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Northern Ireland News for October 2014 : Page 6
UK National News, Oct 21, 2014
S4C To Move Its Headquarters
S4C has confirmed it is to move its headquarters from Cardiff to Carmarthen. The broadcaster signed a deal with the University of Wales to see its relocation. The move will bring together a range of...
S4C To Move Its Headquarters
S4C has confirmed it is to move its headquarters from Cardiff to Carmarthen. The broadcaster signed a deal with the University of Wales to see its relocation. The move will bring together a range of...
UK National News, Oct 21, 2014
Amazon To Create 1,000 Seasonal Jobs
More than 1,000 seasonal jobs are to be created by Amazon, it has been announced. The online retailer has said the roles will be at its distribution centre in Swansea to help cope with increased dem...
Amazon To Create 1,000 Seasonal Jobs
More than 1,000 seasonal jobs are to be created by Amazon, it has been announced. The online retailer has said the roles will be at its distribution centre in Swansea to help cope with increased dem...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 21, 2014
Universities Warned Over Potential Executive Funding Cut
The Employment and Learning Minister Stephen Farry has warned Northern Ireland's universities that they could face a further funding cut of 15%. Queen's University Belfast (QUB) and the University of...
Universities Warned Over Potential Executive Funding Cut
The Employment and Learning Minister Stephen Farry has warned Northern Ireland's universities that they could face a further funding cut of 15%. Queen's University Belfast (QUB) and the University of...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 21, 2014
DPP Announces Review Of Maíria Cahill Case
The Director of Public Prosecutions, Barra McGrory QC, has announced a review of three cases linked to the alleged rape of Maíria Cahill. Ms Cahill has claimed that she was raped in 1997 by an IRA me...
DPP Announces Review Of Maíria Cahill Case
The Director of Public Prosecutions, Barra McGrory QC, has announced a review of three cases linked to the alleged rape of Maíria Cahill. Ms Cahill has claimed that she was raped in 1997 by an IRA me...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 21, 2014
GOH Claim Wheelchair Access Scheme Is Being 'Misused'
The Grand Opera House in Belfast claims it has evidence that its wheelchair access scheme is being misused. The venue says it believes the scheme, which allows people in wheelchairs one free ticket f...
GOH Claim Wheelchair Access Scheme Is Being 'Misused'
The Grand Opera House in Belfast claims it has evidence that its wheelchair access scheme is being misused. The venue says it believes the scheme, which allows people in wheelchairs one free ticket f...
Business News, Oct 21, 2014
Ministers Meet With JTI Gallaher To Discuss The Way Forward
Enterprise, Trade and Investment Minister Arlene Foster and Employment and Learning Minister, Dr Stephen Farry have met with representatives of JTI Gallaher to discuss the way forward should the compa...
Ministers Meet With JTI Gallaher To Discuss The Way Forward
Enterprise, Trade and Investment Minister Arlene Foster and Employment and Learning Minister, Dr Stephen Farry have met with representatives of JTI Gallaher to discuss the way forward should the compa...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 21, 2014
Enterprise And Employment Ministers Meet With JTI Gallaher
Arlene Foster and Stephen Farry have held talks with representatives of JTI Gallaher, in what has been described as a "useful" meeting. Ms Foster, Enterprise Minister, said that the meeting was held ...
Enterprise And Employment Ministers Meet With JTI Gallaher
Arlene Foster and Stephen Farry have held talks with representatives of JTI Gallaher, in what has been described as a "useful" meeting. Ms Foster, Enterprise Minister, said that the meeting was held ...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 21, 2014
Man Arrested On Suspicion Of Indecent Exposure
A 44-year-old man has been arrested in connection with an act of indecent exposure in south Belfast. Police are investigating an incident in the Malone area at about 19:00 on Sunday evening. It is u...
Man Arrested On Suspicion Of Indecent Exposure
A 44-year-old man has been arrested in connection with an act of indecent exposure in south Belfast. Police are investigating an incident in the Malone area at about 19:00 on Sunday evening. It is u...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 21, 2014
Investigation Underway After Man Shot In Both Legs
The PSNI have launched an investigation after a man was shot in both legs at Bog Meadows in the St James area of west Belfast. Police say the shooting happened at about 20:00 on Monday. The victim i...
Investigation Underway After Man Shot In Both Legs
The PSNI have launched an investigation after a man was shot in both legs at Bog Meadows in the St James area of west Belfast. Police say the shooting happened at about 20:00 on Monday. The victim i...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 21, 2014
Other News In Brief
Police Appeal For Information As Two-Year-Old Remains Critical In Hospital A two-year-old, believed to have been the victim of an assault, remains in a critical condition in hospital. Accordi...
Other News In Brief
Police Appeal For Information As Two-Year-Old Remains Critical In Hospital A two-year-old, believed to have been the victim of an assault, remains in a critical condition in hospital. Accordi...
