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Northern Ireland News for August 2018 : Page 4
Northern Ireland News, Aug 17, 2018
Other News In Brief
Drop In Homeownership For People Aged Between 18 - 34 New figures have revealed a in drop home ownership for people aged between 18 – 34 in Northern Ireland. SDLP Deputy Leader, Nichola Mallo...
Other News In Brief
Drop In Homeownership For People Aged Between 18 - 34 New figures have revealed a in drop home ownership for people aged between 18 – 34 in Northern Ireland. SDLP Deputy Leader, Nichola Mallo...
Business News, Aug 16, 2018
Using Design To Think Outside The Plastic Box
Environmental sustainability and business don’t always go hand in hand. Although advancing technologies can boost green-friendly packaging alternatives, many companies continue to use cheaper plastic ...
Using Design To Think Outside The Plastic Box
Environmental sustainability and business don’t always go hand in hand. Although advancing technologies can boost green-friendly packaging alternatives, many companies continue to use cheaper plastic ...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 16, 2018
DUP Questioned Over Email Connected To Intimidation
The DUP have been questioned after it was discovered one of their MLA's emailed the Housing Executive (HE) enquiring about a property in north Belfast "a week before it became empty". In a report by ...
DUP Questioned Over Email Connected To Intimidation
The DUP have been questioned after it was discovered one of their MLA's emailed the Housing Executive (HE) enquiring about a property in north Belfast "a week before it became empty". In a report by ...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 16, 2018
Burning Names Of Murder Victims Condemned As 'Hate Crime'
The names of murdered policemen and prison officers, poppy wreaths and union flags have been burnt on a bonfire in the Bogside area of L'Derry. The names of Ronan Kerr, David Black, Stephen Carroll a...
Burning Names Of Murder Victims Condemned As 'Hate Crime'
The names of murdered policemen and prison officers, poppy wreaths and union flags have been burnt on a bonfire in the Bogside area of L'Derry. The names of Ronan Kerr, David Black, Stephen Carroll a...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 16, 2018
Up To 125 New Jobs To Be Created By European Law Firm
Up to 125 new jobs are to be created in Northern Ireland at the new office of European law firm, Fieldfisher. Fieldfisher is the latest well-known law firm choosing Northern Ireland to grow its busin...
Up To 125 New Jobs To Be Created By European Law Firm
Up to 125 new jobs are to be created in Northern Ireland at the new office of European law firm, Fieldfisher. Fieldfisher is the latest well-known law firm choosing Northern Ireland to grow its busin...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 16, 2018
30,000 Students Receive A And AS-Level Exam Results
Some 30,000 students across Northern Ireland have received their A-level and AS-level exam results today, Thursday 16 August 2018. Statistics on the latest results have shown that 8.4% of boys and 8%...
30,000 Students Receive A And AS-Level Exam Results
Some 30,000 students across Northern Ireland have received their A-level and AS-level exam results today, Thursday 16 August 2018. Statistics on the latest results have shown that 8.4% of boys and 8%...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 16, 2018
Electricity Prices To Rise On 01 October
Power NI is to increase its electricity prices by 13.8 %. This is the firms biggest price rise in 5 years. The price increase will come into effect on 01 October 2018. Stephen McCully, Managing Dir...
Electricity Prices To Rise On 01 October
Power NI is to increase its electricity prices by 13.8 %. This is the firms biggest price rise in 5 years. The price increase will come into effect on 01 October 2018. Stephen McCully, Managing Dir...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 16, 2018
Students Urged To Make Use Of Careers Service
Students in need of advice after receiving their exam results are being encouraged to contact the Northern Ireland Careers Service (NICS). The Department for the Economy service provides impartial ad...
Students Urged To Make Use Of Careers Service
Students in need of advice after receiving their exam results are being encouraged to contact the Northern Ireland Careers Service (NICS). The Department for the Economy service provides impartial ad...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 16, 2018
Firearms Seized During Search Operation In West Belfast
Detectives from the PSNI's Terrorism Investigation Unit (TIU) have recovered a number of firearms during a search operation in West Belfast. Three suspected handguns were seized in the Lagmore area d...
Firearms Seized During Search Operation In West Belfast
Detectives from the PSNI's Terrorism Investigation Unit (TIU) have recovered a number of firearms during a search operation in West Belfast. Three suspected handguns were seized in the Lagmore area d...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 16, 2018
Other News In Brief
Dept Of Justice Seeks New Chair And Board For Probation Board Of NI The Department of Justice has launched a recruitment competition to appoint a new Chair and 12 Board Members for the Proba...
Other News In Brief
Dept Of Justice Seeks New Chair And Board For Probation Board Of NI The Department of Justice has launched a recruitment competition to appoint a new Chair and 12 Board Members for the Proba...
Business News, Aug 15, 2018
Call For Applications For Knowledge Transfer Partnership
Invest NI have announced an open call for applications for their Knowledge Transfer Partnership (KTP) programme from local businesses looking to supercharge their research and development (R&D) projec...
