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Northern Ireland News for January 2014 : Page 12
Northern Ireland News, Jan 9, 2014
65 New Jobs For Downpatrick
Enterprise Minister Arlene Foster has announced that Finnebrogue in Downpatrick is to create 65 jobs. The new positions, which are being created with assistance from Invest Northern Ireland's Jobs F...
65 New Jobs For Downpatrick
Enterprise Minister Arlene Foster has announced that Finnebrogue in Downpatrick is to create 65 jobs. The new positions, which are being created with assistance from Invest Northern Ireland's Jobs F...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 9, 2014
Dog Rescued Following Abuse Video
The USPCA has confirmed that a collie dog which was caught being abused on CCTV footage has been rescued. More than 16,000 people viewed the footage as it circulated on social networking site Facebo...
Dog Rescued Following Abuse Video
The USPCA has confirmed that a collie dog which was caught being abused on CCTV footage has been rescued. More than 16,000 people viewed the footage as it circulated on social networking site Facebo...
UK National News, Jan 9, 2014
Sales Fall For Major Supermarkets
Supermarket chain Morrisons has reported a 5.6% fall in its like-for-like sales in the six weeks to 5 January. One of its major rivals, Tesco, has also unveiled a decline in their like-for-like sale...
Sales Fall For Major Supermarkets
Supermarket chain Morrisons has reported a 5.6% fall in its like-for-like sales in the six weeks to 5 January. One of its major rivals, Tesco, has also unveiled a decline in their like-for-like sale...
UK National News, Jan 9, 2014
Burst Water Main Causes Chaos
A burst water main has caused considerable flooding in Glasgow. A statement from Scottish Water said: "An issue with a faulty valve which regulates pressure has resulted in burst water mains in Moun...
Burst Water Main Causes Chaos
A burst water main has caused considerable flooding in Glasgow. A statement from Scottish Water said: "An issue with a faulty valve which regulates pressure has resulted in burst water mains in Moun...
Recruitment News, Jan 9, 2014
Nine Irish Firms Announce New Contracts
Nine Irish companies have announced new contracts and business developments worth more than €25million during the first three days of this week's trade mission to the Gulf led by Taoiseach Enda Kenny ...
Nine Irish Firms Announce New Contracts
Nine Irish companies have announced new contracts and business developments worth more than €25million during the first three days of this week's trade mission to the Gulf led by Taoiseach Enda Kenny ...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 9, 2014
Boy, 12, Injured In House Attack
A 12-year-old boy has been left with facial injuries after he was hit with a brick as he slept in his home. The attack, which happened at a property in the Kilmakevit Square area of Cullybackey, Co ...
Boy, 12, Injured In House Attack
A 12-year-old boy has been left with facial injuries after he was hit with a brick as he slept in his home. The attack, which happened at a property in the Kilmakevit Square area of Cullybackey, Co ...
UK National News, Jan 9, 2014
Other News In Brief
Men Charged Following Assault Two men have been charged following an assault in Stow Hill, Newport. During the early hours of New Years' Day, a 54-year-old man received injuries in the assau...
Other News In Brief
Men Charged Following Assault Two men have been charged following an assault in Stow Hill, Newport. During the early hours of New Years' Day, a 54-year-old man received injuries in the assau...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 9, 2014
Man Arrested Following Belfast Stabbing
A man has been arrested following a stabbing incident in Belfast, it has been reported. Just before 2.20am on Thursday, a 31-year-old man was attacked at a property in the University Avenue area of ...
Man Arrested Following Belfast Stabbing
A man has been arrested following a stabbing incident in Belfast, it has been reported. Just before 2.20am on Thursday, a 31-year-old man was attacked at a property in the University Avenue area of ...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 9, 2014
Other News In Brief
Arts Council Seeks New Board Member Arts Minister Carál Ní Chuilín is seeking to appoint a new Board Member to the Arts Council of NI. Expressions of interest are welcome from applicants wit...
Other News In Brief
Arts Council Seeks New Board Member Arts Minister Carál Ní Chuilín is seeking to appoint a new Board Member to the Arts Council of NI. Expressions of interest are welcome from applicants wit...
UK National News, Jan 8, 2014
Mark Duggan 'Lawfully Killed' Jury Finds
The jury at the inquest into the death of Mark Duggan, who was shot dead by police, has reached its conclusion. Mr Duggan, 29, was killed by officers in August 2011 in Tottenham, north London. His...
Mark Duggan 'Lawfully Killed' Jury Finds
The jury at the inquest into the death of Mark Duggan, who was shot dead by police, has reached its conclusion. Mr Duggan, 29, was killed by officers in August 2011 in Tottenham, north London. His...
