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Northern Ireland News for June 2014 : Page 5
Northern Ireland News, Jun 20, 2014
Belfast 'Heart Of Economy' - Robinson
"Belfast is the heart of the local economy," Peter Robinson has said. The First Minister made the comments as he launched a blueprint that sets out "bold and aspirational plans" for Belfast City Cent...
Belfast 'Heart Of Economy' - Robinson
"Belfast is the heart of the local economy," Peter Robinson has said. The First Minister made the comments as he launched a blueprint that sets out "bold and aspirational plans" for Belfast City Cent...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 20, 2014
Man Sentenced Over Tyre Waste Offences
A man has been sentenced to 240 hours of community service at L'Derry Crown Court for breaches of waste management legislation. 45-year-old James Joseph Heaney of Spruce Meadows, L'Derry received his...
Man Sentenced Over Tyre Waste Offences
A man has been sentenced to 240 hours of community service at L'Derry Crown Court for breaches of waste management legislation. 45-year-old James Joseph Heaney of Spruce Meadows, L'Derry received his...
UK National News, Jun 20, 2014
Woman Arrested Under Terrorism Act
A woman has been arrested under the Terrorism Act, it has been confirmed. West Midlands Police said its Counter Terrorism Unit arrested the 21-year-old female on Thursday morning on suspicion of fai...
Woman Arrested Under Terrorism Act
A woman has been arrested under the Terrorism Act, it has been confirmed. West Midlands Police said its Counter Terrorism Unit arrested the 21-year-old female on Thursday morning on suspicion of fai...
Recruitment News, Jun 20, 2014
Young People Need Access To Education - Labour
The union Unite has welcomed Labour's recognition that young people need access to education, saying it hoped it would herald a revival of a depleted further education sector which is essential for eq...
Young People Need Access To Education - Labour
The union Unite has welcomed Labour's recognition that young people need access to education, saying it hoped it would herald a revival of a depleted further education sector which is essential for eq...
Business News, Jun 20, 2014
Businesses Meet The Buyer For Contract Opportunities
A number of businesses had the chance to 'Meet the Buyer' for contracting opportunities around the development of Girdwood Park in north Belfast. The event was held in the Lanyon Suite, Crumlin Road ...
Businesses Meet The Buyer For Contract Opportunities
A number of businesses had the chance to 'Meet the Buyer' for contracting opportunities around the development of Girdwood Park in north Belfast. The event was held in the Lanyon Suite, Crumlin Road ...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 20, 2014
L'Derry Constituency First To Achieve 100% Eco Schools
The constituency of East Londonderry is the first in Northern Ireland to achieve full uptake of schools in the Eco-Schools Programme. The Department of the Environment initiative encourages environme...
L'Derry Constituency First To Achieve 100% Eco Schools
The constituency of East Londonderry is the first in Northern Ireland to achieve full uptake of schools in the Eco-Schools Programme. The Department of the Environment initiative encourages environme...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 20, 2014
Other News In Brief
Teen Stabbed In West Belfast A teenager has been taken to hospital after he was attacked and stabbed in west Belfast. The 17-year-old was confronted by a male armed with a knife at the front ...
Other News In Brief
Teen Stabbed In West Belfast A teenager has been taken to hospital after he was attacked and stabbed in west Belfast. The 17-year-old was confronted by a male armed with a knife at the front ...
UK National News, Jun 20, 2014
NI To Reintroduce Prescription Charges
Northern Ireland Health Minister Edwin Poots has announced on Twitter on Thursday his department is considering reintroducing prescription charges of up to £25 a year per person to pay for a cancer dr...
NI To Reintroduce Prescription Charges
Northern Ireland Health Minister Edwin Poots has announced on Twitter on Thursday his department is considering reintroducing prescription charges of up to £25 a year per person to pay for a cancer dr...
UK National News, Jun 20, 2014
PSNI Vehicle Contracts Officer Released From Custody
Former PSNI assistant chief constable Duncan McCausland, who was one of the seven men arrested on Tuesday and questioned about the awarding of police vehicle contracts, has been released. The 54-year...
PSNI Vehicle Contracts Officer Released From Custody
Former PSNI assistant chief constable Duncan McCausland, who was one of the seven men arrested on Tuesday and questioned about the awarding of police vehicle contracts, has been released. The 54-year...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 20, 2014
Teenage Girl And Man Tied Up
A teenage girl and a man have been tied up during a burglary at a property in Carnlough in County Antrim. Police are investigating the incident, in which two men broke into the Croft Avenue house at ...
Teenage Girl And Man Tied Up
A teenage girl and a man have been tied up during a burglary at a property in Carnlough in County Antrim. Police are investigating the incident, in which two men broke into the Croft Avenue house at ...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 20, 2014
Under 50% Of NI Minorities Feel 'Belonging'
Less than half of people from minority groups feel a sense of belonging in Northern Ireland, according to a new study by Queen's University Belfast and the University of Ulster. 'Belonging and Aliena...
