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Northern Ireland News for April 2019 : Page 2
Northern Ireland News, Apr 26, 2019
Appeal For Information After Lisburn Burglary
Police are appealing for information following reports of a burglary in Lisburn. Two men entered a property in the Causeway Meadows area of Lisburn at around 7.20pm on Wednesday 24 April. Two young ...
Appeal For Information After Lisburn Burglary
Police are appealing for information following reports of a burglary in Lisburn. Two men entered a property in the Causeway Meadows area of Lisburn at around 7.20pm on Wednesday 24 April. Two young ...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 26, 2019
Other News In Brief
Retail NI Welcomes Blocking Of Asda-Sainsbury's Merger A Retail NI chief has welcomed the decision of the Competition and Markets Authority to block the proposed merger of Asda and Sainsbury's...
Other News In Brief
Retail NI Welcomes Blocking Of Asda-Sainsbury's Merger A Retail NI chief has welcomed the decision of the Competition and Markets Authority to block the proposed merger of Asda and Sainsbury's...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 25, 2019
Family's Plea 20 Years On From Teenagers Murder
The family of Jonathan Cairns, who was murdered in 1999 at 18-years-old, have issued a plea for information on the 20th anniversary of his death. Mr Cairns, from Ballykelly, County L'Derry was attack...
Family's Plea 20 Years On From Teenagers Murder
The family of Jonathan Cairns, who was murdered in 1999 at 18-years-old, have issued a plea for information on the 20th anniversary of his death. Mr Cairns, from Ballykelly, County L'Derry was attack...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 25, 2019
Arrest After Attempted Hijacking In L'Derry
A man has been arrested after an attempted hijacking of a car in L'Derry while a woman and two children were in the vehicle. Police said the man entered the driver's seat in the Ballymagroarty area o...
Arrest After Attempted Hijacking In L'Derry
A man has been arrested after an attempted hijacking of a car in L'Derry while a woman and two children were in the vehicle. Police said the man entered the driver's seat in the Ballymagroarty area o...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 25, 2019
£10K Reward For Information On The Murder Of Lyra McKee
A £10,000 reward has been offered in exchange for information on the murder of journalist Lyra McKee. The popular writer was killed as she reported on a night of violent rioting in Creggan, L'Derry o...
£10K Reward For Information On The Murder Of Lyra McKee
A £10,000 reward has been offered in exchange for information on the murder of journalist Lyra McKee. The popular writer was killed as she reported on a night of violent rioting in Creggan, L'Derry o...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 25, 2019
DUP Accused Of 'Frightening Propaganda' With Election Leaflet
A UUP Councillor has said a DUP leaflet circulating in the Balmoral area of Belfast is an attempt to frighten voters with crude propaganda. Ulster Unionist Councillor for the area Jeffrey Dudgeon sai...
DUP Accused Of 'Frightening Propaganda' With Election Leaflet
A UUP Councillor has said a DUP leaflet circulating in the Balmoral area of Belfast is an attempt to frighten voters with crude propaganda. Ulster Unionist Councillor for the area Jeffrey Dudgeon sai...
Business News, Apr 25, 2019
Five Stars For Game Of Thrones Tour
Tourism NI has awarded the tour of Game of Thrones filming locations across Northern Ireland a five star rating, indicating an outstanding visitor experience. Northern Ireland is home to twenty six p...
Five Stars For Game Of Thrones Tour
Tourism NI has awarded the tour of Game of Thrones filming locations across Northern Ireland a five star rating, indicating an outstanding visitor experience. Northern Ireland is home to twenty six p...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 25, 2019
UK Report: Govt Must Act On NI Abortion Laws
The government must act to address the "confusion, fear and inequality" surrounding abortion law in Northern Ireland, a UK report has found. The House of Commons Women and Equalities Committee highli...
UK Report: Govt Must Act On NI Abortion Laws
The government must act to address the "confusion, fear and inequality" surrounding abortion law in Northern Ireland, a UK report has found. The House of Commons Women and Equalities Committee highli...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 25, 2019
Call For Return To Govt At Lyra McKee Funeral
A priest has made an impassioned plea to the political leaders of Northern Ireland, asking why it took the death of 29-year-old Lyra McKee to bring the parties together. Politicians from the region's...
Call For Return To Govt At Lyra McKee Funeral
A priest has made an impassioned plea to the political leaders of Northern Ireland, asking why it took the death of 29-year-old Lyra McKee to bring the parties together. Politicians from the region's...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 25, 2019
Warning As Rat Poison Left In Belfast
Dog walkers in south Belfast have been warned to be vigilant after rat poison was left amongst bread on Annadale Embankment earlier this week. A member of the public discovered approximately 200 pell...
