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Northern Ireland News for January 2014 : Page 3
UK National News, Jan 28, 2014
Escaped Terrorism Suspect Granted Legal Aid To Fight Court Orders
A terror suspect, who absconded after changing into a burka in a London mosquw, has been granted legal aid to appeal against a ruling restricting his movements. 27-year-old Mohammed Ahmed Mohamed has...
Escaped Terrorism Suspect Granted Legal Aid To Fight Court Orders
A terror suspect, who absconded after changing into a burka in a London mosquw, has been granted legal aid to appeal against a ruling restricting his movements. 27-year-old Mohammed Ahmed Mohamed has...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 28, 2014
CPA Calls For Grammar Schools To End Unregulated Entrance Exams
Sinn Féin MLA Chris Hazzard has welcomed the Catholic Principal Association's (CPA's) call for Grammar schools to immediately cease the unjustifiable use of unregulated entrance exams and that the Cat...
CPA Calls For Grammar Schools To End Unregulated Entrance Exams
Sinn Féin MLA Chris Hazzard has welcomed the Catholic Principal Association's (CPA's) call for Grammar schools to immediately cease the unjustifiable use of unregulated entrance exams and that the Cat...
UK National News, Jan 28, 2014
Roache Claims To Have Never Met Victims
The trial of William Roache has heard that the Coronation Street actor does not remember ever meeting any of his alleged victims. 81-year-old Roache is accused of two counts of rape and four of indec...
Roache Claims To Have Never Met Victims
The trial of William Roache has heard that the Coronation Street actor does not remember ever meeting any of his alleged victims. 81-year-old Roache is accused of two counts of rape and four of indec...
UK National News, Jan 28, 2014
Liverpool Captain Steven Gerrard Donates To Hillsborough Group
The Hillsborough Family Support Group has received a donation of £96,000 from Liverpool captain Steven Gerrard. The family support group and the Hillsborough Justice Campaign have been fighting to fi...
Liverpool Captain Steven Gerrard Donates To Hillsborough Group
The Hillsborough Family Support Group has received a donation of £96,000 from Liverpool captain Steven Gerrard. The family support group and the Hillsborough Justice Campaign have been fighting to fi...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 28, 2014
Funding Announced To Improve Pathway In L'Derry
Social Development Minister Nelson McCausland has announced funding of £37,000 for works to improve a pathway through the Fountain Estate, L'Derry. The scheme will improve the existing seating, light...
Funding Announced To Improve Pathway In L'Derry
Social Development Minister Nelson McCausland has announced funding of £37,000 for works to improve a pathway through the Fountain Estate, L'Derry. The scheme will improve the existing seating, light...
UK National News, Jan 28, 2014
ONS Figures Show Growth In UK Economy
New figures from the Office for National Statistics (ONS) have shown that the UK economy grew by 1.9% in 2013, despite gross domestic product falling by 0.1%, finishing the final quarter at 0.7%. Cha...
ONS Figures Show Growth In UK Economy
New figures from the Office for National Statistics (ONS) have shown that the UK economy grew by 1.9% in 2013, despite gross domestic product falling by 0.1%, finishing the final quarter at 0.7%. Cha...
UK National News, Jan 28, 2014
MP Calls For Resignation Of Head Teacher Over Pupils Death
A call has been made for the resignation of the head teacher and chair of governors of a public school, over the handling of the death of a pupil in 2011. 13-year-old William Avery-Wright died after ...
MP Calls For Resignation Of Head Teacher Over Pupils Death
A call has been made for the resignation of the head teacher and chair of governors of a public school, over the handling of the death of a pupil in 2011. 13-year-old William Avery-Wright died after ...
UK National News, Jan 28, 2014
Additional Cuts Of £30m Expected For Devon And Cornwall Police
Devon and Cornwall Police have said it will need to save an additional £30 million in the next four years due to government funding cuts, according to the BBC. Senior police officials are understood ...
Additional Cuts Of £30m Expected For Devon And Cornwall Police
Devon and Cornwall Police have said it will need to save an additional £30 million in the next four years due to government funding cuts, according to the BBC. Senior police officials are understood ...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 28, 2014
Eight New Jobs For Hannan Meats
Hannan Meats has said it is to create eight new jobs as part of a £279,000 expansion plan. The Moira-based firm has received support from Investment Northern Ireland's Jobs Fund. Making the announ...
Eight New Jobs For Hannan Meats
Hannan Meats has said it is to create eight new jobs as part of a £279,000 expansion plan. The Moira-based firm has received support from Investment Northern Ireland's Jobs Fund. Making the announ...
Business News, Jan 28, 2014
Ballymena School Win Step 'N' Zones Competition
St Louis Grammar School in Ballymena has won Invest Northern Ireland’s 2013 Step 'N' Zones Competition, with a business idea for football boots with deployable studs. The competition was held during ...
