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Northern Ireland News for February 2014 : Page 12
Northern Ireland News, Feb 7, 2014
Major Incident At Odyssey Concert
Fourteen young people remain in hospital after falling ill at a concert at Belfast's Odyssey Arena on Thursday night. Their condition has been described as stable. On Thursday evening, around 60 p...
Major Incident At Odyssey Concert
Fourteen young people remain in hospital after falling ill at a concert at Belfast's Odyssey Arena on Thursday night. Their condition has been described as stable. On Thursday evening, around 60 p...
UK National News, Feb 7, 2014
Doctors And Health Experts Urge MPs To Support Car Smoking Ban
MPs are to vote on Monday the issue about a ban on smoking in cars with children present. More than 700 doctors and other health experts, including nurses and surgeons working across the NHS, have p...
Doctors And Health Experts Urge MPs To Support Car Smoking Ban
MPs are to vote on Monday the issue about a ban on smoking in cars with children present. More than 700 doctors and other health experts, including nurses and surgeons working across the NHS, have p...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 7, 2014
Appeal Issued Following Car Hijacking
Police have issued an appeal for information following the hijacking of car in Belfast. At around 8.45pm on Thursday (6 February), approximately 15 hooded youths pulled a man from his car – a white ...
Appeal Issued Following Car Hijacking
Police have issued an appeal for information following the hijacking of car in Belfast. At around 8.45pm on Thursday (6 February), approximately 15 hooded youths pulled a man from his car – a white ...
UK National News, Feb 7, 2014
Royal Marines Move To Athelney To Provide Flooding Assistance
Yesterday, Thursday 6th February, around 40 Royal Marines from 40 Commando, based in Taunton, moved to the village of Athelney to provide general flooding assistance. The activities carried out by th...
Royal Marines Move To Athelney To Provide Flooding Assistance
Yesterday, Thursday 6th February, around 40 Royal Marines from 40 Commando, based in Taunton, moved to the village of Athelney to provide general flooding assistance. The activities carried out by th...
UK National News, Feb 7, 2014
Hospitals To Log Female Genital Mutilation Victims
Ministers and FGM helpline practitioners are taking part in discussions on how they can work together to tackle Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) victims. Norman Baker, Crime Prevention Minister, and L...
Hospitals To Log Female Genital Mutilation Victims
Ministers and FGM helpline practitioners are taking part in discussions on how they can work together to tackle Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) victims. Norman Baker, Crime Prevention Minister, and L...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 7, 2014
Arrest Following Cannabis Seizure
Police have arrested a 28-year-old man on suspicion of a number of drugs offences. The arrest follows the search of a house in the Oldtown Road area of Bushmills, on Thursday morning. Officers arr...
Arrest Following Cannabis Seizure
Police have arrested a 28-year-old man on suspicion of a number of drugs offences. The arrest follows the search of a house in the Oldtown Road area of Bushmills, on Thursday morning. Officers arr...
UK National News, Feb 7, 2014
Norkfolk Amazes With The Earliest Footprints Outside Africa
Shores of Happisburg on the Norfolk Coast in the East of England have revealed 800,000 year old human footprints, the earliest evidence of that outside Africa. Science journal Plos One, published the...
Norkfolk Amazes With The Earliest Footprints Outside Africa
Shores of Happisburg on the Norfolk Coast in the East of England have revealed 800,000 year old human footprints, the earliest evidence of that outside Africa. Science journal Plos One, published the...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 7, 2014
Other News In Brief
Dungannon Transformation Underway Social Development Minister Nelson McCausland has visited the site of a £2.3m public realm scheme that will transform Dungannon town centre. Minister McCaus...
Other News In Brief
Dungannon Transformation Underway Social Development Minister Nelson McCausland has visited the site of a £2.3m public realm scheme that will transform Dungannon town centre. Minister McCaus...
UK National News, Feb 7, 2014
Other News In Brief
British Woman Dies After Night Out In Bulgarian Sky Resort Police launched an investigation after Nina Holmes, from Gorseinon, Wales, collapsed outside BJ's bar in Borovets, around 45 miles fr...
Other News In Brief
British Woman Dies After Night Out In Bulgarian Sky Resort Police launched an investigation after Nina Holmes, from Gorseinon, Wales, collapsed outside BJ's bar in Borovets, around 45 miles fr...
Recruitment News, Feb 6, 2014
Dickson Welcomes Ryobi Jobs Announcement
Alliance East Antrim MLA, Stewart Dickson has welcomed the announcement by car parts company Ryobi, that they will be investing £32million in their Carrickfergus site which will create 100 jobs. Mr D...
