Northern Ireland News for July 2019 : Page 6

Northern Ireland News, Jul 8, 2019
Man & Woman Facing Terrorism Charges
Two people have been charged with terrorism offences following the search of an address in Ballymena, County Antrim on Friday 05 July. The 31-year-old woman and 33-year-old man face charges which inc...
Northern Ireland News, Jul 8, 2019
City Hall To Be Transformed Into Putting Green
The grounds of Belfast City Hall will soon be transformed into a crazy golf course in celebration of The Open Championship as it gets underway in Portrush. People of all ages can navigate the lawns o...
Business News, Jul 8, 2019
Brexit Planning Workshops To Assess Trading Impact For Firms
Businesses are set to gather at a post-Brexit planning workshop held in Belfast ahead of the UK's planned withdrawal from the EU on or before 31 October 2019. As negotiations continue, the session wi...
Northern Ireland News, Jul 8, 2019
Man Dies In Roadside Incident
A man in his 40s has died following an incident on the Belfast Road, near Nutts Corner in County Antrim. The deceased, named locally as Terry Telford, passed away on Saturday morning, 06 June. It i...
Northern Ireland News, Jul 8, 2019
Belfast Leisure Centre Forced To Close
An incident that forced a Belfast Leisure Centre to close on Sunday has been widely condemned. The entrance to Avoniel Leisure Centre was blocked with debris while a group of men intimidated staff ou...
Northern Ireland News, Jul 8, 2019
Police Warning To Prevent Vehicle Thefts
The PSNI is advising members of the public to prioritise their vehicle safety in a bid to prevent a rise in car thefts. As technology advances, offenders can gain access to vehicles by redirecting th...
Northern Ireland News, Jul 8, 2019
Other News In Brief
Community Group Cleans Up North Coast Beach As today, 08 June, marks World Oceans Day, a County L'Derry based community group has taken to a North Coast beach to collect litter. 'Moving on Up...
Northern Ireland News, Jul 5, 2019
Two Arrested In Pat McCormick Murder Probe
Police investigating the disappearance and murder of Pat McCormick have arrested two men on suspicion of murder. The suspects, aged 20 and 32, were arrested in Moneyreagh and Ballygowan respectively ...
Northern Ireland News, Jul 5, 2019
Majority Oppose Troubles Amnesty
A clear majority of respondents to a Government consultation on a strategy to deal with the legacy of the Troubles have opposed an amnesty for former soldiers. Around 17,000 public responses were sub...
Northern Ireland News, Jul 5, 2019
Warning As Pipe Bombs Abandoned In Limavady
Police are urging the public to be vigilant after two pipe bombs were discovered in Limavady. The devices were reported to have been abandoned in the Sperrin Road area of the County L'Derry town. Fo...
Northern Ireland News, Jul 5, 2019
RNLI Rescue Group Of Five After Jet Ski Failure
An RNLI crew was deployed earlier this week after a group of five people became stranded on an island off the coast of County Down. Three adults and two children were rescued "just on time" on Wednes...
Northern Ireland News, Jul 5, 2019
Parties Urged To Support Marriage Equality Amendment
MPs in Northern Ireland have been urged to support an amendment that would secure marriage equality in the region if the power-sharing government is not restored at Stormont. SDLP leader Colum Eastwo...
Northern Ireland News, Jul 5, 2019
Stormont Talks In Danger Of Losing Momentum
As the UK Government moves to delay the legal requirement to call an Assembly election in Northern Ireland, the ongoing talks process aimed at restoring devolution is in serious danger of losing momen...
Northern Ireland News, Jul 5, 2019
Woman Avoids Jail Over Human Trafficking Conviction
A 31-year-old human trafficking victim has avoided jail after she was convicted of a similar offence for her involvement with a Romanian crime gang. Elena Cristina Cazacu was sentenced to twelve mont...
Northern Ireland News, Jul 5, 2019
Other News In Brief
Co Antrim Woman Celebrates 110th Birthday A County Antrim woman has celebrated turning 110 this week, surrounded by friends and family. Maud Nicholl was born on 03 July 1909 and is thought to...
