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Northern Ireland News for March 2018 : Page 5
Northern Ireland News, Mar 12, 2018
Four People Stabbed In Co Down
Four people have been injured in a stabbing attack in Co Down. The incident happened at a house in the Queens Park area of Saintfield at around 3.40am on Sunday, 11 March. A woman sustained serious ...
Four People Stabbed In Co Down
Four people have been injured in a stabbing attack in Co Down. The incident happened at a house in the Queens Park area of Saintfield at around 3.40am on Sunday, 11 March. A woman sustained serious ...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 12, 2018
Investigation Launched After Possible Hit-And-Run In North Belfast
An investigation has launched following a possible hit-and-run in north Belfast. A man, aged in his 30s, was found unconscious and seriously injured close to the junction of Springfield Road and Croc...
Investigation Launched After Possible Hit-And-Run In North Belfast
An investigation has launched following a possible hit-and-run in north Belfast. A man, aged in his 30s, was found unconscious and seriously injured close to the junction of Springfield Road and Croc...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 12, 2018
Other News In Brief
Work To Start On £75,000 Road Project In Portadown Work on a £75,000 road scheme in Portadown is to start on Tuesday, 20 March. The scheme, which is expected to be completed in six weeks, wil...
Other News In Brief
Work To Start On £75,000 Road Project In Portadown Work on a £75,000 road scheme in Portadown is to start on Tuesday, 20 March. The scheme, which is expected to be completed in six weeks, wil...
Business News, Mar 9, 2018
Council Awarded Charter Status
Lisburn & Castlereagh City Council has received the prestigious Elected Member Development Charter award, a national standard of excellence gained by a small number of the UK's 400+ local authorities....
Council Awarded Charter Status
Lisburn & Castlereagh City Council has received the prestigious Elected Member Development Charter award, a national standard of excellence gained by a small number of the UK's 400+ local authorities....
Northern Ireland News, Mar 9, 2018
Secretary Of State Unveils £12bn Budget
The Secretary of State has unveiled a £12 billion Westminster spending plan for Northern Ireland. Karen Bradley made the announcement as NI has been without an Executive for over a year. The budget ...
Secretary Of State Unveils £12bn Budget
The Secretary of State has unveiled a £12 billion Westminster spending plan for Northern Ireland. Karen Bradley made the announcement as NI has been without an Executive for over a year. The budget ...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 9, 2018
Man Scammed Out Of £17,500 In NI
Police have issued a warning to the public after a man was scammed out of £17,500 in Northern Ireland. The man received a phone call from a woman claiming to be from British Telecom at around 3.30pm ...
Man Scammed Out Of £17,500 In NI
Police have issued a warning to the public after a man was scammed out of £17,500 in Northern Ireland. The man received a phone call from a woman claiming to be from British Telecom at around 3.30pm ...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 9, 2018
Appeal Against Loyalist Supergrass To Go-Ahead
An appeal against the prison sentence imposed on loyalist super grass Gary Haggarty is to go-ahead. Last month the Public Prosecution Service said it was appealing his six-and-a-half-year sentence as...
Appeal Against Loyalist Supergrass To Go-Ahead
An appeal against the prison sentence imposed on loyalist super grass Gary Haggarty is to go-ahead. Last month the Public Prosecution Service said it was appealing his six-and-a-half-year sentence as...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 9, 2018
Former Sinn Féin MP Questioned Over Kingsmill Video
Former Sinn Féin MP Barry McElduff has been questioned by police over the controversial Kingsmill video he posted on social media. In January, he uploaded a video to Twitter with a loaf of bread on h...
Former Sinn Féin MP Questioned Over Kingsmill Video
Former Sinn Féin MP Barry McElduff has been questioned by police over the controversial Kingsmill video he posted on social media. In January, he uploaded a video to Twitter with a loaf of bread on h...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 9, 2018
Shots Fired At House In Coleraine
An investigation has launched after three shots were fired through the window of a house in Coleraine. The attack happened at a property in the Loughanhill Park area at around 11pm on Thursday, 08 Ma...
Shots Fired At House In Coleraine
An investigation has launched after three shots were fired through the window of a house in Coleraine. The attack happened at a property in the Loughanhill Park area at around 11pm on Thursday, 08 Ma...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 9, 2018
Private Hire Taxis To Be Allowed To Drive In Belfast Bus Lanes
Private hire taxis in Belfast have been permitted to drive in bus lanes for at least a year. The taxis are allowed to use the lanes as part of a new pilot scheme from the Department of Infrastructure...
Private Hire Taxis To Be Allowed To Drive In Belfast Bus Lanes
Private hire taxis in Belfast have been permitted to drive in bus lanes for at least a year. The taxis are allowed to use the lanes as part of a new pilot scheme from the Department of Infrastructure...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 9, 2018
Around 18,000 People To Receive Cold Weather Payment In NI
Around 18,000 people are to receive a cold weather payment in Northern Ireland. A further £450,000 will be paid automatically to people who qualify for the payment and are living in the post code are...
