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Northern Ireland News for February 2015 : Page 11
Northern Ireland News, Feb 6, 2015
SOAR Delivers £12m To Rural Economy
An initiative to boost the rural economy in Counties Armagh and Down has delivered £12m on local projects, according to the Department of Agriculture. Southern Organisation for Action in Rural Areas ...
SOAR Delivers £12m To Rural Economy
An initiative to boost the rural economy in Counties Armagh and Down has delivered £12m on local projects, according to the Department of Agriculture. Southern Organisation for Action in Rural Areas ...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 6, 2015
Department Of Education Urges Participation In National Libraries Day
The Department of Education is encouraging young people and parents to engage in National Libraries Day tomorrow. Education Minister John O'Dowd has launched 'Education Works', a new campaign to enco...
Department Of Education Urges Participation In National Libraries Day
The Department of Education is encouraging young people and parents to engage in National Libraries Day tomorrow. Education Minister John O'Dowd has launched 'Education Works', a new campaign to enco...
UK National News, Feb 6, 2015
Minibus Overturns In Wales
A minibus has crashed and overturned near Abergavenny in Wales this morning, Friday. Eight people were in the minibus when the collision occurred on the Old Hereford Road at around 8am. No other veh...
Minibus Overturns In Wales
A minibus has crashed and overturned near Abergavenny in Wales this morning, Friday. Eight people were in the minibus when the collision occurred on the Old Hereford Road at around 8am. No other veh...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 6, 2015
Belfast Leisure Complex Reopens After £200k Upgrade
An indoor tennis and leisure complex has reopened following a £200,000 refurbishment by Belfast City Council. The newly-launched Indoor Tennis Arena and Ozone Leisure Complex has a new tennis arena f...
Belfast Leisure Complex Reopens After £200k Upgrade
An indoor tennis and leisure complex has reopened following a £200,000 refurbishment by Belfast City Council. The newly-launched Indoor Tennis Arena and Ozone Leisure Complex has a new tennis arena f...
UK National News, Feb 6, 2015
Babies With Frequent Eye Movements Are More Likely To Develop Autism
Babies who move their eyes more often than their peers at the age of six months are more likely to meet criteria for Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) as children, according to researchers funded by the ...
Babies With Frequent Eye Movements Are More Likely To Develop Autism
Babies who move their eyes more often than their peers at the age of six months are more likely to meet criteria for Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) as children, according to researchers funded by the ...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 6, 2015
Other News In Brief
House Targeted In Arson Attack A house has been targeted in an arson attack in Portstewart, County Antrim, after flammable liquid was poured through a letterbox. Police said bins were then pl...
Other News In Brief
House Targeted In Arson Attack A house has been targeted in an arson attack in Portstewart, County Antrim, after flammable liquid was poured through a letterbox. Police said bins were then pl...
UK National News, Feb 6, 2015
Report Reveals NHS Reforms Are 'Damaging' And 'Distracting'
A report on the government's record on NHS reform has concluded that the upheaval caused by the Health and Social Care Act has been "damaging and distracting". The new report by The King's Fund shows...
Report Reveals NHS Reforms Are 'Damaging' And 'Distracting'
A report on the government's record on NHS reform has concluded that the upheaval caused by the Health and Social Care Act has been "damaging and distracting". The new report by The King's Fund shows...
UK National News, Feb 6, 2015
Over 40 Birmingham Pubs To Breathalyse Customers
Door staff may breathalyse pub customers on entry to some of Birmingham's biggest nightspots. Over 40 venues have signed up to the scheme, launched by West Midlands Police and Birmingham City Council...
Over 40 Birmingham Pubs To Breathalyse Customers
Door staff may breathalyse pub customers on entry to some of Birmingham's biggest nightspots. Over 40 venues have signed up to the scheme, launched by West Midlands Police and Birmingham City Council...
Recruitment News, Feb 6, 2015
Willowbrook Fine Foods Creates 55 New Jobs
Enterprise, Trade and Investment Minister Arlene Foster has announced a £2.3million investment by Willowbrook Fine Foods and 55 new jobs in Killinchy. Arlene Foster said: "This is important investmen...
Willowbrook Fine Foods Creates 55 New Jobs
Enterprise, Trade and Investment Minister Arlene Foster has announced a £2.3million investment by Willowbrook Fine Foods and 55 new jobs in Killinchy. Arlene Foster said: "This is important investmen...
UK National News, Feb 6, 2015
Other News In Brief
Cannabis Farm Discovered In Liverpool Merseyside Police has launched an investigation after the discovery of a cannabis farm with nearly 400 plants in St Helens on Thursday 5 February. At abo...
Other News In Brief
Cannabis Farm Discovered In Liverpool Merseyside Police has launched an investigation after the discovery of a cannabis farm with nearly 400 plants in St Helens on Thursday 5 February. At abo...
