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Northern Ireland News for February 2014 : Page 3
UK National News, Feb 26, 2014
Other News In Brief
Butcher Wins 'Overwhelming' Support For Window Display The seasonal produce window display of a butchers shop in Sudbury is to be reinstated after the owners received "overwhelming" support fo...
Other News In Brief
Butcher Wins 'Overwhelming' Support For Window Display The seasonal produce window display of a butchers shop in Sudbury is to be reinstated after the owners received "overwhelming" support fo...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 26, 2014
Other News In Brief
New Cycle Path For Magherafelt Work has commenced on a new cycle path scheme at Castledawson Road, Magherafelt. The £75,000 scheme is expected to last for four weeks and will see up to 480 m...
Other News In Brief
New Cycle Path For Magherafelt Work has commenced on a new cycle path scheme at Castledawson Road, Magherafelt. The £75,000 scheme is expected to last for four weeks and will see up to 480 m...
Recruitment News, Feb 25, 2014
40 New Jobs Announced At SDC Trailers
Mid Ulster MLA Patsy McGlone has welcomed news Toomebridge-based manufacturing firm SDC Trailers has secured a £1.25 million overseas contract, creating 40 new jobs. Mr McGlone, who is chair of the A...
40 New Jobs Announced At SDC Trailers
Mid Ulster MLA Patsy McGlone has welcomed news Toomebridge-based manufacturing firm SDC Trailers has secured a £1.25 million overseas contract, creating 40 new jobs. Mr McGlone, who is chair of the A...
UK National News, Feb 25, 2014
Staff Suspended At Care Home Marked For Closure
Eleven staff have been suspended from a residential home marked for closure last week by Ceredigion Council. It was announced last week that the council would close the Llandysul's Awel Deg Residenti...
Staff Suspended At Care Home Marked For Closure
Eleven staff have been suspended from a residential home marked for closure last week by Ceredigion Council. It was announced last week that the council would close the Llandysul's Awel Deg Residenti...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 25, 2014
NI School Absence Levels 'Disturbing'
A report has found that 20,000 pupils in Northern Ireland missed the equivalent of six weeks of school in 2011/12. The figure is double that of children who miss lessons in England, according to the...
NI School Absence Levels 'Disturbing'
A report has found that 20,000 pupils in Northern Ireland missed the equivalent of six weeks of school in 2011/12. The figure is double that of children who miss lessons in England, according to the...
UK National News, Feb 25, 2014
Man Arrested After 14-Hour Stand-Off With Police
A man has been arrested following a 14-hour stand-off with police in Dumfries. The stand-off began on Monday night in Syrne Road in the Lochside area, with armed police, plain-clothes officers, an am...
Man Arrested After 14-Hour Stand-Off With Police
A man has been arrested following a 14-hour stand-off with police in Dumfries. The stand-off began on Monday night in Syrne Road in the Lochside area, with armed police, plain-clothes officers, an am...
UK National News, Feb 25, 2014
48-Year-Old Woman Arrested In Jayden Parkinson Murder Investigation
Police investigating the death of 17-year-old Jayden Parkinson have arrested a 48-year-old woman this morning (Tuesday) on suspicion of perverting the course of justice. The body of Jayden Parkinson ...
48-Year-Old Woman Arrested In Jayden Parkinson Murder Investigation
Police investigating the death of 17-year-old Jayden Parkinson have arrested a 48-year-old woman this morning (Tuesday) on suspicion of perverting the course of justice. The body of Jayden Parkinson ...
UK National News, Feb 25, 2014
Essex County Council Questioned Over Swastikas
A Freedom of Information request has been made to Essex County Council over swastikas carved into Chelmsford's County Hall. It is understood that a member of public has asked the council to explain t...
Essex County Council Questioned Over Swastikas
A Freedom of Information request has been made to Essex County Council over swastikas carved into Chelmsford's County Hall. It is understood that a member of public has asked the council to explain t...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 25, 2014
Additional Staff Called In To RVH
The Belfast Health Trust has confirmed that some of Northern Ireland's emergency departments have been under pressure within the last 24 hours. One of those hospitals affected was the Royal Victoria...
Additional Staff Called In To RVH
The Belfast Health Trust has confirmed that some of Northern Ireland's emergency departments have been under pressure within the last 24 hours. One of those hospitals affected was the Royal Victoria...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 25, 2014
Cost Of Haass Talks Revealed
The cost of the Haass talks which took place last year has been revealed by the Office of the First and Deputy First Minister. The delegations cost the taxpayer almost a quarter of a million pounds,...
Cost Of Haass Talks Revealed
The cost of the Haass talks which took place last year has been revealed by the Office of the First and Deputy First Minister. The delegations cost the taxpayer almost a quarter of a million pounds,...
