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Northern Ireland News for February 2016 : Page 2
Northern Ireland News, Feb 24, 2016
Two Men Arrested On Suspicion Of Murder
Two men have been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after a man was shot in the leg in west Belfast. The attack happened in the Glasvey Drive area of Twinbrook shortly before midnight on Tues...
Two Men Arrested On Suspicion Of Murder
Two men have been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after a man was shot in the leg in west Belfast. The attack happened in the Glasvey Drive area of Twinbrook shortly before midnight on Tues...
Business News, Feb 24, 2016
Carrickfergus Firm Wins Deal In UAE
A beauty product manufacturer based in Carrickfergus has won an estimated £400,000 deal in the United Arab Emirates (UAE). Nectar International Ltd has signed a contract which will see its range of '...
Carrickfergus Firm Wins Deal In UAE
A beauty product manufacturer based in Carrickfergus has won an estimated £400,000 deal in the United Arab Emirates (UAE). Nectar International Ltd has signed a contract which will see its range of '...
Recruitment News, Feb 24, 2016
Continuing Rise In Employment Welcomed
The latest figures from the Central Statistics Office (CSO) have revealed that employment has risen for the 13th successive quarter and are now at their highest levels since the start of 2009. The la...
Continuing Rise In Employment Welcomed
The latest figures from the Central Statistics Office (CSO) have revealed that employment has risen for the 13th successive quarter and are now at their highest levels since the start of 2009. The la...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 24, 2016
'Significant Amount Of Work Still Outstanding' At Maghaberry Prison
An inspection of Maghaberry Prison in Lisburn has revealed it has 'stabilised' after a previous report found the facility had become unsafe for prisoners and staff. The second inspection, which was c...
'Significant Amount Of Work Still Outstanding' At Maghaberry Prison
An inspection of Maghaberry Prison in Lisburn has revealed it has 'stabilised' after a previous report found the facility had become unsafe for prisoners and staff. The second inspection, which was c...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 24, 2016
Over £7m From Dormant Bank Accounts To Fund Community Projects
Community groups in Northern Ireland are to benefit from £7.1 million from dormant bank and building society accounts to finance local projects. Finance Minister Mervyn Storey made the announcement a...
Over £7m From Dormant Bank Accounts To Fund Community Projects
Community groups in Northern Ireland are to benefit from £7.1 million from dormant bank and building society accounts to finance local projects. Finance Minister Mervyn Storey made the announcement a...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 24, 2016
Major Concerns Raised After Children Suspiciously Approached In Co Down
Major concerns have been raised after children have been suspiciously approached in Bangor, Co Down. An eight-year-old girl was approached by a man in the Kircubbin Gardens area on Monday. In a stat...
Major Concerns Raised After Children Suspiciously Approached In Co Down
Major concerns have been raised after children have been suspiciously approached in Bangor, Co Down. An eight-year-old girl was approached by a man in the Kircubbin Gardens area on Monday. In a stat...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 24, 2016
Two Arrested After Cannabis Factory Find In Co Down
Two people have been arrested after cannabis, worth an estimated street value of £35,000, was discovered in Co Down. A 50-year-old man and a 52-year-old woman were arrested following the cannabis fac...
Two Arrested After Cannabis Factory Find In Co Down
Two people have been arrested after cannabis, worth an estimated street value of £35,000, was discovered in Co Down. A 50-year-old man and a 52-year-old woman were arrested following the cannabis fac...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 24, 2016
£175,000 Secured To Establish New Mental Trauma Service
Funding for a new mental trauma service for Northern Ireland has been announced by Health Minister Simon Hamilton. A total of £175,000 has been allocated to help victims affected by the Troubles. Mr...
£175,000 Secured To Establish New Mental Trauma Service
Funding for a new mental trauma service for Northern Ireland has been announced by Health Minister Simon Hamilton. A total of £175,000 has been allocated to help victims affected by the Troubles. Mr...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 24, 2016
Armagh Firm Fined After Construction Worker Seriously Injured
An Armagh firm has been fined for two health and safety breaches at Laganside Crown Court. Raptic Limited was fined £2,400 plus costs of £1,780.14 after a construction worker fell from a height on 05...
Armagh Firm Fined After Construction Worker Seriously Injured
An Armagh firm has been fined for two health and safety breaches at Laganside Crown Court. Raptic Limited was fined £2,400 plus costs of £1,780.14 after a construction worker fell from a height on 05...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 24, 2016
Other News In Brief
City Hall To Light Up To Mark World Down Syndrome Day Belfast City Hall will light up to mark World Down Syndrome Day in March. Alliance East Belfast Councillor Sian O'Neill, who made the pr...
Other News In Brief
City Hall To Light Up To Mark World Down Syndrome Day Belfast City Hall will light up to mark World Down Syndrome Day in March. Alliance East Belfast Councillor Sian O'Neill, who made the pr...
