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Northern Ireland News for October 2014 : Page 2
Northern Ireland News, Oct 30, 2014
£4.5m Infrastructure Scheme Announced
A £4.5m sewerage infrastructure improvement project has been announced for the Holywood/Kinnegar area. The project will include sewer laying, tunnelling work and construction of a pumping station in ...
£4.5m Infrastructure Scheme Announced
A £4.5m sewerage infrastructure improvement project has been announced for the Holywood/Kinnegar area. The project will include sewer laying, tunnelling work and construction of a pumping station in ...
UK National News, Oct 30, 2014
Schools Are Underperforming - NAO
Schools are underperforming despite £382 million being invested every year, according to the National Audit Office (NAO). The NAO found that the Department for Education and others, such as the Educa...
Schools Are Underperforming - NAO
Schools are underperforming despite £382 million being invested every year, according to the National Audit Office (NAO). The NAO found that the Department for Education and others, such as the Educa...
UK National News, Oct 30, 2014
Father Of Sarah Payne Dies Aged 45
Michael Payne, the father of murdered schoolgirl Sarah Payne, has died. Mr Payne, 45, developed a drinking problem after his daughter was brutally murdered in West Sussex in 2000. He was found dead ...
Father Of Sarah Payne Dies Aged 45
Michael Payne, the father of murdered schoolgirl Sarah Payne, has died. Mr Payne, 45, developed a drinking problem after his daughter was brutally murdered in West Sussex in 2000. He was found dead ...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 30, 2014
Security Alert At Alliance Office Ends
A security alert at the east Belfast office of Alliance MP Naomi Long has ended. At around 10pm on Wednesday night, a suspicious object was found outside the premises on the Newtownards Road. The ...
Security Alert At Alliance Office Ends
A security alert at the east Belfast office of Alliance MP Naomi Long has ended. At around 10pm on Wednesday night, a suspicious object was found outside the premises on the Newtownards Road. The ...
UK National News, Oct 30, 2014
Other News In Brief
Woman Seriously Injured Following Collision In Dudley A woman is in hospital with serious injuries following a road traffic collision in Dudley this morning. The 60-year-old woman was struck ...
Other News In Brief
Woman Seriously Injured Following Collision In Dudley A woman is in hospital with serious injuries following a road traffic collision in Dudley this morning. The 60-year-old woman was struck ...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 30, 2014
Other News In Brief
Man Arrested Over Dissident Activity A 23-year-old man has been arrested as part of a police investigation into dissident republican activity. The man was arrested in Belfast on Wednesday. ...
Other News In Brief
Man Arrested Over Dissident Activity A 23-year-old man has been arrested as part of a police investigation into dissident republican activity. The man was arrested in Belfast on Wednesday. ...
Recruitment News, Oct 29, 2014
UCATT Fear Employee Screening Could Lead To Blacklisting
Construction union UCATT have called for the postponement of a new employee screening scheme to ensure that it cannot be used to blacklist construction workers. The National Federation of Builders (N...
UCATT Fear Employee Screening Could Lead To Blacklisting
Construction union UCATT have called for the postponement of a new employee screening scheme to ensure that it cannot be used to blacklist construction workers. The National Federation of Builders (N...
UK National News, Oct 29, 2014
Man Arrested Over Terrorism Offence In Hackney
A man, 21, has been arrested in in London on suspicion of assisting another person to commit terrorism acts. The suspect was arrested at a property in Hackney at around 6am today. Police are current...
Man Arrested Over Terrorism Offence In Hackney
A man, 21, has been arrested in in London on suspicion of assisting another person to commit terrorism acts. The suspect was arrested at a property in Hackney at around 6am today. Police are current...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 29, 2014
£80,000 Of Christmas Jewellery Stock Stolen
The owner of Argento is offering a substantial reward for information regarding a robbery from a warehouse in Craigavon at the weekend. Around £80,000 of the jewellery firm's Christmas stock was sto...
£80,000 Of Christmas Jewellery Stock Stolen
The owner of Argento is offering a substantial reward for information regarding a robbery from a warehouse in Craigavon at the weekend. Around £80,000 of the jewellery firm's Christmas stock was sto...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 29, 2014
Cancer Focus NI Launch New App
Cancer Focus Northern Ireland has launched a new app to help young people learn more about how the lifestyle choices they make can affect their future health. The app, FaceUp, will show users how to...
Cancer Focus NI Launch New App
Cancer Focus Northern Ireland has launched a new app to help young people learn more about how the lifestyle choices they make can affect their future health. The app, FaceUp, will show users how to...
Business News, Oct 29, 2014
Food And Drink Industry Announce Investment Projects
Enterprise, Trade and Investment Minister, Arlene Foster, has congratulated the food and drink industry which, this year, announced investment projects worth around £180m and promoted over 800 new job...
