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Northern Ireland News, Apr 16, 2019
Fire Service Lowers 'People At Risk' Age To 50 And Older
The Northern Ireland Fire & Rescue Service (NIFRS) has lowered the age group of those deemed most at risk from accidental house fires to people aged 50 and older. It follows the death of 19 people in...
Fire Service Lowers 'People At Risk' Age To 50 And Older
The Northern Ireland Fire & Rescue Service (NIFRS) has lowered the age group of those deemed most at risk from accidental house fires to people aged 50 and older. It follows the death of 19 people in...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 16, 2019
Other News In Brief
East Belfast Play Park To Remain Closed After Fire A popular play park in east Belfast will be closed for some time after a fire on Monday afternoon, 15 April. Local charity Charter NI condem...
Other News In Brief
East Belfast Play Park To Remain Closed After Fire A popular play park in east Belfast will be closed for some time after a fire on Monday afternoon, 15 April. Local charity Charter NI condem...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 15, 2019
Former Soldier To Be Charged With Murdering A Teenager In 1972
A former soldier is to be prosecuted for the murder of a teenage boy in L'Derry in 1972. Fifteen-year-old Daniel Hegarty was shot and killed by a member of a British Army patrol on 31 July 1972 durin...
Former Soldier To Be Charged With Murdering A Teenager In 1972
A former soldier is to be prosecuted for the murder of a teenage boy in L'Derry in 1972. Fifteen-year-old Daniel Hegarty was shot and killed by a member of a British Army patrol on 31 July 1972 durin...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 15, 2019
Suspicious Object Sparks L'Derry Security Alert
Families have been evacuated from their L'Derry homes amid reports of a suspicious device in the area. A police operation in the vicinity of Clon Elagh, just off the Skeoge Road, was sparked this aft...
Suspicious Object Sparks L'Derry Security Alert
Families have been evacuated from their L'Derry homes amid reports of a suspicious device in the area. A police operation in the vicinity of Clon Elagh, just off the Skeoge Road, was sparked this aft...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 15, 2019
Powered Wheelchairs Now Available For Young Children In NI
Families in Northern Ireland can now access free powered wheelchairs for children with disabilities thanks to a new charity partnership. The Mae Murray Foundation has teamed up with the UK assistive ...
Powered Wheelchairs Now Available For Young Children In NI
Families in Northern Ireland can now access free powered wheelchairs for children with disabilities thanks to a new charity partnership. The Mae Murray Foundation has teamed up with the UK assistive ...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 15, 2019
Woman Dies In County Down Crash
A woman has died after a crash in County Down on Sunday afternoon, 14 April. Michelle Healy, who was aged in her 40s, died in the single-vehicle collision on Dree Hill in Dromara at around 1.20pm. P...
Woman Dies In County Down Crash
A woman has died after a crash in County Down on Sunday afternoon, 14 April. Michelle Healy, who was aged in her 40s, died in the single-vehicle collision on Dree Hill in Dromara at around 1.20pm. P...
Business News, Apr 15, 2019
International Tour Operators Enjoy Antrim Excursion
Top international tour operators from across the world have been enjoying an excursion of Mid and East Antrim as part of Tourism NI's Meet the Buyer workshops. Tour providers from all over Europe as ...
International Tour Operators Enjoy Antrim Excursion
Top international tour operators from across the world have been enjoying an excursion of Mid and East Antrim as part of Tourism NI's Meet the Buyer workshops. Tour providers from all over Europe as ...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 15, 2019
House Destroyed In Suspected Arson Attack
Police are investigating a suspected arson attack which destroyed one house and damaged another in Newtownabbey over the weekend. The blaze in the Birchmount area was reported to police at around 2pm...
House Destroyed In Suspected Arson Attack
Police are investigating a suspected arson attack which destroyed one house and damaged another in Newtownabbey over the weekend. The blaze in the Birchmount area was reported to police at around 2pm...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 15, 2019
Man Hospitalised After Belfast City Centre Attack
A man has been hospitalised after he was assaulted by a gang in Belfast city centre on Saturday morning, 13 April. The incident occurred in the Waring Street area at around 3am. The man, who was one...
Man Hospitalised After Belfast City Centre Attack
A man has been hospitalised after he was assaulted by a gang in Belfast city centre on Saturday morning, 13 April. The incident occurred in the Waring Street area at around 3am. The man, who was one...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 15, 2019
Belfast Giants Miss Out On Grand Slam Title
The Belfast Giants have narrowly missed out on a Grand Slam title this year after the Cardiff devils won the 2019 Playoffs with a late goal in the Sunday night final. Adam Keefe's men had hoped to ma...
