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Northern Ireland News for January 2015 : Page 11
UK National News, Jan 9, 2015
Less Than A Third Of Parents Check League Table To Choose A School
Less than a third of parents (29%) check the league table when choosing a school for their children, it has been revealed. Instead, 54% look online for information and talk to parents of pupils alre...
Less Than A Third Of Parents Check League Table To Choose A School
Less than a third of parents (29%) check the league table when choosing a school for their children, it has been revealed. Instead, 54% look online for information and talk to parents of pupils alre...
UK National News, Jan 9, 2015
Other News In Brief
Woman Seriously Injured In Liverpool Road Crash A woman has been seriously injured in a road crash in Liverpool on Thursday evening. The pedestrian, 63, was crossing Hawthorne Road when a red...
Other News In Brief
Woman Seriously Injured In Liverpool Road Crash A woman has been seriously injured in a road crash in Liverpool on Thursday evening. The pedestrian, 63, was crossing Hawthorne Road when a red...
UK National News, Jan 8, 2015
British Teen Found Dead In France
A British teen has been found dead after he went missing on a ski trip to France. Kieron Fliux, 18, from the Isle of Wight, disappeared in Val d'lsere following a night out. He was on holiday with h...
British Teen Found Dead In France
A British teen has been found dead after he went missing on a ski trip to France. Kieron Fliux, 18, from the Isle of Wight, disappeared in Val d'lsere following a night out. He was on holiday with h...
UK National News, Jan 8, 2015
Green Party "Deeply Disappointed" At Ofcom Ruling
The Green Party has announced it is "deeply disappointed" at the Ofcom ruling not to be added to its major party list for the purposes of the May 2015 elections. The Green Party will provide a full r...
Green Party "Deeply Disappointed" At Ofcom Ruling
The Green Party has announced it is "deeply disappointed" at the Ofcom ruling not to be added to its major party list for the purposes of the May 2015 elections. The Green Party will provide a full r...
UK National News, Jan 8, 2015
Oldham Athletic Drops Deal To Sign Ched Evans
Oldham Athletic has dropped the deal to sign convicted rapist Ched Evans. The football club has not commented on the issue. However Evans has apologised n a statement through the PFA. He said: I an ...
Oldham Athletic Drops Deal To Sign Ched Evans
Oldham Athletic has dropped the deal to sign convicted rapist Ched Evans. The football club has not commented on the issue. However Evans has apologised n a statement through the PFA. He said: I an ...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 8, 2015
Corporation Tax Bill Published
Legislation which could allow Northern Ireland to set its own rate of corporation tax has been published. The Corporation Tax (Northern Ireland) Bill would allow the region's tax powers to be devolv...
Corporation Tax Bill Published
Legislation which could allow Northern Ireland to set its own rate of corporation tax has been published. The Corporation Tax (Northern Ireland) Bill would allow the region's tax powers to be devolv...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 8, 2015
Suspicious Package Found At PSNI Headquarters
A suspicious package has been found at the PSNI headquarters in Belfast. It is understood the package was delivered to the building on the Knock Road on Thursday. Bomb disposal experts are at the ...
Suspicious Package Found At PSNI Headquarters
A suspicious package has been found at the PSNI headquarters in Belfast. It is understood the package was delivered to the building on the Knock Road on Thursday. Bomb disposal experts are at the ...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 8, 2015
Snow Warning Issued For NI
A weather warning has been issued for Northern Ireland this weekend. The warning says that following a period of stormy weather on Thursday night, snow and ice should be expected in various areas of...
Snow Warning Issued For NI
A weather warning has been issued for Northern Ireland this weekend. The warning says that following a period of stormy weather on Thursday night, snow and ice should be expected in various areas of...
UK National News, Jan 8, 2015
Tesco To Close 43 Unprofitable Stores
Giant retailer Tesco is to close 43 unprofitable stores across the UK. The firm has also shelved plans to build 50 new stores. Group sales for the 19 weeks to 3 January 2015 declined by 0.6% at cons...
Tesco To Close 43 Unprofitable Stores
Giant retailer Tesco is to close 43 unprofitable stores across the UK. The firm has also shelved plans to build 50 new stores. Group sales for the 19 weeks to 3 January 2015 declined by 0.6% at cons...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 8, 2015
Tesco Withdraws New Store Plans
Tesco has withdrawn plans to create two new stores in Northern Ireland. The announcement is part of a turnaround plan for the retail chain following a difficult year of falling sales and controversy....
Tesco Withdraws New Store Plans
Tesco has withdrawn plans to create two new stores in Northern Ireland. The announcement is part of a turnaround plan for the retail chain following a difficult year of falling sales and controversy....
Northern Ireland News, Jan 8, 2015
Man Killed In Randalstown
The death of a man in Randalstown, Co Antrim, is being treated as murder, police have said. The man, said to be in his 60s, died following an "incident" on Caddy Road. A number of vehicles are tho...
