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Northern Ireland News for February 2015 : Page 3
Northern Ireland News, Feb 24, 2015
Teenage Girl In Serious Condition After Being Hit By Car
Police are appealing for witnesses after a teenager girl was hit by a car on the Upper Newtownards Road at about 08:40 on Tuesday morning. The girl is currently in a serious condition in hospital. P...
Teenage Girl In Serious Condition After Being Hit By Car
Police are appealing for witnesses after a teenager girl was hit by a car on the Upper Newtownards Road at about 08:40 on Tuesday morning. The girl is currently in a serious condition in hospital. P...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 24, 2015
A&E Waiting Times Increase
Waiting times increased at a number of A&E departments in Northern Ireland for the month of January, new figures have revealed. The provisional statistics, published by the Department of Health, fou...
A&E Waiting Times Increase
Waiting times increased at a number of A&E departments in Northern Ireland for the month of January, new figures have revealed. The provisional statistics, published by the Department of Health, fou...
UK National News, Feb 24, 2015
Bristol Boxing Promoter Missing In Monaco
A boxing promoter from Bristol has been reported missing in Monaco. It is understood that 29-year-old Michael Graydon, from Stockwood, had travelled to Monaco to watch Bristol fighter Lee Haskins. A...
Bristol Boxing Promoter Missing In Monaco
A boxing promoter from Bristol has been reported missing in Monaco. It is understood that 29-year-old Michael Graydon, from Stockwood, had travelled to Monaco to watch Bristol fighter Lee Haskins. A...
UK National News, Feb 24, 2015
UK Companies Named For Not Paying Minimum Wage
Seventy companies across the UK have been named by the government for failing to pay the minimum wage. It is the latest list of firms to be named since the new rules were introduced in 2013, in an ef...
UK Companies Named For Not Paying Minimum Wage
Seventy companies across the UK have been named by the government for failing to pay the minimum wage. It is the latest list of firms to be named since the new rules were introduced in 2013, in an ef...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 24, 2015
Dunnes Stores Closes Connswater Premises
Dunnes Stores has closed its premises at Connswater Shopping Centre. The move follows concerns last week that the east Belfast store was to close. The closure has since been confirmed by the retai...
Dunnes Stores Closes Connswater Premises
Dunnes Stores has closed its premises at Connswater Shopping Centre. The move follows concerns last week that the east Belfast store was to close. The closure has since been confirmed by the retai...
UK National News, Feb 24, 2015
Sir Malcolm Rifkind Steps Down From Security Committee
Sir Malcolm Rifkind is to stand down as Chairman of Parliament's Intelligence and Security Committee over the controversy of a "cash-for-access" sting operation. Sir Malcolm and Jack Straw, both form...
Sir Malcolm Rifkind Steps Down From Security Committee
Sir Malcolm Rifkind is to stand down as Chairman of Parliament's Intelligence and Security Committee over the controversy of a "cash-for-access" sting operation. Sir Malcolm and Jack Straw, both form...
UK National News, Feb 24, 2015
Glass Jar Blamed For House Fire
A jar of Nutella has been found to have been the cause of a fire that destroyed a family's home and killed their pet dog. Investigators believe that low winter sunlight refracted by the glass jar, wh...
Glass Jar Blamed For House Fire
A jar of Nutella has been found to have been the cause of a fire that destroyed a family's home and killed their pet dog. Investigators believe that low winter sunlight refracted by the glass jar, wh...
UK National News, Feb 24, 2015
'Black Alert' Hospital Cancels Routine Operations
Plymouth Hospitals Trust in Devon has cancelled more than 1,000 routine operations, according to a report by the BBC. It is understood that the hospital has been on "black alert" since January: a bla...
'Black Alert' Hospital Cancels Routine Operations
Plymouth Hospitals Trust in Devon has cancelled more than 1,000 routine operations, according to a report by the BBC. It is understood that the hospital has been on "black alert" since January: a bla...
UK National News, Feb 24, 2015
Fire Crews Still At Scene Of Cardiff Blaze
A number of South Wales Fire and Rescue crews remain at the scene of a large fire that gutted a disused building in the Adamsdown area of Cardiff. Fire crews began fighting the blaze on Monday luncht...
Fire Crews Still At Scene Of Cardiff Blaze
A number of South Wales Fire and Rescue crews remain at the scene of a large fire that gutted a disused building in the Adamsdown area of Cardiff. Fire crews began fighting the blaze on Monday luncht...
UK National News, Feb 24, 2015
Other News In Brief
House Of Lords To Vote On Modified IVF Treatment Peers are to vote later today on the proposal to allow DNA from three people to be combined for modified IVF treatment. The new procedure, w...
