Northern Ireland News for October 2013 : Page 12
Northern Ireland News, Oct 9, 2013
Other News In Brief
Crossbow Bolt Fired Through Window A man and woman have told UTV how a crossbow bolt was fired through the window of their flat in Belfast. The incident happened at Donegall Mews, off the Don...
Other News In Brief
Crossbow Bolt Fired Through Window A man and woman have told UTV how a crossbow bolt was fired through the window of their flat in Belfast. The incident happened at Donegall Mews, off the Don...
UK National News, Oct 9, 2013
27 Arrests Following Fake Car Insurance Investigation
Twenty-seven people have been arrested in dawn raids across the country by detectives investigating the sale of fake car insurance policies, a practice commonly known as 'ghost broking'. Twenty-eight...
27 Arrests Following Fake Car Insurance Investigation
Twenty-seven people have been arrested in dawn raids across the country by detectives investigating the sale of fake car insurance policies, a practice commonly known as 'ghost broking'. Twenty-eight...
UK National News, Oct 9, 2013
Increase In Rail Fare Ticket Prices Limited
The rail industry's powers to increase fares are being curbed as part of the government's drive to cut the cost of living and overhaul the existing rail fare system. The ability of train operators to...
Increase In Rail Fare Ticket Prices Limited
The rail industry's powers to increase fares are being curbed as part of the government's drive to cut the cost of living and overhaul the existing rail fare system. The ability of train operators to...
UK National News, Oct 9, 2013
Over £600m Funding Boost Announced For Wales
A £617.5m funding boost for housing, transport and business growth to support the Welsh economy will help improve educational attainment, tackle poverty and protect the vulnerable, Finance Minister, J...
Over £600m Funding Boost Announced For Wales
A £617.5m funding boost for housing, transport and business growth to support the Welsh economy will help improve educational attainment, tackle poverty and protect the vulnerable, Finance Minister, J...
UK National News, Oct 9, 2013
Aircraft Noise Linked To Higher Rates Of Heart Disease
Risks of hospital admissions and deaths from stroke and heart disease are higher in areas with high levels of aircraft noise, a study has found. Researchers at Imperial College London and King's Coll...
Aircraft Noise Linked To Higher Rates Of Heart Disease
Risks of hospital admissions and deaths from stroke and heart disease are higher in areas with high levels of aircraft noise, a study has found. Researchers at Imperial College London and King's Coll...
UK National News, Oct 9, 2013
Other News In Brief
Police Appeal For Missing 15-Year-Old From Bexley Police are appealing for assistance to find a 15-year-old girl who has not been seen since Friday 4th October. Melissa Attard, 15 was last s...
Other News In Brief
Police Appeal For Missing 15-Year-Old From Bexley Police are appealing for assistance to find a 15-year-old girl who has not been seen since Friday 4th October. Melissa Attard, 15 was last s...
Recruitment News, Oct 8, 2013
Call For Increased Co-Operation On Job Creation
Sinn Féin MLA Maeve Mc Laughlin (Foyle) has called for increased co-operation between Invest NI (INI) and the IDA to attract inward investment to the Border Corridor counties. Maeve McLaughlin said: ...
Call For Increased Co-Operation On Job Creation
Sinn Féin MLA Maeve Mc Laughlin (Foyle) has called for increased co-operation between Invest NI (INI) and the IDA to attract inward investment to the Border Corridor counties. Maeve McLaughlin said: ...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 8, 2013
Alliance Party Bomb Alert Ends
A security alert at the Alliance Party offices in east Belfast today has been confirmed as a hoax. The Upper Newtownards Road was closed between the Beersbridge Road and Grampian Avenue, but has sinc...
Alliance Party Bomb Alert Ends
A security alert at the Alliance Party offices in east Belfast today has been confirmed as a hoax. The Upper Newtownards Road was closed between the Beersbridge Road and Grampian Avenue, but has sinc...
Business News, Oct 8, 2013
Minister Welcomes Cirdan Acquisition In The US
Enterprise Minister Arlene Foster has welcomed the acquisition by Cirdan Ultra in Lisburn of the IP and assets of the Centricity Laboratory Division of GE Healthcare IT in collaboration with Kainos So...
Minister Welcomes Cirdan Acquisition In The US
Enterprise Minister Arlene Foster has welcomed the acquisition by Cirdan Ultra in Lisburn of the IP and assets of the Centricity Laboratory Division of GE Healthcare IT in collaboration with Kainos So...
UK National News, Oct 8, 2013
Mother Of Baby P To Be Released
A Parole Board has recommended that the mother of Baby P can be released from prison. Tracey Connelly, 32, was put behind bars in May 2009 for causing or allowing her son's death. A statement from t...
Mother Of Baby P To Be Released
A Parole Board has recommended that the mother of Baby P can be released from prison. Tracey Connelly, 32, was put behind bars in May 2009 for causing or allowing her son's death. A statement from t...
