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Northern Ireland News for November 2014 : Page 12
Northern Ireland News, Nov 6, 2014
'Little Sign Of Progress' In New Talks - Long
Alliance deputy leader Naomi Long has said the list of unresolved issues in the latest round of political talks is becoming longer, and that there is "little sign of any progress in addressing them." ...
'Little Sign Of Progress' In New Talks - Long
Alliance deputy leader Naomi Long has said the list of unresolved issues in the latest round of political talks is becoming longer, and that there is "little sign of any progress in addressing them." ...
UK National News, Nov 6, 2014
Investigation Underway After Man And Woman Die At Hostel
An investigation is underway into the deaths of a man and woman in Caerphilly county. It is understood that police were called to a hostel in Argoed, Blackwood, at about 01:23 on Thursday morning fol...
Investigation Underway After Man And Woman Die At Hostel
An investigation is underway into the deaths of a man and woman in Caerphilly county. It is understood that police were called to a hostel in Argoed, Blackwood, at about 01:23 on Thursday morning fol...
UK National News, Nov 6, 2014
Mayor Of London Hopes To Extend Poppy Display
Mayor of London Boris Johnson has called for the ceramic poppy display to be kept at the Tower of London. The display, called Blood Swept Lands And Seas Of Red, represents each British and colonial s...
Mayor Of London Hopes To Extend Poppy Display
Mayor of London Boris Johnson has called for the ceramic poppy display to be kept at the Tower of London. The display, called Blood Swept Lands And Seas Of Red, represents each British and colonial s...
UK National News, Nov 6, 2014
Sainbury's To Enter Discount Sector With Netto Chain
Sainsbury's have entered into a new partnership with Danish discount chain Netto, to open a new store in Leeds. The UK supermarket is entering the discount sector in direct competition to Aldi and Li...
Sainbury's To Enter Discount Sector With Netto Chain
Sainsbury's have entered into a new partnership with Danish discount chain Netto, to open a new store in Leeds. The UK supermarket is entering the discount sector in direct competition to Aldi and Li...
UK National News, Nov 6, 2014
Treasury Secretary To Urge Oil Companies To Reduce Prices
The Chief Secretary to the Treasury, Danny Alexander, said he will appeal to oil companies to pass on savings to consumers. Mr Alexander said that while the price of oil has fallen from $115 per barr...
Treasury Secretary To Urge Oil Companies To Reduce Prices
The Chief Secretary to the Treasury, Danny Alexander, said he will appeal to oil companies to pass on savings to consumers. Mr Alexander said that while the price of oil has fallen from $115 per barr...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 6, 2014
29 Jobs Announced For Tandragee
29 new jobs are to be created as part of expansion plans at White’s Speedicook Ltd. in Tandragee. The company is part of the Fane Valley Group of Armagh and is Northern Ireland’s only oat miller and ...
29 Jobs Announced For Tandragee
29 new jobs are to be created as part of expansion plans at White’s Speedicook Ltd. in Tandragee. The company is part of the Fane Valley Group of Armagh and is Northern Ireland’s only oat miller and ...
UK National News, Nov 6, 2014
Other News In Brief
Bradford Academy Sends Pupils Home For Third Day Hanson Academy in Bradford has barred 33 pupils from attending classes for not conforming with its uniform policy. It is the third day that ...
Other News In Brief
Bradford Academy Sends Pupils Home For Third Day Hanson Academy in Bradford has barred 33 pupils from attending classes for not conforming with its uniform policy. It is the third day that ...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 6, 2014
Other News In Brief
Three Arrested Over Car Theft Two men and a boy have been arrested following the theft of a car in Newtownabbey on Tuesday evening. Police received a report at about 21:10 that a car had been...
Other News In Brief
Three Arrested Over Car Theft Two men and a boy have been arrested following the theft of a car in Newtownabbey on Tuesday evening. Police received a report at about 21:10 that a car had been...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 5, 2014
NI 'Lethal' Drug Gangs
Northern Ireland's drug gangs possess "lethal capabilities" through the possession of firearms, ammunition and explosives, a PSNI detective has said. Detective Inspector Tom McClure is currently lead...
NI 'Lethal' Drug Gangs
Northern Ireland's drug gangs possess "lethal capabilities" through the possession of firearms, ammunition and explosives, a PSNI detective has said. Detective Inspector Tom McClure is currently lead...
Recruitment News, Nov 5, 2014
Union Seeks Assurance Over United Biscuits Workforce
Unite the union has called for assurances over the future of United Biscuits, following the news of its sale by private equity group, Blackstone, to Yildiz Holdings. Unite, which represents workers a...
