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Northern Ireland News for January 2014
Recruitment News, Jan 31, 2014
Govt To Pursue Opportunities To Boost Job Creation
The Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade, Eamon Gilmore, TD, has said the Government will aggressively pursue new opportunities in emerging markets to boost job creation. Speaking to C...
Govt To Pursue Opportunities To Boost Job Creation
The Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade, Eamon Gilmore, TD, has said the Government will aggressively pursue new opportunities in emerging markets to boost job creation. Speaking to C...
Business News, Jan 31, 2014
Foster Welcomes Mivan Deal
Enterprise, Trade and Investment Minister, Arlene Foster, has welcomed the announcement by MJM Marine Group that it has bought Mivan out of receivership. Arlene Foster said: "MJM Marine Group's decis...
Foster Welcomes Mivan Deal
Enterprise, Trade and Investment Minister, Arlene Foster, has welcomed the announcement by MJM Marine Group that it has bought Mivan out of receivership. Arlene Foster said: "MJM Marine Group's decis...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 31, 2014
Bloody Sunday Investigation
Detectives investigating the events of Bloody Sunday have said they are to re-interview witnesses who gave evidence to the Saville Inquiry. More than 1,000 witnesses, including local people and form...
Bloody Sunday Investigation
Detectives investigating the events of Bloody Sunday have said they are to re-interview witnesses who gave evidence to the Saville Inquiry. More than 1,000 witnesses, including local people and form...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 31, 2014
Five Rescued From Flats Fire In Newry
Five people have been rescued after a fire broke out at a set of flats in Newry, Co Down. The blaze happened at around 6.30pm on Thursday at St Mary's Street in the town. It is understood the fire...
Five Rescued From Flats Fire In Newry
Five people have been rescued after a fire broke out at a set of flats in Newry, Co Down. The blaze happened at around 6.30pm on Thursday at St Mary's Street in the town. It is understood the fire...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 31, 2014
Investigation Launches Into Belfast Attacks
Police have said they are investigating reports of attacks on a car and house in north Belfast. The damage was caused in the Workman Avenue area of the city over the past two evenings. In a statem...
Investigation Launches Into Belfast Attacks
Police have said they are investigating reports of attacks on a car and house in north Belfast. The damage was caused in the Workman Avenue area of the city over the past two evenings. In a statem...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 31, 2014
Mivan Bought By Newry-Based MJM Group
MJM Group Chairman Brian McConville has announced he has bought Mivan out of administration. Established in 1983 by the McConville family, MJM Group is a world leader in the refurbishment of Cruise ...
Mivan Bought By Newry-Based MJM Group
MJM Group Chairman Brian McConville has announced he has bought Mivan out of administration. Established in 1983 by the McConville family, MJM Group is a world leader in the refurbishment of Cruise ...
UK National News, Jan 31, 2014
Weather And Flood Warnings Issued For Weekend
The Met Office has warned of flooding as heavy rain, high winds and high tides are expected over the coming weekend. Heavy rain is forecast in southern England, south Wales and parts of Northern Irel...
Weather And Flood Warnings Issued For Weekend
The Met Office has warned of flooding as heavy rain, high winds and high tides are expected over the coming weekend. Heavy rain is forecast in southern England, south Wales and parts of Northern Irel...
UK National News, Jan 31, 2014
Kercher Accused Found Guilty For Second Time In Italy
An Italian court has reinstated guilty verdicts against Amanda Knox and Rafaele Sollecito for the 2007 murder of British student Meredith Kercher. Knox, who lives in Seattle, was sentenced to 28 year...
Kercher Accused Found Guilty For Second Time In Italy
An Italian court has reinstated guilty verdicts against Amanda Knox and Rafaele Sollecito for the 2007 murder of British student Meredith Kercher. Knox, who lives in Seattle, was sentenced to 28 year...
UK National News, Jan 31, 2014
High Court Rules Dewani Extradition Can Proceed
The High Court has ruled that Shrien Dewani can be extradited to South Africa to face accusations that he arranged the murder of his wife. 33-year-old Dewani has post-traumatic stress disorder and is...
High Court Rules Dewani Extradition Can Proceed
The High Court has ruled that Shrien Dewani can be extradited to South Africa to face accusations that he arranged the murder of his wife. 33-year-old Dewani has post-traumatic stress disorder and is...
UK National News, Jan 31, 2014
Vote Of No Confidence Cast Against Brighton's Green Party
The administration of Brighton's Green Party has received a vote of no confidence in the wake of its proposals to increase council tax. The party have proposed a 4.75% rise in council tax, pending a ...
Vote Of No Confidence Cast Against Brighton's Green Party
The administration of Brighton's Green Party has received a vote of no confidence in the wake of its proposals to increase council tax. The party have proposed a 4.75% rise in council tax, pending a ...
