Northern Ireland News for January 2019 : Page 7
Northern Ireland News, Jan 8, 2019
Belfast City Council Pledges £500k To Reduce Bonfire Tensions
Belfast City Council has voted to approve a £500,000 funding boost aimed at reducing tensions around bonfires in the summer. The controversial move was met with criticism from Alliance, the UUP and t...
Belfast City Council Pledges £500k To Reduce Bonfire Tensions
Belfast City Council has voted to approve a £500,000 funding boost aimed at reducing tensions around bonfires in the summer. The controversial move was met with criticism from Alliance, the UUP and t...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 8, 2019
Woman Cut From Vehicle In Belfast City Centre Crash
A woman had to be cut from her car after a crash in Belfast city centre on Monday afternoon, 07 January. Emergency services were called to the Union Street area shortly before 4pm after reports of a ...
Woman Cut From Vehicle In Belfast City Centre Crash
A woman had to be cut from her car after a crash in Belfast city centre on Monday afternoon, 07 January. Emergency services were called to the Union Street area shortly before 4pm after reports of a ...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 8, 2019
Belfast Hit By 10 Drug-Related Deaths In December
The last month has seen 10 suspected drug-related deaths in the greater Belfast area, sparking concern across the community. PSNI Detective Superintendent Bobby Singleton said while the cause of deat...
Belfast Hit By 10 Drug-Related Deaths In December
The last month has seen 10 suspected drug-related deaths in the greater Belfast area, sparking concern across the community. PSNI Detective Superintendent Bobby Singleton said while the cause of deat...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 8, 2019
Warning Against Fake Social Media Account Of EuroMillions Winners
The National Lottery has issued a warning after fake Twitter accounts of the Northern Irish couple who won the EuroMillions last week emerged online. Over 46,000 people followed the unverified accoun...
Warning Against Fake Social Media Account Of EuroMillions Winners
The National Lottery has issued a warning after fake Twitter accounts of the Northern Irish couple who won the EuroMillions last week emerged online. Over 46,000 people followed the unverified accoun...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 8, 2019
Other News In Brief
Elderly Woman Hit By Bus In Belfast Police are appealing for information following an incident in east Belfast when an elderly woman was struck by a bus. The collision happened at around 8am ...
Other News In Brief
Elderly Woman Hit By Bus In Belfast Police are appealing for information following an incident in east Belfast when an elderly woman was struck by a bus. The collision happened at around 8am ...
Business News, Jan 7, 2019
NI Hotels Boosted By Staff Training Funding
A number of hotels across Northern Ireland are to benefit from new staff training funding announced by Hastings Hotels. The group is investing almost £2 million in training to enhance the hospitalit...
NI Hotels Boosted By Staff Training Funding
A number of hotels across Northern Ireland are to benefit from new staff training funding announced by Hastings Hotels. The group is investing almost £2 million in training to enhance the hospitalit...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 7, 2019
Fermanagh Security Alert As Suspected WWI Shell Discovered
Homes have been evacuated as part of an ongoing security alert in County Fermanagh, after a suspected First World War shell was discovered during building work. The device was found on the morning of...
Fermanagh Security Alert As Suspected WWI Shell Discovered
Homes have been evacuated as part of an ongoing security alert in County Fermanagh, after a suspected First World War shell was discovered during building work. The device was found on the morning of...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 7, 2019
NI Councillors Condemn Newtownabbey Hate Crime
Elected representatives from Northern Ireland have responded to the news of a hate crime in Newtownabbey, in which five men were attacked with baseball bats. The victims, who are all originally from ...
NI Councillors Condemn Newtownabbey Hate Crime
Elected representatives from Northern Ireland have responded to the news of a hate crime in Newtownabbey, in which five men were attacked with baseball bats. The victims, who are all originally from ...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 7, 2019
TV Licence Scam Sees Thousands Targeted In NI
The TV Licensing authority has issued a warning about a scam doing the rounds in Northern Ireland after they received reports of around 2,500 fraudulent emails. The suspect emails inform customers th...
TV Licence Scam Sees Thousands Targeted In NI
The TV Licensing authority has issued a warning about a scam doing the rounds in Northern Ireland after they received reports of around 2,500 fraudulent emails. The suspect emails inform customers th...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 7, 2019
Brexit: PM Working To Secure Further EU Assurances
Prime Minister Theresa May has said she is working to achieve further assurances from the European Union in a bid to push her Withdrawal Agreement through Parliament next week. Meanwhile, the DUP's d...
Brexit: PM Working To Secure Further EU Assurances
Prime Minister Theresa May has said she is working to achieve further assurances from the European Union in a bid to push her Withdrawal Agreement through Parliament next week. Meanwhile, the DUP's d...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 7, 2019
PSNI Warn Over Trouble At Belfast Interface
The PSNI has issued a warning to the young people of Belfast after trouble at various interface areas across the city. It follows a number of incidents on Sunday night, 06 January. Police were calle...
