father And Son Assaulted In Co Down
A father and son have been assaulted by three masked men in Co Down. The incident happened at a house on the Castlewellan Road in Ballyward between 11.40pm on Thursday, 22 February, and 12.10am on Fr...
Recruitment News, Feb 23, 2018
100 New IT Jobs Announced For Dublin
Leading Irish IT Professional Services and Consulting company, Ammeon, has announced the creation of 100 new high-skilled jobs with an expansion of its Software Engineering & Consulting Divisions. Th...
100 New IT Jobs Announced For Dublin
Leading Irish IT Professional Services and Consulting company, Ammeon, has announced the creation of 100 new high-skilled jobs with an expansion of its Software Engineering & Consulting Divisions. Th...
Business News, Feb 23, 2018
Entries Open For Larne Business Awards
Entries are now being accepted for the Larne Business Awards, which aims to recognise the talent, entrepreneurship and excellence that exists across the full range of business and commerce in the Larn...
Entries Open For Larne Business Awards
Entries are now being accepted for the Larne Business Awards, which aims to recognise the talent, entrepreneurship and excellence that exists across the full range of business and commerce in the Larn...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 23, 2018
Second Man Arrested Over Murder Of Raymond Johnston
A 57-year-old man has been arrested under the Terrorism Act by police investigating the murder of Raymond Johnston. Mr Johnston, aged 28, was fatally shot in front of his partner and child in the Gle...
Second Man Arrested Over Murder Of Raymond Johnston
A 57-year-old man has been arrested under the Terrorism Act by police investigating the murder of Raymond Johnston. Mr Johnston, aged 28, was fatally shot in front of his partner and child in the Gle...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 23, 2018
Man Attacked In Strabane
A man has been attacked in Strabane, Co Tyrone. The assault happened in the Carlton Drive area between 1pm and 4.30pm on Wednesday, 21 February. The victim was assaulted during an altercation with a...
Man Attacked In Strabane
A man has been attacked in Strabane, Co Tyrone. The assault happened in the Carlton Drive area between 1pm and 4.30pm on Wednesday, 21 February. The victim was assaulted during an altercation with a...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 23, 2018
Man Attacked By Masked Men In Belfast
Three men have been arrested after approximately 30 masked men reportedly entered licensed premises in Belfast and attacked a man. The incident is believed to have happened in the North Queen Street ...
Man Attacked By Masked Men In Belfast
Three men have been arrested after approximately 30 masked men reportedly entered licensed premises in Belfast and attacked a man. The incident is believed to have happened in the North Queen Street ...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 23, 2018
Two People Escape Injury After House Attacked With Petrol Bombs In Co Antrim
Two people have escaped injury following a petrol bomb attack on a house in Ballymena, Co Antrim. The attack happened in the Railway street area just after midnight on Friday, 23 February. Two petro...
Two People Escape Injury After House Attacked With Petrol Bombs In Co Antrim
Two people have escaped injury following a petrol bomb attack on a house in Ballymena, Co Antrim. The attack happened in the Railway street area just after midnight on Friday, 23 February. Two petro...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 23, 2018
Other News In Brief
Woman Convicted Of Benefit Fraud A woman has been convicted for claiming £30,231 benefits she was not entitled to at Downpatrick Crown Court. Julie Strain claimed Jobseeker's Allowance, Inco...
Other News In Brief
Woman Convicted Of Benefit Fraud A woman has been convicted for claiming £30,231 benefits she was not entitled to at Downpatrick Crown Court. Julie Strain claimed Jobseeker's Allowance, Inco...
Recruitment News, Feb 22, 2018
National Jobs Week 2018 Announced
More than 15,000 people are expected to attend over 100 events during National Jobs Week 2018. The Minister for Employment Affairs & Social Protection, Regina Doherty, T.D. launched the initiative, w...
National Jobs Week 2018 Announced
More than 15,000 people are expected to attend over 100 events during National Jobs Week 2018. The Minister for Employment Affairs & Social Protection, Regina Doherty, T.D. launched the initiative, w...
Business News, Feb 22, 2018
Business Leaders To Present Investment Opportunities In Cannes
More than 70 Belfast business leaders will travel to MIPIM in Cannes, where they will present a portfolio of major real estate investment and development opportunities in the city to a potential audie...
Business Leaders To Present Investment Opportunities In Cannes
More than 70 Belfast business leaders will travel to MIPIM in Cannes, where they will present a portfolio of major real estate investment and development opportunities in the city to a potential audie...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 22, 2018
DUP Were 'Not Contemplating An Irish Language Act'
The DUP were not contemplating bringing in an Irish Language Act. Leader of the party Arlene Foster made the comment after a document was leaked online, which claimed to represent a draft agreement ...
