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Northern Ireland News for January 2014 : Page 6
UK National News, Jan 22, 2014
DLR Staff Vote For Industrial Strike Action
The Rail, Maritime and Transport (RMT) union has voted in favour of strike action in a pay dispute with London's Docklands Light Railway (DLR). Staff at the DLR voted in favour of strike action by 9-...
DLR Staff Vote For Industrial Strike Action
The Rail, Maritime and Transport (RMT) union has voted in favour of strike action in a pay dispute with London's Docklands Light Railway (DLR). Staff at the DLR voted in favour of strike action by 9-...
Recruitment News, Jan 22, 2014
Subway To Create 1,800 New Jobs In Ireland
Labour TD Kevin Humphreys has welcomed the news that the Subway fast food chain are to create 1,800 new jobs in Ireland over the next six years. Mr Humphreys said: "This is excellent news for the Iri...
Subway To Create 1,800 New Jobs In Ireland
Labour TD Kevin Humphreys has welcomed the news that the Subway fast food chain are to create 1,800 new jobs in Ireland over the next six years. Mr Humphreys said: "This is excellent news for the Iri...
UK National News, Jan 22, 2014
Other News In Brief
Victorian Bear Pit Given Listed Status The rediscovered remains of an open Victorian bear pit in the old Rosherville Gardens in Northfleet, Kent, have been given Grade II-listed status. Uncov...
Other News In Brief
Victorian Bear Pit Given Listed Status The rediscovered remains of an open Victorian bear pit in the old Rosherville Gardens in Northfleet, Kent, have been given Grade II-listed status. Uncov...
UK National News, Jan 21, 2014
IMF Predict 2.4% Growth In UK Economy
The UK economy is predicted to increase by 2.4% this year, according to a new growth prediction by the International Monetary Fund (IMF). The IMF's prediction would have the UK economy growing faster...
IMF Predict 2.4% Growth In UK Economy
The UK economy is predicted to increase by 2.4% this year, according to a new growth prediction by the International Monetary Fund (IMF). The IMF's prediction would have the UK economy growing faster...
UK National News, Jan 21, 2014
Trust To Investigate Savile Links To 33rd Organisation
Jimmy Savile's connections to a former children's home are to be investigated by the NHS, marking the health services' 33rd organisation to have its links to to Savile reviewed. University Hospitals ...
Trust To Investigate Savile Links To 33rd Organisation
Jimmy Savile's connections to a former children's home are to be investigated by the NHS, marking the health services' 33rd organisation to have its links to to Savile reviewed. University Hospitals ...
UK National News, Jan 21, 2014
Man Arrested After Police Shoot "Aggressive" Dog
Police in Birmingham have arrested a man after armed police shot dead an "aggressive" dog. According to police the dog was shot over concerns for "public safety" after Richmond Road in Bearwood was s...
Man Arrested After Police Shoot "Aggressive" Dog
Police in Birmingham have arrested a man after armed police shot dead an "aggressive" dog. According to police the dog was shot over concerns for "public safety" after Richmond Road in Bearwood was s...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 21, 2014
Elderly Couple Robbed By Masked Men
An elderly couple has been left shaken after their home was robbed by five masked men, one of whom is believed to have been armed with a screwdriver. Detectives in Downpatrick are investigating the b...
Elderly Couple Robbed By Masked Men
An elderly couple has been left shaken after their home was robbed by five masked men, one of whom is believed to have been armed with a screwdriver. Detectives in Downpatrick are investigating the b...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 21, 2014
£30m Allocated To Health Service
£30m funding has been allocated to the Department of Health in the January Monitoring Round. The allocation from the Executive will be spent on unscheduled admissions and winter pressures, children's...
£30m Allocated To Health Service
£30m funding has been allocated to the Department of Health in the January Monitoring Round. The allocation from the Executive will be spent on unscheduled admissions and winter pressures, children's...
Business News, Jan 21, 2014
Local Firms Participate In Business Programme
A number of local companies are aiming to tap in to further success after taking part in a business programme, funded by Belfast City Council. The 15 businesses have completed the Strategy in Busines...
Local Firms Participate In Business Programme
A number of local companies are aiming to tap in to further success after taking part in a business programme, funded by Belfast City Council. The 15 businesses have completed the Strategy in Busines...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 21, 2014
Long Offered Wonga Loan After False Credit Claim
East Belfast Alliance MP Naomi Long has called for tougher regulation of payday loans companies, following the revelation that she had recently received a letter from such a company alluding to a prev...
Long Offered Wonga Loan After False Credit Claim
East Belfast Alliance MP Naomi Long has called for tougher regulation of payday loans companies, following the revelation that she had recently received a letter from such a company alluding to a prev...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 21, 2014
Man Fined For Dumping Tyres At Bonfire Site
A man has been fined for unauthorised waste tyre disposal after pulling up a lorry beside a bonfire in north Belfast and dumping a quantity of tyres. 36-year-old Gavin Anderson of Loranville, Larne, ...
