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Northern Ireland News for August 2014 : Page 6
UK National News, Aug 19, 2014
Payday Loan Middlemen 'Drain' Money From Customer Accounts - Report
Websites are taking out hundreds of pounds from unknowing customers' accounts, on the promise of finding cheap credit, only for the loans never to materialise. Many customers are complaining that pa...
Payday Loan Middlemen 'Drain' Money From Customer Accounts - Report
Websites are taking out hundreds of pounds from unknowing customers' accounts, on the promise of finding cheap credit, only for the loans never to materialise. Many customers are complaining that pa...
UK National News, Aug 19, 2014
New Data Shows Women Hit By 'Mid-Life Pay Crisis'
Female managers over 40 years old are earning 35% less than men, according to new data by the Chartered Management Institute (CMI) and XpertHR. To earn the same as a male manager over a career, a wo...
New Data Shows Women Hit By 'Mid-Life Pay Crisis'
Female managers over 40 years old are earning 35% less than men, according to new data by the Chartered Management Institute (CMI) and XpertHR. To earn the same as a male manager over a career, a wo...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 19, 2014
Other News In Brief
Pair Convicted Of Benefit Fraud Two people have been convicted at Newry Magistrates' Court for claiming benefits they were not entitled to. 30-year-old Terence Smith of New Road, Hilltown, cl...
Other News In Brief
Pair Convicted Of Benefit Fraud Two people have been convicted at Newry Magistrates' Court for claiming benefits they were not entitled to. 30-year-old Terence Smith of New Road, Hilltown, cl...
UK National News, Aug 19, 2014
Other News In Brief
Murder Investigation Launched After Woman Found Dead In Wigan A murder investigation has been launched after a woman was found dead at a house in Wigan. Just after midnight on Monday, a membe...
Other News In Brief
Murder Investigation Launched After Woman Found Dead In Wigan A murder investigation has been launched after a woman was found dead at a house in Wigan. Just after midnight on Monday, a membe...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 18, 2014
94 Belfast Jobs Announced
94 jobs are to be created in Belfast as a result of a £6m investment by US data protection company Proofpoint Inc. Based in Sunnyvale, California, Proofpoint has selected Belfast as its research and ...
94 Belfast Jobs Announced
94 jobs are to be created in Belfast as a result of a £6m investment by US data protection company Proofpoint Inc. Based in Sunnyvale, California, Proofpoint has selected Belfast as its research and ...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 18, 2014
Proposed Mencap Site Damaged In Arson Attack
A former school that has been selected as the site for a new centre for children with learning difficulties has been damaged in an arson attack. The blaze at the former Newtownbreda Primary School bu...
Proposed Mencap Site Damaged In Arson Attack
A former school that has been selected as the site for a new centre for children with learning difficulties has been damaged in an arson attack. The blaze at the former Newtownbreda Primary School bu...
Business News, Aug 18, 2014
Skills To Succeed Campaign Launched
Employment and Learning Minister Dr Stephen Farry has launched a roll-out of the Skills to Succeed campaign, which seeks to highlight the importance of skills and qualifications for individuals, emplo...
Skills To Succeed Campaign Launched
Employment and Learning Minister Dr Stephen Farry has launched a roll-out of the Skills to Succeed campaign, which seeks to highlight the importance of skills and qualifications for individuals, emplo...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 18, 2014
Glenavy Paint Attack 'Hate Crime'
Police are treating a paint attack on a war memorial in Glenavy, County Antrim, as a hate crime. Police said the monument in Main Street was targeted on Sunday evening. The paint damage was discovere...
Glenavy Paint Attack 'Hate Crime'
Police are treating a paint attack on a war memorial in Glenavy, County Antrim, as a hate crime. Police said the monument in Main Street was targeted on Sunday evening. The paint damage was discovere...
Recruitment News, Aug 18, 2014
US Firm To Create 94 Jobs In Belfast
Almost 100 new jobs are to be created in Belfast by US-based security firm Proofpoint Inc. Announcing the jobs, Enterprise, Trade and Investment Minister Arlene Foster welcomed an investment of more ...
US Firm To Create 94 Jobs In Belfast
Almost 100 new jobs are to be created in Belfast by US-based security firm Proofpoint Inc. Announcing the jobs, Enterprise, Trade and Investment Minister Arlene Foster welcomed an investment of more ...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 18, 2014
Driver Killed In Fermanagh Rally
A rally driver has been killed in a crash while taking part in the Ulster Rally in County Fermanagh on Friday 15 August. 22-year-old Timothy Cathcart's car left the road and crashed near Fivemiletown...
