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Northern Ireland News for January 2017 : Page 2
Northern Ireland News, Jan 26, 2017
Family Renew Appeal To Find Gerard Conway
The family of missing Tyrone man, Gerard Conway, have renewed their appeal for information following his disappearance 10 years ago. Mr Conway was last seen in the Cookstown area in February 2007. H...
Family Renew Appeal To Find Gerard Conway
The family of missing Tyrone man, Gerard Conway, have renewed their appeal for information following his disappearance 10 years ago. Mr Conway was last seen in the Cookstown area in February 2007. H...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 26, 2017
Three People Escape Injury After Pipe Bomb Explodes In L'Derry
Three people have escaped injury after a pipe bomb exploded in the garden of a house in L'Derry. The incident happened in the Erne Gardens area at around 10.20pm on Wednesday, 25 January. Army bomb ...
Three People Escape Injury After Pipe Bomb Explodes In L'Derry
Three people have escaped injury after a pipe bomb exploded in the garden of a house in L'Derry. The incident happened in the Erne Gardens area at around 10.20pm on Wednesday, 25 January. Army bomb ...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 26, 2017
Almost 900 Patients Wait Over 12 Hours At Emergency Department's
Almost 900 patients waited more than 12 hours at hospital emergency departments in Northern Ireland in December, according to figures from the Department of Health. The patients were either waiting t...
Almost 900 Patients Wait Over 12 Hours At Emergency Department's
Almost 900 patients waited more than 12 hours at hospital emergency departments in Northern Ireland in December, according to figures from the Department of Health. The patients were either waiting t...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 26, 2017
Man Dies In Westlink Collision
A man has died in a collision on the Westlink road in Belfast. The accident happened near Roden Street just before 3pm on Wednesday, 25 January. The road was closed for several hours and caused long...
Man Dies In Westlink Collision
A man has died in a collision on the Westlink road in Belfast. The accident happened near Roden Street just before 3pm on Wednesday, 25 January. The road was closed for several hours and caused long...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 26, 2017
Public Can Now Recharge Electrical Devices At Belfast City Hall
Members of the public can now recharge their mobile phones, tablets and other electrical devices within the grounds of Belfast City Hall. Environmental Street Furniture (ESF) installed two new solar ...
Public Can Now Recharge Electrical Devices At Belfast City Hall
Members of the public can now recharge their mobile phones, tablets and other electrical devices within the grounds of Belfast City Hall. Environmental Street Furniture (ESF) installed two new solar ...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 26, 2017
Other News In Brief
Man Convicted Of Benefit Fraud A man has been convicted for claiming benefits he was not entitled to at Ballymena Magistrates' Court. Marcus Black claimed Jobseeker’s Allowance totalling £2,...
Other News In Brief
Man Convicted Of Benefit Fraud A man has been convicted for claiming benefits he was not entitled to at Ballymena Magistrates' Court. Marcus Black claimed Jobseeker’s Allowance totalling £2,...
Business News, Jan 25, 2017
Rooney Opticians Named Optometry Practice Of The Year
Rooney Opticians have been named Optometry Practice of the Year at the annual Randox Health Healthcare Awards in a ceremony at Stormont Hotel. Recognising the achievements of the Northern Ireland hea...
Rooney Opticians Named Optometry Practice Of The Year
Rooney Opticians have been named Optometry Practice of the Year at the annual Randox Health Healthcare Awards in a ceremony at Stormont Hotel. Recognising the achievements of the Northern Ireland hea...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 25, 2017
Lisburn Firm to Create 46 New Jobs
A Lisburn based firm has announced it is to create 46 new jobs over the next four years. Ciridan Imaging, a company specialising in developing medical devices and software that are used in surgery an...
Lisburn Firm to Create 46 New Jobs
A Lisburn based firm has announced it is to create 46 new jobs over the next four years. Ciridan Imaging, a company specialising in developing medical devices and software that are used in surgery an...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 25, 2017
Two Men Arrested After Viable Bomb Discovered In West Belfast
Two men have been arrested after a bomb was discovered in west Belfast earlier this month. A viable bomb was discovered on the Brian's Well Road in Poleglass on Sunday, 15 January. Police said the d...
Two Men Arrested After Viable Bomb Discovered In West Belfast
Two men have been arrested after a bomb was discovered in west Belfast earlier this month. A viable bomb was discovered on the Brian's Well Road in Poleglass on Sunday, 15 January. Police said the d...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 25, 2017
Investigation Launched After Man Found Dead In North Belfast
Police have launched an investigation after a man was found dead at a property in north Belfast. A 37-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of drugs offences after the discovery in the Antrim Road a...
Investigation Launched After Man Found Dead In North Belfast
Police have launched an investigation after a man was found dead at a property in north Belfast. A 37-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of drugs offences after the discovery in the Antrim Road a...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 25, 2017
Police Appeal After Drone Found In Co Down
The PSNI have launched an appeal after finding a drone in Co Down. The drone was found in the Kircubbin area by a resident in their garden. However, police have warned that the person who owns the i...
