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Northern Ireland News for May 2018 : Page 2
Northern Ireland News, May 25, 2018
Contentious East Belfast Bonfire To Be Moved To 'Safe Space'
A loyalist community group has announced that a contentious bonfire in east Belfast will be moved to limit the danger to nearby homes. The East Belfast Community Initiative (EBCI) has said that it ha...
Contentious East Belfast Bonfire To Be Moved To 'Safe Space'
A loyalist community group has announced that a contentious bonfire in east Belfast will be moved to limit the danger to nearby homes. The East Belfast Community Initiative (EBCI) has said that it ha...
Northern Ireland News, May 25, 2018
DUP Accuses Jeremy Corbyn Of 'Snubbing' Victims Of Terrorism
The DUP has claimed that Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn "snubbed" an invitation to meet victims of terrorism during his two-day visit to Northern Ireland. East Londonderry MP Gregory Campbell said that ...
DUP Accuses Jeremy Corbyn Of 'Snubbing' Victims Of Terrorism
The DUP has claimed that Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn "snubbed" an invitation to meet victims of terrorism during his two-day visit to Northern Ireland. East Londonderry MP Gregory Campbell said that ...
Northern Ireland News, May 25, 2018
Police Appeal For Information In Vehicle Arson Attacks
The PSNI have issued an appeal for information following a series of arson attacks on cars in the Benview area of north Belfast. Posting to the PSNI North Belfast Facebook page, police said: "In the ...
Police Appeal For Information In Vehicle Arson Attacks
The PSNI have issued an appeal for information following a series of arson attacks on cars in the Benview area of north Belfast. Posting to the PSNI North Belfast Facebook page, police said: "In the ...
Northern Ireland News, May 25, 2018
Police Appeal For Information On Paramilitary-Style Shooting
Police have issued an appeal for information on a paramilitary-style shooting in the New Lodge area of north Belfast on last week. A 20-year-old man sustained a gunshot wound to his leg in an inciden...
Police Appeal For Information On Paramilitary-Style Shooting
Police have issued an appeal for information on a paramilitary-style shooting in the New Lodge area of north Belfast on last week. A 20-year-old man sustained a gunshot wound to his leg in an inciden...
Northern Ireland News, May 25, 2018
Polls Open In Ireland's 8th Amendment Referendum
Polls have opened in Ireland for the country's referendum on the 8th Amendment, which aims to reform the state's abortion laws. The 8th Amendment, introduced in 1983, effectively bans abortion in Ire...
Polls Open In Ireland's 8th Amendment Referendum
Polls have opened in Ireland for the country's referendum on the 8th Amendment, which aims to reform the state's abortion laws. The 8th Amendment, introduced in 1983, effectively bans abortion in Ire...
Northern Ireland News, May 25, 2018
20 Graduates To Join Deloitte's Emerging Robotics Sector
Twenty new graduates are set for a career in the emerging areas of robotics process automation and data visualisation with Deloitte, following the successful completion of the Firm's first ever Roboti...
20 Graduates To Join Deloitte's Emerging Robotics Sector
Twenty new graduates are set for a career in the emerging areas of robotics process automation and data visualisation with Deloitte, following the successful completion of the Firm's first ever Roboti...
Northern Ireland News, May 25, 2018
Police Appeal For Information Following West Belfast Robbery
Police are appealing for information following a robbery on Glen Parade in West Belfast. The incident occurred at around 11pm on Monday, 14 May. On Facebook, PSNI West Belfast said: "The victim was ...
Police Appeal For Information Following West Belfast Robbery
Police are appealing for information following a robbery on Glen Parade in West Belfast. The incident occurred at around 11pm on Monday, 14 May. On Facebook, PSNI West Belfast said: "The victim was ...
Northern Ireland News, May 25, 2018
Other News In Brief
McDonald's Refuse To Report On Plastic Straw Usage Sinn Féin spokesperson on Energy, the Environment and Climate Change Cathal Boylan has expressed his disappointment that McDonald's has rej...
