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Northern Ireland News for June 2014 : Page 3
Business News, Jun 25, 2014
ArraVasc Signs Agreement With Shanghai Micro Medical
Med tech firm ArraVasc Ltd., based in Galway, has signed a new contract with a leading medical device distributor Shanghai Micro Medical, based in Shanghai, China. The announcement was made during t...
ArraVasc Signs Agreement With Shanghai Micro Medical
Med tech firm ArraVasc Ltd., based in Galway, has signed a new contract with a leading medical device distributor Shanghai Micro Medical, based in Shanghai, China. The announcement was made during t...
UK National News, Jun 25, 2014
Payday Loan Firm To Pay £2.6m For Fake Legal Letters
Payday lender firm Wonga is to pay customers over £2.6 million for unfair and misleading debt collection practices. The Financial Conduct Authority said around 45,000 customers in arrears were sent l...
Payday Loan Firm To Pay £2.6m For Fake Legal Letters
Payday lender firm Wonga is to pay customers over £2.6 million for unfair and misleading debt collection practices. The Financial Conduct Authority said around 45,000 customers in arrears were sent l...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 25, 2014
Explosives Used On Cash Machine
Money has been stolen from a cash machine in Co Armagh after thieves placed explosives on the device. The incident happened at Rice's supermarket in Keady at around 2.15am on Wednesday. Police atte...
Explosives Used On Cash Machine
Money has been stolen from a cash machine in Co Armagh after thieves placed explosives on the device. The incident happened at Rice's supermarket in Keady at around 2.15am on Wednesday. Police atte...
UK National News, Jun 25, 2014
No Affordable Houses For Average Families In England
Over 80% of properties for sale in England are unaffordable for the average working family, according to Shelter. More than half of the country, fewer than one in ten suitable homes on the market wer...
No Affordable Houses For Average Families In England
Over 80% of properties for sale in England are unaffordable for the average working family, according to Shelter. More than half of the country, fewer than one in ten suitable homes on the market wer...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 25, 2014
Man Dies In Farming Accident
A man, believed to be in his 80s, has died following a farming accident in Co Tyrone. He is thought to have been hit by a tractor on a farm in the Loughnamarve Road in Pomeroy. The Health and Safe...
Man Dies In Farming Accident
A man, believed to be in his 80s, has died following a farming accident in Co Tyrone. He is thought to have been hit by a tractor on a farm in the Loughnamarve Road in Pomeroy. The Health and Safe...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 25, 2014
Woman Dies In Newry Canal Crash
A 50-year-old woman has died after her car crashed into Newry Canal. The victim, who has been named as Patricia Campbell, is thought to have been from the Newry area. At around 1.30pm on Tuesday, he...
Woman Dies In Newry Canal Crash
A 50-year-old woman has died after her car crashed into Newry Canal. The victim, who has been named as Patricia Campbell, is thought to have been from the Newry area. At around 1.30pm on Tuesday, he...
UK National News, Jun 25, 2014
England Squad Arrive Back In The UK
The England squad have returned home following a disappointing campaign at this year's World Cup. The team were knocked out of the group stages after losing their first two matches to Italy and Urug...
England Squad Arrive Back In The UK
The England squad have returned home following a disappointing campaign at this year's World Cup. The team were knocked out of the group stages after losing their first two matches to Italy and Urug...
UK National News, Jun 25, 2014
Strike Affects UK Flights For A Second Day
UK flights are continuing to face disruption or cancellation due to a strike by air traffic controllers in France. The industrial action, which started yesterday, is due to last for another four day...
Strike Affects UK Flights For A Second Day
UK flights are continuing to face disruption or cancellation due to a strike by air traffic controllers in France. The industrial action, which started yesterday, is due to last for another four day...
UK National News, Jun 25, 2014
Plane Forced To Make Emergency Landing At Cork Airport
A plane, with 149 passengers on board, made an emergency landing at Cork Airport at 11.45pm on Tuesday night. The Boeing 737-300 series flight was travelling from Belfast to Spain, however the pilot ...
Plane Forced To Make Emergency Landing At Cork Airport
A plane, with 149 passengers on board, made an emergency landing at Cork Airport at 11.45pm on Tuesday night. The Boeing 737-300 series flight was travelling from Belfast to Spain, however the pilot ...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 25, 2014
Flight Forced To Make Emergency Landing
A plane travelling from Belfast to Barcelona has been forced to make an emergency landing following a suspected fuel leak. On Tuesday night, the Boeing 747 flight, which had around 150 passengers on...
Flight Forced To Make Emergency Landing
A plane travelling from Belfast to Barcelona has been forced to make an emergency landing following a suspected fuel leak. On Tuesday night, the Boeing 747 flight, which had around 150 passengers on...
