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Northern Ireland News, Jul 10, 2014
Nesbitt Hits Back Over Ford's Stormont 'Reboot' Call
Ulster Unionist leader Mike Nesbitt has hit back at Alliance leader David Ford's call for a "reboot" at Stormont. Last week, unionist politicians walked out of fresh talks at Stormont in protest at a...
Nesbitt Hits Back Over Ford's Stormont 'Reboot' Call
Ulster Unionist leader Mike Nesbitt has hit back at Alliance leader David Ford's call for a "reboot" at Stormont. Last week, unionist politicians walked out of fresh talks at Stormont in protest at a...
Northern Ireland News, Jul 10, 2014
Other News In Brief
Man Assaulted Following Vehicle Crash A man has been assaulted following an incident in which a car crashed into a house and four other vehicles in L'Derry. Police said four men were arrested...
Other News In Brief
Man Assaulted Following Vehicle Crash A man has been assaulted following an incident in which a car crashed into a house and four other vehicles in L'Derry. Police said four men were arrested...
UK National News, Jul 9, 2014
HMRC To Get New Powers To Demand Upfront Payments For Disputed Tax
HM Revenue and Customs are preparing to target some of the biggest names in sport, entertainment and business, with the introduction of new powers in a matter of weeks. The new Finance Bill will give...
HMRC To Get New Powers To Demand Upfront Payments For Disputed Tax
HM Revenue and Customs are preparing to target some of the biggest names in sport, entertainment and business, with the introduction of new powers in a matter of weeks. The new Finance Bill will give...
Northern Ireland News, Jul 9, 2014
easyJet Announces Belfast Reykjavik Flights
Belfast International is set to begin the only direct, scheduled flights between Ireland and Iceland, following a decision by budget airline easyJet to introduce services to Reykjavik before the end o...
easyJet Announces Belfast Reykjavik Flights
Belfast International is set to begin the only direct, scheduled flights between Ireland and Iceland, following a decision by budget airline easyJet to introduce services to Reykjavik before the end o...
UK National News, Jul 9, 2014
Defending Tour Champ Chris Froome Withdraws From Race
The defending Tour de France champion, Briton Chris Froome, has been forced to withdraw from the race following two crashes during stage five. The British rider had fallen early in the race in wet co...
Defending Tour Champ Chris Froome Withdraws From Race
The defending Tour de France champion, Briton Chris Froome, has been forced to withdraw from the race following two crashes during stage five. The British rider had fallen early in the race in wet co...
Recruitment News, Jul 9, 2014
Lloyds To Axe 500 Jobs
Lloyds Banking Group (LBG) needs to stop its regular "salami slicing" of banking jobs every two months, according to Unite the union. Unite was commenting on the latest tranche of 500 job losses anno...
Lloyds To Axe 500 Jobs
Lloyds Banking Group (LBG) needs to stop its regular "salami slicing" of banking jobs every two months, according to Unite the union. Unite was commenting on the latest tranche of 500 job losses anno...
UK National News, Jul 9, 2014
Companies Fined Over Zip Line Paralysis
Two companies have admitted three health and safety violations in a zip wire accident that left an instructor paralysed from the waist down. Bodyflight, operator of the zip wire ride in Milton Earnes...
Companies Fined Over Zip Line Paralysis
Two companies have admitted three health and safety violations in a zip wire accident that left an instructor paralysed from the waist down. Bodyflight, operator of the zip wire ride in Milton Earnes...
Northern Ireland News, Jul 9, 2014
Wrightbus Secures £30m Deal
Wrightbus has secured a £30m deal to supply 415 double deck bus kits to SBS Transit in Singapore. Wrightbus International, the international arm of Wrights Group in Ballymena, has been chosen to prov...
Wrightbus Secures £30m Deal
Wrightbus has secured a £30m deal to supply 415 double deck bus kits to SBS Transit in Singapore. Wrightbus International, the international arm of Wrights Group in Ballymena, has been chosen to prov...
Northern Ireland News, Jul 9, 2014
Garth Brooks Refund Details Announced
Ticketmaster has released details for those who bought tickets for the five cancelled Garth Brooks concerts that were to be staged in Dublin later this month. The US country singer sold 400,000 ticke...
Garth Brooks Refund Details Announced
Ticketmaster has released details for those who bought tickets for the five cancelled Garth Brooks concerts that were to be staged in Dublin later this month. The US country singer sold 400,000 ticke...
UK National News, Jul 9, 2014
PM Backs Child Abuse Probe Chairman Lady Butler-Sloss
The Prime Minister has backed the appointment of Lady Elizabeth Butler-Sloss as chairman of an independent investigation into historical child abuse, in the face of questions about her suitability for...
PM Backs Child Abuse Probe Chairman Lady Butler-Sloss
The Prime Minister has backed the appointment of Lady Elizabeth Butler-Sloss as chairman of an independent investigation into historical child abuse, in the face of questions about her suitability for...
