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Northern Ireland News for April 2013 : Page 8
UK National News, Apr 16, 2013
Serial Rapist Jailed For Life
A 23-year-old serial sex offender has been jailed for life after one of his victims used Facebook to plead for help. David Edgerton, 23, of Connah's Quay, Flintshire, admitted abduction and rape afte...
Serial Rapist Jailed For Life
A 23-year-old serial sex offender has been jailed for life after one of his victims used Facebook to plead for help. David Edgerton, 23, of Connah's Quay, Flintshire, admitted abduction and rape afte...
UK National News, Apr 16, 2013
Swansea Measles Outbreak 'Could Continue For Weeks'
As health officials warn that the outbreak could continue for weeks, the number of measles cases in Swansea has now reached 765. The total has increased by another 72 cases since last Thursday, with ...
Swansea Measles Outbreak 'Could Continue For Weeks'
As health officials warn that the outbreak could continue for weeks, the number of measles cases in Swansea has now reached 765. The total has increased by another 72 cases since last Thursday, with ...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 16, 2013
'Respect Thatcher Funeral' - Alliance Chief Whip
Alliance Chief Whip Stewart Dickson MLA has called on the public to respect the family of Margaret Thatcher ahead of her funeral at St Paul's Cathedral in London tomorrow. Mr Dickson said there shoul...
'Respect Thatcher Funeral' - Alliance Chief Whip
Alliance Chief Whip Stewart Dickson MLA has called on the public to respect the family of Margaret Thatcher ahead of her funeral at St Paul's Cathedral in London tomorrow. Mr Dickson said there shoul...
UK National News, Apr 16, 2013
Stuart Hall Appears In Court
Broadcaster Stuart Hall has appeared at Preston Crown Court in relation to charges of sexual offences. The 83-year-old, from Wilmslow, Cheshire, appeared before Judge Anthony Russell QC, who adjourne...
Stuart Hall Appears In Court
Broadcaster Stuart Hall has appeared at Preston Crown Court in relation to charges of sexual offences. The 83-year-old, from Wilmslow, Cheshire, appeared before Judge Anthony Russell QC, who adjourne...
UK National News, Apr 16, 2013
Arrests Made Following Football Violence
Two men have been arrested in connection with violence during the FA Cup semi-final held at Wembley Stadium on Saturday. Fourteen people were arrested, twelve of which were identified as Millwall fan...
Arrests Made Following Football Violence
Two men have been arrested in connection with violence during the FA Cup semi-final held at Wembley Stadium on Saturday. Fourteen people were arrested, twelve of which were identified as Millwall fan...
UK National News, Apr 16, 2013
Wild Animals Banned From Circuses
New government proposals will see the use of wild animals in circuses banned, following a long campaign by politicians and animal welfare groups. In June 2011 MPs overwhelmingly supported a blanket b...
Wild Animals Banned From Circuses
New government proposals will see the use of wild animals in circuses banned, following a long campaign by politicians and animal welfare groups. In June 2011 MPs overwhelmingly supported a blanket b...
Recruitment News, Apr 16, 2013
Axa To Cut 453 Jobs
The Unite union has expressed anger over Axa's decision to close its bancassurance operation with the loss of 453 jobs. Axa announced it is to cease face-to-face financial advice in the branches of N...
Axa To Cut 453 Jobs
The Unite union has expressed anger over Axa's decision to close its bancassurance operation with the loss of 453 jobs. Axa announced it is to cease face-to-face financial advice in the branches of N...
Business News, Apr 16, 2013
Discussions Take Place About Lack Of Investment In The North West
Sinn Féin Foyle MLA Maeve McLaughlin met with Invest NI CEO, Alastair Hamilton, ILEX and Derry City Council (DCC) in Derry to discuss the lack of investment in the North West and to identify unique se...
Discussions Take Place About Lack Of Investment In The North West
Sinn Féin Foyle MLA Maeve McLaughlin met with Invest NI CEO, Alastair Hamilton, ILEX and Derry City Council (DCC) in Derry to discuss the lack of investment in the North West and to identify unique se...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 16, 2013
Sinn Féin Must 'Demonstrate Leadership'
Two DUP MLAs have criticised Sinn Féin over what they see as a lack of leadership and sending out mixed messages to the electorate. Arlene Foster and Edwin Poots made the comments following Sinn Féin...
Sinn Féin Must 'Demonstrate Leadership'
Two DUP MLAs have criticised Sinn Féin over what they see as a lack of leadership and sending out mixed messages to the electorate. Arlene Foster and Edwin Poots made the comments following Sinn Féin...
UK National News, Apr 16, 2013
CPI Holds Steady At 2.8%
The consumer price inflation has held at 2.8% in March, the Office for National Statistics has said. At its highest rate since May last year, it has remained level due to rises in the cost of books, ...
