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Northern Ireland News for January 2014 : Page 13
Northern Ireland News, Jan 7, 2014
Suspended Sentence For Marian Price
Marian Price, the Old Bailey bomber, has been given a suspended sentence for aiding dissident republican terrorists, it has been reported. On Tuesday, Price, who now goes by the name Marian McGlinch...
Suspended Sentence For Marian Price
Marian Price, the Old Bailey bomber, has been given a suspended sentence for aiding dissident republican terrorists, it has been reported. On Tuesday, Price, who now goes by the name Marian McGlinch...
Recruitment News, Jan 7, 2014
New Chair Appointed To The Board Of National Museums NI
Culture Minister Carál Ní Chuilín has announced the appointment of a new Chair and seven Trustees to the Board of National Museums NI. After an open competition, the following people have been appoin...
New Chair Appointed To The Board Of National Museums NI
Culture Minister Carál Ní Chuilín has announced the appointment of a new Chair and seven Trustees to the Board of National Museums NI. After an open competition, the following people have been appoin...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 7, 2014
Police Driver To Be Reprimanded Over Kelly Incident
A police driver is to be reprimanded for his part in an incident last year when Sinn Féin MLA Gerry Kelly was carried a short distance on the bonnet of a police land rover. Mr Kelly received an "inf...
Police Driver To Be Reprimanded Over Kelly Incident
A police driver is to be reprimanded for his part in an incident last year when Sinn Féin MLA Gerry Kelly was carried a short distance on the bonnet of a police land rover. Mr Kelly received an "inf...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 7, 2014
Charity's Appeal Over 'Appalling' Dog Abuse Video
Police have said they are investigating video footage of suspected animal abuse in Banbridge. The video, which has been widely circulated on social networking site Facebook, has also prompted animal...
Charity's Appeal Over 'Appalling' Dog Abuse Video
Police have said they are investigating video footage of suspected animal abuse in Banbridge. The video, which has been widely circulated on social networking site Facebook, has also prompted animal...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 7, 2014
Two Arrested In Police Chase
Two men have been arrested following a police car chase in Belfast. The vehicle, a silver Hyundai, was stolen from Carlisle Square in the north of the city just before 6.30am on Tuesday. Police foll...
Two Arrested In Police Chase
Two men have been arrested following a police car chase in Belfast. The vehicle, a silver Hyundai, was stolen from Carlisle Square in the north of the city just before 6.30am on Tuesday. Police foll...
UK National News, Jan 7, 2014
Edinburgh Airports Closes After A Suspect Package Is Found
Edinburgh Airport has been evacuated after a suspect package was discovered. A bomb disposal team is currently at the scene and a passenger is being questioned. The incident occurred at approximatel...
Edinburgh Airports Closes After A Suspect Package Is Found
Edinburgh Airport has been evacuated after a suspect package was discovered. A bomb disposal team is currently at the scene and a passenger is being questioned. The incident occurred at approximatel...
UK National News, Jan 7, 2014
Renewed Appeal For Missing Teenager
The family of missing teenager Nida Ul-Naseer have made a fresh appeal for her to return home. Nida, 18, disappeared from her home 11 days ago with no possessions after she took out the bins at her ...
Renewed Appeal For Missing Teenager
The family of missing teenager Nida Ul-Naseer have made a fresh appeal for her to return home. Nida, 18, disappeared from her home 11 days ago with no possessions after she took out the bins at her ...
UK National News, Jan 7, 2014
Record High For UK Car Sales
Car sales in the UK for 2013 reached its highest level since 2007, according to new industry figures. The Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) said the surge was assisted by cheap credi...
Record High For UK Car Sales
Car sales in the UK for 2013 reached its highest level since 2007, according to new industry figures. The Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) said the surge was assisted by cheap credi...
UK National News, Jan 7, 2014
Police Appeal Following Attack On Student In Brent
Detectives in Brent are appealing for information following a violent attack in which a student was stabbed. The incident took place in Willesden Lane, outside Brondesbury Court, NW2, at 00.35 hrs on...
Police Appeal Following Attack On Student In Brent
Detectives in Brent are appealing for information following a violent attack in which a student was stabbed. The incident took place in Willesden Lane, outside Brondesbury Court, NW2, at 00.35 hrs on...
UK National News, Jan 7, 2014
Flood Warnings Remain In Place
A number of flood warnings remain in place across the UK today as further heavy rain is expected. The south and south-east of England, as well as Wales are thought to be the worst affected areas. ...