UK National News, Oct 8, 2013
Kevin Pietersen Accepts Libel Damages From Specsavers
England cricketer Kevin Pietersen has accepted undisclosed libel damages over a Specsavers advertisement. It implied that he may have tampered with his bat. Specsavers used a photo of Pietersen in t...
Kevin Pietersen Accepts Libel Damages From Specsavers
England cricketer Kevin Pietersen has accepted undisclosed libel damages over a Specsavers advertisement. It implied that he may have tampered with his bat. Specsavers used a photo of Pietersen in t...
UK National News, Oct 8, 2013
Higgs Scoops Nobel Prize In Physics
A Nobel Prize in Physics has been awarded to Peter Higgs, Emeritus Professor of Theoretical Physics. The Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences' award to Professor Higgs recognises his outstanding contrib...
Higgs Scoops Nobel Prize In Physics
A Nobel Prize in Physics has been awarded to Peter Higgs, Emeritus Professor of Theoretical Physics. The Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences' award to Professor Higgs recognises his outstanding contrib...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 8, 2013
New Shadow NI Secretary Appointed
Shadow Northern Ireland Secretary Vernon Coaker has been removed from his post as part of a Labour Party reshuffle. Mr Coaker will now take up the post of shadow Defence Secretary, replacing Jim Murp...
New Shadow NI Secretary Appointed
Shadow Northern Ireland Secretary Vernon Coaker has been removed from his post as part of a Labour Party reshuffle. Mr Coaker will now take up the post of shadow Defence Secretary, replacing Jim Murp...
UK National News, Oct 8, 2013
Pensioner Arrested On Suspicion Of Murder
A 77-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of murder after a man was found dead at a house in north London. Police were alerted by paramedics at around 10pm on Monday night. A 43-year-old man ...
Pensioner Arrested On Suspicion Of Murder
A 77-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of murder after a man was found dead at a house in north London. Police were alerted by paramedics at around 10pm on Monday night. A 43-year-old man ...
UK National News, Oct 8, 2013
Police Re-Issue Appeal For Missing 15-Year-old
Police in Barnet have issued a fresh appeal for help to find a vulnerable 15-year-old who has been missing since June. Sabriye Mohamud went missing from a care home in Nottingham on 10 June 2013. He...
Police Re-Issue Appeal For Missing 15-Year-old
Police in Barnet have issued a fresh appeal for help to find a vulnerable 15-year-old who has been missing since June. Sabriye Mohamud went missing from a care home in Nottingham on 10 June 2013. He...
UK National News, Oct 8, 2013
Paeodophile Who Walked Free From Court Jailed For Two Years
A paedophile who walked free from court after his teenage victim was branded "predatory" has been ordered by judges at the Court of Appeal to serve a two-year jail sentence. Neil Wilson, 40, was hand...
Paeodophile Who Walked Free From Court Jailed For Two Years
A paedophile who walked free from court after his teenage victim was branded "predatory" has been ordered by judges at the Court of Appeal to serve a two-year jail sentence. Neil Wilson, 40, was hand...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 8, 2013
Other News In Brief
Teenager 'Critical' After Car Accident A 17-year-old boy who was hit by a car in L'Derry on Monday evening is said to be in a critical condition. The teenager was on the Buncrana Road around ...
Other News In Brief
Teenager 'Critical' After Car Accident A 17-year-old boy who was hit by a car in L'Derry on Monday evening is said to be in a critical condition. The teenager was on the Buncrana Road around ...
UK National News, Oct 8, 2013
The Royal Mint Launches New Christening Coin
History is being made as Prince George of Cambridge becomes the first royal baby to be honoured with a christening coin from The Royal Mint. Following the recent announcement of the arrangements for ...
The Royal Mint Launches New Christening Coin
History is being made as Prince George of Cambridge becomes the first royal baby to be honoured with a christening coin from The Royal Mint. Following the recent announcement of the arrangements for ...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 8, 2013
Derry Council Bomb - Man Arrested
A 40-year-old man has been arrested in County Antrim by detectives investigating an attempted double bomb attack near Derry City Council offices in September 2012. The man has been taken to Antrim Se...
Derry Council Bomb - Man Arrested
A 40-year-old man has been arrested in County Antrim by detectives investigating an attempted double bomb attack near Derry City Council offices in September 2012. The man has been taken to Antrim Se...
UK National News, Oct 8, 2013
Other News In Brief
Help To Buy Mortgage Guarantee Launches A landmark £12bn scheme to help thousands of people buy a home of their own will be officially launched today by the Prime Minister and Chancellor. Hi...
