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Northern Ireland News for November 2017 : Page 3
Northern Ireland News, Nov 22, 2017
Appeal Issued For Missing Woman Jenna Smith
Police have issued an appeal to help trace a missing woman. Jenna Smith, aged 32, was last seen in the University Street area of Belfast at around 5pm on Tuesday, 26 September. The PSNI said they ar...
Appeal Issued For Missing Woman Jenna Smith
Police have issued an appeal to help trace a missing woman. Jenna Smith, aged 32, was last seen in the University Street area of Belfast at around 5pm on Tuesday, 26 September. The PSNI said they ar...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 22, 2017
Homelessness In NI Increases 32% In 5 Years
Homelessness in Northern Ireland has risen by 32% in the past five years, according to a report. The NI Audit Office's (NIAO) 'Homelessness In Northern Ireland' report also found that the government'...
Homelessness In NI Increases 32% In 5 Years
Homelessness in Northern Ireland has risen by 32% in the past five years, according to a report. The NI Audit Office's (NIAO) 'Homelessness In Northern Ireland' report also found that the government'...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 21, 2017
Pedestrian Hit By Lorry In Belfast City Centre
Police are appealing for information after a woman was struck by a lorry in Belfast city centre. The incident happened in the Wellwood Street area at around 8am on Tuesday, 21 November. The pedestri...
Pedestrian Hit By Lorry In Belfast City Centre
Police are appealing for information after a woman was struck by a lorry in Belfast city centre. The incident happened in the Wellwood Street area at around 8am on Tuesday, 21 November. The pedestri...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 21, 2017
Staff Excluded Form Care Home While PSNI Investigate Abuse Allegations
Four staff members at a residential facility in Co Antrim have been have been excluded from work and an investigation has been launched over allegations about their conduct. Muckamore Abbey Hospital ...
Staff Excluded Form Care Home While PSNI Investigate Abuse Allegations
Four staff members at a residential facility in Co Antrim have been have been excluded from work and an investigation has been launched over allegations about their conduct. Muckamore Abbey Hospital ...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 21, 2017
Man Arrested For Drink Driving In Carrickfergus
A man has been arrested for drink driving in Carrickfergus, Co Antrim. Officers attended the scene following reports of a one vehicle crash in the area on Monday, 20 November. A spokesperson from th...
Man Arrested For Drink Driving In Carrickfergus
A man has been arrested for drink driving in Carrickfergus, Co Antrim. Officers attended the scene following reports of a one vehicle crash in the area on Monday, 20 November. A spokesperson from th...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 21, 2017
IFA Offers Michael O'Neill New Six-Year Contract - Reports
The Irish Football Association has reportedly offered Michael O'Neill a new deal to stay as manager of Northern Ireland. According to Sky Sports News, O'Neill has been offered a new six-year deal. L...
IFA Offers Michael O'Neill New Six-Year Contract - Reports
The Irish Football Association has reportedly offered Michael O'Neill a new deal to stay as manager of Northern Ireland. According to Sky Sports News, O'Neill has been offered a new six-year deal. L...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 21, 2017
Security Alert In Ballynahinch Ends
A security alert in Bellynahinch has now ended. A suspicious object was discovered in the Lisburn Street area on Tuesday, 21 November. Army bomb disposal experts attended the scene and found what is...
Security Alert In Ballynahinch Ends
A security alert in Bellynahinch has now ended. A suspicious object was discovered in the Lisburn Street area on Tuesday, 21 November. Army bomb disposal experts attended the scene and found what is...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 21, 2017
Work Begins On New Solar Farm In South Antrim
Work has started on a new solar farm in south Antrim. The £7 million scheme will supply electricity to NI Water's Dunmore Water Treatment works. The work is taking place on a 33-acre site on the eas...
Work Begins On New Solar Farm In South Antrim
Work has started on a new solar farm in south Antrim. The £7 million scheme will supply electricity to NI Water's Dunmore Water Treatment works. The work is taking place on a 33-acre site on the eas...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 21, 2017
Investigation Launched After Man Stabbed In Armagh
Police have launched an investigation after a man was stabbed in Armagh. The assault happened at a house in the Terraskane Road area just after 12.15am on Monday, 20 November. The victim, who was st...
Investigation Launched After Man Stabbed In Armagh
Police have launched an investigation after a man was stabbed in Armagh. The assault happened at a house in the Terraskane Road area just after 12.15am on Monday, 20 November. The victim, who was st...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 21, 2017
Four Children And Woman Injured In Gas Explosion
Four children and a woman have been injured in a gas explosion in Co Down. The incident happened at a house in the Barcroft Park area in Newry at around 6.30pm on Monday, 20 November. The woman, thr...
Four Children And Woman Injured In Gas Explosion
Four children and a woman have been injured in a gas explosion in Co Down. The incident happened at a house in the Barcroft Park area in Newry at around 6.30pm on Monday, 20 November. The woman, thr...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 21, 2017
Call For Second North-South Interconnector To Be Given The Go-Ahead
The Department of Infrastructure has been called to give the go-ahead for a second North-South interconnector to be developed. Alliance Economy spokesperson Stephen Farry MLA made the call and said i...
