Northern Ireland News for January 2013 : Page 16
UK National News, Jan 3, 2013
Jim Davidson Arrested And Bailed In Sex Offences Investigation
Comedian Jim Davidson was one of two men arrested on Wednesday on suspicion of sexual offences. Davidson was arrested by officers from Operation Yewtree, set up in the wake of the Jimmy Savile scanda...
Jim Davidson Arrested And Bailed In Sex Offences Investigation
Comedian Jim Davidson was one of two men arrested on Wednesday on suspicion of sexual offences. Davidson was arrested by officers from Operation Yewtree, set up in the wake of the Jimmy Savile scanda...
UK National News, Jan 3, 2013
Report Recommends Means Testing For Winter Fuel Benefit
A former minister has recommended means testing of winter fuel payments, to help pay for care of the elderly. Targeting the allowance would help pay for a fairer social care system, according to a re...
Report Recommends Means Testing For Winter Fuel Benefit
A former minister has recommended means testing of winter fuel payments, to help pay for care of the elderly. Targeting the allowance would help pay for a fairer social care system, according to a re...
UK National News, Jan 3, 2013
Ofcom Aim To Tackle Mobile Contract Price Hikes
Mobile phone contract holders could be allowed to cancel their contract without penalty if the provider changes the terms of their deal, under proposals by Ofcom in an effort to clamp down on companie...
Ofcom Aim To Tackle Mobile Contract Price Hikes
Mobile phone contract holders could be allowed to cancel their contract without penalty if the provider changes the terms of their deal, under proposals by Ofcom in an effort to clamp down on companie...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 3, 2013
Sean Quinn Released From Prison
Businessman Sean Quinn Snr has been released from prison after serving his sentence for contempt of court. The 66-year-old served nine weeks in Mountjoy Prison in Dublin. He had been released tempor...
Sean Quinn Released From Prison
Businessman Sean Quinn Snr has been released from prison after serving his sentence for contempt of court. The 66-year-old served nine weeks in Mountjoy Prison in Dublin. He had been released tempor...
UK National News, Jan 3, 2013
Other News In Brief
Olympic Bottle Thrower In Court A man who threw a bottle on to the track at the start of the men's Olympic 100m final shouted that he wanted defending champion Usain Bolt to lose, a court has ...
Other News In Brief
Olympic Bottle Thrower In Court A man who threw a bottle on to the track at the start of the men's Olympic 100m final shouted that he wanted defending champion Usain Bolt to lose, a court has ...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 3, 2013
Protests Continue Over Union Flag
Protests over the flying of the union flag at Belfast City Hall have continued to cause disruption to traffic, as roads were blocked in Belfast and Carrickfergus last night. The main Belfast Road in ...
Protests Continue Over Union Flag
Protests over the flying of the union flag at Belfast City Hall have continued to cause disruption to traffic, as roads were blocked in Belfast and Carrickfergus last night. The main Belfast Road in ...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 3, 2013
McGuinness Awarded British Title
Martin McGuinness has been awarded a British aristocratic title following his resignation as a Westminster MP. The deputy First Minister and former IRA member was awarded the title of Steward and Bai...
McGuinness Awarded British Title
Martin McGuinness has been awarded a British aristocratic title following his resignation as a Westminster MP. The deputy First Minister and former IRA member was awarded the title of Steward and Bai...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 3, 2013
NI Obesity Campaign Launched
A new campaign to tackle obesity in Northern Ireland is being launched on 3 January by the Public Health Agency (PHA). The campaign will take the form of two main approaches. Firstly, it will focus o...
NI Obesity Campaign Launched
A new campaign to tackle obesity in Northern Ireland is being launched on 3 January by the Public Health Agency (PHA). The campaign will take the form of two main approaches. Firstly, it will focus o...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 3, 2013
'Know Your Rights', NI Shoppers Urged
The Department of Enterprise, Trade and Investment (DETI) has urged Northern Ireland’s shoppers to be aware of consumer rights when taking advantage of the January sales. DETI’s Trading Standards Ser...
'Know Your Rights', NI Shoppers Urged
The Department of Enterprise, Trade and Investment (DETI) has urged Northern Ireland’s shoppers to be aware of consumer rights when taking advantage of the January sales. DETI’s Trading Standards Ser...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 3, 2013
City Of Culture Events Pavilion Completed
Works on the UK City of Culture Events Pavilion in L’Derry have been completed. Social Development Minister Nelson McCausland announced the completion of 'the Venue' at Ebrington, as the city prepare...
City Of Culture Events Pavilion Completed
Works on the UK City of Culture Events Pavilion in L’Derry have been completed. Social Development Minister Nelson McCausland announced the completion of 'the Venue' at Ebrington, as the city prepare...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 3, 2013
Other News In Brief
Police Appeal Over Bookies Robbery Police are appealing for information following the attempted robbery of a bookmakers in west Belfast. The incident occurred on Wednesday when a man entered ...