Ballymena School Win Step 'N' Zones Competition
St Louis Grammar School in Ballymena has won Invest Northern Ireland’s 2013 Step 'N' Zones Competition, with a business idea for football boots with deployable studs. The competition was held during ...
UK National News, Jan 28, 2014
Other News In Brief
Police Stop Learner Driver Accompanied By Parrot Police in West Yorkshire have reported that a learner driver was stopped for speeding on the M62 accompanied only by a parrot. Officers stoppe...
Other News In Brief
Police Stop Learner Driver Accompanied By Parrot Police in West Yorkshire have reported that a learner driver was stopped for speeding on the M62 accompanied only by a parrot. Officers stoppe...
Recruitment News, Jan 28, 2014
Tyco To Create 500 New Posts In Cork
Fianna Fáil TD for Cork South Central, Micheál Martin TD, has welcomed the announcement by Tyco that it expects to create 500 new jobs in Cork. Deputy Martin commented: "The announcement that fire pr...
Tyco To Create 500 New Posts In Cork
Fianna Fáil TD for Cork South Central, Micheál Martin TD, has welcomed the announcement by Tyco that it expects to create 500 new jobs in Cork. Deputy Martin commented: "The announcement that fire pr...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 28, 2014
Other News In Brief
Two Women Convicted Of Benefit Fraud Two women have been convicted at Belfast Crown Court for claiming benefits they were not entitled to. Eileen Conn, 44, of Springfield Road, Belfast claime...
Other News In Brief
Two Women Convicted Of Benefit Fraud Two women have been convicted at Belfast Crown Court for claiming benefits they were not entitled to. Eileen Conn, 44, of Springfield Road, Belfast claime...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 27, 2014
Carrick Security Alert Declared A Hoax
A security alert has ended in Carrickfergus, Co Antrim. The alert, in the Broadlands area, is the third alert in just over a week. Police and army bomb experts attended the scene on Monday followi...
Carrick Security Alert Declared A Hoax
A security alert has ended in Carrickfergus, Co Antrim. The alert, in the Broadlands area, is the third alert in just over a week. Police and army bomb experts attended the scene on Monday followi...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 27, 2014
Mivan To Cease Trading
Construction company Mivan has announced that is to cease trading. The Antrim-based firm was placed in administration earlier this month, with 98 of its 289 employees being made redundant. An additi...
Mivan To Cease Trading
Construction company Mivan has announced that is to cease trading. The Antrim-based firm was placed in administration earlier this month, with 98 of its 289 employees being made redundant. An additi...
Business News, Jan 27, 2014
Minister Contracts Community Places To Help Councils
Belfast City Council is to benefit from a new contract announced today by Environment Minister Mark H Durkan. Mr Durkan has contracted Community Places to further help councils prepare for their new ...
Minister Contracts Community Places To Help Councils
Belfast City Council is to benefit from a new contract announced today by Environment Minister Mark H Durkan. Mr Durkan has contracted Community Places to further help councils prepare for their new ...
UK National News, Jan 27, 2014
Govt To Scrap Thousands Of Small Business Regulations
The Prime Minister has told the Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) that more than 3,000 rules affecting businesses are to be dropped or changed. The FSB heard that the move would save more than £85...
Govt To Scrap Thousands Of Small Business Regulations
The Prime Minister has told the Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) that more than 3,000 rules affecting businesses are to be dropped or changed. The FSB heard that the move would save more than £85...
UK National News, Jan 27, 2014
Court Of Appeal Supports Probe Of Gay Bus Ad Ban
The Court of Appeal has ruled in favour of an investigation into whether London Mayor Boris Johnson acted "for an improper purpose" when he banned a gay bus ad. As chairman of Transport for London, B...
Court Of Appeal Supports Probe Of Gay Bus Ad Ban
The Court of Appeal has ruled in favour of an investigation into whether London Mayor Boris Johnson acted "for an improper purpose" when he banned a gay bus ad. As chairman of Transport for London, B...
UK National News, Jan 27, 2014
Cyclist Traffic Signals Launched In East London
Bow Roundabout in east London has become the first site to trial low-level traffic lights for cyclists. Transport for London, which hope to introduce the lights at 11 other sites, say that 80% of cyc...
Cyclist Traffic Signals Launched In East London
Bow Roundabout in east London has become the first site to trial low-level traffic lights for cyclists. Transport for London, which hope to introduce the lights at 11 other sites, say that 80% of cyc...
Business News, Jan 27, 2014
60 New Jobs Announced At 'Creative Gardens'
Enterprise, Trade and Investment Minister Arlene Foster today visited Galgorm Castle for a sneak peek at Ballymena's newest garden centre. 'Creative Gardens', due to officially open on February 14, w...
