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Northern Ireland News for June 2018 : Page 5
Northern Ireland News, Jun 13, 2018
Care Home Residents Endured 'Inhuman And Degrading Treatment'
Residents at a Belfast care home endured a "horrific catalogue of inhuman and degrading treatment", according to a report. The damning report, which was published on Wednesday, 13 June, reveals the s...
Care Home Residents Endured 'Inhuman And Degrading Treatment'
Residents at a Belfast care home endured a "horrific catalogue of inhuman and degrading treatment", according to a report. The damning report, which was published on Wednesday, 13 June, reveals the s...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 13, 2018
Around 19,000 Passengers Affected After Irish Ferries Cancels Sailings
Around 19,000 Irish Ferries passengers have had their sailing from Ireland to France cancelled due to a delay in building its new ship, the WB Yeats. Passengers have now been forced to seek other mea...
Around 19,000 Passengers Affected After Irish Ferries Cancels Sailings
Around 19,000 Irish Ferries passengers have had their sailing from Ireland to France cancelled due to a delay in building its new ship, the WB Yeats. Passengers have now been forced to seek other mea...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 13, 2018
Residents In South Belfast Told To Move Out Over Safety Concerns
Residents living in a block of flats in south Belfast have been told they must move out over safety fears. Radius Housing, which runs Russell Court, said major concerns have been raised after a fire ...
Residents In South Belfast Told To Move Out Over Safety Concerns
Residents living in a block of flats in south Belfast have been told they must move out over safety fears. Radius Housing, which runs Russell Court, said major concerns have been raised after a fire ...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 13, 2018
Home Office Called To Reverse Decision Over Billy Caldwell's Medication
The SDLP is urging the Home Office to reconsider its decision to allow 12-year-old Billy Caldwell's doctor to prescribe the cannabis oil he desperately needs. His mother, Charlotte Caldwell from Co T...
Home Office Called To Reverse Decision Over Billy Caldwell's Medication
The SDLP is urging the Home Office to reconsider its decision to allow 12-year-old Billy Caldwell's doctor to prescribe the cannabis oil he desperately needs. His mother, Charlotte Caldwell from Co T...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 13, 2018
Man Injured During Aggravated Burglary In Belfast
A man has been injured during an aggravated burglary in Belfast. The incident happened at a house in the North Queen Street area on Monday, 11 June. Masked men with firearms forced their way into th...
Man Injured During Aggravated Burglary In Belfast
A man has been injured during an aggravated burglary in Belfast. The incident happened at a house in the North Queen Street area on Monday, 11 June. Masked men with firearms forced their way into th...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 13, 2018
Man Injured In Punishment-Style Attack In East Belfast
A man is receiving hospital treatment following a punishment-style attack in east Belfast. The assault happened near the Comber Greenway at around 6.30pm on Tuesday, 12 June. A gang of men with hamm...
Man Injured In Punishment-Style Attack In East Belfast
A man is receiving hospital treatment following a punishment-style attack in east Belfast. The assault happened near the Comber Greenway at around 6.30pm on Tuesday, 12 June. A gang of men with hamm...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 13, 2018
Man Charged With Murdering Toddler In L'Derry
A man has been charged over the murder of a three-year-old boy on L'Derry last year. Kayden McLaughlin was found dead at a house in the Bogside area on 17 September, 2017. The accused, aged 23, is t...
Man Charged With Murdering Toddler In L'Derry
A man has been charged over the murder of a three-year-old boy on L'Derry last year. Kayden McLaughlin was found dead at a house in the Bogside area on 17 September, 2017. The accused, aged 23, is t...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 13, 2018
Other News In Brief
Dawson MAM Continues Work On £5m Belfast Sewer Project Dawson MAM is continuing work on NI Water's £5 million sewerage improvement project in the Ormeau Avenue, Bruce Street and Sandy Row are...
Other News In Brief
Dawson MAM Continues Work On £5m Belfast Sewer Project Dawson MAM is continuing work on NI Water's £5 million sewerage improvement project in the Ormeau Avenue, Bruce Street and Sandy Row are...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 12, 2018
Women Recalled For Cervical Smears
150 women have been recalled over "possible shortcomings" in their cervical smears, according to the Public Health Agency (PHA). The tests were carried out by one healthcare worker at two doctors' pr...
Women Recalled For Cervical Smears
150 women have been recalled over "possible shortcomings" in their cervical smears, according to the Public Health Agency (PHA). The tests were carried out by one healthcare worker at two doctors' pr...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 12, 2018
Yellow Weather Warning For Strong Winds Issued In NI
The Met Office has issued a yellow weather warning for strong winds throughout NI on Thursday, 14 June. The warning has been put in place from 3am until 3pm. Gusts of up to 50 to 60mph are expected ...