Other News In Brief
Police Appeal Over Bookies Robbery Police are appealing for information following the attempted robbery of a bookmakers in west Belfast. The incident occurred on Wednesday when a man entered ...
UK National News, Jan 2, 2013
Other News In Brief
Gay Catholic Mass Services Cancelled After 6 Years Special fortnightly "Soho masses" held for gay and lesbian Catholics at a central London church for the past six years are to end, the archbi...
Other News In Brief
Gay Catholic Mass Services Cancelled After 6 Years Special fortnightly "Soho masses" held for gay and lesbian Catholics at a central London church for the past six years are to end, the archbi...
UK National News, Jan 2, 2013
Arrested Made Over Thailand Shooting Of British Tourist
A man has been arrested in Thailand in connection with the death of a 22-year-old Briton shot dead at a bar on New Years Eve. It is thought that British tourist Stephen Ashton, of south London, was ...
Arrested Made Over Thailand Shooting Of British Tourist
A man has been arrested in Thailand in connection with the death of a 22-year-old Briton shot dead at a bar on New Years Eve. It is thought that British tourist Stephen Ashton, of south London, was ...
UK National News, Jan 2, 2013
Call For UK To Adopt 'Small Business Saturday'
A US initiative to encourage shoppers to use small local shops should be adopted by the UK, shadow business secretary Chuka Umunna has suggested. ‘Small Business Saturday’ has taken place on the firs...
Call For UK To Adopt 'Small Business Saturday'
A US initiative to encourage shoppers to use small local shops should be adopted by the UK, shadow business secretary Chuka Umunna has suggested. ‘Small Business Saturday’ has taken place on the firs...
UK National News, Jan 2, 2013
Two More Arrests Made In Operation Yewtree Investigation
Officers from Operation Yewtree have arrested two men on suspicion of sexual offences, the Metropolitan Police have confirmed. A 53-year-old man was arrested at an address in Hampshire. A second man...
Two More Arrests Made In Operation Yewtree Investigation
Officers from Operation Yewtree have arrested two men on suspicion of sexual offences, the Metropolitan Police have confirmed. A 53-year-old man was arrested at an address in Hampshire. A second man...
UK National News, Jan 2, 2013
DVLA Staff Suspended In Facebook Investigation
Seven office workers at the DVLA in Swansea have been suspended over "inappropriate" comments and jokes posted on Facebook. The staff are facing disciplinary action after being caught writing persona...
DVLA Staff Suspended In Facebook Investigation
Seven office workers at the DVLA in Swansea have been suspended over "inappropriate" comments and jokes posted on Facebook. The staff are facing disciplinary action after being caught writing persona...
UK National News, Jan 2, 2013
Norovirus Case Stand At Over 1.1 Million
The number of cases of norovirus, the winter vomiting bug, have now exceeded 1.1 millon across England and Wales. The Health Protection Agency said there were 3,877 lab-confirmed cases up to 30 Decem...
Norovirus Case Stand At Over 1.1 Million
The number of cases of norovirus, the winter vomiting bug, have now exceeded 1.1 millon across England and Wales. The Health Protection Agency said there were 3,877 lab-confirmed cases up to 30 Decem...
UK National News, Jan 2, 2013
Judge Rules Alarm Firm Responsible For Pier Fire
A judge has ruled that an alarm company is to blame for a fire which devastated Weston-super-Mare's pier pavilion in July 2008. The judge at Bristol Mercantile Court found a high degree of negligence...
Judge Rules Alarm Firm Responsible For Pier Fire
A judge has ruled that an alarm company is to blame for a fire which devastated Weston-super-Mare's pier pavilion in July 2008. The judge at Bristol Mercantile Court found a high degree of negligence...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 2, 2013
Omagh Teenager Death Treated As Murder
The death of a teenager in Omagh is being treated as murder by the PSNI. Jason McGovern of Tydavet, County Monaghan, was punched at a pub on John Street in Omagh at midnight on Sunday. The attack co...
Omagh Teenager Death Treated As Murder
The death of a teenager in Omagh is being treated as murder by the PSNI. Jason McGovern of Tydavet, County Monaghan, was punched at a pub on John Street in Omagh at midnight on Sunday. The attack co...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 2, 2013
Man Arrested Over PSNI Car Bomb
A third man has been arrested as detectives continue an investigation into the attempted murder of a police officer. A 25 and a 34-year-old man were held in Belfast on Monday. A 41-year-old was arre...
Man Arrested Over PSNI Car Bomb
A third man has been arrested as detectives continue an investigation into the attempted murder of a police officer. A 25 and a 34-year-old man were held in Belfast on Monday. A 41-year-old was arre...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 2, 2013
NI Leaders Release New Year Messages
Northern Ireland’s First and deputy First Minister have released New Year messages to the people of Northern Ireland. Peter Robinson and Martin McGuinness made the announcements via their respective ...
