Northern Ireland News for August 2017

Northern Ireland News, Aug 31, 2017
Brexit: 'Fruitful' Talks On Irish Issues
There have been "fruitful" talks on Irish issues relating to Brexit, according to the European Commission's chief negotiator. Michel Barnier also said "we are quite far from being able to say that su...
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Business News, Aug 31, 2017
Businesses Invited To 'BeWise' Information Event
Businesses across Belfast are invited to attend the first-ever 'BeWise – Belfast Work Insights for Skills and Employment' information event. Hosts of the event, Belfast City Council in partnership wi...
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Northern Ireland News, Aug 31, 2017
More Than 50 Officers Disciplined Over Failings In Missing Persons Cases
Over 50 police officers have been disciplined over failings in missing persons investigations in Northern Ireland. The Police Ombudsman found some PSNI officers failed to assess missing person report...
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Northern Ireland News, Aug 31, 2017
Security Alert Ends In L'Derry
Residents in L'Derry have returned to their homes after a security alert in the area has now ended. Police carried out a number of searches in the Oeghill Park area on Wednesday, 30 August, however n...
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Northern Ireland News, Aug 31, 2017
Man Arrested After Cars Damaged In South Belfast
A man has been arrested after reports of vehicles being damaged in south Belfast. Four cars were damaged in University Avenue, Dudley Street, the Cloisters and Rugby Avenue on Thursday, 31 August. A...
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Northern Ireland News, Aug 31, 2017
Teenager Seriously Attacked After Belfast Gig
Police are appealing for information after a teenager could be left partially blinded following a serious attack after a concert in Belfast. The 16-year-old boy sustained a rip to the back of one eye...
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Northern Ireland News, Aug 31, 2017
UUP Hits Out At Adams Over Irish Language Act
The UUP has hit out at Sinn Fein Leader Gerry Adams and accused him of caring more about the Irish language act instead of health and education in Northern Ireland. UUP leader Robin Swan said equalit...
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Northern Ireland News, Aug 31, 2017
PSNI Carry Out Searches In Strabane In Relation To Dissident Republican Activity
The PSNI are carrying out searches in Strabane in relation to dissident republican activity. The operations are taking place in Mourne Avenue, St Colman's Drive and Innisfree Gardens areas. It foll...
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Northern Ireland News, Aug 31, 2017
Other News In Brief
Liam Gallagher To Perform At Ulster Hall Rock star Liam Gallagher has announced he is to perform at the Ulster Hall in Belfast. He is to perform on Monday 30 October which will follow the re...
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Northern Ireland News, Aug 30, 2017
Romanian Man Who Blackmailed Coalisland Teen Given Four Years
A Romanian man who pleaded guilty to blackmailing Coalisland teenager Ronan Hughes has been sentenced to four years in jail. Julian Enache, 31, also admitted to producing and distributing indecent im...
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Business News, Aug 30, 2017
Elemental Software To Create 10 Additional Jobs In L'Derry
A technology firm in Co L'Derry is to create an additional 10 jobs with support from Invest Northern Ireland. Elemental Software's award winning Social Prescribing platform connects patients, health ...
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Northern Ireland News, Aug 30, 2017
No Assembly Without Irish Language Act - Adams
Sinn Fein President, Gerry Adams, has said there will be no assembly without an Irish language act. He was speaking at an event which also saw the SDLP, Alliance, Greens and People Before Profit come...
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Northern Ireland News, Aug 30, 2017
PSNI Issue Warning Over HMRC Fraud Scams
Police in L'Derry have issued a warning to the public after receiving several complaints in relation to HMRC fraud scams. Fraudsters are targeting older and vulnerable people demanding money and some...
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Northern Ireland News, Aug 30, 2017
Bag Of 'White Powder' Found Near Children's Play Area
A bag of suspected drugs has been found near a children's play area in Donacloney, Co Down. The PSNI said a bag of white powder was discovered in the Riverdale Crescent area. A police spokesperson s...
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Northern Ireland News, Aug 30, 2017
Belfast Scientists Develop Faster Test For Meningitis
Researchers at Queen's University in Belfast have established a new test which can help identify potential cases of meningitis earlier than expected. Meningococcal disease is notoriously difficult to...