Food And Drink Industry Announce Investment Projects
Enterprise, Trade and Investment Minister, Arlene Foster, has congratulated the food and drink industry which, this year, announced investment projects worth around £180m and promoted over 800 new job...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 29, 2014
Reports Of Shots Fired In Belfast
Police have said it has received reports that shots have been fired at a property in west Belfast. The incident is said to have occurred shortly after 8.15pm on Tuesday in the Watermouth Crescent ar...
Reports Of Shots Fired In Belfast
Police have said it has received reports that shots have been fired at a property in west Belfast. The incident is said to have occurred shortly after 8.15pm on Tuesday in the Watermouth Crescent ar...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 29, 2014
Consultation Announced For Parking Schemes
A formal consultation regarding the implementation of a Residents' Parking Scheme in areas of south Belfast have commenced. The schemes involve the Lower Malone and College Park Avenue/Rugby Road ar...
Consultation Announced For Parking Schemes
A formal consultation regarding the implementation of a Residents' Parking Scheme in areas of south Belfast have commenced. The schemes involve the Lower Malone and College Park Avenue/Rugby Road ar...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 29, 2014
Inter-Party Talks Set To Commence
Negotiations between Northern Ireland's politicians are to once again commence today. Gary Hart, US envoy, will chair the talks. It will be the first he will chair since being appointed to the role ...
Inter-Party Talks Set To Commence
Negotiations between Northern Ireland's politicians are to once again commence today. Gary Hart, US envoy, will chair the talks. It will be the first he will chair since being appointed to the role ...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 29, 2014
NI's Food And Drink Industry Congratulated
Northern Ireland's food and drink industry has been celebrated at an event organised by Invest Northern Ireland and the Northern Ireland Tourist Board. The event celebrated the achievements of compa...
NI's Food And Drink Industry Congratulated
Northern Ireland's food and drink industry has been celebrated at an event organised by Invest Northern Ireland and the Northern Ireland Tourist Board. The event celebrated the achievements of compa...
UK National News, Oct 29, 2014
Murder Investigation Launched After Body Parts Discovered On Island
Police have launched a murder investigation after the bones of a Southend woman were discovered on Foulness Island. Angela Millington was found on Saturday 21 June 2014, but it's not known how or whe...
Murder Investigation Launched After Body Parts Discovered On Island
Police have launched a murder investigation after the bones of a Southend woman were discovered on Foulness Island. Angela Millington was found on Saturday 21 June 2014, but it's not known how or whe...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 29, 2014
Properties Damaged In East Belfast
A number of homes have been damaged in east Belfast, following a night of disturbances. It is the third consecutive evening where trouble has broken out in the area. On Tuesday night, homes in the...
Properties Damaged In East Belfast
A number of homes have been damaged in east Belfast, following a night of disturbances. It is the third consecutive evening where trouble has broken out in the area. On Tuesday night, homes in the...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 29, 2014
Other News In Brief
Four-Car Collision In Armagh Four cars have been involved in a road accident in Co Armagh. The collision happened on the Red Lion Road, Loughgall, on Wednesday morning. The road on the Por...
Other News In Brief
Four-Car Collision In Armagh Four cars have been involved in a road accident in Co Armagh. The collision happened on the Red Lion Road, Loughgall, on Wednesday morning. The road on the Por...
UK National News, Oct 29, 2014
Man's Body Found Impaled On Railings In West London
The body of a man has been found impaled on railings in west London. Police believe the man may have slipped while attempting to climb the railings in Kensington. The man, believed to be in his 50s,...
Man's Body Found Impaled On Railings In West London
The body of a man has been found impaled on railings in west London. Police believe the man may have slipped while attempting to climb the railings in Kensington. The man, believed to be in his 50s,...
UK National News, Oct 29, 2014
DEC To Launch Appeal For Ebola Crisis
The Disasters Emergency Committee (DEC) is to launch an appeal for the Ebola Crisis in West Africa. This is the first time in its 50-year history that the DEC has appealed in response to a disease ...
DEC To Launch Appeal For Ebola Crisis
The Disasters Emergency Committee (DEC) is to launch an appeal for the Ebola Crisis in West Africa. This is the first time in its 50-year history that the DEC has appealed in response to a disease ...
UK National News, Oct 29, 2014
Homecarers Travel Time Is Not Paid - Unison
93% of councils in England and Wales do not make it a contractual condition for homecare providers to pay employees for travel time, according to a Freedom of Information request by UNISON. Only 7% o...