Call For Applications For Knowledge Transfer Partnership
Invest NI have announced an open call for applications for their Knowledge Transfer Partnership (KTP) programme from local businesses looking to supercharge their research and development (R&D) projec...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 15, 2018
Former Police Ombudsman Claims Omagh Bomb 'Could Have Been Prevented'
Former Police Ombudsman, Baroness Nuala O'Loan, has claimed that the Omagh bombing "could have been prevented if the security forces had acted differently". The Baroness has made the claim on the 20t...
Former Police Ombudsman Claims Omagh Bomb 'Could Have Been Prevented'
Former Police Ombudsman, Baroness Nuala O'Loan, has claimed that the Omagh bombing "could have been prevented if the security forces had acted differently". The Baroness has made the claim on the 20t...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 15, 2018
Onus On Political Leaders To Build Truly Reconciled Society - SF
Twenty years on from the Omagh bomb atrocity, there is an onus on all political leaders to help build a truly reconciled society, Sinn Féin Deputy Leader Michelle O'Neill has said. Speaking on the 20...
Onus On Political Leaders To Build Truly Reconciled Society - SF
Twenty years on from the Omagh bomb atrocity, there is an onus on all political leaders to help build a truly reconciled society, Sinn Féin Deputy Leader Michelle O'Neill has said. Speaking on the 20...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 15, 2018
Two New Major Developments Approved In Belfast City Centre
Two new major Belfast developments worth a combined £70 million have received the green light from Belfast City Council's Planning Committee. Members approved proposals for the £50m first phase of th...
Two New Major Developments Approved In Belfast City Centre
Two new major Belfast developments worth a combined £70 million have received the green light from Belfast City Council's Planning Committee. Members approved proposals for the £50m first phase of th...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 15, 2018
Parents Urged To Talk To Children About Staying Safe Online
Parents are being urged to talk to their children about how to stay safe online. Issuing a number of safety tips and advice, PSNI Detective Chief Inspector Anne Marks said: "No one would disagree the...
Parents Urged To Talk To Children About Staying Safe Online
Parents are being urged to talk to their children about how to stay safe online. Issuing a number of safety tips and advice, PSNI Detective Chief Inspector Anne Marks said: "No one would disagree the...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 15, 2018
Number Of Cars Damaged Overnight In L'Derry
The PSNI have issued an appeal for information after a number of cars were damaged in the Ballymagroarty area of Londonderry overnight. It was reported that sometime during the early hours of the mor...
Number Of Cars Damaged Overnight In L'Derry
The PSNI have issued an appeal for information after a number of cars were damaged in the Ballymagroarty area of Londonderry overnight. It was reported that sometime during the early hours of the mor...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 15, 2018
Parents Urged To Sign Up For Childcare Vouchers Before Scheme Closes
Parents are being encouraged to sign up for Childcare Vouchers before the scheme closes to new entrants in the coming weeks. Alliance MLA Kellie Armstrong has said concerns around childcare costs are...
Parents Urged To Sign Up For Childcare Vouchers Before Scheme Closes
Parents are being encouraged to sign up for Childcare Vouchers before the scheme closes to new entrants in the coming weeks. Alliance MLA Kellie Armstrong has said concerns around childcare costs are...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 15, 2018
Donaghadee Food Tour Serves Up A Taste Of The Town
Donaghadee's seaside cuisine is simply "Deelicious". A brand-new food tour will be served up as part of the Donaghadee Lights up Festival, which takes place from Thursday 6 – Sunday 9 September and ce...
Donaghadee Food Tour Serves Up A Taste Of The Town
Donaghadee's seaside cuisine is simply "Deelicious". A brand-new food tour will be served up as part of the Donaghadee Lights up Festival, which takes place from Thursday 6 – Sunday 9 September and ce...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 15, 2018
Other News In Brief
DoH Formally Recognises Paramedics As Members of Allied Health Professional The Department of Health (DoH) has formally recognised paramedics as members of the Allied Health Professional (AH...
Other News In Brief
DoH Formally Recognises Paramedics As Members of Allied Health Professional The Department of Health (DoH) has formally recognised paramedics as members of the Allied Health Professional (AH...
Business News, Aug 14, 2018
Go-To-Tender Programme Announced By InterTradeIreland
InterTradeIreland have announced a new Go-To-Tender designed to give SMEs the confidence, knowledge and practical skills to tender successfully for public sector contracts in their own jurisdiction an...
Go-To-Tender Programme Announced By InterTradeIreland
InterTradeIreland have announced a new Go-To-Tender designed to give SMEs the confidence, knowledge and practical skills to tender successfully for public sector contracts in their own jurisdiction an...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 14, 2018
Residents 'Lucky To Be Alive' Following New Lodge House Fires
Sinn Féin have said that people are "lucky to be alive" following three house fires on the New Lodge road earlier today. North Belfast MLA MLA Carál Ní Chuilín said: "Three fires occurred at maisonet...
