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Northern Ireland News for March 2016 : Page 3
Business News, Mar 21, 2016
James Nesbitt Calls On Global Leaders To Invest In Belfast
Actor James Nesbitt has said that Belfast should be at the top of the list of any visionary civic, economic and business leader looking for great places to invest. The actor, who is famous for promot...
James Nesbitt Calls On Global Leaders To Invest In Belfast
Actor James Nesbitt has said that Belfast should be at the top of the list of any visionary civic, economic and business leader looking for great places to invest. The actor, who is famous for promot...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 21, 2016
Gang Attack Man In Co Antrim
A man is receiving hospital treatment after three armed masked men attacked him in Ballymoney, Co Antrim. The assault happened at a property in Townsend Street between 9.30pm and 10pm on Sunday. Thr...
Gang Attack Man In Co Antrim
A man is receiving hospital treatment after three armed masked men attacked him in Ballymoney, Co Antrim. The assault happened at a property in Townsend Street between 9.30pm and 10pm on Sunday. Thr...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 21, 2016
Plans For Air Ambulance Service Move Forward
Plans for an air ambulance service in Northern Ireland are moving forward, the Health Minister has confirmed. Minister Simon Hamilton made the announcement during a visit to Craigavon Area Hospital t...
Plans For Air Ambulance Service Move Forward
Plans for an air ambulance service in Northern Ireland are moving forward, the Health Minister has confirmed. Minister Simon Hamilton made the announcement during a visit to Craigavon Area Hospital t...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 21, 2016
Pipe Bomb Explodes In North Belfast
Residents had to be evacuated from their homes after a pipe bomb exploded in north Belfast. The incident happened in Sheridan Street in the New Lodge area at around 9.45am on Saturday. The device wa...
Pipe Bomb Explodes In North Belfast
Residents had to be evacuated from their homes after a pipe bomb exploded in north Belfast. The incident happened in Sheridan Street in the New Lodge area at around 9.45am on Saturday. The device wa...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 21, 2016
Two To Appear In Court Following £400,000 Cannabis Seizure
A man and woman are to appear in court after £400,000 worth of cannabis was seized on the M2 and in Newtownards. £200,000 drugs were found after police stopped and searched a car on the M2. Searches...
Two To Appear In Court Following £400,000 Cannabis Seizure
A man and woman are to appear in court after £400,000 worth of cannabis was seized on the M2 and in Newtownards. £200,000 drugs were found after police stopped and searched a car on the M2. Searches...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 21, 2016
Other News In Brief
Man Convicted Of Benefit Fraud A man has been convicted for claiming benefits he was not entitled to at Newtownards Magistrates' Court. Brian Kane claimed Jobseekers Allowance and Housing Ben...
Other News In Brief
Man Convicted Of Benefit Fraud A man has been convicted for claiming benefits he was not entitled to at Newtownards Magistrates' Court. Brian Kane claimed Jobseekers Allowance and Housing Ben...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 18, 2016
Man Charged With Murder Of Prison Officer
A man has appeared in court charged with the murder of prison officer Adrian Ismay. Mr Ismay, 52, died after being injured by a bomb which went off under the van he was driving on Hillsborough Drive ...
Man Charged With Murder Of Prison Officer
A man has appeared in court charged with the murder of prison officer Adrian Ismay. Mr Ismay, 52, died after being injured by a bomb which went off under the van he was driving on Hillsborough Drive ...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 18, 2016
Police Appeal Following 'Creeper Style' Burglary In West Belfast
Police are appealing for information following a "creeper style" burglary in west Belfast on Thursday night. The incident happened at a house in the Andersonstown Park area at around 11pm. A Suzuki ...
Police Appeal Following 'Creeper Style' Burglary In West Belfast
Police are appealing for information following a "creeper style" burglary in west Belfast on Thursday night. The incident happened at a house in the Andersonstown Park area at around 11pm. A Suzuki ...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 18, 2016
Eleven Arrested During St Patrick's Day Celebrations
Eleven people have been arrested for public order offences in the Holylands area of Belfast on St Patrick's Day. The arrests, which were also made in the city centre, included disorderly behaviour, r...
Eleven Arrested During St Patrick's Day Celebrations
Eleven people have been arrested for public order offences in the Holylands area of Belfast on St Patrick's Day. The arrests, which were also made in the city centre, included disorderly behaviour, r...
Business News, Mar 18, 2016
Dunmurry Firm Named 'Best In Ireland'
Dunmurry based 'Creative Smiles Dental and Implant Centre' has been named the 'Best in Ireland'. Creative Smiles Dental and Implant Centre in South Belfast has won two senior prizes at the prestigiou...
