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Northern Ireland News for November 2013 : Page 9
UK National News, Nov 13, 2013
Sports Coach Jailed For Rape Granted Right To Appeal
Stephen Benson, jailed for 16 years for the rape and sexual assault of young female athletes, has been granted permission to appeal his conviction. 51-year-old Stephen Benson, Copdock, Ipswich, was f...
Sports Coach Jailed For Rape Granted Right To Appeal
Stephen Benson, jailed for 16 years for the rape and sexual assault of young female athletes, has been granted permission to appeal his conviction. 51-year-old Stephen Benson, Copdock, Ipswich, was f...
Recruitment News, Nov 13, 2013
VSL Provides Jobs For Offenders Sentenced To Community Service Orders
Justice Minister David Ford has visited a joinery and furniture refurbishment workshop which provides work for offenders sentenced to community service orders. Voluntary Services Lisburn (VSL) is a c...
VSL Provides Jobs For Offenders Sentenced To Community Service Orders
Justice Minister David Ford has visited a joinery and furniture refurbishment workshop which provides work for offenders sentenced to community service orders. Voluntary Services Lisburn (VSL) is a c...
UK National News, Nov 13, 2013
British Woman Facing Death Penalty In Indonesia
A 43-year-old former police worker could face the death penalty in Indonesia after admitting to trafficking 1.4kg (3lbs) of crystal methamphetamine into the country. Former community support officer ...
British Woman Facing Death Penalty In Indonesia
A 43-year-old former police worker could face the death penalty in Indonesia after admitting to trafficking 1.4kg (3lbs) of crystal methamphetamine into the country. Former community support officer ...
UK National News, Nov 13, 2013
Councillors Reject Proposed Beagle Breeding Facility
Councillors in East Riding have rejected plans for a beagle breeding facility, which would have supplied dogs for laboratory experiments. The proposed unit, which would have been based in Grimston, h...
Councillors Reject Proposed Beagle Breeding Facility
Councillors in East Riding have rejected plans for a beagle breeding facility, which would have supplied dogs for laboratory experiments. The proposed unit, which would have been based in Grimston, h...
UK National News, Nov 13, 2013
Female Cyclist Killed Following Collision With Lorry
A female cyclist has become the fourth person to die while riding a bike in the capitol in the last eight days. According to reports the woman, understood to be aged in her mid-20s, collided with a l...
Female Cyclist Killed Following Collision With Lorry
A female cyclist has become the fourth person to die while riding a bike in the capitol in the last eight days. According to reports the woman, understood to be aged in her mid-20s, collided with a l...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 13, 2013
Belfast Urged To Support Filipino Community
Belfast City Council has urged residents to show solidarity with Filipino friends and neighbours, following the devastation left by Typhoon Haiyan. The storms, one of the most powerful ever recorded ...
Belfast Urged To Support Filipino Community
Belfast City Council has urged residents to show solidarity with Filipino friends and neighbours, following the devastation left by Typhoon Haiyan. The storms, one of the most powerful ever recorded ...
UK National News, Nov 13, 2013
Unions Hopeful Of Saving Jobs At Portsmouth Ship Yard
Following two days of talks shop stewards at Portsmouth dockyard are expected to meet today with BAE Systems management to find out the fate of the city's shipbuilding industry. It follows an announc...
Unions Hopeful Of Saving Jobs At Portsmouth Ship Yard
Following two days of talks shop stewards at Portsmouth dockyard are expected to meet today with BAE Systems management to find out the fate of the city's shipbuilding industry. It follows an announc...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 13, 2013
Minister Blasts Lagan Towpath Vandals
Culture Minister Carál Ní Chuilín has lambasted vandals who have damaged and defaced property along the Lagan Towpath. She said they needed to "have some consideration for others". The announcement ...
Minister Blasts Lagan Towpath Vandals
Culture Minister Carál Ní Chuilín has lambasted vandals who have damaged and defaced property along the Lagan Towpath. She said they needed to "have some consideration for others". The announcement ...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 13, 2013
Young People Hold 'Positive' Outlook
Young people in Northern Ireland hold an optimistic outlook on the future of the region with regard to issues such as peace walls, flags and emblems and the past, according to a new study. The Office...
Young People Hold 'Positive' Outlook
Young people in Northern Ireland hold an optimistic outlook on the future of the region with regard to issues such as peace walls, flags and emblems and the past, according to a new study. The Office...
UK National News, Nov 13, 2013
Man Dies After Being Hit By Train Following Police Chase
A man being pursued by police has been killed by a train in north-west London. According to the Metropolitan Police a man aged in his 20s was stopped in Christchurch Avenue, Willesden Green at around...
