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Northern Ireland News, Nov 15, 2013
13 Rescued From 'Deliberate' L'Derry Fire
Thirteen people, including a one-year-old baby, have escaped from a block of flats in L'Derry that is suspected to have been started deliberately. The fire began in a communal area of the two-storey ...
13 Rescued From 'Deliberate' L'Derry Fire
Thirteen people, including a one-year-old baby, have escaped from a block of flats in L'Derry that is suspected to have been started deliberately. The fire began in a communal area of the two-storey ...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 15, 2013
Foster Signs Off On Free Derry Funding
The Department of Enterprise, Trade and Investment has signed off on funding for a rebuild of the Museum of Free Derry in the Bogside area of the city. The move follows controversy over a delay by th...
Foster Signs Off On Free Derry Funding
The Department of Enterprise, Trade and Investment has signed off on funding for a rebuild of the Museum of Free Derry in the Bogside area of the city. The move follows controversy over a delay by th...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 15, 2013
Other News In Brief
Motorcyclist Dies In Co Antrim A 46-year-old motorcyclist has died in a road traffic collision in Newtownabbey, County Antrim. The crash happened on the Monkstown Road and involved another ca...
Other News In Brief
Motorcyclist Dies In Co Antrim A 46-year-old motorcyclist has died in a road traffic collision in Newtownabbey, County Antrim. The crash happened on the Monkstown Road and involved another ca...
UK National News, Nov 14, 2013
Birmingham Children Service Could Be Handed Off If Improvements Not Made
Ofsted inspectors have warned that should the standard of children services in Birmingham not improve, the service will be handed over to the Department for Education. It is understood that Ofsted wi...
Birmingham Children Service Could Be Handed Off If Improvements Not Made
Ofsted inspectors have warned that should the standard of children services in Birmingham not improve, the service will be handed over to the Department for Education. It is understood that Ofsted wi...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 14, 2013
Man Shot In Portrush
A man has been shot in both legs in the Windsor Place area of Portrush, County Antrim. The incident began on Tuesday evening, shortly before 23:00, when a number of masked men entered a house in the ...
Man Shot In Portrush
A man has been shot in both legs in the Windsor Place area of Portrush, County Antrim. The incident began on Tuesday evening, shortly before 23:00, when a number of masked men entered a house in the ...
UK National News, Nov 14, 2013
NCA Release List Of Britain's 13 Most Wanted
The National Crime Agency (NCA) have named 13 of Britain's most-wanted criminals that they believe to be on the run in Spain. The NCA have published the list as part of Operation Captura, which is ta...
NCA Release List Of Britain's 13 Most Wanted
The National Crime Agency (NCA) have named 13 of Britain's most-wanted criminals that they believe to be on the run in Spain. The NCA have published the list as part of Operation Captura, which is ta...
UK National News, Nov 14, 2013
Crown Post Office Staff To Hold 13th Strike Action
Post Office staff are to undertake further strike action, the 13th such action since Easter. Some 4,000 Communication Workers Union (CWU) members at 372 of the UKs larger Crown post officers will hol...
Crown Post Office Staff To Hold 13th Strike Action
Post Office staff are to undertake further strike action, the 13th such action since Easter. Some 4,000 Communication Workers Union (CWU) members at 372 of the UKs larger Crown post officers will hol...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 14, 2013
Joseph Reynolds Suspect Released
A suspect arrested in the case of the murder of Joseph Reynolds has been released. The 49-year-old was detained in the east Belfast area on Wednesday morning by detectives investigating the murder of...
Joseph Reynolds Suspect Released
A suspect arrested in the case of the murder of Joseph Reynolds has been released. The 49-year-old was detained in the east Belfast area on Wednesday morning by detectives investigating the murder of...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 14, 2013
DCAL Minister Responds To Lyric 'Rigging' Report
Culture Minister Carál Ní Chuilín has released a statement following a publishing of a report that said the £11m contract to rebuild the Lyric Theatre in Belfast was "significantly flawed". The Publi...
DCAL Minister Responds To Lyric 'Rigging' Report
Culture Minister Carál Ní Chuilín has released a statement following a publishing of a report that said the £11m contract to rebuild the Lyric Theatre in Belfast was "significantly flawed". The Publi...
Recruitment News, Nov 14, 2013
Jobs Fair In Belfast Opens
Employment and Learning Minister Dr Stephen Farry is inviting local jobseekers to seize the day as his Department's Jobs Fair and Advice Forum returns to Belfast's Europa Hotel from 10am to 6pm. The ...
Jobs Fair In Belfast Opens
Employment and Learning Minister Dr Stephen Farry is inviting local jobseekers to seize the day as his Department's Jobs Fair and Advice Forum returns to Belfast's Europa Hotel from 10am to 6pm. The ...
