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Northern Ireland News for January 2015 : Page 6
Northern Ireland News, Jan 20, 2015
Woman 'Shaken' Following Carjacking
A woman is said to have been left "badly shaken" following a carjacking in Belfast. The incident happened on the Antrim Road, near to the junction of Chichester Road, on Monday (19 January). At arou...
Woman 'Shaken' Following Carjacking
A woman is said to have been left "badly shaken" following a carjacking in Belfast. The incident happened on the Antrim Road, near to the junction of Chichester Road, on Monday (19 January). At arou...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 20, 2015
Further Weather Warning Issued
A new weather warning has been issued for Northern Ireland. On Tuesday, the Met Office issued a fresh warning for snow in the region. It said rain and sleet can be expected with snow on higher gro...
Further Weather Warning Issued
A new weather warning has been issued for Northern Ireland. On Tuesday, the Met Office issued a fresh warning for snow in the region. It said rain and sleet can be expected with snow on higher gro...
Business News, Jan 20, 2015
Business Event Targeting Construction Firms To Be Held In Belfast
A business event targeting local companies that work in the construction sector is taking place at City Hall this month. The Procurement Workshop on Thursday 29 January, from 9.30am to 4.30pm, will ...
Business Event Targeting Construction Firms To Be Held In Belfast
A business event targeting local companies that work in the construction sector is taking place at City Hall this month. The Procurement Workshop on Thursday 29 January, from 9.30am to 4.30pm, will ...
Recruitment News, Jan 20, 2015
New Jobs Announced For Tralee
Fine Gael TD for Kerry and Minister of State with Responsibility for the Diaspora, Jimmy Deenihan, has welcomed the announcement of new jobs for Tralee with the launch today of Irish TV's new Munster ...
New Jobs Announced For Tralee
Fine Gael TD for Kerry and Minister of State with Responsibility for the Diaspora, Jimmy Deenihan, has welcomed the announcement of new jobs for Tralee with the launch today of Irish TV's new Munster ...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 20, 2015
9,000 Without Water As NI Water Talks Resume
NI Water is to resume talks with trade unions today, Tuesday, to resolve a dispute over pensions. 9,000 customers were left without water on Monday night, while further problems at Lough Braden Water...
9,000 Without Water As NI Water Talks Resume
NI Water is to resume talks with trade unions today, Tuesday, to resolve a dispute over pensions. 9,000 customers were left without water on Monday night, while further problems at Lough Braden Water...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 20, 2015
Decision To Fly Union Flag At Craigavon Civic Centre Slammed
The decision to fly the Union flag at Craigavon Civic Centre 365 days a year has been slammed by Sinn Féin. Craigavon Councillor Gemma McKenna hit out at Unionist Councillors and said they ignored th...
Decision To Fly Union Flag At Craigavon Civic Centre Slammed
The decision to fly the Union flag at Craigavon Civic Centre 365 days a year has been slammed by Sinn Féin. Craigavon Councillor Gemma McKenna hit out at Unionist Councillors and said they ignored th...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 20, 2015
NI Tourist Board To Be Renamed
The Northern Ireland Tourist Board (NITB) is to be renamed, it has been reported. Its name has been changed to Tourism Northern Ireland, and is part of a rebranding of the organisation. Announcing...
NI Tourist Board To Be Renamed
The Northern Ireland Tourist Board (NITB) is to be renamed, it has been reported. Its name has been changed to Tourism Northern Ireland, and is part of a rebranding of the organisation. Announcing...
UK National News, Jan 20, 2015
Report Claims Police Force To Drop Below 'Touchstone' Figure
Devon and Cornwall Police could lose a further 140 full time officers following the latest round of budget cuts, according to a report by the BBC. The BBC claim that "senior sources" within the force...
Report Claims Police Force To Drop Below 'Touchstone' Figure
Devon and Cornwall Police could lose a further 140 full time officers following the latest round of budget cuts, according to a report by the BBC. The BBC claim that "senior sources" within the force...
UK National News, Jan 20, 2015
UK's First Ever Neonatal Organ Transplant Carried Out
The UK's first ever organ donation from a newborn baby has taken place at Imperial College London. The kidneys and liver cells taken from a six-day-old baby girl were transplanted into two separate r...
UK's First Ever Neonatal Organ Transplant Carried Out
The UK's first ever organ donation from a newborn baby has taken place at Imperial College London. The kidneys and liver cells taken from a six-day-old baby girl were transplanted into two separate r...
UK National News, Jan 20, 2015
18% Rise In Retail Crime
Retail crime increased by 18% in 2013/14, costing the sector £603m, according to the latest report from the British Retail Consortium (BRC). According to to the report shoplifting, cyber-crime and f...
18% Rise In Retail Crime
Retail crime increased by 18% in 2013/14, costing the sector £603m, according to the latest report from the British Retail Consortium (BRC). According to to the report shoplifting, cyber-crime and f...
