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Northern Ireland News for December 2019 : Page 2
Northern Ireland News, Dec 17, 2019
Pair Due In Court Over Portadown Murder
Two men have been charged with the murder of Cecil Robert R Ellis in Portadown. The 49 year-old, who is known locally as Foggy, was found dead at a house in the town's Clonaugh Park last Monday, 09 D...
Pair Due In Court Over Portadown Murder
Two men have been charged with the murder of Cecil Robert R Ellis in Portadown. The 49 year-old, who is known locally as Foggy, was found dead at a house in the town's Clonaugh Park last Monday, 09 D...
Northern Ireland News, Dec 17, 2019
Couple Abducted In North Belfast
A Belfast couple have been left shaken after they were abducted from their home on Sunday evening. Police have condemned the incident as a "despicable, vicious and prolonged" attack, which saw the pa...
Couple Abducted In North Belfast
A Belfast couple have been left shaken after they were abducted from their home on Sunday evening. Police have condemned the incident as a "despicable, vicious and prolonged" attack, which saw the pa...
Northern Ireland News, Dec 17, 2019
Make It Your New Year's Resolution To Stop Smoking
As the New Year approaches, the Public Health Agency (PHA) is encouraging people to make a resolution worth keeping – to quit smoking. The agency has launched a mass media campaign to encourage peopl...
Make It Your New Year's Resolution To Stop Smoking
As the New Year approaches, the Public Health Agency (PHA) is encouraging people to make a resolution worth keeping – to quit smoking. The agency has launched a mass media campaign to encourage peopl...
Northern Ireland News, Dec 17, 2019
Almost £200k For Arts Projects Supporting Older People
Organisations delivering community-based arts projects that benefit older people are to share in almost £200,000 of National Lottery funding. The Arts Council of Northern Ireland announced the money,...
Almost £200k For Arts Projects Supporting Older People
Organisations delivering community-based arts projects that benefit older people are to share in almost £200,000 of National Lottery funding. The Arts Council of Northern Ireland announced the money,...
Northern Ireland News, Dec 17, 2019
Other News In Brief
Christmas Presents Stolen In West Belfast Burglary Police have called for vigilance after Christmas presents were stolen during a burglary in west Belfast. It's understood a thief entered a p...
Other News In Brief
Christmas Presents Stolen In West Belfast Burglary Police have called for vigilance after Christmas presents were stolen during a burglary in west Belfast. It's understood a thief entered a p...
Business News, Dec 17, 2019
NI Homebuilder Raises £40k For Children's Charity
Ballyclare-based company Hagan Homes has raised £40,000 to help make the dreams of over 100 local children with terminal illness and life-limiting conditions come true. The money will go to the North...
NI Homebuilder Raises £40k For Children's Charity
Ballyclare-based company Hagan Homes has raised £40,000 to help make the dreams of over 100 local children with terminal illness and life-limiting conditions come true. The money will go to the North...
Northern Ireland News, Dec 16, 2019
Man Jailed For Causing Three Year-Old's Death
A man has been sentenced to fifteen years imprisonment for causing the death of a three year-old boy in his care. Kayden McMcGuiness died in September 2017 after Liam Whoriskey inflicted brutal injur...
Man Jailed For Causing Three Year-Old's Death
A man has been sentenced to fifteen years imprisonment for causing the death of a three year-old boy in his care. Kayden McMcGuiness died in September 2017 after Liam Whoriskey inflicted brutal injur...
Northern Ireland News, Dec 16, 2019
Identity Of Co Armagh Murder Victim Confirmed
Police have confirmed the identity of a man murdered in Portadown last week. Cecil Robert Ellis, aged 49, was found dead at his Clounagh Park home on the morning of Monday 09 December. He was known l...
Identity Of Co Armagh Murder Victim Confirmed
Police have confirmed the identity of a man murdered in Portadown last week. Cecil Robert Ellis, aged 49, was found dead at his Clounagh Park home on the morning of Monday 09 December. He was known l...
Northern Ireland News, Dec 16, 2019
Woman Arrested In Muckamore Abbey Probe
A woman has been arrested by detectives investigating patient abuse at a hospital for the mentally ill in Northern Ireland. The 36 year-old was detained in the Antrim area this morning, Monday 16 Dec...
Woman Arrested In Muckamore Abbey Probe
A woman has been arrested by detectives investigating patient abuse at a hospital for the mentally ill in Northern Ireland. The 36 year-old was detained in the Antrim area this morning, Monday 16 Dec...
Northern Ireland News, Dec 16, 2019
New Round Of Stormont Talks Begin
A new round of negotiations to restore the Northern Ireland Assembly are set to begin this morning. All parties have pledged to get the Executive back up and running during this fresh round of talks....
New Round Of Stormont Talks Begin
A new round of negotiations to restore the Northern Ireland Assembly are set to begin this morning. All parties have pledged to get the Executive back up and running during this fresh round of talks....
