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Northern Ireland News for May 2014 : Page 12
UK National News, May 8, 2014
Adams Presents Formal Complaint Over Arrest
Sinn Féin president Gerry Adams has made a formal complaint to the Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI) following his four days of questioning. Mr Adams blamed his arrest and the attempt to char...
Adams Presents Formal Complaint Over Arrest
Sinn Féin president Gerry Adams has made a formal complaint to the Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI) following his four days of questioning. Mr Adams blamed his arrest and the attempt to char...
Northern Ireland News, May 8, 2014
Charity Urges Assembly Over Homelessness
Rising numbers of people in Northern Ireland could be left at risk of homelessness unless the Northern Ireland Assembly takes action, according research published today by homeless charity Crisis and ...
Charity Urges Assembly Over Homelessness
Rising numbers of people in Northern Ireland could be left at risk of homelessness unless the Northern Ireland Assembly takes action, according research published today by homeless charity Crisis and ...
Northern Ireland News, May 8, 2014
Moira Car Bomb Investigation - Man Released
A man who was arrested in connection with a 1998 car bomb attack on a County Down police station has been released from custody. The 47-year-old was detained by police in the Dungannon area of County...
Moira Car Bomb Investigation - Man Released
A man who was arrested in connection with a 1998 car bomb attack on a County Down police station has been released from custody. The 47-year-old was detained by police in the Dungannon area of County...
UK National News, May 8, 2014
London High Court Ban Free Abortion For NI Women
The London High Court has ruled that Northern Ireland women are not legally allowed free abortions on the NHS in England. The decision was made after a case was brought by two women who started a leg...
London High Court Ban Free Abortion For NI Women
The London High Court has ruled that Northern Ireland women are not legally allowed free abortions on the NHS in England. The decision was made after a case was brought by two women who started a leg...
Northern Ireland News, May 8, 2014
Work Begins On Dromore Primary School
Work has begun on a new primary school for Dromore, County Town. Education Minister John O'Dowd cut the first sod at the site of Dromore Central Primary School this morning. The Department of Educat...
Work Begins On Dromore Primary School
Work has begun on a new primary school for Dromore, County Town. Education Minister John O'Dowd cut the first sod at the site of Dromore Central Primary School this morning. The Department of Educat...
Recruitment News, May 8, 2014
Belfast Software Firm Creates New Jobs
Up to twenty new software development jobs are to be created by Belfast-based computer software company, TotalMobile. The company, which provides specialist apps for tablets used by clients who inclu...
Belfast Software Firm Creates New Jobs
Up to twenty new software development jobs are to be created by Belfast-based computer software company, TotalMobile. The company, which provides specialist apps for tablets used by clients who inclu...
Recruitment News, May 8, 2014
400 New Jobs Announced Following £29.9m Investment
Four hundred new jobs are to be created in Newtownabbey with the announcement of a £29.9m investment by Capita Managed IT Solutions. Announcing the investment during a visit to the company’s offices ...
400 New Jobs Announced Following £29.9m Investment
Four hundred new jobs are to be created in Newtownabbey with the announcement of a £29.9m investment by Capita Managed IT Solutions. Announcing the investment during a visit to the company’s offices ...
Northern Ireland News, May 8, 2014
Queen's Poppy Ban Defeated
A motion to ban the sale of poppies in the students' union at Queen's University Belfast has been defeated. The proposal was put forward by Sinn Féin activist and student Seán Fearon and seconded by ...
Queen's Poppy Ban Defeated
A motion to ban the sale of poppies in the students' union at Queen's University Belfast has been defeated. The proposal was put forward by Sinn Féin activist and student Seán Fearon and seconded by ...
UK National News, May 8, 2014
Barclays To Axe 10,000 UK Jobs
Barclays is to cut approximately 20,000 job cuts by 2016. The firm said it is part of a new strategy. The number of job' reductions is bigger than the 10 to 12,000 the bank announced earlier this ye...
Barclays To Axe 10,000 UK Jobs
Barclays is to cut approximately 20,000 job cuts by 2016. The firm said it is part of a new strategy. The number of job' reductions is bigger than the 10 to 12,000 the bank announced earlier this ye...
Northern Ireland News, May 8, 2014
NI Crime Increases 2.3%
Overall crime in Northern Ireland has increased by 2.3% in the year between 2012/13 to 2013/14, according to the PSNI. The figures have been released as part of the PSNI's annual crime statistics rep...
NI Crime Increases 2.3%
Overall crime in Northern Ireland has increased by 2.3% in the year between 2012/13 to 2013/14, according to the PSNI. The figures have been released as part of the PSNI's annual crime statistics rep...
Northern Ireland News, May 8, 2014
Public Advised To Prepare For Giro
The public is being advised to plan journeys carefully over the next few days, as Northern Ireland plays host to one of the biggest cycle races in the world. The Giro d'Italia is an annual cycle race...
