Northern Ireland News for May 2018

Business News, May 31, 2018
Future Of Manufacturing Event Announced
Invest NI, Innovate UK and the Knowledge Transfer Network have announced a free event to outline what the future of manufacturing may look like and what funding may be available for your business. Th...
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Northern Ireland News, May 31, 2018
Superbike Rider Dan Kneen Killed In TT Crash
Superbike rider Dan Kneen, aged 30, has died in a crash at the Isle of Man TT. He sustained fatal injuries during the event's Superbike qualifying session on Wednesday, 30 May. The accident happened...
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Northern Ireland News, May 31, 2018
Former Army Base To Be Converted Into Hotel In L'Derry
Plans have been approved for a former Army base in L'Derry to be converted into a major hotel development. The new 152-bedroom scheme will be called The Ebrington. Chair of the Planning Committee, C...
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Northern Ireland News, May 31, 2018
Paramilitary Inmates Don't Receive Appropriate Resettlement Services
Paramilitary prisoners in Northern Ireland have not received appropriate development and resettlement services, according to a report published by the Criminal Justice Inspection Northern Ireland (CJI...
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Northern Ireland News, May 31, 2018
Amnesty For Officers Or Terrorists Would Be A 'Monstrous Injustice'
To give terrorists or police an amnesty from prosecution in NI would be the "most monstrous injustice", according to the Police Federation for Northern Ireland (PFNI). Chair of the PFNI Mark Lindsay ...
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Northern Ireland News, May 31, 2018
Electoral Commission Launches Investigation Over Paisley Event
The Electoral Commission has launched an investigation in relation to money paid by Mid and East Antrim Council for an event hosted by Ian Paisley. The North Antrim MP hosted the event at the Tullygl...
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Northern Ireland News, May 31, 2018
Pensioner Dies After House Fire In South Belfast
A pensioner has died following a house fire in south Belfast. The blaze happened at a property in the Donegall Avenue area at around 6pm on Wednesday, 30 May. The woman, aged in her 80's, was taken ...
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Northern Ireland News, May 31, 2018
Renewed Appeal After Explosive Device Thrown At A House In East Belfast
The PSNI have renewed their appeal for information after an explosive device packed with nails was thrown at a property in east Belfast. The "crudely-made" device was thrown at a property in the Bloo...
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Northern Ireland News, May 31, 2018
Other News In Brief
Man Convicted Of Benefit Fraud A man has been convicted for claiming over £9,000 in benefits he was not entitled to at Antrim Crown Court. Thomas Long (59) of Pinehill Gardens, claimed Incom...
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Northern Ireland News, May 30, 2018
Flag Protocol 'Cold Comfort' For South Belfast Residents
Sinn Féin has described a new loyalist flag protocol in South Belfast as "cold comfort" for residents. The Ballynafeigh Unionist Forum issued a statement outlining the new flag protocol that would be...
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Northern Ireland News, May 30, 2018
Electoral Commission Investigate Council 'Donation' To Ian Paisley Jnr
An investigation has been launched into a "donation" made to DUP MP Ian Paisley. According to a report by the BBC, the Electoral Commission (EC) is investigating a payment of £1,500 made by Mid and E...
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Northern Ireland News, May 30, 2018
Appeal For Information On Attempted Aggravated Burglary In Dundonald
The PSNI have issued an appeal for information after a woman and a man were assaulted during an aggravated burglary in Dundonald in the early hours of Wednesday morning. According to reports, a woman...
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Northern Ireland News, May 30, 2018
Tanker Carrying Animal Blood Involved In Crash In Co Armagh
A major incident has been reported in Co Armagh after a tanker, believed to be carrying animal blood, left the road and crashed into an embankment, bringing down power lines earlier today, 30 May. Th...
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Northern Ireland News, May 30, 2018
Electoral Office Urged To Introduce Online Voter Registration
The Electoral Office should end the delay in implementing online voter registration and work to get tens of thousands of people back on the electoral register, Sinn Féin MLA Colm Gildernew has said. ...
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Northern Ireland News, May 30, 2018
DUP Welcome Provision Of Additional School Places
The DUP has welcomed an announcement by the Department of Education that additional school places will be provided to both Bangor Academy and Strangford Integrated College. Strangford MLA Peter Weir ...
