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Northern Ireland News for January 2020 : Page 7
Northern Ireland News, Jan 8, 2020
Man Injured As Armed Gang Burgle House
A group of armed men, one of whom was carrying a sumarai sword, have left the occupants of a Co Antrim house shaken after an aggravated burglary. Police are working to establish a motive for the inci...
Man Injured As Armed Gang Burgle House
A group of armed men, one of whom was carrying a sumarai sword, have left the occupants of a Co Antrim house shaken after an aggravated burglary. Police are working to establish a motive for the inci...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 8, 2020
Drugs Worth £75k Seized In Crumlin, Co Antrim
Police have seized suspected drugs worth an estimated £75,000 in Crumlin, Co Antrim. A haul of class B drugs, related paraphernalia, a sum of money and suspected cannabis plants were discovered durin...
Drugs Worth £75k Seized In Crumlin, Co Antrim
Police have seized suspected drugs worth an estimated £75,000 in Crumlin, Co Antrim. A haul of class B drugs, related paraphernalia, a sum of money and suspected cannabis plants were discovered durin...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 8, 2020
£2.8m Investment Creates 46 Jobs In Co Antrim
A start-up engineering firm is to create 46 new roles in Co Antrim with a £2.8 million investment. MAW Engineering is set to open a new commercial vehicle venture, including a purpose-built manufactu...
£2.8m Investment Creates 46 Jobs In Co Antrim
A start-up engineering firm is to create 46 new roles in Co Antrim with a £2.8 million investment. MAW Engineering is set to open a new commercial vehicle venture, including a purpose-built manufactu...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 8, 2020
NI Council Adopts Menopause Policy
A Northern Ireland council has agreed to adopt a menopause policy to support women in the workplace. Research shows that the majority of women are unwilling to discuss any menopause related health pr...
NI Council Adopts Menopause Policy
A Northern Ireland council has agreed to adopt a menopause policy to support women in the workplace. Research shows that the majority of women are unwilling to discuss any menopause related health pr...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 8, 2020
NI Nurses Begin Second Day Of Strike Action
Nurses across Northern Ireland are today joining picket lines for the second time ever as their struggle for pay parity and safe staffing levels continues. It comes after an earlier walkout on 18 Dec...
NI Nurses Begin Second Day Of Strike Action
Nurses across Northern Ireland are today joining picket lines for the second time ever as their struggle for pay parity and safe staffing levels continues. It comes after an earlier walkout on 18 Dec...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 8, 2020
Jewellery & Cash Stolen In Lisburn Burglary
Detectives are investigating the burglary of a house in Maghaberry, near Lisburn, earlier this week. A quantity of jewellery and a sum of cash was stolen from a property in the Glen View area on Mond...
Jewellery & Cash Stolen In Lisburn Burglary
Detectives are investigating the burglary of a house in Maghaberry, near Lisburn, earlier this week. A quantity of jewellery and a sum of cash was stolen from a property in the Glen View area on Mond...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 8, 2020
Green Party Issues Message Of Support For Those Struggling
Deputy Leader of Northern Ireland's Green Party Mal O'Hara has spoken out after a number of people lost their lives to suicide in recent times. Mal O'Hara, who sits on the board of a local suicide pr...
Green Party Issues Message Of Support For Those Struggling
Deputy Leader of Northern Ireland's Green Party Mal O'Hara has spoken out after a number of people lost their lives to suicide in recent times. Mal O'Hara, who sits on the board of a local suicide pr...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 8, 2020
Teen Arrested After Stabbing At Co Antrim School
A 13 year-old schoolboy has been arrested after a pupil was stabbed at a grammar school in Co Antrim. A Year 10 student was taken to the Royal Belfast Hospital for Sick Children following the inciden...
Teen Arrested After Stabbing At Co Antrim School
A 13 year-old schoolboy has been arrested after a pupil was stabbed at a grammar school in Co Antrim. A Year 10 student was taken to the Royal Belfast Hospital for Sick Children following the inciden...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 8, 2020
PSNI Chief Constable Issues Apology
The PSNI Chief Constable has apologised for posting a controversial tweet about the Crossmaglen community following a meeting with the SDLP. Simon Byrne tweeted that it was "great to meet the team po...
PSNI Chief Constable Issues Apology
The PSNI Chief Constable has apologised for posting a controversial tweet about the Crossmaglen community following a meeting with the SDLP. Simon Byrne tweeted that it was "great to meet the team po...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 8, 2020
Other News In Brief
£20m Leisure Centre Officially Opens In Belfast A new £20 million leisure centre for residents of east Belfast has been officially opened today, 08 January. Members of the public and local go...
