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Northern Ireland News for July 2013 : Page 12
Northern Ireland News, Jul 9, 2013
NI Property Market Shows Positive Signs
The Northern Ireland property market appears to be picking up, according to the latest Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) and Ulster Bank Housing Market Survey. The report said the price b...
NI Property Market Shows Positive Signs
The Northern Ireland property market appears to be picking up, according to the latest Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) and Ulster Bank Housing Market Survey. The report said the price b...
UK National News, Jul 9, 2013
Govt Reveals Drug Driving Legislation
The government have unveiled legislation that will make it easier to prosecute people found to be driving under the influence of drugs. In England and Wales, a new offence would be created of driving...
Govt Reveals Drug Driving Legislation
The government have unveiled legislation that will make it easier to prosecute people found to be driving under the influence of drugs. In England and Wales, a new offence would be created of driving...
Recruitment News, Jul 9, 2013
JobsPlus Launch Welcomed
Dublin Bay North T.D. Seán Kenny has welcomed the launch of JobsPlus, the new employment scheme by Minister for Social Protection, Joan Burton. She said: "JobsPlus is an incentive scheme which is des...
JobsPlus Launch Welcomed
Dublin Bay North T.D. Seán Kenny has welcomed the launch of JobsPlus, the new employment scheme by Minister for Social Protection, Joan Burton. She said: "JobsPlus is an incentive scheme which is des...
Business News, Jul 9, 2013
Heavenly Tasty Organics Scoops Business In Bahrain
Heavenly Tasty Organics, the Omagh-based manufacturer of organic baby weaning meals, has been helped by Invest Northern Ireland to win business in Bahrain, its first export contract. The award-winnin...
Heavenly Tasty Organics Scoops Business In Bahrain
Heavenly Tasty Organics, the Omagh-based manufacturer of organic baby weaning meals, has been helped by Invest Northern Ireland to win business in Bahrain, its first export contract. The award-winnin...
Business News, Jul 9, 2013
Carrickfergus Firm Reaps The Benefits Of R&D
Ryobi Aluminium Casting (UK) Limited, based in Carrickfergus, is reaping the benefits of R&D following a three year collaborative project supported by Invest Northern Ireland. The Japanese-owned comp...
Carrickfergus Firm Reaps The Benefits Of R&D
Ryobi Aluminium Casting (UK) Limited, based in Carrickfergus, is reaping the benefits of R&D following a three year collaborative project supported by Invest Northern Ireland. The Japanese-owned comp...
UK National News, Jul 9, 2013
Sandringham Estate Worker Critical After Falling Into Lake
A worker at the Queen's Sandringham estate is in a critical condition after falling into a lake. It is understood that the estate worker, a man in his 30s, was using a ride-on lawnmower when he fell ...
Sandringham Estate Worker Critical After Falling Into Lake
A worker at the Queen's Sandringham estate is in a critical condition after falling into a lake. It is understood that the estate worker, a man in his 30s, was using a ride-on lawnmower when he fell ...
UK National News, Jul 9, 2013
Irishman Charged With Murder Of His Mother In Edinburgh
A 39-year-old Irishman has been charged with the murder of his 66-year-old mother, whose body it took police a month to identify. The body of Phyllis Dunleavy, from Dublin, was found in a shallow gra...
Irishman Charged With Murder Of His Mother In Edinburgh
A 39-year-old Irishman has been charged with the murder of his 66-year-old mother, whose body it took police a month to identify. The body of Phyllis Dunleavy, from Dublin, was found in a shallow gra...
UK National News, Jul 9, 2013
Child Murderer Mark Bridger Attacked In Prison
The man jailed for the murder of five-year-old April Jones, has been attacked in prison. It has been reported that Mark Bridger, who is serving a full-life term at Wakefield prison, was slashed acros...
Child Murderer Mark Bridger Attacked In Prison
The man jailed for the murder of five-year-old April Jones, has been attacked in prison. It has been reported that Mark Bridger, who is serving a full-life term at Wakefield prison, was slashed acros...
Northern Ireland News, Jul 9, 2013
Motorcycle Road Crash Victim Named
Police have named a 42-year-old man who died after a road accident on the M2 near Belfast on Monday afternoon. Eamon Farrelly from Belfast was involved in the three-vehicle collision at the Dunsilly ...
Motorcycle Road Crash Victim Named
Police have named a 42-year-old man who died after a road accident on the M2 near Belfast on Monday afternoon. Eamon Farrelly from Belfast was involved in the three-vehicle collision at the Dunsilly ...
UK National News, Jul 9, 2013
Police Investigated After Taser Incident Video
A police officer is being investigated following the release of video footage, which reportedly shows the officer kicking a man just moments after he had been Tasered. The incident occurred on Bright...
Police Investigated After Taser Incident Video
A police officer is being investigated following the release of video footage, which reportedly shows the officer kicking a man just moments after he had been Tasered. The incident occurred on Bright...
