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Northern Ireland News for February 2018 : Page 3
Northern Ireland News, Feb 20, 2018
Four Lagan Construction Group Firms Enter Administration
Approximately 200 jobs are at risk after administrators were appointed to a number of companies within Lagan Construction Group. Four of its 30 firms have gone into administration: Lagan Construction...
Four Lagan Construction Group Firms Enter Administration
Approximately 200 jobs are at risk after administrators were appointed to a number of companies within Lagan Construction Group. Four of its 30 firms have gone into administration: Lagan Construction...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 20, 2018
Charities Call For Action Over 'Worsening Mental Health Crisis' In NI
A number of charities are to meet at Westminster to seek action over the "worsening mental health crisis" in Northern Ireland. The meetings will take place in today, 20 February, after talks collapse...
Charities Call For Action Over 'Worsening Mental Health Crisis' In NI
A number of charities are to meet at Westminster to seek action over the "worsening mental health crisis" in Northern Ireland. The meetings will take place in today, 20 February, after talks collapse...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 20, 2018
Woman Tied Up By Burglars In Co Down
A woman has been left shaken after being tied up by burglars in Co Down. The incident happened at a property on the School Road, just outside Clough, at around 1pm on Monday, 19 February. Two masked...
Woman Tied Up By Burglars In Co Down
A woman has been left shaken after being tied up by burglars in Co Down. The incident happened at a property on the School Road, just outside Clough, at around 1pm on Monday, 19 February. Two masked...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 20, 2018
Appeal Issued To Help Trace Missing 21-Year-Old Woman
Police have issued an appeal for information to help trace a missing 21-year-old woman. Miss Niamh McDowell was last seen at Craigavon Area Hospital at around 9.20am on Monday, 19 February. She is d...
Appeal Issued To Help Trace Missing 21-Year-Old Woman
Police have issued an appeal for information to help trace a missing 21-year-old woman. Miss Niamh McDowell was last seen at Craigavon Area Hospital at around 9.20am on Monday, 19 February. She is d...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 20, 2018
NI Secretary Of State To Update MPs After Talks Collapse
Secretary of State Karen Bradley is expected to updates MPs today, 20 February, after talks to restore power-sharing in Northern Ireland collapsed last week. Sinn Féin leader Mary Lou McDonald has ru...
NI Secretary Of State To Update MPs After Talks Collapse
Secretary of State Karen Bradley is expected to updates MPs today, 20 February, after talks to restore power-sharing in Northern Ireland collapsed last week. Sinn Féin leader Mary Lou McDonald has ru...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 20, 2018
Ulster Hospital Installs CT Heart Scanner
The Ulster Hospital in Dundonald have installed a dedicated CT heart scanner to detect heart disease. The scanner takes a 3D image of the heart, which allows physicians to diagnose or rule out diseas...
Ulster Hospital Installs CT Heart Scanner
The Ulster Hospital in Dundonald have installed a dedicated CT heart scanner to detect heart disease. The scanner takes a 3D image of the heart, which allows physicians to diagnose or rule out diseas...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 20, 2018
Other News In Brief
Man Convicted Of Benefit Fraud A man has been convicted for claiming benefits he was not entitled to at Newry Magistrates' Court. Andrew Graham claimed Jobseeker's Allowance totalling £2,785...
Other News In Brief
Man Convicted Of Benefit Fraud A man has been convicted for claiming benefits he was not entitled to at Newry Magistrates' Court. Andrew Graham claimed Jobseeker's Allowance totalling £2,785...
Business News, Feb 19, 2018
Limited Time Remaining For Leaders To Enter IoD Director Of The Year Awards
Business leaders have until 28th February to enter this year's Institute of Directors (IoD) First Trust Bank Director of the Year Awards. The annual awards honour the achievements and leadership of d...
