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Northern Ireland News for February 2017 : Page 3
Business News, Feb 20, 2017
National Minimum And Living Wage To Increase From 01 April
The National Minimum Wage and National Living Wage is set to increase from 01 April, 2017. Employers are reminded that from the start of April the National Living Wage for those aged 25 and over will...
National Minimum And Living Wage To Increase From 01 April
The National Minimum Wage and National Living Wage is set to increase from 01 April, 2017. Employers are reminded that from the start of April the National Living Wage for those aged 25 and over will...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 20, 2017
Man Injured After Armed Gang Attack House In Co Antrim
A man has sustained minor injuries after a masked gang broke into a house in Larne, Co Antrim. The men, armed with sledgehammers, forced their way into a property in the Garron Walk area at around 2a...
Man Injured After Armed Gang Attack House In Co Antrim
A man has sustained minor injuries after a masked gang broke into a house in Larne, Co Antrim. The men, armed with sledgehammers, forced their way into a property in the Garron Walk area at around 2a...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 20, 2017
Delivery Driver 'Badly Shaken' After Robbery In Carrickfergus
A delivery driver has been left badly shaken after being robbed in Carrickfergus. Two men, one believed to be armed with a hand gun and the other with a long blade, approached the driver in the Fergu...
Delivery Driver 'Badly Shaken' After Robbery In Carrickfergus
A delivery driver has been left badly shaken after being robbed in Carrickfergus. Two men, one believed to be armed with a hand gun and the other with a long blade, approached the driver in the Fergu...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 20, 2017
Murder Investigation Launched After Man Dies From Head Injuries
A murder investigation has been launched after a 22-year-old man died in hospital on Saturday, 18 February. Conan Anderson sustained serious head injuries after a night out just over two weeks ago. ...
Murder Investigation Launched After Man Dies From Head Injuries
A murder investigation has been launched after a 22-year-old man died in hospital on Saturday, 18 February. Conan Anderson sustained serious head injuries after a night out just over two weeks ago. ...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 20, 2017
Man Dies In Motorcycle Collision Near Lisburn
A 27-year-old man has died after a crash involving two off-road motorcycles near Lisburn. Ryan Phillips, aged 27, was killed in the collision which happened in a laneway close to the Park and Ride fa...
Man Dies In Motorcycle Collision Near Lisburn
A 27-year-old man has died after a crash involving two off-road motorcycles near Lisburn. Ryan Phillips, aged 27, was killed in the collision which happened in a laneway close to the Park and Ride fa...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 20, 2017
Man And Woman Shot In Coleraine
Police have launched an investigation after a man and woman were shot in Coleraine. The shooting attack happened at a property in the James Street area at around 7.15pm on Sunday, 20 February. A mas...
Man And Woman Shot In Coleraine
Police have launched an investigation after a man and woman were shot in Coleraine. The shooting attack happened at a property in the James Street area at around 7.15pm on Sunday, 20 February. A mas...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 20, 2017
Woman Critical After Bangor Collision
A woman is in a critical condition in hospital following a road collision on the Bangor to Newtownards dual carriageway. The crash happened on the Newtownards bound carriageway at the junction with G...
Woman Critical After Bangor Collision
A woman is in a critical condition in hospital following a road collision on the Bangor to Newtownards dual carriageway. The crash happened on the Newtownards bound carriageway at the junction with G...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 20, 2017
Other News In Brief
Woman Convicted Of Benefit Fraud A woman has been convicted for claiming benefits she was not entitled to at Armagh Magistrates’ Court. Michelle Kelly of Rathmoyle Park, Keady, claimed Incom...
Other News In Brief
Woman Convicted Of Benefit Fraud A woman has been convicted for claiming benefits she was not entitled to at Armagh Magistrates’ Court. Michelle Kelly of Rathmoyle Park, Keady, claimed Incom...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 17, 2017
PSNI Investigating Link Between Incidents Across Belfast
Police are investigating a link between a number of incidents which occurred across Belfast in the early hours of Friday, 17 February. Three men have been arrested on suspicion of a number of offence...
PSNI Investigating Link Between Incidents Across Belfast
Police are investigating a link between a number of incidents which occurred across Belfast in the early hours of Friday, 17 February. Three men have been arrested on suspicion of a number of offence...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 17, 2017
Police Describe Shooting Of Teenager As 'Child Abuse'
Police have described the shooting of a 16-year-old boy in west Belfast as "child abuse". The teenager was attacked in the Springfield Road area at around 8.50pm on Thursday, 16 February. He was tak...
Police Describe Shooting Of Teenager As 'Child Abuse'
Police have described the shooting of a 16-year-old boy in west Belfast as "child abuse". The teenager was attacked in the Springfield Road area at around 8.50pm on Thursday, 16 February. He was tak...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 17, 2017
Jewish Community In Belfast Receives Anti-Sematic Threats
A Jewish community in Belfast has received anti-Semitic threats on Facebook. The Belfast Jewish Community is reviewing its security measures as a result of the threats. The group said the messages w...