Residents 'Lucky To Be Alive' Following New Lodge House Fires
Sinn Féin have said that people are "lucky to be alive" following three house fires on the New Lodge road earlier today. North Belfast MLA MLA Carál Ní Chuilín said: "Three fires occurred at maisonet...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 14, 2018
Alcohol Misuse Causes 'Considerable Alarm' - Alliance
Figures showing that alcohol misuse is the biggest healthcare problem in Northern Ireland will cause "considerable alarm", said Alliance Health spokesperson Paula Bradshaw MLA. Figures obtained from ...
Alcohol Misuse Causes 'Considerable Alarm' - Alliance
Figures showing that alcohol misuse is the biggest healthcare problem in Northern Ireland will cause "considerable alarm", said Alliance Health spokesperson Paula Bradshaw MLA. Figures obtained from ...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 14, 2018
Paisley 'Apologises For His Behaviour' At North Antrim Event
Suspended North Antrim MP Ian Paisley has reportedly apologised to supporters that attended a support meeting on Monday night. Mr Paisley has been suspended by the House of Commons for failing to dec...
Paisley 'Apologises For His Behaviour' At North Antrim Event
Suspended North Antrim MP Ian Paisley has reportedly apologised to supporters that attended a support meeting on Monday night. Mr Paisley has been suspended by the House of Commons for failing to dec...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 14, 2018
Irish Police Urged To Co-Operate With Arlene Arkinson Investigation
The sister of Arlene Arkinson has called on An Gardaí Síochána to provide more information on bodies discovered in an exhumed grave earlier this year. It is understood that Gardaí – Irish police – ex...
Irish Police Urged To Co-Operate With Arlene Arkinson Investigation
The sister of Arlene Arkinson has called on An Gardaí Síochána to provide more information on bodies discovered in an exhumed grave earlier this year. It is understood that Gardaí – Irish police – ex...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 14, 2018
Single Employer To Be Established For Doctors In Training
A single employer for doctors in training in Northern Ireland is to be established, the Department of Health has announced. The new arrangement is to to be in place by August 2019 – simplifying emplo...
Single Employer To Be Established For Doctors In Training
A single employer for doctors in training in Northern Ireland is to be established, the Department of Health has announced. The new arrangement is to to be in place by August 2019 – simplifying emplo...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 14, 2018
Concerns Raised Following Suspected Drug Death In North Belfast
Sinn Féin have raised concerns following a suspected drug death in North Belfast. It is understood that one man died and others were left in a serious condition following an incident in the Carrick H...
Concerns Raised Following Suspected Drug Death In North Belfast
Sinn Féin have raised concerns following a suspected drug death in North Belfast. It is understood that one man died and others were left in a serious condition following an incident in the Carrick H...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 14, 2018
Appeal Issued For Missing Belfast Woman
The PSNI have issued an appeal for help in tracing the whereabouts of Belfast woman Noreen Mallon. Noreen, aged in her 40s, was last seen on Thursday 09 August in Belfast city centre. Police have s...
Appeal Issued For Missing Belfast Woman
The PSNI have issued an appeal for help in tracing the whereabouts of Belfast woman Noreen Mallon. Noreen, aged in her 40s, was last seen on Thursday 09 August in Belfast city centre. Police have s...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 14, 2018
Other News In Brief
Warning Issued Following Burglaries In South Belfast Police in South Belfast have issued a warning to people to make sure they lock their doors, following a spate of burglaries in the area. ...
Other News In Brief
Warning Issued Following Burglaries In South Belfast Police in South Belfast have issued a warning to people to make sure they lock their doors, following a spate of burglaries in the area. ...
Business News, Aug 13, 2018
Invest NI Launch Roadshow On Hong Kong Business of Design Week 2019
The Department for International Trade (DIT) have announced the details of a UK roadshow to mark the launch of UK's partnership with Hong Kong's Business of Design Week (BODW) 2019. Organised by DIT ...
Invest NI Launch Roadshow On Hong Kong Business of Design Week 2019
The Department for International Trade (DIT) have announced the details of a UK roadshow to mark the launch of UK's partnership with Hong Kong's Business of Design Week (BODW) 2019. Organised by DIT ...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 13, 2018
DUP Leadership Questioned Over Support For Ian Paisley Event
Sinn Féin has called on the DUP leadership to clarify whether they endorse a support event for suspended MP Ian Paisley, which is due to take place tonight, Monday 13 August. Sinn Féin North Antrim M...
DUP Leadership Questioned Over Support For Ian Paisley Event
Sinn Féin has called on the DUP leadership to clarify whether they endorse a support event for suspended MP Ian Paisley, which is due to take place tonight, Monday 13 August. Sinn Féin North Antrim M...
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Northern Ireland WeatherThis Evening and Tonight:Apart from a little patchy drizzle it will be a dry evening and night with variable amounts of cloud. A few mist and fog patches forming. Minimum temperature 7 °C.
