Northern Ireland News for March 2019 : Page 7

Northern Ireland News, Mar 5, 2019
Other News In Brief
Police Appeal After Racist Graffiti Sprayed On Cookstown Property Police are appealing for information after a property in Cookstown was subjected to criminal damage which they believe was par...
Business News, Mar 4, 2019
Retail Experts To Hold Business Masterclass
Leading retail experts in customer experience, digital marketing and visual merchandising are set to share their knowledge and experience in a bid to help local retailers grow their businesses. The f...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 4, 2019
Last Decade Sees Male Drug-Related Deaths Increase By 98%
The amount of men in Northern Ireland losing their lives in drug-related deaths has increased by 98% in ten years, it has emerged. The figures released by the Northern Ireland Statistics and Research...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 4, 2019
Two Arrests Following Attempted Murder In Portglenone
Two men have been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after a man suffered head injuries during an assault in County Antrim. The man in his 20s was attacked on Portglenone's Main Street shortly...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 4, 2019
Firefighters Tackle Blazes At Two NI Bars
The Northern Ireland Fire and Rescue Service (NIFRS) was tasked to two separate pub fires in the early hours of Monday morning, 04 March. Thirty firefighters and four appliances dealt with a large bl...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 4, 2019
ScamwiseNI & Post Office Collaborate On Scam Protection Initiative
A collaboration between ScamwiseNI and the Post Office has launched today, Monday 04 March, to give consumers an opportunity to discuss any concerns they have about falling victim to a scam. 'Scam? A...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 4, 2019
PHA Issue High Salt Intake Warning
The Public Health Agency (PHA) has issued a reminder to the public of the dangers of eating too much salt. It comes as the region marks Salt Awareness Week between Monday 04 and Sunday 10 March. Car...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 4, 2019
Ian Ogle Murder Probe: Man Arrested At Manchester Airport
A man has been arrested on suspicion of murdering east Belfast man Ian Ogle. The 32-year-old suspect was detained at Manchester Airport on Sunday evening, 03 March, before being brought to Northern I...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 4, 2019
Fire Ongoing In Bushmills Town Centre
The centre of Bushmills has been closed to traffic as emergency services deal with a fire. The incident is ongoing at The Scotch House Pub after the blaze broke out at around 3am this morning, Monday...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 4, 2019
Call For Political Unity After Portrush Wall Daubed In Racist Graffiti
There have been calls for political and community action in Portrush after a wall in the town was daubed with the words 'Syrians not welcome'. Police are treating the graffiti painted on a property i...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 4, 2019
Police Investigate After Armed Man Threatens Workers In Lurgan
Police in Lurgan are investigating reports that a number of workers were threatened by an armed individual. The incident occurred on Saturday 02 March shortly after 11am, while a group of men worked ...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 4, 2019
Other News In Brief
Detectives Investigate Aggravated Belfast Burglary Police are appealing for information after an aggravated burglary in north Belfast on the afternoon of Friday 01 March. A house in Summerhil...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 1, 2019
Over 6,000 NI Nurses Attacked At Work Last Year
More than 6,000 nurses were attacked while at work caring for others in Northern Ireland last year. Figures released from the region's five Health Trusts show a total of 6651 attacks on health care s...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 1, 2019
Seizure Of NI Boats A Sign Of Irish Govt Brexit Escalation- UUP
The leader of the Ulster Unionists Robin Swann has said the impounding of two Northern Irish fishing boats by the Irish Navy is a sign of the Irish Government "foolishly upping the ante" ahead of Brex...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 1, 2019
Sinn Fein: Stormont Must Follow Through On Legacy Funding
Sinn Fein has called for the establishment of bodies to carry out investigations into Troubles related deaths after funding was announced for legacy inquests. The party's spokesperson for victims, Li...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 1, 2019
PHA Extend Offer Of Support On Self-Harm Awareness Day
To mark Self-Harm Awareness Day, 01 March, the Public Health Agency (PHA) is urging anyone affected, including families and carers, to seek support. According to Dr Denise O'Hagan, a Public Health Co...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 1, 2019
Celebration Of NI's Female Artists Launched
In celebration of International Women's Day, Friday 08 March, a special exhibition featuring female artists from Northern Ireland has launched in Cookstown. The event will run for the month of March ...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 1, 2019
New Legacy Inquest System Launched To Speed Up Investigations
The Department of Justice has launched a £55 million initiative with a new Coroner investigation unit in a bid speed up legacy inquests and address all outstanding cases. It comes as some of the "mos...
Business News, Mar 1, 2019
NI Councils Combine To Support Budding Entrepreneurs
Councils across Northern Ireland are set to host open evenings, in partnership with the Go For It scheme, to advise and encourage potential new entrepreneurs to take steps to start their business. Th...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 1, 2019
NI Schools In Funding Crisis
Politicians in Northern Ireland have warned that the financial crisis facing the education system is reaching its breaking point, and called for the restoration of power-sharing to manage the "exacerb...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 1, 2019
Green Party Secure First Climate Emergency Motion For NI
Ards and North Down Borough Council has became the first district in Northern Ireland to declare a climate emergency, following a motion from Green Party Councillors this week. Councillors Rachel Woo...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 1, 2019
Well-Wishers Line Streets To Greet Royals
Thousands of well-wishers have stepped out to greet the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge this week as they completed a two-day visit to the region. The Royal couple, who were bestowed the title of Baron...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 1, 2019
Other News In Brief
Police Patrol Botanic Gardens After Man Reportedly Exposes Himself Police are patrolling the Botanic Gardens in south Belfast after a man allegedly exposed himself to two females yesterday, 28...