UK National News, Jan 20, 2015
Govt Urged To 'Do More' For Dairy Farmers
Dairy farmers need more protection from the government following a fall in milk prices, a committee of MPs said. A report by the Commons Environment, Food and Rural Affairs Committee, dairy farmers a...
Govt Urged To 'Do More' For Dairy Farmers
Dairy farmers need more protection from the government following a fall in milk prices, a committee of MPs said. A report by the Commons Environment, Food and Rural Affairs Committee, dairy farmers a...
UK National News, Jan 20, 2015
Yellow Warning Issued For Snow
The Met Office has issued a yellow warning for snow across parts of Wales, the Midlands and into northern England. The warning, issued this morning, is valid between 16:00 today (Tuesday) and midday ...
Yellow Warning Issued For Snow
The Met Office has issued a yellow warning for snow across parts of Wales, the Midlands and into northern England. The warning, issued this morning, is valid between 16:00 today (Tuesday) and midday ...
UK National News, Jan 20, 2015
Actor Anne Kirkbride Dies Aged 60
Actor Anne Kirkbride, best known as Deirdre Barlow, has died aged 60. ITV confirmed that Ms Kirkbride died peacefully in a Manchester hospital after a short illness. The actor joined Coronation Stre...
Actor Anne Kirkbride Dies Aged 60
Actor Anne Kirkbride, best known as Deirdre Barlow, has died aged 60. ITV confirmed that Ms Kirkbride died peacefully in a Manchester hospital after a short illness. The actor joined Coronation Stre...
UK National News, Jan 20, 2015
The Sun Allegedly Drops Topless Page Three
The Sun newspaper is reportedly to change its long running topless Page Three feature. According to a report by the Times, which shares a publisher with the redtop, last Friday's edition of the Sun w...
The Sun Allegedly Drops Topless Page Three
The Sun newspaper is reportedly to change its long running topless Page Three feature. According to a report by the Times, which shares a publisher with the redtop, last Friday's edition of the Sun w...
UK National News, Jan 20, 2015
Other News In Brief
ScottishPower Latest Energy Supplier To Announce Price Cuts ScottishPower is the latest energy company to announce a price cut, with a reduction of 4.8% to be introduced from 20 February. Th...
Other News In Brief
ScottishPower Latest Energy Supplier To Announce Price Cuts ScottishPower is the latest energy company to announce a price cut, with a reduction of 4.8% to be introduced from 20 February. Th...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 20, 2015
Kenny McDowall Resigns As Caretaker Manager
Caretaker Manager of Rangers Football Club, Kenny McDowall, has resigned from his position. He cited "personal reasons" for stepping down from the post. Mr McDowall will serve his 12-month notice pe...
Kenny McDowall Resigns As Caretaker Manager
Caretaker Manager of Rangers Football Club, Kenny McDowall, has resigned from his position. He cited "personal reasons" for stepping down from the post. Mr McDowall will serve his 12-month notice pe...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 20, 2015
National Trust Acquires Mount Stewart Estate
The National Trust has unveiled plans to unite Mount Stewart house and gardens. The proposals will see the area the charity looks after increase from 100 acres, to 1000 acres. It will reunite the ho...
National Trust Acquires Mount Stewart Estate
The National Trust has unveiled plans to unite Mount Stewart house and gardens. The proposals will see the area the charity looks after increase from 100 acres, to 1000 acres. It will reunite the ho...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 20, 2015
Other News In Brief
Ten Square Boutique Hotel Placed In Administration Ten Square, a boutique hotel in the centre of Belfast, has announced that it has entered administration. The hotel, on Donegal Square South...
Other News In Brief
Ten Square Boutique Hotel Placed In Administration Ten Square, a boutique hotel in the centre of Belfast, has announced that it has entered administration. The hotel, on Donegal Square South...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 19, 2015
4,500 Houses Without Water
Up to 4,500 properties are still without water following a disruption to the service, NI Water said. The agency has blamed the disruption to customers' supplies due to "ongoing industrial action" cur...
4,500 Houses Without Water
Up to 4,500 properties are still without water following a disruption to the service, NI Water said. The agency has blamed the disruption to customers' supplies due to "ongoing industrial action" cur...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 19, 2015
Derry City Stadium Announced For Redevelopment
Derry City Football Club's Brandywell Stadium is to be redeveloped, it has been confirmed. The project will involve the demolition of the Glentoran stand and the construction of a new stand with chan...
Derry City Stadium Announced For Redevelopment
Derry City Football Club's Brandywell Stadium is to be redeveloped, it has been confirmed. The project will involve the demolition of the Glentoran stand and the construction of a new stand with chan...
UK National News, Jan 19, 2015
PM Defends Letter Sent To Senior Muslims
The Prime Minister has defended a letter sent by Communities Secretary Eric Pickles to the Muslim Council of Britain as "reasonable, sensible and moderate". The letter called on the council to explai...