DUP Were 'Not Contemplating An Irish Language Act'
The DUP were not contemplating bringing in an Irish Language Act. Leader of the party Arlene Foster made the comment after a document was leaked online, which claimed to represent a draft agreement ...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 22, 2018
Bilingual Road Sign Vandalised In Co Tyrone
Vandals have spray painted over a bilingual road sign in Co Tyrone. The Irish language part of the Mid Ulster Council sign was scrawled out. Sinn Fein MLA Colm Gildernew condemned the attack and sai...
Bilingual Road Sign Vandalised In Co Tyrone
Vandals have spray painted over a bilingual road sign in Co Tyrone. The Irish language part of the Mid Ulster Council sign was scrawled out. Sinn Fein MLA Colm Gildernew condemned the attack and sai...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 22, 2018
Woman And Son Escape Injury After Shooting Attack In Co Armagh
A woman and her son have escaped injury following a shooting attack in Co Armagh. Shots were fired at a property in the Cloghoge Road area of Cullyhanna on Wednesday, 21 February. Windows were broke...
Woman And Son Escape Injury After Shooting Attack In Co Armagh
A woman and her son have escaped injury following a shooting attack in Co Armagh. Shots were fired at a property in the Cloghoge Road area of Cullyhanna on Wednesday, 21 February. Windows were broke...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 22, 2018
Renewed Appeal Issued Over Under-Car Bomb Attack
Police have renewed their appeal for information following the attempted murder of an off-duty police officer in Co L'Derry a year ago. An improvised device was placed under a policeman's car in the ...
Renewed Appeal Issued Over Under-Car Bomb Attack
Police have renewed their appeal for information following the attempted murder of an off-duty police officer in Co L'Derry a year ago. An improvised device was placed under a policeman's car in the ...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 22, 2018
Investigation Launched Following Fire At Former Belfast Telegraph Building
An investigation has launched following a blaze at the former Belfast Telegraph building on Royal Avenue. The fire broke out on the first floor at around 3.30am on Thursday, 22 February. Emergency s...
Investigation Launched Following Fire At Former Belfast Telegraph Building
An investigation has launched following a blaze at the former Belfast Telegraph building on Royal Avenue. The fire broke out on the first floor at around 3.30am on Thursday, 22 February. Emergency s...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 22, 2018
Man Arrested By Police Investigating Raymond Johnston Murder
A man has been arrested by police investigating the murder of Raymond Johnston. Mr Johnston, aged 28, was fatally shot at a house in Glenbawn Avenue in the Poleglass area of west Belfast on Tuesday, ...
Man Arrested By Police Investigating Raymond Johnston Murder
A man has been arrested by police investigating the murder of Raymond Johnston. Mr Johnston, aged 28, was fatally shot at a house in Glenbawn Avenue in the Poleglass area of west Belfast on Tuesday, ...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 22, 2018
Warning Issued Following Reports Of Device 'Left' In L'Derry
Police have warned the public in L'Derry to stay vigilant following reports a device was left in the Grafton Street area of the city. A search was carried out, however nothing untoward was found. In...
Warning Issued Following Reports Of Device 'Left' In L'Derry
Police have warned the public in L'Derry to stay vigilant following reports a device was left in the Grafton Street area of the city. A search was carried out, however nothing untoward was found. In...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 22, 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 Crown Court. Richard John claimed Income Support and Carer'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 Crown Court. Richard John claimed Income Support and Carer's Allowance totallin...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 21, 2018
PM To Meet DUP And Sinn Fein
Prime Minister Theresa May is to meet with the DUP and Sinn Fein to discuss how power-sharing can be restored in Northern Ireland. She will hold talks with the two main parties in Westminster today, ...
PM To Meet DUP And Sinn Fein
Prime Minister Theresa May is to meet with the DUP and Sinn Fein to discuss how power-sharing can be restored in Northern Ireland. She will hold talks with the two main parties in Westminster today, ...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 21, 2018
Easyjet Announces Flights From Belfast To Venice
Airline Easyjet has announced a new route from Belfast to Venice. Flights from Belfast International Airport will begin on 22 June. The service will operate twice a week and fares start at just over...
