Northern Ireland News for February 2017 : Page 4
Northern Ireland News, Feb 15, 2017
Trading Standards Issues Warning Over Fake Jewellery
Following the seizure of a large quantity of un-hallmarked jewellery, the Northern Ireland Trading Standards Service (TSS) has urged consumers to check the validity of hallmarks when buying jewellery....
Trading Standards Issues Warning Over Fake Jewellery
Following the seizure of a large quantity of un-hallmarked jewellery, the Northern Ireland Trading Standards Service (TSS) has urged consumers to check the validity of hallmarks when buying jewellery....
Northern Ireland News, Feb 15, 2017
Unemployment Continues To Fall
Unemployment in Northern Ireland continues to fall, but at a slower rate, according to the latest figures from the Northern Ireland Statistics & Research Agency. The latest Labour Market Statistics s...
Unemployment Continues To Fall
Unemployment in Northern Ireland continues to fall, but at a slower rate, according to the latest figures from the Northern Ireland Statistics & Research Agency. The latest Labour Market Statistics s...
Recruitment News, Feb 15, 2017
Unemployment Continues To Fall
Unemployment in Northern Ireland continues to fall, but at a slower rate, according to the latest figures from the Northern Ireland Statistics & Research Agency. The latest Labour Market Statistics s...
Unemployment Continues To Fall
Unemployment in Northern Ireland continues to fall, but at a slower rate, according to the latest figures from the Northern Ireland Statistics & Research Agency. The latest Labour Market Statistics s...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 15, 2017
Appeal Issued For Teenager Missing Since 11 Feb
The PSNI have launched an appeal for help in tracing the whereabouts of 14-year-old Katie Lilburn. The teenager was last seen in the Bangor area on Saturday, 11 February, and police have said they ar...
Appeal Issued For Teenager Missing Since 11 Feb
The PSNI have launched an appeal for help in tracing the whereabouts of 14-year-old Katie Lilburn. The teenager was last seen in the Bangor area on Saturday, 11 February, and police have said they ar...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 15, 2017
Next Stage Of Rapid Transit Scheme Approved
Belfast City Council's Planning Committee has granted permission to a number of new schemes across the city, including the next stage of the Rapid Transit scheme. At a meeting on Tuesday, 14 February...
Next Stage Of Rapid Transit Scheme Approved
Belfast City Council's Planning Committee has granted permission to a number of new schemes across the city, including the next stage of the Rapid Transit scheme. At a meeting on Tuesday, 14 February...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 15, 2017
UUP Councillor Quits In Second-Preference Vote Dispute
Armagh, Banbridge and Craigavon County Councillor, Carol Black, has resigned from the Ulster Unionist Party in a dispute over second-preference votes. Ms Black, who beat the DUP in a Dromore by-elect...
UUP Councillor Quits In Second-Preference Vote Dispute
Armagh, Banbridge and Craigavon County Councillor, Carol Black, has resigned from the Ulster Unionist Party in a dispute over second-preference votes. Ms Black, who beat the DUP in a Dromore by-elect...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 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 Belfast Magistrates Court. Thomas Newberry claimed Jobseeker's Allowance, Pension Cred...
Other News In Brief
Man Convicted Of Benefit Fraud A man has been convicted for claiming benefits he was not entitled to at Belfast Magistrates Court. Thomas Newberry claimed Jobseeker's Allowance, Pension Cred...
Business News, Feb 14, 2017
NI Chamber Of Commerce Announce Networking Event
NI Chamber of Commerce and Industry have announced a free networking event for local businesses. The networking series is designed to allow delegates to create new business relationships and opportun...
NI Chamber Of Commerce Announce Networking Event
NI Chamber of Commerce and Industry have announced a free networking event for local businesses. The networking series is designed to allow delegates to create new business relationships and opportun...
Recruitment News, Feb 14, 2017
40 New Jobs Announced By BrowserStack
Up to 40 new jobs are to be created in Dublin. The Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation, Mary Mitchell O'Connor, announced that BrowserStack, an industry-leading mobile and web testing platfo...
40 New Jobs Announced By BrowserStack
Up to 40 new jobs are to be created in Dublin. The Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation, Mary Mitchell O'Connor, announced that BrowserStack, an industry-leading mobile and web testing platfo...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 14, 2017
NI House Prices 'Increase By 6%'
Property prices in Northern Ireland increased by almost 6% last year, it has been reported. According to the NI Residential Property Price Index, prices rose in all council areas – and across all pr...