Union Seeks Assurance Over United Biscuits Workforce
Unite the union has called for assurances over the future of United Biscuits, following the news of its sale by private equity group, Blackstone, to Yildiz Holdings. Unite, which represents workers a...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 5, 2014
Man Released Over Attempted Murder
A 25-year-old man who was arrested on Monday afternoon on suspicion of attempted murder has been released. The man has been freed on bail pending further police enquiries. The man was arrested on su...
Man Released Over Attempted Murder
A 25-year-old man who was arrested on Monday afternoon on suspicion of attempted murder has been released. The man has been freed on bail pending further police enquiries. The man was arrested on su...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 5, 2014
Creggan Security Alert Ends
A security operation in the Creggan area of L'Derry has ended and residents evacuated from their properties have been allowed to return home. The security alert began following disruption and attacks...
Creggan Security Alert Ends
A security operation in the Creggan area of L'Derry has ended and residents evacuated from their properties have been allowed to return home. The security alert began following disruption and attacks...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 5, 2014
QUB, UU To Accept 1,100 Fewer Students
Next September Queen's and Ulster University will together accept up to 1,100 fewer students as a result of education cuts announced by the Executive. The news comes in a joint statement released by ...
QUB, UU To Accept 1,100 Fewer Students
Next September Queen's and Ulster University will together accept up to 1,100 fewer students as a result of education cuts announced by the Executive. The news comes in a joint statement released by ...
Business News, Nov 5, 2014
Antrim Firm Scoops Business In China
Fast Engineering in Antrim has been assisted by Invest Northern Ireland to win business worth around £100,000 in China. The company is supplying its portable FASTANK liquid storage systems for enviro...
Antrim Firm Scoops Business In China
Fast Engineering in Antrim has been assisted by Invest Northern Ireland to win business worth around £100,000 in China. The company is supplying its portable FASTANK liquid storage systems for enviro...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 5, 2014
'Yellow' Rain Warning Issued
A 'yellow' weather warning of heavy rain for Northern Ireland has been issued by the UK Met Office. The Met Office said bands of rain would move east across Northern Ireland during Thursday and early...
'Yellow' Rain Warning Issued
A 'yellow' weather warning of heavy rain for Northern Ireland has been issued by the UK Met Office. The Met Office said bands of rain would move east across Northern Ireland during Thursday and early...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 5, 2014
Initiative To Improve Central, Local Government Coordination
A new initiative has been approved by the Executive that will aim to improve coordination between central and local government. Environment Minister Mark H Durkan is to chair a new Partnership Panel ...
Initiative To Improve Central, Local Government Coordination
A new initiative has been approved by the Executive that will aim to improve coordination between central and local government. Environment Minister Mark H Durkan is to chair a new Partnership Panel ...
UK National News, Nov 5, 2014
New Measure To Tackle Child Maintenance Arrears
The government has announced a series of new measure to crack down on the non-payment of child maintenance, expected to be introduced in March 2015. Under the new plans in England, Wales and Scotland...
New Measure To Tackle Child Maintenance Arrears
The government has announced a series of new measure to crack down on the non-payment of child maintenance, expected to be introduced in March 2015. Under the new plans in England, Wales and Scotland...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 5, 2014
Escaped Prisoner At Large In L'Derry
Police have released a warning that an escaped prisoner remains at large in L'Derry. The 40-year-old man fled from police custody following a visit to Altnagelvin Hospital on Tuesday afternoon, which...
Escaped Prisoner At Large In L'Derry
Police have released a warning that an escaped prisoner remains at large in L'Derry. The 40-year-old man fled from police custody following a visit to Altnagelvin Hospital on Tuesday afternoon, which...
UK National News, Nov 5, 2014
Bus Catches Fire And Explodes In South London
A London bus has caught fire and exploded, throwing debris across a south London street, London Fire Brigade has confirmed. According to reports the driver stopped the bus when it was noticed smoke w...
Bus Catches Fire And Explodes In South London
A London bus has caught fire and exploded, throwing debris across a south London street, London Fire Brigade has confirmed. According to reports the driver stopped the bus when it was noticed smoke w...
UK National News, Nov 5, 2014
British Police Will Not Be Sent To Calais - Govt Confirms
The government has rejected calls for it to send British police to Calais, saying that security on French soil was "a matter for the French". It comes after the French interior minister suggested tha...
British Police Will Not Be Sent To Calais - Govt Confirms
The government has rejected calls for it to send British police to Calais, saying that security on French soil was "a matter for the French". It comes after the French interior minister suggested tha...
UK National News, Nov 5, 2014
Unite Union Warn Rolls-Royce Against Compulsory Redundancies
Following the announcement on Tuesday that a total of 2,600 jobs are to be cut at Rolls-Royce, Unite the union has issued a warning, saying that the firm will have to "work hard to justify" the job lo...
