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Northern Ireland News for June 2014 : Page 14
Northern Ireland News, Jun 4, 2014
Queen To Visit NI
Buckingham Palace has announced that Queen Elizabeth and the Duke of Edinburgh will be visiting Northern Ireland this month for a series of public engagements. The Royal visit will take place between...
Queen To Visit NI
Buckingham Palace has announced that Queen Elizabeth and the Duke of Edinburgh will be visiting Northern Ireland this month for a series of public engagements. The Royal visit will take place between...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 4, 2014
Stiff Kitten Closes
Belfast's popular Stiff Kitten nightclub is to close following a decade in business, the owners have confirmed. "It is with heavy hearts that we have decided to close the doors of the Stiff Kitten fo...
Stiff Kitten Closes
Belfast's popular Stiff Kitten nightclub is to close following a decade in business, the owners have confirmed. "It is with heavy hearts that we have decided to close the doors of the Stiff Kitten fo...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 4, 2014
New Law To Tackle Uninsured Drivers
A public consultation has been launched today on new proposals that could make it illegal to be in possession of an uninsured vehicle, as opposed to current regulations that only prohibit driving with...
New Law To Tackle Uninsured Drivers
A public consultation has been launched today on new proposals that could make it illegal to be in possession of an uninsured vehicle, as opposed to current regulations that only prohibit driving with...
UK National News, Jun 4, 2014
Body Found In Search For Missing Briton In Malaysia
A body has been found in the hunt for missing British man Gareth Huntley, who was on Malaysia's Tioman Island on a sabbatical from his job in the City. Although the body appeared less than 100m away...
Body Found In Search For Missing Briton In Malaysia
A body has been found in the hunt for missing British man Gareth Huntley, who was on Malaysia's Tioman Island on a sabbatical from his job in the City. Although the body appeared less than 100m away...
UK National News, Jun 4, 2014
Heathrow T2 Welcomes First Passengers
Heathrow's new Terminal 2 has welcomed its first passengers, as the airport insists it has learned lessons from the opening of Terminal 5, but warns of potential problems during the new terminal's inf...
Heathrow T2 Welcomes First Passengers
Heathrow's new Terminal 2 has welcomed its first passengers, as the airport insists it has learned lessons from the opening of Terminal 5, but warns of potential problems during the new terminal's inf...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 4, 2014
Robinson Makes Public Apology Over Islam Comments
First Minister Peter Robinson has publicly apologised for comments he made during an interview with the Irish News, in which he defended remarks made by Pastor James McConnell of the Metropolitan Tabe...
Robinson Makes Public Apology Over Islam Comments
First Minister Peter Robinson has publicly apologised for comments he made during an interview with the Irish News, in which he defended remarks made by Pastor James McConnell of the Metropolitan Tabe...
UK National News, Jun 4, 2014
Peter Robinson Apologises Over Islam Comments
Northern Ireland First Minister Peter Robinson has made a public apology at the Belfast Islamic Centre, following comments he made when he defended local Pastor James McConnell, who said Islam was "he...
Peter Robinson Apologises Over Islam Comments
Northern Ireland First Minister Peter Robinson has made a public apology at the Belfast Islamic Centre, following comments he made when he defended local Pastor James McConnell, who said Islam was "he...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 4, 2014
PSNI Warning Over Malicious Software
The PSNI is urging Northern Ireland computer users to protect themselves against malicious software that could be costing the UK millions of pounds. A campaign by Get Safe Online is highlighting acti...
PSNI Warning Over Malicious Software
The PSNI is urging Northern Ireland computer users to protect themselves against malicious software that could be costing the UK millions of pounds. A campaign by Get Safe Online is highlighting acti...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 4, 2014
Other News In Brief
Motorcyclist Killed In Collision, Portaferry A motorcyclist has been killed in a two-vehicle crash in the seaside town of Portaferry, County Down. The 36-year-old died in the collision on the...
Other News In Brief
Motorcyclist Killed In Collision, Portaferry A motorcyclist has been killed in a two-vehicle crash in the seaside town of Portaferry, County Down. The 36-year-old died in the collision on the...
UK National News, Jun 4, 2014
Three Further Arrests Over Dorset Nurse Murder
Three women have been arrested and accused of assisting an offender over the murder of the Dorset nurse Rui Li, whose body was found in a car in Bournemouth on Friday. The three women from Bournemout...
Three Further Arrests Over Dorset Nurse Murder
Three women have been arrested and accused of assisting an offender over the murder of the Dorset nurse Rui Li, whose body was found in a car in Bournemouth on Friday. The three women from Bournemout...