Jewish Community In Belfast Receives Anti-Sematic Threats
A Jewish community in Belfast has received anti-Semitic threats on Facebook. The Belfast Jewish Community is reviewing its security measures as a result of the threats. The group said the messages w...
Business News, Feb 17, 2017
Mentoring And Tailored Advice Offered To Cyber Security SMEs
The Digital Catapult Centre is to host a cyber security workshop, offering mentorship, tailored advice and business basics for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) involved in the industry. Cyber 101 ...
Mentoring And Tailored Advice Offered To Cyber Security SMEs
The Digital Catapult Centre is to host a cyber security workshop, offering mentorship, tailored advice and business basics for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) involved in the industry. Cyber 101 ...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 17, 2017
Michelle O'Neill Attends IRA Commemoration
Sinn Féin's leader in Northern Ireland, Michelle O'Neill, has attended an event to commemorate four IRA men who were killed by the SAS in Clonoe, Co Tyrone, in 1992. At the IRA commemoration near Coa...
Michelle O'Neill Attends IRA Commemoration
Sinn Féin's leader in Northern Ireland, Michelle O'Neill, has attended an event to commemorate four IRA men who were killed by the SAS in Clonoe, Co Tyrone, in 1992. At the IRA commemoration near Coa...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 17, 2017
PSNI Officers Injured After Stolen Car Crashes Into Vehicle In West Belfast
Two police officers have been injured after a stolen car crashed into their vehicle in west Belfast. A silver Volkswagen, which had been reported stolen in the Castlereagh area in connection with a c...
PSNI Officers Injured After Stolen Car Crashes Into Vehicle In West Belfast
Two police officers have been injured after a stolen car crashed into their vehicle in west Belfast. A silver Volkswagen, which had been reported stolen in the Castlereagh area in connection with a c...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 17, 2017
People Warned To Be Vigilant After Device Found At ATM In Antrim
Residents living in Antrim are being warned to be vigilant after a skimming device was found at a cash machine in the area. Police confirmed the device was discovered in Castle Mall. Alliance Counci...
People Warned To Be Vigilant After Device Found At ATM In Antrim
Residents living in Antrim are being warned to be vigilant after a skimming device was found at a cash machine in the area. Police confirmed the device was discovered in Castle Mall. Alliance Counci...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 17, 2017
Work Starts On Road Improvement Projects In Co Armagh
Contractors have started work on £170,000 road improvement projects in Tandragee, Co Armagh. The schemes are taking place at Irish Street Richhill and Gilford Street. They involve the resurfacing of...
Work Starts On Road Improvement Projects In Co Armagh
Contractors have started work on £170,000 road improvement projects in Tandragee, Co Armagh. The schemes are taking place at Irish Street Richhill and Gilford Street. They involve the resurfacing of...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 17, 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 Crown Court. Kim Wallace claimed Income Support and Housing Benefit total...
Other News In Brief
Woman Convicted Of Benefit Fraud A woman has been convicted for claiming benefits she was not entitled to at Belfast Crown Court. Kim Wallace claimed Income Support and Housing Benefit total...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 16, 2017
Taxis To Be Permitted To Use Bus Lanes
Taxis will be permitted to use bus lanes on the Belfast Rapid Transit (BRT) routes from next Monday, 20 February. The 12-week trial basis will apply to the bus lanes on the East and West Belfast Rapi...
Taxis To Be Permitted To Use Bus Lanes
Taxis will be permitted to use bus lanes on the Belfast Rapid Transit (BRT) routes from next Monday, 20 February. The 12-week trial basis will apply to the bus lanes on the East and West Belfast Rapi...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 16, 2017
Man Shot In West Belfast
A man is being treated in hospital after being shot in the legs in west Belfast. The incident happened close to the jobs and benefits office on the Falls Road at around 8.30pm on Wednesday, 15 Februa...
Man Shot In West Belfast
A man is being treated in hospital after being shot in the legs in west Belfast. The incident happened close to the jobs and benefits office on the Falls Road at around 8.30pm on Wednesday, 15 Februa...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 16, 2017
Two Women Working In Café In Belfast Win Equal Pay Claim
Two women working at a café in Belfast have won an equal pay claim. Paulina Paczkowska and Agnieszka Anna Golygowska both worked as floor staff- cum-baristas in the Avoca Café. While they had been do...
Two Women Working In Café In Belfast Win Equal Pay Claim
Two women working at a café in Belfast have won an equal pay claim. Paulina Paczkowska and Agnieszka Anna Golygowska both worked as floor staff- cum-baristas in the Avoca Café. While they had been do...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 16, 2017
Warning Issued After Teenager Found Collapsed In West Belfast
The PSNI have issued a warning to parents to know where their children are after a teenage girl was found collapsed in a park in west Belfast after consuming too much alcohol. The 16-year-old was dis...