UK National News, Jan 31, 2014
Inspectors Find Series of Failures In Private Ambulance Service
Private ambulance service NSL Care Services is facing closure after the Care Quality Commission (CQC) found that it was failing to meet mandatory standards in four out of five areas. Inspectors found...
Inspectors Find Series of Failures In Private Ambulance Service
Private ambulance service NSL Care Services is facing closure after the Care Quality Commission (CQC) found that it was failing to meet mandatory standards in four out of five areas. Inspectors found...
UK National News, Jan 31, 2014
Alarm Triggered At Sellafield Nuclear Plant
A safety check is underway at the Sellafield nuclear reprocessing plant following an alarm indicating "elevated levels of radioactivity" was triggered. A spokesman for the plant in Cumbria said that ...
Alarm Triggered At Sellafield Nuclear Plant
A safety check is underway at the Sellafield nuclear reprocessing plant following an alarm indicating "elevated levels of radioactivity" was triggered. A spokesman for the plant in Cumbria said that ...
UK National News, Jan 31, 2014
Inquest Rules Mother Died Of 'Cannabis Poisoning'
An inquest into the death of a 31-year-old Dorset woman has ruled that she died of "cannabis poisoning". A post-mortem examination found that Gemma Moss, from Boscombe, Bournemouth, had moderate to h...
Inquest Rules Mother Died Of 'Cannabis Poisoning'
An inquest into the death of a 31-year-old Dorset woman has ruled that she died of "cannabis poisoning". A post-mortem examination found that Gemma Moss, from Boscombe, Bournemouth, had moderate to h...
UK National News, Jan 31, 2014
Other News In Brief
Head Teachers Admits Voyeurism Charges A 47-year-old man has pleaded guilty to three charges of voyeurism after recording equipment was found filming children using a toilet. 47-year-old Gare...
Other News In Brief
Head Teachers Admits Voyeurism Charges A 47-year-old man has pleaded guilty to three charges of voyeurism after recording equipment was found filming children using a toilet. 47-year-old Gare...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 31, 2014
Record Year For NI's Wind Energy Sector
Northern Ireland's renewables sector has had a record-breaking year, the Northern Ireland Renewables Industry Group (NIRIG) has said. It said that in 2013, the region had the highest levels of wind ...
Record Year For NI's Wind Energy Sector
Northern Ireland's renewables sector has had a record-breaking year, the Northern Ireland Renewables Industry Group (NIRIG) has said. It said that in 2013, the region had the highest levels of wind ...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 31, 2014
'Interest In Shackleton Barracks Is Significant' - OFMDFM
The Office of the First Minister and Deputy First Minister (OFMDFM) has said that interest in the Shackleton Barracks in Ballykelly, Co L'Derry, has been "significant". Ownership of the former army b...
'Interest In Shackleton Barracks Is Significant' - OFMDFM
The Office of the First Minister and Deputy First Minister (OFMDFM) has said that interest in the Shackleton Barracks in Ballykelly, Co L'Derry, has been "significant". Ownership of the former army b...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 31, 2014
£600,000 Allocated For E-Car Charge Points Across NI
One hundred additional charge points for electric car are to be installed across Northern Ireland as part of £9m UK scheme aimed at encourage more people to switch to e-cars. £600,000 has been alloca...
£600,000 Allocated For E-Car Charge Points Across NI
One hundred additional charge points for electric car are to be installed across Northern Ireland as part of £9m UK scheme aimed at encourage more people to switch to e-cars. £600,000 has been alloca...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 31, 2014
Other News In Brief
DoE Review Finds Toxic Dumping Posed No Risk A Department of the Environment review has ruled that the secret dumping of radioactive waste in Northern Ireland posed no risk to human health. T...
Other News In Brief
DoE Review Finds Toxic Dumping Posed No Risk A Department of the Environment review has ruled that the secret dumping of radioactive waste in Northern Ireland posed no risk to human health. T...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 30, 2014
Major Extension For Waterfront Hall
Funding has been secured for a proposed extension of Belfast's Waterfront Hall, Belfast City Council has announced. The council will put up £11m of the £29.5m needed for the project, which will inclu...
Major Extension For Waterfront Hall
Funding has been secured for a proposed extension of Belfast's Waterfront Hall, Belfast City Council has announced. The council will put up £11m of the £29.5m needed for the project, which will inclu...
UK National News, Jan 30, 2014
Police Launch Early-Morning Raids On Criminal Gang
Police in London have carried out a series of raids targeting a criminal gang involved in drug dealing and serious violence. 29 arrests were made during the early-morning raids, the latest phase in a...
Police Launch Early-Morning Raids On Criminal Gang
Police in London have carried out a series of raids targeting a criminal gang involved in drug dealing and serious violence. 29 arrests were made during the early-morning raids, the latest phase in a...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 30, 2014
54-Year-Old Arrested Over 1993 UVF Murder
A 54-year-old man has been arrested in connection with the 1993 murder of Joseph Reynolds. UVF gunmen ambushed Mr Reynolds van on Sydenham Road as he was driving to work on 12 October 1993. Three oth...