UK National News, Jul 9, 2014
Report Finds Helicopter Collided With Flock Of Geese
A report into a helicopter crash, which killed four people, has found that a flock of geese flew into the aircraft and caused the fatal crash. Two HH-60G Pave Hawk helicopters were involved in a moon...
Report Finds Helicopter Collided With Flock Of Geese
A report into a helicopter crash, which killed four people, has found that a flock of geese flew into the aircraft and caused the fatal crash. Two HH-60G Pave Hawk helicopters were involved in a moon...
Northern Ireland News, Jul 9, 2014
Permission Granted For £20m QUB School Of Law
Planning permission has been granted for a new £20m School of Law and student amenity area at Queen’s University Belfast. The application by Queen’s is for the main former library tower redevelopment...
Permission Granted For £20m QUB School Of Law
Planning permission has been granted for a new £20m School of Law and student amenity area at Queen’s University Belfast. The application by Queen’s is for the main former library tower redevelopment...
UK National News, Jul 9, 2014
Additional Security Measures Extended To All UK Air Passengers
Additional security measures introduced at Heathrow Airport last week are to be extended to other UK airports, however the government has not specified which ones. Last week the Department for Transp...
Additional Security Measures Extended To All UK Air Passengers
Additional security measures introduced at Heathrow Airport last week are to be extended to other UK airports, however the government has not specified which ones. Last week the Department for Transp...
Northern Ireland News, Jul 9, 2014
Amnesty Calls For Kincora Boys' Inclusion In Abuse Inquiry
Belfast's Kincora Boys' Home should be included in a new inquiry into historical child sex abuse launched by Home Secretary Theresa May, Amnesty International has said. The Kincora Boys’ Home is curr...
Amnesty Calls For Kincora Boys' Inclusion In Abuse Inquiry
Belfast's Kincora Boys' Home should be included in a new inquiry into historical child sex abuse launched by Home Secretary Theresa May, Amnesty International has said. The Kincora Boys’ Home is curr...
Business News, Jul 9, 2014
Wrightbus International Scoops £30m Contract
Wrightbus International has secured a new £30m contract to supply 415 double deck bus kits to SBS Transit in Singapore. The firm has been chosen to provide vehicles tailored to its demanding operatio...
Wrightbus International Scoops £30m Contract
Wrightbus International has secured a new £30m contract to supply 415 double deck bus kits to SBS Transit in Singapore. The firm has been chosen to provide vehicles tailored to its demanding operatio...
UK National News, Jul 9, 2014
20 Arrested Over Street Brawl
Twenty people, including a 12-year-old boy, have been arrested over a street brawl in North Lanarkshire. It is understood that the arrested were made on Monday at about 21:15, after police were calle...
20 Arrested Over Street Brawl
Twenty people, including a 12-year-old boy, have been arrested over a street brawl in North Lanarkshire. It is understood that the arrested were made on Monday at about 21:15, after police were calle...
Northern Ireland News, Jul 9, 2014
NI Recovery Could Take 10 Years
It could take ten years before Northern Ireland's property prices return to pre-crisis levels, according to the latest UK Economic Outlook (UKEO) from PwC. PwC says property prices recovered "only mo...
NI Recovery Could Take 10 Years
It could take ten years before Northern Ireland's property prices return to pre-crisis levels, according to the latest UK Economic Outlook (UKEO) from PwC. PwC says property prices recovered "only mo...
Northern Ireland News, Jul 9, 2014
Orange Order Warns Over Tyre Burning
The Grand Orange Lodge of Ireland has released a statement calling on the organisers of 'Eleventh Night' bonfires to ensure no tyres are burnt this year. "Bonfires are an important part of the Protes...
Orange Order Warns Over Tyre Burning
The Grand Orange Lodge of Ireland has released a statement calling on the organisers of 'Eleventh Night' bonfires to ensure no tyres are burnt this year. "Bonfires are an important part of the Protes...
Northern Ireland News, Jul 9, 2014
Ford Calls For Stormont 'Reboot'
Alliance Leader David Ford has called for a Stormont "reboot" to address what he calls "the cycle of crises that have affected progress" in government. Mr Ford's comments follow the DUP and UUP's exi...
Ford Calls For Stormont 'Reboot'
Alliance Leader David Ford has called for a Stormont "reboot" to address what he calls "the cycle of crises that have affected progress" in government. Mr Ford's comments follow the DUP and UUP's exi...
Northern Ireland News, Jul 9, 2014
Executive Calls For Peaceful 12th
The Executive has released a statement calling for a peaceful 12 July period, after the recent heightening of tensions over parading. The announcement follows an Executive meeting at Stormont Castle....
Executive Calls For Peaceful 12th
The Executive has released a statement calling for a peaceful 12 July period, after the recent heightening of tensions over parading. The announcement follows an Executive meeting at Stormont Castle....
