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05/02/2015
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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 by information supplied by the Met Office from its weather stations. It is paid when the average temperature is recorded or forecast to be zero degrees Celsius, or below, for a period of seven consecutive days.
In this instance, the weather station in Katesbridge forecast average temperatures below zero between 16 and 22 January.
It is understood qualifying claimants in postcodes BT24-26 and BT30-34 will automatically receive a £25 payment on Wednesday 4 February or Monday 9 February.
Social Development Minister Mervyn Storey said: "These Cold Weather Payments will come as welcome support for people living across Northern Ireland who have needed help to heat their homes during the recent cold snap."
Homes Evacuated During Security Alert
A number of homes have been evacuated due to a security alert in south Belfast.
A suspicious object is said to have been discovered at Friendly Street in the city on Thursday morning. An Army bomb squad is at the scene.
No further details are available.
'Sexiest Man' Accolade For Jamie Dornan
Jamie Dornan has been voted the world's sexiest man.
The poll, conducted by Glamour magazine, saw the Co Down actor beat Benedict Cumberbatch, Johnny Depp, Niall Horan, David Beckham and Ryan Gosling to the title.
The award comes just days before the 32-year-old's latest movie is released. The actor will portray billionaire Christian Grey in the film adaptation of Fifty Shades of Grey.
More than 80,000 readers voted in the magazine's annual 'Sexiest Men' poll.
Viable Device Found In Newtownabbey
Police have said a viable pipe bomb has been found during a security alert in Newtownabbey.
An Army bomb squad attended the scene at Ashford Lodge, where the device was discovered. It was examined, before being removed from the scene for further investigations.
The alert, which started on Wednesday morning, has since ended and a number of roads have reopened. Residents have also been allowed to return to their homes.
(JP/CD)
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 by information supplied by the Met Office from its weather stations. It is paid when the average temperature is recorded or forecast to be zero degrees Celsius, or below, for a period of seven consecutive days.
In this instance, the weather station in Katesbridge forecast average temperatures below zero between 16 and 22 January.
It is understood qualifying claimants in postcodes BT24-26 and BT30-34 will automatically receive a £25 payment on Wednesday 4 February or Monday 9 February.
Social Development Minister Mervyn Storey said: "These Cold Weather Payments will come as welcome support for people living across Northern Ireland who have needed help to heat their homes during the recent cold snap."
Homes Evacuated During Security Alert
A number of homes have been evacuated due to a security alert in south Belfast.
A suspicious object is said to have been discovered at Friendly Street in the city on Thursday morning. An Army bomb squad is at the scene.
No further details are available.
'Sexiest Man' Accolade For Jamie Dornan
Jamie Dornan has been voted the world's sexiest man.
The poll, conducted by Glamour magazine, saw the Co Down actor beat Benedict Cumberbatch, Johnny Depp, Niall Horan, David Beckham and Ryan Gosling to the title.
The award comes just days before the 32-year-old's latest movie is released. The actor will portray billionaire Christian Grey in the film adaptation of Fifty Shades of Grey.
More than 80,000 readers voted in the magazine's annual 'Sexiest Men' poll.
Viable Device Found In Newtownabbey
Police have said a viable pipe bomb has been found during a security alert in Newtownabbey.
An Army bomb squad attended the scene at Ashford Lodge, where the device was discovered. It was examined, before being removed from the scene for further investigations.
The alert, which started on Wednesday morning, has since ended and a number of roads have reopened. Residents have also been allowed to return to their homes.
(JP/CD)
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14 December 2022
Cold Weather Payments Extended To 12 More Post Code Areas
The Department for Communities has announced that the Cold Weather Payments have been extended to 12 more postcode areas bringing the total number of areas affected over the past week to 31.
Cold Weather Payments Extended To 12 More Post Code Areas
The Department for Communities has announced that the Cold Weather Payments have been extended to 12 more postcode areas bringing the total number of areas affected over the past week to 31.
10 March 2023
Yellow Weather Warning For Ice Issued Across NI
A number of schools across Northern Ireland are closed due to the heavy snow. A list of school closures is available here. The Met Office has issued a yellow weather warning for ice which will remain in place until 10 am on Saturday, 11 March. Translink has also made changes to a number of its bus services.
Yellow Weather Warning For Ice Issued Across NI
A number of schools across Northern Ireland are closed due to the heavy snow. A list of school closures is available here. The Met Office has issued a yellow weather warning for ice which will remain in place until 10 am on Saturday, 11 March. Translink has also made changes to a number of its bus services.
04 March 2004
Cold weather payments triggered by winter freeze
Around 36,000 people in Mid Ulster and south east Down are to receive a Cold Weather Payment, following the recent cold spell over the last week.
Cold weather payments triggered by winter freeze
Around 36,000 people in Mid Ulster and south east Down are to receive a Cold Weather Payment, following the recent cold spell over the last week.
13 December 2022
Cold Weather Payments Extended To 11 More Postcode Areas
The Department for Communities has announced the extension of the Cold Weather Payments to eleven more postcode areas as temperatures remain at freezing point and below in some areas.
Cold Weather Payments Extended To 11 More Postcode Areas
The Department for Communities has announced the extension of the Cold Weather Payments to eleven more postcode areas as temperatures remain at freezing point and below in some areas.
30 January 2004
Winter weather triggers cold weather payments
Cold Weather Payments are to be paid to approximately 36,000 people in the Mid Ulster and South Eastern regions of Northern Ireland. The announcement by the Department for Social Development today follows the recent low temperatures recorded over the last week in certain areas of the province.
Winter weather triggers cold weather payments
Cold Weather Payments are to be paid to approximately 36,000 people in the Mid Ulster and South Eastern regions of Northern Ireland. The announcement by the Department for Social Development today follows the recent low temperatures recorded over the last week in certain areas of the province.
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Northern Ireland WeatherThis Evening and Tonight:Clear intervals and occasional wintry showers this evening with local fresh snowfalls and some ice. Overnight as winds ease showers will die back to northern coastal areas. Frosty. Minimum temperature -3 °C.