Yellow Weather Warning For Strong Winds Issued In NI
The Met Office has issued a yellow weather warning for strong winds throughout NI on Thursday, 14 June. The warning has been put in place from 3am until 3pm. Gusts of up to 50 to 60mph are expected ...
Business News, Jun 12, 2018
New Lord Mayor Officially Launches Powered By Talent Summit
The new Lord Mayor of Belfast, Councillor Deirdre Hargey, has officially opened the Powered By Talent Summit, which aims to champion the local talent pool of professionals across the province. Powere...
New Lord Mayor Officially Launches Powered By Talent Summit
The new Lord Mayor of Belfast, Councillor Deirdre Hargey, has officially opened the Powered By Talent Summit, which aims to champion the local talent pool of professionals across the province. Powere...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 12, 2018
MPs To Debate On Legislation To Leave The EU
MPs are to take part in a two-day debate on legislation to leave the EU. They are expected to debate 14 amendments to the EU Withdrawal Bill made by the House of Lords. Prime Minister Theresa May sa...
MPs To Debate On Legislation To Leave The EU
MPs are to take part in a two-day debate on legislation to leave the EU. They are expected to debate 14 amendments to the EU Withdrawal Bill made by the House of Lords. Prime Minister Theresa May sa...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 12, 2018
Slight Increase In Unemployment In NI
The unemployment rate in Northern Ireland has increased slightly, according to the latest Labour Market Survey. The current figure stands at 3.3%, up by 0.2% compared to last month. However, the fig...
Slight Increase In Unemployment In NI
The unemployment rate in Northern Ireland has increased slightly, according to the latest Labour Market Survey. The current figure stands at 3.3%, up by 0.2% compared to last month. However, the fig...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 12, 2018
Mobile Classrooms Destroyed In Suspected Arson Attack
Five mobile classrooms have been destroyed in a suspected arson attack in Belfast. The incident happened in the Barrack Street area on Monday, 11 June. Police and the Northern Ireland Fire & Rescue ...
Mobile Classrooms Destroyed In Suspected Arson Attack
Five mobile classrooms have been destroyed in a suspected arson attack in Belfast. The incident happened in the Barrack Street area on Monday, 11 June. Police and the Northern Ireland Fire & Rescue ...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 12, 2018
Jobs At Risk After Poundworld Enters Administration
Around 200 jobs in Northern Ireland are at risk after budget retailer Poundworld entered into administration. Deloitte confirmed that it has been appointed to handle administration after talks with a...
Jobs At Risk After Poundworld Enters Administration
Around 200 jobs in Northern Ireland are at risk after budget retailer Poundworld entered into administration. Deloitte confirmed that it has been appointed to handle administration after talks with a...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 12, 2018
Suspicious Device Discovered In Seaford 'Viable'
A suspicious object discovered in Seaford was a "viable device", according to police. The device was discovered at a house in Naghan Court at about 3pm on Monday, 11 June. Police launched a security...
Suspicious Device Discovered In Seaford 'Viable'
A suspicious object discovered in Seaford was a "viable device", according to police. The device was discovered at a house in Naghan Court at about 3pm on Monday, 11 June. Police launched a security...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 12, 2018
Police Officer Cleared After Man Complained Of 'Oppressive Behaviour'
A police officer has been cleared after a man complained of his "oppressive behaviour" towards him as he attempted to collect his son from a concert in south Belfast. The man, whose complaint has bee...
Police Officer Cleared After Man Complained Of 'Oppressive Behaviour'
A police officer has been cleared after a man complained of his "oppressive behaviour" towards him as he attempted to collect his son from a concert in south Belfast. The man, whose complaint has bee...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 12, 2018
Man Dies In Accident At Fermanagh Farm
A man has died after an incident at a farm in Co Fermanagh. Emergency services attended the scene in the Moughley Road area of Lisnaskea on Monday, 11 June. The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) has...
Man Dies In Accident At Fermanagh Farm
A man has died after an incident at a farm in Co Fermanagh. Emergency services attended the scene in the Moughley Road area of Lisnaskea on Monday, 11 June. The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) has...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 12, 2018
Other News In Brief
NI Manufacturer Supplies CEMEX UK With New Concrete Mixing Plant Northern Ireland manufacturer Rapid International has recently supplied CEMEX UK with its second Rapidmix 600CW mobile continu...
Other News In Brief
NI Manufacturer Supplies CEMEX UK With New Concrete Mixing Plant Northern Ireland manufacturer Rapid International has recently supplied CEMEX UK with its second Rapidmix 600CW mobile continu...
Feature News, Jun 12, 2018
Convertible Cars On A Budget
The convertible car; an absolute must-have for sunshine driving. With sunny days a strange and rare occurrence in this country, it's fair to say when the weather is this good, owning a co...
Convertible Cars On A Budget
The convertible car; an absolute must-have for sunshine driving. With sunny days a strange and rare occurrence in this country, it's fair to say when the weather is this good, owning a co...
