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Northern Ireland News for August 2013 : Page 7
Northern Ireland News, Aug 19, 2013
Other News In Brief
'Serious' Crash In Ballymena A crash between a motorcycle and a tractor in Ballymena, County Antrim has been described as "serious" by police. The accident happened at the junction of Cullyba...
Other News In Brief
'Serious' Crash In Ballymena A crash between a motorcycle and a tractor in Ballymena, County Antrim has been described as "serious" by police. The accident happened at the junction of Cullyba...
UK National News, Aug 16, 2013
Dave Lee Travis Charged With 12 Offences
Police have confirmed former BBC Radio 1 presenter, Dave Lee Travis, has been charged with 12 historical sexual offences. Mr Travis, whose real name is David Patrick Griffin, faces 11 counts of inde...
Dave Lee Travis Charged With 12 Offences
Police have confirmed former BBC Radio 1 presenter, Dave Lee Travis, has been charged with 12 historical sexual offences. Mr Travis, whose real name is David Patrick Griffin, faces 11 counts of inde...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 16, 2013
Belfast's St. Malachy's In Paint Attack
Paint has been thrown at one of Belfast city's oldest Catholic churches. St. Malachy's Church in Alfred Street in the city centre was attacked at some time between 7am and 7.30am on Friday morning. ...
Belfast's St. Malachy's In Paint Attack
Paint has been thrown at one of Belfast city's oldest Catholic churches. St. Malachy's Church in Alfred Street in the city centre was attacked at some time between 7am and 7.30am on Friday morning. ...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 16, 2013
Henry Joy Parade - Loyalist Protest Allowed
20 people will be allowed to take part in two loyalists protests planned in opposition to a Henry Joy McCracken memorial parade next week. Seven bands and 500 people are expected to take part in the ...
Henry Joy Parade - Loyalist Protest Allowed
20 people will be allowed to take part in two loyalists protests planned in opposition to a Henry Joy McCracken memorial parade next week. Seven bands and 500 people are expected to take part in the ...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 16, 2013
Haass Talks Preparation Begins
The terms of reference have been laid out for a new panel to be chaired by US peace envoy Dr Richard Haass, that will look at how to deal with issues surrounding flags and emblems in Northern Ireland....
Haass Talks Preparation Begins
The terms of reference have been laid out for a new panel to be chaired by US peace envoy Dr Richard Haass, that will look at how to deal with issues surrounding flags and emblems in Northern Ireland....
Northern Ireland News, Aug 16, 2013
£600k Of Cannabis Seized
£600,000 of cannabis has been seized by the PSNI's Organised Crime Branch, following the stop and search of a number of vehicles in Glengormley. The seizures were carried out in the Ballyrobert and C...
£600k Of Cannabis Seized
£600,000 of cannabis has been seized by the PSNI's Organised Crime Branch, following the stop and search of a number of vehicles in Glengormley. The seizures were carried out in the Ballyrobert and C...
UK National News, Aug 16, 2013
Fracking Firm To Scale Back Operations
The energy firm behind controversial fracking works at a site in West Sussex has said it is to scale back its operations. According to the BBC, the company, Cuadrilla, said it made the decision foll...
Fracking Firm To Scale Back Operations
The energy firm behind controversial fracking works at a site in West Sussex has said it is to scale back its operations. According to the BBC, the company, Cuadrilla, said it made the decision foll...
UK National News, Aug 16, 2013
UK Tourism Hits Record Levels
The UK tourism sector has seen the highest record levels of spend and visitor numbers since 2008. Inbound tourism continues to prove it is one of the UK’s key export growth markets, with the latest f...
UK Tourism Hits Record Levels
The UK tourism sector has seen the highest record levels of spend and visitor numbers since 2008. Inbound tourism continues to prove it is one of the UK’s key export growth markets, with the latest f...
UK National News, Aug 16, 2013
Funding Secured For New Mental Health Unit
The Welsh Government has confirmed £14.3m will be spent to create a new low-level secure mental health unit at Glanryhd Hospital. The new 28 in-patient unit will replace the facilities in Cefn Coed ...
Funding Secured For New Mental Health Unit
The Welsh Government has confirmed £14.3m will be spent to create a new low-level secure mental health unit at Glanryhd Hospital. The new 28 in-patient unit will replace the facilities in Cefn Coed ...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 16, 2013
'Nevin Spence Centre' Planned For Ravenhill
A new education and heritage centre being built at Ulster Rugby's Ravenhill stadium is to be named after the late Nevin Spence, who died in a farming accident along with his brother Graham and father ...
