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Northern Ireland News for January 2014 : Page 2
UK National News, Jan 30, 2014
ASA Reverse Ban On Cycling Scotland Ad
The Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) has lifted a ban it had imposed on a Cycling Scotland television ad, calling its original decision "flawed". The ASA had previously ruled that a scene in the...
ASA Reverse Ban On Cycling Scotland Ad
The Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) has lifted a ban it had imposed on a Cycling Scotland television ad, calling its original decision "flawed". The ASA had previously ruled that a scene in the...
UK National News, Jan 30, 2014
Other News In Brief
Child Abuse Images Uncovered By House Viewers Child sex abuse images have been uncovered at the home of a deceased former school teacher. Police have launched an investigation after potential...
Other News In Brief
Child Abuse Images Uncovered By House Viewers Child sex abuse images have been uncovered at the home of a deceased former school teacher. Police have launched an investigation after potential...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 30, 2014
Justice Committee Meet To Discuss New Chief Constable
The justice committee are due to meet to discuss the appointment of a new Chief Constable. A row has broken out over the appointment following comments by Minister for Justice David Ford, who said he...
Justice Committee Meet To Discuss New Chief Constable
The justice committee are due to meet to discuss the appointment of a new Chief Constable. A row has broken out over the appointment following comments by Minister for Justice David Ford, who said he...
Business News, Jan 30, 2014
Ards Council Agrees Business Case To Save Exploris
Alliance Ards Councillor Kellie Armstrong has said that the Council must allow the Executive time to consider the business case to save Exploris. Kellie was speaking after the local authority agreed...
Ards Council Agrees Business Case To Save Exploris
Alliance Ards Councillor Kellie Armstrong has said that the Council must allow the Executive time to consider the business case to save Exploris. Kellie was speaking after the local authority agreed...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 30, 2014
Funding Announced For Glassworks Building
Environment Minister Mark H Durkan has announced funding of £125,000 to help conserve one of Derry's listed buildings. The money will be given to Cultúrlann Uí Chanáin to help them purchase The Glas...
Funding Announced For Glassworks Building
Environment Minister Mark H Durkan has announced funding of £125,000 to help conserve one of Derry's listed buildings. The money will be given to Cultúrlann Uí Chanáin to help them purchase The Glas...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 30, 2014
Other News In Brief
New Bus Route Approved For Derry Environment Minister Mark H Durkan has said a new bus route for Derry has been approved. The new route will allow Translink (Ulsterbus) to operate a bus serv...
Other News In Brief
New Bus Route Approved For Derry Environment Minister Mark H Durkan has said a new bus route for Derry has been approved. The new route will allow Translink (Ulsterbus) to operate a bus serv...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 29, 2014
Caterpillar To Invest £5.4m In Larne
Caterpillar has announced a £5.4m expansion of its truck parts manufacturing operations in Northern Ireland. The US engineering firm has said that it will maintain up to 100 jobs at its plant in Larn...
Caterpillar To Invest £5.4m In Larne
Caterpillar has announced a £5.4m expansion of its truck parts manufacturing operations in Northern Ireland. The US engineering firm has said that it will maintain up to 100 jobs at its plant in Larn...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 29, 2014
Ebrington Development Could Support 2,400 Jobs
Redevelop of Londonderry's Ebrington site could create some 2,400 jobs, urban regeneration company Ilex has said. A public consultation of the proposed development began on Tuesday. It is understood ...
Ebrington Development Could Support 2,400 Jobs
Redevelop of Londonderry's Ebrington site could create some 2,400 jobs, urban regeneration company Ilex has said. A public consultation of the proposed development began on Tuesday. It is understood ...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 29, 2014
PSNI Appeal For Information After Cars Set Alight In North Belfast
The PSNI have appealed for information after four cars were set alight in north Belfast. Police say the suspected arson attack happened at around 22:30 on Tuesday night on the Whitewell Road. It is...
PSNI Appeal For Information After Cars Set Alight In North Belfast
The PSNI have appealed for information after four cars were set alight in north Belfast. Police say the suspected arson attack happened at around 22:30 on Tuesday night on the Whitewell Road. It is...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 29, 2014
Petrol Bomb Damages House In Belfast
A house in south Belfast has been left damaged following a petrol bomb attack. Police said the device was thrown at the front door of a property in Agra Street at around 9.20pm on Tuesday. A windo...
Petrol Bomb Damages House In Belfast
A house in south Belfast has been left damaged following a petrol bomb attack. Police said the device was thrown at the front door of a property in Agra Street at around 9.20pm on Tuesday. A windo...