Other News In Brief
£20m Leisure Centre Officially Opens In Belfast A new £20 million leisure centre for residents of east Belfast has been officially opened today, 08 January. Members of the public and local go...
Business News, Jan 8, 2020
Revaluation Predicts Lower Rates For Retailers
Local retailers could see a fall in their rates bills according to the latest revaluation figures. Land & Property Services draft valuation of all 74,000 businesses in Northern Ireland also showed th...
Revaluation Predicts Lower Rates For Retailers
Local retailers could see a fall in their rates bills according to the latest revaluation figures. Land & Property Services draft valuation of all 74,000 businesses in Northern Ireland also showed th...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 7, 2020
Tributes As BBC's Stephen Clements Dies
Tributes have been flooding in following the death of BBC radio presenter Stephen Clements. The 47 year-old broadcaster gained a huge following when he hosted Q Radio's Breakfast Show for seven years...
Tributes As BBC's Stephen Clements Dies
Tributes have been flooding in following the death of BBC radio presenter Stephen Clements. The 47 year-old broadcaster gained a huge following when he hosted Q Radio's Breakfast Show for seven years...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 7, 2020
Carrickfergus Murder Victim Named As Glen Quinn
Police have confirmed the identity of a man murdered in Carrickfergus last weekend as 47 year-old Glen Quinn. It's now known that Mr Quinn was the victim of an attack and sustained blunt force trauma...
Carrickfergus Murder Victim Named As Glen Quinn
Police have confirmed the identity of a man murdered in Carrickfergus last weekend as 47 year-old Glen Quinn. It's now known that Mr Quinn was the victim of an attack and sustained blunt force trauma...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 7, 2020
SDLP Cllr Sinead McLaughlin Selected As Foyle MLA
Councillor Sinead McLaughlin has been selected as the new SDLP MLA for Foyle. Ms McLaughlin replaces her party leader Colum Eastwood following his election as MP for the area last December, when he w...
SDLP Cllr Sinead McLaughlin Selected As Foyle MLA
Councillor Sinead McLaughlin has been selected as the new SDLP MLA for Foyle. Ms McLaughlin replaces her party leader Colum Eastwood following his election as MP for the area last December, when he w...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 7, 2020
Health Chiefs Call For Talks To Avoid Strike
Health officials have issued a direct appeal to trade unions for talks to avert strike action planned for later this week. Northern Ireland's top health official said dialogue rather than industrial ...
Health Chiefs Call For Talks To Avoid Strike
Health officials have issued a direct appeal to trade unions for talks to avert strike action planned for later this week. Northern Ireland's top health official said dialogue rather than industrial ...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 7, 2020
Uninsured Driver Takes Off After Collision
An uninsured driver narrowly avoided a collision with a police vehicle before crashing in Dungannon and fleeing his vehicle, it has emerged. Officers are appealing for information after the incident ...
Uninsured Driver Takes Off After Collision
An uninsured driver narrowly avoided a collision with a police vehicle before crashing in Dungannon and fleeing his vehicle, it has emerged. Officers are appealing for information after the incident ...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 7, 2020
Tributes Paid To Former Bishop Of Derry & Raphoe
Tributes have been paid to the former Church of Ireland Bishop of Derry and Raphoe Dr James Mehaffey who died on Monday evening. The 88 year-old was at home with family when he passed away. A well k...
Tributes Paid To Former Bishop Of Derry & Raphoe
Tributes have been paid to the former Church of Ireland Bishop of Derry and Raphoe Dr James Mehaffey who died on Monday evening. The 88 year-old was at home with family when he passed away. A well k...
Business News, Jan 7, 2020
Nine Jobs As Cybersecurity Firm Invests In Belfast
Nine new roles have been created as cybersecurity start-up Angoka chooses Belfast as its headquarter location. The firm manages cybersecurity risks in connected and autonomous vehicles, smart cities ...
Nine Jobs As Cybersecurity Firm Invests In Belfast
Nine new roles have been created as cybersecurity start-up Angoka chooses Belfast as its headquarter location. The firm manages cybersecurity risks in connected and autonomous vehicles, smart cities ...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 7, 2020
Irish Language Bursary Scheme Opens
The Líofa Gaeltacht Bursary Scheme which promotes the use of the Irish language has opened for applications. Operated by the Department for Communities, the Gaeltacht provides students with an opport...
Irish Language Bursary Scheme Opens
The Líofa Gaeltacht Bursary Scheme which promotes the use of the Irish language has opened for applications. Operated by the Department for Communities, the Gaeltacht provides students with an opport...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 7, 2020
Child Farm Safety Calendar Launched
A 2020 calendar promoting child safety in farming environments has launched across Northern Ireland. The 'Avoid Harm on the Farm' calendar, developed by the Health and Safety Executive, features winn...
