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Northern Ireland News for June 2014 : Page 12
Northern Ireland News, Jun 9, 2014
Other News In Brief
Confiscation Order Carried Out Against Woman A Confiscation Order has been carried out to the value of £6,500 against Elizabeth Dorman, 56, of Invernook Park, Belfast. On 10 December 2013, Ms...
Other News In Brief
Confiscation Order Carried Out Against Woman A Confiscation Order has been carried out to the value of £6,500 against Elizabeth Dorman, 56, of Invernook Park, Belfast. On 10 December 2013, Ms...
UK National News, Jun 9, 2014
UK Child Poverty Plans 'Doomed To Fail'
A watchdog headed by the former health secretary Alan Milburn has said the UK's plans for tackling child poverty are "doomed” to fail" and warned of figures showing there will be 3.5 million children ...
UK Child Poverty Plans 'Doomed To Fail'
A watchdog headed by the former health secretary Alan Milburn has said the UK's plans for tackling child poverty are "doomed” to fail" and warned of figures showing there will be 3.5 million children ...
UK National News, Jun 9, 2014
Police Concludes McCann Search In Scrubland
Forensic teams investigating the disappearance of Madeleine McCann in the scrubland of Praia da Luz in Portugal ceased their search on Sunday, it has been revealed. The team halted operations withou...
Police Concludes McCann Search In Scrubland
Forensic teams investigating the disappearance of Madeleine McCann in the scrubland of Praia da Luz in Portugal ceased their search on Sunday, it has been revealed. The team halted operations withou...
UK National News, Jun 9, 2014
'Snap Checks' Ordered Over 'Trojan Horse' Schools
David Cameron is to ask Ofsted to introduce 'snap' inspections in schools following revelations that certain schools in Birmingham may be being covertly taken over by hardline Muslim extremists. The ...
'Snap Checks' Ordered Over 'Trojan Horse' Schools
David Cameron is to ask Ofsted to introduce 'snap' inspections in schools following revelations that certain schools in Birmingham may be being covertly taken over by hardline Muslim extremists. The ...
Recruitment News, Jun 9, 2014
6,000 Education Places Created For Jobseekers
Six thousand places are to be created on the government's Springboard programme, allowing jobseekers to apply for free higher education places, including degree and post-graduate courses. The Exchequ...
6,000 Education Places Created For Jobseekers
Six thousand places are to be created on the government's Springboard programme, allowing jobseekers to apply for free higher education places, including degree and post-graduate courses. The Exchequ...
UK National News, Jun 6, 2014
World Leaders Join To Remember D-Day Landings
World leaders have meet in Northern France to remember the D-Day landings and pay tribute to those who died when 150,000 troops landed on four beaches in Normandy. The 70th anniversary is being marke...
World Leaders Join To Remember D-Day Landings
World leaders have meet in Northern France to remember the D-Day landings and pay tribute to those who died when 150,000 troops landed on four beaches in Normandy. The 70th anniversary is being marke...
UK National News, Jun 6, 2014
EC Presidential Candidate Criticises British Press Treatment
European Commission presidential hopeful Jean-Claude Juncker has criticised the British press for their treatment of him, saying that their attention on him was a “rather desperate move”. The former ...
EC Presidential Candidate Criticises British Press Treatment
European Commission presidential hopeful Jean-Claude Juncker has criticised the British press for their treatment of him, saying that their attention on him was a “rather desperate move”. The former ...
Business News, Jun 6, 2014
Great Taste Awards Judging Session To Be Held In NI
Enterprise, Trade & Investment Minister Arlene Foster has welcomed the decision by the UK Guild of Fine Food to hold this year's Great Taste Award judging session in Northern Ireland, for the first ti...
Great Taste Awards Judging Session To Be Held In NI
Enterprise, Trade & Investment Minister Arlene Foster has welcomed the decision by the UK Guild of Fine Food to hold this year's Great Taste Award judging session in Northern Ireland, for the first ti...
UK National News, Jun 6, 2014
IMF Warns Over Housing Bubble Risk
The International Monetary Fund has issued a warning to the UK over the fast growth of the housing market and mortgage lending in it latest report, saying it could be a risk for the recovery. The rep...
IMF Warns Over Housing Bubble Risk
The International Monetary Fund has issued a warning to the UK over the fast growth of the housing market and mortgage lending in it latest report, saying it could be a risk for the recovery. The rep...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 6, 2014
Whitewell Pastor Issues Apology
Pastor James McConnell has issued a public apology after referring to Islam as "heathen" and "satanic" during a sermon at his church, Whitewell Metropolitan Tabernacle. In a statement posted on the c...
Whitewell Pastor Issues Apology
Pastor James McConnell has issued a public apology after referring to Islam as "heathen" and "satanic" during a sermon at his church, Whitewell Metropolitan Tabernacle. In a statement posted on the c...