Business News, Nov 14, 2013
Firms Urged To Attend 'Building A Business On Your Ideas' Seminar
Minister for Research and Innovation, Seán Sherlock TD, has urged businesses to avail of the opportunity to attend the Government-sponsored free seminar, 'Building a Business on Your Ideas' which will...
Firms Urged To Attend 'Building A Business On Your Ideas' Seminar
Minister for Research and Innovation, Seán Sherlock TD, has urged businesses to avail of the opportunity to attend the Government-sponsored free seminar, 'Building a Business on Your Ideas' which will...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 14, 2013
600 Jobs In New H&W Contract
600 workers have been recruited on short-term contracts with Belfast shipbuilders Harland and Wolff. The positions have been created as the company prepares to carry out maintenance on an oil rig. T...
600 Jobs In New H&W Contract
600 workers have been recruited on short-term contracts with Belfast shipbuilders Harland and Wolff. The positions have been created as the company prepares to carry out maintenance on an oil rig. T...
UK National News, Nov 14, 2013
£20m And HMS Illustrious Sent To Philippines
The Prime Minister has announced that aircraft carrier HMS Illustrious will be sent to the Philippines to help those affected by Typhoon Haiyan. David Cameron made the announced during a visit to Ind...
£20m And HMS Illustrious Sent To Philippines
The Prime Minister has announced that aircraft carrier HMS Illustrious will be sent to the Philippines to help those affected by Typhoon Haiyan. David Cameron made the announced during a visit to Ind...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 14, 2013
1,100 Jobs Available At Belfast Fair
Over 1,100 vacancies are said to be on offer at the latest jobs fair, which opened this morning. Employment and Learning Minister Dr Stephen Farry opened the fair this morning at Belfast’s Europa Hot...
1,100 Jobs Available At Belfast Fair
Over 1,100 vacancies are said to be on offer at the latest jobs fair, which opened this morning. Employment and Learning Minister Dr Stephen Farry opened the fair this morning at Belfast’s Europa Hot...
UK National News, Nov 14, 2013
Fifth Cyclist Killed In London In Nine Days
Five cyclists have been killed in London in just nine days. According to reports a male cyclist died in hospital in the early hours of the morning after he was hit by a double-decker bus in Whitechap...
Fifth Cyclist Killed In London In Nine Days
Five cyclists have been killed in London in just nine days. According to reports a male cyclist died in hospital in the early hours of the morning after he was hit by a double-decker bus in Whitechap...
UK National News, Nov 14, 2013
Blackpool Council To Cut 700 Jobs
Seven hundred jobs are to be cut by Blackpool Council in an effort to save £36 million, it has been announced. According to reports the council has asked staff to consider various measure to help mak...
Blackpool Council To Cut 700 Jobs
Seven hundred jobs are to be cut by Blackpool Council in an effort to save £36 million, it has been announced. According to reports the council has asked staff to consider various measure to help mak...
UK National News, Nov 14, 2013
BAE Shipyard Jobs To Be Phased Out Over Three Years
Dock workers in Portsmouth and Scotland have been told that their jobs will be phased out over the next three years. UK shipyard workers for BAE Systems heard that 1,775 jobs will now be phased out r...
BAE Shipyard Jobs To Be Phased Out Over Three Years
Dock workers in Portsmouth and Scotland have been told that their jobs will be phased out over the next three years. UK shipyard workers for BAE Systems heard that 1,775 jobs will now be phased out r...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 14, 2013
Elderly Population Increasing
The number of older people in Northern Ireland is increasing, according to a report published by the Office of the First Minister and Deputy First Minister (OFMDFM) Between 2011 and 2012 the number o...
Elderly Population Increasing
The number of older people in Northern Ireland is increasing, according to a report published by the Office of the First Minister and Deputy First Minister (OFMDFM) Between 2011 and 2012 the number o...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 14, 2013
Eddie McGrady Funeral Takes Place
A funeral has been held for one of the SDLP's founding members, Eddie McGrady, in Downpatrick this morning. Former SDLP leader John Hume, Martin McGuinness and Secretary of State Theresa Villiers, ar...
Eddie McGrady Funeral Takes Place
A funeral has been held for one of the SDLP's founding members, Eddie McGrady, in Downpatrick this morning. Former SDLP leader John Hume, Martin McGuinness and Secretary of State Theresa Villiers, ar...
UK National News, Nov 14, 2013
Police Report Missing Teen Found 'Safe And Well'
Police have reported that a missing 15-year-old girl has been found "safe and well". At the time of her disappearance Ella Hysom, from Colchester, Essex, had been receiving treatment for depression a...
