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Northern Ireland News for August 2014 : Page 2
UK National News, Aug 28, 2014
Man Arrested In Connection With Manchester Body Find
Police in Greater Manchester have arrested a 45-year-old man in connection with the discovery of a woman's body. The body of a woman, believed to be aged in her 40s, was found by police at a house on...
Man Arrested In Connection With Manchester Body Find
Police in Greater Manchester have arrested a 45-year-old man in connection with the discovery of a woman's body. The body of a woman, believed to be aged in her 40s, was found by police at a house on...
UK National News, Aug 28, 2014
Sweets Found To Be Contaminated With Prescription Drugs
Police have launched an investigation into a contaminated batch of sweets found to contain a prescription drug. It is understood that "a standard prescription tablet, commonly prescribed to both adul...
Sweets Found To Be Contaminated With Prescription Drugs
Police have launched an investigation into a contaminated batch of sweets found to contain a prescription drug. It is understood that "a standard prescription tablet, commonly prescribed to both adul...
UK National News, Aug 28, 2014
Plane Makes Emergency Landing At Gatwick
A plane carrying 157 passengers was forced to make an emergency landing at Gatwick Airport after reporting that smoke was in the cockpit. The Easyjet Airbus A320 had left Liverpool at about 06:40 for...
Plane Makes Emergency Landing At Gatwick
A plane carrying 157 passengers was forced to make an emergency landing at Gatwick Airport after reporting that smoke was in the cockpit. The Easyjet Airbus A320 had left Liverpool at about 06:40 for...
UK National News, Aug 28, 2014
Other News In Brief
Artist Buries Gold Bars On Folkestone Beach People in Folkestone are being encouraged to dig for gold on Outer Harbour beach after artist Michael Sailstorfer buried bullion worth £10,000. The...
Other News In Brief
Artist Buries Gold Bars On Folkestone Beach People in Folkestone are being encouraged to dig for gold on Outer Harbour beach after artist Michael Sailstorfer buried bullion worth £10,000. The...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 28, 2014
Sinn Féin Seeks Urgent Meeting With Belfast Trust
Sinn Féin are seeking an urgent meeting with the Belfast Trust over ongoing problems in Belfast Accident and Emergency departments. The party's Paul Maskey said that health minister Edwin Poots, need...
Sinn Féin Seeks Urgent Meeting With Belfast Trust
Sinn Féin are seeking an urgent meeting with the Belfast Trust over ongoing problems in Belfast Accident and Emergency departments. The party's Paul Maskey said that health minister Edwin Poots, need...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 28, 2014
Other News In Brief
Report Reveals Most Popular Baby Names In NI A new report from the NI Statistics and Research Agency shows that the most popular baby names in 2013 where Emily, Grace and Jack. The figures sh...
Other News In Brief
Report Reveals Most Popular Baby Names In NI A new report from the NI Statistics and Research Agency shows that the most popular baby names in 2013 where Emily, Grace and Jack. The figures sh...
UK National News, Aug 27, 2014
Labour Calls For Shaun Wright To Stand Down
South Yorkshire's Police Commissioner is refusing to stand down from his post, claiming he was "not aware" of the scale of the problem after it was found that more than 1,400 children had been abused ...
Labour Calls For Shaun Wright To Stand Down
South Yorkshire's Police Commissioner is refusing to stand down from his post, claiming he was "not aware" of the scale of the problem after it was found that more than 1,400 children had been abused ...
UK National News, Aug 27, 2014
Woman In Stable Condition Following Crash
A woman is said to be in a stable condition in hospital after being involved in a road traffic accident earlier this week. The woman, who is 52 years of age but has not yet been named by police, suf...
Woman In Stable Condition Following Crash
A woman is said to be in a stable condition in hospital after being involved in a road traffic accident earlier this week. The woman, who is 52 years of age but has not yet been named by police, suf...
UK National News, Aug 27, 2014
£1bn Shortage In Funding For School Places - LGA
Councils are warning there is a £1bn shortage in school places funding. It has been said that councils have abandoned building projects, cut back on school maintenance and borrowed money in order to ...
£1bn Shortage In Funding For School Places - LGA
Councils are warning there is a £1bn shortage in school places funding. It has been said that councils have abandoned building projects, cut back on school maintenance and borrowed money in order to ...
UK National News, Aug 27, 2014
'Unexplained Death' At Hospital Investigated
Surrey Police has confirmed it is at the scene of East Surrey Hospital following the "unexplained death" of a man at the premises. Officers were called to the hospital on Canada Avenue, Redhill, jus...
'Unexplained Death' At Hospital Investigated
Surrey Police has confirmed it is at the scene of East Surrey Hospital following the "unexplained death" of a man at the premises. Officers were called to the hospital on Canada Avenue, Redhill, jus...
UK National News, Aug 27, 2014
RBS And NatWest Fined Over £14,000,000 For Serious Failings
The Royal Bank of Scotland (RBS) and NatWest have been fined more than £14,000,000 for failing to consider the full extent of a customer's budget when making a mortgage recommendation In total, the t...