54-Year-Old Arrested Over 1993 UVF Murder
A 54-year-old man has been arrested in connection with the 1993 murder of Joseph Reynolds. UVF gunmen ambushed Mr Reynolds van on Sydenham Road as he was driving to work on 12 October 1993. Three oth...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 30, 2014
Man Arrested Over Kevin Kearney Murder
A 37-year-old man has been arrested in connection with the murder of Kevin Kearney (46) in north Belfast. The body of Mr Kearney was found in a lake at Alexandra Park on 08 October last year. Mr Kear...
Man Arrested Over Kevin Kearney Murder
A 37-year-old man has been arrested in connection with the murder of Kevin Kearney (46) in north Belfast. The body of Mr Kearney was found in a lake at Alexandra Park on 08 October last year. Mr Kear...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 30, 2014
Council Agrees Exploris Business Plan
A business plan has been agreed by Ards Borough Council in the hopes of keeping Exploris Aquarium open. The local authority met to discuss the future of the popular tourist attraction on Wednesday e...
Council Agrees Exploris Business Plan
A business plan has been agreed by Ards Borough Council in the hopes of keeping Exploris Aquarium open. The local authority met to discuss the future of the popular tourist attraction on Wednesday e...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 30, 2014
Shop Worker Attacked With Pepper Spray
A woman has been attacked with pepper spray in an incident in Strabane, Co Tyrone. The woman was working in the takeaway restaurant when a man entered the premises shortly after 8pm on Wednesday and...
Shop Worker Attacked With Pepper Spray
A woman has been attacked with pepper spray in an incident in Strabane, Co Tyrone. The woman was working in the takeaway restaurant when a man entered the premises shortly after 8pm on Wednesday and...
UK National News, Jan 30, 2014
Rigby Killer To Appeal Conviction
One of the men jailed for the murder of soldier Lee Rigby has launched an appeal against his conviction. 29-year-old Michael Adebolajo, from Romford, east London, was convicted of the murder alongsid...
Rigby Killer To Appeal Conviction
One of the men jailed for the murder of soldier Lee Rigby has launched an appeal against his conviction. 29-year-old Michael Adebolajo, from Romford, east London, was convicted of the murder alongsid...
Recruitment News, Jan 30, 2014
11 Job Losses At Doolan Plant Hire
Fianna Fáil Environment spokesperson Barry Cowen has said the first round of jobs losses arising from the creation of Irish Water in Offaly have been announced. Doolan Plant Hire has announced it i...
11 Job Losses At Doolan Plant Hire
Fianna Fáil Environment spokesperson Barry Cowen has said the first round of jobs losses arising from the creation of Irish Water in Offaly have been announced. Doolan Plant Hire has announced it i...
UK National News, Jan 30, 2014
Lords Back Smoking In Cars Ban Amendment
The House of Lords have backed a Labour amendment that will see the introduction of a ban on smoking in cars carrying children. Labour brought the Children and Families Bill amendment before the Hous...
Lords Back Smoking In Cars Ban Amendment
The House of Lords have backed a Labour amendment that will see the introduction of a ban on smoking in cars carrying children. Labour brought the Children and Families Bill amendment before the Hous...
UK National News, Jan 30, 2014
14 Arrested At Student Protest
Fourteen people have been arrested at a student protest at the University of Birmingham. Police were called after violence broke out during the demonstration. The University said that staff were inju...
14 Arrested At Student Protest
Fourteen people have been arrested at a student protest at the University of Birmingham. Police were called after violence broke out during the demonstration. The University said that staff were inju...
UK National News, Jan 30, 2014
Man Arrested Over £1m Heroin Find
A man has been arrested in connection with the seizure of heroin, with an estimated street value of £1 million. Police Scotland recovered the heroin, along with a quantity of tablets, a firearm and a...
Man Arrested Over £1m Heroin Find
A man has been arrested in connection with the seizure of heroin, with an estimated street value of £1 million. Police Scotland recovered the heroin, along with a quantity of tablets, a firearm and a...
UK National News, Jan 30, 2014
Labour Party Executive To Consider Leadership System Change
The Labour Party's national executive committee are expected to consider the proposed reforms to party's leadership elections this weekend. The party is understood to be considering adopting the one ...
Labour Party Executive To Consider Leadership System Change
The Labour Party's national executive committee are expected to consider the proposed reforms to party's leadership elections this weekend. The party is understood to be considering adopting the one ...
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Northern Ireland WeatherToday:A mild and breezy Christmas Day. Also rather cloudy but mainly dry with a few bright or sunny spells developing, more especially over parts of Antrim and County Down. Maximum temperature 12 °C.Tonight:Cloudy, mainly dry at first this evening but then occasional outbreaks of rain developing overnight. Light southwest winds, and staying mild. Minimum temperature 9 °C.
