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Northern Ireland News for August 2014 : Page 7
UK National News, Aug 15, 2014
Murder Investigation Launched Into Body Found In Manchester
Police in Manchester have launched a murder investigation following the discovery of a man's body on Friday morning. Police say that the body of a 38-year-old man was found outside a property on Otte...
Murder Investigation Launched Into Body Found In Manchester
Police in Manchester have launched a murder investigation following the discovery of a man's body on Friday morning. Police say that the body of a 38-year-old man was found outside a property on Otte...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 15, 2014
Four Teens Arrested Over Fire At Florence Court
Four teenagers have been arrested in connection with a suspected arson attack on a property at Florence Court estate in Enniskillen. The National Trust house, which had a thatched roof, was set on fi...
Four Teens Arrested Over Fire At Florence Court
Four teenagers have been arrested in connection with a suspected arson attack on a property at Florence Court estate in Enniskillen. The National Trust house, which had a thatched roof, was set on fi...
UK National News, Aug 15, 2014
PHE Launch Investigation Into Salmonella Outbreak
An investigation has been launched into a Salmonella outbreak that had affected almost 156 people in England. Public Health England (PHE) is leading the investigation and say that the illness, often ...
PHE Launch Investigation Into Salmonella Outbreak
An investigation has been launched into a Salmonella outbreak that had affected almost 156 people in England. Public Health England (PHE) is leading the investigation and say that the illness, often ...
UK National News, Aug 15, 2014
Immediate Job Losses As Port Glasgow Shipyard Enters Receivership
Eighty jobs are to be lost following the announcement that the Ferguson shipyard in Port Glasgow has entered receivership. Staff were informed of the move when they arrived for work on Friday mornin...
Immediate Job Losses As Port Glasgow Shipyard Enters Receivership
Eighty jobs are to be lost following the announcement that the Ferguson shipyard in Port Glasgow has entered receivership. Staff were informed of the move when they arrived for work on Friday mornin...
UK National News, Aug 15, 2014
UKIP Leader To Stand For Kent Seat In Next General Election
Nigel Farage will stand for election in South Thanet at the next general election. The UKIP leader declared his intention to stand in his column for the Independent, saying that he has thrown his "ha...
UKIP Leader To Stand For Kent Seat In Next General Election
Nigel Farage will stand for election in South Thanet at the next general election. The UKIP leader declared his intention to stand in his column for the Independent, saying that he has thrown his "ha...
UK National News, Aug 15, 2014
Fire Damages News Student Block At Swansea Uni
An under construction student accommodation building at Swansea University has been damaged in a fire. Fire services were called at 10:45 on Friday morning to tackle the fire at a high rise block of ...
Fire Damages News Student Block At Swansea Uni
An under construction student accommodation building at Swansea University has been damaged in a fire. Fire services were called at 10:45 on Friday morning to tackle the fire at a high rise block of ...
UK National News, Aug 15, 2014
Numbers Swell At Lancashire Anti-Fracking Protest Camp
A protest camp has been established in a field near a proposed drilling site in Lancashire. Around 100 members of Reclaim the Power have joined a group of local women who established the anti-frackin...
Numbers Swell At Lancashire Anti-Fracking Protest Camp
A protest camp has been established in a field near a proposed drilling site in Lancashire. Around 100 members of Reclaim the Power have joined a group of local women who established the anti-frackin...
UK National News, Aug 15, 2014
Other News In Brief
Police Investigate Theft Of 17th Century Coins Police are investigating the theft of seven historic coins from a village in Norfolk. The 17th century coins, including two Henry VIII sovereign...
Other News In Brief
Police Investigate Theft Of 17th Century Coins Police are investigating the theft of seven historic coins from a village in Norfolk. The 17th century coins, including two Henry VIII sovereign...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 15, 2014
Motorcyclist In Critical Condition Following Ulster Grand Prix Crash
A rider is in a critical condition in hospital following a collision at the Ulster Grand Prix meeting in Dundrod, County Antrim. The crash occurred during the first lap of the ultra Lightweight/Light...
Motorcyclist In Critical Condition Following Ulster Grand Prix Crash
A rider is in a critical condition in hospital following a collision at the Ulster Grand Prix meeting in Dundrod, County Antrim. The crash occurred during the first lap of the ultra Lightweight/Light...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 15, 2014
HSENI Inspectors To Visit Construction Sites Unannounced
Health and Safety Executive inspectors for Northern Ireland (HSENI) will make unannounced site visits to tackle a number of risks facing local construction workers. During the site visits, HSENI insp...