Child Farm Safety Calendar Launched
A 2020 calendar promoting child safety in farming environments has launched across Northern Ireland. The 'Avoid Harm on the Farm' calendar, developed by the Health and Safety Executive, features winn...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 7, 2020
Murder Probe As Man Dies In Carrickfergus
Police have launched a murder investigation after a man's body was discovered in Carrickfergus, Co Antrim. The victim was found in a flat in Ashleigh Park on Saturday 04 January. Three people, two ...
Murder Probe As Man Dies In Carrickfergus
Police have launched a murder investigation after a man's body was discovered in Carrickfergus, Co Antrim. The victim was found in a flat in Ashleigh Park on Saturday 04 January. Three people, two ...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 7, 2020
Other News In Brief
Belfast Craftworld To Close After 30 Years Belfast Craftworld is to close its doors after more than 30 years in business. The company made the decision with sadness after experiencing a downt...
Other News In Brief
Belfast Craftworld To Close After 30 Years Belfast Craftworld is to close its doors after more than 30 years in business. The company made the decision with sadness after experiencing a downt...
Feature News, Jan 6, 2020
January Money Saving Tips
Whether you're starting back to work, participating in 'Dry January' or hitting the gym with a new fitness regime, January is the month when many of us decide to turn over a new leaf. As well as th...
January Money Saving Tips
Whether you're starting back to work, participating in 'Dry January' or hitting the gym with a new fitness regime, January is the month when many of us decide to turn over a new leaf. As well as th...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 6, 2020
SDLP Calls For Mental Health Minister
The SDLP has called for any future Stormont Executive to prioritise mental health and wellbeing with a dedicated Junior Minister. As talks to restore devolved government continue, the party's deputy ...
SDLP Calls For Mental Health Minister
The SDLP has called for any future Stormont Executive to prioritise mental health and wellbeing with a dedicated Junior Minister. As talks to restore devolved government continue, the party's deputy ...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 6, 2020
PSNI Officer Confronted By Armed Man
A serving PSNI officer was confronted by a masked male aiming a shotgun at him outside his Co Fermanagh home late last week. The incident on Thursday 02 January is being investigated as a failed atte...
PSNI Officer Confronted By Armed Man
A serving PSNI officer was confronted by a masked male aiming a shotgun at him outside his Co Fermanagh home late last week. The incident on Thursday 02 January is being investigated as a failed atte...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 6, 2020
55 People Died On NI Roads In 2019
Some 55 people lost their lives on Northern Ireland's roads last year, it's been revealed. The figure comes as the Northern Ireland Fire & Rescue Service joins other authorities in pleading for safer...
55 People Died On NI Roads In 2019
Some 55 people lost their lives on Northern Ireland's roads last year, it's been revealed. The figure comes as the Northern Ireland Fire & Rescue Service joins other authorities in pleading for safer...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 6, 2020
Pupils Perform For Air Ambulance NI
School pupils in Lisburn will take to the stage with an evening of music next month to raise money for the Air Ambulance Northern Ireland. Students at Wallace High School and Pond Park Primary School...
Pupils Perform For Air Ambulance NI
School pupils in Lisburn will take to the stage with an evening of music next month to raise money for the Air Ambulance Northern Ireland. Students at Wallace High School and Pond Park Primary School...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 6, 2020
Smokers Urged To Quit This New Year
Many people see the New Year as an opportunity to make positive changes to their lifestyle; whether that's improving their diet, increasing levels of physical activity, or giving up on unhealthy habit...
Smokers Urged To Quit This New Year
Many people see the New Year as an opportunity to make positive changes to their lifestyle; whether that's improving their diet, increasing levels of physical activity, or giving up on unhealthy habit...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 6, 2020
Man Due In Court Over Co L'Derry Arson
Detectives investigating an arson attack at a house in Dungiven, Co L'Derry have charged a man to appear in court. The 58 year-old is accused of endangering life with intent following the blaze in th...
Man Due In Court Over Co L'Derry Arson
Detectives investigating an arson attack at a house in Dungiven, Co L'Derry have charged a man to appear in court. The 58 year-old is accused of endangering life with intent following the blaze in th...
Business News, Jan 6, 2020
Emma Marmion Takes The Lead At Newry Chamber
Newry businesswoman Emma Marmion has been appointed as the new President of Newry Chamber of Commerce & Trade. Managing Director of Prestige HR, Ms Marmion takes the reigns from Paul Convery followin...
Emma Marmion Takes The Lead At Newry Chamber
Newry businesswoman Emma Marmion has been appointed as the new President of Newry Chamber of Commerce & Trade. Managing Director of Prestige HR, Ms Marmion takes the reigns from Paul Convery followin...
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Northern Ireland WeatherThis Evening and 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.