Other News In Brief
McDonald's Refuse To Report On Plastic Straw Usage Sinn Féin spokesperson on Energy, the Environment and Climate Change Cathal Boylan has expressed his disappointment that McDonald's has rej...
Northern Ireland News, May 24, 2018
Jeremy Corbyn Makes First Official Visit To Northern Ireland
The Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn is making his first official visit to Northern Ireland today, 24 May. During a speech at Queen's University Belfast, Mr Corbyn said that Labour will not tolerate a har...
Jeremy Corbyn Makes First Official Visit To Northern Ireland
The Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn is making his first official visit to Northern Ireland today, 24 May. During a speech at Queen's University Belfast, Mr Corbyn said that Labour will not tolerate a har...
Northern Ireland News, May 24, 2018
SDLP Councillors Remove IRA Sign Outside Royal Victoria Hospital
An IRA sign erected outside Belfast's Royal Victoria Hospital has been removed. The sign, which bore the letters 'IRA' and featured a machine gun, was taken down by SDLP Belfast City Councillors, Don...
SDLP Councillors Remove IRA Sign Outside Royal Victoria Hospital
An IRA sign erected outside Belfast's Royal Victoria Hospital has been removed. The sign, which bore the letters 'IRA' and featured a machine gun, was taken down by SDLP Belfast City Councillors, Don...
Northern Ireland News, May 24, 2018
Man Appears In Court Charged With Firearms Offences
A 49-year-old man has appeared at Belfast Magistrates Court charged in relation with a number of firearm offences. On Wednesday, Detectives from the PSNI's Criminal Investigation Branch, discovered a...
Man Appears In Court Charged With Firearms Offences
A 49-year-old man has appeared at Belfast Magistrates Court charged in relation with a number of firearm offences. On Wednesday, Detectives from the PSNI's Criminal Investigation Branch, discovered a...
Northern Ireland News, May 24, 2018
Judge Rules Against Decision For £55m Belfast Tower Block
A High Court judge has ruled against a planning decision to build a new £55 million office block in the Markets area of Belfast. Residents and campaigners had longed campaigned against the decision b...
Judge Rules Against Decision For £55m Belfast Tower Block
A High Court judge has ruled against a planning decision to build a new £55 million office block in the Markets area of Belfast. Residents and campaigners had longed campaigned against the decision b...
Business News, May 24, 2018
New Business Events Announced In Antrim and Newtownabbey
Antrim and Newtownabbey Borough Council have announced a series of business events under its new LEAN (Linking Entrepreneurs in Antrim and Newtownabbey) initiative. The free workshops will run from J...
New Business Events Announced In Antrim and Newtownabbey
Antrim and Newtownabbey Borough Council have announced a series of business events under its new LEAN (Linking Entrepreneurs in Antrim and Newtownabbey) initiative. The free workshops will run from J...
Northern Ireland News, May 24, 2018
DUP Dismiss Calls For Intergovernmental Conference
The DUP have dismissed Sinn Féin calls for a British-Irish Intergovernmental Conference, describing it has a "smokescreen to distract from the fact that Sinn Fein stands isolated in blocking a devolve...
DUP Dismiss Calls For Intergovernmental Conference
The DUP have dismissed Sinn Féin calls for a British-Irish Intergovernmental Conference, describing it has a "smokescreen to distract from the fact that Sinn Fein stands isolated in blocking a devolve...
Northern Ireland News, May 24, 2018
Two Arrested After Fatal Collision On Newry To Belfast Road
Two people have been arrested in connection with a fatal road traffic collision on the main Newry to Belfast road. A man, aged in his 20s, was killed when his car was involved in a collision with ano...
Two Arrested After Fatal Collision On Newry To Belfast Road
Two people have been arrested in connection with a fatal road traffic collision on the main Newry to Belfast road. A man, aged in his 20s, was killed when his car was involved in a collision with ano...
