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Northern Ireland News for August 2014 : Page 5
UK National News, Aug 20, 2014
Man Dies After Gardening Accident
South Wales Police have reported the death of a 67-year-old man in a gardening accident. Peter Davies, of Merthyr Tydfil, is understood to have fallen 20ft onto a spiked railings while chopping branc...
Man Dies After Gardening Accident
South Wales Police have reported the death of a 67-year-old man in a gardening accident. Peter Davies, of Merthyr Tydfil, is understood to have fallen 20ft onto a spiked railings while chopping branc...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 20, 2014
Four Arrested Over Letter Bombs
Four people have been arrested in L'Derry by detectives investigating a series of letter bombs sent to addresses in Northern Ireland and England last year and earlier this year. Two men aged 35 and 4...
Four Arrested Over Letter Bombs
Four people have been arrested in L'Derry by detectives investigating a series of letter bombs sent to addresses in Northern Ireland and England last year and earlier this year. Two men aged 35 and 4...
UK National News, Aug 20, 2014
Man Dies After Fall From Eastbourne Pier
Essex Police have reported the death of a man who fell from Eastbourne Pier, while carrying out construction work. It is understood that a 44-year-old man from Cumbria was working on the recently fir...
Man Dies After Fall From Eastbourne Pier
Essex Police have reported the death of a man who fell from Eastbourne Pier, while carrying out construction work. It is understood that a 44-year-old man from Cumbria was working on the recently fir...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 20, 2014
Ministers Pay Tribute To Sam Foster
Northern Ireland's Ministers and MLAs have paid tribute to Sam Foster, the Ulster Unionist and former Environment Minister, after he passed away on Tuesday. Mr Foster served in the Assembly as an MLA...
Ministers Pay Tribute To Sam Foster
Northern Ireland's Ministers and MLAs have paid tribute to Sam Foster, the Ulster Unionist and former Environment Minister, after he passed away on Tuesday. Mr Foster served in the Assembly as an MLA...
UK National News, Aug 20, 2014
Construction Company's Merger Offer Rejected For Third Time
Construction company Balfour Beatty has again rejected a merger offer from Carillion. Carillion, considered as a smaller rival to Balfour Beatty, has made three merger offers but each one has been re...
Construction Company's Merger Offer Rejected For Third Time
Construction company Balfour Beatty has again rejected a merger offer from Carillion. Carillion, considered as a smaller rival to Balfour Beatty, has made three merger offers but each one has been re...
UK National News, Aug 20, 2014
PM Describes Apparent James Foley Video As 'Shocking And Depraved'
The apparent beheading of a US journalist has been described as "shocking and depraved" by the Prime Minister. Mr David Cameron made the comment on Twitter following the news of a video that purporte...
PM Describes Apparent James Foley Video As 'Shocking And Depraved'
The apparent beheading of a US journalist has been described as "shocking and depraved" by the Prime Minister. Mr David Cameron made the comment on Twitter following the news of a video that purporte...
UK National News, Aug 20, 2014
Welsh Govt Investment Secures 89 New Jobs
Just under 90 new jobs are to be created in Cardiff, with the establishment of a new head office for financial services company, Open Resolution. The company, which specialises in helping people corr...
Welsh Govt Investment Secures 89 New Jobs
Just under 90 new jobs are to be created in Cardiff, with the establishment of a new head office for financial services company, Open Resolution. The company, which specialises in helping people corr...
UK National News, Aug 20, 2014
Police Stop Wrong Way Motorway Driver With Head-On Collision
A police patrol car crashed head-on into a car travelling the wrong way along a motorway. West Midlands Police say that a Honda Jazz car was reported to be driving at 50mph the wrong way on the A38 n...
Police Stop Wrong Way Motorway Driver With Head-On Collision
A police patrol car crashed head-on into a car travelling the wrong way along a motorway. West Midlands Police say that a Honda Jazz car was reported to be driving at 50mph the wrong way on the A38 n...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 20, 2014
QUB Joins NASA In Solar Flares Research
Queen's University Belfast has joined forces with NASA and the Astrophysics Research Centre (ARC) to investigate solar flares and their potential to cause disruption on Earth. Solar flares for the su...
QUB Joins NASA In Solar Flares Research
Queen's University Belfast has joined forces with NASA and the Astrophysics Research Centre (ARC) to investigate solar flares and their potential to cause disruption on Earth. Solar flares for the su...
UK National News, Aug 20, 2014
Mortgage Lending At Six Year High - CML
Mortgage lending has hit a six year high with £19.1 billion being lent in July, an increase of 7% from the previous month and a 15% rise from July last year. Saying that mortgage activity "remained r...