Call For Second North-South Interconnector To Be Given The Go-Ahead
The Department of Infrastructure has been called to give the go-ahead for a second North-South interconnector to be developed. Alliance Economy spokesperson Stephen Farry MLA made the call and said i...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 21, 2017
Other News In Brief
Work To Start On Resurfacing Scheme In Co Down Work is to begin on a road resurfacing project in Co Down. The £200,000 scheme will take place on the C554 Aghascrebagh Road and the C554 Brough...
Other News In Brief
Work To Start On Resurfacing Scheme In Co Down Work is to begin on a road resurfacing project in Co Down. The £200,000 scheme will take place on the C554 Aghascrebagh Road and the C554 Brough...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 20, 2017
Man To Serve At Least 13 Years For Laundrette Murder
The murderer of Marion Millican, Fred McClenaghan, has been sentenced to a minimum of 13 years in prison. The Magherafelt man, aged 56, pleaded guilty to murdering the mother-of-four. The PSNI descr...
Man To Serve At Least 13 Years For Laundrette Murder
The murderer of Marion Millican, Fred McClenaghan, has been sentenced to a minimum of 13 years in prison. The Magherafelt man, aged 56, pleaded guilty to murdering the mother-of-four. The PSNI descr...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 20, 2017
Hospital Vehicles Attacked In Belfast
Police have launched an investigation after a number of hospital transport vehicles were damaged at the Royal Victoria Hospital in Belfast. Eight vehicles were broken into and the windows were smashe...
Hospital Vehicles Attacked In Belfast
Police have launched an investigation after a number of hospital transport vehicles were damaged at the Royal Victoria Hospital in Belfast. Eight vehicles were broken into and the windows were smashe...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 20, 2017
Armed Gang Attack Two Men In Co Antrim
Two men, aged 19 and 22, have been injured after being assaulted by a gang, armed with weapons including a meat cleaver, in Co Antrim. The attack happened on the Antrim Road in Newtownabbey at around...
Armed Gang Attack Two Men In Co Antrim
Two men, aged 19 and 22, have been injured after being assaulted by a gang, armed with weapons including a meat cleaver, in Co Antrim. The attack happened on the Antrim Road in Newtownabbey at around...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 20, 2017
Mallusk Firm To Remain Open Despite Fire
A Mallusk firm is to remain open following a large fire on Sunday, 19 November. ISL Waste Management confirmed it remains operational and collections will occur as normal. The Northern Ireland Fire ...
Mallusk Firm To Remain Open Despite Fire
A Mallusk firm is to remain open following a large fire on Sunday, 19 November. ISL Waste Management confirmed it remains operational and collections will occur as normal. The Northern Ireland Fire ...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 20, 2017
Investigation Launched After Pupil Knocked Down In Hit-and-Run
Police have launched an investigation after a school pupil was knocked down in a hit-and-run incident in Omagh. The pupil was using a pedestrian crossing on the Kevlin Road on Friday, 17 November. ...
Investigation Launched After Pupil Knocked Down In Hit-and-Run
Police have launched an investigation after a school pupil was knocked down in a hit-and-run incident in Omagh. The pupil was using a pedestrian crossing on the Kevlin Road on Friday, 17 November. ...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 20, 2017
Girl, 12, Killed In Newry Beach Buggy Crash
A 12-year-old girl has died in a crash involving a beach buggy in Newry. The girl was travelling on the buggy with another 14-year-old girl when they collided with a pick-up trick at around 2.50pm on...
Girl, 12, Killed In Newry Beach Buggy Crash
A 12-year-old girl has died in a crash involving a beach buggy in Newry. The girl was travelling on the buggy with another 14-year-old girl when they collided with a pick-up trick at around 2.50pm on...
Business News, Nov 20, 2017
Innovate UK Announce Mission To Singapore
Innovative businesses operating in the Advanced Urban Services sector are invited to apply for a place on an Innovate UK hosted mission to Singapore from 29 January to 02 February. The Advanced Urba...
Innovate UK Announce Mission To Singapore
Innovative businesses operating in the Advanced Urban Services sector are invited to apply for a place on an Innovate UK hosted mission to Singapore from 29 January to 02 February. The Advanced Urba...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 20, 2017
Sinn Fein President To Stand Down Next Year
Sinn Fein President Gerry Adams is to stand down next year. He has held the post since 1983 and confirmed he will not seek re-election to the Irish parliament. In his Ard Fheis Presidential Address,...
Sinn Fein President To Stand Down Next Year
Sinn Fein President Gerry Adams is to stand down next year. He has held the post since 1983 and confirmed he will not seek re-election to the Irish parliament. In his Ard Fheis Presidential Address,...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 20, 2017
Cyclist Struck By Van In L'Derry Dies
A cyclist, aged in his 20s, has died after he was struck by a van in Co L'Derry on Thursday, 16 November. The crash happened on the Glenshane Road near Maghera. The man died from his injuries in hos...