Business News, Jul 5, 2019
Survey Finds NI Exceeds Tourist Expectations
As Northern Ireland's reputation as a popular tourist location grows, a new study has found that the region is continuing to exceed visitor expectations. A friendly welcome, top quality accommodation...
Northern Ireland News, Jul 4, 2019
Rise In NI Domestic Abuse Cases
Domestic abuse incidents in Northern Ireland have reached a record high. The 5.9% increase in the last year, as revealed by the PSNI, brought cases to the highest point since records began in 2004/05...
Northern Ireland News, Jul 4, 2019
Teen Dies In Wake Of Bangor Crash
A young woman has died following a crash in County Down almost three weeks ago. Bangor teenager Brooke Jackson, 19, was the driver involved in a crash on the town's Ballycrochan Road on 16 June. She...
Northern Ireland News, Jul 4, 2019
Peace Prize Nomination For Integrated Education Groups
Two integrated education campaign organisations in Northern Ireland have been jointly nominated to win a Nobel Peace Prize. The Integrated Education Fund (IEF) and the Northern Ireland Council for In...
Northern Ireland News, Jul 4, 2019
Police Probe 'Loud Bang' In Co Antrim
Police in County Antrim are investigating after a "loud bang" was reported in the village of Cushendall. Officers were called to Mill Street late on Wednesday night, 03 July. Damage was caused to th...
Business News, Jul 4, 2019
Employment Boost As M&S Opens In Co Antrim
A County Antrim town is set for an employment boost as retailer Marks & Spencer opens a new store. 50 jobs will be created in the new outlet at the Shore Commercial Park in Carrickfergus. The openin...
Northern Ireland News, Jul 4, 2019
Outcry As 'Soldier F' Merch Appears On Amazon
A political leader in Northern Ireland has called on global e-commerce company Amazon to remove merchandise listings relating to 'Soldier F'. Dozens of t-shirts emblazoned with the words "I stand wit...
Northern Ireland News, Jul 4, 2019
SF Hit Out At Stalled Talks Process
A Sinn Fein MLA has hit out at the pace of political talks to restore devolved government, claiming they have entered a "go-slow" mode. Newry and Armagh MLA Conor Murphy was speaking as the 12 July c...
Northern Ireland News, Jul 4, 2019
WWII Seaplane Found In Lough Erne
A seaplane dating back to the Second World War has been discovered at the bottom of Lough Erne. The Catalina aircraft was found close to a former RAF base at Castle Archdale, which operated as a flyi...
Northern Ireland News, Jul 4, 2019
Other News In Brief
SDLP Condemn Co Antrim Attack An SDLP Councillor has condemned an attack on homes in Cushendall, County Antrim. Police are investigating a "loud bang" heard in the rural village on the evenin...
Northern Ireland News, Jul 3, 2019
Police Seek Driver Who Sped Towards Traffic
Police are seeking the driver of a car captured on a dash cam driving on the wrong side of the road, on the hard shoulder, in the Ballymoney area. Officers in Coleraine have made a direct appeal to t...
Northern Ireland News, Jul 3, 2019
Pair Arrested Over £6k Drug Raid
Police have arrested two men following the seizure of around £6,000 of drugs in Bangor. Officers from the PSNI's District Support team carried out a planned search in the Clandeboye Road area on Mond...
Northern Ireland News, Jul 3, 2019
Appeal Following Lisburn Shooting
Police in Lisburn are appealing for the public's help following a shooting in the city. A flat on the Ballynahinch Road was targeted at around 1.45am this morning, Wednesday 03 July. Three males were...
Northern Ireland News, Jul 3, 2019
Greenvale Tragedy: Five PSNI Officers Face Watchdog Probe
The Police Ombudsman is set to investigate five PSNI officers for alleged misconduct over the Cookstown crush tragedy. Three teenagers lost their life outside the Greenvale Hotel while waiting to ent...
Business News, Jul 3, 2019
£5m Boost Sees Eco Hotel Open In Co Antrim
In a £5 million investment boost for Ballycastle, a 24 bedroom luxury eco hotel has opened for visitors. With breath-taking views of the wild Atlantic Ocean, The Salthouse is one of the most highly-a...