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Northern Ireland News for April 2013 : Page 9
Northern Ireland News, Apr 15, 2013
L'Derry Dogs Offered Free Microchipping
Dog owners in the city of L'Derry are being encouraged to take advantage of a free dog micro-chipping service being offered by the Dogs Trust. The Trust will be offering the service across a range of...
L'Derry Dogs Offered Free Microchipping
Dog owners in the city of L'Derry are being encouraged to take advantage of a free dog micro-chipping service being offered by the Dogs Trust. The Trust will be offering the service across a range of...
UK National News, Apr 15, 2013
Animals Killed In Zoo Blaze
A number of animals have died after a fire broke out at a zoo near Edinburgh at the weekend. The blaze spread through the reptile house of the Five Sisters Zoo in West Lothian in the early hours of ...
Animals Killed In Zoo Blaze
A number of animals have died after a fire broke out at a zoo near Edinburgh at the weekend. The blaze spread through the reptile house of the Five Sisters Zoo in West Lothian in the early hours of ...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 15, 2013
Other News In Brief
PSNI Uncover Donaghcloney Cannabis Find A 38-year-old man has been arrested following the discovery of a cannabis factory in the William Street area of Donaghcloney, County Down, on 13 April. ...
Other News In Brief
PSNI Uncover Donaghcloney Cannabis Find A 38-year-old man has been arrested following the discovery of a cannabis factory in the William Street area of Donaghcloney, County Down, on 13 April. ...
UK National News, Apr 15, 2013
Benefits Cap Begins In London
A government-imposed cap on benefit payments is to be rolled out in four London boroughs from today. Between July and September of this year, the cap will be imposed across England, Scotland and Wal...
Benefits Cap Begins In London
A government-imposed cap on benefit payments is to be rolled out in four London boroughs from today. Between July and September of this year, the cap will be imposed across England, Scotland and Wal...
UK National News, Apr 15, 2013
Rehearsal For Thatcher Funeral Procession
A full military rehearsal for Baroness Thatcher's funeral procession has taken place in London early this morning. More than 700 serving Armed Forces personnel were involved in the practice before d...
Rehearsal For Thatcher Funeral Procession
A full military rehearsal for Baroness Thatcher's funeral procession has taken place in London early this morning. More than 700 serving Armed Forces personnel were involved in the practice before d...
UK National News, Apr 15, 2013
Other News In Brief
Woman Assaulted In Gasgow Park A woman has been sexually assaulted in Glasgow's Queen's Park. The incident occurred at about 00:30 on Sunday morning between Torrisdale Street and Queen's Driv...
Other News In Brief
Woman Assaulted In Gasgow Park A woman has been sexually assaulted in Glasgow's Queen's Park. The incident occurred at about 00:30 on Sunday morning between Torrisdale Street and Queen's Driv...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 12, 2013
Belfast City Hall Installs LED Lighting
Belfast City Hall has become the first building in Europe to install a new 'intelligent' lighting system. The new LED floodlighting at the famous Belfast landmark is also the biggest single building ...
Belfast City Hall Installs LED Lighting
Belfast City Hall has become the first building in Europe to install a new 'intelligent' lighting system. The new LED floodlighting at the famous Belfast landmark is also the biggest single building ...
UK National News, Apr 12, 2013
Father Denies Murder Of 3-Year-Old Daughter
A court has heard how a three-year-old girl died after part of her bowel was severed when she was attacked by her father. 23-year-old Richard Green denies the murder of his daughter and has also plea...
Father Denies Murder Of 3-Year-Old Daughter
A court has heard how a three-year-old girl died after part of her bowel was severed when she was attacked by her father. 23-year-old Richard Green denies the murder of his daughter and has also plea...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 12, 2013
East Belfast Benefits From Bombardier Order
Belfast's Bombardier airline manufacturing plant is set to receive a boost following news that that Porter Airlines has agreed to purchase 12 CS100 airliners, with options for an additional 18 CS100 a...
East Belfast Benefits From Bombardier Order
Belfast's Bombardier airline manufacturing plant is set to receive a boost following news that that Porter Airlines has agreed to purchase 12 CS100 airliners, with options for an additional 18 CS100 a...
UK National News, Apr 12, 2013
18-Year Sentence For Knife Attacks On Women
A 20-year-old man has been jailed for 18 years after he pleaded guilty to slashing two women in separate random attacks in west London. 19-year-old Kaja Zablocka and 26-year-old Deserilyn Aurelio wer...
18-Year Sentence For Knife Attacks On Women
A 20-year-old man has been jailed for 18 years after he pleaded guilty to slashing two women in separate random attacks in west London. 19-year-old Kaja Zablocka and 26-year-old Deserilyn Aurelio wer...
