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Northern Ireland News for February 2014 : Page 7
Northern Ireland News, Feb 18, 2014
Irish Language Campaigners To Hold Belfast Rally
An Irish language demonstration is to be held in Belfast in April, to call for a rights-based Irish language act in Northern Ireland. Local and European election candidates are to be asked to honour ...
Irish Language Campaigners To Hold Belfast Rally
An Irish language demonstration is to be held in Belfast in April, to call for a rights-based Irish language act in Northern Ireland. Local and European election candidates are to be asked to honour ...
UK National News, Feb 18, 2014
Moors Murderer Still Wanted To Die
Ian Brady has issued a statement saying that he still wants to die despite losing his appeal for a transfer to a psychiatric hospital to prison. A tribunal in June ruled against the Moors Murderer's ...
Moors Murderer Still Wanted To Die
Ian Brady has issued a statement saying that he still wants to die despite losing his appeal for a transfer to a psychiatric hospital to prison. A tribunal in June ruled against the Moors Murderer's ...
UK National News, Feb 18, 2014
Wolverhampton Increase Number Of Needed Job Cuts
Wolverhampton City Council has increased the number of jobs it needs to cut from 1,400 to around 2,000, saying that government cuts are "worse than previously thought". The council say the jobs cuts ...
Wolverhampton Increase Number Of Needed Job Cuts
Wolverhampton City Council has increased the number of jobs it needs to cut from 1,400 to around 2,000, saying that government cuts are "worse than previously thought". The council say the jobs cuts ...
UK National News, Feb 18, 2014
Poundland To Get LSE Floatation
The high street discount store Poundland is to float on the London Stock Exchange. It is understood that shares in the company are to be offered to institutional investors but it is not yet known how...
Poundland To Get LSE Floatation
The high street discount store Poundland is to float on the London Stock Exchange. It is understood that shares in the company are to be offered to institutional investors but it is not yet known how...
Business News, Feb 18, 2014
Business Ambassador Programme Launches
Enterprise, Trade and Investment Minister Arlene Foster has launched the Business Ambassador Programme. The joint initiative between Invest Northern Ireland, Visit Belfast and the Northern Ireland To...
Business Ambassador Programme Launches
Enterprise, Trade and Investment Minister Arlene Foster has launched the Business Ambassador Programme. The joint initiative between Invest Northern Ireland, Visit Belfast and the Northern Ireland To...
UK National News, Feb 18, 2014
Queen Hosts Film Stars At Palace
The Queen, who is the patron of the prestigious Royal Academy of Dramatic Art (Rada) has welcomed Hollywood stars and film-makers to a celebration of drama to Buckingham Palace. Her Majesty revealed ...
Queen Hosts Film Stars At Palace
The Queen, who is the patron of the prestigious Royal Academy of Dramatic Art (Rada) has welcomed Hollywood stars and film-makers to a celebration of drama to Buckingham Palace. Her Majesty revealed ...
UK National News, Feb 18, 2014
Pinewood To Set Up New Studios In Cardiff
Pinewood Studios have announced that they will open a new facility in Cardiff at the former Energy Centre building in Wentloog. First Minister Carwyn Jones and Pinewood Shepperton chief executive Iva...
Pinewood To Set Up New Studios In Cardiff
Pinewood Studios have announced that they will open a new facility in Cardiff at the former Energy Centre building in Wentloog. First Minister Carwyn Jones and Pinewood Shepperton chief executive Iva...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 18, 2014
Queen's Dental Student Tops UK Training Assessment
A Queen's University final year dental student has been ranked number one in the National Dental Foundation Training assessment procedure. Leonard Maguire, from Dungannon, was top of a list of over 1...
Queen's Dental Student Tops UK Training Assessment
A Queen's University final year dental student has been ranked number one in the National Dental Foundation Training assessment procedure. Leonard Maguire, from Dungannon, was top of a list of over 1...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 18, 2014
Illegal Waste Clean Up At L'Derry Recycling Site
The clean up operation of half a million tonnes of material illegally buried at a licensed recycling site has cost the government £800,000 to date. The waste was uncovered at the recycling plant Cam...
Illegal Waste Clean Up At L'Derry Recycling Site
The clean up operation of half a million tonnes of material illegally buried at a licensed recycling site has cost the government £800,000 to date. The waste was uncovered at the recycling plant Cam...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 18, 2014
Other News In Brief
Donegal Security Alert Sparked Near L'Derry Border Army bomb experts have attended a security alert in County Donegal, near the border with L'Derry. The alert was sparked on Monday night foll...
Other News In Brief
Donegal Security Alert Sparked Near L'Derry Border Army bomb experts have attended a security alert in County Donegal, near the border with L'Derry. The alert was sparked on Monday night foll...
