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Northern Ireland News for November 2013 : Page 5
Northern Ireland News, Nov 21, 2013
Policing Past To Cost £190m
The cost of policing the past in Northern Ireland is expected to cost almost £190m over the next five years, according to a new report by Criminal Justice Inspection Northern Ireland (CJI). The amount...
Policing Past To Cost £190m
The cost of policing the past in Northern Ireland is expected to cost almost £190m over the next five years, according to a new report by Criminal Justice Inspection Northern Ireland (CJI). The amount...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 21, 2013
HMRC Announces NI Voluntary Redundancies
HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) is to introduce a voluntary redundancy scheme in four of its offices in Northern Ireland. The offices affected are in Enniskillen, Londonderry, Newry and Belfast. HMRC ...
HMRC Announces NI Voluntary Redundancies
HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) is to introduce a voluntary redundancy scheme in four of its offices in Northern Ireland. The offices affected are in Enniskillen, Londonderry, Newry and Belfast. HMRC ...
UK National News, Nov 21, 2013
E-Fit Image Released In Connection With Man's Sexual Assault
An e-fit image has been released of a man police wish to speak to in connection with the sexual assault of a man in Bristol on 07 November. A 20-year-old man was walking on Queen's Square at around 0...
E-Fit Image Released In Connection With Man's Sexual Assault
An e-fit image has been released of a man police wish to speak to in connection with the sexual assault of a man in Bristol on 07 November. A 20-year-old man was walking on Queen's Square at around 0...
UK National News, Nov 21, 2013
52-Year-Old Man Killed By Stolen Car In East London
A pedestrian has been killed in east London after being hit by a stolen car, police have reported. According to police the 52-year-old man was walking on Forest Drive, close to Manor park station, wh...
52-Year-Old Man Killed By Stolen Car In East London
A pedestrian has been killed in east London after being hit by a stolen car, police have reported. According to police the 52-year-old man was walking on Forest Drive, close to Manor park station, wh...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 21, 2013
L'Derry Culture Legacy Plan Revealed
Culture Minister Carál Ní Chuilín has revealed her three-year legacy plan to build on the success of L'Derry's year as UK City of Culture. Speaking in the Gasyard in the city, the Minister said: "As ...
L'Derry Culture Legacy Plan Revealed
Culture Minister Carál Ní Chuilín has revealed her three-year legacy plan to build on the success of L'Derry's year as UK City of Culture. Speaking in the Gasyard in the city, the Minister said: "As ...
UK National News, Nov 21, 2013
Parents Jailed For Death Of Seven-Week-Old Son
A man and woman have been jailed for causing or allowing the death of their seven-week-old baby. Jacqueline Parker, 21, and Adam Kightley, 24, of Northampton, were sentenced to seven years each over ...
Parents Jailed For Death Of Seven-Week-Old Son
A man and woman have been jailed for causing or allowing the death of their seven-week-old baby. Jacqueline Parker, 21, and Adam Kightley, 24, of Northampton, were sentenced to seven years each over ...
UK National News, Nov 21, 2013
Police Officers Suspended Over Alleged Assault
Three officers with Kent Police have been suspended over the alleged assault of a suspected shoplifter at a department store in Canterbury. CCTV footage appears to show officers grabbing the suspect ...
Police Officers Suspended Over Alleged Assault
Three officers with Kent Police have been suspended over the alleged assault of a suspected shoplifter at a department store in Canterbury. CCTV footage appears to show officers grabbing the suspect ...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 21, 2013
NI Food Firm Secures £1m Gulf Deal
A Northern Irish food company has won a £1m contract to supply its products to the Gulf. Kettyle Irish Foods, based in Lisnaskea, was assisted by Invest NI to line up a distribution deal for its dry-...
NI Food Firm Secures £1m Gulf Deal
A Northern Irish food company has won a £1m contract to supply its products to the Gulf. Kettyle Irish Foods, based in Lisnaskea, was assisted by Invest NI to line up a distribution deal for its dry-...
UK National News, Nov 21, 2013
Man Arrested For Impersonating A Police Officer
A 37-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of impersonating a police officer. According to reports a man had attempted to stop drivers – including one off-duty police officers – for "traffic of...
Man Arrested For Impersonating A Police Officer
A 37-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of impersonating a police officer. According to reports a man had attempted to stop drivers – including one off-duty police officers – for "traffic of...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 21, 2013
Festive 'Designated Driver' Campaign Launched
The PSNI is encouraging Northern Ireland drivers to take part in the Coca-Cola Designated Driver campaign during this year's festive period. The initiative is launched once a year in partnership with...
