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Northern Ireland News for October 2013 : Page 6
UK National News, Oct 22, 2013
Stuart Hall To Lose OBE
Stuart Hall is to be stripped of his OBE after being jailed for a series of sexual assaults on young girls. In June the 83-year-old former broadcaster pleaded guilty to 14 charges of sexual assault a...
Stuart Hall To Lose OBE
Stuart Hall is to be stripped of his OBE after being jailed for a series of sexual assaults on young girls. In June the 83-year-old former broadcaster pleaded guilty to 14 charges of sexual assault a...
UK National News, Oct 22, 2013
Dave Lee Travis Enters Not Guilty Plea To Indecent Assault Charges
Dave Lee Travis has pleaded not guilty to 14 charges of indecent assault and one of sexual assault. The charges relate to allegations made by 11 females and date to between 1976 and 2007. The alleged...
Dave Lee Travis Enters Not Guilty Plea To Indecent Assault Charges
Dave Lee Travis has pleaded not guilty to 14 charges of indecent assault and one of sexual assault. The charges relate to allegations made by 11 females and date to between 1976 and 2007. The alleged...
UK National News, Oct 22, 2013
Post-Mortem Inconclusive On Body Found In Street
Police are continuing to investigate the death of a woman whose body was found in the street last week. A post-mortem of the body of Patricia Dornan (39), found in Warwickshire, near the Alma Lodge H...
Post-Mortem Inconclusive On Body Found In Street
Police are continuing to investigate the death of a woman whose body was found in the street last week. A post-mortem of the body of Patricia Dornan (39), found in Warwickshire, near the Alma Lodge H...
UK National News, Oct 22, 2013
Other News In Brief
Hospital Delivers Traveller Departure Deadline Royal Gwent Hospital has set a deadline of 16:00 for a group of French travellers to leave a staff car park, or legal proceedings will begin. Th...
Other News In Brief
Hospital Delivers Traveller Departure Deadline Royal Gwent Hospital has set a deadline of 16:00 for a group of French travellers to leave a staff car park, or legal proceedings will begin. Th...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 22, 2013
Call For Clarification On Social Investment Fund
Alliance OFMDFM spokesperson Chris Lyttle MLA has called on the DUP and Sinn Fein to come to an agreement on the needs-based criteria against which the £80m Social Investment Fund will be allocated. ...
Call For Clarification On Social Investment Fund
Alliance OFMDFM spokesperson Chris Lyttle MLA has called on the DUP and Sinn Fein to come to an agreement on the needs-based criteria against which the £80m Social Investment Fund will be allocated. ...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 22, 2013
Larne Lough Project Shortlisted For Govt Guarantee Scheme
A £400 million gas storage facility, proposed to be built under Larne Lough, has been shortlisted for a government funding guarantee scheme. Under the plans, seven excavated caverns under the lough w...
Larne Lough Project Shortlisted For Govt Guarantee Scheme
A £400 million gas storage facility, proposed to be built under Larne Lough, has been shortlisted for a government funding guarantee scheme. Under the plans, seven excavated caverns under the lough w...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 22, 2013
Minister Welcomes A26 Road Scheme
Proposals for a major £65m road scheme on the A26 Glarryford road have been given the go-ahead by the Executive. Transport Minister, Danny Kennedy welcomed the Executive's decision to allocate aroun...
Minister Welcomes A26 Road Scheme
Proposals for a major £65m road scheme on the A26 Glarryford road have been given the go-ahead by the Executive. Transport Minister, Danny Kennedy welcomed the Executive's decision to allocate aroun...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 22, 2013
Other News In Brief
New Chronic Disease Research Facility At Altnagelvin A £11.5 million research centre at Altnagelvin Hospital in Londonderry could create up to 50 new jobs. The new centre will focus on the ma...
Other News In Brief
New Chronic Disease Research Facility At Altnagelvin A £11.5 million research centre at Altnagelvin Hospital in Londonderry could create up to 50 new jobs. The new centre will focus on the ma...
Business News, Oct 21, 2013
Additional £52m Funding Allocated For Health
Health Minister Edwin Poots has welcomed a £52m funding allocation for his Department in the October Monitoring Round. This allocation includes £38m capital funding that will allow a number of signif...
Additional £52m Funding Allocated For Health
Health Minister Edwin Poots has welcomed a £52m funding allocation for his Department in the October Monitoring Round. This allocation includes £38m capital funding that will allow a number of signif...
UK National News, Oct 21, 2013
Convicted Killer Pleads Guilty To Graham Buck Murder
Convicted killer Ian John McLoughlin has pleaded guilty to the murder of Graham Buck, who died trying to help his neighbour in Little Gaddesden, Hertfordshire, in July. 55-year-old McLoughlin was on ...
