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Northern Ireland News for January 2014 : Page 8
UK National News, Jan 17, 2014
Miliband Speech Promises Reform Of UK Banking Market
Labour leader Ed Miliband has criticised the UK's five largest banks, saying that they should be made to surrender a "significant" number of branches. In a speech at the University of London, describ...
Miliband Speech Promises Reform Of UK Banking Market
Labour leader Ed Miliband has criticised the UK's five largest banks, saying that they should be made to surrender a "significant" number of branches. In a speech at the University of London, describ...
UK National News, Jan 17, 2014
Rolls-Royce To Cut Two Hundred Jobs
Two hundred jobs are to be cut at the Rolls-Royce aerospace plant in Renfrewshire. The company blamed challenging marketing conditions for the job cuts when it told staff on Thursday of the cuts. So...
Rolls-Royce To Cut Two Hundred Jobs
Two hundred jobs are to be cut at the Rolls-Royce aerospace plant in Renfrewshire. The company blamed challenging marketing conditions for the job cuts when it told staff on Thursday of the cuts. So...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 17, 2014
Pair Convicted Of Benefit Fraud
Two people have been convicted at Londonderry Magistrates’ Court for claiming benefits they were not entitled to. 28-year-old Heather Wray of Tranarossan Avenue, L'Derry, claimed Income Support and H...
Pair Convicted Of Benefit Fraud
Two people have been convicted at Londonderry Magistrates’ Court for claiming benefits they were not entitled to. 28-year-old Heather Wray of Tranarossan Avenue, L'Derry, claimed Income Support and H...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 17, 2014
Thousands Expected For L'Derry Legacy Event
Thousands of people expected to turn out this evening (17 January) for the first Music City 2014 Legacy event in L'Derry. BBC Radio 1's Edith Bowman will introduce performances on the Live Music stag...
Thousands Expected For L'Derry Legacy Event
Thousands of people expected to turn out this evening (17 January) for the first Music City 2014 Legacy event in L'Derry. BBC Radio 1's Edith Bowman will introduce performances on the Live Music stag...
UK National News, Jan 17, 2014
Petition Calls For Murders To Continue Sentence In UK
A petition has been launched calling for the murders of Catherine Wells-Burr to continue to serve their sentences in the UK. Miss Wells-Burr was murdered by her boyfriend Rafal Nowak in a plot to cla...
Petition Calls For Murders To Continue Sentence In UK
A petition has been launched calling for the murders of Catherine Wells-Burr to continue to serve their sentences in the UK. Miss Wells-Burr was murdered by her boyfriend Rafal Nowak in a plot to cla...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 17, 2014
Other News In Brief
N Belfast Shop Robbed A shop in north Belfast has been robbed by two men armed with a knife and a brick. The incident occurred at about 19:45 on Thursday evening. Two men entered the shop on...
Other News In Brief
N Belfast Shop Robbed A shop in north Belfast has been robbed by two men armed with a knife and a brick. The incident occurred at about 19:45 on Thursday evening. Two men entered the shop on...
Business News, Jan 17, 2014
Wrightbus Awarded Multi Million Pound Contract
North Antrim Ulster Unionist MLA Robin Swann has hailed the announcement of a lucrative new multi million pound contract for Ballymena based Wrightbus as good news for the company and for Northern Ire...
Wrightbus Awarded Multi Million Pound Contract
North Antrim Ulster Unionist MLA Robin Swann has hailed the announcement of a lucrative new multi million pound contract for Ballymena based Wrightbus as good news for the company and for Northern Ire...
UK National News, Jan 17, 2014
Flooding Disrupts Travel In South-East Of England
Road and rail services in the south-east of England have been severly disrupted by overnight flooding. Train are unable to travel between London and Brighton due to the flooding of a main line rail t...
Flooding Disrupts Travel In South-East Of England
Road and rail services in the south-east of England have been severly disrupted by overnight flooding. Train are unable to travel between London and Brighton due to the flooding of a main line rail t...
UK National News, Jan 17, 2014
Other News In Brief
Prince Harry End Role As Helicopter Pilot Prince Harry, the fourth in line to the throne, has completed he attachment as a helicopter pilot and will begin a new job as a staff officer. In his...
Other News In Brief
Prince Harry End Role As Helicopter Pilot Prince Harry, the fourth in line to the throne, has completed he attachment as a helicopter pilot and will begin a new job as a staff officer. In his...
UK National News, Jan 16, 2014
Life For Man Who Killed Family After Reaction To Cancer Drugs
A man who killed his wife and daughter after suffering an adverse psychiatric reaction to chemotherapy drugs has been jailed for a minimum of 17 years. 70-year-old Peter Redfern was convicted of stra...
Life For Man Who Killed Family After Reaction To Cancer Drugs
A man who killed his wife and daughter after suffering an adverse psychiatric reaction to chemotherapy drugs has been jailed for a minimum of 17 years. 70-year-old Peter Redfern was convicted of stra...