Limited Time Remaining For Leaders To Enter IoD Director Of The Year Awards
Business leaders have until 28th February to enter this year's Institute of Directors (IoD) First Trust Bank Director of the Year Awards. The annual awards honour the achievements and leadership of d...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 19, 2018
Vulnerable Man Escapes Injury After Petrol Bomb Attack In Banbridge
Police have launched an investigation after the home of a vulnerable young man was attacked with a petrol bomb in Banbridge, Co Down. The man, who has severe learning disabilities, was woken by the s...
Vulnerable Man Escapes Injury After Petrol Bomb Attack In Banbridge
Police have launched an investigation after the home of a vulnerable young man was attacked with a petrol bomb in Banbridge, Co Down. The man, who has severe learning disabilities, was woken by the s...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 19, 2018
Man Arrested After Pipe Bomb Found In North Belfast
A 27-year-old man has been arrested after a pipe bomb was found in north Belfast. The PSNI received reports that an object had been thrown in the North Queen Street area on Sunday night, 18 February....
Man Arrested After Pipe Bomb Found In North Belfast
A 27-year-old man has been arrested after a pipe bomb was found in north Belfast. The PSNI received reports that an object had been thrown in the North Queen Street area on Sunday night, 18 February....
Northern Ireland News, Feb 19, 2018
Northern Ireland To Play Israel At Windsor Park
Northern Ireland are to play against Israel in a friendly international on Tuesday, 11 September. The match will take place at Windsor Park at 7.45pm. The game comes three days after Northern Irelan...
Northern Ireland To Play Israel At Windsor Park
Northern Ireland are to play against Israel in a friendly international on Tuesday, 11 September. The match will take place at Windsor Park at 7.45pm. The game comes three days after Northern Irelan...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 19, 2018
Sinn Féin To Meet With Taoiseach Following Talks Collapse
Sinn Féin is to meet with Taoiseach Leo Varadkar after talks to restore power-sharing in Northern Ireland collapsed. President Mary Lou McDonald and vice president Michelle O'Neill are also planning ...
Sinn Féin To Meet With Taoiseach Following Talks Collapse
Sinn Féin is to meet with Taoiseach Leo Varadkar after talks to restore power-sharing in Northern Ireland collapsed. President Mary Lou McDonald and vice president Michelle O'Neill are also planning ...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 19, 2018
House Fire In West Belfast Started 'Deliberately'
Police believe a house fire in west Belfast was started deliberately. The blaze happened in the Whitecliff Parade area of Ballymurphy at around 6.40am on Saturday, 17 February. The fire began in an ...
House Fire In West Belfast Started 'Deliberately'
Police believe a house fire in west Belfast was started deliberately. The blaze happened in the Whitecliff Parade area of Ballymurphy at around 6.40am on Saturday, 17 February. The fire began in an ...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 19, 2018
Two People Injured Following Fire At Block Of Flats In Newry
Two people have been injured following a fire at a block of flats in Newry. The incident happened in the Marcus Square area on Saturday morning, 17 February. A number of residents were also evacuate...
Two People Injured Following Fire At Block Of Flats In Newry
Two people have been injured following a fire at a block of flats in Newry. The incident happened in the Marcus Square area on Saturday morning, 17 February. A number of residents were also evacuate...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 19, 2018
Funeral Of Raymond Johnston Takes Place
The funeral of Raymond Johnston, who was murdered in west Belfast in front of his partner and child, on Tuesday, 13 February, has taken place. Mr Johnston was fatally shot in the Glenbawn Avenue area...
Funeral Of Raymond Johnston Takes Place
The funeral of Raymond Johnston, who was murdered in west Belfast in front of his partner and child, on Tuesday, 13 February, has taken place. Mr Johnston was fatally shot in the Glenbawn Avenue area...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 19, 2018
House Searches Carried Out Over Murder Of Raymond Johnston
A number of house searches have been carried out in connection with the murder of Raymond Johnston. Mr Johnston, aged 28, was fatally shot in the Glenbawn Avenue area in Poleglass shortly before 8pm ...
