Northern Ireland News for June 2019

Northern Ireland News, Jun 28, 2019
'One Punch' Beach Assault Leaves Man Critical
A 22-year-old man has been left critically ill in hospital after what police have described as a "one punch" assault. The incident took place on Tyrella beach in Downpatrick, County Down at around 7....
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Northern Ireland News, Jun 28, 2019
Teen Knocked Off Bike In Hit & Run
A teenage boy was knocked off his bike yesterday, 27 June, by a driver who failed to remain at the scene in County Antrim. Police said a white car was involved in the incident on the Coast Road in Ba...
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Northern Ireland News, Jun 28, 2019
Warning Ahead Of Belsonic Final Night
Parents are being urged to have a word with teenagers who are heading off to the final night of Belsonic at Belfast's Ormeau Park tonight, Friday 28 June. Dutch DJ Tiesto is set to close the show aft...
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Northern Ireland News, Jun 28, 2019
Arrest After Attempted Hijacking
A 36-year-old man has been arrested following reports of an attempted hijacking in Belfast City Centre yesterday, Thursday 27 June. A female driver was threatened by a man while on Great Victoria Str...
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Northern Ireland News, Jun 28, 2019
SF Demand End To 'Damaging' Transfer Tests
Sinn Fein has issued a call for the end of transfer tests in Northern Ireland following a recent report on the detrimental impact the process has on children. The party's education spokeswoman Karen ...
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Northern Ireland News, Jun 28, 2019
£10k Reward In Pat McCormick Investigation
A £10,000 reward from Crimestoppers has been offered in exchange for information which leads to the recovery of William McCormick's body. Mr McCormick, who is known locally as Pat, has been missing f...
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Business News, Jun 28, 2019
NI Golf Tourism Promoted In North America
Tourism NI and representatives from key local industries have participated in a golf convention in North America as part of a drive to grow the value of golf tourism in Northern Ireland to £50 million...
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Northern Ireland News, Jun 28, 2019
Staffing Gaps Cause Growth In Cancer Waiting Times
The Department of Health has attributed the unacceptable waiting times for cancer assessment and treatment in Northern Ireland to staffing gaps. The latest approach to tackle the issue and transform ...
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Northern Ireland News, Jun 28, 2019
£23m Pledged For Recycling Services
A fresh £23 million has been allocated to make recycling easier and improve the quality of recycled material in Northern Ireland. Funding from the Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Aff...
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Northern Ireland News, Jun 28, 2019
L'Derry Medical School Set To Progress
A planned graduate entry medical school for L'Derry is set to progress after politicians held a meeting to discuss the prospect yesterday, Thursday 27 June. Sinn Fein welcomed a decision to acknowled...
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Northern Ireland News, Jun 28, 2019
Other News In Brief
Parade Expected To Disrupt Traffic In Newtownabbey A parade organised for Newtownabbey this evening, Friday 28 June, is expected to affect the flow of traffic. The event will begin at 6.45pm ...
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Northern Ireland News, Jun 27, 2019
Pair Assaulted By Gang Of Males
Two men have been assaulted by a gang of males in what police are describing as a paramilitary style attack. The incident occurred in the early hours of this morning, Thursday 27 June, in the Derryco...
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Northern Ireland News, Jun 27, 2019
Average NI House Price Stands At £162k
House prices in Northern Ireland are said to be growing steadily with the average home now selling for around £162,914- a modest annual increase of 1.2%. The latest Quarterly House Price Index from U...
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Northern Ireland News, Jun 27, 2019
DUP Slammed Over Pride Flag Walkout
DUP Councillors have been slammed for their decision to walk out of a Causeway Coast and Glens meeting when the prospect of flying the Pride flag was raised. It comes as other councils have voted to ...
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Northern Ireland News, Jun 27, 2019
Short-Sighted Children Sought For Clinical Trial
Researchers from Ulster University are investigating whether eye drops can be used to slow down the progression of short-sightedness and are seeking children to take part in the trial. Rates of myopi...