Driver Killed In Fermanagh Rally
A rally driver has been killed in a crash while taking part in the Ulster Rally in County Fermanagh on Friday 15 August. 22-year-old Timothy Cathcart's car left the road and crashed near Fivemiletown...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 18, 2014
New Beef Regulations To Open Markets For NI Farmers
Northern Ireland beef processors will be able to label meat imported from the Republican of Ireland 'Irish', in a bid to increase 'single origin' labeling for the British and European market, the Depa...
New Beef Regulations To Open Markets For NI Farmers
Northern Ireland beef processors will be able to label meat imported from the Republican of Ireland 'Irish', in a bid to increase 'single origin' labeling for the British and European market, the Depa...
UK National News, Aug 18, 2014
No UK 'Boots On The Ground' In Iraq - PM
There will be no UK "boots on the ground" in Iraq, the Prime Minister has said. The prime minister was responding to Labour's accusation that Britain's policy in Iraq was "pretty unclear". However, ...
No UK 'Boots On The Ground' In Iraq - PM
There will be no UK "boots on the ground" in Iraq, the Prime Minister has said. The prime minister was responding to Labour's accusation that Britain's policy in Iraq was "pretty unclear". However, ...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 18, 2014
Galloway Ulster Hall Event To Go Ahead
Belfast City Council has confirmed that an Ulster Hall event featuring Respect MP George Galloway will go ahead, despite protestation from the DUP. The DUP had called for the event to be cancelled an...
Galloway Ulster Hall Event To Go Ahead
Belfast City Council has confirmed that an Ulster Hall event featuring Respect MP George Galloway will go ahead, despite protestation from the DUP. The DUP had called for the event to be cancelled an...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 18, 2014
Investigation Into South Belfast Fire
An investigation has been launched into a fire at a former primary school in south Belfast. The Fire Service confirmed they were called to the blaze at the school on School Road in Newtownbreda at ab...
Investigation Into South Belfast Fire
An investigation has been launched into a fire at a former primary school in south Belfast. The Fire Service confirmed they were called to the blaze at the school on School Road in Newtownbreda at ab...
UK National News, Aug 18, 2014
Protest Group Causing Traffic 'Chaos'
The main route into Swansea city has been shut down by an anti-fracking protest group who blocked access to a construction site at the city's university. Members of Reclaim the Power launched a prote...
Protest Group Causing Traffic 'Chaos'
The main route into Swansea city has been shut down by an anti-fracking protest group who blocked access to a construction site at the city's university. Members of Reclaim the Power launched a prote...
UK National News, Aug 18, 2014
13 Children Among Group Found In Shipping Container
Essex Police have confirmed that thirteen children were among 35 Afghan Sikh's found inside a shipping container at Tilbury Docks on Saturday. Police say the group, which included children aged betwe...
13 Children Among Group Found In Shipping Container
Essex Police have confirmed that thirteen children were among 35 Afghan Sikh's found inside a shipping container at Tilbury Docks on Saturday. Police say the group, which included children aged betwe...
UK National News, Aug 18, 2014
New Search Launched For Missing Bedford Woman
Police in Bedford have started a new search for a woman who went missing almost two years ago. Police investigating the disappearance of Sonica Hans (35) are searching the Rover Great Ouse in Bedford...
New Search Launched For Missing Bedford Woman
Police in Bedford have started a new search for a woman who went missing almost two years ago. Police investigating the disappearance of Sonica Hans (35) are searching the Rover Great Ouse in Bedford...
UK National News, Aug 18, 2014
Pedestrians Hit By Ambulance Car
A man and woman are being treated in hospital after being hit by an ambulance car in Cheltenham. According to reports, the two pedestrians, a 32-year-old woman and 30-year-old man, were hit by the ca...
Pedestrians Hit By Ambulance Car
A man and woman are being treated in hospital after being hit by an ambulance car in Cheltenham. According to reports, the two pedestrians, a 32-year-old woman and 30-year-old man, were hit by the ca...
UK National News, Aug 18, 2014
Woman Arrested In Connection With Nursery Investigation
Police have arrested a 37-year-old woman in connection with an investigation of a children's nursery. It is understood that police are investigating Little Angels Nursery, after the facility was clos...
Woman Arrested In Connection With Nursery Investigation
Police have arrested a 37-year-old woman in connection with an investigation of a children's nursery. It is understood that police are investigating Little Angels Nursery, after the facility was clos...
UK National News, Aug 18, 2014
Wikileaks Founder To Leave Embassy 'Soon'
Julian Assange, the founder of Wikileaks who has spent almost two years living inside the Ecuadorean embassy, has said that he will leave the premises "soon". It is not known exactly when he will lea...
Wikileaks Founder To Leave Embassy 'Soon'
Julian Assange, the founder of Wikileaks who has spent almost two years living inside the Ecuadorean embassy, has said that he will leave the premises "soon". It is not known exactly when he will lea...
