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Northern Ireland News for January 2018 : Page 4
Northern Ireland News, Jan 18, 2018
Small Number Of Schools Remain Closed After Heavy Snow
A small number of schools remain closed today, 18 January, following heavy snow in NI. Yellow weather warnings for ice remain in place until 11am today. The schools which remain closed are: Nor...
Small Number Of Schools Remain Closed After Heavy Snow
A small number of schools remain closed today, 18 January, following heavy snow in NI. Yellow weather warnings for ice remain in place until 11am today. The schools which remain closed are: Nor...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 18, 2018
Secretary Of State To Announce Fresh Round Of Talks
NI's Secretary of State is expected to announce a fresh round of talks aimed at restoring devolution later on today, 18 January. Karen Bradley is to travel to Stormont with Irish Foreign Affairs Mini...
Secretary Of State To Announce Fresh Round Of Talks
NI's Secretary of State is expected to announce a fresh round of talks aimed at restoring devolution later on today, 18 January. Karen Bradley is to travel to Stormont with Irish Foreign Affairs Mini...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 18, 2018
Other News In Brief
Work Continues To Improve Sewerage Infrastructure In Co Down Dawson WAM and NI Water are continuing to undergo work to improve the sewerage infrastructure and key pumping stations in Bangor, ...
Other News In Brief
Work Continues To Improve Sewerage Infrastructure In Co Down Dawson WAM and NI Water are continuing to undergo work to improve the sewerage infrastructure and key pumping stations in Bangor, ...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 17, 2018
Snow Closes Schools Throughout NI
Over 200 schools have closed due to the heavy snow across Northern Ireland. The Department of Infrastructure confirmed conditions are extremely difficult, however gritters have worked throughout the ...
Snow Closes Schools Throughout NI
Over 200 schools have closed due to the heavy snow across Northern Ireland. The Department of Infrastructure confirmed conditions are extremely difficult, however gritters have worked throughout the ...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 17, 2018
Appeal Issued For Missing Strabane Woman
Police are appealing for information to help trace missing Strabane woman Lesley McHugh. The 69-year-old was last in contract with her family at around 11pm on 06 January. She is described as being ...
Appeal Issued For Missing Strabane Woman
Police are appealing for information to help trace missing Strabane woman Lesley McHugh. The 69-year-old was last in contract with her family at around 11pm on 06 January. She is described as being ...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 17, 2018
Man Dies In Co Antrim Crash
A man, aged in his 60s, has died in a crash in Co Antrim. The collision happened on Main Street in Broughshane just after 9.20am on Tuesday, 16 January. The road was closed for some time, however it...
Man Dies In Co Antrim Crash
A man, aged in his 60s, has died in a crash in Co Antrim. The collision happened on Main Street in Broughshane just after 9.20am on Tuesday, 16 January. The road was closed for some time, however it...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 17, 2018
Yellow Warning For Snow Extended Across NI
A yellow weather warning for snow has been extended across Northern Ireland. The warning has been put in place from 6pm on Wednesday, 17 January, until 6am on Thursday. A spokesperson from the Met O...
Yellow Warning For Snow Extended Across NI
A yellow weather warning for snow has been extended across Northern Ireland. The warning has been put in place from 6pm on Wednesday, 17 January, until 6am on Thursday. A spokesperson from the Met O...
Business News, Jan 17, 2018
Bridging for Innovators Programme Launched
The Science Technology Facilities Council (STFC) has announced a new Bridging for Innovators (B4I) programme, due to run until March 2021 and funded by the Industrial Strategy Challenge Fund and will ...
Bridging for Innovators Programme Launched
The Science Technology Facilities Council (STFC) has announced a new Bridging for Innovators (B4I) programme, due to run until March 2021 and funded by the Industrial Strategy Challenge Fund and will ...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 17, 2018
Call For 'Meaningful Action' To Be Taken Against Máirtín Ó Muilleoir
A unionist has called for Sinn Fein to take "meaningful action" against MLA Máirtín O'Muilleoir after he retweeted a video posted by Barry McElduff with a Kingsmill loaf on the 42nd anniversary of the...
Call For 'Meaningful Action' To Be Taken Against Máirtín Ó Muilleoir
A unionist has called for Sinn Fein to take "meaningful action" against MLA Máirtín O'Muilleoir after he retweeted a video posted by Barry McElduff with a Kingsmill loaf on the 42nd anniversary of the...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 17, 2018
Three People Released On Bail After Shooting In Co Down
Three people arrested following a shooting incident in Co Down have been released on bail pending further enquiries. Two men escaped injury after shots were fired at a flat in the Castleview area at ...
Three People Released On Bail After Shooting In Co Down
Three people arrested following a shooting incident in Co Down have been released on bail pending further enquiries. Two men escaped injury after shots were fired at a flat in the Castleview area at ...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 17, 2018
Tommy Bowe To Retire At End Of Season
Ireland and Ulster wing Tommy Bowe is to retire at the end of the season, Ulster Rugby has confirmed. The 33-year-old from Co Monaghan said he "had some incredible years, but it's time to tell you - ...
