Northern Ireland News for October 2016 : Page 6

Northern Ireland News, Oct 12, 2016
Other News In Brief
Man Convicted Of Benefit Fraud A man has been convicted for claiming benefits he was not entitled to at Belfast Crown Court. Stephen Lewis claimed Income Support, Rates and Employment and Sup...
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Northern Ireland News, Oct 11, 2016
Naomi Long: Only Candidate To Become New Alliance Leader
Naomi Long MLA is currently the only candidate to become the new leader of the Alliance Party. Last week David Ford announced he was stepping down from the post after 15 years. Mrs Long said if she ...
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Northern Ireland News, Oct 11, 2016
NI Suicide Rate Remains High
The suicide rate in Northern Ireland remains "stubbornly high", according to Health Minister Michelle O'Neill. There are approximately 280 deaths each year and the rate rose in 2015. Minister O'Neil...
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Northern Ireland News, Oct 11, 2016
Maghaberry Prisoners Restore Old Wheelchairs To Be Used In Africa
Prisoners in Maghaberry in Lisburn are restoring old and obsolete wheelchairs for use in Africa and countries in conflict across the world. Hundreds of wheelchairs, disposed of by the National Health...
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Northern Ireland News, Oct 11, 2016
Armed PSNI Officers Patrol Co Antrim School Over 'Clown Craze'
Armed police officers were patrolling outside Dalriada school in Co Antrim over fears the recent clown craze could be affecting pupils. PSNI officers stood at the gates of the school after children a...
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Northern Ireland News, Oct 11, 2016
Norwood Is Under 'No Illusions' Game Against Germany Will Be Difficult
Northern Ireland footballer Oliver Norwood has said he is under "no illusions" how difficult the game against Germany will be, however he admitted that he is looking forward to it. Northern Ireland a...
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Business News, Oct 11, 2016
BCC Announces Free Workshop For Firms Interested In Business In India
Belfast City Council has announced a new workshop for companies interested in doing business in India. The workshop will take place at Malone House in south Belfast on Tuesday, 18 October, and featur...
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Northern Ireland News, Oct 11, 2016
Templemore Baths To Undergo Massive Refurb
The Victorian public baths in east Belfast is to undergo a major refurb after Belfast City Council was awarded £5million from the Heritage Lottery Fund (HLF). Templemore Baths will be restored, exten...
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Northern Ireland News, Oct 11, 2016
PSNI Release Images After Man Attacked In Co Armagh
The PSNI have released images after a man was assaulted in Lurgan, Co Armagh. The victim, aged in his 40s, was attacked by two men at a pathway between Taghnevan and the Tullygally East Road on Sunda...
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Northern Ireland News, Oct 11, 2016
Investigation Launched Following Major Fish Kill In Co Down
An investigation has been launched following a major fish kill at Carrig River in Newcastle, Co Down. The Northern Ireland Environment Agency (NIEA) is currently on site investigating the pollution i...
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Northern Ireland News, Oct 11, 2016
Minister Slammed For Failing To Provide Figures On Number Of Foodbanks
The SDLP has hit out at the Minister for Communities after he failed to provide figures on the number of foodbanks in Northern Ireland or the number of people using them. SDLP Foyle MLA Mark H Durkan...
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Northern Ireland News, Oct 11, 2016
Other News In Brief
Call For Funding For Physical Education Programme In Schools Alliance MLA Chris Lyttle has supported calls for funding for an educational awareness and physical education programme in schools...
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Recruitment News, Oct 10, 2016
Trusource Labs To Create Over 130 New Jobs In Limerick
Trusource Labs has announced it is to create 134 new jobs in Limerick over the next three years. The project is supported by the Department of Jobs, Enterprise & Innovation through IDA Ireland. The ...
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Business News, Oct 10, 2016
Carragher Appointed To Board Of HLF
Ms Anne Carragher has been appointed to the board of the Heritage Lottery Fund (HLF). Ms Carragher was appointed through an open competition run by the Department of Culture Media and Sport (DCMS) wh...
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Northern Ireland News, Oct 10, 2016
One In Five People Affected By Mental Health Problems In NI
One in five people are affected by mental health problems in Northern Ireland. Four people will also know a friend, family member or colleague who will be experiencing mental ill-health. A new media...
