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Northern Ireland News for October 2015 : Page 6
UK National News, Oct 21, 2015
Consultation On Schools Proposal Unveiled
The government has launched a new public consultation on proposals to speed up the transformation of failing schools and schools that are deemed to be "coasting". First proposed by Education Secretar...
Consultation On Schools Proposal Unveiled
The government has launched a new public consultation on proposals to speed up the transformation of failing schools and schools that are deemed to be "coasting". First proposed by Education Secretar...
UK National News, Oct 21, 2015
Man Charged Over Airfield Cocaine Seizure
A 38-year-old man has been charged in connection with the seizure of seven kilos of cocaine at a North Yorkshire airfield. Dean Ash, from Links Road, Acton, London, was arrested at Bagby Airfield nea...
Man Charged Over Airfield Cocaine Seizure
A 38-year-old man has been charged in connection with the seizure of seven kilos of cocaine at a North Yorkshire airfield. Dean Ash, from Links Road, Acton, London, was arrested at Bagby Airfield nea...
UK National News, Oct 21, 2015
GMP Launch Anti-Burglary Campaign
Communities in Manchester have been urged to be vigilant and take responsibility for their home's security as part of a new burglary campaign. Greater Manchester Police (GMP) has launched the 'Your C...
GMP Launch Anti-Burglary Campaign
Communities in Manchester have been urged to be vigilant and take responsibility for their home's security as part of a new burglary campaign. Greater Manchester Police (GMP) has launched the 'Your C...
UK National News, Oct 21, 2015
Other News In Brief
Lanterns Banned By Welsh Council Chinese lanterns have been banned on all council-owned and managed property in Powys amid "widespread concern" over the environmental impact. Described as a...
Other News In Brief
Lanterns Banned By Welsh Council Chinese lanterns have been banned on all council-owned and managed property in Powys amid "widespread concern" over the environmental impact. Described as a...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 21, 2015
Kevin McGuigan Murder: Man Released Pending Report To The PPS
A man arrested in connection with the murder of former IRA man Kevin McGuigan Sr has been released, pending a report to the Public Prosecution Service. The 47-year-old was detained in west Belfast on...
Kevin McGuigan Murder: Man Released Pending Report To The PPS
A man arrested in connection with the murder of former IRA man Kevin McGuigan Sr has been released, pending a report to the Public Prosecution Service. The 47-year-old was detained in west Belfast on...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 21, 2015
Planning Approved For Belfast Grand Central Hotel
Planning permission has been approved to convert one of Belfast's tallest buildings into a four-star luxury hotel. Windsor House in Bedford Street is to be refurbished into a 200-bedroom hotel with ...
Planning Approved For Belfast Grand Central Hotel
Planning permission has been approved to convert one of Belfast's tallest buildings into a four-star luxury hotel. Windsor House in Bedford Street is to be refurbished into a 200-bedroom hotel with ...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 21, 2015
University Of Ulster To Appeal Planning Decision
The University of Ulster is planning to appeal the decision to prevent it from building homes on the site of its Jordanstown Campus. In August, the council rejected the planning application to develo...
University Of Ulster To Appeal Planning Decision
The University of Ulster is planning to appeal the decision to prevent it from building homes on the site of its Jordanstown Campus. In August, the council rejected the planning application to develo...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 21, 2015
Other News In Brief
Four People Convicted Of Benefit Fraud Four people have been convicted for claiming benefits they were not entitled to at Belfast Magistrates' Court. Martin Kavanagh from Belfast claimed Job...
Other News In Brief
Four People Convicted Of Benefit Fraud Four people have been convicted for claiming benefits they were not entitled to at Belfast Magistrates' Court. Martin Kavanagh from Belfast claimed Job...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 20, 2015
Republican And Loyalist Terrorist Groups Still Exist - Villiers
Republican and loyalist terrorist groups in Northern Ireland still exist, a Government independent review has found. All of the groups that declared ceasefires in the 1990s have gone on to commit mur...
Republican And Loyalist Terrorist Groups Still Exist - Villiers
Republican and loyalist terrorist groups in Northern Ireland still exist, a Government independent review has found. All of the groups that declared ceasefires in the 1990s have gone on to commit mur...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 20, 2015
Man Shot In Both Legs In North Belfast
A man has been shot in both legs in north Belfast. The shooting occurred in the Carlisle Parade area at approximately 8pm on Monday. The victim, in his 20s, is being treated in hospital, however his...
Man Shot In Both Legs In North Belfast
A man has been shot in both legs in north Belfast. The shooting occurred in the Carlisle Parade area at approximately 8pm on Monday. The victim, in his 20s, is being treated in hospital, however his...
UK National News, Oct 20, 2015
Two In Court Over Police Officer Hit-And-Run
A man and woman are to appear in court charged in connection with a hit-and-run incident involving a police officer. Mohammed Asim, from Queens Cross, is accused of colliding with the police sergeant...
