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Northern Ireland News for June 2013 : Page 6
Northern Ireland News, Jun 19, 2013
NIHE Building Firm In Administration
A building firm which carried out repair work for the Northern Ireland Housing Executive (NIHE) has gone into administration. According to the Belfast Telegraph, Mel Davison Construction said increa...
NIHE Building Firm In Administration
A building firm which carried out repair work for the Northern Ireland Housing Executive (NIHE) has gone into administration. According to the Belfast Telegraph, Mel Davison Construction said increa...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 19, 2013
Other News In Brief
Lisburn Man Convicted Of Benefit Fraud A man has been convicted at Craigavon Crown Court for claiming benefits he was not entitled to. Eric Jeffers (61) of Portman Avenue, Ballinderry Upper c...
Other News In Brief
Lisburn Man Convicted Of Benefit Fraud A man has been convicted at Craigavon Crown Court for claiming benefits he was not entitled to. Eric Jeffers (61) of Portman Avenue, Ballinderry Upper c...
UK National News, Jun 18, 2013
King Of Jordon Endorses Treaty With UK
A new treaty between the UK and Jordan, which is understood to pave the way for the extradition of Abu Qatada, has been endrosed by the King of Jordan. Once published by the Jordinian government offi...
King Of Jordon Endorses Treaty With UK
A new treaty between the UK and Jordan, which is understood to pave the way for the extradition of Abu Qatada, has been endrosed by the King of Jordan. Once published by the Jordinian government offi...
UK National News, Jun 18, 2013
Third And Largest Round Of Cuts Made To Army Personnel
The biggest round of job cuts since the start of the defence review in 2010, will see almost 4,500 Army personnel being redundant. It is part of an ongoing government plan to cut the number of full t...
Third And Largest Round Of Cuts Made To Army Personnel
The biggest round of job cuts since the start of the defence review in 2010, will see almost 4,500 Army personnel being redundant. It is part of an ongoing government plan to cut the number of full t...
UK National News, Jun 18, 2013
Attorney General To Review Stuart Hall Sentence
The 15-month sentence handed down to Stuart Hall, for 14 counts of sexual abuse of girls, is to be reviewed by the attorney general, following criticism that the term was 'unduly lenient'. 83-year-ol...
Attorney General To Review Stuart Hall Sentence
The 15-month sentence handed down to Stuart Hall, for 14 counts of sexual abuse of girls, is to be reviewed by the attorney general, following criticism that the term was 'unduly lenient'. 83-year-ol...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 18, 2013
Attwood Apologises Over IRA Victims Memorial Letter
Environment Minister Alex Attwood has apologised publicly after the Department of the Environment sent a letter requesting the removal of a memorial to IRA murder victims. The County Armagh memorial ...
Attwood Apologises Over IRA Victims Memorial Letter
Environment Minister Alex Attwood has apologised publicly after the Department of the Environment sent a letter requesting the removal of a memorial to IRA murder victims. The County Armagh memorial ...
UK National News, Jun 18, 2013
Saatchi Accepts Police Caution For Assault
Charles Saatchi has been given a police caution for assault, after he voluntarily attended a central London police station on Monday. The caution was issued in relation to images published by the Sun...
Saatchi Accepts Police Caution For Assault
Charles Saatchi has been given a police caution for assault, after he voluntarily attended a central London police station on Monday. The caution was issued in relation to images published by the Sun...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 18, 2013
Pipe Bomb Discovered In Strabane
A pipe bomb has been found following a security alert in Strabane, County Tyrone. A number of homes were evacuated in the area this morning, as army bomb disposal experts were called in to examine a ...
Pipe Bomb Discovered In Strabane
A pipe bomb has been found following a security alert in Strabane, County Tyrone. A number of homes were evacuated in the area this morning, as army bomb disposal experts were called in to examine a ...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 18, 2013
350 Charged In Operation Dulcet
A total of 350 people have been charged, reported to the PPS or recommended for discretionary disposal by detectives working on Operation Dulcet. Discretionary disposal refers to non court diversions...
350 Charged In Operation Dulcet
A total of 350 people have been charged, reported to the PPS or recommended for discretionary disposal by detectives working on Operation Dulcet. Discretionary disposal refers to non court diversions...
Recruitment News, Jun 18, 2013
Collins Welcomes CPL Job Announcement
Fianna Fáil TD for Limerick, Niall Collins, has welcomed the announcement that CPL is to create 142 jobs at its plant in Foynes. Deputy Collins commented: "The announcement by CPL is a significant bo...
Collins Welcomes CPL Job Announcement
Fianna Fáil TD for Limerick, Niall Collins, has welcomed the announcement that CPL is to create 142 jobs at its plant in Foynes. Deputy Collins commented: "The announcement by CPL is a significant bo...
