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Northern Ireland News for March 2015 : Page 5
Northern Ireland News, Mar 23, 2015
Police Appeal After Man Goes Missing In L'Derry
Police are appealing for information after a man went missing from L'Derry in the early hours of Saturday morning. Gary Campbell, 31, from the Creggan area, was last seen on the Creggan Road at aroun...
Police Appeal After Man Goes Missing In L'Derry
Police are appealing for information after a man went missing from L'Derry in the early hours of Saturday morning. Gary Campbell, 31, from the Creggan area, was last seen on the Creggan Road at aroun...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 23, 2015
Other News In Brief
DUP's Gregory Campbell Accused Of 'Schoolboy Behaviour' The DUP's Gregory Campbell has been barred from speaking in the assembly for what has been described as "schoolboy behaviour" in a pro...
Other News In Brief
DUP's Gregory Campbell Accused Of 'Schoolboy Behaviour' The DUP's Gregory Campbell has been barred from speaking in the assembly for what has been described as "schoolboy behaviour" in a pro...
UK National News, Mar 23, 2015
Farage And Family 'Chased' From Pub
UKIP leader Nigel Farage has been "chased" from a pub in south London as he had lunch with his family. According to reports a group of protesters "invaded" the Queen's Head pub in Downe, Kent, as Mr ...
Farage And Family 'Chased' From Pub
UKIP leader Nigel Farage has been "chased" from a pub in south London as he had lunch with his family. According to reports a group of protesters "invaded" the Queen's Head pub in Downe, Kent, as Mr ...
UK National News, Mar 23, 2015
Fife Death Being Treated As Suspicious
Police Scotland are treating the death of a man in Dunfermline, Fife, as suspicious. Police said the man died following an "early morning altercation" between two men in a car and two pedestrians, in...
Fife Death Being Treated As Suspicious
Police Scotland are treating the death of a man in Dunfermline, Fife, as suspicious. Police said the man died following an "early morning altercation" between two men in a car and two pedestrians, in...
UK National News, Mar 23, 2015
One Missing In Swansea House Fire
An investigation has been launched into a house fire in Swansea. Police said that two people rescued from the house are being treated in hospital, however, it is believed that a third person is still...
One Missing In Swansea House Fire
An investigation has been launched into a house fire in Swansea. Police said that two people rescued from the house are being treated in hospital, however, it is believed that a third person is still...
UK National News, Mar 23, 2015
MoJ Reveal Drone Used In Prison Smuggle Attempt
The Ministry of Justice (MoJ) has revealed that a drone was used to try and smuggle a package into the grounds of HMP Bedford. An MoJ spokesperson said that the aircraft was "quickly intercepted by v...
MoJ Reveal Drone Used In Prison Smuggle Attempt
The Ministry of Justice (MoJ) has revealed that a drone was used to try and smuggle a package into the grounds of HMP Bedford. An MoJ spokesperson said that the aircraft was "quickly intercepted by v...
UK National News, Mar 23, 2015
First Top Gear Live Shows Postponed
The first live shows of a Top Gear arena show have been postponed, the BBC has confirmed. The dates, which were to be held in Norway next week, are expected to be rescheduled for later this year. It...
First Top Gear Live Shows Postponed
The first live shows of a Top Gear arena show have been postponed, the BBC has confirmed. The dates, which were to be held in Norway next week, are expected to be rescheduled for later this year. It...
UK National News, Mar 23, 2015
Other News In Brief
Men Dress As Women For Armed Post Office Robbery Police are searching for two men in connection with the armed robbery of a village post office. It is understood that the men were dressed a...
Other News In Brief
Men Dress As Women For Armed Post Office Robbery Police are searching for two men in connection with the armed robbery of a village post office. It is understood that the men were dressed a...
Recruitment News, Mar 20, 2015
Union To Fight Closure Of Two Gas-Fired Power Stations
The proposed closure of two gas-fired power stations at Killingholme in north Lincolnshire with the loss of about 100 skilled jobs will be fought by Unite the union. The union said that the closure o...
Union To Fight Closure Of Two Gas-Fired Power Stations
The proposed closure of two gas-fired power stations at Killingholme in north Lincolnshire with the loss of about 100 skilled jobs will be fought by Unite the union. The union said that the closure o...
UK National News, Mar 20, 2015
Rapist's Third Victim Recognised Attacker On Facebook
A 28-year-old man has been jailed for life for rape after one of his victims recognised his picture on Facebook. Shaun Hopkins was already serving a life jail term for the rape of two women in Liverp...
Rapist's Third Victim Recognised Attacker On Facebook
A 28-year-old man has been jailed for life for rape after one of his victims recognised his picture on Facebook. Shaun Hopkins was already serving a life jail term for the rape of two women in Liverp...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 20, 2015
Northern Ireland Solar Eclipse Ends
People in Northern Ireland witnessed a rare glimpse of the solar eclipse on Friday morning. The eclipse blocks out 90% of the sun, and put much of Northern Ireland in the shadows at around 9.30am. T...