Public Advised To Prepare For Giro
The public is being advised to plan journeys carefully over the next few days, as Northern Ireland plays host to one of the biggest cycle races in the world. The Giro d'Italia is an annual cycle race...
Northern Ireland News, May 8, 2014
Other News In Brief
Man Escapes 'Arson' Attack, Bangor A man has escaped from a suspected arson attack at a flat in Bangor, County Down. The fire was started at the property on Lisnabreen Walk at about 22:00 on ...
Other News In Brief
Man Escapes 'Arson' Attack, Bangor A man has escaped from a suspected arson attack at a flat in Bangor, County Down. The fire was started at the property on Lisnabreen Walk at about 22:00 on ...
UK National News, May 8, 2014
Mars Mission Scientist Colin Pillinger Dies
Planetary scientist Professor Colin Pillinger, who was the head leader of the Britain's Mars lander Beagle 2, has died at Addenbrooke's Hospital aged 70. He suffered a brain haemorrhage and fell into ...
Mars Mission Scientist Colin Pillinger Dies
Planetary scientist Professor Colin Pillinger, who was the head leader of the Britain's Mars lander Beagle 2, has died at Addenbrooke's Hospital aged 70. He suffered a brain haemorrhage and fell into ...
UK National News, May 8, 2014
Met Police To Wear Body Cameras
Police and firearm officers in London will begin wearing cameras on their uniforms from today, 8th May, as part of a trial aimed at increasing trust and speeding up justice for victims. The move, whi...
Met Police To Wear Body Cameras
Police and firearm officers in London will begin wearing cameras on their uniforms from today, 8th May, as part of a trial aimed at increasing trust and speeding up justice for victims. The move, whi...
UK National News, May 8, 2014
Record £5m Donation For The Natural History Museum
The third most visited museum in the United Kingdom, The Natural History Museum, has received a £5m donation from philanthropist couple Sir Michael and Lady Dorothy Hintze. It is believed to be the b...
Record £5m Donation For The Natural History Museum
The third most visited museum in the United Kingdom, The Natural History Museum, has received a £5m donation from philanthropist couple Sir Michael and Lady Dorothy Hintze. It is believed to be the b...
UK National News, May 8, 2014
Virgin Soldiers Author Leslie Thomas Dies
Journalist and novelist Leslie Thomas, best known for his national service novel The Virgin Soldiers, has died aged 83. He was surrounded by family and friends at his Salisbury home in Wiltshire on T...
Virgin Soldiers Author Leslie Thomas Dies
Journalist and novelist Leslie Thomas, best known for his national service novel The Virgin Soldiers, has died aged 83. He was surrounded by family and friends at his Salisbury home in Wiltshire on T...
UK National News, May 8, 2014
Other News In Brief
Police Arrive In Portugal Scotland Yard detectives have arrived in Portugal to oversee the excavation of three sites in Praia da Luz as part of the investigation into the disappearance of thr...
Other News In Brief
Police Arrive In Portugal Scotland Yard detectives have arrived in Portugal to oversee the excavation of three sites in Praia da Luz as part of the investigation into the disappearance of thr...
Northern Ireland News, May 7, 2014
QUB To Debate Poppy Ban
The student council at Queen's University is to debate a motion this evening that could see the sale of Remembrance Day poppies banned from the Students' Union. The motion says "the Poppy Appeal is a...
QUB To Debate Poppy Ban
The student council at Queen's University is to debate a motion this evening that could see the sale of Remembrance Day poppies banned from the Students' Union. The motion says "the Poppy Appeal is a...
Northern Ireland News, May 7, 2014
Belfast Cycling Pioneers Honoured
Two Belfast men have been honoured with a plaque detailing the "pivotal role" they played in the development of modern cycling, the City Council has said. On the eve of the Giro d’Italia, inventor Jo...
Belfast Cycling Pioneers Honoured
Two Belfast men have been honoured with a plaque detailing the "pivotal role" they played in the development of modern cycling, the City Council has said. On the eve of the Giro d’Italia, inventor Jo...
UK National News, May 7, 2014
Man Dies On Malton Rail Level Crossing Crash
A 77-year-old man has died after his car was struck by a train at Ivy Lea rail level crossing in Scampston, North Yorkshire at around 9.15 on Wednesday morning. The train involved was the 08.48 BTS S...
Man Dies On Malton Rail Level Crossing Crash
A 77-year-old man has died after his car was struck by a train at Ivy Lea rail level crossing in Scampston, North Yorkshire at around 9.15 on Wednesday morning. The train involved was the 08.48 BTS S...
Northern Ireland News, May 7, 2014
Environment Minister Pledges Action On Wildlife Crime
Environment Minister Mark H Durkan has pledged to tackle wildlife crime in Northern Ireland. The Minister made the comment as he hosted a summit attended by almost 30 organisations. He said: "Our wil...
Environment Minister Pledges Action On Wildlife Crime
Environment Minister Mark H Durkan has pledged to tackle wildlife crime in Northern Ireland. The Minister made the comment as he hosted a summit attended by almost 30 organisations. He said: "Our wil...
