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Northern Ireland News for August 2014 : Page 10
UK National News, Aug 11, 2014
RideLondon Cyclist Dies After Collapse
A 36-year-old cyclist has died after suffering a cardiac arrest during the RideLondon event on Sunday. RideLondon organisers say the Kris Cook, from Woking, collapsed at Newlands Corner, near Guildfo...
RideLondon Cyclist Dies After Collapse
A 36-year-old cyclist has died after suffering a cardiac arrest during the RideLondon event on Sunday. RideLondon organisers say the Kris Cook, from Woking, collapsed at Newlands Corner, near Guildfo...
UK National News, Aug 11, 2014
Missing Schoolgirl Found On Isle of Wight
Hampshire Police have reported that a missing 15-year-old schoolgirl has been found "safe and well". The teenager from Southhampton was last seen on Saturday on the Isle of Wight. She is said to have...
Missing Schoolgirl Found On Isle of Wight
Hampshire Police have reported that a missing 15-year-old schoolgirl has been found "safe and well". The teenager from Southhampton was last seen on Saturday on the Isle of Wight. She is said to have...
UK National News, Aug 11, 2014
Foreign Minister Mark Simmonds Resigns
Downing Street has announced that Foreign Minister Mark Simmonds has resigned from the government. It is understood that Mr Simmonds will also resign his position as MP for Boston and Skegness at nex...
Foreign Minister Mark Simmonds Resigns
Downing Street has announced that Foreign Minister Mark Simmonds has resigned from the government. It is understood that Mr Simmonds will also resign his position as MP for Boston and Skegness at nex...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 11, 2014
Four Bailed After Glenavy Assault
Four teenagers who were arrested following an attack on an 18-year-old in Glenavy, County Antrim, have been released. The four boys, all aged 17, were arrested in the Glenavy area on Sunday on suspic...
Four Bailed After Glenavy Assault
Four teenagers who were arrested following an attack on an 18-year-old in Glenavy, County Antrim, have been released. The four boys, all aged 17, were arrested in the Glenavy area on Sunday on suspic...
UK National News, Aug 11, 2014
Other News In Brief
Homes Evacuated Over WWII Bomb Discovery A number of homes in Guiseley, near Leeds, have been evacuated following the discovery of a suspected unexploded World War Two bomb. It is understood ...
Other News In Brief
Homes Evacuated Over WWII Bomb Discovery A number of homes in Guiseley, near Leeds, have been evacuated following the discovery of a suspected unexploded World War Two bomb. It is understood ...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 11, 2014
Woman Dies In Newtownards Road Collision
An 18-year-old woman has died in a road crash in Newtownards, County Down. The woman was driving a silver Peugeot when it collided with a blue Audi on the Portaferry Road on Sunday at about 20:30. T...
Woman Dies In Newtownards Road Collision
An 18-year-old woman has died in a road crash in Newtownards, County Down. The woman was driving a silver Peugeot when it collided with a blue Audi on the Portaferry Road on Sunday at about 20:30. T...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 11, 2014
McIlroy Continues Return To Form
Rory McIlroy has won his fourth major title at the US PGA Championship at Valhalla. The Holywood, County Down world number one has now won his last two tournaments, following his first Open Champions...
McIlroy Continues Return To Form
Rory McIlroy has won his fourth major title at the US PGA Championship at Valhalla. The Holywood, County Down world number one has now won his last two tournaments, following his first Open Champions...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 11, 2014
'Anti Internment' March Passes With 'Minor Trouble'
A republican 'anti-internment' rally passed through Belfast city centre yesterday with "minor trouble", the PSNI has said. The march, which was to commemorate the introduction of interment without tr...
'Anti Internment' March Passes With 'Minor Trouble'
A republican 'anti-internment' rally passed through Belfast city centre yesterday with "minor trouble", the PSNI has said. The march, which was to commemorate the introduction of interment without tr...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 11, 2014
NI Private Sector Grows In July
Northern Ireland's private sector saw growth in both activity and new business in July, indicating continued economic recovery, according to the latest Ulster Bank Purchasing Managers' Index. Compani...
NI Private Sector Grows In July
Northern Ireland's private sector saw growth in both activity and new business in July, indicating continued economic recovery, according to the latest Ulster Bank Purchasing Managers' Index. Compani...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 11, 2014
Other News In Brief
£100,000 Cannabis Seized, Fermanagh Cannabis plants estimated to have a street value of around £100,000 have been seized by police in Fermanagh. The plants were discovered during a search in ...
Other News In Brief
£100,000 Cannabis Seized, Fermanagh Cannabis plants estimated to have a street value of around £100,000 have been seized by police in Fermanagh. The plants were discovered during a search in ...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 8, 2014
UU Launches £240k Digital Content Funding
The University of Ulster has launched a new £240,000 seed fund aimed at stimulating growth and competitiveness within the digital content sector. The Honeypot seed fund is part of the Honeycomb – Cre...
