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Northern Ireland News for May 2015 : Page 8
UK National News, May 13, 2015
Man Attacked By 'Paedophile Hunters' Jailed For Grooming
A man who was attacked by so-called vigilante paedophile hunters has been jailed for 12 months. Andrew O'Neill, 25, of Castlehey, Skelmersdale, contacted police on Saturday 18 April to report being a...
Man Attacked By 'Paedophile Hunters' Jailed For Grooming
A man who was attacked by so-called vigilante paedophile hunters has been jailed for 12 months. Andrew O'Neill, 25, of Castlehey, Skelmersdale, contacted police on Saturday 18 April to report being a...
UK National News, May 13, 2015
Police Hunt Two Men After Student Held Hostage During Flat Burglary
Police are searching for two men who held a 25-year-old student hostage for nine hours while his house was robbed. The incident is said to have taken place in February when the student, who has not b...
Police Hunt Two Men After Student Held Hostage During Flat Burglary
Police are searching for two men who held a 25-year-old student hostage for nine hours while his house was robbed. The incident is said to have taken place in February when the student, who has not b...
UK National News, May 13, 2015
Dawn Raids Carried Out Across West Midlands
Some 100 police officers carried out dawn raids across the West Midlands as part of a blitz on suspected criminals. Codenamed Spring Safer Six, raids were carried out in Tipton, Rowley Regis, Oldbury...
Dawn Raids Carried Out Across West Midlands
Some 100 police officers carried out dawn raids across the West Midlands as part of a blitz on suspected criminals. Codenamed Spring Safer Six, raids were carried out in Tipton, Rowley Regis, Oldbury...
UK National News, May 13, 2015
Stable Fire Believed To Be Arson
Police have appealed for witnesses following a fire at a stables in East Boldon, which they believe was set deliberately. Officers were called just after 7am on Tuesday to reports that a stables at a...
Stable Fire Believed To Be Arson
Police have appealed for witnesses following a fire at a stables in East Boldon, which they believe was set deliberately. Officers were called just after 7am on Tuesday to reports that a stables at a...
UK National News, May 13, 2015
Police Appeal For Help Tracing Man Wanted In Connection With Assault
Merseyside Police have appealed for help in tracing 21-year-old, Perry Thomas Culshaw, who is wanted in connection with an assault on Wednesday 22 April. Police wanted to speak to him in relation to ...
Police Appeal For Help Tracing Man Wanted In Connection With Assault
Merseyside Police have appealed for help in tracing 21-year-old, Perry Thomas Culshaw, who is wanted in connection with an assault on Wednesday 22 April. Police wanted to speak to him in relation to ...
UK National News, May 13, 2015
Other News In Brief
Police Appeal For Witnesses To Car Fires Police in Sunderland have appealed for information after three cars were set on fire on the early hours of Monday morning. Police said that at approx...
Other News In Brief
Police Appeal For Witnesses To Car Fires Police in Sunderland have appealed for information after three cars were set on fire on the early hours of Monday morning. Police said that at approx...
Northern Ireland News, May 13, 2015
Fairground Operator Fined After Employee Crushed
A fairground operator has been fined £5,000 after a worker got trapped when a trailer that was being pulled by nylon strapping rolled out of control. Nigel Bell was also ordered to pay costs of £1,14...
Fairground Operator Fined After Employee Crushed
A fairground operator has been fined £5,000 after a worker got trapped when a trailer that was being pulled by nylon strapping rolled out of control. Nigel Bell was also ordered to pay costs of £1,14...
Northern Ireland News, May 13, 2015
Live Robotic Milking To Be A Huge Attraction At The Balmoral Show
Live robotic milking is set to be a huge attraction at this year's Balmoral Show which startds today, 13 May, and runs until 15 May. A herd of 40 cows will travel from Drayne's farm in Lisburn to a p...
Live Robotic Milking To Be A Huge Attraction At The Balmoral Show
Live robotic milking is set to be a huge attraction at this year's Balmoral Show which startds today, 13 May, and runs until 15 May. A herd of 40 cows will travel from Drayne's farm in Lisburn to a p...
Northern Ireland News, May 13, 2015
Drop In NI Unemployment Figures
Unemployment figures have dropped in Northern Ireland, according to government statistics. Between January to March this year the unemployment rate was 6.2%, above the 5.5% UK average, the Northern I...
Drop In NI Unemployment Figures
Unemployment figures have dropped in Northern Ireland, according to government statistics. Between January to March this year the unemployment rate was 6.2%, above the 5.5% UK average, the Northern I...
Northern Ireland News, May 13, 2015
SF To Raise 'Damning' Allegations Over Secret RUC Forensic Teams
Sinn Féin is to raise the "damning" allegations with the Chief Constable, Policing Board and Ombudsman after it was revealed members of RUC Special Branch had handed over guns to state agents, used in...
SF To Raise 'Damning' Allegations Over Secret RUC Forensic Teams
Sinn Féin is to raise the "damning" allegations with the Chief Constable, Policing Board and Ombudsman after it was revealed members of RUC Special Branch had handed over guns to state agents, used in...