UK National News, Jan 8, 2014
Man Airlifted To Hospital Following Stabbing
A man has been airlifted to hospital after he was stabbed in Pontypridd. The incident happened at around 12.30pm in the Taff Street area on Wednesday. In a statement, South Wales Police said Sardi...
Man Airlifted To Hospital Following Stabbing
A man has been airlifted to hospital after he was stabbed in Pontypridd. The incident happened at around 12.30pm in the Taff Street area on Wednesday. In a statement, South Wales Police said Sardi...
UK National News, Jan 8, 2014
Npower To Reduce Energy Bills
Npower has said it is to reduce its energy bills for customers. The energy supplier has said there will be an average price reduction of 2.6%. It only partially offsets an average 10.4% increase in ...
Npower To Reduce Energy Bills
Npower has said it is to reduce its energy bills for customers. The energy supplier has said there will be an average price reduction of 2.6%. It only partially offsets an average 10.4% increase in ...
Recruitment News, Jan 8, 2014
Number Of Unemployed Women 'Concerning' - SIPTU
The Live Register figures for December 2013, which were published today, show a seasonally adjusted monthly fall of 3,300 people signing on but also indicate continued difficulties for women seeking e...
Number Of Unemployed Women 'Concerning' - SIPTU
The Live Register figures for December 2013, which were published today, show a seasonally adjusted monthly fall of 3,300 people signing on but also indicate continued difficulties for women seeking e...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 8, 2014
One Person Killed In Serious RTC
Police have said that one person has died following a serious road traffic collision in Co Tyrone. Five people - three men and two women - were taken to hospital following the incident. The two ve...
One Person Killed In Serious RTC
Police have said that one person has died following a serious road traffic collision in Co Tyrone. Five people - three men and two women - were taken to hospital following the incident. The two ve...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 8, 2014
Man Arrested Over Victoria Square Bomb
A man has been arrested in relation to a bomb attack in Belfast city centre six weeks ago. On Wednesday, police confirmed that a 27-year-old man had been arrested in connection with bombing. He has ...
Man Arrested Over Victoria Square Bomb
A man has been arrested in relation to a bomb attack in Belfast city centre six weeks ago. On Wednesday, police confirmed that a 27-year-old man had been arrested in connection with bombing. He has ...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 8, 2014
Former NIO Minister Paul Goggins Dies
Paul Goggins has died at the age of 60, his constituency has confirmed. Mr Goggins collapsed just over a week ago; he is believed to have been with his son when he fell ill. The former Northern Ir...
Former NIO Minister Paul Goggins Dies
Paul Goggins has died at the age of 60, his constituency has confirmed. Mr Goggins collapsed just over a week ago; he is believed to have been with his son when he fell ill. The former Northern Ir...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 8, 2014
NI Car Sales Increase By 10%
A new study by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) has said the number of new cars registered in NI increased by more than 10% in 2013. Last year, it said there were 52,460 new reg...
NI Car Sales Increase By 10%
A new study by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) has said the number of new cars registered in NI increased by more than 10% in 2013. Last year, it said there were 52,460 new reg...
UK National News, Jan 8, 2014
Rapist Jailed For 17 Years
A man who raped a woman after luring her to his address in Sutton with a job advert has been jailed for 17 years. Atanas Miryanov, 38, a Bulgarian national, told his victim to attend the bedsit in Su...
Rapist Jailed For 17 Years
A man who raped a woman after luring her to his address in Sutton with a job advert has been jailed for 17 years. Atanas Miryanov, 38, a Bulgarian national, told his victim to attend the bedsit in Su...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 8, 2014
Lottery Boost For Warrenpoint Park
Warrenpoint Park is to receive almost £1m from the Heritage Lottery Fund (HLF). The park, located in Newry, is one of 15 historic parks and cemeteries across the UK to have successfully been awarded...
Lottery Boost For Warrenpoint Park
Warrenpoint Park is to receive almost £1m from the Heritage Lottery Fund (HLF). The park, located in Newry, is one of 15 historic parks and cemeteries across the UK to have successfully been awarded...
UK National News, Jan 8, 2014
Sainsbury's Records Strong Sales
Sainsbury's has said it has recorded "strong sales" in its third-quarter trading performance. In the 14 weeks to 4 January 2014, the supermarket chain said like-for-like sales, which strip out the e...
Sainsbury's Records Strong Sales
Sainsbury's has said it has recorded "strong sales" in its third-quarter trading performance. In the 14 weeks to 4 January 2014, the supermarket chain said like-for-like sales, which strip out the e...
