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Northern Ireland News for August 2013 : Page 3
Northern Ireland News, Aug 28, 2013
Other News In Brief
New Pedestrian Crossing For Belleek Transport Minister Danny Kennedy has announced that work is set to start on a £25,000 scheme to provide a pedestrian crossing at Main Street, Belleek. Work...
Other News In Brief
New Pedestrian Crossing For Belleek Transport Minister Danny Kennedy has announced that work is set to start on a £25,000 scheme to provide a pedestrian crossing at Main Street, Belleek. Work...
UK National News, Aug 27, 2013
No 10 Drawing Up Syrian Military Contingency Plan
Downing Street have announced they are drawing up contingency military plans in response to alleged chemical weapons use in Syria. Revealing the plan, No 10 stressed that any action would be lawful, ...
No 10 Drawing Up Syrian Military Contingency Plan
Downing Street have announced they are drawing up contingency military plans in response to alleged chemical weapons use in Syria. Revealing the plan, No 10 stressed that any action would be lawful, ...
UK National News, Aug 27, 2013
Badger Cull Begins In Somerset
The National Farmer's Union (NFU) have confirmed that a controversial badger cull has begun in Somerset. It is understood that some 5,000 badgers are expected to be killed in six weeks in an effort t...
Badger Cull Begins In Somerset
The National Farmer's Union (NFU) have confirmed that a controversial badger cull has begun in Somerset. It is understood that some 5,000 badgers are expected to be killed in six weeks in an effort t...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 27, 2013
Obesity Cases Rise Among NI Children
A charity is to expand its health programme after a new study revealed children in Northern Ireland are among the least active in the UK. According to the BBC, research carried out by the University...
Obesity Cases Rise Among NI Children
A charity is to expand its health programme after a new study revealed children in Northern Ireland are among the least active in the UK. According to the BBC, research carried out by the University...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 27, 2013
Roads Closed Following Security Alert In Armagh
A number of roads have been closed due to a security alert in south Armagh. A suspicious object is currently being examined in Cullyhanna. The Bog Road which was closed for a time on Tuesday morning...
Roads Closed Following Security Alert In Armagh
A number of roads have been closed due to a security alert in south Armagh. A suspicious object is currently being examined in Cullyhanna. The Bog Road which was closed for a time on Tuesday morning...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 27, 2013
Shots Fired At A House In Dundrum
Shots have been fire at a house in Dundrum at around 2am on Tuesday. Two men who were in the property in the Church Avenue area at the time were not injured, however they were left badly shaken. A m...
Shots Fired At A House In Dundrum
Shots have been fire at a house in Dundrum at around 2am on Tuesday. Two men who were in the property in the Church Avenue area at the time were not injured, however they were left badly shaken. A m...
UK National News, Aug 27, 2013
Salvage Team Still Searching For Black Box
Experts are hoping to recover the black box recorder from a helicopter which crash landed in the North Sea on Friday, killing four people. Three men and one woman died when a Super Puma AS332 L2 heli...
Salvage Team Still Searching For Black Box
Experts are hoping to recover the black box recorder from a helicopter which crash landed in the North Sea on Friday, killing four people. Three men and one woman died when a Super Puma AS332 L2 heli...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 27, 2013
Councils Spend £26m Cleaning Up Litter
Alliance Environment spokesperson Anna Lo MLA has said that the £26 million that was spent by Councils last year cleaning up litter shows why we must tackle this problem. Anna Lo MLA said: "I think p...
Councils Spend £26m Cleaning Up Litter
Alliance Environment spokesperson Anna Lo MLA has said that the £26 million that was spent by Councils last year cleaning up litter shows why we must tackle this problem. Anna Lo MLA said: "I think p...
UK National News, Aug 27, 2013
Review Finds Concerns Were Raised Over Nursery Rapist
A review into the case of a nursery worker jailed for life for the rape of a child, has found that concerns had been raised with Ofsted and a council over his "special relationship" with the victim. ...
Review Finds Concerns Were Raised Over Nursery Rapist
A review into the case of a nursery worker jailed for life for the rape of a child, has found that concerns had been raised with Ofsted and a council over his "special relationship" with the victim. ...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 27, 2013
Man Armed With A Hammer Robs Shop In Shankill
A man with a hammer has robbed a shop in the Shankill Road area of Belfast. The incident occurred at around 10.55pm on Monday. A member of staff was threatened by the armed man, however he was not i...
Man Armed With A Hammer Robs Shop In Shankill
A man with a hammer has robbed a shop in the Shankill Road area of Belfast. The incident occurred at around 10.55pm on Monday. A member of staff was threatened by the armed man, however he was not i...
UK National News, Aug 27, 2013
Search For Missing Man Continues In Wales
A search for a missing 27-year-old man is continuing. He was last seen entering a lake in Ceredigion in Wales. It is understood that the man was with family while visiting Llyn Syfydrin, east of Abe...
