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Northern Ireland News for August 2013 : Page 5
UK National News, Aug 22, 2013
GCSE Results Show Decline At The Top Grades
This year's GCSE results, published today by the Joint Council for Qualifications, show the number of GCSEs taken in 2013 increased by 4.2% compared with 2012 (5.2m to over 5.4m). This significant r...
GCSE Results Show Decline At The Top Grades
This year's GCSE results, published today by the Joint Council for Qualifications, show the number of GCSEs taken in 2013 increased by 4.2% compared with 2012 (5.2m to over 5.4m). This significant r...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 21, 2013
1973 Murder Arrests: Two Men Released
Two men arrested in Scotland and in London yesterday morning in relation to the murder of a Catholic teenager in north Belfast 40 years ago have been released. Seamus Gilmore was shot by loyalist par...
1973 Murder Arrests: Two Men Released
Two men arrested in Scotland and in London yesterday morning in relation to the murder of a Catholic teenager in north Belfast 40 years ago have been released. Seamus Gilmore was shot by loyalist par...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 21, 2013
Peru Drug Suspects Charged
Two women currently detained in Peru on suspicion of drug smuggling have been officially charged. Michaela McCollum, from Dungannon in County Tyrone and Melissa Reid, from near Glasgow, have been tol...
Peru Drug Suspects Charged
Two women currently detained in Peru on suspicion of drug smuggling have been officially charged. Michaela McCollum, from Dungannon in County Tyrone and Melissa Reid, from near Glasgow, have been tol...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 21, 2013
NI Property Prices Increase
Residential property prices in Northern Ireland increased for first time since 2007, according to a new report. The Northern Ireland Residential Property Price Index report for the second quarter of ...
NI Property Prices Increase
Residential property prices in Northern Ireland increased for first time since 2007, according to a new report. The Northern Ireland Residential Property Price Index report for the second quarter of ...
Recruitment News, Aug 21, 2013
Farry Reinforces Benefits Of Essential Skills
Employment and Learning Minister Dr Stephen Farry has reinforced the benefits of Essential Skills for adults as we prepare for the new term in September. With the arrival of the new school term, this...
Farry Reinforces Benefits Of Essential Skills
Employment and Learning Minister Dr Stephen Farry has reinforced the benefits of Essential Skills for adults as we prepare for the new term in September. With the arrival of the new school term, this...
UK National News, Aug 21, 2013
Balcombe Protest Camp To Close
An ongoing protest camp in West Sussex over exploratory oil drilling is to close, with the landowners being told that the protesters would leave the site on Wednesday. A number of arrests were made...
Balcombe Protest Camp To Close
An ongoing protest camp in West Sussex over exploratory oil drilling is to close, with the landowners being told that the protesters would leave the site on Wednesday. A number of arrests were made...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 21, 2013
Appeal Launched Over Dromore Deaths
Police in Dromore have launched an appeal for information, following the arrest of a man as part of investigations into the deaths of three women in the area over the past 11 years. A 66-year-old man...
Appeal Launched Over Dromore Deaths
Police in Dromore have launched an appeal for information, following the arrest of a man as part of investigations into the deaths of three women in the area over the past 11 years. A 66-year-old man...
UK National News, Aug 21, 2013
Inmates Employed For Market Research
Inmates from a Wolverhampton prison are being employed to carry out market research in a scheme criticised as being "incredibly naïve". Prisoners from HMP Oakwood and Drake Hall, Staffordshire, are b...
Inmates Employed For Market Research
Inmates from a Wolverhampton prison are being employed to carry out market research in a scheme criticised as being "incredibly naïve". Prisoners from HMP Oakwood and Drake Hall, Staffordshire, are b...
UK National News, Aug 21, 2013
Inspection Finds Female Inmate Kept In Segregation 'For Years'
A prison inspection report has revealed that a female prisoner spent more than five years in segregation. It is understood that the discovery was made in April when prison inspectors carried out an ...
Inspection Finds Female Inmate Kept In Segregation 'For Years'
A prison inspection report has revealed that a female prisoner spent more than five years in segregation. It is understood that the discovery was made in April when prison inspectors carried out an ...
UK National News, Aug 21, 2013
UK Women Officially Charged With Drug Trafficking
Two women suspected of trying to smuggle 11kg of cocaine out of Peru have been officially charged after two weeks in custody. Melissa Reid from Lenzie near Glasgow and Michaella McCollum, of Dunganno...
UK Women Officially Charged With Drug Trafficking
Two women suspected of trying to smuggle 11kg of cocaine out of Peru have been officially charged after two weeks in custody. Melissa Reid from Lenzie near Glasgow and Michaella McCollum, of Dunganno...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 21, 2013
NI Students 'Most Satisfied'
The 2013 National Student Survey (NSS), released today, has revealed that Northern Irish students at higher education institutions (HEI) are more satisfied with the university experience than at any t...