UK National News, Jun 25, 2014
Union Slams Govt Plans To Ban Exclusivity Clauses On Zero-Hours Contracts
Unite the union has slammed government plans to ban exclusivity clauses in zero hours contracts. The union said the plans "will do nothing" to end the insecurity of zero hours working, and exclusivit...
Union Slams Govt Plans To Ban Exclusivity Clauses On Zero-Hours Contracts
Unite the union has slammed government plans to ban exclusivity clauses in zero hours contracts. The union said the plans "will do nothing" to end the insecurity of zero hours working, and exclusivit...
UK National News, Jun 25, 2014
Thousands Of Mourners Attend Funeral Of Nahid Almanea
The funeral of student Nahid Almanea, 31, who was stabbed in Colchester in June, has taken place in Saudi Arabia. Thousands of mourners attended the funeral in the Middle East on Saturday. Police of...
Thousands Of Mourners Attend Funeral Of Nahid Almanea
The funeral of student Nahid Almanea, 31, who was stabbed in Colchester in June, has taken place in Saudi Arabia. Thousands of mourners attended the funeral in the Middle East on Saturday. Police of...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 25, 2014
Investment For Alpha Glass Studio
A funding package of £547,000 has been announced to refurbish the former Alpha Glass Studio in L'derry. The building, which is located at the corner of Magazine Street and Castle Street, was previou...
Investment For Alpha Glass Studio
A funding package of £547,000 has been announced to refurbish the former Alpha Glass Studio in L'derry. The building, which is located at the corner of Magazine Street and Castle Street, was previou...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 25, 2014
Six Arrested In Dissident Investigation
Six people have been arrested by detectives investigating dissident republican activity. The arrests were made on Tuesday in the Dunmurry and west Belfast area following a number of searches. Poli...
Six Arrested In Dissident Investigation
Six people have been arrested by detectives investigating dissident republican activity. The arrests were made on Tuesday in the Dunmurry and west Belfast area following a number of searches. Poli...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 25, 2014
Other News In Brief
Family Targeted In Arson Attack A women and her three children have escaped injury after an arson attack on their home. Shortly before 11pm on Tuesday (24 June), the front door of the proper...
Other News In Brief
Family Targeted In Arson Attack A women and her three children have escaped injury after an arson attack on their home. Shortly before 11pm on Tuesday (24 June), the front door of the proper...
UK National News, Jun 25, 2014
Two Arson Killers Jailed For Life
Two men have been jailed for life after murdering a family of four in an arson attack in Leicester. Tristan Richards, 23, and Kemo Porter, 19, must serve a minimum of 35 years and 25 years respective...
Two Arson Killers Jailed For Life
Two men have been jailed for life after murdering a family of four in an arson attack in Leicester. Tristan Richards, 23, and Kemo Porter, 19, must serve a minimum of 35 years and 25 years respective...
UK National News, Jun 25, 2014
Other News In Brief
Explosives Used On Cash Machine Money has been stolen from a cash machine in Co Armagh after thieves placed explosives on the device. The incident happened at Rice's supermarket in Keady at ...
Other News In Brief
Explosives Used On Cash Machine Money has been stolen from a cash machine in Co Armagh after thieves placed explosives on the device. The incident happened at Rice's supermarket in Keady at ...
Recruitment News, Jun 24, 2014
Living Wage Commission Exposes In-Work Poverty
Unite the union has renewed calls for an immediate increase to the national minimum wage to tackle in-work poverty, following the publication of the Living Wage Commission's findings. While welcoming...
Living Wage Commission Exposes In-Work Poverty
Unite the union has renewed calls for an immediate increase to the national minimum wage to tackle in-work poverty, following the publication of the Living Wage Commission's findings. While welcoming...
UK National News, Jun 24, 2014
Andy Coulson Found Guilty Of Phone Hacking
Andy Coulson, the former News of the World editor, has been found guilty of conspiracy to hack phones. Rebekah Brooks was also on trial, however she was cleared of all charges. Coulson and Brooks,...
Andy Coulson Found Guilty Of Phone Hacking
Andy Coulson, the former News of the World editor, has been found guilty of conspiracy to hack phones. Rebekah Brooks was also on trial, however she was cleared of all charges. Coulson and Brooks,...
Business News, Jun 24, 2014
Firms Take Advantage Of New Sales Opportunities
Businesses are to take advantage of new sales opportunities within the public sector after completing the Smarter Procurement Programme. The programme was open to 14 small companies or social enterpr...
Firms Take Advantage Of New Sales Opportunities
Businesses are to take advantage of new sales opportunities within the public sector after completing the Smarter Procurement Programme. The programme was open to 14 small companies or social enterpr...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 24, 2014
Lung Cancer Is NI's Biggest Killer – Report
More action need to be taken to raise awareness in tackling lung cancer in Northern Ireland. That is according to a new report by campaign group, the UK Lung Cancer Coalition (UKLCC). The group sa...
