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Northern Ireland News for January 2015 : Page 9
Northern Ireland News, Jan 14, 2015
Belfast To Welcome Europe's Top Rally Drivers
Belfast Council has announced the city will be welcoming Europe's top drivers this Easter when it takes part in the 2015 Circuit of Ireland Rally. Circuit of Ireland organisers have announced Belfast...
Belfast To Welcome Europe's Top Rally Drivers
Belfast Council has announced the city will be welcoming Europe's top drivers this Easter when it takes part in the 2015 Circuit of Ireland Rally. Circuit of Ireland organisers have announced Belfast...
UK National News, Jan 14, 2015
Teens Charged Over East London Murder
Two teenagers are to be charged with the murder of a 17-year-old in east London on 6 January. Two boys, aged 14 and 17, who cannot be named for legal reasons, are due to appear before Stratford Youth...
Teens Charged Over East London Murder
Two teenagers are to be charged with the murder of a 17-year-old in east London on 6 January. Two boys, aged 14 and 17, who cannot be named for legal reasons, are due to appear before Stratford Youth...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 14, 2015
H&W Secures New Rig Project
Harland and Wolff has announced a new contract to carry out work on an oil rig. H&W will work with Aberdeen-based Dolphin Drilling Limited on the Byford Dolphin early this year. It follows the comple...
H&W Secures New Rig Project
Harland and Wolff has announced a new contract to carry out work on an oil rig. H&W will work with Aberdeen-based Dolphin Drilling Limited on the Byford Dolphin early this year. It follows the comple...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 14, 2015
NI Hit Hard By Heavy Snow
The north west of Northern Ireland has been hit hard by snow and sleet this morning, leading to disruption of traffic and the closure of many schools. The Met Office has currently placed a 'yellow' w...
NI Hit Hard By Heavy Snow
The north west of Northern Ireland has been hit hard by snow and sleet this morning, leading to disruption of traffic and the closure of many schools. The Met Office has currently placed a 'yellow' w...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 14, 2015
Other News In Brief
Appeal Over Belfast Attempted Hijacking The PSNI is appealing for information following the report of an attempted hijacking in the College Square North area of Belfast. It was reported to po...
Other News In Brief
Appeal Over Belfast Attempted Hijacking The PSNI is appealing for information following the report of an attempted hijacking in the College Square North area of Belfast. It was reported to po...
UK National News, Jan 14, 2015
Police Continue To For Stolen Bulldog Puppy
Police have appealed for information on the whereabouts of a rare bulldog puppy, believed to be worth around £16,000. The bulldog was snatched from its breeders home. It is understood a man had come...
Police Continue To For Stolen Bulldog Puppy
Police have appealed for information on the whereabouts of a rare bulldog puppy, believed to be worth around £16,000. The bulldog was snatched from its breeders home. It is understood a man had come...
UK National News, Jan 14, 2015
Reward Doubled In 2002 Murder Investigation
A reward being offered for information on the murder of a man in 2002 has been doubled following an appeal on the Crimewatch program. Shaun James (32), from the Forest of Dean, was found dead twelve ...
Reward Doubled In 2002 Murder Investigation
A reward being offered for information on the murder of a man in 2002 has been doubled following an appeal on the Crimewatch program. Shaun James (32), from the Forest of Dean, was found dead twelve ...
UK National News, Jan 14, 2015
Coventry City Council Ordered To Apologise To Company And Director
Coventry City Council has been found to have conducted an "unreasonable campaign" against a company and its director. The Local Government Ombudsman ruled that the council had committed "maladministr...
Coventry City Council Ordered To Apologise To Company And Director
Coventry City Council has been found to have conducted an "unreasonable campaign" against a company and its director. The Local Government Ombudsman ruled that the council had committed "maladministr...
UK National News, Jan 14, 2015
Other News In Brief
Hull Theatre Bailed Out For Eighth Time An emergency grant of £250,000 has been given to Hull's Truck theatre as it struggles with financial difficulties. The money has been awarded by Arts...
Other News In Brief
Hull Theatre Bailed Out For Eighth Time An emergency grant of £250,000 has been given to Hull's Truck theatre as it struggles with financial difficulties. The money has been awarded by Arts...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 13, 2015
NI House Prices Rise
Northern Ireland house prices rose by 11.7% in the year to November 2014, making it the region with the highest inflation throughout the UK for the period, according to the Office for National Statist...
NI House Prices Rise
Northern Ireland house prices rose by 11.7% in the year to November 2014, making it the region with the highest inflation throughout the UK for the period, according to the Office for National Statist...
UK National News, Jan 13, 2015
Met Office Issues Snow And Flood Warnings
The Met Office has issued a 'yellow' weather warning for many parts of the UK and Ireland. Many parts are on snow alert and up to 10cm could fall in some places, according to the Met Office. Amber w...