Other News In Brief
House Of Lords To Vote On Modified IVF Treatment Peers are to vote later today on the proposal to allow DNA from three people to be combined for modified IVF treatment. The new procedure, w...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 24, 2015
Teens Arrested Over City Centre Fights
Two boys aged 15 and 16 were arrested over the weekend after up to 100 teenagers gathered in Belfast city centre for what police believe was an organised fight. Police were called to Royal Avenue in ...
Teens Arrested Over City Centre Fights
Two boys aged 15 and 16 were arrested over the weekend after up to 100 teenagers gathered in Belfast city centre for what police believe was an organised fight. Police were called to Royal Avenue in ...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 24, 2015
Other News In Brief
NI Students Break World Record A new Guinness World Record has been set by students in Northern Ireland. A total of 1,339 Year 7 and 8 students took part in the world's largest ever science ...
Other News In Brief
NI Students Break World Record A new Guinness World Record has been set by students in Northern Ireland. A total of 1,339 Year 7 and 8 students took part in the world's largest ever science ...
Recruitment News, Feb 23, 2015
Kent Newsprint Firm Goes Into Administration
The threat to 300 jobs at Aylesford Newsprint, after the Kent company announced today that it was going into administration was described as "a bitter blow to the workforce and local economy" by Unite...
Kent Newsprint Firm Goes Into Administration
The threat to 300 jobs at Aylesford Newsprint, after the Kent company announced today that it was going into administration was described as "a bitter blow to the workforce and local economy" by Unite...
Business News, Feb 23, 2015
Apple Investment Welcomed
Fianna Fáil Leader Micheál Martin TD has welcomed the €850 million investment package announced by Apple. Deputy Martin said the investment is a boost to the economy and reinforces the multinational...
Apple Investment Welcomed
Fianna Fáil Leader Micheál Martin TD has welcomed the €850 million investment package announced by Apple. Deputy Martin said the investment is a boost to the economy and reinforces the multinational...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 23, 2015
Teenager Killed In L'Derry Crash
A teenage girl has died in a car accident in L'Derry. The two-vehicle crash occurred at around 5pm on Sunday. The 13-year-old is believed to have been from County Donegal. The road has been re-open...
Teenager Killed In L'Derry Crash
A teenage girl has died in a car accident in L'Derry. The two-vehicle crash occurred at around 5pm on Sunday. The 13-year-old is believed to have been from County Donegal. The road has been re-open...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 23, 2015
NI Has Highest Child Abduction Rate In UK
A new report has said Northern Ireland had the highest rate of child abduction and kidnapping in the UK during 2013/14. The figures, which have been compiled by charity Parents and Abducted Children...
NI Has Highest Child Abduction Rate In UK
A new report has said Northern Ireland had the highest rate of child abduction and kidnapping in the UK during 2013/14. The figures, which have been compiled by charity Parents and Abducted Children...
UK National News, Feb 23, 2015
Police Appeal For Missing Bristol Teenager
Avon and Somerset Police are appealing for help in tracing 16-year-old Rebecca Watts, who has been missing since last Thursday. The teenager was reported missing when she failed to return home in St ...
Police Appeal For Missing Bristol Teenager
Avon and Somerset Police are appealing for help in tracing 16-year-old Rebecca Watts, who has been missing since last Thursday. The teenager was reported missing when she failed to return home in St ...
UK National News, Feb 23, 2015
Two Former Foreign Secretaries Filmed Offering Services For Cash
Two former Foreign Secretaries have been secretly filmed offering to use their influence to benefit a private Chinese company. Channel 4's Dispatches and the Daily Telegraph set up an operation in wh...
Two Former Foreign Secretaries Filmed Offering Services For Cash
Two former Foreign Secretaries have been secretly filmed offering to use their influence to benefit a private Chinese company. Channel 4's Dispatches and the Daily Telegraph set up an operation in wh...
UK National News, Feb 23, 2015
River Search Continues For Missing Schoolboy
The search operation for missing schoolboy Cameron Comey has entered its seventh day. The 11-year-old has not been seen since falling into the Carmarthen river one week ago. Extensive searches have ...
River Search Continues For Missing Schoolboy
The search operation for missing schoolboy Cameron Comey has entered its seventh day. The 11-year-old has not been seen since falling into the Carmarthen river one week ago. Extensive searches have ...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 23, 2015
Memorial Attack Treated As 'Hate Crime'
Red paint has been thrown on a memorial to three Scottish soldiers at White Brae on the Ligoniel Road. Police said they are treating the vandalism as a hate crime and are appealing for anyone with an...
Memorial Attack Treated As 'Hate Crime'
Red paint has been thrown on a memorial to three Scottish soldiers at White Brae on the Ligoniel Road. Police said they are treating the vandalism as a hate crime and are appealing for anyone with an...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 23, 2015
L'Derry Woman Critical In Indonesian Hospital
A 22-year-old L'Derry woman is in a critical condition in hospital in Indonesia after collapsing while on holiday. Named as Lisa Orsi, it is understood she collapsed after trekking to a volcano on Th...
