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Northern Ireland News for August 2013 : Page 15
Northern Ireland News, Aug 2, 2013
Lord Mayor To Run Laganside 10K
The Lord Mayor of Belfast Councillor Máirtin Ó Muilleoir has said he will run the Laganside 10K on 1 September in support of the Northern Ireland Children's Hospice. As the official nominated charity...
Lord Mayor To Run Laganside 10K
The Lord Mayor of Belfast Councillor Máirtin Ó Muilleoir has said he will run the Laganside 10K on 1 September in support of the Northern Ireland Children's Hospice. As the official nominated charity...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 2, 2013
Parents Encouraged To Use School Uniform Grants
Education Minister John O'Dowd has encouraged parents to take advantage of school uniform grants. The Clothing Allowance Scheme covers pupils in primary, post-primary and special schools and is simil...
Parents Encouraged To Use School Uniform Grants
Education Minister John O'Dowd has encouraged parents to take advantage of school uniform grants. The Clothing Allowance Scheme covers pupils in primary, post-primary and special schools and is simil...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 2, 2013
Other News In Brief
£140k Cocaine Seized The PSNI has seized a haul of cocaine thought to be worth £140,000 in Crossgar, County Down. The drugs were found by officers while searching a property in the Raffrey ar...
Other News In Brief
£140k Cocaine Seized The PSNI has seized a haul of cocaine thought to be worth £140,000 in Crossgar, County Down. The drugs were found by officers while searching a property in the Raffrey ar...
Recruitment News, Aug 2, 2013
500 Railcare Jobs Come Under Threat
Business secretary Vince Cable has been asked to step in to arrange a short-term bridging loan to secure the immediate future of the 500-strong highly skilled workforce at Railcare. Unite the union a...
500 Railcare Jobs Come Under Threat
Business secretary Vince Cable has been asked to step in to arrange a short-term bridging loan to secure the immediate future of the 500-strong highly skilled workforce at Railcare. Unite the union a...
Business News, Aug 2, 2013
Public Bike Hire Scheme Provides Business Opportunity
Belfast City Council is inviting Expressions of Interest for the naming rights and advertising opportunities in relation to its Public Hire Bike Scheme which is set to be launched by the beginning of ...
Public Bike Hire Scheme Provides Business Opportunity
Belfast City Council is inviting Expressions of Interest for the naming rights and advertising opportunities in relation to its Public Hire Bike Scheme which is set to be launched by the beginning of ...
UK National News, Aug 1, 2013
Teenager Arrested Over Rape Of 12-Year-Old Girl
A 17-year-old boy has been arrested in connection with the rape of 12-year-old girl in east London. Three males lead the girl to a "secluded" end of a street in Walthamstow at around 00:15 on Saturda...
Teenager Arrested Over Rape Of 12-Year-Old Girl
A 17-year-old boy has been arrested in connection with the rape of 12-year-old girl in east London. Three males lead the girl to a "secluded" end of a street in Walthamstow at around 00:15 on Saturda...
UK National News, Aug 1, 2013
Woman's Body Found In University Lake
The body of a woman spotted floating face-down in the University of East Anglia (UEA) lake has been recovered. An angler reported the body at around 8.50am on Thursday morning, after he made the disc...
Woman's Body Found In University Lake
The body of a woman spotted floating face-down in the University of East Anglia (UEA) lake has been recovered. An angler reported the body at around 8.50am on Thursday morning, after he made the disc...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 1, 2013
17 Rescued From Lough Neagh
17 people have been rescued from Lough Neagh after their canoes came into difficulty while on the water. Two adults and a group of young people, some of whom were as young as 14, were rescued on Wedn...
17 Rescued From Lough Neagh
17 people have been rescued from Lough Neagh after their canoes came into difficulty while on the water. Two adults and a group of young people, some of whom were as young as 14, were rescued on Wedn...
UK National News, Aug 1, 2013
Inquest Finds Soldier Killed By His Own Grenade
An inquest has found that a soldier was killed by his own grenade during an enemy attack in Afghanistan. In June last year, L/Cpl James Ashworth (23), from Corby, Northamptonshire, was killed as he s...
Inquest Finds Soldier Killed By His Own Grenade
An inquest has found that a soldier was killed by his own grenade during an enemy attack in Afghanistan. In June last year, L/Cpl James Ashworth (23), from Corby, Northamptonshire, was killed as he s...
UK National News, Aug 1, 2013
Bodies Uncovered At Edinburgh Hotel During 'Chemical Incident'
Emergency services responding to an ongoing chemical incident have uncovered the bodies of a man and woman at the Scotsman Hotel on North Bridge, Edinburgh. Some 20 fire-fighters remain at the scene ...