UK National News, Jan 16, 2014
Police Search For Three-Year-Old Missing From Home
A search operation has been launched in Edinburgh for a three-year-old boy who has gone missing from his home. It is understood that Mikael Kular was put to bed at his home in Ferry Gait in Edinburgh...
Police Search For Three-Year-Old Missing From Home
A search operation has been launched in Edinburgh for a three-year-old boy who has gone missing from his home. It is understood that Mikael Kular was put to bed at his home in Ferry Gait in Edinburgh...
Recruitment News, Jan 16, 2014
Union Calls On Minister To Withdraw Claims Over 'Inevitable' Irish Rail Strike
SIPTU has called on Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport, Leo Varadkar, to withdraw his claim that a strike by Irish Rail workers in opposition to cost cutting plans is 'inevitable'. SIPTU Organ...
Union Calls On Minister To Withdraw Claims Over 'Inevitable' Irish Rail Strike
SIPTU has called on Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport, Leo Varadkar, to withdraw his claim that a strike by Irish Rail workers in opposition to cost cutting plans is 'inevitable'. SIPTU Organ...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 16, 2014
Police Investigate East Belfast 'Hate Crimes'
The PSNI is currently investigating two separate attacks on houses in east Belfast, which it says were 'hate crimes'. In the early hours of this morning, a brick was thrown through the window of a ho...
Police Investigate East Belfast 'Hate Crimes'
The PSNI is currently investigating two separate attacks on houses in east Belfast, which it says were 'hate crimes'. In the early hours of this morning, a brick was thrown through the window of a ho...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 16, 2014
Former NIO Minister Goggins' Funeral Takes Place
The funeral of former Northern Ireland Office (NIO) Minister Paul Goggins has taken place in Manchester today. Mr Goggins, who was 60, collapsed while running with his son on 30 December last year. ...
Former NIO Minister Goggins' Funeral Takes Place
The funeral of former Northern Ireland Office (NIO) Minister Paul Goggins has taken place in Manchester today. Mr Goggins, who was 60, collapsed while running with his son on 30 December last year. ...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 16, 2014
£55,000 Toucan Puffin Crossing Completed In Dundonald
A £55,000 pedestrian and cycle toucan puffin crossing has been completed on East Link Road, Dundonald. The Department for Regional Development said the decision to provide the crossing was based upon...
£55,000 Toucan Puffin Crossing Completed In Dundonald
A £55,000 pedestrian and cycle toucan puffin crossing has been completed on East Link Road, Dundonald. The Department for Regional Development said the decision to provide the crossing was based upon...
UK National News, Jan 16, 2014
1,000 Tonnes Of Tyre On Fire In North Yorkshire
One thousand tonnes of tyres are on fire in North Yorkshire, grounding flights at a nearby airfield. Up to 70 firefighters are tackling the tyre blaze at a recycling plant in Sherburn-in-Elmert, whic...
1,000 Tonnes Of Tyre On Fire In North Yorkshire
One thousand tonnes of tyres are on fire in North Yorkshire, grounding flights at a nearby airfield. Up to 70 firefighters are tackling the tyre blaze at a recycling plant in Sherburn-in-Elmert, whic...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 16, 2014
Basque Representatives Visit Belfast City Hall
Belfast Lord Mayor Máirtín Ó Muilleoir has met representatives of the Basque Government during their visit to Belfast City Hall. The representatives are in Belfast to learn about the council's Good R...
Basque Representatives Visit Belfast City Hall
Belfast Lord Mayor Máirtín Ó Muilleoir has met representatives of the Basque Government during their visit to Belfast City Hall. The representatives are in Belfast to learn about the council's Good R...
UK National News, Jan 16, 2014
£30m Funding Announced For 3D Printing Centre
Funding of £30 million has been pledged to develop 3D printing and aerospace technology, chancellor George Osborne has announced. Promising to "unashamedly" back British manufacturing, it is understo...
£30m Funding Announced For 3D Printing Centre
Funding of £30 million has been pledged to develop 3D printing and aerospace technology, chancellor George Osborne has announced. Promising to "unashamedly" back British manufacturing, it is understo...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 16, 2014
Belfast's Crown Bar Reopens
The Crown Bar in Belfast has reopened after owners were able to renew its licence to sell alcohol. It emerged on 10 January that the Crown, one of Belfast's most iconic pubs and a favourite spot for ...
Belfast's Crown Bar Reopens
The Crown Bar in Belfast has reopened after owners were able to renew its licence to sell alcohol. It emerged on 10 January that the Crown, one of Belfast's most iconic pubs and a favourite spot for ...
Business News, Jan 16, 2014
Bombardier Signs Purchase Agreement For 16 CS300 Aircraft
Bombardier Aerospace have announced that Dammam-based Al Qahtani Aviation Company has signed a firm purchase agreement for 16 CS300 aircraft with options for an additional 10 CS300 jetliners. The ai...