NI House Prices 'Increase By 6%'
Property prices in Northern Ireland increased by almost 6% last year, it has been reported. According to the NI Residential Property Price Index, prices rose in all council areas – and across all pr...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 14, 2017
Voter Registration Closes Today At 5pm
5pm today is the deadline to register to vote in the upcoming Assembly election. Anyone who has not yet registered to vote are encouraged to complete the process before 5pm today, Tuesday, 14 Februar...
Voter Registration Closes Today At 5pm
5pm today is the deadline to register to vote in the upcoming Assembly election. Anyone who has not yet registered to vote are encouraged to complete the process before 5pm today, Tuesday, 14 Februar...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 14, 2017
New GP Services For Glenarm And Carnlough Announced
New GP services have been confirmed for Glenarm and Carnlough from April, the Health Minister, Michelle O'Neill has confirmed. The service will see a GP available four-and-a-half days a week and a fu...
New GP Services For Glenarm And Carnlough Announced
New GP services have been confirmed for Glenarm and Carnlough from April, the Health Minister, Michelle O'Neill has confirmed. The service will see a GP available four-and-a-half days a week and a fu...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 14, 2017
PSNI To 'Name And Shame' Those Who Fail To Attend Court
The PSNI have announced a "name and shame" operation for people who fail to attend court. Police have said that people with outstanding bench warrants, which are issued when a person fails to attend ...
PSNI To 'Name And Shame' Those Who Fail To Attend Court
The PSNI have announced a "name and shame" operation for people who fail to attend court. Police have said that people with outstanding bench warrants, which are issued when a person fails to attend ...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 14, 2017
Man Critical Following Shooting Incident In Lurgan
A man is in a critical condition in hospital following a shooting incident in Lurgan, County Armagh. At least 20 shots were fired through the living room window of a house in Carrigart Crescent at ap...
Man Critical Following Shooting Incident In Lurgan
A man is in a critical condition in hospital following a shooting incident in Lurgan, County Armagh. At least 20 shots were fired through the living room window of a house in Carrigart Crescent at ap...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 14, 2017
Woman Hit And Killed By Car In Ballycastle
The PSNI have issued an appeal for witnesses to a fatal road traffic incident in Ballycastle, County Antrim. At approximately 5pm on Monday, 13 February, a female pedestrian, aged in her 50s, was hit...
Woman Hit And Killed By Car In Ballycastle
The PSNI have issued an appeal for witnesses to a fatal road traffic incident in Ballycastle, County Antrim. At approximately 5pm on Monday, 13 February, a female pedestrian, aged in her 50s, was hit...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 14, 2017
Sports Safety Conference Announced
A Sports Safety Conference is to be hosted by the Department for Communities to provide an opportunity for experts on a range of safety topics to address those involved in safety across the sports sec...
Sports Safety Conference Announced
A Sports Safety Conference is to be hosted by the Department for Communities to provide an opportunity for experts on a range of safety topics to address those involved in safety across the sports sec...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 14, 2017
Other News In Brief
Govt Must Fulfil Obligations On Irish Language Act – SF The British government must fulfil its obligations on an Irish language act, Sinn Féin's Máirtín Ó Muilleoir has told a meeting of the...
Other News In Brief
Govt Must Fulfil Obligations On Irish Language Act – SF The British government must fulfil its obligations on an Irish language act, Sinn Féin's Máirtín Ó Muilleoir has told a meeting of the...
Business News, Feb 13, 2017
Princes Trust Announce Two Get Hired Events
The Princes Trust is to host two Get Hired event aimed at connecting "passionate, driven and motivated" young people with employment, training or volunteering opportunities? At a Get Hired event, ...
Princes Trust Announce Two Get Hired Events
The Princes Trust is to host two Get Hired event aimed at connecting "passionate, driven and motivated" young people with employment, training or volunteering opportunities? At a Get Hired event, ...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 13, 2017
Man Shot In Craigavon
A man is said to have suffered life-threatening injuries following a shooting incident in Craigavon. Police said the incident occurred in the early hours of Monday morning, 13 February. In a state...
Man Shot In Craigavon
A man is said to have suffered life-threatening injuries following a shooting incident in Craigavon. Police said the incident occurred in the early hours of Monday morning, 13 February. In a state...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 13, 2017
Ulster Rugby Name New Head Coach
Ulster Rugby has named Jono Gibbes as its new head coach. The 40-year-old will join the club on a two-year deal this summer. Gibbes, who is a former New Zealand player himself, is currently forwar...
Ulster Rugby Name New Head Coach
Ulster Rugby has named Jono Gibbes as its new head coach. The 40-year-old will join the club on a two-year deal this summer. Gibbes, who is a former New Zealand player himself, is currently forwar...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 13, 2017
Road Reopens Following Westlink Crash
Traffic is moving freely again following a five-car collision on the Westlink on Monday afternoon, 13 February. The crash, which involved five vehicles, occurred at the M2 bound Divis Street on-slip...
