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Northern Ireland News for May 2019
Northern Ireland News, May 31, 2019
UUP: Hospital Waiting Lists Will Worsen
The Ulster Unionist Party has said hospital waiting lists in Northern Ireland are set to grow if immediate actions are not implemented. The most recent Department of Health figures revealed the growi...
UUP: Hospital Waiting Lists Will Worsen
The Ulster Unionist Party has said hospital waiting lists in Northern Ireland are set to grow if immediate actions are not implemented. The most recent Department of Health figures revealed the growi...
Northern Ireland News, May 31, 2019
Omagh Man Jailed For Historic Sex Offences
Police have welcomed the recent sentencing of a man who was found guilty of 22 historic sex offences. A judge at Dungannon Crown Court handed the 53-year-old from Omagh a sentence of five years impri...
Omagh Man Jailed For Historic Sex Offences
Police have welcomed the recent sentencing of a man who was found guilty of 22 historic sex offences. A judge at Dungannon Crown Court handed the 53-year-old from Omagh a sentence of five years impri...
Northern Ireland News, May 31, 2019
Unions Call For Return To Govt
Trade unionists are calling for a return to devolved government in Northern Ireland. As cross-party talks continue, the Northern Ireland Committee of the Irish Congress of Trade Unions (ICTU), the le...
Unions Call For Return To Govt
Trade unionists are calling for a return to devolved government in Northern Ireland. As cross-party talks continue, the Northern Ireland Committee of the Irish Congress of Trade Unions (ICTU), the le...
Northern Ireland News, May 31, 2019
Arrests As Police Detect Drugs Activity
Police in Lisburn have arrested three individuals after coming across an amount of Class A and B drugs while patrolling the area. A routine car stop on Thursday evening, 30 May, saw a man inside a ve...
Arrests As Police Detect Drugs Activity
Police in Lisburn have arrested three individuals after coming across an amount of Class A and B drugs while patrolling the area. A routine car stop on Thursday evening, 30 May, saw a man inside a ve...
Northern Ireland News, May 31, 2019
Translink Raise 30K For Cancer Charity
Translink staff and customers have managed to raise £30,000 for Cancer Focus Northern Ireland, in the first of a three year partnership. The 'Travel to a Healthier Life' campaign focuses on encouragi...
Translink Raise 30K For Cancer Charity
Translink staff and customers have managed to raise £30,000 for Cancer Focus Northern Ireland, in the first of a three year partnership. The 'Travel to a Healthier Life' campaign focuses on encouragi...
Northern Ireland News, May 31, 2019
Gang Attack Pedestrian With Hammers
Police are hunting three men after they attacked and robbed a pedestrian in Ballymena last night, Thursday 30 May. The victim, a 20-year-old man, was set upon while walking through the underpass betw...
Gang Attack Pedestrian With Hammers
Police are hunting three men after they attacked and robbed a pedestrian in Ballymena last night, Thursday 30 May. The victim, a 20-year-old man, was set upon while walking through the underpass betw...
Northern Ireland News, May 31, 2019
PSNI Apologise To Greenvale Victim's Parents
PSNI Chief Constable George Hamilton has apologised to the family of Morgan Barnard, a 17-year-old who died in the Greenvale Hotel tragedy in Cookstown. Three teenagers, including Lauren Bullock (17)...
PSNI Apologise To Greenvale Victim's Parents
PSNI Chief Constable George Hamilton has apologised to the family of Morgan Barnard, a 17-year-old who died in the Greenvale Hotel tragedy in Cookstown. Three teenagers, including Lauren Bullock (17)...
Northern Ireland News, May 31, 2019
'Window For Success' In Talks Process
Party leaders in Northern Ireland have said the talks aimed at restoring devolved government have reached a critical point. Negotiations reconvened at Stormont yesterday, Thursday 30 May, facilitated...
'Window For Success' In Talks Process
Party leaders in Northern Ireland have said the talks aimed at restoring devolved government have reached a critical point. Negotiations reconvened at Stormont yesterday, Thursday 30 May, facilitated...
Northern Ireland News, May 31, 2019
Young Belfast Athletes Go For Gold
A team of budding athletes from primary schools across Belfast put their best foot forward yesterday at the annual Belfast Parks Primary Schools Athletic Shield and Cup competition. Hosted by Belfast...
Young Belfast Athletes Go For Gold
A team of budding athletes from primary schools across Belfast put their best foot forward yesterday at the annual Belfast Parks Primary Schools Athletic Shield and Cup competition. Hosted by Belfast...
Northern Ireland News, May 31, 2019
Other News In Brief
Man Charged Under Charities Law Anti-terror detectives have charged a man under charities law. The 45-year-old is due to appear at Craigavon Magistrates Court on 26 June after he was charged ...
