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Northern Ireland News for February 2014 : Page 13
Recruitment News, Feb 5, 2014
Maloney Calls For A Quaota Of Jobs
With the recent announcements that a proposed €44m extension to the Square Shopping Centre and an investment of €50m for the Urgent Care Unit for Tallaght Hospital, local Labour Deputy, Eamonn Maloney...
Maloney Calls For A Quaota Of Jobs
With the recent announcements that a proposed €44m extension to the Square Shopping Centre and an investment of €50m for the Urgent Care Unit for Tallaght Hospital, local Labour Deputy, Eamonn Maloney...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 5, 2014
Man Robbed By 'Fake' Police Officers
The PSNI has launched an investigation after two men robbed a homeowner while dressed as police officers. The two men called at a house in the Seacoast Road area of Magilligan, Limavady, on Tuesday e...
Man Robbed By 'Fake' Police Officers
The PSNI has launched an investigation after two men robbed a homeowner while dressed as police officers. The two men called at a house in the Seacoast Road area of Magilligan, Limavady, on Tuesday e...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 5, 2014
Lisburn Quarry Fire Treated As 'Malicious'
A fire at a quarry in Lisburn, County Antrim is being treated as malicious, police have said. The fire was discovered just after 22:00 on Tuesday evening at the site on the Pond Park Road. Firefight...
Lisburn Quarry Fire Treated As 'Malicious'
A fire at a quarry in Lisburn, County Antrim is being treated as malicious, police have said. The fire was discovered just after 22:00 on Tuesday evening at the site on the Pond Park Road. Firefight...
UK National News, Feb 5, 2014
Go-Ahead For Teachers To Use Tough Sanctions To Tackle Bad Behaviour
Litter picking in the playground, removing graffiti and cleaning the dining hall are all sanctions teachers should consider to clamp down on bad behaviour, Education Secretary Michael Gove has said. ...
Go-Ahead For Teachers To Use Tough Sanctions To Tackle Bad Behaviour
Litter picking in the playground, removing graffiti and cleaning the dining hall are all sanctions teachers should consider to clamp down on bad behaviour, Education Secretary Michael Gove has said. ...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 5, 2014
New Presbyterian Church Moderator Named
The next Moderator of the Presbyterian Church has been named as Rev Michael Barry, minister of Sandys Street Presbyterian Church in Newry, County Down. 63-year-old Dr Barry was elected in a second ro...
New Presbyterian Church Moderator Named
The next Moderator of the Presbyterian Church has been named as Rev Michael Barry, minister of Sandys Street Presbyterian Church in Newry, County Down. 63-year-old Dr Barry was elected in a second ro...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 5, 2014
Anscombe Renews Ulster Contract
Ulster Rugby coach Mark Anscombe has signed a one-year contract extension with the team, meaning he will lead the province until the summer of 2015. Mr Anscombe joined Ulster in the summer of 2012 an...
Anscombe Renews Ulster Contract
Ulster Rugby coach Mark Anscombe has signed a one-year contract extension with the team, meaning he will lead the province until the summer of 2015. Mr Anscombe joined Ulster in the summer of 2012 an...
UK National News, Feb 5, 2014
Criminals To Pay Towards Court Costs
Criminals will be made to pay towards the cost of their court case under legislation introduced to Parliament today by Justice Secretary Chris Grayling. The new measure is part of the wide-ranging Cr...
Criminals To Pay Towards Court Costs
Criminals will be made to pay towards the cost of their court case under legislation introduced to Parliament today by Justice Secretary Chris Grayling. The new measure is part of the wide-ranging Cr...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 5, 2014
Ministers Praise Twinbrook Adult Learning Scheme
Deputy First Minister Martin McGuinness and Junior Minister Jennifer McCann visited St Luke's Primary in Twinbrook, Belfast, today to see how adults from the Colin area are achieving qualifications th...
Ministers Praise Twinbrook Adult Learning Scheme
Deputy First Minister Martin McGuinness and Junior Minister Jennifer McCann visited St Luke's Primary in Twinbrook, Belfast, today to see how adults from the Colin area are achieving qualifications th...
UK National News, Feb 5, 2014
Govt's 'Nudge Unit' Joins Forces With Nesta
The Behavioural Insights Team, also known as the government's nudge unit, is joining forces with Nesta to create a new company. The Behavioural Insights Team was set up 2010 to apply knowledge and un...
Govt's 'Nudge Unit' Joins Forces With Nesta
The Behavioural Insights Team, also known as the government's nudge unit, is joining forces with Nesta to create a new company. The Behavioural Insights Team was set up 2010 to apply knowledge and un...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 5, 2014
£600k Unlocked For Volunteering Groups
£600,000 has been unlocked for volunteering groups across Northern Ireland. The Department for Social Development has launched the 2014-2015 Small Grants programme for local volunteering groups. Org...
