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Northern Ireland News for August 2013 : Page 11
UK National News, Aug 9, 2013
37-Year-Old Scout Leader Faces Sexual Abuse Charges
A 37-year-old scout leader has been charged with two counts of rape on a boy under 13, and six other sexual offences. David Sewell, of Valley Road, Grantham, Lincolnshire, is charged with engaging in...
37-Year-Old Scout Leader Faces Sexual Abuse Charges
A 37-year-old scout leader has been charged with two counts of rape on a boy under 13, and six other sexual offences. David Sewell, of Valley Road, Grantham, Lincolnshire, is charged with engaging in...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 9, 2013
12 July Riot Findings Revealed
The PSNI has met with the leaders of the DUP and UUP, Peter Robinson and Mike Nesbitt, to discuss unionist concerns over the policing of the return Orange parade along the Lower Newtownards Road on 12...
12 July Riot Findings Revealed
The PSNI has met with the leaders of the DUP and UUP, Peter Robinson and Mike Nesbitt, to discuss unionist concerns over the policing of the return Orange parade along the Lower Newtownards Road on 12...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 9, 2013
Anti-Internment March Confirmed
An 'Anti-Internment Parade' is to march along Royal Avenue in Belfast City Centre this evening, with up to 5,000 participants expected to attend. The parade will march along the following route: Ard...
Anti-Internment March Confirmed
An 'Anti-Internment Parade' is to march along Royal Avenue in Belfast City Centre this evening, with up to 5,000 participants expected to attend. The parade will march along the following route: Ard...
UK National News, Aug 9, 2013
Acid Attack Victims Due Back In UK
The two 18-year-old British women injured in an acid attack in Zanzibar are due to arrive back in the UK today. Kirstie Trup and Katie Gee were in the last week of a volunteer teaching job they had t...
Acid Attack Victims Due Back In UK
The two 18-year-old British women injured in an acid attack in Zanzibar are due to arrive back in the UK today. Kirstie Trup and Katie Gee were in the last week of a volunteer teaching job they had t...
UK National News, Aug 9, 2013
Daniel Pelka To Be Returned To His Father In Poland
The body of four-year-old Daniel Pelka is to be returned to his father in Poland. Daniel was murdered by his mother and stepfather, who beat and starved him before he died from a head injury in March...
Daniel Pelka To Be Returned To His Father In Poland
The body of four-year-old Daniel Pelka is to be returned to his father in Poland. Daniel was murdered by his mother and stepfather, who beat and starved him before he died from a head injury in March...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 9, 2013
Castlederg Nationalist Protest Cancelled
A planned protest by nationalist residents in Castlederg during tomorrow’s Apprentice Boys parade has been called off. The decision follows meetings in Castlederg yesterday evening involving republic...
Castlederg Nationalist Protest Cancelled
A planned protest by nationalist residents in Castlederg during tomorrow’s Apprentice Boys parade has been called off. The decision follows meetings in Castlederg yesterday evening involving republic...
UK National News, Aug 9, 2013
Man Arrested Over Manchester Music School Abuse Claims
Detectives investigating allegations of historical sexual abuse at two music schools in Manchester have arrested a 61-year-old man on suspicion of rape. A number of allegations of abuse have been mad...
Man Arrested Over Manchester Music School Abuse Claims
Detectives investigating allegations of historical sexual abuse at two music schools in Manchester have arrested a 61-year-old man on suspicion of rape. A number of allegations of abuse have been mad...
UK National News, Aug 9, 2013
Woman Dies After Being Hit By A Lorry On M3
A woman has been killed while walking along the side of a motorway in Surrey. The woman, who has not yet been named, was struck by a lorry just after midnight on the M3 at Lightwater, near junction t...
Woman Dies After Being Hit By A Lorry On M3
A woman has been killed while walking along the side of a motorway in Surrey. The woman, who has not yet been named, was struck by a lorry just after midnight on the M3 at Lightwater, near junction t...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 9, 2013
Alcohol To Be Permitted During L'Derry Fleadh
The public will be allowed to consume alcohol in a number of areas within L'Derry during the Fleadh Cheoil na hEireann between 11-18 August. Derry City Council, the PSNI and Fleadh Cheoil have advise...
Alcohol To Be Permitted During L'Derry Fleadh
The public will be allowed to consume alcohol in a number of areas within L'Derry during the Fleadh Cheoil na hEireann between 11-18 August. Derry City Council, the PSNI and Fleadh Cheoil have advise...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 9, 2013
McCausland Hits Out At Durkan Boiler Comments
Housing Minister Nelson McCausland has hit out against a statement by SDLP Environment Minister Mark H Durkan that described the boiler replacement scheme as "eroneous". Mr Durkan's statement followe...
