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Northern Ireland News for August 2019
Northern Ireland News, Aug 30, 2019
Teens Injured In L'Derry Assaults
Two teenagers have been left with leg injuries following what police say was a suspected paramilitary style attack in L'Derry. Detectives are appealing for information following the assault in the I...
Teens Injured In L'Derry Assaults
Two teenagers have been left with leg injuries following what police say was a suspected paramilitary style attack in L'Derry. Detectives are appealing for information following the assault in the I...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 30, 2019
Household Electricity Prices Set To Rise
Bill payers in Northern Ireland will be tightening their purse strings later this year as energy prices continue to rise. SSE Airtricity, the region's second largest electricity provider, is to incre...
Household Electricity Prices Set To Rise
Bill payers in Northern Ireland will be tightening their purse strings later this year as energy prices continue to rise. SSE Airtricity, the region's second largest electricity provider, is to incre...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 30, 2019
Newry Firm To Create 140 Jobs
A manufacturing firm in Newry is to create 140 jobs over the next five years in a £2.5 million expansion of it's newly established operations. Connex Offsite makes high-end modular bathroom pods for ...
Newry Firm To Create 140 Jobs
A manufacturing firm in Newry is to create 140 jobs over the next five years in a £2.5 million expansion of it's newly established operations. Connex Offsite makes high-end modular bathroom pods for ...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 30, 2019
Arrests & Searches In CIRA Probe
Two men have been arrested following a number of police searches into the Continuity IRA. A 37-year-old man arrested under the Terrorism Act in Newtownabbey on Thursday evening, 29 August, remains in...
Arrests & Searches In CIRA Probe
Two men have been arrested following a number of police searches into the Continuity IRA. A 37-year-old man arrested under the Terrorism Act in Newtownabbey on Thursday evening, 29 August, remains in...
Business News, Aug 30, 2019
BCC Launches Tendering Support Programme
Belfast City Council is set to run a free tendering support programme this September to help firms boost their tendering and procurement performance. Over £280 million is invested through public proc...
BCC Launches Tendering Support Programme
Belfast City Council is set to run a free tendering support programme this September to help firms boost their tendering and procurement performance. Over £280 million is invested through public proc...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 30, 2019
Concern Grows For Ballymena Teen
Police are becoming increasingly concerned for the whereabouts of a teenager missing from Ballymena. Georgia Wright, aged 16, has been missing from the area since Wednesday 28 August. She is describ...
Concern Grows For Ballymena Teen
Police are becoming increasingly concerned for the whereabouts of a teenager missing from Ballymena. Georgia Wright, aged 16, has been missing from the area since Wednesday 28 August. She is describ...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 30, 2019
Coastal Projects Awarded £835k Funding
A number of coastal projects in Northern Ireland are set to benefit from £835,000 funding, with 55 jobs and 212 indirect positions to be created. The Coastal Communities Fund support has been awarded...
Coastal Projects Awarded £835k Funding
A number of coastal projects in Northern Ireland are set to benefit from £835,000 funding, with 55 jobs and 212 indirect positions to be created. The Coastal Communities Fund support has been awarded...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 30, 2019
Students Advised To Know Their Renting Rights
Students heading to university next month are reminded of the laws in place to protect them as they look for accommodation for the new academic year. Whether staying in Northern Ireland or studying e...
Students Advised To Know Their Renting Rights
Students heading to university next month are reminded of the laws in place to protect them as they look for accommodation for the new academic year. Whether staying in Northern Ireland or studying e...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 30, 2019
Other News In Brief
Car Burnt Out In Co Down Arson An investigation is underway after a car was burnt out and windows smashed during an arson attack in County Down. A house in the Fernmore Avenue area of Bangor ...
Other News In Brief
Car Burnt Out In Co Down Arson An investigation is underway after a car was burnt out and windows smashed during an arson attack in County Down. A house in the Fernmore Avenue area of Bangor ...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 29, 2019
'Utterly Appalling' Hospital Waiting Times Revealed
Almost 300,000 people are waiting for their first hospital appointment with a consultant, the latest Department of Health statistics have revealed. The figure marks an increase of 8.5% over the last ...
'Utterly Appalling' Hospital Waiting Times Revealed
Almost 300,000 people are waiting for their first hospital appointment with a consultant, the latest Department of Health statistics have revealed. The figure marks an increase of 8.5% over the last ...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 29, 2019
Arrest In Malcolm McKeown Murder Probe
Policing probing the murder of Malcolm McKeown in Waringstown, County Down last week have arrested a 24-year-old man. The 54-year-old father of three was gunned down at a petrol station on Monday 19 ...