Other News In Brief
Man Charged Under Charities Law Anti-terror detectives have charged a man under charities law. The 45-year-old is due to appear at Craigavon Magistrates Court on 26 June after he was charged ...
Business News, May 31, 2019
Belfast Showcased To Chinese Business Delegation
Investment opportunities in the city of Belfast have been showcased to a Chinese business and media delegation in a recent council event. Belfast Lord Mayor Councillor John Finucane welcomed Madame Z...
Belfast Showcased To Chinese Business Delegation
Investment opportunities in the city of Belfast have been showcased to a Chinese business and media delegation in a recent council event. Belfast Lord Mayor Councillor John Finucane welcomed Madame Z...
Northern Ireland News, May 30, 2019
Man Injured In Belfast Hammer Attack
Police are investigating after a man was assaulted with a hammer during an aggravated burglary this morning, Thursday 30 May. Two men entered a house on Ross Road in the west of the city at around 12...
Man Injured In Belfast Hammer Attack
Police are investigating after a man was assaulted with a hammer during an aggravated burglary this morning, Thursday 30 May. Two men entered a house on Ross Road in the west of the city at around 12...
Northern Ireland News, May 30, 2019
PSNI Honour Co Tyrone Heroes
Two young men who intervened when a man was "viciously" attacked in County Tyrone last year have been honoured by the PSNI. "Not all heroes wear capes," a spokesperson said after Chief Constable Geor...
PSNI Honour Co Tyrone Heroes
Two young men who intervened when a man was "viciously" attacked in County Tyrone last year have been honoured by the PSNI. "Not all heroes wear capes," a spokesperson said after Chief Constable Geor...
Northern Ireland News, May 30, 2019
Public Figures Failing To Lead On Equality
Public figures in Northern Ireland are failing to show leadership on matters related to equality, a survey has revealed. 90% of those questioned in the Ipsos MORI survey for the Equality Commission f...
Public Figures Failing To Lead On Equality
Public figures in Northern Ireland are failing to show leadership on matters related to equality, a survey has revealed. 90% of those questioned in the Ipsos MORI survey for the Equality Commission f...
Northern Ireland News, May 30, 2019
Stormont: Party Talks Continue
Northern Ireland's political leaders have reconvened at Stormont today as the attempts to restore power-sharing continue. Weekly talks with the British and Irish governments have been ongoing since 0...
Stormont: Party Talks Continue
Northern Ireland's political leaders have reconvened at Stormont today as the attempts to restore power-sharing continue. Weekly talks with the British and Irish governments have been ongoing since 0...
Northern Ireland News, May 30, 2019
Investment Needed To Tackle Hospital Waiting Lists
"Sustained investment" is required to address the backlog of hospital waiting lists, the Department of Health has said today. It comes as the most recent quarterly statistics reveal that over 288,754...
Investment Needed To Tackle Hospital Waiting Lists
"Sustained investment" is required to address the backlog of hospital waiting lists, the Department of Health has said today. It comes as the most recent quarterly statistics reveal that over 288,754...
Business News, May 30, 2019
£5m Ballycastle Hotel Set To Open
A luxury 24 bedroom eco-hotel in Ballycastle is set to open just in time for the 148th Open Golf Championship in July. £5 million has been invested in The Salthouse complex, which features an exclusi...
£5m Ballycastle Hotel Set To Open
A luxury 24 bedroom eco-hotel in Ballycastle is set to open just in time for the 148th Open Golf Championship in July. £5 million has been invested in The Salthouse complex, which features an exclusi...
Northern Ireland News, May 30, 2019
Raid Warrants On Belfast Journalists To Be Quashed
Warrants obtained by the PSNI to raid the homes and offices of two Belfast journalists are to be quashed, the High Court has ruled. Senior judges held on Wednesday 29 May that authorisation for the s...
Raid Warrants On Belfast Journalists To Be Quashed
Warrants obtained by the PSNI to raid the homes and offices of two Belfast journalists are to be quashed, the High Court has ruled. Senior judges held on Wednesday 29 May that authorisation for the s...
Northern Ireland News, May 30, 2019
PSNI Recover Stolen Beer Kegs
The PSNI has recovered £900,000 worth of stolen beer kegs as part of an investigation into organised crime in Northern Ireland. Two men, both aged 55, were arrested on suspicion of theft as raids in ...
PSNI Recover Stolen Beer Kegs
The PSNI has recovered £900,000 worth of stolen beer kegs as part of an investigation into organised crime in Northern Ireland. Two men, both aged 55, were arrested on suspicion of theft as raids in ...
Northern Ireland News, May 30, 2019
Fresh Call For Action On Abuse Compensation
Sinn Fein have issued a fresh call for the Northern Ireland Secretary of State to implement a redress system for victims of historical institutional abuse. Michelle O'Neill led a party delegation yes...