Man Dies After Being Hit By Train Following Police Chase
A man being pursued by police has been killed by a train in north-west London. According to the Metropolitan Police a man aged in his 20s was stopped in Christchurch Avenue, Willesden Green at around...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 13, 2013
Further Arrest Over Joseph Reynolds Murder
A further suspect has been arrested in the case of the murder of Joseph Reynolds in Belfast in 1993. A 49-year-old was detained in the east Belfast area on Wednesday morning. The arrest follows the ...
Further Arrest Over Joseph Reynolds Murder
A further suspect has been arrested in the case of the murder of Joseph Reynolds in Belfast in 1993. A 49-year-old was detained in the east Belfast area on Wednesday morning. The arrest follows the ...
UK National News, Nov 13, 2013
Firefighters Strike For The Fourth Time
Firefighters in England and Wales have begun their latest industrial action in an ongoing dispute over pensions. At 10am on Wednesday morning Fire Brigade Union members began a four hour walkout in a...
Firefighters Strike For The Fourth Time
Firefighters in England and Wales have begun their latest industrial action in an ongoing dispute over pensions. At 10am on Wednesday morning Fire Brigade Union members began a four hour walkout in a...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 13, 2013
Princess Anne Visits Lagan Valley Midwifery Unit
Princess Anne visited Northern Ireland yesterday to give her seal of approval to the Lagan Valley Hospital's Midwifery Unit (MLU). The Princess Royal met with past and present senior Royal College of...
Princess Anne Visits Lagan Valley Midwifery Unit
Princess Anne visited Northern Ireland yesterday to give her seal of approval to the Lagan Valley Hospital's Midwifery Unit (MLU). The Princess Royal met with past and present senior Royal College of...
UK National News, Nov 13, 2013
Other News In Brief
McCririck Loses Discrimination Case John McCririck has lost his age discrimination case brought against Channel 4. The 73-year-old racing pundit argued that the broadcaster sacked him last ye...
Other News In Brief
McCririck Loses Discrimination Case John McCririck has lost his age discrimination case brought against Channel 4. The 73-year-old racing pundit argued that the broadcaster sacked him last ye...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 13, 2013
£2m Spent On NI Schools In October
Over £2m was spent on improving schools across Northern Ireland during October. Education Minister John O’Dowd said: "Continued investment in our schools estate is essential if we are to help support...
£2m Spent On NI Schools In October
Over £2m was spent on improving schools across Northern Ireland during October. Education Minister John O’Dowd said: "Continued investment in our schools estate is essential if we are to help support...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 13, 2013
Unemployment Continues To Fall
The Northern Ireland unemployment rate continues to fall, according to the latest Labour market figures from the Northern Ireland Statistics & Research Agency (NISRA). Unemployment was estimated at 7...
Unemployment Continues To Fall
The Northern Ireland unemployment rate continues to fall, according to the latest Labour market figures from the Northern Ireland Statistics & Research Agency (NISRA). Unemployment was estimated at 7...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 13, 2013
Other News In Brief
Man Assaulted In W Belfast Break-In A man has been assaulted during a break-in at a house in west Belfast. The incident occurred between 11:00 and 11:30 on Tuesday afternoon on Kenard Avenue....
Other News In Brief
Man Assaulted In W Belfast Break-In A man has been assaulted during a break-in at a house in west Belfast. The incident occurred between 11:00 and 11:30 on Tuesday afternoon on Kenard Avenue....
UK National News, Nov 12, 2013
EDF Latest Energy Company To Announce Price Increase
EDF Energy is to impose a 3.9% increase on its gas and electricity prices, making them the latest of the big six energy companies to announce a price rise. From January 03, the company's new average ...
EDF Latest Energy Company To Announce Price Increase
EDF Energy is to impose a 3.9% increase on its gas and electricity prices, making them the latest of the big six energy companies to announce a price rise. From January 03, the company's new average ...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 12, 2013
12-Year-Olds To Be Granted Gun Use
Children as young as 12 years old are to be be allowed supervised use of shotguns or air guns, under new laws. Justice Minister David Ford has confirmed the move, which follows a public consultation ...
12-Year-Olds To Be Granted Gun Use
Children as young as 12 years old are to be be allowed supervised use of shotguns or air guns, under new laws. Justice Minister David Ford has confirmed the move, which follows a public consultation ...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 12, 2013
Man Sentenced Over PSNI Knife Attack
A 42-year-old man has been sentenced to seven years in prison for assaulting a police officer. The man was sentenced at Craigavon Crown Court for wounding with intent to do grievous bodily harm, atte...
Man Sentenced Over PSNI Knife Attack
A 42-year-old man has been sentenced to seven years in prison for assaulting a police officer. The man was sentenced at Craigavon Crown Court for wounding with intent to do grievous bodily harm, atte...
UK National News, Nov 12, 2013
Council Lose Judicial Review Attempt Over Hospital Closures
Enfield Council has lost its attempt at a judicial review of the decision to close a hospital's maternity and A&E departments. The north London council had argued that the closures at Chase Farm Hosp...