Dunmurry Firm Named 'Best In Ireland'
Dunmurry based 'Creative Smiles Dental and Implant Centre' has been named the 'Best in Ireland'. Creative Smiles Dental and Implant Centre in South Belfast has won two senior prizes at the prestigiou...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 18, 2016
US Firm To Create Over 70 New Jobs In Belfast
A US digital publishing firm is to create over 70 new jobs in Belfast. Highwire Press is to invest £6 million in new software development projects and create a total of 74 new posts. First Minister ...
US Firm To Create Over 70 New Jobs In Belfast
A US digital publishing firm is to create over 70 new jobs in Belfast. Highwire Press is to invest £6 million in new software development projects and create a total of 74 new posts. First Minister ...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 18, 2016
Cannabis Factory Discovered In Co L'Derry
Three men have been arrested after police seized cannabis, worth an estimated £125,000, during a house search in Limavady, Co L'Derry. The cannabis factory was uncovered during a police operation on ...
Cannabis Factory Discovered In Co L'Derry
Three men have been arrested after police seized cannabis, worth an estimated £125,000, during a house search in Limavady, Co L'Derry. The cannabis factory was uncovered during a police operation on ...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 18, 2016
Man Released After Car Set On Fire In Co Armagh
A man arrested after a car was set alight in Co Armagh has been released. The incident happened in the Drumgor Heights area in Craigavon at around 9pm on Wednesday. The suspect, aged 35, was arreste...
Man Released After Car Set On Fire In Co Armagh
A man arrested after a car was set alight in Co Armagh has been released. The incident happened in the Drumgor Heights area in Craigavon at around 9pm on Wednesday. The suspect, aged 35, was arreste...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 18, 2016
Police Appeal For Two Missing Teens
Police are appealing for information to help trace two missing teenagers. Ebony Briggs, 14, and Louis Thompson, 14, were last seen in east Belfast at around 9.45pm on Tuesday. Their families are bec...
Police Appeal For Two Missing Teens
Police are appealing for information to help trace two missing teenagers. Ebony Briggs, 14, and Louis Thompson, 14, were last seen in east Belfast at around 9.45pm on Tuesday. Their families are bec...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 18, 2016
Other News In Brief
Question Remains Over NI Air Ambulance - Alliance The Alliance Party there is still a question remaining over an air amubulance for Northern Ireland. MLA Stewart Dickson: "The news is certai...
Other News In Brief
Question Remains Over NI Air Ambulance - Alliance The Alliance Party there is still a question remaining over an air amubulance for Northern Ireland. MLA Stewart Dickson: "The news is certai...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 16, 2016
Murder Investigation Launched Following Death Of Prisoner Officer
Police have launched a murder investigation following the death of a prison officer in east Belfast. Adrian Ismay, 52, died after being injured by a bomb which went off under the van he was driving o...
Murder Investigation Launched Following Death Of Prisoner Officer
Police have launched a murder investigation following the death of a prison officer in east Belfast. Adrian Ismay, 52, died after being injured by a bomb which went off under the van he was driving o...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 16, 2016
Two Men Charged Over Street Fight In West Belfast
Two men have been charged in connection with a street fight in west Belfast. The incident happened in the Andersonstown Road area just after 6pm. The suspects, aged 38 and 42, are to appear at Belfa...
Two Men Charged Over Street Fight In West Belfast
Two men have been charged in connection with a street fight in west Belfast. The incident happened in the Andersonstown Road area just after 6pm. The suspects, aged 38 and 42, are to appear at Belfa...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 16, 2016
Woman Seriously Injured In Co Fermanagh Crash
A woman has been seriously injured following a crash in Lisnarick, Co Fermanagh. A Kawasaki KLF 300 single quad bike is believed to have overturned on the Lisnacreevin Road at around 11.25am on Tuesd...
Woman Seriously Injured In Co Fermanagh Crash
A woman has been seriously injured following a crash in Lisnarick, Co Fermanagh. A Kawasaki KLF 300 single quad bike is believed to have overturned on the Lisnacreevin Road at around 11.25am on Tuesd...
Recruitment News, Mar 16, 2016
Unemployment Rate Unchanged Over Last 12 Months
The latest unemployment rate in Northern Ireland is 6%, a decrease of 0.1% over the quarter, according to the latest Northern Ireland Labour Force Survey. Figures released today for the period Novemb...
Unemployment Rate Unchanged Over Last 12 Months
The latest unemployment rate in Northern Ireland is 6%, a decrease of 0.1% over the quarter, according to the latest Northern Ireland Labour Force Survey. Figures released today for the period Novemb...
Business News, Mar 16, 2016
Belfast Best Small European City For Business Friendliness
Belfast has been named as the best small European City for Business Friendliness, by fDi Magazine. Councillor Deirdre Hargey, Chair of City Growth and Generation Committee at Belfast City Council acc...
Belfast Best Small European City For Business Friendliness
Belfast has been named as the best small European City for Business Friendliness, by fDi Magazine. Councillor Deirdre Hargey, Chair of City Growth and Generation Committee at Belfast City Council acc...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 16, 2016
NI To Receive Funding For Air Ambulance Service
Chancellor George Osbourne has announced Northern Ireland is to receive funding for an air ambulance service. He confirmed the £4.5 million will be used from LIBOR banking fines to help set up the se...