Road Reopens Following Westlink Crash
Traffic is moving freely again following a five-car collision on the Westlink on Monday afternoon, 13 February. The crash, which involved five vehicles, occurred at the M2 bound Divis Street on-slip...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 13, 2017
Arcade Fire Confirmed For Belsonic
It has been confirmed that Canadian band Arcade Fire will appear at this year's Belsonic. The band joins the line-up with a headline performance on June 13, at Ormeau Park in Belfast. Tickets go o...
Arcade Fire Confirmed For Belsonic
It has been confirmed that Canadian band Arcade Fire will appear at this year's Belsonic. The band joins the line-up with a headline performance on June 13, at Ormeau Park in Belfast. Tickets go o...
Recruitment News, Feb 13, 2017
Belfast To Welcome Major Job Fair
A major job fair is to take place in Belfast next week, Tuesday 21 February. The event is being hosted by the Department for Communities, in partnership with Belfast City Council, at the city's Euro...
Belfast To Welcome Major Job Fair
A major job fair is to take place in Belfast next week, Tuesday 21 February. The event is being hosted by the Department for Communities, in partnership with Belfast City Council, at the city's Euro...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 13, 2017
Belfast To Welcome Major Job Fair
A major job fair is to take place in Belfast next week, Tuesday 21 February. The event is being hosted by the Department for Communities, in partnership with Belfast City Council, at the city's Euro...
Belfast To Welcome Major Job Fair
A major job fair is to take place in Belfast next week, Tuesday 21 February. The event is being hosted by the Department for Communities, in partnership with Belfast City Council, at the city's Euro...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 13, 2017
Campaign Launched To Stop Illegal Use Of Off-Road Vehicles
A new campaign has been launched in a bid to stop the illegal use of off-road vehicles in public spaces. It is a joint campaign by Belfast Policing and Community Safety Partnership (PCSP), Crimestop...
Campaign Launched To Stop Illegal Use Of Off-Road Vehicles
A new campaign has been launched in a bid to stop the illegal use of off-road vehicles in public spaces. It is a joint campaign by Belfast Policing and Community Safety Partnership (PCSP), Crimestop...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 13, 2017
Final 'Building Belfast' Event To Take Place
Belfast City Council has confirmed the final 'Building Belfast' event is to take place today, 13 February. The Innovation Factory, located in the Forthriver Business Park, Springfield Road, Belfast,...
Final 'Building Belfast' Event To Take Place
Belfast City Council has confirmed the final 'Building Belfast' event is to take place today, 13 February. The Innovation Factory, located in the Forthriver Business Park, Springfield Road, Belfast,...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 13, 2017
Other News In Brief
Security Alert 'An Elaborate Hoax' A security alert in Lurgan has been declared an elaborate hoax by police. A suspicious object was found at Allenhill Park, and resulted in a nearby public ...
Other News In Brief
Security Alert 'An Elaborate Hoax' A security alert in Lurgan has been declared an elaborate hoax by police. A suspicious object was found at Allenhill Park, and resulted in a nearby public ...
Business News, Feb 10, 2017
Major Job Fair Event To Be Held In Belfast
The Department for Communities, in partnership with Belfast City Council, is hosting a major job fair in Belfast on Tuesday 21 February 2017. The job fair will take place in the Europa Hotel Belfast ...
Major Job Fair Event To Be Held In Belfast
The Department for Communities, in partnership with Belfast City Council, is hosting a major job fair in Belfast on Tuesday 21 February 2017. The job fair will take place in the Europa Hotel Belfast ...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 10, 2017
Motorists Travelling To International Airport Urged To Take 'Extra Time'
Belfast International Airport is urging motorists to take extra time for their journey this weekend as resurfacing work is to start on the A57 Ballyrobin Road in Templepatrick. The road will close at...
Motorists Travelling To International Airport Urged To Take 'Extra Time'
Belfast International Airport is urging motorists to take extra time for their journey this weekend as resurfacing work is to start on the A57 Ballyrobin Road in Templepatrick. The road will close at...
Recruitment News, Feb 10, 2017
Major Job Fair Brings Employment Opportunities To Belfast
The Department for Communities, in partnership with Belfast City Council, is hosting a major job fair in Belfast on Tuesday 21 February 2017. The job fair will take place in the Europa Hotel Belfast...
Major Job Fair Brings Employment Opportunities To Belfast
The Department for Communities, in partnership with Belfast City Council, is hosting a major job fair in Belfast on Tuesday 21 February 2017. The job fair will take place in the Europa Hotel Belfast...