Northern Ireland News for January 2017

Business News, Jan 31, 2017
FASHIONWEEK Returns With 'Blooming' Spectacular
West Coast Cooler FASHIONWEEK is set for a "blooming" spectacular Spring/Summer event with the announcement of the schedule for the four day fashion festival, which offers some serious style inspirati...
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Northern Ireland News, Jan 31, 2017
Woman Arrested Over Attempted Murder Of Police Officers
A 20-year-old woman has been arrested in connection the the attempted murder of police officers in 2015. Up to eight shots were fired at a parked police vehicle in Rossnareen Avenue in west Belfast o...
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Northern Ireland News, Jan 31, 2017
Suspected Explosive Device Found During Security Alert
A suspected explosive device is believed to have been found during a security alert in Co Fermanagh. A loud bang was reported at Sally's Wood in Irvinestown in the early hours of Tuesday morning, 31 ...
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Northern Ireland News, Jan 31, 2017
NI's Largest Teachers Union Takes Strike Action
Northern Ireland's largest teachers' union, the NASUWT, are to stage industrial action today, 31 January, at schools in L'Derry, Strabane, Mid Ulster, Fermanagh and Omagh. It is the second stage of a...
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Northern Ireland News, Jan 31, 2017
Construction Work In Belfast At Highest Level In Almost Ten Years
Construction work in Belfast is at its highest level in almost a decade, according to a new report. A total of 11 new development schemes were completed in the city last year, including two hotels. ...
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Northern Ireland News, Jan 31, 2017
Catholic Church In North Belfast Targeted In Arson Attack
Police have launched an investigation following an arson attack at a church in north Belfast. The attack happened at St Patrick's Catholic church in the Donegall Street area of Belfast between 4.30pm...
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Northern Ireland News, Jan 31, 2017
Man Injured After Shots Fired At House In Co Antrim
A man has been injured after shots were fired through the window of a property in Co Antrim. The incident happened at a house in the Moneyleck Park area in Rasharkin at around 10.20pm on Monday, 30 J...
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Northern Ireland News, Jan 31, 2017
PSNI Officer Awarded Queen's Gallantry Medal For Bravery
Sergeant Mark Wright has been awarded the Queen's Gallantry Medal for bravery following his action during a violent incident in Lurgan in February 2012. PSNI officers responded to a report of a man w...
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Northern Ireland News, Jan 31, 2017
Other News In Brief
Closure Of Antrim Coast Medical Centre 'Devastating' - Alliance The closure of Antrim Coast Medical Centre has been described as "devastating". East Antrim Alliance candidate Stewart Dickson...
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Northern Ireland News, Jan 30, 2017
Rifle Used In Shooting May Have Been Used Before To Attack Police
The PSNI believe the AK-type assault rifle used in a shooting in north Belfast had been used before to attack police. An officer was shot at a petrol station on the Crumlin Road at around 7.30pm on S...
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Northern Ireland News, Jan 30, 2017
Carl Frampton Defeated By Léo Santa Cruz
Belfast boxer Carl Frampton has been defeated by Léo Santa Cruz in Las Vegas. The man from Tiger's Bay applauded Santa Cruz as he raised his hand as the winner. Following the fight, Frampton tweeted...
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Business News, Jan 30, 2017
Two New Leadership Programmes Announced
Queen's University Belfast have announced a range of comprehensive and focused business leadership programmes, which aim to provide participants with the opportunity to explore specific topics in-dept...
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Northern Ireland News, Jan 30, 2017
Teenager In Hospital After Taking 'Darth Vadar' Tablet
A 14-year-old boy is being treated in hospital after taking a drug known as "Darth Vadar", according to the police. He is believed to have taken a half of one tablet in Holywood, Co Down, on Saturday...
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Northern Ireland News, Jan 30, 2017
Teen Injured After Being Hit By Van In South Belfast
A teenager has been injured after being hit by a van in south Belfast. The incident happened on the Rosetta Road at around 8.30am on Monday, 30 January. The 17-year-old boy has been taken to the Roy...
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Northern Ireland News, Jan 30, 2017
Child Suspiciously Approached In Co Tyrone
Police are appealing for information after a 6-year-old girl was suspiciously approached in Dungannon, Co Tyrone. The incident happened in the Windmill Court area at around 9.30pm on Thursday, 26 Jan...
