Northern Ireland News for June 2017

Recruitment News, Jun 30, 2017
'Good' Redundancy Deal For Aylesbury Logistics Workers - Union
A good redundancy package was hammered out for workers at Cinram Logistics in Aylesbury after intensive negotiations by Unite the union. The situation arose after Cinram lost its Universal Pictures c...
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Northern Ireland News, Jun 30, 2017
Call For PM And Taoiseach To Be Involved In Stormont Talks
Sinn Féin is urging the Prime Minister Theresa May and the Taoiseach Leo Varadkar to become involved in the Stormont talks. Discussions to restore power sharing in NI are continuing today, 30 June, a...
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Northern Ireland News, Jun 30, 2017
L'Derry Teen Sentenced Over Gerard Quinn Killing
A teenager from L'Derry has been sentenced to six years in prison, three of which will be served on licence, for killing a man and injuring his twin brother. Gerard Quinn, 24, died from a stab wound ...
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Northern Ireland News, Jun 30, 2017
Two Men Arrested Over Attempted Murder Of Police Officer
Two people have been arrested in connection with the attempted murder of a police officer in Belfast. The community officer sustained two bullet wounds to his arm after a number of shots were fired a...
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Northern Ireland News, Jun 30, 2017
RHI Scheme: Watchdog Raises 'Significant Concerns'
Ten boilers installed during the Renewable Heat Incentive (RHI) scheme ran for over 21 hours a day last year, a watchdog has said. The botched RHI scheme paid subsidies worth at least £50,000 per mac...
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Northern Ireland News, Jun 30, 2017
Man Dies In Lisburn Crash
A man, aged in his fifties, has died following a crash in Lisburn. The single vehicle collision happened on the A1 Hillsborough Road at around 6.40pm on Thursday, 29 June. He was the driver of a met...
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Northern Ireland News, Jun 30, 2017
Plans Announced For New Queen's Student Centre
Plans have been announced for a new Student Centre for Queen's University in Belfast. The proposals also include a new Students' Union facility to be developed on the site of the current Students' Un...
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Northern Ireland News, Jun 30, 2017
Police Appeal To Help Find Missing Man Gerard Stevenson
Police are appealing for information to help trace Gerard Stevenson. Mr Stevenson is from the Lagmore area in west Belfast. The PSNI are becoming increasingly concerned for his welfare. A police sp...
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Northern Ireland News, Jun 30, 2017
Other News In Brief
Man Convicted Of Benefit Fraud A man has been convicted for claiming benefits he was not entitled to at Craigavon Magistrates' Court. Patrick Tobin claimed Jobseeker's Allowance, Employment ...
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Feature News, Jun 30, 2017
Foot Sports NI Fun Day
The UK's only football-themed fun fair, Foot Sports NI, has announced a Fun Day taking place on Saturday 08 July at the Hanwood Centre in Dundonald. Featuring all the best of Foots...
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Business News, Jun 30, 2017
Connect To Success NI Apprenticeship Platform Launched
The Department for the Economy has announced the development of a free online resource that allows businesses to advertise apprenticeships and/or school work experience opportunities. The Connect to ...
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Northern Ireland News, Jun 29, 2017
Parties Fail To Meet Deadline To Restore Power Sharing In NI
Political parties in Northern Ireland have failed to meet the deadline to restore power sharing. A scheduled Assembly meeting to nominate Ministers was also axed. It is the fourth time the deadline ...
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Northern Ireland News, Jun 29, 2017
Govt To Fund Abortions For NI Women
The Government has agreed to fund abortions in England for women travelling from Northern Ireland, the Chancellor announced. Abortions can only be carried out in NI where the life or mental health is...
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Northern Ireland News, Jun 29, 2017
Investigation Launched Following Race Hate Crime In East Belfast
Police have launched an investigation after a takeaway was targeted in a race hate crime in east Belfast. The incident happened at premises on the Beersbridge Road between midnight and 7.30am on Thur...
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Northern Ireland News, Jun 29, 2017
Appeal Issued For Missing Man Patrick Pearce Deery
Police are appealing for information to help trace missing man Patrick Pearce Deery. The 42-year-old was last seen on Saturday, 03 June. He is described as being 5 ft 8 in tall and of medium build. ...
