Northern Ireland News for December 2017 : Page 3

Northern Ireland News, Dec 11, 2017
Consultation Launched On Organ Donation And Transplantation
A public consultation on a new approach to promote organ donation and transplantation has been launched by the Department of Health, marking Northern Ireland's Organ Donation Day, 11 December 2017. T...
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Northern Ireland News, Dec 11, 2017
Other News In Brief
Call For Social Workers Pay To Be Increased Alliance Health spokesperson Paula Bradshaw MLA has called for immediate plans to be put in place to raise the pay of social care workers. The Sou...
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Recruitment News, Dec 8, 2017
Unions Table Pay Claim On Behalf Of Govt Craftworkers
Trade unions Unite and GMB have tabled a pay claim on behalf of local government craftworkers, which is seeking a downpayment on ‘pay justice’ for members. The workers who are covered by the terms an...
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Business News, Dec 8, 2017
Winterland Market To Showcase Best Of L'Derry's Craft And Artisan Offerings
This year's Winterland Market will showcase the best of L'Derry's craft and artisan offering to locals and visitors alike at Guildhall Square next week from Thursday 14 to Sunday 17 December. The Win...
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Northern Ireland News, Dec 8, 2017
Brexit: PM Strikes Deal With EU
Prime Minister Theresa May has struck a deal with the EU to move Brexit talks onto the next stage. There will be no "hard border" between Northern Ireland and Ireland and leaders of the other EU nati...
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Northern Ireland News, Dec 8, 2017
Two Men Arrested After Man Assaulted In Newtownards
Two men have been arrested after a man was attacked at knife-point. The assault happened on the Lisbane Drive area of Newtownards just before 1.30pm on Thursday, 07 December. The 26-year-old victim ...
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Northern Ireland News, Dec 8, 2017
Woman Arrested In Newtownabbey Released On Bail
A 37-year-old woman who was arrested on suspicion of misconduct in public office has been released on police bail. The woman was detained by officers from the Paramilitary Crime Taskforce in the Newt...
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Northern Ireland News, Dec 8, 2017
Man Shot In Co L'Derry
A man has been shot in the ankle in Co L'Derry. The paramilitary-style attack happened near the Creggan shops at around 7.45pm on Thursday, 07 December. The 41-year-old man has been taken to hospita...
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Northern Ireland News, Dec 8, 2017
Region-Wide Disruption Following Snow Fall
There is widespread disruption across Northern Ireland this morning, 08 December, following snow fall in many parts of the region overnight. The Met Office has issued yellow "be aware" warnings for ...
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Northern Ireland News, Dec 8, 2017
Other News In Brief
Around 300 Households In Lisburn May Face Interruptions In Their Water Supply Up to 300 households in the Sprucefield area of Lisburn may experience interruptions in their water supply after a...
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Business News, Dec 7, 2017
NI Business Owner Visits 10 Downing Street
A business owner from Northern Ireland has just returned from her visit to 10 Downing Street as part of this year's Small Business Saturday Top 100. Louise Brogan joined other small business owners f...
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Northern Ireland News, Dec 7, 2017
40% Of Teens Are Overweight In NI - Report
New research has revealed that Northern Ireland has the highest proportion of overweight or obese teenagers in the UK. A total of 20% of 14-year-olds in the UK are in the obese category, and a furthe...
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Northern Ireland News, Dec 7, 2017
Investigation Launched After Nine Kegs Of Beer Stolen In Co Armagh
Police have launched an investigation after nine full kegs of beer were stolen from a pub in Co Armagh. The kegs were taken from The Old Dyke Inn in Poyntzpass between 2.30pm on Monday, 27 November, ...
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Northern Ireland News, Dec 7, 2017
Officers Arrested In Connection With Prescription Drugs Probe
Two police officers have been arrested as part of an investigation into a number of potential offences. The offences included theft and distribution of prescription drugs. The officers were detained...
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Northern Ireland News, Dec 7, 2017
Three People Charged Over £600,000 Cannabis Factory Raid
Three people have been charged after police discovered a cannabis factory in the Castlereagh area of east Belfast. The discovery was made at commercial premises on Tuesday, 05 December, during a plan...