NI Students 'Most Satisfied'
The 2013 National Student Survey (NSS), released today, has revealed that Northern Irish students at higher education institutions (HEI) are more satisfied with the university experience than at any t...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 21, 2013
Consultants Appointed For Crumlin Road Courthouse Development
Consultants have been appointed to study redevelopment opportunities for the Crumlin Road Courthouse in Belfast, it has been announced. Turley Associates have been appointed to commence work on a Dev...
Consultants Appointed For Crumlin Road Courthouse Development
Consultants have been appointed to study redevelopment opportunities for the Crumlin Road Courthouse in Belfast, it has been announced. Turley Associates have been appointed to commence work on a Dev...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 21, 2013
NI Retailers 'Satisfied' With Local Banks
The majority of independent traders in Northern Ireland say they are satisfied with the services provided by local banks, according to a new report. The Northern Ireland independent Retail Trade Asso...
NI Retailers 'Satisfied' With Local Banks
The majority of independent traders in Northern Ireland say they are satisfied with the services provided by local banks, according to a new report. The Northern Ireland independent Retail Trade Asso...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 21, 2013
Elderly At 'Core' Of Residential Home Consultation - Poots
A consultation on the role of residents homes for older people is to consider the views of residents and their families in its findings, the Department of Health has announced. This was the message f...
Elderly At 'Core' Of Residential Home Consultation - Poots
A consultation on the role of residents homes for older people is to consider the views of residents and their families in its findings, the Department of Health has announced. This was the message f...
UK National News, Aug 21, 2013
Man Shot By Police In East London
A man has been arrested in an east London hospital where he is being treated for gunshot wounds. It is understood that the man was shot by armed police at around 8.15pm in the Hale End Road in Waltha...
Man Shot By Police In East London
A man has been arrested in an east London hospital where he is being treated for gunshot wounds. It is understood that the man was shot by armed police at around 8.15pm in the Hale End Road in Waltha...
Business News, Aug 21, 2013
Lisburn Firm Wins New Contracts Worth Over £100,000
Enterprise Minister Arlene Foster has congratulated Lisburn-based IT specialists, the Xperience Group, on recent export successes and growth through acquisitions. During a visit to the company the Mi...
Lisburn Firm Wins New Contracts Worth Over £100,000
Enterprise Minister Arlene Foster has congratulated Lisburn-based IT specialists, the Xperience Group, on recent export successes and growth through acquisitions. During a visit to the company the Mi...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 21, 2013
Lisburn IT Company Secures £100k Contracts
A Lisburn-based It company has secured £100,000 worth of contracts in the London and Glasgow construction industries. The Xperience Group employs about 90 staff in Lisburn, Peterborough and a recentl...
Lisburn IT Company Secures £100k Contracts
A Lisburn-based It company has secured £100,000 worth of contracts in the London and Glasgow construction industries. The Xperience Group employs about 90 staff in Lisburn, Peterborough and a recentl...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 21, 2013
Other News In Brief
Jim McConnell Murder - Man Arrested A 23-year-old has been arrested by detectives investigating the murder of James McConnell in the Prehen area of L'Derry four years ago. Mr McConnell, 38, w...
Other News In Brief
Jim McConnell Murder - Man Arrested A 23-year-old has been arrested by detectives investigating the murder of James McConnell in the Prehen area of L'Derry four years ago. Mr McConnell, 38, w...
UK National News, Aug 21, 2013
Recovered Gun Revealed As Murder Weapon
A gun recovered from a canal on Merseyside has been identified as the weapon used in an unsolved murder committed in Liverpool last December. Police have confirmed that the weapon, which was found by...
Recovered Gun Revealed As Murder Weapon
A gun recovered from a canal on Merseyside has been identified as the weapon used in an unsolved murder committed in Liverpool last December. Police have confirmed that the weapon, which was found by...
UK National News, Aug 21, 2013
Lifeguards Swim Nine People To Safety From Gully
Nine people, including six children, have been rescued by lifeguards after being trapped in a gully on a Cornish beach. The RNLI said that lifeguards had to swim each of the nine people to safety as ...
Lifeguards Swim Nine People To Safety From Gully
Nine people, including six children, have been rescued by lifeguards after being trapped in a gully on a Cornish beach. The RNLI said that lifeguards had to swim each of the nine people to safety as ...
UK National News, Aug 21, 2013
Three Arrested In Connection With Missing Teenager
Three men have been arrested on suspicion of child abduction after a missing 14-year-old girl was found in Bradford. According to the South Yorkshire Police, Adela Copakova went missing from Bradway...
