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Northern Ireland News, Jul 15, 2013
15 Councils To Benefit From Dereliction Fund
The Department of Environment (DoE) have allocated £1.5 million to be shared between fifteen councils to help tackle dereliction in their areas. It is claimed that the money will help improve the env...
15 Councils To Benefit From Dereliction Fund
The Department of Environment (DoE) have allocated £1.5 million to be shared between fifteen councils to help tackle dereliction in their areas. It is claimed that the money will help improve the env...
Northern Ireland News, Jul 15, 2013
North Belfast Device 'Elaborate Hoax'
Homes were evacuated in north Belfast on Sunday following the discovery of suspicious object. Stanhope Street was closed as Army bomb experts examined the device, it was later declared an "elaborate ...
North Belfast Device 'Elaborate Hoax'
Homes were evacuated in north Belfast on Sunday following the discovery of suspicious object. Stanhope Street was closed as Army bomb experts examined the device, it was later declared an "elaborate ...
UK National News, Jul 15, 2013
Benefit Cap Roll Out Begins
The roll out of a benefit cap has begun in England, Scotland and Wales, with couples and lone parents capped at £500 a week and a £350 cap for single people. It is part of the largest overhaul of the...
Benefit Cap Roll Out Begins
The roll out of a benefit cap has begun in England, Scotland and Wales, with couples and lone parents capped at £500 a week and a £350 cap for single people. It is part of the largest overhaul of the...
Northern Ireland News, Jul 15, 2013
Lord Bew To Chair Committee On Standards In Public Life
Lord Bew has been appointed by the Prime Minister as the Chair of the Committee on Standards in Public Life following pre-appointment scrutiny by the Public Administration Select Committee. Born in 1...
Lord Bew To Chair Committee On Standards In Public Life
Lord Bew has been appointed by the Prime Minister as the Chair of the Committee on Standards in Public Life following pre-appointment scrutiny by the Public Administration Select Committee. Born in 1...
Northern Ireland News, Jul 15, 2013
Other News In Brief
Mayor Condemns Beach Littering Patrons who leave rubbish behind on beaches have been called "irresponsible" by the mayor on Buncrana, Co Donegal. "As soon as the sun shines people come out en...
Other News In Brief
Mayor Condemns Beach Littering Patrons who leave rubbish behind on beaches have been called "irresponsible" by the mayor on Buncrana, Co Donegal. "As soon as the sun shines people come out en...
UK National News, Jul 15, 2013
Investigation Launched Into Soldiers Deaths In Training Exercise
Two Territorial Army soldiers have died during a training exercise on Saturday in the Brecon Beacons. A third soldier is in critical condition after the incident, which is thought to be link to the w...
Investigation Launched Into Soldiers Deaths In Training Exercise
Two Territorial Army soldiers have died during a training exercise on Saturday in the Brecon Beacons. A third soldier is in critical condition after the incident, which is thought to be link to the w...
UK National News, Jul 15, 2013
Britain Charged With Sex Assault On Children In Kenya
A man has been charged in the UK with sexual offences against two children in Kenya. Legislation allowing UK nationals to be prosecuted for sexual offences committed abroad has been used to charge 54...
Britain Charged With Sex Assault On Children In Kenya
A man has been charged in the UK with sexual offences against two children in Kenya. Legislation allowing UK nationals to be prosecuted for sexual offences committed abroad has been used to charge 54...
UK National News, Jul 15, 2013
Woman Dies During Charity Channel Swim
A woman from Barwell, Leicestershire, has died during a charity swim across the English Channel. Susan Taylor, who was in her 30s, got into difficulty while in the water and despite receiving treatme...
Woman Dies During Charity Channel Swim
A woman from Barwell, Leicestershire, has died during a charity swim across the English Channel. Susan Taylor, who was in her 30s, got into difficulty while in the water and despite receiving treatme...
UK National News, Jul 15, 2013
Two Die In Light Aircraft Crash
An investigation has been launched after a light aircraft crashed in Leicestershire killing two people onboard. Leicestershire Police have said that the crash happened on Sunday evening at around 18:...
Two Die In Light Aircraft Crash
An investigation has been launched after a light aircraft crashed in Leicestershire killing two people onboard. Leicestershire Police have said that the crash happened on Sunday evening at around 18:...
UK National News, Jul 15, 2013
Two Men Stabbed At Wireless Festival
Two men are being treated for stab wounds following an incident at London's Wireless festival. It is understood that the attack on the two happened at around 21:00 on Sunday at the festival site in Q...
Two Men Stabbed At Wireless Festival
Two men are being treated for stab wounds following an incident at London's Wireless festival. It is understood that the attack on the two happened at around 21:00 on Sunday at the festival site in Q...
UK National News, Jul 15, 2013
Govt Shelves Plans For Plain Cigarette Packaging
The government have announced that plans to introduce plain cigarette packaging have been shelved. In a written statement to MPs, the Department of Health said it wanted more time to study the effect...
