Northern Ireland News for January 2017 : Page 8

Northern Ireland News, Jan 4, 2017
RHI Scheme: Belfast City Council Passes Motion For Full Public Inquiry
Belfast City council has passed a motion for a full public inquiry into the controversial Renewable Heat Incentive (RHI) scheme. Independent unionist councillor Ruth Patterson proposed the motion. A ...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 4, 2017
Other News In Brief
Woman Convicted Of Benefit Fraud A woman has been convicted for claiming benefits she was not entitled to at Belfast Magistrates Court. Margaret McCloskey claimed Housing Benefit totalling £...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 3, 2017
First Minister's Position Is 'Untenable' If She Does Not Stand Aside - SF
Sinn Féin's National Chairperson has said if the First Minister does not stand aside while an investigation over the Renewable Heat Incentive (RHI) scheme is carried out, her position will become "unt...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 3, 2017
Motorists Warned To 'Take Care' On Roads
Police have issued a warning to motorists to take care on the roads after five crashes were reported in one hour in the Ballymena area on Monday, 02 January. The collisions happened on the Lisnevenag...
Business News, Jan 3, 2017
Specialist Fund Hits Over £5m In New Loans
Economy Minister Simon Hamilton MLA has congratulated a specialist loan fund as it hits more than £5million in new loans. The Small Business Loan Fund was launched just over three years ago to provi...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 3, 2017
Two Men Released Over Portrush Assault
Two men arrested over an assault at a house in Portrush on New Year's Day have been released on bail. The attack happened just before 3am in the Dhu Varren Park area. A 44-year-old man was left with...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 3, 2017
Man Arrested For Causing Criminal Damage In L'Derry
Police are questioning a 48-year-old man on suspicion of having an offensive weapon and causing criminal damage in L'Derry. The arrest is in connection with an incident in the Glendara area on Tuesda...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 3, 2017
Man Seriously Attacked In South Belfast
Police are appealing for information after a man was seriously attacked in south Belfast. The assault occurred at a property in the Wauchope Court area on New Year's Eve. The man, aged in his 20s, i...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 3, 2017
Officer Disciplined Over Wrongful Arrest
A police officer has been disciplined over an error which led to armed police being deployed to the wrong address during a search of a home in Co Down in 2016. A man lodged a complaint with the Polic...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 3, 2017
Investigation Launched After Three Vehicles Set Alight In Co Down
Police have launched an investigation after three vehicles were set on fire in Holywood, Co Down. The incidents are believed to have occurred between 3.15am and 4am on Sunday, 01 January. The front ...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 3, 2017
Other News In Brief
Two Women Convicted Of Benefit Fraud Two women have been convicted for claiming benefits they were not entitled to at Dungannon Magistrates' Court. Ita Dhariwal claimed Jobseeker's Allowance...