Northern Ireland News, Dec 16, 2019
Medical Leaders Demand End To Political Deadlock
Senior health leaders in Northern Ireland have demanded that politicians restore local government at Stormont. The British Medical Association joined with seven royal medical colleges representing do...
Medical Leaders Demand End To Political Deadlock
Senior health leaders in Northern Ireland have demanded that politicians restore local government at Stormont. The British Medical Association joined with seven royal medical colleges representing do...
Northern Ireland News, Dec 16, 2019
Pedestrian Dies In Westlink Collision
A man in his 20s has lost his life after he was hit by a car on the Westlink. The incident happened between Divis Street and the Grosvenor Road during the early hours of Sunday morning, 15 December. ...
Pedestrian Dies In Westlink Collision
A man in his 20s has lost his life after he was hit by a car on the Westlink. The incident happened between Divis Street and the Grosvenor Road during the early hours of Sunday morning, 15 December. ...
Business News, Dec 16, 2019
Christmas Licensing Hours Published
While Christmas is undoubtedly one of the busiest times of the year for partying, the times during which alcohol can be sold on licensed premises in Northern Ireland varies over the holiday season. L...
Christmas Licensing Hours Published
While Christmas is undoubtedly one of the busiest times of the year for partying, the times during which alcohol can be sold on licensed premises in Northern Ireland varies over the holiday season. L...
Northern Ireland News, Dec 16, 2019
Man Stabbed In Co Antrim
A man has been hospitalised after he was stabbed in an incident in Co Antrim. Police are investigating a link between the stabbing in Newtownabbey on Sunday Morning, 15 December, and a road traffic c...
Man Stabbed In Co Antrim
A man has been hospitalised after he was stabbed in an incident in Co Antrim. Police are investigating a link between the stabbing in Newtownabbey on Sunday Morning, 15 December, and a road traffic c...
Northern Ireland News, Dec 16, 2019
Tips For Preventing Falls This Winter
The Public Health Agency (PHA) has joined with local government to urge members of the public to take steps to prevent falls at home this winter. Falls can have a very serious impact, particularly fo...
Tips For Preventing Falls This Winter
The Public Health Agency (PHA) has joined with local government to urge members of the public to take steps to prevent falls at home this winter. Falls can have a very serious impact, particularly fo...
Northern Ireland News, Dec 16, 2019
Translink Release Festive Timetable
Translink has released its Christmas and New Year timetable for the festive season. Passengers are urged to ensure their travel arrangements are in place ahead of Christmas nights out, with a range o...
Translink Release Festive Timetable
Translink has released its Christmas and New Year timetable for the festive season. Passengers are urged to ensure their travel arrangements are in place ahead of Christmas nights out, with a range o...
Northern Ireland News, Dec 16, 2019
Other News In Brief
Offensive Graffiti Appears In Orangefield Park Graffiti described as being "homophobic and racist" has appeared at Orangefield Park in east Belfast. The slurs appeared in the children's play ...
Other News In Brief
Offensive Graffiti Appears In Orangefield Park Graffiti described as being "homophobic and racist" has appeared at Orangefield Park in east Belfast. The slurs appeared in the children's play ...
Northern Ireland News, Dec 13, 2019
General Election: NI Returns A Nationalist Majority
The people of Northern Ireland have returned 18 MPs to Westminster, with the balance shifting towards nationalism for the first time. Thursday's General Election saw 62.09% of the region turn out to ...
General Election: NI Returns A Nationalist Majority
The people of Northern Ireland have returned 18 MPs to Westminster, with the balance shifting towards nationalism for the first time. Thursday's General Election saw 62.09% of the region turn out to ...
Northern Ireland News, Dec 13, 2019
GE 2019 Sees Historic Conservative Win
While Northern Ireland is now represented by a majority of nationalist MPs, the general UK-wide picture of the 2019 General Election shows a huge victory for the Conservatives, their best result since...
GE 2019 Sees Historic Conservative Win
While Northern Ireland is now represented by a majority of nationalist MPs, the general UK-wide picture of the 2019 General Election shows a huge victory for the Conservatives, their best result since...
Northern Ireland News, Dec 13, 2019
Politicians Unite To Oppose Abortion Reform
A group of cross-party politicians have united to demand that the Government steps back from "ill conceived" proposals for abortion reform. A letter co-signed by ten politicians and the former Police...
Politicians Unite To Oppose Abortion Reform
A group of cross-party politicians have united to demand that the Government steps back from "ill conceived" proposals for abortion reform. A letter co-signed by ten politicians and the former Police...
Northern Ireland News, Dec 13, 2019
Recruitment Underway For 300 Civil Service Jobs
The Northern Ireland Civil Service has launched a recruitment campaign for over 300 Administrative Officers. With a starting salary of almost £21,000, the permanent positions will be located across t...