Dickson Welcomes Ryobi Jobs Announcement
Alliance East Antrim MLA, Stewart Dickson has welcomed the announcement by car parts company Ryobi, that they will be investing £32million in their Carrickfergus site which will create 100 jobs. Mr D...
UK National News, Feb 6, 2014
Second Day Of Tube Strike Continues
Millions of commuters who use the London Underground face a second day of disruption because of strike action. The strike is over planned job cuts and ticket office closures. The disruption is due ...
Second Day Of Tube Strike Continues
Millions of commuters who use the London Underground face a second day of disruption because of strike action. The strike is over planned job cuts and ticket office closures. The disruption is due ...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 6, 2014
Queen's Uni Staff Stage One-Day Strike
Staff at Queen's University in Belfast are staging a one-day strike. The action comes in a dispute over pay and has been organised by trade unions, the University and College Union (UCU) and Unite. ...
Queen's Uni Staff Stage One-Day Strike
Staff at Queen's University in Belfast are staging a one-day strike. The action comes in a dispute over pay and has been organised by trade unions, the University and College Union (UCU) and Unite. ...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 6, 2014
Brothers Convicted Of Child Sex Abuse
Two brothers have been found guilty on a number of child sex abuse offences. One of the men, who cannot be named for legal reasons, was found guilty on 31 out of 38 abuse charges against his son and...
Brothers Convicted Of Child Sex Abuse
Two brothers have been found guilty on a number of child sex abuse offences. One of the men, who cannot be named for legal reasons, was found guilty on 31 out of 38 abuse charges against his son and...
UK National News, Feb 6, 2014
Corrie Actor Cleared Of Historic Sex Offences
Coronation street actor Bill Roache, 81, has been cleared of historic sex offences, it has been reported. Roache, 81, was found not guilty of two counts of rape and four counts of indecent assault at...
Corrie Actor Cleared Of Historic Sex Offences
Coronation street actor Bill Roache, 81, has been cleared of historic sex offences, it has been reported. Roache, 81, was found not guilty of two counts of rape and four counts of indecent assault at...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 6, 2014
Man Killed In Co Tyrone Crash
A man has been killed in a car accident in Co Tyrone. The 64-year-man is understood to have been hit by a car on the Monaghan Road, in the Aughnacloy area. The collision happened at around 10.30am o...
Man Killed In Co Tyrone Crash
A man has been killed in a car accident in Co Tyrone. The 64-year-man is understood to have been hit by a car on the Monaghan Road, in the Aughnacloy area. The collision happened at around 10.30am o...
UK National News, Feb 6, 2014
Environment Agency Issues Severe Flood Warnings
The Environment Agency has issued severe flood warnings are in place for Somerset today as successive bands of rain show no signs of easing. Further heavy rainfall is expected today, Friday and Satur...
Environment Agency Issues Severe Flood Warnings
The Environment Agency has issued severe flood warnings are in place for Somerset today as successive bands of rain show no signs of easing. Further heavy rainfall is expected today, Friday and Satur...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 6, 2014
UTV Enters Talks For New Channel
UTV Media is set to commence talks with the Broadcasting Authority of Ireland (BAI) about establishing a new television channel. The channel would be based in the Republic of Ireland. The broadcas...
UTV Enters Talks For New Channel
UTV Media is set to commence talks with the Broadcasting Authority of Ireland (BAI) about establishing a new television channel. The channel would be based in the Republic of Ireland. The broadcas...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 6, 2014
Family Held Hostage In Robbery
Two members of the same family have been held hostage during a robbery in west Belfast. The incident occurred on Wednesday morning (5 January). It is understood the family were tricked into lettin...
Family Held Hostage In Robbery
Two members of the same family have been held hostage during a robbery in west Belfast. The incident occurred on Wednesday morning (5 January). It is understood the family were tricked into lettin...
UK National News, Feb 6, 2014
Funding Announced To Reduce Reoffending
Charities and social enterprises who use innovative ways to reduce reoffending in England have been handed a boost worth more than £2 million. In recognition that social action has an important role ...
Funding Announced To Reduce Reoffending
Charities and social enterprises who use innovative ways to reduce reoffending in England have been handed a boost worth more than £2 million. In recognition that social action has an important role ...
UK National News, Feb 6, 2014
Plastic Bag Charge A 'Complete Mess'
Government plans for a 5p charge on plastic carrier bags in England are a "complete mess", according to a group of MPs. Last September, Deputy Prime Minister Nick Clegg announced plans for a single u...
Plastic Bag Charge A 'Complete Mess'
Government plans for a 5p charge on plastic carrier bags in England are a "complete mess", according to a group of MPs. Last September, Deputy Prime Minister Nick Clegg announced plans for a single u...