Northern Ireland News, May 13, 2015
Other News In Brief
Finance Minister Urged To Commit To A Review Of Non-Domestic Rates The Finance Minister is being urged to commit to a review of non-domestic rates for firms that have seen increases of up to 3...
Other News In Brief
Finance Minister Urged To Commit To A Review Of Non-Domestic Rates The Finance Minister is being urged to commit to a review of non-domestic rates for firms that have seen increases of up to 3...
UK National News, May 12, 2015
RMT Union Announces UK Wide Strike Action
The Rail, Maritime and Transport (RMT) union has announced strike action in a dispute over pay. Network Rail workers voted 4-1 in favour of industrial action, when they rejected a pay offer of a one-...
RMT Union Announces UK Wide Strike Action
The Rail, Maritime and Transport (RMT) union has announced strike action in a dispute over pay. Network Rail workers voted 4-1 in favour of industrial action, when they rejected a pay offer of a one-...
Recruitment News, May 12, 2015
Govt Has Given Up On Keeping Irish Nurses - FF
Fianna Fáil Spokesperson on Health, Billy Kelleher, has said Irish nurses are being attracted to the NHS not simply on the basis of money but also because of the government's attitude to the professio...
Govt Has Given Up On Keeping Irish Nurses - FF
Fianna Fáil Spokesperson on Health, Billy Kelleher, has said Irish nurses are being attracted to the NHS not simply on the basis of money but also because of the government's attitude to the professio...
Northern Ireland News, May 12, 2015
Gerard 'Jock' Davison Murder Investigation 'Very Challenging'
The investigation into the murder of Gerard 'Jock' Davison in the Markets area is 'very challenging', according to police. Detective Chief Inspector Justyn Galloway, who is leading the investigation,...
Gerard 'Jock' Davison Murder Investigation 'Very Challenging'
The investigation into the murder of Gerard 'Jock' Davison in the Markets area is 'very challenging', according to police. Detective Chief Inspector Justyn Galloway, who is leading the investigation,...
UK National News, May 12, 2015
Body Found In Search For Missing Kent Woman
Police investigating the disappearance of a woman in Kent have discovered a body. Officers have been searching for Mariola Cudworth (36), who has been missing since 28 April. It is understood that a...
Body Found In Search For Missing Kent Woman
Police investigating the disappearance of a woman in Kent have discovered a body. Officers have been searching for Mariola Cudworth (36), who has been missing since 28 April. It is understood that a...
Northern Ireland News, May 12, 2015
Robinson Announces Ministerial Reshuffle
First Minister Peter Robinson has announced a reshuffle of his DUP ministers. Arlene Foster has stepped down as Enterprise Minister and been appointed Finance Minister. Jonathan Bell has been appoin...
Robinson Announces Ministerial Reshuffle
First Minister Peter Robinson has announced a reshuffle of his DUP ministers. Arlene Foster has stepped down as Enterprise Minister and been appointed Finance Minister. Jonathan Bell has been appoin...
Business News, May 12, 2015
Executive's Disability Strategy Extended
The Executive's Disability strategy has been extended until the end of March 2017. Junior Ministers Jennifer McCann and Michelle McIlveen made the announcement. The Junior Ministers said: "The Disab...
Executive's Disability Strategy Extended
The Executive's Disability strategy has been extended until the end of March 2017. Junior Ministers Jennifer McCann and Michelle McIlveen made the announcement. The Junior Ministers said: "The Disab...
Northern Ireland News, May 12, 2015
Sharp Rise In Number Of Men Suffering Strokes Aged 40-54
The number of men aged between 40 and 54 suffering strokes in Northern Ireland has more than doubled in 12 years, according to the Stroke Association. There were 123 hospital admissions in 2002, and ...
Sharp Rise In Number Of Men Suffering Strokes Aged 40-54
The number of men aged between 40 and 54 suffering strokes in Northern Ireland has more than doubled in 12 years, according to the Stroke Association. There were 123 hospital admissions in 2002, and ...
UK National News, May 12, 2015
Man Who Deliberately Drove At Police Jailed For Two Years
A man who deliberately drove at a police officer after speeding through a traffic stop has been jailed for two years. Michael Oluwafemi Adenibi, 22, failed to stop for police carrying out vehicle che...
Man Who Deliberately Drove At Police Jailed For Two Years
A man who deliberately drove at a police officer after speeding through a traffic stop has been jailed for two years. Michael Oluwafemi Adenibi, 22, failed to stop for police carrying out vehicle che...
Northern Ireland News, May 12, 2015
2.3% Rise In Overall Crime
There has been a 2.3% rise in overall crime, according to the PSNI's annual crime statistics. Crime across Northern Ireland have risen from 102,746 in 2013/14 to 105,072 in 2014/15, which represents ...
2.3% Rise In Overall Crime
There has been a 2.3% rise in overall crime, according to the PSNI's annual crime statistics. Crime across Northern Ireland have risen from 102,746 in 2013/14 to 105,072 in 2014/15, which represents ...
Northern Ireland News, May 12, 2015
PHA Launches 'Be Cancer Aware' Campaign
The Public Health Agency (PHA) has launched a lung cancer campaign to raise awareness, as it is one of the most common cancers in Northern Ireland. The PHA is launching the next phase of its 'Be Canc...
