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Northern Ireland News for December 2013 : Page 4
UK National News, Dec 16, 2013
Briton Facing 16 Year Jail Term In Indonesia
A 57-year-old British woman could face 16 years in jail after admitting to trafficking 1.4kg of crystal methamphetamine into Indonesia. Former police community support officer Andrew Waldeck, from Gl...
Briton Facing 16 Year Jail Term In Indonesia
A 57-year-old British woman could face 16 years in jail after admitting to trafficking 1.4kg of crystal methamphetamine into Indonesia. Former police community support officer Andrew Waldeck, from Gl...
UK National News, Dec 16, 2013
TV Weatherman Fred Talbot Rearrested On New Indecent Assault Allegations
Fred Talbot, TV weather presenter and former teacher, has been rearrested by police investigating allegations of historical child sex abuse. It is understood that the charges are connected to allegat...
TV Weatherman Fred Talbot Rearrested On New Indecent Assault Allegations
Fred Talbot, TV weather presenter and former teacher, has been rearrested by police investigating allegations of historical child sex abuse. It is understood that the charges are connected to allegat...
UK National News, Dec 16, 2013
Anti-Fracking Protesters Block Site With Wind Turbine Blade
A 56ft wind turbine blade has been used by anti-fracking protesters to block access to a shale gas test drilling site. The turbine blade was placed outside the Barton Moss site in Salford at around 0...
Anti-Fracking Protesters Block Site With Wind Turbine Blade
A 56ft wind turbine blade has been used by anti-fracking protesters to block access to a shale gas test drilling site. The turbine blade was placed outside the Barton Moss site in Salford at around 0...
UK National News, Dec 16, 2013
Draft Anti-Slavery Bill To Be Published
The Home Office is due to publish new draft anti-slavery legislation, which would see the introduction of tougher sentences for human traffickers. It is understood that the Modern Slavery Bill will c...
Draft Anti-Slavery Bill To Be Published
The Home Office is due to publish new draft anti-slavery legislation, which would see the introduction of tougher sentences for human traffickers. It is understood that the Modern Slavery Bill will c...
UK National News, Dec 16, 2013
Other News In Brief
Actor Peter O'Toole Dies Aged 81 Actor Peter O'Toole has died aged 81. The Lawrence of Arabia star was receiving treatment at London's Wellington hospital after a long illness, his agent said...
Other News In Brief
Actor Peter O'Toole Dies Aged 81 Actor Peter O'Toole has died aged 81. The Lawrence of Arabia star was receiving treatment at London's Wellington hospital after a long illness, his agent said...
Recruitment News, Dec 13, 2013
Core Systems NI Invests In Jobs
Belfast-based custodial management IT company Core Systems NI Ltd is investing £700,000 in an expansion and R&D project, with support from Invest Northern Ireland which will help to secure new opportu...
Core Systems NI Invests In Jobs
Belfast-based custodial management IT company Core Systems NI Ltd is investing £700,000 in an expansion and R&D project, with support from Invest Northern Ireland which will help to secure new opportu...
Northern Ireland News, Dec 13, 2013
Bishop Admits Sham Marriage Role
An independent bishop in Northern Ireland has admitted his involvement in 14 sham marriages. In a report by the BBC, Pat Buckley confessed to the charges during his trial at Belfast Crown Court. I...
Bishop Admits Sham Marriage Role
An independent bishop in Northern Ireland has admitted his involvement in 14 sham marriages. In a report by the BBC, Pat Buckley confessed to the charges during his trial at Belfast Crown Court. I...
Northern Ireland News, Dec 13, 2013
Child Took Tablets Into Primary School
It has been revealed that a child took prescription drugs at a school in West Belfast. According to reports, the child, who attends St Kevin's Primary School on the city's Falls Road, became drowsy ...
Child Took Tablets Into Primary School
It has been revealed that a child took prescription drugs at a school in West Belfast. According to reports, the child, who attends St Kevin's Primary School on the city's Falls Road, became drowsy ...
Northern Ireland News, Dec 13, 2013
Man Admits Abusing Teenager
A man has admitted sexually and physically abusing a 15-year-old over a three year period. The accused, 43, is said to have carried out the assaults from April 2006. The girl came from a children'...
Man Admits Abusing Teenager
A man has admitted sexually and physically abusing a 15-year-old over a three year period. The accused, 43, is said to have carried out the assaults from April 2006. The girl came from a children'...
Northern Ireland News, Dec 13, 2013
Proposed NI Super Councils Revealed
The final recommendations for 11 new so-called 'super councils' for Northern Ireland, have been published. It has been reported that the 26 district councils currently in place. They will have res...
Proposed NI Super Councils Revealed
The final recommendations for 11 new so-called 'super councils' for Northern Ireland, have been published. It has been reported that the 26 district councils currently in place. They will have res...