UK National News, Feb 6, 2014
Bombardier Wins £1bn Crossrail Train Deal
Derby train maker Bombardier has been awarded a £1bn contract to supply trains to the London Crossrail project, Transport for London (TfL) has announced. The news comes just a day after fears were ra...
Bombardier Wins £1bn Crossrail Train Deal
Derby train maker Bombardier has been awarded a £1bn contract to supply trains to the London Crossrail project, Transport for London (TfL) has announced. The news comes just a day after fears were ra...
Business News, Feb 6, 2014
DiskShred Scoops First Contract In the Netherlands
Enterprise, Trade and Investment Minister Arlene Foster has announced that specialist media shredding company, DiskShred, has won its first contract in the Netherlands. Arlene Foster announced the ne...
DiskShred Scoops First Contract In the Netherlands
Enterprise, Trade and Investment Minister Arlene Foster has announced that specialist media shredding company, DiskShred, has won its first contract in the Netherlands. Arlene Foster announced the ne...
UK National News, Feb 6, 2014
Taranis Reveals Most Advanced Aircraft Built By British Engineers
Together with the UK Ministry of Defence (MoD), Taranis has revealed the most advanced aircraft ever built by British engineers. Taranis,made its maiden flight at an undisclosed test range on Saturd...
Taranis Reveals Most Advanced Aircraft Built By British Engineers
Together with the UK Ministry of Defence (MoD), Taranis has revealed the most advanced aircraft ever built by British engineers. Taranis,made its maiden flight at an undisclosed test range on Saturd...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 6, 2014
£285k Water Bill Refund For Hospital
Altnagelvin Hospital is to receive a refund of more than £285,000 from Northern Ireland Water. Following an investigation by the Consumer Council, it was discovered that the hospital's water and sew...
£285k Water Bill Refund For Hospital
Altnagelvin Hospital is to receive a refund of more than £285,000 from Northern Ireland Water. Following an investigation by the Consumer Council, it was discovered that the hospital's water and sew...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 6, 2014
Danske Bank Makes Pre-Tax Profit
Danske Bank in Northern Ireland has said it made a pre-tax profit in 2013. In a statement, the bank said it had made a profit of £11.4m. This compares to a loss of more than £58m in 2012. It is al...
Danske Bank Makes Pre-Tax Profit
Danske Bank in Northern Ireland has said it made a pre-tax profit in 2013. In a statement, the bank said it had made a profit of £11.4m. This compares to a loss of more than £58m in 2012. It is al...
UK National News, Feb 6, 2014
Babcock Marine Workers To Strike For The First Time In 42 Years
Eight hundred Clyde based workers at Babcock Marine will strike for the first time in 42 years over a pay dispute which could have significant implications for the running of the nuclear naval and arm...
Babcock Marine Workers To Strike For The First Time In 42 Years
Eight hundred Clyde based workers at Babcock Marine will strike for the first time in 42 years over a pay dispute which could have significant implications for the running of the nuclear naval and arm...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 6, 2014
Other News In Brief
Durkan Welcomes NI Solar Farm Environment Minister Mark H Durkan has welcomed an approval for Northern Ireland's first large-scale solar farm in Downpatrick. The planning application by BNRG...
Other News In Brief
Durkan Welcomes NI Solar Farm Environment Minister Mark H Durkan has welcomed an approval for Northern Ireland's first large-scale solar farm in Downpatrick. The planning application by BNRG...
UK National News, Feb 6, 2014
Other News In Brief
Divorce Increases 'Because Of Recession' The divorce rate has increased in England and Wales because of the last recession, according to a report of the Office for National Statistics (ONS). ...
Other News In Brief
Divorce Increases 'Because Of Recession' The divorce rate has increased in England and Wales because of the last recession, according to a report of the Office for National Statistics (ONS). ...
Business News, Feb 5, 2014
GTT To Set Up A Networks Operation Centre In Belfast
Alastair Hamilton, Chief Executive of Invest Northern Ireland, has announced that US communications company GTT is setting up a network operations centre in Belfast, creating up to 12 high quality job...
GTT To Set Up A Networks Operation Centre In Belfast
Alastair Hamilton, Chief Executive of Invest Northern Ireland, has announced that US communications company GTT is setting up a network operations centre in Belfast, creating up to 12 high quality job...
UK National News, Feb 5, 2014
Other News In Brief
Man Charged With The Murder Of David Black A 33-year-old man has been charged with the murder of prison officer David Black. The man was detained on Tuesday in the Lurgan area of Co Armagh ...
Other News In Brief
Man Charged With The Murder Of David Black A 33-year-old man has been charged with the murder of prison officer David Black. The man was detained on Tuesday in the Lurgan area of Co Armagh ...
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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.
