Northern Ireland News for November 2018 : Page 8

Northern Ireland News, Nov 5, 2018
Investigation Launched After Arson Attack In Hannahstown
An investigation has launched following an arson attack on a house in Hannahstown, just outside Belfast. The incident happened at a property on Wheelers Road on Saturday, 03 November. Three women an...
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Northern Ireland News, Nov 5, 2018
PSNI Owes £30m In Outstanding Holiday Pay
The PSNI faces a massive bill after a landmark industrial tribunal ruled that it owes staff £30million in outstanding holiday pay. A class action brought by officers and civilian staff resulted in a ...
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Northern Ireland News, Nov 5, 2018
Three 'Viable' Explosive Devices Found In Antrim
Three explosive devices have been uncovered during a security alert in Antrim, with a local councillor claiming they were abandoned beside a busy main road. The PSNI received a report of a suspicious...
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Northern Ireland News, Nov 5, 2018
Chris Henry To Retire From Rugby
Ulster and Ireland back row Chris Henry is to retire from rugby. He has played for Ulster Rugby for 10 seasons. Chris also said his career has "taken its toll physically". In an open letter to the ...
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Northern Ireland News, Nov 5, 2018
Tony Blair: There Is No Answer To The 'Irish Issue'
Former Prime Minister Tony Blair has said there is no solution to the problem of the Irish border, a key sticking point in Brexit negotiations. An outspoken opponent of Britain's exit from the EU, Mr...
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Northern Ireland News, Nov 5, 2018
Other News In Brief
Man Convicted OF Benefit Fraud A man has been convicted for claiming benefits he was not entitled to at Downpatrick Magistrates Court. Philip Thompson (38) of Osborne Drive, Killyleagh claim...
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Northern Ireland News, Nov 2, 2018
PSNI Appeal As Concern For Missing Teen Grows
A police appeal has been launched to help locate a missing Lisburn teenager. 16-year-old Kloe Aiken-Smyth was last seen yesterday afternoon, Thursday 01 November, and police said her family are becom...
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Business News, Nov 2, 2018
Resilience Programme Developed For Arts Organisations
Fourteen arts organisation in Belfast have been selected to take part in a new 18-month development programme aimed at supporting large-scale Belfast-based arts organisations to adapt and change as th...
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Northern Ireland News, Nov 2, 2018
Sinn Fein MP Accuses Brexit Secretary Of 'Running Away'
A Sinn Fein MP has accused Brexit Secretary Dominic Raab of "running away" from people living in a border town during his visit to Northern Ireland. Raab, a Conservative minister, arrived in Warrenpo...
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Northern Ireland News, Nov 2, 2018
Annual Silent Walk For The Disappeared Held At Stormont
The twelfth annual silent walk has taken place at Stormont to remember those who were killed and secretly buried during Northern Ireland's troubled past. A total of 16 people were classified as disap...
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Northern Ireland News, Nov 2, 2018
Police Seek Help From Audi Driver After Fatal Crash
Police in Northern Ireland have issued an appeal for the driver of a white Audi to contact investigators examining the circumstances around a fatal crash in August. Eamon McCafferty (58) died after h...
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Northern Ireland News, Nov 2, 2018
'Lives At Risk' As Defibrillator Case Smashed
A defibrillator case has been vandalised the night before the vital equipment was due to be installed in a Belfast playing field, sparking criticism from local government officials. The case in Stran...
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Northern Ireland News, Nov 2, 2018
Six Vehicles Set Alight In Carrick Arson Attack
Six vehicles have been set on fire outside a car repair business in Carrickfergus. It happened in the Woodburn Road area of the town overnight on Wednesday 31 October. Police said the vehicles were ...
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Northern Ireland News, Nov 2, 2018
£2m Makeover For Belfast's Queen's Arcade
The Queen's Arcade in Belfast is set to get a £2million makeover to enhance its original features. The heritage refurbishment project will include the restoration of its original iron signage and faç...
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Northern Ireland News, Nov 2, 2018
Brexit Secretary To Meet NI Politicians
Brexit Secretary Dominic Raab will visit Norther Ireland later today, Friday 2 November, for meetings with politicians and business leaders. He is expected to visit a business in the border area. Th...
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Northern Ireland News, Nov 2, 2018
Shots Fired At House In Belfast
A man and woman have escaped injury after shots were fired at a house in south Belfast. They were inside the property in Powerscourt Place when the attack was carried out at approximately 10.25pm on ...
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Northern Ireland News, Nov 2, 2018
Other News In Brief
Deputy Irish PM Promotes UK-Irish Friendship The Tánaiste has said a strong UK-Irish friendship is more important than ever ahead of talks between senior Irish and UK Government ministers in D...
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Northern Ireland News, Nov 1, 2018
NI Assembly Members Pay Cut By 15%
The first drop in the salaries of Northern Ireland politicians has taken effect. The 90 MLA's have seen their pay cut by 15%, (£7,425) and can expect a further decrease in January. Northern Ireland ...
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Business News, Nov 1, 2018
CMA Launches 'Stop Cartels' Campaign
New research has revealed that many firms don't know enough about how to comply with competition law, according to the Competition and Markets Authority's (CMA). Citing this research, the CMA has lau...
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Northern Ireland News, Nov 1, 2018
Number Of NI Children In Workless Households Highest In UK
Northern Ireland has the highest percentage of children living in long-term workless households across the UK for the third year in a row, a study has found. According to the Office for National Stat...
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Northern Ireland News, Nov 1, 2018
PSNI Officer Disciplined For Drinking In Homeless Hostel
A Northern Ireland police officer has been disciplined after breaching the policies of a homeless hostel by climbing in through a window and spending several hours drinking with residents. A Police O...
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Northern Ireland News, Nov 1, 2018
NI Politicians Criticise Karen Bradley Over Belfast Meeting
Northern Ireland's politicians have issued scathing criticism of Secretary of State Karen Bradley after she reportedly cut short a meeting to catch a flight. The talks were announced by Mrs Bradley o...
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Northern Ireland News, Nov 1, 2018
Investigation After Neil Lennon Hit By Coin During Match
Police are investigating after Lurgan man Neil Lennon was struck by a pound coin thrown from the crowd during a match in the Scottish Premiership. The Hibernian manager was hit in the face during the...
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Northern Ireland News, Nov 1, 2018
'Relatively Quiet' Halloween Night For NI Firefighters
Firefighters in Northern Ireland responded to 6% fewer calls on Halloween night, Wednesday 31 October, compared to last year's figures. The Northern Ireland Fire and Rescue Service (NIFRS) described ...
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Northern Ireland News, Nov 1, 2018
A5 Redevelopment To Reduce Death And Carnage
An SDLP MLA has branded a recent road safety assessment of the A5, which links L'Derry and Omagh, as "profound" and said the redevelopment must proceed to stop the "death and carnage" the route causes...
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Northern Ireland News, Nov 1, 2018
Rise In Obesity Related Deaths In NI
Deaths involving obesity have almost doubled in Northern Ireland over an eight-year period, according to new statistics. The Department of Health figures showed being overweight was listed on 64 deat...
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Northern Ireland News, Nov 1, 2018
Brexit Deal On Irish Border Expected Soon
Brexit Secretary Dominic Raab has told MPs he expects a deal on the UK's exit from the EU by 21 November, and said agreement on the Irish border issue was "not far off". Officials said that concludin...
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Northern Ireland News, Nov 1, 2018
Other News In Brief
NI's Citizens Advice Bureaux To Rebrand After HQ Closure Northern Ireland's network of Citizens Advice bureaux are facing a rebrand after their regional headquarters went into administration e...
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