Council Lose Judicial Review Attempt Over Hospital Closures
Enfield Council has lost its attempt at a judicial review of the decision to close a hospital's maternity and A&E departments. The north London council had argued that the closures at Chase Farm Hosp...
UK National News, Nov 12, 2013
BBC Trust Launch Public Consultation
A public consultation has been launched following the announcement of the "most ambitious" review of all four BBC television channels. The BBC Trust is to undertake audience research to asses if each...
BBC Trust Launch Public Consultation
A public consultation has been launched following the announcement of the "most ambitious" review of all four BBC television channels. The BBC Trust is to undertake audience research to asses if each...
UK National News, Nov 12, 2013
Met Employee 79th Arrested By Operation Elveden
A 33-year-old female Metropolitan Police employee has been arrested on suspicion of misconduct in public office. The woman, who worked in Scotland Yard's call handling unit, was arrested at her home ...
Met Employee 79th Arrested By Operation Elveden
A 33-year-old female Metropolitan Police employee has been arrested on suspicion of misconduct in public office. The woman, who worked in Scotland Yard's call handling unit, was arrested at her home ...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 12, 2013
£2.5m Newtownabbey Storage Centre Approved
A multi-million pound storage and distribution centre planned for Newtownabbey, County Antrim, has been given the go-ahead. Environment Minister Mark H Durkan announced DOE Planning approval for the ...
£2.5m Newtownabbey Storage Centre Approved
A multi-million pound storage and distribution centre planned for Newtownabbey, County Antrim, has been given the go-ahead. Environment Minister Mark H Durkan announced DOE Planning approval for the ...
UK National News, Nov 12, 2013
Nine Arrested Over Merseyside Cannabis Factory
Two teenagers and seven adults are to be charged in connection with a £2 million 'cannabis factory' uncovered in a former Merseyside sports bar. Some 2,000 cannabis plants were discovered in the form...
Nine Arrested Over Merseyside Cannabis Factory
Two teenagers and seven adults are to be charged in connection with a £2 million 'cannabis factory' uncovered in a former Merseyside sports bar. Some 2,000 cannabis plants were discovered in the form...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 12, 2013
Minister Warns Schools Of Concussion Dangers
Education Minister John O'Dowd has written to schools across Northern Ireland to provide information on concussion and to improve awareness of its dangers. The move follows the death of 14-year-old B...
Minister Warns Schools Of Concussion Dangers
Education Minister John O'Dowd has written to schools across Northern Ireland to provide information on concussion and to improve awareness of its dangers. The move follows the death of 14-year-old B...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 12, 2013
SDLP Founder Eddie McGrady Dies
One of the founding members of the SDLP, Eddie McGrady, has died following a period of illness. The Downpatrick-born politician passed away on Monday. He had been ill for some time and was visited l...
SDLP Founder Eddie McGrady Dies
One of the founding members of the SDLP, Eddie McGrady, has died following a period of illness. The Downpatrick-born politician passed away on Monday. He had been ill for some time and was visited l...
UK National News, Nov 12, 2013
Convicted Bomb Detector Fraudster Loses Right To Appeal
James McCormick, jailed for 10 years in connection with the sale of fake bomb detectors, has lost his appeal over the sentence. The 57-year-old businessman from Somerset had is application to appeal ...
Convicted Bomb Detector Fraudster Loses Right To Appeal
James McCormick, jailed for 10 years in connection with the sale of fake bomb detectors, has lost his appeal over the sentence. The 57-year-old businessman from Somerset had is application to appeal ...
Business News, Nov 12, 2013
Distribution Unit To Be Developed In Newtownabbey
Northern Ireland Environment Minister Mark H Durkan has announced DOE Planning approval for a 2,700 square metre storage and distribution unit in Newtownabbey. The proposal is for a £2.5 million stor...
Distribution Unit To Be Developed In Newtownabbey
Northern Ireland Environment Minister Mark H Durkan has announced DOE Planning approval for a 2,700 square metre storage and distribution unit in Newtownabbey. The proposal is for a £2.5 million stor...
Recruitment News, Nov 12, 2013
No Words Of Comfort For NI Youth Unemployed - Nesbitt
Ulster Unionist Leader, Mike Nesbitt MLA, is highlighting the fact that deputy First Minister Martin McGuinness has no words of comfort for Northern Ireland's youth unemployed. Mr Nesbitt's comments ...
No Words Of Comfort For NI Youth Unemployed - Nesbitt
Ulster Unionist Leader, Mike Nesbitt MLA, is highlighting the fact that deputy First Minister Martin McGuinness has no words of comfort for Northern Ireland's youth unemployed. Mr Nesbitt's comments ...
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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.