Police Appeal After Drone Found In Co Down
The PSNI have launched an appeal after finding a drone in Co Down. The drone was found in the Kircubbin area by a resident in their garden. However, police have warned that the person who owns the i...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 25, 2017
Two Men Released After Police Officer Shot In North Belfast
Two men arrested in connection with the shooting of a police officer in north Belfast have been released. The attack happened at a petrol station on the Crumlin Road on Sunday, 22 January. The offic...
Two Men Released After Police Officer Shot In North Belfast
Two men arrested in connection with the shooting of a police officer in north Belfast have been released. The attack happened at a petrol station on the Crumlin Road on Sunday, 22 January. The offic...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 25, 2017
Man Arrested Over Fire In West Belfast Released
A 33-year-old man arrested in connection with a fire at a house in west Belfast has been released on bail. The blaze happened at a property in the Grosvenor Court area on Tuesday, 24 January. Emerge...
Man Arrested Over Fire In West Belfast Released
A 33-year-old man arrested in connection with a fire at a house in west Belfast has been released on bail. The blaze happened at a property in the Grosvenor Court area on Tuesday, 24 January. Emerge...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 25, 2017
Police Appeal After Shop Ram-Raided In Randalstown
Police are appealing for information after a vehicle rammed into the shutters of a shop in Randalstown, Co Antrim, on Wednesday, 25 January. The incident happened in the New street area at around 4am...
Police Appeal After Shop Ram-Raided In Randalstown
Police are appealing for information after a vehicle rammed into the shutters of a shop in Randalstown, Co Antrim, on Wednesday, 25 January. The incident happened in the New street area at around 4am...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 25, 2017
Other News In Brief
Call For Translink To Identify Cost Savings The Alliance Party is calling on Translink to identify cost savings after the firm announced an increase in fares. Infrastructure spokesperson Kel...
Other News In Brief
Call For Translink To Identify Cost Savings The Alliance Party is calling on Translink to identify cost savings after the firm announced an increase in fares. Infrastructure spokesperson Kel...
Business News, Jan 24, 2017
Diverse Future at Finnebrogue Woods
The family behind Finnebrogue Woods have announced a "fresh venture" for 2017, aimed at ensuring a sustainable future for their 200 acre lake-side farm. Rachael and Ed Lindsay, Ed's father, Nick, th...
Diverse Future at Finnebrogue Woods
The family behind Finnebrogue Woods have announced a "fresh venture" for 2017, aimed at ensuring a sustainable future for their 200 acre lake-side farm. Rachael and Ed Lindsay, Ed's father, Nick, th...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 24, 2017
Sir Patrick Coghlin To Chair RHI Public Inquiry
Retired Lord Justice of Appeal, Sir Patrick Coghlin, will chair the Renewable Heat Incentive (RHI) public inquiry. Finance Minister Máirtín Ó Muilleoir made the announcement. Mr Ó Muilleoir: "I am v...
Sir Patrick Coghlin To Chair RHI Public Inquiry
Retired Lord Justice of Appeal, Sir Patrick Coghlin, will chair the Renewable Heat Incentive (RHI) public inquiry. Finance Minister Máirtín Ó Muilleoir made the announcement. Mr Ó Muilleoir: "I am v...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 24, 2017
Financial Services Firm To Create 160 New Jobs In Belfast
A financial services firm based in London is to create 160 new jobs in Belfast. FinTru confirmed it is expanding its Belfast centre of excellence and is to recruit 60 experienced roles and 100 gradua...
Financial Services Firm To Create 160 New Jobs In Belfast
A financial services firm based in London is to create 160 new jobs in Belfast. FinTru confirmed it is expanding its Belfast centre of excellence and is to recruit 60 experienced roles and 100 gradua...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 24, 2017
Brexit: Govt Must Get Parliament's Approval
The government must get a Parliament's approval before it can begin the Brexit process, the Supreme Court has ruled. Prime Minister Theresa May cannot start discussions with the European Union (EU) u...
Brexit: Govt Must Get Parliament's Approval
The government must get a Parliament's approval before it can begin the Brexit process, the Supreme Court has ruled. Prime Minister Theresa May cannot start discussions with the European Union (EU) u...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 24, 2017
New Mobile Speed Unit Installed In Kells And Connor
A new mobile speed camera and high visibility alert sign have been installed to slow down speeding motorists in Kells and Connor, Ballymena. Mid and East Antrim Policing & Community Safety Partnershi...
New Mobile Speed Unit Installed In Kells And Connor
A new mobile speed camera and high visibility alert sign have been installed to slow down speeding motorists in Kells and Connor, Ballymena. Mid and East Antrim Policing & Community Safety Partnershi...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 24, 2017
Neil Diamond To Perform In Belfast
Grammy award winner Neil Diamond has announced he is to perform in Belfast as part of his 50th anniversary world tour. The singer will take to the stage at the SSE Arena on Sunday, 08 October. He wi...