Business News, Jun 18, 2013
Call For SMEs To Engage Fully With Their Banks
Fine Gael Cork North Central Deputy, Dara Murphy, has called on cash strapped small and medium enterprises (SMEs) to engage fully with their banks as a range of measures have been put in place in rece...
Call For SMEs To Engage Fully With Their Banks
Fine Gael Cork North Central Deputy, Dara Murphy, has called on cash strapped small and medium enterprises (SMEs) to engage fully with their banks as a range of measures have been put in place in rece...
Business News, Jun 18, 2013
IDA Ireland Launches Advertising Campaign
IDA Ireland has officially launched its new advertising campaign, aimed primarily at the US market. The campaign will be rolled out across TV, and digital platforms in the US this week, starting with...
IDA Ireland Launches Advertising Campaign
IDA Ireland has officially launched its new advertising campaign, aimed primarily at the US market. The campaign will be rolled out across TV, and digital platforms in the US this week, starting with...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 18, 2013
MLAs Welcome Obama Speech
Northern Ireland's political parties have welcomed the message of hope and reconciliation in a speech made by US President Barack Obama yesterday. Mr Obama made the speech at Belfast's Waterfront Hal...
MLAs Welcome Obama Speech
Northern Ireland's political parties have welcomed the message of hope and reconciliation in a speech made by US President Barack Obama yesterday. Mr Obama made the speech at Belfast's Waterfront Hal...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 18, 2013
Willie Frazer Arrested For Bail Breach
Prominent loyalist campaigner Willie Frazer has been arrested for breaching his bail conditions. The 52-year-old was arrested on Monday at about 19:30 in the Portadown area. He is expected to appear...
Willie Frazer Arrested For Bail Breach
Prominent loyalist campaigner Willie Frazer has been arrested for breaching his bail conditions. The 52-year-old was arrested on Monday at about 19:30 in the Portadown area. He is expected to appear...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 18, 2013
£9m For Public Health Research
£9m is being invested in research into public health in Northern Ireland, including ageing, children’s health and mental wellbeing. The funding has been awarded to the UKCRC Centre of Excellence for ...
£9m For Public Health Research
£9m is being invested in research into public health in Northern Ireland, including ageing, children’s health and mental wellbeing. The funding has been awarded to the UKCRC Centre of Excellence for ...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 18, 2013
Belfast Students Graduate From Business Programme
A number of students from Belfast have graduated from an entrepreneurial business programme funded by Belfast City Council. Now in its fourth year, 21 students participated in the Belfast Enterprise ...
Belfast Students Graduate From Business Programme
A number of students from Belfast have graduated from an entrepreneurial business programme funded by Belfast City Council. Now in its fourth year, 21 students participated in the Belfast Enterprise ...
UK National News, Jun 18, 2013
Cameron Tweets Success On G8 Talks Over Ransom Payments
The Prime Minister has tweeted about a successful agreement reached by the G8 leaders to end ransom payments to terrorists. It is understood that Cameron pushed for the agreement in an effort to end ...
Cameron Tweets Success On G8 Talks Over Ransom Payments
The Prime Minister has tweeted about a successful agreement reached by the G8 leaders to end ransom payments to terrorists. It is understood that Cameron pushed for the agreement in an effort to end ...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 18, 2013
Number Of Free School Meals Increases
2012/13 saw an increase in the number of children taking up free meals in Northern Ireland, according to the Department of Education. The Department has published statistics on the uptake of school m...
Number Of Free School Meals Increases
2012/13 saw an increase in the number of children taking up free meals in Northern Ireland, according to the Department of Education. The Department has published statistics on the uptake of school m...
UK National News, Jun 18, 2013
Osborne Pledges To Tackle Corporate Tax Avoidance
A plan to tackle tax avoidance by multinational corporations has been unveiled by chancellor George Osborne. A register of beneficial ownership will be established to highlight who is benefitting fro...
Osborne Pledges To Tackle Corporate Tax Avoidance
A plan to tackle tax avoidance by multinational corporations has been unveiled by chancellor George Osborne. A register of beneficial ownership will be established to highlight who is benefitting fro...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 18, 2013
Ministers Meet Over Rural Schools Concerns
Education Minister John O’Dowd and Agriculture and Rural Development Minister Michelle O’Neill have met to discuss concerns surrounding rural schools. John O’Dowd said: "In recent months, following t...
Ministers Meet Over Rural Schools Concerns
Education Minister John O’Dowd and Agriculture and Rural Development Minister Michelle O’Neill have met to discuss concerns surrounding rural schools. John O’Dowd said: "In recent months, following t...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 18, 2013
Other News In Brief
Woman Killed In M1 Crash A woman has been killed in a two vehicle crash on the M1. The accident occurred near Portadown on Tuesday morning. The motorway was closed following the crash, but i...
Other News In Brief
Woman Killed In M1 Crash A woman has been killed in a two vehicle crash on the M1. The accident occurred near Portadown on Tuesday morning. The motorway was closed following the crash, but i...
