Northern Ireland News for July 2013 : Page 6

Northern Ireland News, Jul 23, 2013
Man Bailed Over L'Derry Murder
A 48-year-old man who was arrested in relation to a murder in L'Derry four years ago, has been released on bail. On Monday (22 July), the man was arrested by detectives from the Serious Crime Branch...
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Northern Ireland News, Jul 23, 2013
Views Sought Over Welfare Reform
Due to the UK wide programme of Welfare Reform, the Northern Ireland Executive has said it must address the issue of rates support for low income households. As a result, on Monday, the Department of...
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Northern Ireland News, Jul 23, 2013
Motorists Warned Over Fake MOT Website
The DOE has issued a warning to Northern Ireland's motorists about a fake website that charged an additional £15 to book an MOT test. The current cost of an MOT test is £30.50, but the unofficial si...
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Northern Ireland News, Jul 23, 2013
Other News In Brief
Bangor Director Disqualified For Seven Years A Bangor-based director of a company which traded as a city centre restaurant has been disqualified for seven years.
The Department of Enter...
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Recruitment News, Jul 22, 2013
FF Slams Govt's Claims Of Progress Being Made In The Jobs Crisis
The Government's claims of significant progress being made in tackling the jobs crisis do not stack up against clear evidence that Fine Gael and Labour have failed to deliver, according to Fianna Fáil...
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Business News, Jul 22, 2013
Lisburn Firm Boosts Its Performance
Boomer Industries, based at Knockmore Hill Industrial Estate in Lisburn, has seen its sales increase by almost 20% following product development support from Invest Northern Ireland. The plastics pro...
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Northern Ireland News, Jul 22, 2013
Man Arrested Over Murder Of L'Derry Man
Police have arrested a man in relation to the murder of James McConnell In L'Derry in 2009. Mr McConnell, 38, was killed after he was shot at his house in Woodland Avenue by two men. The man, 48, wa...
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Northern Ireland News, Jul 22, 2013
Friday Was The 'Hottest Day Of The Year'
New figures released by the MET Office reveal Friday (19 July) was NI's hottest day of the year so far. Castlederg in Co Tyrone recorded a temperature of 30.1C. However, it wasn't the highest tempe...
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Northern Ireland News, Jul 22, 2013
Belfast International Airport Sale Agreed
Sinn Féin Economy Spokesperson, Daithí McKay commenting on the announcement that Belfast International Airport has been acquired by American interests. He said: "I am looking forward to meeting with ...
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Northern Ireland News, Jul 22, 2013
Missing Woman's Body Is Found In County Tyrone
The body of a missing woman has been identified as Lisa Magowan, according to an online campaign. The woman, 44, has been missing for almost two weeks. Her body was recovered in County Tyrone on Sund...
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UK National News, Jul 22, 2013
Investigation Launched Into Body Found In Suitcase
An investigation has been launched following the discovery of a woman's body in a suitcase in north-west London. Police have said that the body was discovered when officers searched a sports ground i...
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UK National News, Jul 22, 2013
Man Questioned About Mosques Bombs Released Without Charge
A 22-year-old Ukranian man has been released without charge after being questioned by police in connection with three bomb attacks near mosques. He was one of two men arrested by police investigating...
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Northern Ireland News, Jul 22, 2013
CCTV Could Hold Vital Clues Over Rape Incident
It is thought CCTV footage could hold vital information regarding the rape of a 19-year-old woman in Newcastle, Co Down at the weekend. The teenager was attacked in the Beach Avenue area, near the to...
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UK National News, Jul 22, 2013
19-Year-Old Charged With Milton Keynes Double Murder
A teenager has been charged with the shooting dead of two other teenagers in an alleyway in Milton Keynes in may 2011. 19-year-old Ahmed Ahmed, of no fixed address, was charged with the murders of Mo...
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UK National News, Jul 22, 2013
Automatic Block For Online Pornography
The Prime Minister is due to announce an automatic block on internet pornography in the UK, as well as make the possession of so-called "rape fantasy" pornography illegal. It is understood that "fami...
