Northern Ireland News for December 2013 : Page 6
Northern Ireland News, Dec 11, 2013
Other News In Brief
Man Found With Head Injuries Dies A man has died after being found with severe head injuries in a village in County L'Derry. The 52-year-old was found on Main Street Park near Claudy in the e...
Other News In Brief
Man Found With Head Injuries Dies A man has died after being found with severe head injuries in a village in County L'Derry. The 52-year-old was found on Main Street Park near Claudy in the e...
UK National News, Dec 10, 2013
M5 Fireworks Crash Accused Is Cleared
A man who was in responsible for a fireworks display on the night a motorway collision which killed seven people, has been cleared of breaching health and safety laws. Geoffrey Counsell, 51, had den...
M5 Fireworks Crash Accused Is Cleared
A man who was in responsible for a fireworks display on the night a motorway collision which killed seven people, has been cleared of breaching health and safety laws. Geoffrey Counsell, 51, had den...
UK National News, Dec 10, 2013
Aircraft Causes Delays At Stansted Airport
Flights arriving at Stansted Airport have faced delays after landing equipment was damaged by an incoming flight. It is understood a Gulfstream G550 jet damaged a section of the airport's instrument...
Aircraft Causes Delays At Stansted Airport
Flights arriving at Stansted Airport have faced delays after landing equipment was damaged by an incoming flight. It is understood a Gulfstream G550 jet damaged a section of the airport's instrument...
Business News, Dec 10, 2013
Horizon 2020 Launches In Dublin
Horizon 2020, the European Union's new €79 billion programme for research and innovation to create new growth and jobs in Europe, was launched in the Convention Centre Dublin today. Seán Sherlock T.D...
Horizon 2020 Launches In Dublin
Horizon 2020, the European Union's new €79 billion programme for research and innovation to create new growth and jobs in Europe, was launched in the Convention Centre Dublin today. Seán Sherlock T.D...
Northern Ireland News, Dec 10, 2013
192 Jobs Announced At Fujitsu, L'Derry
192 jobs are to be created at Fujitsu’s Business Services Centre at Timber Quay in L'Derry. The jobs, including 177 full-time permanent positions and 15 business apprenticeships, are being supported ...
192 Jobs Announced At Fujitsu, L'Derry
192 jobs are to be created at Fujitsu’s Business Services Centre at Timber Quay in L'Derry. The jobs, including 177 full-time permanent positions and 15 business apprenticeships, are being supported ...
UK National News, Dec 10, 2013
Comic Relief Funds 'Invested In Arms Firms'
A BBC Panorama investigation has claimed that millions of pounds donated to Comic Relief have been invested in funds with shares in alcohol, tobacco and arms firms. Comic Relief, which claims to use...
Comic Relief Funds 'Invested In Arms Firms'
A BBC Panorama investigation has claimed that millions of pounds donated to Comic Relief have been invested in funds with shares in alcohol, tobacco and arms firms. Comic Relief, which claims to use...
Northern Ireland News, Dec 10, 2013
Bomb Scare In Belfast City Centre 'A Hoax'
A bomb scare beside Belfast City Hall this morning that led to the closure of streets in the city centre has been declared a hoax by police. Army bomb experts were sent to Donegall Square West this m...
Bomb Scare In Belfast City Centre 'A Hoax'
A bomb scare beside Belfast City Hall this morning that led to the closure of streets in the city centre has been declared a hoax by police. Army bomb experts were sent to Donegall Square West this m...
Northern Ireland News, Dec 10, 2013
East Belfast Homes Evacuated Over Hoax
Families in east Belfast have been evacuated from their house overnight following a security alert that turned out to be a hoax. A number of homes were evacuated at Kinross Avenue, Tullycarnet, follo...
East Belfast Homes Evacuated Over Hoax
Families in east Belfast have been evacuated from their house overnight following a security alert that turned out to be a hoax. A number of homes were evacuated at Kinross Avenue, Tullycarnet, follo...
UK National News, Dec 10, 2013
Work Begins On 2014 Games Venue
Construction work is set to begin on the Barry Buddon site in preparation for next year's Commonwealth Games, Glasgow 2014 has confirmed. The Defence Infrastructure Organisation (DIO) and the Glasgo...
