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Northern Ireland News for July 2013 : Page 11
UK National News, Jul 11, 2013
Protesters Climbing London's Shard Building
Six protesters are climbing the Shard in central London, western Europe's tallest building. Metropolitan police were called to the building at around 4.25am on Thursday morning. It is understood the ...
Protesters Climbing London's Shard Building
Six protesters are climbing the Shard in central London, western Europe's tallest building. Metropolitan police were called to the building at around 4.25am on Thursday morning. It is understood the ...
UK National News, Jul 11, 2013
Body Recovered From Sea Confirmed As Missing Teenager
A body recovered from the sea on Wednesday has been confirmed as that of 14-year-old Hollie McClymont. A search and rescue operation was launched last Sunday after the Glasgow teenager was reported t...
Body Recovered From Sea Confirmed As Missing Teenager
A body recovered from the sea on Wednesday has been confirmed as that of 14-year-old Hollie McClymont. A search and rescue operation was launched last Sunday after the Glasgow teenager was reported t...
UK National News, Jul 11, 2013
Strategy To Increase Organ Donations Launched
Families may be prevented from stopping the donation of organs by people who have signed the register. NHS Blood and Transplant (NHSBT) have said that they want to ensure a person's wish to donate is...
Strategy To Increase Organ Donations Launched
Families may be prevented from stopping the donation of organs by people who have signed the register. NHS Blood and Transplant (NHSBT) have said that they want to ensure a person's wish to donate is...
UK National News, Jul 11, 2013
Other News In Brief
Body Of Lee Rigby To Be Moved To His Regiment Drummer Lee Rigby will be moved later today to his regiment's garrison church, ahead of his funeral tomorrow. The body of the 25-year-old will be...
Other News In Brief
Body Of Lee Rigby To Be Moved To His Regiment Drummer Lee Rigby will be moved later today to his regiment's garrison church, ahead of his funeral tomorrow. The body of the 25-year-old will be...
Northern Ireland News, Jul 10, 2013
Dodds Expelled From Commons
The DUP's leader in the House of Commons, Nigel Dodds, has been expelled from the chamber for unparliamentary language, according to the BBC. BBC NI said Mr Dodds had criticised Secretary of State Th...
Dodds Expelled From Commons
The DUP's leader in the House of Commons, Nigel Dodds, has been expelled from the chamber for unparliamentary language, according to the BBC. BBC NI said Mr Dodds had criticised Secretary of State Th...
Recruitment News, Jul 10, 2013
JobsPlus Will Encourage Employers To Hire - Labour
Senator John Whelan has welcomed the launch of the new JobsPlus programme by Minister Burton as a hugely positive step by the government in getting the long-term unemployed into work. He said: "I wel...
JobsPlus Will Encourage Employers To Hire - Labour
Senator John Whelan has welcomed the launch of the new JobsPlus programme by Minister Burton as a hugely positive step by the government in getting the long-term unemployed into work. He said: "I wel...
Northern Ireland News, Jul 10, 2013
Ardoyne Bomb Attack Targets Police
A bomb attack in north Belfast on Tuesday evening has been described as "a blatant attempt to kill or seriously injure police officers". Chief Inspector Andrew Freeburn said those who planted the bom...
Ardoyne Bomb Attack Targets Police
A bomb attack in north Belfast on Tuesday evening has been described as "a blatant attempt to kill or seriously injure police officers". Chief Inspector Andrew Freeburn said those who planted the bom...
UK National News, Jul 10, 2013
Body Recovered From Sea In Search For Missing Teen
Police investigating the disappearance of 14-year-old Hollie McClymont have confirmed a body has been recovered from the sea. The body has not yet been identified but it is understood that Hollie's p...
Body Recovered From Sea In Search For Missing Teen
Police investigating the disappearance of 14-year-old Hollie McClymont have confirmed a body has been recovered from the sea. The body has not yet been identified but it is understood that Hollie's p...
UK National News, Jul 10, 2013
Young Offender Institute Condemned As 'Unacceptably Violent'
Prison inspectors have condemned a young offenders institute as "unacceptably violent", with baton use by staff "unprecedentedly high". An HM Inspectorate of Prisons report an avergae of two fights o...
Young Offender Institute Condemned As 'Unacceptably Violent'
Prison inspectors have condemned a young offenders institute as "unacceptably violent", with baton use by staff "unprecedentedly high". An HM Inspectorate of Prisons report an avergae of two fights o...
Northern Ireland News, Jul 10, 2013
Party Leaders Call For Peaceful 12th
The leaders of Northern Ireland's five main political parties have called for a peaceful parading season ahead of Friday. The statement was made following a meeting between the party leaders and PSNI...
Party Leaders Call For Peaceful 12th
The leaders of Northern Ireland's five main political parties have called for a peaceful parading season ahead of Friday. The statement was made following a meeting between the party leaders and PSNI...