Man Fined For Dumping Tyres At Bonfire Site
A man has been fined for unauthorised waste tyre disposal after pulling up a lorry beside a bonfire in north Belfast and dumping a quantity of tyres. 36-year-old Gavin Anderson of Loranville, Larne, ...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 21, 2014
Truth Needed On Irish Govt/IRA Collusion - DUP
DUP Justice Spokesman Paul Givan has said any process in dealing with the past must also look at collusion between the Irish government and the IRA. Mr Givan's comments came during an Assembly debate...
Truth Needed On Irish Govt/IRA Collusion - DUP
DUP Justice Spokesman Paul Givan has said any process in dealing with the past must also look at collusion between the Irish government and the IRA. Mr Givan's comments came during an Assembly debate...
UK National News, Jan 21, 2014
Coach Carrying 53 School Children Involved In Crash
A coach carrying 53 children has been involved in a crash on the A48 in Newport, south Wales. According to police the coach collided with a lorry at the Tredeger park at around 11:45am as the school ...
Coach Carrying 53 School Children Involved In Crash
A coach carrying 53 children has been involved in a crash on the A48 in Newport, south Wales. According to police the coach collided with a lorry at the Tredeger park at around 11:45am as the school ...
Recruitment News, Jan 21, 2014
FF Demands Greater Focus On Job Creation
Fianna Fáil Deputy Brendan Smith has demanded a much greater focus on job creation in Cavan and Monaghan, after it emerged that the two counties were virtually ignored by the State's job creation agen...
FF Demands Greater Focus On Job Creation
Fianna Fáil Deputy Brendan Smith has demanded a much greater focus on job creation in Cavan and Monaghan, after it emerged that the two counties were virtually ignored by the State's job creation agen...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 21, 2014
Invest NI Meets 4,000 Jobs Target
Invest Northern Ireland’s Jobs Fund has exceeded its Programme for Government target to create 4,000 jobs by March 2014. The Jobs Fund was introduced in November 2011 with a target to create 4,000 jo...
Invest NI Meets 4,000 Jobs Target
Invest Northern Ireland’s Jobs Fund has exceeded its Programme for Government target to create 4,000 jobs by March 2014. The Jobs Fund was introduced in November 2011 with a target to create 4,000 jo...
UK National News, Jan 21, 2014
NHS Bosses Relax A&E Funding Rule
Hospitals will earn more money from treating emergency patients following a relaxation of a payments system that critics claim was costing A&E departments £500 million a year. NHS bosses has revised ...
NHS Bosses Relax A&E Funding Rule
Hospitals will earn more money from treating emergency patients following a relaxation of a payments system that critics claim was costing A&E departments £500 million a year. NHS bosses has revised ...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 21, 2014
Endometriosis Symposium Held At Queen's
A symposium on a common yet serious condition called endometriosis was held at Queen's University Belfast today. The condition leads to tissue that behaves like the lining of the womb (the endometriu...
Endometriosis Symposium Held At Queen's
A symposium on a common yet serious condition called endometriosis was held at Queen's University Belfast today. The condition leads to tissue that behaves like the lining of the womb (the endometriu...
UK National News, Jan 21, 2014
Nottinghamshire PC Face Sexual Misconduct Charges
A police officer has appeared in front of Nottingham Magistrates' Court to face six charges of sexual misconduct against six women. The charges against 46-year-old Chris Young, a PC with Nottinghamsh...
Nottinghamshire PC Face Sexual Misconduct Charges
A police officer has appeared in front of Nottingham Magistrates' Court to face six charges of sexual misconduct against six women. The charges against 46-year-old Chris Young, a PC with Nottinghamsh...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 21, 2014
£20m Allocated For Roads Maintenance
Regional Development Minister Danny Kennedy has said the majority of the £20m allocated to his department by Finance Minister Simon Hamilton in the January monitoring round will be spent on roads main...
£20m Allocated For Roads Maintenance
Regional Development Minister Danny Kennedy has said the majority of the £20m allocated to his department by Finance Minister Simon Hamilton in the January monitoring round will be spent on roads main...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 21, 2014
£5.5m Portadown Leisure Facilities Approved
Planning approval has been granted for for new and redeveloped leisure facilities in Portadown. The application for the £5.5m project includes a new pavilion, multi-use games area, grass pitches, a s...
£5.5m Portadown Leisure Facilities Approved
Planning approval has been granted for for new and redeveloped leisure facilities in Portadown. The application for the £5.5m project includes a new pavilion, multi-use games area, grass pitches, a s...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 21, 2014
Other News In Brief
Appeal Over Newtownstewart Robbery Detectives are appealing for information following a burglary at a house in the Davis Crescent area of Newtownstewart, County Tyrone, over the weekend. It i...