£600k Unlocked For Volunteering Groups
£600,000 has been unlocked for volunteering groups across Northern Ireland. The Department for Social Development has launched the 2014-2015 Small Grants programme for local volunteering groups. Org...
UK National News, Feb 5, 2014
M4 Motorway Scam Targets Drivers
Drivers who stopped to help a male, posing as a lone motorist, are being conned out of hundreds of pounds, according to police. A man, carrying a green fuel can, is believed to stand on various slip ...
M4 Motorway Scam Targets Drivers
Drivers who stopped to help a male, posing as a lone motorist, are being conned out of hundreds of pounds, according to police. A man, carrying a green fuel can, is believed to stand on various slip ...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 5, 2014
Man Sentenced Over £1m Drugs Haul
A 50-year-old man from Greenisland has been sentenced to six years in prison for possession of cannabis estimated to be worth £1m. The PSNI said the haul was the largest single drugs seizure last yea...
Man Sentenced Over £1m Drugs Haul
A 50-year-old man from Greenisland has been sentenced to six years in prison for possession of cannabis estimated to be worth £1m. The PSNI said the haul was the largest single drugs seizure last yea...
UK National News, Feb 5, 2014
Cable Warns Of Risks At Cyber Security Summit
Business secretary Vince Cable has raised concerns about the vulnerability of Britain's main services to cyber-attack. Speaking at a meeting with regulators and intelligence leaders, Mr Cable said th...
Cable Warns Of Risks At Cyber Security Summit
Business secretary Vince Cable has raised concerns about the vulnerability of Britain's main services to cyber-attack. Speaking at a meeting with regulators and intelligence leaders, Mr Cable said th...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 5, 2014
Woman Attacked While Pushing Pram
Detectives in Musgrave are appealing for information after a woman was robbed while pushing her child in a pram. The attack occurred on Tuesday in the Roden Street area of Belfast at about 15:00. Th...
Woman Attacked While Pushing Pram
Detectives in Musgrave are appealing for information after a woman was robbed while pushing her child in a pram. The attack occurred on Tuesday in the Roden Street area of Belfast at about 15:00. Th...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 5, 2014
Man Charged Over David Black Murder
A man has been charged with the murder of prison officer David Black, the PSNI has revealed. Detectives from Serious Crime Branch have charged a 33-year-old man with the murder of Prison Officer Davi...
Man Charged Over David Black Murder
A man has been charged with the murder of prison officer David Black, the PSNI has revealed. Detectives from Serious Crime Branch have charged a 33-year-old man with the murder of Prison Officer Davi...
UK National News, Feb 5, 2014
Ten Injured In Clacton Explosion
Ten people have been taken to hospital following a suspected gas explosion on a street in Clacton, Essex. One person is believed to be be suffering from life-threatening injuries. Emergency service...
Ten Injured In Clacton Explosion
Ten people have been taken to hospital following a suspected gas explosion on a street in Clacton, Essex. One person is believed to be be suffering from life-threatening injuries. Emergency service...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 5, 2014
Other News In Brief
L'Derry Rioters 'As Young As Ten' Children as young as ten have been involved in recent disturbances near the Fountain Estate in L'Derry, according to a senior police officer. Petrol bombs, p...
Other News In Brief
L'Derry Rioters 'As Young As Ten' Children as young as ten have been involved in recent disturbances near the Fountain Estate in L'Derry, according to a senior police officer. Petrol bombs, p...
UK National News, Feb 5, 2014
London Tube Staff On 48-Hour Strike
Underground customers are enduring chaos as Tube workers strike over proposed job cuts and ticket office closures. RTM and TSSA unions began the 48-hour walkout at 21:00 GMT on Tuesday. The Governm...
London Tube Staff On 48-Hour Strike
Underground customers are enduring chaos as Tube workers strike over proposed job cuts and ticket office closures. RTM and TSSA unions began the 48-hour walkout at 21:00 GMT on Tuesday. The Governm...
UK National News, Feb 5, 2014
Thousands Of Homes Endure Power Cuts
Strong winds and heavy rain has left thousands of homes without power in south-west England and Wales. The Environment Agency has issued severe flood warnings, covering much of the south coast from C...
Thousands Of Homes Endure Power Cuts
Strong winds and heavy rain has left thousands of homes without power in south-west England and Wales. The Environment Agency has issued severe flood warnings, covering much of the south coast from C...
UK National News, Feb 4, 2014
Two New Gas Exploration Sites To Unlock Lancashire's Bowland Shale
Cuadrilla Resources has announced the proposed locations for two new exploration sites in the Fylde, Lancashire. The company intends to apply for planning permission to drill, hydraulically fracture ...
Two New Gas Exploration Sites To Unlock Lancashire's Bowland Shale
Cuadrilla Resources has announced the proposed locations for two new exploration sites in the Fylde, Lancashire. The company intends to apply for planning permission to drill, hydraulically fracture ...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 4, 2014
NI Planning To Adopt 'Town Centres First' Policy
The Department of the Environment has said Northern Ireland's planning system could be reformed to adopt a "town centres first" policy. Environment Minister Mark Durkan has announced a 12-week public...
