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Feature News, May 11, 2016
Top Five Things To Do This Spring
Spring is our favourite time of the year. It's warmer, brighter, and serves as a friendly reminder that Summer is just around the corner. Besides, it's a nice change of pace from the rainy, dull we...
Top Five Things To Do This Spring
Spring is our favourite time of the year. It's warmer, brighter, and serves as a friendly reminder that Summer is just around the corner. Besides, it's a nice change of pace from the rainy, dull we...
Northern Ireland News, May 11, 2016
Cannabis Worth £100,000 Seized In Co Antrim
Police have seized cannabis, worth an estimated street value of £100,000, during a planned search in Dunmurry, Co Antrim. Detective Sergeant McAuley said: "This seizure highlights our continued deter...
Cannabis Worth £100,000 Seized In Co Antrim
Police have seized cannabis, worth an estimated street value of £100,000, during a planned search in Dunmurry, Co Antrim. Detective Sergeant McAuley said: "This seizure highlights our continued deter...
Northern Ireland News, May 11, 2016
Other News In Brief
Campaign Launched To Ban Snares In NI The League Against Cruel Sports has launched a campaign to ban snares in Northern Ireland. The Alliance Party is supporting the new campaign which would...
Other News In Brief
Campaign Launched To Ban Snares In NI The League Against Cruel Sports has launched a campaign to ban snares in Northern Ireland. The Alliance Party is supporting the new campaign which would...
Business News, May 10, 2016
Brexit Could Slow NI Economic Growth - Danske Bank
The Northern Ireland economy is likely to grow at a slower pace in 2016 as uncertainty over a potential Brexit has dampened local investment levels in the first half of this year, according to new eco...
Brexit Could Slow NI Economic Growth - Danske Bank
The Northern Ireland economy is likely to grow at a slower pace in 2016 as uncertainty over a potential Brexit has dampened local investment levels in the first half of this year, according to new eco...
Recruitment News, May 10, 2016
Lowest Paid Civil Service Workers Deserve Minimum Wage - IMPACT
Trade union IMPACT has demanded a living wage across the public service and fair pensions for civil service cleaners and service officers. The union said it has heard from members who earn €373 a wee...
Lowest Paid Civil Service Workers Deserve Minimum Wage - IMPACT
Trade union IMPACT has demanded a living wage across the public service and fair pensions for civil service cleaners and service officers. The union said it has heard from members who earn €373 a wee...
Northern Ireland News, May 10, 2016
Man Shot Dead In West Belfast
A man has been shot dead in west Belfast. It is the third shooting incident in the city in less than 24 hours. Daniel Murray, a delivery driver aged in his 50s, was killed in his car on Lady Street ...
Man Shot Dead In West Belfast
A man has been shot dead in west Belfast. It is the third shooting incident in the city in less than 24 hours. Daniel Murray, a delivery driver aged in his 50s, was killed in his car on Lady Street ...
Northern Ireland News, May 10, 2016
Temperatures Soar To 24 Degrees In NI
Temperatures soared to 24 degrees on Monday, 09 May, in Northern Ireland, making it the hottest day of the year so far. The highest temperatures were recorded in Co Tyrone, 24 degrees, and Co Down, 2...
Temperatures Soar To 24 Degrees In NI
Temperatures soared to 24 degrees on Monday, 09 May, in Northern Ireland, making it the hottest day of the year so far. The highest temperatures were recorded in Co Tyrone, 24 degrees, and Co Down, 2...
Northern Ireland News, May 10, 2016
Man Attacked During Hijacking In North Belfast
Police are appealing for information after a driver was punched in the face before two men stole his car in north Belfast. The incident happened on Edlingham Street at around 11.20pm on Sunday, 08 Ma...
Man Attacked During Hijacking In North Belfast
Police are appealing for information after a driver was punched in the face before two men stole his car in north Belfast. The incident happened on Edlingham Street at around 11.20pm on Sunday, 08 Ma...
