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Northern Ireland News for October 2013 : Page 10
UK National News, Oct 14, 2013
Jimmy Savile Sexual Abuse Inquiries To Be Extended
More hospitals are to be investigated as part of the inquiries into sexual abuse carried out by Jimmy Savile. Health Secretary Jeremy Hunt made the announcement today. Mr Hunt said: "We understand t...
Jimmy Savile Sexual Abuse Inquiries To Be Extended
More hospitals are to be investigated as part of the inquiries into sexual abuse carried out by Jimmy Savile. Health Secretary Jeremy Hunt made the announcement today. Mr Hunt said: "We understand t...
Recruitment News, Oct 14, 2013
Jobseekers To Sign Claimant Committment
Starting today Monday 14th October, new jobseekers will have to account more clearly for their efforts to find work in order to receive their benefit. New claimants to Jobseeker's Allowance will now ...
Jobseekers To Sign Claimant Committment
Starting today Monday 14th October, new jobseekers will have to account more clearly for their efforts to find work in order to receive their benefit. New claimants to Jobseeker's Allowance will now ...
UK National News, Oct 14, 2013
Four Arrested Under The Terrorism Act
Four men have been arrested on suspicion of the commission, preparation or instigation of acts of terrorism under the Terrorism Act 2000 (Section 41- 1B). MPS Counter Terrorism Officers are currently...
Four Arrested Under The Terrorism Act
Four men have been arrested on suspicion of the commission, preparation or instigation of acts of terrorism under the Terrorism Act 2000 (Section 41- 1B). MPS Counter Terrorism Officers are currently...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 14, 2013
M1 Reopens After Security Alert
The M1 motorway has reopened, following an earlier security alert that caused a second chaotic Monday morning in a row for Belfast commuters. The motorway was closed this morning in both directions b...
M1 Reopens After Security Alert
The M1 motorway has reopened, following an earlier security alert that caused a second chaotic Monday morning in a row for Belfast commuters. The motorway was closed this morning in both directions b...
UK National News, Oct 14, 2013
Badger Cull Extended In West Somerset
Natural England has confirmed that criteria have been met to allow the badger cull in west Somerset to continue under licence. The new licence will allow the cull to continue for three more weeks to ...
Badger Cull Extended In West Somerset
Natural England has confirmed that criteria have been met to allow the badger cull in west Somerset to continue under licence. The new licence will allow the cull to continue for three more weeks to ...
UK National News, Oct 14, 2013
E-Fit Images Released Of Madeline McCann Suspect
The Metropolitan Police investigating the abduction of a three-year-old British girl called Madeleine McCann from an apartment in the Portuguese Algarve resort of Praia da Luz on the 3rd May 2007, hav...
E-Fit Images Released Of Madeline McCann Suspect
The Metropolitan Police investigating the abduction of a three-year-old British girl called Madeleine McCann from an apartment in the Portuguese Algarve resort of Praia da Luz on the 3rd May 2007, hav...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 14, 2013
Funeral Held For Kevin Kearney
A funeral is taking place this morning for Kevin Kearney, the 46-year-old father of four whose body was found in a lake in north Belfast last week. Mr Kearney was shot on Tuesday morning as he took h...
Funeral Held For Kevin Kearney
A funeral is taking place this morning for Kevin Kearney, the 46-year-old father of four whose body was found in a lake in north Belfast last week. Mr Kearney was shot on Tuesday morning as he took h...
UK National News, Oct 14, 2013
Boy, 10, Arrested In Connection With Death Of 79-Year-Old Man
A 10-year-old boy has been arrested in connection with the death of a man in Harehills, Leeds. On Sunday police were contacted by the ambulance service who were tending a 79-year-old man with a head ...
Boy, 10, Arrested In Connection With Death Of 79-Year-Old Man
A 10-year-old boy has been arrested in connection with the death of a man in Harehills, Leeds. On Sunday police were contacted by the ambulance service who were tending a 79-year-old man with a head ...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 14, 2013
NI Economic Growth Level Raised
The level of economic growth expected for Northern Ireland in 2013 has been raised from 0.2% to 0.5%, with growth of 1.8% predicted for 2014. The announcement was made today by the Department of Ent...
NI Economic Growth Level Raised
The level of economic growth expected for Northern Ireland in 2013 has been raised from 0.2% to 0.5%, with growth of 1.8% predicted for 2014. The announcement was made today by the Department of Ent...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 14, 2013
Belfast Transport Hub Announced
A new transport hub has been announced for Belfast City Centre, to meet the growing demands of Northern Ireland's public transport system. Translink is now in the process of appointing an integrated ...
Belfast Transport Hub Announced
A new transport hub has been announced for Belfast City Centre, to meet the growing demands of Northern Ireland's public transport system. Translink is now in the process of appointing an integrated ...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 14, 2013
Fatalities Linked To Illegal Drug In NI
Eight deaths in Hungary are thought to be linked to an illegal drug currently being sold in Northern Ireland. A letter issued by the Chief Medical Officer in Northern Ireland, Dr Michael McBride, exp...