Search For Missing Man Continues In Wales
A search for a missing 27-year-old man is continuing. He was last seen entering a lake in Ceredigion in Wales. It is understood that the man was with family while visiting Llyn Syfydrin, east of Abe...
UK National News, Aug 27, 2013
Up To 300 Jobs Created By Mobile Phone Company
Mobile phone company EE has said it is to create some 300 jobs in south Wales and north east England. Up to 200 customer services and sales jobs will be created in the firms' Merthyr Tydfil call cent...
Up To 300 Jobs Created By Mobile Phone Company
Mobile phone company EE has said it is to create some 300 jobs in south Wales and north east England. Up to 200 customer services and sales jobs will be created in the firms' Merthyr Tydfil call cent...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 27, 2013
Two Police Stations To Close
The PSNI has said two of its stations are to close. Broughshane and Portglenone police stations will cease to be operational from midnight on 31 August 2013. After that date, the policing service ...
Two Police Stations To Close
The PSNI has said two of its stations are to close. Broughshane and Portglenone police stations will cease to be operational from midnight on 31 August 2013. After that date, the policing service ...
UK National News, Aug 27, 2013
Fire At Police Firearms Training Centre
Firefighters remain at the scene of a fire, at the new police firearms training centre site at Valley Road, Portishead. Avon Fire and Rescue Service crews arrived on the scene just after 4.30am on tu...
Fire At Police Firearms Training Centre
Firefighters remain at the scene of a fire, at the new police firearms training centre site at Valley Road, Portishead. Avon Fire and Rescue Service crews arrived on the scene just after 4.30am on tu...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 27, 2013
Anger Over Real IRA Compensation
The family of a convicted Real IRA man, who was murdered by his own paramilitary gang three years ago, are to be compensated. Kieran Doherty, 31, was shot dead in Londonderry in February 2010. On ...
Anger Over Real IRA Compensation
The family of a convicted Real IRA man, who was murdered by his own paramilitary gang three years ago, are to be compensated. Kieran Doherty, 31, was shot dead in Londonderry in February 2010. On ...
UK National News, Aug 27, 2013
Woman Seriously Injured By Horse-Drawn Tram
The Rail Accident Investigation Branch has launched an investigation after a woman was seriously injured after being run over by a horse-drawn tram on Monday. The accident happened at the Middleton R...
Woman Seriously Injured By Horse-Drawn Tram
The Rail Accident Investigation Branch has launched an investigation after a woman was seriously injured after being run over by a horse-drawn tram on Monday. The accident happened at the Middleton R...
UK National News, Aug 27, 2013
MS And Parkinson's Sufferers Told They Are Fit To Work
Almost half of people with some progressive conditions, including Parkinson's, who put in a claim for the sickness benefit Employment and Support Allowance (ESA), are being told they will recover enou...
MS And Parkinson's Sufferers Told They Are Fit To Work
Almost half of people with some progressive conditions, including Parkinson's, who put in a claim for the sickness benefit Employment and Support Allowance (ESA), are being told they will recover enou...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 27, 2013
Quake Aftershocks Could Be Felt 'For Days'
It has been claimed that aftershocks from two earthquakes which struck the Irish Sea at the weekend, could be felt for a number of days. On Sunday, a small quake was recorded at 5.30am, with a secon...
Quake Aftershocks Could Be Felt 'For Days'
It has been claimed that aftershocks from two earthquakes which struck the Irish Sea at the weekend, could be felt for a number of days. On Sunday, a small quake was recorded at 5.30am, with a secon...
UK National News, Aug 27, 2013
Other News In Brief
Ofcom To Investigate TV Violence The level of violence in television shows likely to be watched by children and under 18s is to be investigated by the broadcasting regulator. It follows a rul...
Other News In Brief
Ofcom To Investigate TV Violence The level of violence in television shows likely to be watched by children and under 18s is to be investigated by the broadcasting regulator. It follows a rul...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 27, 2013
Security Alert Closes Armagh Roads
A security alert has led to a number of roads being closed in south Armagh. Police are currently attending the scene of the alert. A suspicious object is being examined in the Bog Road/Lisleitrim ...
Security Alert Closes Armagh Roads
A security alert has led to a number of roads being closed in south Armagh. Police are currently attending the scene of the alert. A suspicious object is being examined in the Bog Road/Lisleitrim ...
Business News, Aug 27, 2013
Enterprise Ireland Launches Competitive Feasibility Fund
The Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation, Mr Richard Bruton TD, has announced the establishment by Enterprise Ireland of a new €250,000 Competitive Feasibility Fund for Female Entrepreneurs. ...
