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Northern Ireland News for November 2014 : Page 6
Northern Ireland News, Nov 19, 2014
TransportNI Prepares For Winter Weather
TransportNI is preparing for its annual Winter Service operation to make Northern Ireland's roads ready for the colder weather. Transport Minister Danny Kennedy said: "Every night from now until the ...
TransportNI Prepares For Winter Weather
TransportNI is preparing for its annual Winter Service operation to make Northern Ireland's roads ready for the colder weather. Transport Minister Danny Kennedy said: "Every night from now until the ...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 19, 2014
Other News In Brief
Belfast Taxi Driver Fined A Belfast taxi driver has been fined a total of £300 at Belfast Magistrates’ Court for four taxi licensing offences. Mr Damien Patrick Canavan of Laurelbank, Belfast...
Other News In Brief
Belfast Taxi Driver Fined A Belfast taxi driver has been fined a total of £300 at Belfast Magistrates’ Court for four taxi licensing offences. Mr Damien Patrick Canavan of Laurelbank, Belfast...
Recruitment News, Nov 18, 2014
UK Faces Engineering Skills Gap
The UK economy is facing an engineering skills gap and needs 87,000 new engineers a year over the next decade warns a new report launched by Unite the union. Launched in parliament, the report, 'Engi...
UK Faces Engineering Skills Gap
The UK economy is facing an engineering skills gap and needs 87,000 new engineers a year over the next decade warns a new report launched by Unite the union. Launched in parliament, the report, 'Engi...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 18, 2014
Translink Buys 37 New Buses In £5m Investment
Translink has purchased 37 new buses as part of a £5m investment. The buses include 10 new Metro single decks buses and 27 Metro/Ulsterbus Midibuses and will replace all Lisburn City Services and Col...
Translink Buys 37 New Buses In £5m Investment
Translink has purchased 37 new buses as part of a £5m investment. The buses include 10 new Metro single decks buses and 27 Metro/Ulsterbus Midibuses and will replace all Lisburn City Services and Col...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 18, 2014
Paramilitary Link To Child Abuse
Children in Northern Ireland may be being sexually exploited by elements of paramilitary groups, according to a new report released by the Department of Health. The Independent Inquiry into Child Sex...
Paramilitary Link To Child Abuse
Children in Northern Ireland may be being sexually exploited by elements of paramilitary groups, according to a new report released by the Department of Health. The Independent Inquiry into Child Sex...
Business News, Nov 18, 2014
New Buses Bought As Part Of £5m Investment In Translink Fleet
A total of 37 new buses have been purchased as part of a £5million investment in the Translink fleet. The buses, include 10 new Metro single decks buses and 27 Metro/Ulsterbus Midibuses will replace...
New Buses Bought As Part Of £5m Investment In Translink Fleet
A total of 37 new buses have been purchased as part of a £5million investment in the Translink fleet. The buses, include 10 new Metro single decks buses and 27 Metro/Ulsterbus Midibuses will replace...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 18, 2014
Pair Arrested Over Attempted Bomb Attack On Police
Police have arrested two men as part of investigations into an attempted bomb attack on officers in Strabane in County Tyrone. Officers were lured to the Ballycolman estate on 23 October to investiga...
Pair Arrested Over Attempted Bomb Attack On Police
Police have arrested two men as part of investigations into an attempted bomb attack on officers in Strabane in County Tyrone. Officers were lured to the Ballycolman estate on 23 October to investiga...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 18, 2014
Seven Sentenced Over £1.5m Mortgage Fraud Scam
Seven people have been sentenced after admitting involvement in a £1.5m case of mortgage fraud in the north west of Northern Ireland. Detectives from PSNI Organised Crime Branch welcomed the sentence...
Seven Sentenced Over £1.5m Mortgage Fraud Scam
Seven people have been sentenced after admitting involvement in a £1.5m case of mortgage fraud in the north west of Northern Ireland. Detectives from PSNI Organised Crime Branch welcomed the sentence...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 18, 2014
£15m Allocated For Children's Hospital Services
Health Minister Jim Wells has approved £15m to modernise hospital services for children and young people across the Southern Trust. Under the new measures, all planned paediatric surgery for the Sout...
£15m Allocated For Children's Hospital Services
Health Minister Jim Wells has approved £15m to modernise hospital services for children and young people across the Southern Trust. Under the new measures, all planned paediatric surgery for the Sout...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 18, 2014
Líofa Apologises Over Website Security
The Department of Culture, Arts and Leisure has apologised to users of the Lίofa website after it was revealed that personal details of its users could be accessed online. It is understood nam...