UK National News, Jun 18, 2013
Andy Coulson Appears In Court On Perjury Charge
Andy Coulson, former director of communications for David Cameron, has appeared in court charged perjury. 45-year-old Coulson had appeared before a private sitting of the Glasgow Sheriff Court last T...
Andy Coulson Appears In Court On Perjury Charge
Andy Coulson, former director of communications for David Cameron, has appeared in court charged perjury. 45-year-old Coulson had appeared before a private sitting of the Glasgow Sheriff Court last T...
UK National News, Jun 18, 2013
Call Centres Featured In BBC Programme Fined For Nuisance Calls
Fines for nuisance calls have been issued to two companies, which recently appeared in the BBC Three series the Call Centre. The Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) issued a penalty of £125,000 t...
Call Centres Featured In BBC Programme Fined For Nuisance Calls
Fines for nuisance calls have been issued to two companies, which recently appeared in the BBC Three series the Call Centre. The Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) issued a penalty of £125,000 t...
UK National News, Jun 18, 2013
ISPs Head For No 10 For Internet Porn And Child Abuse Talks
No 10 will meet with a number of internet service providers (ISPs) to discuss concerns surrounding children accessing pornography online and the availability of child sex abuse. It is understood that...
ISPs Head For No 10 For Internet Porn And Child Abuse Talks
No 10 will meet with a number of internet service providers (ISPs) to discuss concerns surrounding children accessing pornography online and the availability of child sex abuse. It is understood that...
UK National News, Jun 18, 2013
Other News In Brief
Arrests Made In Connection With Deers Head Left In Supermarket The BBC have reported on the arrest of a man in connection with a severed deers head left at a self service checkout in a Tescos ...
Other News In Brief
Arrests Made In Connection With Deers Head Left In Supermarket The BBC have reported on the arrest of a man in connection with a severed deers head left at a self service checkout in a Tescos ...
UK National News, Jun 17, 2013
Stuart Hall Sentenced To 15 Months For Sexually Abusing Girls
Stuart Hall has been sentenced to 15 months in jail on 14 charges of sexually abusing girls. The 83-year-old former BBC broadcaster and presenter, pleaded guilty to the offences, which took place bet...
Stuart Hall Sentenced To 15 Months For Sexually Abusing Girls
Stuart Hall has been sentenced to 15 months in jail on 14 charges of sexually abusing girls. The 83-year-old former BBC broadcaster and presenter, pleaded guilty to the offences, which took place bet...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 17, 2013
Newry Firm Creates 400 Jobs
400 jobs are to be created in Newry as part of a recruitment drive by a veterinary pharmaceuticals company. Norbrook Laboratories Ltd has already taken on over 200 jobs this year. The firm is recrui...
Newry Firm Creates 400 Jobs
400 jobs are to be created in Newry as part of a recruitment drive by a veterinary pharmaceuticals company. Norbrook Laboratories Ltd has already taken on over 200 jobs this year. The firm is recrui...
UK National News, Jun 17, 2013
Nigella Lawson Images Dismissed By Saatchi As 'Playful Tiff'
Images of art collector Charles Saatchi gripping his wife Nigella Lawsom by the throat have been dismissed as "a playful tiff", by Saatchi when he spoke to London's Evening Standard. He reportedly to...
Nigella Lawson Images Dismissed By Saatchi As 'Playful Tiff'
Images of art collector Charles Saatchi gripping his wife Nigella Lawsom by the throat have been dismissed as "a playful tiff", by Saatchi when he spoke to London's Evening Standard. He reportedly to...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 17, 2013
Obama School Visit 'A Vote Of Confidence'
US President Barack Obama's visit to Enniskillen Integrated Primary School ahead of this year's G8 Summit has been described as "a vote of confidence and support for the integrated education sector fr...
Obama School Visit 'A Vote Of Confidence'
US President Barack Obama's visit to Enniskillen Integrated Primary School ahead of this year's G8 Summit has been described as "a vote of confidence and support for the integrated education sector fr...
UK National News, Jun 17, 2013
Broadcasters Investigated Over Woolwich Footage
Some 700 complaints about the broadcasting of graphic footage of the murder of Lee Rigby in Woolwich, has lead to media regulator Ofcom launching an investigation into the BBC, ITV, Channel 4, Sky New...
Broadcasters Investigated Over Woolwich Footage
Some 700 complaints about the broadcasting of graphic footage of the murder of Lee Rigby in Woolwich, has lead to media regulator Ofcom launching an investigation into the BBC, ITV, Channel 4, Sky New...
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Northern Ireland WeatherToday:A cloudy day with a little light rain or drizzle at times, but some spells of drier weather too. The north coast may become somewhat brighter later this afternoon. Maximum temperature 11 °C.Tonight:Cloudy and patchy light rain will slowly clear away this evening. Then the rest of the night will be dry with broken cloud. Westerly winds freshening in the early hours. Minimum temperature 6 °C.