Warning As Rat Poison Left In Belfast
Dog walkers in south Belfast have been warned to be vigilant after rat poison was left amongst bread on Annadale Embankment earlier this week. A member of the public discovered approximately 200 pell...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 25, 2019
Other News In Brief
Body Found In Search For Missing Belfast Man A body has been found in the search for a 35-year-old man missing from Belfast. Daniel McGoldrick was reported missing on Easter Monday, sparking ...
Other News In Brief
Body Found In Search For Missing Belfast Man A body has been found in the search for a 35-year-old man missing from Belfast. Daniel McGoldrick was reported missing on Easter Monday, sparking ...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 24, 2019
Four Charged With Drugs Offences In Paramilitary Crackdown
Four men have been arrested and charged by officers from the PSNI's Paramilitary Crime Task Force. Two 34-year-olds and one 28 and 27-year-old were apprehended after three searches in the Kilcooley a...
Four Charged With Drugs Offences In Paramilitary Crackdown
Four men have been arrested and charged by officers from the PSNI's Paramilitary Crime Task Force. Two 34-year-olds and one 28 and 27-year-old were apprehended after three searches in the Kilcooley a...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 24, 2019
RNLI Rescues Yacht After Crew Fall Ill On Journey To Belfast
The RNLI's Red Bay lifeboats were launched early this morning when a yacht travelling to Belfast got into difficulty when its crew fell ill. The 28ft yacht was on passage from Oban in Scotland and ex...
RNLI Rescues Yacht After Crew Fall Ill On Journey To Belfast
The RNLI's Red Bay lifeboats were launched early this morning when a yacht travelling to Belfast got into difficulty when its crew fell ill. The 28ft yacht was on passage from Oban in Scotland and ex...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 24, 2019
'No Job Losses' As NI Power Stations Sold To Czech Firm
Alliance Party representatives in east Antrim are seeking a meeting with the new owners of Kilroot and Ballylumford power stations, following announcement that a Czech company will purchase the plants...
'No Job Losses' As NI Power Stations Sold To Czech Firm
Alliance Party representatives in east Antrim are seeking a meeting with the new owners of Kilroot and Ballylumford power stations, following announcement that a Czech company will purchase the plants...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 24, 2019
PM Theresa May To Attend Lyra McKee's Funeral
Prime Minister Theresa May is to be in Belfast today to attend the funeral of murdered journalist Lyra McKee. Ms McKee was shot dead while reporting on riots in the Creggan area of L'Derry last Thurs...
PM Theresa May To Attend Lyra McKee's Funeral
Prime Minister Theresa May is to be in Belfast today to attend the funeral of murdered journalist Lyra McKee. Ms McKee was shot dead while reporting on riots in the Creggan area of L'Derry last Thurs...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 24, 2019
Paint Thrown At House In Racially Motivated Hate Crime
Police have said they are treating an attack on a home in south Belfast as a racially motivated hate crime. The incident occurred in Connaught Street at around 11.10pm last night, Tuesday 23 April. ...
Paint Thrown At House In Racially Motivated Hate Crime
Police have said they are treating an attack on a home in south Belfast as a racially motivated hate crime. The incident occurred in Connaught Street at around 11.10pm last night, Tuesday 23 April. ...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 24, 2019
Police Seek Information Following Mourne Mountain Blaze
Police are continuing to appeal for information following a large-scale blaze in Newcastle at the foot of the Mourne Mountains on Sunday 21 April. More than 50 firefighters tackled the fire throughou...
Police Seek Information Following Mourne Mountain Blaze
Police are continuing to appeal for information following a large-scale blaze in Newcastle at the foot of the Mourne Mountains on Sunday 21 April. More than 50 firefighters tackled the fire throughou...
Business News, Apr 24, 2019
Open Legacy Fund To Deliver Long-Term Benefits For Portrush
The Open golf tournament at Royal Portrush this July is set to bring lasting benefits for the North Coast, with an Open Legacy Fund of £100,000 due to help capitalise on the event. A public informati...
Open Legacy Fund To Deliver Long-Term Benefits For Portrush
The Open golf tournament at Royal Portrush this July is set to bring lasting benefits for the North Coast, with an Open Legacy Fund of £100,000 due to help capitalise on the event. A public informati...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 24, 2019
Pair Assaulted By Masked Gang In Larne
A man and woman have been attacked by a masked gang during an aggravated burglary in Larne this morning. Detectives said men entered a house in Wellington Green at around 5am on Wednesday 24 April, w...
Pair Assaulted By Masked Gang In Larne
A man and woman have been attacked by a masked gang during an aggravated burglary in Larne this morning. Detectives said men entered a house in Wellington Green at around 5am on Wednesday 24 April, w...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 24, 2019
Man Dies And Two Women Seriously Injured In Crash
A man has died and two women have been left seriously injured following a road collision last night. The single-vehicle crash happened shortly before midnight, Tuesday 23 April, on the Glenshane Road...