Convicted Killer Pleads Guilty To Graham Buck Murder
Convicted killer Ian John McLoughlin has pleaded guilty to the murder of Graham Buck, who died trying to help his neighbour in Little Gaddesden, Hertfordshire, in July. 55-year-old McLoughlin was on ...
UK National News, Oct 21, 2013
The Sun Apologise Over Madeleine McCann Joke Tweet
The Sun has issued an apology following severe criticism it received over a tweet posted on Saturday night by its Sun Showbiz account joking about the disappearance of Madeleine McCann During an epis...
The Sun Apologise Over Madeleine McCann Joke Tweet
The Sun has issued an apology following severe criticism it received over a tweet posted on Saturday night by its Sun Showbiz account joking about the disappearance of Madeleine McCann During an epis...
UK National News, Oct 21, 2013
Tesco Publish Its Own Food Wastage Figures
Almost 30,000 tonnes of food was thrown away by Tesco in the first six months of 2013. The supermarket has published its own food wastage figures for the first time, making public its own findings ...
Tesco Publish Its Own Food Wastage Figures
Almost 30,000 tonnes of food was thrown away by Tesco in the first six months of 2013. The supermarket has published its own food wastage figures for the first time, making public its own findings ...
UK National News, Oct 21, 2013
Npower Announce 10.4% Price Hike
Npower are to increase dual-fuel bills by 10.4%, making them the third major energy company to announce a price hike. The energy firms price increase is the largest announced to date and will come in...
Npower Announce 10.4% Price Hike
Npower are to increase dual-fuel bills by 10.4%, making them the third major energy company to announce a price hike. The energy firms price increase is the largest announced to date and will come in...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 21, 2013
Belfast Robberies 'May Be Linked'
Police investigating a series of robberies that took place in north Belfast over the weekend could be linked. On Friday evening, at around 6.35pm, a man wearing a motorcycle helmet and armed with a ...
Belfast Robberies 'May Be Linked'
Police investigating a series of robberies that took place in north Belfast over the weekend could be linked. On Friday evening, at around 6.35pm, a man wearing a motorcycle helmet and armed with a ...
UK National News, Oct 21, 2013
Hunt Continues For Children Taken From Hotel
Police are continuing to hunt for two young children allegedly taken by their father from a hotel room in Stoke-on-Trent. According to police two-year-old Nallah Khan and her ten-month-old brother, S...
Hunt Continues For Children Taken From Hotel
Police are continuing to hunt for two young children allegedly taken by their father from a hotel room in Stoke-on-Trent. According to police two-year-old Nallah Khan and her ten-month-old brother, S...
UK National News, Oct 21, 2013
Go-Ahead For Somerset Nuclear Power Plant
The government have given the go-ahead for a new nuclear power station to be built in Somerset. The £16bn Hinkley Point C plant will be operated by a consortium lead by France's EDF Energy. The gove...
Go-Ahead For Somerset Nuclear Power Plant
The government have given the go-ahead for a new nuclear power station to be built in Somerset. The £16bn Hinkley Point C plant will be operated by a consortium lead by France's EDF Energy. The gove...
UK National News, Oct 21, 2013
French Travellers Take Over Hospital Staff Car Park
A number of French travellers in 14 caravans have taken up residence in the staff car park of Royal Gwent Hospital, with hundreds of NHS staff turned away from the site. It is understood that surgeon...
French Travellers Take Over Hospital Staff Car Park
A number of French travellers in 14 caravans have taken up residence in the staff car park of Royal Gwent Hospital, with hundreds of NHS staff turned away from the site. It is understood that surgeon...
UK National News, Oct 21, 2013
Other News In Brief
14-Year-Old Admits Manchester Uni Sexual Assaults A 14-year-old boy is due to be sentenced after admitting five counts of sexual assault in Manchester. The teenager, who cannot be named for l...
Other News In Brief
14-Year-Old Admits Manchester Uni Sexual Assaults A 14-year-old boy is due to be sentenced after admitting five counts of sexual assault in Manchester. The teenager, who cannot be named for l...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 21, 2013
Ministers Start Boston Business Visit
First Minister Peter Robinson and deputy First Minister Martin McGuinness are in the United States for a five-day visit aimed at strengthening business, university and political links. The visit wil...
Ministers Start Boston Business Visit
First Minister Peter Robinson and deputy First Minister Martin McGuinness are in the United States for a five-day visit aimed at strengthening business, university and political links. The visit wil...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 21, 2013
Police Investigate Damaged Graves In Co Antrim
Police are investigating an incident in which four graves have been damaged in a County Antrim cemetery. Paint was thrown over a grave and two headstones pushed over, causing damage to another, at Ca...
Police Investigate Damaged Graves In Co Antrim
Police are investigating an incident in which four graves have been damaged in a County Antrim cemetery. Paint was thrown over a grave and two headstones pushed over, causing damage to another, at Ca...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 21, 2013
Lottery Draw For Van Morrison Concert
Free tickets for a Van Morrison concert, which is being organised to celebrate the singer being granted the freedom of Belfast, will be drawn from a lottery. The singer is due to be awarded with the...
