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Northern Ireland News, May 17, 2018
Appeal Issued After Cars Set On Fire In L'Derry
Police have launched an investigation after several cars were set alight in Co L'Derry. A white BMW 3 series and a Renault Clio were set on fire in the Garrymore Place area at around 1.30am on Thursd...
Appeal Issued After Cars Set On Fire In L'Derry
Police have launched an investigation after several cars were set alight in Co L'Derry. A white BMW 3 series and a Renault Clio were set on fire in the Garrymore Place area at around 1.30am on Thursd...
Northern Ireland News, May 17, 2018
Investigation Launched Following Fire At Herdman's Mill
An investigation has launched following a blaze at Herdman's Hill in Sion Mills. Police believe that the fire was started deliberately. Crews from the Northern Ireland Fire and Rescue Service (NIFRS...
Investigation Launched Following Fire At Herdman's Mill
An investigation has launched following a blaze at Herdman's Hill in Sion Mills. Police believe that the fire was started deliberately. Crews from the Northern Ireland Fire and Rescue Service (NIFRS...
Northern Ireland News, May 17, 2018
DfI To Appeal Decision Over Controversial Incinerator Project
The Department for Infrastructure (DfI) is to appeal a judge's decision over a planning application for the controversial incinerator project. The proposed arc21 Residual Waste Treatment facility in ...
DfI To Appeal Decision Over Controversial Incinerator Project
The Department for Infrastructure (DfI) is to appeal a judge's decision over a planning application for the controversial incinerator project. The proposed arc21 Residual Waste Treatment facility in ...
Northern Ireland News, May 17, 2018
Christine Lampard Announces Pregnancy
Northern Ireland television presenter Christine Lampard has confirmed she is pregnant with her first child. Christine, who is married to former footballer Frank, shared their news on Instagram. Fran...
Christine Lampard Announces Pregnancy
Northern Ireland television presenter Christine Lampard has confirmed she is pregnant with her first child. Christine, who is married to former footballer Frank, shared their news on Instagram. Fran...
Northern Ireland News, May 17, 2018
Man Charged With Rasharkin Murder
A man, aged 36, has been charged with murder following the death of a man near Rasharkin in 2017. The body of Polish national Eugeniusz Sinko was found at a property in the Townhill Road area on Sund...
Man Charged With Rasharkin Murder
A man, aged 36, has been charged with murder following the death of a man near Rasharkin in 2017. The body of Polish national Eugeniusz Sinko was found at a property in the Townhill Road area on Sund...
Northern Ireland News, May 17, 2018
Other News In Brief
Woman Convicted Of Benefit Fraud A woman has been convicted for claiming benefits she was not entitled to at Dungannon Magistrates' court. Vera Modesto claimed Jobseeker's Allowance, Income ...
Other News In Brief
Woman Convicted Of Benefit Fraud A woman has been convicted for claiming benefits she was not entitled to at Dungannon Magistrates' court. Vera Modesto claimed Jobseeker's Allowance, Income ...
Northern Ireland News, May 16, 2018
Balmoral Show Officially Opens
Tens of thousands of people are expected to attend the first day of the Balmoral Show. Ireland's largest agricultural and food show is celebrating its 150th year. Organisers have revealed plans to m...
Balmoral Show Officially Opens
Tens of thousands of people are expected to attend the first day of the Balmoral Show. Ireland's largest agricultural and food show is celebrating its 150th year. Organisers have revealed plans to m...
Business News, May 16, 2018
Optimal Business Programme Announced
Antrim and Newtownabbey Borough Council has announced the Optimal programme, which aims to provide tailored and specialist business mentoring to support the development of a more prosperous economy. ...
Optimal Business Programme Announced
Antrim and Newtownabbey Borough Council has announced the Optimal programme, which aims to provide tailored and specialist business mentoring to support the development of a more prosperous economy. ...
Northern Ireland News, May 16, 2018
Concerns Raised After Loyalist Flags Erected In South Belfast
Concerns have been raised after loyalist flags were erected near a housing estate in south Belfast. The flags were put up on lamp posts close to Cantrell Close and Global Crescent. However, loyalist...
Concerns Raised After Loyalist Flags Erected In South Belfast
Concerns have been raised after loyalist flags were erected near a housing estate in south Belfast. The flags were put up on lamp posts close to Cantrell Close and Global Crescent. However, loyalist...
Northern Ireland News, May 16, 2018
Drug Mule Michaella McCollum Gives Birth To Twins
Drug mule Michaella McCollum has given birth to twins. She revealed the news via a social media post on Tuesday, 15 May. McCollum posted a video on Instagram with her two newborns with the caption: ...
Drug Mule Michaella McCollum Gives Birth To Twins
Drug mule Michaella McCollum has given birth to twins. She revealed the news via a social media post on Tuesday, 15 May. McCollum posted a video on Instagram with her two newborns with the caption: ...