UK National News, Feb 25, 2014
Ofcom To Investigate Benefits Street
Broadcasting watchdog Ofcom is to investigate Channel 4's Benefits Street following more than 1,700 complaints. It is understood that viewer were angered by the documentary series' portrayal of benef...
Ofcom To Investigate Benefits Street
Broadcasting watchdog Ofcom is to investigate Channel 4's Benefits Street following more than 1,700 complaints. It is understood that viewer were angered by the documentary series' portrayal of benef...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 25, 2014
Lidl Could Open City Centre Store – Reports
It has been reported that Lidl could be preparing to open a new branch in Belfast City Centre. According to the BBC, the discount supermarket chain has applied for an off-sales licence for the Hi Pa...
Lidl Could Open City Centre Store – Reports
It has been reported that Lidl could be preparing to open a new branch in Belfast City Centre. According to the BBC, the discount supermarket chain has applied for an off-sales licence for the Hi Pa...
Business News, Feb 25, 2014
Belfast - The Perfect Place To Grow A Digital Business
The Belfast Technology Conference (BelTech2014) will take place from April 2 - 4 in The Europa Hotel. The event - which will be curated by Kainos Software, along with partners University of Ulster, B...
Belfast - The Perfect Place To Grow A Digital Business
The Belfast Technology Conference (BelTech2014) will take place from April 2 - 4 in The Europa Hotel. The event - which will be curated by Kainos Software, along with partners University of Ulster, B...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 25, 2014
New Bishop Of Derry Appointed
Donal McKeown has been appointed as the new Bishop of Derry, it has been announced. The 63-year-old was appointed by Pope Francis and will step into a post that has been vacant since 2011. The pos...
New Bishop Of Derry Appointed
Donal McKeown has been appointed as the new Bishop of Derry, it has been announced. The 63-year-old was appointed by Pope Francis and will step into a post that has been vacant since 2011. The pos...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 25, 2014
Gerry Kelly Taking Legal Action Against PSNI
Gerry Kelly is to take legal action against the Chief Constable of the PSNI. Mr Kelly, who is a Sinn Féin MLA and Policing Board Member, is taking the action following an incident in June 2013 when ...
Gerry Kelly Taking Legal Action Against PSNI
Gerry Kelly is to take legal action against the Chief Constable of the PSNI. Mr Kelly, who is a Sinn Féin MLA and Policing Board Member, is taking the action following an incident in June 2013 when ...
UK National News, Feb 25, 2014
Farmers' Union Says Flooding Their Land Is 'Ludicrous'
A proposal to direct flood waters to farm land on high ground has been condemned by the National Farmers' Union (FMU), who say the idea is "ludicrous". The Chartered Institution of Water and Environm...
Farmers' Union Says Flooding Their Land Is 'Ludicrous'
A proposal to direct flood waters to farm land on high ground has been condemned by the National Farmers' Union (FMU), who say the idea is "ludicrous". The Chartered Institution of Water and Environm...
UK National News, Feb 25, 2014
Govt Advisers Call For Visa Auction
Government advisers have backed the idea of a UK visa auction, giving wealthy foreign investors the opportunity to settle in Britain. The Migration Advisory Committee argue that the current set up, w...
Govt Advisers Call For Visa Auction
Government advisers have backed the idea of a UK visa auction, giving wealthy foreign investors the opportunity to settle in Britain. The Migration Advisory Committee argue that the current set up, w...
UK National News, Feb 25, 2014
Four Arrested In Syrian Terrorism Investigation
Four people from the West Midlands have been arrested in connection with Syria-related terrorism. A 45-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of attending a terrorist training camp and facilitating t...
Four Arrested In Syrian Terrorism Investigation
Four people from the West Midlands have been arrested in connection with Syria-related terrorism. A 45-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of attending a terrorist training camp and facilitating t...
UK National News, Feb 25, 2014
New Sponsors To Be Found For Ten Academies
The Department of Education (DfE) is to find new sponsors for 10 E-Act academies in England after the schools inspector raised "serious concerns". E-Act will retain control of 24 academies in England...
New Sponsors To Be Found For Ten Academies
The Department of Education (DfE) is to find new sponsors for 10 E-Act academies in England after the schools inspector raised "serious concerns". E-Act will retain control of 24 academies in England...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 25, 2014
Lo Hopes Queen's Festival Will Continue
Alliance MLA Anna Lo has said she hopes the Belfast Festival at Queen's will be able to go ahead. On Tuesday, it was revealed that Ulster Bank had confirmed it was to reduce its sponsorship of the e...