Around 18,000 People To Receive Cold Weather Payment In NI
Around 18,000 people are to receive a cold weather payment in Northern Ireland. A further £450,000 will be paid automatically to people who qualify for the payment and are living in the post code are...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 9, 2018
Other News In Brief
Man Convicted Of Benefit Fraud A man has been convicted for claiming benefits he was not entitled to at Belfast Crown Court. Michael Mongan claimed Employment and Support Allowance totalling...
Other News In Brief
Man Convicted Of Benefit Fraud A man has been convicted for claiming benefits he was not entitled to at Belfast Crown Court. Michael Mongan claimed Employment and Support Allowance totalling...
Recruitment News, Mar 8, 2018
300 Construction Jobs To Be Created In Belfast
Around 300 construction jobs are to be created after Radius Housing was granted planning approval for the regeneration of the former Visteon site in Dunmurry. The £35 million development will see the...
300 Construction Jobs To Be Created In Belfast
Around 300 construction jobs are to be created after Radius Housing was granted planning approval for the regeneration of the former Visteon site in Dunmurry. The £35 million development will see the...
Business News, Mar 8, 2018
17 NI Firms And Artists To Take Part In SXSW
A total of 17 NI companies and artists are to travel to Austin, Texas, this weekend, to take part in South by South West (SXSW). "Belfast City Council plays a key role in supporting the development o...
17 NI Firms And Artists To Take Part In SXSW
A total of 17 NI companies and artists are to travel to Austin, Texas, this weekend, to take part in South by South West (SXSW). "Belfast City Council plays a key role in supporting the development o...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 8, 2018
Former First Minister Was Wrong To Block Funding For Legacy Inquests
A judge has ruled that the former First Minister's decision to block funding for a plan for legacy inquests was unlawful and flawed. A High Court judge said Arlene Foster's decision, that £150 millio...
Former First Minister Was Wrong To Block Funding For Legacy Inquests
A judge has ruled that the former First Minister's decision to block funding for a plan for legacy inquests was unlawful and flawed. A High Court judge said Arlene Foster's decision, that £150 millio...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 8, 2018
SSE Announces Rise In Gas Prices In Greater Belfast
Gas prices in the greater Belfast area are to increase, SSE Airtricity has confirmed. The 7.8% rise, which comes into effect on 01 April, is to affect approximately 150,000 customers. Richard Willia...
SSE Announces Rise In Gas Prices In Greater Belfast
Gas prices in the greater Belfast area are to increase, SSE Airtricity has confirmed. The 7.8% rise, which comes into effect on 01 April, is to affect approximately 150,000 customers. Richard Willia...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 8, 2018
Two Men Arrested Over Historical Child Sexual Abuse
Detectives have arrested two men as part of an investigation into allegations of serious historical child sexual abuse. Officers from the PSNI's Public Prosecution branch arrested the two suspects, a...
Two Men Arrested Over Historical Child Sexual Abuse
Detectives have arrested two men as part of an investigation into allegations of serious historical child sexual abuse. Officers from the PSNI's Public Prosecution branch arrested the two suspects, a...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 8, 2018
Police Charge 17-Year-Old In Connection With Karol Kelly Murder
Police have charged a 17-year-old male in connection with the murder of Karol Kelly in Derry/L'Derry. Mr Kelly, 35, was stabbed to death during an altercation in the Grafton Street area in the early ...
Police Charge 17-Year-Old In Connection With Karol Kelly Murder
Police have charged a 17-year-old male in connection with the murder of Karol Kelly in Derry/L'Derry. Mr Kelly, 35, was stabbed to death during an altercation in the Grafton Street area in the early ...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 8, 2018
Man Sentenced For 19 Months After Pleading Guilty To Drugs Offences
A 28-year-old man has been sentenced to 19 months in prison after admitting to a number of drugs offences. George Campbell pleaded guilty at Londonderry Crown Court to possessing a Class B controlled...
Man Sentenced For 19 Months After Pleading Guilty To Drugs Offences
A 28-year-old man has been sentenced to 19 months in prison after admitting to a number of drugs offences. George Campbell pleaded guilty at Londonderry Crown Court to possessing a Class B controlled...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 8, 2018
SF Hits Out After Tories Block Move To Reveal Brexit Donation To DUP
Sinn Féin's Paul Maskey has hit out after Tory MPs voted against a move to reveal the source of a £425,000 donation to the DUP during the EU referendum campaign. Despite the Transparency of Donations...
SF Hits Out After Tories Block Move To Reveal Brexit Donation To DUP
Sinn Féin's Paul Maskey has hit out after Tory MPs voted against a move to reveal the source of a £425,000 donation to the DUP during the EU referendum campaign. Despite the Transparency of Donations...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 8, 2018
Man Arrested In Connection With Raymond Johnston
A man has been arrested in connection with the murder of Raymond Johnston. Mr Johnston, aged 28, was shot in front of his partner and child at his house in the Glenbawn Avenue area of Poleglass on 13...