Business News, Dec 13, 2013
New Visit Belfast Welcome Centre Opens
Enterprise, Trade and Investment Minister Arlene Foster has officially opened the new Visit Belfast Welcome Centre, at the former Northern Bank in Donegall Square North. Arlene Foster MLA Speaking a...
New Visit Belfast Welcome Centre Opens
Enterprise, Trade and Investment Minister Arlene Foster has officially opened the new Visit Belfast Welcome Centre, at the former Northern Bank in Donegall Square North. Arlene Foster MLA Speaking a...
UK National News, Dec 13, 2013
Cough And Cold Medicines Recalled
Thousands of bottles of Tixylix cough and cold medicines, manufactured by drug company Novartis, are being recalled over fears that plastic may have gotten into the medicines. It is understood that N...
Cough And Cold Medicines Recalled
Thousands of bottles of Tixylix cough and cold medicines, manufactured by drug company Novartis, are being recalled over fears that plastic may have gotten into the medicines. It is understood that N...
UK National News, Dec 13, 2013
Two Women Arrested Over Baby's Death
Police in West Yorkshire have arrested two women on suspicion of neglect following the death of a baby boy. Police were called to Spring Hall Gardens in Halifax at around 1am on Friday where they arr...
Two Women Arrested Over Baby's Death
Police in West Yorkshire have arrested two women on suspicion of neglect following the death of a baby boy. Police were called to Spring Hall Gardens in Halifax at around 1am on Friday where they arr...
UK National News, Dec 13, 2013
Man Arrested In Connection With Missing Teen
Police have arrested a 22-year-old man on suspicion of murdering 17-year-old Jayden Parkinson, who went missing 10 days ago. Jayden, from Oxford, was last seen on 3 December leaving a youth hostel in...
Man Arrested In Connection With Missing Teen
Police have arrested a 22-year-old man on suspicion of murdering 17-year-old Jayden Parkinson, who went missing 10 days ago. Jayden, from Oxford, was last seen on 3 December leaving a youth hostel in...
Northern Ireland News, Dec 13, 2013
Man Convicted On Drugs Charges
A 50-year-old man has been convicted for possession of £1m worth of cannabis with intent to supply. Matthew Tyrie, from Greenisland, was found guilty by a jury at Craigavon Crown Court. The trial ...
Man Convicted On Drugs Charges
A 50-year-old man has been convicted for possession of £1m worth of cannabis with intent to supply. Matthew Tyrie, from Greenisland, was found guilty by a jury at Craigavon Crown Court. The trial ...
UK National News, Dec 13, 2013
Two Arrested Over Anti-Semitic Tweets
Two men who posted tweets referencing Hitler and the gas chambers after a Premier League football match on 6 October have been arrested. A 24-year-old man from Croydon and a 22-year-old man from Wilt...
Two Arrested Over Anti-Semitic Tweets
Two men who posted tweets referencing Hitler and the gas chambers after a Premier League football match on 6 October have been arrested. A 24-year-old man from Croydon and a 22-year-old man from Wilt...
UK National News, Dec 13, 2013
Firefighters To Stage Walk Out On Friday
Firefighters in England and Wales are due to stage a walk-out today (13 December) at 6pm in an ongoing dispute over pensions. It is the first of two actions being held this weekend, with a second wal...
Firefighters To Stage Walk Out On Friday
Firefighters in England and Wales are due to stage a walk-out today (13 December) at 6pm in an ongoing dispute over pensions. It is the first of two actions being held this weekend, with a second wal...
Northern Ireland News, Dec 13, 2013
Dog Food Meat Found In Human Food Chain
A government report has revealed that meat meant for dog food is thought to have ended up in the human food chain. The discovery was made in an "industrial-scale" fraud carried out in the region. ...
Dog Food Meat Found In Human Food Chain
A government report has revealed that meat meant for dog food is thought to have ended up in the human food chain. The discovery was made in an "industrial-scale" fraud carried out in the region. ...
UK National News, Dec 13, 2013
Govt To Restrict Use Of Premium Numbers
The government has unveiled plans to end the use of premium helpline numbers used by some companies. From June 2014, use of premium 084/087 numbers, which can cost customers between 36p and 82p a min...
Govt To Restrict Use Of Premium Numbers
The government has unveiled plans to end the use of premium helpline numbers used by some companies. From June 2014, use of premium 084/087 numbers, which can cost customers between 36p and 82p a min...
UK National News, Dec 13, 2013
Scottish Govt Approve Hydro-Electric Scheme
The construction of a new £800m hydro-electric scheme has been approved by the Scottish Government. The plan will see a 600MW plant at Coire Glas near Spean Bridge in Lochaber and will see the constr...
Scottish Govt Approve Hydro-Electric Scheme
The construction of a new £800m hydro-electric scheme has been approved by the Scottish Government. The plan will see a 600MW plant at Coire Glas near Spean Bridge in Lochaber and will see the constr...