Under 50% Of NI Minorities Feel 'Belonging'
Less than half of people from minority groups feel a sense of belonging in Northern Ireland, according to a new study by Queen's University Belfast and the University of Ulster. 'Belonging and Aliena...
UK National News, Jun 20, 2014
MP Under Fire For Tweet About 'Punching' Journalist
Conservative MP Michael Fabricant is under fire for tweeting about "punching" newspaper columnist Yasmin Alibhai-Brown "in the throat". The journalist has demanded that Prime Minister David Cameron t...
MP Under Fire For Tweet About 'Punching' Journalist
Conservative MP Michael Fabricant is under fire for tweeting about "punching" newspaper columnist Yasmin Alibhai-Brown "in the throat". The journalist has demanded that Prime Minister David Cameron t...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 20, 2014
Racial Equality Strategy Consultation Launches
The First and deputy First Minister have launched a public consultation on the draft racial equality strategy. The move follows a recent spate of racist attacks and hate crimes across Northern Irelan...
Racial Equality Strategy Consultation Launches
The First and deputy First Minister have launched a public consultation on the draft racial equality strategy. The move follows a recent spate of racist attacks and hate crimes across Northern Irelan...
UK National News, Jun 20, 2014
Tourism Minister Suggests 'Staycations' In Passport Delay Row
Tourism Minister Helen Grant has been criticised after suggesting people whose passports have been delayed should holiday in the UK instead. Speaking to House magazine, she added that while she was ...
Tourism Minister Suggests 'Staycations' In Passport Delay Row
Tourism Minister Helen Grant has been criticised after suggesting people whose passports have been delayed should holiday in the UK instead. Speaking to House magazine, she added that while she was ...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 20, 2014
Man Released Over PSNI Vehicle Contracts
A former PSNI assistant chief constable has been released following his arrest along with six other men over the awarding of police vehicle contracts. Duncan McCausland was arrested on Tuesday along ...
Man Released Over PSNI Vehicle Contracts
A former PSNI assistant chief constable has been released following his arrest along with six other men over the awarding of police vehicle contracts. Duncan McCausland was arrested on Tuesday along ...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 20, 2014
Attempted Murder Charges Over Larne Disturbance
Two men have been charged with attempted murder by detectives investigating serious disturbances in Larne, County Antrim, in March. The 28-year-old and a 34-year-old also face charges of riot, intimi...
Attempted Murder Charges Over Larne Disturbance
Two men have been charged with attempted murder by detectives investigating serious disturbances in Larne, County Antrim, in March. The 28-year-old and a 34-year-old also face charges of riot, intimi...
UK National News, Jun 20, 2014
State Pupils Deserve The Same Opportunities At Competitive Sport - Ofsted
Students in the state school system deserve the same opportunities to excel at competitive sport as those in the independent sector, Her Majesty's Chief Inspector, Sir Michael Wilshaw, said today. In...
State Pupils Deserve The Same Opportunities At Competitive Sport - Ofsted
Students in the state school system deserve the same opportunities to excel at competitive sport as those in the independent sector, Her Majesty's Chief Inspector, Sir Michael Wilshaw, said today. In...
UK National News, Jun 20, 2014
England Lose Second World Cup Fixture
England are on the brink of having to exit the World Cup early after losing their second match in the tournament. The side lost 2-1 to Uruguay on Thursday night. The match, which was held in Sao Pau...
England Lose Second World Cup Fixture
England are on the brink of having to exit the World Cup early after losing their second match in the tournament. The side lost 2-1 to Uruguay on Thursday night. The match, which was held in Sao Pau...
UK National News, Jun 20, 2014
Other News In Brief
Harrison Ford Has Surgery After Incident Harrison Ford has had a successful operation after he broke his leg earlier this month. The Hollywood was injured while filming the new Star Wars mov...
Other News In Brief
Harrison Ford Has Surgery After Incident Harrison Ford has had a successful operation after he broke his leg earlier this month. The Hollywood was injured while filming the new Star Wars mov...
UK National News, Jun 19, 2014
Virgin Wins Announces West Coast Franchise
Virgin Trains and the Department for Transport have signed a new deal guaranteeing big improvements for both passengers and taxpayers. The new West Coast franchise will run until March 2017 and will...
Virgin Wins Announces West Coast Franchise
Virgin Trains and the Department for Transport have signed a new deal guaranteeing big improvements for both passengers and taxpayers. The new West Coast franchise will run until March 2017 and will...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 19, 2014
Belfast Author's 'Missing' Son Found
Matthew Bateman, the son of local author Colin Bateman, has been found after going missing in the Belfast area. The 18-year-old from Bangor went missing last week. He had last been seen on Friday in ...
