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Northern Ireland News for October 2013 : Page 9
Northern Ireland News, Oct 16, 2013
£4.1m Schools Investment During September
Over £4.1m was earmarked for minor capital works in schools in Northern Ireland over the month of September, it has been revealed. Speaking about the investment today, Education Minister John O’Dowd ...
£4.1m Schools Investment During September
Over £4.1m was earmarked for minor capital works in schools in Northern Ireland over the month of September, it has been revealed. Speaking about the investment today, Education Minister John O’Dowd ...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 16, 2013
Other News In Brief
East Belfast Blaze Extinguished Firefighters have extinguished a fire at a terraced house in east belfast. The fire broke out on the third floor of the property on Templemore Avenue and was s...
Other News In Brief
East Belfast Blaze Extinguished Firefighters have extinguished a fire at a terraced house in east belfast. The fire broke out on the third floor of the property on Templemore Avenue and was s...
Recruitment News, Oct 15, 2013
Over 48,000 New Jobs To Be Supported In 2014
Enterprise Ireland and IDA are targeting the creation of a total of 24,000 gross new jobs in supported companies during 2014 as a result of financial supports allocated under today's Budget. Based o...
Over 48,000 New Jobs To Be Supported In 2014
Enterprise Ireland and IDA are targeting the creation of a total of 24,000 gross new jobs in supported companies during 2014 as a result of financial supports allocated under today's Budget. Based o...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 15, 2013
Police Return To North Belfast Murder Scene
Detectives from Serious Crime Branch investigating the murder of 46-year-old Kevin Kearney in north Belfast have returned to the scene today in an effort to gather more information. Mr Kearney was sh...
Police Return To North Belfast Murder Scene
Detectives from Serious Crime Branch investigating the murder of 46-year-old Kevin Kearney in north Belfast have returned to the scene today in an effort to gather more information. Mr Kearney was sh...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 15, 2013
Robinson Flag Protest Warning
First Minister Peter Robinson has told those intending to protest against the removal of the union flag from Belfast City Hall this Christmas should consider the negative impact it will have on tradin...
Robinson Flag Protest Warning
First Minister Peter Robinson has told those intending to protest against the removal of the union flag from Belfast City Hall this Christmas should consider the negative impact it will have on tradin...
UK National News, Oct 15, 2013
British Soldier Killed In Afghanistan
A British soldier has been killed in Afghanistan, the Ministry of Defence have confirmed. It is understood that the soldier of the 14 Signals Regiment had been on patrol in Helmand Province when he w...
British Soldier Killed In Afghanistan
A British soldier has been killed in Afghanistan, the Ministry of Defence have confirmed. It is understood that the soldier of the 14 Signals Regiment had been on patrol in Helmand Province when he w...
UK National News, Oct 15, 2013
Online Distribution Of Child Abuse 'Industrialised'
The posting of the sexual abuse and violence inflicted on children online is getting worse, according to the Child Exploitation and Online Protection Centre. Centre director Peter Davies has warned M...
Online Distribution Of Child Abuse 'Industrialised'
The posting of the sexual abuse and violence inflicted on children online is getting worse, according to the Child Exploitation and Online Protection Centre. Centre director Peter Davies has warned M...
UK National News, Oct 15, 2013
Murder Investigation Launched After Shop Owner Pushed In Front Of Lorry
A murder investigation is underway after a shop owner was killed in east London when he was pushed in front a lorry. According to police Shammi Atwal was pushed into the road in front of an oncoming ...
Murder Investigation Launched After Shop Owner Pushed In Front Of Lorry
A murder investigation is underway after a shop owner was killed in east London when he was pushed in front a lorry. According to police Shammi Atwal was pushed into the road in front of an oncoming ...
UK National News, Oct 15, 2013
Thieves Rob Aviary Of 400 Budgies
An aviary in Hampshire has been robbed of more than 400 budgies with an estimated value of £60,000. According to police thieves cut wires to security lights before breaking into the aviary sometime ...
Thieves Rob Aviary Of 400 Budgies
An aviary in Hampshire has been robbed of more than 400 budgies with an estimated value of £60,000. According to police thieves cut wires to security lights before breaking into the aviary sometime ...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 15, 2013
Man Arrested Over 1993 UVF Murder
A 50-year-old man has been arrested by detectives investigating the UVF murder of a man in east Belfast 20 years ago. The arrest follows the reopening of the investigation last week. PSNI officers we...
Man Arrested Over 1993 UVF Murder
A 50-year-old man has been arrested by detectives investigating the UVF murder of a man in east Belfast 20 years ago. The arrest follows the reopening of the investigation last week. PSNI officers we...