Belfast Giants Miss Out On Grand Slam Title
The Belfast Giants have narrowly missed out on a Grand Slam title this year after the Cardiff devils won the 2019 Playoffs with a late goal in the Sunday night final. Adam Keefe's men had hoped to ma...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 15, 2019
Other News In Brief
Titanic Commemoration Service Held At Belfast City Hall A service to remember the lives lost in the Titanic tragedy has taken place today, Monday 15 April, at the memorial grounds of Belfast C...
Other News In Brief
Titanic Commemoration Service Held At Belfast City Hall A service to remember the lives lost in the Titanic tragedy has taken place today, Monday 15 April, at the memorial grounds of Belfast C...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 12, 2019
Police Probe Woman's Death In North Belfast
Police are investigating the circumstances surrounding the death of a woman in the New Lodge area of west Belfast. The body, understood to be a woman aged in her 30s, was found in a block of flats in...
Police Probe Woman's Death In North Belfast
Police are investigating the circumstances surrounding the death of a woman in the New Lodge area of west Belfast. The body, understood to be a woman aged in her 30s, was found in a block of flats in...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 12, 2019
Alliance: Historic Abuse Victims Being Let Down By Stormont Impasse
The DUP and Sinn Fein's refusal to establish an Executive and restore power sharing is responsible for prolonging the suffering of victims and survivors of institutional abuse, Alliance MLA Paula Brad...
Alliance: Historic Abuse Victims Being Let Down By Stormont Impasse
The DUP and Sinn Fein's refusal to establish an Executive and restore power sharing is responsible for prolonging the suffering of victims and survivors of institutional abuse, Alliance MLA Paula Brad...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 12, 2019
Police Slam 'Reckless' Attacks On Public Transport
Police have hit out after two attacks on public transport in west Belfast when bricks were thrown through the windows of buses. The incidents occurred on the evening of Wednesday 10 April between 5pm...
Police Slam 'Reckless' Attacks On Public Transport
Police have hit out after two attacks on public transport in west Belfast when bricks were thrown through the windows of buses. The incidents occurred on the evening of Wednesday 10 April between 5pm...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 12, 2019
Man Hijacked At Knife Point In Belfast
A man has been arrested after a reported hijacking at knife point in the New Lodge area of Belfast yesterday, Thursday 11 April. The incident happened in Dronore Court at around 11.30am, when the hij...
Man Hijacked At Knife Point In Belfast
A man has been arrested after a reported hijacking at knife point in the New Lodge area of Belfast yesterday, Thursday 11 April. The incident happened in Dronore Court at around 11.30am, when the hij...
Business News, Apr 12, 2019
Council Supports SMEs With Build Your Own Website Initiative
A cohort of 15 small and medium-sized enterprises in the Antrim and Newtownabbey area have just completed an innovative 'Build Your Own Website' programme which equips business owners with key digital...
Council Supports SMEs With Build Your Own Website Initiative
A cohort of 15 small and medium-sized enterprises in the Antrim and Newtownabbey area have just completed an innovative 'Build Your Own Website' programme which equips business owners with key digital...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 12, 2019
Police Warning Over Contaminated Supply Of Cocaine
Police have issued a warning after receiving information about a contaminated supply of cocaine circulating in the County Antrim and County L'Derry areas. Detective Superintendent Bobby Singleton fro...
Police Warning Over Contaminated Supply Of Cocaine
Police have issued a warning after receiving information about a contaminated supply of cocaine circulating in the County Antrim and County L'Derry areas. Detective Superintendent Bobby Singleton fro...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 12, 2019
Alliance Call For Greater Recognition Of Parkinson's Disease
An Alliance Party MLA has marked World Parkinson's Day, Thursday 11 April, by calling for greater awareness of the disease among the general public. Paula Bradshaw was speaking after a recent Parkins...
Alliance Call For Greater Recognition Of Parkinson's Disease
An Alliance Party MLA has marked World Parkinson's Day, Thursday 11 April, by calling for greater awareness of the disease among the general public. Paula Bradshaw was speaking after a recent Parkins...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 12, 2019
Fresh Appeal Over ATM Thefts
Police are urging the public to remain vigilant this weekend following the ninth ATM theft in eight separate incidents in Northern Ireland this year. The most recent theft saw a cash machine ripped f...
Fresh Appeal Over ATM Thefts
Police are urging the public to remain vigilant this weekend following the ninth ATM theft in eight separate incidents in Northern Ireland this year. The most recent theft saw a cash machine ripped f...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 12, 2019
Other News In Brief
Translink Transport Plan For The 148th Open Translink has announced a special transport plan for The 148th Open at Royal Portrush Golf Club from 14- 21 July. Visitors to The Open are encourag...
Other News In Brief
Translink Transport Plan For The 148th Open Translink has announced a special transport plan for The 148th Open at Royal Portrush Golf Club from 14- 21 July. Visitors to The Open are encourag...
