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Northern Ireland News for June 2014 : Page 8
Northern Ireland News, Jun 16, 2014
50 Graduate Jobs Offered By QUB
Up to 50 graduates are to be offered jobs with Northern Ireland companies following a new partnership between Queen’s University, PwC and a range of local IT companies. The PwC Scholarship Programme ...
50 Graduate Jobs Offered By QUB
Up to 50 graduates are to be offered jobs with Northern Ireland companies following a new partnership between Queen’s University, PwC and a range of local IT companies. The PwC Scholarship Programme ...
UK National News, Jun 16, 2014
Second Horse Rider Killed At Equestrian Event
A 30-year-old horse rider has died after falling from his horse during the Nunney International Horse Trials in Somerset on Saturday. The Canadian rider, Jordan McDonald, who was based in Leicesterch...
Second Horse Rider Killed At Equestrian Event
A 30-year-old horse rider has died after falling from his horse during the Nunney International Horse Trials in Somerset on Saturday. The Canadian rider, Jordan McDonald, who was based in Leicesterch...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 16, 2014
Ford Questions Commitment To Flag Talks
Alliance leader David Ford has publicly questioned whether all parties at Stormont are "genuinely committed" to reaching agreement on contentious issues, following a delay in organising five party tal...
Ford Questions Commitment To Flag Talks
Alliance leader David Ford has publicly questioned whether all parties at Stormont are "genuinely committed" to reaching agreement on contentious issues, following a delay in organising five party tal...
UK National News, Jun 16, 2014
Dentists To Encourage Teeth To Self-Repair - Research
Dentists could soon be giving teeth a mild 'time warp' to encourage them to self-repair, thanks to a new device being developed by dental researchers. Reminova Ltd, a new spin-out company from King's ...
Dentists To Encourage Teeth To Self-Repair - Research
Dentists could soon be giving teeth a mild 'time warp' to encourage them to self-repair, thanks to a new device being developed by dental researchers. Reminova Ltd, a new spin-out company from King's ...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 16, 2014
New Road Safety Ad To Launch
A new road safety advert that the Department of the Environment (DOE) is calling its "most sensitive and powerful road safety campaign yet" is to air on television tonight for the first time. The cam...
New Road Safety Ad To Launch
A new road safety advert that the Department of the Environment (DOE) is calling its "most sensitive and powerful road safety campaign yet" is to air on television tonight for the first time. The cam...
UK National News, Jun 16, 2014
McCanns Left 'Furious' At Libel Trial Delay
Madeline McCann's parents were left furious following the latest delay in their libel case against a former Portuguese police officer, who they are suing after the case halted when he sacked his lawye...
McCanns Left 'Furious' At Libel Trial Delay
Madeline McCann's parents were left furious following the latest delay in their libel case against a former Portuguese police officer, who they are suing after the case halted when he sacked his lawye...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 16, 2014
Man Arrested Over Ballymena Murder
A man is due at Coleraine Magistrates Court today after being charged with the murder of a woman in Ballymena, County Antrim. 32-year-old Denise Dunlop was killed at a house in Centuripe Avenue in th...
Man Arrested Over Ballymena Murder
A man is due at Coleraine Magistrates Court today after being charged with the murder of a woman in Ballymena, County Antrim. 32-year-old Denise Dunlop was killed at a house in Centuripe Avenue in th...
UK National News, Jun 16, 2014
Boy Dies After Ballycastle Cliff Fall
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 After Ballycastle Cliff Fall
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...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 16, 2014
Belfast Firm Wins £48m Missile Contract
Thales UK has secured a £48m deal for the design and manufacture of missiles for the UK Ministry of Defence. The Belfast-based manufacturer, which also has operations in Crossgar, County Down, won th...
Belfast Firm Wins £48m Missile Contract
Thales UK has secured a £48m deal for the design and manufacture of missiles for the UK Ministry of Defence. The Belfast-based manufacturer, which also has operations in Crossgar, County Down, won th...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 16, 2014
Other News In Brief
Police Injured In Road Crash Four police officers have been taken to hospital after their Landrover was involved in a road crash in Belfast. The accident occurred in the Cregagh Road area at ...
Other News In Brief
Police Injured In Road Crash Four police officers have been taken to hospital after their Landrover was involved in a road crash in Belfast. The accident occurred in the Cregagh Road area at ...
UK National News, Jun 16, 2014
Forced Marriage Becomes Criminal Offence
Forcing someone to marry against their will is now a criminal offence. New legislation introduced today by the government is designed to help people in England and Wales. It also applies to UK nation...