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Business News, May 30, 2018
Translink Awarded For Commitment To Biodiversity
Translink NI has again been awarded Platinum Level in the Business & Biodiversity Charter by Business in the Community, in partnership with Ulster Wildlife, for its outstanding commitment to protectin...
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Northern Ireland News, May 30, 2018
Dog Owners Urged 'To Be Careful In The Countryside'
All dog owners have been urged "to be careful in the countryside" following a meeting on the issue of dogs worrying livestock. The Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) and...
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Northern Ireland News, May 30, 2018
NIFRS Tackle Wild Fires Set On Lagmore Glen
Fire crews were dispatched on Tuesday night to deal with wildfires in the Lagmore Glen area of west Belfast. The latest incidents come after the Northern Ireland Fire and Rescue Service (NIFRS) issue...
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Northern Ireland News, May 30, 2018
Belfast Shortlisted For New Channel 4 Creative Hub
Belfast is on a shortlist of locations for a new Channel 4 Creative Hub, alongside five other UK locations. Channel 4 has announced the shortlist of cities and regions which have been selected to par...
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Northern Ireland News, May 30, 2018
Other News In Brief
Trees Next To Home Deliberately Set On Fire An investigation has been launched after trees were deliberately set on fire next to a house on Merrion Park in Poleglass. Emergency services res...
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Business News, May 29, 2018
Ulster Bank Announce New Vertical Bank Notes
Ulster Bank has announced the introduction of two new vertical polymer banknotes, which will enter circulation in 2019. The new £5 and £10 notes are based on the theme 'living in nature' and will fea...
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Northern Ireland News, May 29, 2018
Police Renew Appeal For Information On Murder Of Stefan Zait
Detectives from the PSNI's Serious Crime Branch investigating the murder of 45-year-old Stefan Zait in Ardglass have renewed their appeal for information one week after he was seriously assaulted. S...
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Northern Ireland News, May 29, 2018
UK PM Urged To Reform NI Abortion Law
The UK Prime Minister has been issued "a feminist test" amid calls to reform Northern Ireland's abortion law. Labour Shadow Attorney General, Shami Chakrabarti, made the call writing for the Daily Mi...
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Northern Ireland News, May 29, 2018
NI Business Group Call For Action From Karen Bradley
A group of Northern Ireland-based businesses have issued a number of "proposed practical solutions to ensure decisions crucial to the prosperity of the region can continue to be taken". A number of o...
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Northern Ireland News, May 29, 2018
26-Year-Old Arrested After 'Roof Rampage' In South Belfast
A 26-year-old man has been arrested in connection with what has been described as a "roof rampage" in south Belfast. It is understood that the man climbed up onto the roofs of houses on Ashley Drive ...
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Northern Ireland News, May 29, 2018
NIFRS Issues Warning About Dangers Of Wild Fires
The Northern Ireland Fire & Rescue Service (NIFRS) has warned about the extreme dangers and serious consequences of deliberate fire setting in the countryside. The warning has been issued after a maj...
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Northern Ireland News, May 29, 2018
Police Appeal For Witnesses To Fatal Collision In Lurgan
Police have issued an appeal for information to a fatal collision in Lurgan. A 34-year-old man, named by police at Michael Ginesi, died when the car he was driving struck a tree on Annesborough Road ...
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Northern Ireland News, May 29, 2018
Sinn Féin Urges Support For Marriage Equality Demonstrations
Sinn Féin has called for everyone who supports equality and rights to attend a Marriage Equality demonstration to be held in Belfast this Saturday, 02 June. Making the call, Newry and Armagh MLA, Meg...
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Northern Ireland News, May 29, 2018
Other News In Brief
Appeal Issued After Woman Bound With Cable Ties During Burglary Police have issued an appeal for information after a 58-year-old woman was tied up and "dumped in a bath" during a robbery at ...
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Business News, May 25, 2018
Belfast Research Firm To Create 28 New Jobs
Up to 28 new jobs are to be created by Belfast-based clinical research firm, Fusion Antibodies. Supported by £213,000 from Invest Northern Ireland, the recruitment drive will help Fusion deliver its ...
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