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Northern Ireland News for December 2013 : Page 5
UK National News, Dec 12, 2013
All Remaining Blockbuster Stores To Close
All remaining Blockbuster stores are to close after the DVD and games rental business failed to attract a buyer. The announcement comes after the rental chain confirmed it had entered into administra...
All Remaining Blockbuster Stores To Close
All remaining Blockbuster stores are to close after the DVD and games rental business failed to attract a buyer. The announcement comes after the rental chain confirmed it had entered into administra...
UK National News, Dec 12, 2013
Two Men Guilty Of Killing Bristol Teen
Two men have been found guilty of the killing of 17-year-old Jake Milton, who died in a pre-arranged fight in June. Jake Milton was stabbed five times and suffered injuries to his chest, back and arm...
Two Men Guilty Of Killing Bristol Teen
Two men have been found guilty of the killing of 17-year-old Jake Milton, who died in a pre-arranged fight in June. Jake Milton was stabbed five times and suffered injuries to his chest, back and arm...
Northern Ireland News, Dec 12, 2013
NI Earnings Lag Behind UK
Average earnings for full-time employees in Northern Ireland fell by 0.2% to £23,900 in 2013, in contrast to a 2.1% growth in the UK to £27,000. Results from the latest Northern Ireland Annual Surve...
NI Earnings Lag Behind UK
Average earnings for full-time employees in Northern Ireland fell by 0.2% to £23,900 in 2013, in contrast to a 2.1% growth in the UK to £27,000. Results from the latest Northern Ireland Annual Surve...
Recruitment News, Dec 12, 2013
Garda Recruitment Campaign Begins
The Minister for Justice, Equality and Defence, Alan Shatter TD, today announced the opening of a recruitment campaign for new recruits to An Garda Síochána. The last recruits entered the Garda Colle...
Garda Recruitment Campaign Begins
The Minister for Justice, Equality and Defence, Alan Shatter TD, today announced the opening of a recruitment campaign for new recruits to An Garda Síochána. The last recruits entered the Garda Colle...
UK National News, Dec 12, 2013
Ipsa Confirm Pay Rise For MPs
The Independent Parliamentary Standards Authority (Ipsa) has confirmed that MPs will receive an 11% pay rise. This will see salaries increase by £7,600 in 2015. The body responsible for setting MPs' ...
Ipsa Confirm Pay Rise For MPs
The Independent Parliamentary Standards Authority (Ipsa) has confirmed that MPs will receive an 11% pay rise. This will see salaries increase by £7,600 in 2015. The body responsible for setting MPs' ...
UK National News, Dec 12, 2013
Board To Review 'Legal Highs'
The Home Office has announced a review of synthetic drugs, know as "legal highs", that can be bought online and in some shops. Concerns have been raised that current drug laws are insufficient to tac...
Board To Review 'Legal Highs'
The Home Office has announced a review of synthetic drugs, know as "legal highs", that can be bought online and in some shops. Concerns have been raised that current drug laws are insufficient to tac...
Northern Ireland News, Dec 12, 2013
Ulster Bank Suffers Further Disruption
Ulster Bank has apologised for further disruptions to its services, after a "cyber attack" on sister company NatWest left many customers without wage payments and unable to access online services. Th...
Ulster Bank Suffers Further Disruption
Ulster Bank has apologised for further disruptions to its services, after a "cyber attack" on sister company NatWest left many customers without wage payments and unable to access online services. Th...
UK National News, Dec 12, 2013
Security Firms Lose Tagging Contracts
Following accusations that the government were charged for the electronic tagging of people who were dead or already in prison, two UK security firms have stripped of responsibility for tagging crimin...
Security Firms Lose Tagging Contracts
Following accusations that the government were charged for the electronic tagging of people who were dead or already in prison, two UK security firms have stripped of responsibility for tagging crimin...
Northern Ireland News, Dec 12, 2013
Fuel Tanker Attack On Quinn Headquarters
A fuel tanker has been driven into the former headquarters of the Quinn Group in Fermanagh and set alight. Police have launched an investigation following the attack, which occurred at about 23:00 on...
Fuel Tanker Attack On Quinn Headquarters
A fuel tanker has been driven into the former headquarters of the Quinn Group in Fermanagh and set alight. Police have launched an investigation following the attack, which occurred at about 23:00 on...
UK National News, Dec 12, 2013
Other News In Brief
Norfolk Cliff Top Bungalow To Be Demolished A house left hanging over a cliff edge after last week's tidal surge in Norfolk will be demolished. Last Thursday, a severe tidal surge caused mas...
Other News In Brief
Norfolk Cliff Top Bungalow To Be Demolished A house left hanging over a cliff edge after last week's tidal surge in Norfolk will be demolished. Last Thursday, a severe tidal surge caused mas...