Business News, Jan 29, 2014
Caterpillar To Expand Its Operation In Larne
First Minister, the Rt Hon Peter D Robinson MLA, and deputy First Minister Martin McGuinness MLA have welcomed US firm Caterpillar's decision to expand its Northern Ireland manufacturing operation in ...
Caterpillar To Expand Its Operation In Larne
First Minister, the Rt Hon Peter D Robinson MLA, and deputy First Minister Martin McGuinness MLA have welcomed US firm Caterpillar's decision to expand its Northern Ireland manufacturing operation in ...
Recruitment News, Jan 29, 2014
Global Reviews Announces 30 New Jobs
Global Reviews, a world leading online customer experience intelligence and digital research company, have announced the opening of its European headquarters in Cork with the creation of 30 jobs over ...
Global Reviews Announces 30 New Jobs
Global Reviews, a world leading online customer experience intelligence and digital research company, have announced the opening of its European headquarters in Cork with the creation of 30 jobs over ...
Business News, Jan 29, 2014
Francis Dismore Secures Contract With Barbour
Francis Dinsmore Ltd has secured a contract with global brand Barbour, following an investment in a new production facility supported by Invest Northern Ireland. The company, based in Kells, is inves...
Francis Dismore Secures Contract With Barbour
Francis Dinsmore Ltd has secured a contract with global brand Barbour, following an investment in a new production facility supported by Invest Northern Ireland. The company, based in Kells, is inves...
UK National News, Jan 29, 2014
Police Search For 10-Year-Old In Connection With Stabbings
Police in Nottingham are looking for a 10-year-old boy and three teenagers in connection with two stabbings. On Sunday a 20-year-old was stabbed and robbed of his mobile phone when four youngsters ro...
Police Search For 10-Year-Old In Connection With Stabbings
Police in Nottingham are looking for a 10-year-old boy and three teenagers in connection with two stabbings. On Sunday a 20-year-old was stabbed and robbed of his mobile phone when four youngsters ro...
UK National News, Jan 29, 2014
Syrian Refugees To Be Accepted By The UK
The UK is to offer refuge to the "most vulnerable" affected by the conflict in Syrian. Deputy Prime Minister Nick Clegg has said that priority will be given to girls and woman who have been the victi...
Syrian Refugees To Be Accepted By The UK
The UK is to offer refuge to the "most vulnerable" affected by the conflict in Syrian. Deputy Prime Minister Nick Clegg has said that priority will be given to girls and woman who have been the victi...
UK National News, Jan 29, 2014
Broadmoor Redevelopment To Begin
A £242 million redevelopment of Broadmoor Hospital is to get underway today. Alongside a redeveloped 16-ward, 234-bed unit, some of the estates' Victorian buildings, declared unfit for purpose in 200...
Broadmoor Redevelopment To Begin
A £242 million redevelopment of Broadmoor Hospital is to get underway today. Alongside a redeveloped 16-ward, 234-bed unit, some of the estates' Victorian buildings, declared unfit for purpose in 200...
UK National News, Jan 29, 2014
Scottish Govt To Giveaway 5,000 Commonwealth Games Tickets
Community groups, people with disabilities and young people are to be given up to 5,000 free tickets for the 2014 Commonwealth Games taking place in Glasgow. The Scottish government is leading the gi...
Scottish Govt To Giveaway 5,000 Commonwealth Games Tickets
Community groups, people with disabilities and young people are to be given up to 5,000 free tickets for the 2014 Commonwealth Games taking place in Glasgow. The Scottish government is leading the gi...
UK National News, Jan 29, 2014
River Search Resumes For Missing Student
Underwater searches have resumed for missing student Megan Roberts, police have said. The 20-year-old, from Wetherby, West Yorkshire, has been missing since early Thursday morning following a night o...
River Search Resumes For Missing Student
Underwater searches have resumed for missing student Megan Roberts, police have said. The 20-year-old, from Wetherby, West Yorkshire, has been missing since early Thursday morning following a night o...
UK National News, Jan 29, 2014
Amendment Banning Smoking In Cars With Children Before Lords
The House of Lords is to vote later today on an amendment to the Children and Families Bill, seeking a ban on smoking in cars carrying children. The amendment has been put forward by Labour, who have...
Amendment Banning Smoking In Cars With Children Before Lords
The House of Lords is to vote later today on an amendment to the Children and Families Bill, seeking a ban on smoking in cars carrying children. The amendment has been put forward by Labour, who have...
UK National News, Jan 29, 2014
Barclays To Close Branches And Loss Staff In Cost-Saving Measures
Some 400 branches of Barclays bank are to be closed with the loss of hundreds of jobs. The bank has announced plans to restructure part of the business, within which it is expected to replace hundred...
Barclays To Close Branches And Loss Staff In Cost-Saving Measures
Some 400 branches of Barclays bank are to be closed with the loss of hundreds of jobs. The bank has announced plans to restructure part of the business, within which it is expected to replace hundred...