Two In Court Over Police Officer Hit-And-Run
A man and woman are to appear in court charged in connection with a hit-and-run incident involving a police officer. Mohammed Asim, from Queens Cross, is accused of colliding with the police sergeant...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 20, 2015
Kevin McGuigan Murder: Man Arrested
A 47-year-old man has been arrested in connection with the murder of Kevin McGuigan in August. Mr McGuigan, a former IRA prisoner, was shot dead outside his home in the Short Strand area of east Belf...
Kevin McGuigan Murder: Man Arrested
A 47-year-old man has been arrested in connection with the murder of Kevin McGuigan in August. Mr McGuigan, a former IRA prisoner, was shot dead outside his home in the Short Strand area of east Belf...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 20, 2015
Police Launch Fresh Appeal Over 2003 Murder
Police have launched a fresh appeal for information over the murder of James McMahon in 2003. Mr McMahon was attacked by a group of men in the Hancock Street area of Lisburn at around 10.30pm on 20 N...
Police Launch Fresh Appeal Over 2003 Murder
Police have launched a fresh appeal for information over the murder of James McMahon in 2003. Mr McMahon was attacked by a group of men in the Hancock Street area of Lisburn at around 10.30pm on 20 N...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 20, 2015
Two Men Arrested Over Serious Sexual Assault
Two men have been arrested after a woman was seriously sexually assaulted in Co Down. The attack occurred in the Bangor area in the early hours of Saturday morning. The suspects, both aged 23, were ...
Two Men Arrested Over Serious Sexual Assault
Two men have been arrested after a woman was seriously sexually assaulted in Co Down. The attack occurred in the Bangor area in the early hours of Saturday morning. The suspects, both aged 23, were ...
Recruitment News, Oct 20, 2015
Bedeck To Create 14 New Jobs
Family business Bedeck is launching a new lifestyle brand and creating 14 new jobs with support from Invest Northern Ireland. The bed, bath and living brand, Murmur, is aimed at growing Bedeck's shar...
Bedeck To Create 14 New Jobs
Family business Bedeck is launching a new lifestyle brand and creating 14 new jobs with support from Invest Northern Ireland. The bed, bath and living brand, Murmur, is aimed at growing Bedeck's shar...
UK National News, Oct 20, 2015
Man Arrested Over Alleged Racist Incident On London Bus
A 25-year-old man has been arrested in connection with an alleged racist incident on a bus in north London. An investigation was launched after video footage - which includes racist and Islamophobic ...
Man Arrested Over Alleged Racist Incident On London Bus
A 25-year-old man has been arrested in connection with an alleged racist incident on a bus in north London. An investigation was launched after video footage - which includes racist and Islamophobic ...
UK National News, Oct 20, 2015
Appeal For Missing 59-Year-Old Autistic Man
Police in Westminster have appealed for help to trace 59-year-old Douglas Cameron who has been missing since Monday. Mr Cameron, originally from the Isle of Wight, was last seen on Monday, 19 October...
Appeal For Missing 59-Year-Old Autistic Man
Police in Westminster have appealed for help to trace 59-year-old Douglas Cameron who has been missing since Monday. Mr Cameron, originally from the Isle of Wight, was last seen on Monday, 19 October...
UK National News, Oct 20, 2015
One In Six Steelworkers Could Lose Their Jobs - TUC
One in six UK steelworkers face the prospect of losing their jobs, the TUC has warned. The union made the warning following the announcement of 1,800 redundancies by steel firm Caparo. It follows ann...
One In Six Steelworkers Could Lose Their Jobs - TUC
One in six UK steelworkers face the prospect of losing their jobs, the TUC has warned. The union made the warning following the announcement of 1,800 redundancies by steel firm Caparo. It follows ann...
UK National News, Oct 20, 2015
Independent Panel To Assess Potential Of Legalised Cannabis Market
An independent panel of experts is to examine how a legalised market for cannabis would work in the UK. The panel has been established by the Liberal Democrats ahead of a parliamentary debate on legi...
Independent Panel To Assess Potential Of Legalised Cannabis Market
An independent panel of experts is to examine how a legalised market for cannabis would work in the UK. The panel has been established by the Liberal Democrats ahead of a parliamentary debate on legi...
UK National News, Oct 20, 2015
Met Combine All Ongoing Historical Child Abuse Investigations
The Metropolitan Police has combined all ongoing investigations into historical child abuse, to be led by a newly formed investigation team under Detective Superintendent Ang Scott. The force said th...
Met Combine All Ongoing Historical Child Abuse Investigations
The Metropolitan Police has combined all ongoing investigations into historical child abuse, to be led by a newly formed investigation team under Detective Superintendent Ang Scott. The force said th...