UK National News, Jul 9, 2014
Majority Of Newport Schools To Close For Nato Summit
Thirty eight of Newport's schools are to close on 04 and 05 September when the Nato summit takes place in the city. Newport has 57 schools in total; 48 primary and 9 secondary. Of these, 38 have said...
Majority Of Newport Schools To Close For Nato Summit
Thirty eight of Newport's schools are to close on 04 and 05 September when the Nato summit takes place in the city. Newport has 57 schools in total; 48 primary and 9 secondary. Of these, 38 have said...
Northern Ireland News, Jul 9, 2014
Other News In Brief
Investigation Into L'Derry Fire A fire that severely damaged a bookmakers in the Creggan area of L'Derry could have been started deliberately, according to police. The blaze broke out at the ...
Other News In Brief
Investigation Into L'Derry Fire A fire that severely damaged a bookmakers in the Creggan area of L'Derry could have been started deliberately, according to police. The blaze broke out at the ...
UK National News, Jul 9, 2014
Parts Of Reading Left Without Water For Second Time
A fault at a pumping station has left up to 26,000 homes and businesses in the Reading area without water for a second time. The fault at Earley reservoir happened at about 06:00 on Wednesday morning...
Parts Of Reading Left Without Water For Second Time
A fault at a pumping station has left up to 26,000 homes and businesses in the Reading area without water for a second time. The fault at Earley reservoir happened at about 06:00 on Wednesday morning...
UK National News, Jul 9, 2014
Other News In Brief
AC/DC Frontman Awarded Honorary Degree Brian Johnson, the British singer with Australian band AC/DC, has been awarded an honorary degree from Northumbria University. The 67-year-old was award...
Other News In Brief
AC/DC Frontman Awarded Honorary Degree Brian Johnson, the British singer with Australian band AC/DC, has been awarded an honorary degree from Northumbria University. The 67-year-old was award...
UK National News, Jul 8, 2014
Retired Judge Appointed Chair Of Historical Sex Abuse Inquiry
Lady Elizabeth Butler-Sloss has been named as the chairman of a new, wide-ranging, review into historical child sex abuse. The 80-year-old retired senior judge previously led the Cleveland child abus...
Retired Judge Appointed Chair Of Historical Sex Abuse Inquiry
Lady Elizabeth Butler-Sloss has been named as the chairman of a new, wide-ranging, review into historical child sex abuse. The 80-year-old retired senior judge previously led the Cleveland child abus...
UK National News, Jul 8, 2014
Fire In Birmingham City Centre 'Suspicious'
Broad Street in Birmingham's city centre has been closed due to a "suspicious" fire. A blaze was reported at Food Republic in the city at about 06:15 on Tuesday morning, leading to more than 200 gues...
Fire In Birmingham City Centre 'Suspicious'
Broad Street in Birmingham's city centre has been closed due to a "suspicious" fire. A blaze was reported at Food Republic in the city at about 06:15 on Tuesday morning, leading to more than 200 gues...
UK National News, Jul 8, 2014
Police Appeal For Hit-And-Run Cyclist To Come Forward
Sussex police have launched an appeal for help to find to male cyclists who crashed into a four-year-old girl, causing cuts and bruises to her face and body, before cycling away. The child, named as ...
Police Appeal For Hit-And-Run Cyclist To Come Forward
Sussex police have launched an appeal for help to find to male cyclists who crashed into a four-year-old girl, causing cuts and bruises to her face and body, before cycling away. The child, named as ...
Northern Ireland News, Jul 8, 2014
NI Bakery In 'Gay Marriage' Cake Row
A bakery in Newtownabbey could be facing legal action after it refused a request from a customer to make a cake supporting gay marriage rights. Asher's Bakery, a Christian-run bakery, is understood ...
NI Bakery In 'Gay Marriage' Cake Row
A bakery in Newtownabbey could be facing legal action after it refused a request from a customer to make a cake supporting gay marriage rights. Asher's Bakery, a Christian-run bakery, is understood ...
Northern Ireland News, Jul 8, 2014
Two Charged With Murdering Owen Creaney
Two people have been charged with the murder of Owen Creaney. Mr Creaney, 40, who has been described as "frail and vulnerable" by police, was found in a wheelie bin at a property in the Craigavon ar...
Two Charged With Murdering Owen Creaney
Two people have been charged with the murder of Owen Creaney. Mr Creaney, 40, who has been described as "frail and vulnerable" by police, was found in a wheelie bin at a property in the Craigavon ar...
Recruitment News, Jul 8, 2014
Former Quinn Group Jobs May Be Retained
Sinn Féin MP Michelle Gildernew has welcomed moves that could see jobs from the former Quinn group of companies retained in the local area. Speaking after the Quinn Business Retention Company (QBRC)...
Former Quinn Group Jobs May Be Retained
Sinn Féin MP Michelle Gildernew has welcomed moves that could see jobs from the former Quinn group of companies retained in the local area. Speaking after the Quinn Business Retention Company (QBRC)...
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