Northern Ireland News for July 2016 : Page 7

Northern Ireland News, Jul 6, 2016
NI Drug Dealer On The Run Arrested In Spain
A convicted drug dealer from Northern Ireland, who has been on the run for over a year, has been arrested in Spain. 41-year-old Mark Dunford, originally from Co Waterford but with an address in Coler...
Recruitment News, Jul 6, 2016
Recruitment Campaign Launches For Warrenpoint Harbour Authority
A recruitment campaign has launched to appoint two non-executive members to Warrenpoint Harbour Authority. The competition aims to appoint members who will bring his or her experience and judgement t...
Business News, Jul 6, 2016
Bank Of Ireland UK Scoops 5 Star Ratings
Moneyfacts has awarded Bank of Ireland UK 5 Star Ratings for both its Small Business Growth account and its Agri business current account. Bank of Ireland UK was the only local bank to be included in...
Northern Ireland News, Jul 6, 2016
Over £10,000 Raised To Help Children With Cancer
Northern Ireland football supporters raised over £10,000 to help children with cancer. A total of £10,800 was raised through onsite collections during the games at the Fanzone at Titanic Belfast duri...
Northern Ireland News, Jul 6, 2016
Two Female Scientists Settle Sex Discrimination Cases For £47,500
Two female scientists have settled sex discrimination cases against a public body for £47,500. Carole Daly from Belfast and Hollie Lewis from Bangor both worked for the Agri-Food and Bio-Sciences Ins...
Northern Ireland News, Jul 6, 2016
Police In Larne Appeal For Missing Jacqueline Dunseath
Police are appealing for information to help trace a missing teenager from Larne, Co Antrim. 16-year-old Jacqueline Dunseath was last seen in the area at around 2.30pm on Tuesday, 05 July. She is de...
Northern Ireland News, Jul 6, 2016
Investigation Launched Following Arson Attack In North Belfast
Police have launched an investigation following an arson attack on a derelict building in north Belfast. The incident happened in the Salisbury Avenue area on the Antrim Road just after 4.30pm on Mon...
Northern Ireland News, Jul 6, 2016
Police Officer 'Justified' For Driving On Wrong Side Of Road
A police officer was justified for driving on the wrong side of the road despite a complaint that he had almost caused a crash, a Police Ombudsman investigation has concluded. A pedestrian alleged th...
Northern Ireland News, Jul 6, 2016
Other News In Brief
Four People Convicted Of Benefit Fraud Four people have been convicted for claiming benefits they were not entitled to at Craigavon Magistrates' Court. Marie McCreesh claimed Jobseeker's All...
Northern Ireland News, Jul 5, 2016
Kyle Neil Murder: Killer To Serve At Least 12 Years In Prison
A man who murdered his friend after stabbing him over 200 times during a drunken argument is to serve at least 12 years in prison. Wesley Vance, 28, was handed a life sentence for killing Kyle Neil a...
Recruitment News, Jul 5, 2016
Ealing Traffic Wardens To Strike To Secure London Living Wage
Ealing traffic wardens who are members of Unite, the union, will be striking for a second day today, 05 July, as part of a 72 hour walk-out in a bid to secure the London living wage and end a two tier...
Business News, Jul 5, 2016
Co Antrim Firm Wins Prestigious Contract In Cardiff
Okotech Limited in Co Antrim is capitalising on consumer drive for energy efficient heating solutions with its heating control system, heatboss, winning new business in Northern Ireland and in Great B...
Northern Ireland News, Jul 5, 2016
US Owned Firm To Create 12 New Jobs In Belfast
A US owned firm is to create 12 new jobs over the next year after announcing plans to set up a European team in Belfast. MIK Fund Solutions confirmed the posts will have average salaries of £63,000. ...
Northern Ireland News, Jul 5, 2016
Wimbledon Finals To Be Shown At Belfast City Hall
The men's and women's Wimbledon finals are to be shown on the Big Screen at the Belfast City Hall this weekend. The Ladies' Singles final takes place on Saturday, 09 July, and the Men's Final takes ...
Northern Ireland News, Jul 5, 2016
Man From NI Found Dead In Cambodia
A man from Northern Ireland has been found dead in Cambodia. The body of Martin Stephen Hale, aged 34, from Banbridge, was discovered at a guesthouse in Phnom Penh on Friday, 01 July, according to po...