Unite Union Warn Rolls-Royce Against Compulsory Redundancies
Following the announcement on Tuesday that a total of 2,600 jobs are to be cut at Rolls-Royce, Unite the union has issued a warning, saying that the firm will have to "work hard to justify" the job lo...
UK National News, Nov 5, 2014
Man Killed Killed By Lorry On M5
Avon and Somerset Police have reported the death of a man on the M5 near Taunton. It is understood the man, aged in his late 50s, was driving a lorry which had hit the central reservation on the nort...
Man Killed Killed By Lorry On M5
Avon and Somerset Police have reported the death of a man on the M5 near Taunton. It is understood the man, aged in his late 50s, was driving a lorry which had hit the central reservation on the nort...
UK National News, Nov 5, 2014
Jobs At Risk After Refinery Sale Collapses
The sale of the Milford Haven oil refinery to a Swedish firm has collapsed, putting hundreds of jobs at risk. It is understood the sale to Swiss-based Klesch Group, is "no longer in effect", the refi...
Jobs At Risk After Refinery Sale Collapses
The sale of the Milford Haven oil refinery to a Swedish firm has collapsed, putting hundreds of jobs at risk. It is understood the sale to Swiss-based Klesch Group, is "no longer in effect", the refi...
UK National News, Nov 5, 2014
Retired Police Chaplain Charged Over Child Abuse Images
A former police chaplain is due to appear before Cambridge Magistrates' Court charged with making and possessing indecent images of children. 62-year-old Stephen Talbot, of Main Street, Little Downha...
Retired Police Chaplain Charged Over Child Abuse Images
A former police chaplain is due to appear before Cambridge Magistrates' Court charged with making and possessing indecent images of children. 62-year-old Stephen Talbot, of Main Street, Little Downha...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 5, 2014
QUB Researchers Undertake £2.2m Prostate Cancer Project
Researchers at Queen’s University Belfast and the University of Leeds have been granted £2.2m to lead research into prostate cancer. Undertaken in collaboration with the Movember Foundation and Prost...
QUB Researchers Undertake £2.2m Prostate Cancer Project
Researchers at Queen’s University Belfast and the University of Leeds have been granted £2.2m to lead research into prostate cancer. Undertaken in collaboration with the Movember Foundation and Prost...
UK National News, Nov 5, 2014
NAO Say Govt Flood Defence Spending 'Insufficient'
The National Audit Office (NAO) has warned that the UK's flood defences are likely to "deteriorate faster" as the money being spent on maintaining them is "insufficient". A report from the NAO claims...
NAO Say Govt Flood Defence Spending 'Insufficient'
The National Audit Office (NAO) has warned that the UK's flood defences are likely to "deteriorate faster" as the money being spent on maintaining them is "insufficient". A report from the NAO claims...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 5, 2014
Go-Ahead For New L'Derry Footpath And Cycle Provision
Planning approval has been approved for the provision of a new footpath and cycleway provision at Creggan Burn, Derry. The project will provide a new footpath and cycleway infrastructure within Cregg...
Go-Ahead For New L'Derry Footpath And Cycle Provision
Planning approval has been approved for the provision of a new footpath and cycleway provision at Creggan Burn, Derry. The project will provide a new footpath and cycleway infrastructure within Cregg...
UK National News, Nov 5, 2014
Teenager Critical After Liverpool Bus Accident
A fifteen-year-old boy is in a critical condition in Alder Hey Hospital in Liverpool after being hit by a bus in the city on Tuesday night. Police said the teenager suffered serious head injuries whe...
Teenager Critical After Liverpool Bus Accident
A fifteen-year-old boy is in a critical condition in Alder Hey Hospital in Liverpool after being hit by a bus in the city on Tuesday night. Police said the teenager suffered serious head injuries whe...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 5, 2014
Other News In Brief
Woman Mugged, East Belfast A woman in her 50s has been mugged in east Belfast. The victim was approached from behind and knocked to the ground in the Ravenhill Road area on Tuesday night at a...
Other News In Brief
Woman Mugged, East Belfast A woman in her 50s has been mugged in east Belfast. The victim was approached from behind and knocked to the ground in the Ravenhill Road area on Tuesday night at a...
UK National News, Nov 5, 2014
Other News In Brief
Bridge Work At 2004 Train Crash Site To Begin 'Very Shortly' Network Rail has said that work is to begin "very shortly" on a bridge at the site of a 2004 train crash that killed seven people...
Other News In Brief
Bridge Work At 2004 Train Crash Site To Begin 'Very Shortly' Network Rail has said that work is to begin "very shortly" on a bridge at the site of a 2004 train crash that killed seven people...
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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.