Recruitment News, Oct 21, 2014
Belfast Jobs Fair Opens
Employment and Learning Minister Dr Stephen Farry is inviting local jobseekers to his Department’s Jobs Fair and Advice Forum at Belfast's Europa Hotel from 10am to 5pm. The Minister said: "I am espe...
Belfast Jobs Fair Opens
Employment and Learning Minister Dr Stephen Farry is inviting local jobseekers to his Department’s Jobs Fair and Advice Forum at Belfast's Europa Hotel from 10am to 5pm. The Minister said: "I am espe...
UK National News, Oct 21, 2014
Woman Killed After Being Hit By Tree
A woman has died in London after being hit by a falling tree. It is understood the tree fell opposite Hyde Park Barracks at around 11am on Tuesday. A spokesperson for the London Ambulance Service ...
Woman Killed After Being Hit By Tree
A woman has died in London after being hit by a falling tree. It is understood the tree fell opposite Hyde Park Barracks at around 11am on Tuesday. A spokesperson for the London Ambulance Service ...
UK National News, Oct 21, 2014
Other News In Brief
Fire Crews Tackle Church Blaze Fire crews have been tackling a blaze at St Clements Church on St Olaf Street, Lerwick. The fire was reported at around 8.45pm on Monday (20 October). In a s...
Other News In Brief
Fire Crews Tackle Church Blaze Fire crews have been tackling a blaze at St Clements Church on St Olaf Street, Lerwick. The fire was reported at around 8.45pm on Monday (20 October). In a s...
Business News, Oct 20, 2014
Belfast Firm Scoops Business In The Middle East
Belfast-based Art on Fashion has won its first business in the Middle East with assistance from Invest Northern Ireland. The fashion business is supplying bespoke designed tunic tops for sale by a pr...
Belfast Firm Scoops Business In The Middle East
Belfast-based Art on Fashion has won its first business in the Middle East with assistance from Invest Northern Ireland. The fashion business is supplying bespoke designed tunic tops for sale by a pr...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 20, 2014
Heavy Winds Expected Across NI
Heavy winds and gales are expected across Northern Ireland as the remains of Hurricane Gonzalo cross the Atlantic. A yellow weather warning has been issued by the UK Met Office from midnight to 3pm. ...
Heavy Winds Expected Across NI
Heavy winds and gales are expected across Northern Ireland as the remains of Hurricane Gonzalo cross the Atlantic. A yellow weather warning has been issued by the UK Met Office from midnight to 3pm. ...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 20, 2014
NHS Radiographers Strike In Pay Dispute
Radiographers at Musgrave Park Hosptial in Belfast and Altnagelvin in L'Derry have held a strike in a dispute over pay. The industrial action was taken by members of the Society of Radiographers for ...
NHS Radiographers Strike In Pay Dispute
Radiographers at Musgrave Park Hosptial in Belfast and Altnagelvin in L'Derry have held a strike in a dispute over pay. The industrial action was taken by members of the Society of Radiographers for ...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 20, 2014
First Minister To Meet Maíria Cahill
The First Minister is to meet with Maíria Cahill, over claims that major republicans are involved in a cover-up of sexual abuse. Ms Cahill has alleged that she was raped by a suspected IRA member and...
First Minister To Meet Maíria Cahill
The First Minister is to meet with Maíria Cahill, over claims that major republicans are involved in a cover-up of sexual abuse. Ms Cahill has alleged that she was raped by a suspected IRA member and...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 20, 2014
MLAs Debate Human Trafficking Bill
MLAs are debating a human trafficking bill, drawn up by DUP peer Lord Morrow. It is understood that the new Bill contains a clause that would make it illegal to pay for sex, a clause that has been op...
MLAs Debate Human Trafficking Bill
MLAs are debating a human trafficking bill, drawn up by DUP peer Lord Morrow. It is understood that the new Bill contains a clause that would make it illegal to pay for sex, a clause that has been op...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 20, 2014
Church Leaders To Meet With Stormont
Political leaders are to meet the heads of Northern Ireland's four main churches at Stormont later today ahead of the latest round on political talks on Thursday. It is understood that the church lea...
Church Leaders To Meet With Stormont
Political leaders are to meet the heads of Northern Ireland's four main churches at Stormont later today ahead of the latest round on political talks on Thursday. It is understood that the church lea...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 20, 2014
First Minister Appoints New Foyle MLA
L'Derry Democratic Unionist Party councillor Maurice Devenney is to replace William Hay as Foyle MLA. First Minister made the announcement on this Twitter account. He tweeted: "Delighted to welcome o...
First Minister Appoints New Foyle MLA
L'Derry Democratic Unionist Party councillor Maurice Devenney is to replace William Hay as Foyle MLA. First Minister made the announcement on this Twitter account. He tweeted: "Delighted to welcome o...
UK National News, Oct 20, 2014
Met Office Warn Of Strong Winds And Heavy Rain
The Met Office has issued a weather warning as the remains of Hurricane Gonzalo is set to reach the UK. The forecaster has said that winds of up to 60mph and heavy rain is expected to affect most of ...
