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Northern Ireland News for January 2015 : Page 7
Northern Ireland News, Jan 19, 2015
Car Damaged By Petrol Bomb In Lurgan
A car has been damaged after a petrol bomb was thrown in Lurgan, County Armagh. The incident is reported to have occurred in the Boconnell Court area at around 20:30 on Sunday. The device was thrown...
Car Damaged By Petrol Bomb In Lurgan
A car has been damaged after a petrol bomb was thrown in Lurgan, County Armagh. The incident is reported to have occurred in the Boconnell Court area at around 20:30 on Sunday. The device was thrown...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 19, 2015
Shop Worker Threatened With Hammer
A masked man has threatened a shop worker in north Belfast with a hammer. The attacker was wearing a balaclava when he entered the shop on Cavehill Road at about 21:45 on Friday night. The man order...
Shop Worker Threatened With Hammer
A masked man has threatened a shop worker in north Belfast with a hammer. The attacker was wearing a balaclava when he entered the shop on Cavehill Road at about 21:45 on Friday night. The man order...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 19, 2015
QUB Scientists In 'Groundbreaking' Astrophysics Project
Queen's University Scientists are partnering with astrophysicists across Europe on a new project to discover new planets. The Next-Generation Transit Survey (NGTS) has achieved first light at the Eur...
QUB Scientists In 'Groundbreaking' Astrophysics Project
Queen's University Scientists are partnering with astrophysicists across Europe on a new project to discover new planets. The Next-Generation Transit Survey (NGTS) has achieved first light at the Eur...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 19, 2015
Budget To Address Health And Education
Frontline services in health and education and economic growth are the key issues addressed in Northern Ireland's 2015/16 budget, according to Finance Minister Simon Hamilton. There is to be a £204m ...
Budget To Address Health And Education
Frontline services in health and education and economic growth are the key issues addressed in Northern Ireland's 2015/16 budget, according to Finance Minister Simon Hamilton. There is to be a £204m ...
UK National News, Jan 19, 2015
Mobile Customers To Share £1m Refund
Mobile provide EE is to refund around £1m to a number of customers wrongly charged VAT between October 2012 and October 2014. It is understood that EE customers who travelled outside the EU during th...
Mobile Customers To Share £1m Refund
Mobile provide EE is to refund around £1m to a number of customers wrongly charged VAT between October 2012 and October 2014. It is understood that EE customers who travelled outside the EU during th...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 19, 2015
Historic L'Derry Building Regenerated
One of L'Derry's most historic city centre buildings has been converted into a facility to promote textile design in the area. Built in 1741 as the Custom House, the building at 33 Shipquay Street ha...
Historic L'Derry Building Regenerated
One of L'Derry's most historic city centre buildings has been converted into a facility to promote textile design in the area. Built in 1741 as the Custom House, the building at 33 Shipquay Street ha...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 19, 2015
Teens Arrested Following Armed Hijacking
Two teenage males have been arrested following the hijacking of a vehicle in the Victoria Gardens area of north Belfast. The incident occurred at about 10:00 on Sunday morning when a woman was ordere...
Teens Arrested Following Armed Hijacking
Two teenage males have been arrested following the hijacking of a vehicle in the Victoria Gardens area of north Belfast. The incident occurred at about 10:00 on Sunday morning when a woman was ordere...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 19, 2015
'Yellow' Weather Warning Over Icy Conditions
The UK Met Office has released a 'yellow' warning for ice across Northern Ireland from today, adding that conditions could be particularly dangerous for drivers. The Met Office said a band of rain, s...
'Yellow' Weather Warning Over Icy Conditions
The UK Met Office has released a 'yellow' warning for ice across Northern Ireland from today, adding that conditions could be particularly dangerous for drivers. The Met Office said a band of rain, s...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 19, 2015
Other News In Brief
Appeal Over Distraction Burglaries, West Belfast The PSNI is appealing for information following a series of burglaries in west Belfast at the weekend The burglaries occurred in the Westland ...
Other News In Brief
Appeal Over Distraction Burglaries, West Belfast The PSNI is appealing for information following a series of burglaries in west Belfast at the weekend The burglaries occurred in the Westland ...
UK National News, Jan 19, 2015
Other News In Brief
Actor Dropped From Coronation Street After Age Lie Actor Katie Redford has been dropped from the cast of Coronation Street amid claims that she lied about her age to win a part of a 14-year-...
Other News In Brief
Actor Dropped From Coronation Street After Age Lie Actor Katie Redford has been dropped from the cast of Coronation Street amid claims that she lied about her age to win a part of a 14-year-...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 17, 2015
Childcare Costs Rise By 2.5%
The cost of full-time childcare in Northern Ireland has increased from the previous year's figures, it has been revealed. New research by charity Employers for Childcare, found the average cost of f...
