Northern Ireland News for March 2019

Northern Ireland News, Mar 29, 2019
Newtownabbey Home Damaged In Burglary
Detectives in Antrim are appealing for information following a burglary in Newtownabbey on Wednesday 27 March. A house on the Carnmoney Road was targeted at sometime between 3.30pm and 6.30pm, while ...
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Northern Ireland News, Mar 29, 2019
DUP 'Does Not Speak For Majority In NI'
Independent Unionist MP Lady Sylvia Hermon has told the House of Commons the DUP "does not speak for the majority of people in Northern Ireland". The north Down MP was speaking in Parliament ahead of...
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Business News, Mar 29, 2019
Over 1,000 Employment Opportunities Highlighted At Antrim Jobs Fair
A cohort of more than 80 employers have advertised over 1,000 job vacancies at a jobs and careers fair in Antrim. The event at Antrim Forum on Thursday 28 March gave firms the chance to showcase vaca...
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Northern Ireland News, Mar 29, 2019
Teacher Awarded £3k In Unfair Dismissal Case
A former teacher has been awarded over £3,000 in compensation after a tribunal found she was unfairly dismissed from a grammar school in Northern Ireland. Ciara Hambly took the case against Enniskill...
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Northern Ireland News, Mar 29, 2019
SF Express Frustration At Delays For North-West City Deal
A Sinn Fein MP has met with UK Government officials to highlight growing frustration over delays to the City Deal for the north West region. It comes after Secretary of State for Northern Ireland Kar...
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Northern Ireland News, Mar 29, 2019
Active Belfast Grants Scheme To Tackle Health Inequalities
Organisations across Belfast are being encouraged to inspire people to live a healthier lifestyle with the opportunity of £25,000 council funding. Community, voluntary, statutory and private sector o...
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Northern Ireland News, Mar 29, 2019
Arrest After North Belfast Assault
A 23-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of grievous bodily harm following an assault in north Belfast. Police said two men were involved in an altercation this morning, Friday 29 March, at a...
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Northern Ireland News, Mar 29, 2019
Surge In Support For Breastfeeding Mums At NI Businesses
The Public Health Agency (PHA) has reported a significant rise in the number of businesses across Northern Ireland displaying their support for breastfeeding mothers. Over 740 popular family venues i...
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Northern Ireland News, Mar 29, 2019
Retail Chief Says NI's Rural Areas Must Not Be Left Behind
The Chief Executive of Retail NI has made a plea to ensure the region's towns and villages are not left behind as urban centres develop. Glyn Robert's comments come after the Belfast City Deal was ap...
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Northern Ireland News, Mar 29, 2019
Antique's Road Trip Explores Antrim's Treasures
Experts from the BBC's Antique's Road Trip have been touring Mid and East Antrim this week for the latest episode of the television series. The programme, which sees specialists set off on a UK road ...
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Northern Ireland News, Mar 29, 2019
Other News In Brief
Council Buildings To Light Up Blue For World Autism Awareness Day Two council buildings in County Antrim are set to light up blue next Tuesday, 02 April, to mark World Autism Awareness Day. T...
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Northern Ireland News, Mar 28, 2019
Woman Sexually Assaulted In South Belfast
Police are investigating after a report that a woman was sexually assaulted in south Belfast last weekend. The incident is believed to have taken place near Lower Crescent on the University Road betw...
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Northern Ireland News, Mar 28, 2019
Man Dies After Suffering Unexplained Head Injuries
A 43-year-old man has died after he was found in a house in L'Derry with unexplained head injuries. The man, who has not yet been named, was found at the property in the Grafton Street area of the ci...
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Northern Ireland News, Mar 28, 2019
DoH Reveal Most Recent Waiting Times For Cancer Treatments
The Department of Health has revealed the most recent statistics on cancer waiting times in Northern Ireland, demonstrating that only 60% of patients received their first cancer treatment within the r...
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Northern Ireland News, Mar 28, 2019
Attack On Newry Church Treated As 'Hate Crime'
Police are treating an attack on a church in Newry as a hate crime. It comes after the First Presbyterian Church at the town's John Mitchell Place was targeted on the evening of Wednesday 27 March. ...
