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Northern Ireland News for April 2017 : Page 2
Northern Ireland News, Apr 26, 2017
Other News In Brief
Woman Convicted Of Benefit Fraud A woman has been convicted for claiming benefits she was not entitled to at convicted at Magherafelt Magistrates' Court. Kelly Jo Williamson claimed Housing ...
Other News In Brief
Woman Convicted Of Benefit Fraud A woman has been convicted for claiming benefits she was not entitled to at convicted at Magherafelt Magistrates' Court. Kelly Jo Williamson claimed Housing ...
Recruitment News, Apr 25, 2017
Software Development Firm Create 100 Jobs
A software development firm is to create 100 new jobs in Belfast by the end of 2019. Oregon based Unosquare announced it is to establish its new engineering centre in the city. Alastair Hamilton, In...
Software Development Firm Create 100 Jobs
A software development firm is to create 100 new jobs in Belfast by the end of 2019. Oregon based Unosquare announced it is to establish its new engineering centre in the city. Alastair Hamilton, In...
Business News, Apr 25, 2017
Invest NI Announce Latest Round Of Innovation Vouchers
Invest NI are inviting businesses across Northern Ireland to apply for up to £5,000 of of Innovation Vouchers to improve or create new products or services. Innovation Vouchers allow businesses to ac...
Invest NI Announce Latest Round Of Innovation Vouchers
Invest NI are inviting businesses across Northern Ireland to apply for up to £5,000 of of Innovation Vouchers to improve or create new products or services. Innovation Vouchers allow businesses to ac...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 25, 2017
Software Development Firm To Create 100 New Jobs In Belfast
A software development firm is to create 100 new jobs in Belfast by the end of 2019. Oregon based Unosquare announced it is to establish its new engineering centre in the city. Alastair Hamilton, In...
Software Development Firm To Create 100 New Jobs In Belfast
A software development firm is to create 100 new jobs in Belfast by the end of 2019. Oregon based Unosquare announced it is to establish its new engineering centre in the city. Alastair Hamilton, In...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 25, 2017
Woman Dies In Strabane Crash
A 69-year-old woman has died following a crash in Strabane, Co Tyrone, police have confirmed. The collision, between a lorry and a car, happened at the junction between Urney Road and Great Northern ...
Woman Dies In Strabane Crash
A 69-year-old woman has died following a crash in Strabane, Co Tyrone, police have confirmed. The collision, between a lorry and a car, happened at the junction between Urney Road and Great Northern ...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 25, 2017
Man Attacked In North Belfast
Three masked men, one armed with a hammer, attacked a 25-year-old man in north Belfast. The assault happened at a house on the Alliance Road just before 9.50pm on Monday, 24 April. The trio entered ...
Man Attacked In North Belfast
Three masked men, one armed with a hammer, attacked a 25-year-old man in north Belfast. The assault happened at a house on the Alliance Road just before 9.50pm on Monday, 24 April. The trio entered ...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 25, 2017
Vandals Cause Over £65,000 Worth Of Damage At Play Park
The Mayor of Mid and East Antrim Council has slammed vandals who caused over £65,000 worth of damage to equipment at a children's play park. Extensive fire damage was caused at Ballymena's People's P...
Vandals Cause Over £65,000 Worth Of Damage At Play Park
The Mayor of Mid and East Antrim Council has slammed vandals who caused over £65,000 worth of damage to equipment at a children's play park. Extensive fire damage was caused at Ballymena's People's P...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 25, 2017
Woman Threatened With Needle In Belfast
A woman has been left shaken after a man threatened her with a needle and tried to steal her car in Belfast. The incident happened in the Bankmore Street area at around 6.25pm on Monday, 24 April. T...
Woman Threatened With Needle In Belfast
A woman has been left shaken after a man threatened her with a needle and tried to steal her car in Belfast. The incident happened in the Bankmore Street area at around 6.25pm on Monday, 24 April. T...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 25, 2017
Pensioner Left 'Badly Shaken' Attempted Mugging
A pensioner has been left badly shaken after an attempted mugging in east Belfast. The incident happened on the Kings Road just before 1pm on Monday, 24 April. The man made off empty handed after th...
Pensioner Left 'Badly Shaken' Attempted Mugging
A pensioner has been left badly shaken after an attempted mugging in east Belfast. The incident happened on the Kings Road just before 1pm on Monday, 24 April. The man made off empty handed after th...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 25, 2017
Man Charged Over Co Antrim Arson Attack
A man has been charged in connection with an arson attack in Larne, Co Antrim. A car was burnt out and caused significant damage to the front of a house in the Killyglen Road area on Sunday, 23 April...