UK National News, Jun 4, 2014
Man Dies After London Bus Collide
A man has died and another 13 victims have been injured in a crash involving a car and a double-decker bus in Clapton, east London at about 02:20 this morning. The man, who was travelling in the car,...
Man Dies After London Bus Collide
A man has died and another 13 victims have been injured in a crash involving a car and a double-decker bus in Clapton, east London at about 02:20 this morning. The man, who was travelling in the car,...
UK National News, Jun 4, 2014
Dorrell Quits As Commons Health Committee Chair
Stephen Dorrell, the former Conservative cabinet minister, has quit as head of the Commons health select committee with immediate effect, Mr Dorrell communicated his decision in a letter to the Commo...
Dorrell Quits As Commons Health Committee Chair
Stephen Dorrell, the former Conservative cabinet minister, has quit as head of the Commons health select committee with immediate effect, Mr Dorrell communicated his decision in a letter to the Commo...
UK National News, Jun 4, 2014
Other News In Brief
Radar Used In McCann Ground Search Police officers involved in a new search for missing Madeleine McCann are using a ground-penetrating radar to search scrubland in Praia da Luz. The radar eq...
Other News In Brief
Radar Used In McCann Ground Search Police officers involved in a new search for missing Madeleine McCann are using a ground-penetrating radar to search scrubland in Praia da Luz. The radar eq...
UK National News, Jun 3, 2014
British Terrorist Samantha Lewthwaite Reported Seen In Kenya
Kenya is investigating reports that British terror suspect Samantha Lewthwaite, best known as the 'White Widow', has been sighted in the country. The announcement follows reports that an unknown woma...
British Terrorist Samantha Lewthwaite Reported Seen In Kenya
Kenya is investigating reports that British terror suspect Samantha Lewthwaite, best known as the 'White Widow', has been sighted in the country. The announcement follows reports that an unknown woma...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 3, 2014
Teenagers Robbed In Ormeau 'Hate Crime'
Two teenage boys have been robbed and assaulted in Belfast's Ormeau Park in what police are treating as a hate crime. A 15-and 16-year-old boy were walking through the park in the south of the city a...
Teenagers Robbed In Ormeau 'Hate Crime'
Two teenage boys have been robbed and assaulted in Belfast's Ormeau Park in what police are treating as a hate crime. A 15-and 16-year-old boy were walking through the park in the south of the city a...
UK National News, Jun 3, 2014
Giant Octopus Causes Chaos In Oxford Circus
A flatbed lorry with a large octopus on the back broke down in Oxford Street in London during this morning's rush hour, it has been reported. The breakdown caused disruptions for commuters, yet delig...
Giant Octopus Causes Chaos In Oxford Circus
A flatbed lorry with a large octopus on the back broke down in Oxford Street in London during this morning's rush hour, it has been reported. The breakdown caused disruptions for commuters, yet delig...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 3, 2014
MTV Concert Coming To L'Derry
A major MTV live music event is to take place at the Ebrington barracks site in L'Derry in September. Derry City Council has made a "significant investment" in bringing the gig to the city, it has be...
MTV Concert Coming To L'Derry
A major MTV live music event is to take place at the Ebrington barracks site in L'Derry in September. Derry City Council has made a "significant investment" in bringing the gig to the city, it has be...
Business News, Jun 3, 2014
Kircubbin Firm Invests £1.5m To Develop Irish Whiskey
Echlinville Distillery in Kircubbin is investing £1.5 million with Invest Northern Ireland assistance to develop premium Irish Whiskey for markets outside Northern Ireland. The new distillery, the fi...
Kircubbin Firm Invests £1.5m To Develop Irish Whiskey
Echlinville Distillery in Kircubbin is investing £1.5 million with Invest Northern Ireland assistance to develop premium Irish Whiskey for markets outside Northern Ireland. The new distillery, the fi...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 3, 2014
Human Rights Inquiry Launched Into Emergency Healthcare
The Northern Ireland Human Rights Commission (NIHRC) has announced it will launch a Human Rights Inquiry into emergency healthcare. The inquiry will focus on the participation of the public and those...
Human Rights Inquiry Launched Into Emergency Healthcare
The Northern Ireland Human Rights Commission (NIHRC) has announced it will launch a Human Rights Inquiry into emergency healthcare. The inquiry will focus on the participation of the public and those...
UK National News, Jun 3, 2014
New Rules To Help Pub Tenants
Landlords of pubs tied to major chains have won a fight for better protection from unfair treatment in a move that could help beer prices fall. Among the new rules is the right to request a rent revi...
New Rules To Help Pub Tenants
Landlords of pubs tied to major chains have won a fight for better protection from unfair treatment in a move that could help beer prices fall. Among the new rules is the right to request a rent revi...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 3, 2014
£8.1m For QUB Data Storage Project
£8.1m is being spent on a new centre led by Queen's University Belfast that will seek to tackle challenges created by increasing quantities of data. The new Centre for Doctoral Training (CDT) at Quee...