Easyjet Announces Flights From Belfast To Venice
Airline Easyjet has announced a new route from Belfast to Venice. Flights from Belfast International Airport will begin on 22 June. The service will operate twice a week and fares start at just over...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 21, 2018
Unemployment Rate Drops In NI
The unemployment rate in Northern Ireland has dropped to 3.9%. The rate now stands below the UK average which is 4.4%, according to data released by the Northern Ireland Statistics Research Agency (N...
Unemployment Rate Drops In NI
The unemployment rate in Northern Ireland has dropped to 3.9%. The rate now stands below the UK average which is 4.4%, according to data released by the Northern Ireland Statistics Research Agency (N...
Business News, Feb 21, 2018
Invest NI Announces Doing Business In USA Workshop
Invest NI have announced a free workshop focusing on doing business in the USA. Organised in association with Antrim & Newtownabbey Borough Council, attendees will hear from international law special...
Invest NI Announces Doing Business In USA Workshop
Invest NI have announced a free workshop focusing on doing business in the USA. Organised in association with Antrim & Newtownabbey Borough Council, attendees will hear from international law special...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 21, 2018
Police Appeal For Dash-Cam Footage Over Raymond Johnston Murder
Police investigating the murder of Raymond Johnston have made an appeal to drivers with dash cams to check their footage. Mr Johnston, aged 28, was fatally shot in front of his partner and son at a h...
Police Appeal For Dash-Cam Footage Over Raymond Johnston Murder
Police investigating the murder of Raymond Johnston have made an appeal to drivers with dash cams to check their footage. Mr Johnston, aged 28, was fatally shot in front of his partner and son at a h...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 21, 2018
Secretary Of State Called To Urgently To Review MLA's Pay
The leader of the Alliance Party has urgently called on Secretary of State Karen Bradley to review MLA's pay after talks collapsed to restore power-sharing in NI. Naomi Long said to pay full salaries...
Secretary Of State Called To Urgently To Review MLA's Pay
The leader of the Alliance Party has urgently called on Secretary of State Karen Bradley to review MLA's pay after talks collapsed to restore power-sharing in NI. Naomi Long said to pay full salaries...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 21, 2018
Man In Court Over Drugs, Money Laundering And Immigration Offences
A man has been charged with a number of drugs, money laundering and immigration offences. The 51-year-old was arrested following a PSNI operation which also involved police in Sussex and Home Office ...
Man In Court Over Drugs, Money Laundering And Immigration Offences
A man has been charged with a number of drugs, money laundering and immigration offences. The 51-year-old was arrested following a PSNI operation which also involved police in Sussex and Home Office ...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 21, 2018
Sinn Fein Called To Remove 'Tiochfaidh Ar La' Badge
The DUP has hit out at Sinn Fein and called on the party to remove a "Tiochfaidh Ar La" badge, "our day will come", which is currently on sale on its bookshop website. The DUP said the badge, in the ...
Sinn Fein Called To Remove 'Tiochfaidh Ar La' Badge
The DUP has hit out at Sinn Fein and called on the party to remove a "Tiochfaidh Ar La" badge, "our day will come", which is currently on sale on its bookshop website. The DUP said the badge, in the ...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 21, 2018
Other News In Brief
Three People Convicted Of Benefit Fraud Three women have been convicted for claiming benefits they were not entitled to at Belfast Magistrates' Court. Ann O'Neill claimed Housing Benefit to...
Other News In Brief
Three People Convicted Of Benefit Fraud Three women have been convicted for claiming benefits they were not entitled to at Belfast Magistrates' Court. Ann O'Neill claimed Housing Benefit to...
Business News, Feb 20, 2018
Belfast Firm To Create 40 New Jobs
A firm based in Belfast is to create 40 new jobs. Made to Engage, which was formed in 2012 and has offices in Belfast, Dublin and London, will contribute over £1.3million in additional annual salarie...
Belfast Firm To Create 40 New Jobs
A firm based in Belfast is to create 40 new jobs. Made to Engage, which was formed in 2012 and has offices in Belfast, Dublin and London, will contribute over £1.3million in additional annual salarie...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 20, 2018
NI Same-Sex Marriage Could Be Passed At Westminster - Karen Bradley
Secretary of State Karen Bradley has said if same-sex marriage in Northern Ireland was to be raised at Westminster it is the government's policy to allow a free vote on matters of conscience. She was...
NI Same-Sex Marriage Could Be Passed At Westminster - Karen Bradley
Secretary of State Karen Bradley has said if same-sex marriage in Northern Ireland was to be raised at Westminster it is the government's policy to allow a free vote on matters of conscience. She was...
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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.