Forced Marriage Becomes Criminal Offence
Forcing someone to marry against their will is now a criminal offence. New legislation introduced today by the government is designed to help people in England and Wales. It also applies to UK nation...
UK National News, Jun 16, 2014
The Open Golf Competition To Return 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...
The Open Golf Competition To Return 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...
UK National News, Jun 16, 2014
Other News In Brief
British Actor Sam Kelly Dies Aged 70 British actor San Kelly, 70, best known for his role as Captain Hans Geering In 'Allo! 'Allo! has died after a long illness on Saturday morning. Kelly ap...
Other News In Brief
British Actor Sam Kelly Dies Aged 70 British actor San Kelly, 70, best known for his role as Captain Hans Geering In 'Allo! 'Allo! has died after a long illness on Saturday morning. Kelly ap...
UK National News, Jun 13, 2014
Armed Robber Escapes From Open Prison
An armed robber has absconded from an open prison for the second time in two years. David Blood, 48, who according to police poses a threat to the public, escaped from Ford Prison in West Sussex on T...
Armed Robber Escapes From Open Prison
An armed robber has absconded from an open prison for the second time in two years. David Blood, 48, who according to police poses a threat to the public, escaped from Ford Prison in West Sussex on T...
Recruitment News, Jun 13, 2014
Belfast City Council Named 'Employability Champion'
Belfast City Council has been hailed as an 'Employability Champion'. The recognition was given at a showcase event in Belfast Waterfront – celebrating the Northern Ireland Impact Awards 2014. The aw...
Belfast City Council Named 'Employability Champion'
Belfast City Council has been hailed as an 'Employability Champion'. The recognition was given at a showcase event in Belfast Waterfront – celebrating the Northern Ireland Impact Awards 2014. The aw...
UK National News, Jun 13, 2014
Childline Concerned Over Rise In Calls About Forced Marriage
The charity ChildLine has expressed concerns over the number of children who rang them worried they could be force into marriage. The charity says that the number of such calls has nearly trebled sin...
Childline Concerned Over Rise In Calls About Forced Marriage
The charity ChildLine has expressed concerns over the number of children who rang them worried they could be force into marriage. The charity says that the number of such calls has nearly trebled sin...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 13, 2014
DRD Consider Cameras In Bus Lanes
The Department of Regional Development is considering taking over responsibility for the enforcement of laws against private motorists using bus lanes. New proposals include the use of fixed and mobi...
DRD Consider Cameras In Bus Lanes
The Department of Regional Development is considering taking over responsibility for the enforcement of laws against private motorists using bus lanes. New proposals include the use of fixed and mobi...
UK National News, Jun 13, 2014
Patients To Get Named Senior Doctor
New guidance from the Academy of Medical Royal Colleges published today will, for the first time, make doctors responsible for the whole of a patient's care during their stay in hospital. The so-cal...
Patients To Get Named Senior Doctor
New guidance from the Academy of Medical Royal Colleges published today will, for the first time, make doctors responsible for the whole of a patient's care during their stay in hospital. The so-cal...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 13, 2014
Police Appeal For Witnesses To Fatal Road Crash
The PSNI have appealed for witnesses to a road crash in which a 78-year-old woman has died. The accident happened at about 14:15 on Thursday on the Warrenpoint Road in Newry and involved two cars. T...
Police Appeal For Witnesses To Fatal Road Crash
The PSNI have appealed for witnesses to a road crash in which a 78-year-old woman has died. The accident happened at about 14:15 on Thursday on the Warrenpoint Road in Newry and involved two cars. T...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 13, 2014
Strike Will Not Impact Exam Results - CCEA
The Council for the Curriculum and Assessment (CCEA) has said that upcoming industrial action will not impact on this summer's GCSE and A level examinations. It follows trade union NIPSA raising conc...
Strike Will Not Impact Exam Results - CCEA
The Council for the Curriculum and Assessment (CCEA) has said that upcoming industrial action will not impact on this summer's GCSE and A level examinations. It follows trade union NIPSA raising conc...
UK National News, Jun 13, 2014
Harrison Ford Injured On New Star Wars Movie Set
Actor Harrison Ford has been injured while filming the new Star Wars movie at Pinewood Studios in Buckinghamshire. Mr Ford was airlifted to hospital after a hydraulic door fell and hit him during fil...