RBS And NatWest Fined Over £14,000,000 For Serious Failings
The Royal Bank of Scotland (RBS) and NatWest have been fined more than £14,000,000 for failing to consider the full extent of a customer's budget when making a mortgage recommendation In total, the t...
UK National News, Aug 27, 2014
Man, 24, Stabbed To Death
A 24-year-old man has died after being stabbed during a fight. It is understood the victim, named as Adrian Young, was attacked by a group of males at around 4.45pm on Tuesday in Cromwell Road, Croy...
Man, 24, Stabbed To Death
A 24-year-old man has died after being stabbed during a fight. It is understood the victim, named as Adrian Young, was attacked by a group of males at around 4.45pm on Tuesday in Cromwell Road, Croy...
UK National News, Aug 27, 2014
Woman Arrested Following House Fire
A woman aged in her 30s has been arrested following a house fire in Ruabon, Wales. At around 5.08am this morning (27 August), emergency services responded to reports of a house fire in Wynn Avenue, ...
Woman Arrested Following House Fire
A woman aged in her 30s has been arrested following a house fire in Ruabon, Wales. At around 5.08am this morning (27 August), emergency services responded to reports of a house fire in Wynn Avenue, ...
UK National News, Aug 27, 2014
Other News In Brief
Police Appeal For Information About Missing Man From Willenhall Police have raised concerns over the welfare of a man from Walsall who has been missing for almost a week. Jason Whitehouse, 43...
Other News In Brief
Police Appeal For Information About Missing Man From Willenhall Police have raised concerns over the welfare of a man from Walsall who has been missing for almost a week. Jason Whitehouse, 43...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 27, 2014
Carrier Bag Use Drops 72%
Newly published figures reveal a drop of 215 million single use carrier bags in the first year of the 5p levy, a reduction of 72%. Welcoming the news, Environment Minister, Mark H Durkan, said: "The ...
Carrier Bag Use Drops 72%
Newly published figures reveal a drop of 215 million single use carrier bags in the first year of the 5p levy, a reduction of 72%. Welcoming the news, Environment Minister, Mark H Durkan, said: "The ...
Business News, Aug 27, 2014
St George's Market Scoops Prestigious Award
St George's Market has been named the UK's Best Heritage Project in the National Lottery Awards. St George's Market is one of Belfast's oldest visitor attractions dating back to the 1890s and was ren...
St George's Market Scoops Prestigious Award
St George's Market has been named the UK's Best Heritage Project in the National Lottery Awards. St George's Market is one of Belfast's oldest visitor attractions dating back to the 1890s and was ren...
Recruitment News, Aug 27, 2014
Baker & McKenzie Announces 256 New Jobs
Enterprise, Trade and Investment Minister Arlene Foster has announced that global law firm Baker & McKenzie has chosen Northern Ireland as the location for its new Global Services Centre creating 256 ...
Baker & McKenzie Announces 256 New Jobs
Enterprise, Trade and Investment Minister Arlene Foster has announced that global law firm Baker & McKenzie has chosen Northern Ireland as the location for its new Global Services Centre creating 256 ...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 27, 2014
Law Firm To Create 256 New Jobs
Global law firm Baker & McKenzie is to create its new Global Services Centre in Northern Ireland, which will create 256 new jobs. The new centre, to be based in Belfast, will comprise over 70 staff i...
Law Firm To Create 256 New Jobs
Global law firm Baker & McKenzie is to create its new Global Services Centre in Northern Ireland, which will create 256 new jobs. The new centre, to be based in Belfast, will comprise over 70 staff i...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 27, 2014
Police Appeal For Witnesses Following Fatal Accident In L'Derry
Police in L'Derry have appealed for witnesses to a fatal accident in which an 81-year-old was knocked down and killed. Police say that Rhoda Kearney, from Maghera, was hit by an articulated lorry on ...
Police Appeal For Witnesses Following Fatal Accident In L'Derry
Police in L'Derry have appealed for witnesses to a fatal accident in which an 81-year-old was knocked down and killed. Police say that Rhoda Kearney, from Maghera, was hit by an articulated lorry on ...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 27, 2014
HSE Investigate Sudden Death In Co Antrim
An investigation has been launched into the sudden death of a man in Doagh, Co Antrim. Police were called to commercial premises on the Kilbride Road at about 21:00 on Tuesday. It is understood that...
HSE Investigate Sudden Death In Co Antrim
An investigation has been launched into the sudden death of a man in Doagh, Co Antrim. Police were called to commercial premises on the Kilbride Road at about 21:00 on Tuesday. It is understood that...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 27, 2014
Suspect Device Found In West Belfast
A suspect device has been reported on the Falls Road in west Belfast. Police have been called following reports of a suspicious object on the Falls Road near Dunville Park. The road has been closed...
