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Northern Ireland News, Jun 14, 2013
New NI Super Injunctions Granted
Two new super injunctions have been issued by a Belfast court in the last year. TUV leader Jim Allister established by an Assembly Question that the super injunctions had been granted by the High Cou...
New NI Super Injunctions Granted
Two new super injunctions have been issued by a Belfast court in the last year. TUV leader Jim Allister established by an Assembly Question that the super injunctions had been granted by the High Cou...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 14, 2013
North Down Appoints First Gay Mayor
North Down Borough Council has appointed its first openly gay mayor. Alliance councillor Andrew Muir was elected to the position on Thursday. Mr Muir grew up in North Down and has served as an All...
North Down Appoints First Gay Mayor
North Down Borough Council has appointed its first openly gay mayor. Alliance councillor Andrew Muir was elected to the position on Thursday. Mr Muir grew up in North Down and has served as an All...
UK National News, Jun 14, 2013
Health Secretary Calls For Opt Out Surgeons To Be Named
Following the news that consultant surgeons will legally be allowed to opt out of supply performance data for a new NHS ratings system, health secretary Jeremy Hunt has said that those who refuse, sho...
Health Secretary Calls For Opt Out Surgeons To Be Named
Following the news that consultant surgeons will legally be allowed to opt out of supply performance data for a new NHS ratings system, health secretary Jeremy Hunt has said that those who refuse, sho...
UK National News, Jun 14, 2013
Post Office Workers To Strike Twice This Month
Over 4,000 post office staff will stage further strike action later this month in an ongoing dispute over the proposed closures of 76 high street branches. The strike action on 20 and 29 June will be...
Post Office Workers To Strike Twice This Month
Over 4,000 post office staff will stage further strike action later this month in an ongoing dispute over the proposed closures of 76 high street branches. The strike action on 20 and 29 June will be...
UK National News, Jun 14, 2013
Other News In Brief
Double Garage Dismantled And Stolen A prefabricated double garage was dismantled and taken away from outside a house by thieves. It has been reported that the garage could have taken several ...
Other News In Brief
Double Garage Dismantled And Stolen A prefabricated double garage was dismantled and taken away from outside a house by thieves. It has been reported that the garage could have taken several ...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 14, 2013
SDLP Condemns Diesel Dumpers
SDLP Dungannon Representative Denise Fox has strongly condemned the diesel launderers who dumped a 1000 gallon barrel of highly toxic sludge waste in Edendork Area of Dungannon. Mrs Fox said: "Those ...
SDLP Condemns Diesel Dumpers
SDLP Dungannon Representative Denise Fox has strongly condemned the diesel launderers who dumped a 1000 gallon barrel of highly toxic sludge waste in Edendork Area of Dungannon. Mrs Fox said: "Those ...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 14, 2013
Political Experts To Debate G8 Schedule
Some of the world's leading experts on international politics are to meet to debate the issues and challenges facing the world leaders at next week's G8 summit. The group will meet at a pre-summit c...
Political Experts To Debate G8 Schedule
Some of the world's leading experts on international politics are to meet to debate the issues and challenges facing the world leaders at next week's G8 summit. The group will meet at a pre-summit c...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 14, 2013
Charity 'Stunned' Over Organised Cock Fighting
Animal welfare charity, the USPCA, has said it is "stunned" by the large number of people taking part in organised cock fighting. The charity has released details following a two year investigation ...
Charity 'Stunned' Over Organised Cock Fighting
Animal welfare charity, the USPCA, has said it is "stunned" by the large number of people taking part in organised cock fighting. The charity has released details following a two year investigation ...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 14, 2013
£495k Resurfacing Works Scheme For Ballykelly
Regional Development Minister Danny Kennedy has announced a £495k investment towards major resurfacing works in Ballykelly. The resurfacing scheme will be carried out at Clooney Road, near Limavady a...
£495k Resurfacing Works Scheme For Ballykelly
Regional Development Minister Danny Kennedy has announced a £495k investment towards major resurfacing works in Ballykelly. The resurfacing scheme will be carried out at Clooney Road, near Limavady a...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 14, 2013
Other News In Brief
Man Convicted For Benefit Fraud A man was convicted at Belfast Magistrates Court today for claiming benefits he was not entitled to. Karl Green (25) of Lecale Street, Belfast was given a two ...
Other News In Brief
Man Convicted For Benefit Fraud A man was convicted at Belfast Magistrates Court today for claiming benefits he was not entitled to. Karl Green (25) of Lecale Street, Belfast was given a two ...
