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Northern Ireland News for July 2014 : Page 7
UK National News, Jul 17, 2014
415 Jobs Cuts Announced At BBC News
A further 415 jobs are to be cut from the BBC's News department, the broadcaster has announced. It is the latest round of cuts imposed as part of cost-saving exercise following the freezing of the li...
415 Jobs Cuts Announced At BBC News
A further 415 jobs are to be cut from the BBC's News department, the broadcaster has announced. It is the latest round of cuts imposed as part of cost-saving exercise following the freezing of the li...
Northern Ireland News, Jul 17, 2014
NI Visits Drop By 1%
The number of overnight trips to destinations in Northern Ireland by both residents and non-residents has dropped by 1% in the period April 2013 - March 2014, compared to the same period in the previo...
NI Visits Drop By 1%
The number of overnight trips to destinations in Northern Ireland by both residents and non-residents has dropped by 1% in the period April 2013 - March 2014, compared to the same period in the previo...
Northern Ireland News, Jul 17, 2014
'Extend Small Business Rate Relief' - NIIRTA
The Northern Ireland Independent Retail Trade Association (NIIRTA) has called for the Small Business Rate Relief Scheme to be extended and enhanced. The group made the recommendation in its submissio...
'Extend Small Business Rate Relief' - NIIRTA
The Northern Ireland Independent Retail Trade Association (NIIRTA) has called for the Small Business Rate Relief Scheme to be extended and enhanced. The group made the recommendation in its submissio...
UK National News, Jul 17, 2014
New Safety Measures Agreed At Anfield
A series of new safety measures have been agreed following claims of a "crush" at Liverpool football ground, Anfield. The safety plan follows a review ordered by Liverpool County Council looked at cr...
New Safety Measures Agreed At Anfield
A series of new safety measures have been agreed following claims of a "crush" at Liverpool football ground, Anfield. The safety plan follows a review ordered by Liverpool County Council looked at cr...
Northern Ireland News, Jul 17, 2014
DoH Launches Care Home Consultation
The Department of Health has announced a public consultation on minimum care standards in Northern Ireland's nursing homes. The final standards will be used by the Regulation and Quality Improvement ...
DoH Launches Care Home Consultation
The Department of Health has announced a public consultation on minimum care standards in Northern Ireland's nursing homes. The final standards will be used by the Regulation and Quality Improvement ...
UK National News, Jul 17, 2014
83-Year-Old British Cycling Pioneer Hit By Car
A British cycling legend is being treated in hospital after being knocked off his bike near his home in West Yorkshire. 83-year-old Brian Robinson became the first British rider to finish the Tour de...
83-Year-Old British Cycling Pioneer Hit By Car
A British cycling legend is being treated in hospital after being knocked off his bike near his home in West Yorkshire. 83-year-old Brian Robinson became the first British rider to finish the Tour de...
UK National News, Jul 17, 2014
B&Bs Not Suitable For Young People Leaving Care, Report Claims
Young adults leaving the care system should not be placed in bed and breakfast accommodation, the Commons Education Select Committee has said. The MPs groups has said that those leaving care in Engla...
B&Bs Not Suitable For Young People Leaving Care, Report Claims
Young adults leaving the care system should not be placed in bed and breakfast accommodation, the Commons Education Select Committee has said. The MPs groups has said that those leaving care in Engla...
Northern Ireland News, Jul 17, 2014
OTR Letters 'Not An Amnesty'
'On the Run' letters sent to wanted republican terrorist suspects did not amount to an amnesty, a judge has found. Lady Justice Hallett has completed a review, ordered by Prime Minister David Cameron...
OTR Letters 'Not An Amnesty'
'On the Run' letters sent to wanted republican terrorist suspects did not amount to an amnesty, a judge has found. Lady Justice Hallett has completed a review, ordered by Prime Minister David Cameron...
UK National News, Jul 17, 2014
Wedding Venue Fined Over Guest's Death
The Sully Sports and Leisure Club in the Vale of Glamorgan has been fined £20,000 following the death of a guest. 62-year-old Bob Kemp fell and broke his neck when he stumbled over a low wall at the ...
Wedding Venue Fined Over Guest's Death
The Sully Sports and Leisure Club in the Vale of Glamorgan has been fined £20,000 following the death of a guest. 62-year-old Bob Kemp fell and broke his neck when he stumbled over a low wall at the ...
UK National News, Jul 17, 2014
20% Increase In Reports Of Sexual Offences - ONS
Newly published figures have revealed a 20% increase in the number of sexual offences recorded by police in England and Wales. It is claimed that this rise could be attributed to victims being more w...
20% Increase In Reports Of Sexual Offences - ONS
Newly published figures have revealed a 20% increase in the number of sexual offences recorded by police in England and Wales. It is claimed that this rise could be attributed to victims being more w...