UK National News, Dec 13, 2013
Other News In Brief
DNA Evidence Frees Man After 17 Years In Jail A 53-year-old man has been released from prison after serving 17 years for a crime he did not commit. The Court of Appeal freed Victor Nealon aft...
Other News In Brief
DNA Evidence Frees Man After 17 Years In Jail A 53-year-old man has been released from prison after serving 17 years for a crime he did not commit. The Court of Appeal freed Victor Nealon aft...
Northern Ireland News, Dec 13, 2013
Funds Unveiled To Upgrade Conservation Area
Social Development Minister Nelson McCausland has unveiled further funding of £430,000 to complete upgrade works to the public realm in the Clarendon Street Conservation Area in Londonderry. The wo...
Funds Unveiled To Upgrade Conservation Area
Social Development Minister Nelson McCausland has unveiled further funding of £430,000 to complete upgrade works to the public realm in the Clarendon Street Conservation Area in Londonderry. The wo...
Northern Ireland News, Dec 13, 2013
Other News In Brief
Appeal Launched Over Downpatrick Robbery Detectives in Downpatrick have launched an appeal to identify two men they would like to speak to in connection with an armed robbery which occurred ea...
Other News In Brief
Appeal Launched Over Downpatrick Robbery Detectives in Downpatrick have launched an appeal to identify two men they would like to speak to in connection with an armed robbery which occurred ea...
UK National News, Dec 12, 2013
Seven-Year-Old Dies After Contracting Meningitis
A seven-year-old boy has died after contracting meningitis. According to reports, the pupil from Little Bloxhill Primary School in Walsall died in hospital on Monday. Public Health England has confi...
Seven-Year-Old Dies After Contracting Meningitis
A seven-year-old boy has died after contracting meningitis. According to reports, the pupil from Little Bloxhill Primary School in Walsall died in hospital on Monday. Public Health England has confi...
UK National News, Dec 12, 2013
Call For E-Cig Ban In Wales
Public Health Wales (PHW) has called for electronic cigarettes to be banned in public places, a move it claims would help prevent their efforts to encourage people to quit being undermined. PHW added...
Call For E-Cig Ban In Wales
Public Health Wales (PHW) has called for electronic cigarettes to be banned in public places, a move it claims would help prevent their efforts to encourage people to quit being undermined. PHW added...
Northern Ireland News, Dec 12, 2013
New Belfast Visitor Centre Opens
A new visitor information centre has officially opened in Belfast. The Visit Belfast Welcome Centre, on Donegall Square North, is part of the City Council's £150m Investment Programme. The £1.82m bu...
New Belfast Visitor Centre Opens
A new visitor information centre has officially opened in Belfast. The Visit Belfast Welcome Centre, on Donegall Square North, is part of the City Council's £150m Investment Programme. The £1.82m bu...
UK National News, Dec 12, 2013
EC-135 Helicopters Grounded For Checks
The EC-135 helicopters, the model which crashed on to the Clutha bar in Glasgow last month and killed nine people, are to be grounded. The news comes after a fault was found in a helicopter operated...
EC-135 Helicopters Grounded For Checks
The EC-135 helicopters, the model which crashed on to the Clutha bar in Glasgow last month and killed nine people, are to be grounded. The news comes after a fault was found in a helicopter operated...
Northern Ireland News, Dec 12, 2013
Poorer GCSE Children Perform Half As Well In School
Poorer children in Northern Ireland taking GCSEs perform half as well as their classmates, according to a study of examination performance at post-primary schools in 2012-2013. The statistics, releas...
Poorer GCSE Children Perform Half As Well In School
Poorer children in Northern Ireland taking GCSEs perform half as well as their classmates, according to a study of examination performance at post-primary schools in 2012-2013. The statistics, releas...
Northern Ireland News, Dec 12, 2013
£2.2m Carrier Bag Levy To Fund Community Projects
£2.2m of carrier bag levy money is to be spent on funding for communities and organisations to develop environmental projects across Northern Ireland. Some £1m had initially been set aside; however d...
£2.2m Carrier Bag Levy To Fund Community Projects
£2.2m of carrier bag levy money is to be spent on funding for communities and organisations to develop environmental projects across Northern Ireland. Some £1m had initially been set aside; however d...
UK National News, Dec 12, 2013
Flights Returning To Normal After Fog Causes Delays
Flights out of London airports are returning to normal following delays caused by heavy fog. The fog caused a number of cancelled and delayed flights throughout the day on Wednesday, with some disrup...
Flights Returning To Normal After Fog Causes Delays
Flights out of London airports are returning to normal following delays caused by heavy fog. The fog caused a number of cancelled and delayed flights throughout the day on Wednesday, with some disrup...
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Northern Ireland WeatherThis Evening and Tonight:Quite cloudy across all counties at first but a few late sunny spells most likely towards Down and Antrim. Clearer skes becoming more widespread later this evening and overnight. Minimum temperature 5 °C.