CPI Holds Steady At 2.8%
The consumer price inflation has held at 2.8% in March, the Office for National Statistics has said. At its highest rate since May last year, it has remained level due to rises in the cost of books, ...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 16, 2013
Robinson, McGuinness Support NI Creative Industries
Peter Robinson and Martin McGuinness have voiced their support for Northern Ireland's creative industries at a meeting with young people returning from a programme of cinema master-classes in Los Ange...
Robinson, McGuinness Support NI Creative Industries
Peter Robinson and Martin McGuinness have voiced their support for Northern Ireland's creative industries at a meeting with young people returning from a programme of cinema master-classes in Los Ange...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 16, 2013
£9m NAMA Funding For Dundonald Housing
The National Asset Management Agency (NAMA) is to provide funding of £9m to build a 95-unit housing development in Dundonald, Belfast. The new development will be located in Millmount. Responding to...
£9m NAMA Funding For Dundonald Housing
The National Asset Management Agency (NAMA) is to provide funding of £9m to build a 95-unit housing development in Dundonald, Belfast. The new development will be located in Millmount. Responding to...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 16, 2013
Govt Can Improve Care For Heart Disease And Strokes - Poots
Health Minister Edwin Poots has said the government can work together to improve patient care for people suffering from heart disease or strokes. The Minister was speaking at the Annual General Meeti...
Govt Can Improve Care For Heart Disease And Strokes - Poots
Health Minister Edwin Poots has said the government can work together to improve patient care for people suffering from heart disease or strokes. The Minister was speaking at the Annual General Meeti...
Business News, Apr 16, 2013
performanceACTIVE Secures Three US Contracts
Belfast-based performanceACTIVE International Ltd has secured three new US contracts and two new South African contracts for its golf practice programme following support from Invest Northern Ireland....
performanceACTIVE Secures Three US Contracts
Belfast-based performanceACTIVE International Ltd has secured three new US contracts and two new South African contracts for its golf practice programme following support from Invest Northern Ireland....
Northern Ireland News, Apr 16, 2013
Other News In Brief
Tina Wardlow Murder - Man Arrested A man has been arrested by detectives investigating the murder of a woman in Belfast over 20 years ago. 32-year-old Tina Wardlow was found strangled at Maje...
Other News In Brief
Tina Wardlow Murder - Man Arrested A man has been arrested by detectives investigating the murder of a woman in Belfast over 20 years ago. 32-year-old Tina Wardlow was found strangled at Maje...
UK National News, Apr 16, 2013
Other News In Brief
Thatcher Laid At Palace Of Westminster The body of Baroness Thatcher has arrived at the Palace of Westminster, ahead of Wednesday's funeral. A service will be held there later for around 100 ...
Other News In Brief
Thatcher Laid At Palace Of Westminster The body of Baroness Thatcher has arrived at the Palace of Westminster, ahead of Wednesday's funeral. A service will be held there later for around 100 ...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 15, 2013
Man Dies In East Belfast Attack
Police have released the name of a man who died after being found in an alleyway in east Belfast in the early hours of Sunday 14 April. Detectives from PSNI Serious Crime Branch have now launched a m...
Man Dies In East Belfast Attack
Police have released the name of a man who died after being found in an alleyway in east Belfast in the early hours of Sunday 14 April. Detectives from PSNI Serious Crime Branch have now launched a m...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 15, 2013
PSNI To Meet Residents Over UVF Flags
The PSNI says it will meet with community representatives in east Belfast following numerous complaints over the erection of UVF flags in the area. Ulster Volunteer Force flags were erected on Sunday...
PSNI To Meet Residents Over UVF Flags
The PSNI says it will meet with community representatives in east Belfast following numerous complaints over the erection of UVF flags in the area. Ulster Volunteer Force flags were erected on Sunday...
Recruitment News, Apr 15, 2013
Union Hits Out At Govt's 'Derisory' National Minimum Wage Increase
The government's 'derisory' 12p-an-hour increase in the national minimum wage is 'completely inadequate', given the need to pump demand into the economy, Unite said. Unite general secretary Len McClu...
Union Hits Out At Govt's 'Derisory' National Minimum Wage Increase
The government's 'derisory' 12p-an-hour increase in the national minimum wage is 'completely inadequate', given the need to pump demand into the economy, Unite said. Unite general secretary Len McClu...
Business News, Apr 15, 2013
NI Firms More Optimistic On Job Creation Over The Next Year
The Barclays Job Creation Survey 2013, which questioned over 700 UK businesses, has revealed that Northern Ireland business executives have a growing optimism around private sector job growth in 2013....
NI Firms More Optimistic On Job Creation Over The Next Year
The Barclays Job Creation Survey 2013, which questioned over 700 UK businesses, has revealed that Northern Ireland business executives have a growing optimism around private sector job growth in 2013....
Northern Ireland News, Apr 15, 2013
Men Arrested Over Dissident Activity
Two men have been arrested by detectives from the PSNI's Serious Crime Branch investigating dissident Republican activity in L'Derry. A number of suspected firearms, a quantity of ammunition and a su...