Fatalities Linked To Illegal Drug In NI
Eight deaths in Hungary are thought to be linked to an illegal drug currently being sold in Northern Ireland. A letter issued by the Chief Medical Officer in Northern Ireland, Dr Michael McBride, exp...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 14, 2013
Other News In Brief
Man In Hospital After Carrickmore Attack A man is in hospital in what police have described as a "serious condition" following an assault in Carrickmore, County Tyrone. The 24-year-old was at...
Other News In Brief
Man In Hospital After Carrickmore Attack A man is in hospital in what police have described as a "serious condition" following an assault in Carrickmore, County Tyrone. The 24-year-old was at...
Recruitment News, Oct 11, 2013
117 Jobs At Risk At Pratts Luton Plant
GMB, the union for staff at Pratts in Luton, responded to the announcement of job losses at the Luton plant. Sue Hackett GMB Regional Officer said: "This is terrible news for the workers involved an...
117 Jobs At Risk At Pratts Luton Plant
GMB, the union for staff at Pratts in Luton, responded to the announcement of job losses at the Luton plant. Sue Hackett GMB Regional Officer said: "This is terrible news for the workers involved an...
UK National News, Oct 11, 2013
Human Remains Found In Mansfield
An investigation is underway following the discovery of human remains in Mansfield. The remains of two people, who have yet to be formally identified, were unearthed by police in the back garden of a...
Human Remains Found In Mansfield
An investigation is underway following the discovery of human remains in Mansfield. The remains of two people, who have yet to be formally identified, were unearthed by police in the back garden of a...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 11, 2013
Kevin Kearney Murder - Man Arrested
A 39-year-old man has been arrested as part of a murder inquiry into the death of Kevin Kearney in north Belfast on Wednesday. Mr Kearney was shot on Tuesday morning as he took his dogs for a walk in...
Kevin Kearney Murder - Man Arrested
A 39-year-old man has been arrested as part of a murder inquiry into the death of Kevin Kearney in north Belfast on Wednesday. Mr Kearney was shot on Tuesday morning as he took his dogs for a walk in...
UK National News, Oct 11, 2013
Royal Mail Shares Soar
Shares in the Royal Mail have jumped more than 30%. The value of the firm has been boosted to over £4.5bn, dramatic rise from the pre-flotation pricing of £3.3bn. Business Secretary Vince Cable, who...
Royal Mail Shares Soar
Shares in the Royal Mail have jumped more than 30%. The value of the firm has been boosted to over £4.5bn, dramatic rise from the pre-flotation pricing of £3.3bn. Business Secretary Vince Cable, who...
UK National News, Oct 11, 2013
Driving Test Age Could Rise
Recommendations from government-funded research that would mean no-one could have a full driving licence until 19 must be taken with caution, warns the AA. However, the AA would welcome many of the o...
Driving Test Age Could Rise
Recommendations from government-funded research that would mean no-one could have a full driving licence until 19 must be taken with caution, warns the AA. However, the AA would welcome many of the o...
UK National News, Oct 11, 2013
Firefighters In England And Wales To Strike Over Pensions
Firefighters in England and Wales will strike again over government attacks on pensions on Saturday 19 October, the Fire Brigades Union has announced. The strike will last for five hours, between 6.3...
Firefighters In England And Wales To Strike Over Pensions
Firefighters in England and Wales will strike again over government attacks on pensions on Saturday 19 October, the Fire Brigades Union has announced. The strike will last for five hours, between 6.3...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 11, 2013
Mortar Device Found In L'Derry
A "viable mortar type device" has been found at a PSNI station in the Strand Road area of L'Derry during a security alert. The bomb was found on Lawrence Hill iduring the early hours of this morning....
Mortar Device Found In L'Derry
A "viable mortar type device" has been found at a PSNI station in the Strand Road area of L'Derry during a security alert. The bomb was found on Lawrence Hill iduring the early hours of this morning....
UK National News, Oct 11, 2013
OPCW Awarded Nobel Peace Prize
The Norwegian Nobel Committee has decided that the Nobel Peace Prize for 2013 is to be awarded to the Organisation for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons (OPCW) for its extensive efforts to eliminate...
OPCW Awarded Nobel Peace Prize
The Norwegian Nobel Committee has decided that the Nobel Peace Prize for 2013 is to be awarded to the Organisation for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons (OPCW) for its extensive efforts to eliminate...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 11, 2013
Manhunt Launched For L'Derry Killer
Detectives from PSNI Serious Crime Branch are looking to speak to 58-year-old Kieran McLaughlinin relation to the murder of Barry McCrory in L'Derry City yesterday. 35-year-old Mr McCrory was shot de...
