Northern Ireland News for August 2013 : Page 10

UK National News, Aug 13, 2013
Other News In Brief
Man Sentenced To Life In Prison A man has been sentenced to life in prison following the death of a 40-year-old man at a house in Levenshulme. David Gray, from Barlow Road in Levenshulme ple...
UK National News, Aug 12, 2013
Government Launches Tax-Avoidance Consultation
The government has pledged to clamp down on tax avoidance schemes across the UK through a new period of consultation on the behaviour of high-risk promoters of such schemes. The proposals will includ...
Business News, Aug 12, 2013
Minister Opens AIB National Livestock Show
Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Simon Coveney TD, has officially opened the annual Tullamore and AIB National Livestock Show in Co Offaly. Speaking at the event, the Minister said: "Th...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 12, 2013
NI Enjoys 'Economic Heatwave'
This summer's spate of hot, sunny weather has helped increase business activity in Northern Ireland, according to the latest PMI (Purchasing Managers Index) from Ulster Bank. Richard Ramsey, Chief Ec...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 12, 2013
Belfast Violence Condemned
There has been widespread condemnation over scenes of violent disorder and civil unrest that followed a republican parade through Belfast city centre. An 'anti-internment' parade down Royal Avenue on...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 12, 2013
Castlederg Parade Passes Peacefully
An IRA memorial parade through Castlederg in County Tyrone on Sunday has passed off without major incident. The Tyrone Volunteers Day Parade was in memory of Seamus Harvey and Gerard McGlynn: two IRA...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 12, 2013
All-Ireland Fleadh Opens In L'Derry
The all-Ireland Fleadh has been opened today in L'Derry by Martin McGuinness and President Michael D. Higgins, marking the first time the event has been held in Northern Ireland. The deputy First Min...
Recruitment News, Aug 12, 2013
New Hotel Will Bring Jobs Boost To Newry
Environment Minister Mark H Durkan has announced DOE Planning approval for a new hotel and offices in Newry. Newry and Mourne District Council endorsed the proposal for a 120-bed hotel, over 22,000 s...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 12, 2013
Call For Ban On Contentious Parades
The Police Federation for Northern Ireland has called for a voluntary ban on contentious parades for the next six months, saying Stormont seems "incapable of coming to terms with the challenging probl...
UK National News, Aug 12, 2013
PM Urges Support For Fracking
Prime Minister David Cameron has said the UK must "get behind fracking". He added that once the benefits of the method are explained, the process should have "real public support." Mr Cameron made...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 12, 2013
Orangeman's Home Attacked In Coleraine
A senior Orangeman's home in Coleraine has been vandalised with graffiti and had a flag stolen. The Grand Orange Lodge of Ireland condemned the attack on the home of Coleraine District Master George ...
UK National News, Aug 12, 2013
Police Renewal Appeal For Missing Erika
Detectives searching for a missing 13-year-old girl have urged the teenager to get in touch. Erika Kacicova has been missing for a week, and police have said they will not stop until they find her. ...
UK National News, Aug 12, 2013
Scotland Shows Signs Of Economic Recovery
Scotland has started to show signs of economic recovery in 2013, according to the Scottish Government. A new report published today said the country's economy is "gaining momentum." The 'State of th...
UK National News, Aug 12, 2013
Shotguns Recovered In Newport Shooting
Police investigating the fatal shooting of 46-year-old Caroline Parry in Newport last week have said three shotguns have been recovered. It is understood the firearms belonged Ms Parry's estranged h...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 12, 2013
600 Wildlife Experts Flock To Queen's
Ireland's native small mammals will die out in at least 80% of available habitat, unless both governments address the problem of invasive alien species. This is just one of the themes being discussed...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 12, 2013
£12m Newry Hotel Approved
Newry in County Down is to received a significant economic boost, following the approval of a proposed 120-bed hotel at the former ATS Garage at Downshire Road. Environment Minister Mark Durkan has a...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 12, 2013
NI Schools Benefit From £1.1m
Northern Ireland's schools are benefiting from an investment of over £1.1m under the Minor Works Scheme. The funding will provide financial support for schools to carry out minor contracts and refurb...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 12, 2013
Other News In Brief
Four Charged Over West Belfast Bonfire Two women and two boys have been charged in connection with trouble at an 'anti-internment' bonfire in west Belfast last week. Eight officers were injur...
UK National News, Aug 12, 2013
Final Round Of Benefit Caps Begins
The final round of benefit caps that have seen benefit claims restricted to £500 a week for couples and those with children and £350 for single people is to come into effect today, in those council ar...
UK National News, Aug 12, 2013
£77m Cycling Campaign Announced
David Cameron has announced a new £77m campaign to encourage cycling in cities and national parks across England. The funding will be divided between Manchester, Leeds, Birmingham, Newcastle, Bristol...
UK National News, Aug 12, 2013
Thames Water Asks To Increase Prices
Thames Water has submitted an application to adjust its prices for the current price control period, which runs from April 2010 to March 2015. The organisation made the submission to industry regulat...
UK National News, Aug 12, 2013
Minister Supports Allergy Treatment Campaign
Jo Swinson, MP for East Dunbartonshire, has pledged her support for a campaign to highlight the availability of emergency treatment in pharmacies. Ms Swinson almost died earlier this year after expe...
UK National News, Aug 12, 2013
Other News In Brief
Walsall Bus Stop Attack - Man Arrested West Midlands Police have arrested a 25-year-old man in connection with an assault on a teenage girl at a Walsall bus stop. The man, from Birmingham, pr...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 9, 2013
IRA Admits Brian Stack Murder
The IRA has admitted to being responsible for the murder of a prison officer from the Republic of Ireland, over thirty years after the event. Portlaoise Prison Officer Brian Stack was shot in March 1...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 9, 2013
Shared Education Campus Gets Go-Ahead
Work on a new shared education campus for the Omagh area is to begin on-site in the autumn. The development will involve site clearance work commencing in the autumn with the construction of the new ...
Business News, Aug 9, 2013
Delegation Meets With Irish Suppliers To The Equine Industry
A delegation of 70 international buyers, vets and key industry influencers from 18 countries were in Dublin with Enterprise Ireland on Thursday 8 August 2013 to meet Irish suppliers to the equine indu...
UK National News, Aug 9, 2013
HMRC Add 10 New Faces To 'Most Wanted' Tax Evaders List
Ten more people have been added to the government's most wanted tax evaders list, despite criticism that just one has been caught from the previous 20 published in 2012. According to Her Majesty's Re...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 9, 2013
PSNI Under Fire At West Belfast Bonfire
Eight PSNI officers have suffered injuries after trouble broke out at an 'anti-internment' bonfire in west Belfast last night. Eight people were arrested in the Divis Street area after police came un...
Recruitment News, Aug 9, 2013
Musgrave Group To Shed 102 Jobs
Labour TD, Robert Dowds, has said the news that the Musgrave Group is to shed 102 jobs at the Superquinn operation in Lucan is deeply regrettable and has called for management to respect the welfare o...
UK National News, Aug 9, 2013
Coach Catches Fire At Gatwick North Terminal
A coach has caught fire at Gatwick Airport, with passengers evacuated from the North Terminal, the airport has said. A statement from the airport said that it is not yet known what caused the fire, b...