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Northern Ireland News for January 2014 : Page 4
Northern Ireland News, Jan 27, 2014
Other News In Brief
Suicide Bomb Victim Returned To Family In NI The body of a man killed in a suicide bomb attack in Kabul nine days ago has been returned to Northern Ireland. Simon Chase was among 21 people ki...
Other News In Brief
Suicide Bomb Victim Returned To Family In NI The body of a man killed in a suicide bomb attack in Kabul nine days ago has been returned to Northern Ireland. Simon Chase was among 21 people ki...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 24, 2014
Lurgan Security Alert A 'Hoax'
A security alert in Lurgan, Co Armagh, has been called off after a suspicious object was declared a hoax by police. Police and army bomb experts attended the scene at New Line Recycling Centre on Tan...
Lurgan Security Alert A 'Hoax'
A security alert in Lurgan, Co Armagh, has been called off after a suspicious object was declared a hoax by police. Police and army bomb experts attended the scene at New Line Recycling Centre on Tan...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 24, 2014
Inquest Ordered Into 1973 Rubber Bullet Death
A fresh inquest has been granted by the Attorney General into the death of a 21-year-old man who was struck by a rubber bullet while returning from a night out in L'Derry. On 18 May 1973 Thomas Friel...
Inquest Ordered Into 1973 Rubber Bullet Death
A fresh inquest has been granted by the Attorney General into the death of a 21-year-old man who was struck by a rubber bullet while returning from a night out in L'Derry. On 18 May 1973 Thomas Friel...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 24, 2014
Carryduff Man Assaulted At Home
A man has been assaulted by a number of masked men at his home in Carryduff. The incident occurred at about 02:00 on Wednesday morning when the 32-year-old answered a knock to the door of his Alvesto...
Carryduff Man Assaulted At Home
A man has been assaulted by a number of masked men at his home in Carryduff. The incident occurred at about 02:00 on Wednesday morning when the 32-year-old answered a knock to the door of his Alvesto...
Recruitment News, Jan 24, 2014
Over Two Hundred Jobs Created By Pharmaceutical And Research Firms
An additional 40 jobs are to be created in Ringaskiddy, Co Cork by US pharmaceutical company BioMarin. The company, which manufactures treatments for rare diseases, had recently announced its plan to...
Over Two Hundred Jobs Created By Pharmaceutical And Research Firms
An additional 40 jobs are to be created in Ringaskiddy, Co Cork by US pharmaceutical company BioMarin. The company, which manufactures treatments for rare diseases, had recently announced its plan to...
UK National News, Jan 24, 2014
'Major Incident' Declared After Flooding In Somerset
Heavy rain has caused a "major incident" in Somerset, with many villages cut off by floods. The major incident was declared by the local council, understood to allow the council to mobilise extra sup...
'Major Incident' Declared After Flooding In Somerset
Heavy rain has caused a "major incident" in Somerset, with many villages cut off by floods. The major incident was declared by the local council, understood to allow the council to mobilise extra sup...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 24, 2014
Arts Minister 'Saddened' Over Cancelled Play
Arts Minister Carál Ni Chuilín said she was "saddened" to hear of the cancellation of a play declared as "blasphemous" by unionist councillors. California-based The Reduced Shakespeare Company's 'The...
Arts Minister 'Saddened' Over Cancelled Play
Arts Minister Carál Ni Chuilín said she was "saddened" to hear of the cancellation of a play declared as "blasphemous" by unionist councillors. California-based The Reduced Shakespeare Company's 'The...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 24, 2014
NI Recycling Reaches New Peak
Northern Ireland's recycling and composting rate has reached a new quarterly peak at 45.1%. The figures show an increase of over two percent when compared with the same period during the previous yea...
NI Recycling Reaches New Peak
Northern Ireland's recycling and composting rate has reached a new quarterly peak at 45.1%. The figures show an increase of over two percent when compared with the same period during the previous yea...
Business News, Jan 24, 2014
Consultation Launched On Economic Inactivity
A public consultation on a new strategic framework to tackle economic inactivity in Northern Ireland has been launched. Employment and Learning Minister Dr Stephen Farry and Enterprise Minister Arlen...
Consultation Launched On Economic Inactivity
A public consultation on a new strategic framework to tackle economic inactivity in Northern Ireland has been launched. Employment and Learning Minister Dr Stephen Farry and Enterprise Minister Arlen...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 24, 2014
£16.9m Received In New Benefits
Nearly 5,000 people have received a total of nearly £16.9m in new and additional social security benefits, according to the Department for Social Development. The Department's Benefit Uptake Programm...
£16.9m Received In New Benefits
Nearly 5,000 people have received a total of nearly £16.9m in new and additional social security benefits, according to the Department for Social Development. The Department's Benefit Uptake Programm...