Líofa Apologises Over Website Security
The Department of Culture, Arts and Leisure has apologised to users of the Lίofa website after it was revealed that personal details of its users could be accessed online. It is understood nam...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 18, 2014
Belfast Couple Win Euromillions Jackpot
A couple from Belfast are understood to have won a £12.9m Euromillions jackpot. The winners scooped £12,935,936.30 in Friday night's (14 November) Euromillions draw, the National Lottery has confirm...
Belfast Couple Win Euromillions Jackpot
A couple from Belfast are understood to have won a £12.9m Euromillions jackpot. The winners scooped £12,935,936.30 in Friday night's (14 November) Euromillions draw, the National Lottery has confirm...
UK National News, Nov 18, 2014
One In Five Crimes Not Recorded According To Report
A new HM Inspectorate of Constabulary report has found that one in five of all crimes reported to police each year are not recorded. The report suggests that more than 800,000 crimes, a third of whic...
One In Five Crimes Not Recorded According To Report
A new HM Inspectorate of Constabulary report has found that one in five of all crimes reported to police each year are not recorded. The report suggests that more than 800,000 crimes, a third of whic...
UK National News, Nov 18, 2014
Man And Daughter Survive Suspected Gas Explosion
A 36-year-old man and his 4-year-old daughter have survived a suspected gas explosion at their home in Southampton. Hampshire Fire and Rescue Service said the end-of-terrace house in Howards Grove, i...
Man And Daughter Survive Suspected Gas Explosion
A 36-year-old man and his 4-year-old daughter have survived a suspected gas explosion at their home in Southampton. Hampshire Fire and Rescue Service said the end-of-terrace house in Howards Grove, i...
UK National News, Nov 18, 2014
Woman Comes Round After 19 Day Coma
A woman who has been in a coma for 19 days after prematurely giving birth to twins, who later died, has come round. 27-year-old Jocelyn Bennett called an ambulance to her home on 29 October, complain...
Woman Comes Round After 19 Day Coma
A woman who has been in a coma for 19 days after prematurely giving birth to twins, who later died, has come round. 27-year-old Jocelyn Bennett called an ambulance to her home on 29 October, complain...
UK National News, Nov 18, 2014
Inflation Rises In October - ONS
New figures from the Office for National Statistics (ONS) have revealed the UK's inflation rate rose to 1.3% in October, up 0.1% on September. The rate, measured by the Consumer Price Index (CPI), br...
Inflation Rises In October - ONS
New figures from the Office for National Statistics (ONS) have revealed the UK's inflation rate rose to 1.3% in October, up 0.1% on September. The rate, measured by the Consumer Price Index (CPI), br...
UK National News, Nov 18, 2014
Ofcom To Investigate Premier League Over TV Rights
How the Premier League sells live TV rights for football matches is to be investigated by the regulator, Ofcom, following a complaint by Virgin Media. Virgin has complained that current arrangements ...
Ofcom To Investigate Premier League Over TV Rights
How the Premier League sells live TV rights for football matches is to be investigated by the regulator, Ofcom, following a complaint by Virgin Media. Virgin has complained that current arrangements ...
UK National News, Nov 18, 2014
Labour Reveal Plan To Charge Tourists To Visit UK
The Labour Party has revealed a plan to charge tourists a "fee" for visiting the UK and using the money to pay for an additional 1,000 border guards. The Shadow Home Secretary Yvette Cooper, said vis...
Labour Reveal Plan To Charge Tourists To Visit UK
The Labour Party has revealed a plan to charge tourists a "fee" for visiting the UK and using the money to pay for an additional 1,000 border guards. The Shadow Home Secretary Yvette Cooper, said vis...
UK National News, Nov 18, 2014
Two Arrested Over Racist Graffiti About Dead Liverpool Teenager
Police have arrested two teenagers in connection with racist graffiti near a school where a 15-year-old was found dead in Liverpool on Saturday. Erick Maina was found dead in Fazakerley, Liverpool, o...
Two Arrested Over Racist Graffiti About Dead Liverpool Teenager
Police have arrested two teenagers in connection with racist graffiti near a school where a 15-year-old was found dead in Liverpool on Saturday. Erick Maina was found dead in Fazakerley, Liverpool, o...
UK National News, Nov 18, 2014
11-Year-Old Shot In The Head With Pellet Gun
An 11-year-old boy has been shot in the head during an under-12s football match in Chester-le-Street, Co Durham, on Saturday. The boy, named as Connor Minto, was left with a pellet lodged above his l...
11-Year-Old Shot In The Head With Pellet Gun
An 11-year-old boy has been shot in the head during an under-12s football match in Chester-le-Street, Co Durham, on Saturday. The boy, named as Connor Minto, was left with a pellet lodged above his l...
UK National News, Nov 18, 2014
Duck Farm Cull Underway
Government veterinary experts are to begin a cull of some 6,000 ducks at a breeding farm where an outbreak of bird flu has been confirmed. An exclusion zone of 6 miles is in place around the East Yor...