Northern Ireland Solar Eclipse Ends
People in Northern Ireland witnessed a rare glimpse of the solar eclipse on Friday morning. The eclipse blocks out 90% of the sun, and put much of Northern Ireland in the shadows at around 9.30am. T...
Business News, Mar 20, 2015
Ewing's Installs New Information Technology Systems
Ewing's, a supplier of fresh fish, smoked salmon and seafood to many top restaurants and hotels, has been assisted by Invest Northern Ireland to improve profitability and overall competitiveness by ha...
Ewing's Installs New Information Technology Systems
Ewing's, a supplier of fresh fish, smoked salmon and seafood to many top restaurants and hotels, has been assisted by Invest Northern Ireland to improve profitability and overall competitiveness by ha...
UK National News, Mar 20, 2015
Police Find Woman And Children In Refrigerated Lorry
Police in Bristol have discovered a woman and two children in the back of a refrigerated lorry. Avon and Somerset Police said the driver of the lorry reported hearing voices from inside the lorry. P...
Police Find Woman And Children In Refrigerated Lorry
Police in Bristol have discovered a woman and two children in the back of a refrigerated lorry. Avon and Somerset Police said the driver of the lorry reported hearing voices from inside the lorry. P...
UK National News, Mar 20, 2015
MPs Committee Call For Anonymity For Sex Offences Accused
The Home Affairs Select Committee has called for a statutory ban on identifying people accused of sexual offences in England and Wales. The committee of MPs said that those arrested on suspicion of s...
MPs Committee Call For Anonymity For Sex Offences Accused
The Home Affairs Select Committee has called for a statutory ban on identifying people accused of sexual offences in England and Wales. The committee of MPs said that those arrested on suspicion of s...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 20, 2015
Man Shot In Ballymoney
A man has been shot in both legs in Ballymoney, Co Antrim. The incident occurred in the Finvoy Road area at approximately 9.45pm on Thursday. He has been taken to hospital and his injuries are not b...
Man Shot In Ballymoney
A man has been shot in both legs in Ballymoney, Co Antrim. The incident occurred in the Finvoy Road area at approximately 9.45pm on Thursday. He has been taken to hospital and his injuries are not b...
UK National News, Mar 20, 2015
Teenager Hit By Police Car Dies From Injuries
A teenage boy hit by a police car in Birmingham on Wednesday night has died in hospital. Named as 16-year-old Harry Kirkham, he was hit by a patrol car outside a police station in Sutton New Road, Er...
Teenager Hit By Police Car Dies From Injuries
A teenage boy hit by a police car in Birmingham on Wednesday night has died in hospital. Named as 16-year-old Harry Kirkham, he was hit by a patrol car outside a police station in Sutton New Road, Er...
UK National News, Mar 20, 2015
Four Charged Over Coventry Nightclub Murder
Four men have been charged with the murder of a teenager outside a Coventry nightclub. Daniel Kirkwood (18) was found with serious knife wounds to his neck outside the Society Club in the early hours...
Four Charged Over Coventry Nightclub Murder
Four men have been charged with the murder of a teenager outside a Coventry nightclub. Daniel Kirkwood (18) was found with serious knife wounds to his neck outside the Society Club in the early hours...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 20, 2015
Cheapest Petrol Prices Recorded In NI
Northern Ireland has the cheapest petrol prices in the UK, according to a report by the AA. The average cost of petrol is 111.5p a litre. NI also has the cheapest diesel prices, now at 117.4 per lit...
Cheapest Petrol Prices Recorded In NI
Northern Ireland has the cheapest petrol prices in the UK, according to a report by the AA. The average cost of petrol is 111.5p a litre. NI also has the cheapest diesel prices, now at 117.4 per lit...
UK National News, Mar 20, 2015
Police Appeal For Help Tracing Missing 14-Year-Old Girl
Police are appealing for help in tracing 14-year-old Elisa Geremias-Lorenzo, who went missing from Dundee. Police confirmed the teenager left her home in the Stobswell area at about 08:30 on Wednesda...
Police Appeal For Help Tracing Missing 14-Year-Old Girl
Police are appealing for help in tracing 14-year-old Elisa Geremias-Lorenzo, who went missing from Dundee. Police confirmed the teenager left her home in the Stobswell area at about 08:30 on Wednesda...
UK National News, Mar 20, 2015
Govt To Announce 'Northern Powerhouse' Transport Plan
The government is due to announce plans for a multi-billion pound overhaul of the transport system across the North of England. The Northern Transport Strategy will lay out the government's plan for ...
Govt To Announce 'Northern Powerhouse' Transport Plan
The government is due to announce plans for a multi-billion pound overhaul of the transport system across the North of England. The Northern Transport Strategy will lay out the government's plan for ...
UK National News, Mar 20, 2015
UKIP MEP Fraud Allegation 'Couldn't Look Worse' - Farage
Nigel Farage has said that fraud allegations made against UKIP MEP Janice Atkinson, "couldn't look worse". The South East MEP and local election candidate has been suspended from the party following ...