Northern Ireland News, Jul 17, 2014
Garth Brooks Refunds Begin
Ticketmaster is due to being the process of refunding the 400,000 cancelled Garth Brooks tickets, in an operation the company has described as "unprecedented". The ticketing company has said that cus...
Garth Brooks Refunds Begin
Ticketmaster is due to being the process of refunding the 400,000 cancelled Garth Brooks tickets, in an operation the company has described as "unprecedented". The ticketing company has said that cus...
UK National News, Jul 17, 2014
High Court Rules Against Council's Library Plan
The High Court has ruled that a council's plan to re-design its library services is "legally flawed". According to a report by the BBC, campaigners have won a High Court decision against Lincolnshire...
High Court Rules Against Council's Library Plan
The High Court has ruled that a council's plan to re-design its library services is "legally flawed". According to a report by the BBC, campaigners have won a High Court decision against Lincolnshire...
UK National News, Jul 17, 2014
Other News In Brief
32 Hit With Bug At Athletes' Village A total of 32 people have been hit by a suspected norovirus outbreak at the Commonwealth Games athletes village in Glasgow, NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde h...
Other News In Brief
32 Hit With Bug At Athletes' Village A total of 32 people have been hit by a suspected norovirus outbreak at the Commonwealth Games athletes village in Glasgow, NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde h...
Northern Ireland News, Jul 17, 2014
£6.8m Engineering Competence Centre Established
A new £6.8m Advanced Engineering Competence Centre has been established in Northern Ireland. Based at the Northern Ireland Advanced Composites & Engineering Centre (NIACE) on Airport Road, Belfast, t...
£6.8m Engineering Competence Centre Established
A new £6.8m Advanced Engineering Competence Centre has been established in Northern Ireland. Based at the Northern Ireland Advanced Composites & Engineering Centre (NIACE) on Airport Road, Belfast, t...
Northern Ireland News, Jul 17, 2014
Northern Ireland DVA Offices Close
The Driver & Vehicle Agency (DVA) has finally closed, meaning people in Northern Ireland will no longer be able to tax or register vehicles at DVA offices locally. The announcement follows the decisi...
Northern Ireland DVA Offices Close
The Driver & Vehicle Agency (DVA) has finally closed, meaning people in Northern Ireland will no longer be able to tax or register vehicles at DVA offices locally. The announcement follows the decisi...
Northern Ireland News, Jul 17, 2014
Other News In Brief
Man's Jaw Fractured In 'Hate Crime' Attack A man has had his jaw fractured during an attack in Ballymena, County Antrim, that is being treated as a hate crime by police. The man was walking i...
Other News In Brief
Man's Jaw Fractured In 'Hate Crime' Attack A man has had his jaw fractured during an attack in Ballymena, County Antrim, that is being treated as a hate crime by police. The man was walking i...
Northern Ireland News, Jul 16, 2014
Hunger Strike Parade To Be Held
A parade is to be held in Derrylin in County Fermanagh next month in memory of republican hunger strikers. The ten paramilitary prisoners, who included Bobby Sands, Raymond McCreesh and Kieran Dohert...
Hunger Strike Parade To Be Held
A parade is to be held in Derrylin in County Fermanagh next month in memory of republican hunger strikers. The ten paramilitary prisoners, who included Bobby Sands, Raymond McCreesh and Kieran Dohert...
Northern Ireland News, Jul 16, 2014
Bangor Plastic Firm Signs Multi-Million Dollar Deal
A Bangor, County Down-based plastic moulding manufacturer has signed a multi-million dollar, five-year contract with Texas-based Triumph Aerostructures-Vought Aircraft Division. The deal, announced a...
Bangor Plastic Firm Signs Multi-Million Dollar Deal
A Bangor, County Down-based plastic moulding manufacturer has signed a multi-million dollar, five-year contract with Texas-based Triumph Aerostructures-Vought Aircraft Division. The deal, announced a...
Northern Ireland News, Jul 16, 2014
Man Shot In Leg In West Belfast
A man has been shot in the leg in west Belfast. The incident occurred in the Ardmonagh Gardens in Turf Lodge at about 22:30 on Tuesday. Police have said the man, reported to be in his 30s, was taken...
Man Shot In Leg In West Belfast
A man has been shot in the leg in west Belfast. The incident occurred in the Ardmonagh Gardens in Turf Lodge at about 22:30 on Tuesday. Police have said the man, reported to be in his 30s, was taken...
UK National News, Jul 16, 2014
Unemployment At Six-Year Low
Newly released figures from the Office for National Statistics have revealed that unemployment in the UK has fallen to 2.12m, down by 121,000 in the three months to May. The Office for National Stati...
Unemployment At Six-Year Low
Newly released figures from the Office for National Statistics have revealed that unemployment in the UK has fallen to 2.12m, down by 121,000 in the three months to May. The Office for National Stati...