Arrest In Malcolm McKeown Murder Probe
Policing probing the murder of Malcolm McKeown in Waringstown, County Down last week have arrested a 24-year-old man. The 54-year-old father of three was gunned down at a petrol station on Monday 19 ...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 29, 2019
Man Jailed for Child Sex Offences
Police have welcomed the sentencing of a 41-year-old man for a number of child sex offences. Jonathon Conaghan, of no fixed abode, was convicted of two charges of sexual assault of a child under 13, ...
Man Jailed for Child Sex Offences
Police have welcomed the sentencing of a 41-year-old man for a number of child sex offences. Jonathon Conaghan, of no fixed abode, was convicted of two charges of sexual assault of a child under 13, ...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 29, 2019
PHA Issues Advice For A Healthy School Lunch
The Public Healthy Agency has issued a series of tips for packing a healthy and nutritious lunchbox to coincide with the beginning of a new school year. "Recent surveys looking at children's lunchbox...
PHA Issues Advice For A Healthy School Lunch
The Public Healthy Agency has issued a series of tips for packing a healthy and nutritious lunchbox to coincide with the beginning of a new school year. "Recent surveys looking at children's lunchbox...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 29, 2019
Concern Grows For Missing Co Fermanagh Man
Police in County Fermanagh are growing increasingly concerned for the whereabouts of a 35-year-old man who is missing from the area. Neil Armstrong was last seen in Enniskillen town at around 1pm on ...
Concern Grows For Missing Co Fermanagh Man
Police in County Fermanagh are growing increasingly concerned for the whereabouts of a 35-year-old man who is missing from the area. Neil Armstrong was last seen in Enniskillen town at around 1pm on ...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 29, 2019
Heavy Rain Warning Issued For NI
Heavy persistent rain has been forecast for Northern Ireland this weekend. The Met Office has issued a yellow weather warning for rain from 6pm on Friday 30 August until 9am on Saturday. Counties An...
Heavy Rain Warning Issued For NI
Heavy persistent rain has been forecast for Northern Ireland this weekend. The Met Office has issued a yellow weather warning for rain from 6pm on Friday 30 August until 9am on Saturday. Counties An...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 29, 2019
Transport Employment Academy Offers Training In Belfast
Belfast residents looking for work are encouraged to put themselves in the driving seat of their career by signing up for the Transport Employment Academy. Designed in partnership with the council an...
Transport Employment Academy Offers Training In Belfast
Belfast residents looking for work are encouraged to put themselves in the driving seat of their career by signing up for the Transport Employment Academy. Designed in partnership with the council an...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 29, 2019
Other News In Brief
CCTV Operators Help Secure Drugs Arrest Police have thanked the eagled eyed CCTV operators who helped officers seize a quantity of heroin in Lisburn. A male and female were caught with the su...
Other News In Brief
CCTV Operators Help Secure Drugs Arrest Police have thanked the eagled eyed CCTV operators who helped officers seize a quantity of heroin in Lisburn. A male and female were caught with the su...
Business News, Aug 29, 2019
Concern Over Cross-Border Brexit Plans
Startling figures have revealed shortfalls in the amount of cross-border businesses putting plans in place for a no-deal Brexit. As the anticipated challenges of a crash out loom in the background, a...
Concern Over Cross-Border Brexit Plans
Startling figures have revealed shortfalls in the amount of cross-border businesses putting plans in place for a no-deal Brexit. As the anticipated challenges of a crash out loom in the background, a...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 28, 2019
Arrest As Baby Found Dead In Lurgan
An investigation has been launched after a baby was found dead at a house in Lurgan this morning, Wednesday 28 August. Police said a 23-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of child cruelty, posses...
Arrest As Baby Found Dead In Lurgan
An investigation has been launched after a baby was found dead at a house in Lurgan this morning, Wednesday 28 August. Police said a 23-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of child cruelty, posses...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 28, 2019
DUP Alone In Support For Parliamentary Suspension
DUP Leader Arlene Foster has sparked criticism after she welcomed the Prime Minister's decision to suspend Parliament. The party, with 10 MPs acting as allies to Boris Johnson through the confidence ...
DUP Alone In Support For Parliamentary Suspension
DUP Leader Arlene Foster has sparked criticism after she welcomed the Prime Minister's decision to suspend Parliament. The party, with 10 MPs acting as allies to Boris Johnson through the confidence ...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 28, 2019
Co. Antrim Firm Fined As Employee Crushed
A recycling company in County Antrim has been fined £25,000 after an employee was crushed between a Refuse Collection Vehicle (RCV) and a mini digger. ISL Waste Management Ltd, based in Mallusk, pled...