Man Killed In Randalstown
The death of a man in Randalstown, Co Antrim, is being treated as murder, police have said. The man, said to be in his 60s, died following an "incident" on Caddy Road. A number of vehicles are tho...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 8, 2015
Police Granted More Time To Question Arrested Men
Police have been granted more time to question two men in relation to the murder of a man in east Belfast just before Christmas. Matthew Goddard, 41, was found dead at his home in Chobham Street on ...
Police Granted More Time To Question Arrested Men
Police have been granted more time to question two men in relation to the murder of a man in east Belfast just before Christmas. Matthew Goddard, 41, was found dead at his home in Chobham Street on ...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 8, 2015
Masked Men Rob L'Derry Business
A gang of masked men have robbed a business in L'Derry, it has been reported. The men, who are also thought to have been armed with bats or iron bars, targeted the premises at the Pennyburn Industri...
Masked Men Rob L'Derry Business
A gang of masked men have robbed a business in L'Derry, it has been reported. The men, who are also thought to have been armed with bats or iron bars, targeted the premises at the Pennyburn Industri...
Business News, Jan 8, 2015
Call For SME's To Boost Their Business
The Lord Mayor has called on SMEs in the city to boost their broadband and their business. Councillor Nichola Mallon was attending a seminar in Duncairn Centre, north Belfast, providing information t...
Call For SME's To Boost Their Business
The Lord Mayor has called on SMEs in the city to boost their broadband and their business. Councillor Nichola Mallon was attending a seminar in Duncairn Centre, north Belfast, providing information t...
Recruitment News, Jan 8, 2015
Professor Nixon Appointed Vice-Chancellor Of Ulster University
Employment and Learning Minister Dr Stephen Farry welcomed the announcement that Professor Paddy Nixon has been appointed as Vice-Chancellor of Ulster University. He replaces Professor Sir Richard B...
Professor Nixon Appointed Vice-Chancellor Of Ulster University
Employment and Learning Minister Dr Stephen Farry welcomed the announcement that Professor Paddy Nixon has been appointed as Vice-Chancellor of Ulster University. He replaces Professor Sir Richard B...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 8, 2015
Other News In Brief
Woman Injured After Being Hit By Car A woman is receiving treatment for a serious head injury after she was struck by a car. The woman, thought to be in her 50s, was hit by the vehicle on Ja...
Other News In Brief
Woman Injured After Being Hit By Car A woman is receiving treatment for a serious head injury after she was struck by a car. The woman, thought to be in her 50s, was hit by the vehicle on Ja...
UK National News, Jan 8, 2015
Childcare Costs Forcing Parents To Give Up Work
One in five parents with childcare costs will reduce the amount of hours they work, or will consider giving up work altogether, in 2015. The national survey of 1,000 parents of children aged between ...
Childcare Costs Forcing Parents To Give Up Work
One in five parents with childcare costs will reduce the amount of hours they work, or will consider giving up work altogether, in 2015. The national survey of 1,000 parents of children aged between ...
UK National News, Jan 8, 2015
Benedict Cumberbatch To Become A Father
British actor Benedict Cumberbatch is to become a father. A spokesperson for Cumberbatch confirmed to MailOnline: "I am delighted to confirm that Benedict Cumberbatch and Sophie Hunter are expecting ...
Benedict Cumberbatch To Become A Father
British actor Benedict Cumberbatch is to become a father. A spokesperson for Cumberbatch confirmed to MailOnline: "I am delighted to confirm that Benedict Cumberbatch and Sophie Hunter are expecting ...
UK National News, Jan 8, 2015
UK Police Forces Hold Minute's Silence In Remembrance Of Terrorist Attack
The Association of Police Officers (ACPO) and the Police Federation held a one minute's silence to show their respect for the victims of Wednesday's Paris terrorist attack. Ceremonies took place 10.3...
UK Police Forces Hold Minute's Silence In Remembrance Of Terrorist Attack
The Association of Police Officers (ACPO) and the Police Federation held a one minute's silence to show their respect for the victims of Wednesday's Paris terrorist attack. Ceremonies took place 10.3...
UK National News, Jan 8, 2015
Other News In Brief
Police Appeal Following Serious Crash In Liverpool Merseyside Police is appealing for information following a serious crash in Walton on Tuesday, 6 January. At about 6.15pm a 28-year-old man...
Other News In Brief
Police Appeal Following Serious Crash In Liverpool Merseyside Police is appealing for information following a serious crash in Walton on Tuesday, 6 January. At about 6.15pm a 28-year-old man...
UK National News, Jan 7, 2015
Driver Of Glasgow Bin Lorry Crash Discharged
The driver of a bin lorry that killed six people in Glasgow has been discharged from hospital. The 57-year-old man, who has not been named, was released from Glasgow's Wester Infirmary on Monday. Po...