Northern Ireland News, May 10, 2016
Man Arrested During Protest At Woodburn Forest
Police have arrested a 57-year-old man during a protest at the drill site at Woodburn Forest near Carrickfergus, Co Antrim. Protesters carried out a "slow walk" ahead of an equipment convoy and a man...
Man Arrested During Protest At Woodburn Forest
Police have arrested a 57-year-old man during a protest at the drill site at Woodburn Forest near Carrickfergus, Co Antrim. Protesters carried out a "slow walk" ahead of an equipment convoy and a man...
Northern Ireland News, May 10, 2016
Former GAA President Jack Boothman Dies
The former president of the Gaelic Athletic Association (GAA) Jack Boothman has passed away. Mr Boothman served as GAA President between 1994 and 1997. Former Wicklow PRO Jackie Napier said: "He was...
Former GAA President Jack Boothman Dies
The former president of the Gaelic Athletic Association (GAA) Jack Boothman has passed away. Mr Boothman served as GAA President between 1994 and 1997. Former Wicklow PRO Jackie Napier said: "He was...
Northern Ireland News, May 10, 2016
BoI Loses £27m Tax Avoidance Case
The Bank of Ireland (BoI) has lost a £27 million tax avoidance case after attempting to exploit a loophole that did not exist. HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) challenged the attempt to avoid Corporatio...
BoI Loses £27m Tax Avoidance Case
The Bank of Ireland (BoI) has lost a £27 million tax avoidance case after attempting to exploit a loophole that did not exist. HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) challenged the attempt to avoid Corporatio...
Northern Ireland News, May 10, 2016
Alliance Slams UUP Leader Mike Nesbitt
The Alliance Party has slammed UUP Leader Mike Nesbitt for speaking to the press claiming Alliance had been offered the Justice ministry. The party's Chief Whip Stewart Dickson accused Mr Nesbitt of ...
Alliance Slams UUP Leader Mike Nesbitt
The Alliance Party has slammed UUP Leader Mike Nesbitt for speaking to the press claiming Alliance had been offered the Justice ministry. The party's Chief Whip Stewart Dickson accused Mr Nesbitt of ...
Northern Ireland News, May 10, 2016
Irish Language Activists Protest Outside BBC's Broadcasting House
Approximately 40 Irish language activists gathered to take part in a protest outside the BBC's Broadcasting House in Belfast on Monday, 09 May. The protest was called after a young Irish speaker trie...
Irish Language Activists Protest Outside BBC's Broadcasting House
Approximately 40 Irish language activists gathered to take part in a protest outside the BBC's Broadcasting House in Belfast on Monday, 09 May. The protest was called after a young Irish speaker trie...
Northern Ireland News, May 10, 2016
GAA Club Appeals For Help Over Dramatic Rise In Youths Gathering In West Belfast
A GAA club in west Belfast is appealing to the community for help after a dramatic rise in the amount of youths gathering at the bog meadows, St James, St Galls and Falls Park areas. St Gall's GAC re...
GAA Club Appeals For Help Over Dramatic Rise In Youths Gathering In West Belfast
A GAA club in west Belfast is appealing to the community for help after a dramatic rise in the amount of youths gathering at the bog meadows, St James, St Galls and Falls Park areas. St Gall's GAC re...
Northern Ireland News, May 10, 2016
Other News In Brief
Man Convicted Of Benefit Fraud A man has been convicted for claiming benefits he was not entitled to at Omagh Crown Court. James McCaugherty claimed Income Support and Rates Relief totalling...
Other News In Brief
Man Convicted Of Benefit Fraud A man has been convicted for claiming benefits he was not entitled to at Omagh Crown Court. James McCaugherty claimed Income Support and Rates Relief totalling...
Business News, May 9, 2016
Titanic Maritime Festival To Return To Belfast
The Titanic Maritime Festival is returning to Belfast. The three day family friendly festival, organised by Belfast City Council and supported by Q Radio and Translink, takes place on the last May Ba...
