Northern Ireland News for December 2017

Northern Ireland News, Dec 19, 2017
Winter Wonderland Cancelled In NI
A Winter Wonderland in Bangor has been cancelled after organisers issued an apology for the event falling short of expectations. In a statement, the organisers admitted they could not recover from th...
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Northern Ireland News, Dec 19, 2017
Suspicious Device Found In Co Fermanagh
A suspicious device has been found in Co Fermanagh. The device was discovered in Garrison and Belcoo on Tuesday, 19 December. Cashel Road has been closed from its junction with Lattone Road and the ...
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Northern Ireland News, Dec 19, 2017
Two Men Charged After Teenager Attacked In L'Derry
Two men, aged 17 and 23, have been charged after a 16-year-old boy was assaulted in Co L'Derry. The attack happened in the Violet street area on Saturday, 16 December. The boy sustained injuries to ...
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Northern Ireland News, Dec 19, 2017
Man Stabbed Several Times In Craigavon
A man, aged in his 50s, is being treated in hospital following a stabbing attack in Craigavon. The assault happened in the Derrytrasna Lane area at around 7.40pm on Monday, 18 December. The victim s...
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Northern Ireland News, Dec 19, 2017
Bulgarian Man Arrested In NI Over Murder In Native Country
A man from Bulgaria has been arrested in connection with a murder in his native country. The PSNI detained the suspect in Co Antrim on Sunday, 17 December, after a European Arrest Warrant was issued ...
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Northern Ireland News, Dec 19, 2017
Other News In Brief
Concerns Raised Over Plans For Social Homes In NI Serious concerns have been raised over plans for social homes in Northern Ireland. Sinn Fein was speaking after submitting a detailed respon...
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Feature News, Dec 19, 2017
His & Her Christmas Gifts
It's that time of year again, when the air smells faintly of mulled wine and The Pogues get an ungodly amount of coverage across our radio waves. And of course, with Christmas co...
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Northern Ireland News, Dec 18, 2017
Almost £4m To Be Invested In GP Practices In NI
Almost £4 million is to be invested in GP practices in Northern Ireland, the Department of Health has confirmed. A total of £1.7m will be used to address changes in demography and £2.2m to uplift the...
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Northern Ireland News, Dec 18, 2017
Appeal Issued To Help Trace Woman And Three Children
Police have issued an appeal for information to help trace a mother and her three children. Kelly Lloyd, aged 35, described as being "high risk", is thought to have travelled by boat to Belfast. A P...
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Northern Ireland News, Dec 18, 2017
Two Charged After Man Seriously Attacked In L'Derry
A man and a teenager are to appear in court today, 18 December, after a 16-year-old boy was seriously attacked in Co L'Derry. The victim is in intensive care and is being treated for facial and head ...
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Northern Ireland News, Dec 18, 2017
Appeal After Wedding And Engagement Rings Stolen In Ballynahinch
Police have launched an investigation after thieves stole a woman's wedding and engagement ring from her home in Ballynahinch. The incident happened in the Kinedale Park area some time between 7pm an...
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Northern Ireland News, Dec 18, 2017
On The Run Prisoner Arrested In North Belfast
A 52-year-old man who failed to return to Maghaberry Prison has been arrested. James Valliday had been "unlawfully at large" and was detained at an address in north Belfast on Sunday, 17 December. A...
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Northern Ireland News, Dec 18, 2017
Other News In Brief
Man Injured Following Disturbance In South Belfast A 34-year-old man has been injured following a disturbance in south Belfast. The incident occurred on Jameson Street at around 8.50pm on Sa...
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Northern Ireland News, Dec 15, 2017
Warning Issued To Pet Buyers Over Illegally Imported Pups
A warning has been issued to people buying pets in Northern Ireland after a pup advertised for sale on the internet was found to be from outside the UK and had not been properly vaccinated. The selle...
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Northern Ireland News, Dec 15, 2017
Ice Warning Issued In NI
A yellow weather warning for ice has once again been issued throughout Northern Ireland. The warning has been put in place from 5pm on Friday, 15 December, until 11am on Saturday, 15 December. Howev...