Work Begins On 2014 Games Venue
Construction work is set to begin on the Barry Buddon site in preparation for next year's Commonwealth Games, Glasgow 2014 has confirmed. The Defence Infrastructure Organisation (DIO) and the Glasgo...
UK National News, Dec 10, 2013
Suspected Murder-Suicide In House Fire
A house fire in which three people were killed may have been started by one of the deceased. Detectives believe one line of inquiry is the blaze was started as part of a murder-suicide bid. The fi...
Suspected Murder-Suicide In House Fire
A house fire in which three people were killed may have been started by one of the deceased. Detectives believe one line of inquiry is the blaze was started as part of a murder-suicide bid. The fi...
Northern Ireland News, Dec 10, 2013
PSNI Warning Over Royal Mail Scam
The PSNI is warning the public of a scam email currently being sent out to people fraudulently claiming to be from Royal Mail. The email says the postal service is holding an item for the customer. ...
PSNI Warning Over Royal Mail Scam
The PSNI is warning the public of a scam email currently being sent out to people fraudulently claiming to be from Royal Mail. The email says the postal service is holding an item for the customer. ...
Northern Ireland News, Dec 10, 2013
Separate NI Boxing Club Would 'Heighten Sectarian Tensions'
The establishment of a separate boxing entity in Northern Ireland would further heighten the sectarian tensions that exist within the sport on an amateur level, according to a new report by the Irish ...
Separate NI Boxing Club Would 'Heighten Sectarian Tensions'
The establishment of a separate boxing entity in Northern Ireland would further heighten the sectarian tensions that exist within the sport on an amateur level, according to a new report by the Irish ...
Recruitment News, Dec 10, 2013
Fujitsu Announces 192 New Posts
Sinn Féin MLA Maeve McLaughlin has welcomed the announcement by Fujitsu of 192 new full-time jobs at its Timber Quay, L'Derry operation said that it is a major boost for the local economy and an oppor...
Fujitsu Announces 192 New Posts
Sinn Féin MLA Maeve McLaughlin has welcomed the announcement by Fujitsu of 192 new full-time jobs at its Timber Quay, L'Derry operation said that it is a major boost for the local economy and an oppor...
Northern Ireland News, Dec 10, 2013
Peru Drug Suspects - Sentencing Postponed
Two women who pleaded guilty to trying to smuggle cocaine out of Peru during the summer have had their sentencing postponed. Michaela McCollum, from Dungannon in County Tyrone and Melissa Reid, from ...
Peru Drug Suspects - Sentencing Postponed
Two women who pleaded guilty to trying to smuggle cocaine out of Peru during the summer have had their sentencing postponed. Michaela McCollum, from Dungannon in County Tyrone and Melissa Reid, from ...
Northern Ireland News, Dec 10, 2013
Orange Order Parade Called Off
An Orange Order parade due to pass through Belfast city centre this weekend has been postponed as "an act of good will," the Grand Lodge has said. "Sandy Row District LOL No 5 have taken the decision...
Orange Order Parade Called Off
An Orange Order parade due to pass through Belfast city centre this weekend has been postponed as "an act of good will," the Grand Lodge has said. "Sandy Row District LOL No 5 have taken the decision...
Northern Ireland News, Dec 10, 2013
Other News In Brief
Men Arrested Following S Belfast Knife Fight Two men have been arrested following a 'knife fight' in south Belfast. The incident began following reports of a man attempting to enter a house i...
Other News In Brief
Men Arrested Following S Belfast Knife Fight Two men have been arrested following a 'knife fight' in south Belfast. The incident began following reports of a man attempting to enter a house i...
UK National News, Dec 10, 2013
Tulisa Contostavlos Charged With Drugs Offences
Former X Factor judge, Tulisa Contostavlos, has been charged with being concerned in the supply of Class A drugs, the Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) has confirmed. On Monday, the CPS has said it ha...
Tulisa Contostavlos Charged With Drugs Offences
Former X Factor judge, Tulisa Contostavlos, has been charged with being concerned in the supply of Class A drugs, the Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) has confirmed. On Monday, the CPS has said it ha...
UK National News, Dec 10, 2013
Teenager Arrested After Student Is Stabbed
A 14-year-old male has been arrested by police after a student was allegedly stabbed at Eggbuckland Community College. Shortly before 8.40am yesterday (9 December), police were called to the scene. ...