NI Leaders Release New Year Messages
Northern Ireland’s First and deputy First Minister have released New Year messages to the people of Northern Ireland. Peter Robinson and Martin McGuinness made the announcements via their respective ...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 2, 2013
10% Of NI Youth 'Cannot Cope'
One in 10 young people in Northern Ireland cannot cope with life, according to a survey by the Prince’s Trust. Over 2,000 young people between 16 and 25 across the UK were interviewed. The Prince's ...
10% Of NI Youth 'Cannot Cope'
One in 10 young people in Northern Ireland cannot cope with life, according to a survey by the Prince’s Trust. Over 2,000 young people between 16 and 25 across the UK were interviewed. The Prince's ...
UK National News, Jan 2, 2013
MPs To Debate Benefit Caps
The work and pensions secretary, Iain Duncan Smith, has said it is unfair for benefits to rise at a faster rate than wages. Ahead of a key Commons vote on capping benefits figures highlighted by Dunc...
MPs To Debate Benefit Caps
The work and pensions secretary, Iain Duncan Smith, has said it is unfair for benefits to rise at a faster rate than wages. Ahead of a key Commons vote on capping benefits figures highlighted by Dunc...
UK National News, Jan 2, 2013
Survey Suggest Teacher Morale 'Dangerously Low'
Teacher morale across England and Wales "has declined dramatically in recent months", with a survey suggesting it is now "dangerously low". 55% of teachers polled by YouGov for the National Union of ...
Survey Suggest Teacher Morale 'Dangerously Low'
Teacher morale across England and Wales "has declined dramatically in recent months", with a survey suggesting it is now "dangerously low". 55% of teachers polled by YouGov for the National Union of ...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 2, 2013
L'Derry Man Fined Over Police Officer Attack
A man from L’Derry has been fined for punching a police officer in the face. 19-year-old Stephen Kelly from Bellevue Avenue appeared at Limavady Magistrate's Court. He admitted a series of public or...
L'Derry Man Fined Over Police Officer Attack
A man from L’Derry has been fined for punching a police officer in the face. 19-year-old Stephen Kelly from Bellevue Avenue appeared at Limavady Magistrate's Court. He admitted a series of public or...
UK National News, Jan 2, 2013
Rail Fare Increases Come Into Force
An annual rail fare price rise, announced in August, comes into effect today, with season ticket holders paying an average of 4.2% more. While price rises vary between operators, overall ticket price...
Rail Fare Increases Come Into Force
An annual rail fare price rise, announced in August, comes into effect today, with season ticket holders paying an average of 4.2% more. While price rises vary between operators, overall ticket price...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 2, 2013
Tail Docking Ban Comes Into Effect
The New Year has seen the introduction of a law banning the cosmetic docking of dogs’ tails in Northern Ireland. Agriculture Minister Michelle O’Neill announced last year that the legislation would c...
Tail Docking Ban Comes Into Effect
The New Year has seen the introduction of a law banning the cosmetic docking of dogs’ tails in Northern Ireland. Agriculture Minister Michelle O’Neill announced last year that the legislation would c...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 2, 2013
Larne To receive £150,000 Regeneration Funding
£150,000 is being injected into the regeneration of Larne town centre in County Antrim. Social Development Minister Nelson McCausland made the announcement. He said: "This money will give Larne Town...
Larne To receive £150,000 Regeneration Funding
£150,000 is being injected into the regeneration of Larne town centre in County Antrim. Social Development Minister Nelson McCausland made the announcement. He said: "This money will give Larne Town...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 2, 2013
Fermanagh Dig Timeline Extended
Northern Ireland’s Environment Minister Alex Attwood has extended the time period for an archaeological dig in Fermanagh which has already shed new light on life in medieval Ireland. Excavations at t...
Fermanagh Dig Timeline Extended
Northern Ireland’s Environment Minister Alex Attwood has extended the time period for an archaeological dig in Fermanagh which has already shed new light on life in medieval Ireland. Excavations at t...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 2, 2013
Belfast's Oldest Tallest Tree Protected
The future of the oldest and tallest tree in Belfast has been secured, following the implementation of a Tree Preservation Order (TPO). The Order was placed on the tree by the Department of the Envir...
Belfast's Oldest Tallest Tree Protected
The future of the oldest and tallest tree in Belfast has been secured, following the implementation of a Tree Preservation Order (TPO). The Order was placed on the tree by the Department of the Envir...
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Northern Ireland WeatherToday:A sunny but frosty start for many. However cloud increases by midday with a few showers reaching the north coast, these mostly light but spreading inland this afternoon. Chilly. Maximum temperature 8 °C.Tonight:A rather cloudy evening with scattered showers. Becoming drier through the night with some good clear spells developing and a patchy frost away from coasts. Minimum temperature 0 °C.