UU Launches £240k Digital Content Funding
The University of Ulster has launched a new £240,000 seed fund aimed at stimulating growth and competitiveness within the digital content sector. The Honeypot seed fund is part of the Honeycomb – Cre...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 8, 2014
8,000 Expected At Parade In Belfast
8,000 people are expected to be involved in an 'anti-internment' parade through Belfast city centre on Saturday afternoon. 4,000 participants and 4,000 spectators are anticipated for the march, which...
8,000 Expected At Parade In Belfast
8,000 people are expected to be involved in an 'anti-internment' parade through Belfast city centre on Saturday afternoon. 4,000 participants and 4,000 spectators are anticipated for the march, which...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 8, 2014
Police Bring Speed Checks To North Down
Police have been carrying out speed checks across North Down this week in an effort to push the 'speed safety' message. The PSNI said that on Tuesday 5 August, officers in Bangor and Holywood carried...
Police Bring Speed Checks To North Down
Police have been carrying out speed checks across North Down this week in an effort to push the 'speed safety' message. The PSNI said that on Tuesday 5 August, officers in Bangor and Holywood carried...
Recruitment News, Aug 8, 2014
Shell UK To Cut 250 Onshore Jobs
Shell UK has announced plans to axe 250 onshore jobs from its North Sea operation in Aberdeen, Scotland. A Shell spokesperson said: "Shell UK Ltd is reorganising its upstream onshore operations, to b...
Shell UK To Cut 250 Onshore Jobs
Shell UK has announced plans to axe 250 onshore jobs from its North Sea operation in Aberdeen, Scotland. A Shell spokesperson said: "Shell UK Ltd is reorganising its upstream onshore operations, to b...
Business News, Aug 8, 2014
Suki Teahouse To Invest £250,000 To Expand Sales
Suki Teahouse in Belfast is investing £250,000 with assistance from Invest Northern Ireland's Jobs Fund to expand sales outside Northern Ireland. Suki, based at Twin Spires on Northumberland Street, ...
Suki Teahouse To Invest £250,000 To Expand Sales
Suki Teahouse in Belfast is investing £250,000 with assistance from Invest Northern Ireland's Jobs Fund to expand sales outside Northern Ireland. Suki, based at Twin Spires on Northumberland Street, ...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 8, 2014
Smartphone Ownership Rises To 55%
Over half of people in Northern Ireland own a smartphone, according to the latest Communications Market report from Ofcom. Smartphone ownership has reached 55% in the region, while tablet ownership h...
Smartphone Ownership Rises To 55%
Over half of people in Northern Ireland own a smartphone, according to the latest Communications Market report from Ofcom. Smartphone ownership has reached 55% in the region, while tablet ownership h...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 8, 2014
'Growing Concern' Over Cybercrime
There is growing concern among internet users in Northern Ireland over cybercrime, with 10% of people believing they have been victim of some kind of cybercrime in the past, according to figures relea...
'Growing Concern' Over Cybercrime
There is growing concern among internet users in Northern Ireland over cybercrime, with 10% of people believing they have been victim of some kind of cybercrime in the past, according to figures relea...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 8, 2014
Nationalists Hit Out At West Belfast Bonfire
Nationalist politicians have hit out at a bonfire that was erected in west Belfast, after it caused a daycare centre for vulnerable adults to be closed. "Anti-social behaviour" at the 'anti-internmen...
Nationalists Hit Out At West Belfast Bonfire
Nationalist politicians have hit out at a bonfire that was erected in west Belfast, after it caused a daycare centre for vulnerable adults to be closed. "Anti-social behaviour" at the 'anti-internmen...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 8, 2014
DUP MLA Elected To Lords
DUP L'Derry MLA William Hay has been appointed to the House of Lords. First Minister and DUP leader Peter Robinson said: "I am delighted for William and congratulate him on this elevation to the Hous...
DUP MLA Elected To Lords
DUP L'Derry MLA William Hay has been appointed to the House of Lords. First Minister and DUP leader Peter Robinson said: "I am delighted for William and congratulate him on this elevation to the Hous...
UK National News, Aug 8, 2014
Yellow Severe Weather Warning Issued
A severe weather warning has been issued for Wales. The Met Office has issued the yellow warning, saying that heavy rain, strong winds and large waves along the coast, could affect transport and caus...
Yellow Severe Weather Warning Issued
A severe weather warning has been issued for Wales. The Met Office has issued the yellow warning, saying that heavy rain, strong winds and large waves along the coast, could affect transport and caus...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 8, 2014
Good Friday Agreement Under Threat - Adams
The Good Friday Agreement is facing its greatest ever challenge, according to Sinn Féin leader Gerry Adams. Mr Adams made the comments in a keynote statement today, when he said the "political proces...