'Nevin Spence Centre' Planned For Ravenhill
A new education and heritage centre being built at Ulster Rugby's Ravenhill stadium is to be named after the late Nevin Spence, who died in a farming accident along with his brother Graham and father ...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 16, 2013
Belfast Production Picks Up Emmy
A Belfast production company has picked up an Emmy Award for documentary film-making. Below the Radar TV received the prize for its documentary 'Mea Maxima Culpa: Silence in the House of God'. The H...
Belfast Production Picks Up Emmy
A Belfast production company has picked up an Emmy Award for documentary film-making. Below the Radar TV received the prize for its documentary 'Mea Maxima Culpa: Silence in the House of God'. The H...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 16, 2013
Shankill Receives New Sports Complexes
The Shankill area of Belfast has benefited from the allocation of two new sports complexes in the Hammer and Springmartin areas, following £770,000 in investments. A new full-size 3G pitch and floodl...
Shankill Receives New Sports Complexes
The Shankill area of Belfast has benefited from the allocation of two new sports complexes in the Hammer and Springmartin areas, following £770,000 in investments. A new full-size 3G pitch and floodl...
Recruitment News, Aug 16, 2013
GMB Members Employed By Amey Suspend Strike Action
GMB members employed by contractor Amey in Liverpool have suspended strike action to consult members on a new offer. The shop stewards met today and there will now be a recommendation to the members ...
GMB Members Employed By Amey Suspend Strike Action
GMB members employed by contractor Amey in Liverpool have suspended strike action to consult members on a new offer. The shop stewards met today and there will now be a recommendation to the members ...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 16, 2013
Police And Fire Games Break Hotel Record
Belfast hotels experienced their busiest period ever during this year's World Police and Fire Games (WPFG). The success of the event was revealed today to Lord Mayor of Belfast Máirtín Ó Muilleoir an...
Police And Fire Games Break Hotel Record
Belfast hotels experienced their busiest period ever during this year's World Police and Fire Games (WPFG). The success of the event was revealed today to Lord Mayor of Belfast Máirtín Ó Muilleoir an...
Business News, Aug 16, 2013
Salesforce.com Takes Top Spot In Forbes' Top 100 List
Cloud computing firm Salesforce.com has taken the top spot in Forbes' top 100 list of the world's most innovative companies. Salesforce.com joins other tech multinationals with a presence in Ireland ...
Salesforce.com Takes Top Spot In Forbes' Top 100 List
Cloud computing firm Salesforce.com has taken the top spot in Forbes' top 100 list of the world's most innovative companies. Salesforce.com joins other tech multinationals with a presence in Ireland ...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 16, 2013
L'Derry Fleadh A 'Phenomenal Success'
Mayor of L'Derry Cllr Martin Reilly has described the All Ireland Fleadh Cheoil as a "phenomenal success to date," as the festival attracts more visitors than anticipated. Further numbers are expecte...
L'Derry Fleadh A 'Phenomenal Success'
Mayor of L'Derry Cllr Martin Reilly has described the All Ireland Fleadh Cheoil as a "phenomenal success to date," as the festival attracts more visitors than anticipated. Further numbers are expecte...
UK National News, Aug 16, 2013
Funeral For Cyber Abuse Victim
The funeral of a teenage girl who died after suffering abuse online is to be held today. Fourteen-year-old Hannah Smith was found hanged in her bedroom at the family home in Lutterworth by her siste...
Funeral For Cyber Abuse Victim
The funeral of a teenage girl who died after suffering abuse online is to be held today. Fourteen-year-old Hannah Smith was found hanged in her bedroom at the family home in Lutterworth by her siste...
UK National News, Aug 16, 2013
Man Arrested In Scottish Organised Crime Investigation
A man has been arrested by Scottish police officers investigating serious organised crime in the Forth Valley and Fife areas. The 32-year-old's arrest is part of a 10-month-long operation, during whi...
Man Arrested In Scottish Organised Crime Investigation
A man has been arrested by Scottish police officers investigating serious organised crime in the Forth Valley and Fife areas. The 32-year-old's arrest is part of a 10-month-long operation, during whi...
UK National News, Aug 16, 2013
Govt Publishes Guidance On 'Bin Blight'
The government is to publish new guidance for local councils in an attempt to clear Britain's streets of "unsightly bin clutter and ugly wheelie bins". Local Government Secretary Eric Pickles made th...
Govt Publishes Guidance On 'Bin Blight'
The government is to publish new guidance for local councils in an attempt to clear Britain's streets of "unsightly bin clutter and ugly wheelie bins". Local Government Secretary Eric Pickles made th...
UK National News, Aug 16, 2013
Fixed Points For Careless Drivers Introduced
New road traffic measures have come into effect today that will see police given powers to issue fixed penalty notices for careless or inconsiderate driving. Careless drivers who commit offences such...
Fixed Points For Careless Drivers Introduced
New road traffic measures have come into effect today that will see police given powers to issue fixed penalty notices for careless or inconsiderate driving. Careless drivers who commit offences such...