UK National News, Feb 18, 2014
Other News In Brief
Man Charged Over Serious Assault, Manchester A man has been charged with assault by Manchester Police after a 37-year-old man was attacked outside the Assheton Arms pub on Market Place. 36-ye...
Other News In Brief
Man Charged Over Serious Assault, Manchester A man has been charged with assault by Manchester Police after a 37-year-old man was attacked outside the Assheton Arms pub on Market Place. 36-ye...
Recruitment News, Feb 17, 2014
Employment Growth Expected To Slow
The recent growth in the number of people employed is expected to slow again in the coming months, the Chartered Institute for Personnel and Development (CIPD) has said. In a survey of 1,000 employe...
Employment Growth Expected To Slow
The recent growth in the number of people employed is expected to slow again in the coming months, the Chartered Institute for Personnel and Development (CIPD) has said. In a survey of 1,000 employe...
UK National News, Feb 17, 2014
Salmond Warns Against Rejecting Currency Union
The Scottish First Minister has warned that rejecting the currency union with an Independent Scotland would be expensive to British businesses. In a speech in Edinburgh last Thursday the Chancellor G...
Salmond Warns Against Rejecting Currency Union
The Scottish First Minister has warned that rejecting the currency union with an Independent Scotland would be expensive to British businesses. In a speech in Edinburgh last Thursday the Chancellor G...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 17, 2014
2014 'Landmark' Year For NI Economy
Northern Ireland's Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Investment has said 2014 could be a "landmark" year for Northern Ireland, with independent forecasters predicting economic growth. The latest e...
2014 'Landmark' Year For NI Economy
Northern Ireland's Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Investment has said 2014 could be a "landmark" year for Northern Ireland, with independent forecasters predicting economic growth. The latest e...
Business News, Feb 17, 2014
High Street Footfall Increases In January
Confidence appears to be returning to Northern Ireland high streets, as the decline in recorded footfall continues to slow. Footfall in Northern Ireland fell by 2.0% in January 2014, indicating a mar...
High Street Footfall Increases In January
Confidence appears to be returning to Northern Ireland high streets, as the decline in recorded footfall continues to slow. Footfall in Northern Ireland fell by 2.0% in January 2014, indicating a mar...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 17, 2014
'IRA' Responsible For Parcel Bombs
A group calling itself 'the IRA' has claimed responsibility for a spate of parcel bombs sent to army recruitment offices in Britain last week. Scotland Yard said the group used a recognised codeword ...
'IRA' Responsible For Parcel Bombs
A group calling itself 'the IRA' has claimed responsibility for a spate of parcel bombs sent to army recruitment offices in Britain last week. Scotland Yard said the group used a recognised codeword ...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 17, 2014
Cancer Focus Ramps Up Campaign
Cancer Focus Northern Ireland has sought to ramp up its preventative campaign in schools with the launch of a new web presence. The charity has been working with schools to improve the health of Nort...
Cancer Focus Ramps Up Campaign
Cancer Focus Northern Ireland has sought to ramp up its preventative campaign in schools with the launch of a new web presence. The charity has been working with schools to improve the health of Nort...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 17, 2014
'Hate Crime' Attack On Belfast House
Police are treating an attack on a house in north Belfast as a 'hate crime', it has been revealed. A man has reported that the windows of his house in the Deacon Street area were smashed at around 02...
'Hate Crime' Attack On Belfast House
Police are treating an attack on a house in north Belfast as a 'hate crime', it has been revealed. A man has reported that the windows of his house in the Deacon Street area were smashed at around 02...
UK National News, Feb 17, 2014
Ex Barclays Staff Charged In Libor Criminal Case
The Serious Fraud Office (SFO) has charged three former Barclays employees in connection with its investigation into the manipulation of Libor. The SFO said that Peter Johnson, Jonathan Mathew and St...
Ex Barclays Staff Charged In Libor Criminal Case
The Serious Fraud Office (SFO) has charged three former Barclays employees in connection with its investigation into the manipulation of Libor. The SFO said that Peter Johnson, Jonathan Mathew and St...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 17, 2014
Belfast Giants Win Fourth Elite Title
Northern Ireland ice hockey team, Belfast Giants, have won the Elite league title for the fourth time. The Giants held Nottingham Panthers to a 3-1 victory on Sunday, marking the team's 11th straight...
Belfast Giants Win Fourth Elite Title
Northern Ireland ice hockey team, Belfast Giants, have won the Elite league title for the fourth time. The Giants held Nottingham Panthers to a 3-1 victory on Sunday, marking the team's 11th straight...
UK National News, Feb 17, 2014
PM Visit Flood Hit Areas
More heavy rain is expected in areas already affected by flooding, according to the Met Office, which has issued a yellow warning for rain in south-west England and 16 severe flood alerts in southern ...