UK National News, Oct 20, 2015
New Rules Allow Landlords To Make 'Right To Rent' Checks
New rules to be introduced in February 2016 will allow private landlords in England to make "right to rent" checks, which will confirm if potential tenants have the right to be in the UK. The new rul...
New Rules Allow Landlords To Make 'Right To Rent' Checks
New rules to be introduced in February 2016 will allow private landlords in England to make "right to rent" checks, which will confirm if potential tenants have the right to be in the UK. The new rul...
UK National News, Oct 20, 2015
Govt Data To Be Used In First 'Job Hack'
Open government data sets will be used in an effort to help young people access training and employment opportunities. The Job Hack, announced by the government on 09 October, will bring together a d...
Govt Data To Be Used In First 'Job Hack'
Open government data sets will be used in an effort to help young people access training and employment opportunities. The Job Hack, announced by the government on 09 October, will bring together a d...
UK National News, Oct 20, 2015
IPCC Recommend Immediate Change To Body-Worn Camera Position
The current position of body-worn cameras on firearms officers is "unfit-for-purpose" and an alternative mounting system should be introduced at the earliest opportunity, an Independent Police Complai...
IPCC Recommend Immediate Change To Body-Worn Camera Position
The current position of body-worn cameras on firearms officers is "unfit-for-purpose" and an alternative mounting system should be introduced at the earliest opportunity, an Independent Police Complai...
UK National News, Oct 20, 2015
Other News In Brief
Escaped Bullock Closes M5 Motorway An escaped bullock shut down the M5 motorway in the early hours of Tuesday morning. It is understood that the escaped animal was on the motorway at about 5...
Other News In Brief
Escaped Bullock Closes M5 Motorway An escaped bullock shut down the M5 motorway in the early hours of Tuesday morning. It is understood that the escaped animal was on the motorway at about 5...
Business News, Oct 20, 2015
NI Retail Firm Announces 40 New Jobs
A Northern Ireland retail firm has announced it is to create 40 new jobs as part of a £5 million investment, part funded by Danske Bank. Fruitfield Reids Farm Foodhall in Richill, between Portadown a...
NI Retail Firm Announces 40 New Jobs
A Northern Ireland retail firm has announced it is to create 40 new jobs as part of a £5 million investment, part funded by Danske Bank. Fruitfield Reids Farm Foodhall in Richill, between Portadown a...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 20, 2015
Open Championship To Be Held In Portrush In 2019
The Open Championship is to be held at the Royal Portrush Golf Club in 2019. Organiser the Royal & Ancient (R&A) confirmed it will take place from 18-21 July 2019. Acting First Minister Arlene Foste...
Open Championship To Be Held In Portrush In 2019
The Open Championship is to be held at the Royal Portrush Golf Club in 2019. Organiser the Royal & Ancient (R&A) confirmed it will take place from 18-21 July 2019. Acting First Minister Arlene Foste...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 20, 2015
Unite Calls For Meeting With Portaferry Hotel Owner
Unite the union is calling for a meeting with the owner of the Portaferry Hotel which shut down suddenly with the loss of 20 jobs. Unite Regional Officer, Davy Edmont, said it is a "brutal blow" for ...
Unite Calls For Meeting With Portaferry Hotel Owner
Unite the union is calling for a meeting with the owner of the Portaferry Hotel which shut down suddenly with the loss of 20 jobs. Unite Regional Officer, Davy Edmont, said it is a "brutal blow" for ...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 20, 2015
Bogus Caller Tells Pensioner He Was Sent By A Priest
A bogus caller attempted to enter the home of a 90-year-old man by pretending he was sent by a priest to give him a blessing. The incident happened on Monday in a rural development outside Lurgan. T...
Bogus Caller Tells Pensioner He Was Sent By A Priest
A bogus caller attempted to enter the home of a 90-year-old man by pretending he was sent by a priest to give him a blessing. The incident happened on Monday in a rural development outside Lurgan. T...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 20, 2015
Four Arrested On Suspicion Of Supplying Heroin
Four men have been arrested on suspicion of supplying heroin. The four suspects, aged 24, 30, 40 and 54, were arrested in the Antrim Road area on Monday. A small quantity of heroin, a sum of cash an...
Four Arrested On Suspicion Of Supplying Heroin
Four men have been arrested on suspicion of supplying heroin. The four suspects, aged 24, 30, 40 and 54, were arrested in the Antrim Road area on Monday. A small quantity of heroin, a sum of cash an...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 20, 2015
Other News In Brief
Man Convicted Of Benefit Fraud A man has been convicted for claiming benefits he was not entitled to at Lisburn Magistrates' Court. Christopher Foster, 35, claimed Jobseekers Allowance and H...
Other News In Brief
Man Convicted Of Benefit Fraud A man has been convicted for claiming benefits he was not entitled to at Lisburn Magistrates' Court. Christopher Foster, 35, claimed Jobseekers Allowance and H...
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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.