UK National News, Aug 16, 2013
Ikea Recalls Thousands Of Children's Beds
Furniture chain Ikea has said it is recalling thousands of children's beds due to a safety hazard. The company said it had received seven reports of a breakage of a metal rod which connected the gua...
Ikea Recalls Thousands Of Children's Beds
Furniture chain Ikea has said it is recalling thousands of children's beds due to a safety hazard. The company said it had received seven reports of a breakage of a metal rod which connected the gua...
UK National News, Aug 16, 2013
Other News In Brief
Met Appeal Over Mental Health Patient The Metropolitan Police are appealing to the public for information following the disappearance of a man from the John Howard Centre, a secure mental heal...
Other News In Brief
Met Appeal Over Mental Health Patient The Metropolitan Police are appealing to the public for information following the disappearance of a man from the John Howard Centre, a secure mental heal...
Business News, Aug 16, 2013
Call For Applicants To The PMG Scheme
Agriculture and Rural Development Minister Michelle O'Neill has announced a further call for applications to the Processing and Marketing Grant (PMG) Scheme. The PMG Scheme is an important part of th...
Call For Applicants To The PMG Scheme
Agriculture and Rural Development Minister Michelle O'Neill has announced a further call for applications to the Processing and Marketing Grant (PMG) Scheme. The PMG Scheme is an important part of th...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 16, 2013
Other News In Brief
Larne Homes Attacked With Hammers Two houses in Larne, County Antrim, have been attacked by a group of masked men with hammers. The attacks occurred in the Herbert Avenue and Newington Avenue...
Other News In Brief
Larne Homes Attacked With Hammers Two houses in Larne, County Antrim, have been attacked by a group of masked men with hammers. The attacks occurred in the Herbert Avenue and Newington Avenue...
UK National News, Aug 15, 2013
Sky News Cameraman Killed In Egypt
A Sky news cameraman has been shot and killed while covering the ongoing violence in Cairo, Egypt. The broadcaster confirmed the death of 61-year-old Mick Deane on Wednesday. Mr Dean had worked fo...
Sky News Cameraman Killed In Egypt
A Sky news cameraman has been shot and killed while covering the ongoing violence in Cairo, Egypt. The broadcaster confirmed the death of 61-year-old Mick Deane on Wednesday. Mr Dean had worked fo...
Recruitment News, Aug 15, 2013
Further Decrease In Unemployment Rate
Figures released for the period April - July 2013 show that the Northern Ireland unemployment rate decreased by 0.7 percentage points over the quarter to 7.5%. More recent figures for July 2013 show ...
Further Decrease In Unemployment Rate
Figures released for the period April - July 2013 show that the Northern Ireland unemployment rate decreased by 0.7 percentage points over the quarter to 7.5%. More recent figures for July 2013 show ...
Business News, Aug 15, 2013
Foster Praises NI Food & Drink Firms
Enterprise Minister Arlene Foster has praised the Northern Ireland food and drink companies which secured a record number of gold stars in the UK Great Taste Awards. A total of 14 products from seven...
Foster Praises NI Food & Drink Firms
Enterprise Minister Arlene Foster has praised the Northern Ireland food and drink companies which secured a record number of gold stars in the UK Great Taste Awards. A total of 14 products from seven...
UK National News, Aug 15, 2013
Olympic 'Bond' Parachutist Killed
The stuntman who famously parachuted into the London 2012 opening ceremony as James Bond has been killed in an accident. According to numerous sources, 42-year-old Mark Sutton died on Wednesday duri...
Olympic 'Bond' Parachutist Killed
The stuntman who famously parachuted into the London 2012 opening ceremony as James Bond has been killed in an accident. According to numerous sources, 42-year-old Mark Sutton died on Wednesday duri...
UK National News, Aug 15, 2013
Record Level Of Uni Acceptances For A Level Students
Education admissions service, UCAS, has said a record number of students have been accepted into universities this year. As of midnight on Wednesday, all A level results had been processed by the bo...
Record Level Of Uni Acceptances For A Level Students
Education admissions service, UCAS, has said a record number of students have been accepted into universities this year. As of midnight on Wednesday, all A level results had been processed by the bo...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 15, 2013
Michaella McCollum's Solicitor Flies To Peru
The solicitor of Michaella McCollum, a 20-year-old Dungannon woman currently being held in Peru on suspicion of drug trafficking, is to fly to Lima to advise her. The 20-year-old County Tyrone native...
Michaella McCollum's Solicitor Flies To Peru
The solicitor of Michaella McCollum, a 20-year-old Dungannon woman currently being held in Peru on suspicion of drug trafficking, is to fly to Lima to advise her. The 20-year-old County Tyrone native...
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Northern Ireland WeatherThis Evening and 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.