Co. Antrim Firm Fined As Employee Crushed
A recycling company in County Antrim has been fined £25,000 after an employee was crushed between a Refuse Collection Vehicle (RCV) and a mini digger. ISL Waste Management Ltd, based in Mallusk, pled...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 28, 2019
Malcolm McKeown: Appeal Over Second Car
Police have renewed their appeal for information over the murder of Malcolm McKeown in County Down last week. Detectives are particularly interested in a second car, a grey Volkswagen Golf S, that wa...
Malcolm McKeown: Appeal Over Second Car
Police have renewed their appeal for information over the murder of Malcolm McKeown in County Down last week. Detectives are particularly interested in a second car, a grey Volkswagen Golf S, that wa...
Business News, Aug 28, 2019
Co L'Derry Bakery Takes On 35 New Staff In £750k Investment
A bakery in Co L'Derry is set to recruit 35 new staff as it invests £750,000 in new contracts and expansion plans. Genesis Crafty, which currently employs over 350 people, is creating the roles at it...
Co L'Derry Bakery Takes On 35 New Staff In £750k Investment
A bakery in Co L'Derry is set to recruit 35 new staff as it invests £750,000 in new contracts and expansion plans. Genesis Crafty, which currently employs over 350 people, is creating the roles at it...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 28, 2019
Primark Fire Fighter Reflects On Blaze
On the first anniversary of the Primark blaze, the firefighter in charge of the operation has reflected on the incident as one that will remain with him forever. The Northern Ireland Fire & Rescue Se...
Primark Fire Fighter Reflects On Blaze
On the first anniversary of the Primark blaze, the firefighter in charge of the operation has reflected on the incident as one that will remain with him forever. The Northern Ireland Fire & Rescue Se...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 28, 2019
BCC Announce City Centre Regeneration & Events
A range of projects to regenerate Belfast City Centre have been announced a year on from the devastating blaze that destroyed the historic Bank Buildings that housed Primark. Belfast City Council has...
BCC Announce City Centre Regeneration & Events
A range of projects to regenerate Belfast City Centre have been announced a year on from the devastating blaze that destroyed the historic Bank Buildings that housed Primark. Belfast City Council has...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 28, 2019
Disability Dance Group Holds Street Festival
One of Northern Ireland's most dynamic arts and disability organisations is set to host an inclusive dance festival in Belfast next month in celebration of the 10th anniversary of one of its dance gro...
Disability Dance Group Holds Street Festival
One of Northern Ireland's most dynamic arts and disability organisations is set to host an inclusive dance festival in Belfast next month in celebration of the 10th anniversary of one of its dance gro...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 28, 2019
Other News In Brief
SF: Protect Life 2 Strategy Should Be Published A Sinn Fein MLA has called for the publication of the Protect Life 2 suicide strategy. The plan to reduce the local suicide rate and the dispar...
Other News In Brief
SF: Protect Life 2 Strategy Should Be Published A Sinn Fein MLA has called for the publication of the Protect Life 2 suicide strategy. The plan to reduce the local suicide rate and the dispar...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 27, 2019
Muckamore Abbey: Police Identify 1500 Crimes
Police have so far identified 1,500 crimes in the Muckamore Abbey investigation, it has emerged. The incidents took place in the Psychiatric Intensive Care Unit over a six month period between 2017 a...
Muckamore Abbey: Police Identify 1500 Crimes
Police have so far identified 1,500 crimes in the Muckamore Abbey investigation, it has emerged. The incidents took place in the Psychiatric Intensive Care Unit over a six month period between 2017 a...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 27, 2019
Arsonists Target Dungannon Flats
Residents have been evacuated from a block of flats in Dungannon overnight as it was targeted by arsonists. The Northern Ireland Fire and Rescue Service were called to the Lisnahull Park area of the ...
Arsonists Target Dungannon Flats
Residents have been evacuated from a block of flats in Dungannon overnight as it was targeted by arsonists. The Northern Ireland Fire and Rescue Service were called to the Lisnahull Park area of the ...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 27, 2019
Appeal Over Aggravated Burglary In Belfast
Police are appealing for information following a report of an aggravated burglary in south Belfast. Two men gained entry to a flat in the Wolseley Street area at around 3am on Monday morning, 26 Augu...
Appeal Over Aggravated Burglary In Belfast
Police are appealing for information following a report of an aggravated burglary in south Belfast. Two men gained entry to a flat in the Wolseley Street area at around 3am on Monday morning, 26 Augu...
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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.