Manhunt Launched For L'Derry Killer
Detectives from PSNI Serious Crime Branch are looking to speak to 58-year-old Kieran McLaughlinin relation to the murder of Barry McCrory in L'Derry City yesterday. 35-year-old Mr McCrory was shot de...
UK National News, Oct 11, 2013
IPCC Seeks Judicial Review Of Metropolitan Police's Handling Of Complaint Investigations
The Independent Police Complaits Commission has filed papers at the High Court in London seeking a judicial review of the Metropolitan Police’s failure to comply with its statutory duties in relation ...
IPCC Seeks Judicial Review Of Metropolitan Police's Handling Of Complaint Investigations
The Independent Police Complaits Commission has filed papers at the High Court in London seeking a judicial review of the Metropolitan Police’s failure to comply with its statutory duties in relation ...
UK National News, Oct 11, 2013
House Purchase Lending Increases
Total home-owner house purchase lending continues to grow, up 7% on July and 15% on August last year, according to the Council of Mortgage Lenders (CML). First-time buyers took out 27,100 loans in Au...
House Purchase Lending Increases
Total home-owner house purchase lending continues to grow, up 7% on July and 15% on August last year, according to the Council of Mortgage Lenders (CML). First-time buyers took out 27,100 loans in Au...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 11, 2013
1993 East Belfast Murder Investigation Re-Opened
An investigation has been re-opened into the murder of a 40-year-old man who was shot dead on his way to work in east Belfast 20 years ago. Joseph Reynolds, from west Belfast, was travelling to work ...
1993 East Belfast Murder Investigation Re-Opened
An investigation has been re-opened into the murder of a 40-year-old man who was shot dead on his way to work in east Belfast 20 years ago. Joseph Reynolds, from west Belfast, was travelling to work ...
UK National News, Oct 11, 2013
Other News In Brief
Changes Made To Automatic Enrolment Rules Changes to automatic enrolment rules have been ushered in by the Pensions Minister Steve Webb. These changes will make it easier for future tranches ...
Other News In Brief
Changes Made To Automatic Enrolment Rules Changes to automatic enrolment rules have been ushered in by the Pensions Minister Steve Webb. These changes will make it easier for future tranches ...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 11, 2013
NI Private Sector 'Too Small' - PM
David Cameron has said the State sector in Northern Ireland is "too big" and the private sector is "too small". The Prime Minister was speaking at an investment conference today at the Titanic Quarte...
NI Private Sector 'Too Small' - PM
David Cameron has said the State sector in Northern Ireland is "too big" and the private sector is "too small". The Prime Minister was speaking at an investment conference today at the Titanic Quarte...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 11, 2013
Planning Applications Continue To Fall
The overall number of planning applications submitted in Northern Ireland continues to fall, as a new report shows a 7% decrease in the first quarter of 2013/14, compared to the same period last year....
Planning Applications Continue To Fall
The overall number of planning applications submitted in Northern Ireland continues to fall, as a new report shows a 7% decrease in the first quarter of 2013/14, compared to the same period last year....
Northern Ireland News, Oct 11, 2013
£5.7m Regeneration Funding Announced
£5.7m in National Lottery Funding is to go towards two projects to regenerate the former Harland and Wolff Headquarters Building and Drawing Offices in Belfast and the Northern Counties Club building ...
£5.7m Regeneration Funding Announced
£5.7m in National Lottery Funding is to go towards two projects to regenerate the former Harland and Wolff Headquarters Building and Drawing Offices in Belfast and the Northern Counties Club building ...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 11, 2013
Other News In Brief
Dungannon Man Convicted Of Benefit Fraud A man from Dungannon has been convicted at Dungannon Magistrates' Court for claiming benefits he was not entitled to. Michael Bartley (24) of Fairmoun...
Other News In Brief
Dungannon Man Convicted Of Benefit Fraud A man from Dungannon has been convicted at Dungannon Magistrates' Court for claiming benefits he was not entitled to. Michael Bartley (24) of Fairmoun...
Business News, Oct 11, 2013
Bombardier To Carry Out R&D Project
Alliance East Belfast MP Naomi Long has welcomed the decision by the Government and the Executive to approve a business case for a £120m Research and Development (R&D) project at Bombardier Aerospace ...
Bombardier To Carry Out R&D Project
Alliance East Belfast MP Naomi Long has welcomed the decision by the Government and the Executive to approve a business case for a £120m Research and Development (R&D) project at Bombardier Aerospace ...
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Northern Ireland WeatherToday:A very mild, but mostly cloudy day, although with some bright or sunny spells. It will be mostly dry in the morning, but a little patchy light rain or drizzle at times in the afternoon. Maximum temperature 14 °C.Tonight:A band of heavier rain will move east during the evening before clearing eastwards after midnight. then mostly dry through the early hours, but a little rain towards dawn. Minimum temperature 8 °C.