Lottery Draw For Van Morrison Concert
Free tickets for a Van Morrison concert, which is being organised to celebrate the singer being granted the freedom of Belfast, will be drawn from a lottery. The singer is due to be awarded with the...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 21, 2013
Organisers Happy With Progress Of Graduation Teacher Jobs Scheme
Some 200 places on a short-term employment scheme for newly-qualified teachers have been filled, with organisers saying that are "pleased" with the uptake. Under the scheme 270 two-year posts were cr...
Organisers Happy With Progress Of Graduation Teacher Jobs Scheme
Some 200 places on a short-term employment scheme for newly-qualified teachers have been filled, with organisers saying that are "pleased" with the uptake. Under the scheme 270 two-year posts were cr...
Recruitment News, Oct 21, 2013
100 New Jobs At Alltech Welcomed
Fine Gael Meath East TD, Regina Doherty, has welcomed the announcement that 100 new jobs are being created at Alltech's European Headquarters in Dunboyne. Alltech develops and manufactures natural fee...
100 New Jobs At Alltech Welcomed
Fine Gael Meath East TD, Regina Doherty, has welcomed the announcement that 100 new jobs are being created at Alltech's European Headquarters in Dunboyne. Alltech develops and manufactures natural fee...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 21, 2013
Crepe Weavers Redevelopment Granted Planning Permission
Environment minister Mark H Durkan has approved a major redevelopment plan for a former textiles factory in Newtownards, Co Down. Outline planning permission has been granted for the redevelopment of...
Crepe Weavers Redevelopment Granted Planning Permission
Environment minister Mark H Durkan has approved a major redevelopment plan for a former textiles factory in Newtownards, Co Down. Outline planning permission has been granted for the redevelopment of...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 21, 2013
Thomas Begley Plaque Unveiled Amid Protests
A commemorative plaque dedicated to Thomas Begley, an IRA man who died while planting a bomb in a Shankill Road shop in 1993, has been unveiled in north Belfast. Nine civilians, including two childre...
Thomas Begley Plaque Unveiled Amid Protests
A commemorative plaque dedicated to Thomas Begley, an IRA man who died while planting a bomb in a Shankill Road shop in 1993, has been unveiled in north Belfast. Nine civilians, including two childre...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 21, 2013
Other News In Brief
£250m Children's Hospital For Belfast A new children's hospital is to built in Belfast. The £250m facility will replace the existing hospital on the Royal site in the city, Northern Ireland ...
Other News In Brief
£250m Children's Hospital For Belfast A new children's hospital is to built in Belfast. The £250m facility will replace the existing hospital on the Royal site in the city, Northern Ireland ...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 18, 2013
Flash Flood Warning
Drivers are being asked to take care on the roads ahead of flooding showers that are expected to begin tonight and continue into Saturday evening. The Met Office said: "Rain arriving on Friday is exp...
Flash Flood Warning
Drivers are being asked to take care on the roads ahead of flooding showers that are expected to begin tonight and continue into Saturday evening. The Met Office said: "Rain arriving on Friday is exp...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 18, 2013
Initiative To Tackle Maghaberry Drugs Misuse
The Northern Ireland Prison Service and the Police Service of Northern Ireland have embarked on major joint initiative to reduce the drug supply within Maghaberry Prison. The initiative between the M...
Initiative To Tackle Maghaberry Drugs Misuse
The Northern Ireland Prison Service and the Police Service of Northern Ireland have embarked on major joint initiative to reduce the drug supply within Maghaberry Prison. The initiative between the M...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 18, 2013
Security Alert At Lurgan Special School
A security alert at a special school in Lurgan has resulted in the discovery of a suspicious device, according to police. Ceara School on Sloan Street was placed under alert after a bomb threat was p...
Security Alert At Lurgan Special School
A security alert at a special school in Lurgan has resulted in the discovery of a suspicious device, according to police. Ceara School on Sloan Street was placed under alert after a bomb threat was p...
UK National News, Oct 18, 2013
Human Trafficking Now To Carry Life Sentence
The government have announced new sentencing for those convicted of human trafficking and exploitation, now carrying a maximum life sentence. It follows a pledge by Home Secretary Theresa May to intr...
Human Trafficking Now To Carry Life Sentence
The government have announced new sentencing for those convicted of human trafficking and exploitation, now carrying a maximum life sentence. It follows a pledge by Home Secretary Theresa May to intr...
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Northern Ireland WeatherThis Evening and Tonight:Rain clearing away east by early evening with some clear spells but a few showers likely to affect the North coast and other areas towards dawn, remaining breezy and mild overnight. Minimum temperature 9 °C.