Met Office Issues Snow And Flood Warnings
The Met Office has issued a 'yellow' weather warning for many parts of the UK and Ireland. Many parts are on snow alert and up to 10cm could fall in some places, according to the Met Office. Amber w...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 13, 2015
Belfast To Verona Flight Launches
A new flight from Belfast to Verona has been announced by Belfast International Airport. Jet2.com launched the new route today as part of a group of new destinations that includes Prague, Rome, Gran ...
Belfast To Verona Flight Launches
A new flight from Belfast to Verona has been announced by Belfast International Airport. Jet2.com launched the new route today as part of a group of new destinations that includes Prague, Rome, Gran ...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 13, 2015
Same Sex Couple Challenge NI Marriage Law
A same sex couple from Northern Ireland are currently launching a legal bid to have their marriage recognised by law. The couple were lawfully wed in England, but their marriage will not be recognise...
Same Sex Couple Challenge NI Marriage Law
A same sex couple from Northern Ireland are currently launching a legal bid to have their marriage recognised by law. The couple were lawfully wed in England, but their marriage will not be recognise...
Business News, Jan 13, 2015
Minister Launches Next Round Of 2015 FE College Open Days
Employment and Learning Minister Dr Stephen Farry has launched the next round of open days to be held at Northern Ireland's Further Education Colleges. The Minister said: "The Further Education secto...
Minister Launches Next Round Of 2015 FE College Open Days
Employment and Learning Minister Dr Stephen Farry has launched the next round of open days to be held at Northern Ireland's Further Education Colleges. The Minister said: "The Further Education secto...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 13, 2015
NI Water Fined For Polluting Waterway
Northern Ireland Water has pleaded guilty and was fined £1,500 at Belfast Magistrates’ Court today for making a polluting discharge from the Dromore Wastewater Treatment Works in County Down. On 9 Ja...
NI Water Fined For Polluting Waterway
Northern Ireland Water has pleaded guilty and was fined £1,500 at Belfast Magistrates’ Court today for making a polluting discharge from the Dromore Wastewater Treatment Works in County Down. On 9 Ja...
Recruitment News, Jan 13, 2015
London Bus Workers Go On Strike
Picket lines were in place across London's 70 bus garages as over 20,000 bus workers working for 18 bus operators take part in a 24 hour strike to end unfair pay disparities across the capital’s bus n...
London Bus Workers Go On Strike
Picket lines were in place across London's 70 bus garages as over 20,000 bus workers working for 18 bus operators take part in a 24 hour strike to end unfair pay disparities across the capital’s bus n...
UK National News, Jan 13, 2015
Sainsbury's To Cut 500 Jobs
Supermarket retailer Sainsbury's is to axe 500 jobs at its support centres. The firm said the job losses were part of a streamlining of its central operations to save £500 million. Chief Executive M...
Sainsbury's To Cut 500 Jobs
Supermarket retailer Sainsbury's is to axe 500 jobs at its support centres. The firm said the job losses were part of a streamlining of its central operations to save £500 million. Chief Executive M...
UK National News, Jan 13, 2015
UK Inflation Plunges To 0.5%
UK consumer price inflation has dropped to its lowest level since May 2000. Lower oil prices have pushed the UK inflation down to 0.5 per cent. The main contributions to the drop came from the Decem...
UK Inflation Plunges To 0.5%
UK consumer price inflation has dropped to its lowest level since May 2000. Lower oil prices have pushed the UK inflation down to 0.5 per cent. The main contributions to the drop came from the Decem...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 13, 2015
Police Investigate Belfast Armed Robberies
Police are investigating two apparently separate armed robberies in east and west Belfast. The first occurred at a fast food outlet on the Falls Road in west Belfast on the evening of Monday 12 Janua...
Police Investigate Belfast Armed Robberies
Police are investigating two apparently separate armed robberies in east and west Belfast. The first occurred at a fast food outlet on the Falls Road in west Belfast on the evening of Monday 12 Janua...
UK National News, Jan 13, 2015
Crunch On School Places Could Reach 'Tipping Point' - LGA
Schools may be pushed to "breaking point" after council leaders are warning ahead of the deadline for primary school admissions. Thursday, 15 January, is the deadline for parents to apply for primary...
Crunch On School Places Could Reach 'Tipping Point' - LGA
Schools may be pushed to "breaking point" after council leaders are warning ahead of the deadline for primary school admissions. Thursday, 15 January, is the deadline for parents to apply for primary...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 13, 2015
Police Return To Brian McIlhagga Murder Scene
Detectives from Serious Crime Branch returned to the scene of the murder of Brian McIlhagga in Ballymoney last night, in a bid to identify more witnesses. 42-year-old Mr McIlhagga was beaten and shot...