Bodies Uncovered At Edinburgh Hotel During 'Chemical Incident'
Emergency services responding to an ongoing chemical incident have uncovered the bodies of a man and woman at the Scotsman Hotel on North Bridge, Edinburgh. Some 20 fire-fighters remain at the scene ...
UK National News, Aug 1, 2013
Call For Review Of Payments Made To Carers
Over 300 carers in Merseyside have been underpaid "for years", according to the Local Government Ombudsman (LGO). Following a compliant by a woman who cares for her nephew, the LGO found that Liverpo...
Call For Review Of Payments Made To Carers
Over 300 carers in Merseyside have been underpaid "for years", according to the Local Government Ombudsman (LGO). Following a compliant by a woman who cares for her nephew, the LGO found that Liverpo...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 1, 2013
FM To Target Public Sector Reform
Finance Minister Simon Hamilton has said he will focus on public sector reform during his time in office. The Minister was speaking during a breakfast briefing in Belfast hosted by the Confederation ...
FM To Target Public Sector Reform
Finance Minister Simon Hamilton has said he will focus on public sector reform during his time in office. The Minister was speaking during a breakfast briefing in Belfast hosted by the Confederation ...
UK National News, Aug 1, 2013
Wife Jailed For Attacking Ex-Stuntman Eddie Kidd
Samantha Kidd, the estranged wife of former stuntman Eddie Kidd, has admitted four counts of assault against the now paralysed 54-year-old. Brighton Magistrates Court heard that Samantha, 44, had tri...
Wife Jailed For Attacking Ex-Stuntman Eddie Kidd
Samantha Kidd, the estranged wife of former stuntman Eddie Kidd, has admitted four counts of assault against the now paralysed 54-year-old. Brighton Magistrates Court heard that Samantha, 44, had tri...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 1, 2013
DUP Councillor Apologises For 'Massacre' Comments
DUP Councillor Ruth Patterson has apologised following comments she made that appeared to sanction an imaginary attack on a republican parade planned for Castlederg. Unionists and nationalists have a...
DUP Councillor Apologises For 'Massacre' Comments
DUP Councillor Ruth Patterson has apologised following comments she made that appeared to sanction an imaginary attack on a republican parade planned for Castlederg. Unionists and nationalists have a...
UK National News, Aug 1, 2013
Hyde Park Bomb Accused Is Granted Bail
A 61-year-old man charged with the murder of four British soldiers in an 1982 IRA bombing in Hyde Park has been granted bail. Household Cavalry soldiers Roy Bright, Dennie Daly, Simon Tipper and Geof...
Hyde Park Bomb Accused Is Granted Bail
A 61-year-old man charged with the murder of four British soldiers in an 1982 IRA bombing in Hyde Park has been granted bail. Household Cavalry soldiers Roy Bright, Dennie Daly, Simon Tipper and Geof...
UK National News, Aug 1, 2013
CWU To Ballot Postal Workers On Strike Action
Following the announcement of government plans to privatise Royal Mail, the Communication Workers Union have said that they will ballot postal staff over strike action. It is understood that if "sati...
CWU To Ballot Postal Workers On Strike Action
Following the announcement of government plans to privatise Royal Mail, the Communication Workers Union have said that they will ballot postal staff over strike action. It is understood that if "sati...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 1, 2013
Clocked Car Dealer Sentenced
A Limavady car dealer has been found guilty of selling or offering for sale six 'clocked' cars to consumers. Mr Michael Alexander Gahan, formerly of 8 Petrie Place, Limavady, pleaded guilty to 13 cha...
Clocked Car Dealer Sentenced
A Limavady car dealer has been found guilty of selling or offering for sale six 'clocked' cars to consumers. Mr Michael Alexander Gahan, formerly of 8 Petrie Place, Limavady, pleaded guilty to 13 cha...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 1, 2013
World Police And Fire Games Begin
This year's World Police and Fire Games (WPFG) are to be officially opened today in Belfast. The ceremony will mark the first time the event has been held in the United Kingdom. With 6,700 internati...
World Police And Fire Games Begin
This year's World Police and Fire Games (WPFG) are to be officially opened today in Belfast. The ceremony will mark the first time the event has been held in the United Kingdom. With 6,700 internati...
Recruitment News, Aug 1, 2013
15 New Jobs Created In Yelo Expansion
Yelo, based in Carrickfergus, is undertaking a £1 million expansion with support from Invest Northern Ireland, creating 15 new high quality jobs. Yelo designs and manufactures automated test equipmen...