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Northern Ireland News, Mar 28, 2019
Community Service For Woman Who Caused Suffering To Elderly Dog
A woman from Ballymena has been ordered to complete 120 hours community service after causing unnecessary suffering to her elderly dog. Amanda Kernohan of Orkney Drive plead guilty to the animal welf...
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Northern Ireland News, Mar 28, 2019
Fresh PSNI Appeal For Help In Reece Leeman Murder Case
Detectives investigating the murder of Reece Leeman in east Belfast have issued a fresh appeal for information. The 21-year-old died of multiple stab wounds after collapsing on Connsbrook Drive follo...
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Business News, Mar 28, 2019
Tourism & Hospitality Firms To Benefit From Industry Masterclass
Tourism agencies on the island of Ireland have united to share their experiences and advice on the market with 150 local hospitality and tourism providers. The tourism market from the Republic of Ire...
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Northern Ireland News, Mar 28, 2019
Brexit: DUP Won't Back Withdrawal Deal
The DUP has confirmed it will not support Prime Minister Theresa May's Brexit deal despite her promise to step down if MPs backed it. The Stormont party said the "necessary changes" to the backstop h...
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Northern Ireland News, Mar 28, 2019
Over 600 People In Crowd Of Cookstown Tragedy
More than 600 people were in the queue or car park outside the Greenvale Hotel on the night three teenagers died in an apparent crush, it has emerged. The PSNI gave an update on the investigation int...
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Northern Ireland News, Mar 28, 2019
Man Suffers Critical Head Injuries In L'Derry Incident
Police are appealing for information after a man was hospitalised with critical head injuries in L'Derry on Tuesday 26 March. The 43-year-old's condition has been described as "critical but stable" a...
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Northern Ireland News, Mar 28, 2019
Other News In Brief
NI Sites Shortlisted For Heathrow Construction Hub Two Northern Ireland sites have been shortlisted for Heathrow's offsite construction centres. They will compete with 16 other locations to ...
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Northern Ireland News, Mar 27, 2019
Armagh Road Closed Due To Gas Leak
A road in Armagh has been closed in both directions following reports of a gas leak. Police have advised motorists that the issue on the Newry Road is likely to continue for several hours. Diversio...
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Northern Ireland News, Mar 27, 2019
PSNI Carry Out Over 300 Checks In Domestic Abuse Disclosure Scheme
Over 326 people submitted applications to the Domestic Violence and Abuse Disclosure Scheme (DVADS) last year in relation to the history of partners they suspect may be abusive. The initiative, opera...
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Northern Ireland News, Mar 27, 2019
UUP Brand EU Vote To End Daylight Saving 'Reckless'
An Ulster Unionist representative in the European Parliament has hit out at the proposal to stop the one hour clock change that extends daylight hours in the summer EU wide. The European Parliament v...
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Northern Ireland News, Mar 27, 2019
Belfast Giants Legend Colin Shields Announces Retirement
Colin Shields, the all-time leading scorer for the Belfast Giants and the Elite League, has announced his plans to retire from professional hockey at the end of the season. The news comes after the n...
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Northern Ireland News, Mar 27, 2019
'Much Awaited' Belfast City Deal Welcomed
Politicians across Northern Ireland have welcomed the "much awaited" City Deal for the Belfast region after it was approved by Secretary of State Karen Bradley. The £350 million investment, the first...
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Business News, Mar 27, 2019
Zara Belfast Set To Reopen Next Week
Fashion retailer Zara has announced plans to reopen its Belfast city centre store next week following a reduction in the Primark safety cordon. The store at Donegall Place had remained closed for alm...
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Northern Ireland News, Mar 27, 2019
'Public Spirited' Syrian Murder Victim Killed After Interrupting Crime
Police have paid tribute to a Syrian man murdered in Belfast city centre in 2017 while trying to prevent a crime. 30-year-old Hazem Ahmed Grier was near a fast-food restaurant on the Dublin Road when...
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Feature News, Mar 27, 2019
Explore NI's Top Game Of Thrones Locations & Experiences
The excitement is building among Game of Thrones fans with the final season set to air in only a matter of weeks. Living in Northern Ireland, we're lucky enough to have the majority of its filming ...
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