Other News In Brief
Appeal Over Newtownstewart Robbery Detectives are appealing for information following a burglary at a house in the Davis Crescent area of Newtownstewart, County Tyrone, over the weekend. It i...
UK National News, Jan 21, 2014
Lord Rennard Considers Legal Challenge Against Lib Dems
The Liberal Democrats could face a legal challenge over the suspension of Lord Rennard. The peer was suspended from the party after refusing to apologise over sexual harassment claims. Lord Rennard c...
Lord Rennard Considers Legal Challenge Against Lib Dems
The Liberal Democrats could face a legal challenge over the suspension of Lord Rennard. The peer was suspended from the party after refusing to apologise over sexual harassment claims. Lord Rennard c...
UK National News, Jan 21, 2014
Motorway Pub Becomes First To Serve Alcohol
JD Wetherspoon has begun serving alcohol at a motorway services in Buckinghamshire. The Hope and Champion restaurant and bar at junction two on the M40 at Beaconsfield, will open from 04:00 to 01:00...
Motorway Pub Becomes First To Serve Alcohol
JD Wetherspoon has begun serving alcohol at a motorway services in Buckinghamshire. The Hope and Champion restaurant and bar at junction two on the M40 at Beaconsfield, will open from 04:00 to 01:00...
UK National News, Jan 21, 2014
21-Year-Old Arrested At Stansted On Terrorism Offences
Police have arrested a man at Stansted airport on suspicion of terrorism offences. The 21-year-old was detained by Counter Terrorism Command officers as he returned to the UK from Istanbul, Turkey, v...
21-Year-Old Arrested At Stansted On Terrorism Offences
Police have arrested a man at Stansted airport on suspicion of terrorism offences. The 21-year-old was detained by Counter Terrorism Command officers as he returned to the UK from Istanbul, Turkey, v...
UK National News, Jan 21, 2014
Other News In Brief
Routine Operations Postponed Across North Wales All planned routine operations in north Wales over the next week have been postponed because of "increased pressure". The hospitals affected in...
Other News In Brief
Routine Operations Postponed Across North Wales All planned routine operations in north Wales over the next week have been postponed because of "increased pressure". The hospitals affected in...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 20, 2014
County Armagh Crash Victim 'Critical'
A man injured in a traffic accident in County Armagh has been described as in a "critical" condition. The 21-year-old was taken to hospital following the single-vehicle collision, which occurred on t...
County Armagh Crash Victim 'Critical'
A man injured in a traffic accident in County Armagh has been described as in a "critical" condition. The 21-year-old was taken to hospital following the single-vehicle collision, which occurred on t...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 20, 2014
City Hall Forum To Tackle Belfast Poverty
Tackling the issue of poverty has been the subject of a forum held today at Belfast City Hall. Hosted by Lord Mayor Máirtín Ó Muilleoir, the Civic Forum on poverty has been considering how the organi...
City Hall Forum To Tackle Belfast Poverty
Tackling the issue of poverty has been the subject of a forum held today at Belfast City Hall. Hosted by Lord Mayor Máirtín Ó Muilleoir, the Civic Forum on poverty has been considering how the organi...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 20, 2014
Govts Could 'Intervene' On Haass
Irish Foreign Minister Eamon Gilmore has said the Irish and British governments will intervene if political parties in Northern Ireland fail to reach an agreement on the way forward for flags, parades...
Govts Could 'Intervene' On Haass
Irish Foreign Minister Eamon Gilmore has said the Irish and British governments will intervene if political parties in Northern Ireland fail to reach an agreement on the way forward for flags, parades...
Business News, Jan 20, 2014
Bangor Firm Wins Business In Germany
Backspindle Games, the Bangor-based developer of innovative board games, has been assisted by Invest Northern Ireland to win new business in Germany and other international markets. The design compan...
Bangor Firm Wins Business In Germany
Backspindle Games, the Bangor-based developer of innovative board games, has been assisted by Invest Northern Ireland to win new business in Germany and other international markets. The design compan...
Recruitment News, Jan 20, 2014
NI's Jobs Fund Exceeds Target
Enterprise, Trade and Investment Minister Arlene Foster, has announced that Invest Northern Ireland's Jobs Fund has exceeded its Programme for Government target to create 4,000 jobs by March 2014. Ar...
NI's Jobs Fund Exceeds Target
Enterprise, Trade and Investment Minister Arlene Foster, has announced that Invest Northern Ireland's Jobs Fund has exceeded its Programme for Government target to create 4,000 jobs by March 2014. Ar...
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Northern Ireland WeatherThis Evening and 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.