Man Dies And Two Women Seriously Injured In Crash
A man has died and two women have been left seriously injured following a road collision last night. The single-vehicle crash happened shortly before midnight, Tuesday 23 April, on the Glenshane Road...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 24, 2019
Man Armed With Suspected Firearm Targets East Belfast Shop
An employee at a shop in east Belfast has been left badly shaken after being threatened with a suspected firearm in an armed robbery. The incident occurred at Orangefield Place shortly after 5pm on T...
Man Armed With Suspected Firearm Targets East Belfast Shop
An employee at a shop in east Belfast has been left badly shaken after being threatened with a suspected firearm in an armed robbery. The incident occurred at Orangefield Place shortly after 5pm on T...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 24, 2019
Other News In Brief
Northern Ireland Frailty Network Launched The Northern Ireland Frailty Network has been launched by Dr Michael McBride, the Chief Medical Officer and Robert Ferguson, a service user and Ambass...
Other News In Brief
Northern Ireland Frailty Network Launched The Northern Ireland Frailty Network has been launched by Dr Michael McBride, the Chief Medical Officer and Robert Ferguson, a service user and Ambass...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 23, 2019
Woman Arrested Over Lyra McKee Murder
A 57-year-old woman has been arrested by detectives investigating the murder of Lyra McKee. The journalist, aged 29, was shot dead during a night of rioting in L'Derry on Thursday evening, 18 April. ...
Woman Arrested Over Lyra McKee Murder
A 57-year-old woman has been arrested by detectives investigating the murder of Lyra McKee. The journalist, aged 29, was shot dead during a night of rioting in L'Derry on Thursday evening, 18 April. ...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 23, 2019
Shots Fired At House In Lurgan
Police are investigating after shots were fired at a house in Lurgan this morning. Officers attended the scene in the Forest Glade area of the town early on Tuesday 23 April. A statement from the PS...
Shots Fired At House In Lurgan
Police are investigating after shots were fired at a house in Lurgan this morning. Officers attended the scene in the Forest Glade area of the town early on Tuesday 23 April. A statement from the PS...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 23, 2019
UUP: The New IRA Statement Is Beneath Contempt
Ulster Unionist Party leader Robin Swann has described a statement issued by the new IRA, in which the organisation admitted responsibility for the murder of Lyra McKee last week, as "beneath contempt...
UUP: The New IRA Statement Is Beneath Contempt
Ulster Unionist Party leader Robin Swann has described a statement issued by the new IRA, in which the organisation admitted responsibility for the murder of Lyra McKee last week, as "beneath contempt...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 23, 2019
Man Charged With Attempted Murder After Lurgan Stabbing
A man has been charged with attempted murder following a stabbing in Lurgan. It comes after a man in his 20s was left in critical condition when he was attacked in the Shankill Street area of the tow...
Man Charged With Attempted Murder After Lurgan Stabbing
A man has been charged with attempted murder following a stabbing in Lurgan. It comes after a man in his 20s was left in critical condition when he was attacked in the Shankill Street area of the tow...
Business News, Apr 23, 2019
Future Belfast Cultural Strategy Open For Public Consultation
People across Belfast and beyond are being urged to have their say on how the city's cultural offering can be harnessed, developed and celebrated over the next ten years. Belfast City Council launche...
Future Belfast Cultural Strategy Open For Public Consultation
People across Belfast and beyond are being urged to have their say on how the city's cultural offering can be harnessed, developed and celebrated over the next ten years. Belfast City Council launche...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 23, 2019
Mourne Mountains Fire Treated As Suspicious
Police have confirmed they are treating a major gorse fire in the Mourne Mountains as suspicious. Over 50 firefighters tackled the blaze, which originated in Donard Forest on the evening of Sunday 21...
Mourne Mountains Fire Treated As Suspicious
Police have confirmed they are treating a major gorse fire in the Mourne Mountains as suspicious. Over 50 firefighters tackled the blaze, which originated in Donard Forest on the evening of Sunday 21...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 23, 2019
Calls For Fresh Govt Talks In Wake Of L'Derry Murder
Leaders of Northern Ireland's political parties have called for a fresh round of talks aimed at restoring devolved government following the murder of journalist Lyra McKee in L'Derry. The 29-year-old...
Calls For Fresh Govt Talks In Wake Of L'Derry Murder
Leaders of Northern Ireland's political parties have called for a fresh round of talks aimed at restoring devolved government following the murder of journalist Lyra McKee in L'Derry. The 29-year-old...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 23, 2019
Police Officers Attacked By Youths In Lisburn
Two PSNI officers were attacked while dealing with a reported assault in Lisburn over the weekend. The incident happened as police were in the tow path area of the city's civic centre and were confro...
Police Officers Attacked By Youths In Lisburn
Two PSNI officers were attacked while dealing with a reported assault in Lisburn over the weekend. The incident happened as police were in the tow path area of the city's civic centre and were confro...
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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.