UK National News, Apr 12, 2013
Thatcher Tweet Officer Resigns
A police officer has resigned over a tweet he reportedly posted saying he hoped Baroness Thatcher's death was "painful and degrading". It is understood that Sgt Jeremy Scott of the Metropolitan Polic...
Thatcher Tweet Officer Resigns
A police officer has resigned over a tweet he reportedly posted saying he hoped Baroness Thatcher's death was "painful and degrading". It is understood that Sgt Jeremy Scott of the Metropolitan Polic...
UK National News, Apr 12, 2013
Baby P Convicted Returned To Jail Over Bail Breach
Jason Owens, one of the three jailed over the death of Baby P, has been returned to prison for breaching his bail conditions. Owen, from Bromley, south-east London, was sentenced to six years in pris...
Baby P Convicted Returned To Jail Over Bail Breach
Jason Owens, one of the three jailed over the death of Baby P, has been returned to prison for breaching his bail conditions. Owen, from Bromley, south-east London, was sentenced to six years in pris...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 12, 2013
McDevitt Concern Over Private Health Centres
SDLP Health Spokesperson Conall McDevitt has expressed concern that two privately funded health centres are to be opened in Lisburn and Newry. The new £40m health care centres were announced by Healt...
McDevitt Concern Over Private Health Centres
SDLP Health Spokesperson Conall McDevitt has expressed concern that two privately funded health centres are to be opened in Lisburn and Newry. The new £40m health care centres were announced by Healt...
UK National News, Apr 12, 2013
'Plebgate' Investigation Has Cost £144,000 To Date
Scotland Yard’s “Plebgate” inquiry has cost an estimated £144,000, according to the BBC. The row, which erupted following accusations that chief whip Andrew Mitchell called police officers “plebs”, a...
'Plebgate' Investigation Has Cost £144,000 To Date
Scotland Yard’s “Plebgate” inquiry has cost an estimated £144,000, according to the BBC. The row, which erupted following accusations that chief whip Andrew Mitchell called police officers “plebs”, a...
UK National News, Apr 12, 2013
Labour Claim Major Cash Shortfall For School Maintenance
Labour has claimed that England’s schools are falling into disrepair because the government is not allocating enough money to maintain them. The opposition party sent Freedom of Information requests ...
Labour Claim Major Cash Shortfall For School Maintenance
Labour has claimed that England’s schools are falling into disrepair because the government is not allocating enough money to maintain them. The opposition party sent Freedom of Information requests ...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 12, 2013
DUP Call For Investigation Into Thatcher Parties
DUP North Down MLA Peter Weir has has written to Chief Constable Matt Baggot to ask that street 'celebrations' over the death of Margaret Thatcher be investigated. Celebrations have been seen in west...
DUP Call For Investigation Into Thatcher Parties
DUP North Down MLA Peter Weir has has written to Chief Constable Matt Baggot to ask that street 'celebrations' over the death of Margaret Thatcher be investigated. Celebrations have been seen in west...
Business News, Apr 12, 2013
Long Welcomes Bombardier Order
Alliance East Belfast MP Naomi Long has welcomed the order for 30 C-series planes that has been secured by Bombardier with Porter Airlines, which operates in North America. The wings of the C-series...
Long Welcomes Bombardier Order
Alliance East Belfast MP Naomi Long has welcomed the order for 30 C-series planes that has been secured by Bombardier with Porter Airlines, which operates in North America. The wings of the C-series...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 12, 2013
Operation Dulcet: PSNI Release More Images
Detectives working as part of Operation Dulcet have released a further 15 images of people they want to speak to with regard to obstructive protesting and illegal processions. Operation Dulcet was se...
Operation Dulcet: PSNI Release More Images
Detectives working as part of Operation Dulcet have released a further 15 images of people they want to speak to with regard to obstructive protesting and illegal processions. Operation Dulcet was se...
Business News, Apr 12, 2013
Call For Targeted Rates Reductions For Businesses
Deputy John Lyons has stated that there should be targeted rates reductions for businesses in town centres, and has welcomed Chambers Ireland's support for such a policy. Deputy Lyons said: "Our town...
Call For Targeted Rates Reductions For Businesses
Deputy John Lyons has stated that there should be targeted rates reductions for businesses in town centres, and has welcomed Chambers Ireland's support for such a policy. Deputy Lyons said: "Our town...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 12, 2013
High Pollution Over NI
High levels of air pollution are being monitored in the Belfast, Newry, Lisburn, Armagh and L'Derry areas, the Executive has announced. In addition, there are moderate levels of pollution being monit...
High Pollution Over NI
High levels of air pollution are being monitored in the Belfast, Newry, Lisburn, Armagh and L'Derry areas, the Executive has announced. In addition, there are moderate levels of pollution being monit...