Flood Warnings Remain In Place
A number of flood warnings remain in place across the UK today as further heavy rain is expected. The south and south-east of England, as well as Wales are thought to be the worst affected areas. ...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 7, 2014
Haass Rejections 'Shows Disdain' - Alliance
The Alliance Party has criticised the UUP over its rejection of proposals drawn up by US diplomat Richard Haass. On Monday, UUP leader Mike Nesbitt said the plans on some of Northern Ireland's most ...
Haass Rejections 'Shows Disdain' - Alliance
The Alliance Party has criticised the UUP over its rejection of proposals drawn up by US diplomat Richard Haass. On Monday, UUP leader Mike Nesbitt said the plans on some of Northern Ireland's most ...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 7, 2014
Arrest Following Drugs Find
One person has been arrested following a drugs find in Strabane, Co Tyrone. On Monday, police searched a property in the Derg Villas area and recovered quantities of suspected cocaine, ecstasy, cann...
Arrest Following Drugs Find
One person has been arrested following a drugs find in Strabane, Co Tyrone. On Monday, police searched a property in the Derg Villas area and recovered quantities of suspected cocaine, ecstasy, cann...
UK National News, Jan 7, 2014
Other News In Brief
Man Jailed For Shooting At Police Officer A man has been jailed for five-and-a-half years after breaking his partner's jaw, and shooting at a policeman who tried to intervene. Mark Nicklin, ...
Other News In Brief
Man Jailed For Shooting At Police Officer A man has been jailed for five-and-a-half years after breaking his partner's jaw, and shooting at a policeman who tried to intervene. Mark Nicklin, ...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 7, 2014
Two Road Improvement Schemes For Newcastle
Transport Minister Danny Kennedy has said work is to commence next week on two road improvement schemes in Newcastle, Co Down. The schemes will total £324,000. Work on a £270,000 resurfacing schem...
Two Road Improvement Schemes For Newcastle
Transport Minister Danny Kennedy has said work is to commence next week on two road improvement schemes in Newcastle, Co Down. The schemes will total £324,000. Work on a £270,000 resurfacing schem...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 7, 2014
Other News In Brief
Major Improvement Scheme For Castlederg Regional Development Minister Danny Kennedy has announced that a major improvement scheme is to be undertaken in Castlederg. The £200,000 project for ...
Other News In Brief
Major Improvement Scheme For Castlederg Regional Development Minister Danny Kennedy has announced that a major improvement scheme is to be undertaken in Castlederg. The £200,000 project for ...
Recruitment News, Jan 6, 2014
IDA Ireland Reports 13,367 New Jobs By Clients' Firms In 2013
IDA Ireland has reported the creation of 13,367 new jobs by client companies during 2013. When job losses are taken into account, the net increase in employment was 7,071, the highest level of job c...
IDA Ireland Reports 13,367 New Jobs By Clients' Firms In 2013
IDA Ireland has reported the creation of 13,367 new jobs by client companies during 2013. When job losses are taken into account, the net increase in employment was 7,071, the highest level of job c...
UK National News, Jan 6, 2014
£25bn More Cuts Needed - Osborne
Chancellor George Osborne has said a further £25bn in spending cuts will need to be implemented after the next election. This will include £12bn from the welfare budget. The Chancellor made the an...
£25bn More Cuts Needed - Osborne
Chancellor George Osborne has said a further £25bn in spending cuts will need to be implemented after the next election. This will include £12bn from the welfare budget. The Chancellor made the an...
UK National News, Jan 6, 2014
ScottishPower To Reduce Its Prices
ScottishPower has said it is to reduce its domestic gas and electricity prices from 31 January. The announcement means that a typical dual fuel bill for household customers will fall by £54. It is...
ScottishPower To Reduce Its Prices
ScottishPower has said it is to reduce its domestic gas and electricity prices from 31 January. The announcement means that a typical dual fuel bill for household customers will fall by £54. It is...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 6, 2014
Flood Warning Issued For Parts Of NI
Police have issued a flood warning for areas of Belfast and the Ards peninsula. The warnings, which have been in place since Sunday, has said more heavy rain and strong winds are expected to continu...
Flood Warning Issued For Parts Of NI
Police have issued a flood warning for areas of Belfast and the Ards peninsula. The warnings, which have been in place since Sunday, has said more heavy rain and strong winds are expected to continu...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 6, 2014
Man Arrested Over 1994 Double Murder
A man has been arrested over the murder of two Catholic men in Belfast almost 20 years ago. Gary Convie, 24, and Eamon Fox, 44, were both shot as they sat in a car at a building site in North Queen ...
Man Arrested Over 1994 Double Murder
A man has been arrested over the murder of two Catholic men in Belfast almost 20 years ago. Gary Convie, 24, and Eamon Fox, 44, were both shot as they sat in a car at a building site in North Queen ...