Northern Ireland News, Jul 9, 2013
NI Businesses Call For 'Leadership' During 12th
Four business organisations in Northern Ireland have called for leadership during the annual 12th of July protests and parades. CBI Northern Ireland, the Federation of Smaller Businesses, the Institu...
NI Businesses Call For 'Leadership' During 12th
Four business organisations in Northern Ireland have called for leadership during the annual 12th of July protests and parades. CBI Northern Ireland, the Federation of Smaller Businesses, the Institu...
UK National News, Jul 9, 2013
Channel 4 To Broadcast Murder Trial
Channel 4 are to broadcast a Scottish murder trial, in what is being described as a "rare insight" into the court system. The documentary, filmed over six weeks at the High Court in Edinburgh, follow...
Channel 4 To Broadcast Murder Trial
Channel 4 are to broadcast a Scottish murder trial, in what is being described as a "rare insight" into the court system. The documentary, filmed over six weeks at the High Court in Edinburgh, follow...
UK National News, Jul 9, 2013
Co-op Staff Call For End To Advert
The Co-op is facing a backlash from its own employees over a television ad, which uses Christmas themes for its summer campaign. Created by ad agency Leo Burnett, the advert features a child making a...
Co-op Staff Call For End To Advert
The Co-op is facing a backlash from its own employees over a television ad, which uses Christmas themes for its summer campaign. Created by ad agency Leo Burnett, the advert features a child making a...
UK National News, Jul 9, 2013
Other News In Brief
Total Circus Animal Ban 'Goes Too Far' MPs have criticised a government plan for a total ban on animals in travelling circuses. Saying that the ban "goes too far", the Environment, Food and R...
Other News In Brief
Total Circus Animal Ban 'Goes Too Far' MPs have criticised a government plan for a total ban on animals in travelling circuses. Saying that the ban "goes too far", the Environment, Food and R...
Northern Ireland News, Jul 9, 2013
MP's Amendment To Remove Donor Secrecy
Political donations in Northern Ireland could be about to become more transparent, following the tabling of amendments to a bill in the Commons by Alliance east Belfast MP Naomi Long. Naomi Long MP s...
MP's Amendment To Remove Donor Secrecy
Political donations in Northern Ireland could be about to become more transparent, following the tabling of amendments to a bill in the Commons by Alliance east Belfast MP Naomi Long. Naomi Long MP s...
Northern Ireland News, Jul 9, 2013
NI Firms To Join Silicon Valley Trade Mission
Up to 20 Northern Ireland firms are to take part in a trade mission to Silicon Valley this October, following an announcement by Belfast City Council. The Council, in partnership with Invest Northern...
NI Firms To Join Silicon Valley Trade Mission
Up to 20 Northern Ireland firms are to take part in a trade mission to Silicon Valley this October, following an announcement by Belfast City Council. The Council, in partnership with Invest Northern...
Northern Ireland News, Jul 9, 2013
'Stay Away From Quarries', Minister Urges
Environment Minister Alex Attwood has warned the public to resist the urge to swim in disused quarries during hot weather. The announcement follows a number of deaths and serious injuries at disused ...
'Stay Away From Quarries', Minister Urges
Environment Minister Alex Attwood has warned the public to resist the urge to swim in disused quarries during hot weather. The announcement follows a number of deaths and serious injuries at disused ...
Northern Ireland News, Jul 9, 2013
NI Success At World Skills Competition
Northern Ireland has been successful in a global skills competition in Leipzig, Germany, winning a bronze medal and six medallions of excellence as part of Team UK. WorldSkills Leipzig 2013 welcomed ...
NI Success At World Skills Competition
Northern Ireland has been successful in a global skills competition in Leipzig, Germany, winning a bronze medal and six medallions of excellence as part of Team UK. WorldSkills Leipzig 2013 welcomed ...
Northern Ireland News, Jul 9, 2013
Other News In Brief
Elderly Woman Distracted And Robbed A 91-year-old woman has been robbed while distracted in south Belfast. A woman came to the victim's house in the Newton Park area of Four Winds at about 15...
Other News In Brief
Elderly Woman Distracted And Robbed A 91-year-old woman has been robbed while distracted in south Belfast. A woman came to the victim's house in the Newton Park area of Four Winds at about 15...
Northern Ireland News, Jul 8, 2013
Time Zone Split For Ireland?
The island of Ireland could be split into two different time zones, following the debate of a Brighter Evenings Bill in the Dáil. TDs are debating whether or not to introduce a measure in the Republi...
Time Zone Split For Ireland?
The island of Ireland could be split into two different time zones, following the debate of a Brighter Evenings Bill in the Dáil. TDs are debating whether or not to introduce a measure in the Republi...
Northern Ireland News, Jul 8, 2013
Assembly Recalled Over Housing Claims
The Northern Ireland Assembly is to be recalled later today as MLAs seek to get to the bottom of allegations of 'political interference' in the running of the Northern Ireland Housing Executive (NIHE)...