Recruitment News, Feb 23, 2016
Lowest Unemployment Figures In Seven Years Welcomed
The Minister for Business & Employment Ged Nash TD has welcomed the latest figures from the Quarterly National Household Survey (QNHS) which shows that the unemployment rate is now at its lowest level...
Lowest Unemployment Figures In Seven Years Welcomed
The Minister for Business & Employment Ged Nash TD has welcomed the latest figures from the Quarterly National Household Survey (QNHS) which shows that the unemployment rate is now at its lowest level...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 23, 2016
Investigations Launch After On Remand Prisoner Dies
An investigation has been launched after a prisoner who was on remand at Maghaberry Prison in Co Antrim died after being admitted to hospital. The 24-year-old man died on Monday, 22 February, after b...
Investigations Launch After On Remand Prisoner Dies
An investigation has been launched after a prisoner who was on remand at Maghaberry Prison in Co Antrim died after being admitted to hospital. The 24-year-old man died on Monday, 22 February, after b...
Business News, Feb 23, 2016
Belfast Wins Best Small European City For 'Business Friendliness'
Belfast has been named the best small European City for 'Business Friendliness', by the fDi Magazine – part of the Financial Times group. It was also ranked among the top ten European cities for its ...
Belfast Wins Best Small European City For 'Business Friendliness'
Belfast has been named the best small European City for 'Business Friendliness', by the fDi Magazine – part of the Financial Times group. It was also ranked among the top ten European cities for its ...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 23, 2016
Viable Pipe Bomb Discovered In North Belfast
A viable pipe bomb has been discovered during a security alert in north Belfast. Police closed the Lepper Street area for a number of hours on Monday, however it has since been reopened. Sinn Féin c...
Viable Pipe Bomb Discovered In North Belfast
A viable pipe bomb has been discovered during a security alert in north Belfast. Police closed the Lepper Street area for a number of hours on Monday, however it has since been reopened. Sinn Féin c...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 23, 2016
Met Office Issues Ice Warning In Parts Of NI
The Met Office has issued a 'yellow' weather warning for ice in parts of Northern Ireland. The alert is in place from 8pm on Tuesday until 9am on Wednesday. The minimum temperature is expected to be...
Met Office Issues Ice Warning In Parts Of NI
The Met Office has issued a 'yellow' weather warning for ice in parts of Northern Ireland. The alert is in place from 8pm on Tuesday until 9am on Wednesday. The minimum temperature is expected to be...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 23, 2016
Creagh Concrete To Create 80 New Jobs
NI manufacturing firm Creagh Concrete is to create 80 new jobs as part of expansion plans. The Toomebridge-based company will create 50 new jobs in Northern Ireland and 30 in Edinburgh, Scotland. Th...
Creagh Concrete To Create 80 New Jobs
NI manufacturing firm Creagh Concrete is to create 80 new jobs as part of expansion plans. The Toomebridge-based company will create 50 new jobs in Northern Ireland and 30 in Edinburgh, Scotland. Th...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 23, 2016
Former NI21 Deputy Leader Joins SDLP
Former NI21 deputy Leader Johnny McCarthy has joined the SDLP. Lisburn and Castlereagh Cllr McCarthy left the NI21 last year. SDLP Leader and Foyle MLA Colum Eastwood welcomed Mr McCarthy to the par...
Former NI21 Deputy Leader Joins SDLP
Former NI21 deputy Leader Johnny McCarthy has joined the SDLP. Lisburn and Castlereagh Cllr McCarthy left the NI21 last year. SDLP Leader and Foyle MLA Colum Eastwood welcomed Mr McCarthy to the par...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 23, 2016
One Out Of Five Schoolboy Rugby Players Injuries Caused To The Head
A major study has revealed one out of five injuries sustained to schoolboy rugby players in Northern Ireland were to the head. Researchers at Ulster University, in collaboration with the Rugby Injury...
One Out Of Five Schoolboy Rugby Players Injuries Caused To The Head
A major study has revealed one out of five injuries sustained to schoolboy rugby players in Northern Ireland were to the head. Researchers at Ulster University, in collaboration with the Rugby Injury...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 23, 2016
Man Who Offered Children Money Urged To Come Forward
Police are calling for a man to come forward who offered money to children in Co Down and asked them not to tell their parents he had been there. The girls were approached by the man in Bangor on Sun...
Man Who Offered Children Money Urged To Come Forward
Police are calling for a man to come forward who offered money to children in Co Down and asked them not to tell their parents he had been there. The girls were approached by the man in Bangor on Sun...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 23, 2016
Other News In Brief
Man Fined For Pollution Offence A Co Down business man has been fined for a pollution offence at Newtownards Magistrates' Court today. Mr Robert Martin Hamilton was fined a total of £3,000,...
Other News In Brief
Man Fined For Pollution Offence A Co Down business man has been fined for a pollution offence at Newtownards Magistrates' Court today. Mr Robert Martin Hamilton was fined a total of £3,000,...