£8.1m For QUB Data Storage Project
£8.1m is being spent on a new centre led by Queen's University Belfast that will seek to tackle challenges created by increasing quantities of data. The new Centre for Doctoral Training (CDT) at Quee...
Recruitment News, Jun 3, 2014
Minister Announces 70 Jobs For Coleraine
Environment Minister Mark H Durkan has identified 70 posts within DOE alone, which will transfer to Coleraine. Over 300 DVA jobs will be lost throughout Northern Ireland, but primarily in Coleraine, ...
Minister Announces 70 Jobs For Coleraine
Environment Minister Mark H Durkan has identified 70 posts within DOE alone, which will transfer to Coleraine. Over 300 DVA jobs will be lost throughout Northern Ireland, but primarily in Coleraine, ...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 3, 2014
Belfast Car Commute Reduced
Over half of people commuting to Belfast during the morning peak do so by public transport, cycling or walking, according to the Department for Regional Development. The figures show that during the ...
Belfast Car Commute Reduced
Over half of people commuting to Belfast during the morning peak do so by public transport, cycling or walking, according to the Department for Regional Development. The figures show that during the ...
UK National News, Jun 3, 2014
Sniffer Dogs Join Madeleine McCann Search
UK police officers have begun using sniffer dogs at the scrubland areas where they are searching for Madeleine McCann, the British girl who went missing from the resort of Praia da Luz, Portugal in 20...
Sniffer Dogs Join Madeleine McCann Search
UK police officers have begun using sniffer dogs at the scrubland areas where they are searching for Madeleine McCann, the British girl who went missing from the resort of Praia da Luz, Portugal in 20...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 3, 2014
70 DOE Jobs Transfer To Coleraine
70 posts with the Department of the Environment are to transfer to Coleraine, it has been announced. The move will aim to soften the loss of some 300 jobs across Northern Ireland when motor tax servic...
70 DOE Jobs Transfer To Coleraine
70 posts with the Department of the Environment are to transfer to Coleraine, it has been announced. The move will aim to soften the loss of some 300 jobs across Northern Ireland when motor tax servic...
UK National News, Jun 3, 2014
Two School Buses Crash With 50 Children On Board
50 children aged between 11 and 18 and two adults have been involved in a crash after the school buses they were travelling in collided, in Stanley, County Durham at around 8.20am. Thirteen ambulance...
Two School Buses Crash With 50 Children On Board
50 children aged between 11 and 18 and two adults have been involved in a crash after the school buses they were travelling in collided, in Stanley, County Durham at around 8.20am. Thirteen ambulance...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 3, 2014
SDLP's Nichola Mallon Becomes Belfast Lord Mayor
SDLP Councillor Nichola Mallon has been elected as the new Lord Mayor of Belfast. For the first time in the city's history, all three civic dignitaries are now female, with Deputy Lord Mayor Councill...
SDLP's Nichola Mallon Becomes Belfast Lord Mayor
SDLP Councillor Nichola Mallon has been elected as the new Lord Mayor of Belfast. For the first time in the city's history, all three civic dignitaries are now female, with Deputy Lord Mayor Councill...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 3, 2014
Other News In Brief
Woman Dies In Larne House Fire A woman has died in a house fire in Larne, County Antrim. The fire broke out at Greenland Walk in the early hours of Monday morning in an end terrace, two store...
Other News In Brief
Woman Dies In Larne House Fire A woman has died in a house fire in Larne, County Antrim. The fire broke out at Greenland Walk in the early hours of Monday morning in an end terrace, two store...
UK National News, Jun 3, 2014
UK Firm To Evacuate Sierra Leone Staff Over Ebola
British iron firm London Mining has evacuated "non-essential" staff from Sierra Leone "non-essential" following an outbreak of the deadly Ebola virus. The company, which is one of the two large extra...
UK Firm To Evacuate Sierra Leone Staff Over Ebola
British iron firm London Mining has evacuated "non-essential" staff from Sierra Leone "non-essential" following an outbreak of the deadly Ebola virus. The company, which is one of the two large extra...
UK National News, Jun 3, 2014
Corrupt Barristers Who Help Criminals To Face Jail
The Home Office is planning a new rule that could lead to lawyers, couriers or accountants who turn a blind eye to criminal activity from which they profit convicted of a new offence of 'participation...
Corrupt Barristers Who Help Criminals To Face Jail
The Home Office is planning a new rule that could lead to lawyers, couriers or accountants who turn a blind eye to criminal activity from which they profit convicted of a new offence of 'participation...
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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.
