Northern Ireland News for January 2020 : Page 2

Northern Ireland News, Jan 29, 2020
Review Ordered Over MOT Suspensions
Infrastructure Minister Nichola Mallon has ordered two independent reviews into issues with vehicle lifts that caused the ongoing suspension of MOT tests. Inspections on cars and light vehicles have ...
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Northern Ireland News, Jan 29, 2020
Belfast Bar Breaches Smoke-Free Legislation
The owners of the Perch Rooftop bar in Belfast have been fined £1,000 for failing to comply with smoke-free legislation. In the first case of its kind in Northern Ireland, the designated beer garden ...
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Northern Ireland News, Jan 29, 2020
Appeal Over Attempted Burglary In Belfast
Police are appealing for information following an attempted burglary in Belfast this morning, Wednesday 29 January. An unknown male was seen leaving a property on Taunton Avenue at around 4.20am, spa...
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Northern Ireland News, Jan 29, 2020
Other News In Brief
Coercive Control Legislation Welcomed Women's Aid Northern Ireland has welcomed the news that legislation to criminalise coercive control will be brought through Stormont. The charity said th...
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Northern Ireland News, Jan 28, 2020
Police Cleared Of Deliberately Harming Man
The Police Ombudsman has thrown out a complaint that an officer deliberately inflicted pain on a man. Investigators found no evidence to uphold a complaint in relation to an incident in Co Antrim las...
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Northern Ireland News, Jan 28, 2020
Belfast Retail Staff Oppose Sunday Trading Extension
Over 90% of Belfast's retail staff have rejected the idea of longer Sunday trading hours. Some 92% delivered an empathic 'no' to shop workers' trade union Usdaw when consulted on the matter as part o...
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Northern Ireland News, Jan 28, 2020
MOT Crisis: Taxis & Four Year-Old Cars Prioritised
Taxis and four year-old cars will be prioritised amid the ongoing MOT chaos, the Department for Infrastructure has said. It comes as all tests for cars and light vehicles are suspended until further ...
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Northern Ireland News, Jan 28, 2020
Domestic Abuse Law To Progress Through Stormont
Northern Ireland's Justice Minister is to progress legislation to criminalise abusive behaviour in domestic and family relationships. The laws, being forwarded through Stormont by Naomi Long, will ma...
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Northern Ireland News, Jan 28, 2020
Cyclist In Serious Condition After Co Antrim Crash
A cyclist has been left in serious condition following a two vehicle road collision in Co Antrim. Police are appealing for witnesses to the incident on the Racavan Road, Broughshane on Monday afterno...
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Northern Ireland News, Jan 28, 2020
Microsoft Creates 85 Jobs In Belfast
Technology giant Microsoft is to establish a Cyber Security Centre in Belfast creating 85 new jobs for the city. The Department for the Economy has committed £800,000 for pre-employment training cour...
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Business News, Jan 28, 2020
Antrim Truck Dealer To Raise £50k For Children's Hospice
A Co Antrim truck dealer is celebrating 50 years in business by pledging to raise £50,000 for charity. Dennison Commercials will mark its golden anniversary with a series of fundraising events for th...
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Northern Ireland News, Jan 28, 2020
Ulster Museum Mummy's Cause Of Death Revealed
Experts have revealed the cause of death of the famous ancient Egyptian mummy on display at Belfast's Ulster Museum. Takabuti's life ended violently, a research team has found, as she died following...
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Northern Ireland News, Jan 28, 2020
Plans Submitted For Bangor Seafront
Plans for the £50 million redevelopment of Queen's Parade in Bangor have been submitted. The significant milestone sees Bangor Marine Ltd, a consortium made up of a number of leading companies includ...
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Northern Ireland News, Jan 28, 2020
MOT Tests Suspended Across NI
MOT tests for cars and light vehicles have been suspended for further notice. The Department for Infrastructure announced on Monday evening that tests have been suspended "with immediate effect". Th...
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Northern Ireland News, Jan 28, 2020
Other News In Brief
Gavin James To Perform In Belfast Gavin James is set to perform his largest headline Belfast show to date. The Irish singer-songwriter will this time play at Custom House Square following his...
