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Northern Ireland News for October 2013 : Page 8
UK National News, Oct 17, 2013
Three Injured In M4 Collision
Three people have been injured in a road crash on the M4 in Wiltshire. According to reports, a lorry and a car transporter collided on the road between the Swindon East and Hungerford junctions just ...
Three Injured In M4 Collision
Three people have been injured in a road crash on the M4 in Wiltshire. According to reports, a lorry and a car transporter collided on the road between the Swindon East and Hungerford junctions just ...
UK National News, Oct 17, 2013
Badger Cull Falls Short Of Target
MPs have heard that a six-week badger cull carried out in Gloucestershire failed to meet its target. Environment secretary Owen Paterson has reported to MPs that during the program 708 badgers were c...
Badger Cull Falls Short Of Target
MPs have heard that a six-week badger cull carried out in Gloucestershire failed to meet its target. Environment secretary Owen Paterson has reported to MPs that during the program 708 badgers were c...
UK National News, Oct 17, 2013
Coroner Pleads Guilty To Fraud
A coroner has pleaded guilty to stealing from the estates of dead people. 57-year-old Alan Crickmore, coroner for Gloucestershire until he was suspended in December 2010, pleaded guilty to 24 counts ...
Coroner Pleads Guilty To Fraud
A coroner has pleaded guilty to stealing from the estates of dead people. 57-year-old Alan Crickmore, coroner for Gloucestershire until he was suspended in December 2010, pleaded guilty to 24 counts ...
UK National News, Oct 17, 2013
Schools Close As Teachers Hold One-Day Strike
A teachers strike across England has led to the closure of a number of schools in a dispute of pay, pensions and jobs. In an ongoing dispute the one-day strike action is underway in London, Cumbria, ...
Schools Close As Teachers Hold One-Day Strike
A teachers strike across England has led to the closure of a number of schools in a dispute of pay, pensions and jobs. In an ongoing dispute the one-day strike action is underway in London, Cumbria, ...
Business News, Oct 17, 2013
Ministers Open £11.5m Clinical Research Facility
Enterprise Minister Arlene Foster and Health Minister Edwin Poots have announced the opening of an £11.5 million clinical research facility in Londonderry which will create 22 high-quality research po...
Ministers Open £11.5m Clinical Research Facility
Enterprise Minister Arlene Foster and Health Minister Edwin Poots have announced the opening of an £11.5 million clinical research facility in Londonderry which will create 22 high-quality research po...
UK National News, Oct 17, 2013
Other News In Brief
Scientists Test 'Bee-Friendly' Plants So-called 'bee-friendly' plants are being tested in an experimental garden at the University of Sussex. Scientists at the university will study the numbe...
Other News In Brief
Scientists Test 'Bee-Friendly' Plants So-called 'bee-friendly' plants are being tested in an experimental garden at the University of Sussex. Scientists at the university will study the numbe...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 17, 2013
Queen's Astronomers Shed New Light On Supernovae
Astronomers at Queen’s University have shed new light on the rarest and brightest exploding stars ever discovered in the universe, in research published today in Nature Magazine. The research suggest...
Queen's Astronomers Shed New Light On Supernovae
Astronomers at Queen’s University have shed new light on the rarest and brightest exploding stars ever discovered in the universe, in research published today in Nature Magazine. The research suggest...
Recruitment News, Oct 17, 2013
Europa Hotel To Host Jobs Fair
Belfast's Europa Hotel will play host to a major Jobs Fair and Advice Forum on 14 November 2013. The fair, which will take place in the Europa between 10am and 6pm, has been organised by the Departme...
Europa Hotel To Host Jobs Fair
Belfast's Europa Hotel will play host to a major Jobs Fair and Advice Forum on 14 November 2013. The fair, which will take place in the Europa between 10am and 6pm, has been organised by the Departme...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 17, 2013
£2.6m For Co Down Fisheries
£2.6m funding is to be used to help coastal fishing communities in County Down. Fisheries Minister Michelle O'Neill made the announcement of the South East Area European Fisheries Fund during a visit...
£2.6m For Co Down Fisheries
£2.6m funding is to be used to help coastal fishing communities in County Down. Fisheries Minister Michelle O'Neill made the announcement of the South East Area European Fisheries Fund during a visit...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 17, 2013
Other News In Brief
Man Spotted With 'Shotgun' Police have reported sightings of a man seen dressed in camouflage gear carrying a suspected shotgun in east Belfast. The man was seen near the Upper Braniel Road a...