Northern Ireland News, Dec 12, 2013
PSNI Launches Domestic Abuse DVD
The PSNI has teamed with a youth group to produce a DVD aimed at helping victims of domestic abuse. The DVD – 'Family Portrait - Voice of a Victim' has been launched in Mossley Mill, Newtownabbey by ...
PSNI Launches Domestic Abuse DVD
The PSNI has teamed with a youth group to produce a DVD aimed at helping victims of domestic abuse. The DVD – 'Family Portrait - Voice of a Victim' has been launched in Mossley Mill, Newtownabbey by ...
Northern Ireland News, Dec 12, 2013
Other News In Brief
Man In Court Over Alliance Attack A man is to appear in court today on charges relating to a loyalist attack on the Alliance Party offices in east Belfast. The man has been charged with the a...
Other News In Brief
Man In Court Over Alliance Attack A man is to appear in court today on charges relating to a loyalist attack on the Alliance Party offices in east Belfast. The man has been charged with the a...
Business News, Dec 12, 2013
New Programmes For Supporting Businesses Launches
Enterprise, Trade and Investment Minister, Arlene Foster, has launched a suite of seven new programmes aimed at supporting businesses in the Dungannon & South Tyrone Borough Council area. The program...
New Programmes For Supporting Businesses Launches
Enterprise, Trade and Investment Minister, Arlene Foster, has launched a suite of seven new programmes aimed at supporting businesses in the Dungannon & South Tyrone Borough Council area. The program...
UK National News, Dec 11, 2013
Heavy Fog Causes Flight Chaos In London
Heavy fog has lifted from London's Heathrow Airport. Some 125 flights were cancelled as a result of the weather conditions with many more passengers facing delays. A spokesperson for the airport a...
Heavy Fog Causes Flight Chaos In London
Heavy fog has lifted from London's Heathrow Airport. Some 125 flights were cancelled as a result of the weather conditions with many more passengers facing delays. A spokesperson for the airport a...
Northern Ireland News, Dec 11, 2013
Gay Adoption Ban Removed
A ban on gay couples adopting in Northern Ireland has been removed. The move brings Northern Ireland into line with the rest of the UK. Previously, single homosexuals living in Northern Ireland could...
Gay Adoption Ban Removed
A ban on gay couples adopting in Northern Ireland has been removed. The move brings Northern Ireland into line with the rest of the UK. Previously, single homosexuals living in Northern Ireland could...
Northern Ireland News, Dec 11, 2013
NI Businesses Generate £18.4bn
Income generated by businesses in Northern Ireland in 2012 is estimated to total £18.4bn. The figure was released today in the 2012 Northern Ireland Annual Business Inquiry (NIABI), published by the ...
NI Businesses Generate £18.4bn
Income generated by businesses in Northern Ireland in 2012 is estimated to total £18.4bn. The figure was released today in the 2012 Northern Ireland Annual Business Inquiry (NIABI), published by the ...
UK National News, Dec 11, 2013
Woman Wins Right To Scientology Wedding
A woman who wants to marry in a Church of Scientology chapel has won her challenge against the Supreme Court. Louisa Hodkin, who was brought up within a Scientology family, launched legal proceeding...
Woman Wins Right To Scientology Wedding
A woman who wants to marry in a Church of Scientology chapel has won her challenge against the Supreme Court. Louisa Hodkin, who was brought up within a Scientology family, launched legal proceeding...
Northern Ireland News, Dec 11, 2013
PHA Advises Against Winter Flu
The Public Health Agency (PHA) is reminding the public take care to avoid catching the winter flu over the Christmas period. It said hand hygiene was one of the most important factors in avoiding col...
PHA Advises Against Winter Flu
The Public Health Agency (PHA) is reminding the public take care to avoid catching the winter flu over the Christmas period. It said hand hygiene was one of the most important factors in avoiding col...
UK National News, Dec 11, 2013
Woman Dies After Dog Attack
A 27-year-old woman has died after being attacked by dogs. Emma Bennett died on Tuesday night after suffering from serious bite injuries in an incident at a house in Dawlish Avenue, Leeds. The att...
Woman Dies After Dog Attack
A 27-year-old woman has died after being attacked by dogs. Emma Bennett died on Tuesday night after suffering from serious bite injuries in an incident at a house in Dawlish Avenue, Leeds. The att...
UK National News, Dec 11, 2013
Tesco Bank To Create 300 Jobs
Tesco Bank has said it will create 300 new jobs in Glasgow and Edinburgh. The jobs announcement comes as it prepares to launch a current account in 2014. The majority of the roles will form part o...
Tesco Bank To Create 300 Jobs
Tesco Bank has said it will create 300 new jobs in Glasgow and Edinburgh. The jobs announcement comes as it prepares to launch a current account in 2014. The majority of the roles will form part o...