Suspect Device Found In West Belfast
A suspect device has been reported on the Falls Road in west Belfast. Police have been called following reports of a suspicious object on the Falls Road near Dunville Park. The road has been closed...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 27, 2014
Police Attacked With Petrol Bombs In East Belfast
Police officers responding to reports of a burning car have been attacked with petrol bombs and paint in east Belfast. The PSNI attended the scene at Castelereagh Street at around 23:15 on Tuesday wh...
Police Attacked With Petrol Bombs In East Belfast
Police officers responding to reports of a burning car have been attacked with petrol bombs and paint in east Belfast. The PSNI attended the scene at Castelereagh Street at around 23:15 on Tuesday wh...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 27, 2014
Shankill Butcher Detective James Nesbitt Dies Aged 79
James Nesbitt, the lead detective in the hunt for the Shankill Butchers, has died aged 79. During his time with the Royal Ulster Constabulary, Mr Nesbitt was involved in a number of high profile case...
Shankill Butcher Detective James Nesbitt Dies Aged 79
James Nesbitt, the lead detective in the hunt for the Shankill Butchers, has died aged 79. During his time with the Royal Ulster Constabulary, Mr Nesbitt was involved in a number of high profile case...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 27, 2014
New Search Begins In Co Meath For 'Disappeared' Victim
A new search for the remains of Brendan Megraw, one of the Disappeared, is underway in Oristown, Co Meath. Mr Megraw was 23-years-old when he was abducted by the IRA from his home in west Belfast in ...
New Search Begins In Co Meath For 'Disappeared' Victim
A new search for the remains of Brendan Megraw, one of the Disappeared, is underway in Oristown, Co Meath. Mr Megraw was 23-years-old when he was abducted by the IRA from his home in west Belfast in ...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 27, 2014
Other News In Brief
Three Primary Schools To Join Together In L'Derry The proposed amalgamation of three primary schools in Londonderry has been approved by Education Minister, John O'Dowd. The Minister said "pa...
Other News In Brief
Three Primary Schools To Join Together In L'Derry The proposed amalgamation of three primary schools in Londonderry has been approved by Education Minister, John O'Dowd. The Minister said "pa...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 26, 2014
New Belfast To Poland Route Unveiled
Wizz Air, the budget airline, has confirmed it is to begin a new route from Belfast to Poland next year. The route will be from Belfast International Airport to Katowice in Poland and will operate t...
New Belfast To Poland Route Unveiled
Wizz Air, the budget airline, has confirmed it is to begin a new route from Belfast to Poland next year. The route will be from Belfast International Airport to Katowice in Poland and will operate t...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 26, 2014
Graeme McDowell Announces Baby's Birth
Graeme McDowell has become a father for the first time. The golfer, who hails from Northern Ireland, shared the news via his Twitter account. In a short message to his followers, the 35-year-old w...
Graeme McDowell Announces Baby's Birth
Graeme McDowell has become a father for the first time. The golfer, who hails from Northern Ireland, shared the news via his Twitter account. In a short message to his followers, the 35-year-old w...
UK National News, Aug 26, 2014
Murder Investigation Launched After Boy Pulled From Burning Car Dies
Police in Hampshire have reported the death of a five-year-old boy from injuries sustained in a car fire. Tommy Sheldon, from Southampton, was pulled from a burning car on 11 August in Merdon Castle ...
Murder Investigation Launched After Boy Pulled From Burning Car Dies
Police in Hampshire have reported the death of a five-year-old boy from injuries sustained in a car fire. Tommy Sheldon, from Southampton, was pulled from a burning car on 11 August in Merdon Castle ...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 26, 2014
Boy, 14, Stabbed In Enniskillen
A 14-year-old boy is in hospital after being stabbed by another teenager in Enniskillen, Co Fermanagh. The incident happened at the Round O Jetty area of the town at around midnight on Sunday. The v...
Boy, 14, Stabbed In Enniskillen
A 14-year-old boy is in hospital after being stabbed by another teenager in Enniskillen, Co Fermanagh. The incident happened at the Round O Jetty area of the town at around midnight on Sunday. The v...
Recruitment News, Aug 26, 2014
More Jobs Created In Hospitality Sector Since Govt Reduced VAT Rate
Fine Gael Limerick TD and member of the Oireachtas Committee on Transport and Tourism, Patrick O'Donovan, has welcomed a report from the Restaurants Association of Ireland which shows over 21,000 new ...
More Jobs Created In Hospitality Sector Since Govt Reduced VAT Rate
Fine Gael Limerick TD and member of the Oireachtas Committee on Transport and Tourism, Patrick O'Donovan, has welcomed a report from the Restaurants Association of Ireland which shows over 21,000 new ...
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Northern Ireland WeatherThis Evening and Tonight:It will be cloudy. Also mainly dry at first this evening but then occasional outbreaks of rain developing overnight. Light southwest winds, and staying mild. Minimum temperature 9 °C.