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Recruitment News, Dec 7, 2017
Antares Vision To Create 53 Jobs
Antares Vision has announced that it is to establish a Software Development Centre in Co Galway, creating 53 jobs. The jobs will be filled over a five-year period in Computer Vision and Artificial I...
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Northern Ireland News, Dec 7, 2017
Tobacco Firm Discriminated Against Worker On Grounds Of Age
A tobacco firm discriminated against a 66-year-old man, who worked for Gallaher's factory in Ballymena for 27 years, by refusing to offer him the same redundancy as younger employees, a tribunal has f...
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Northern Ireland News, Dec 7, 2017
Two Men Arrested Following Searches Across NI
Two men have been arrested after police carried out searches across Northern Ireland and seized items including thousands of cigarettes. The PSNI carried out raids in Belfast, L'Derry, Dundonald and ...
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Northern Ireland News, Dec 7, 2017
Warning Issued After Fake Agency Attempts To Get Pictures From Youths
The PSNI have issued a warning to young people to be vigilant after two females were contacted through social media by individuals pretending to act on behalf of a well-known modelling agency in Belfa...
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Northern Ireland News, Dec 7, 2017
Other News In Brief
Plans Announced To Reduce Marine Litter Marine litter is one of the fastest growing environmental problems, according to Sinn Féin. To help tackle the problem, the United Nations (UN) has pr...
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Recruitment News, Dec 6, 2017
220 Jobs Created In Food Company Expansion
Panelto Foods has announced the creation of 110 new jobs with the expansion of its facility at Longford Business & Technology Park. The expansion work, due to begin next week, will also create 100 co...
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Northern Ireland News, Dec 6, 2017
Brexit: No Return To A 'Hard Border' Between NI And Republic
Prime Minister Theresa May has said the UK Government is committed to ensuring there is no return to a "hard border" between Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland. Speaking in the House of Com...
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Northern Ireland News, Dec 6, 2017
Children Escape Injury After Petrol Bomb Attack In Ardglass
Four children have escaped injury after a petrol bomb was thrown at a property in Ardglass. The attack happened in the Crew Hill Gardens area between 4.30am and 7.30am on Saturday, 02 December. The ...
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Northern Ireland News, Dec 6, 2017
Jordi Murphy Agrees Two-Year Deal With Ulster Rugby
Jordi Murphy is to join Ireland's back row on a two-year deal at the end of this season. Murphy made his debut for Leinster against Glasgow in September 2011 and has accumulated 95 appearances. He e...
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Northern Ireland News, Dec 6, 2017
Belfast Boxer Jamie Conlon Takes Up New Role With MTK Global
Belfast boxer Jamie Conlon has been appointed Professional Development coordinator at MTK Global. With over 130 fighters signed to the company, Jamie will play an integral part in establishing progra...
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Business News, Dec 6, 2017
Venture For Success Programme Announced
Fledgling businesses in "high growth areas" are being offered an opportunity to increase sales, profitability and competitiveness through a new business development programme. 'High growth areas' inc...
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Northern Ireland News, Dec 6, 2017
Marie Stopes To Close Its Clinic In Belfast
Marie Stopes has confirmed it is to close its clinic in Belfast later this week. The organisation said the move follows the government's decision to fund abortion services for women in Northern Irela...
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Northern Ireland News, Dec 6, 2017
Investigation Launched After Pets Stolen From Shop In Co Antrim
Police have launched an investigation after a number of pets were reported stolen following a burglary at a shop in Co Antrim. The incident happened at a pet shop in the Ladysmith Terrace area in Bal...
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Northern Ireland News, Dec 6, 2017
Man Sentenced To Seven Years For Several Robberies In East Belfast
A man has been sentenced to seven years in prison for several robberies in east Belfast. Rodney Archer, aged 71, was sentenced for six robberies, three thefts and one attempted robbery at Belfast Mag...
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Northern Ireland News, Dec 6, 2017
Other News In Brief
Woman Convicted Of Benefit Fraud A woman has been convicted for claiming benefits she was not entitled to at Craigavon Magistrates' Court. Dee'Anne Feighan claimed Jobseeker's Allowance, Inco...
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