Festive 'Designated Driver' Campaign Launched
The PSNI is encouraging Northern Ireland drivers to take part in the Coca-Cola Designated Driver campaign during this year's festive period. The initiative is launched once a year in partnership with...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 21, 2013
Irish President Lunches With Ian Paisley
Irish President Michael D Higgins has joined former DUP leader Ian Paisley at Belfast City Hall for a lunch with Sinn Féin Lord Mayor Máirtín Ó Muilleoir. The meeting was organised by the Ullans Acad...
Irish President Lunches With Ian Paisley
Irish President Michael D Higgins has joined former DUP leader Ian Paisley at Belfast City Hall for a lunch with Sinn Féin Lord Mayor Máirtín Ó Muilleoir. The meeting was organised by the Ullans Acad...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 21, 2013
Other News In Brief
Chinese Restaurant In Arson Attack A County Down Chinese restaurant has been damaged in an arson attack, just two weeks before it was due to open. A blaze was reported at the property on the ...
Other News In Brief
Chinese Restaurant In Arson Attack A County Down Chinese restaurant has been damaged in an arson attack, just two weeks before it was due to open. A blaze was reported at the property on the ...
Recruitment News, Nov 21, 2013
Jobs Boost For Ennis
Fine Gael Clare Senator, Martin Conway, has welcomed the news that Dublin Coach, a private bus company, has been granted a licence from the National Transport Authority to extend its service from Dubl...
Jobs Boost For Ennis
Fine Gael Clare Senator, Martin Conway, has welcomed the news that Dublin Coach, a private bus company, has been granted a licence from the National Transport Authority to extend its service from Dubl...
UK National News, Nov 21, 2013
Other News In Brief
Gurkha End Hunger Strike As Govt Agrees To Hold Inquiry A former Gurkha has ended a 14-day hunger strike after a group of MPs announced plans to hold an inquiry into Gurkha pensions and other ...
Other News In Brief
Gurkha End Hunger Strike As Govt Agrees To Hold Inquiry A former Gurkha has ended a 14-day hunger strike after a group of MPs announced plans to hold an inquiry into Gurkha pensions and other ...
Recruitment News, Nov 20, 2013
Synowledge To Create 35 New High Quality Posts
Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation, Richard Bruton, TD has announced that Synowledge, an Indian company specialising in the provision of drug safety and regulatory affairs services for the p...
Synowledge To Create 35 New High Quality Posts
Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation, Richard Bruton, TD has announced that Synowledge, an Indian company specialising in the provision of drug safety and regulatory affairs services for the p...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 20, 2013
£18m Wasted On Unused Medicines
About £18m is wasted every year in Northern Ireland on medicines that are ordered on prescription and supplied from pharmacies but not used by patients, according to the Department of Health. Health ...
£18m Wasted On Unused Medicines
About £18m is wasted every year in Northern Ireland on medicines that are ordered on prescription and supplied from pharmacies but not used by patients, according to the Department of Health. Health ...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 20, 2013
Loyalist Parade To Go Ahead
Loyalist protesters are to stage a march through Belfast city centre on one of the busiest days in the run-up to Christmas, following the granting of Parades Commission approval. Application for the ...
Loyalist Parade To Go Ahead
Loyalist protesters are to stage a march through Belfast city centre on one of the busiest days in the run-up to Christmas, following the granting of Parades Commission approval. Application for the ...
Business News, Nov 20, 2013
Minister Urges NI Firms To Cast Nets Overseas
Enterprise Minister Arlene Foster is encouraging local companies to investigate business opportunities in new markets at the SEAFEX exhibition in Dubai. Speaking to Northern Ireland food companies ex...
Minister Urges NI Firms To Cast Nets Overseas
Enterprise Minister Arlene Foster is encouraging local companies to investigate business opportunities in new markets at the SEAFEX exhibition in Dubai. Speaking to Northern Ireland food companies ex...
UK National News, Nov 20, 2013
Investigation Launched After Four Die In Derbyshire House Fire
Four people have been killed in a house fire in north Derbyshire, police have confirmed. According to reports two adults and two children died after a fire broke out at around 05:00 at a house in Wil...
Investigation Launched After Four Die In Derbyshire House Fire
Four people have been killed in a house fire in north Derbyshire, police have confirmed. According to reports two adults and two children died after a fire broke out at around 05:00 at a house in Wil...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 20, 2013
'No More Troubles Prosecutions'
The Northern Ireland Attorney General has sparked controversy with a call to end prosecution for Troubles-related crimes committed before the signing of the Good Friday Agreement in 1998. John Larkin...
'No More Troubles Prosecutions'
The Northern Ireland Attorney General has sparked controversy with a call to end prosecution for Troubles-related crimes committed before the signing of the Good Friday Agreement in 1998. John Larkin...