Childcare Costs Rise By 2.5%
The cost of full-time childcare in Northern Ireland has increased from the previous year's figures, it has been revealed. New research by charity Employers for Childcare, found the average cost of f...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 16, 2015
Power Supply Restored To Customers
Power has been restored to more than 15,000 homes and businesses overnight, following severe weather on Thursday (15 January). Northern Ireland Electricity (NIE) confirmed its crews have been contin...
Power Supply Restored To Customers
Power has been restored to more than 15,000 homes and businesses overnight, following severe weather on Thursday (15 January). Northern Ireland Electricity (NIE) confirmed its crews have been contin...
UK National News, Jan 16, 2015
Police Urge Suspected Assault Victim To Come Forward
Essex Police are trying to trace a cyclist who posted a video to YouTube in which it appears he is assaulted by a van driver. It is understood that the video shows the cyclist colliding with a van, f...
Police Urge Suspected Assault Victim To Come Forward
Essex Police are trying to trace a cyclist who posted a video to YouTube in which it appears he is assaulted by a van driver. It is understood that the video shows the cyclist colliding with a van, f...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 16, 2015
150 Properties Without Water In Draperstown
Approximately 150 properties in Draperstown are without water due to an air lock in the system, NI Water confirmed. Staff are currently working in the area to resolve the issue. In a statement the f...
150 Properties Without Water In Draperstown
Approximately 150 properties in Draperstown are without water due to an air lock in the system, NI Water confirmed. Staff are currently working in the area to resolve the issue. In a statement the f...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 16, 2015
DUP Launches Anti-Animal Cruelty Policy
The DUP has introduced an Animal Welfare Policy aiming to ensure that NI becomes a zero-tolerance country for those who would abuse animals. Launched by East Belfast candidate Gavin Robinson at the A...
DUP Launches Anti-Animal Cruelty Policy
The DUP has introduced an Animal Welfare Policy aiming to ensure that NI becomes a zero-tolerance country for those who would abuse animals. Launched by East Belfast candidate Gavin Robinson at the A...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 16, 2015
NI Has Worst A&E Rates In The UK
Newly-released statistics have revealed that Northern Ireland's emergency departments have the worst waiting times in the UK. The provisional figures, which are for the month of December last year, ...
NI Has Worst A&E Rates In The UK
Newly-released statistics have revealed that Northern Ireland's emergency departments have the worst waiting times in the UK. The provisional figures, which are for the month of December last year, ...
Business News, Jan 16, 2015
Arolco (Ireland) Invests In Growth
Arolco (Ireland) in Castlederg is being assisted by Invest Northern Ireland to invest £133,936 and create four new jobs, to help boost sales in Britain and the Republic of Ireland. The company specia...
Arolco (Ireland) Invests In Growth
Arolco (Ireland) in Castlederg is being assisted by Invest Northern Ireland to invest £133,936 and create four new jobs, to help boost sales in Britain and the Republic of Ireland. The company specia...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 16, 2015
Childcare Costs Increase For NI
The cost of full-time childcare in Northern Ireland has increased from the previous year's figures, it has been revealed. New research by charity Employers for Childcare, found the average cost of f...
Childcare Costs Increase For NI
The cost of full-time childcare in Northern Ireland has increased from the previous year's figures, it has been revealed. New research by charity Employers for Childcare, found the average cost of f...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 16, 2015
American Philanthropist Donates £600,000 To Assembly
An American billionaire philanthropist has donated £600,000 to the Northern Ireland Assembly. It is the second time that Chuck Feeney has made a donation. The money is to be used to pay for the promo...
American Philanthropist Donates £600,000 To Assembly
An American billionaire philanthropist has donated £600,000 to the Northern Ireland Assembly. It is the second time that Chuck Feeney has made a donation. The money is to be used to pay for the promo...
UK National News, Jan 16, 2015
People Investigate Reports Of Swindon 'Explosion'
Police are investigating reports of a "large bang or explosion" in the Swindon area. Three calls were made to Wiltshire Police between 06:24 and 06:38 on Friday morning reporting the noise, however i...
People Investigate Reports Of Swindon 'Explosion'
Police are investigating reports of a "large bang or explosion" in the Swindon area. Three calls were made to Wiltshire Police between 06:24 and 06:38 on Friday morning reporting the noise, however i...
UK National News, Jan 16, 2015
Man Accused Of Sexual Abuse Found Dead
A 72-year-old man accused of 12 counts of sexual abuse has been found dead. Former children's home manager John Stingermore was due to stand trial at Southwark Crown Court for charges related to alle...
