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Northern Ireland News for April 2013 : Page 13
Northern Ireland News, Apr 5, 2013
Operation Dulcet: PSNI Releases Images
The PSNI has released a further set of images of people officers are keen to talk to as part of Operation Dulcet. The 17 pictures have been released to the public to help with inquiries into incident...
Operation Dulcet: PSNI Releases Images
The PSNI has released a further set of images of people officers are keen to talk to as part of Operation Dulcet. The 17 pictures have been released to the public to help with inquiries into incident...
UK National News, Apr 5, 2013
Call To Ban HBOS Bank Bosses
The Banking Standards Commission has said financial regulators should consider banning three top HBOS bankers from future roles in the financial sector. The Parliamentary Commission on Banking Stand...
Call To Ban HBOS Bank Bosses
The Banking Standards Commission has said financial regulators should consider banning three top HBOS bankers from future roles in the financial sector. The Parliamentary Commission on Banking Stand...
Business News, Apr 5, 2013
Coleraine Firm Cushions NI Dairy Industry
Wilson Agriculture Ltd has discovered a new sustainable and cost efficient source of material for its cow pillows with support from Invest Northern Ireland. The Coleraine based firm manufactures a ra...
Coleraine Firm Cushions NI Dairy Industry
Wilson Agriculture Ltd has discovered a new sustainable and cost efficient source of material for its cow pillows with support from Invest Northern Ireland. The Coleraine based firm manufactures a ra...
Recruitment News, Apr 5, 2013
Call For A Significant Change In Economic Policy
Sinn Féin spokesperson for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation Teachta Peadar Tóibín has stated that unless there is a significant change in economic policy this decade will be known economically as Irela...
Call For A Significant Change In Economic Policy
Sinn Féin spokesperson for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation Teachta Peadar Tóibín has stated that unless there is a significant change in economic policy this decade will be known economically as Irela...
UK National News, Apr 5, 2013
Debate Over Osborne's Philpott Benefit Comments
George Osbourne is at the centre of a political row following comments he made that attempted to link the case of Mick Philpott to a debate on the state of the welfare system in Britain. Mick Philpot...
Debate Over Osborne's Philpott Benefit Comments
George Osbourne is at the centre of a political row following comments he made that attempted to link the case of Mick Philpott to a debate on the state of the welfare system in Britain. Mick Philpot...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 5, 2013
Third Of NI Households Deprived
One third of households in Northern Ireland are deprived, according to a recent study by Queen’s University Belfast. Researchers at the university have conducted the largest study of poverty and depr...
Third Of NI Households Deprived
One third of households in Northern Ireland are deprived, according to a recent study by Queen’s University Belfast. Researchers at the university have conducted the largest study of poverty and depr...
Recruitment News, Apr 5, 2013
Swann Calls For Adequate Protection For Workers
Ulster Unionist North Antrim MLA, Robin Swann, has called on the Minister for Employment and Learning, Stephen Farry, to consider the measures within the Protection of Workers Bill which is currently ...
Swann Calls For Adequate Protection For Workers
Ulster Unionist North Antrim MLA, Robin Swann, has called on the Minister for Employment and Learning, Stephen Farry, to consider the measures within the Protection of Workers Bill which is currently ...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 5, 2013
Fraud On The Increase - PSNI
Incidents of fraud in Northern Ireland are on the increase, according to the PSNI. PSNI head of crime prevention, Inspector David Connery, said: "Provisional figures for the 12 months up to the end o...
Fraud On The Increase - PSNI
Incidents of fraud in Northern Ireland are on the increase, according to the PSNI. PSNI head of crime prevention, Inspector David Connery, said: "Provisional figures for the 12 months up to the end o...
UK National News, Apr 5, 2013
Children's Heart Surgery To Resume
Children's heart surgery is expected to resume at Leeds General Infirmary, just one week after concerns were raised about death rates at the unit. Following a meeting with NHS bosses and other partne...
Children's Heart Surgery To Resume
Children's heart surgery is expected to resume at Leeds General Infirmary, just one week after concerns were raised about death rates at the unit. Following a meeting with NHS bosses and other partne...
UK National News, Apr 5, 2013
£50m Rescue Deal For HMV
HMV is to be saved in a £50m deal. Around 2,500 jobs and around 130 stores will be rescued under the new deal, however final details are still to be confirmed. Hilco, the specialist restructuring fi...
£50m Rescue Deal For HMV
HMV is to be saved in a £50m deal. Around 2,500 jobs and around 130 stores will be rescued under the new deal, however final details are still to be confirmed. Hilco, the specialist restructuring fi...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 5, 2013
DUP Meet Children's Commissioner Over Easter Parades
The DUP continue to raise issue with images which emerged over the weekend showing children engaged in republican parades or dressed in "paramilitary garb". A party delegation from north Belfast has ...