Other News In Brief
Man Spotted With 'Shotgun' Police have reported sightings of a man seen dressed in camouflage gear carrying a suspected shotgun in east Belfast. The man was seen near the Upper Braniel Road a...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 16, 2013
NI Construction Falls
Northern Ireland's construction industry continues its decline, following a drop of 5.4% in total output in second quarter of 2013 compared to the first quarter, and a drop of 5.1% compared to the sam...
NI Construction Falls
Northern Ireland's construction industry continues its decline, following a drop of 5.4% in total output in second quarter of 2013 compared to the first quarter, and a drop of 5.1% compared to the sam...
UK National News, Oct 16, 2013
'Arrogant' Savile Police Interview Condemned
A 2009 police interview with Jimmy Savile, in which he repeatedly denies abusing young girls, has been condemned by victims' groups. Commenting on the interview the National Association for People Ab...
'Arrogant' Savile Police Interview Condemned
A 2009 police interview with Jimmy Savile, in which he repeatedly denies abusing young girls, has been condemned by victims' groups. Commenting on the interview the National Association for People Ab...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 16, 2013
Kevin Kearney Murder - Third Man Arrested
A third man has been arrested by police investigating the murder of Kevin Kearney in north Belfast. The 44-year-old was arrested on Wednesday as part of investigations into the murder of Mr Kearney, ...
Kevin Kearney Murder - Third Man Arrested
A third man has been arrested by police investigating the murder of Kevin Kearney in north Belfast. The 44-year-old was arrested on Wednesday as part of investigations into the murder of Mr Kearney, ...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 16, 2013
L'Derry Shooting - Man Arrested
A man who was at the centre of a cross-border manhunt following a shooting in L'Derry last week has been arrested. Kieran McLaughlin was captured by the PSNI following a six-day operation that ended ...
L'Derry Shooting - Man Arrested
A man who was at the centre of a cross-border manhunt following a shooting in L'Derry last week has been arrested. Kieran McLaughlin was captured by the PSNI following a six-day operation that ended ...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 16, 2013
NI Unemployment Falls
Northern Ireland's unemployment has continued to fall by 0.5% over the past quarter, according to the latest Labour Force Survey (LFS). Unemployment in Northern Ireland was estimated at 7.3% for the ...
NI Unemployment Falls
Northern Ireland's unemployment has continued to fall by 0.5% over the past quarter, according to the latest Labour Force Survey (LFS). Unemployment in Northern Ireland was estimated at 7.3% for the ...
UK National News, Oct 16, 2013
Mitchell Owed Apology, Says David Cameron
In the ongoing 'plebgate' row, the Prime Minister has said that police owe Andrew Mitchell an apology, adding that the conduct of three Police Federation officers was "not acceptable". The police chi...
Mitchell Owed Apology, Says David Cameron
In the ongoing 'plebgate' row, the Prime Minister has said that police owe Andrew Mitchell an apology, adding that the conduct of three Police Federation officers was "not acceptable". The police chi...
UK National News, Oct 16, 2013
Number Relying On Food Banks Triple
According to new figures produced by a trust running food banks across the UK, the number of people relying on the service has tripled in the last year. The Trussell Trust, which runs 400 food banks,...
Number Relying On Food Banks Triple
According to new figures produced by a trust running food banks across the UK, the number of people relying on the service has tripled in the last year. The Trussell Trust, which runs 400 food banks,...
UK National News, Oct 16, 2013
University Staff To Hold One-Day Strike
The University and College Union (UCU), Unison and Unite have announced that university staff will hold a one-day strike at the end of October in a dispute over pay. The unions claim that the offer o...
University Staff To Hold One-Day Strike
The University and College Union (UCU), Unison and Unite have announced that university staff will hold a one-day strike at the end of October in a dispute over pay. The unions claim that the offer o...
UK National News, Oct 16, 2013
Royal Mail Workers Balloted Over National Strike Action
Royal Mail could face its first national strike in almost four years, as the Communication Workers Union hold a ballot over action in a dispute over workers terms and condition at the newly privatised...
Royal Mail Workers Balloted Over National Strike Action
Royal Mail could face its first national strike in almost four years, as the Communication Workers Union hold a ballot over action in a dispute over workers terms and condition at the newly privatised...
UK National News, Oct 16, 2013
Strike Action Cancelled As Talks End
Industrial action planned to take place at the Grangemount oil refinery and petrochemical plant has been called off, the Unite union has announced. It is understood that the union held overnight talk...