Police Return To Brian McIlhagga Murder Scene
Detectives from Serious Crime Branch returned to the scene of the murder of Brian McIlhagga in Ballymoney last night, in a bid to identify more witnesses. 42-year-old Mr McIlhagga was beaten and shot...
UK National News, Jan 13, 2015
Woman Dies After Shop Sign Falls In Blackpool
A woman has died after a shop sign fell on top of her in Blackpool on Monday. At around 5.30pm police were alerted that a sign had fallen from the front of the Waterstones Bookseller's store on Bank ...
Woman Dies After Shop Sign Falls In Blackpool
A woman has died after a shop sign fell on top of her in Blackpool on Monday. At around 5.30pm police were alerted that a sign had fallen from the front of the Waterstones Bookseller's store on Bank ...
UK National News, Jan 13, 2015
NMP Stripped Of £9m Sellafield Deal
Nuclear Management Partners (NMP) has been stripped of a £9 million deal to clean up the nuclear waste at Sellafield, the government has announced. In a statement the NMP said it was "surprised" and ...
NMP Stripped Of £9m Sellafield Deal
Nuclear Management Partners (NMP) has been stripped of a £9 million deal to clean up the nuclear waste at Sellafield, the government has announced. In a statement the NMP said it was "surprised" and ...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 13, 2015
200 Properties Without Water
About 200 properties in the Cookstown area of County Tyrone remain without water, it has been announced. NI Water said the properties served by the Lough Fea Water Treatment Works may be currently ex...
200 Properties Without Water
About 200 properties in the Cookstown area of County Tyrone remain without water, it has been announced. NI Water said the properties served by the Lough Fea Water Treatment Works may be currently ex...
UK National News, Jan 13, 2015
E.ON To Cut Gas Prices By 3.5%
Energy firm E.ON is to cut its gas prices by 3.5% with immediate effect. Commenting on the move, Tony Cocker, Chief Executive of E.ON UK, said: "Today's 3.5% cut to our standard gas price and the lau...
E.ON To Cut Gas Prices By 3.5%
Energy firm E.ON is to cut its gas prices by 3.5% with immediate effect. Commenting on the move, Tony Cocker, Chief Executive of E.ON UK, said: "Today's 3.5% cut to our standard gas price and the lau...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 13, 2015
Other News In Brief
Officers Injured In Stolen Car Collision Two PSNI officers were injured when a stolen car reversed into their vehicle in west Belfast on Monday afternoon. A man and two teenagers have been ar...
Other News In Brief
Officers Injured In Stolen Car Collision Two PSNI officers were injured when a stolen car reversed into their vehicle in west Belfast on Monday afternoon. A man and two teenagers have been ar...
UK National News, Jan 13, 2015
Other News In Brief
Cyclist Critically Injured In Manchester Collision Motorists are advised to avoid an area of Manchester near to the University following a collision. Just after 7.30am today, 13 January, poli...
Other News In Brief
Cyclist Critically Injured In Manchester Collision Motorists are advised to avoid an area of Manchester near to the University following a collision. Just after 7.30am today, 13 January, poli...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 12, 2015
NI Recovery Stalls
Northern Ireland's economic recovery stalled in September, as output fell for the first time in a year and a half, according to the latest PMI report from Ulster Bank. The Northern Ireland private se...
NI Recovery Stalls
Northern Ireland's economic recovery stalled in September, as output fell for the first time in a year and a half, according to the latest PMI report from Ulster Bank. The Northern Ireland private se...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 12, 2015
Snow And Ice Warning For NI
A 'yellow' weather warning has been issued by the Met Office in preparation of snow and ice across Northern Ireland this week. The warning is valid until Wednesday 14 January. Frequent showers of sle...
Snow And Ice Warning For NI
A 'yellow' weather warning has been issued by the Met Office in preparation of snow and ice across Northern Ireland this week. The warning is valid until Wednesday 14 January. Frequent showers of sle...
UK National News, Jan 12, 2015
PM Holds Security Meeting To Review Paris Attacks
The Prime Minister has held a security meeting in Downing Street to review the Paris attacks. David Cameron also discussed the risks to the UK of a similar attack. A Downing Street spokesperson said...
PM Holds Security Meeting To Review Paris Attacks
The Prime Minister has held a security meeting in Downing Street to review the Paris attacks. David Cameron also discussed the risks to the UK of a similar attack. A Downing Street spokesperson said...
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Northern Ireland WeatherToday:A mostly dry day, rather cloudy, but some sunny spells, best of these in the afternoon. A few showers spread south from late morning, turning wintry in the afternoon. Maximum temperature 5 °C.Tonight:A cold evening and night with a frost. It will be largely dry, but a few wintry showers towards the north coast overnight. Minimum temperature -3 °C.
