Northern Ireland News for January 2017 : Page 6

Northern Ireland News, Jan 11, 2017
Homes Evacuated Following Fire At Petrol Station In West Belfast
A number of residents were evacuated from their homes after a fire at a petrol service station in west Belfast. The blaze happened on the Stewartstown Road in the early hours of Wednesday morning, 11...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 11, 2017
Investigation Launched Following Arson Attack In Co Down
Police have launched an investigation following an arson attack at a house in Newtownards, Co Down. The attack happened in the Mill Street/Mill Street Court area between 7am and 8am on Saturday, 07 J...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 11, 2017
Boy Critical After Being Hit By Car In Co Antrim
A nine-year-old boy is in a critical condition in hospital after being struck by a car in County Antrim. The incident occurred close to Straidbilly Primary School in Liscolman just before 4.30pm on T...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 11, 2017
34,000 NI Householders Could Be Hit With 'Bedroom Tax'
Around 34,000 households in Northern Ireland could be hit with 'bedroom tax' if mitigation measures are not introduced, a housing advice charity has warned. Housing Rights said if the Stormont Assemb...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 11, 2017
Woman's Car Hijacked In South Belfast
A woman has escaped injury after being hijacked in south Belfast. The incident happened in the School Road area at around 7.50am on Tuesday, 10 January. A man approached the woman, who was in her ca...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 11, 2017
Police Issue Appeal To Trace Missing Christopher Gill
Police are appealing for information to help trace missing schoolboy Christopher Gill. Christopher went missing from his home in the Moss Road area at around 7.30am on Wednesday, 11 January. He was ...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 11, 2017
Other News In Brief
Call For Inquiry Into RHI Scandal 'Too Little Too Late' Naomi Long MLA has said Arlene Foster's call for an inquiry into the RHI scandal is "too little, too late" by the former First Minister...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 10, 2017
Gale Force Winds And Snow Expected In NI
The Met Office has issued a yellow weather warning for gale force winds and snow across Northern Ireland. The warning has been put in place from Wednesday, 11 January, until 12pm on Thursday, 12 Janu...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 10, 2017
NI Situation Is 'Grave' - Brokenshire
The Secretary of State for Northern Ireland James Brokenshire has described the collapse of Stormont as "grave". Mr Brokenshire made the comment at the House of Commons on Tuesday, 10 January. He sa...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 10, 2017
Chris Henry Signs Two-Year Deal With Ulster Rugby
Chris Henry has signed a new deal with Ulster Rugby. The back-row forward has had his contract extended for another two years which means he will remain at Kingspan Stadium until June 2019. In a sta...
Recruitment News, Jan 10, 2017
Threat To Axe Up To 60 Nottinghamshire Health Visitors Recedes - Unite
The threat to axe up to 60 health visitors in Nottinghamshire appears to have receded, after intervention by Unite the union. In November, Unite, which embraces the Community Practitioners' and Heal...
Business News, Jan 10, 2017
Dundonald Firm Signs £500,000 Deal With Tesco NI
A food producers based in Dundonald has signed a £500,000 contract with Tesco Northern Ireland. The Brunch Box, has produced a new premium prepared salad range for Tesco NI, representing a 900% incre...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 10, 2017
Do Not Use Fog Lights Unless Visibility Is 'Seriously Reduced' - PSNI
The PSNI have issued a warning to motorists not to use their fog lights unless their visibility is "seriously reduced". Police made the call after stopping a number of drivers with their fog lights o...
Feature News, Jan 10, 2017
Dedication To Craft: Direct Wine Shipments
The McAlindon family have been involved in the wine business for more than 80 years, and at the forefront of delivering an expansive array of options from across the world right into the heart of B...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 10, 2017
Mrs Brown To Host New TV Show On BBC One
Comedy legend Mrs Brown is to host a new Saturday night TV show on BBC One. All Round to Mrs Brown's will be presented by Agnes Brown, played by Brendan McCarroll, who is the star of the popular sitc...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 10, 2017
Woman Seriously Injured In Co Antrim Crash
A woman is in a serious condition in hospital following a three-vehicle crash in Co Antrim. The collision occurred on the Ballymoney Road at around 7.45am on Monday, 09 January. three other people w...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 10, 2017
Children Could Have Been Killed After Object Thrown At Car Windscreen - PSNI
A number of children could have been killed or seriously injured after someone threw an object at a car windscreen in Craigavon, according to the PSNI. The incident happened on the Brownlow Road at a...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 10, 2017
Consultation Plans Announced To Introduce Irish Signage In L'Derry
Consultation plans have been announced to introduce Irish signage in L'Derry. Infrastructure Minister Chris Hazzard said the bilingual signage introduced by Translink on buses along the Metro 10 corr...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 10, 2017
James Brokenshire To Work With Parties Following Stormont Collapse
The NI Secretary of State James Brokenshire has confirmed he will work with all political parties following the collapse of Stormont. On Monday, deputy First Minister Martin McGuinness resigned after...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 10, 2017
Other News In Brief
New Sunday Opening Hours at Recycling Centres A vote to introduce Sunday opening at recycling centres in Antrim has been passed by the council. The move comes only weeks after Antrim and New...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 9, 2017
NI's Deputy First Minister Resigns
NI's deputy First Minster Martin McGuinness has resigned. His resignation follows the scandal over the Renewable Heat Incentive (RHI) scheme and First Minister Arlene Foster's refusal to step aside w...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 9, 2017
Met Office Issues Yellow Weather Warning
The Met Office has issued a yellow weather warning for snow on Wednesday, 11 January. The warning has been put in place until Thursday, 12 January, at 12pm. It is expected to turn a lot colder on We...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 9, 2017
RHI Scheme: 'I Will Not Be Stepping Aside' - Foster
First Minister Arlene Foster has said Sinn Féin's call for her to step aside during an investigation over the Renewable Heat Incentive scheme is "wrong". Speaking to the Impartial Reporter she said s...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 9, 2017
Final Belfast To Newark Flight Departs From International Airport
Economy Minister Simon Hamilton has expressed disappointment after a final United Airlines flight departed Belfast for Newark on Monday, 09 January. The airline has stopped its daily flights from the...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 9, 2017
Law To Protect Mothers Who Breastfeed To Be Introduced
New legislation to protect mothers who breastfeed their children in public is to be introduced in Northern Ireland. Health Minister Michelle O'Neill will bring forward the legislation. Minister O'Ne...
Business News, Jan 9, 2017
Funding Secured For Citywide Tribunal Service
Funding of more than £50,000 has been secured for the Citywide Tribunal Service, Belfast City Council has announced. It is understood that the Service, which provides free, confidential and independe...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 9, 2017
Appeal Issued To Trace Missing Man Hugh Crowe
The PSNI have issued an appeal for information to help trace a missing 87-year-old man. Mr Hugh Crowe went missing from the Agivey Bridge area of Ballymoney and police are "extremely concerned" for h...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 9, 2017
Police Officers Rescue Woman From Water Behind SSE Arena
Two Belfast Harbour police officers have been praised for their bravery after they rescued a woman from the water behind the SSE Arena in Belfast on Sunday night. Emergency services were called to a ...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 9, 2017
Three Car Collision In Co Antrim
Ongoing delays are expected in Co Antrim following a three car road traffic collision earlier this morning, 09 January. Emergency services are in attendance at the scene of the crash at the Ballymena...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 9, 2017
Man Shot In Legs In West Belfast
A man has been shot in both legs in west Belfast. The attack happened in the Ardmonagh Parade area at around 10pm on Friday, 06 January. The victim, aged 21, was taken to hospital to be treated, how...