Strike Action Cancelled As Talks End
Industrial action planned to take place at the Grangemount oil refinery and petrochemical plant has been called off, the Unite union has announced. It is understood that the union held overnight talk...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 16, 2013
Finance Minister Calls For Air Duty Tax Action
NI Finance Minister Simon Hamilton has called for UK action on Air Passenger Duty (APD), after news that Dublin has decided to reduce the tax from €3 to zero on short haul flights in the Republic of I...
Finance Minister Calls For Air Duty Tax Action
NI Finance Minister Simon Hamilton has called for UK action on Air Passenger Duty (APD), after news that Dublin has decided to reduce the tax from €3 to zero on short haul flights in the Republic of I...
UK National News, Oct 16, 2013
ONS Figures Show Fall In Jobless Total
According to the Office for National Statistics (ONS), the total number of unemployed now stands at 2.49 million, after falling by 18,000 in the period of June-August. However, the unemployment rate ...
ONS Figures Show Fall In Jobless Total
According to the Office for National Statistics (ONS), the total number of unemployed now stands at 2.49 million, after falling by 18,000 in the period of June-August. However, the unemployment rate ...
Business News, Oct 16, 2013
NI Business Leaders Claim Coveted Titles
Two of Northern Ireland's top business leaders have fought off tough competition from around the UK to claim the coveted title of Institute of Directors (IoD) Director of the Year. John McMullan, Chi...
NI Business Leaders Claim Coveted Titles
Two of Northern Ireland's top business leaders have fought off tough competition from around the UK to claim the coveted title of Institute of Directors (IoD) Director of the Year. John McMullan, Chi...
UK National News, Oct 16, 2013
Supreme Court Rejects Prisoners Voting Appeal
Court action brought by two prisoners calling for them to be allow to vote has been dismissed by the Supreme Court. Under British law prisoners are not entitled to vote. Convicted murderers Peter Che...
Supreme Court Rejects Prisoners Voting Appeal
Court action brought by two prisoners calling for them to be allow to vote has been dismissed by the Supreme Court. Under British law prisoners are not entitled to vote. Convicted murderers Peter Che...
Recruitment News, Oct 16, 2013
Increase In Employment Figures - ONS
A million more people are in work compared to early 2010 according to figures released today by the Office for National Statistics (ONS). The total number of people in employment is now at a new reco...
Increase In Employment Figures - ONS
A million more people are in work compared to early 2010 according to figures released today by the Office for National Statistics (ONS). The total number of people in employment is now at a new reco...
UK National News, Oct 16, 2013
Water Regulator Temporarily Block Price Increase
A proposed price increase by Thames Water, who had sought to add an additional £29 to annual household water bills, has been blocked by Ofwat. The water regulator has published a draft decision block...
Water Regulator Temporarily Block Price Increase
A proposed price increase by Thames Water, who had sought to add an additional £29 to annual household water bills, has been blocked by Ofwat. The water regulator has published a draft decision block...
UK National News, Oct 16, 2013
Other News In Brief
Police Excavate Grave In Murder Investigation Police are to excavate a grave as part of a murder investigation. Helen McCourt (22) vanished in 1988 after calling her mother to tell her she wa...
Other News In Brief
Police Excavate Grave In Murder Investigation Police are to excavate a grave as part of a murder investigation. Helen McCourt (22) vanished in 1988 after calling her mother to tell her she wa...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 16, 2013
East Belfast Mural 'A Setback'
Alliance East Belfast Councillor Maire Hendron has described a new paramilitary mural in east Belfast as "a setback for our society". The unfinished mural at the junction of Carlingford Street and Ar...
East Belfast Mural 'A Setback'
Alliance East Belfast Councillor Maire Hendron has described a new paramilitary mural in east Belfast as "a setback for our society". The unfinished mural at the junction of Carlingford Street and Ar...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 16, 2013
Scientists To Pair With MLAs
Scientists are to be called into Stormont to see how their area of expertise can inform the legislation process. The MLA/scientist pairing scheme will make Northern Ireland the first regional assembl...
Scientists To Pair With MLAs
Scientists are to be called into Stormont to see how their area of expertise can inform the legislation process. The MLA/scientist pairing scheme will make Northern Ireland the first regional assembl...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 16, 2013
£1m Carrier Bag Levy To Transform Environmental Projects
£1m received through the carrier bag levy has been allocated by Environment Minister Mark H Durkan to go towards a fund to tackle environmental issues in Northern Ireland. The Challenge Fund provides...
£1m Carrier Bag Levy To Transform Environmental Projects
£1m received through the carrier bag levy has been allocated by Environment Minister Mark H Durkan to go towards a fund to tackle environmental issues in Northern Ireland. The Challenge Fund provides...
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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.