Recruitment News, Jun 6, 2014
100 New Jobs For Dublin
Labour TD and member of the Oireachtas Communications Committee Sean Kenny has welcomed the announcement that Yelp, an online directory company, is to create over 100 new jobs at its European HQ in Du...
100 New Jobs For Dublin
Labour TD and member of the Oireachtas Communications Committee Sean Kenny has welcomed the announcement that Yelp, an online directory company, is to create over 100 new jobs at its European HQ in Du...
UK National News, Jun 6, 2014
Belfast Pastor Apologises Over Islam Remarks
The Belfast pastor James McConnell from the Whitewell Metropolitan Tabernacle, who called Islam "heathen" and "satanic", has apologised in a public statement. The pastor said: "I had no intention of ...
Belfast Pastor Apologises Over Islam Remarks
The Belfast pastor James McConnell from the Whitewell Metropolitan Tabernacle, who called Islam "heathen" and "satanic", has apologised in a public statement. The pastor said: "I had no intention of ...
UK National News, Jun 6, 2014
Bristol Airport Fire Causes Serious Power Failure
A fire at at Bristol Airport caused a serious power failure, leaving the terminal in darkness, about 2,000 people stranded and knock-on disruptions and delays. It is understood that the airports back...
Bristol Airport Fire Causes Serious Power Failure
A fire at at Bristol Airport caused a serious power failure, leaving the terminal in darkness, about 2,000 people stranded and knock-on disruptions and delays. It is understood that the airports back...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 6, 2014
DoE Urged To Clarify Confusion Over Haulier Levy
The Department of the Environment has been urged to end the confusion over a controversial tax on hauliers crossing the border. The British government introduced the Heavy Goods Vehicle (HGV) Levy on...
DoE Urged To Clarify Confusion Over Haulier Levy
The Department of the Environment has been urged to end the confusion over a controversial tax on hauliers crossing the border. The British government introduced the Heavy Goods Vehicle (HGV) Levy on...
UK National News, Jun 6, 2014
Conservatives Win Newark By-Election
The Conservative Party have described their win the Newark by-election as "comfortable", taking almost 7,500 ahead of UKIP. Despite this, Nigel Farage has cut the Conservatives majority by half. Tor...
Conservatives Win Newark By-Election
The Conservative Party have described their win the Newark by-election as "comfortable", taking almost 7,500 ahead of UKIP. Despite this, Nigel Farage has cut the Conservatives majority by half. Tor...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 6, 2014
Murder Investigation Launched In Portstewart
A 32-year-old man has been arrested in connection with the discovery of a woman's body on Wednesday afternoon in Portstewart. Police say that the body of 69-year-old Margaret Evans as found at her ho...
Murder Investigation Launched In Portstewart
A 32-year-old man has been arrested in connection with the discovery of a woman's body on Wednesday afternoon in Portstewart. Police say that the body of 69-year-old Margaret Evans as found at her ho...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 6, 2014
Chief Constable Moves Retirement Forward
Chief Constable Matt Baggott is to retire two months earlier than planned. He will now step down at the end of June. Mr Baggott had been due to retire at the end of August but on Thursday he announ...
Chief Constable Moves Retirement Forward
Chief Constable Matt Baggott is to retire two months earlier than planned. He will now step down at the end of June. Mr Baggott had been due to retire at the end of August but on Thursday he announ...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 6, 2014
Report Finds No Benefit To Stormont Buying Lough Neagh
A working group exploring the idea of Stormont buying Lough Neagh from the Earl of Shaftesbury, has found "no compelling grounds" to make the purchase. It is understood that while the Lough is not cu...
Report Finds No Benefit To Stormont Buying Lough Neagh
A working group exploring the idea of Stormont buying Lough Neagh from the Earl of Shaftesbury, has found "no compelling grounds" to make the purchase. It is understood that while the Lough is not cu...
UK National News, Jun 6, 2014
Measures To Improve Rape Conviction Rate Launched
New measures aimed to continue improving the rate of successful rape convictions in courts through England and Wales have been launched by the Director of Public Prosecutions (CPS). Alison Saunders ...
Measures To Improve Rape Conviction Rate Launched
New measures aimed to continue improving the rate of successful rape convictions in courts through England and Wales have been launched by the Director of Public Prosecutions (CPS). Alison Saunders ...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 6, 2014
Ulster Rugby Announce Ravenhill Name Change
Ulster Rugby's Ravenhill ground in south Belfast is to be renamed the Kingspan Stadium. The Cavan-based insulation company, which has been a sponsor since 1999, has signed a 10-year agreement with Ul...