Northern Ireland News, Jul 5, 2016
Renewable Energy Scheme Set To Hit NI Budget By 'Hundreds Of Millions Of Pounds' - NIAO
A renewable energy scheme run by Stormont is set to hit the Northern Ireland budget by "hundreds of millions" of pounds, according to the NI Audit Office (NIAO). The Renewable Heat Incentive scheme c...
Northern Ireland News, Jul 5, 2016
Man And Woman Assaulted During Aggravated Burglary In Co Antrim
Three men have been arrested after a man and woman were attacked during an aggravated burglary in Larne, Co Antrim. The incident happened at a property in the Blackthorn Rise area at around 9:30pm on...
Northern Ireland News, Jul 5, 2016
Call For People In Strabane To Be More Vigilant After Device Left Near Courthouse
Police have issued a warning to people living in Strabane, Co Tyrone, to be more vigilant after reports of a device left near the courthouse in the town. The item was found on Saturday, 02 July. Po...
Northern Ireland News, Jul 5, 2016
Other News In Brief
Man Charged In Connection With £40,000 Cannabis Find A man has been charged after police seized £40,000 worth of herbal cannabis in Co L'Derry. The drugs were found during a search in the Ra...
Recruitment News, Jul 4, 2016
EU Jobs Open To Irish Language Users
The Minister of State for Gaeltacht Affairs, Seán Kyne, has again urged Irish language users to apply for EU translator post before the deadline on 12 July. Minister Kyne said that the Irish language...
Business News, Jul 4, 2016
NI Chamber Announces 'Networking Breakfast' Event
NI Chamber has announced a new networking event as an opportunity to "get a taster for how NI Chamber members grow their business by being #wellconnected". The Networking Series offers delegates the ...
Northern Ireland News, Jul 4, 2016
USPCA Sacks Chief Executive Over Gross Misconduct
Animal charity the Ulster Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (USPCA) has sacked its Chief Executive on the grounds of gross misconduct. The charity released a statement which said Mr S...
Northern Ireland News, Jul 4, 2016
Life-Saving Defibrillator Stolen From Garage In West Belfast
Police are appealing for information after a life-saving defibrillator was stolen from a garage on the Andersonstown Road in west Belfast. The device was taken from a Topaz garage sometime between Sa...
Northern Ireland News, Jul 4, 2016
Paramedic Attacked By Patient In Co Antrim
A paramedic has been attacked by a patient in Co Antrim. The incident happened at the back of an ambulance on the Ballybogey Road at around 3.30am on Sunday, 03 July. The patient, who had sustained ...
Northern Ireland News, Jul 4, 2016
Flags Stolen From Orange Hall In Co L'Derry
Two flags have been stolen from an Orange Hall near Magherafelt in Co L'Derry. Police are treating the attack at Ballyneal Orange Hall as a hate crime. The incident happened in the early hours of Sa...
Northern Ireland News, Jul 4, 2016
Woman Attacked In Banbridge
Police have launched an investigation after a woman was attacked in Banbridge, Co Down. It is believed the 26-year-old victim was walking along a laneway from Maryville towards the bus depot shortly ...
Northern Ireland News, Jul 4, 2016
Two Men Arrested In Connection With A Number Of Robberies In Co Antrim
Two men have been arrested in connection with a number of robberies in Co Antrim. The suspects, aged 27 and 21, have been detained following an attempted robbery at an off licence and shop in Greysto...
Northern Ireland News, Jul 4, 2016
Two Men Charged After Crossbow And Hammers Seized In Co Antrim
Two men have been charged after police seized a crossbow and a number of other items in Carrickfergus, Co Antrim. Police received reports that a large crowd of men, some of which were wearing masks, ...
Northern Ireland News, Jul 4, 2016
Other News In Brief
Fourth Financial Services Academy Launched In NI The fourth FinTrU Financial Services Academy has been launched in Northern Ireland. Twenty graduates will undertake an intensive six week trai...
Northern Ireland News, Jul 1, 2016
Man Seriously Injured In Co Down Collision
A man is in a serious condition in hospital following a two-car collision in Co Down. The incident happened on the Hilltown Road in Bryansford on Thursday evening, 30 June. Emergency services attend...