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Northern Ireland News for November 2017 : Page 7
Northern Ireland News, Nov 7, 2017
Man Arrested Over Hit-And-Run
A man has been arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving after a Co Antrim man was killed in a hit-and-run in Merseyside, Liverpool. Matthew Bradley, originally from Glenavy, was st...
Man Arrested Over Hit-And-Run
A man has been arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving after a Co Antrim man was killed in a hit-and-run in Merseyside, Liverpool. Matthew Bradley, originally from Glenavy, was st...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 7, 2017
Security Alert In North Belfast Ends
Residents have returned to their homes after a suspicious device was found in north Belfast. The device, which was discovered by workmen as they were clearing drains in the area, has been sent for fu...
Security Alert In North Belfast Ends
Residents have returned to their homes after a suspicious device was found in north Belfast. The device, which was discovered by workmen as they were clearing drains in the area, has been sent for fu...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 7, 2017
Appeal Issued After Man Seen Kicking A Dog In Coleraine
Police are appealing for information after a man was seen kicking a dog in Coleraine. The incident happened on Monday, 06 November, in the Ballycastle Road area at around 3pm. A PSNI spokesperson sa...
Appeal Issued After Man Seen Kicking A Dog In Coleraine
Police are appealing for information after a man was seen kicking a dog in Coleraine. The incident happened on Monday, 06 November, in the Ballycastle Road area at around 3pm. A PSNI spokesperson sa...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 7, 2017
Other News In Brief
Man And Woman Convicted Of Benefit Fraud A man and woman have been convicted for claiming benefits they were not entitled to at Coleraine Magistrates' Court. Gareth Mullan claimed Jobseeker'...
Other News In Brief
Man And Woman Convicted Of Benefit Fraud A man and woman have been convicted for claiming benefits they were not entitled to at Coleraine Magistrates' Court. Gareth Mullan claimed Jobseeker'...
Recruitment News, Nov 6, 2017
Union Rep Wins Employment Tribunal Case
A union rep at Bromley council has won her employment tribunal (ET) case which found she was victimised for trade union activities, Unite the union announced. Unite Legal Services lodged claims agai...
Union Rep Wins Employment Tribunal Case
A union rep at Bromley council has won her employment tribunal (ET) case which found she was victimised for trade union activities, Unite the union announced. Unite Legal Services lodged claims agai...
Business News, Nov 6, 2017
Council's Investment In Colin Tops £17m
Belfast City Council's investment in Colin in west Belfast will top the £17 million mark when redevelopment work begins on Brook Activity Centre in the New Year. Councillor Deirdre Hargey, Chair of B...
Council's Investment In Colin Tops £17m
Belfast City Council's investment in Colin in west Belfast will top the £17 million mark when redevelopment work begins on Brook Activity Centre in the New Year. Councillor Deirdre Hargey, Chair of B...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 6, 2017
Women In NI Can Access Free Abortions In Scotland
Women in Northern Ireland can now access free abortions through the NHS in Scotland. The regulations laid the the Scottish Parliament came into force today, 06 November. Scotland's Public Health Min...
Women In NI Can Access Free Abortions In Scotland
Women in Northern Ireland can now access free abortions through the NHS in Scotland. The regulations laid the the Scottish Parliament came into force today, 06 November. Scotland's Public Health Min...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 6, 2017
Suspicious Object Found In North Belfast
A security alert is underway in north Belfast following the discovery of a suspicious object. The object was found in the Antrim Road area on Monday, 06 November. The road has been closed in both di...
Suspicious Object Found In North Belfast
A security alert is underway in north Belfast following the discovery of a suspicious object. The object was found in the Antrim Road area on Monday, 06 November. The road has been closed in both di...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 6, 2017
Arson Attack On Milltown Memorial
A memorial in Milltown Cemetery in west Belfast has been significantly damaged in an arson attack. Sinn Fein MP Paul Maskey condemned the attack on the memorial to the British Legion. Material was p...
Arson Attack On Milltown Memorial
A memorial in Milltown Cemetery in west Belfast has been significantly damaged in an arson attack. Sinn Fein MP Paul Maskey condemned the attack on the memorial to the British Legion. Material was p...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 6, 2017
Tina The Elephant Dies At Belfast Zoo
An Asian elephant which had been at Belfast Zoo for over 50 years has died. Tina the elephant was 54 and one of the oldest elephants in captivity. A statement from Belfast City Council said Tina col...
Tina The Elephant Dies At Belfast Zoo
An Asian elephant which had been at Belfast Zoo for over 50 years has died. Tina the elephant was 54 and one of the oldest elephants in captivity. A statement from Belfast City Council said Tina col...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 6, 2017
Convicted Murderer Charged With Being Unlawfully At Large From Prison
A 41-year-old convicted murderer has been charged with being unlawfully at large from Magilligan Prison. Stephen Henry was arrested on Friday, 03 November, after he failed to return to the jail after...