UK National News, Jan 24, 2014
Royal Mail Report Like-For-Like Revenue Increase
Royal Mail has reported a 2% rise in like-for-like revenue in the nine months to 29 December. The firm's chief executive Moya Greene reported that parcel deliveries accounted for 51% of revenues, wit...
Royal Mail Report Like-For-Like Revenue Increase
Royal Mail has reported a 2% rise in like-for-like revenue in the nine months to 29 December. The firm's chief executive Moya Greene reported that parcel deliveries accounted for 51% of revenues, wit...
UK National News, Jan 24, 2014
'Fracking Could Boost Economy' - David Cameron
Prime Minister David Cameron has said that shale gas extraction through fracking could boost the UK economy and encourage the return of businesses. Speaking at the World Economic Forum in Switzerland...
'Fracking Could Boost Economy' - David Cameron
Prime Minister David Cameron has said that shale gas extraction through fracking could boost the UK economy and encourage the return of businesses. Speaking at the World Economic Forum in Switzerland...
UK National News, Jan 24, 2014
Court Of Appeal To Consider Legality Of Whole-Life Sentence
Five leading Court of Appeal judges are to hear challenges today over whole-life terms. The judges are to consider if the sentence of jail without the possibility of parole remains legally possible. ...
Court Of Appeal To Consider Legality Of Whole-Life Sentence
Five leading Court of Appeal judges are to hear challenges today over whole-life terms. The judges are to consider if the sentence of jail without the possibility of parole remains legally possible. ...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 24, 2014
Warning To Pregnant Women During Lambing
The Department of Health and the Department of Agriculture have released a warning along with the Health and Safety Executive for Northern Ireland that pregnant women who come into close contact with ...
Warning To Pregnant Women During Lambing
The Department of Health and the Department of Agriculture have released a warning along with the Health and Safety Executive for Northern Ireland that pregnant women who come into close contact with ...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 24, 2014
Other News In Brief
Man Attacked After Using ATM Machine A 47-year-old man has been attacked and robbed after taking money out of a cash machine in south Belfast. The incident occurred as the man was making his ...
Other News In Brief
Man Attacked After Using ATM Machine A 47-year-old man has been attacked and robbed after taking money out of a cash machine in south Belfast. The incident occurred as the man was making his ...
UK National News, Jan 24, 2014
Govt Nominate Forth Bridge For World Heritage Status
The Forth Bridge, which connects Edinburgh with Fife, has been nominated by the government for World Heritage status. Unesco will evaluate the bridge over an 18-month period, with a decision expected...
Govt Nominate Forth Bridge For World Heritage Status
The Forth Bridge, which connects Edinburgh with Fife, has been nominated by the government for World Heritage status. Unesco will evaluate the bridge over an 18-month period, with a decision expected...
UK National News, Jan 24, 2014
Man Shot In Essex Train Station Car Park
An investigation has been launched into an early morning shooting at a railway station in Essex. A man in his 40s is being treated for a gunshot wound to the leg, British Transport Police (BTP) have ...
Man Shot In Essex Train Station Car Park
An investigation has been launched into an early morning shooting at a railway station in Essex. A man in his 40s is being treated for a gunshot wound to the leg, British Transport Police (BTP) have ...
UK National News, Jan 24, 2014
Victoria Line Reopened After Concrete Flood
London Underground have reopened the Victoria Line after a flood of wet concrete shut it down on Thursday. During upgrade work at Victoria Station, wet concrete was being used to "fill voids", but a ...
Victoria Line Reopened After Concrete Flood
London Underground have reopened the Victoria Line after a flood of wet concrete shut it down on Thursday. During upgrade work at Victoria Station, wet concrete was being used to "fill voids", but a ...
UK National News, Jan 24, 2014
Other News In Brief
Helicopter Operator Begins Making Payments To Clutha Crash Victims Victims of the Clutha helicopter crash have begun to receive interim payments from the company that operated the police helic...
Other News In Brief
Helicopter Operator Begins Making Payments To Clutha Crash Victims Victims of the Clutha helicopter crash have begun to receive interim payments from the company that operated the police helic...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 23, 2014
Man Arrested Over City Hall Flag Stunt
A man has been arrested in Belfast city centre after climbing on top of a gate post at City Hall with a union flag while allegedly shouting "no surrender". The stunt attracted a lot of attention on t...
Man Arrested Over City Hall Flag Stunt
A man has been arrested in Belfast city centre after climbing on top of a gate post at City Hall with a union flag while allegedly shouting "no surrender". The stunt attracted a lot of attention on t...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 23, 2014
E-Safety Report On Children Launched
A report has been launched at Stormont offering guidelines on how children can stay safe when using the internet. Junior Ministers Jonathan Bell and Jennifer McCann launched the Safeguarding Board fo...