Northern Ireland News, May 16, 2018
Investigation Launched After Man Assaulted In East Belfast
An investigation has been launched after a man was assaulted in east Belfast. The attack happened in the Dundonald area at around 9.30am on Wednesday, 16 May. The victim, aged in his 50s, is current...
Investigation Launched After Man Assaulted In East Belfast
An investigation has been launched after a man was assaulted in east Belfast. The attack happened in the Dundonald area at around 9.30am on Wednesday, 16 May. The victim, aged in his 50s, is current...
Northern Ireland News, May 16, 2018
Man With €180,000 Arrested At Belfast International Airport
A man has been arrested at Belfast International Airport after trying to board a flight to Spain with €180,000 in cash in his luggage. The 39-year-old Irish citizen was due to travel to Alicante on W...
Man With €180,000 Arrested At Belfast International Airport
A man has been arrested at Belfast International Airport after trying to board a flight to Spain with €180,000 in cash in his luggage. The 39-year-old Irish citizen was due to travel to Alicante on W...
Northern Ireland News, May 16, 2018
West Belfast Security Alert Declared A 'Hoax'
A security alert in west Belfast has been declared a hoax. Army bomb disposal experts attended the scene on the Springfield Road on Monday, 14 May. The object was found on the grounds of Whiterock Or...
West Belfast Security Alert Declared A 'Hoax'
A security alert in west Belfast has been declared a hoax. Army bomb disposal experts attended the scene on the Springfield Road on Monday, 14 May. The object was found on the grounds of Whiterock Or...
Northern Ireland News, May 16, 2018
Man Attacked In Co Antrim
A man has sustained a head injury after being attacked by masked men in Co Antrim. The assault happened at a flat in the Upper Waterloo Road area of Larne at around 10pm on Monday, 14 May. The thugs...
Man Attacked In Co Antrim
A man has sustained a head injury after being attacked by masked men in Co Antrim. The assault happened at a flat in the Upper Waterloo Road area of Larne at around 10pm on Monday, 14 May. The thugs...
Northern Ireland News, May 16, 2018
Other News In Brief
Man Convicted Of Benefit Fraud A man has been convicted for claiming over £12,000 in benefits he was not entitled to at Belfast Magistrates' Court. Noel Allen of Forthriver Link, Belfast cla...
Other News In Brief
Man Convicted Of Benefit Fraud A man has been convicted for claiming over £12,000 in benefits he was not entitled to at Belfast Magistrates' Court. Noel Allen of Forthriver Link, Belfast cla...
Business News, May 15, 2018
L'Derry-Based Software Firm To Create 20 New Jobs
Up to 20 new jobs are to be created by L'Derry-based software firm, Foods Connected. The company is investing £1.7 million to generate the new positions, which will help increase its export sales and...
L'Derry-Based Software Firm To Create 20 New Jobs
Up to 20 new jobs are to be created by L'Derry-based software firm, Foods Connected. The company is investing £1.7 million to generate the new positions, which will help increase its export sales and...
Northern Ireland News, May 15, 2018
Northern Ireland Unemployment Rate Falls To Lowest Ever Level
The unemployment rate in Northern Ireland has fallen to its lowest ever level, according to a recent Labour Force Survey. New figures revealed the unemployment rate is 3.1% for the first quarter of ...
Northern Ireland Unemployment Rate Falls To Lowest Ever Level
The unemployment rate in Northern Ireland has fallen to its lowest ever level, according to a recent Labour Force Survey. New figures revealed the unemployment rate is 3.1% for the first quarter of ...
Northern Ireland News, May 15, 2018
Two People Killed In Offaly Plane Crash Named
Two people killed in a plane crash in Co Offaly have been named as pilot Niall Bowditch and seven year old Kacper Kacprzak. Mr Bowditch was believed to be in his 40s, and from Staffordshire, England...
Two People Killed In Offaly Plane Crash Named
Two people killed in a plane crash in Co Offaly have been named as pilot Niall Bowditch and seven year old Kacper Kacprzak. Mr Bowditch was believed to be in his 40s, and from Staffordshire, England...
Northern Ireland News, May 15, 2018
NI Must Align With Customs Union And Single Market - Hanna
SDLP Brexit Spokesperson Claire Hanna has urged the NI Government to align with the Customs Union and the Single Market following Brexit. Ms Hanna stated: "With the June summit just around the corne...
NI Must Align With Customs Union And Single Market - Hanna
SDLP Brexit Spokesperson Claire Hanna has urged the NI Government to align with the Customs Union and the Single Market following Brexit. Ms Hanna stated: "With the June summit just around the corne...
Northern Ireland News, May 15, 2018
Prestigious Down Castle Listed For £2.3m
The Gilford Castle Estate in Co Down has been put on sale for the first time in more than 100 years, priced at £2.3 million. The estate will be sold as one or five separate lots. Gilford Castle spa...
Prestigious Down Castle Listed For £2.3m
The Gilford Castle Estate in Co Down has been put on sale for the first time in more than 100 years, priced at £2.3 million. The estate will be sold as one or five separate lots. Gilford Castle spa...