Police Report Missing Teen Found 'Safe And Well'
Police have reported that a missing 15-year-old girl has been found "safe and well". At the time of her disappearance Ella Hysom, from Colchester, Essex, had been receiving treatment for depression a...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 14, 2013
Belfast Festive Transport Measures Announced
A series of measures have been announced by the Transport Minister to encourage economic activity in Belfast city centre in the run-up to Christmas. Transport Minister Danny Kennedy revealed the meas...
Belfast Festive Transport Measures Announced
A series of measures have been announced by the Transport Minister to encourage economic activity in Belfast city centre in the run-up to Christmas. Transport Minister Danny Kennedy revealed the meas...
UK National News, Nov 14, 2013
Blockbuster To Close 72 Stores Affecting 452 Jobs
Seventy-two of the UKs 264 Blockbuster stores are to close with the loss of 452 jobs, it have been announced. The struggling DVD rental chain entered administration for a second time in October with ...
Blockbuster To Close 72 Stores Affecting 452 Jobs
Seventy-two of the UKs 264 Blockbuster stores are to close with the loss of 452 jobs, it have been announced. The struggling DVD rental chain entered administration for a second time in October with ...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 14, 2013
Poots Meets NI 'Thank You Fund' Winners
Health Minister Edwin Poots has met with some of the winning recipients of this year's Coca-Cola Thank You Fund, which seeks to promote healthy and active living in Northern Ireland. From a total of ...
Poots Meets NI 'Thank You Fund' Winners
Health Minister Edwin Poots has met with some of the winning recipients of this year's Coca-Cola Thank You Fund, which seeks to promote healthy and active living in Northern Ireland. From a total of ...
UK National News, Nov 14, 2013
Other News In Brief
UK Needs 'Defined Space Program' A new report has called for a "defined and properly funded" national space programme in the UK if it is to capitalise on the progress made in recent years. A ...
Other News In Brief
UK Needs 'Defined Space Program' A new report has called for a "defined and properly funded" national space programme in the UK if it is to capitalise on the progress made in recent years. A ...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 14, 2013
Other News In Brief
Man Sentenced Over Dissident Pipe Bomb A man has been sentenced to three years in prison after admitting possession of a pipe bomb linked to dissident republican activity. Joseph Hugh Allen, ...
Other News In Brief
Man Sentenced Over Dissident Pipe Bomb A man has been sentenced to three years in prison after admitting possession of a pipe bomb linked to dissident republican activity. Joseph Hugh Allen, ...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 13, 2013
'Clock Ticking' On NI Welfare Reform
UK Work and Pensions Minister Mike Penning has warned that the clock is 'already ticking' with regards to Northern Ireland's implementation of welfare reforms. The minister arrived at Stormont today ...
'Clock Ticking' On NI Welfare Reform
UK Work and Pensions Minister Mike Penning has warned that the clock is 'already ticking' with regards to Northern Ireland's implementation of welfare reforms. The minister arrived at Stormont today ...
UK National News, Nov 13, 2013
NHS England Propose New Two-Tier A&E System
NHS chiefs have proposed a new two-tier accident and emergency system in England. In a review of the system, carried out by NHS England, it has been proposed that the biggest 40 to 70 A&E departments...
NHS England Propose New Two-Tier A&E System
NHS chiefs have proposed a new two-tier accident and emergency system in England. In a review of the system, carried out by NHS England, it has been proposed that the biggest 40 to 70 A&E departments...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 13, 2013
Lyric Theatre Contract 'Flawed'
The £11m contact to rebuild the Lyric Theatre in Belfast was "significantly flawed", a report has found. The Public Accounts Committee (PAC) has found that the awarding of the contract may have been ...
Lyric Theatre Contract 'Flawed'
The £11m contact to rebuild the Lyric Theatre in Belfast was "significantly flawed", a report has found. The Public Accounts Committee (PAC) has found that the awarding of the contract may have been ...
UK National News, Nov 13, 2013
Unemployment Rate Falls To Three Year Low
New figures from the Office for National Statistics have shown that total number of UK unemployed has fallen to 2.47 million, a decrease of 48,000. The unemployment rate now stands at its lowest in o...
Unemployment Rate Falls To Three Year Low
New figures from the Office for National Statistics have shown that total number of UK unemployed has fallen to 2.47 million, a decrease of 48,000. The unemployment rate now stands at its lowest in o...
Business News, Nov 13, 2013
Council Urged To Take Part In Saving Exploris
Alliance Strangford MLA Kieran McCarthy has said Exploris will not be saved by the Environment Minister alone and has again urged Ards Borough Council and Ministers from the other relevant departments...
Council Urged To Take Part In Saving Exploris
Alliance Strangford MLA Kieran McCarthy has said Exploris will not be saved by the Environment Minister alone and has again urged Ards Borough Council and Ministers from the other relevant departments...
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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.
