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Northern Ireland News for June 2014 : Page 7
UK National News, Jun 18, 2014
UK House Prices Increase By 9.9%
UK house prices have increased by 9.9% in the year to April 2014, up from 8.0% in the year to March 2014, according to the Office for National Statistics (ONS). House price annual inflation was 10.4%...
UK House Prices Increase By 9.9%
UK house prices have increased by 9.9% in the year to April 2014, up from 8.0% in the year to March 2014, according to the Office for National Statistics (ONS). House price annual inflation was 10.4%...
UK National News, Jun 17, 2014
Morrisons To Axe 2,600 Jobs
Struggling supermarket chain Morrisons has confirmed it plans to cut 2,600 jobs and introduce a "simpler management structure" at its stores as sales and market shares continue to fall. The managemen...
Morrisons To Axe 2,600 Jobs
Struggling supermarket chain Morrisons has confirmed it plans to cut 2,600 jobs and introduce a "simpler management structure" at its stores as sales and market shares continue to fall. The managemen...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 17, 2014
Arrests Over PSNI Contracts
Six people have been arrested by detectives investigating the awarding of a number of PSNI vehicle contracts. Four men were arrested in Northern Ireland in counties Antrim, Down and Tyrone and two we...
Arrests Over PSNI Contracts
Six people have been arrested by detectives investigating the awarding of a number of PSNI vehicle contracts. Four men were arrested in Northern Ireland in counties Antrim, Down and Tyrone and two we...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 17, 2014
Rise In NI House Prices
Northern Ireland house prices increased by 2.6% in the year to April 2014, according to the latest report from the Office for National Statistics. Although prices are rising again, the increase was s...
Rise In NI House Prices
Northern Ireland house prices increased by 2.6% in the year to April 2014, according to the latest report from the Office for National Statistics. Although prices are rising again, the increase was s...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 17, 2014
Campaign To Make Belfast 'WorldHost' Tourist Destination
Belfast Businesses within the hospitality and tourism sector are being urged to back a campaign to make the city a 'WorldHost City Destination'. Belfast City Council and Invest NI are supporting the ...
Campaign To Make Belfast 'WorldHost' Tourist Destination
Belfast Businesses within the hospitality and tourism sector are being urged to back a campaign to make the city a 'WorldHost City Destination'. Belfast City Council and Invest NI are supporting the ...
UK National News, Jun 17, 2014
Ofsted Chief: 'Bad Parents' Should Be Fined
The Chief Inspector of Schools Sir Michael Wilshaw said head teachers in England should be given the power to fine parents who fail to support their children's education. Mr Wilshaw says parents who ...
Ofsted Chief: 'Bad Parents' Should Be Fined
The Chief Inspector of Schools Sir Michael Wilshaw said head teachers in England should be given the power to fine parents who fail to support their children's education. Mr Wilshaw says parents who ...
Business News, Jun 17, 2014
Invest NI To Engage With Local Businesses
Building on the success of its three 'pop up' offices held so far across Northern Ireland, Invest Northern Ireland will be in the Abbey Centre, Newtownabbey on 24 – 26 June. The initiative aims to i...
Invest NI To Engage With Local Businesses
Building on the success of its three 'pop up' offices held so far across Northern Ireland, Invest Northern Ireland will be in the Abbey Centre, Newtownabbey on 24 – 26 June. The initiative aims to i...
Recruitment News, Jun 17, 2014
Two Appointments Announced To The Governing Body Of NWRC
Employment and Learning Minister Dr Stephen Farry has announced the appointment of Dr Brian Burns and Mr Padraig Canavan to the Governing Body of North West Regional College (NWRC). Referring to the ...
Two Appointments Announced To The Governing Body Of NWRC
Employment and Learning Minister Dr Stephen Farry has announced the appointment of Dr Brian Burns and Mr Padraig Canavan to the Governing Body of North West Regional College (NWRC). Referring to the ...
UK National News, Jun 17, 2014
Toddler Killed By Father's Car
Police are appealing for information after a toddler was killed by a car believed to be driven by her father. The 15-month-old was taken to Leeds General Infirmary on Saturday, but was later pronounc...
Toddler Killed By Father's Car
Police are appealing for information after a toddler was killed by a car believed to be driven by her father. The 15-month-old was taken to Leeds General Infirmary on Saturday, but was later pronounc...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 17, 2014
Approval Granted For Altnagelvin Hospital Car Park
Planning approval has been granted for a multi-storey car park and ground level car park at Altnagelvin Area Hospital in L'Derry. The multi-storey car park will be three storeys high and constructed ...