Mortgage Lending At Six Year High - CML
Mortgage lending has hit a six year high with £19.1 billion being lent in July, an increase of 7% from the previous month and a 15% rise from July last year. Saying that mortgage activity "remained r...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 20, 2014
Acts Confirmed For 'MTV Crashes Derry'
Professor Green and MNEK have been confirmed as the first two acts to appear at the 'MTV Crashes Derry - Londonderry' next month. 10,000 people are expected to turn up at Ebrington Square on 19 Septe...
Acts Confirmed For 'MTV Crashes Derry'
Professor Green and MNEK have been confirmed as the first two acts to appear at the 'MTV Crashes Derry - Londonderry' next month. 10,000 people are expected to turn up at Ebrington Square on 19 Septe...
UK National News, Aug 20, 2014
Other News In Brief
Deadline Set For Prospective Shipbuilder Buyers Five o'clock on Thursday has been set as the deadline for offers on the Port Glasgow Ferguson Shipbuilders. The shipbuilders was placed into ad...
Other News In Brief
Deadline Set For Prospective Shipbuilder Buyers Five o'clock on Thursday has been set as the deadline for offers on the Port Glasgow Ferguson Shipbuilders. The shipbuilders was placed into ad...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 20, 2014
Film To Mark History Of Belfast's City Hall
A film depicting the history of Belfast's City Hall is to be screened at an event in the building next month. Compiled from BBC archives to mark the 90th anniversary of the first BBC Services broadca...
Film To Mark History Of Belfast's City Hall
A film depicting the history of Belfast's City Hall is to be screened at an event in the building next month. Compiled from BBC archives to mark the 90th anniversary of the first BBC Services broadca...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 20, 2014
Belfast Recognised As 'Age-Friendly' City
Belfast has been announced by the World Health Organisation (WHO) as the latest European member of its Global Network of Age-friendly Cities and Communities (GNAFCC). The label has been bestowed upon...
Belfast Recognised As 'Age-Friendly' City
Belfast has been announced by the World Health Organisation (WHO) as the latest European member of its Global Network of Age-friendly Cities and Communities (GNAFCC). The label has been bestowed upon...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 20, 2014
Other News In Brief
Goods Driver Fined For Transport Offences A goods vehicle driver has been fined £250 for transport offences. Kieran Frances Coleman, 46, of Old Portadown Road, Lurgan, was fined a total of £2...
Other News In Brief
Goods Driver Fined For Transport Offences A goods vehicle driver has been fined £250 for transport offences. Kieran Frances Coleman, 46, of Old Portadown Road, Lurgan, was fined a total of £2...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 19, 2014
Motorcyclist Dies In Co Down Crash
A motorcyclist has died in a crash near Ballynahinch in County Down on Monday. Police said the one-vehicle accident occurred on the Downpatrick Road at the junction of the Mossvale Road just before 1...
Motorcyclist Dies In Co Down Crash
A motorcyclist has died in a crash near Ballynahinch in County Down on Monday. Police said the one-vehicle accident occurred on the Downpatrick Road at the junction of the Mossvale Road just before 1...
UK National News, Aug 19, 2014
Man Arrested In Connection With Shipping Container Death
A man has been arrested by police in Northern Ireland in connection with the death of a man found inside a shipping container in Essex. The 34-year-old man, from Limavady, was arrested in Banbridge t...
Man Arrested In Connection With Shipping Container Death
A man has been arrested by police in Northern Ireland in connection with the death of a man found inside a shipping container in Essex. The 34-year-old man, from Limavady, was arrested in Banbridge t...
UK National News, Aug 19, 2014
Rail Price Increases Condemned
Rail fare increases of 3.5% have been slammed by Campaign for Better Transport. The new prices are due to come into effect in January 2015. Martin Abrams, Public Transport Campaigner, Campaign for B...
Rail Price Increases Condemned
Rail fare increases of 3.5% have been slammed by Campaign for Better Transport. The new prices are due to come into effect in January 2015. Martin Abrams, Public Transport Campaigner, Campaign for B...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 19, 2014
NI House Prices Rise 4.9%
House prices in Northern Ireland have risen 4.9% during the year to June, according to data released by the Office for National Statistics (ONS). House price annual inflation was 10.7% in England, 3....
NI House Prices Rise 4.9%
House prices in Northern Ireland have risen 4.9% during the year to June, according to data released by the Office for National Statistics (ONS). House price annual inflation was 10.7% in England, 3....
Recruitment News, Aug 19, 2014
Dalradian Resources Creates 19 New Jobs
Enterprise, Trade and Investment Minister Arlene Foster has announced that Canadian-based Dalradian Resources Inc. is creating 19 new jobs in County Tyrone to support its gold exploration project ther...
Dalradian Resources Creates 19 New Jobs
Enterprise, Trade and Investment Minister Arlene Foster has announced that Canadian-based Dalradian Resources Inc. is creating 19 new jobs in County Tyrone to support its gold exploration project ther...
Business News, Aug 19, 2014
Northern Zone Social Enterprise Hub Officially Opens
Social Development Minister Nelson McCausland has officially opened the Northern Zone Social Enterprise Hub at Ballymena's Ecos Centre. Serving ten council areas, the Hub will provide a range of serv...