UK National News, Jun 13, 2013
Consultations Can Legally 'Opt Out' Of NHS Ratings System
Consultant surgeon will be able to opt out of the NHS rating system, throwing the value of the system into doubt. The Guardian have reported that NHS England has conceded that under the Data Protecti...
Consultations Can Legally 'Opt Out' Of NHS Ratings System
Consultant surgeon will be able to opt out of the NHS rating system, throwing the value of the system into doubt. The Guardian have reported that NHS England has conceded that under the Data Protecti...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 13, 2013
PSNI Booby Trap: Woman Arrested
A woman has been arrested by detectives investigating the attempted murder of an off-duty police officer on 30 December last year. A booby trap bomb was found under the family car of the PSNI officer...
PSNI Booby Trap: Woman Arrested
A woman has been arrested by detectives investigating the attempted murder of an off-duty police officer on 30 December last year. A booby trap bomb was found under the family car of the PSNI officer...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 13, 2013
Traffic Disruption Expected During Obama Visit
Commuters driving to Belfast on Monday morning have been advised to allow extra time to complete their journey or to use public transport to reduce congestion, during a visit by US President Barrack O...
Traffic Disruption Expected During Obama Visit
Commuters driving to Belfast on Monday morning have been advised to allow extra time to complete their journey or to use public transport to reduce congestion, during a visit by US President Barrack O...
UK National News, Jun 13, 2013
Dale Cregan Trial Concludes After 12 Weeks
Dale Cregan, who previously pleaded guilty to four murders, two of which where of two female police officers, has been cleared of a final charge of attempted murder, the BBC have reported. During the...
Dale Cregan Trial Concludes After 12 Weeks
Dale Cregan, who previously pleaded guilty to four murders, two of which where of two female police officers, has been cleared of a final charge of attempted murder, the BBC have reported. During the...
UK National News, Jun 13, 2013
One In Six UK Children Living In Poverty
New figures released by the Department for Work and Pensions reveal that one in six children are living in poverty. 2.3 million, or 17%, of Uk children were recorded as "living in homes with substant...
One In Six UK Children Living In Poverty
New figures released by the Department for Work and Pensions reveal that one in six children are living in poverty. 2.3 million, or 17%, of Uk children were recorded as "living in homes with substant...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 13, 2013
NI Property Prices Fall
Property prices in Northern Ireland continue to fall, according to the latest Northern Ireland Housing Bulletin. In the first quarter of 2013, the Northern Ireland Residential Property Price Index st...
NI Property Prices Fall
Property prices in Northern Ireland continue to fall, according to the latest Northern Ireland Housing Bulletin. In the first quarter of 2013, the Northern Ireland Residential Property Price Index st...
Business News, Jun 13, 2013
Marine Hotel Reopens
Invest Northern Ireland Chief Executive Alastair Hamilton has announced that the Marine Hotel in Ballycastle, Co. Antrim has reopened in a £500,000 investment that will also provide 26 new jobs. Mr H...
Marine Hotel Reopens
Invest Northern Ireland Chief Executive Alastair Hamilton has announced that the Marine Hotel in Ballycastle, Co. Antrim has reopened in a £500,000 investment that will also provide 26 new jobs. Mr H...
Recruitment News, Jun 13, 2013
200 New Jobs To Be Announced For Cork
200 new jobs are expected to be announced for Cork, as global IT firm EMC finalise negotiations with the Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation. The company hopes to open new offices in Cork c...
200 New Jobs To Be Announced For Cork
200 new jobs are expected to be announced for Cork, as global IT firm EMC finalise negotiations with the Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation. The company hopes to open new offices in Cork c...
Recruitment News, Jun 13, 2013
50 New Jobs At Citrix Welcomed
Fine Gael Dublin Central Deputy, Paschal Donohue, has said the announcement of 50 high-value jobs to be created by Citrix at East Point Business Park, Dublin 3 is further proof of our success in build...
50 New Jobs At Citrix Welcomed
Fine Gael Dublin Central Deputy, Paschal Donohue, has said the announcement of 50 high-value jobs to be created by Citrix at East Point Business Park, Dublin 3 is further proof of our success in build...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 13, 2013
£7m Invested In Titanic Cruise Facility
£7m is being invested by Belfast Harbour to build a purpose-built cruise facility in the Titanic Quarter. Last year, 45 cruise ships and approximately 75,000 passengers and crew visited Belfast, gene...
£7m Invested In Titanic Cruise Facility
£7m is being invested by Belfast Harbour to build a purpose-built cruise facility in the Titanic Quarter. Last year, 45 cruise ships and approximately 75,000 passengers and crew visited Belfast, gene...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 13, 2013
Cameron 'Proud' Of G8 In Fermanagh
David Cameron has said he is "really proud" that the G8 summit will be held this year in Fermanagh. The PM said it would have been "unthinkable" to hold the event in Northern Ireland twenty years ago...