Man Arrested In Connection With Raymond Johnston
A man has been arrested in connection with the murder of Raymond Johnston. Mr Johnston, aged 28, was shot in front of his partner and child at his house in the Glenbawn Avenue area of Poleglass on 13...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 8, 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 Debbie Downey claimed Jobseeker's Allowance and Housi...
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 Debbie Downey claimed Jobseeker's Allowance and Housi...
Recruitment News, Mar 7, 2018
More Than 230 New Jobs To Be Created In Dublin
More than 230 jobs are being created in Dublin. The 231 roles will be spread across eight companies from Europe and the US who operate in the technology and business service sectors. The investments...
More Than 230 New Jobs To Be Created In Dublin
More than 230 jobs are being created in Dublin. The 231 roles will be spread across eight companies from Europe and the US who operate in the technology and business service sectors. The investments...
Business News, Mar 7, 2018
Grant Thornton Announces Further Growth Plans In Belfast
Grant Thornton today revealed further growth plans for its Belfast office as it announced the appointment of Patrick Gallen as a Partner. Mr Gallen will head up Grant Thornton's new People and Change...
Grant Thornton Announces Further Growth Plans In Belfast
Grant Thornton today revealed further growth plans for its Belfast office as it announced the appointment of Patrick Gallen as a Partner. Mr Gallen will head up Grant Thornton's new People and Change...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 7, 2018
Prospects to Restore Power-Sharing In NI Are Bleak - DUP
DUP MLA Simon Hamilton has said the prospects to restore power-sharing in Northern Ireland are "bleak". He made the statement during an appearance before the Northern Ireland Affairs Committee. Mr H...
Prospects to Restore Power-Sharing In NI Are Bleak - DUP
DUP MLA Simon Hamilton has said the prospects to restore power-sharing in Northern Ireland are "bleak". He made the statement during an appearance before the Northern Ireland Affairs Committee. Mr H...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 7, 2018
Woman's Handbag Stolen From Vehicle In Ballyclare Cemetary
Police have launched an investigation after a woman's handbag was stolen while she visited the grave of her late husband in Co Antrim. The incident happened in Ballyclare Cemetery between 4.30pm and ...
Woman's Handbag Stolen From Vehicle In Ballyclare Cemetary
Police have launched an investigation after a woman's handbag was stolen while she visited the grave of her late husband in Co Antrim. The incident happened in Ballyclare Cemetery between 4.30pm and ...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 7, 2018
Fourth Man Arrested In Connection With Investigation Into INLA Activity
Detectives investigating ongoing INLA activity have arrested a 27-year-old man in Co L'Derry. The suspect was detained by police from the PSNI's Paramilitary Crime Task Force on Wednesday, 07 March. ...
Fourth Man Arrested In Connection With Investigation Into INLA Activity
Detectives investigating ongoing INLA activity have arrested a 27-year-old man in Co L'Derry. The suspect was detained by police from the PSNI's Paramilitary Crime Task Force on Wednesday, 07 March. ...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 7, 2018
Elderly Man Rescued From House Fire In West Belfast
An 89-year-old man has been rescued from a fire at a house in west Belfast. The blaze happened at a property in the Lenadoon Avenue area in Suffolk on Tuesday, 06 March. Emergency services attended ...
Elderly Man Rescued From House Fire In West Belfast
An 89-year-old man has been rescued from a fire at a house in west Belfast. The blaze happened at a property in the Lenadoon Avenue area in Suffolk on Tuesday, 06 March. Emergency services attended ...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 7, 2018
79% Of Plastic Found On NI Beaches - Report
An average of over 500 items of litter have been found on every 100m of beach in Northern Ireland since 2012. A total of 79% of the litter was plastic, according to the 2017 Marine Litter Report, whi...
79% Of Plastic Found On NI Beaches - Report
An average of over 500 items of litter have been found on every 100m of beach in Northern Ireland since 2012. A total of 79% of the litter was plastic, according to the 2017 Marine Litter Report, whi...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 7, 2018
Man Seriously Injured After Being Attacked In Belfast
A man has sustained life threatening injuries after being attacked in Belfast. Police received reports of an altercation in the Great Victoria Street area at around 6.20pm on Tuesday, 06 March. The ...
Man Seriously Injured After Being Attacked In Belfast
A man has sustained life threatening injuries after being attacked in Belfast. Police received reports of an altercation in the Great Victoria Street area at around 6.20pm on Tuesday, 06 March. The ...
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Northern Ireland WeatherToday:A rather cloudy but mainly dry day with just the odd shower. Best chance of any brightness will be across northern and eastern counties. Mild. Maximum temperature 11 °C.Tonight:Another cloudy and mild night with the odd spot of rain. More widespread outbreaks of rain will spread southeast late in the night. Minimum temperature 7 °C.