Cyclist Struck By Van In L'Derry Dies
A cyclist, aged in his 20s, has died after he was struck by a van in Co L'Derry on Thursday, 16 November. The crash happened on the Glenshane Road near Maghera. The man died from his injuries in hos...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 20, 2017
L'Derry Security Alert Declared Elaborate Hoax
A security alert in Co L'Derry has been declared an elaborate hoax. A number of residents had to be evacuated from their homes in the Carnhill area on Sunday, 19 November. Army bomb disposal experts...
L'Derry Security Alert Declared Elaborate Hoax
A security alert in Co L'Derry has been declared an elaborate hoax. A number of residents had to be evacuated from their homes in the Carnhill area on Sunday, 19 November. Army bomb disposal experts...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 20, 2017
Other News In Brief
Man Fined For Breaching Waste Management Legislation A man has been fined at Newry Magistrates' Court for breaching waste management legislation. Kieran King was fined £4,000, plus a £15 off...
Other News In Brief
Man Fined For Breaching Waste Management Legislation A man has been fined at Newry Magistrates' Court for breaching waste management legislation. Kieran King was fined £4,000, plus a £15 off...
Business News, Nov 17, 2017
Lisburn Firm Scoops Deal In Australia
A medical devices firm in Lisburn has scooped a deal in Australia estimated to be worth around £1million. Cirdan develops software and hardware products that help to enhance and speed up the diagnost...
Lisburn Firm Scoops Deal In Australia
A medical devices firm in Lisburn has scooped a deal in Australia estimated to be worth around £1million. Cirdan develops software and hardware products that help to enhance and speed up the diagnost...
Recruitment News, Nov 17, 2017
Union Calls For Urgent Talks With Carillion
Unite the union has called for urgent talks with Carillion. The union which represents around a 1,000 workers at the company and has many more operating in its supply chain, made the call for a meeti...
Union Calls For Urgent Talks With Carillion
Unite the union has called for urgent talks with Carillion. The union which represents around a 1,000 workers at the company and has many more operating in its supply chain, made the call for a meeti...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 17, 2017
Two Men Attacked During Aggravated Burglary In Co Down
Two men have been injured after being attacked during an aggravated burglary in Newtownards, Co Down. A number of masked men, armed with weapons, attacked a house in the Shackleton Walk area at aroun...
Two Men Attacked During Aggravated Burglary In Co Down
Two men have been injured after being attacked during an aggravated burglary in Newtownards, Co Down. A number of masked men, armed with weapons, attacked a house in the Shackleton Walk area at aroun...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 17, 2017
Victims' Charity Reports Rise In Sexual Violence Referrals
A charity which provides support for victims of sexual violence has seen a 21% rise in referrals for its specialist counselling service in the last three months. Nexus NI said the increase occurred i...
Victims' Charity Reports Rise In Sexual Violence Referrals
A charity which provides support for victims of sexual violence has seen a 21% rise in referrals for its specialist counselling service in the last three months. Nexus NI said the increase occurred i...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 17, 2017
Viable Device Found During Security Alert In South Belfast
A viable device has been found during a security alert in south Belfast. Residents had to be evacuated from their homes after a suspicious object was found in the Lavinia Square area on Thursday nigh...
Viable Device Found During Security Alert In South Belfast
A viable device has been found during a security alert in south Belfast. Residents had to be evacuated from their homes after a suspicious object was found in the Lavinia Square area on Thursday nigh...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 17, 2017
'No Hardening Of The Border In Ireland' - SDLP
The desperate attempts by the British Government to move on to Phase 2 of the Brexit negotiations without providing information on the Irish border issue must be rejected, according to the SDLP. Lead...
'No Hardening Of The Border In Ireland' - SDLP
The desperate attempts by the British Government to move on to Phase 2 of the Brexit negotiations without providing information on the Irish border issue must be rejected, according to the SDLP. Lead...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 17, 2017
Man Arrested Over Shooting Incident In L'Derry
A 26-year-old man has been arrested in connection with a shooting incident in Co L'Derry. Shots were fired at a house in the Ballymagowan Avenue area on Thursday, 05 January. No-one was injured, how...
Man Arrested Over Shooting Incident In L'Derry
A 26-year-old man has been arrested in connection with a shooting incident in Co L'Derry. Shots were fired at a house in the Ballymagowan Avenue area on Thursday, 05 January. No-one was injured, how...
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Northern Ireland WeatherToday:A cloudy day with outbreaks of mainly light rain at times, although there may be the odd heavier burst. Driest in the south and east during the afternoon. Moderate southwesterly winds. Maximum temperature 11 °C.Tonight:Staying cloudy throughout the evening and overnight period with a little rain or drizzle at times. Mild overnight with light winds. Minimum temperature 7 °C.
