Northern Ireland News for June 2015

UK National News, Jun 30, 2015
Two Men Killed After Vehicle Collides With Tree
Two men have been killed after a vehicle crash in Lancashire. The incident happened shortly before 4pm on 29 June. It is understood the car containing three men from Preston came off Lea Lane and co...
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UK National News, Jun 30, 2015
Mobile Roaming Charges To End
British visitors to Europe will no longer be subject to additional fees when using their mobile phone abroad. From June 2017, mobile roaming charges will no loner apply within the EU when making cal...
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Business News, Jun 30, 2015
Dundonald Credit Union Celebrates 20 Years Of Service
The Mayor of Lisburn & Castlereagh City Council, Councillor Thomas Beckett, visited Dundonald Credit Union to celebrate its service to the Dundonald and Ballybeen communities for 20 years. The local ...
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Northern Ireland News, Jun 30, 2015
Four Arrests Over Ballycastle Road Collision
Four people have been arrested in connection with a road collision in Ballycastle earlier this year. Johnny Black 19, and Robin Wilson, 24, were killed in the crash which happened on the Cushendall R...
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Northern Ireland News, Jun 30, 2015
Fresh Appeal Over Murder Of Keith Patrick Rogers
Detectives from the PSNI's Legacy Investigation Branch have made a fresh appeal for information in relation to the murder of Keith Patrick Rogers in 2003 in County Armagh. Mr Rogers, 24, was shot dur...
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Recruitment News, Jun 30, 2015
Dairy Crest Boss To Skim Off £1.2m Bonus In Takeover Deal Slammed By Union
Reports that Dairy Crest's chief executive will skim off a £1.2m bonus in a proposed takeover deal, while the workers are being offered a pay rise was branded as 'rank hypocrisy' by Unite the union. ...
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Northern Ireland News, Jun 30, 2015
Sale Process For Shackleton Begins
The sale process for Shackleton, the former military base at Ballykelly, has started. The First Minister and deputy First Minister welcomed the news and said it presents a "unique opportunity for inv...
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Northern Ireland News, Jun 30, 2015
DENI Criticised Over Efforts To Reduce Number Of Empty School Places
The Department of Education (DENI) has been criticised over its efforts to reduce the number of empty places in local schools in a report by the Northern Ireland Audit Office (NIAO). Alliance Educati...
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Northern Ireland News, Jun 30, 2015
Police Clamp Down On Antisocial Behaviour
Police in Belfast are calling on parents to make sure they know where their children are as officers clamp down on antisocial behaviour. Police raised concerns after a number of reports of various in...
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UK National News, Jun 30, 2015
Counter-Terrorism Exercise Underway In London
A "major exercise" is currently underway in central London, which will test emergency services and Government response to a terrorist attack. Held in and around central London, Operation Strong Towe...
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UK National News, Jun 30, 2015
Review Panel Overturns School Closure Decision
A panel, which was established to review school closure plans, has confirmed it has overturned a decision by a council in Scotland to close schools in the local area. The Highland Council had propos...
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UK National News, Jun 30, 2015
Two Bodies Found In Surrey
An investigation is underway in Surrey following the discovery of two bodies at a house in Esher. On Monday 29 June, officers attended a property at Simmons Gate at around 10am. The bodies belonged ...
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UK National News, Jun 30, 2015
Pupil Premium Impact Will Take Time - NAO
The National Audit Office (NAO) has said the full impact of allocating money to schools for poorer pupils 'will take time'. The department's report said the Pupil Premium has 'potential' to bring abo...
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Northern Ireland News, Jun 30, 2015
Book Of Condolence Opens For Victims Of Terrorist Attack In Tunisia
A Book of Condolence opened at the City Hall in Belfast today, 30 June, in memory of the victims of the terrorist attack in Sousse, Tunisia. Lord Mayor of Belfast Arder Carson was the first to sign ...
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Northern Ireland News, Jun 30, 2015
Lagan Weir Bridge Officially Opens
The new bridge across the River Lagan in Belfast has officially opened. The new Lagan Weir Pedestrian and Cycle Bridge, which connects Donegall Quay with Queen's Quay, replaces the old footbridge and...