Good Friday Agreement Under Threat - Adams
The Good Friday Agreement is facing its greatest ever challenge, according to Sinn Féin leader Gerry Adams. Mr Adams made the comments in a keynote statement today, when he said the "political proces...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 8, 2014
Man Arrested In Caroline Graham Murder Investigation
Detectives from the Serious Crime Branch have arrested a 53-year-old man on suspicion of the murder of Caroline Graham in Portadown, County Armagh, in 1989. The man has been arrested on suspicion of ...
Man Arrested In Caroline Graham Murder Investigation
Detectives from the Serious Crime Branch have arrested a 53-year-old man on suspicion of the murder of Caroline Graham in Portadown, County Armagh, in 1989. The man has been arrested on suspicion of ...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 8, 2014
Other News In Brief
Firefighters Rescue Woman From Cooker Blaze Firefighters have administered oxygen to a 45-year-old woman following a fire in a detached house in Dunloy, County Antrim. The incident occurred a...
Other News In Brief
Firefighters Rescue Woman From Cooker Blaze Firefighters have administered oxygen to a 45-year-old woman following a fire in a detached house in Dunloy, County Antrim. The incident occurred a...
UK National News, Aug 8, 2014
Councils Given Powers To Cut Funding For 'Extremist' Nurseries
The Department of Education is to extend power to councils that will allow them to withdraw funding nurseries that have links to "extremism". It follows a letter-writing campaign led by the British H...
Councils Given Powers To Cut Funding For 'Extremist' Nurseries
The Department of Education is to extend power to councils that will allow them to withdraw funding nurseries that have links to "extremism". It follows a letter-writing campaign led by the British H...
UK National News, Aug 8, 2014
PM Backs US Decision On Iraq Military Action
David Cameron has backed a decision by Barack Obama to authorise air strikes against Islamic militants in Iraq. Welcoming the news, the Prime Minister said that the world must help religious minoriti...
PM Backs US Decision On Iraq Military Action
David Cameron has backed a decision by Barack Obama to authorise air strikes against Islamic militants in Iraq. Welcoming the news, the Prime Minister said that the world must help religious minoriti...
UK National News, Aug 8, 2014
Search Operation Launched For Missing Snorkeler
A large-scale search operation has been launched on the Helford River, near Falmouth, for a missing snorkeler. The snorkeler, a man aged in his 20s, is understood to have been missing since Thursday ...
Search Operation Launched For Missing Snorkeler
A large-scale search operation has been launched on the Helford River, near Falmouth, for a missing snorkeler. The snorkeler, a man aged in his 20s, is understood to have been missing since Thursday ...
UK National News, Aug 8, 2014
Child Dies After Being Hit By Car
West Midlands Police have confirmed that a six-year-old girl has died after being hit by a car in West Bromwich. According to police, the child and her mother were hit by a car on Lyng Lane at about ...
Child Dies After Being Hit By Car
West Midlands Police have confirmed that a six-year-old girl has died after being hit by a car in West Bromwich. According to police, the child and her mother were hit by a car on Lyng Lane at about ...
UK National News, Aug 8, 2014
NICE Criticises Cost Of New Breast Cancer Drug
NICE, the NHS drugs advisory body, has advised that a new breast cancer treatment not be routinely used in England. The National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) has criticised the dru...
NICE Criticises Cost Of New Breast Cancer Drug
NICE, the NHS drugs advisory body, has advised that a new breast cancer treatment not be routinely used in England. The National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) has criticised the dru...
UK National News, Aug 8, 2014
Police To Investigate George Galloway Israeli Boycott Speech
Police are to investigate a speech made by George Galloway, in which he called for Bradford to be "declared an Israel-free zone". Police say that have received two complaints about the speech, in whi...
Police To Investigate George Galloway Israeli Boycott Speech
Police are to investigate a speech made by George Galloway, in which he called for Bradford to be "declared an Israel-free zone". Police say that have received two complaints about the speech, in whi...
UK National News, Aug 8, 2014
Other News In Brief
Post-Mortem Due On Newcastle Students Killed In Borneo The post-mortem results of two Newcastle students killed in Borneo are due to be reported today. It is expected that the results will co...
Other News In Brief
Post-Mortem Due On Newcastle Students Killed In Borneo The post-mortem results of two Newcastle students killed in Borneo are due to be reported today. It is expected that the results will co...
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Northern Ireland WeatherToday:A very mild, but mostly cloudy day, although with some bright or sunny spells. It will be mostly dry in the morning, but a little patchy light rain or drizzle at times in the afternoon. Maximum temperature 14 °C.Tonight:A band of heavier rain will move east during the evening before clearing eastwards after midnight. then mostly dry through the early hours, but a little rain towards dawn. Minimum temperature 8 °C.