UK National News, Jul 10, 2013
Two Die In 'Suspicious' Flat Fire
Two people have died in a fire at a block of flats in Hounslow, west London. It is reported that a 30-year-old woman was found in the street after jumping from the burning building. She was pronounce...
Two Die In 'Suspicious' Flat Fire
Two people have died in a fire at a block of flats in Hounslow, west London. It is reported that a 30-year-old woman was found in the street after jumping from the burning building. She was pronounce...
Business News, Jul 10, 2013
Lisburn Firm To Expand Production Of Coffee Pods
Pure Roast Coffee in Lisburn is being assisted by Invest Northern Ireland to expand production of coffee pods to meet substantial demand in Great Britain. The company, which has already won new busin...
Lisburn Firm To Expand Production Of Coffee Pods
Pure Roast Coffee in Lisburn is being assisted by Invest Northern Ireland to expand production of coffee pods to meet substantial demand in Great Britain. The company, which has already won new busin...
UK National News, Jul 10, 2013
Met Spends Almost £4m On Assange Watch
The Metropolitan Police has revealed it has spent £3.8m maintaining a round-the-clock guard outside the Ecuadorian embassy to prevent Wikilieaks founder Julian Assange from escaping. The amount, whic...
Met Spends Almost £4m On Assange Watch
The Metropolitan Police has revealed it has spent £3.8m maintaining a round-the-clock guard outside the Ecuadorian embassy to prevent Wikilieaks founder Julian Assange from escaping. The amount, whic...
UK National News, Jul 10, 2013
Reform Will See Ministers Hand Picking Civil Servants
Ministers will the power to hand pick their own civil service staff, in a controversial move being introduced by France Maude. Concerns over the plan have been raised as civil servants are meant to g...
Reform Will See Ministers Hand Picking Civil Servants
Ministers will the power to hand pick their own civil service staff, in a controversial move being introduced by France Maude. Concerns over the plan have been raised as civil servants are meant to g...
Northern Ireland News, Jul 10, 2013
Commission Rules Against Return Ardoyne Parade
The Orange Order parade in north Belfast on Friday will not be allowed to March through Ardoyne on the return journey, following a ruling by the Parades Commission. The Commission made its decision l...
Commission Rules Against Return Ardoyne Parade
The Orange Order parade in north Belfast on Friday will not be allowed to March through Ardoyne on the return journey, following a ruling by the Parades Commission. The Commission made its decision l...
UK National News, Jul 10, 2013
Smaller Fishing Fleets Benefit From Quota Ruling
Smaller fishermen are to benefit from the redistribution of fishing rights, following a High Court ruling. The Eu allocates fishing quotas, which is a permit to fish for anyone who makes a living fro...
Smaller Fishing Fleets Benefit From Quota Ruling
Smaller fishermen are to benefit from the redistribution of fishing rights, following a High Court ruling. The Eu allocates fishing quotas, which is a permit to fish for anyone who makes a living fro...
Northern Ireland News, Jul 10, 2013
US Envoy To Chair Parades And Flags Group
The former US envoy to Northern Ireland Dr Richard Haass has been announced as the independent chair of an all-party group being established to deal with the issues that divide Northern Irish society....
US Envoy To Chair Parades And Flags Group
The former US envoy to Northern Ireland Dr Richard Haass has been announced as the independent chair of an all-party group being established to deal with the issues that divide Northern Irish society....
UK National News, Jul 10, 2013
15 Asylum Seekers Found In Tanker At Dover
The Port of Dover declared a "critical incident" after 15 asylum seekers were found on Wednesday inside a tanker on a cross-Channel ferry, P&O's Spirit of France. It is understood that three of the a...
15 Asylum Seekers Found In Tanker At Dover
The Port of Dover declared a "critical incident" after 15 asylum seekers were found on Wednesday inside a tanker on a cross-Channel ferry, P&O's Spirit of France. It is understood that three of the a...
UK National News, Jul 10, 2013
Courier Critical After Being Run Over By Stolen Van
A courier is in critical condition after being run over while trying to stop his van from being stolen. It is understood that the courier was making a delivery in Purfleet, Esses at around 12:20 on T...
Courier Critical After Being Run Over By Stolen Van
A courier is in critical condition after being run over while trying to stop his van from being stolen. It is understood that the courier was making a delivery in Purfleet, Esses at around 12:20 on T...
UK National News, Jul 10, 2013
OFT Review Sees 11 Payday Loan Firms Change Policies
An Office of Fair Trading (OFT) warning has resulted in 11 payday loan companies deciding to stop offering short-term loans. Some 22 other companies have yet to respond to the regulator. Following a...
OFT Review Sees 11 Payday Loan Firms Change Policies
An Office of Fair Trading (OFT) warning has resulted in 11 payday loan companies deciding to stop offering short-term loans. Some 22 other companies have yet to respond to the regulator. Following a...
UK National News, Jul 10, 2013
Other News In Brief
UK Troops In Afghanistan To Be Reduced Again By Autumn The defence secretary has confirmed the number of UK troops in Afghanistan will be reduced to around 6,000 by autumn. Philip Hammond mad...