Approval Granted For Altnagelvin Hospital Car Park
Planning approval has been granted for a multi-storey car park and ground level car park at Altnagelvin Area Hospital in L'Derry. The multi-storey car park will be three storeys high and constructed ...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 17, 2014
100 Jobs Offered To DVA Coleraine Staff
Up to 100 jobs could be offered to staff in DVA Coleraine, following the decision to centralise vehicle registration and licensing services in Swansea. Social Development Minister Nelson McCausland s...
100 Jobs Offered To DVA Coleraine Staff
Up to 100 jobs could be offered to staff in DVA Coleraine, following the decision to centralise vehicle registration and licensing services in Swansea. Social Development Minister Nelson McCausland s...
UK National News, Jun 17, 2014
Civil Servant Sacked Over Offensive Comments
A junior civil servant has been fired for making offensive Wikipedia slurs about the Hillsborough disaster. The 24-year-old was identified as being behind the posts in 2012, Cabinet Office Minister F...
Civil Servant Sacked Over Offensive Comments
A junior civil servant has been fired for making offensive Wikipedia slurs about the Hillsborough disaster. The 24-year-old was identified as being behind the posts in 2012, Cabinet Office Minister F...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 17, 2014
NI Wind Farm To Be Scaled Back
Northern Ireland's first ever wind farm is to be scaled back to avoid key fishing grounds, according to First Flight Wind, the company behind the project. The group has been carrying out stakeholder ...
NI Wind Farm To Be Scaled Back
Northern Ireland's first ever wind farm is to be scaled back to avoid key fishing grounds, according to First Flight Wind, the company behind the project. The group has been carrying out stakeholder ...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 17, 2014
UK Police Warned Over Van Cells
UK police forces are to be warned of potential problems with cells fitted into police vans, following a Police Ombudsman investigation into the death of a 21-year-old man in County L'Derry in 2012. P...
UK Police Warned Over Van Cells
UK police forces are to be warned of potential problems with cells fitted into police vans, following a Police Ombudsman investigation into the death of a 21-year-old man in County L'Derry in 2012. P...
UK National News, Jun 17, 2014
New Set Of Standards Announced For School Meals
A new set of standards for all food served in schools was launched by Education Secretary Michael Gove today. The new standards are designed to make it easier for school cooks to create imaginative, ...
New Set Of Standards Announced For School Meals
A new set of standards for all food served in schools was launched by Education Secretary Michael Gove today. The new standards are designed to make it easier for school cooks to create imaginative, ...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 17, 2014
Pipe Bomb Explodes In Holywood
A pipe bomb has partially exploded in Holywood, County Down. The PSNI has launched an investigation and carried out searches in the Church Green area, after a women in a property reported hearing a l...
Pipe Bomb Explodes In Holywood
A pipe bomb has partially exploded in Holywood, County Down. The PSNI has launched an investigation and carried out searches in the Church Green area, after a women in a property reported hearing a l...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 17, 2014
'Enjoy World Cup Responsibly', Fans Told
The PSNI has launched a public statement reminding football fans to celebrate the World Cup "responsibly". Road Policing Chief Inspector Andrew Wilson said: "Even though Northern Ireland and the Repu...
'Enjoy World Cup Responsibly', Fans Told
The PSNI has launched a public statement reminding football fans to celebrate the World Cup "responsibly". Road Policing Chief Inspector Andrew Wilson said: "Even though Northern Ireland and the Repu...
UK National News, Jun 17, 2014
UK Inflation Rate Drops To 1.5% In May
The Consumer Prices Index (CPI) grew by 1.5% in the year to May 2014, down from 1.8% in April, according to the Office for National Statistics (ONS). Falls in transport services costs, notably air fa...
UK Inflation Rate Drops To 1.5% In May
The Consumer Prices Index (CPI) grew by 1.5% in the year to May 2014, down from 1.8% in April, according to the Office for National Statistics (ONS). Falls in transport services costs, notably air fa...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 17, 2014
Other News In Brief
Man Rescued From Black Mountain A man has been described as in a stable condition after his rescue from Black Mountain on the outskirts of Belfast. Police, the fire service, the ambulance ser...
Other News In Brief
Man Rescued From Black Mountain A man has been described as in a stable condition after his rescue from Black Mountain on the outskirts of Belfast. Police, the fire service, the ambulance ser...
UK National News, Jun 17, 2014
FSA Warns People Not To Wash Raw Chicken
The Food Standards Agency (FSA) has issued a call for people to stop washing raw chicken to reduce the risk of contracting campylobacter, a potentially dangerous form of food poisoning. The call com...
FSA Warns People Not To Wash Raw Chicken
The Food Standards Agency (FSA) has issued a call for people to stop washing raw chicken to reduce the risk of contracting campylobacter, a potentially dangerous form of food poisoning. The call com...