Northern Ireland News, Dec 11, 2013
Police Checkpoints Stop 2,000 Vehicles
Almost 2,000 vehicles have been stopped at police checkpoints in Belfast following a recent rise in dissident republican activity. Heightened security followed an incident on Sunday 24 November in wh...
Police Checkpoints Stop 2,000 Vehicles
Almost 2,000 vehicles have been stopped at police checkpoints in Belfast following a recent rise in dissident republican activity. Heightened security followed an incident on Sunday 24 November in wh...
Recruitment News, Dec 11, 2013
CurrencyFair Creates 30 New Dublin Jobs
Taoiseach Enda Kenny has announced that CurrencyFair is to add 30 jobs at the official opening of the company's new offices in Dublin. CurrencyFair, the world's first peer-to-peer currency exchange...
CurrencyFair Creates 30 New Dublin Jobs
Taoiseach Enda Kenny has announced that CurrencyFair is to add 30 jobs at the official opening of the company's new offices in Dublin. CurrencyFair, the world's first peer-to-peer currency exchange...
Business News, Dec 11, 2013
Coleraine Firm Win Business From Harrods
The Good Food and Wine Company, Coleraine-based specialists in high quality artisan products, has been helped by Invest Northern Ireland to win business from Harrods in London. The company took part ...
Coleraine Firm Win Business From Harrods
The Good Food and Wine Company, Coleraine-based specialists in high quality artisan products, has been helped by Invest Northern Ireland to win business from Harrods in London. The company took part ...
Northern Ireland News, Dec 11, 2013
89% 'Satisfied' With Disability Allowance
89% of people who receive Disability Living Allowance (DLA) have said they were 'satisfied' with the service they receive from the Social Security Agency. The majority of respondents (83%) felt that ...
89% 'Satisfied' With Disability Allowance
89% of people who receive Disability Living Allowance (DLA) have said they were 'satisfied' with the service they receive from the Social Security Agency. The majority of respondents (83%) felt that ...
Northern Ireland News, Dec 11, 2013
Dale Farm Opens £20m Plant
A new £20m Dale Farm plant has opened near Cookstown in County Tyrone. The Dunmanbridge plant forms part of a £39m investment supported by Invest Northern Ireland, part-funded under the European Regi...
Dale Farm Opens £20m Plant
A new £20m Dale Farm plant has opened near Cookstown in County Tyrone. The Dunmanbridge plant forms part of a £39m investment supported by Invest Northern Ireland, part-funded under the European Regi...
Northern Ireland News, Dec 11, 2013
Businesses Encouraged To Grasp €79bn EC Funding
Northern Ireland businesses are being encouraged to take advantage of a €79bn research and development fund launched today by the European Commission. Enterprise Minister Arlene Foster and Employment...
Businesses Encouraged To Grasp €79bn EC Funding
Northern Ireland businesses are being encouraged to take advantage of a €79bn research and development fund launched today by the European Commission. Enterprise Minister Arlene Foster and Employment...
UK National News, Dec 11, 2013
Two Damien Hurst Art Works Stolen
Two signed works by Damien Hirst have been stolen from a gallery in London. The pieces, which were stolen from the Exhibitionist Gallery in Notting Hill, have combined value of more than £30,000. ...
Two Damien Hurst Art Works Stolen
Two signed works by Damien Hirst have been stolen from a gallery in London. The pieces, which were stolen from the Exhibitionist Gallery in Notting Hill, have combined value of more than £30,000. ...
UK National News, Dec 11, 2013
Energy Costs 'Hit Family Budgets'
Newly released figures have revealed that housing expenses now account for the most expensive part of a family's budget. The statistics, released by the Office for National Statistics (ONS), said th...
Energy Costs 'Hit Family Budgets'
Newly released figures have revealed that housing expenses now account for the most expensive part of a family's budget. The statistics, released by the Office for National Statistics (ONS), said th...
UK National News, Dec 11, 2013
Lloyds Bank Fined A Record £28m
Lloyds Banking Group has been fined a record £28m for "serious failings" in relation to its bonus schemes for sales staff. The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), which issued the fine, said it is th...
Lloyds Bank Fined A Record £28m
Lloyds Banking Group has been fined a record £28m for "serious failings" in relation to its bonus schemes for sales staff. The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), which issued the fine, said it is th...
UK National News, Dec 11, 2013
Other News In Brief
Two Assaulted After Fight Over Bag Of Chips An argument over a bag of chips has led to two men being assaulted inside a Birmingham takeaway, police have said. The attack happened inside Skip...
Other News In Brief
Two Assaulted After Fight Over Bag Of Chips An argument over a bag of chips has led to two men being assaulted inside a Birmingham takeaway, police have said. The attack happened inside Skip...
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Northern Ireland WeatherThis Evening and Tonight:Another cloudy and mild night with the odd spot of light drizzle. More widespread outbreaks of rain will spread southeast into western parts of Tyrone, Fermanagh and Derry late in the night. Minimum temperature 8 °C.
