Northern Ireland News for July 2019

Feature News, Jul 31, 2019
Open House Festival Returns To Bangor
A celebration of culture, creativity, people and passion- Bangor's Open House Festival is back for the seventh year with a bigger and better programme of concerts and events. An array of musical ge...
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Northern Ireland News, Jul 31, 2019
NI Woman At Centre Of National Crime Agency Probe
A Northern Irish woman has been ordered by the National Crime Agency (NCA) to explain how she financed property purchases worth around £3.2 million. The woman, who now lives in London, is believed to...
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Northern Ireland News, Jul 31, 2019
PM Committed To Restoring Devolution
Prime Minister Boris Johnson will "do everything he can" to restore devolved government in Northern Ireland, Downing Street has stated. While at Stormont to meet with the five main parties on Wednesd...
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Northern Ireland News, Jul 31, 2019
Pilot Welding Training Academy Launched In Belfast
Nine pre-employment training places are being offered on a pilot training academy at Belfast Met's Castlereagh Campus. The college is collaborating with three companies- Cubis Systems Steel Structure...
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Northern Ireland News, Jul 31, 2019
Govt Urged To Save H&W Shipyard
Northern Ireland's politicians have backed calls for Westminster intervention to save one of Belfast's most iconic manufacturers. Unions say the Harland and Wolff shipyard faces imminent closure unle...
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Business News, Jul 31, 2019
Business Reps Demand Return To Restored Stormont
The Northern Ireland business community has united to express its deep concern at the continued absence of a functioning administration. Now is the time for strong and effective leadership as the reg...
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Northern Ireland News, Jul 31, 2019
Boris Johnson At Stormont For Talks Update
Prime Minister Boris Johnson has arrived in Northern Ireland today to join the Stormont talks process. The Conservative leader is joined by Secretary of State Julian Smith to meet the leaders of the ...
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Northern Ireland News, Jul 31, 2019
Appeal After West Belfast Stabbing
Police are appealing for witnesses after a man was stabbed in west Belfast on Friday 12 July. The victim, aged in his 20s, was hospitalised after the serious assault in the Conway Street area. Polic...
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Northern Ireland News, Jul 31, 2019
BT Lose Appeal Over Autism Discrimination Case
Telecoms giant BT has lost an appeal against a finding it discriminated against a graduate from Queen's University Belfast with disabilities. Kevin Meier was rejected a place on the company's Graduat...
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Northern Ireland News, Jul 31, 2019
Other News In Brief
Sir Ian McKellen Brings Tour To NI World-renowned actor Ian McKellen has brought his on stage Tolkien, Shakespeare and You! tour to Northern Ireland. In celebration of his 80th birthday, the ...
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Northern Ireland News, Jul 30, 2019
Shipyard Workers Protest Over Job Fears
Workers at Harland and Wolff have locked the gates of the under-threat shipyard amid fears of its closure. Shipyard staff took control of the facility on Monday and erected banners bearing the "Save ...
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Northern Ireland News, Jul 30, 2019
Cars Burnt Out In L'Derry Arson
Four vehicles have been destroyed in an arson attack in L'Derry. The incident took place shortly before midnight on Monday 29 July, in the Barrs Lane area of the city. According to police, two vehic...
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Northern Ireland News, Jul 30, 2019
Arrest Over Child Sex Offences
A 21-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of a series of child sex offences. Detectives from the PSNI's Public Protection Branch arrested the suspect on Tuesday morning on suspicion of offence...
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Northern Ireland News, Jul 30, 2019
Holiday Scam Sees Woman Duped Out Of £1,350
A woman from Northern Ireland has lost £1,350 in a holiday scam, it has emerged. The victim, a lady from Armagh, was duped out of the money when she booked using a fraudulent website called 'PerfectH...
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Business News, Jul 30, 2019
NI Firms To Be Recognised At Inaugural Social Media Awards
Businesses paving the way with exciting social media marketing campaigns in Northern Ireland are invited to apply to the region's first ever Social Media Awards. Social media platforms are used daily...
