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Northern Ireland News for August 2014 : Page 9
UK National News, Aug 12, 2014
Police Say Bristol Recycling Plant Body Find 'Not Suspicious'
Police investigating the discovery of a body at a Bristol recycling plant have said the case is not being treated as suspicious. The body of 34-year-old Matthew Symonds was found at a Biffa depot in ...
Police Say Bristol Recycling Plant Body Find 'Not Suspicious'
Police investigating the discovery of a body at a Bristol recycling plant have said the case is not being treated as suspicious. The body of 34-year-old Matthew Symonds was found at a Biffa depot in ...
UK National News, Aug 12, 2014
Police Appeal Over Missing Brothers In Sunderland
Police in Sunderland have appealed for help in tracing three brothers who have gone missing from their foster home. The three brothers – Remus, 15, Janko, 12, and David, 10 – failed to return their t...
Police Appeal Over Missing Brothers In Sunderland
Police in Sunderland have appealed for help in tracing three brothers who have gone missing from their foster home. The three brothers – Remus, 15, Janko, 12, and David, 10 – failed to return their t...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 12, 2014
North Down Council Living Wage Motion Passed
A motion calling for the North Down and Ards Council to adapt the living wage has received unanimous support at a meeting of the super Council, according to the Alliance Party. The motion, proposed b...
North Down Council Living Wage Motion Passed
A motion calling for the North Down and Ards Council to adapt the living wage has received unanimous support at a meeting of the super Council, according to the Alliance Party. The motion, proposed b...
UK National News, Aug 12, 2014
Met Concerned For Irishman Who Did Not Return To Hotel
The Metropolitan Police have expressed their concerns for the whereabouts of a 37-year-old Irishman they believe is missing in London. John Dowdall, from Scarriff, Co Clare, is known to have travelle...
Met Concerned For Irishman Who Did Not Return To Hotel
The Metropolitan Police have expressed their concerns for the whereabouts of a 37-year-old Irishman they believe is missing in London. John Dowdall, from Scarriff, Co Clare, is known to have travelle...
UK National News, Aug 12, 2014
ECHR Rule For Prisoner Right To Vote
The European Court of Human Rights (ECHR) has ruled that while the UK government has breached prisoners right by continuing to not allow them the vote, a claim for compensation has been denied. The c...
ECHR Rule For Prisoner Right To Vote
The European Court of Human Rights (ECHR) has ruled that while the UK government has breached prisoners right by continuing to not allow them the vote, a claim for compensation has been denied. The c...
UK National News, Aug 12, 2014
GMP Chief Constable To Be Investigated Over Whistleblower Allegations
The Independent Police Complaints Commission (IPCC) is to launch an investigation into four officers of Greater Manchester Police (GMP), including the force's chief constable, Sir Peter Fahy. It is u...
GMP Chief Constable To Be Investigated Over Whistleblower Allegations
The Independent Police Complaints Commission (IPCC) is to launch an investigation into four officers of Greater Manchester Police (GMP), including the force's chief constable, Sir Peter Fahy. It is u...
UK National News, Aug 12, 2014
RAF Drop Aid In Northern Iraq On Second Attempt
The RAF has successfully dropped a second round of aid supplies into northern Iraq after abandoning an attempt over safety fears. The RAF had attempted to make the drop on Monday but the pilot aborte...
RAF Drop Aid In Northern Iraq On Second Attempt
The RAF has successfully dropped a second round of aid supplies into northern Iraq after abandoning an attempt over safety fears. The RAF had attempted to make the drop on Monday but the pilot aborte...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 12, 2014
NI Foods Break Taste Awards Records
Northern Ireland's food and drink companies have broken all previous records in this year’s UK Great Taste Awards. 99 Northern Ireland companies secured 264 awards, including 11 in the highest three-...
NI Foods Break Taste Awards Records
Northern Ireland's food and drink companies have broken all previous records in this year’s UK Great Taste Awards. 99 Northern Ireland companies secured 264 awards, including 11 in the highest three-...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 12, 2014
£14m Film Studios Announced For Belfast
Two new film studios at a cost of £14m are to be built in Belfast, the Department of the Environment has announced. Planning approval has been granted for the new studios, which will expand on the ex...
£14m Film Studios Announced For Belfast
Two new film studios at a cost of £14m are to be built in Belfast, the Department of the Environment has announced. Planning approval has been granted for the new studios, which will expand on the ex...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 12, 2014
£1.1m Carriageway Widening Begins
Work on a £1.1million carriageway widening scheme on the Northway in Portadown, County Armagh has started. Transport Minister Danny Kennedy said the scheme will involve the widening of 1.9 kilometres...
£1.1m Carriageway Widening Begins
Work on a £1.1million carriageway widening scheme on the Northway in Portadown, County Armagh has started. Transport Minister Danny Kennedy said the scheme will involve the widening of 1.9 kilometres...