Northern Ireland News, May 24, 2018
Funding Announced For Voluntary Search And Rescue Groups
Funding of more than £80,000 has been awarded to nine voluntary search and rescue groups in Northern Ireland, the Department of Justice has announced. The support package includes a contribution of £...
Funding Announced For Voluntary Search And Rescue Groups
Funding of more than £80,000 has been awarded to nine voluntary search and rescue groups in Northern Ireland, the Department of Justice has announced. The support package includes a contribution of £...
Northern Ireland News, May 24, 2018
Other News In Brief
63-Year-Old Woman Prosecuted For Benefit Fraud A 63-year-old woman has prosecuted for claiming benefits she was not entitled to. Jennifer Taylor, Glenburn Park, Gylnn, Larne, claimed Jobseeke...
Other News In Brief
63-Year-Old Woman Prosecuted For Benefit Fraud A 63-year-old woman has prosecuted for claiming benefits she was not entitled to. Jennifer Taylor, Glenburn Park, Gylnn, Larne, claimed Jobseeke...
Business News, May 23, 2018
Next Generation Services Announced By KTN
The Knowledge Transfer Network (KTN), on behalf of UK Research and Innovation (UKRI), has announced a series of competition briefing events across the UK for the £20 million Next Generation Services c...
Next Generation Services Announced By KTN
The Knowledge Transfer Network (KTN), on behalf of UK Research and Innovation (UKRI), has announced a series of competition briefing events across the UK for the £20 million Next Generation Services c...
Northern Ireland News, May 23, 2018
Govt Urged To End 'Do Nothing Strategy' In Stormont Stalemate
The British Government has been urged to end its "do nothing strategy" and convene the British-Irish Intergovernmental Conference in order to restore the power-sharing institutions. Sinn Féin Deputy ...
Govt Urged To End 'Do Nothing Strategy' In Stormont Stalemate
The British Government has been urged to end its "do nothing strategy" and convene the British-Irish Intergovernmental Conference in order to restore the power-sharing institutions. Sinn Féin Deputy ...
Northern Ireland News, May 23, 2018
DUP Accuses BoE Governor Of 'Extremely Misleading' Information
The DUP have criticised the Governor of the Bank of England (BoE) over so-called "extremely misleading" comments about the effects of Brexit. Sammy Wilson MP for East Antrim said the Governor's claim...
DUP Accuses BoE Governor Of 'Extremely Misleading' Information
The DUP have criticised the Governor of the Bank of England (BoE) over so-called "extremely misleading" comments about the effects of Brexit. Sammy Wilson MP for East Antrim said the Governor's claim...
Northern Ireland News, May 23, 2018
'Sharenting' Major Risk To Children's Future Financial Security
Parents have been warned that they are risking their children's future financial security by sharing too much personal information online. Barclays has described "sharenting" – the name given to pare...
'Sharenting' Major Risk To Children's Future Financial Security
Parents have been warned that they are risking their children's future financial security by sharing too much personal information online. Barclays has described "sharenting" – the name given to pare...
Northern Ireland News, May 23, 2018
Penalties For Attacks On Ambulance Staff Must Be 'Clear Deterrent'
The penalties for attacks on ambulance staff must be used to send a clear deterrent message, DUP MLA Paul Frew has said. Mr Frew said that such attacks "must stop" following the publication of the la...
Penalties For Attacks On Ambulance Staff Must Be 'Clear Deterrent'
The penalties for attacks on ambulance staff must be used to send a clear deterrent message, DUP MLA Paul Frew has said. Mr Frew said that such attacks "must stop" following the publication of the la...
Northern Ireland News, May 23, 2018
North Belfast Suspicious Object Declared A Hoax
A number of homes in north Belfast were evacuated on Tuesday night following the discovery of a suspicious object. Residents in the Glendore Avenue area were asked to leave their homes last night fol...