HSENI Inspectors To Visit Construction Sites Unannounced
Health and Safety Executive inspectors for Northern Ireland (HSENI) will make unannounced site visits to tackle a number of risks facing local construction workers. During the site visits, HSENI insp...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 15, 2014
Graffiti Attack On War Memorial In Stoneyford
A war memorial has been vandalised in a sectarian attack in Stoneyford in the early hours of this morning. This is the second attack on the memorial in the past three months. Lisburn Ulster Unionist...
Graffiti Attack On War Memorial In Stoneyford
A war memorial has been vandalised in a sectarian attack in Stoneyford in the early hours of this morning. This is the second attack on the memorial in the past three months. Lisburn Ulster Unionist...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 15, 2014
Other News In Brief
Delivery Driver Threatened In West Belfast A delivery driver has been threatened and robbed of his food order in west Belfast. The incident occurred of the Grosvenor Road in the early hours o...
Other News In Brief
Delivery Driver Threatened In West Belfast A delivery driver has been threatened and robbed of his food order in west Belfast. The incident occurred of the Grosvenor Road in the early hours o...
UK National News, Aug 14, 2014
UK Ready To 'Help Out' In Iraq - David Cameron
Following a night of surveillance flights carried out by an RAF Tornado jet and further aid drops, the Prime Minister has said that the UK is prepared to "help out" in Iraq. Speaking at UK Disaster R...
UK Ready To 'Help Out' In Iraq - David Cameron
Following a night of surveillance flights carried out by an RAF Tornado jet and further aid drops, the Prime Minister has said that the UK is prepared to "help out" in Iraq. Speaking at UK Disaster R...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 14, 2014
Body Found In Portrush
The body of a man in his 20s has been found in Portrush, County Antrim. The body was discovered on Wednesday evening. Police have said they are not treating the death as suspicious at this stage. Th...
Body Found In Portrush
The body of a man in his 20s has been found in Portrush, County Antrim. The body was discovered on Wednesday evening. Police have said they are not treating the death as suspicious at this stage. Th...
UK National News, Aug 14, 2014
A-Level Results Fall For First Time In 32 Years
Official statistics have revealed that students receiving A-level results today achieved an overall pass rate of 98%, with 26% getting grade A or A*. The overall pass rate fell 0.1% for the first tim...
A-Level Results Fall For First Time In 32 Years
Official statistics have revealed that students receiving A-level results today achieved an overall pass rate of 98%, with 26% getting grade A or A*. The overall pass rate fell 0.1% for the first tim...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 14, 2014
348 Craigavon Jobs Announced
Pharmaceutical company the Almac Group is to create 348 jobs at its Craigavon headquarters over the next five years through an investment of £54m. The Almac Group provides services including drug dis...
348 Craigavon Jobs Announced
Pharmaceutical company the Almac Group is to create 348 jobs at its Craigavon headquarters over the next five years through an investment of £54m. The Almac Group provides services including drug dis...
UK National News, Aug 14, 2014
Bodies Of Woman And Child Found In Lancashire
Police have said they have found the bodies of a 26-year-old woman and 22-month-old boy at a property on Princess Way, Euxton. It is believed that the woman and child are mother and son. A postmorte...
Bodies Of Woman And Child Found In Lancashire
Police have said they have found the bodies of a 26-year-old woman and 22-month-old boy at a property on Princess Way, Euxton. It is believed that the woman and child are mother and son. A postmorte...
UK National News, Aug 14, 2014
Three Arrested Over Northampton Arson
Police in Northampton have arrested three people in connection with an arson attack on a derelict hospital. More than 80 firefighters were needed to tackle a blaze at the former Crispin Psychiatric H...
Three Arrested Over Northampton Arson
Police in Northampton have arrested three people in connection with an arson attack on a derelict hospital. More than 80 firefighters were needed to tackle a blaze at the former Crispin Psychiatric H...
UK National News, Aug 14, 2014
Police Search House Owned By Cliff Richard
Police investigating allegations of a "sexual nature" have carried out a search of a property in Berkshire owned by Cliff Richard. It is understood that the allegation dates back to the 1980s and inv...
Police Search House Owned By Cliff Richard
Police investigating allegations of a "sexual nature" have carried out a search of a property in Berkshire owned by Cliff Richard. It is understood that the allegation dates back to the 1980s and inv...
UK National News, Aug 14, 2014
30 Women Recalled For Breast Screening Over Doctor Concerns
Up to 30 women are to be recalled for breast cancer screenings after five patients treated by the same doctor developed the disease. Oxford University Hospitals NHS Trust has identified the group of ...
30 Women Recalled For Breast Screening Over Doctor Concerns
Up to 30 women are to be recalled for breast cancer screenings after five patients treated by the same doctor developed the disease. Oxford University Hospitals NHS Trust has identified the group of ...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 14, 2014
Ireland Knocked Out Of Women's Rugby World Cup
Ireland's Women's Rugby World Cup team has crashed out of the tournament following a 7-40 defeat against England in Paris. England's win will see the team reach the Rugby World Cup final for the four...