McCausland Hits Out At Durkan Boiler Comments
Housing Minister Nelson McCausland has hit out against a statement by SDLP Environment Minister Mark H Durkan that described the boiler replacement scheme as "eroneous". Mr Durkan's statement followe...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 9, 2013
'Listener Scheme' Launched For Young Offenders
A 'listener scheme' has been launched at Hydebank Wood Young Offenders Centre (YOC) to provide inmates with a chance to voice concerns and receive help with prison life. Four young offenders will hel...
'Listener Scheme' Launched For Young Offenders
A 'listener scheme' has been launched at Hydebank Wood Young Offenders Centre (YOC) to provide inmates with a chance to voice concerns and receive help with prison life. Four young offenders will hel...
UK National News, Aug 9, 2013
Vans Targeting Illegal Immigrants To Be Investigated By ASA
The Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) is to investigate vans that were driven around London encouraging illegal immigrants to "go home". The advertising vans were commissioned by the Home Office,...
Vans Targeting Illegal Immigrants To Be Investigated By ASA
The Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) is to investigate vans that were driven around London encouraging illegal immigrants to "go home". The advertising vans were commissioned by the Home Office,...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 9, 2013
Other News In Brief
Unconscious Man Found In Flat Fire A man has been rescued from a fire in a flat in L'Derry. The man, in his 30s, was found when fire-fighters were called to Baronet Street just before 1am on ...
Other News In Brief
Unconscious Man Found In Flat Fire A man has been rescued from a fire in a flat in L'Derry. The man, in his 30s, was found when fire-fighters were called to Baronet Street just before 1am on ...
UK National News, Aug 9, 2013
Oxfordshire Four-Runway Airport Plans Submitted
Plans for a new £18.2 billion four-runway airport in Oxfordshire have been submitted to the governments Airport Commission, which is investigating the possibility of airport expansion in the South Eas...
Oxfordshire Four-Runway Airport Plans Submitted
Plans for a new £18.2 billion four-runway airport in Oxfordshire have been submitted to the governments Airport Commission, which is investigating the possibility of airport expansion in the South Eas...
UK National News, Aug 9, 2013
Other News In Brief
Twelve Millionaires Still To Claim Lottery Prize The National Lottery is trying to locate 12 potential millionaires who have yet to claim their prizes some two weeks after winning a EuroMillio...
Other News In Brief
Twelve Millionaires Still To Claim Lottery Prize The National Lottery is trying to locate 12 potential millionaires who have yet to claim their prizes some two weeks after winning a EuroMillio...
UK National News, Aug 8, 2013
Savile Themed Parade Float Criticised
A Jimmy Savile themed float, entered into a fancy-dress competition during a parade in the Scottish Borders, has been described as "distasteful" and in "plain bad taste". The float, which was part of...
Savile Themed Parade Float Criticised
A Jimmy Savile themed float, entered into a fancy-dress competition during a parade in the Scottish Borders, has been described as "distasteful" and in "plain bad taste". The float, which was part of...
UK National News, Aug 8, 2013
SAS Training Soldier Died From 'Multiple Organ Failure'
A coroner's investigation into the death of one of three Army reservist who died during an SAS training exercise has stated multiple organ failure as the cause of death. Three army reservists died af...
SAS Training Soldier Died From 'Multiple Organ Failure'
A coroner's investigation into the death of one of three Army reservist who died during an SAS training exercise has stated multiple organ failure as the cause of death. Three army reservists died af...
UK National News, Aug 8, 2013
Alleged Mafia Boss On-The-Run For 18 Years Arrested In London
A 64-year-old mafia boss, on the run for 18 years, has been arrested in London, the Metropolitan Police have said. Domenico Rancadore is described by Italian police as the head of a crime family invo...
Alleged Mafia Boss On-The-Run For 18 Years Arrested In London
A 64-year-old mafia boss, on the run for 18 years, has been arrested in London, the Metropolitan Police have said. Domenico Rancadore is described by Italian police as the head of a crime family invo...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 8, 2013
100 Jobs Created At L'Derry Bakery
100 jobs are to be created as part of a £1.4m expansion at a L'Derry bakery. Magherafelt-based McErlain’s Bakery supplies products across Great Britain and the Republic of Ireland for sale under reta...
100 Jobs Created At L'Derry Bakery
100 jobs are to be created as part of a £1.4m expansion at a L'Derry bakery. Magherafelt-based McErlain’s Bakery supplies products across Great Britain and the Republic of Ireland for sale under reta...
UK National News, Aug 8, 2013
British Women Injured In Acid Attack In Zanzibar
Two British women have been reported as victims of an acid attack on the east African island of Zanaibar. The victims have been named as Katie Gee and Kirstie Trup, both aged 18. The two young women ...
British Women Injured In Acid Attack In Zanzibar
Two British women have been reported as victims of an acid attack on the east African island of Zanaibar. The victims have been named as Katie Gee and Kirstie Trup, both aged 18. The two young women ...