Titanic Maritime Festival To Return To Belfast
The Titanic Maritime Festival is returning to Belfast. The three day family friendly festival, organised by Belfast City Council and supported by Q Radio and Translink, takes place on the last May Ba...
Northern Ireland News, May 9, 2016
AXA To Create 80 New Jobs In L'Derry
Insurance firm AXA has announced it is to create 80 new jobs in L'Derry. The posts will be located at its Customer Contact Centre of Excellence at Springtown Business Park. Sinn Féin Foyle MLA Raym...
AXA To Create 80 New Jobs In L'Derry
Insurance firm AXA has announced it is to create 80 new jobs in L'Derry. The posts will be located at its Customer Contact Centre of Excellence at Springtown Business Park. Sinn Féin Foyle MLA Raym...
Northern Ireland News, May 9, 2016
Negotiations Over Programme For Govt To Begin
Negotiations over a programme for government are expected to begin at Stormont today, 09 May, following the election results. The two main parties, the Democratic Unionist Party (DUP) and Sinn Féin, ...
Negotiations Over Programme For Govt To Begin
Negotiations over a programme for government are expected to begin at Stormont today, 09 May, following the election results. The two main parties, the Democratic Unionist Party (DUP) and Sinn Féin, ...
Northern Ireland News, May 9, 2016
Man Injured In North Belfast Shooting Attack
A man has been shot several times in north Belfast. The attack happened in an alleyway just off the Antrim Road at around 1am on Monday. The victim, aged in his 20s, is in a stable condition in hosp...
Man Injured In North Belfast Shooting Attack
A man has been shot several times in north Belfast. The attack happened in an alleyway just off the Antrim Road at around 1am on Monday. The victim, aged in his 20s, is in a stable condition in hosp...
Northern Ireland News, May 9, 2016
Woman Threatened During Burglary In South Belfast
A woman has been threatened by a man armed with a screwdriver during a burglary in south Belfast. The incident happened at a house in the Lancefield Road area at around 3.15pm on Saturday, 07 May. T...
Woman Threatened During Burglary In South Belfast
A woman has been threatened by a man armed with a screwdriver during a burglary in south Belfast. The incident happened at a house in the Lancefield Road area at around 3.15pm on Saturday, 07 May. T...
Recruitment News, May 9, 2016
Intel Begins Process Of Laying Off Staff - Reports
Fianna Fáil Spokesperson on Jobs, Dara Calleary, has said reports that Intel has started the process of laying off staff at their Leixlip plant in Co Kildare will come as a 'devastating blow' to the l...
Intel Begins Process Of Laying Off Staff - Reports
Fianna Fáil Spokesperson on Jobs, Dara Calleary, has said reports that Intel has started the process of laying off staff at their Leixlip plant in Co Kildare will come as a 'devastating blow' to the l...
Northern Ireland News, May 9, 2016
Investigation Launched Following Arson Attack In Lurgan
Police have launched an investigation following an arson attack at a house in Lurgan. The blaze at a property in Castle Lane Mews was reported at around 9.10pm on Sunday, 08 May. Police believe the ...
Investigation Launched Following Arson Attack In Lurgan
Police have launched an investigation following an arson attack at a house in Lurgan. The blaze at a property in Castle Lane Mews was reported at around 9.10pm on Sunday, 08 May. Police believe the ...
Northern Ireland News, May 9, 2016
Man Charged With Attempted Murder
A 35-year-old man has been charged with attempted murder after a bomb was left under a married police couple's car in Co L'Derry last year. A device was discovered under the vehicle in Glenrandel in ...
Man Charged With Attempted Murder
A 35-year-old man has been charged with attempted murder after a bomb was left under a married police couple's car in Co L'Derry last year. A device was discovered under the vehicle in Glenrandel in ...