Neil Diamond To Perform In Belfast
Grammy award winner Neil Diamond has announced he is to perform in Belfast as part of his 50th anniversary world tour. The singer will take to the stage at the SSE Arena on Sunday, 08 October. He wi...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 24, 2017
UUP MLA Ross Hussey To Retire From Politics
Ulster Unionist MLA Ross Hussey has confirmed he will not be seeking re-election on health grounds. Mr Hussey is currently waiting for surgery and accepts that the period of time required to recover ...
UUP MLA Ross Hussey To Retire From Politics
Ulster Unionist MLA Ross Hussey has confirmed he will not be seeking re-election on health grounds. Mr Hussey is currently waiting for surgery and accepts that the period of time required to recover ...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 24, 2017
Construction Work Starts On Student Flats In Belfast
Construction firm Gilbert Ash has started work on a block of student flats in Belfast. The 474-bedroom development on Great Patrick Street is expected to be completed in August 2018. The contract is...
Construction Work Starts On Student Flats In Belfast
Construction firm Gilbert Ash has started work on a block of student flats in Belfast. The 474-bedroom development on Great Patrick Street is expected to be completed in August 2018. The contract is...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 24, 2017
Two Men Arrested After Police Officer Shot In North Belfast
Two more men have been arrested in connection with the attempted murder of a police officer in north Belfast. The attack happened at a petrol station on the Crumlin Road on Sunday, 22 January. The o...
Two Men Arrested After Police Officer Shot In North Belfast
Two more men have been arrested in connection with the attempted murder of a police officer in north Belfast. The attack happened at a petrol station on the Crumlin Road on Sunday, 22 January. The o...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 24, 2017
PSNI Attend 'Ongoing Incident' After Report Of Fire In West Belfast
The PSNI are attending an "ongoing incident" after a fire was reported at a property in west Belfast. The blaze was reported in the Grosvenor Court area just before 9am on Tuesday, 24 January. No-on...
PSNI Attend 'Ongoing Incident' After Report Of Fire In West Belfast
The PSNI are attending an "ongoing incident" after a fire was reported at a property in west Belfast. The blaze was reported in the Grosvenor Court area just before 9am on Tuesday, 24 January. No-on...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 24, 2017
Other News In Brief
Farmer Fined For Pollution Offence A farmer has been fined for polluting around 3.5 kilometres of a County Down waterway at Newtownards Magistrates' Court David James pleaded guilty and was...
Other News In Brief
Farmer Fined For Pollution Offence A farmer has been fined for polluting around 3.5 kilometres of a County Down waterway at Newtownards Magistrates' Court David James pleaded guilty and was...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 23, 2017
Michelle O'Neill Named Sinn Féin's New Leader Of The North
Michelle O'Neill has been chosen to replace Martin McGuinness as Sinn Féin's new leader of the north. Mr McGuinness recently announced his retirement partly due to ill health. In May 2016 Michelle w...
Michelle O'Neill Named Sinn Féin's New Leader Of The North
Michelle O'Neill has been chosen to replace Martin McGuinness as Sinn Féin's new leader of the north. Mr McGuinness recently announced his retirement partly due to ill health. In May 2016 Michelle w...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 23, 2017
Police Officer Shot In North Belfast
A 36-year-old man has been arrested after a police officer was shot in north Belfast. The attack happened at a petrol station on the Crumlin Road at around 7.30pm on Sunday, 22 January. The officer ...
Police Officer Shot In North Belfast
A 36-year-old man has been arrested after a police officer was shot in north Belfast. The attack happened at a petrol station on the Crumlin Road at around 7.30pm on Sunday, 22 January. The officer ...
Business News, Jan 23, 2017
Belfast City Council Launches 2017 'Go For It' Programme
Belfast City Council are encouraging people to 'Go For It' and start their own business in 2017. The Go For It programme offers participants one-to-one tailored guidance, access to workshops, mentori...
Belfast City Council Launches 2017 'Go For It' Programme
Belfast City Council are encouraging people to 'Go For It' and start their own business in 2017. The Go For It programme offers participants one-to-one tailored guidance, access to workshops, mentori...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 23, 2017
PSNI And DVA Put Cars Through 'Unexpected' MOT Tests
The PSNI recently partnered with the Driver Vehicle Agency (DVA) following a number of reports of anti-social behaviour from a number of drivers in Magherafelt and Cookstown. The vehicles were put th...
PSNI And DVA Put Cars Through 'Unexpected' MOT Tests
The PSNI recently partnered with the Driver Vehicle Agency (DVA) following a number of reports of anti-social behaviour from a number of drivers in Magherafelt and Cookstown. The vehicles were put th...
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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.