UK National News, Feb 5, 2015
New Regulator To Investigate Tesco
A new regulator is to investigate supermarket chain Tesco over its relations with suppliers. The announcement follows concerns that the company breached the Groceries Supply Code of Practice. The ...
New Regulator To Investigate Tesco
A new regulator is to investigate supermarket chain Tesco over its relations with suppliers. The announcement follows concerns that the company breached the Groceries Supply Code of Practice. The ...
UK National News, Feb 5, 2015
London Bus Drivers Stage 24-Hour Strike
Bus drivers in London are currently staging a 24-hour strike. At 00:00 on Wednesday, members of the union Unite walked out. The dispute is in relation to pay differences between the city's 18 bus ...
London Bus Drivers Stage 24-Hour Strike
Bus drivers in London are currently staging a 24-hour strike. At 00:00 on Wednesday, members of the union Unite walked out. The dispute is in relation to pay differences between the city's 18 bus ...
UK National News, Feb 5, 2015
Woman Charged With Murdering Baby
A woman has been charged with the murder of 10-month-old Chloe Sutherland, it has been reported. A 35-year-old woman, said to be the little girl's mother, made no plea or declaration during an appea...
Woman Charged With Murdering Baby
A woman has been charged with the murder of 10-month-old Chloe Sutherland, it has been reported. A 35-year-old woman, said to be the little girl's mother, made no plea or declaration during an appea...
UK National News, Feb 5, 2015
BT To Acquire EE For £12.5bn
BT has announced the acquisition of mobile operator EE. It is understood the agreement is worth £12.5 billion. In a statement, the telecoms provider said the collaboration will provide customers w...
BT To Acquire EE For £12.5bn
BT has announced the acquisition of mobile operator EE. It is understood the agreement is worth £12.5 billion. In a statement, the telecoms provider said the collaboration will provide customers w...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 5, 2015
NI Pupils Given Wrong Vaccination
A number of pupils at Omagh Academy have been given a wrong vaccine, it has been confirmed. In a statement, the Western Health Trust admitted that a number of Year 11 pupils at the school were affec...
NI Pupils Given Wrong Vaccination
A number of pupils at Omagh Academy have been given a wrong vaccine, it has been confirmed. In a statement, the Western Health Trust admitted that a number of Year 11 pupils at the school were affec...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 5, 2015
Pipe Bomb Damages Car In West Belfast
Police have confirmed that a pipe bomb exploded under a car in Belfast. The vehicle, which was parked on St James's Road in the west of the city, suffered extensive damage in the incident. The dev...
Pipe Bomb Damages Car In West Belfast
Police have confirmed that a pipe bomb exploded under a car in Belfast. The vehicle, which was parked on St James's Road in the west of the city, suffered extensive damage in the incident. The dev...
Business News, Feb 5, 2015
Minister Launches MATRIX Life & Health Sciences Foresight Report
Enterprise, Trade and Investment Minister Arlene Foster has launched the MATRIX Life & Health Sciences Foresight report. The report identifies the increasing need for more personalised healthcare and...
Minister Launches MATRIX Life & Health Sciences Foresight Report
Enterprise, Trade and Investment Minister Arlene Foster has launched the MATRIX Life & Health Sciences Foresight report. The report identifies the increasing need for more personalised healthcare and...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 5, 2015
Train Services Disrupted Over Suspected Bomb Alert
Train services in Lurgan, Co Armagh, have been disrupted after police received a phone call warning that a device had been left on the rail tracks. Police were called to the Bells Row area on Wednesd...
Train Services Disrupted Over Suspected Bomb Alert
Train services in Lurgan, Co Armagh, have been disrupted after police received a phone call warning that a device had been left on the rail tracks. Police were called to the Bells Row area on Wednesd...
Recruitment News, Feb 5, 2015
Talks To Be Held Over Unresolved Pay Dispute At Kier
Last ditch talks are to be held on Friday, 6th February, over an unresolved dispute on pay for 70 GMB union members employed by Keir May Gurney on the refuse and recycling contract for North Somerset ...
Talks To Be Held Over Unresolved Pay Dispute At Kier
Last ditch talks are to be held on Friday, 6th February, over an unresolved dispute on pay for 70 GMB union members employed by Keir May Gurney on the refuse and recycling contract for North Somerset ...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 5, 2015
Scientists Develop £20 Bowel Cancer Test
A new £20 blood test for bowel cancer has been developed by researchers, which could save thousands of lives by detecting the disease at its earliest stages. The collaboration, between researchers fr...
Scientists Develop £20 Bowel Cancer Test
A new £20 blood test for bowel cancer has been developed by researchers, which could save thousands of lives by detecting the disease at its earliest stages. The collaboration, between researchers fr...