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Northern Ireland News, Dec 15, 2017
Appeal Issued For Missing Woman
Police are appealing for information to help trace a missing 30-year-old woman. Kerry-Anne Wilkinson is from the Ballymena area and police are concerned for her safety. A PSNI spokesperson said: "If...
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Business News, Dec 15, 2017
Business Groups Welcome Brexit Progress
Business groups have welcomed the news that Brexit talks are to progress to the second stage, which will explore the future of UK/EU trade relations. In a joint statement issued by the Federation of ...
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Northern Ireland News, Dec 15, 2017
Motion Calling For Voting Age To Be 16 Rejected
A motion calling for the voting age to be changed to 16-years-old has been rejected. Seven DUP and one UUP member voted against the motion, secured by the Alliance Party, during a debate at Ards and ...
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Northern Ireland News, Dec 15, 2017
Green Party Hits Out At SERC Over Equal Opportunites Monitoring Form
The Green Party has hit out at South Eastern Regional College (SERC) after it was revealed that job applicants are asked about their political opinions on their Equal Opportunities Monitoring Form. T...
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Northern Ireland News, Dec 15, 2017
Man Arrested Following Security Alert In L'Derry
A man has been arrested following a security alert in Co L'Derry. A number of residents were evacuated from their homes in the Ederowen Park area on Wednesday night, 13 December. Police attended the...
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Northern Ireland News, Dec 15, 2017
Appeal Issued After Jewellery And Cash Stolen During Burglary In Bangor
Police have launched an investigation after a substantial amount of jewellery, handbags and cash were stolen during a burglary in Bangor. Theives entered the property in the Killaire Road area betwee...
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Northern Ireland News, Dec 15, 2017
Other News In Brief
Man Convicted Of Benefit Fraud A man has been convicted for claiming benefits he was not entitled to at Derry Magistrates' Court. Damien Hutcheson claimed Jobseeker's Allowance totalling £4,...
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Northern Ireland News, Dec 14, 2017
Ex-UVF Chief Given Life Sentence
An ex-UVF commander has been given a life sentence for aiding and abetting in murder. Supergrass Gary Haggarty, 45, pleaded guilty to 202 offences and at least five murders at Belfast Crown Court. T...
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Business News, Dec 14, 2017
Local Producers Serve Up A Royal Feast For Hope For Youth
Known for their high quality and diverse products served to the local community and beyond for over 45 years, family-run local Ewing's Fishmongers, based on the Shankill Road recently served up a meal...
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Northern Ireland News, Dec 14, 2017
Man Arrested Over Terrorism Charges In Omagh
A man has been arrested in connection with terrorism-related charges following a security alert in Omagh in November. The suspect, aged 36, was detained after a house search in the area on Thursday, ...
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Northern Ireland News, Dec 14, 2017
Former HMRC Worker Sentenced For Tax Credit Fraud
A former HMRC worker who lied about being a single parent to claim tax credits has been handed a suspended sentence. Laura Southern worked as a HMRC Benefits and Credits Compliance Manager in Belfast...
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Northern Ireland News, Dec 14, 2017
Elderly Couple Scammed Out Of £15,000
An elderly couple have been scammed out of £15,000 by a people posing to be from BT, according to the PSNI. The scammer contacted the couple by phone and said that they needed access to their compute...
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Northern Ireland News, Dec 14, 2017
Residents Evacuated During Security Alert In L'Derry
Residents in L'Derry were evacuated from their homes overnight following a security alert. Emergency services were called to the scene in the Ederowen Park area on Wednesday, 13 December. The alert ...
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Northern Ireland News, Dec 14, 2017
Former Police Officer Sentenced To 11 Years
A former police officer has been sentenced to 11 years for attempted possession of a firearm and ammunition, numerous drugs-related charges and perverting the course of justice. Allen Kennedy, aged 3...
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Northern Ireland News, Dec 14, 2017
Translink Unveils New Glider Bus
Translink has unveiled the first of the new Glider buses in Belfast City Centre. The vehicles are due to go into service in September 2018. The new Eco Hybrid Glider vehicles will help improve air q...
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