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Northern Ireland News, Aug 30, 2017
BMX Bike Thrown At PSNI Officers In Portadown
Police in Craigavon are appealing for information after a BMX bike was thrown at officers in Portadown. The incident happened on Saturday, 26 August, as police received several reports of a missing 1...
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Northern Ireland News, Aug 30, 2017
East Belfast Woman Convicted After Offering Botox Injections From Her Home
A woman from east Belfast has been convicted for possessing illegal cosmetic prescription medicines and offering botox injections from her home. Barbara Byne, 50, from Orby Road, received a Condition...
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Northern Ireland News, Aug 30, 2017
Other News In Brief
Call For Lord Mayor To Refuse Invite To Trump White House SDLP Councillors on Belfast City Council have tabled a motion proposing that the Lord Mayor refuse an invite to attend the Trump Whit...
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Recruitment News, Aug 29, 2017
IFS2020 Strategy To Increase Investment And Employment In Regional Hubs
The Minister of State for Financial Services, Michael D'Arcy, is in the Northwest to consult with stakeholders on his IFS 2020 Strategy priority to increase investment and employment into regional hub...
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Business News, Aug 29, 2017
Innovate 2017 Dates Announced
It has been announced that Innovate 2017 will take place from 8 to 9 November 2017 at the National Exhibition Centre in Birmingham. By attending, you will have the chance to meet some of the best and...
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Northern Ireland News, Aug 29, 2017
Homes Evacuated Following Gas Leak In Newtonards
A number of homes were evacuated in Newtownards, County Down, following a gas leak early this morning. Emergency services responded to reports of a leak at Miller House apartments on Regent Street sh...
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Northern Ireland News, Aug 29, 2017
Racist Graffiti In East Belfast Condemned
An investigation has been launched into alleged racist graffiti in east Belfast. The graffiti, appearing to warn landlords to only rent to "locals", appeared on two walls in Dunraven Avenue and Glenb...
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Northern Ireland News, Aug 29, 2017
Sinn Féin Call For Leaders To Stand 'Shoulder To Shoulder' Following Violence
Sinn Féin has called on political unionism and civic and community leaders to stand "shoulder to shoulder" against the latest set of attacks being carried out by loyalist paramilitaries in the east An...
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Northern Ireland News, Aug 29, 2017
Witnesses Sought To Suspected Kidnapping In Coleraine
Police have issued an appeal for information into a suspected kidnapping in Coleraine on Sunday 27 August. A man was allegedly forced into the boot of a car at about 10.30pm when a red Audi car pulle...
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Northern Ireland News, Aug 29, 2017
UUP Call For Brexit Advisory Council
The Secretary of State James Brokenshire MP has been urged to establish a Brexit advisory council made up of local party leaders and Northern Ireland's three MEPs. Ulster Unionist MEP Jim Nicholson m...
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Northern Ireland News, Aug 29, 2017
Police Appeal For Information On Craigavon Stabbing
Police have appealed for information following a stabbing incident in Craigavon on Thursday 24 August. Police were made aware that a man had suffered serious stab wounds and was being treated by Crai...
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Northern Ireland News, Aug 29, 2017
Irish Foreign Affairs Minister In Belfast For Brexit Talks
Ireland's Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade, Simon Coveney TD, is in Belfast to discuss Brexit with academics from Queens' University and Ulster University and to meet with members of the Norther...
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Northern Ireland News, Aug 29, 2017
Other News In Brief
David Davis Criticised For Leaving Brexit Negotiations Sinn Féin MEP Martina Anderson has criticised British Brexit Minister David Davis after he left the latest round of Brexit negotiations ...
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Recruitment News, Aug 25, 2017
TD Securities To Expand Operations In Ireland
TD Securities is top expand its operations in Ireland and, subject to regulatory approval, plans to establish a bond trading business there. The Dublin expansion is part of its growth strategy in Eu...
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Northern Ireland News, Aug 25, 2017
Serious Concerns Raised Over Health Cuts
Serious concerns have been raised after five health trusts in Northern Ireland unveiled plans to make £70 million of cuts. SDLP leader Colum Eastwood has called on all political parties to come toget...
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