Assembly Recalled Over Housing Claims
The Northern Ireland Assembly is to be recalled later today as MLAs seek to get to the bottom of allegations of 'political interference' in the running of the Northern Ireland Housing Executive (NIHE)...
UK National News, Jul 8, 2013
Andy Murray Wins Wimbledon
Andy Murray has won the Wimbledon men's final, beating number one seed Novak Djokovic. The 26-year-old Scottish athlete is now being tipped for a knighthood, with David Cameron saying that he "can't ...
Andy Murray Wins Wimbledon
Andy Murray has won the Wimbledon men's final, beating number one seed Novak Djokovic. The 26-year-old Scottish athlete is now being tipped for a knighthood, with David Cameron saying that he "can't ...
UK National News, Jul 8, 2013
Female French Student Killed On 'Boris Bike'
A 20-year-old female French student has died after the 'Boris Bike' she was riding was involved in a collision with a lorry. The incident happened in east London on Friday evening. The victim has no...
Female French Student Killed On 'Boris Bike'
A 20-year-old female French student has died after the 'Boris Bike' she was riding was involved in a collision with a lorry. The incident happened in east London on Friday evening. The victim has no...
Recruitment News, Jul 8, 2013
28 New Jobs Announced At Becton, Dickinson And Company
An Taoiseach, Mr Enda Kenny TD and Minister of State, Mr Fergus O'Dowd TD visited Becton, Dickinson and Company (BD) operations in Drogheda Co Louth, where €3.5m has been invested in new equipment to ...
28 New Jobs Announced At Becton, Dickinson And Company
An Taoiseach, Mr Enda Kenny TD and Minister of State, Mr Fergus O'Dowd TD visited Becton, Dickinson and Company (BD) operations in Drogheda Co Louth, where €3.5m has been invested in new equipment to ...
UK National News, Jul 8, 2013
Home Secretary Seeks Banning Of Two Islamist Groups
Two organisations described as "extremists" and "radical Islamists" could be banned in the UK under terrorism laws. Home Secretary Theresa May has asked that Minbar Ansar Deen and Boko Haram be banne...
Home Secretary Seeks Banning Of Two Islamist Groups
Two organisations described as "extremists" and "radical Islamists" could be banned in the UK under terrorism laws. Home Secretary Theresa May has asked that Minbar Ansar Deen and Boko Haram be banne...
UK National News, Jul 8, 2013
Government Announces New Curriculum
A new national curriculum is to be introduced in state schools in England, the government have announced, saying that the changes will help the school system "catch up" with the world's best. While t...
Government Announces New Curriculum
A new national curriculum is to be introduced in state schools in England, the government have announced, saying that the changes will help the school system "catch up" with the world's best. While t...
Northern Ireland News, Jul 8, 2013
Kilrea Road Deaths: Victims Named
The men who died following a road accident near Kilrea in County L'Derry have been named as Declan McKenna and Christopher O'Neill. Police were called at around 03:00 on Saturday morning following re...
Kilrea Road Deaths: Victims Named
The men who died following a road accident near Kilrea in County L'Derry have been named as Declan McKenna and Christopher O'Neill. Police were called at around 03:00 on Saturday morning following re...
UK National News, Jul 8, 2013
CofE Begin New Debate Of Female Bishops
A renewed attempt to women bishops within the Church of England is to be debated by the ruling general synod. The meeting being held in York will discuss and vote on the wording of a proposed controv...
CofE Begin New Debate Of Female Bishops
A renewed attempt to women bishops within the Church of England is to be debated by the ruling general synod. The meeting being held in York will discuss and vote on the wording of a proposed controv...
Northern Ireland News, Jul 8, 2013
Power Loss Expected On 11th
Some residents who live close to 11th night bonfires could experience a loss of electricity, if flames get too close to power lines. Northern Ireland Electricity (NIE) has issued a safety warning to ...
Power Loss Expected On 11th
Some residents who live close to 11th night bonfires could experience a loss of electricity, if flames get too close to power lines. Northern Ireland Electricity (NIE) has issued a safety warning to ...
UK National News, Jul 8, 2013
Warning Over Heat Issues In Green Deal Homes
Some homes insulated under the government's Green Deal scheme are at risk of reaching dangerously high temperatures, experts have warned. It is claimed that the danger comes from heat building up dur...
Warning Over Heat Issues In Green Deal Homes
Some homes insulated under the government's Green Deal scheme are at risk of reaching dangerously high temperatures, experts have warned. It is claimed that the danger comes from heat building up dur...
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Northern Ireland WeatherThis Evening and Tonight:Clear intervals and occasional wintry showers this evening with local fresh snowfalls and some ice. Overnight as winds ease showers will die back to northern coastal areas. Frosty. Minimum temperature -3 °C.