L'Derry Woman Critical In Indonesian Hospital
A 22-year-old L'Derry woman is in a critical condition in hospital in Indonesia after collapsing while on holiday. Named as Lisa Orsi, it is understood she collapsed after trekking to a volcano on Th...
UK National News, Feb 23, 2015
Man Dies After Being Swept Out To Sea
North Yorkshire Police have confirmed the death of a man in Scarborough after he was swept out to sea. It is understood the man was walking his dog near the Spa in the resort's South Bay when he was ...
Man Dies After Being Swept Out To Sea
North Yorkshire Police have confirmed the death of a man in Scarborough after he was swept out to sea. It is understood the man was walking his dog near the Spa in the resort's South Bay when he was ...
UK National News, Feb 23, 2015
Four-Year-Old Victim Of Bath Crash To Be Buried
The funeral is due to be held today of Mitzi Steady, who died in a tipper truck crash in Bath. The four-year-old girl was one of four people killed, including her grandmother, earlier this month when...
Four-Year-Old Victim Of Bath Crash To Be Buried
The funeral is due to be held today of Mitzi Steady, who died in a tipper truck crash in Bath. The four-year-old girl was one of four people killed, including her grandmother, earlier this month when...
UK National News, Feb 23, 2015
Police Operation Makes Heroin Seizure
Police Scotland have recovered heroin worth an estimated £80,000. The drugs were seized by officers in the Guild Street area of Aberdeen on Sunday. A 32-year-old has been arrested in connection with...
Police Operation Makes Heroin Seizure
Police Scotland have recovered heroin worth an estimated £80,000. The drugs were seized by officers in the Guild Street area of Aberdeen on Sunday. A 32-year-old has been arrested in connection with...
UK National News, Feb 23, 2015
2,000 Pairs Of Trainers Stolen In Gtr Manchester
Thieves have stolen £250,000 worth of trainers from a warehouse in Greater Manchester. Police are appealing for information after thieves accessed a warehouse storing Creative Recreation trainers and...
2,000 Pairs Of Trainers Stolen In Gtr Manchester
Thieves have stolen £250,000 worth of trainers from a warehouse in Greater Manchester. Police are appealing for information after thieves accessed a warehouse storing Creative Recreation trainers and...
UK National News, Feb 23, 2015
Other News In Brief
Two Injured In Light Aircraft Crash Two people have been injured in a light aircraft crash in Warwickshire. It is understood the plane crashed at an airfield in Shotteswell with two people o...
Other News In Brief
Two Injured In Light Aircraft Crash Two people have been injured in a light aircraft crash in Warwickshire. It is understood the plane crashed at an airfield in Shotteswell with two people o...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 23, 2015
Manannán Mac Lir Statue Found By Ramblers
A group of ramblers have found the statue of Celtic sea god Manannán Mac Lir, which was removed from its mount on Binevenagh Mountain near Limavady. It is understood that having spotted what they tho...
Manannán Mac Lir Statue Found By Ramblers
A group of ramblers have found the statue of Celtic sea god Manannán Mac Lir, which was removed from its mount on Binevenagh Mountain near Limavady. It is understood that having spotted what they tho...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 23, 2015
New Appeal Issued Over 2005 Disappearance Of Lisa Dorrian
Police investigating the disappearance of Lisa Dorrian in February 2005 have issued a fresh appeal for information. Ms Dorrian was last seen at a party in a caravan in Ballyhalbert on the Ards Penins...
New Appeal Issued Over 2005 Disappearance Of Lisa Dorrian
Police investigating the disappearance of Lisa Dorrian in February 2005 have issued a fresh appeal for information. Ms Dorrian was last seen at a party in a caravan in Ballyhalbert on the Ards Penins...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 23, 2015
Met Office Issues Yellow Weather Warning
The Met Office has issued a yellow weather warning to drivers for icy conditions across Northern Ireland. Sleet and hail showers are expected as well as strong winds with gusts of 60-70 mph. The Met...
Met Office Issues Yellow Weather Warning
The Met Office has issued a yellow weather warning to drivers for icy conditions across Northern Ireland. Sleet and hail showers are expected as well as strong winds with gusts of 60-70 mph. The Met...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 23, 2015
Other News In Brief
Man Robs Pharmacy In Dunmurry A man has robbed a pharmacy in the Kingsway area of Dunmurry. The incident happened on Saturday (21 February) at around 5.10pm. Police have said the a man, wh...
Other News In Brief
Man Robs Pharmacy In Dunmurry A man has robbed a pharmacy in the Kingsway area of Dunmurry. The incident happened on Saturday (21 February) at around 5.10pm. Police have said the a man, wh...
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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.