Warning Issued After Teenager Found Collapsed In West Belfast
The PSNI have issued a warning to parents to know where their children are after a teenage girl was found collapsed in a park in west Belfast after consuming too much alcohol. The 16-year-old was dis...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 16, 2017
Countryside And Farmers Remain Soft Targets For Criminals - UFU
The countryside and farmers remain soft targets for criminals, according to the Ulster Farmers Union (UFU). The UFU said it will continue to push the police to focus more to tackle the issue followin...
Countryside And Farmers Remain Soft Targets For Criminals - UFU
The countryside and farmers remain soft targets for criminals, according to the Ulster Farmers Union (UFU). The UFU said it will continue to push the police to focus more to tackle the issue followin...
Business News, Feb 16, 2017
Tourism 'Evolve Or Die' Conference Announced
Tourism NI has announced a "must-attend" industry conference that will keep you "ahead of the game". Featuring international keynote speakers Dr Deep Parekh and Polo Looser, the 'Evolve or Die!' conf...
Tourism 'Evolve Or Die' Conference Announced
Tourism NI has announced a "must-attend" industry conference that will keep you "ahead of the game". Featuring international keynote speakers Dr Deep Parekh and Polo Looser, the 'Evolve or Die!' conf...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 16, 2017
Belfast Giants Sign New Defenceman
The Belfast Giants have signed Jérôme Leduc as their new defenceman. Leduc will remain for the rest of the season and will be available to play in the home games on Friday and Saturday against the Ca...
Belfast Giants Sign New Defenceman
The Belfast Giants have signed Jérôme Leduc as their new defenceman. Leduc will remain for the rest of the season and will be available to play in the home games on Friday and Saturday against the Ca...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 16, 2017
Man Jailed For 11 Years After Attacking Woman With A Claw Hammer
A man from Belfast has been jailed for 11 years after attacking a woman with a claw hammer in L'Derry. The victim, now aged 25, sustained severe internal injuries after being assaulted at her home in...
Man Jailed For 11 Years After Attacking Woman With A Claw Hammer
A man from Belfast has been jailed for 11 years after attacking a woman with a claw hammer in L'Derry. The victim, now aged 25, sustained severe internal injuries after being assaulted at her home in...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 16, 2017
Employees Left Badly Shaken After Travel Agents Robbed In South Belfast
Staff members have been left badly shaken after two armed men robbed a travel agents in south Belfast. The men, armed with knives, entered the premises on the Upper Lisburn Road at around 3.45pm on W...
Employees Left Badly Shaken After Travel Agents Robbed In South Belfast
Staff members have been left badly shaken after two armed men robbed a travel agents in south Belfast. The men, armed with knives, entered the premises on the Upper Lisburn Road at around 3.45pm on W...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 16, 2017
Other News In Brief
Man Convicted Of Benefit Fraud A man has been convicted for claiming benefits he was not entitled to at Antrim Crown Court. Thomas Clarke claimed Incapacity Benefit totalling £49,793 while fa...
Other News In Brief
Man Convicted Of Benefit Fraud A man has been convicted for claiming benefits he was not entitled to at Antrim Crown Court. Thomas Clarke claimed Incapacity Benefit totalling £49,793 while fa...
Business News, Feb 15, 2017
Inaugural Female Entrepreneur Conference
The inaugural Female Entrepreneur Conference has been announced by Women In Business and the Causeway Enterprise Agency. The Conference is described as an opportunity for networking and learning, wit...
Inaugural Female Entrepreneur Conference
The inaugural Female Entrepreneur Conference has been announced by Women In Business and the Causeway Enterprise Agency. The Conference is described as an opportunity for networking and learning, wit...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 15, 2017
'One Of A Kind' Car Stolen From Dealership In Co Armagh
A car dealership based in Co Armagh has launched an appeal for information after a "one of a kind" vehicle has been stolen from its premises. The blue Skoda Octavia was taken on Monday, 13 February, ...
'One Of A Kind' Car Stolen From Dealership In Co Armagh
A car dealership based in Co Armagh has launched an appeal for information after a "one of a kind" vehicle has been stolen from its premises. The blue Skoda Octavia was taken on Monday, 13 February, ...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 15, 2017
Woman And Child Escape Injury After House Attacked In East Belfast
A woman and child have escaped injury after a gang of armed men attacked their home in east Belfast. The attack happened at a house in Fashoda Street at around 8.30pm on Tuesday, 14 February. The me...
Woman And Child Escape Injury After House Attacked In East Belfast
A woman and child have escaped injury after a gang of armed men attacked their home in east Belfast. The attack happened at a house in Fashoda Street at around 8.30pm on Tuesday, 14 February. The me...
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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.