Tommy Bowe To Retire At End Of Season
Ireland and Ulster wing Tommy Bowe is to retire at the end of the season, Ulster Rugby has confirmed. The 33-year-old from Co Monaghan said he "had some incredible years, but it's time to tell you - ...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 17, 2018
Appeal Issued For Missing Charlotte Denovan
Police are appealing for information to help trace missing Charlotte Denovan from Magherafelt. She was last seen on Thursday, 11 January. The PSNI believes she may be with an 18-year-old male. He h...
Appeal Issued For Missing Charlotte Denovan
Police are appealing for information to help trace missing Charlotte Denovan from Magherafelt. She was last seen on Thursday, 11 January. The PSNI believes she may be with an 18-year-old male. He h...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 17, 2018
Two People Escape Injury After Arson Attack In Lisburn
A man and woman have escaped injury after the front door of their house was set on fire in Lisburn. The attack happened in the Ballymacross Hill area between 6am and 6.45am on Sunday, 14 January. Gr...
Two People Escape Injury After Arson Attack In Lisburn
A man and woman have escaped injury after the front door of their house was set on fire in Lisburn. The attack happened in the Ballymacross Hill area between 6am and 6.45am on Sunday, 14 January. Gr...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 17, 2018
Other News In Brief
SDLP Welcomes Peace Funds Announcement SDLP Leader Colum Eastwood has welcomed the commitment from the President of the EU Commission that Peace Funds to Northern Ireland will continue as par...
Other News In Brief
SDLP Welcomes Peace Funds Announcement SDLP Leader Colum Eastwood has welcomed the commitment from the President of the EU Commission that Peace Funds to Northern Ireland will continue as par...
Business News, Jan 16, 2018
FSB Issue Advice To Businesses Affected By Carillion Liquidation
The Federation of Small Businesses have issued advice to businesses affected by businesses they supply going into liquidation January is often a demanding time for businesses, large and small. After ...
FSB Issue Advice To Businesses Affected By Carillion Liquidation
The Federation of Small Businesses have issued advice to businesses affected by businesses they supply going into liquidation January is often a demanding time for businesses, large and small. After ...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 16, 2018
Yellow Warning For Snow And Ice In Place Across NI
A yellow weather warning for snow and ice is in place until the evening of Wednesday 17 January, with snow, sleet and hail expected across NI. Forecasters warn that snowfall of up to 20cm is expected...
Yellow Warning For Snow And Ice In Place Across NI
A yellow weather warning for snow and ice is in place until the evening of Wednesday 17 January, with snow, sleet and hail expected across NI. Forecasters warn that snowfall of up to 20cm is expected...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 16, 2018
Carillion Collapse Should Be 'Epitaph' For Public Outsourcing & Privatisation
The events surrounding the demise of construction giant Carillion should be "thoroughly investigated", as the international construction company faces inevitable liquidation, Sinn Féin's Chris Hazzard...
Carillion Collapse Should Be 'Epitaph' For Public Outsourcing & Privatisation
The events surrounding the demise of construction giant Carillion should be "thoroughly investigated", as the international construction company faces inevitable liquidation, Sinn Féin's Chris Hazzard...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 16, 2018
Winter Safety Service Staff Ready To 'Keep People Moving'
Some 300 winter safety service staff and 130 gritters were deployed by the Department for Infrastructure in an effort to keep people moving following a warning for snow and ice. Twelve specialist snow...
Winter Safety Service Staff Ready To 'Keep People Moving'
Some 300 winter safety service staff and 130 gritters were deployed by the Department for Infrastructure in an effort to keep people moving following a warning for snow and ice. Twelve specialist snow...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 16, 2018
Witnesses Sought To Fatal Collision Near Ballywalter
Police have issued an appeal for witnesses to a fatal road traffic collision near Ballywalter on Monday night. A 27-year-old man died when the car he was driving collided with a wall at the junction ...
Witnesses Sought To Fatal Collision Near Ballywalter
Police have issued an appeal for witnesses to a fatal road traffic collision near Ballywalter on Monday night. A 27-year-old man died when the car he was driving collided with a wall at the junction ...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 16, 2018
Cllr Carole Howard Appointed New High Sheriff Of Belfast
Councillor Carole Howard has been sworn in as the new High Sheriff of Belfast, succeeding Alderman Tom Haire to become the 118th High Sheriff of the city and the 12th woman to hold the position. Cou...
Cllr Carole Howard Appointed New High Sheriff Of Belfast
Councillor Carole Howard has been sworn in as the new High Sheriff of Belfast, succeeding Alderman Tom Haire to become the 118th High Sheriff of the city and the 12th woman to hold the position. Cou...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 16, 2018
DUP Welcomes Barry McElduff Resignation
DUP Leader Arlene Foster has said that it was right for Sinn Féin's Barry McElduff to resign. Mr McElduff has been at the centre of a controversy after a video was posted online on the anniversary of...
