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Northern Ireland News, Aug 14, 2017
Motorcylist Dies In Newry Collision
A motorcyclist, aged 66, has died following a crash in Newry. The accident, which involved his bike and a Land Rover Discovery, happened on the Warrenpoint Road just before 12.30pm on Sunday, 13 Augu...
Motorcylist Dies In Newry Collision
A motorcyclist, aged 66, has died following a crash in Newry. The accident, which involved his bike and a Land Rover Discovery, happened on the Warrenpoint Road just before 12.30pm on Sunday, 13 Augu...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 14, 2017
Man Arrested Over Bomb Attack In Armagh
A 54-year-old man has been arrested in connection with a bomb attack almost 30 years ago. The explosion on the Killyrea Road in Armagh happened in 1990 and killed three police officers and a nun. A ...
Man Arrested Over Bomb Attack In Armagh
A 54-year-old man has been arrested in connection with a bomb attack almost 30 years ago. The explosion on the Killyrea Road in Armagh happened in 1990 and killed three police officers and a nun. A ...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 14, 2017
Call For More To Be Done To Tackle Agriculture Crime
Sinn Fein has said more must be done to tackle the level of agriculture crime in Northern Ireland. MLA Ian Milne made the call after figures by NFO Mutual revealed rural crime cost £2.5 million in NI...
Call For More To Be Done To Tackle Agriculture Crime
Sinn Fein has said more must be done to tackle the level of agriculture crime in Northern Ireland. MLA Ian Milne made the call after figures by NFO Mutual revealed rural crime cost £2.5 million in NI...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 14, 2017
Two Men Arrested Over Republican Parade
Two men, aged 46 and 23, have been arrested by police investigating an "un-notified" republican parade. The suspects were detained Omagh on Monday, 14 August, on suspicion of offences under the Publi...
Two Men Arrested Over Republican Parade
Two men, aged 46 and 23, have been arrested by police investigating an "un-notified" republican parade. The suspects were detained Omagh on Monday, 14 August, on suspicion of offences under the Publi...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 14, 2017
Man Due In Court Following Attempted Murder In Portadown
A man is due to appear before Lisburn Magistrates Court today, Monday 14 August, charged in connection with the attempted murder of two men in Portadown. The men, aged in their early 20s, were attack...
Man Due In Court Following Attempted Murder In Portadown
A man is due to appear before Lisburn Magistrates Court today, Monday 14 August, charged in connection with the attempted murder of two men in Portadown. The men, aged in their early 20s, were attack...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 14, 2017
Co Down Road Closed Following Road Traffic Collision
Part of the Old Ballynahinch Road in County Down has been closed following a road traffic collision earlier this morning, Monday 14 August. It is understood the road is closed in both directions betw...
Co Down Road Closed Following Road Traffic Collision
Part of the Old Ballynahinch Road in County Down has been closed following a road traffic collision earlier this morning, Monday 14 August. It is understood the road is closed in both directions betw...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 14, 2017
Other News In Brief
Missing Newtownabbey Man Found A missing man from Newtownabbey has been found safe and well, according to the PSNI. An appeal was launched after Geoffrey Montgomery, 62, had been missing sin...
Other News In Brief
Missing Newtownabbey Man Found A missing man from Newtownabbey has been found safe and well, according to the PSNI. An appeal was launched after Geoffrey Montgomery, 62, had been missing sin...
Feature News, Aug 14, 2017
Row, Row, Row Your Boat...
So, who fancies learning a new and exciting hobby this year? Rather than take up the usual suspects such as cooking, biking or reading, we've decided to go for a more unique fad and pick up...
Row, Row, Row Your Boat...
So, who fancies learning a new and exciting hobby this year? Rather than take up the usual suspects such as cooking, biking or reading, we've decided to go for a more unique fad and pick up...
Recruitment News, Aug 11, 2017
Union Responds To Steel Pension Changes
Tata Steel have announced that it has signed the documentation for a Regulated Apportionment Arrangement (RAA) with the Trustee of the British Steel Pension Scheme (BSPS). This will separate the BSPS...
Union Responds To Steel Pension Changes
Tata Steel have announced that it has signed the documentation for a Regulated Apportionment Arrangement (RAA) with the Trustee of the British Steel Pension Scheme (BSPS). This will separate the BSPS...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 11, 2017
Man Abducted And Attacked In Strabane
A man has sustained serious injuries after being abducted and attacked in Strabane. The incident happened in the Carlton Drive area at around 11pm on Thursday, 10 August. The victim, 22, was walking...
Man Abducted And Attacked In Strabane
A man has sustained serious injuries after being abducted and attacked in Strabane. The incident happened in the Carlton Drive area at around 11pm on Thursday, 10 August. The victim, 22, was walking...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 11, 2017
Rider Dies After Collision At Dundrod 150 Races
A rider from Wigan has died following a collision at the Dundrod 150 National race at the Ulster Grand Prix. Jamie Hodson, aged 35, was involved in the incident at 'Joey's Windmill' section of the ci...
