Northern Ireland News for March 2018 : Page 2

Business News, Mar 26, 2018
Causeway Speciality Market Seeking New Traders
Following it's recent expansion, Causeway Speciality Market has announced that it it currently looking for new stallholders. Established in 2006, the market operates on the second Saturday of every m...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 26, 2018
Man Attempts To Lure Child Into Van In West Belfast
Police are appealing for information after a man attempted to lure a child into a van in west Belfast. The incident happened in the Bell Steele Road/Woodside area on at around 8.30pm on Sunday, 25 Ma...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 26, 2018
Orange Hall Attacked In Co Tyrone
Minor damage has been caused to an Orange Hall following an attack in Co Tyrone. The incident happened at the Glenageeragh Orange Hall in Augher on Saturday, 24 March. The remains of what is believe...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 26, 2018
Witnesses Sought To Fatal Collision In Crumlin On Sunday Morning
Police have issued an appeal for witnesses to a fatal road traffic collision early on Sunday morning in Crumlin, County Antrim. A 22-year-old man was killed and a woman critically injured when the ca...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 26, 2018
Clare's Law Introduces Domestic Abuse Checks In NI
A new scheme aimed at helping to protect people from becoming a victim of domestic violence or abuse has been introduced by the Department of Justice. The Domestic Violence and Abuse Disclosure Schem...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 26, 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. Przemek Truchan claimed Jobseeker's Allowance totalling £165...
Feature News, Mar 26, 2018
Easter Eggstravaganza
Is it finally here..? Can we really trust the sun..? It is so pleasing to finally feel it's warmth again, but how long will it last... Nonetheless, Easter is just around the corner and we encourage...
Recruitment News, Mar 23, 2018
Translink Urges Women To Take Up A Career In Bus Driving
Translink is urging women to find out more about a career as a bus driver. The firm is encouraging females to take part in 'Have A Go Days' to increase the numbers of women applying. Translink is cu...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 23, 2018
Sinn Féin Politician Speaks About Abuse By Paedophile Priest
A senior Sinn Féin politician has demanded a full investigation after he revealed a paedophile priest physically abused him and tried to sexually abuse him. Conor Murphy said Fr Malachy Finegan, who ...
Business News, Mar 23, 2018
Belfast City Council To Host 'Kickstart Your Business' Event
Belfast City Council have invited entrepreneurs, start-ups and new businesses to attend a free event showcasing the services and resources available to them. Following a third consecutive year of gro...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 23, 2018
Don't Forget To Put Your Clocks Forward This Weekend
Don't forget to put your clocks forward this weekend. This means evenings will become lighter and the temperature will start to get warmer. However, safety charity RoSPA believes that, were the UK t...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 23, 2018
Prince Harry And Meghan Markle Visit Northern Ireland
Prince Harry and his fiancee Meghan Markle are on their first official visit together in Northern Ireland. The couple visited the Crown Liquor Saloon Bar and staff from the National Trust told them a...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 23, 2018
Health Trust Apologises After Daughter Had To Tell Deaf Father He Was Terminally Ill
The South Eastern Health and Social Care Trust has apologised and paid £7,000, without admission of liability, to the family of a profoundly deaf County Antrim man, now deceased, after his daughter ha...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 23, 2018
Translink Urges Women To Take Up A Career In Bus Driving
Translink is urging women to find out more about a career as a bus driver. The firm is encouraging females to take part in 'Have A Go Days' to increase the numbers of women applying. Translink is cu...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 23, 2018
NIAO To Investigate Concerns Over Funding For Community Projects
The Northern Ireland Audit Office (NIAO) has agreed to investigate concerns over a controversial fund for community projects. The Alliance party has raised concerns over the lack of openness and tran...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 23, 2018
Armagh Firm Fined Over Safety Failings After Employee Injured
A Co Armagh firm has been fined after a 17-year-old employee had his right arm dragged into the conveyor while trying to clear a blockage. Mason Animal Feeds Ltd, of Marlacoo Road, Portadown, was fou...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 23, 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. Przemek Truchan claimed Jobseeker's Allowance totalling £165...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 22, 2018
Carl Frampton And Nonito Donaire To Fight For World Title
Belfast boxer Carl Frampton is to fight Nonito Donaire for the WBO interim featherweight world title at the SSE Arena on 21 April. Commenting on the announcement, Frampton said: "It's great news and ...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 22, 2018
Water Charges To Increase For NI Businesses
Northern Ireland Water (NIW) has announced a 3.35% increase in water and sewerage charges for businesses effective from 01 April. It is understood that up to 80,000 businesses across NI will be affec...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 22, 2018
New Scheme Launched To Help People Convicted Of Domestic Violence
A new pilot scheme aimed at changing the behaviours of people convicted of domestic violence related offences has been launched at Londonderry Magistrates' Court. The pilot will allow the judge to re...
Business News, Mar 22, 2018
Social Entrepreneurs Invited To Academy And Award Programme
Social entrepreneurs are being invited to take advantage of specialist training, networking opportunities and funding support for their business. The Social Entrepreneurs Ireland's Academy and Award ...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 22, 2018
NI Ambulance Service In 'Special Measures' Over Hygiene Issues
Concerns have been raised about the hygiene and cleanliness in some ambulances in Northern Ireland. The Northern Ireland Ambulance Service (NIAS) is now being placed on "special measures" after some ...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 22, 2018
Investigation Launched After Arson Attack At House In L'Derry
An investigation has been launched following an arson attack at a house in L'Derry. The attack happened at a property in the Fern Drive area of Magherafelt just after 12.30am on Monday, 20 March. A ...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 22, 2018
NHS Staff In NI 'Most Likely' To Miss Out On 6.5% Pay Increase
The UUP has issued a warning to NHS staff in Northern Ireland that they are most likely to miss out on a 6.5% pay increase announced in England. A three-year pay package for NHS staff in England has ...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 22, 2018
Two Men Arrested Under Terrorism Act In L'Derry
Two men have been arrested under the Terrorism Act in Co L'Derry. Several items were seized following searches in the area on Wednesday, 21 March. They have been taken away for further examination. ...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 22, 2018
Other News In Brief
Woman Convicted Of Benefit Fraud A woman has been convicted for claiming benefits she was not entitled to at Belfast Magistrates' Court. Deborah Dunn claimed Income Support totalling £5,854 ...
Business News, Mar 21, 2018
BCC Partners With Translink To Deliver 'Buy Social' Clauses
Belfast City Council (BCC) has announced a new partnership with Translink to deliver the 'Buy Social' clauses during the construction and engineering phase of the new station and associated infrastruc...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 21, 2018
Pope Francis To Visit Ireland
Pope Francis is to visit Ireland in August. It will be his first papal trip to the country in almost 40 years. The pontiff will travel to Dublin to attend the World Meeting of Families. Pope John P...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 21, 2018
Drop In Unemployment Rate In NI
The number of unemployed people in Northern Ireland has fallen in the three months to January 2018, according to the latest Labour Market survey. The employment rate rose to 69.8%, however it remains...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 21, 2018
Thugs Use Forklift To Steal ATM In Co Armagh
Police are appealing for information after thugs used a forklift to rip an ATM machine out of a wall in Keady, Co Armagh. The incident happened in the Victoria Street area just before 2am on Wednesda...