DUP Meet Children's Commissioner Over Easter Parades
The DUP continue to raise issue with images which emerged over the weekend showing children engaged in republican parades or dressed in "paramilitary garb". A party delegation from north Belfast has ...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 5, 2013
L'Derry Mayor On 'Search And Rescue' Mission
L'Derry Mayor Councillor Kevin Campbell is to accompany local charity group Foyle Search and Rescue on patrol tonight for a so-called 'Night on the Beat'. As this year’s chosen Mayoral charity, the M...
L'Derry Mayor On 'Search And Rescue' Mission
L'Derry Mayor Councillor Kevin Campbell is to accompany local charity group Foyle Search and Rescue on patrol tonight for a so-called 'Night on the Beat'. As this year’s chosen Mayoral charity, the M...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 5, 2013
Other News In Brief
Six Arrested Over Dissident Activity Six people have been arrested and are being questioned by the PSNI in relation to suspected dissident republican activity. Three men were detained in wes...
Other News In Brief
Six Arrested Over Dissident Activity Six people have been arrested and are being questioned by the PSNI in relation to suspected dissident republican activity. Three men were detained in wes...
UK National News, Apr 5, 2013
Eastern Europeans Unlikely To Head For UK
A report commissioned by the Foreign Office has challenged claims made by the Conservative government that the UK will face a new wave of immigration from eastern Europe when restrictions on Bulgaria ...
Eastern Europeans Unlikely To Head For UK
A report commissioned by the Foreign Office has challenged claims made by the Conservative government that the UK will face a new wave of immigration from eastern Europe when restrictions on Bulgaria ...
UK National News, Apr 5, 2013
Elderly Couple Killed In House Fire
An elderly couple have died following a house fire in Stockton-on-Tees. The man and woman are believed to be 90 and 88-years old respectively. The fire was reported to police just after 5am on Thurs...
Elderly Couple Killed In House Fire
An elderly couple have died following a house fire in Stockton-on-Tees. The man and woman are believed to be 90 and 88-years old respectively. The fire was reported to police just after 5am on Thurs...
UK National News, Apr 5, 2013
Government Must Act On Dangerous Dogs - Report
The government needs to take tougher action on dangerous dogs, according to a criminologist from the University of Middlesex who says he has exposed links between violent crime and the trade for dogs ...
Government Must Act On Dangerous Dogs - Report
The government needs to take tougher action on dangerous dogs, according to a criminologist from the University of Middlesex who says he has exposed links between violent crime and the trade for dogs ...
UK National News, Apr 5, 2013
Other News In Brief
Divers Uncover Body Of Head Teacher Scottish police divers have recovered a body at the end of a search for a head teacher who fell through ice into a loch near Kinross. 48-year-old Alan McKe...
Other News In Brief
Divers Uncover Body Of Head Teacher Scottish police divers have recovered a body at the end of a search for a head teacher who fell through ice into a loch near Kinross. 48-year-old Alan McKe...
Recruitment News, Apr 4, 2013
Support For Skills And Employment Liaison Officer
The Minister for Employment and Learning Dr Stephen Farry today announced support for a Skills and Employment Liaison Officer in the North West. The Liaison Officer will work under the auspices of th...
Support For Skills And Employment Liaison Officer
The Minister for Employment and Learning Dr Stephen Farry today announced support for a Skills and Employment Liaison Officer in the North West. The Liaison Officer will work under the auspices of th...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 4, 2013
Funeral Held For Kieran McManus
A funeral is being held for Kieran McManus, the 26-year-old who was murdered outside a west Belfast pizza shop over the Easter weekend. Requiem Mass is being held at Holy Trinity Church in Turf Lodge...
Funeral Held For Kieran McManus
A funeral is being held for Kieran McManus, the 26-year-old who was murdered outside a west Belfast pizza shop over the Easter weekend. Requiem Mass is being held at Holy Trinity Church in Turf Lodge...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 4, 2013
L'Derry Walls To Get 3D Treatment
The Walls of Derry are to be digitally scanned and documented in 3D as part of a 3-year EU co-funded project. To celebrate the monument's 400th birthday, the Dublin-based Discovery Programme is givin...
L'Derry Walls To Get 3D Treatment
The Walls of Derry are to be digitally scanned and documented in 3D as part of a 3-year EU co-funded project. To celebrate the monument's 400th birthday, the Dublin-based Discovery Programme is givin...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 4, 2013
PSNI 'Inaction' Endangers Residents - SF
Sinn Féin's Sean Lynch has said the lives of residents in Fermanagh are being endangered by militants and PSNI "inaction". The comments come as police confirm a security alert in the village of Donag...