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Northern Ireland News, Jul 30, 2019
Concern Grows For Missing Co Antrim Teen
Police are growing increasingly concerned for the whereabouts of a teenage girl from County Antrim. 17-year-old Kelsey Donnelly was last seen in the Larne area shortly after 10pm on Sunday evening, 2...
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Northern Ireland News, Jul 30, 2019
Fresh Appeal & Details Over Booby-Trap Bomb
Police probing a bid to murder officers in Craigavon last week have issued fresh details in a new appeal for information. A metal tube designed to resemble a mortar was planted in the Tullygally area...
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Northern Ireland News, Jul 30, 2019
PHA Encourage Support For Breastfeeding Mums
The Public Health Agency is encouraging greater support for breastfeeding mothers ahead of World Breastfeeding Week which begins this Thursday, 01 August. Although choosing to breastfeed can leave mo...
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Northern Ireland News, Jul 30, 2019
Other News In Brief
Met Office Issues Warning For Heavy Showers Heavy showers are expected in eastern parts of Northern Ireland this evening as a Met Office warning takes affect. The yellow alert covering mainly...
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Northern Ireland News, Jul 29, 2019
NI To Receive Share In £300m Growth Deal
Northern Ireland is to share in a £300 million economic growth deal for the devolved nations of the United Kingdom. Prime Minister Boris Johnson was set to address the funding pot during a visit to S...
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Northern Ireland News, Jul 29, 2019
New Cruise Terminal Opens In Belfast
Cruise ship visitors to Northern Ireland will now be greeted by the first dedicated cruise terminal on the island of Ireland as they step off their ship in Belfast. A partnership between Visit Belfas...
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Northern Ireland News, Jul 29, 2019
Outrage As Ploy Targets PSNI Officers
There has been widespread outrage among Northern Ireland's political representatives in the aftermath of an attempt to murder police officers in Craigavon. A viable device disguised as a fired mortar...
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Northern Ireland News, Jul 29, 2019
Job Prospects For Unemployed With Care Home Training Scheme
A care home group is offering job opportunities for the unemployed in Belfast following completion of a four-week training programme. Macklin Care Homes, which operates six homes in Northern Ireland,...
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Northern Ireland News, Jul 29, 2019
Police Attacked While Removing Bonfire Material
Police have been targeted with petrol bombs and stones while assisting in the removal of bonfire material in a west Belfast park. Officers stepped in to support Belfast City Council clear a site at t...
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Northern Ireland News, Jul 29, 2019
Booby-Trap Device Left In Police Murder Attempt
A viable device has been left close to a public bus stop in Craigavon in an attempt to murder police officers. Police were called to the Tullygally Road at around midnight on Friday night, 26 July, f...
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Business News, Jul 29, 2019
132 Jobs As Lisburn Firm Makes £11m Investment
132 new jobs are to be created in Lisburn as a local manufacturing firm invests £11 million in new machinery and facilities. Creative Composites Ltd supplies a range of world leading innovative produ...
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Northern Ireland News, Jul 29, 2019
Pizza Delivery Driver Robbed At Knifepoint
A pizza delivery driver has been injured after he was robbed at knifepoint while working in County Antrim. Two men, one armed with a knife, approached the driver in the Lanntara area of Ballymena in ...
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Northern Ireland News, Jul 29, 2019
Man Charged As £6.5K Drugs Seized
A man has been charged with a series of drugs offences after £6,500 of suspected cannabis was seized in north Lurgan and Banbridge. Proactive searches were carried out on Saturday 27 July as part of ...
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Northern Ireland News, Jul 29, 2019
Drink-Drive Tip-Off Secures Arrest
A drink driver who was almost three times over the legal limit has been arrested following a tip-off from members of the public in Bangor, County Down. The incident on Sunday evening, 28 July, saw a ...
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Northern Ireland News, Jul 29, 2019
Other News In Brief
SF Accuse PM Of Irish Govt Snub Prime Minister Boris Johnson has been accused of "snubbing" the Irish Government since he came into office by one of Northern Ireland's main political parties. ...
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