Homecarers Travel Time Is Not Paid - Unison
93% of councils in England and Wales do not make it a contractual condition for homecare providers to pay employees for travel time, according to a Freedom of Information request by UNISON. Only 7% o...
UK National News, Oct 29, 2014
Crime Victims Pay The Price For Police Budget Cuts
Crime victims are facing a poorer service because of police budget cuts, according to a new survey. The results of a national detectives' survey, undertaken by the Police Federation of England and Wa...
Crime Victims Pay The Price For Police Budget Cuts
Crime victims are facing a poorer service because of police budget cuts, according to a new survey. The results of a national detectives' survey, undertaken by the Police Federation of England and Wa...
UK National News, Oct 29, 2014
Zambian President Michael Sata Dies In London
Zambian President Michael Sata has died in London. According to media reports, he had been receiving treatment at London's King Edward VII hospital for an undisclosed illness. The reports said Mr Sa...
Zambian President Michael Sata Dies In London
Zambian President Michael Sata has died in London. According to media reports, he had been receiving treatment at London's King Edward VII hospital for an undisclosed illness. The reports said Mr Sa...
UK National News, Oct 29, 2014
Other News In Brief
Lauener Appointed Chief Executive Of SFA Mr Peter Lauener has been appointed the Chief Executive of the Skills Funding Agency. He will take up his role on Monday 3rd November 2014 and will r...
Other News In Brief
Lauener Appointed Chief Executive Of SFA Mr Peter Lauener has been appointed the Chief Executive of the Skills Funding Agency. He will take up his role on Monday 3rd November 2014 and will r...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 28, 2014
Govt Departments Face £850m In Cuts
More than £850m in cuts have been proposed to government departments in Northern Ireland, it has been reported. According to the BBC, Finance Minister Simon Hamilton mentioned the proposed cuts in a...
Govt Departments Face £850m In Cuts
More than £850m in cuts have been proposed to government departments in Northern Ireland, it has been reported. According to the BBC, Finance Minister Simon Hamilton mentioned the proposed cuts in a...
Recruitment News, Oct 28, 2014
Lloyds Bank To Axe 9,000 Jobs
Lloyds Banking Group has confirmed it is to axe 9,000 jobs and close 200 branches over the next three years. However, the group did announce a 41% rise in underlying profits for the third quarter to ...
Lloyds Bank To Axe 9,000 Jobs
Lloyds Banking Group has confirmed it is to axe 9,000 jobs and close 200 branches over the next three years. However, the group did announce a 41% rise in underlying profits for the third quarter to ...
UK National News, Oct 28, 2014
National Grid Puts Plants On Standby To Avoid Winter Blackouts
The electricity margin is expected to be 4 per cent this winter, it lowest level for seven years, National Grid has reported. Plants will be on standby in Kent, Scotland and Hertfordshire to provide ...
National Grid Puts Plants On Standby To Avoid Winter Blackouts
The electricity margin is expected to be 4 per cent this winter, it lowest level for seven years, National Grid has reported. Plants will be on standby in Kent, Scotland and Hertfordshire to provide ...
Business News, Oct 28, 2014
ShotClip Plans To Set Up In Newry
ShotClip Ltd, a cloud-based software development company has announced that it has moved its base from Dublin and is creating six high quality jobs in Newry over the next two years. ShotClip is a rec...
ShotClip Plans To Set Up In Newry
ShotClip Ltd, a cloud-based software development company has announced that it has moved its base from Dublin and is creating six high quality jobs in Newry over the next two years. ShotClip is a rec...
UK National News, Oct 28, 2014
Eleven Arrested In Child Sexual Exploitation Crackdown
Eleven people have been arrested in a crackdown on child sexual exploitation (CSE) in the South Manchester area. Op Heliodor, which was launched to combat CSE, is part of Project Phoenix - the multi-...
Eleven Arrested In Child Sexual Exploitation Crackdown
Eleven people have been arrested in a crackdown on child sexual exploitation (CSE) in the South Manchester area. Op Heliodor, which was launched to combat CSE, is part of Project Phoenix - the multi-...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 28, 2014
Ryanair Axes L'Derry To Birmingham Route
Ryanair is reportedly planning to drop its L'Derry to Birmingham route from the City of Derry Airport. It is understood the decision was made by the airline after it recently reviewed its winter netw...
Ryanair Axes L'Derry To Birmingham Route
Ryanair is reportedly planning to drop its L'Derry to Birmingham route from the City of Derry Airport. It is understood the decision was made by the airline after it recently reviewed its winter netw...
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Northern Ireland WeatherThis Evening and Tonight:Rain clearing away east by early evening with some clear spells but a few showers likely to affect the North coast and other areas towards dawn, remaining breezy and mild overnight. Minimum temperature 9 °C.