Driver Of Glasgow Bin Lorry Crash Discharged
The driver of a bin lorry that killed six people in Glasgow has been discharged from hospital. The 57-year-old man, who has not been named, was released from Glasgow's Wester Infirmary on Monday. Po...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 7, 2015
NI Prison Bid For Michaella McCollum
It has been reported that a request from Michaella McCollum, to transfer from a Peruvian jail to one in Northern Ireland, has been approved. Ms McCollum, 21 and from Dungannon in Co Tyrone, was arre...
NI Prison Bid For Michaella McCollum
It has been reported that a request from Michaella McCollum, to transfer from a Peruvian jail to one in Northern Ireland, has been approved. Ms McCollum, 21 and from Dungannon in Co Tyrone, was arre...
Recruitment News, Jan 7, 2015
Unemployment Continues To Fall
Labour TD, John Lyons, has welcomed the latest Live Register figures, released today by the CSO, which show unemployment has fallen from a peak of 15.1% in February 2012, to 10.6% in December 2014. H...
Unemployment Continues To Fall
Labour TD, John Lyons, has welcomed the latest Live Register figures, released today by the CSO, which show unemployment has fallen from a peak of 15.1% in February 2012, to 10.6% in December 2014. H...
Business News, Jan 7, 2015
Mark Ennis Appointed As Chairman Of The Board Of Invest NI
Enterprise, Trade and Investment Minister Arlene Foster has announced the reappointment of Mark Ennis as Chairman of the Board of Invest Northern Ireland. The reappointment, which is for a second ter...
Mark Ennis Appointed As Chairman Of The Board Of Invest NI
Enterprise, Trade and Investment Minister Arlene Foster has announced the reappointment of Mark Ennis as Chairman of the Board of Invest Northern Ireland. The reappointment, which is for a second ter...
UK National News, Jan 7, 2015
Labour Councillor Suspended Over Auschwitz Tweet
A Labour councillor has been suspended from the party after she retweeted a conservative election poster containing a picture of Auschwitz. Nottingham councillor Rosemary Healy insisted she did not s...
Labour Councillor Suspended Over Auschwitz Tweet
A Labour councillor has been suspended from the party after she retweeted a conservative election poster containing a picture of Auschwitz. Nottingham councillor Rosemary Healy insisted she did not s...
UK National News, Jan 7, 2015
Oldham Athletic To Make Announcement Regarding Signing Of Ched Evans
Oldham Athletic are expected to make an announcement on Thursday regarding the signing of convicted rapist Ched Evans. Oldham are believed to be signing the 26-year-old, despite a petition with more ...
Oldham Athletic To Make Announcement Regarding Signing Of Ched Evans
Oldham Athletic are expected to make an announcement on Thursday regarding the signing of convicted rapist Ched Evans. Oldham are believed to be signing the 26-year-old, despite a petition with more ...
UK National News, Jan 7, 2015
Strong Winds Expected Across England And Scotland
The Met Office has issued amber warnings for northern Scotland on Thursday and Friday. A yellow weather warning has also been issued for the rest of Scotland and north England. It also warns of high...
Strong Winds Expected Across England And Scotland
The Met Office has issued amber warnings for northern Scotland on Thursday and Friday. A yellow weather warning has also been issued for the rest of Scotland and north England. It also warns of high...
UK National News, Jan 7, 2015
Hammond Condemns Yemani Bomb Attack
The UK's Foreign Secretary, Philip Hammond, has condemned the bomb attack in Yemen's capital, Sanaa. He also reaffirmed the UK's support for the political transition. Mr Philip Hammond said: "I cond...
Hammond Condemns Yemani Bomb Attack
The UK's Foreign Secretary, Philip Hammond, has condemned the bomb attack in Yemen's capital, Sanaa. He also reaffirmed the UK's support for the political transition. Mr Philip Hammond said: "I cond...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 7, 2015
Man Shot In North Belfast
A man has been injured in a paramilitary-style shooting in north Belfast. The incident happened at Carlisle Parade in the New Lodge area of the city at around 7.40pm on Tuesday (7 January). The vic...
Man Shot In North Belfast
A man has been injured in a paramilitary-style shooting in north Belfast. The incident happened at Carlisle Parade in the New Lodge area of the city at around 7.40pm on Tuesday (7 January). The vic...
UK National News, Jan 7, 2015
Rise In New UK Car Registrations
New cars registered in the UK in 2014 have reached a new high since 2004, according to the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT). A total of 2,476,435 new cars were registered in the UK i...
Rise In New UK Car Registrations
New cars registered in the UK in 2014 have reached a new high since 2004, according to the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT). A total of 2,476,435 new cars were registered in the UK i...
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Northern Ireland WeatherToday:It will be rather cloudy with scattered sleet and snow showers but mostly rain near the North coast. Feeling bitterly cold in fresh or strong northerly wind. Maximum temperature 4 °C.Tonight:Clear intervals and wintry showers, most frequent in the north but mostly of rain along the North Coast. A cold night with risk of icy stretches. Minimum temperature -1 °C.