DUP Welcomes Barry McElduff Resignation
DUP Leader Arlene Foster has said that it was right for Sinn Féin's Barry McElduff to resign. Mr McElduff has been at the centre of a controversy after a video was posted online on the anniversary of...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 16, 2018
CNO Details Plans Of Initiatives To Increase Nursing Workforce
Chief Nursing Officer (CNO) Charlotte McArdle has announced the details of a series of initiatives to increase the nursing workforce in Northern Ireland. The CNO also paid tribute to the work of nurs...
CNO Details Plans Of Initiatives To Increase Nursing Workforce
Chief Nursing Officer (CNO) Charlotte McArdle has announced the details of a series of initiatives to increase the nursing workforce in Northern Ireland. The CNO also paid tribute to the work of nurs...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 16, 2018
Other News In Brief
Health Crisis Will Not Be Resolved By Direct Rule SDLP Health Spokesperson Mark H Durkan MLA has hit out at the failure to make political progress amid the health crisis in our hospitals. Th...
Other News In Brief
Health Crisis Will Not Be Resolved By Direct Rule SDLP Health Spokesperson Mark H Durkan MLA has hit out at the failure to make political progress amid the health crisis in our hospitals. Th...
Business News, Jan 15, 2018
Prince's Trust Announce 'Exploring Enterprise' Courses
The Prince's Trust has announced a series of 'exploring enterprise' courses for young people, which aims to help thousands of small businesses get off the ground each year. The programme offers a pa...
Prince's Trust Announce 'Exploring Enterprise' Courses
The Prince's Trust has announced a series of 'exploring enterprise' courses for young people, which aims to help thousands of small businesses get off the ground each year. The programme offers a pa...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 15, 2018
Thousands Of Jobs At Risk As Carillion Enters Administration
NI-based workers for construction giant Carillion are holding emergency meetings with unions after it was announced this morning that the firm has entered compulsory liquidation. Thousands of jobs ar...
Thousands Of Jobs At Risk As Carillion Enters Administration
NI-based workers for construction giant Carillion are holding emergency meetings with unions after it was announced this morning that the firm has entered compulsory liquidation. Thousands of jobs ar...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 15, 2018
357 Drink Drivers Arrested During Winter Campaign
Some 357 drink drivers were arrested between 01 December 2017 and 01 January 2018, 48 more than during the same period in 2016/17, according to the latest figures. The preliminary figures reveal a 15...
357 Drink Drivers Arrested During Winter Campaign
Some 357 drink drivers were arrested between 01 December 2017 and 01 January 2018, 48 more than during the same period in 2016/17, according to the latest figures. The preliminary figures reveal a 15...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 15, 2018
Property Seized In Newtownabbey By Paramilitary Task Force
Officers from the Paramilitary Crime Taskforce have seized a property in Newtownabbey having obtained a Property Freezing Order under the Proceeds of Crime Act. This is the first use of such powers ...
Property Seized In Newtownabbey By Paramilitary Task Force
Officers from the Paramilitary Crime Taskforce have seized a property in Newtownabbey having obtained a Property Freezing Order under the Proceeds of Crime Act. This is the first use of such powers ...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 15, 2018
Sinn Fein West Tyrone MP Barry McElduff Resigns
Sinn Fein's Barry McElduff has announced his resignation as West Tyrone MP. Mr McElduff has been at the centre of controversy after a video was posted online on the anniversary of the Kingsmill massa...
Sinn Fein West Tyrone MP Barry McElduff Resigns
Sinn Fein's Barry McElduff has announced his resignation as West Tyrone MP. Mr McElduff has been at the centre of controversy after a video was posted online on the anniversary of the Kingsmill massa...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 15, 2018
Man Dies Following Two-Car Collision Near Belfast
A 40-year-old man has died following a two-car road collision on the outskirts of Belfast. The incident occurred at approximately 8.10pm on the Ballygowan Road near Roselawn Cemetery on Saturday, 13 ...
Man Dies Following Two-Car Collision Near Belfast
A 40-year-old man has died following a two-car road collision on the outskirts of Belfast. The incident occurred at approximately 8.10pm on the Ballygowan Road near Roselawn Cemetery on Saturday, 13 ...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 15, 2018
O'Neill Calls On DUP To Put Interest Of People Before Party
Sinn Féin leader Michelle O'Neill has called on the DUP to put the interest of the people before party in relation to Brexit. On Saturday, DUP leader Arlene Foster made a speech at a Brexit-focused K...
O'Neill Calls On DUP To Put Interest Of People Before Party
Sinn Féin leader Michelle O'Neill has called on the DUP to put the interest of the people before party in relation to Brexit. On Saturday, DUP leader Arlene Foster made a speech at a Brexit-focused K...
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Northern Ireland WeatherThis Evening and Tonight:Apart from a little patchy drizzle it will be a dry evening and night with variable amounts of cloud. A few mist and fog patches forming. Minimum temperature 7 °C.