PSNI Warn Over Trouble At Belfast Interface
The PSNI has issued a warning to the young people of Belfast after trouble at various interface areas across the city. It follows a number of incidents on Sunday night, 06 January. Police were calle...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 7, 2019
Belfast Worker Terrified As Robber Threatens To Throw Acid In Her Face
A shop worker in north Belfast was left terrified after a would-be robber threatened to throw acid in her face if she didn't hand over cash. Police are appealing for witnesses following the attempted...
Belfast Worker Terrified As Robber Threatens To Throw Acid In Her Face
A shop worker in north Belfast was left terrified after a would-be robber threatened to throw acid in her face if she didn't hand over cash. Police are appealing for witnesses following the attempted...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 7, 2019
Five Romanian Men Beaten In Newtownabbey Hate Crime
A police investigation is underway after five men were beaten with baseball bats during an aggravated burglary in Newtownabbey, which police are treating as a hate crime. The attack happened at a hom...
Five Romanian Men Beaten In Newtownabbey Hate Crime
A police investigation is underway after five men were beaten with baseball bats during an aggravated burglary in Newtownabbey, which police are treating as a hate crime. The attack happened at a hom...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 7, 2019
Belfast Homeless Man Burned In Tent
Police are investigating after a homeless man suffered serious burns while sleeping in a tent in Belfast over the weekend. The man in his 20's was taken to hospital for treatment to injuries on his f...
Belfast Homeless Man Burned In Tent
Police are investigating after a homeless man suffered serious burns while sleeping in a tent in Belfast over the weekend. The man in his 20's was taken to hospital for treatment to injuries on his f...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 7, 2019
Call For Action Over Delays At Belfast International Airport
SDLP Business Spokesperson Pat Catney has said that action, rather than apologies, is required of the management at Belfast International Airport to resolve the ongoing issue of long security queues a...
Call For Action Over Delays At Belfast International Airport
SDLP Business Spokesperson Pat Catney has said that action, rather than apologies, is required of the management at Belfast International Airport to resolve the ongoing issue of long security queues a...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 7, 2019
Other News In Brief
High Value Items Taken In County Down Burglary Police are appealing for information after highly valuable items were taken during a burglary of a County Down hardware store. Detectives said t...
Other News In Brief
High Value Items Taken In County Down Burglary Police are appealing for information after highly valuable items were taken during a burglary of a County Down hardware store. Detectives said t...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 4, 2019
Lotto Jackpot Winners Reveal Plans To Give Away Millions
The identity of a couple from Northern Ireland who landed almost £115million in the EuroMillions jackpot on New Year's Day has been revealed, along with their plans to dish out shares of the fortune t...
Lotto Jackpot Winners Reveal Plans To Give Away Millions
The identity of a couple from Northern Ireland who landed almost £115million in the EuroMillions jackpot on New Year's Day has been revealed, along with their plans to dish out shares of the fortune t...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 4, 2019
Row Erupts Over Naming Of East Belfast Leisure Centre
A storm of controversy has erupted over the controversial naming of an east Belfast leisure facility after former DUP MP and First Minister for Northern Ireland, Peter Robinson. The Robinson Centre i...
Row Erupts Over Naming Of East Belfast Leisure Centre
A storm of controversy has erupted over the controversial naming of an east Belfast leisure facility after former DUP MP and First Minister for Northern Ireland, Peter Robinson. The Robinson Centre i...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 4, 2019
NI Infant Post-Mortem Services Set To Move To England
Efforts to recruit a replacement paediatric pathologist for Northern Ireland have proved unsuccessful, resulting in the service now moving to England. National and international recruitment drives ha...
NI Infant Post-Mortem Services Set To Move To England
Efforts to recruit a replacement paediatric pathologist for Northern Ireland have proved unsuccessful, resulting in the service now moving to England. National and international recruitment drives ha...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 4, 2019
DUP Launch 'After We Leave' Consultation On Post-Brexit Matters
The DUP has released two public consultation documents relating to Northern Ireland's fishing policy and future regional funds. Upper Bann MLA Jonathan Buckley offered comment on the documents, which...
DUP Launch 'After We Leave' Consultation On Post-Brexit Matters
The DUP has released two public consultation documents relating to Northern Ireland's fishing policy and future regional funds. Upper Bann MLA Jonathan Buckley offered comment on the documents, which...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 4, 2019
Jobs At Risk As Ballymena Electrical Firm Set To Close
A Ballymena-based electrical and mechanical contractor is set to close, putting 58 jobs at risk. JBE Mechanical Electrical Ltd has been operating since 1983 and worked on various projects in the educ...