Lo Hopes Queen's Festival Will Continue
Alliance MLA Anna Lo has said she hopes the Belfast Festival at Queen's will be able to go ahead. On Tuesday, it was revealed that Ulster Bank had confirmed it was to reduce its sponsorship of the e...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 25, 2014
Two Men Charged Over North Belfast Attack
Two men have been charged in connection with an assault in north Belfast. The incident, which happened on Sunday, left a man in a critical condition in hospital. On Sunday, four men were attacked ...
Two Men Charged Over North Belfast Attack
Two men have been charged in connection with an assault in north Belfast. The incident, which happened on Sunday, left a man in a critical condition in hospital. On Sunday, four men were attacked ...
UK National News, Feb 25, 2014
Other News In Brief
Arrest Warrant Issued For Convicted Fraudster John Jenkins A warrant has been issued for the arrest of 70-year-old John Jenkins after he failed to appear for the final day of his trial of char...
Other News In Brief
Arrest Warrant Issued For Convicted Fraudster John Jenkins A warrant has been issued for the arrest of 70-year-old John Jenkins after he failed to appear for the final day of his trial of char...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 25, 2014
£450,000 Of Herbal Cannabis Seized
Herbal cannabis, valued at approximately £450,000 has been seized by police following a planned raid on a house. The search was carried out by the Organised Crime Branch on Monday in the Hollycroft ...
£450,000 Of Herbal Cannabis Seized
Herbal cannabis, valued at approximately £450,000 has been seized by police following a planned raid on a house. The search was carried out by the Organised Crime Branch on Monday in the Hollycroft ...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 25, 2014
Other News In Brief
£200k Improvement Scheme Announced Regional Development Minister Danny Kennedy has announced details of a £200,000 road improvement scheme. The project, which will be carried out near Omagh,...
Other News In Brief
£200k Improvement Scheme Announced Regional Development Minister Danny Kennedy has announced details of a £200,000 road improvement scheme. The project, which will be carried out near Omagh,...
UK National News, Feb 24, 2014
Gtr Manchester Biomass Incinerator Backed By Judge
A judicial review of a controversial biomass incinerator proposed to be built in Greater Manchester, has ruled that it was proceed. Trafford Council asked for a review of the proposed £70 million Dav...
Gtr Manchester Biomass Incinerator Backed By Judge
A judicial review of a controversial biomass incinerator proposed to be built in Greater Manchester, has ruled that it was proceed. Trafford Council asked for a review of the proposed £70 million Dav...
UK National News, Feb 24, 2014
Teenager Dies In School Bus Crash
A school coach has collided with a car in the West Midlands, killing a teenage girl and seriously injuring two others. According to reports the teenager was travelling in a Renault Clio when it colli...
Teenager Dies In School Bus Crash
A school coach has collided with a car in the West Midlands, killing a teenage girl and seriously injuring two others. According to reports the teenager was travelling in a Renault Clio when it colli...
UK National News, Feb 24, 2014
Fugitive Priest Pleads Guilty To Abuse Charges
A Catholic priest who spent 20 years as a fugitive in Spain has pleaded guilty to 21 counts of indecent assault on seven children. 85-year-old Francis Paul Cullen has admitted abuse of both boys and ...
Fugitive Priest Pleads Guilty To Abuse Charges
A Catholic priest who spent 20 years as a fugitive in Spain has pleaded guilty to 21 counts of indecent assault on seven children. 85-year-old Francis Paul Cullen has admitted abuse of both boys and ...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 24, 2014
Alliance Calls For Flood Defences To Be Improved
Alliance Environment spokesperson, Anna Lo MLA, has called on the Office of the First Minister and deputy First Minister to improve flood defences and has highlighted the impact of climate change on f...
Alliance Calls For Flood Defences To Be Improved
Alliance Environment spokesperson, Anna Lo MLA, has called on the Office of the First Minister and deputy First Minister to improve flood defences and has highlighted the impact of climate change on f...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 24, 2014
Cross Border Penalty Points Plan Put On Hold
A proposed cross-Border penalty points system has been put on hold over a number of legal complexities. Alex Attwood, the former Minister of the Environment, and the south's Minister of Transport Leo...
Cross Border Penalty Points Plan Put On Hold
A proposed cross-Border penalty points system has been put on hold over a number of legal complexities. Alex Attwood, the former Minister of the Environment, and the south's Minister of Transport Leo...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 24, 2014
Dublin Heart Surgeons In Belfast Pending Cardiac Assessment Findings
Heart surgeons from Dublin are in Belfast on a temporary agreement to carry out operations, as the future of children's cardiac services is still undecided. An international assessment of cardiac ser...
Dublin Heart Surgeons In Belfast Pending Cardiac Assessment Findings
Heart surgeons from Dublin are in Belfast on a temporary agreement to carry out operations, as the future of children's cardiac services is still undecided. An international assessment of cardiac ser...
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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.