Belfast Author's 'Missing' Son Found
Matthew Bateman, the son of local author Colin Bateman, has been found after going missing in the Belfast area. The 18-year-old from Bangor went missing last week. He had last been seen on Friday in ...
Business News, Jun 19, 2014
Portadown Firm To Invest £10m And Create 85 New Jobs
Thompson Aero Seating has announced it is to invest £10m in its business, creating 85 new jobs. The Portadown-based company designs and manufactures business class seats for the commercial airline se...
Portadown Firm To Invest £10m And Create 85 New Jobs
Thompson Aero Seating has announced it is to invest £10m in its business, creating 85 new jobs. The Portadown-based company designs and manufactures business class seats for the commercial airline se...
UK National News, Jun 19, 2014
McDonald's Launches Job Recruitment Plan For Under-25s
Fast food chain McDonald's has announced a job recruitment plan specifically aimed at under-25s. The firm hopes to boost staff levels by 8,000 throughout the year, as it celebrates its 40th anniversa...
McDonald's Launches Job Recruitment Plan For Under-25s
Fast food chain McDonald's has announced a job recruitment plan specifically aimed at under-25s. The firm hopes to boost staff levels by 8,000 throughout the year, as it celebrates its 40th anniversa...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 19, 2014
RUC Unaware Of Adams Attack
There has been no evidence found of RUC involvement in the UFF gun attack on Gerry Adams and four other men in Belfast city centre on 14 March 1984, according to the Police Ombudsman. The Sinn Féin l...
RUC Unaware Of Adams Attack
There has been no evidence found of RUC involvement in the UFF gun attack on Gerry Adams and four other men in Belfast city centre on 14 March 1984, according to the Police Ombudsman. The Sinn Féin l...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 19, 2014
New Taxi Regulations Outlined
From January next year, taxi customers will be able to hail all cabs, black or otherwise, in the street, rather than having to secure a booking beforehand. The news comes as Environment Minister Mark...
New Taxi Regulations Outlined
From January next year, taxi customers will be able to hail all cabs, black or otherwise, in the street, rather than having to secure a booking beforehand. The news comes as Environment Minister Mark...
UK National News, Jun 19, 2014
Land Rover To Create 250 Jobs In Merseyside
The £200 million investment, which will mean 250 new jobs at Jaguar Land Rover at the Halewood plant on Merseyside is 'an important stepping stone to creating more such highly skilled jobs', Unite sid...
Land Rover To Create 250 Jobs In Merseyside
The £200 million investment, which will mean 250 new jobs at Jaguar Land Rover at the Halewood plant on Merseyside is 'an important stepping stone to creating more such highly skilled jobs', Unite sid...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 19, 2014
Three Arrested Over Larne Disorder
The PSNI has confirmed officers have arrested three people as part of investigations into disorder in Larne, County Antrim, on 30 March. A 28-year-old man was arrested in Carrickfergus, a 34-year-old...
Three Arrested Over Larne Disorder
The PSNI has confirmed officers have arrested three people as part of investigations into disorder in Larne, County Antrim, on 30 March. A 28-year-old man was arrested in Carrickfergus, a 34-year-old...
UK National News, Jun 19, 2014
UK-China Agree £14bn Trade And Investment Deals
£14bn of trade and investment deals have been agreed between UK and Chinese firms following Chinese Premier Li Keqiang's visit to the UK. The Chinese Premier met David Cameron at this latest UK-China...
UK-China Agree £14bn Trade And Investment Deals
£14bn of trade and investment deals have been agreed between UK and Chinese firms following Chinese Premier Li Keqiang's visit to the UK. The Chinese Premier met David Cameron at this latest UK-China...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 19, 2014
Young Girl Hit By Lorry In East Belfast
A young girl has been taken to hospital after an incident in which she was hit by a lorry in east Belfast. The 10-year-old was treated at the scene before being taken by ambulance to the Royal Victor...
Young Girl Hit By Lorry In East Belfast
A young girl has been taken to hospital after an incident in which she was hit by a lorry in east Belfast. The 10-year-old was treated at the scene before being taken by ambulance to the Royal Victor...
UK National News, Jun 19, 2014
Ian Wright's Family Burgled At Knifepoint
Ian Wright's wife and children have been threatened at knifepoint by burglars at their London home. The former England striker was working for ITV in Brazil reporting on the World Cup. The-50-year-o...
Ian Wright's Family Burgled At Knifepoint
Ian Wright's wife and children have been threatened at knifepoint by burglars at their London home. The former England striker was working for ITV in Brazil reporting on the World Cup. The-50-year-o...
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Northern Ireland WeatherThis Evening and Tonight:A dry night, save for a few light showers around the coasts, with prolonged clear spells and light winds bringing a frosty dawn for many in central and southern parts. Minimum temperature -3 °C.