NI Planning To Adopt 'Town Centres First' Policy
The Department of the Environment has said Northern Ireland's planning system could be reformed to adopt a "town centres first" policy. Environment Minister Mark Durkan has announced a 12-week public...
UK National News, Feb 4, 2014
Prince Charles Visits Somerset Flood Victims
The Prince of Wales visited victims of the Somerset floods today. Prince Charles spent an hour chatting to locals in Stoke St Gregory before continuing his tour. He arrived early in the afternoon a...
Prince Charles Visits Somerset Flood Victims
The Prince of Wales visited victims of the Somerset floods today. Prince Charles spent an hour chatting to locals in Stoke St Gregory before continuing his tour. He arrived early in the afternoon a...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 4, 2014
Public Workers Stage Day Of Action
NIPSA and UNISON trade union members have staged a day of action to protest against a lack of rise in pay over the past four years. Public sector workers protested at Belfast City Hall and at the Gui...
Public Workers Stage Day Of Action
NIPSA and UNISON trade union members have staged a day of action to protest against a lack of rise in pay over the past four years. Public sector workers protested at Belfast City Hall and at the Gui...
UK National News, Feb 4, 2014
School For Children As Young As Two
The Education Minister has said that children should have to start school at the age of two to help struggling parents find affordable childcare. Education Minister Liz Truss has written to each cou...
School For Children As Young As Two
The Education Minister has said that children should have to start school at the age of two to help struggling parents find affordable childcare. Education Minister Liz Truss has written to each cou...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 4, 2014
100 Jobs Created At Antrim Car Plant
A Japanese-owned car part manufacturing plant in County Antrim is to create 100 new jobs through a £32m investment. Ryobi Aluminium Casting (UK) Limited is investing the money in its Carrickfergus pl...
100 Jobs Created At Antrim Car Plant
A Japanese-owned car part manufacturing plant in County Antrim is to create 100 new jobs through a £32m investment. Ryobi Aluminium Casting (UK) Limited is investing the money in its Carrickfergus pl...
Business News, Feb 4, 2014
Ryobi To Invest £32m In Carrickfergus Plant
First Minister the Rt. Hon. Peter D. Robinson MLA and deputy First Minister Martin McGuinness have announced Ryobi Aluminium Casting (UK), Limited is to invest £32m in its Carrickfergus plant, creatin...
Ryobi To Invest £32m In Carrickfergus Plant
First Minister the Rt. Hon. Peter D. Robinson MLA and deputy First Minister Martin McGuinness have announced Ryobi Aluminium Casting (UK), Limited is to invest £32m in its Carrickfergus plant, creatin...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 4, 2014
£10m For Special School Development
Planning approval has been recommended by the Department of the Environment (DOE) for a new £10m building for Arvalee Special School in Omagh. Environment Minister Mark H Durkan made the announcement...
£10m For Special School Development
Planning approval has been recommended by the Department of the Environment (DOE) for a new £10m building for Arvalee Special School in Omagh. Environment Minister Mark H Durkan made the announcement...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 4, 2014
Belfast Council In 2nd Successive Rates Freeze
Belfast City Council has agreed to freeze the district rate for 2014/15. The decision marks the first time in the council's 41-year history that there has been no increase for two successive years. ...
Belfast Council In 2nd Successive Rates Freeze
Belfast City Council has agreed to freeze the district rate for 2014/15. The decision marks the first time in the council's 41-year history that there has been no increase for two successive years. ...
UK National News, Feb 4, 2014
Cervical Cancer Vaccine Could Be 'Hugely Beneficial' To Boys
A vaccination that protects girls from cervical cancer could be used to save thousands of boys lives in Britain. The jab, which immunises 12 and 13-year-old girls against Human Papilloma Virus (HPV),...
Cervical Cancer Vaccine Could Be 'Hugely Beneficial' To Boys
A vaccination that protects girls from cervical cancer could be used to save thousands of boys lives in Britain. The jab, which immunises 12 and 13-year-old girls against Human Papilloma Virus (HPV),...
UK National News, Feb 4, 2014
Queen And Prince Philip To Meet Pope Frances in Rome
The Queen and the Duke of Edinburgh will visit Rome on Thursday 3rd April, where they will have an audience with the Pope, according to Buckingham Palace. "Her Majesty and His Royal Highness are visi...
Queen And Prince Philip To Meet Pope Frances in Rome
The Queen and the Duke of Edinburgh will visit Rome on Thursday 3rd April, where they will have an audience with the Pope, according to Buckingham Palace. "Her Majesty and His Royal Highness are visi...
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Northern Ireland WeatherThis Evening and Tonight:Still a few wintry showers in the north and down North Channel coasts, otherwise dry with some clear intervals and perhaps the odd fog patch in the south. Minimum temperature -5 °C.