Other News In Brief
UK Troops In Afghanistan To Be Reduced Again By Autumn The defence secretary has confirmed the number of UK troops in Afghanistan will be reduced to around 6,000 by autumn. Philip Hammond mad...
Northern Ireland News, Jul 10, 2013
'Gasification' Plant Approved
A new 'gasification' plant that is expected to convert 80,000 tonnes of mixed waste a year into electricity and heat has been approved for Lisburn. Environment Minister Alex Attwood announced plannin...
'Gasification' Plant Approved
A new 'gasification' plant that is expected to convert 80,000 tonnes of mixed waste a year into electricity and heat has been approved for Lisburn. Environment Minister Alex Attwood announced plannin...
Northern Ireland News, Jul 10, 2013
Cross-Border Bridge On Hold
A cross-border bridge project to link counties Down and Louth across Carlingford Lough has been put on hold. The development had been given the go-ahead, however Louth County Council now says constru...
Cross-Border Bridge On Hold
A cross-border bridge project to link counties Down and Louth across Carlingford Lough has been put on hold. The development had been given the go-ahead, however Louth County Council now says constru...
Northern Ireland News, Jul 10, 2013
All-Ireland Ash Dieback Strategy Confirmed
Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland have agreed on an all-island strategy to combat ash dieback disease. Agriculture Ministers Michelle O’Neill and Tom Hayes have finalised a strategy to to ...
All-Ireland Ash Dieback Strategy Confirmed
Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland have agreed on an all-island strategy to combat ash dieback disease. Agriculture Ministers Michelle O’Neill and Tom Hayes have finalised a strategy to to ...
Northern Ireland News, Jul 10, 2013
Belfast Council Gets Behind Glasses Project
Belfast City Council is asking people to donate unwanted spectacles and glasses to a project helping to improve the sight of people in developing countries. The Belfast Lions Club initiative is seeki...
Belfast Council Gets Behind Glasses Project
Belfast City Council is asking people to donate unwanted spectacles and glasses to a project helping to improve the sight of people in developing countries. The Belfast Lions Club initiative is seeki...
Northern Ireland News, Jul 10, 2013
Other News In Brief
Man's Ear Bitten Off A man has had his ear bitten off in an attack in north Belfast. The 20-year-old also received injuries to his face during the attack, which took place in the Waterworks a...
Other News In Brief
Man's Ear Bitten Off A man has had his ear bitten off in an attack in north Belfast. The 20-year-old also received injuries to his face during the attack, which took place in the Waterworks a...
Northern Ireland News, Jul 9, 2013
Southern Trust To Outsource Care
The Southern Health Trust is to outsource all its Domiciliary Care Packages to the private sector, according to the NIPSA union. Alison Millar, NIPSA Deputy General Secretary said: "Yet again our eld...
Southern Trust To Outsource Care
The Southern Health Trust is to outsource all its Domiciliary Care Packages to the private sector, according to the NIPSA union. Alison Millar, NIPSA Deputy General Secretary said: "Yet again our eld...
UK National News, Jul 9, 2013
ECHR Ruling Whole-Life Tariff In Breach Of Human Rights
The European Court of Human Rights (ECHR) has ruled that whole-life sentences, without any prospect of release, are a breach of human rights. The court was ruling on a challenge brought by Jeremy Bam...
ECHR Ruling Whole-Life Tariff In Breach Of Human Rights
The European Court of Human Rights (ECHR) has ruled that whole-life sentences, without any prospect of release, are a breach of human rights. The court was ruling on a challenge brought by Jeremy Bam...
Northern Ireland News, Jul 9, 2013
McGuinness Adviser To Lose Job Over SPAD
Martin McGuinness's special adviser Paul Kavanagh faces losing his job, following the approval of the Special Advisers Bill. The Bill, which forbids anyone with a serious conviction from becoming a S...
McGuinness Adviser To Lose Job Over SPAD
Martin McGuinness's special adviser Paul Kavanagh faces losing his job, following the approval of the Special Advisers Bill. The Bill, which forbids anyone with a serious conviction from becoming a S...
UK National News, Jul 9, 2013
24-Year-Old Man Jailed Over Facebook Threats
A man has been jailed for two years and four months, after pleading guilty to charges in connection with posts on Facebook in which he said he was going to kill at least 200 people. 24-year-old Reece...
24-Year-Old Man Jailed Over Facebook Threats
A man has been jailed for two years and four months, after pleading guilty to charges in connection with posts on Facebook in which he said he was going to kill at least 200 people. 24-year-old Reece...
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Northern Ireland WeatherToday:It will be rather cloudy with scattered sleet and snow showers but mostly rain near the North coast. Feeling bitterly cold in fresh or strong northerly wind. Maximum temperature 4 °C.Tonight:Clear intervals and wintry showers, most frequent in the north but mostly of rain along the North Coast. A cold night with risk of icy stretches. Minimum temperature -1 °C.