Rider Dies After Collision At Dundrod 150 Races
A rider from Wigan has died following a collision at the Dundrod 150 National race at the Ulster Grand Prix. Jamie Hodson, aged 35, was involved in the incident at 'Joey's Windmill' section of the ci...
Business News, Aug 11, 2017
Council Teams Up With The Prince's Trust
Antrim and Newtownabbey Borough Council has once again teamed up with The Prince's Trust to help re-engage youths in education, training and employment. The young people, aged between 16 and 30, will...
Council Teams Up With The Prince's Trust
Antrim and Newtownabbey Borough Council has once again teamed up with The Prince's Trust to help re-engage youths in education, training and employment. The young people, aged between 16 and 30, will...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 11, 2017
Police Appeal For Missing Teen Caolan Carson
Police are appealing for information to help find a missing 17-year-old. Caolan Carson was last seen in the Hightown Road area of Glengormley on Friday morning, 11 August. He has been described as 5...
Police Appeal For Missing Teen Caolan Carson
Police are appealing for information to help find a missing 17-year-old. Caolan Carson was last seen in the Hightown Road area of Glengormley on Friday morning, 11 August. He has been described as 5...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 11, 2017
Jim Vandermeer To Return To Belfast Giants For Third Season
The Belfast Giants have confirmed that defenceman Jim Vandermeer is to return for a third season. Head Coach Adam Keefe has also appointed Vandermeer as a Player/Assistant Coach for the 2017/18 seas...
Jim Vandermeer To Return To Belfast Giants For Third Season
The Belfast Giants have confirmed that defenceman Jim Vandermeer is to return for a third season. Head Coach Adam Keefe has also appointed Vandermeer as a Player/Assistant Coach for the 2017/18 seas...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 11, 2017
Two Men Arrested After Arson Attack In Co Down
Two men have been arrested in connection with an arson attack at a house in Banbridge, Co Down. The fire happened at a house in the Golf Terrace area just after 10pm on Thursday, 10 August. It is th...
Two Men Arrested After Arson Attack In Co Down
Two men have been arrested in connection with an arson attack at a house in Banbridge, Co Down. The fire happened at a house in the Golf Terrace area just after 10pm on Thursday, 10 August. It is th...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 11, 2017
UUP Leader Meets With Irish Language Group
Ulster Unionist leader Robin Swann has called on Sinn Fein to stop using the Irish Language Act as a "red line" in restoring the NI Executive. Mr Swann made the statement after he met with representa...
UUP Leader Meets With Irish Language Group
Ulster Unionist leader Robin Swann has called on Sinn Fein to stop using the Irish Language Act as a "red line" in restoring the NI Executive. Mr Swann made the statement after he met with representa...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 11, 2017
Police Appeal To Help Trace Missing Man Geoffrey Montgomery
Police are appealing for information to help trace missing man Geoffrey Montgomery, aged 62. It is believed he left his home in Serpentine Road in Newtownabbey sometime after midnight on Friday, 11 A...
Police Appeal To Help Trace Missing Man Geoffrey Montgomery
Police are appealing for information to help trace missing man Geoffrey Montgomery, aged 62. It is believed he left his home in Serpentine Road in Newtownabbey sometime after midnight on Friday, 11 A...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 11, 2017
'Agitated' Man Arrested After Hijacking Car In Dunmurry
A man has been arrested after he stole a car and drove repeatedly through electronic gates of a car park in Dunmurry. The incident happened in the Millfort Mews area at around 11.30am on Thursday, 10...
'Agitated' Man Arrested After Hijacking Car In Dunmurry
A man has been arrested after he stole a car and drove repeatedly through electronic gates of a car park in Dunmurry. The incident happened in the Millfort Mews area at around 11.30am on Thursday, 10...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 11, 2017
Other News In Brief
Repair Work To Be Carried Out On Footbridge In South Belfast Essential repair work is to be carried out on a footbridge in south Belfast. The work will begin on the A24 Saintfield Road in th...
Other News In Brief
Repair Work To Be Carried Out On Footbridge In South Belfast Essential repair work is to be carried out on a footbridge in south Belfast. The work will begin on the A24 Saintfield Road in th...
Recruitment News, Aug 10, 2017
New Fathers Urged To Apply For Paternity Leave
The Minister for Social Protection, Regina Doherty, has urged new and expectant fathers to apply for their two weeks paternity payment, offered by her department. Employed and self-employed fathers w...
New Fathers Urged To Apply For Paternity Leave
The Minister for Social Protection, Regina Doherty, has urged new and expectant fathers to apply for their two weeks paternity payment, offered by her department. Employed and self-employed fathers w...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 10, 2017
Relatives Of Omagh Bombing Victims To Sue PSNI Chief
Relatives of the 1998 Omagh bombing victims are to sue the Chief Constable of the PSNI over failings in the police investigation. Next week marks the 19th anniversary since the Real IRA attack, which...