Recruitment News, Feb 22, 2016
AMP Control UK To Close
Unite Scotland has confirmed the closure of Irvine-based mining and petro-chemical equipment manufacturer AMP Control UK, resulting in the loss of 60 jobs, is another hammer blow to the Ayrshire econo...
AMP Control UK To Close
Unite Scotland has confirmed the closure of Irvine-based mining and petro-chemical equipment manufacturer AMP Control UK, resulting in the loss of 60 jobs, is another hammer blow to the Ayrshire econo...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 22, 2016
Police End Searches Linked To Lisa Dorrian Murder
Police searches in Comber linked to the murder of Lisa Dorrian have ended. Ms Dorrian, 25, was last seen at a caravan site in Ballyhalbert on 28 February 2005. Her body has never been found. No hum...
Police End Searches Linked To Lisa Dorrian Murder
Police searches in Comber linked to the murder of Lisa Dorrian have ended. Ms Dorrian, 25, was last seen at a caravan site in Ballyhalbert on 28 February 2005. Her body has never been found. No hum...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 22, 2016
Pensioner Killed In L'Derry Collision Named
A 70-year-old man who was killed after being struck by a car in L'Derry has been named as James Brendan O'Connor. The accident happened in the Culmore Road area just before 7pm on Sunday. The road r...
Pensioner Killed In L'Derry Collision Named
A 70-year-old man who was killed after being struck by a car in L'Derry has been named as James Brendan O'Connor. The accident happened in the Culmore Road area just before 7pm on Sunday. The road r...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 22, 2016
Appeal After Armed Man Robs Shop In Newry
Police are appealing for information after a man armed with a knife robbed a shop in Newry. The incident happened in the Abbey Yard area at around 8.30pm on Saturday. The suspect threatened a member...
Appeal After Armed Man Robs Shop In Newry
Police are appealing for information after a man armed with a knife robbed a shop in Newry. The incident happened in the Abbey Yard area at around 8.30pm on Saturday. The suspect threatened a member...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 22, 2016
Three Teens Arrested Following Police Pursuit In Co Antrim
Three teenagers have been arrested following a police pursuit in Co Antrim. The teenaged boys, two aged 16 and one aged 15, failed to stop for the police in the Glenmanus Road area in Portrush at aro...
Three Teens Arrested Following Police Pursuit In Co Antrim
Three teenagers have been arrested following a police pursuit in Co Antrim. The teenaged boys, two aged 16 and one aged 15, failed to stop for the police in the Glenmanus Road area in Portrush at aro...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 22, 2016
Teen Arrested After Man Attacked In North Belfast
A 17-year-old boy has been arrested after a man was attacked by a gang of youths in north Belfast. The 20-year-old victim was hit with what is believed to have been a hammer in Skegoniell Avenue on S...
Teen Arrested After Man Attacked In North Belfast
A 17-year-old boy has been arrested after a man was attacked by a gang of youths in north Belfast. The 20-year-old victim was hit with what is believed to have been a hammer in Skegoniell Avenue on S...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 22, 2016
Lagan Engineering To Create 16 New Jobs
Cookstown based firm Lagan Engineering to to create 16 new jobs. Invest Northern Ireland has offered the company assistance of £134,250. The firm designs and manufactures custom-built products for t...
Lagan Engineering To Create 16 New Jobs
Cookstown based firm Lagan Engineering to to create 16 new jobs. Invest Northern Ireland has offered the company assistance of £134,250. The firm designs and manufactures custom-built products for t...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 22, 2016
Infrastrata Leases Small Part Of Woodburn Forest
Independent firm Infrastrata has leased a small part of the Woodburn Forest near Carrickfergus, NI Water has confirmed. The work to drill an an exploratory oil well was awarded under a licence by the...
Infrastrata Leases Small Part Of Woodburn Forest
Independent firm Infrastrata has leased a small part of the Woodburn Forest near Carrickfergus, NI Water has confirmed. The work to drill an an exploratory oil well was awarded under a licence by the...
Business News, Feb 22, 2016
JEM Swim School - New JEM Horizons
JEM Swim School is an innovative, progressive and very successful Northern Ireland family run swimming school that has been established since 2002. We have now partnered with 4NI to promote and adve...
JEM Swim School - New JEM Horizons
JEM Swim School is an innovative, progressive and very successful Northern Ireland family run swimming school that has been established since 2002. We have now partnered with 4NI to promote and adve...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 22, 2016
Other News In Brief
Man Convicted Of Benefit Fraud A man has been convicted for recently for claiming benefits he was not entitled to at L'Derry Crown Court. Niall O'Kane, from Limavady, claimed Jobseekers Allo...
Other News In Brief
Man Convicted Of Benefit Fraud A man has been convicted for recently for claiming benefits he was not entitled to at L'Derry Crown Court. Niall O'Kane, from Limavady, claimed Jobseekers Allo...
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Northern Ireland WeatherThis Evening and Tonight:It will be cloudy. Also mainly dry at first this evening but then occasional outbreaks of rain developing overnight. Light southwest winds, and staying mild. Minimum temperature 9 °C.