UK National News, Oct 15, 2013
Police Say Madeline Crimewatch Response "Overwhelming"
Officers leading the fresh investigation into the disappearance of Madeline McCann have described the response to a recent BBC Crimewatch appeal as "overwhelming". It is understood that over 1,000 ca...
Police Say Madeline Crimewatch Response "Overwhelming"
Officers leading the fresh investigation into the disappearance of Madeline McCann have described the response to a recent BBC Crimewatch appeal as "overwhelming". It is understood that over 1,000 ca...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 15, 2013
MLA Outcry Over Poots Gay Blood Ban
There has been outcry among MLAs of all parties following the decision by DUP Health Minister Edwin Poots to attempt to continue a lifetime ban on gay men donating blood in Northern Ireland. Belfast ...
MLA Outcry Over Poots Gay Blood Ban
There has been outcry among MLAs of all parties following the decision by DUP Health Minister Edwin Poots to attempt to continue a lifetime ban on gay men donating blood in Northern Ireland. Belfast ...
UK National News, Oct 15, 2013
Double Murder Investigation Underway After Bodies Found In Garden
The discovery of human remains at a house in Nottinghamshire has become a double murder investigation, police have said. Police were speaking on Monday about the discovery on October 10 of the remain...
Double Murder Investigation Underway After Bodies Found In Garden
The discovery of human remains at a house in Nottinghamshire has become a double murder investigation, police have said. Police were speaking on Monday about the discovery on October 10 of the remain...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 15, 2013
Assembly Debates DUP NCA Motion
The Northern Ireland Assembly is debating a DUP motion today addressing the possible impact of not establishing the National Crime Agency (NCA) in Northern Ireland. Dubbed the 'British FBI', the NCA ...
Assembly Debates DUP NCA Motion
The Northern Ireland Assembly is debating a DUP motion today addressing the possible impact of not establishing the National Crime Agency (NCA) in Northern Ireland. Dubbed the 'British FBI', the NCA ...
UK National News, Oct 15, 2013
Man Pleads Guilty To Fatal Homeless Men Stabbings
A homeless man has pleaded guilty on the grounds of diminished responsibility for the deaths of two men in Birmingham. Ian Gladwich and Wayne Busst, also homeless and sellers of the Big Issue, died a...
Man Pleads Guilty To Fatal Homeless Men Stabbings
A homeless man has pleaded guilty on the grounds of diminished responsibility for the deaths of two men in Birmingham. Ian Gladwich and Wayne Busst, also homeless and sellers of the Big Issue, died a...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 15, 2013
Justice Department To Tackle Hate Crime
Justice Minister David Ford has outlined some of the strategies to be undertaken by his Department and the PSNI to tackle hate crime in Northern Ireland. The Minister was responding to a report by th...
Justice Department To Tackle Hate Crime
Justice Minister David Ford has outlined some of the strategies to be undertaken by his Department and the PSNI to tackle hate crime in Northern Ireland. The Minister was responding to a report by th...
UK National News, Oct 15, 2013
ONS Figures Show Record High For House Prices
According to new figures from the Office for National Statistics (ONS), UK house prices reached a record high in August, standing at 185.8. The average house price is now at its highest since the hou...
ONS Figures Show Record High For House Prices
According to new figures from the Office for National Statistics (ONS), UK house prices reached a record high in August, standing at 185.8. The average house price is now at its highest since the hou...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 15, 2013
Minister Calls On Public To Help Tackle Health Fraud
Health Minister Edwin Poots has said every citizen in Northern Ireland can help to tackle fraud within the health service. Speaking in the Assembly, Mr Poots said: "We all have a duty to counter and ...
Minister Calls On Public To Help Tackle Health Fraud
Health Minister Edwin Poots has said every citizen in Northern Ireland can help to tackle fraud within the health service. Speaking in the Assembly, Mr Poots said: "We all have a duty to counter and ...
Business News, Oct 15, 2013
Future Of Hollybrook Lodge Secured
Fine Gael TD for Dublin South Central, Catherine Byrne, has welcomed the decision by the HSE to take Hollybrook Lodge, the community nursing unit at Inchicore, under the operational management of St. ...
Future Of Hollybrook Lodge Secured
Fine Gael TD for Dublin South Central, Catherine Byrne, has welcomed the decision by the HSE to take Hollybrook Lodge, the community nursing unit at Inchicore, under the operational management of St. ...
UK National News, Oct 15, 2013
CQC Discuss Use Of Hidden Surveillance In Care Homes
The use of hidden surveillance equipment and "mystery shoppers" is being considered for care homes in England under plans announced by the Care Quality Commission (CQC). The health and social care wa...