PHA Launches 'Be Cancer Aware' Campaign
The Public Health Agency (PHA) has launched a lung cancer campaign to raise awareness, as it is one of the most common cancers in Northern Ireland. The PHA is launching the next phase of its 'Be Canc...
UK National News, May 12, 2015
Man Wanted In Connection With Serious Sexual Assault
West Midlands Police are appealing for help in tracing a suspect wanted in connection with a serious sexual assault in Wednesbury in March. A 26-year-old woman was attacked by a man in an alleyway li...
Man Wanted In Connection With Serious Sexual Assault
West Midlands Police are appealing for help in tracing a suspect wanted in connection with a serious sexual assault in Wednesbury in March. A 26-year-old woman was attacked by a man in an alleyway li...
UK National News, May 12, 2015
Police Appeal For Information Following Three Street Robberies
Northumbria Police are appealing for information following three robberies in the Gateshead area on Sunday and Monday. Police said that an elderly woman was knocked to the ground on Ely Street when a...
Police Appeal For Information Following Three Street Robberies
Northumbria Police are appealing for information following three robberies in the Gateshead area on Sunday and Monday. Police said that an elderly woman was knocked to the ground on Ely Street when a...
UK National News, May 12, 2015
Five Arrested In Liverpool After Being Removed From Former Bank
Five people have been arrested in Liverpool city centre this morning after being removed from a former Bank of England building on Castle Street. Merseyside Police entered the building at about 05:25...
Five Arrested In Liverpool After Being Removed From Former Bank
Five people have been arrested in Liverpool city centre this morning after being removed from a former Bank of England building on Castle Street. Merseyside Police entered the building at about 05:25...
UK National News, May 12, 2015
Block Of Flats Evacuated Following Chemical Spill
Around 35 residents of a block of flats in Lewisham were evacuated on Monday night following reports of a "strong smell of chemicals". Fire crews were called to the flats on Bell Green just before 18...
Block Of Flats Evacuated Following Chemical Spill
Around 35 residents of a block of flats in Lewisham were evacuated on Monday night following reports of a "strong smell of chemicals". Fire crews were called to the flats on Bell Green just before 18...
UK National News, May 12, 2015
Historic Royal Train Station Destroyed By Fire
The Old Royal Station in Ballater, which contained Queen Victoria's waiting room as it was the nearest station to Balmoral, has been destroyed by a fire. Scottish Fire and Rescue Service where called...
Historic Royal Train Station Destroyed By Fire
The Old Royal Station in Ballater, which contained Queen Victoria's waiting room as it was the nearest station to Balmoral, has been destroyed by a fire. Scottish Fire and Rescue Service where called...
UK National News, May 12, 2015
First All-Tory Cabinet In 18 Years To Meet
The first all-Tory cabinet in 18 years is to meet today following the Conservative Party's general election victory last week. The party won a 12 seat majority in the House of Commons, taking 331 sea...
First All-Tory Cabinet In 18 Years To Meet
The first all-Tory cabinet in 18 years is to meet today following the Conservative Party's general election victory last week. The party won a 12 seat majority in the House of Commons, taking 331 sea...
UK National News, May 12, 2015
Other News In Brief
Woman Hurt By Falling Billboard A woman is being treated in hospital after being hit by a falling billboard in Tooting. London Fire Brigade and London Ambulance Service were called to the s...
Other News In Brief
Woman Hurt By Falling Billboard A woman is being treated in hospital after being hit by a falling billboard in Tooting. London Fire Brigade and London Ambulance Service were called to the s...
Northern Ireland News, May 12, 2015
Memorial For Off-Duty Soldier Vandalised In Armagh
A memorial erected for an off-duty soldier killed by the IRA in south Armagh in 1975 has been vandalised. Ulster Unionist Party MLA for Newry and Armagh, Danny Kennedy, has expressed his disgust at t...
Memorial For Off-Duty Soldier Vandalised In Armagh
A memorial erected for an off-duty soldier killed by the IRA in south Armagh in 1975 has been vandalised. Ulster Unionist Party MLA for Newry and Armagh, Danny Kennedy, has expressed his disgust at t...
Northern Ireland News, May 12, 2015
Minister Commends Nurses' Commitment And Dedication
The Health Minister has commended nurses across Northern Ireland during a visit to the Ulster Hospital in Dundonald. Speaking on International Nurses Day, Minister Simon Hamilton thanked nurses for t...
Minister Commends Nurses' Commitment And Dedication
The Health Minister has commended nurses across Northern Ireland during a visit to the Ulster Hospital in Dundonald. Speaking on International Nurses Day, Minister Simon Hamilton thanked nurses for t...
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Northern Ireland WeatherToday:This morning will be dry and rather cloudy, a little brightness here and there. Remaining dry this afternoon but still often cloudy. Fresh to strong westerly winds. Mild. Maximum temperature 11 °C.Tonight:This evening will be dry. Then the rest of the night will be mainly dry and mostly cloudy, although rain may reach the north coast later. Windy. Minimum temperature 7 °C.