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Northern Ireland News, Jan 30, 2017
Man Killed In Co Armagh Road Crash
A man has died in a single-vehicle collision in Co Armagh. The incident happened on the Castleblayney Road near Keady on Saturday, 28 January. The victim has been named by Sinn Féin as party activis...
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Northern Ireland News, Jan 30, 2017
Armed Man Robs Shop In Co L'Derry
A man armed with a screwdriver has robbed a hop in co L'Derry. the incident happened in the Gravagh Road area in Kilrea at around 10.15pm on Saturday, 28 January. The man demanded money from staff a...
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Northern Ireland News, Jan 30, 2017
Other News In Brief
Ford Criticises Brokenshire Comments Alliance MLA David Ford has criticised comments on the balance of prosecutions made by the Secretary of State. Mr Ford said: "Politicians have a duty to ...
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Northern Ireland News, Jan 27, 2017
Three Arrested After £50,000 Worth Of Cannabis Seized In Co Down
Three people have been arrested after cannabis plants, worth an estimated £50,000, were seized in Co Down. Detectives from the PSNI's Reactive Organised Crime Branch made the seizure after searching ...
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Northern Ireland News, Jan 27, 2017
Blue Plaque Unveiled For Holocaust Survivor Helen Lewis
Dance teacher and Holocaust survivor Helen Lewis has been honoured with the unveiling of a blue plaque at an arts centre in Belfast. Mrs Lewis, who died in 2009 aged 93, created the first modern danc...
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Northern Ireland News, Jan 27, 2017
Taxi Driver Commended After Telling Passenger He Was Scam Victim
The PSNI in Newtownards have commended a taxi driver after he convinced a passenger he was the victim of a scam. The passenger told Kare Kabs driver Roy that all he had to do was go down to Tescos an...
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Northern Ireland News, Jan 27, 2017
Two Men Arrested Over Bomb Found In West Belfast Released
Two men arrested in connection with a bomb found during a security alert in west Belfast have been released unconditionally. A viable bomb was discovered on the Brian's Well Road in Poleglass on Sund...
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Business News, Jan 27, 2017
Connect To Success Work Experience Portal Opens
Aimed at inspiring the next generation of employees, Connect to Success NI is an online system that enables employers to promote and advertise work experience opportunities for young people. Develope...
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Northern Ireland News, Jan 27, 2017
Newry Firm's Profits Rise By 65%
A pharmaceutical firm in Newry has announced a rise in its pre-tax profit by 65% to £35.5million in 2016. Norbrook Holdings turnover increased by £23m or 11% to £239 million. Chief Executive Officer...
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Northern Ireland News, Jan 27, 2017
Man Killed In Westlink Collision Named
The man who died in a road crash on the Westlink in Belfast on Wednesday, 25 January, has been named. He was 69-year-old Victor Shaw from north Belfast. The single-vehicle collision happened near Ro...
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Northern Ireland News, Jan 27, 2017
Russell Brand's RE:BIRTH Tour Is Coming To Belfast
Comedian Russell Brand has announced he is coming to Belfast as part of his new stand-up tour of the UK and Ireland. He is due to perform at the Waterfront Hall on Saturday, 26 May 2018. In his RE:B...
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Northern Ireland News, Jan 27, 2017
Other News In Brief
UUP Slams Health Minister Over Emergency Waiting Times The UUP has hit out at Health Minister Michelle O'Neill following the publication of emergency care waiting times. Jo-Anne Dobson, an U...
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Business News, Jan 26, 2017
St George's Named 'Best Market Attraction'
Belfast's historic St George's Market has named 'Best Market Attraction' at the annual National Association of British Market Authorities (NABMA) Awards. The award has been described as "the signific...
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Northern Ireland News, Jan 26, 2017
NI Firm Secures New Premises In Dundalk
NI firm Almac has announced a multimillion investment in Dundalk, Co Louth. The Craigavon based firm has secured new premises at IDA Business Park to support its ongoing global expansion plans in res...
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Northern Ireland News, Jan 26, 2017
Motorcyclist Killed In Cookstown Crash
A motorcyclist has died in a crash in Cookstown, Co Tyrone. Two vehicles were involved in the collision which happened on the Lough Fey Road on Wednesday, 25 January. The man was pronounced dead at ...
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