North Belfast Suspicious Object Declared A Hoax
A number of homes in north Belfast were evacuated on Tuesday night following the discovery of a suspicious object. Residents in the Glendore Avenue area were asked to leave their homes last night fol...
Northern Ireland News, May 23, 2018
'Deadly Stash' Of Drugs Discovered In Lurgan Graveyard
Police have discovered a "deadly stash" of drugs in the graveyard of St Coleman's Cemetery in Lurgan. Posting to the PSNI Craigavon Facebook page, police said: "You hear the line in films, "We'll go ...
'Deadly Stash' Of Drugs Discovered In Lurgan Graveyard
Police have discovered a "deadly stash" of drugs in the graveyard of St Coleman's Cemetery in Lurgan. Posting to the PSNI Craigavon Facebook page, police said: "You hear the line in films, "We'll go ...
Northern Ireland News, May 23, 2018
Appeal For Information Issued Following Serious Assault In Ardglass
The PSNI have issued an appeal for information following a serious assault in Ardglass on Tuesday, 22 May. Detective Sergeant James Johnston said: "Police received a report that a 45-year-old man had...
Appeal For Information Issued Following Serious Assault In Ardglass
The PSNI have issued an appeal for information following a serious assault in Ardglass on Tuesday, 22 May. Detective Sergeant James Johnston said: "Police received a report that a 45-year-old man had...
Northern Ireland News, May 23, 2018
Other News In Brief
Irish Govt Commit Funding To Reconciliation The Irish government has committed €1 million to support reconciliation on the island of Ireland, marking the 20th anniversary of the Good Friday Ag...
Other News In Brief
Irish Govt Commit Funding To Reconciliation The Irish government has committed €1 million to support reconciliation on the island of Ireland, marking the 20th anniversary of the Good Friday Ag...
Northern Ireland News, May 22, 2018
NI Temperatures To Soar To Over 20 Degrees
Temperatures in Northern Ireland are to soar to over 20 degrees throughout this week. Wednesday is to remain dry and bright with a maximum temperature of 21 degrees. A Met Office spokesperson said: ...
NI Temperatures To Soar To Over 20 Degrees
Temperatures in Northern Ireland are to soar to over 20 degrees throughout this week. Wednesday is to remain dry and bright with a maximum temperature of 21 degrees. A Met Office spokesperson said: ...
Northern Ireland News, May 22, 2018
Karen Bradley Urged To Restart Political Talks
Northern Ireland's Secretary of State Karen Bradley has been urged to restart political talks to restore devolution. MPs from the Northern Ireland Affairs Committee made the call after parties failed...
Karen Bradley Urged To Restart Political Talks
Northern Ireland's Secretary of State Karen Bradley has been urged to restart political talks to restore devolution. MPs from the Northern Ireland Affairs Committee made the call after parties failed...
Business News, May 22, 2018
Visit Belfast Launch Ambitious Targets For Flourishing Tourism Sector
Visit Belfast have set a number of ambitious targets to harness the value of the city's flourishing tourism sector. The official tourism marketing organisation targets an economic return of £130m fro...
Visit Belfast Launch Ambitious Targets For Flourishing Tourism Sector
Visit Belfast have set a number of ambitious targets to harness the value of the city's flourishing tourism sector. The official tourism marketing organisation targets an economic return of £130m fro...
Northern Ireland News, May 22, 2018
Almost 50 Staff Made Redundant In Co Antrim
A chicken processing business in Co Antrim has closed with the loss of almost 50 jobs. HK Dickey was run from premises on the Granagh Road in Cullybackey and employed 48 staff members, who have all b...
Almost 50 Staff Made Redundant In Co Antrim
A chicken processing business in Co Antrim has closed with the loss of almost 50 jobs. HK Dickey was run from premises on the Granagh Road in Cullybackey and employed 48 staff members, who have all b...
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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.