Northern Ireland News, May 9, 2016
Man Attacked And Robbed In Co Down
A man has been attacked and robbed in Bangor, Co Down. The victim, aged in his 20s, was hit in the face by another man who was armed with an unknown object, as he walked through Ward Park on Saturday...
Man Attacked And Robbed In Co Down
A man has been attacked and robbed in Bangor, Co Down. The victim, aged in his 20s, was hit in the face by another man who was armed with an unknown object, as he walked through Ward Park on Saturday...
Northern Ireland News, May 9, 2016
Other News In Brief
SDLP Joins Up With UK Sepsis Trust SDLP Foyle MP Mark Durkan has joined up with UK Sepsis Trust and the All Party Parliamentary Group on Sepsis to call for both the public and healthcare prof...
Other News In Brief
SDLP Joins Up With UK Sepsis Trust SDLP Foyle MP Mark Durkan has joined up with UK Sepsis Trust and the All Party Parliamentary Group on Sepsis to call for both the public and healthcare prof...
Recruitment News, May 6, 2016
Unemployment 'Continues To Fall' - Nash
New figures that show an 8.4% fall in unemployment figures have been welcomed by the Minister for Business and Employment Ged Nash. The latest figures from the Central Statistics Office show that the...
Unemployment 'Continues To Fall' - Nash
New figures that show an 8.4% fall in unemployment figures have been welcomed by the Minister for Business and Employment Ged Nash. The latest figures from the Central Statistics Office show that the...
Northern Ireland News, May 6, 2016
First Results Revealed In Election
The first results have been announced in the Northern Ireland Assembly election. The first MLA to be elected was the DUP's David Hilditch in East Antrim. The DUP's Joanne Bunting and Naomi Long of...
First Results Revealed In Election
The first results have been announced in the Northern Ireland Assembly election. The first MLA to be elected was the DUP's David Hilditch in East Antrim. The DUP's Joanne Bunting and Naomi Long of...
Northern Ireland News, May 6, 2016
15 Men Arrested On Suspicion Of Terrorism Offences
Fifteen people have been arrested on suspicion of terrorism offences following the funeral of Michael Barr in Strabane, Co Tyrone, on Thursday, 05 May. Mr Barr, 35, who had links to a dissident repub...
15 Men Arrested On Suspicion Of Terrorism Offences
Fifteen people have been arrested on suspicion of terrorism offences following the funeral of Michael Barr in Strabane, Co Tyrone, on Thursday, 05 May. Mr Barr, 35, who had links to a dissident repub...
Northern Ireland News, May 6, 2016
Man Charged With Attempted Murder
A man has been charged with attempted murder following the stabbing of a man in Portadown, Co Armagh. The 31-year-old accused has also been charged with possession of an offensive weapon with intent...
Man Charged With Attempted Murder
A man has been charged with attempted murder following the stabbing of a man in Portadown, Co Armagh. The 31-year-old accused has also been charged with possession of an offensive weapon with intent...
Northern Ireland News, May 6, 2016
Houses In Lurgan Damaged In Fire
Houses in Lurgan, Co Armagh, have been damaged following a fire in the early hours of Friday morning. At around 5am, the Northern Ireland Fire & Rescue Service (NIFRS) responded to a report of a fir...
Houses In Lurgan Damaged In Fire
Houses in Lurgan, Co Armagh, have been damaged following a fire in the early hours of Friday morning. At around 5am, the Northern Ireland Fire & Rescue Service (NIFRS) responded to a report of a fir...
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Northern Ireland WeatherToday:A cloudy day with a little light rain or drizzle at times, but some spells of drier weather too. The north coast may become somewhat brighter later this afternoon. Maximum temperature 11 °C.Tonight:Cloudy and patchy light rain will slowly clear away this evening. Then the rest of the night will be dry with broken cloud. Westerly winds freshening in the early hours. Minimum temperature 6 °C.