Recruitment Underway For 300 Civil Service Jobs
The Northern Ireland Civil Service has launched a recruitment campaign for over 300 Administrative Officers. With a starting salary of almost £21,000, the permanent positions will be located across t...
Northern Ireland News, Dec 13, 2019
Report Shows Barriers To Justice For Deaf Community
A groundbreaking report has found that deaf people in Northern Ireland still face significant barriers to accessing justice. The study by Queen's University Belfast and the British Deaf Association N...
Report Shows Barriers To Justice For Deaf Community
A groundbreaking report has found that deaf people in Northern Ireland still face significant barriers to accessing justice. The study by Queen's University Belfast and the British Deaf Association N...
Northern Ireland News, Dec 13, 2019
PSNI Warns Against Drink Driving
The PSNI has issued a warning to motorists across Northern Ireland against driving under the influence ahead of the festive season. Highlighting the stark consequences of getting behind the wheel aft...
PSNI Warns Against Drink Driving
The PSNI has issued a warning to motorists across Northern Ireland against driving under the influence ahead of the festive season. Highlighting the stark consequences of getting behind the wheel aft...
Northern Ireland News, Dec 13, 2019
Three Charged As Drugs Seized In East Belfast
Detectives from the PSNI's Paramilitary Crime Task Force have charged three men after drugs were discovered during searches in east Belfast and Newtownards. The raids on Thursday 12 December were par...
Three Charged As Drugs Seized In East Belfast
Detectives from the PSNI's Paramilitary Crime Task Force have charged three men after drugs were discovered during searches in east Belfast and Newtownards. The raids on Thursday 12 December were par...
Northern Ireland News, Dec 13, 2019
Flu Vaccine Reminder As Cases Rise
People eligible for the free flu vaccine are urged to ensure they avail of it as cases begin to circulate in Northern Ireland. Pregnant woman, those over the age of 65 and those younger with underlyi...
Flu Vaccine Reminder As Cases Rise
People eligible for the free flu vaccine are urged to ensure they avail of it as cases begin to circulate in Northern Ireland. Pregnant woman, those over the age of 65 and those younger with underlyi...
Northern Ireland News, Dec 13, 2019
L'Derry Contractor Fined Over Health & Safety Failings
L'Derry-based contractor S Higgins Construction Ltd has been hit with a £10,000 fine over health and safety failings after a metal shuttering panel fell on an employee. The firm pleaded guilty to tw...
L'Derry Contractor Fined Over Health & Safety Failings
L'Derry-based contractor S Higgins Construction Ltd has been hit with a £10,000 fine over health and safety failings after a metal shuttering panel fell on an employee. The firm pleaded guilty to tw...
Northern Ireland News, Dec 13, 2019
Other News In Brief
IFA Women's Domestic Manager Honoured By Northern Regional College The Women's Domestic Manager of the IFA Foundation Gail Redmond has received an Honorary Fellowship from Northern Regional Co...
Other News In Brief
IFA Women's Domestic Manager Honoured By Northern Regional College The Women's Domestic Manager of the IFA Foundation Gail Redmond has received an Honorary Fellowship from Northern Regional Co...
Business News, Dec 13, 2019
19 Jobs As London Start-Up Invests In Belfast
A London-based mobile phone provider is set to create 19 new jobs in Belfast as it establishes a Customer Services and Credit Control Centre in the city. Start-up firm Raylo takes an innovative appro...
19 Jobs As London Start-Up Invests In Belfast
A London-based mobile phone provider is set to create 19 new jobs in Belfast as it establishes a Customer Services and Credit Control Centre in the city. Start-up firm Raylo takes an innovative appro...
Northern Ireland News, Dec 12, 2019
Pair On CCTV Walking Near Home Of Murdered Bangor Man
Two people have been caught on CCTV walking near the home of murdered Bangor man Michael Kerr. Fresh footage released by the PSNI shows the pair walking along the 68 year-old's home street of Birch D...
Pair On CCTV Walking Near Home Of Murdered Bangor Man
Two people have been caught on CCTV walking near the home of murdered Bangor man Michael Kerr. Fresh footage released by the PSNI shows the pair walking along the 68 year-old's home street of Birch D...
Northern Ireland News, Dec 12, 2019
Women Tied Up In South Belfast Burglary
Two women have been assaulted and tied up during an aggravated burglary in south Belfast, police have said. Three men forced their way inside a property on Ashley Avenue at around 11.30pm on Wednesda...
Women Tied Up In South Belfast Burglary
Two women have been assaulted and tied up during an aggravated burglary in south Belfast, police have said. Three men forced their way inside a property on Ashley Avenue at around 11.30pm on Wednesda...
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Northern Ireland WeatherThis Evening and Tonight:It will be cloudy. Also mainly dry at first this evening but then occasional outbreaks of rain developing overnight. Light southwest winds, and staying mild. Minimum temperature 9 °C.