UK National News, Jan 29, 2014
Other News In Brief
New Worcester Sports Centre Opened The new University of Worcester Arena, which be the training base for Team GB to prepare for the 2016 Paralympics, has been formally opened. The 2,000 seat ...
Other News In Brief
New Worcester Sports Centre Opened The new University of Worcester Arena, which be the training base for Team GB to prepare for the 2016 Paralympics, has been formally opened. The 2,000 seat ...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 29, 2014
Gas Fitter Admits Manslaughter Of Teenagers
A gas fitter from Londonderry has pleaded guilty to causing the deaths of two teenagers by carbon monoxide poisoning. George Brown, who is from Aghadowey, had initially pleased not guilty to the cha...
Gas Fitter Admits Manslaughter Of Teenagers
A gas fitter from Londonderry has pleaded guilty to causing the deaths of two teenagers by carbon monoxide poisoning. George Brown, who is from Aghadowey, had initially pleased not guilty to the cha...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 29, 2014
Banned 'Bible' Play To Sell Out
A play about the Bible that was cancelled and then reinstated in Co Antrim is on the verge of selling out. Initially the play – The Bible: The Complete Word of God (Abridged) – had only sold 150 of ...
Banned 'Bible' Play To Sell Out
A play about the Bible that was cancelled and then reinstated in Co Antrim is on the verge of selling out. Initially the play – The Bible: The Complete Word of God (Abridged) – had only sold 150 of ...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 29, 2014
Teenager Stabbed In Belfast Alleyway
A teenager has been stabbed after he was attacked by two men in north Belfast. The 17-year-old was walking through an alleyway in the New Lodge area of the city early on Wednesday morning when the i...
Teenager Stabbed In Belfast Alleyway
A teenager has been stabbed after he was attacked by two men in north Belfast. The 17-year-old was walking through an alleyway in the New Lodge area of the city early on Wednesday morning when the i...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 29, 2014
Other News In Brief
Met Office Issue Weekend Weather Warnings A yellow warning for rain has been issued for counties Down, Antrim and Armagh. The Met Office has said that the rain is expected to start on Friday ...
Other News In Brief
Met Office Issue Weekend Weather Warnings A yellow warning for rain has been issued for counties Down, Antrim and Armagh. The Met Office has said that the rain is expected to start on Friday ...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 28, 2014
Hundreds Attend Funeral Of Simon Chase
Hundreds of mourners have attended the funeral of Simon Chase who was killed in a suicide bombing in Afghanistan. Mr Chase, who was originally from Chester, had been living in Limavady, Co L'derry, ...
Hundreds Attend Funeral Of Simon Chase
Hundreds of mourners have attended the funeral of Simon Chase who was killed in a suicide bombing in Afghanistan. Mr Chase, who was originally from Chester, had been living in Limavady, Co L'derry, ...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 28, 2014
Man Charged With Attempted Murder
A man has been charged with the attempted murder of two teenagers. The 23-year-old also faces charges of criminal damage, threats to kill and possession of an offensive weapon with intent. The cha...
Man Charged With Attempted Murder
A man has been charged with the attempted murder of two teenagers. The 23-year-old also faces charges of criminal damage, threats to kill and possession of an offensive weapon with intent. The cha...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 28, 2014
Couple Robbed At Knifepoint
Detectives are appealing for information following an aggravated burglary in Belfast. The incident happened in the Cavendish area on Monday evening. At around 9pm, police said that four masked men...
Couple Robbed At Knifepoint
Detectives are appealing for information following an aggravated burglary in Belfast. The incident happened in the Cavendish area on Monday evening. At around 9pm, police said that four masked men...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 28, 2014
Council Reinstates Previously Cancelled Play
The Alliance Party's Newtownabbey Council Group has said the decision to reinstate a previously cancelled play, the Reduced Shakespeare Company's The Bible: The Complete Word of God (Abridged), was th...
Council Reinstates Previously Cancelled Play
The Alliance Party's Newtownabbey Council Group has said the decision to reinstate a previously cancelled play, the Reduced Shakespeare Company's The Bible: The Complete Word of God (Abridged), was th...
UK National News, Jan 28, 2014
Lancashire Police Appeal Over Rape Of Teenager
Lancashire Police have appealed to the public for information after a 15-year-old girl was raped in a park as she walked home. The attack happened in Claremont Park in Blackpool on Friday, between 20...
Lancashire Police Appeal Over Rape Of Teenager
Lancashire Police have appealed to the public for information after a 15-year-old girl was raped in a park as she walked home. The attack happened in Claremont Park in Blackpool on Friday, between 20...
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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.