Convicted Murderer Charged With Being Unlawfully At Large From Prison
A 41-year-old convicted murderer has been charged with being unlawfully at large from Magilligan Prison. Stephen Henry was arrested on Friday, 03 November, after he failed to return to the jail after...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 6, 2017
Man Attacked In Co Antrim
Police have launched an investigation after an 18-year-old man was attacked in Co Antrim. The assault happened close to the Ballyduff shops in the Fairview Road area of Newtownabbey at around 2am on ...
Man Attacked In Co Antrim
Police have launched an investigation after an 18-year-old man was attacked in Co Antrim. The assault happened close to the Ballyduff shops in the Fairview Road area of Newtownabbey at around 2am on ...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 6, 2017
Body Of Missing Woman Found In East Belfast
The body of a woman, believed to be missing Karen Lane, has been found in east Belfast. The discovery was made on Sunday, 05 November, in the Templemore Avenue area. The 52-year-old had been missing...
Body Of Missing Woman Found In East Belfast
The body of a woman, believed to be missing Karen Lane, has been found in east Belfast. The discovery was made on Sunday, 05 November, in the Templemore Avenue area. The 52-year-old had been missing...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 6, 2017
Other News In Brief
Man Convicted Of Benefit Fraud A man has been convicted for claiming benefits he was not entitled to at Newtownards Magistrates' Court. Darren Haigh claimed Jobseeker's Allowance and Housing...
Other News In Brief
Man Convicted Of Benefit Fraud A man has been convicted for claiming benefits he was not entitled to at Newtownards Magistrates' Court. Darren Haigh claimed Jobseeker's Allowance and Housing...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 3, 2017
Man Killed In Quad Bike Accident
A man has died in a quad bike accident in Co Tyrone. The man, believed to be in his 40s, was killed at the scene in the Plumbridge area just before 5pm on Thursday, 02 November. Rapid response param...
Man Killed In Quad Bike Accident
A man has died in a quad bike accident in Co Tyrone. The man, believed to be in his 40s, was killed at the scene in the Plumbridge area just before 5pm on Thursday, 02 November. Rapid response param...
Recruitment News, Nov 3, 2017
Britivic Called To Halt Closure Of Norwich Site
GMB and Unite the Union have written to the Independent directors of Britvic and copied to the company calling on them to meet community and workforce representatives and halt the proposed closure of ...
Britivic Called To Halt Closure Of Norwich Site
GMB and Unite the Union have written to the Independent directors of Britvic and copied to the company calling on them to meet community and workforce representatives and halt the proposed closure of ...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 3, 2017
Woman And Child Escape Injury After House Attacked In North Belfast
A woman and her child have escaped injury after their home was attacked in north Belfast. A brick was thrown at the window of the house in the York Road area shortly before 10.30pm on Thursday, 02 No...
Woman And Child Escape Injury After House Attacked In North Belfast
A woman and her child have escaped injury after their home was attacked in north Belfast. A brick was thrown at the window of the house in the York Road area shortly before 10.30pm on Thursday, 02 No...
Business News, Nov 3, 2017
New Fitness Suite Opens In Newtownabbey
A new fitness suite has officially opened at the Valley Leisure Centre in Newtownabbey. Antrim and Newtownabbey Council invested £230,000 in the project. The facility now includes a range of new, st...
New Fitness Suite Opens In Newtownabbey
A new fitness suite has officially opened at the Valley Leisure Centre in Newtownabbey. Antrim and Newtownabbey Council invested £230,000 in the project. The facility now includes a range of new, st...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 3, 2017
International Championship: Mark Allen Beats Judd Trump 6-5
Northern Ireland's Mark Allen is to play in the semi-finals of snooker's International Championships after winning the final frame decider against Judd Trump. The Antrim player will now play against ...
International Championship: Mark Allen Beats Judd Trump 6-5
Northern Ireland's Mark Allen is to play in the semi-finals of snooker's International Championships after winning the final frame decider against Judd Trump. The Antrim player will now play against ...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 3, 2017
Twelve Cars Damaged In Attack
The tyres of 12 vehicles have been slashed in the Short Strand area of Belfast, police have confirmed. It is understood the attacks happened in the east of the city overnight and were carried out in...
Twelve Cars Damaged In Attack
The tyres of 12 vehicles have been slashed in the Short Strand area of Belfast, police have confirmed. It is understood the attacks happened in the east of the city overnight and were carried out in...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 3, 2017
Officer Disciplined After Driver Escapes Punishment In Crash
A police officer has been disciplined after a driver escaped punishment for knocking down a pedestrian. The incident happened in L'Derry in December 2015. It follows a Police Ombudsman investigation...