NI To Receive Funding For Air Ambulance Service
Chancellor George Osbourne has announced Northern Ireland is to receive funding for an air ambulance service. He confirmed the £4.5 million will be used from LIBOR banking fines to help set up the se...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 16, 2016
Police Officer 'Justified' For Using Taser Against Man 'Acting Irrationally'
A police officer was justified for using a Taser against a man "acting irrationally" with a knife at Belfast City Airport in June last year, a watchdog has concluded. Security staff at the airport co...
Police Officer 'Justified' For Using Taser Against Man 'Acting Irrationally'
A police officer was justified for using a Taser against a man "acting irrationally" with a knife at Belfast City Airport in June last year, a watchdog has concluded. Security staff at the airport co...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 16, 2016
NI Manager Signs New Four-Year Contract
Northern Ireland manager Michael O'Neill has signed a new four-year contract which will see him continue in his role until 2020. Mr O'Neill led the international team to qualification for EURO 2016. ...
NI Manager Signs New Four-Year Contract
Northern Ireland manager Michael O'Neill has signed a new four-year contract which will see him continue in his role until 2020. Mr O'Neill led the international team to qualification for EURO 2016. ...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 16, 2016
People Living Near Peace Lines More Likely To Have Poor Mental Health - Research
People living close to peace lines in Northern Ireland are more likely to suffer from poor mental health, according to new research. The study, conducted by Queen's University, indicates that living ...
People Living Near Peace Lines More Likely To Have Poor Mental Health - Research
People living close to peace lines in Northern Ireland are more likely to suffer from poor mental health, according to new research. The study, conducted by Queen's University, indicates that living ...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 16, 2016
New US Advisory Council To Be Established
A new US Advisory Council is to be established to support trade and investment between Northern Ireland and the United States of America. The announcement was made from Washington, by First Minister...
New US Advisory Council To Be Established
A new US Advisory Council is to be established to support trade and investment between Northern Ireland and the United States of America. The announcement was made from Washington, by First Minister...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 16, 2016
New Forensic Laboratory Opens In Holywood
A new £13.9 million Forensic Laboratory has opened in Holywood. 'The Locard Building' was officially opened by Justice Minister David Ford at Seapark. It provides state-of-the-art facilities to deli...
New Forensic Laboratory Opens In Holywood
A new £13.9 million Forensic Laboratory has opened in Holywood. 'The Locard Building' was officially opened by Justice Minister David Ford at Seapark. It provides state-of-the-art facilities to deli...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 16, 2016
Other News In Brief
Comfizone Announces Workforce Expansion Plans Coalisland-based manufacturer Comfizone is to double its workforce over the next two years. The firm, which specialises in mattresses and beddin...
Other News In Brief
Comfizone Announces Workforce Expansion Plans Coalisland-based manufacturer Comfizone is to double its workforce over the next two years. The firm, which specialises in mattresses and beddin...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 15, 2016
Prison Officer Injured In Bomb Attack Dies
A prison officer who was injured after a bomb went off under the van he was driving has died. The incident happened in the Hillsborough Drive area in east Belfast on 04 March. A group calling itself...
Prison Officer Injured In Bomb Attack Dies
A prison officer who was injured after a bomb went off under the van he was driving has died. The incident happened in the Hillsborough Drive area in east Belfast on 04 March. A group calling itself...
Business News, Mar 15, 2016
Belfast Targets £1 Billion Investment And Thousands Of Jobs
Belfast has announced that it has set an ambitious target of attracting £1 billion of new investments and tens of thousands of jobs over the next five years. Belfast City Council's Chief Executive, S...
Belfast Targets £1 Billion Investment And Thousands Of Jobs
Belfast has announced that it has set an ambitious target of attracting £1 billion of new investments and tens of thousands of jobs over the next five years. Belfast City Council's Chief Executive, S...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 15, 2016
Woman Seriously Sexually Assaulted In Belfast
A woman has reportedly been seriously sexually assaulted in Belfast. The attack happened in the Sydenham bypass area between 10pm and 11pm on Saturday. A man, who was driving a dark coloured car, ap...
Woman Seriously Sexually Assaulted In Belfast
A woman has reportedly been seriously sexually assaulted in Belfast. The attack happened in the Sydenham bypass area between 10pm and 11pm on Saturday. A man, who was driving a dark coloured car, ap...
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Northern Ireland WeatherToday:A cloudy day with outbreaks of mainly light rain at times, although there may be the odd heavier burst. Driest in the south and east during the afternoon. Moderate southwesterly winds. Maximum temperature 11 °C.Tonight:Staying cloudy throughout the evening and overnight period with a little rain or drizzle at times. Mild overnight with light winds. Minimum temperature 7 °C.