Man Charged Over Co Antrim Arson Attack
A man has been charged in connection with an arson attack in Larne, Co Antrim. A car was burnt out and caused significant damage to the front of a house in the Killyglen Road area on Sunday, 23 April...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 25, 2017
Other News In Brief
Work To Start On Road Resurfacing Scheme In Belfast Work is to start on a £180,000 road resurfacing scheme in Belfast. The work, on Finaghy Road North, is to begin on Sunday 07 May. Resurfa...
Other News In Brief
Work To Start On Road Resurfacing Scheme In Belfast Work is to start on a £180,000 road resurfacing scheme in Belfast. The work, on Finaghy Road North, is to begin on Sunday 07 May. Resurfa...
Recruitment News, Apr 24, 2017
SIPTU Raises Concerns Over Future Of Tara Mines
SIPTU have called for meeting with the Minister of State for Gaeltacht Affairs and Natural Resources, Sean Kyne, over the long-term future of the New Boliden Tara Mines in County Meath. SIPTU Organis...
SIPTU Raises Concerns Over Future Of Tara Mines
SIPTU have called for meeting with the Minister of State for Gaeltacht Affairs and Natural Resources, Sean Kyne, over the long-term future of the New Boliden Tara Mines in County Meath. SIPTU Organis...
Business News, Apr 24, 2017
Belfast Centre Of Aviation Industry
Belfast is the centre of the European aviation industry this week as the city hosts the three-day Routes Europe forum. Routes Europe brings together airlines, airports and tourism authorities to plan...
Belfast Centre Of Aviation Industry
Belfast is the centre of the European aviation industry this week as the city hosts the three-day Routes Europe forum. Routes Europe brings together airlines, airports and tourism authorities to plan...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 24, 2017
Viable Pipe Bomb Found Near Primary School In North Belfast
The PSNI has slammed those involved after a viable bomb was found near a primary school in north Belfast. A device was discovered in the Herbert Street area of Ardoyne on Sunday, 23 April. The area ...
Viable Pipe Bomb Found Near Primary School In North Belfast
The PSNI has slammed those involved after a viable bomb was found near a primary school in north Belfast. A device was discovered in the Herbert Street area of Ardoyne on Sunday, 23 April. The area ...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 24, 2017
Woman Scammed Out Of Over £4,000 On Fake Used Car Website
A woman from Belfast has been scammed of over £4,000 on a fake used car sales website. The 32-year-old victim was caught out when she bought a 2012 Ford Focus she saw on a used car sales website of a...
Woman Scammed Out Of Over £4,000 On Fake Used Car Website
A woman from Belfast has been scammed of over £4,000 on a fake used car sales website. The 32-year-old victim was caught out when she bought a 2012 Ford Focus she saw on a used car sales website of a...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 24, 2017
UUP Withdraws From Three Constituencies
The Ulster Unionist Party (UUP) has withdrawn from three constituencies ahead of the General Election on 08 June. UUP leader Robin Swann said his party would not be standing candidates in Foyle, nort...
UUP Withdraws From Three Constituencies
The Ulster Unionist Party (UUP) has withdrawn from three constituencies ahead of the General Election on 08 June. UUP leader Robin Swann said his party would not be standing candidates in Foyle, nort...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 24, 2017
Road Closed Following Crash In Co Down
A road in Co Down has been closed following a single car collision. The crash happened on the Belfast Road to Saintfield between the Ballyknocken Road and the Ballygowan Road on Monday, 24 April, aft...
Road Closed Following Crash In Co Down
A road in Co Down has been closed following a single car collision. The crash happened on the Belfast Road to Saintfield between the Ballyknocken Road and the Ballygowan Road on Monday, 24 April, aft...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 24, 2017
Investigation Launched After Arson Attack On Van In Co Antrim
Police have launched an investigation following an arson attack on a van in Ballyclare, Co Antrim. The incident occurred in the Douglas Terrace area on Friday, 21 April. It is believed a window was ...
Investigation Launched After Arson Attack On Van In Co Antrim
Police have launched an investigation following an arson attack on a van in Ballyclare, Co Antrim. The incident occurred in the Douglas Terrace area on Friday, 21 April. It is believed a window was ...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 24, 2017
Two Men Arrested After Stolen Car Driven Into House In Larne
Two men have been arrested after a stolen car was driven into a property in Larne and set on fire. The incident happened at a house in the Killyglen Road area on Sunday, 23 April. The silver Peugeot...
Two Men Arrested After Stolen Car Driven Into House In Larne
Two men have been arrested after a stolen car was driven into a property in Larne and set on fire. The incident happened at a house in the Killyglen Road area on Sunday, 23 April. The silver Peugeot...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 24, 2017
Two People Injured In Co Tyrone Road Crash
One person has been seriously injured in a two-vehicle collision in Co Tyrone. Another person was also injured in the crash which happened on the Augher Road in Clougher on Sunday, 23 April. The peo...