UKIP MEP Fraud Allegation 'Couldn't Look Worse' - Farage
Nigel Farage has said that fraud allegations made against UKIP MEP Janice Atkinson, "couldn't look worse". The South East MEP and local election candidate has been suspended from the party following ...
UK National News, Mar 20, 2015
Emigrating Suffolk Councillor Formally Asked To Stand Down
The leader of Suffolk County Council has formally asked an emigrating councillor to resign his position. Councillor Brian Riley is moving from Hadleigh in Suffolk to Raleigh, North Carolina, but had ...
Emigrating Suffolk Councillor Formally Asked To Stand Down
The leader of Suffolk County Council has formally asked an emigrating councillor to resign his position. Councillor Brian Riley is moving from Hadleigh in Suffolk to Raleigh, North Carolina, but had ...
UK National News, Mar 20, 2015
Other News In Brief
Police Arrested Teenager Over Forced Sexual Assault Police investigating an alleged incident in which two young teenagers were forced to commit a sexual assault have arrested a 14-year-old bo...
Other News In Brief
Police Arrested Teenager Over Forced Sexual Assault Police investigating an alleged incident in which two young teenagers were forced to commit a sexual assault have arrested a 14-year-old bo...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 20, 2015
Serious Road Crash In L'Derry
A serious road crash has occurred on the Chapel Road in L'Derry. A car and a motorbike where involved in the incident, according to the police. One man, believed to be a teenager, has been taken to ...
Serious Road Crash In L'Derry
A serious road crash has occurred on the Chapel Road in L'Derry. A car and a motorbike where involved in the incident, according to the police. One man, believed to be a teenager, has been taken to ...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 20, 2015
Queen's No Longer Supporting The Belfast Festival
Queen's University has confirmed it will not be supporting the Belfast Festival due to the lack of funds. A statement from the university said: "Following a detailed strategic review of the Belfast F...
Queen's No Longer Supporting The Belfast Festival
Queen's University has confirmed it will not be supporting the Belfast Festival due to the lack of funds. A statement from the university said: "Following a detailed strategic review of the Belfast F...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 20, 2015
Investigation Launches Following Distraction Burglary In East Belfast
Police have launched an investigation following a distraction burglary and an attempted distraction burglary in east Belfast on Thursday. Detective Sergeant Kenneth Leckey said: "At around 3pm, a man...
Investigation Launches Following Distraction Burglary In East Belfast
Police have launched an investigation following a distraction burglary and an attempted distraction burglary in east Belfast on Thursday. Detective Sergeant Kenneth Leckey said: "At around 3pm, a man...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 20, 2015
New Limits Announced For Unfair Dismissal And Redundancy Payments
The Minister for Employment and Learning has announced new limits for unfair dismissal and redundancy payments. The limits will begin on 22nd March. Dr Stephen Farry said: "The increased limits rela...
New Limits Announced For Unfair Dismissal And Redundancy Payments
The Minister for Employment and Learning has announced new limits for unfair dismissal and redundancy payments. The limits will begin on 22nd March. Dr Stephen Farry said: "The increased limits rela...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 20, 2015
Other News In Brief
Pharmacist Pleads Guilty To Illegal Supply Of Prescription Medicines A pharmacist has pleaded guilty to the illegal supply of prescription medicines, including a range of controlled drugs, fr...
Other News In Brief
Pharmacist Pleads Guilty To Illegal Supply Of Prescription Medicines A pharmacist has pleaded guilty to the illegal supply of prescription medicines, including a range of controlled drugs, fr...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 19, 2015
10-Year-Old Girl Finds Drugs In Playground
A girl has found a bag of drugs in a playground in Downpatrick, Co Down, police have confirmed. The 10-year-old discovered the bag of white powder in a park on the Colmcille Road and took it to an ad...
10-Year-Old Girl Finds Drugs In Playground
A girl has found a bag of drugs in a playground in Downpatrick, Co Down, police have confirmed. The 10-year-old discovered the bag of white powder in a park on the Colmcille Road and took it to an ad...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 19, 2015
SDLP Accused Of Being 'Silent Partners' In Electoral Pact
Sinn Féin has accused the SDLP of being "silent partners" in the unionist electoral pact. The party's MP, Conor Murphy, said the SDLP are only standing as spoilers against Sinn Féin in winnable natio...
SDLP Accused Of Being 'Silent Partners' In Electoral Pact
Sinn Féin has accused the SDLP of being "silent partners" in the unionist electoral pact. The party's MP, Conor Murphy, said the SDLP are only standing as spoilers against Sinn Féin in winnable natio...
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Northern Ireland WeatherThis Evening and Tonight:Another cloudy and mild night with the odd spot of light drizzle. More widespread outbreaks of rain will spread southeast into western parts of Tyrone, Fermanagh and Derry late in the night. Minimum temperature 8 °C.