Men Arrested Over Dissident Activity
Two men have been arrested by detectives from the PSNI's Serious Crime Branch investigating dissident Republican activity in L'Derry. A number of suspected firearms, a quantity of ammunition and a su...
UK National News, Apr 15, 2013
National Minimum Wage To Rise
The government has approved a rise in minimum wage by 12p to £6.31 an hour. Business Secretary Vince Cable confirmed the government has accepted the independent Low Pay Commission’s recommendations f...
National Minimum Wage To Rise
The government has approved a rise in minimum wage by 12p to £6.31 an hour. Business Secretary Vince Cable confirmed the government has accepted the independent Low Pay Commission’s recommendations f...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 15, 2013
Kieran McManus Murder: Police Revisit Scene
Detectives from PSNI's Serious Crime Branch investigating the murder of Kieran McManus have been revisiting two major scenes as part of a renewed information gathering process. 26-year-old Mr McManus...
Kieran McManus Murder: Police Revisit Scene
Detectives from PSNI's Serious Crime Branch investigating the murder of Kieran McManus have been revisiting two major scenes as part of a renewed information gathering process. 26-year-old Mr McManus...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 15, 2013
Kennedy Accepts A5 Decision
The Department For Regional Development will not appeal a judge's decision to quash plans for the new A5 road scheme. Regional Development Minister Danny Kennedy announced the decision today. The pl...
Kennedy Accepts A5 Decision
The Department For Regional Development will not appeal a judge's decision to quash plans for the new A5 road scheme. Regional Development Minister Danny Kennedy announced the decision today. The pl...
UK National News, Apr 15, 2013
Officer Urges Abandoned Baby Mother To Seek Help
A police officer named after a baby she found abandoned on a bench in Edinburgh has urged the child's mother to seek medical help. PC Charlotte Work brought the day-old baby girl to Edinburgh Royal I...
Officer Urges Abandoned Baby Mother To Seek Help
A police officer named after a baby she found abandoned on a bench in Edinburgh has urged the child's mother to seek medical help. PC Charlotte Work brought the day-old baby girl to Edinburgh Royal I...
UK National News, Apr 15, 2013
29 Arrests Follow Tyne-Wear Derby
A total of 29 people have been arrested by Northumbria police following a football match between Newcastle United and Sunderland. Bottles were thrown and bins set alight as officers attempted to move...
29 Arrests Follow Tyne-Wear Derby
A total of 29 people have been arrested by Northumbria police following a football match between Newcastle United and Sunderland. Bottles were thrown and bins set alight as officers attempted to move...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 15, 2013
Urgent Public Service Reform Needed - Report
The Northern Ireland Executive must pursue public service reform with greater urgency, according to a new report by the Confederation of British Industry (CBI). 'Moving up a gear – Assessing the pace...
Urgent Public Service Reform Needed - Report
The Northern Ireland Executive must pursue public service reform with greater urgency, according to a new report by the Confederation of British Industry (CBI). 'Moving up a gear – Assessing the pace...
UK National News, Apr 15, 2013
Poor Weather Affects Business Activity
Retailers and small businesses have said the poor weather in March has damaged business activity. The British Retail Consortium (BRC) added that the number of people visiting shops last month fell b...
Poor Weather Affects Business Activity
Retailers and small businesses have said the poor weather in March has damaged business activity. The British Retail Consortium (BRC) added that the number of people visiting shops last month fell b...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 15, 2013
Sinn Féin Renew Border Poll Call At Ard Fheis
Sinn Féin president Gerry Adams has renewed his party's call for a border poll on the future of the island of Ireland. Mr Adams used his address at Sinn Féin's ard fheis (conference) at Castlebar, Co...
Sinn Féin Renew Border Poll Call At Ard Fheis
Sinn Féin president Gerry Adams has renewed his party's call for a border poll on the future of the island of Ireland. Mr Adams used his address at Sinn Féin's ard fheis (conference) at Castlebar, Co...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 15, 2013
McCausland Visits £1.1m Housing Development
Social Development Minister Nelson McCausland has visited a recently completed, £1.1m housing development in Monkstown. The 12 family homes at Ards Drive have been developed by Connswater Homes with ...
McCausland Visits £1.1m Housing Development
Social Development Minister Nelson McCausland has visited a recently completed, £1.1m housing development in Monkstown. The 12 family homes at Ards Drive have been developed by Connswater Homes with ...
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Northern Ireland WeatherToday:This morning will be dry and rather cloudy, a little brightness here and there. Remaining dry this afternoon but still often cloudy. Fresh to strong westerly winds. Mild. Maximum temperature 11 °C.Tonight:This evening will be dry. Then the rest of the night will be mainly dry and mostly cloudy, although rain may reach the north coast later. Windy. Minimum temperature 7 °C.