Two People Injured In Co Tyrone Road Crash
One person has been seriously injured in a two-vehicle collision in Co Tyrone. Another person was also injured in the crash which happened on the Augher Road in Clougher on Sunday, 23 April. The peo...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 24, 2017
Other News In Brief
Work To Start On Road Resurfacing Project In Portadown Work on a £350,000 road resurfacing project in Portadown is to start on Saturday, 29 April. The scheme on the A3 Dobbin Road will invol...
Other News In Brief
Work To Start On Road Resurfacing Project In Portadown Work on a £350,000 road resurfacing project in Portadown is to start on Saturday, 29 April. The scheme on the A3 Dobbin Road will invol...
Recruitment News, Apr 21, 2017
Up To 150 New Jobs Announced In Dublin
Up to 150 new jobs are to be created in Dublin by IT security firm Citrix. The company has announced a major expansion of its offices at East Point Business Park. In addition, upgrades will be carri...
Up To 150 New Jobs Announced In Dublin
Up to 150 new jobs are to be created in Dublin by IT security firm Citrix. The company has announced a major expansion of its offices at East Point Business Park. In addition, upgrades will be carri...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 21, 2017
Political Parties To Blame For Failure Of Libraries
NI's political parties are to be blame for the deterioration of libraries, NIPSA has said. The union has reacted angrily to the news that the baseline budget to Libraries NI will be cut by a further ...
Political Parties To Blame For Failure Of Libraries
NI's political parties are to be blame for the deterioration of libraries, NIPSA has said. The union has reacted angrily to the news that the baseline budget to Libraries NI will be cut by a further ...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 21, 2017
NI Water Urges Public To Obey Road Safety Signs
NI Water has issued an appeal for the public to obey all road safety signage following an incident in the Toome Road area of Ballymena. The company, which is currently carrying out essential sewerage...
NI Water Urges Public To Obey Road Safety Signs
NI Water has issued an appeal for the public to obey all road safety signage following an incident in the Toome Road area of Ballymena. The company, which is currently carrying out essential sewerage...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 21, 2017
'Tangible Progress' Being Made In Stormont Talks - Flanagan
The Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade, Charlie Flanagan, has said that "tangible progress" has been made towards the establishment of a new power-sharing executive in Northern Ireland. Minister ...
'Tangible Progress' Being Made In Stormont Talks - Flanagan
The Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade, Charlie Flanagan, has said that "tangible progress" has been made towards the establishment of a new power-sharing executive in Northern Ireland. Minister ...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 21, 2017
St Patrick's Parish To Open New Soup-Kitchen
A new soup-kitchen is to open in Belfast at St Patrick's Parish on Donegal Street. The new kitchen will open following a Mass of Hope and aims to provide a safety-net and vital lifeline to those expe...
St Patrick's Parish To Open New Soup-Kitchen
A new soup-kitchen is to open in Belfast at St Patrick's Parish on Donegal Street. The new kitchen will open following a Mass of Hope and aims to provide a safety-net and vital lifeline to those expe...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 21, 2017
Stormont Deadline Moved To 29 June
Emergency legislation being presented to Westminster today, 21 April, will set a new deadline for the conclusion of Stormont talks. The new deadline for the establishment of a power-sharing executive...
Stormont Deadline Moved To 29 June
Emergency legislation being presented to Westminster today, 21 April, will set a new deadline for the conclusion of Stormont talks. The new deadline for the establishment of a power-sharing executive...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 21, 2017
Hillsborough Castle Secures Lottery Funding
Hillsborough Castle and historic gardens have been awarded £4.8 million in National Lottery funding. The funding will be used for an ambitious programme of restoration to transform the site, ready to...
Hillsborough Castle Secures Lottery Funding
Hillsborough Castle and historic gardens have been awarded £4.8 million in National Lottery funding. The funding will be used for an ambitious programme of restoration to transform the site, ready to...
Business News, Apr 21, 2017
US Firm To Create Business Academy
A US packaging firm is set to launch a Global Business Service Academy in Belfast. Bemis announced in January that it was establishing a European Business Service Centre in Campsie, L'Derry, creating...
US Firm To Create Business Academy
A US packaging firm is set to launch a Global Business Service Academy in Belfast. Bemis announced in January that it was establishing a European Business Service Centre in Campsie, L'Derry, creating...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 21, 2017
Cyber Security Campaign Launched By PSNI
The PSNI's Reactive and Organised Crime Department have launched a cyber security campaign, encouraging local people to be "cyber savvy". Launching the campaign, Detective Chief Inspector James Mulle...
Cyber Security Campaign Launched By PSNI
The PSNI's Reactive and Organised Crime Department have launched a cyber security campaign, encouraging local people to be "cyber savvy". Launching the campaign, Detective Chief Inspector James Mulle...
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Northern Ireland WeatherThis Evening and Tonight:It will be cloudy. Also mainly dry at first this evening but then occasional outbreaks of rain developing overnight. Light southwest winds, and staying mild. Minimum temperature 9 °C.