Govt Shelves Plans For Plain Cigarette Packaging
The government have announced that plans to introduce plain cigarette packaging have been shelved. In a written statement to MPs, the Department of Health said it wanted more time to study the effect...
UK National News, Jul 15, 2013
Other News In Brief
Acute Oak Decline Spreading Across Britain A £1.1 million research drive is underway into a mysterious disease, estimated to be affecting thousands of oak trees across Britain. Acute Oak Decl...
Other News In Brief
Acute Oak Decline Spreading Across Britain A £1.1 million research drive is underway into a mysterious disease, estimated to be affecting thousands of oak trees across Britain. Acute Oak Decl...
Recruitment News, Jul 11, 2013
140 Construction Jobs To Be Created In Pfizer Expansion
Labour Deputy Robert Dowds, has welcomed the €130 million investment announced by Pfizer today, in two of its sites in Grange Castle, Dublin and Ringaskiddly in Co. Cork. He said: "This news is a str...
140 Construction Jobs To Be Created In Pfizer Expansion
Labour Deputy Robert Dowds, has welcomed the €130 million investment announced by Pfizer today, in two of its sites in Grange Castle, Dublin and Ringaskiddly in Co. Cork. He said: "This news is a str...
Northern Ireland News, Jul 11, 2013
Assembly Recalled Over Parades
The DUP has lodged a request for a recall of the Assembly, following the decision by the Parades Commission to restrict an Orange March through the Ardoyne; a predominantly nationalist area of north B...
Assembly Recalled Over Parades
The DUP has lodged a request for a recall of the Assembly, following the decision by the Parades Commission to restrict an Orange March through the Ardoyne; a predominantly nationalist area of north B...
Northern Ireland News, Jul 11, 2013
GARC Protest Called Off
A planned protest by the Greater Ardoyne Residents Collective (GARC) against an Orange March passing through Ardoyne on Friday has been called off, following a Parades Commission decision. GARC annou...
GARC Protest Called Off
A planned protest by the Greater Ardoyne Residents Collective (GARC) against an Orange March passing through Ardoyne on Friday has been called off, following a Parades Commission decision. GARC annou...
Northern Ireland News, Jul 11, 2013
Parades Decision 'Ludicrous' - Order
The Grand Orange Lodge of Ireland has described as "ludicrous" a decision by the Parades Commission to prevent a return march through Ardoyne on 12 July. The annual march through the mainly nationali...
Parades Decision 'Ludicrous' - Order
The Grand Orange Lodge of Ireland has described as "ludicrous" a decision by the Parades Commission to prevent a return march through Ardoyne on 12 July. The annual march through the mainly nationali...
Northern Ireland News, Jul 11, 2013
Quarter Of Domestic Violence Victims Believe It's 'Not A Crime'
Over two fifths of victims of domestic violence in Northern Ireland do not consider their worst incident of abuse to be a criminal offence, according to a new report by the Department of Justice. Aro...
Quarter Of Domestic Violence Victims Believe It's 'Not A Crime'
Over two fifths of victims of domestic violence in Northern Ireland do not consider their worst incident of abuse to be a criminal offence, according to a new report by the Department of Justice. Aro...
Northern Ireland News, Jul 11, 2013
Nine Of Ten HSC Staff Feel They 'Make A Difference'
Nine out of ten staff working in Health and Social Care (HSC) in Northern Ireland believe they make a difference to patients. The finding follows a survey of about 17,000 staff working in Health and ...
Nine Of Ten HSC Staff Feel They 'Make A Difference'
Nine out of ten staff working in Health and Social Care (HSC) in Northern Ireland believe they make a difference to patients. The finding follows a survey of about 17,000 staff working in Health and ...
UK National News, Jul 11, 2013
Teacher Admits Sex With Pupil
A 24-year-old teacher has been given an eight month suspended sentence after admitting two offences of sexual activity with a male aged 13 to 17. Roseanna Langley, who taught at St James High School ...
Teacher Admits Sex With Pupil
A 24-year-old teacher has been given an eight month suspended sentence after admitting two offences of sexual activity with a male aged 13 to 17. Roseanna Langley, who taught at St James High School ...
UK National News, Jul 11, 2013
Former Music Teacher Arrested On Sexual Abuse Charges
A 65-year-old former teacher has been arrested in connection with the alleged sexual abuse of a 15-year-old pupil. The incident dates back to the 70s when the victim was a pupil at Chetham's school o...
Former Music Teacher Arrested On Sexual Abuse Charges
A 65-year-old former teacher has been arrested in connection with the alleged sexual abuse of a 15-year-old pupil. The incident dates back to the 70s when the victim was a pupil at Chetham's school o...
UK National News, Jul 11, 2013
NHS Faces Growing Funding Gap
The NHS could be facing a funding gap of some £30bn by 2020-21 if urgent action isn't taken over reorganising hospital and GP care. In a report by NHS England, Sir David Nicholson has called for serv...
