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Northern Ireland News for January 2014 : Page 11
Northern Ireland News, Jan 13, 2014
Assembly To Debate Haass Proposals
The Northern Ireland Assembly is to debate the proposals drawn up during the Haass talks, which took place before the New Year. US peace envoy Dr Richard Haass was working with the five main politica...
Assembly To Debate Haass Proposals
The Northern Ireland Assembly is to debate the proposals drawn up during the Haass talks, which took place before the New Year. US peace envoy Dr Richard Haass was working with the five main politica...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 13, 2014
Historical Abuse Inquiry Begins
Hearings into historical child abuse in Church and state-run institutions in Northern Ireland are to begin today. The Inquiry will commence its oral hearings in the former Banbridge Courthouse on at ...
Historical Abuse Inquiry Begins
Hearings into historical child abuse in Church and state-run institutions in Northern Ireland are to begin today. The Inquiry will commence its oral hearings in the former Banbridge Courthouse on at ...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 13, 2014
Other News In Brief
Pair Arrested Over L'Derry Robbery A 41-year-old woman and a 41-year-old man have been arrested following an armed robbery at a shop in the Great James Street area of L'Derry on the evening of...
Other News In Brief
Pair Arrested Over L'Derry Robbery A 41-year-old woman and a 41-year-old man have been arrested following an armed robbery at a shop in the Great James Street area of L'Derry on the evening of...
Business News, Jan 10, 2014
Antrim Building Firm Enters Administration
Antrim-based building firm Mivan has gone into administration. The company, which employs 289 workers, made the decision following the failure of recent merger talks. Chief Executive Ivan McCabrey s...
Antrim Building Firm Enters Administration
Antrim-based building firm Mivan has gone into administration. The company, which employs 289 workers, made the decision following the failure of recent merger talks. Chief Executive Ivan McCabrey s...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 10, 2014
Paisley Criticised Over Bombing Comments
Ian Paisley has said the Irish government was effectively responsible for a series of bomb attacks by the UVF in the Republic of Ireland in which 33 people were killed. The former Northern Ireland Fi...
Paisley Criticised Over Bombing Comments
Ian Paisley has said the Irish government was effectively responsible for a series of bomb attacks by the UVF in the Republic of Ireland in which 33 people were killed. The former Northern Ireland Fi...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 10, 2014
Man Killed In Dunmurry Traffic Collision
A man in his 20s has been killed after the car he was driving collided with a lorry on the outskirts of south Belfast on Friday morning. The incident occurred on the McKinstry Road in Dunmurry. It h...
Man Killed In Dunmurry Traffic Collision
A man in his 20s has been killed after the car he was driving collided with a lorry on the outskirts of south Belfast on Friday morning. The incident occurred on the McKinstry Road in Dunmurry. It h...
UK National News, Jan 10, 2014
Woman And Children Found Dead In Harrow
Police have launched a murder investigation following the discovery of three bodies in Harrow. A woman and two children were found dead at a property on Woodgrange Close, north-west London on Thursd...
Woman And Children Found Dead In Harrow
Police have launched a murder investigation following the discovery of three bodies in Harrow. A woman and two children were found dead at a property on Woodgrange Close, north-west London on Thursd...
UK National News, Jan 10, 2014
Heathrow Criticises CAA Price Cap
The Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) has imposed a price cap which limits how some of the UK's airports can charge airlines to use their sites. Heathrow, Gatwick and Stanstead were all examined in the...
Heathrow Criticises CAA Price Cap
The Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) has imposed a price cap which limits how some of the UK's airports can charge airlines to use their sites. Heathrow, Gatwick and Stanstead were all examined in the...
UK National News, Jan 10, 2014
Soldier Held Over Drug Smuggling
It has been reported that a serving British soldier has been charged with drug smuggling. According to the Telegraph, the soldier, named as Private Daryl Archer, is said to be based at the Colcheste...
Soldier Held Over Drug Smuggling
It has been reported that a serving British soldier has been charged with drug smuggling. According to the Telegraph, the soldier, named as Private Daryl Archer, is said to be based at the Colcheste...
UK National News, Jan 10, 2014
'Plebgate' Officer Admits Misconduct
A Met police officer has admitted to misconduct in public office over the "plebgate" scandal. 53-year-old PC Keith Wallis admitted to falsely claiming to have witnessed a row between the then-cabine...