Officer Disciplined After Driver Escapes Punishment In Crash
A police officer has been disciplined after a driver escaped punishment for knocking down a pedestrian. The incident happened in L'Derry in December 2015. It follows a Police Ombudsman investigation...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 3, 2017
Man Escapes Injury Following 'Suspicious' Caravan Fire In Co Down
A man has escaped injury following a fire at a caravan in Co Down. The blaze happened in the Ballyblack Road area of Newtownards at around 10pm on Wednesday, 01 November. The PSNI said the caravan w...
Man Escapes Injury Following 'Suspicious' Caravan Fire In Co Down
A man has escaped injury following a fire at a caravan in Co Down. The blaze happened in the Ballyblack Road area of Newtownards at around 10pm on Wednesday, 01 November. The PSNI said the caravan w...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 3, 2017
Man Charged With Drug And Immigration Offences
A man is to appear in court charged with drug and immigration offences. The suspect was arrested following a joint operation between the PSNI and the Home Office. He is expected to appear before Bel...
Man Charged With Drug And Immigration Offences
A man is to appear in court charged with drug and immigration offences. The suspect was arrested following a joint operation between the PSNI and the Home Office. He is expected to appear before Bel...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 3, 2017
Other News In Brief
Firms Appointed To Develop New Maternity Hospital In Belfast Graham Construction and Bam Ireland have been appointed to develop a new £57million maternity hospital at the Royal Victoria Hospi...
Other News In Brief
Firms Appointed To Develop New Maternity Hospital In Belfast Graham Construction and Bam Ireland have been appointed to develop a new £57million maternity hospital at the Royal Victoria Hospi...
Feature News, Nov 3, 2017
November Adventures
November is an awkward month. Everyone is depressed as the excitement of Halloween dies down, but the good news is it's only 30 days away until Santa is paying us a visit! But in the m...
November Adventures
November is an awkward month. Everyone is depressed as the excitement of Halloween dies down, but the good news is it's only 30 days away until Santa is paying us a visit! But in the m...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 2, 2017
PM And Taoiseach Discuss Political Crisis In NI
The Prime Minister Theresa May and Taoiseach Leo Varadakar believe there is still time for political parties to reach an agreement to restore a power-sharing Executive. The DUP and Sinn Fein failed t...
PM And Taoiseach Discuss Political Crisis In NI
The Prime Minister Theresa May and Taoiseach Leo Varadakar believe there is still time for political parties to reach an agreement to restore a power-sharing Executive. The DUP and Sinn Fein failed t...
Business News, Nov 2, 2017
Bombardier Order Welcomed
The DUP have welcomed the the letter of intent from a European customer to Bombardier for up to 61 CSeries jets. MP Gavin Robinson said: "With 31 firm orders and options for a further 30 jets this co...
Bombardier Order Welcomed
The DUP have welcomed the the letter of intent from a European customer to Bombardier for up to 61 CSeries jets. MP Gavin Robinson said: "With 31 firm orders and options for a further 30 jets this co...
Recruitment News, Nov 2, 2017
Call New Defence Secretary To Support UK Defence Workers
Unite the union has called on the new defence secretary Gavin Williamson to reverse the 'hollowing out' of Britain's sovereign defence capability and spend the UK’s defence budget to support jobs in B...
Call New Defence Secretary To Support UK Defence Workers
Unite the union has called on the new defence secretary Gavin Williamson to reverse the 'hollowing out' of Britain's sovereign defence capability and spend the UK’s defence budget to support jobs in B...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 2, 2017
Researchers Awarded £1.4m To Co-Lead Study On Prostate Cancer
Researchers in Belfast have been awarded £1.4million to co-lead a "game changing" study on prostate cancer. Researchers at Queen's and the Institute of Cancer Research in London will focus on develop...
Researchers Awarded £1.4m To Co-Lead Study On Prostate Cancer
Researchers in Belfast have been awarded £1.4million to co-lead a "game changing" study on prostate cancer. Researchers at Queen's and the Institute of Cancer Research in London will focus on develop...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 2, 2017
Benefits Cuts Will Push More Children Into 'Absolute Poverty'
Benefits cuts are pushing an additional 400,000 children into absolute poverty, according to a new report. The IFA said poverty is projected to increase the most in Northern Ireland, Wales, the North...
Benefits Cuts Will Push More Children Into 'Absolute Poverty'
Benefits cuts are pushing an additional 400,000 children into absolute poverty, according to a new report. The IFA said poverty is projected to increase the most in Northern Ireland, Wales, the North...
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Northern Ireland WeatherThis Evening and Tonight:Cloudy and patchy light rain will slowly clear away this evening. Then the rest of the night will be dry with broken cloud. Westerly winds freshening in the early hours. Minimum temperature 6 °C.