UK National News, Jan 8, 2014
'Fatcat Wednesday' For UK Bosses
Britain's top bosses have already made more money in 2014 than the average UK worker earns in an entire year, according to calculations by the High Pay Centre think-tank. The calculations show that e...
'Fatcat Wednesday' For UK Bosses
Britain's top bosses have already made more money in 2014 than the average UK worker earns in an entire year, according to calculations by the High Pay Centre think-tank. The calculations show that e...
UK National News, Jan 8, 2014
Four Killed In Helicopter Crash
Four people have been killed after a US Air Force helicopter crashed in Norfolk. The victims were all on board the helicopter at the time. No details of the four crew members will be released unti...
Four Killed In Helicopter Crash
Four people have been killed after a US Air Force helicopter crashed in Norfolk. The victims were all on board the helicopter at the time. No details of the four crew members will be released unti...
UK National News, Jan 8, 2014
Other News In Brief
Appeal Launched Over Missing Man Humberside Police have launched an appeal into the disappearance of a man from Cleethorpes. Robert Hewitt, 25, of Grimsby Road, Cleethorpes, was last seen at...
Other News In Brief
Appeal Launched Over Missing Man Humberside Police have launched an appeal into the disappearance of a man from Cleethorpes. Robert Hewitt, 25, of Grimsby Road, Cleethorpes, was last seen at...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 8, 2014
Man Charged With Double Murder
A man has been charged with killing two Catholic men in Belfast almost 20 years ago. Gary Convie, 24, and Eamon Fox, 44, were shot by the UVF as they sat in a car near a building site on North Queen...
Man Charged With Double Murder
A man has been charged with killing two Catholic men in Belfast almost 20 years ago. Gary Convie, 24, and Eamon Fox, 44, were shot by the UVF as they sat in a car near a building site on North Queen...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 8, 2014
Finance Minister Reveals Economic Optimism
Finance Minister Simon Hamilton MLA has today revealed his optimism for Northern Ireland's economy in 2014. Minister Hamilton made the comments at an event organised by the Kilkeel, Newcastle and Wa...
Finance Minister Reveals Economic Optimism
Finance Minister Simon Hamilton MLA has today revealed his optimism for Northern Ireland's economy in 2014. Minister Hamilton made the comments at an event organised by the Kilkeel, Newcastle and Wa...
Business News, Jan 8, 2014
Belfast City Airport Celebrates 30 Successful Years
On a recent visit to George Best Belfast City Airport, the Lord Mayor of Belfast and the Mayor of North Down praised staff and management for the important economic role the facility plays. In what w...
Belfast City Airport Celebrates 30 Successful Years
On a recent visit to George Best Belfast City Airport, the Lord Mayor of Belfast and the Mayor of North Down praised staff and management for the important economic role the facility plays. In what w...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 8, 2014
Other News In Brief
£130,000 Roads Scheme For Craigavon Transport Minister Danny Kennedy has announced the start of a £130,000 road improvement scheme in Craigavon, Co Down. Approximately 470 metres of the Brow...
Other News In Brief
£130,000 Roads Scheme For Craigavon Transport Minister Danny Kennedy has announced the start of a £130,000 road improvement scheme in Craigavon, Co Down. Approximately 470 metres of the Brow...
UK National News, Jan 7, 2014
Police Respond To 'Benefits Street' Row
West Midlands Police has said it could launch an investigation following claims that a Channel 4 documentary about benefit claimants revealed elements of criminal activity. The first episode of the ...
Police Respond To 'Benefits Street' Row
West Midlands Police has said it could launch an investigation following claims that a Channel 4 documentary about benefit claimants revealed elements of criminal activity. The first episode of the ...
UK National News, Jan 7, 2014
Motorist With 45 Points Continues To Drive
A motorist, who accumulated 45 penalty points on his licence is still on the road, the Institute of Advanced Motorists (IAM) has revealed. The man, who is from Liverpool, is understood to have gaine...
Motorist With 45 Points Continues To Drive
A motorist, who accumulated 45 penalty points on his licence is still on the road, the Institute of Advanced Motorists (IAM) has revealed. The man, who is from Liverpool, is understood to have gaine...
Business News, Jan 7, 2014
Call For Stronger Focus On Trade And Investment Opportunities
In response to answers received from Finance Minister, Simon Hamilton, on levels of export figures, Sinn Féin MLA Maeve McLaughlin has called for a stronger focus on strengthening of Trade and Investm...
Call For Stronger Focus On Trade And Investment Opportunities
In response to answers received from Finance Minister, Simon Hamilton, on levels of export figures, Sinn Féin MLA Maeve McLaughlin has called for a stronger focus on strengthening of Trade and Investm...
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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.