CQC Discuss Use Of Hidden Surveillance In Care Homes
The use of hidden surveillance equipment and "mystery shoppers" is being considered for care homes in England under plans announced by the Care Quality Commission (CQC). The health and social care wa...
UK National News, Oct 15, 2013
Other News In Brief
British Racing Driver Sean Edwards Dies In Crash Sean Edwards, a British racing driver, has been killed in a crash in Australia. The 26-year-old, born in London, was a passenger in a Porsche ...
Other News In Brief
British Racing Driver Sean Edwards Dies In Crash Sean Edwards, a British racing driver, has been killed in a crash in Australia. The 26-year-old, born in London, was a passenger in a Porsche ...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 15, 2013
Agriculture, Justice Departments Join To Fight Rural Crime
The Department of Agriculture and Rural Development (DARD) is to join forces with the Department of Justice to help tackle the problem of rural crime in Northern Ireland. DARD is to become a member o...
Agriculture, Justice Departments Join To Fight Rural Crime
The Department of Agriculture and Rural Development (DARD) is to join forces with the Department of Justice to help tackle the problem of rural crime in Northern Ireland. DARD is to become a member o...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 15, 2013
Opportunity Europe Returns To Belfast
The Opportunity Europe Fair will be returning to Belfast for its 10th year next week, offering schoolchildren from across Northern Ireland the opportunity to find out about working, studying, travelli...
Opportunity Europe Returns To Belfast
The Opportunity Europe Fair will be returning to Belfast for its 10th year next week, offering schoolchildren from across Northern Ireland the opportunity to find out about working, studying, travelli...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 15, 2013
Other News In Brief
Man 'Critical' After Blast A man is reported to be in a 'critical' condition following a suspected gas blast at a property in L'Derry last night. Fire crews attended the scene of the incident...
Other News In Brief
Man 'Critical' After Blast A man is reported to be in a 'critical' condition following a suspected gas blast at a property in L'Derry last night. Fire crews attended the scene of the incident...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 14, 2013
Applicants Encouraged For Winter Fuel Payment
The Department for Social Development is urging people born on or before 5 January 1952, who have not received a Winter Fuel Payment before, to pick up the phone and check if they are eligible. Depar...
Applicants Encouraged For Winter Fuel Payment
The Department for Social Development is urging people born on or before 5 January 1952, who have not received a Winter Fuel Payment before, to pick up the phone and check if they are eligible. Depar...
Business News, Oct 14, 2013
Wellman Announces Investment Proposal For Facility Upgrade
Wellman International Limited, a subsidiary of Indorama Ventures PLC, celebrated 40 years of successful operations in Mullagh, Co Cavan. The company announced a €5m installation as the first phase ...
Wellman Announces Investment Proposal For Facility Upgrade
Wellman International Limited, a subsidiary of Indorama Ventures PLC, celebrated 40 years of successful operations in Mullagh, Co Cavan. The company announced a €5m installation as the first phase ...
UK National News, Oct 14, 2013
Other News In Brief
New Entrants To The Police Allowed To Join at Management Ranks New entrants to the police force will be allowed to join at management ranks for the first time, Home Office minister Damian Gree...
Other News In Brief
New Entrants To The Police Allowed To Join at Management Ranks New entrants to the police force will be allowed to join at management ranks for the first time, Home Office minister Damian Gree...
UK National News, Oct 14, 2013
New Pilot Scheme Launches To Prevent The Risk Of Flooding
A new scheme to remove red tape and help landowners manage the risk of flooding has been announced by Environment Secretary Owen Paterson today. In recent years wet weather has caused significant flo...
New Pilot Scheme Launches To Prevent The Risk Of Flooding
A new scheme to remove red tape and help landowners manage the risk of flooding has been announced by Environment Secretary Owen Paterson today. In recent years wet weather has caused significant flo...
UK National News, Oct 14, 2013
Man Arrested For Trying To Enter Buckingham Palace
Police have arrested a man after he tried to enter Buckingham Palace. He is believed to have been armed with a knife. According to Scotland Yard the man tried to enter the palace at the north centre ...
Man Arrested For Trying To Enter Buckingham Palace
Police have arrested a man after he tried to enter Buckingham Palace. He is believed to have been armed with a knife. According to Scotland Yard the man tried to enter the palace at the north centre ...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 14, 2013
Claudy Investigation Suspended
An investigation into the Claudy bombing has been suspended by the PSNI, until new information or evidence is received. The PSNI held a meeting with victims and relatives on Friday, which was also at...
Claudy Investigation Suspended
An investigation into the Claudy bombing has been suspended by the PSNI, until new information or evidence is received. The PSNI held a meeting with victims and relatives on Friday, which was also at...
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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.