Three Arrested In Connection With Missing Teenager
Three men have been arrested on suspicion of child abduction after a missing 14-year-old girl was found in Bradford. According to the South Yorkshire Police, Adela Copakova went missing from Bradway...
UK National News, Aug 21, 2013
Major Fire At Greater Manchester Recycling Plant
Some 50 firefighters are continuing to tackle a fire at a recycling plant in Greater Manchester. The blaze broke out around 9pm at the plant in Bredbury, Stockport. The site is next to a Morrisons su...
Major Fire At Greater Manchester Recycling Plant
Some 50 firefighters are continuing to tackle a fire at a recycling plant in Greater Manchester. The blaze broke out around 9pm at the plant in Bredbury, Stockport. The site is next to a Morrisons su...
UK National News, Aug 21, 2013
Other News In Brief
Cousins Become World's Youngest Formation Wing-Walkers Two cousins have become the world's youngest formation wing-walkers, at just nine-years-old. Rose Powell and Flame Brewer performed the ...
Other News In Brief
Cousins Become World's Youngest Formation Wing-Walkers Two cousins have become the world's youngest formation wing-walkers, at just nine-years-old. Rose Powell and Flame Brewer performed the ...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 20, 2013
Peru Drugs Case - Accused Arrive In Court
Two British women have arrived in court in the Peruvian capital Lima to hear the charges against them, after they attempted to board a plane with 11kg of cocaine in their luggage. 20-year-olds Michae...
Peru Drugs Case - Accused Arrive In Court
Two British women have arrived in court in the Peruvian capital Lima to hear the charges against them, after they attempted to board a plane with 11kg of cocaine in their luggage. 20-year-olds Michae...
UK National News, Aug 20, 2013
Dogs Seized In Animal Welfare Raids In North Wales
Some 30 dogs have been seized by police and RSPCA officers in six raids at properties across north Wales. Operation Morpheus was set up by North Wales Police in conjunction with the RSPCA in a target...
Dogs Seized In Animal Welfare Raids In North Wales
Some 30 dogs have been seized by police and RSPCA officers in six raids at properties across north Wales. Operation Morpheus was set up by North Wales Police in conjunction with the RSPCA in a target...
UK National News, Aug 20, 2013
Corrie Actor Sacked Over Rap Videos
Coronation Street's 'Tommy Duckworth' has been sacked from the show after it was discovered the actor who played the character had posted a number of "strongly worded" videos online as a masked rapper...
Corrie Actor Sacked Over Rap Videos
Coronation Street's 'Tommy Duckworth' has been sacked from the show after it was discovered the actor who played the character had posted a number of "strongly worded" videos online as a masked rapper...
UK National News, Aug 20, 2013
Pair Rescued From Burning Boat In East Yorkshire
Two people have been rescued after their boat caught fire while on the River Ouse in East Yorkshire. Lifeboat volunteers rescued the pair after they abandoned the burning vessel, which was reported a...
Pair Rescued From Burning Boat In East Yorkshire
Two people have been rescued after their boat caught fire while on the River Ouse in East Yorkshire. Lifeboat volunteers rescued the pair after they abandoned the burning vessel, which was reported a...
Business News, Aug 20, 2013
Belfast Hotels Have Their Busiest Period Ever
Belfast hotels had their busiest ever period during the 10 days of the World Police and Fire Games. The success of the event in bringing visitors to the city was revealed today to Lord Mayor of Belfa...
Belfast Hotels Have Their Busiest Period Ever
Belfast hotels had their busiest ever period during the 10 days of the World Police and Fire Games. The success of the event in bringing visitors to the city was revealed today to Lord Mayor of Belfa...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 20, 2013
Planning Approved For Carrickfergus Forensic Lab
Planning approval has been given for a new forensic science laboratory in Carrickfergus. The £12m investment will provide a new building for DNA processing and evidence recovery facilities at the cur...
Planning Approved For Carrickfergus Forensic Lab
Planning approval has been given for a new forensic science laboratory in Carrickfergus. The £12m investment will provide a new building for DNA processing and evidence recovery facilities at the cur...
UK National News, Aug 20, 2013
15 Year High In Adoption Figures
A 9.8% rise in adoptions in England and Wales in 2012 has been reported by the Office for National Statistics (ONS). According to the ONS, a total of 5,206 children were adopted, up from 4,740 in 201...
15 Year High In Adoption Figures
A 9.8% rise in adoptions in England and Wales in 2012 has been reported by the Office for National Statistics (ONS). According to the ONS, a total of 5,206 children were adopted, up from 4,740 in 201...
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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.