Jobs At Risk As Ballymena Electrical Firm Set To Close
A Ballymena-based electrical and mechanical contractor is set to close, putting 58 jobs at risk. JBE Mechanical Electrical Ltd has been operating since 1983 and worked on various projects in the educ...
Business News, Jan 4, 2019
Construction Businesses Workshop To Take Place In NI
CITB NI is hosting a new workshop on advanced tendering in the public sector next month. The workshop, aimed at construction businesses, will take place at Cookstown Enterprise Centre in Co Tyrone o...
Construction Businesses Workshop To Take Place In NI
CITB NI is hosting a new workshop on advanced tendering in the public sector next month. The workshop, aimed at construction businesses, will take place at Cookstown Enterprise Centre in Co Tyrone o...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 4, 2019
NI Couple Win Almost £115m In EuroMillions
A couple from Northern Ireland are to go public after winning a EuroMillions jackpot of nearly £115million in the New Year's Day draw. The lucky pair from County Armagh became the winners of the Nati...
NI Couple Win Almost £115m In EuroMillions
A couple from Northern Ireland are to go public after winning a EuroMillions jackpot of nearly £115million in the New Year's Day draw. The lucky pair from County Armagh became the winners of the Nati...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 4, 2019
Irish Govt Considers Grants For NI Students After Brexit
The Irish Government is considering a grant scheme for students from Northern Ireland who are applying to universities in the Republic, to avoid a rise in fees for the year ahead. A-level students in...
Irish Govt Considers Grants For NI Students After Brexit
The Irish Government is considering a grant scheme for students from Northern Ireland who are applying to universities in the Republic, to avoid a rise in fees for the year ahead. A-level students in...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 4, 2019
Man Arrested After 'Suspicious Approach' To Young Girls In Co Down
A man in his 40's has been arrested after reports of a suspicious approach to two young girls in County Down. The incident took place in the Fountain Street area of Downpatrick on the afternoon of Th...
Man Arrested After 'Suspicious Approach' To Young Girls In Co Down
A man in his 40's has been arrested after reports of a suspicious approach to two young girls in County Down. The incident took place in the Fountain Street area of Downpatrick on the afternoon of Th...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 4, 2019
DUP Slams 'Nonsense Propaganda' About Irish Hard Border
The deputy leader of the DUP, Nigel Dodds, has met with Prime Minister Theresa May to reiterate his party's opposition to the EU Withdrawal Agreement, and hit out at the "nonsense propaganda" surround...
DUP Slams 'Nonsense Propaganda' About Irish Hard Border
The deputy leader of the DUP, Nigel Dodds, has met with Prime Minister Theresa May to reiterate his party's opposition to the EU Withdrawal Agreement, and hit out at the "nonsense propaganda" surround...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 4, 2019
Other News In Brief
PSNI Issue Warning After Reports Of Dog Poisoning Police in Newtownards have issued a warning after reports of a dog being poisoned in a local park. Officers posted on social media to alert l...
Other News In Brief
PSNI Issue Warning After Reports Of Dog Poisoning Police in Newtownards have issued a warning after reports of a dog being poisoned in a local park. Officers posted on social media to alert l...
Business News, Jan 3, 2019
Equity Investment Workshops Announced
InterTradeIreland is hosting upcoming clinics aimed at helping businesses seeking equity investment. The clinics will be delivered by a venture professional who will advise companies on their fundrai...
Equity Investment Workshops Announced
InterTradeIreland is hosting upcoming clinics aimed at helping businesses seeking equity investment. The clinics will be delivered by a venture professional who will advise companies on their fundrai...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 3, 2019
Man Beaten Unconscious In 'Vicious' Aggravated Burglary
Police have launched an appeal for information after a man was violently beaten during an aggravated burglary at his home in east Belfast, leaving him with potentially life-changing injuries. Two men...
Man Beaten Unconscious In 'Vicious' Aggravated Burglary
Police have launched an appeal for information after a man was violently beaten during an aggravated burglary at his home in east Belfast, leaving him with potentially life-changing injuries. Two men...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 3, 2019
Young Children Narrowly Escape Injury In Newtownards Attacks
Young children have narrowly escaped injury after several homes and vehicles were targeted by the UDA in County Down. Police released details of a spate of attacks in Newtownards on the night of Wedn...
Young Children Narrowly Escape Injury In Newtownards Attacks
Young children have narrowly escaped injury after several homes and vehicles were targeted by the UDA in County Down. Police released details of a spate of attacks in Newtownards on the night of Wedn...
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Northern Ireland WeatherToday:A sunny but frosty start for many. However cloud increases by midday with a few showers reaching the north coast, these mostly light but spreading inland this afternoon. Chilly. Maximum temperature 8 °C.Tonight:A rather cloudy evening with scattered showers. Becoming drier through the night with some good clear spells developing and a patchy frost away from coasts. Minimum temperature 0 °C.