Ireland Knocked Out Of Women's Rugby World Cup
Ireland's Women's Rugby World Cup team has crashed out of the tournament following a 7-40 defeat against England in Paris. England's win will see the team reach the Rugby World Cup final for the four...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 14, 2014
Belfast Records Highest Recycling Rate
Belfast has recorded its highest ever recycling rate, the City Council has announced. Figures for 2013-14 show the city’s recycling rate has now reached 40%, putting the council on course to achieve ...
Belfast Records Highest Recycling Rate
Belfast has recorded its highest ever recycling rate, the City Council has announced. Figures for 2013-14 show the city’s recycling rate has now reached 40%, putting the council on course to achieve ...
Recruitment News, Aug 14, 2014
Ministers Visit Centres Offering Employment Support
Minister of State at the Department of Social Protection, Kevin Humphreys T.D and local Labour TD Ciara Conway, have visited a number of centres offering employment support for jobseekers across Water...
Ministers Visit Centres Offering Employment Support
Minister of State at the Department of Social Protection, Kevin Humphreys T.D and local Labour TD Ciara Conway, have visited a number of centres offering employment support for jobseekers across Water...
Business News, Aug 14, 2014
Almac Group To Invest £54m And Create 348 New Jobs
Enterprise, Trade and Investment Minister Arlene Foster has announced that the Almac Group is investing over £54 million and creating 348 high quality jobs over the next five years. The Almac Group o...
Almac Group To Invest £54m And Create 348 New Jobs
Enterprise, Trade and Investment Minister Arlene Foster has announced that the Almac Group is investing over £54 million and creating 348 high quality jobs over the next five years. The Almac Group o...
UK National News, Aug 14, 2014
Moving Trident Subs 'Difficult But Not Impossible'
A study looking at if and how to move Trident nuclear submarines out of an independent Scotland has found that it would be "very difficult but not impossible". Relocating the submarines would also be...
Moving Trident Subs 'Difficult But Not Impossible'
A study looking at if and how to move Trident nuclear submarines out of an independent Scotland has found that it would be "very difficult but not impossible". Relocating the submarines would also be...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 14, 2014
Appeal Over 'Mystery Women' In Arlene Arkinson Murder Case
Police have made an appeal regarding two "mystery women" as part of investigations into the murder of Tyrone teenager Arlene Arkinson twenty years ago. 15-year-old Arlene was last seen in the early h...
Appeal Over 'Mystery Women' In Arlene Arkinson Murder Case
Police have made an appeal regarding two "mystery women" as part of investigations into the murder of Tyrone teenager Arlene Arkinson twenty years ago. 15-year-old Arlene was last seen in the early h...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 14, 2014
Fire Extinguished At Derelict Houses, Shankill
The Northern Ireland Fire and Rescue Service has attended a fire at a row of derelict houses in the Shankill area of west Belfast. The fire occurred yesterday afternoon at about 15:40 and involved ei...
Fire Extinguished At Derelict Houses, Shankill
The Northern Ireland Fire and Rescue Service has attended a fire at a row of derelict houses in the Shankill area of west Belfast. The fire occurred yesterday afternoon at about 15:40 and involved ei...
UK National News, Aug 14, 2014
Pair Jump From Window To Escape Apartment Fire
Two people have been treated in hospital after jumping from a window to escape a fire. According to reports a man in his 30s suffered serious leg injuries after jumping 20ft from an upper window of ...
Pair Jump From Window To Escape Apartment Fire
Two people have been treated in hospital after jumping from a window to escape a fire. According to reports a man in his 30s suffered serious leg injuries after jumping 20ft from an upper window of ...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 14, 2014
County Down £300k Lotto Ticket Unclaimed
A lottery ticket worth more than £300,000 that was bought in County Down remains unclaimed, the National Lottery has said. The winning ticket matched all six numbers in the Lotto draw held on 30 July...
County Down £300k Lotto Ticket Unclaimed
A lottery ticket worth more than £300,000 that was bought in County Down remains unclaimed, the National Lottery has said. The winning ticket matched all six numbers in the Lotto draw held on 30 July...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 14, 2014
Derry GAA Captain Collapses On Pitch
Former Derry Gaelic football captain Kevin McCloy has been taken to hospital after he collapsed on the pitch during a club match on Wednesday evening. The 35-year-old is thought to have suffered a he...
Derry GAA Captain Collapses On Pitch
Former Derry Gaelic football captain Kevin McCloy has been taken to hospital after he collapsed on the pitch during a club match on Wednesday evening. The 35-year-old is thought to have suffered a he...
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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.