UK National News, Jun 17, 2014
British Social Attitudes Report: 'True British' Must Speak English
The 31st NatCen Social Research British Social Attitudes survey of 3,000 people shows UK citizens have harder attitudes over immigration, welfare or the requirements which make a person British. 95% ...
British Social Attitudes Report: 'True British' Must Speak English
The 31st NatCen Social Research British Social Attitudes survey of 3,000 people shows UK citizens have harder attitudes over immigration, welfare or the requirements which make a person British. 95% ...
UK National News, Jun 17, 2014
Richard III Tomb Design Unveiled
The design of the £2.5m tomb, where King Richard III will be reburied at Leicester Cathedral, has been unveiled. Leicester Cathedral announced four 'certainties' for the re-interment of King Richard ...
Richard III Tomb Design Unveiled
The design of the £2.5m tomb, where King Richard III will be reburied at Leicester Cathedral, has been unveiled. Leicester Cathedral announced four 'certainties' for the re-interment of King Richard ...
UK National News, Jun 17, 2014
Other News In Brief
House Damaged In Merseyside Shooting Attack Merseyside Police is appealing for witnesses after a house was shot at in the early hours of this morning. Detectives believe that the damage to t...
Other News In Brief
House Damaged In Merseyside Shooting Attack Merseyside Police is appealing for witnesses after a house was shot at in the early hours of this morning. Detectives believe that the damage to t...
UK National News, Jun 16, 2014
Radical Shake Up Of Energy Switching Process
From the end of this year the time it takes to switch energy supplier will be cut to just three days after the statutory two week cooling off period after Ofgem approved suppliers' proposals to speed ...
Radical Shake Up Of Energy Switching Process
From the end of this year the time it takes to switch energy supplier will be cut to just three days after the statutory two week cooling off period after Ofgem approved suppliers' proposals to speed ...
UK National News, Jun 16, 2014
FCA Fines CSI And YBS For Failing To Ensure Financial Promotions
The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has today fined both Credit Suisse International (CSI) and Yorkshire Building Society (YBS) for failing to ensure financial promotions for CSI's Cliquet Product1 ...
FCA Fines CSI And YBS For Failing To Ensure Financial Promotions
The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has today fined both Credit Suisse International (CSI) and Yorkshire Building Society (YBS) for failing to ensure financial promotions for CSI's Cliquet Product1 ...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 16, 2014
Boy Dies In Ballycastle Tragedy
A seven-year-old boy has died after falling from a cliff-face on the Antrim Coast. The boy, from Ballycastle in County Antrim, was reported missing on Sunday evening. He had been seen playing with o...
Boy Dies In Ballycastle Tragedy
A seven-year-old boy has died after falling from a cliff-face on the Antrim Coast. The boy, from Ballycastle in County Antrim, was reported missing on Sunday evening. He had been seen playing with o...
Recruitment News, Jun 16, 2014
Union Calls For Talks With EDF
Unite the union has called for 'urgent and constructive' talks with EDF Energy, as nearly 500 workers took strike action today, Monday 16 June, in a three-pronged pay dispute. The employees in the Lo...
Union Calls For Talks With EDF
Unite the union has called for 'urgent and constructive' talks with EDF Energy, as nearly 500 workers took strike action today, Monday 16 June, in a three-pronged pay dispute. The employees in the Lo...
Business News, Jun 16, 2014
Thales UK Scoops £48m Contract
First Minister Peter Robinson and Enterprise Minister Arlene Foster have welcomed a £48 million UK Ministry of Defence contract for Thales UK in Belfast. Thales, which has operations in Belfast and C...
Thales UK Scoops £48m Contract
First Minister Peter Robinson and Enterprise Minister Arlene Foster have welcomed a £48 million UK Ministry of Defence contract for Thales UK in Belfast. Thales, which has operations in Belfast and C...
UK National News, Jun 16, 2014
On The Run Prisoner Arrested In Bristol Pub
A prisoner who absconded from an open prison in West Sussex for two months has been arrested in a pub in Bristol. Kevin Brown, 54, has been charged with escaping from lawful custody, possess an imita...
On The Run Prisoner Arrested In Bristol Pub
A prisoner who absconded from an open prison in West Sussex for two months has been arrested in a pub in Bristol. Kevin Brown, 54, has been charged with escaping from lawful custody, possess an imita...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 16, 2014
Open Returns To NI
The Open golf competition is to return to Northern Ireland in 2019, it has been confirmed. The Royal Portrush Golf Club is to host the sport's oldest competiton for the first time since it was last h...
Open Returns To NI
The Open golf competition is to return to Northern Ireland in 2019, it has been confirmed. The Royal Portrush Golf Club is to host the sport's oldest competiton for the first time since it was last h...
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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.