60 New Jobs Announced At 'Creative Gardens'
Enterprise, Trade and Investment Minister Arlene Foster today visited Galgorm Castle for a sneak peek at Ballymena's newest garden centre. 'Creative Gardens', due to officially open on February 14, w...
UK National News, Jan 27, 2014
Cllr Quits Over Decision To Keep Mike Hancock In Cabinet
Portsmouth councillor Eleanor Scott has resigned over the a decision by Liberal Democrat councillors to keep Mike Hancock in the council's decision-making body. The party had suspended Hancock, MP fo...
Cllr Quits Over Decision To Keep Mike Hancock In Cabinet
Portsmouth councillor Eleanor Scott has resigned over the a decision by Liberal Democrat councillors to keep Mike Hancock in the council's decision-making body. The party had suspended Hancock, MP fo...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 27, 2014
Man Arrested In Connection With Kevin Kearney Murder
A 38-year-old man has been arrested in connection with the murder of Kevin Kearney (46) in north Belfast on 7 October, 2013. Police have reported that the man, arrested on Monday morning, is being qu...
Man Arrested In Connection With Kevin Kearney Murder
A 38-year-old man has been arrested in connection with the murder of Kevin Kearney (46) in north Belfast on 7 October, 2013. Police have reported that the man, arrested on Monday morning, is being qu...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 27, 2014
Police Identify Woman's Body
Police have said they have identified a woman's body which was found in Randalstown, Co Antrim. It has been confirmed as that of missing woman Elizabeth Greer. Ms Greer, 46, was last seen on Wedne...
Police Identify Woman's Body
Police have said they have identified a woman's body which was found in Randalstown, Co Antrim. It has been confirmed as that of missing woman Elizabeth Greer. Ms Greer, 46, was last seen on Wedne...
UK National News, Jan 27, 2014
No Police Action After Nigella Drug Admission
No further police action is to be taken against Nigella Lawson after she admitted to using drugs. The TV presenter had given the admission during testimony at the fraud trial of her personal assistan...
No Police Action After Nigella Drug Admission
No further police action is to be taken against Nigella Lawson after she admitted to using drugs. The TV presenter had given the admission during testimony at the fraud trial of her personal assistan...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 27, 2014
£14m To Improve Water Infrastructure
An investment package of £14m is to be spent on improving the security of the water supply infrastructure, it has been announced. The works will be carried out on the Castor Bay to Belfast Water Tru...
£14m To Improve Water Infrastructure
An investment package of £14m is to be spent on improving the security of the water supply infrastructure, it has been announced. The works will be carried out on the Castor Bay to Belfast Water Tru...
UK National News, Jan 27, 2014
Met Office Issues Severe Weather Warning
The Met Office has issued a severe weather warning, covering most of the country. It is expected to be in place until 22:00 on Monday night. The forecaster has warned of falling temperatures, whic...
Met Office Issues Severe Weather Warning
The Met Office has issued a severe weather warning, covering most of the country. It is expected to be in place until 22:00 on Monday night. The forecaster has warned of falling temperatures, whic...
UK National News, Jan 27, 2014
Police Appeal For Help Identifying Mystery man
Humberside Police have appealed to the public for help in identifying a man found sleeping rough suffering from dissociative fugue, a condition described as a "temporary loss of identity". Police say...
Police Appeal For Help Identifying Mystery man
Humberside Police have appealed to the public for help in identifying a man found sleeping rough suffering from dissociative fugue, a condition described as a "temporary loss of identity". Police say...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 27, 2014
Petrol Bomb Thrown At House
Police are appealing for information after a petrol bomb was thrown at a house in Coalisland, Co Tyrone. The property at Inishmore Park was damaged in the attack which happened at around 10.30pm on ...
Petrol Bomb Thrown At House
Police are appealing for information after a petrol bomb was thrown at a house in Coalisland, Co Tyrone. The property at Inishmore Park was damaged in the attack which happened at around 10.30pm on ...
UK National News, Jan 27, 2014
Other News In Brief
Parents Admit Mansluahter Of Five-Month-old The parents of a five-month-old boy have admitted manslaughter after the child died from acute rickets. 36-year-old Nkosiyapha Kunene, of Erith, so...
Other News In Brief
Parents Admit Mansluahter Of Five-Month-old The parents of a five-month-old boy have admitted manslaughter after the child died from acute rickets. 36-year-old Nkosiyapha Kunene, of Erith, so...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 27, 2014
£210,000 Road Improvement Scheme For Forkhill
Regional Development Minister Danny Kennedy has announced a major improvement and resurfacing scheme for the U5432 Carrickasticken Road. The road is located between Newry Road and the border with th...
£210,000 Road Improvement Scheme For Forkhill
Regional Development Minister Danny Kennedy has announced a major improvement and resurfacing scheme for the U5432 Carrickasticken Road. The road is located between Newry Road and the border with th...
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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.