Northern Ireland News, Jul 16, 2014
86,000 Young Trees Culled In Ash Dieback Control
Some 86,000 young trees have been destroyed to prevent the spread of 'Ash Dieback' into the wider environment, according to the Department of Agriculture and Rural Development. "Over 3,000 site inspe...
86,000 Young Trees Culled In Ash Dieback Control
Some 86,000 young trees have been destroyed to prevent the spread of 'Ash Dieback' into the wider environment, according to the Department of Agriculture and Rural Development. "Over 3,000 site inspe...
UK National News, Jul 16, 2014
Almost 700 Suspected Paedophiles Arrested In Six Months
Almost 700 suspected paedophiles have been arrested in a six month operation involving 45 police forces across the UK, the National Crime Agency (NCA) has announced. The NCA has published a report of...
Almost 700 Suspected Paedophiles Arrested In Six Months
Almost 700 suspected paedophiles have been arrested in a six month operation involving 45 police forces across the UK, the National Crime Agency (NCA) has announced. The NCA has published a report of...
Northern Ireland News, Jul 16, 2014
Youth Jobless Up 1.8%
The unemployment rate for 18-24 year olds stood at 20.4% throughout March to May this year, marking a 1.8% rise over the year. However, all in all, unemployment in Northern Ireland during March - May...
Youth Jobless Up 1.8%
The unemployment rate for 18-24 year olds stood at 20.4% throughout March to May this year, marking a 1.8% rise over the year. However, all in all, unemployment in Northern Ireland during March - May...
Business News, Jul 16, 2014
NI Growth Continues
The economy in Northern Ireland has grown steadily for a full year, according to the latest Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI) from Ulster Bank. Output growth in the Northern Ireland private sector ext...
NI Growth Continues
The economy in Northern Ireland has grown steadily for a full year, according to the latest Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI) from Ulster Bank. Output growth in the Northern Ireland private sector ext...
UK National News, Jul 16, 2014
Data Laws Legislation Voted Through By MPs
Emergency legislation to allow security services to continue to access people's phones and internet records have been voted through by MPs. The Data Retention and Investigatory Powers Bill has been r...
Data Laws Legislation Voted Through By MPs
Emergency legislation to allow security services to continue to access people's phones and internet records have been voted through by MPs. The Data Retention and Investigatory Powers Bill has been r...
Northern Ireland News, Jul 16, 2014
Virgin Atlantic Announces Belfast - Orlando Service
Virgin Atlantic is to launch a new service between Belfast International and Orlando, Florida, starting from next summer. The route will become part of Virgin Atlantic's Joint Venture with Delta Air ...
Virgin Atlantic Announces Belfast - Orlando Service
Virgin Atlantic is to launch a new service between Belfast International and Orlando, Florida, starting from next summer. The route will become part of Virgin Atlantic's Joint Venture with Delta Air ...
Recruitment News, Jul 16, 2014
Unemployment At Six-Year Low
Newly released figures from the Office for National Statistics have revealed that unemployment in the UK has fallen to 2.12m, down by 121,000 in the three months to May. The Office for National Stati...
Unemployment At Six-Year Low
Newly released figures from the Office for National Statistics have revealed that unemployment in the UK has fallen to 2.12m, down by 121,000 in the three months to May. The Office for National Stati...
UK National News, Jul 16, 2014
Chevron Announce Job Cuts In Aberdeen
Over two hundreds are to be cut by oil firm Chevron in Aberdeen. The jobs cuts follow a review of its North Sea operations, the company has said, but it added that the final number of redundancies co...
Chevron Announce Job Cuts In Aberdeen
Over two hundreds are to be cut by oil firm Chevron in Aberdeen. The jobs cuts follow a review of its North Sea operations, the company has said, but it added that the final number of redundancies co...
UK National News, Jul 16, 2014
Doosan Babcock To Create 380 Jobs Across The UK
A total of 380 jobs are to be created by Doosan Babcock across the UK. Two hundred and sixty six jobs are to be created by the company, which provides services to the energy and pharmaceutical sector...
Doosan Babcock To Create 380 Jobs Across The UK
A total of 380 jobs are to be created by Doosan Babcock across the UK. Two hundred and sixty six jobs are to be created by the company, which provides services to the energy and pharmaceutical sector...
UK National News, Jul 16, 2014
'Heathrow City' Plans Unveiled
New designs commissioned by Transport for London for 'Heathrow City' have been unveiled. Accommodating almost 200,000 homes, parkland and a factory, the newly designed 'city' is a proposed redevelopm...
'Heathrow City' Plans Unveiled
New designs commissioned by Transport for London for 'Heathrow City' have been unveiled. Accommodating almost 200,000 homes, parkland and a factory, the newly designed 'city' is a proposed redevelopm...
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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.