Business News, Jun 11, 2018
Council Hosts Last Business Networking Event Of 2017-18
The last business networking event of the 2017-18 Lisburn & Castlereagh City Council’s Entrepreneurs Network was held on Thursday 31st May with a packed audience in the Civic Centre’s Island Hall. La...
Council Hosts Last Business Networking Event Of 2017-18
The last business networking event of the 2017-18 Lisburn & Castlereagh City Council’s Entrepreneurs Network was held on Thursday 31st May with a packed audience in the Civic Centre’s Island Hall. La...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 11, 2018
Pope Francis Will Not Visit NI In August
Pope Francis will not be travelling to Northern Ireland in August. The announcement was made by the Vatican who outlined his itinerary on 25 and 26 August. He will visit a homeless day centre and he...
Pope Francis Will Not Visit NI In August
Pope Francis will not be travelling to Northern Ireland in August. The announcement was made by the Vatican who outlined his itinerary on 25 and 26 August. He will visit a homeless day centre and he...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 11, 2018
Funding Announced For Emergency Care At Daisy Hill Hospital
A total of £1.65 million is to be invested to fund emergency care at Daisy Hill Hospital in Newry. The money will be used towards transforming and modernising services and also strengthening the work...
Funding Announced For Emergency Care At Daisy Hill Hospital
A total of £1.65 million is to be invested to fund emergency care at Daisy Hill Hospital in Newry. The money will be used towards transforming and modernising services and also strengthening the work...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 11, 2018
Pharmaceutical Manufacturing Firm To Create 14 New Jobs
A pharmaceutical manufacturing firm in L'Derry is to create 14 new jobs. iMed said the roles include managerial, specialist and manufacturing positions. Almost half of the posts are already in place...
Pharmaceutical Manufacturing Firm To Create 14 New Jobs
A pharmaceutical manufacturing firm in L'Derry is to create 14 new jobs. iMed said the roles include managerial, specialist and manufacturing positions. Almost half of the posts are already in place...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 11, 2018
£8.8m To Be Invested In GP Services
A total of £8.8million is being invested in GP services in Northern Ireland, the Department of Health has confirmed. Over half of the funding is to be used for the practice-based pharmacist scheme. ...
£8.8m To Be Invested In GP Services
A total of £8.8million is being invested in GP services in Northern Ireland, the Department of Health has confirmed. Over half of the funding is to be used for the practice-based pharmacist scheme. ...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 11, 2018
Cyclist Critical After Crash Near Antrim
A cyclist is in a critical but stable condition in hospital after being hit by a car on the Lisnevenagh Road between Antrim and Ballymena. The incident occurred at around 10.30am on Sunday, 10 June. ...
Cyclist Critical After Crash Near Antrim
A cyclist is in a critical but stable condition in hospital after being hit by a car on the Lisnevenagh Road between Antrim and Ballymena. The incident occurred at around 10.30am on Sunday, 10 June. ...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 11, 2018
Monkey 'Clipped By Car' In North Belfast Dies
A male spider monkey, which escaped from Belfast Zoo on Saturday, 09 June, has died after being struck by a car. He was "clipped by a car" on the M2 in north Belfast. The monkey was being tracked by...
Monkey 'Clipped By Car' In North Belfast Dies
A male spider monkey, which escaped from Belfast Zoo on Saturday, 09 June, has died after being struck by a car. He was "clipped by a car" on the M2 in north Belfast. The monkey was being tracked by...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 11, 2018
Police Appeal Following Fatal Crash In Fermanagh
Police are appealing for witnesses following a fatal crash in Co Fermanagh. A 42-year-old man died in the crash which happened on the Belfast Road in Brookeborough at around 8.35am on Friday, 08 June...
Police Appeal Following Fatal Crash In Fermanagh
Police are appealing for witnesses following a fatal crash in Co Fermanagh. A 42-year-old man died in the crash which happened on the Belfast Road in Brookeborough at around 8.35am on Friday, 08 June...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 11, 2018
Other News In Brief
Resurfacing Work Begins In Lurgan Construction work has commenced to resurface Kiln Road and Lough Road in Lurgan today, 11 June. The £340,000 scheme will resurface both roads with extra lar...
Other News In Brief
Resurfacing Work Begins In Lurgan Construction work has commenced to resurface Kiln Road and Lough Road in Lurgan today, 11 June. The £340,000 scheme will resurface both roads with extra lar...
Business News, Jun 8, 2018
Core Consulting To Host Networking Event In Belfast
Business growth advisory firm, Core Consulting, is to host a company networking event next week in Belfast. The exhibition is part of the Belfast City Council 'Venture for Success' programme and will...
Core Consulting To Host Networking Event In Belfast
Business growth advisory firm, Core Consulting, is to host a company networking event next week in Belfast. The exhibition is part of the Belfast City Council 'Venture for Success' programme and will...
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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.