Business News, Apr 11, 2019
Entries Welcomed For ABC Business Awards
Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Borough Council is welcoming applications for its biennial ABC Business Awards. Held in association with Power NI, the awards recognise, reward and profile the m...
Entries Welcomed For ABC Business Awards
Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Borough Council is welcoming applications for its biennial ABC Business Awards. Held in association with Power NI, the awards recognise, reward and profile the m...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 11, 2019
DUP Accused Of 'Actively Opposing' NI Interests
The DUP have been accused of "actively opposing the best interests of people", by Sinn Féin Deputy Leader, Michelle O'Neill. The Sinn Féin Vice President was commenting as DUP Leader Arlene Foster tr...
DUP Accused Of 'Actively Opposing' NI Interests
The DUP have been accused of "actively opposing the best interests of people", by Sinn Féin Deputy Leader, Michelle O'Neill. The Sinn Féin Vice President was commenting as DUP Leader Arlene Foster tr...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 11, 2019
Arlene Foster To Meet EU Negotiator Michel Barnier
DUP Leader Arlene Foster MLA and Northern Ireland MEP Diane Dodds are due to meet with Michel Barnier, the EU's Chief Brexit Negotiator, to set out their opposition to the Withdrawal Agreement. Ahead...
Arlene Foster To Meet EU Negotiator Michel Barnier
DUP Leader Arlene Foster MLA and Northern Ireland MEP Diane Dodds are due to meet with Michel Barnier, the EU's Chief Brexit Negotiator, to set out their opposition to the Withdrawal Agreement. Ahead...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 11, 2019
Quarry Water A 'Stone Cold Killer'
A new campaign has been launched warning of the dangers of swimming on disused quarries. As the Easter holidays and summer period approaches the likelihood of good weather brings additional risks, th...
Quarry Water A 'Stone Cold Killer'
A new campaign has been launched warning of the dangers of swimming on disused quarries. As the Easter holidays and summer period approaches the likelihood of good weather brings additional risks, th...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 11, 2019
Three Rescued From Cookstown House Fire
Firefighters have rescued three people from a house fire in Cookstown this morning, Thursday 11 April. The Northern Ireland Fire and Rescue Service (NIFRS) was alerted to the blaze in Millburn Avenue...
Three Rescued From Cookstown House Fire
Firefighters have rescued three people from a house fire in Cookstown this morning, Thursday 11 April. The Northern Ireland Fire and Rescue Service (NIFRS) was alerted to the blaze in Millburn Avenue...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 11, 2019
Man Hospitalised For Facial Wounds After Belfast Attack
A man has been hospitalised for facial wounds after he was slashed across the face in a late night attack in north Belfast. The victim was attacked on the Cliftonville Road at 9.30pm on Wednesday eve...
Man Hospitalised For Facial Wounds After Belfast Attack
A man has been hospitalised for facial wounds after he was slashed across the face in a late night attack in north Belfast. The victim was attacked on the Cliftonville Road at 9.30pm on Wednesday eve...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 11, 2019
Killer Sentenced For Historic Child Sexual Abuse
A man currently serving a life sentence for murder has been sentenced at Belfast Crown Court for historic child sex offences. John Clifford was convicted of the abduction and murder of an eight-year-...
Killer Sentenced For Historic Child Sexual Abuse
A man currently serving a life sentence for murder has been sentenced at Belfast Crown Court for historic child sex offences. John Clifford was convicted of the abduction and murder of an eight-year-...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 11, 2019
New Brexit Deadline Set For 31 October
European Union officials have approved Prime Minister Theresa May's request for a six-month extension to Brexit. The new deadline is now set for 31 October and prevents a no-deal exit this Friday. I...
New Brexit Deadline Set For 31 October
European Union officials have approved Prime Minister Theresa May's request for a six-month extension to Brexit. The new deadline is now set for 31 October and prevents a no-deal exit this Friday. I...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 11, 2019
Other News In Brief
Alliance Call For 'Fundamental Rethink' Of Brexit Any extension of the Brexit deadline must be used for a "fundamental rethink" on the entire situation, leading to a People's Vote, Alliance ...
Other News In Brief
Alliance Call For 'Fundamental Rethink' Of Brexit Any extension of the Brexit deadline must be used for a "fundamental rethink" on the entire situation, leading to a People's Vote, Alliance ...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 10, 2019
Armed Masked Gang Target L'Derry Home
Detectives are appealing for information after a gang of masked men armed with iron bars burgled a property in L'Derry last night, Tuesday 09 April. Police said a house in Creggan Heights was targete...
Armed Masked Gang Target L'Derry Home
Detectives are appealing for information after a gang of masked men armed with iron bars burgled a property in L'Derry last night, Tuesday 09 April. Police said a house in Creggan Heights was targete...
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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.