NHS Faces Growing Funding Gap
The NHS could be facing a funding gap of some £30bn by 2020-21 if urgent action isn't taken over reorganising hospital and GP care. In a report by NHS England, Sir David Nicholson has called for serv...
Northern Ireland News, Jul 11, 2013
SDLP In Dáil Over Narrow Bridge Delay
The SDLP has met with Irish Environment Minister Phil Hogan to discuss the future of the Narrow Water Bridge project. Despite Northern Ireland regional Development Minister Danny Kennedy's decision t...
SDLP In Dáil Over Narrow Bridge Delay
The SDLP has met with Irish Environment Minister Phil Hogan to discuss the future of the Narrow Water Bridge project. Despite Northern Ireland regional Development Minister Danny Kennedy's decision t...
UK National News, Jul 11, 2013
Man Arrested In Connection With Wimbledon Rape
A man has been arrested in connection with an alleged rape in the overnight queue for the Wimbledon final. It is understood that police are investigating claims of a serious sexual assault in Wimbled...
Man Arrested In Connection With Wimbledon Rape
A man has been arrested in connection with an alleged rape in the overnight queue for the Wimbledon final. It is understood that police are investigating claims of a serious sexual assault in Wimbled...
UK National News, Jul 11, 2013
Man Dies After Police Taser Use
A man has died in Manchester after being shot by a Taser gun by police. According to the police, the 23-year-old man suffered "a medical episode" after he was shot with the Taser stun gun on Wednesda...
Man Dies After Police Taser Use
A man has died in Manchester after being shot by a Taser gun by police. According to the police, the 23-year-old man suffered "a medical episode" after he was shot with the Taser stun gun on Wednesda...
Business News, Jul 11, 2013
SMEs Complete Council Development Programme
A number of SMEs from the city's tourism sector have completed a special development programme organised by Belfast City Council. The Tourism Development Programme - part of council's Destination Bel...
SMEs Complete Council Development Programme
A number of SMEs from the city's tourism sector have completed a special development programme organised by Belfast City Council. The Tourism Development Programme - part of council's Destination Bel...
Northern Ireland News, Jul 11, 2013
Poots Meets PSNI Over Recent 'Drug Deaths'
Health Minister Edwin Poots has met with the PSNI and representatives from community action groups to discuss the supply and distribution of illegal drugs in Northern Ireland. The Minister asked aski...
Poots Meets PSNI Over Recent 'Drug Deaths'
Health Minister Edwin Poots has met with the PSNI and representatives from community action groups to discuss the supply and distribution of illegal drugs in Northern Ireland. The Minister asked aski...
Northern Ireland News, Jul 11, 2013
Ulster GAA To Improve Irish Language In Ulster Clubs
Ulster GAA clubs are to receive assistance in helping members improve the use of the Irish language across the province. The Ulster GAA has teamed up with the University of Ulster to unveil a major s...
Ulster GAA To Improve Irish Language In Ulster Clubs
Ulster GAA clubs are to receive assistance in helping members improve the use of the Irish language across the province. The Ulster GAA has teamed up with the University of Ulster to unveil a major s...
Northern Ireland News, Jul 11, 2013
Newry Business Directors Disqualified Over £700k Liabilities
Disqualification undertakings have been accepted from two directors of a Newry domestic property maintenance business. 51-year-old John McKenzie Taylor of Tamnaharry Hill, Mayobridge, Newry, was disq...
Newry Business Directors Disqualified Over £700k Liabilities
Disqualification undertakings have been accepted from two directors of a Newry domestic property maintenance business. 51-year-old John McKenzie Taylor of Tamnaharry Hill, Mayobridge, Newry, was disq...
Northern Ireland News, Jul 11, 2013
Other News In Brief
Suspicious Device A Hoax A suspicious device found in the Markets area of Belfast on Wednesday has been confirmed as a hoax. The Lower Stanfield Street area was declared safe at about 18:00. ...
Other News In Brief
Suspicious Device A Hoax A suspicious device found in the Markets area of Belfast on Wednesday has been confirmed as a hoax. The Lower Stanfield Street area was declared safe at about 18:00. ...
UK National News, Jul 11, 2013
Expenses Watchdog Backs MP Pay Rise
The Commons expenses watchdog has backed a plan to give MPs a £6,000 pay rise – bringing their yearly salary to £74,000. However, while recommending the pay rise, the Independent Parliamentary Standa...
Expenses Watchdog Backs MP Pay Rise
The Commons expenses watchdog has backed a plan to give MPs a £6,000 pay rise – bringing their yearly salary to £74,000. However, while recommending the pay rise, the Independent Parliamentary Standa...
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Northern Ireland WeatherToday:Staying cold. Any freezing fog that has formed overnight will slowly thin and disperse during the morning. Otherwise dry and bright much of the day with perhaps the odd coastal shower in the north and east. Maximum temperature 4 °C.Tonight:Dry at first with cloud thickening from the south through the evening. The odd shower, wintry over high ground, over northern counties, becoming more persistent rain over Down and Antrim. Minimum temperature 0 °C.