Recruitment News, Aug 8, 2013
Overstock.com Announces Over 35 New Jobs For Sligo
Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation, Richard Bruton TD, has announced the creation of a software development team by online discount retailer Overstock.com in Sligo. Employing more than 1,30...
Overstock.com Announces Over 35 New Jobs For Sligo
Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation, Richard Bruton TD, has announced the creation of a software development team by online discount retailer Overstock.com in Sligo. Employing more than 1,30...
UK National News, Aug 8, 2013
Woman Dies In Newport Shooting
A woman has died following a shooting incident in Newport, south Wales this morning. Armed police responded to a report of gunshots at around 08:45 on Thursday morning, and found a man and woman with...
Woman Dies In Newport Shooting
A woman has died following a shooting incident in Newport, south Wales this morning. Armed police responded to a report of gunshots at around 08:45 on Thursday morning, and found a man and woman with...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 8, 2013
Amnesty Backs Omagh Bomb Review
Amnesty International is backing a call for a review of the investigation into the Omagh bomb. The announcement comes as the families of those affected reveal that new evidence has emerged into how t...
Amnesty Backs Omagh Bomb Review
Amnesty International is backing a call for a review of the investigation into the Omagh bomb. The announcement comes as the families of those affected reveal that new evidence has emerged into how t...
UK National News, Aug 8, 2013
Convicted Murder Drops Innocence Claims And Confesses 12 Years On
A convicted murder who maintained his innocence for ten years has admitted that he did in fact commit the crime he was convicted of. 35-year-old Simon Hall, was jailed for life in 2003 for the murder...
Convicted Murder Drops Innocence Claims And Confesses 12 Years On
A convicted murder who maintained his innocence for ten years has admitted that he did in fact commit the crime he was convicted of. 35-year-old Simon Hall, was jailed for life in 2003 for the murder...
Business News, Aug 8, 2013
McErlain's Bakery To Undergo Expansion
Enterprise Minister Arlene Foster has announced a £1.4 million expansion by Magherafelt-based McErlain’s Bakery that will create 100 new production jobs. The family business produces an extensive ra...
McErlain's Bakery To Undergo Expansion
Enterprise Minister Arlene Foster has announced a £1.4 million expansion by Magherafelt-based McErlain’s Bakery that will create 100 new production jobs. The family business produces an extensive ra...
UK National News, Aug 8, 2013
Border Staff Failing To Document Illegal Immigrants
Thousands of illegal immigrants trying to enter Britain from France are not being fingerprinted by UK border staff, inspectors have found. The Chief Inspector of Borders and Immigration found that UK...
Border Staff Failing To Document Illegal Immigrants
Thousands of illegal immigrants trying to enter Britain from France are not being fingerprinted by UK border staff, inspectors have found. The Chief Inspector of Borders and Immigration found that UK...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 8, 2013
20,000 Houses To Receive Suicide Information Booklet
20,000 households are to receive booklets on suicide prevention as part of a new initiative by the East Belfast Community Development Agency (EBCDA). The 'Message of Hope' suicide prevention booklet ...
20,000 Houses To Receive Suicide Information Booklet
20,000 households are to receive booklets on suicide prevention as part of a new initiative by the East Belfast Community Development Agency (EBCDA). The 'Message of Hope' suicide prevention booklet ...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 8, 2013
Kingsmill Massacre Inquest Launched
A new inquest is to be launched into the Kingsmill massacre, in which 10 Protestant textile workers were killed by the IRA in 1976. The attack is now considered to be one of the worst atrocities carr...
Kingsmill Massacre Inquest Launched
A new inquest is to be launched into the Kingsmill massacre, in which 10 Protestant textile workers were killed by the IRA in 1976. The attack is now considered to be one of the worst atrocities carr...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 8, 2013
DUP And UUP Urge 'Respect' For Apprentice Boys
The DUP and UUP have called for respect during this Saturday's Apprentice Boys of Derry parades across Northern Ireland. Party leaders Peter Robinson and Mike Nesbitt have released a joint statement ...
DUP And UUP Urge 'Respect' For Apprentice Boys
The DUP and UUP have called for respect during this Saturday's Apprentice Boys of Derry parades across Northern Ireland. Party leaders Peter Robinson and Mike Nesbitt have released a joint statement ...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 8, 2013
Legal Aid Spending To Be Cut By £14m
Justice Minister David Ford has proposed to reduce the cost of civil legal aid by a further £14m. The proposals were published today in the consultation document 'Civil Legal Aid Remuneration' and ca...
Legal Aid Spending To Be Cut By £14m
Justice Minister David Ford has proposed to reduce the cost of civil legal aid by a further £14m. The proposals were published today in the consultation document 'Civil Legal Aid Remuneration' and ca...
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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.