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Northern Ireland News, Oct 10, 2016
Orange Order Pays Tribute To Drew Nelson
The Orange Order has paid tribute to Grand Secretary Drew Nelson following his death. Mr Nelson, 60, passed away on Monday, 10 October. Grand Master of the Grand Orange Lodge of Ireland, Edward Stev...
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Northern Ireland News, Oct 10, 2016
Man Arrested After House Fire In Co Fermanagh
A man has been arrested in connection with a house fire in Enniskillen, Co Fermanagh. The blaze occurred at a house in Killygullan Drive in the early hours of Monday morning, 10 October. The 46-year...
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Northern Ireland News, Oct 10, 2016
Man Attacked In Lurgan
A man has been attacked in Lurgan, Co Armagh. The assault occurred at a pathway near Taghnevan Close on Sunday, 09 October. Two men kicked and punched the victim and he also sustained a stab wound t...
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Northern Ireland News, Oct 10, 2016
Man Charged In Connection With Stabbing Attack In Co Fermanagh
A 26-year-old man has been charged with aggravated burglary and grevious bodily harm with intent following a stabbing incident in Lisnaske, Co Fermanagh. Three men received hospital treatment followi...
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Northern Ireland News, Oct 10, 2016
Investigation Launched After Creeper-Style Burglary In West Belfast
Police have launched an investigation following a creeper-style burglary in west Belfast. The incident happened at a house in the Falls Road area on Friday, 07 October. An elderly person was in the ...
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Northern Ireland News, Oct 10, 2016
Woman Critical Following Serious Road Crash In Co Down
A woman is in a critical condition in hospital following a serious road crash in Co Down. The collision occurred on the A1 between Dromore and Hillsborough at around 3.30am on Sunday, 09 October. Sh...
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Northern Ireland News, Oct 7, 2016
Six People Under Criminal Investigation Over Nama Portfolio Deal
Six people are under criminal investigation in relation to Nama's Northern Ireland portfolio deal. A total of 40 witnesses have been questioned, according to the National Crime Agency (NCA). Eight p...
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Northern Ireland News, Oct 7, 2016
Co Armagh Man Jailed After Cash Stashed Over Home
A County Armagh man has been jailed after HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) found tens of thousands of pounds hidden in all different parts of his home. Neil Fearon, 30, received a six month prison sente...
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Northern Ireland News, Oct 7, 2016
Teenager Arrested On Suspicion Of Attempted Drug Dealing In Co Armagh
A teenager has been arrested on suspicion of possession of a Class B drug with intent to supply in Co Armagh. Police received reports the 17-year-old male may have been attempting to sell drugs to yo...
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Feature News, Oct 7, 2016
Autumn Adventures
That's it, Summer is now officially over. Pack away the suncream, t-shirts and shorts; it's time for hot chocolate, cold nights and woolly scarves. To get you in the mood for the seas...
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Recruitment News, Oct 7, 2016
600 Manufacturing Jobs Under Threat
The threat to 600 manufacturing jobs at OneSubsea, the Leeds oil and gas engineering firm, reinforces the need for a strong industrial strategy to protect such skilled jobs, Unite the union. Unite sa...
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Northern Ireland News, Oct 7, 2016
Food Hygiene Rating Scheme Becomes Mandatory
The Food Hygiene Rating Scheme is now mandatory in Northern Ireland, it has been announced. From today, 07 October, food businesses in the region must now display their food hygiene rating sticker. ...
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Business News, Oct 7, 2016
Agricultural Minister Discusses Success Of Rural Firms
Agricultural Minister Michelle McIlveen has met with farmers and business enterprises in Co Fermanagh to discuss the success of rural firms. Cavanagh Eggs is a family business run by husband and wife...
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Northern Ireland News, Oct 7, 2016
Homes Evacuated In Portrush Due To Fire
A number of homes have been evacuated in the Glenmanus Park area of Portrush due to a fire in the area. It is understood the blaze started in a derelict house shortly after 7am on Friday, 07 October...
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Northern Ireland News, Oct 7, 2016
Concerns Raised Over UTV Job Losses
Over 40 jobs are at risk at broadcaster UTV. ITV bought the firm last year and around a quarter of the jobs are under threat. Sinn Féin MLA Máirtín Ó Muilleor said: "The news that over 40 jobs in U...
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