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28/08/2014
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Report Reveals Most Popular Baby Names In NI
A new report from the NI Statistics and Research Agency shows that the most popular baby names in 2013 where Emily, Grace and Jack.
The figures show that 293 babies were named Jack in 2013, with 203 named Emily and Grace. Jack has now been the most popular boys name for a decade.
Yellow Warning For Rain Issued
The Met Office has issued a yellow warning for rain from Thursday evening.
The forecaster said: "Bands of heavy rain will move northeast across Northern Ireland on Thursday evening into the early hours of Friday. The rain is likely to be accompanied, in places, by strong and gusty winds.
"Western parts of Northern Ireland appear most at risk. Much of the rain will clear eastwards later in the night.
"The public should be aware of the risk of minor disruption to travel through the combination of locally heavy rain and gusty winds."
Major Sexual Abuse Report Due In October
A report on the sexual abuse of young people in NI is to be published in the autumn.
According to a report by UTV, who revealed last year that an investigation had been launched, the report by former commissioner for children in Scotland, Professor Kathleen Marshall is expected to be publish in October.
The report was commissioned by Health Minister Edwin Poots.
(MH/CD)
A new report from the NI Statistics and Research Agency shows that the most popular baby names in 2013 where Emily, Grace and Jack.
The figures show that 293 babies were named Jack in 2013, with 203 named Emily and Grace. Jack has now been the most popular boys name for a decade.
Yellow Warning For Rain Issued
The Met Office has issued a yellow warning for rain from Thursday evening.
The forecaster said: "Bands of heavy rain will move northeast across Northern Ireland on Thursday evening into the early hours of Friday. The rain is likely to be accompanied, in places, by strong and gusty winds.
"Western parts of Northern Ireland appear most at risk. Much of the rain will clear eastwards later in the night.
"The public should be aware of the risk of minor disruption to travel through the combination of locally heavy rain and gusty winds."
Major Sexual Abuse Report Due In October
A report on the sexual abuse of young people in NI is to be published in the autumn.
According to a report by UTV, who revealed last year that an investigation had been launched, the report by former commissioner for children in Scotland, Professor Kathleen Marshall is expected to be publish in October.
The report was commissioned by Health Minister Edwin Poots.
(MH/CD)
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Northern Ireland WeatherToday:A cloudy day with outbreaks of mainly light rain at times, although there may be the odd heavier burst. Driest in the south and east during the afternoon. Moderate southwesterly winds. Maximum temperature 11 °C.Tonight:Staying cloudy throughout the evening and overnight period with a little rain or drizzle at times. Mild overnight with light winds. Minimum temperature 7 °C.