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Northern Ireland News, Jan 27, 2020
SDLP Stalwart Seamus Mallon Laid To Rest
Politicians past and present gathered in Co Armagh today as former deputy first minister Seamus Mallon was laid to rest. A key architect of the Northern Ireland peace process, Mr Mallon died on Frida...
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Northern Ireland News, Jan 27, 2020
Traffic: Co Down Route Closed
A Co Down road is expected to remain closed for a "significant period" following a collision. Police have cordoned off the Ardglass Road in Downpatrick, between the roundabout at the Downe Hospital a...
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Northern Ireland News, Jan 27, 2020
Ice Warning Issued For NI
The Met Office has warned of icy conditions across Northern Ireland. Wintry showers are expected from Monday evening, 27 January, through to the following morning. A yellow weather warning for ice w...
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Northern Ireland News, Jan 27, 2020
Drivers Granted Exemptions Amid MOT Delays
Motorists facing cancelled MOT tests amid ongoing repair works are to be granted temporary exemptions. It comes as hundreds of vehicle test appointments have been cancelled after issues with vehicle ...
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Northern Ireland News, Jan 27, 2020
L'Derry Alert Declared As Hoax
A security alert in the Fanad Drive/Eastway area of L'Derry has ended, police have confirmed. A number of roads in the area were closed last night, Sunday 26 January, following reports of a suspiciou...
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Northern Ireland News, Jan 27, 2020
Dolly Parton's Book Scheme Rolls Out In Belfast
A local homebuilder is to nuture local children's love of reading by bringing Dolly Parton's book gifting scheme to Belfast with a £75,000 investment. Hagan Homes will become the charity's local cham...
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Business News, Jan 27, 2020
Female Employers Unite For Leadership Conference
A host of inspiring female business leaders are set to offer their wisdom as Belfast hosts the Institute of Directors Women's Leadership Conference. Open to both male and female delegates, the event ...
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Northern Ireland News, Jan 27, 2020
Appeal As Defibrillator Stolen In West Belfast
Police have launched an appeal for information after a defibrillator was stolen from a shop in west Belfast. It's understood the potentially lifesaving device was removed from the outside of a shop o...
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Northern Ireland News, Jan 27, 2020
East Belfast Shooting Condemned
A shooting in the Short Strand area of east Belfast has been condemned as a "despicable" act. Police said a man walking in the area was shot at around 7.45pm on Saturday 25 January. His injuries are...
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Northern Ireland News, Jan 27, 2020
NI Pupils Complete Coding Industry Training
Hundreds of primary and secondary school pupils have been given awards for completing an 'invaluable' computer coding programme. Delivered by PwC, the Hive Academy takes pupils through the fundamenta...
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Northern Ireland News, Jan 27, 2020
Other News In Brief
BBC Strictly Stars To Perform In Belfast The stars of last year's BBC Strictly Come Dancing are set to perform in Belfast later this week. Tickets are still available for Thursday night's sho...
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Northern Ireland News, Jan 24, 2020
Civil Servants Stage 24-Hour Strike
Thousands of civil servants have walked out of their posts as they stage a 24-hour strike over pay. Members of Northern Ireland's largest public sector union are taking action to demand a decent pay ...
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Northern Ireland News, Jan 24, 2020
North Belfast Summer Disorder: Police Release Fresh Images
Images of people wanted in connection with disorder in north Belfast last summer have today been released. Police shared pictures of ten males they would like to speak to in relation to a number of i...
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Northern Ireland News, Jan 24, 2020
P7 Pupils To Receive Entrance Test Results
The Education Minister has sent his best wishes to primary school pupils awaiting entrance test results this weekend. Official marks for CEA's AQE and the GL PPTC Assessment will be published on Satu...
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Northern Ireland News, Jan 24, 2020
NCA Secures Co Antrim Homes
An alleged loyalist paramilitary member, his partner and associates have agreed to pay £120,000 after accusations they had purchased homes with criminal assets. It comes after the National Crime Agen...
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