PM Visit Flood Hit Areas
More heavy rain is expected in areas already affected by flooding, according to the Met Office, which has issued a yellow warning for rain in south-west England and 16 severe flood alerts in southern ...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 17, 2014
Ulster Rugby Announces Two-Year Signing
Ulster Rugby have announced the signing of Irish-born prop Ruaidhri Murphy from Australian club Brumbies. He will join Ulster on a two-year contract in August, at the end of the current Super Rugby se...
Ulster Rugby Announces Two-Year Signing
Ulster Rugby have announced the signing of Irish-born prop Ruaidhri Murphy from Australian club Brumbies. He will join Ulster on a two-year contract in August, at the end of the current Super Rugby se...
UK National News, Feb 17, 2014
New Neknomination Death
Online drinking game, Neknomination, has caused a new death this week after a 20-year-old Nottingham man collapsed after drinking two pints of gin. Bradley Eames died on February 10, a few days after...
New Neknomination Death
Online drinking game, Neknomination, has caused a new death this week after a 20-year-old Nottingham man collapsed after drinking two pints of gin. Bradley Eames died on February 10, a few days after...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 17, 2014
Majority Of Councils Vote To Retain Rates
Fifteen out of the 26 local councils in Northern Ireland will not be increasing their rates for 2014/15, it has been announced. Environment Minister Mark H Durkan said all district councils have stru...
Majority Of Councils Vote To Retain Rates
Fifteen out of the 26 local councils in Northern Ireland will not be increasing their rates for 2014/15, it has been announced. Environment Minister Mark H Durkan said all district councils have stru...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 17, 2014
NI Shopper Numbers Increase
Confidence appears to be returning to Northern Ireland high streets, as the decline in recorded footfall continues to slow. Footfall in Northern Ireland fell by 2.0% in January 2014, indicating a mar...
NI Shopper Numbers Increase
Confidence appears to be returning to Northern Ireland high streets, as the decline in recorded footfall continues to slow. Footfall in Northern Ireland fell by 2.0% in January 2014, indicating a mar...
UK National News, Feb 17, 2014
Employment Growth Rate To Slow Say CIPD
The recent growth in the number of people employed is expected to slow again the coming months, the Chartered Institute for Personnel and Development (CIPD) has said. In a survey of 1,000 employers, ...
Employment Growth Rate To Slow Say CIPD
The recent growth in the number of people employed is expected to slow again the coming months, the Chartered Institute for Personnel and Development (CIPD) has said. In a survey of 1,000 employers, ...
UK National News, Feb 17, 2014
Teenagers Charged With Dean Mayley Murder
Two 17-year-old teenagers have been charged with the murder of Dean Mayley. 24-year-old Mr Marley suffered a development disorder which left him with moderate learning difficulties and meant he had a...
Teenagers Charged With Dean Mayley Murder
Two 17-year-old teenagers have been charged with the murder of Dean Mayley. 24-year-old Mr Marley suffered a development disorder which left him with moderate learning difficulties and meant he had a...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 17, 2014
Lo Calls To Remove Flags And Murals Along Giro Route
Alliance Party Environment Spokesperson Anna Lo has called for the removal of election posters, flags and paramilitary murals along the route of the Giro d'Italia cycle race. She said: "Alliance agre...
Lo Calls To Remove Flags And Murals Along Giro Route
Alliance Party Environment Spokesperson Anna Lo has called for the removal of election posters, flags and paramilitary murals along the route of the Giro d'Italia cycle race. She said: "Alliance agre...
UK National News, Feb 17, 2014
Baftas: Gravity Wins Six Of Ten Nominations
British film Gravity dominated the Baftas with six awards. The production picked up awards for best British film, visual effects, cinematography, best sound and original music, while director, Alfon...
Baftas: Gravity Wins Six Of Ten Nominations
British film Gravity dominated the Baftas with six awards. The production picked up awards for best British film, visual effects, cinematography, best sound and original music, while director, Alfon...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 17, 2014
Other News In Brief
Man Convicted Over £30k Benefit Fraud A man has been sentenced to 12 months in prison, suspended for two years, after claiming more than £30,000 in benefits to which he was not entitled. 44-y...
Other News In Brief
Man Convicted Over £30k Benefit Fraud A man has been sentenced to 12 months in prison, suspended for two years, after claiming more than £30,000 in benefits to which he was not entitled. 44-y...
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Northern Ireland WeatherToday:A very mild, but mostly cloudy day, although with some bright or sunny spells. It will be mostly dry in the morning, but a little patchy light rain or drizzle at times in the afternoon. Maximum temperature 14 °C.Tonight:A band of heavier rain will move east during the evening before clearing eastwards after midnight. then mostly dry through the early hours, but a little rain towards dawn. Minimum temperature 8 °C.