E-Safety Report On Children Launched
A report has been launched at Stormont offering guidelines on how children can stay safe when using the internet. Junior Ministers Jonathan Bell and Jennifer McCann launched the Safeguarding Board fo...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 23, 2014
NI Woman Stabbed To Death In Australia
A woman from Northern Ireland has been found stabbed to death in Sydney, Australia. Comrie Cullen, a mother of three, was found dead in a carpark at Taren Point on Wednesday afternoon (local time). ...
NI Woman Stabbed To Death In Australia
A woman from Northern Ireland has been found stabbed to death in Sydney, Australia. Comrie Cullen, a mother of three, was found dead in a carpark at Taren Point on Wednesday afternoon (local time). ...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 23, 2014
'Blasphemous Play' Cancelled
An "irreverent" comedy play based on the Christian Bible has been cancelled close to its opening night because local councillors feared it was "blasphemous". 'The Bible: The Complete Word of God (Abr...
'Blasphemous Play' Cancelled
An "irreverent" comedy play based on the Christian Bible has been cancelled close to its opening night because local councillors feared it was "blasphemous". 'The Bible: The Complete Word of God (Abr...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 23, 2014
Public Consulted On New Ormeau Lagan Footbridge
The Department for Regional Development is seeking for the public's view on proposals for a new pedestrian cycle bridge across the River Lagan between the Gasworks and Ormeau Park in Belfast. The aim...
Public Consulted On New Ormeau Lagan Footbridge
The Department for Regional Development is seeking for the public's view on proposals for a new pedestrian cycle bridge across the River Lagan between the Gasworks and Ormeau Park in Belfast. The aim...
UK National News, Jan 23, 2014
MoD Announce Last Round Of Army Job Cuts
The Ministry of Defence has announced the fourth and final round of defence cuts, with a final 1,400 soldiers to be made redundant. The cuts started in 2010 in an effort to reduce the number of full-...
MoD Announce Last Round Of Army Job Cuts
The Ministry of Defence has announced the fourth and final round of defence cuts, with a final 1,400 soldiers to be made redundant. The cuts started in 2010 in an effort to reduce the number of full-...
UK National News, Jan 23, 2014
Tube 'Ambassadors' To Be Drafted In If Strike Action Goes Ahead
Should two planned 48-hour strikes go ahead on the Underground, hundreds of Tube "ambassadors" are set to be drafted in to assist people in getting around London. RMT union strike action is planned f...
Tube 'Ambassadors' To Be Drafted In If Strike Action Goes Ahead
Should two planned 48-hour strikes go ahead on the Underground, hundreds of Tube "ambassadors" are set to be drafted in to assist people in getting around London. RMT union strike action is planned f...
UK National News, Jan 23, 2014
Police Launch Domestic Abuse Campaign Across London
A series of raids are being carried out across London targeting domestic abuse offenders. Over 4,500 officers are taking part in Operation Dauntless, which has been set up to reinforce Scotland Yard'...
Police Launch Domestic Abuse Campaign Across London
A series of raids are being carried out across London targeting domestic abuse offenders. Over 4,500 officers are taking part in Operation Dauntless, which has been set up to reinforce Scotland Yard'...
UK National News, Jan 23, 2014
Philpott Children Fund-Raising Group Agrees To Stop
A group raising money in the name of the six children of Mick and Mairead Philpott have been asked to stop by police. It is understood that the group, Catch Me When I Fall, was investigated after que...
Philpott Children Fund-Raising Group Agrees To Stop
A group raising money in the name of the six children of Mick and Mairead Philpott have been asked to stop by police. It is understood that the group, Catch Me When I Fall, was investigated after que...
Recruitment News, Jan 23, 2014
Aspen To Create 42 New Jobs
Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation, Richard Bruton TD, has announced that Aspen, a global pharmaceutical company, is to expand its Irish operation by adding 42 new high quality jobs. The a...
Aspen To Create 42 New Jobs
Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation, Richard Bruton TD, has announced that Aspen, a global pharmaceutical company, is to expand its Irish operation by adding 42 new high quality jobs. The a...
Business News, Jan 23, 2014
Jolly Pies To Develop A Range Of Branded Products For Retail And Foodservice
Jolly Pies, the Belfast specialist in gourmet savoury pies, has been assisted by Invest Northern Ireland to develop a range of branded products for retail and foodservice. The company, formed in 2013...
Jolly Pies To Develop A Range Of Branded Products For Retail And Foodservice
Jolly Pies, the Belfast specialist in gourmet savoury pies, has been assisted by Invest Northern Ireland to develop a range of branded products for retail and foodservice. The company, formed in 2013...
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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.