'Plebgate' Officer Admits Misconduct
A Met police officer has admitted to misconduct in public office over the "plebgate" scandal. 53-year-old PC Keith Wallis admitted to falsely claiming to have witnessed a row between the then-cabine...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 10, 2014
Missing Hill Walker Named
Scottish police have named a missing hill walker last seen walking in the Ben Alder and Loch Ossian areas of the Highlands as 64-year-old Michael O'Grady from Irvinestown, Northern Ireland. Mr O'Grad...
Missing Hill Walker Named
Scottish police have named a missing hill walker last seen walking in the Ben Alder and Loch Ossian areas of the Highlands as 64-year-old Michael O'Grady from Irvinestown, Northern Ireland. Mr O'Grad...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 10, 2014
Crown Bar Closed
The Crown Bar in Belfast has been closed after it emerged that its current liquor licence has expired. The Great Victoria Street pub has now said it will close temporarily until a hearing to renew th...
Crown Bar Closed
The Crown Bar in Belfast has been closed after it emerged that its current liquor licence has expired. The Great Victoria Street pub has now said it will close temporarily until a hearing to renew th...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 10, 2014
Digitisation Of Ireland's WWI Records Launched In Dublin
Peter Robinson and Martin McGuinness were in Dublin today with Irish Tánaiste Eamon Gilmore to launch the the digitisation of Ireland's World War One records at Google's European Headquarter. Digital...
Digitisation Of Ireland's WWI Records Launched In Dublin
Peter Robinson and Martin McGuinness were in Dublin today with Irish Tánaiste Eamon Gilmore to launch the the digitisation of Ireland's World War One records at Google's European Headquarter. Digital...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 10, 2014
Shared Campuses Funding Announced
A new programme to open funding for the delivery of shared education campuses across Northern Ireland has been launched today. The shared campuses will be constructed as part of the Executive's 'Toge...
Shared Campuses Funding Announced
A new programme to open funding for the delivery of shared education campuses across Northern Ireland has been launched today. The shared campuses will be constructed as part of the Executive's 'Toge...
Recruitment News, Jan 10, 2014
New Jobs Announced Following Gulf Trade Mission
A number of new jobs, contracts and business deals have been unveiled as Ireland's Gulf trade mission comes to an end. This week, Taoiseach Enda Kenny and Jobs Minister Richard Bruton have been lead...
New Jobs Announced Following Gulf Trade Mission
A number of new jobs, contracts and business deals have been unveiled as Ireland's Gulf trade mission comes to an end. This week, Taoiseach Enda Kenny and Jobs Minister Richard Bruton have been lead...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 10, 2014
Queen's Launches International Online Course
Almost 6,000 people have enrolled for the first in a series of free online courses offered by Queen's University in Belfast. The first Massive Open Online Course (MOOCs) to be offered by Queen's is C...
Queen's Launches International Online Course
Almost 6,000 people have enrolled for the first in a series of free online courses offered by Queen's University in Belfast. The first Massive Open Online Course (MOOCs) to be offered by Queen's is C...
UK National News, Jan 10, 2014
Sharp Increase In Online Christmas Sales - BRC
New data has revealed there was a surge in online shopping in the run up to the Christmas period. The survey, published by the British Retail Consortium (BRC), said that an increasing use of tablets...
Sharp Increase In Online Christmas Sales - BRC
New data has revealed there was a surge in online shopping in the run up to the Christmas period. The survey, published by the British Retail Consortium (BRC), said that an increasing use of tablets...
UK National News, Jan 10, 2014
House Building Continues To Improve
House building across the UK has continued to improve, with the private sector leading the way, according to the latest RICS Construction Market Survey. However, the report also warned that the surg...
House Building Continues To Improve
House building across the UK has continued to improve, with the private sector leading the way, according to the latest RICS Construction Market Survey. However, the report also warned that the surg...
UK National News, Jan 10, 2014
£10m Fund Unveiled To Tackle Poverty
A new £10m capital fund to reduce poverty across Wales has been launched. The fund will support community projects in the country. Community and voluntary groups, as well as social enterprises, wi...
£10m Fund Unveiled To Tackle Poverty
A new £10m capital fund to reduce poverty across Wales has been launched. The fund will support community projects in the country. Community and voluntary groups, as well as social enterprises, wi...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 10, 2014
Other News In Brief
Man Arrested Over Warrenpoint Attack A 38-year-old man has been arrested following an attack on a man in Warrenpoint, Co Down. A 38-year-old man was attacked in a house in the Springfield Roa...
Other News In Brief
Man Arrested Over Warrenpoint Attack A 38-year-old man has been arrested following an attack on a man in Warrenpoint, Co Down. A 38-year-old man was attacked in a house in the Springfield Roa...