Ulster Rugby Announce Ravenhill Name Change
Ulster Rugby's Ravenhill ground in south Belfast is to be renamed the Kingspan Stadium. The Cavan-based insulation company, which has been a sponsor since 1999, has signed a 10-year agreement with Ul...
UK National News, Jun 6, 2014
Obama: US Wants The UK To Be A 'United And Effective Ally'
Barack Obama has unveiled the US interest in the Scottish independence referendum, saying that the issue was ensuring the UK remains a “strong, robust, united and effective ally” but added the decisio...
Obama: US Wants The UK To Be A 'United And Effective Ally'
Barack Obama has unveiled the US interest in the Scottish independence referendum, saying that the issue was ensuring the UK remains a “strong, robust, united and effective ally” but added the decisio...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 6, 2014
Documentary Reveals UK Govt Authorised Torture In NI
A documentary broadcast on RTÉ has revealed how torture methods were authorised for use in Northern Ireland by the British Government in the early 1970s. According to RTÉ, the revelation was uncovere...
Documentary Reveals UK Govt Authorised Torture In NI
A documentary broadcast on RTÉ has revealed how torture methods were authorised for use in Northern Ireland by the British Government in the early 1970s. According to RTÉ, the revelation was uncovere...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 6, 2014
Man Critical After Stabbing
The PSNI have said a 28-year-old man is in critical condition following a stabbing in north Belfast. The man was attacked on Thursday afternoon at a block of flats at Shore Crescent, located off the ...
Man Critical After Stabbing
The PSNI have said a 28-year-old man is in critical condition following a stabbing in north Belfast. The man was attacked on Thursday afternoon at a block of flats at Shore Crescent, located off the ...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 6, 2014
Ballymena Road Improvement Scheme Praised
Roads staff and contractors have been praised for the completion of a £10.82m roads scheme in the Ballymena area. The scheme was part of an investment in roads infrastructure in the Ballymena area, w...
Ballymena Road Improvement Scheme Praised
Roads staff and contractors have been praised for the completion of a £10.82m roads scheme in the Ballymena area. The scheme was part of an investment in roads infrastructure in the Ballymena area, w...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 6, 2014
Other News In Brief
Men Arrested Over Explosion At Petrol Station Police have arrested two men in connection with the attempted robbery of an ATM at a petrol station in Hamiltonsbawn, Co Armagh. Police say that ...
Other News In Brief
Men Arrested Over Explosion At Petrol Station Police have arrested two men in connection with the attempted robbery of an ATM at a petrol station in Hamiltonsbawn, Co Armagh. Police say that ...
UK National News, Jun 6, 2014
Three New Babies Reportedly Poisoned At NHS Hospitals
The number of poisoned babies with the bacillus cereus at NHS hospitals has increased to 18, after three new cases came to light. The latest death happened on the 01 June, according to reports. It i...
Three New Babies Reportedly Poisoned At NHS Hospitals
The number of poisoned babies with the bacillus cereus at NHS hospitals has increased to 18, after three new cases came to light. The latest death happened on the 01 June, according to reports. It i...
UK National News, Jun 6, 2014
Other News In Brief
Scrap Old Polluting Cars To Save Lives, Says Motoring Charity Motoring charity RAC Foundation has called on the Government to introduce a scrappage scheme that would see owners of older diesel...
Other News In Brief
Scrap Old Polluting Cars To Save Lives, Says Motoring Charity Motoring charity RAC Foundation has called on the Government to introduce a scrappage scheme that would see owners of older diesel...
UK National News, Jun 5, 2014
D-Day 70th Anniversary Begins
Hundreds of the surviving veterans of the D-Day landings on both sides of the English Channel are preparing to commemorate the 70th anniversary of the mission. Princess Anne made an appearance at the...
D-Day 70th Anniversary Begins
Hundreds of the surviving veterans of the D-Day landings on both sides of the English Channel are preparing to commemorate the 70th anniversary of the mission. Princess Anne made an appearance at the...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 5, 2014
PSNI Warning Over Drug-Related Deaths
The PSNI has said that a senior detective has been coordinating investigations in drug-related deaths last year. The deaths have been the subject of detailed investigation locally by District officer...
PSNI Warning Over Drug-Related Deaths
The PSNI has said that a senior detective has been coordinating investigations in drug-related deaths last year. The deaths have been the subject of detailed investigation locally by District officer...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 5, 2014
QUB Disability Placements Begin
12 people with disabilities are beginning a one-year paid placement at Queen's University Belfast this week, it has been announced. The Queen’s Inclusive Employment Scheme, which is supported by the ...
QUB Disability Placements Begin
12 people with disabilities are beginning a one-year paid placement at Queen's University Belfast this week, it has been announced. The Queen’s Inclusive Employment Scheme, which is supported by the ...
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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.