Business News, Jan 6, 2014
Dunmurry Firm Scoops First Business In Great Britain
Dunmurry-based Tasty Foods Cuisine has been assisted by Invest Northern Ireland to win its first business in Great Britain. The family-owned and managed business has won a listing from Tesco GB that ...
Dunmurry Firm Scoops First Business In Great Britain
Dunmurry-based Tasty Foods Cuisine has been assisted by Invest Northern Ireland to win its first business in Great Britain. The family-owned and managed business has won a listing from Tesco GB that ...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 6, 2014
DoE Approves Energy From Waste Plant
Environment Minister, Mark H Durkan, has unveiled planning permission for an £85m Energy from Waste (EfW) gasification plant at Bombardier Aerospace. The proposal will secure more competitive and su...
DoE Approves Energy From Waste Plant
Environment Minister, Mark H Durkan, has unveiled planning permission for an £85m Energy from Waste (EfW) gasification plant at Bombardier Aerospace. The proposal will secure more competitive and su...
UK National News, Jan 6, 2014
Work Continues For Olympic Park Transformation
Balfour Beatty has been appointed as lead contractor to carry out works to the stadium in Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park. The E20 Stadium Partnership, which has been established between the London Leg...
Work Continues For Olympic Park Transformation
Balfour Beatty has been appointed as lead contractor to carry out works to the stadium in Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park. The E20 Stadium Partnership, which has been established between the London Leg...
Recruitment News, Jan 6, 2014
Call For 'Newry On Ice' Workers To Be Paid Immediately
Newry and Armagh MLA Dominic Bradley has pledged to do all he can to help employees of 'Newry on Ice – A Winter Wonderland’ get the wages they are owed. The assemblyman expressed his anger the compan...
Call For 'Newry On Ice' Workers To Be Paid Immediately
Newry and Armagh MLA Dominic Bradley has pledged to do all he can to help employees of 'Newry on Ice – A Winter Wonderland’ get the wages they are owed. The assemblyman expressed his anger the compan...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 6, 2014
Arrest After Hit-And-Run Incident
A man has been arrested following a suspected hit-and-run incident in Co Fermanagh. A man in his 50s was killed in the accident which occurred on the Tullychurry Road, Belleek, just before 3am on Su...
Arrest After Hit-And-Run Incident
A man has been arrested following a suspected hit-and-run incident in Co Fermanagh. A man in his 50s was killed in the accident which occurred on the Tullychurry Road, Belleek, just before 3am on Su...
UK National News, Jan 6, 2014
Boy, 15, Held In 'Explosives' Find
A 15-year-old has been arrested after suspected explosive substances were discovered at a property in Hull. A 49-year-old woman and 56-year-old man were also arrested. Army bomb disposal experts w...
Boy, 15, Held In 'Explosives' Find
A 15-year-old has been arrested after suspected explosive substances were discovered at a property in Hull. A 49-year-old woman and 56-year-old man were also arrested. Army bomb disposal experts w...
UK National News, Jan 6, 2014
Police Appeal Following Brighton Robberies
Police are appealing for witnesses after two knifepoint robberies happened in the early hours of Sunday in Brighton. The first was when a 19-year-old man was walking into John Street at about 1.30am ...
Police Appeal Following Brighton Robberies
Police are appealing for witnesses after two knifepoint robberies happened in the early hours of Sunday in Brighton. The first was when a 19-year-old man was walking into John Street at about 1.30am ...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 6, 2014
Woman's Car Hijacked In Finaghy
A woman has been left badly shaken after her car was hijacked on Sunday morning. The woman, understood to be a care worker, was leaving the Finaghy area in south Belfast around 9am yesterday (5 Janu...
Woman's Car Hijacked In Finaghy
A woman has been left badly shaken after her car was hijacked on Sunday morning. The woman, understood to be a care worker, was leaving the Finaghy area in south Belfast around 9am yesterday (5 Janu...
UK National News, Jan 6, 2014
Oakwood Prison Incident Resolved
An incident which occurred at Oakwood Prison, near Wolverhampton, has been resolved. Private security firm G4S confirmed the situation is now under control after trouble broke out on one of the pris...
Oakwood Prison Incident Resolved
An incident which occurred at Oakwood Prison, near Wolverhampton, has been resolved. Private security firm G4S confirmed the situation is now under control after trouble broke out on one of the pris...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 6, 2014
Consultation For Craigantlet Road Scheme
Transport Minister Danny Kennedy has announced a public consultation is to be held regarding plans to improve the road network in the Craigantlet area. Two public exhibitions will be held to outline...
Consultation For Craigantlet Road Scheme
Transport Minister Danny Kennedy has announced a public consultation is to be held regarding plans to improve the road network in the Craigantlet area. Two public exhibitions will be held to outline...
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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.
