Northern Ireland News for June 2014 : Page 2

UK National News, Jun 27, 2014
Blood Test Could Predict Breast Cancer - Research
A blood test is currently in development that could help predict the likelihood of a woman developing breast cancer, according to research by the University College London (UCL). The research, publi...
UK National News, Jun 27, 2014
Two Men Abscond From Secure Unit In Epsom
Police is Surrey are searching for two men who absconded from a secure hospital unit in Epsom. The men, Jason Bratton, 36, and Neil Emery, 46, went missing from the facility at Epsom General Hospital...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 27, 2014
No Second Review Of Parades Commission Decision
A restricted Orange Order march in Portadown will not be reviewed, the Parades Commission has said. The Order had applied for a march, which included a stretch of road called Victoria Terrace. The C...
UK National News, Jun 27, 2014
Man, 26, Dies At Glastonbury
A man has died at this year's Glastonbury festival, it has been confirmed. The 26-year-old, from Reading in Berkshire, is understood to have died after taking the illegal drug Ketamine. Police hav...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 27, 2014
Co Antrim Farmer Fined Over Polluted Waterway
A Co Antrim farmer has been fined after pleading guilty to polluting a waterway in Randalstown. Mr Samuel McCracken, of Craigmore Road, Randalstown, was fined £500 and ordered to pay court fees after...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 27, 2014
Man Arrested After Shots Fired In North Belfast
Police have arrested a man in connection with a shooting incident in north Belfast. It is understood that the 22-year-old man was arrested following reports of shots being fired on Oceanic Avenue at ...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 27, 2014
Other News In Brief
Man Charged With Creeper Burglaries A 28-year-old man has been charged in connection with a number of creeper burglaries. The incidents happened in Co Antrim earlier this month. The man, w...
UK National News, Jun 27, 2014
Other News In Brief
Snow Patrol's Johnny McDaid Engaged To Courteney Cox The guitarist of Snow Patrol Johnny McDaid and the former Friends actress Courteney Cox have revealed their engagement in posts on their Tw...
UK National News, Jun 26, 2014
Other News In Brief
Peter Pan Author's Grave Vandalised Police have launched an appeal after the grave of Peter Pan author JM Barrie, located in Kirriemuir, was vandalised. The playwright and author is buried in...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 26, 2014
School Boys Find Handgun In Park
A revolver handgun has been found by two 10-year-old school boys in a Co Antrim park. According to police, the school boys discovered the firearm and a balaclava in Valley Park, Glengormley, while on...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 26, 2014
OTR Review Publication Date Announced
The publication date of the review into the administrative scheme for dealing with suspected On The Runs has been set for 17 July. Controversy over the scheme started following the collapse of a case...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 26, 2014
Investigation Launched Into Pharrell Williams Gig
Publicists for Pharrell Williams have confirmed that the US popstar will not be appearing at the b.e.d nightclub in Newry. The nightclub had started promoting the gig, due to be held on 05 July, on T...
Business News, Jun 26, 2014
NI Firms Support BIO International Convention
Enterprise, Trade and Investment Minister Arlene Foster has supported local companies taking part in the world’s leading life sciences exhibition, BIO International Convention in San Diego. Thirteen ...
UK National News, Jun 26, 2014
Bank Of England To Impose Mortgage Caps
The Bank of England (BoE) is to impose new limits on mortgages from October, limiting the loan-to-income (LTI) ratio for most applicants seeking new bonds or re-mortgages, amid fears of instability in...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 26, 2014
Importance Of Carers Must Be Recognised - Poots
Carers must be recognised for the vital role they play in ensuring people are cared for in their own homes and communities for as long as possible, Health Minister Edwin Poots has said. The Minister ...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 26, 2014
Planning Applications 'Speedier And Fairer' - Durkan
New figures show that 92% of 'Large Scale Planning Applications' are being dealt with within six months, beating the set target of 75%. Turnaround times for planning applications are improving, becom...
UK National News, Jun 26, 2014
Savile NHS Abuse Victims Aged 5 To 75
Ex-BBC DJ Jimmy Savile sexually assaulted victims aged five to 75, assisted in bed baths and may have sexually abused dead bodies at an NHS hospital over decades of unrestricted access, investigators ...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 26, 2014
Funding Announced For Schools Energy Saving Initiative
Education Minister John O'Dowd has announced funding of £10m to improve energy efficiency in Northern Ireland's schools. The Spend to Save initiative aims to help schools cut their energy costs, with...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 26, 2014
Police Appeal Over Armed Robbery Of East Belfast Newsagents
Police have appeal to anyone with any information on an armed robbery of a shop in east Belfast on Wednesday night to contact them Police say they are investigating if a shot was fined during the rob...
UK National News, Jun 26, 2014
CMA Announce Energy Market Investigation
An investigation into the energy market is to be carried out by the Competition Markets Authority (CMA). Ofgem referred the probe to the CMA following a consultation. Dermot Nolan, Ofgem Chief Execu...
UK National News, Jun 26, 2014
Third Alleged SOS Messages Found On Primark Label
Karen Wisínska, a shopper from Co Fermanagh, in Northern Ireland has became the latest Primark customer to find an SOS note hidden in clothes bought from the low-cost retailer, following the discovery...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 26, 2014
31 New Jobs To Be Created In Belfast
London-based financial technology firm Options has announced the creation of 31 jobs with the opening of its new Belfast office. The firm, which employs over 100 staff worldwide, provides services to...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 26, 2014
HMRC Staff Stage Walkout In Dispute Over Job Cuts
More than 1,500 HM Revenue and Customs employees in Northern Ireland are to stage a walk out today in a dispute over job cuts, as part of a week of rolling strikes taking place across the UK. Years o...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 26, 2014
Other News In Brief
Arrest Made In Post Office Robbery Investigation Police have arrested a man in connection with an armed robbery of a post office in the village of Glynn, near Larne. It is understood that the...
UK National News, Jun 26, 2014
'No Forensic Evidence' Pensioner Was Raped In Rochdale
Police have found no forensic evidence that a 90-year-old woman was raped in Rochdale. Greater Manchester Police are continuing to investigate after it was claimed the woman had been attacked on the ...
UK National News, Jun 26, 2014
NHS Failures Killed Three-Year-Old Boy - Report
A boy died from a treatable condition because four separate NHS organisations made repeated mistakes in his treatment, an investigation concludes. The family of Sam Morrish suffered a further injusti...
UK National News, Jun 26, 2014
Head Of MI6 To Step Down
The head of the MI6 is to step down from his post in November. Sir John Sawers, known as C, is to leave after five years in the post, the Foreign Office has confirmed. Before his appointment in 2009...
UK National News, Jun 26, 2014
£10k Reward Offered In Student Murder Case
Crimestoppers has offered a reward of £10,000 for information which will lead to the arrest and conviction of the person, or persons, responsible for the murder of Nahid Almanea. Ms Almanea, 31, was...
Recruitment News, Jun 25, 2014
Unite Slams Govt Plans On Zero Hour Contracts
Government plans announced today to ban exclusivity clauses in zero hours contracts will do nothing to end the insecurity of zero hours working, is the warning from Britain's largest union, Unite. Ex...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 25, 2014
Breakthrough In Cystic Fibrosis Study
A scientist from Queen's University Belfast has played a key role in the development of treatment for cystic fibrosis sufferers. Professor Stuart Elborn, alongside colleagues from the United States ...