House Searches Carried Out Over Murder Of Raymond Johnston
A number of house searches have been carried out in connection with the murder of Raymond Johnston. Mr Johnston, aged 28, was fatally shot in the Glenbawn Avenue area in Poleglass shortly before 8pm ...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 19, 2018
Man Jailed Over One-Punch Death
A man from Toomebridge has been sentenced to one year in prison over the manslaughter of a father-of-two. Finbar McCoy, from Loughbeg Road, pleaded guilty to the manslaughter of James McDonagh, 28, o...
Man Jailed Over One-Punch Death
A man from Toomebridge has been sentenced to one year in prison over the manslaughter of a father-of-two. Finbar McCoy, from Loughbeg Road, pleaded guilty to the manslaughter of James McDonagh, 28, o...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 19, 2018
Other News In Brief
Man Convicted Of Benefit Fraud A man has been convicted for claiming £21,227 benefits he was not entitled to at Newtownards Crown Court. Thomas Carson claimed Jobseeker's Allowance and Housi...
Other News In Brief
Man Convicted Of Benefit Fraud A man has been convicted for claiming £21,227 benefits he was not entitled to at Newtownards Crown Court. Thomas Carson claimed Jobseeker's Allowance and Housi...
Recruitment News, Feb 16, 2018
Architecture Firm To Create 13 New Jobs In Belfast
A London-based design and architecture practice has announced it is to create 13 new jobs in Belfast. MoreySmith is to establish its second office in the city and Invest NI has offered the company £7...
Architecture Firm To Create 13 New Jobs In Belfast
A London-based design and architecture practice has announced it is to create 13 new jobs in Belfast. MoreySmith is to establish its second office in the city and Invest NI has offered the company £7...
Business News, Feb 16, 2018
Network Event To Explore Benefits Of Investors In People Accredatation
Ards and North Down Borough Council have announced a networking events for entrepreneurs and business leaders to learn more about Investors In People (IIP). The networking session at Connect@SIGNAL w...
Network Event To Explore Benefits Of Investors In People Accredatation
Ards and North Down Borough Council have announced a networking events for entrepreneurs and business leaders to learn more about Investors In People (IIP). The networking session at Connect@SIGNAL w...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 16, 2018
Draft Deal Agreed Before Talks Collapsed - Sinn Fein
Sinn Fein President Mary Lou McDonald said a draft agreement was made last week to restore power-sharing in Northern Ireland. She confirmed that the DUP and Sinn Féin leaderships had achieved an acco...
Draft Deal Agreed Before Talks Collapsed - Sinn Fein
Sinn Fein President Mary Lou McDonald said a draft agreement was made last week to restore power-sharing in Northern Ireland. She confirmed that the DUP and Sinn Féin leaderships had achieved an acco...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 16, 2018
Alliance Refuses To Appear At Hearing Over Jamie Bryson
The Alliance Party has refused to appear before the Westminster Northern Ireland Affairs Committee because loyalist blogger Jamie Bryson is to give evidence. Alliance leader Naomi Long and Mr Bryson ...
Alliance Refuses To Appear At Hearing Over Jamie Bryson
The Alliance Party has refused to appear before the Westminster Northern Ireland Affairs Committee because loyalist blogger Jamie Bryson is to give evidence. Alliance leader Naomi Long and Mr Bryson ...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 16, 2018
Cannabis Worth £10,000 Seized In East Belfast
Police have seized £10,000 worth of cannabis plants during house searches in east Belfast. A quantity of fireworks and a number of imitation firearms were also discovered in the Pilot Street area on ...