UK National News, Aug 18, 2014
Other News In Brief
Portsmouth Shipbuilding Ends With Completion Of Final Project The completion of work on a giant section of the navy's new aircraft carrier marks the end of shipbuilding in Portsmouth. BAE Sys...
Other News In Brief
Portsmouth Shipbuilding Ends With Completion Of Final Project The completion of work on a giant section of the navy's new aircraft carrier marks the end of shipbuilding in Portsmouth. BAE Sys...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 18, 2014
Other News In Brief
Man Found 'Having A Fit' In Street A man was found having "a fit" in the street in Cookstown following a suspected verbal altercation with another driver, police have said. Detectives in the ...
Other News In Brief
Man Found 'Having A Fit' In Street A man was found having "a fit" in the street in Cookstown following a suspected verbal altercation with another driver, police have said. Detectives in the ...
Business News, Aug 15, 2014
Kainos CodeCamp Hailed A Success
An IT-based summer scheme, organised by digital solutions company Kainos in partnership with Belfast Metropolitan College and Belfast City Council, has been declared a success for the second year runn...
Kainos CodeCamp Hailed A Success
An IT-based summer scheme, organised by digital solutions company Kainos in partnership with Belfast Metropolitan College and Belfast City Council, has been declared a success for the second year runn...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 15, 2014
Danske Bank To Close Two Branches
Danske Bank has confirmed it is to close two of its branches in L'Derry. The branches in Dungiven and Maghera are to merge with its Limavady and Magherafelt branches. The branches will merge on 15 N...
Danske Bank To Close Two Branches
Danske Bank has confirmed it is to close two of its branches in L'Derry. The branches in Dungiven and Maghera are to merge with its Limavady and Magherafelt branches. The branches will merge on 15 N...
UK National News, Aug 15, 2014
Murder Investigation Launched After 3-Year-Old Found In Hotel Swimming Pool
A murder investigation has been launched following the death of a three-year-old girl at a hotel in Lancashire. It is understood that the child died after being pulled from a swimming pool at Dalmeny...
Murder Investigation Launched After 3-Year-Old Found In Hotel Swimming Pool
A murder investigation has been launched following the death of a three-year-old girl at a hotel in Lancashire. It is understood that the child died after being pulled from a swimming pool at Dalmeny...
Recruitment News, Aug 15, 2014
160 Job Losses At MBNA
Fianna Fáil Senator Marc Mac Sharry says the loss of 160 jobs at MBNA highlights the need for targeted investment in the North West region. The company is planning to close its plant in Carrick-on-Sha...
160 Job Losses At MBNA
Fianna Fáil Senator Marc Mac Sharry says the loss of 160 jobs at MBNA highlights the need for targeted investment in the North West region. The company is planning to close its plant in Carrick-on-Sha...
UK National News, Aug 15, 2014
Unexploded Bomb Found Near Gatwick Airport
Workmen have uncovered an unexploded wartime bomb near Gatwick airport. The 1.5ft shell was found on the A23 London Road in Crawley, which leads to the airport. The road has been closed in both dire...
Unexploded Bomb Found Near Gatwick Airport
Workmen have uncovered an unexploded wartime bomb near Gatwick airport. The 1.5ft shell was found on the A23 London Road in Crawley, which leads to the airport. The road has been closed in both dire...
UK National News, Aug 15, 2014
Two Arrested During Search For Missing Brothers
Two people have been arrested by police searching for three brothers missing since Monday. It is now known that the brothers, Remus (15), Janko (12) and David (10), caught a train to Newcastle while ...
Two Arrested During Search For Missing Brothers
Two people have been arrested by police searching for three brothers missing since Monday. It is now known that the brothers, Remus (15), Janko (12) and David (10), caught a train to Newcastle while ...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 15, 2014
Man Jailed For Threatening Paramedics
A man has been sentenced to nine months in prison over threats made against paramedics in County L'Derry. Damian Moore, 27, admitted threatening paramedics outside the Sion Community at Bonds Hill in...
Man Jailed For Threatening Paramedics
A man has been sentenced to nine months in prison over threats made against paramedics in County L'Derry. Damian Moore, 27, admitted threatening paramedics outside the Sion Community at Bonds Hill in...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 15, 2014
Cardinal Séan Brady Offers Resignation To The Pope
Cardinal Séan Brady, the leader of the Catholic Church in Ireland, confirmed that he offered his resignation to Pope Francis last month. In a statement he said: "Last month I offered my resignation t...
Cardinal Séan Brady Offers Resignation To The Pope
Cardinal Séan Brady, the leader of the Catholic Church in Ireland, confirmed that he offered his resignation to Pope Francis last month. In a statement he said: "Last month I offered my resignation t...
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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.