Northern Zone Social Enterprise Hub Officially Opens
Social Development Minister Nelson McCausland has officially opened the Northern Zone Social Enterprise Hub at Ballymena's Ecos Centre. Serving ten council areas, the Hub will provide a range of serv...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 19, 2014
Limavady Man Arrested Over Shipping Container Death
A man has been arrested by police in Northern Ireland in connection with the death of a man found inside a shipping container in Essex. The 34-year-old man, from Limavady, was arrested in Banbridge t...
Limavady Man Arrested Over Shipping Container Death
A man has been arrested by police in Northern Ireland in connection with the death of a man found inside a shipping container in Essex. The 34-year-old man, from Limavady, was arrested in Banbridge t...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 19, 2014
SF Challenges Ministers To Live On Benefits
Sinn Féin's Daithí McKay has called on the DUP, Ulster Unionists and the Alliance Party to spend a week living on welfare benefits as part of his party's opposition to the introduction of welfare refo...
SF Challenges Ministers To Live On Benefits
Sinn Féin's Daithí McKay has called on the DUP, Ulster Unionists and the Alliance Party to spend a week living on welfare benefits as part of his party's opposition to the introduction of welfare refo...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 19, 2014
19 Jobs Created In Gold Exploration
19 new jobs are being created through the expansion of a Canada-based gold exploration company. Dalradian Resources Inc. is creating 19 new jobs in County Tyrone to support its gold exploration proje...
19 Jobs Created In Gold Exploration
19 new jobs are being created through the expansion of a Canada-based gold exploration company. Dalradian Resources Inc. is creating 19 new jobs in County Tyrone to support its gold exploration proje...
UK National News, Aug 19, 2014
Coach Carrying Over 50 Passengers Crashes Down Ditch
A coach carrying over 50 passengers has overturned in a ditch off the M5 in Gloucestershire. The crash happened at around 10am, however none of the passengers are believed to be seriously injured. P...
Coach Carrying Over 50 Passengers Crashes Down Ditch
A coach carrying over 50 passengers has overturned in a ditch off the M5 in Gloucestershire. The crash happened at around 10am, however none of the passengers are believed to be seriously injured. P...
UK National News, Aug 19, 2014
UK House Prices Increase By 10.2%
UK house prices rose by 10.2% in the year to June 2014, according to the Office for National Statistics (ONS). House price annual inflation was 10.7% in England, 3.5% in Wales, 6.0% in Scotland and 4...
UK House Prices Increase By 10.2%
UK house prices rose by 10.2% in the year to June 2014, according to the Office for National Statistics (ONS). House price annual inflation was 10.7% in England, 3.5% in Wales, 6.0% in Scotland and 4...
UK National News, Aug 19, 2014
Govt's Promise Of Free School Meals Under Scrutiny
The Government's pledge of a free school meal for all pupils aged seven or less is under scrutiny, as councils and schools have been forced to divert money from other budgets despite promises it would...
Govt's Promise Of Free School Meals Under Scrutiny
The Government's pledge of a free school meal for all pupils aged seven or less is under scrutiny, as councils and schools have been forced to divert money from other budgets despite promises it would...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 19, 2014
Younger Adults More Likely To Drink Alcohol - Survey
Younger adults (18 - 29 years) are considerably more likely to drink alcohol than older adults (60 - 75 years), according to a new survey released by the Department of Health. While younger adults ar...
Younger Adults More Likely To Drink Alcohol - Survey
Younger adults (18 - 29 years) are considerably more likely to drink alcohol than older adults (60 - 75 years), according to a new survey released by the Department of Health. While younger adults ar...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 19, 2014
Queen's Develops Gel In Fight Against Hospital Superbugs
Queen's University scientists have developed a new antibacterial gel that is being lauded as a "breakthrough" in the fight against hospital superbugs. The team from the School of Pharmacy at Queen’s ...
Queen's Develops Gel In Fight Against Hospital Superbugs
Queen's University scientists have developed a new antibacterial gel that is being lauded as a "breakthrough" in the fight against hospital superbugs. The team from the School of Pharmacy at Queen’s ...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 19, 2014
Men Charged After 20 Trafficking Victims Rescued
Two men have been charged by detectives investigating labour exploitation after 20 people thought to have been victims of human trafficking were rescued in a major police operation. Detectives from t...
Men Charged After 20 Trafficking Victims Rescued
Two men have been charged by detectives investigating labour exploitation after 20 people thought to have been victims of human trafficking were rescued in a major police operation. Detectives from t...
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Northern Ireland WeatherThis Evening and Tonight:Rain clearing away east by early evening with some clear spells but a few showers likely to affect the North coast and other areas towards dawn, remaining breezy and mild overnight. Minimum temperature 9 °C.