UK National News, Aug 12, 2014
Suspected Human Remains Found In Roman Cave
Two men exploring an old Roman copper mine have uncovered what are believed to be human remains. Dyfed-Powys Police say that the discovery was made at Llanymynech caves near Welshpool in Powys. A fo...
Suspected Human Remains Found In Roman Cave
Two men exploring an old Roman copper mine have uncovered what are believed to be human remains. Dyfed-Powys Police say that the discovery was made at Llanymynech caves near Welshpool in Powys. A fo...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 12, 2014
Residents Back 'Future Belfast' Plans
Residents of Belfast are supporting a new initiative for the city centre that will seek to promote the "Belfast brand" on a global stage, the city council has said. Urban planner Joe Berridge present...
Residents Back 'Future Belfast' Plans
Residents of Belfast are supporting a new initiative for the city centre that will seek to promote the "Belfast brand" on a global stage, the city council has said. Urban planner Joe Berridge present...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 12, 2014
Man And Child Escape Shooting Unharmed
A man and a child have escaped uninjured after two shots were fired at a house in north Belfast on Monday evening. The PSNI said the man and child were in the property at Westland Way at about 23:50 ...
Man And Child Escape Shooting Unharmed
A man and a child have escaped uninjured after two shots were fired at a house in north Belfast on Monday evening. The PSNI said the man and child were in the property at Westland Way at about 23:50 ...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 12, 2014
Environment Minister Rejects Fracking Application
Environment Minister Mark H Durkan has rejected an application by Australian mining company Tamboran to drill into Cleggan Quarry at Belcoo in County Fermanagh, as part of an exploration into the pote...
Environment Minister Rejects Fracking Application
Environment Minister Mark H Durkan has rejected an application by Australian mining company Tamboran to drill into Cleggan Quarry at Belcoo in County Fermanagh, as part of an exploration into the pote...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 12, 2014
Other News In Brief
Skipper Fined For Keeping 'Undersized' Lobsters A Portavogie skipper has been convicted of retaining five "undersized lobsters" at Newtownards Magistrates' Court, the Executive has announced. ...
Other News In Brief
Skipper Fined For Keeping 'Undersized' Lobsters A Portavogie skipper has been convicted of retaining five "undersized lobsters" at Newtownards Magistrates' Court, the Executive has announced. ...
UK National News, Aug 12, 2014
Tests Show 'Strong Indication' Edinburgh Panda Is Pregnant
Edinburgh Zoo's panda is thought to be pregnant and could give birth by the end of the month, experts say. Tian Tian was artificially inseminated in July after the failure of efforts to bring her tog...
Tests Show 'Strong Indication' Edinburgh Panda Is Pregnant
Edinburgh Zoo's panda is thought to be pregnant and could give birth by the end of the month, experts say. Tian Tian was artificially inseminated in July after the failure of efforts to bring her tog...
UK National News, Aug 12, 2014
Camra Call For Change In Pub Planning Laws
Campaign for Real Ale (Camra) have called on the government to introduce new laws to stop pubs from being demolished or converted into shops. Highlighting that 31 pubs have closed every week this yea...
Camra Call For Change In Pub Planning Laws
Campaign for Real Ale (Camra) have called on the government to introduce new laws to stop pubs from being demolished or converted into shops. Highlighting that 31 pubs have closed every week this yea...
UK National News, Aug 12, 2014
Other News In Brief
Eastbourne Pier Promenade To Be Open For Airshow Eatbourne Council has said that a path running under their historic pier, recently damaged in a fire, will be reopened in time for the town's a...
Other News In Brief
Eastbourne Pier Promenade To Be Open For Airshow Eatbourne Council has said that a path running under their historic pier, recently damaged in a fire, will be reopened in time for the town's a...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 11, 2014
Rural Crime Costs £3.9m
A rise in rural crime is costing Northern Ireland's agricultural economy £3.9m, according to the Ulster Farmers' Union. Union President Ian Marshall confirmed information from rural insurer NFU Mutua...
Rural Crime Costs £3.9m
A rise in rural crime is costing Northern Ireland's agricultural economy £3.9m, according to the Ulster Farmers' Union. Union President Ian Marshall confirmed information from rural insurer NFU Mutua...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 11, 2014
'Highest Pub In Ireland' Reopens
A pub on the Glenshane Pass known as the highest in Ireland has been officially opened today following refurbishment. Environment Minister Mark H Durkan today cut the ribbon to officially open the ne...
'Highest Pub In Ireland' Reopens
A pub on the Glenshane Pass known as the highest in Ireland has been officially opened today following refurbishment. Environment Minister Mark H Durkan today cut the ribbon to officially open the ne...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 11, 2014
'Belfast Hour' Makes Business Waves On Twitter
A new social media initiative has been launched that will seek to open dialogue and develop links among businesses in Belfast to boost the local economy. Law firm Edwards & Co Solicitors has launched...