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Northern Ireland News, Jun 27, 2019
Residents Have Their Say On Health & Wellbeing
Local stakeholders in north Belfast have met today to discuss the results of research into the health and wellbeing of over 1,000 residents in the area. Political representatives, statutory bodies, c...
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Northern Ireland News, Jun 27, 2019
Battle Of The Somme Commemoration Planned
A service to remember those who died during the Battle of the Somme is to take place in Carrickfergus this weekend. The Battle will be commemorated over 100 years later at the Knockagh Memorial on Su...
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Business News, Jun 27, 2019
Guidance For Firms In Antrim Mind Your Finance Workshops
A series of upcoming workshops run by Antrim Enterprise Agency are set to help local firms with their finances. The Mind Your Finance clinic is aimed at budding entrepreneurs who are unsure of the fi...
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Northern Ireland News, Jun 27, 2019
Two Arrested Over Lisburn Murder
Two men have been arrested on suspicion of the murder of Paul Smyth in Lisburn. Mr Smyth, 50, was found dead in the living room of his house in Coulson Avenue at around 8.45pm on Friday 21 June. Poli...
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Northern Ireland News, Jun 27, 2019
Ian Paisley Referred To Standards Commissioner
North Antrim MP Ian Paisley has been referred to the Parliamentary Commissioner for Standards over fresh revelations about holidays taken to the Maldives. The dust had not long settled after the DUP ...
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Northern Ireland News, Jun 27, 2019
Father & Son Jailed For Burglaries
A father and son from Northern Ireland have been jailed for a series of burglary, aggravated burglary, assault and driving offences. James Hanrahan, 46, and his 28-year-old son John Hanrahan were han...
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Northern Ireland News, Jun 27, 2019
Other News In Brief
Pair Charged With Lisburn Murder Two men have been charged with the murder of Paul Smyth in Lisburn. The 50-year-old was found shot dead on Friday evening, 21 June. He was discovered in the l...
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Northern Ireland News, Jun 26, 2019
Civil Rights Leader Ivan Cooper Dies
Tributes have been paid as one of Northern Ireland's most widely known civil rights leaders, Ivan Cooper, has died. Mr Cooper, a founding member of the Social Democratic and Labour Party (SDLP), was ...
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Northern Ireland News, Jun 26, 2019
Date Set For Mother's Abortion Pill Trial
A mother accused of buying abortion pills online for her then 15-year-old daughter is set to go on trial in November. The woman, who cannot be named to ensure her daughter's anonymity, faces two char...
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Northern Ireland News, Jun 26, 2019
Community Speed Project Launched In Antrim
Twelve speed indicator devices have been deployed at various spots in County Antrim as part of a community project to prevent death and serious injury on the roads. The temporary vehicle activated si...
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Northern Ireland News, Jun 26, 2019
Inclusive Playpark Opens At Stormont Estate
The popular playpark at Stormont Estate has been transformed into a fully inclusive facility just in time for the summer holidays. Following an £800,000 investment, the Mo Mowlam Playpark incorporate...
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Northern Ireland News, Jun 26, 2019
'Don't Ignore Tick-Borne Lyme Disease'
As we venture outdoors more this summer, the Public Health Agency has issued a reminder about tick bites and the potential effects of Lyme disease. The serious and debilitating bacterial infection ca...
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Northern Ireland News, Jun 26, 2019
Police Officer Rescues Man From Water
A PSNI officer dived into the sea in Portrush to rescue a cliff diver who had got into difficulties in the water. Officers on the North Coast received a call of a man struggling in the water near Dun...
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Northern Ireland News, Jun 26, 2019
Bombardier Offloads Jet Programme To Mitsubishi
Aerospace company Bombardier has announced plans to sell its regional jet programme to Mitsubishi, prompting calls for clarity over the future of local jobs in the industry. The $550 million transact...
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Northern Ireland News, Jun 26, 2019
Ian Paisley Faces Fresh Holiday Backlash
Sinn Fein has said the DUP has serious questions to answer amid fresh revelations about holidays taken by north Antrim MP Ian Paisley. A BBC Spotlight investigation highlighted a number of holidays t...
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