Lung Cancer Is NI's Biggest Killer – Report
More action need to be taken to raise awareness in tackling lung cancer in Northern Ireland. That is according to a new report by campaign group, the UK Lung Cancer Coalition (UKLCC). The group sa...
UK National News, Jun 24, 2014
UK Flights Affected By Air Traffic Control Strike
A number of flights in Britain have been disrupted as a result of an air traffic controllers' strike in France. Major delays have occurred at airports, while other flights have been cancelled. It ...
UK Flights Affected By Air Traffic Control Strike
A number of flights in Britain have been disrupted as a result of an air traffic controllers' strike in France. Major delays have occurred at airports, while other flights have been cancelled. It ...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 24, 2014
Woman, 76, Released In Connection With 1989 Murder
A 76-year-old woman, arrested this morning (24 June), in connection with the murder of a teenager 25 years ago, has been released unconditionally, police have confirmed. Caroline Graham, 19, disappe...
Woman, 76, Released In Connection With 1989 Murder
A 76-year-old woman, arrested this morning (24 June), in connection with the murder of a teenager 25 years ago, has been released unconditionally, police have confirmed. Caroline Graham, 19, disappe...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 24, 2014
Ford Calls For Talk Dates To Be Finalised
David Ford, leader of the Alliance Party, has said Northern Ireland's political parties must finalise a date this week for talks on flags, parades and the past. In 2013, six months of negotiations b...
Ford Calls For Talk Dates To Be Finalised
David Ford, leader of the Alliance Party, has said Northern Ireland's political parties must finalise a date this week for talks on flags, parades and the past. In 2013, six months of negotiations b...
UK National News, Jun 24, 2014
Man Dies Following Police Pursuit
A man has died after the car he was travelling in crashed on the outskirts of Consett following a short pursuit by police. The incident, which started just after 11.50pm on Monday, 23rd June when pol...
Man Dies Following Police Pursuit
A man has died after the car he was travelling in crashed on the outskirts of Consett following a short pursuit by police. The incident, which started just after 11.50pm on Monday, 23rd June when pol...
UK National News, Jun 24, 2014
Monet's 'Nympheas' Sells For £31.7m
Claude Monet's famous 1906 water lilies painting – Nympheas – has been sold at auction for £31.7m. The painting, inspired by the lily pond at Monet's garden in Giverny, France, was sold at Sotheby's...
Monet's 'Nympheas' Sells For £31.7m
Claude Monet's famous 1906 water lilies painting – Nympheas – has been sold at auction for £31.7m. The painting, inspired by the lily pond at Monet's garden in Giverny, France, was sold at Sotheby's...
UK National News, Jun 24, 2014
British Man Charged With Killing Wife In Grenada
A British man has been charged with killing his wife after her body was discovered in a shallow grave in the Caribbean. Nixiann Downes-Clack's body was discovered in Grenada on Friday after she was r...
British Man Charged With Killing Wife In Grenada
A British man has been charged with killing his wife after her body was discovered in a shallow grave in the Caribbean. Nixiann Downes-Clack's body was discovered in Grenada on Friday after she was r...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 24, 2014
Foster Begins US Trade Mission
Enterprise Minister Arlene Foster has commenced a four-day trade mission to the US. The visit begins in Los Angeles, before moving to San Diego, San Francisco and Chicago. As part of the trip, the M...
Foster Begins US Trade Mission
Enterprise Minister Arlene Foster has commenced a four-day trade mission to the US. The visit begins in Los Angeles, before moving to San Diego, San Francisco and Chicago. As part of the trip, the M...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 24, 2014
Man Charged Over Burglaries
A man, aged 31, has been charged with a number of burglaries and hijackings. The offences occurred in the south Armagh area on 20 December 2013. He was charged with attempted burglary, three count...
Man Charged Over Burglaries
A man, aged 31, has been charged with a number of burglaries and hijackings. The offences occurred in the south Armagh area on 20 December 2013. He was charged with attempted burglary, three count...
UK National News, Jun 24, 2014
The Queen Visits Game Of Thrones Set
The Queen and Duke of Edinburgh have been given a tour of the Game of Thrones set in Belfast as part of their visit to Northern Ireland. The Royal couple are met with cast and production members of th...
The Queen Visits Game Of Thrones Set
The Queen and Duke of Edinburgh have been given a tour of the Game of Thrones set in Belfast as part of their visit to Northern Ireland. The Royal couple are met with cast and production members of th...
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Northern Ireland WeatherToday:A cloudy day with outbreaks of mainly light rain at times, although there may be the odd heavier burst. Driest in the south and east during the afternoon. Moderate southwesterly winds. Maximum temperature 11 °C.Tonight:Staying cloudy throughout the evening and overnight period with a little rain or drizzle at times. Mild overnight with light winds. Minimum temperature 7 °C.