PSNI 'Inaction' Endangers Residents - SF
Sinn Féin's Sean Lynch has said the lives of residents in Fermanagh are being endangered by militants and PSNI "inaction". The comments come as police confirm a security alert in the village of Donag...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 4, 2013
Alliance And DUP Clash Over Troubles Motion
The Alliance Party and the DUP have clashed at Belfast City Council over the exact wording of a motion to remember two British Soldiers who were murdered as they drove into an IRA funeral. Corporals ...
Alliance And DUP Clash Over Troubles Motion
The Alliance Party and the DUP have clashed at Belfast City Council over the exact wording of a motion to remember two British Soldiers who were murdered as they drove into an IRA funeral. Corporals ...
UK National News, Apr 4, 2013
Ofgem To Fine SSE £10.5m
Ofgem has announced it will fine energy company SSE as much as £10.5m for misselling. The energy watchdog said it would fine SSE for "numerous breaches of its obligations relating to telephone, in-st...
Ofgem To Fine SSE £10.5m
Ofgem has announced it will fine energy company SSE as much as £10.5m for misselling. The energy watchdog said it would fine SSE for "numerous breaches of its obligations relating to telephone, in-st...
UK National News, Apr 4, 2013
Mick Philpott Sentenced To Life
Mick Philpott has been told he will spend a minimum of 15 years in prison, after being sentenced to life for the manslaughter of his six children. Philpott, his wife Mairead and friend Paul Mosley we...
Mick Philpott Sentenced To Life
Mick Philpott has been told he will spend a minimum of 15 years in prison, after being sentenced to life for the manslaughter of his six children. Philpott, his wife Mairead and friend Paul Mosley we...
UK National News, Apr 4, 2013
Police To Record 'Subculture' Hate Crimes
Attacks against groups such as goths or punks are to be recorded by Greater Manchester Police (GMP) as hate crimes. It is the first move of its kind in the UK. Previously, hate crimes were only re...
Police To Record 'Subculture' Hate Crimes
Attacks against groups such as goths or punks are to be recorded by Greater Manchester Police (GMP) as hate crimes. It is the first move of its kind in the UK. Previously, hate crimes were only re...
UK National News, Apr 4, 2013
Two Guilty Of Plotting To Kill Singer
Two men have been convicted of plotting to rob, kidnap and kill British singer Joss Stone. Junior Bradshaw (32) and Kevin Liverpool (35) both from Manchester, were found guilty of planning to rob and...
Two Guilty Of Plotting To Kill Singer
Two men have been convicted of plotting to rob, kidnap and kill British singer Joss Stone. Junior Bradshaw (32) and Kevin Liverpool (35) both from Manchester, were found guilty of planning to rob and...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 4, 2013
NI Firms Warned Over Phone Fraud
Businesses in Northern Ireland are being warned to be vigilant against phone scammers, who are hacking into telephone lines and using them to make thousands of pounds of international calls. The scam...
NI Firms Warned Over Phone Fraud
Businesses in Northern Ireland are being warned to be vigilant against phone scammers, who are hacking into telephone lines and using them to make thousands of pounds of international calls. The scam...
UK National News, Apr 4, 2013
Prisoners Face Losing Legal Aid
British prisoners could face losing entitlement to legal aid to help them pursue complaints against the prison service, according to new measures being considered by Ministers. Justice secretary Chri...
Prisoners Face Losing Legal Aid
British prisoners could face losing entitlement to legal aid to help them pursue complaints against the prison service, according to new measures being considered by Ministers. Justice secretary Chri...
Business News, Apr 4, 2013
Over 120 Firms Attend Industrial Symbiosis Workshop
More than 120 businesses have discovered that taking time out of their busy schedules to attend an Invest Northern Ireland Industrial Symbiosis workshop really does pay dividends. Over the last 12 m...
Over 120 Firms Attend Industrial Symbiosis Workshop
More than 120 businesses have discovered that taking time out of their busy schedules to attend an Invest Northern Ireland Industrial Symbiosis workshop really does pay dividends. Over the last 12 m...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 4, 2013
Omagh Regeneration Project Approved
£4.5m is to be spent on a regeneration project for Omagh town centre. The move comes as Environment Minister Alex Attwood has approved planning for the Tyrone market town, as part of the Omagh Access...
Omagh Regeneration Project Approved
£4.5m is to be spent on a regeneration project for Omagh town centre. The move comes as Environment Minister Alex Attwood has approved planning for the Tyrone market town, as part of the Omagh Access...
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Northern Ireland WeatherToday:A chilly start with a widespread frost and some freezing fog, any freezing fog slow to clear. Otherwise bright with sunny spells and coastal showers. Light winds. Maximum temperature 6 °C.Tonight:Coastal showers dying out with a widespread frost developing along with freezing fog, which could become extensive. Winds remaining light. Minimum temperature -3 °C.