Recruitment News, May 7, 2014
Ministers Urged To Back Call For Living Wage
The vice chair of the Northern Ireland Assembly's Enterprise, Trade and Investment Committee has called on ministers to back a campaign for a living wage. Fermanagh MLA Phil Flanagan said: "Earlier t...
Ministers Urged To Back Call For Living Wage
The vice chair of the Northern Ireland Assembly's Enterprise, Trade and Investment Committee has called on ministers to back a campaign for a living wage. Fermanagh MLA Phil Flanagan said: "Earlier t...
Business News, May 7, 2014
Ministers Urged To Back Living Wage
The vice chair of the Northern Ireland Assembly's Enterprise, Trade and Investment Committee has called on ministers to back a campaign for a living wage. Fermanagh MLA Phil Flanagan said: "Earlier t...
Ministers Urged To Back Living Wage
The vice chair of the Northern Ireland Assembly's Enterprise, Trade and Investment Committee has called on ministers to back a campaign for a living wage. Fermanagh MLA Phil Flanagan said: "Earlier t...
Business News, May 7, 2014
Co Down Aerospace Company Considering Sale
B/E Aerospace in Kilkeel, Co Down, may be up for sale, according to a report by the BBC. It is understood that the US firm may be about to sell its Kilkeel manufacturing business. 800 people are empl...
Co Down Aerospace Company Considering Sale
B/E Aerospace in Kilkeel, Co Down, may be up for sale, according to a report by the BBC. It is understood that the US firm may be about to sell its Kilkeel manufacturing business. 800 people are empl...
Northern Ireland News, May 7, 2014
£330k Resurfacing Scheme Announced For Castlereagh
A £330,000 resurfacing scheme has been announced for the Saintfield Road in Castlereagh. The work is due to begin on 19 May 2014 between Woodbreda Park and Beechhill Road. Regional Development Minis...
£330k Resurfacing Scheme Announced For Castlereagh
A £330,000 resurfacing scheme has been announced for the Saintfield Road in Castlereagh. The work is due to begin on 19 May 2014 between Woodbreda Park and Beechhill Road. Regional Development Minis...
UK National News, May 7, 2014
UKIP's Roger Helmer To Stand In Newark
UKIP has announced that Roger Helmer MEP has been selected as its candidate to fight the Newark parliamentary by-election. Mr Helmer has represented the East Midlands in the European Parliament for 1...
UKIP's Roger Helmer To Stand In Newark
UKIP has announced that Roger Helmer MEP has been selected as its candidate to fight the Newark parliamentary by-election. Mr Helmer has represented the East Midlands in the European Parliament for 1...
Northern Ireland News, May 7, 2014
£135m Community Projects Completed In Armagh
Two community projects to the tune of £135,000 have been completed in the Callan Street area of Armagh. Social Development Minister Nelson McCausland welcomed the news that the Callan Street Communit...
£135m Community Projects Completed In Armagh
Two community projects to the tune of £135,000 have been completed in the Callan Street area of Armagh. Social Development Minister Nelson McCausland welcomed the news that the Callan Street Communit...
Northern Ireland News, May 7, 2014
Man Arrested Over 1998 Car Bomb
A man has been arrested in connection with a car bomb attack on Moira police station in 1998. The 47-year-old was detained by police in the Dungannon area of County Tyrone on Wednesday morning and ta...
Man Arrested Over 1998 Car Bomb
A man has been arrested in connection with a car bomb attack on Moira police station in 1998. The 47-year-old was detained by police in the Dungannon area of County Tyrone on Wednesday morning and ta...
UK National News, May 7, 2014
'Skull Cracker' In Custody In London
Kent Police, in partnership with officers from the Metropolitan Police Service, have arrested two men in East London on suspicion of conspiracy to commit armed robbery. On 3 May, Kent Police began a ...
'Skull Cracker' In Custody In London
Kent Police, in partnership with officers from the Metropolitan Police Service, have arrested two men in East London on suspicion of conspiracy to commit armed robbery. On 3 May, Kent Police began a ...
UK National News, May 7, 2014
Criminal Climbs Over Ferris Wheel In Prison Protest
Notorious gangster Domenyk Noonan has been arrested after he climbed 100ft onto a Big Wheel to protest against plans to send him back to prison. The 49-year-old said his actions were a protest agains...
Criminal Climbs Over Ferris Wheel In Prison Protest
Notorious gangster Domenyk Noonan has been arrested after he climbed 100ft onto a Big Wheel to protest against plans to send him back to prison. The 49-year-old said his actions were a protest agains...
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Northern Ireland WeatherToday:A chilly start with a widespread frost and some freezing fog, any freezing fog slow to clear. Otherwise bright with sunny spells and coastal showers. Light winds. Maximum temperature 6 °C.Tonight:Coastal showers dying out with a widespread frost developing along with freezing fog, which could become extensive. Winds remaining light. Minimum temperature -3 °C.