Harrison Ford Injured On New Star Wars Movie Set
Actor Harrison Ford has been injured while filming the new Star Wars movie at Pinewood Studios in Buckinghamshire. Mr Ford was airlifted to hospital after a hydraulic door fell and hit him during fil...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 13, 2014
Racism Shaped By The Troubles - Draft Paper States
Racism in Northern Ireland has been shaped by sectarianism and the Troubles, according to a draft paper of a strategy for racial equality. The draft paper has been obtained by BBC NI politics program...
Racism Shaped By The Troubles - Draft Paper States
Racism in Northern Ireland has been shaped by sectarianism and the Troubles, according to a draft paper of a strategy for racial equality. The draft paper has been obtained by BBC NI politics program...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 13, 2014
City Closed After Pipe Bomb Discovered
The Eastway area of Londonderry was closed for a number of hours on Thursday following the discovery of a pipe bomb. Army bomb officers were called and a number of homes in the area were evacuated. ...
City Closed After Pipe Bomb Discovered
The Eastway area of Londonderry was closed for a number of hours on Thursday following the discovery of a pipe bomb. Army bomb officers were called and a number of homes in the area were evacuated. ...
UK National News, Jun 13, 2014
Interest Rates Could Rise This Year
The Governor of the Bank of England Mark Carney has said that interest rates may rise this year and warned that "gradual and limited" increases would be needed as the economy recovers. Mr Carney made...
Interest Rates Could Rise This Year
The Governor of the Bank of England Mark Carney has said that interest rates may rise this year and warned that "gradual and limited" increases would be needed as the economy recovers. Mr Carney made...
Business News, Jun 13, 2014
Willis & Company Open New Office In Coleraine
Enterprise, Trade and Investment Minister Arlene Foster today officially opened the new Coleraine office of Willis & Company Insurance Brokers Ltd. Willis & Co was established in 1978 and is a leadin...
Willis & Company Open New Office In Coleraine
Enterprise, Trade and Investment Minister Arlene Foster today officially opened the new Coleraine office of Willis & Company Insurance Brokers Ltd. Willis & Co was established in 1978 and is a leadin...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 13, 2014
US Firm Buys NI's Largest Independent Insurance Broker
Northern Ireland's largest independent insurance broker has been bought by US firm Liberty Mutual. Newtownards-based Hughes Insurance has been acquired by the US company, who already owns the former ...
US Firm Buys NI's Largest Independent Insurance Broker
Northern Ireland's largest independent insurance broker has been bought by US firm Liberty Mutual. Newtownards-based Hughes Insurance has been acquired by the US company, who already owns the former ...
UK National News, Jun 13, 2014
Ed Miliband Makes Public Apology Over Newspaper Picture
Labour leader Ed Miliband has been forced to make a public apology after he was pictured holding a copy of The Sun newspaper. Labour MPs and Merseyside councillors criticised Mr Miliband after he was...
Ed Miliband Makes Public Apology Over Newspaper Picture
Labour leader Ed Miliband has been forced to make a public apology after he was pictured holding a copy of The Sun newspaper. Labour MPs and Merseyside councillors criticised Mr Miliband after he was...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 13, 2014
MLAs Ride From Stormont To City Centre In Support Of Bike Week
Transport Minister Danny Kennedy and a number of MLAs have taken part in a bike ride from Stormont to the city centre in support of Bike Week. The minister was joined by Andrew Grieve, from the DRD C...
MLAs Ride From Stormont To City Centre In Support Of Bike Week
Transport Minister Danny Kennedy and a number of MLAs have taken part in a bike ride from Stormont to the city centre in support of Bike Week. The minister was joined by Andrew Grieve, from the DRD C...
UK National News, Jun 13, 2014
Boy Found In Birmingham To Be Reunited With Parents
A young boy found barefoot in a Birmingham street on Thursday night will be reunited with his family after his parents came forward to report him missing. The three-year-old boy, originally thought t...
Boy Found In Birmingham To Be Reunited With Parents
A young boy found barefoot in a Birmingham street on Thursday night will be reunited with his family after his parents came forward to report him missing. The three-year-old boy, originally thought t...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 13, 2014
DoE Urged To Explore All Forms Of Renewable Energy
The Department of the Environment has been urged to explore all forms of renewable energy, Sinn Féin have said. Speaking at an event at Stormont, which was attended by environmental groups and repres...
DoE Urged To Explore All Forms Of Renewable Energy
The Department of the Environment has been urged to explore all forms of renewable energy, Sinn Féin have said. Speaking at an event at Stormont, which was attended by environmental groups and repres...
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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.