Enterprise Ireland Launches Competitive Feasibility Fund
The Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation, Mr Richard Bruton TD, has announced the establishment by Enterprise Ireland of a new €250,000 Competitive Feasibility Fund for Female Entrepreneurs. ...
Recruitment News, Aug 27, 2013
EI Electronics To Expand Its Workforce
Fine Gael Clare Senator, Martin Conway, has welcomed the announcement by EI Electronics in Shannon that it is to expand its workforce to 500 this year. Mr Conway said: "I am delighted that EI Electro...
EI Electronics To Expand Its Workforce
Fine Gael Clare Senator, Martin Conway, has welcomed the announcement by EI Electronics in Shannon that it is to expand its workforce to 500 this year. Mr Conway said: "I am delighted that EI Electro...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 27, 2013
Other News In Brief
Resurfacing Work Begins In Waterfoot Regional Development Minister Danny Kennedy announced the start of a £95,000 major resurfacing scheme on A2 Garron Rd, Waterfoot. The work is due t...
Other News In Brief
Resurfacing Work Begins In Waterfoot Regional Development Minister Danny Kennedy announced the start of a £95,000 major resurfacing scheme on A2 Garron Rd, Waterfoot. The work is due t...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 23, 2013
Historical Abuse Team Visits Australia
A team from the Historical Institutional Abuse Inquiry is to travel to Australia in September to assist applicants and potential witnesses in the country. To date, 355 individuals have made a formal ...
Historical Abuse Team Visits Australia
A team from the Historical Institutional Abuse Inquiry is to travel to Australia in September to assist applicants and potential witnesses in the country. To date, 355 individuals have made a formal ...
Business News, Aug 23, 2013
Newry-Based Firm Scoops Business In Mexico
FM Environmental, the Newry-based specialist in grease removal and water treatment systems, has secured business in Mexico worth around £750,000 with support from Invest Northern Ireland. FM Environm...
Newry-Based Firm Scoops Business In Mexico
FM Environmental, the Newry-based specialist in grease removal and water treatment systems, has secured business in Mexico worth around £750,000 with support from Invest Northern Ireland. FM Environm...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 23, 2013
1977 Soldier Murders: Man Bailed
A 54-year-old man arrested by detectives investigating the murders of two British soldiers in Belfast 36 years ago has been bailed. The suspect was detained in west Belfast yesterday in connection wi...
1977 Soldier Murders: Man Bailed
A 54-year-old man arrested by detectives investigating the murders of two British soldiers in Belfast 36 years ago has been bailed. The suspect was detained in west Belfast yesterday in connection wi...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 23, 2013
Man Charged With Murder Over Dromore Deaths
Detectives investigating the deaths of three women in the Dromore area have charged a 66-year-old man with murder. Leslie Ross arrived at Armagh Magistrates' Court this morning, following charges las...
Man Charged With Murder Over Dromore Deaths
Detectives investigating the deaths of three women in the Dromore area have charged a 66-year-old man with murder. Leslie Ross arrived at Armagh Magistrates' Court this morning, following charges las...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 23, 2013
NI Coastal Communities Given £600k Funding
Northern Ireland's coastal communities have been given a funding boost to the tune of £600,000 in total. Environment Minister Mark Durkan has encouraged seaside towns and villages to apply for fundin...
NI Coastal Communities Given £600k Funding
Northern Ireland's coastal communities have been given a funding boost to the tune of £600,000 in total. Environment Minister Mark Durkan has encouraged seaside towns and villages to apply for fundin...
UK National News, Aug 23, 2013
Dave Lee Travis In Court Over Sex Charges
Former BBC Radio 1 presenter Dave Lee Travis has appeared in court charged with 11 counts of indecent assault and one of sexual assault. The 68-year-old, charged under his real name David Patrick Gri...
Dave Lee Travis In Court Over Sex Charges
Former BBC Radio 1 presenter Dave Lee Travis has appeared in court charged with 11 counts of indecent assault and one of sexual assault. The 68-year-old, charged under his real name David Patrick Gri...
Recruitment News, Aug 23, 2013
Two L'Derry Firms Create Eight New Jobs
Two firms based in L'Derry, GolfstoreEurope and Lucid Interactive, have recently benefited from Invest Northern Ireland's Jobs Fund, creating eight new jobs in the area. Ian Murphy, Invest NI's Direc...
Two L'Derry Firms Create Eight New Jobs
Two firms based in L'Derry, GolfstoreEurope and Lucid Interactive, have recently benefited from Invest Northern Ireland's Jobs Fund, creating eight new jobs in the area. Ian Murphy, Invest NI's Direc...
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Northern Ireland WeatherToday:A showery start with outbreaks most frequent north of Lough Neagh and through the morning, before dwindling during the afternoon as the northwest breezes ease and brighter spells of weak sunshine prosper. Maximum temperature 8 °C.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.