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Northern Ireland News, Jun 29, 2017
Police Officers Injured After Stolen Car Collides With PSNI Vehicle
Two police officers have been injured after a stolen car collided with their vehicle in west Belfast. The incident happened in the Springfield Avenue area in the early hours of Thursday morning, 29 J...
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Business News, Jun 29, 2017
Upstream Working Capital Funds Deals Worth £3.5m
An independent working capital provider in Northern Ireland has announced it has funded deals worth around £3.5million in the past month. Upstream Working Capital confirmed the deals cover a wide spe...
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Northern Ireland News, Jun 29, 2017
RNLI Rescue Two Women And Two Children In Co Down
The RNLI have rescued two women and two children after they became stranded on an island in Strangford Lough between Newtownards and Comber in Co Down. Rough Island is accessible on foot at low tide ...
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Northern Ireland News, Jun 29, 2017
Two Released Over Attempted Murder Of Police Officer
Police have released two men unconditionally over the attempted murder of a police officer. The community officer sustained two bullet wounds to his arm in an attack which happened outside a petrol s...
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Northern Ireland News, Jun 29, 2017
Deadline Day To Restore Power Sharing In NI
Political parties have until 4pm today, 29 June, to restore power sharing in Northern Ireland. Discussions have been ongoing to resolve outstanding issues to form an Executive. However, Sinn Fein sa...
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Northern Ireland News, Jun 29, 2017
Other News In Brief
Three Arrests Over Suspected Hate Crime Three men have been arrested in connection with a suspected hate crime following searches in the Armagh and Coalisland areas. The men, aged 31, 38 and...
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Northern Ireland News, Jun 28, 2017
Crucial Talks To Restore Power Sharing In NI To Continue
Crucial talks to restore power sharing in Northern Ireland are set to continue today, 28 June. Political parties must reach an agreement before 4pm tomorrow or face the prospect of direct rule. Sinn...
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Northern Ireland News, Jun 28, 2017
Manufacturing Firm To Create 20 New Jobs In NI
A manufacturing firm has confirmed it is to create 20 new jobs in Northern Ireland as part of a £475,000 investment. Restwell Manufacturing Ltd plans to expand its production capabilities and workfor...
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Northern Ireland News, Jun 28, 2017
'Serious Implications' If NI Fails To Reach Powersharing Deal - Brokenshire
Secretary of State James Brokenshire has warned there will be "profound and serious implications" if no agreement is reached to form power sharing in Northern Ireland. Political parties have until 4p...
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Business News, Jun 28, 2017
Health Matters NI Launches Health And Wellbeing Service For Businesses
Health Matters NI have announced a health and wellbeing support service for businesses in the Belfast, Southern and South Eastern Trust areas, supported by the Public Health Agency. The programme wil...
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Northern Ireland News, Jun 28, 2017
FSU Hits Out Over Ulster Bank Proposals
The Financial Services Union (FSU) has described Ulster Bank's plans to close its debt management service in Belfast as a "bad proposal". The bank is proposing to move over 50 roles to Birmingham and...
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Northern Ireland News, Jun 28, 2017
Two Men Arrested Over Attempted Murder Of PSNI Officer
Two men have been arrested in connection with the attempted murder of a police officer. The attack happened just outside a petrol station on the Crumlin Road on Sunday, 22 January. A community polic...
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Northern Ireland News, Jun 28, 2017
Woman Critical After Collision In L'Derry
A woman is in a critical condition after a two car crash in L'Derry. The collision happened on Victoria Road at around 7.30pm on Tuesday, 27 June. The 67-year-old is believed to have been the driver...
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Northern Ireland News, Jun 28, 2017
Ed Sheeran To Play In Belfast Next Year
Ed Sheeran has announced he is to play in Belfast next year. He is to perform at Boucher Playing Fields on 09 May as part of his new UK and Europe stadium tour. He will also play at Dublin's Phoenix...
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Northern Ireland News, Jun 28, 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. Paul McDonald claimed Jobseeker's Allowance and Housing Be...
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