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UK National News, Jun 30, 2015
UK Travellers Hit By Ferry Delays Due To Strike
UK travellers have been hit by fresh delays following strike action by ferry workers in Calais. Employees of MyFerryLink took industrial action on Monday over the sale of the service's ferries to riv...
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UK National News, Jun 30, 2015
Other News In Brief
Union Members Vote For Strike Action RMT Union members have voted for strike action over threats to jobs. The union entered into a dispute with First Great Western (FGW) at the end of May ove...
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Northern Ireland News, Jun 30, 2015
Other News In Brief
UUP Congratulates Orange Order On New Museum Opening Ulster Unionist MEP, Jim Nicholson, has congratulated the Orange Order on the opening of their new museum at Sloan's House, Loughgall in C...
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UK National News, Jun 29, 2015
New 'Duty Of Care' Guidelines For Medical Staff
A new set guidelines on being open and honest towards patients has been revealed for medical professionals across the UK. New standards have been set for doctors, nurses and midwives according to gui...
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Northern Ireland News, Jun 29, 2015
Police Attacked After Petrol Bomb Thrown At Orange Hall
The police have been attacked after a petrol bomb and paint were thrown at an Orange Hall in north Belfast. The incident happened at the Clifton Street Orange Hall at around 10pm on Sunday. It is be...
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Northern Ireland News, Jun 29, 2015
3fivetwo Group To Acquire St Joseph's Hospital In Sligo
A private healthcare firm based in Northern Ireland has announced it has agreed to buy St Joseph's Hospital in Sligo. 3fivetwo Group said the sale expected to close in coming weeks. The 19-bed priva...
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Business News, Jun 29, 2015
Belfast Firms Complete Programme On Tendering Process
A number of small firms in Belfast are more confident in bidding for contracts now after completing a programme focused on the tendering process. The Smarter Procurement Programme was aimed at helpin...
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Northern Ireland News, Jun 29, 2015
Appeal After Muslim Woman Assaulted In 'Hate Crime' Attack
Police are appealing for information after a Muslim woman was assaulted in Portadown on Saturday. The incident occurred on the Gilford Road at around 4.30pm. Police are treating the attack as a 'ha...
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Northern Ireland News, Jun 29, 2015
Bus Driver Dies In Belgium Collision
A bus driver from Northern Ireland has been killed in a collision in Belgium. James 'Geordie' Chance, originally from Newcastle-Upon-Tyne, worked for Richmond Coaches Ltd in Lisburn. His co-driver, ...
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UK National News, Jun 29, 2015
Lord Janner To Face Trial Over Sex Abuse
Lord Greville Janner is to be prosecuted over claims of historical sex abuse. In April, the Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) announced the 86-year-old would not stand trial because of his dementia. A...
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Northern Ireland News, Jun 29, 2015
Man Released Following Bomb Discovery In West Belfast
A man arrested in connection after a bomb was found by police in west Belfast has been released. The device was discovered during a planned search of a house in Lenadoon Avenue on Friday night. Resi...
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UK National News, Jun 29, 2015
Two Suspicious Packages Discovered In Exeter
Two suspicious packages have been discovered in Exeter today, 29 June. The first package was found in York Road, near Sidwell Street close to St Sidwell's School at 6:55am. Later a second package wa...
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UK National News, Jun 29, 2015
Dog Attacks On Postal Workers Decreases - Royal Mail
Dog attacks on postal workers has fallen 10% in the past year, according to the Royal Mail. Between 2014-2015, the number of attacks on postmen and women fell from over 3,300 to more than 2,900. The...
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Recruitment News, Jun 29, 2015
Govt Launches Midlands Action Plan For Jobs
The Government has launched the Midlands Action Plan for Jobs, aimed at delivering 10-15% employment growth in the region over the coming years. The Plan is the first of 8 regional jobs plans to be p...
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Northern Ireland News, Jun 29, 2015
Man Arrested Over Attack On William Frazer
Police have arrested a man following an alleged attack on William Frazer. The incident occurred in the Tandragee Road area of Markethill at around 7pm on Sunday. Mr Frazer needed hospital treatment ...
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