Cameron 'Proud' Of G8 In Fermanagh
David Cameron has said he is "really proud" that the G8 summit will be held this year in Fermanagh. The PM said it would have been "unthinkable" to hold the event in Northern Ireland twenty years ago...
UK National News, Jun 13, 2013
Essex Police To Establish 'Dare To Share' Policy
Heavily criticised Essex police will reveal details of a violent partners past, in an effort to tackle domestic violence. According to the Guardian the incoming chief constable of Essex Police wants ...
Essex Police To Establish 'Dare To Share' Policy
Heavily criticised Essex police will reveal details of a violent partners past, in an effort to tackle domestic violence. According to the Guardian the incoming chief constable of Essex Police wants ...
UK National News, Jun 13, 2013
MP's Call For 'Robust Action' To Tackle Female Circumcision
A fear of being branded politically incorrect means police and social workers are not dealing with female genital mutilation properly in the UK, the International Development Committee has said. The ...
MP's Call For 'Robust Action' To Tackle Female Circumcision
A fear of being branded politically incorrect means police and social workers are not dealing with female genital mutilation properly in the UK, the International Development Committee has said. The ...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 13, 2013
NI21 Accuses Rivals Of 'Ganging Up'
Basil McCrea has accused his political rivals of "ganging up" on his new party, NI21, over its Assembly speaking rights. The comments came as the Stormont business committee voted to change the speak...
NI21 Accuses Rivals Of 'Ganging Up'
Basil McCrea has accused his political rivals of "ganging up" on his new party, NI21, over its Assembly speaking rights. The comments came as the Stormont business committee voted to change the speak...
UK National News, Jun 13, 2013
Investigation Urged Into Tax Arrangements At Google
The Public Accounts Committee (PAC) has said that the tax arrangements of internet giant Google, should be fully investigated. The PAC have called on HM Revenue and Customs to "fully investigate" the...
Investigation Urged Into Tax Arrangements At Google
The Public Accounts Committee (PAC) has said that the tax arrangements of internet giant Google, should be fully investigated. The PAC have called on HM Revenue and Customs to "fully investigate" the...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 13, 2013
Sudden Oak Death Confirmed At Castlewellan Park
An outbreak of the disease caused by Phytophthora ramorum, known as 'sudden oak death', has been confirmed in larch trees at Castlewellan Forest Park in County Down. The Forest Service says the area ...
Sudden Oak Death Confirmed At Castlewellan Park
An outbreak of the disease caused by Phytophthora ramorum, known as 'sudden oak death', has been confirmed in larch trees at Castlewellan Forest Park in County Down. The Forest Service says the area ...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 13, 2013
£3.8m Housing Scheme Opens
A new £3.8m housing scheme for frail, elderly people with dementia has been opened in Downpatrick, County Down. Health Minister Edwin Poots and Social Development Minister Nelson McCausland today joi...
£3.8m Housing Scheme Opens
A new £3.8m housing scheme for frail, elderly people with dementia has been opened in Downpatrick, County Down. Health Minister Edwin Poots and Social Development Minister Nelson McCausland today joi...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 13, 2013
Belfast Mayor Awards Liam Neeson
Newly appointed Lord Mayor of Belfast Máirtín Ó Muilleoir has presented Liam Neeson with the first-ever Belfast Ambassador Commendation as part of a three-day trip to New York. An initiative of the n...
Belfast Mayor Awards Liam Neeson
Newly appointed Lord Mayor of Belfast Máirtín Ó Muilleoir has presented Liam Neeson with the first-ever Belfast Ambassador Commendation as part of a three-day trip to New York. An initiative of the n...
UK National News, Jun 13, 2013
2,000 More Jobs To Be Cut By RBS
Some 2,000 jobs are to go at the Royal Bank of Scotland in the next 18 months, the financial institution has said. Jobs are expected to cut worldwide, but it is not yet known how many will be effecte...
2,000 More Jobs To Be Cut By RBS
Some 2,000 jobs are to go at the Royal Bank of Scotland in the next 18 months, the financial institution has said. Jobs are expected to cut worldwide, but it is not yet known how many will be effecte...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 13, 2013
Other News In Brief
Train Line Reopens Following Death The train line near Lurgan, County Armagh, has reopened following the death of a man. The man died after he was struck by a train on Wednesday close to East...
Other News In Brief
Train Line Reopens Following Death The train line near Lurgan, County Armagh, has reopened following the death of a man. The man died after he was struck by a train on Wednesday close to East...
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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.