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UK National News, Jul 22, 2013
Kidnapped Briton Freed In Nigeria
A British man has been released after being held for two days by kidnappers in Nigeria. The British High Commission confirmed that the Briton was released on Sunday after being seized on Friday outsi...
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UK National News, Jul 22, 2013
Audit Finds Faults In Fitness-For-Work Programme
French-run firm Atos healthcare, which carries out fitness-for-work tests on disabled people, has been told it needs to improve its service, following a government audit. The audit found an "unaccept...
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UK National News, Jul 22, 2013
'The Sun' Executive Editor Denies Corruption Charges
The executive editor of The Sun newspaper has denied charges that he conspired to commit misconduct in public office. It is alleged that Fergus Shanahan authorised payments to public officials in exc...
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UK National News, Jul 22, 2013
Project Guardian Launched To Tackle Sexual Harassment On London Transport
A new initiative has been launched on London's transport network to tackle sexual assault and harassment. With some 2,000 officers – all officers who patrol underground and overground trains and Lond...
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UK National News, Jul 22, 2013
Forecasters Say Thunderstorms Could Follow Heatwave
Weather forecasters have said that today (Monday) is likely to be the peak of the current heatwave, giving way to thunderstorms and potential flooding. Following temperatures of 29C on Sunday in the ...
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UK National News, Jul 22, 2013
Other News In Brief
Woman Fined For Taking Horse Into McDonald's A woman who took a horse in a McDonald's restaurant in Greater Manchester has been fined. Greater Manchester Police (GMP) say that the woman had i...
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Northern Ireland News, Jul 22, 2013
Police Warnings Over Open Water Swimming
Northern Ireland's police and water authorities have warned people of the dangers of swimming in open water. The warning comes after two more people drowned over the weekend. On Saturday, 34-year-o...
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Northern Ireland News, Jul 22, 2013
Sinn Fein Calls For Anglo Statements
Sinn Féin President Gerry Adams has said both Fianna Fáil leader Micheál Martin and Taoiseach Enda Kenny must make a statement regarding the ongoing controversy surrounding Anglo Irish Bank. In a st...
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Northern Ireland News, Jul 22, 2013
Two Injured In Beach Hit-And-Run
Two people have been taken to hospital after they were struck by a car in an alleged hit-and-run incident in Co Londonderry. The woman and a young girl, believed to be her daughter, were hit by the c...
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Northern Ireland News, Jul 22, 2013
Two Arrested Over Dissident Republican Activity
Two people have been arrested in L'Derry following an investigation into dissident republican activity. The woman, 43, and the man, 44, were arrested in the Marlborough Avenue area on Monday. They ...
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Northern Ireland News, Jul 22, 2013
Other News In Brief
NI Gears Up For Mountain Biking Northern Ireland is building a reputation as the new go-to place for mountain bike adventure, Tourism Minister Arlene Foster has said. The Minister was speaki...
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Northern Ireland News, Jul 19, 2013
FSA Issues Warning Over Plastic Bags
A new survey has suggested that Northern Ireland's shoppers are putting their health in danger by reusing plastic bags. Of the 1,000 people polled, 65% admitted they did not keep a separate bag for ...
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Northern Ireland News, Jul 19, 2013
Laundered Fuel Seized In Tyrone
Two men have been arrested and 1,000 litres of suspected laundered diesel seized following raids in Co Tyrone by HM Revenue and Customs. Three commercial premises in the Dungannon area were searched...
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Northern Ireland News, Jul 19, 2013
Orange Order Appeals For Calm
The Orange Order has appealed for calm following the Parades Commission decision to prevent members to march to Ligoniel Orange Hall in north Belfast. A spokesman for the Orange Order said: "Amid the...
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UK National News, Jul 19, 2013
Govt Proposed 50% Tax Break For Fracking Firms
Tax on the incoming generated by shale gas could be reduced by 50%, in plans that would make the UK the "most generous" regime for shale gas in the world, the government said. Found in underground sh...
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