Cannabis Worth £10,000 Seized In East Belfast
Police have seized £10,000 worth of cannabis plants during house searches in east Belfast. A quantity of fireworks and a number of imitation firearms were also discovered in the Pilot Street area on ...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 16, 2018
Delivery Driver Robbed In North Belfast
A delivery driver has been robbed after a man, pointed a suspected gun at him, in north Belfast. The incident happened in the Ballysillan area shortly after 3am on Friday, 16 February. The suspect a...
Delivery Driver Robbed In North Belfast
A delivery driver has been robbed after a man, pointed a suspected gun at him, in north Belfast. The incident happened in the Ballysillan area shortly after 3am on Friday, 16 February. The suspect a...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 16, 2018
Missing Boy Found 'Safe And Well'
A nine-year-old boy who went missing from Lurgan in Co Armagh has been found "safe and well". Connor Creaney was reported missing from the Shankill area on Thursday afternoon, 15 February. He was ou...
Missing Boy Found 'Safe And Well'
A nine-year-old boy who went missing from Lurgan in Co Armagh has been found "safe and well". Connor Creaney was reported missing from the Shankill area on Thursday afternoon, 15 February. He was ou...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 16, 2018
MoreySmith To Create 13 New Jobs In Belfast
A London-based design and architecture practice has announced it is to create 13 new jobs in Belfast. MoreySmith is to establish its second office in the city and Invest NI has offered the company £7...
MoreySmith To Create 13 New Jobs In Belfast
A London-based design and architecture practice has announced it is to create 13 new jobs in Belfast. MoreySmith is to establish its second office in the city and Invest NI has offered the company £7...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 16, 2018
Two Gunmen Involved In Murder Of Raymond Johnston
Two gunmen were involved in the murder of Raymond Johnston, according to the PSNI. Mr Johnston, aged 28, was shot in front of his partner and child in the Poleglass area of west Belfast shortly befor...
Two Gunmen Involved In Murder Of Raymond Johnston
Two gunmen were involved in the murder of Raymond Johnston, according to the PSNI. Mr Johnston, aged 28, was shot in front of his partner and child in the Poleglass area of west Belfast shortly befor...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 16, 2018
Other News In Brief
Call For DUP And Sinn Fein To Publish Talks Documentation Ulster Unionist Leader, Robin Swann MLA, has called on DUP and Sinn Fein negotiators to publish their talks documentation. Ulster Un...
Other News In Brief
Call For DUP And Sinn Fein To Publish Talks Documentation Ulster Unionist Leader, Robin Swann MLA, has called on DUP and Sinn Fein negotiators to publish their talks documentation. Ulster Un...
Recruitment News, Feb 15, 2018
Autodesk To Create 200 New Jobs
Design software firm Autodesk will create 200 new jobs by the end of 2018 at its new facility in Dublin. The Minister for Business, Enterprise and Innovation Heather Humphreys TD joined Autodesk CEO ...
Autodesk To Create 200 New Jobs
Design software firm Autodesk will create 200 new jobs by the end of 2018 at its new facility in Dublin. The Minister for Business, Enterprise and Innovation Heather Humphreys TD joined Autodesk CEO ...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 15, 2018
Sinn Fein To Meet With Irish And UK Governments After Talks Fail
Sinn Fein is to meet with both the Irish and UK governments today, 15 February, after DUP leader Arlene Foster confirmed talks to restore power-sharing in NI had failed. Northern Ireland has been wit...
Sinn Fein To Meet With Irish And UK Governments After Talks Fail
Sinn Fein is to meet with both the Irish and UK governments today, 15 February, after DUP leader Arlene Foster confirmed talks to restore power-sharing in NI had failed. Northern Ireland has been wit...
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Northern Ireland WeatherToday:A cloudy day with outbreaks of mainly light rain at times, although there may be the odd heavier burst. Driest in the south and east during the afternoon. Moderate southwesterly winds. Maximum temperature 11 °C.Tonight:Staying cloudy throughout the evening and overnight period with a little rain or drizzle at times. Mild overnight with light winds. Minimum temperature 7 °C.