Man Accused Of Sexual Abuse Found Dead
A 72-year-old man accused of 12 counts of sexual abuse has been found dead. Former children's home manager John Stingermore was due to stand trial at Southwark Crown Court for charges related to alle...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 16, 2015
Ulster Orchestra Say Future Looking 'Very Hopeful'
The future of the Ulster Orchestra has been described as "very hopeful" following the securing of funding announced yesterday. The orchestra had faced permanent closure after discovering a gap of £50...
Ulster Orchestra Say Future Looking 'Very Hopeful'
The future of the Ulster Orchestra has been described as "very hopeful" following the securing of funding announced yesterday. The orchestra had faced permanent closure after discovering a gap of £50...
UK National News, Jan 16, 2015
North Sea Industry Reps To Meet With Unions
Representatives of the North Sea oil industry are to meet with unions to discuss the future of the industry. It follows an announcement on Thursday that BP will cut 200 jobs and 100 contractor roles ...
North Sea Industry Reps To Meet With Unions
Representatives of the North Sea oil industry are to meet with unions to discuss the future of the industry. It follows an announcement on Thursday that BP will cut 200 jobs and 100 contractor roles ...
Recruitment News, Jan 16, 2015
Zimmer To Create 250 New Jobs
Oranmore native, Fine Gael Senator Hildegarde Naughton, has welcomed the announcement that Zimmer, a leading musculoskeletal health care company, will create 250 new jobs as part of a €51m investment ...
Zimmer To Create 250 New Jobs
Oranmore native, Fine Gael Senator Hildegarde Naughton, has welcomed the announcement that Zimmer, a leading musculoskeletal health care company, will create 250 new jobs as part of a €51m investment ...
UK National News, Jan 16, 2015
Investigation Launches Into Fatal Hospital Fire
An investigation has been launched after a fire in a hospital ward in Edinburgh caused the death of a 75-year-old woman. Police Scotland reported that fire crews were called to Western General Hospit...
Investigation Launches Into Fatal Hospital Fire
An investigation has been launched after a fire in a hospital ward in Edinburgh caused the death of a 75-year-old woman. Police Scotland reported that fire crews were called to Western General Hospit...
UK National News, Jan 16, 2015
Man Arrested Over Suspected Arson Attacks In Oxfordshire
Police have arrested a 47-year-old man on suspicion of arson following three fires in Oxfordshire. The offices of South Oxfordshire District Council, a funeral parlour and a thatched cottage were all...
Man Arrested Over Suspected Arson Attacks In Oxfordshire
Police have arrested a 47-year-old man on suspicion of arson following three fires in Oxfordshire. The offices of South Oxfordshire District Council, a funeral parlour and a thatched cottage were all...
UK National News, Jan 16, 2015
Britain's Oldest Person Dies Aged 114
The last person living in the UK born in the reign of Queen Victoria has died aged 114. Born on 27 May 1900, Ethel Lang lived in the South Yorkshire town of Barnsley her whole life. A spokesperson f...
Britain's Oldest Person Dies Aged 114
The last person living in the UK born in the reign of Queen Victoria has died aged 114. Born on 27 May 1900, Ethel Lang lived in the South Yorkshire town of Barnsley her whole life. A spokesperson f...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 16, 2015
Other News In Brief
Man Dies After Tree Hits Van A man has died in Lisburn after a tree fell on his van. The accident happened on Thursday morning at around 11.30am on the Hillsborough Road. It is understood t...
Other News In Brief
Man Dies After Tree Hits Van A man has died in Lisburn after a tree fell on his van. The accident happened on Thursday morning at around 11.30am on the Hillsborough Road. It is understood t...
UK National News, Jan 16, 2015
Other News In Brief
Honeymoon Highest Bidder Pulls Out The highest bidder of an auction for a place on a man's honeymoon trip after his wedding was called off, has pulled out. 32-year-old John Whitbread had au...
Other News In Brief
Honeymoon Highest Bidder Pulls Out The highest bidder of an auction for a place on a man's honeymoon trip after his wedding was called off, has pulled out. 32-year-old John Whitbread had au...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 15, 2015
Man Arrested Over October Murder
Police investigating the murder of Edward Gibson in west Belfast last October have arrested a 61-year-old man. Mr Gibson was found in an alley near Divis Tower on 24 October. He had been shot in th...
Man Arrested Over October Murder
Police investigating the murder of Edward Gibson in west Belfast last October have arrested a 61-year-old man. Mr Gibson was found in an alley near Divis Tower on 24 October. He had been shot in th...
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Northern Ireland WeatherThis Evening and 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.