Other News In Brief
Help To Buy Mortgage Guarantee Launches A landmark £12bn scheme to help thousands of people buy a home of their own will be officially launched today by the Prime Minister and Chancellor. Hi...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 8, 2013
Arrests As PSNI Target Drug Dealers
Two people have been arrested as part of a renewed PSNI initiative to tackle drug dealing across Northern Ireland. Police recovered suspected cannabis and suspected cocaine in raids on two houses in ...
Arrests As PSNI Target Drug Dealers
Two people have been arrested as part of a renewed PSNI initiative to tackle drug dealing across Northern Ireland. Police recovered suspected cannabis and suspected cocaine in raids on two houses in ...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 8, 2013
Giro d'Italia To Boost NI Tourism
Tourism and Enterprise Minister Arlene Foster has said Northern Ireland's hosting of the Giro d'Italia cycling race will put the country in a strong position in the global tourism industry The Minist...
Giro d'Italia To Boost NI Tourism
Tourism and Enterprise Minister Arlene Foster has said Northern Ireland's hosting of the Giro d'Italia cycling race will put the country in a strong position in the global tourism industry The Minist...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 8, 2013
Car Parks 'Squeezing Profit' From Motorists
Some car park enforcers are "squeezing every penny of profit out of motorists," using methods which are "unfair", according to Environment Minister Mark Durkan. The Department has pointed out that th...
Car Parks 'Squeezing Profit' From Motorists
Some car park enforcers are "squeezing every penny of profit out of motorists," using methods which are "unfair", according to Environment Minister Mark Durkan. The Department has pointed out that th...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 8, 2013
£1.6m Investment For Play And Leisure
£1.6m is to be invested in enhancing play and leisure opportunities for children and young people in Northern Ireland. Speaking at the opening of the Playboard annual conference in Belfast, Junior Mi...
£1.6m Investment For Play And Leisure
£1.6m is to be invested in enhancing play and leisure opportunities for children and young people in Northern Ireland. Speaking at the opening of the Playboard annual conference in Belfast, Junior Mi...
Recruitment News, Oct 7, 2013
Major Flaws In Govt's Jobs Strategy - Calleary
Fianna Fáil Spokesperson on Jobs and Enterprise Dara Calleary has called for an unpublished Enterprise Ireland report on its current operations to be debated at the Oireachtas Committee on Jobs as a m...
Major Flaws In Govt's Jobs Strategy - Calleary
Fianna Fáil Spokesperson on Jobs and Enterprise Dara Calleary has called for an unpublished Enterprise Ireland report on its current operations to be debated at the Oireachtas Committee on Jobs as a m...
UK National News, Oct 7, 2013
Michael Moore Sacked As Secretary Of State For Scotland
Michael Moore has been replaced by Alistair Carmichael as Secretary of State for Scotland as part of a reshuffle. The Deputy Prime Minister made the announcement saying "different experience" was nee...
Michael Moore Sacked As Secretary Of State For Scotland
Michael Moore has been replaced by Alistair Carmichael as Secretary of State for Scotland as part of a reshuffle. The Deputy Prime Minister made the announcement saying "different experience" was nee...
Business News, Oct 7, 2013
Two New Equity Funds By Invest NI Announced
Enterprise Minister Arlene Foster has announced the creation of two new equity funds by Invest Northern Ireland as part of its Access to Finance portfolio. The two venture capital funds, Crescent III...
Two New Equity Funds By Invest NI Announced
Enterprise Minister Arlene Foster has announced the creation of two new equity funds by Invest Northern Ireland as part of its Access to Finance portfolio. The two venture capital funds, Crescent III...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 7, 2013
PSNI Release Footage Of Suspected Bomber
The PSNI in L'Derry have released CCTV footage of a man suspected of being responsible for a failed double bomb attack at the offices of Derry City Council last year. <iframe width="350" height="225"...
PSNI Release Footage Of Suspected Bomber
The PSNI in L'Derry have released CCTV footage of a man suspected of being responsible for a failed double bomb attack at the offices of Derry City Council last year. <iframe width="350" height="225"...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 7, 2013
New NIO Minister Appointed
Andrew Robathan has replaced Mike Penning as Minister of State at the Northern Ireland Office (NIO). The move was revealed today in a series of ministerial announcements made by No. 10, which also sa...
New NIO Minister Appointed
Andrew Robathan has replaced Mike Penning as Minister of State at the Northern Ireland Office (NIO). The move was revealed today in a series of ministerial announcements made by No. 10, which also sa...
UK National News, Oct 7, 2013
Rolf Harris To Face Trial In April
Entertainer Rolf Harris is to face trial on 13 child sex offences in April. Harris, 83, was excused from attending a preliminary hearing at the Old Bailey on Monday. A plea hearing at Southwark Crow...
Rolf Harris To Face Trial In April
Entertainer Rolf Harris is to face trial on 13 child sex offences in April. Harris, 83, was excused from attending a preliminary hearing at the Old Bailey on Monday. A plea hearing at Southwark Crow...
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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.