Business News, Feb 5, 2015
Mayor Praises 'Belfast's Generosity To The 4 Corners Of The World'
Belfast Lord Mayor Nichola Mallon has recognised the life-changing work carried out by local aid agencies around the world. The 'Belfast's Generosity to the 4 Corners of the World' event held in City...
Mayor Praises 'Belfast's Generosity To The 4 Corners Of The World'
Belfast Lord Mayor Nichola Mallon has recognised the life-changing work carried out by local aid agencies around the world. The 'Belfast's Generosity to the 4 Corners of the World' event held in City...
UK National News, Feb 5, 2015
Mother And Child Held At Knife Point
Police have released further details in relation to what they have described as a "horrific" break-in which took place in Bridgwater last month. The incident happened on Wednesday 21 January. Betwee...
Mother And Child Held At Knife Point
Police have released further details in relation to what they have described as a "horrific" break-in which took place in Bridgwater last month. The incident happened on Wednesday 21 January. Betwee...
UK National News, Feb 5, 2015
New Technical College For Hull
A new technical college is to be constructed in Hull. The university technical college (UTC), known as the Ron Dearing UTC, will meet a surge in demand for skilled young people in the area, followin...
New Technical College For Hull
A new technical college is to be constructed in Hull. The university technical college (UTC), known as the Ron Dearing UTC, will meet a surge in demand for skilled young people in the area, followin...
UK National News, Feb 5, 2015
600 New Properties Announced For South Wales
A housing association operating across south Wales is to build 600 new properties over the next two years. United Welsh borrowed £50m from M&G Investments to fund the developments. The deal follows ...
600 New Properties Announced For South Wales
A housing association operating across south Wales is to build 600 new properties over the next two years. United Welsh borrowed £50m from M&G Investments to fund the developments. The deal follows ...
UK National News, Feb 5, 2015
Other News In Brief
Man Arrested On Suspicion Of Rape A man has been arrested on suspicion of rape. The 24-year-old was arrested in connection with the rape of a woman in her 20s in an underpass at Mill Lane, ...
Other News In Brief
Man Arrested On Suspicion Of Rape A man has been arrested on suspicion of rape. The 24-year-old was arrested in connection with the rape of a woman in her 20s in an underpass at Mill Lane, ...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 5, 2015
Man Suffers Broken Bones In Attack
A man has been left with a suspected broken arm and leg following an attack in east Belfast. At around 8.30pm on Wednesday (4 February), a gang of five or six men are thought to have entered a prope...
Man Suffers Broken Bones In Attack
A man has been left with a suspected broken arm and leg following an attack in east Belfast. At around 8.30pm on Wednesday (4 February), a gang of five or six men are thought to have entered a prope...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 5, 2015
Man Arrested Over Tommy Crossan Murder
Police have arrested a 44-year-old man in connection with the murder of Tommy Crossan in west Belfast last year. The man has been taken to Antrim Serious Crime Suite for questioning. Mr Crossan, a s...
Man Arrested Over Tommy Crossan Murder
Police have arrested a 44-year-old man in connection with the murder of Tommy Crossan in west Belfast last year. The man has been taken to Antrim Serious Crime Suite for questioning. Mr Crossan, a s...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 5, 2015
Law Centre (NI) Welcomes Crisis Fund For Migrants
The Law Centre (NI) has welcomed the decision by the Office of the First Minister and Deputy First Minister to implement a Crisis Fund for destitute asylum seekers and migrants. The OFMDFM has appoin...
Law Centre (NI) Welcomes Crisis Fund For Migrants
The Law Centre (NI) has welcomed the decision by the Office of the First Minister and Deputy First Minister to implement a Crisis Fund for destitute asylum seekers and migrants. The OFMDFM has appoin...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 5, 2015
Other News In Brief
Thousands To Benefit From Cold Weather Payment Around 15,500 people in Northern Ireland are to benefit from a Cold Weather Payment, it has been confirmed. A Cold Weather Payment is triggered...
Other News In Brief
Thousands To Benefit From Cold Weather Payment Around 15,500 people in Northern Ireland are to benefit from a Cold Weather Payment, it has been confirmed. A Cold Weather Payment is triggered...
Recruitment News, Feb 4, 2015
180 Jobs At Risk At Car Parts Industries UK
A consultation over plans by the West Midlands-based Car Parts Industries UK to axe 180 jobs and relocate the work to Poland has been branded a 'sham' by union Unite. The Wednesbury-based firm which ...
180 Jobs At Risk At Car Parts Industries UK
A consultation over plans by the West Midlands-based Car Parts Industries UK to axe 180 jobs and relocate the work to Poland has been branded a 'sham' by union Unite. The Wednesbury-based firm which ...
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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.