Relatives Of Omagh Bombing Victims To Sue PSNI Chief
Relatives of the 1998 Omagh bombing victims are to sue the Chief Constable of the PSNI over failings in the police investigation. Next week marks the 19th anniversary since the Real IRA attack, which...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 10, 2017
Woman Settles Sex Discrimination Case Against Energy Firm
A woman who was made redundant by energy firm Saliis Ltd while she was on maternity leave has received £9,000 compensation in a sex discrimination case. Áine Magorrian took a case against her employe...
Woman Settles Sex Discrimination Case Against Energy Firm
A woman who was made redundant by energy firm Saliis Ltd while she was on maternity leave has received £9,000 compensation in a sex discrimination case. Áine Magorrian took a case against her employe...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 10, 2017
PSNI Release Images Following Shooting In Co L'Derry
The PSNI have released two images from the scene of a paramilitary-style shooting in Co L'Derry. A 33-year-old man was shot in the legs and abdomen in the Lisfannon Park area on Tuesday, 08 August. ...
PSNI Release Images Following Shooting In Co L'Derry
The PSNI have released two images from the scene of a paramilitary-style shooting in Co L'Derry. A 33-year-old man was shot in the legs and abdomen in the Lisfannon Park area on Tuesday, 08 August. ...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 10, 2017
Police Renew Appeal For Information On Taxi Driver Attack
The PSNI have renewed an appeal for information on an attack on a taxi driver in L'Derry on Saturday 05 August. In the incident, the taxi, a silver coloured Citroen Xsara, was travelling on Northland...
Police Renew Appeal For Information On Taxi Driver Attack
The PSNI have renewed an appeal for information on an attack on a taxi driver in L'Derry on Saturday 05 August. In the incident, the taxi, a silver coloured Citroen Xsara, was travelling on Northland...
Business News, Aug 10, 2017
Women In Business Awards Nominations Opened
Women In Business NI have announced that nominations for its annual Women in Business Awards are now open. Due to be held on 9th November, the awards celebrate, reward and acknowledge the hard work a...
Women In Business Awards Nominations Opened
Women In Business NI have announced that nominations for its annual Women in Business Awards are now open. Due to be held on 9th November, the awards celebrate, reward and acknowledge the hard work a...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 10, 2017
Dungannon Business Expands Into Great Britain
A family business in Dungannon is expanding into Great Britain after investing in new equipment, business development and 16 new staff. Woodmarque has growth plans aimed at tripling its turnover with...
Dungannon Business Expands Into Great Britain
A family business in Dungannon is expanding into Great Britain after investing in new equipment, business development and 16 new staff. Woodmarque has growth plans aimed at tripling its turnover with...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 10, 2017
Man Arrested Over 1990 Armagh Bomb Attack
A 55-year-old man has been arrested in connection with a bomb attack in Armagh in 1990 that killed three police officers and a nun. The explosion happened on the Killylea Road on 24 July and claimed ...
Man Arrested Over 1990 Armagh Bomb Attack
A 55-year-old man has been arrested in connection with a bomb attack in Armagh in 1990 that killed three police officers and a nun. The explosion happened on the Killylea Road on 24 July and claimed ...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 10, 2017
Two People Released Over George Gilmore Murder
Two people arrested in connection with the murder of George Gilmore have been released. Mr Gilmore, aged 44, was shot in the neck while he was in his car in the Woodburn Estate area of Carrickfergus ...
Two People Released Over George Gilmore Murder
Two people arrested in connection with the murder of George Gilmore have been released. Mr Gilmore, aged 44, was shot in the neck while he was in his car in the Woodburn Estate area of Carrickfergus ...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 10, 2017
Suspicious Object Found In West Belfast
A road in west Belfast has been closed following the discovery of a suspicious object. The Springfield Road has been closed and diversions have been put in place at the junction of Springfield Road, ...
Suspicious Object Found In West Belfast
A road in west Belfast has been closed following the discovery of a suspicious object. The Springfield Road has been closed and diversions have been put in place at the junction of Springfield Road, ...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 10, 2017
Warning Issued Over Fake Royal Mail Missed Delivery Cards
Action Fraud has issued a warning over a fraud involving fake Royal Mail missed delivery cards. It is understood that 'something for you' cards are being posted through letterboxes claiming that a de...
Warning Issued Over Fake Royal Mail Missed Delivery Cards
Action Fraud has issued a warning over a fraud involving fake Royal Mail missed delivery cards. It is understood that 'something for you' cards are being posted through letterboxes claiming that a de...
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Northern Ireland WeatherThis Evening and Tonight:Another cloudy and mild night with the odd spot of light drizzle. More widespread outbreaks of rain will spread southeast into western parts of Tyrone, Fermanagh and Derry late in the night. Minimum temperature 8 °C.