Met Office Warn Of Strong Winds And Heavy Rain
The Met Office has issued a weather warning as the remains of Hurricane Gonzalo is set to reach the UK. The forecaster has said that winds of up to 60mph and heavy rain is expected to affect most of ...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 20, 2014
Man Arrested Following Suspected Attack On Toddler
A toddler is currently being treated in hospital following a suspected assault in County Armagh. The alleged attack on two-year-old girl occurred in in Bessbrook on Sunday. A man in his 20s has been...
Man Arrested Following Suspected Attack On Toddler
A toddler is currently being treated in hospital following a suspected assault in County Armagh. The alleged attack on two-year-old girl occurred in in Bessbrook on Sunday. A man in his 20s has been...
UK National News, Oct 20, 2014
100 Firefighters Tackle Blaze At Didcot B
An investigation is underway into a major fire at Didcot B power station in Oxfordshire. A fire was reported at the station at about 20:00 on Sunday night, with more than 100 firefighters and 25 fire...
100 Firefighters Tackle Blaze At Didcot B
An investigation is underway into a major fire at Didcot B power station in Oxfordshire. A fire was reported at the station at about 20:00 on Sunday night, with more than 100 firefighters and 25 fire...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 20, 2014
Other News In Brief
Energy Saving Trust Launch 'Mythbusting' Campaign People are being encouraged to research energy suppliers and tariffs as part of Big Energy Saving Week. The Energy Saving Trust has estimated...
Other News In Brief
Energy Saving Trust Launch 'Mythbusting' Campaign People are being encouraged to research energy suppliers and tariffs as part of Big Energy Saving Week. The Energy Saving Trust has estimated...
UK National News, Oct 20, 2014
Up To 35 Injured In Early Morning Coach Crash
An emergency operation is underway in Hertfordshire following a collision between a coach and a car. According to reports a coach collided with a car at about 08:30 on Monday morning on the A1081 St ...
Up To 35 Injured In Early Morning Coach Crash
An emergency operation is underway in Hertfordshire following a collision between a coach and a car. According to reports a coach collided with a car at about 08:30 on Monday morning on the A1081 St ...
UK National News, Oct 20, 2014
Teenager Dies After Football Match Collapse
A 15-year-old girl has died after collapsing during a football match on Sunday in Lancashire. The teenager collapsed on the pitch around 40 minutes into the game while playing for Cadley FC in Euxton...
Teenager Dies After Football Match Collapse
A 15-year-old girl has died after collapsing during a football match on Sunday in Lancashire. The teenager collapsed on the pitch around 40 minutes into the game while playing for Cadley FC in Euxton...
UK National News, Oct 20, 2014
Lynda Bellingham Dies Aged 66
Actor and presenter Lynda Bellingham has died aged 66. Ms Bellingham, who was diagnosed with cancer in July 2013, died on Sunday "in her husband's arms", her agent, Sue Latimer, confirmed. She was k...
Lynda Bellingham Dies Aged 66
Actor and presenter Lynda Bellingham has died aged 66. Ms Bellingham, who was diagnosed with cancer in July 2013, died on Sunday "in her husband's arms", her agent, Sue Latimer, confirmed. She was k...
UK National News, Oct 20, 2014
Radiograhers Latest NHS Staff To Strike
The latest walkout by NHS staff involves radiographers striking in a dispute over pay. Members of the Society of Radiographers began a work stoppage at 9am on Monday, which will run until 13:00, and ...
Radiograhers Latest NHS Staff To Strike
The latest walkout by NHS staff involves radiographers striking in a dispute over pay. Members of the Society of Radiographers began a work stoppage at 9am on Monday, which will run until 13:00, and ...
Recruitment News, Oct 20, 2014
Steps 2 Success Programme Begins
Employment and Learning Minister Dr Stephen Farry today announced the commencement of Steps 2 Success, a new employment programme for Northern Ireland. The new programme will support the assistance ...
Steps 2 Success Programme Begins
Employment and Learning Minister Dr Stephen Farry today announced the commencement of Steps 2 Success, a new employment programme for Northern Ireland. The new programme will support the assistance ...
UK National News, Oct 20, 2014
Grey Squirrel Cull Order At Duchy Of Cornwall Estate
A cull of grey squirrels on the Duchy of Cornwall estate in an effort to protect the indigenous red squirrel has been ordered by the Prince of Wales. It is understood that grey squirrels carry a poxv...
Grey Squirrel Cull Order At Duchy Of Cornwall Estate
A cull of grey squirrels on the Duchy of Cornwall estate in an effort to protect the indigenous red squirrel has been ordered by the Prince of Wales. It is understood that grey squirrels carry a poxv...
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Northern Ireland WeatherToday:A cloudy day with a little light rain or drizzle at times, but some spells of drier weather too. The north coast may become somewhat brighter later this afternoon. Maximum temperature 11 °C.Tonight:Cloudy and patchy light rain will slowly clear away this evening. Then the rest of the night will be dry with broken cloud. Westerly winds freshening in the early hours. Minimum temperature 6 °C.