Duck Farm Cull Underway
Government veterinary experts are to begin a cull of some 6,000 ducks at a breeding farm where an outbreak of bird flu has been confirmed. An exclusion zone of 6 miles is in place around the East Yor...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 18, 2014
Prolonged Absence For Ulster's Chris Henry
Ulster Rugby player Chris Henry is facing a lengthy absence from the game after it was revealed he suffered a blocked blood vessel in his brain. The 30-year-old was named as part of the Ireland team...
Prolonged Absence For Ulster's Chris Henry
Ulster Rugby player Chris Henry is facing a lengthy absence from the game after it was revealed he suffered a blocked blood vessel in his brain. The 30-year-old was named as part of the Ireland team...
UK National News, Nov 18, 2014
Other News In Brief
Campaign Calls For Reintroduction Of Foreign Exchange Trips The British Council has launched a campaign to encourage schools to revive the tradition of the overseas exchange trip for pupils....
Other News In Brief
Campaign Calls For Reintroduction Of Foreign Exchange Trips The British Council has launched a campaign to encourage schools to revive the tradition of the overseas exchange trip for pupils....
Northern Ireland News, Nov 18, 2014
All-Island School History Competition Launched
A 'Decade of Centenaries' all-island schools history competition has been launched today by Education Minister John O'Dowd and his Irish counterpart Jan O'Sullivan. The competition invites primary an...
All-Island School History Competition Launched
A 'Decade of Centenaries' all-island schools history competition has been launched today by Education Minister John O'Dowd and his Irish counterpart Jan O'Sullivan. The competition invites primary an...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 18, 2014
Other News In Brief
Woman Punched During Hijacking Police are investigating a hijacking in the Norglen Parade area of Belfast on Monday 17 November. It was reported that at about 04:00 a 59-year-old woman was re...
Other News In Brief
Woman Punched During Hijacking Police are investigating a hijacking in the Norglen Parade area of Belfast on Monday 17 November. It was reported that at about 04:00 a 59-year-old woman was re...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 17, 2014
One Driver Fined Every 24 Minutes In NI
A driver is fined every 24 minutes in Northern Ireland for speeding or running a red light, a new report has found. The study, published by road safety charity Brake, revealed that over the last yea...
One Driver Fined Every 24 Minutes In NI
A driver is fined every 24 minutes in Northern Ireland for speeding or running a red light, a new report has found. The study, published by road safety charity Brake, revealed that over the last yea...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 17, 2014
Respite Unit To Close Despite Criticism
The Health Minister Jim Wells said that while he takes the objections seriously of those opposed to the closure of the respite care unit at Dalriada Hospital, just 69 of Northern Ireland's 4,000 MS su...
Respite Unit To Close Despite Criticism
The Health Minister Jim Wells said that while he takes the objections seriously of those opposed to the closure of the respite care unit at Dalriada Hospital, just 69 of Northern Ireland's 4,000 MS su...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 17, 2014
Police Vehicle Attacked In North Belfast
A police vehicle has been attacked in north Belfast. At around 11.20pm on Sunday, a device was thrown at a police Land Rover in the Twaddell Avenue area of the city. It did not explode. The PSNI h...
Police Vehicle Attacked In North Belfast
A police vehicle has been attacked in north Belfast. At around 11.20pm on Sunday, a device was thrown at a police Land Rover in the Twaddell Avenue area of the city. It did not explode. The PSNI h...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 17, 2014
Death Threats Lifted Against Community Wardens
Dissident republican death threats made against community support workers at Derry City Council have been lifted. It is understood the trade union NIPSA has confirmed that threats, made on two separa...
Death Threats Lifted Against Community Wardens
Dissident republican death threats made against community support workers at Derry City Council have been lifted. It is understood the trade union NIPSA has confirmed that threats, made on two separa...
Business News, Nov 17, 2014
Council Wins Gold Award For Supporting Workers Affected By Domestic Violence
The importance of employers providing support to staff living with domestic and sexual abuse has been highlighted by Belfast's Lord Mayor. Councillor Nichola Mallon was speaking at the Workplace Char...
Council Wins Gold Award For Supporting Workers Affected By Domestic Violence
The importance of employers providing support to staff living with domestic and sexual abuse has been highlighted by Belfast's Lord Mayor. Councillor Nichola Mallon was speaking at the Workplace Char...
UK National News, Nov 17, 2014
Rented Home Of Mark Bridger Demolished
The former rented home of Mark Bridger, where he is believed to have murdered five-year-old April Jones, has been destroyed. According to reports, Carol and Paul Jones, April's parents, watched as th...
Rented Home Of Mark Bridger Demolished
The former rented home of Mark Bridger, where he is believed to have murdered five-year-old April Jones, has been destroyed. According to reports, Carol and Paul Jones, April's parents, watched as th...
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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.