UK National News, Nov 20, 2013
Two Britons Bailed In Russian, Four More Awaiting Verdict
Two British Greenpeace activists arrested by Russian authorities on charges of hooliganism have been granted bail. Alex Harris and Kieron Bryan were granted bail alongside the ships captain, Peter Wi...
Two Britons Bailed In Russian, Four More Awaiting Verdict
Two British Greenpeace activists arrested by Russian authorities on charges of hooliganism have been granted bail. Alex Harris and Kieron Bryan were granted bail alongside the ships captain, Peter Wi...
UK National News, Nov 20, 2013
Scottish Same-Sex Marriage Bill Expected To Pass First Vote
Ministers in Scotland are due to vote for the first time on proposed legislation for the introduction of same-sex marriage. According to reports, MSPs are expected to support the Marriage and Civil P...
Scottish Same-Sex Marriage Bill Expected To Pass First Vote
Ministers in Scotland are due to vote for the first time on proposed legislation for the introduction of same-sex marriage. According to reports, MSPs are expected to support the Marriage and Civil P...
UK National News, Nov 20, 2013
New Search Conducted For Teenager Swept Out To Sea
A fresh search has been carried out for 14-year-old Dylan Alkins, who was swept out to sea from an East Sussex beach last month. The teenager was last seen on October 27, playing in the surf at Newh...
New Search Conducted For Teenager Swept Out To Sea
A fresh search has been carried out for 14-year-old Dylan Alkins, who was swept out to sea from an East Sussex beach last month. The teenager was last seen on October 27, playing in the surf at Newh...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 20, 2013
Gale Warning For NI
A yellow weather warning has been issued by the UK Met Office for Northern Ireland, due to the risk of gale-force winds along the north and east coasts. "The north or northwesterly winds will increas...
Gale Warning For NI
A yellow weather warning has been issued by the UK Met Office for Northern Ireland, due to the risk of gale-force winds along the north and east coasts. "The north or northwesterly winds will increas...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 20, 2013
Property Prices Increase
Residential property prices in Northern Ireland increased by 2% in the second quarter of 2013, from April to June. This was the second, successive quarterly increase. Land & Property Services assist...
Property Prices Increase
Residential property prices in Northern Ireland increased by 2% in the second quarter of 2013, from April to June. This was the second, successive quarterly increase. Land & Property Services assist...
UK National News, Nov 20, 2013
Npower To Sell Almost 800,000 Customer Accounts
Almost 800,000 accounts of electricity and gas customers are to be sold by Npower to Telecom Plus brand, Utility Warehouse. The sale of the 770,000 accounts will net Npower £218 million pounds and le...
Npower To Sell Almost 800,000 Customer Accounts
Almost 800,000 accounts of electricity and gas customers are to be sold by Npower to Telecom Plus brand, Utility Warehouse. The sale of the 770,000 accounts will net Npower £218 million pounds and le...
UK National News, Nov 20, 2013
Hull Named As 2017 UK City Of Culture
The UK's next City of Culture in 2017 will be Hull, following Londonderry, which has held the title in 2013. Known for being the home of poet Philip Larkin, the Ferens gallery and the Truck theatre, ...
Hull Named As 2017 UK City Of Culture
The UK's next City of Culture in 2017 will be Hull, following Londonderry, which has held the title in 2013. Known for being the home of poet Philip Larkin, the Ferens gallery and the Truck theatre, ...
UK National News, Nov 20, 2013
UK Missing Persons Bureau Calls For Europe-Wide Database
The UK Missing Person Bureau has called for the establishment of a Europe-wide database of unidentified bodies, arguing that it would help families searching for missing relatives. Last year the bure...
UK Missing Persons Bureau Calls For Europe-Wide Database
The UK Missing Person Bureau has called for the establishment of a Europe-wide database of unidentified bodies, arguing that it would help families searching for missing relatives. Last year the bure...
UK National News, Nov 20, 2013
RMT Threaten Strike Action Over Potential Job Losses
The Rail, Maritime and Transport (RMT) union have said that its members will strike if expected job cuts and closures are announced by Transport for London (TfL) on Thursday. According to the union s...
RMT Threaten Strike Action Over Potential Job Losses
The Rail, Maritime and Transport (RMT) union have said that its members will strike if expected job cuts and closures are announced by Transport for London (TfL) on Thursday. According to the union s...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 20, 2013
McGuinness Opens £125m Wind Farm
Martin McGuinness has opened a £125m wind farm near Limavady. The deputy First Minister attended the ceremony today, which saw the opening of Slieve Kirk Wind Park; a new development expected to prod...
McGuinness Opens £125m Wind Farm
Martin McGuinness has opened a £125m wind farm near Limavady. The deputy First Minister attended the ceremony today, which saw the opening of Slieve Kirk Wind Park; a new development expected to prod...
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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.