Northern Ireland News, May 15, 2018
Search Continues For NI Lottery Winner
The search is continuing to find the £1 million lottery winner from Northern Ireland, after they matched the winning Millionaire Maker code in the EuroMillions. According to the BBC, the winning tic...
Search Continues For NI Lottery Winner
The search is continuing to find the £1 million lottery winner from Northern Ireland, after they matched the winning Millionaire Maker code in the EuroMillions. According to the BBC, the winning tic...
Northern Ireland News, May 15, 2018
North West 200 Rider Brought To Hospital Following Practice Crash
A North West 200 rider has been airlifted to hospital following a crash during an opening practice session today, 15 May. The unnamed motorcyclist was involved in an incident with another driver at ...
North West 200 Rider Brought To Hospital Following Practice Crash
A North West 200 rider has been airlifted to hospital following a crash during an opening practice session today, 15 May. The unnamed motorcyclist was involved in an incident with another driver at ...
Northern Ireland News, May 15, 2018
Hatfield Bar Reopens Following Police Search
The Hatfield Bar in south Belfast has reopened following a search operation by the PSNI and customs officers. Four PSNI land rovers, a police van and three HMRC cars arrived at the Ormeau Road site j...
Hatfield Bar Reopens Following Police Search
The Hatfield Bar in south Belfast has reopened following a search operation by the PSNI and customs officers. Four PSNI land rovers, a police van and three HMRC cars arrived at the Ormeau Road site j...
Northern Ireland News, May 15, 2018
Other News In Brief
Belfast Giants Add Six New Signings For 2018/19 Season The Belfast Giants have added six signings to the team for the upcoming 2018/2019 season. The signings include Team GB gold medalist Co...
Other News In Brief
Belfast Giants Add Six New Signings For 2018/19 Season The Belfast Giants have added six signings to the team for the upcoming 2018/2019 season. The signings include Team GB gold medalist Co...
Northern Ireland News, May 14, 2018
Approval For £240m Mallusk Waste Facility 'Unlawful' - Judge
A High Court judge has ruled that the approval for a new £240 million waste incinerator at Mallusk was unlawful. Full planning permission for the controversial facility to be built in north Belfast w...
Approval For £240m Mallusk Waste Facility 'Unlawful' - Judge
A High Court judge has ruled that the approval for a new £240 million waste incinerator at Mallusk was unlawful. Full planning permission for the controversial facility to be built in north Belfast w...
Northern Ireland News, May 14, 2018
Elderly Man Left 'Badly Shaken' Following House Burglary
A man in his 70s has been left badly shaken following an aggravated burglary at his home in Holywood. Detectives believe two to three men entered the house in the Downshire Road area of the town just...
Elderly Man Left 'Badly Shaken' Following House Burglary
A man in his 70s has been left badly shaken following an aggravated burglary at his home in Holywood. Detectives believe two to three men entered the house in the Downshire Road area of the town just...
Business News, May 14, 2018
Newry-Based Software Firm To Create 14 New Jobs
Up to 14 new jobs are being created by Newry-based software company, Fieldmotion. A new roles will be recruited in Sales, Digital Marketing and Technical support positions by 2020. With six of the ro...
Newry-Based Software Firm To Create 14 New Jobs
Up to 14 new jobs are being created by Newry-based software company, Fieldmotion. A new roles will be recruited in Sales, Digital Marketing and Technical support positions by 2020. With six of the ro...
Northern Ireland News, May 14, 2018
Three Men Jailed For Destroying Car Linked To John Boreland Murder
Three men have been jailed in connection with destroying a vehicle linked to the murder of John Boreland in north Belfast two years ago. Thomas O'Hara, 31, from Brownhill Drive in the Kilburney area ...
Three Men Jailed For Destroying Car Linked To John Boreland Murder
Three men have been jailed in connection with destroying a vehicle linked to the murder of John Boreland in north Belfast two years ago. Thomas O'Hara, 31, from Brownhill Drive in the Kilburney area ...
Northern Ireland News, May 14, 2018
Weapons And Ammunition Seized By PSNI Following 12-Day Search
The PSNI have recovered a 'significant quantity' of weapons and ammunition following a 12-day search operation in Lurgan and Benburb. Detectives from the PSNI's Terrorism Investigation Unit conducted...
Weapons And Ammunition Seized By PSNI Following 12-Day Search
The PSNI have recovered a 'significant quantity' of weapons and ammunition following a 12-day search operation in Lurgan and Benburb. Detectives from the PSNI's Terrorism Investigation Unit conducted...
Northern Ireland News, May 14, 2018
Suspicious Object Found On Springfield Road
A suspicious object has been found on the Springfield Road in west Belfast, according to police. On Twitter, the PSNI said the road has been closed in both directions between Dunboyne Park and the We...
Suspicious Object Found On Springfield Road
A suspicious object has been found on the Springfield Road in west Belfast, according to police. On Twitter, the PSNI said the road has been closed in both directions between Dunboyne Park and the We...
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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.