15 New Jobs Created In Yelo Expansion
Yelo, based in Carrickfergus, is undertaking a £1 million expansion with support from Invest Northern Ireland, creating 15 new high quality jobs. Yelo designs and manufactures automated test equipmen...
UK National News, Aug 1, 2013
British Gas Pilot Free Power Saturdays
Some customers of British Gas could be about to benefit from free gas on Saturdays, in an effort to encourage weekend electricity use when demand from businesses falls off. It is understood that the ...
British Gas Pilot Free Power Saturdays
Some customers of British Gas could be about to benefit from free gas on Saturdays, in an effort to encourage weekend electricity use when demand from businesses falls off. It is understood that the ...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 1, 2013
Ford Warns Public Over Criminal Checks
Justice Minister David Ford has told the public to be careful when applying for criminal record checks, following reports of companies falsely offering discounted rates. Minister Ford said some membe...
Ford Warns Public Over Criminal Checks
Justice Minister David Ford has told the public to be careful when applying for criminal record checks, following reports of companies falsely offering discounted rates. Minister Ford said some membe...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 1, 2013
NI Drinking Water Quality 'High' - Report
The quality of drinking water in Northern Ireland remains exceptionally high, according to a new report published by the Drinking Water Inspectorate. 'Drinking Water Quality in Northern Ireland, 2012...
NI Drinking Water Quality 'High' - Report
The quality of drinking water in Northern Ireland remains exceptionally high, according to a new report published by the Drinking Water Inspectorate. 'Drinking Water Quality in Northern Ireland, 2012...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 1, 2013
Lord Mayor To 'Build A Better Belfast'
Belfast's newly-appointed Lord Mayor, Councillor Máirtín Ó Muilleoir has pledged to "build a better Belfast" during his time in office. The Lord Mayor was speaking as he unveiled his 'Vision for Belf...
Lord Mayor To 'Build A Better Belfast'
Belfast's newly-appointed Lord Mayor, Councillor Máirtín Ó Muilleoir has pledged to "build a better Belfast" during his time in office. The Lord Mayor was speaking as he unveiled his 'Vision for Belf...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 1, 2013
Active Travel Strategy Announced
An Action Plan to progress the Executive’s Active Travel Strategy has been published today by Transport Minister Danny Kennedy. The Plan will cover the period up to 2015 and sets out measures that wi...
Active Travel Strategy Announced
An Action Plan to progress the Executive’s Active Travel Strategy has been published today by Transport Minister Danny Kennedy. The Plan will cover the period up to 2015 and sets out measures that wi...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 1, 2013
Other News In Brief
Man Dies In Stabbing Attack A man has died after being stabbed at a house in Dungannon, Co Tyrone. Police are investigating the death, which occurred at a house in Woodvale Park early this mo...
Other News In Brief
Man Dies In Stabbing Attack A man has died after being stabbed at a house in Dungannon, Co Tyrone. Police are investigating the death, which occurred at a house in Woodvale Park early this mo...
UK National News, Aug 1, 2013
Other News In Brief
30 Arrested In 8 Days Or Fracking Protest Four people have been arrested after an antique fire engine was used to block access to the site of exploratory oil drilling in West Sussex. It bring...
Other News In Brief
30 Arrested In 8 Days Or Fracking Protest Four people have been arrested after an antique fire engine was used to block access to the site of exploratory oil drilling in West Sussex. It bring...
Recruitment News, Aug 1, 2013
Youth Unemployment Remains Unacceptably High - Reilly
Sinn Féin spokesperson on Youth affairs Senator Kathryn Reilly has said that "youth unemployment remains unacceptably high". Her comments were made following the publication of the Eurostat unemploy...
Youth Unemployment Remains Unacceptably High - Reilly
Sinn Féin spokesperson on Youth affairs Senator Kathryn Reilly has said that "youth unemployment remains unacceptably high". Her comments were made following the publication of the Eurostat unemploy...
Business News, Aug 1, 2013
Yelo To Expand And Create 15 New Jobs
Yelo, based in Carrickfergus, is undertaking a £1 million expansion with support from Invest Northern Ireland, creating 15 new high quality jobs. Yelo designs and manufactures automated test equipmen...
Yelo To Expand And Create 15 New Jobs
Yelo, based in Carrickfergus, is undertaking a £1 million expansion with support from Invest Northern Ireland, creating 15 new high quality jobs. Yelo designs and manufactures automated test equipmen...
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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.