Fresh Call For Action On Abuse Compensation
Sinn Fein have issued a fresh call for the Northern Ireland Secretary of State to implement a redress system for victims of historical institutional abuse. Michelle O'Neill led a party delegation yes...
Northern Ireland News, May 30, 2019
Belfast Marathon 544 Metres Too Long
Organisers of the Belfast City Marathon have confirmed that the course was an additional 84 metres too long than first reported. In a new statement issued on Wednesday, 29 May, it was revealed that r...
Belfast Marathon 544 Metres Too Long
Organisers of the Belfast City Marathon have confirmed that the course was an additional 84 metres too long than first reported. In a new statement issued on Wednesday, 29 May, it was revealed that r...
Northern Ireland News, May 30, 2019
Other News In Brief
Water Disruption As Main Bursts In Belfast City Centre Properties in Belfast City Centre have been without water this afternoon, 30 May, due to a burst watermain on Royal Avenue. NI Water sta...
Other News In Brief
Water Disruption As Main Bursts In Belfast City Centre Properties in Belfast City Centre have been without water this afternoon, 30 May, due to a burst watermain on Royal Avenue. NI Water sta...
Northern Ireland News, May 29, 2019
Arrest As Shots Fired At Lisburn House
A number of people have managed to avoid injury after a series of shots were fired at a property in Lisburn. Police have launched an investigation after the incident on Tuesday night, 28 May. A house...
Arrest As Shots Fired At Lisburn House
A number of people have managed to avoid injury after a series of shots were fired at a property in Lisburn. Police have launched an investigation after the incident on Tuesday night, 28 May. A house...
Northern Ireland News, May 29, 2019
Body Found In Missing Person Search
The search for a "high-risk missing person" in north Belfast has sadly ended with the discovery of a body. Volunteers from the Community Rescue Service (CRS) were deployed to the area on Tuesday morn...
Body Found In Missing Person Search
The search for a "high-risk missing person" in north Belfast has sadly ended with the discovery of a body. Volunteers from the Community Rescue Service (CRS) were deployed to the area on Tuesday morn...
Northern Ireland News, May 29, 2019
Pair Arrested Over Newry Hammer Assault
Two men have been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder following an assault at a house in Newry. A 26-year-old man was attacked with a hammer at a flat in Cleary Crescent in the early hours of t...
Pair Arrested Over Newry Hammer Assault
Two men have been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder following an assault at a house in Newry. A 26-year-old man was attacked with a hammer at a flat in Cleary Crescent in the early hours of t...
Northern Ireland News, May 29, 2019
Police Dog Helps Catch Fleeing Males
Four men have been arrested with the help of a police dog after reports of burglaries in Lisburn this morning. Following the break-ins in the Old Warren and greater Lisburn area, the males caused a c...
Police Dog Helps Catch Fleeing Males
Four men have been arrested with the help of a police dog after reports of burglaries in Lisburn this morning. Following the break-ins in the Old Warren and greater Lisburn area, the males caused a c...
Northern Ireland News, May 29, 2019
Record Numbers Using Public Transport
Translink has reported a growth in the amount of people using public transport in Northern Ireland, with journeys exceeding 84.5 million last year- a new record for the region. The amount of people w...
Record Numbers Using Public Transport
Translink has reported a growth in the amount of people using public transport in Northern Ireland, with journeys exceeding 84.5 million last year- a new record for the region. The amount of people w...
Northern Ireland News, May 29, 2019
Golden Eagle Missing From Antrim Sanctuary
The search is continuing for a golden eagle after the bird escaped its sanctuary in County Antrim. The golden eagle, known as Griff, escaped his enclosure at World of Owls in Randalstown on 23 May d...
Golden Eagle Missing From Antrim Sanctuary
The search is continuing for a golden eagle after the bird escaped its sanctuary in County Antrim. The golden eagle, known as Griff, escaped his enclosure at World of Owls in Randalstown on 23 May d...
Northern Ireland News, May 29, 2019
Teenager Arrested Over West Belfast Vandalism
A teenage boy has been arrested in connection with a series of criminal damage and theft offences in West Belfast. The incidents happened in the early hours of Tuesday 28 May when a number of vehicl...
Teenager Arrested Over West Belfast Vandalism
A teenage boy has been arrested in connection with a series of criminal damage and theft offences in West Belfast. The incidents happened in the early hours of Tuesday 28 May when a number of vehicl...
Northern Ireland News, May 29, 2019
Man Assaulted Close To Belfast Cemetery
A man has been assaulted while out on a walk close to Milltown Cemetery in Belfast. The incident occurred at 5pm on Monday 06 May when the victim was approached by a male and involved in a verbal al...
Man Assaulted Close To Belfast Cemetery
A man has been assaulted while out on a walk close to Milltown Cemetery in Belfast. The incident occurred at 5pm on Monday 06 May when the victim was approached by a male and involved in a verbal al...
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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.