'Belfast Hour' Makes Business Waves On Twitter
A new social media initiative has been launched that will seek to open dialogue and develop links among businesses in Belfast to boost the local economy. Law firm Edwards & Co Solicitors has launched...
Recruitment News, Aug 11, 2014
Tempay GMB Members To Protest Over Pay
GMB members employed by employment agency Tempay in Swindon will mount an ABBA themed protest outside the headquarters of Wincanton Logistics in Chippenham on 13th August, at 10:00 am in a dispute ove...
Tempay GMB Members To Protest Over Pay
GMB members employed by employment agency Tempay in Swindon will mount an ABBA themed protest outside the headquarters of Wincanton Logistics in Chippenham on 13th August, at 10:00 am in a dispute ove...
UK National News, Aug 11, 2014
RAF Aid Drop In Iraq Abandoned Over Safety Fears
A planned aid dropped in Iraq was aborted at the last minute over safety concerns, the Ministry of Defence has confirmed. It is understood that a drop on Saturday was successful but a second drop, pl...
RAF Aid Drop In Iraq Abandoned Over Safety Fears
A planned aid dropped in Iraq was aborted at the last minute over safety concerns, the Ministry of Defence has confirmed. It is understood that a drop on Saturday was successful but a second drop, pl...
UK National News, Aug 11, 2014
Flood Warnings Issued As Rain Continues
Weather warnings have been issued by the Met Office as parts of the UK continue to be affected by storms. An orange "be prepared" warning has been issued for parts of Scotland over continued rain, wh...
Flood Warnings Issued As Rain Continues
Weather warnings have been issued by the Met Office as parts of the UK continue to be affected by storms. An orange "be prepared" warning has been issued for parts of Scotland over continued rain, wh...
Business News, Aug 11, 2014
Call For Business Suppliers To Be Paid Within 15 Days
Minister for Business and Employment, Ged Nash T.D., has published the latest set of quarterly composite figures which show that Government Departments and the Agencies under the Department of Jobs, E...
Call For Business Suppliers To Be Paid Within 15 Days
Minister for Business and Employment, Ged Nash T.D., has published the latest set of quarterly composite figures which show that Government Departments and the Agencies under the Department of Jobs, E...
UK National News, Aug 11, 2014
UK Doctors Head For Gaza As Ceasefire Begins
A group of doctors have left the UK for Gaza to help people injured in the fighting as a three day ceasefire got underway. A plastic surgeon and two orthopaedic surgeons are understood to be aiming t...
UK Doctors Head For Gaza As Ceasefire Begins
A group of doctors have left the UK for Gaza to help people injured in the fighting as a three day ceasefire got underway. A plastic surgeon and two orthopaedic surgeons are understood to be aiming t...
UK National News, Aug 11, 2014
Nuclear Reactors Shutdown After Fault Discovered
Two nuclear power stations have been shut down, as a "precautionary measure" following the discovery of a fault, EDF Energy has reported. Heysham 1 and Hartlepool have been shut down following the di...
Nuclear Reactors Shutdown After Fault Discovered
Two nuclear power stations have been shut down, as a "precautionary measure" following the discovery of a fault, EDF Energy has reported. Heysham 1 and Hartlepool have been shut down following the di...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 11, 2014
Dungannon Firm Fined £20k Over Planning
A County Tyrone firm has been fined £20,000 after failure to comply with planning procedure. Glenfort Timber Engineering Ltd., which operates out of a site at 36 Rossmore Road Dungannon, was fined £2...
Dungannon Firm Fined £20k Over Planning
A County Tyrone firm has been fined £20,000 after failure to comply with planning procedure. Glenfort Timber Engineering Ltd., which operates out of a site at 36 Rossmore Road Dungannon, was fined £2...
UK National News, Aug 11, 2014
Cannabis Factory Uncovered In Cardiff Hospital
Police in Cardiff searching for a missing person have uncovered a cannabis farm in a disused ward of a psychiatric hospital. It is understood that around 30 cannabis plants were uncovered by officers...
Cannabis Factory Uncovered In Cardiff Hospital
Police in Cardiff searching for a missing person have uncovered a cannabis farm in a disused ward of a psychiatric hospital. It is understood that around 30 cannabis plants were uncovered by officers...
UK National News, Aug 11, 2014
Met Commissioner Stops Interview To Make Arrest
Sir Bernard Hogan-Howe, the Metropolitan Police Commissioner, has interrupted a BBC interview to arrest a man on suspicion of theft. According to a report by the BBC, the commissioner was being inter...
Met Commissioner Stops Interview To Make Arrest
Sir Bernard Hogan-Howe, the Metropolitan Police Commissioner, has interrupted a BBC interview to arrest a man on suspicion of theft. According to a report by the BBC, the commissioner was being inter...
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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.