Bombardier Signs Purchase Agreement For 16 CS300 Aircraft
Bombardier Aerospace have announced that Dammam-based Al Qahtani Aviation Company has signed a firm purchase agreement for 16 CS300 aircraft with options for an additional 10 CS300 jetliners. The ai...
UK National News, Jan 16, 2014
Body Confirmed As That Of Missing Devon Teenager
Devon and Cornwall Police have confirmed that the body of missing teenager Harry Martin has been found. The 18-year-old had been missing since 02 January. He had gone missing after going out to photo...
Body Confirmed As That Of Missing Devon Teenager
Devon and Cornwall Police have confirmed that the body of missing teenager Harry Martin has been found. The 18-year-old had been missing since 02 January. He had gone missing after going out to photo...
UK National News, Jan 16, 2014
Trigger Actor Roger Lloyd-Pack Dies Aged 69
British actor Roger Lloyd-Pack, most famous for his role as Trigger in Only Fools and Horses, has died aged 69. Lloyd was born in Islington, north London in 1944, studying at Royal Academy of Dramati...
Trigger Actor Roger Lloyd-Pack Dies Aged 69
British actor Roger Lloyd-Pack, most famous for his role as Trigger in Only Fools and Horses, has died aged 69. Lloyd was born in Islington, north London in 1944, studying at Royal Academy of Dramati...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 16, 2014
Man Assaulted In Aggravated Break-In
The occupant of a house in the Hillman Street area of north Belfast has been assaulted in a robbery by a gang of men. Detectives in Antrim Road are appealing for information following the aggravated ...
Man Assaulted In Aggravated Break-In
The occupant of a house in the Hillman Street area of north Belfast has been assaulted in a robbery by a gang of men. Detectives in Antrim Road are appealing for information following the aggravated ...
UK National News, Jan 16, 2014
Forumla 1 Boss To Face Bribery Charge
Bernie Ecclestone, the boss of Formula 1, is to face charges of bribery following a ruling by a court in Munich. Ecclestone is accused of attempting to bribe a German banker by giving him $45 million...
Forumla 1 Boss To Face Bribery Charge
Bernie Ecclestone, the boss of Formula 1, is to face charges of bribery following a ruling by a court in Munich. Ecclestone is accused of attempting to bribe a German banker by giving him $45 million...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 16, 2014
Young Care Leavers Face Education Disadvantage
The proportion of young people leaving care with no qualifications is however over 15 times that for general school leavers, according to a new report. Although the number is in decline, 32% of peopl...
Young Care Leavers Face Education Disadvantage
The proportion of young people leaving care with no qualifications is however over 15 times that for general school leavers, according to a new report. Although the number is in decline, 32% of peopl...
UK National News, Jan 16, 2014
GMP Chief To Face Charge Over Shooting Death
The Chief Constable of Greater Manchester Police (GMP), Sir Peter Fahy, is to face a charge in connection with the death of an unarmed man in Cheshire. A GMP officer shot and killed Anthony Grainger ...
GMP Chief To Face Charge Over Shooting Death
The Chief Constable of Greater Manchester Police (GMP), Sir Peter Fahy, is to face a charge in connection with the death of an unarmed man in Cheshire. A GMP officer shot and killed Anthony Grainger ...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 16, 2014
Irish Language Overlooked In NI
The Irish language is not being promoted enough in Northern Ireland due to disagreement within the Assembly and a lack of support for its use in some circles, according to a Council of Europe report. ...
Irish Language Overlooked In NI
The Irish language is not being promoted enough in Northern Ireland due to disagreement within the Assembly and a lack of support for its use in some circles, according to a Council of Europe report. ...
UK National News, Jan 16, 2014
Suffolk Police Investigate Suspected Arson
An investigation has been launched into the suspected arson attack on a derelict building in Suffolk. Some 30 firefighters were needed to tackle the blaze in Fen Road, Redgrave, which police believe ...
Suffolk Police Investigate Suspected Arson
An investigation has been launched into the suspected arson attack on a derelict building in Suffolk. Some 30 firefighters were needed to tackle the blaze in Fen Road, Redgrave, which police believe ...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 16, 2014
£2.7m Spent On E Belfast Flood Alleviation Scheme
£2.7m is to be spent on a flood alleviation scheme in east Belfast. Agriculture Minister Michelle O’Neill announced the works will begin this month on the next stage of the scheme. Work will be carr...
£2.7m Spent On E Belfast Flood Alleviation Scheme
£2.7m is to be spent on a flood alleviation scheme in east Belfast. Agriculture Minister Michelle O’Neill announced the works will begin this month on the next stage of the scheme. Work will be carr...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 16, 2014
Other News In Brief
Man Arrested Over L'Derry Bookmaker Robberies A 34-year-old man has been arrested by detectives investigating two armed robberies at bookmakers in L'Derry on Wednesday. Police say a man with ...
Other News In Brief
Man Arrested Over L'Derry Bookmaker Robberies A 34-year-old man has been arrested by detectives investigating two armed robberies at bookmakers in L'Derry on Wednesday. Police say a man with ...
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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.