UK National News, Apr 12, 2013
Surrey Police Officer Suing Shop Owner Over Alleged Fall
A Surrey police officer is suing the owner of an aquatics shop after he fell down a hole while investigating a break-in at the shop on March 28 last year. PC Richard Seymour said he tore his Achilles...
Surrey Police Officer Suing Shop Owner Over Alleged Fall
A Surrey police officer is suing the owner of an aquatics shop after he fell down a hole while investigating a break-in at the shop on March 28 last year. PC Richard Seymour said he tore his Achilles...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 12, 2013
Sustainable Energy Report Launched
A new report into the economic benefits of sustainable energy technology in Northern Ireland has been launched. The MATRIX Horizon Panel report into Sustainable Energy identifies the capability of th...
Sustainable Energy Report Launched
A new report into the economic benefits of sustainable energy technology in Northern Ireland has been launched. The MATRIX Horizon Panel report into Sustainable Energy identifies the capability of th...
UK National News, Apr 12, 2013
HMRC To Investigate 100 Firms Over Unpaid Internships
100 companies have been referred to HM Revenue and Customs for investigation after the government heard from a campaign group that they might be breaking the law through their use of unpaid interns. ...
HMRC To Investigate 100 Firms Over Unpaid Internships
100 companies have been referred to HM Revenue and Customs for investigation after the government heard from a campaign group that they might be breaking the law through their use of unpaid interns. ...
UK National News, Apr 12, 2013
OFT Investigating Web Games
The Office of Fair Trading is to investigate web and phone games aimed at children that charge for extras. In many of the games players are expected to buy virtual items, such as coins or gems, in or...
OFT Investigating Web Games
The Office of Fair Trading is to investigate web and phone games aimed at children that charge for extras. In many of the games players are expected to buy virtual items, such as coins or gems, in or...
UK National News, Apr 12, 2013
Other News In Brief
Police Want To Trace Former Pupils Of WeathermanTalbot Police investigation claims of sexual abuse by TV weatherman Fred Talbot have appealed for help to trace any former pupils. The 63-year-...
Other News In Brief
Police Want To Trace Former Pupils Of WeathermanTalbot Police investigation claims of sexual abuse by TV weatherman Fred Talbot have appealed for help to trace any former pupils. The 63-year-...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 12, 2013
Ash Dieback Report Published
The Department of Agriculture is asking for feedback on a new report published today on how to tackle the spread of ash dieback in Northern Ireland. The strategy outlines a 'Fortress Ireland' approac...
Ash Dieback Report Published
The Department of Agriculture is asking for feedback on a new report published today on how to tackle the spread of ash dieback in Northern Ireland. The strategy outlines a 'Fortress Ireland' approac...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 12, 2013
Lord Mayor 'Walks Off The Blues'
Belfast Lord Mayor Alderman Gavin Robinson has been walking with residents in east Belfast as part of a new scheme to promote wellbeing. Several hundred people stepped out for 'Walking off the Blues'...
Lord Mayor 'Walks Off The Blues'
Belfast Lord Mayor Alderman Gavin Robinson has been walking with residents in east Belfast as part of a new scheme to promote wellbeing. Several hundred people stepped out for 'Walking off the Blues'...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 12, 2013
Other News In Brief
Appeal Over Antrim Road Robbery Police are appealing for information following an alleged robbery and theft in the Antrim Road area of Belfast on 9 April. It was reported that at approximatel...
Other News In Brief
Appeal Over Antrim Road Robbery Police are appealing for information following an alleged robbery and theft in the Antrim Road area of Belfast on 9 April. It was reported that at approximatel...
Recruitment News, Apr 12, 2013
21 Jobs Lost Following Brewery Closure
Fianna Fáil Cllr in Waterford Gary Wyse says the closure of the Diageo brewery in the city with the loss of 21 jobs is another bitter blow to Waterford. Cllr Wyse commented: "My thoughts are with the...
21 Jobs Lost Following Brewery Closure
Fianna Fáil Cllr in Waterford Gary Wyse says the closure of the Diageo brewery in the city with the loss of 21 jobs is another bitter blow to Waterford. Cllr Wyse commented: "My thoughts are with the...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 11, 2013
NI Must Seek 'Shared Future'
NI Secretary of State Theresa Villiers has said money intended for investment in Northern Ireland could be withheld if progress is not made on working towards a shared future. A package aimed at help...
NI Must Seek 'Shared Future'
NI Secretary of State Theresa Villiers has said money intended for investment in Northern Ireland could be withheld if progress is not made on working towards a shared future. A package aimed at help...
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Northern Ireland WeatherThis Evening and Tonight:A dry night, save for a few light showers around the coasts, with prolonged clear spells and light winds bringing a frosty dawn for many in central and southern parts. Minimum temperature -3 °C.