UK National News, Jan 10, 2014
Other News In Brief
Four Arrested Following Bar Fight Police are appealing for witnesses following a bar brawl on Tuesday (7 January). The incident, which happened at the Shireland public house on Shireland Roa...
Other News In Brief
Four Arrested Following Bar Fight Police are appealing for witnesses following a bar brawl on Tuesday (7 January). The incident, which happened at the Shireland public house on Shireland Roa...
UK National News, Jan 9, 2014
Man Jailed Over Stun Gun Possession
A drug dealer who kept a stun gun at his home in Southampton has been jailed for five years. Wesley Walters, 26, from Rampart Road, was arrested in September 2013 as part of Operation Fortress. Wh...
Man Jailed Over Stun Gun Possession
A drug dealer who kept a stun gun at his home in Southampton has been jailed for five years. Wesley Walters, 26, from Rampart Road, was arrested in September 2013 as part of Operation Fortress. Wh...
UK National News, Jan 9, 2014
Bank Of England Holds Interest Rate
The Bank of England has said it will maintain its interest rate at 0.5%. It also gave no indication as to when it might increase the rate. In August 2013, governor Mark Carney said the unemploymen...
Bank Of England Holds Interest Rate
The Bank of England has said it will maintain its interest rate at 0.5%. It also gave no indication as to when it might increase the rate. In August 2013, governor Mark Carney said the unemploymen...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 9, 2014
Prison Officers To Receive Extra Money
It has been revealed that prison staff are to receive special annual 'danger money' payments due to the threat posed from dissident republicans. More than 1,000 staff will receive more than £1,300 a...
Prison Officers To Receive Extra Money
It has been revealed that prison staff are to receive special annual 'danger money' payments due to the threat posed from dissident republicans. More than 1,000 staff will receive more than £1,300 a...
Business News, Jan 9, 2014
'Money Matters' Roadshows Come To Belfast
Belfast City Council is helping people be creative and deal with financial problems this month following the spending sprees of the festive season. They have organised a series of 'Money Matters' roa...
'Money Matters' Roadshows Come To Belfast
Belfast City Council is helping people be creative and deal with financial problems this month following the spending sprees of the festive season. They have organised a series of 'Money Matters' roa...
UK National News, Jan 9, 2014
Third Of Drivers 'Fall Asleep Behind The Wheel'
A new survey, released by road safety charity Brake and Direct Line, have revealed that almost a third of drivers admitted 'head-nodding' when behind the wheel. 'Head-nodding' means they have fallen...
Third Of Drivers 'Fall Asleep Behind The Wheel'
A new survey, released by road safety charity Brake and Direct Line, have revealed that almost a third of drivers admitted 'head-nodding' when behind the wheel. 'Head-nodding' means they have fallen...
UK National News, Jan 9, 2014
Burglar Jailed For Four Years
A burglar who broke into the home of an 80-year-old man while he slept has been jailed for four years. Harry Sloan, 23, of Gullon Walk, Withywood, admitted a charge of burglary and was sentenced at B...
Burglar Jailed For Four Years
A burglar who broke into the home of an 80-year-old man while he slept has been jailed for four years. Harry Sloan, 23, of Gullon Walk, Withywood, admitted a charge of burglary and was sentenced at B...
UK National News, Jan 9, 2014
Benefits Capped For Almost 33,000 Households
Almost 33,000 households had their benefits capped by November 2013, new figures reveal. Capping benefits so that households can no longer get more in benefits than the average family earns is a key ...
Benefits Capped For Almost 33,000 Households
Almost 33,000 households had their benefits capped by November 2013, new figures reveal. Capping benefits so that households can no longer get more in benefits than the average family earns is a key ...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 9, 2014
'Major Incident' Declared At Hospital
A "major incident" was declared at Belfast's Royal Victoria Hospital on Wednesday night. The decision was taken after staff were placed under "extreme pressure" by the number of people attending the...
'Major Incident' Declared At Hospital
A "major incident" was declared at Belfast's Royal Victoria Hospital on Wednesday night. The decision was taken after staff were placed under "extreme pressure" by the number of people attending the...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 9, 2014
Shots Fired At House In L'Derry
Police have said shots have been fired at a house in Maghera, Co L'derry. Five people, including two children, were in the property on Drumlane Road at the time of the incident. No one was injured i...
Shots Fired At House In L'Derry
Police have said shots have been fired at a house in Maghera, Co L'derry. Five people, including two children, were in the property on Drumlane Road at the time of the incident. No one was injured i...
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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.