PM Defends Letter Sent To Senior Muslims
The Prime Minister has defended a letter sent by Communities Secretary Eric Pickles to the Muslim Council of Britain as "reasonable, sensible and moderate". The letter called on the council to explai...
UK National News, Jan 19, 2015
Level 3 'Amber' Weather Warning Issued
The Met Office has issued a Level 3 warning for cold weather and icy conditions for the next three days across England. According to the forecaster, an amber warning is triggered when "we are experie...
Level 3 'Amber' Weather Warning Issued
The Met Office has issued a Level 3 warning for cold weather and icy conditions for the next three days across England. According to the forecaster, an amber warning is triggered when "we are experie...
Business News, Jan 19, 2015
Xellient To Set Up Office In Singapore
Belfast-based Xellient, a leading recruitment consultancy for the energy and environmental industries worldwide, has been assisted by Invest Northern Ireland to set up an office in Singapore. Xellien...
Xellient To Set Up Office In Singapore
Belfast-based Xellient, a leading recruitment consultancy for the energy and environmental industries worldwide, has been assisted by Invest Northern Ireland to set up an office in Singapore. Xellien...
UK National News, Jan 19, 2015
Two Charged Over Attack On Mourning Family
Police investigating an attack on a family who were mourning the loss of a stillborn baby at a park in Colchester have charged a 27-year-old woman and 14-year-old boy. The family was at High Woods Co...
Two Charged Over Attack On Mourning Family
Police investigating an attack on a family who were mourning the loss of a stillborn baby at a park in Colchester have charged a 27-year-old woman and 14-year-old boy. The family was at High Woods Co...
UK National News, Jan 19, 2015
Allotment Body Confirmed As Missing Coventry Woman
Police have confirmed that a body recovered from an allotment site in Leicester is that of Sameena Imam. Ms Imam (34) had been missing since Christmas Eve, when she was last seen outside Costco in Co...
Allotment Body Confirmed As Missing Coventry Woman
Police have confirmed that a body recovered from an allotment site in Leicester is that of Sameena Imam. Ms Imam (34) had been missing since Christmas Eve, when she was last seen outside Costco in Co...
UK National News, Jan 19, 2015
Aircraft Skids Off Runway At Airport
All crew and passengers onboard a passenger flight into Inverness Airport have escaped uninjured after the plane skidded of a runway as it was taxiing to its gate. The Flybe Bombardier Dash 8 Q400 ai...
Aircraft Skids Off Runway At Airport
All crew and passengers onboard a passenger flight into Inverness Airport have escaped uninjured after the plane skidded of a runway as it was taxiing to its gate. The Flybe Bombardier Dash 8 Q400 ai...
UK National News, Jan 19, 2015
Senior Prosecutor Calls For New Guidance For Victims And Witnesses
The most senior criminal prosecutor in England and Wales has proposed a series of changes to how witnesses and victims are treated in court. Among the proposals, victims and witnesses would be warned...
Senior Prosecutor Calls For New Guidance For Victims And Witnesses
The most senior criminal prosecutor in England and Wales has proposed a series of changes to how witnesses and victims are treated in court. Among the proposals, victims and witnesses would be warned...
UK National News, Jan 19, 2015
Which? Magazine Calls On Dentist To Be Clear On Pricing
Consumer magazine Which? has said that people could be paying too much for dental treatment. The magazine claims that dentists are not being clear about pricing, with a survey of 1,000 people in Engl...
Which? Magazine Calls On Dentist To Be Clear On Pricing
Consumer magazine Which? has said that people could be paying too much for dental treatment. The magazine claims that dentists are not being clear about pricing, with a survey of 1,000 people in Engl...
UK National News, Jan 19, 2015
British Gas Cut Prices By 5%
British Gas has announced it will cut its prices by 5% from 27 February, reducing the average household bill by around £37. It follows an announcement of a 3.5% cut by E.On last week. British Gas, t...
British Gas Cut Prices By 5%
British Gas has announced it will cut its prices by 5% from 27 February, reducing the average household bill by around £37. It follows an announcement of a 3.5% cut by E.On last week. British Gas, t...
Recruitment News, Jan 19, 2015
Amax Creates 100 New Jobs In Shannon
Fine Gael Clare TD Joe Carey, has said that the announcement today by Amax that they are to create 100 new jobs in Shannon is most welcome news and represents a great start to 2015 for County Clare an...
Amax Creates 100 New Jobs In Shannon
Fine Gael Clare TD Joe Carey, has said that the announcement today by Amax that they are to create 100 new jobs in Shannon is most welcome news and represents a great start to 2015 for County Clare an...
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Northern Ireland WeatherToday:A cloudy day with a little light rain or drizzle at times, but some spells of drier weather too. The north coast may become somewhat brighter later this afternoon. Maximum temperature 11 °C.Tonight:Cloudy and patchy light rain will slowly clear away this evening. Then the rest of the night will be dry with broken cloud. Westerly winds freshening in the early hours. Minimum temperature 6 °C.