Teenager Arrested After Student Is Stabbed
A 14-year-old male has been arrested by police after a student was allegedly stabbed at Eggbuckland Community College. Shortly before 8.40am yesterday (9 December), police were called to the scene. ...
UK National News, Dec 10, 2013
Other News In Brief
Two Arrested Over Hammer Attack Two men have been arrested following a fight between neighbours in Walsall. Officers from the West Midlands Police Force were called to a property in Kelvin R...
Other News In Brief
Two Arrested Over Hammer Attack Two men have been arrested following a fight between neighbours in Walsall. Officers from the West Midlands Police Force were called to a property in Kelvin R...
Northern Ireland News, Dec 9, 2013
£81m Renewable Energy Plant Approved
Funding has been secured for an £81m renewable energy power plant to be built in L'Derry. The facility will be constructed on Londonderry Port and Harbour Commissioners land at Lisahally by Northern ...
£81m Renewable Energy Plant Approved
Funding has been secured for an £81m renewable energy power plant to be built in L'Derry. The facility will be constructed on Londonderry Port and Harbour Commissioners land at Lisahally by Northern ...
Business News, Dec 9, 2013
Dunbia Invest £2.3m In Training And Development
Enterprise, Trade and Investment Minister Arlene Foster has announced a £2.3m investment in training and development by Dunbia (Northern Ireland). The Dungannon-headquartered company, a leading suppl...
Dunbia Invest £2.3m In Training And Development
Enterprise, Trade and Investment Minister Arlene Foster has announced a £2.3m investment in training and development by Dunbia (Northern Ireland). The Dungannon-headquartered company, a leading suppl...
Northern Ireland News, Dec 9, 2013
McGuinness And Adams Attend Mandela Memorial
Martin McGuinness and Gerry Adams are to attend events in South Africa this week to mark the death of former leader Nelson Mandella. Sinn Féin President Gerry Adams was invited to attend the public m...
McGuinness And Adams Attend Mandela Memorial
Martin McGuinness and Gerry Adams are to attend events in South Africa this week to mark the death of former leader Nelson Mandella. Sinn Féin President Gerry Adams was invited to attend the public m...
Northern Ireland News, Dec 9, 2013
Richard Haass Returns
Dr Richard Haass returns to Belfast today to continue his cross-party work to resolve issue surrounding parades, emblems and the past in Northern Ireland. Today he returns to two weeks of negotiation...
Richard Haass Returns
Dr Richard Haass returns to Belfast today to continue his cross-party work to resolve issue surrounding parades, emblems and the past in Northern Ireland. Today he returns to two weeks of negotiation...
Northern Ireland News, Dec 9, 2013
All-Island Children's Heart Surgery Assessment Announced
A team of experts is to carry out an independent assessment of children's heart surgery on an all-Ireland basis. NI Health Minister Edwin Poots and his Irish counterpart Minister James Reilly announc...
All-Island Children's Heart Surgery Assessment Announced
A team of experts is to carry out an independent assessment of children's heart surgery on an all-Ireland basis. NI Health Minister Edwin Poots and his Irish counterpart Minister James Reilly announc...
Northern Ireland News, Dec 9, 2013
Tougher Fuel Fraud Laws Introduced
New legislation is being introduced that will allow tougher sentences to be handed out for fuel and tobacco fraud. The new measures see the the addition of excise evasion on fuel and tobacco to the l...
Tougher Fuel Fraud Laws Introduced
New legislation is being introduced that will allow tougher sentences to be handed out for fuel and tobacco fraud. The new measures see the the addition of excise evasion on fuel and tobacco to the l...
UK National News, Dec 9, 2013
Independent Scotland To Provide Post-Study Visas
An independent Scotland would provide a post-study work visa to encourage graduates to stay in the country, according to Scottish Finance Secretary John Swinney. The visa plans would allow recent gra...
Independent Scotland To Provide Post-Study Visas
An independent Scotland would provide a post-study work visa to encourage graduates to stay in the country, according to Scottish Finance Secretary John Swinney. The visa plans would allow recent gra...
UK National News, Dec 9, 2013
Middle-Aged Have Worst Drink And Drug Problems
Alcohol and drug dependency among the middle aged is placing one of the biggest burdens on the UK's health system, according to a new report by medical experts Dr Foster. This year's annual 'My Hospi...
Middle-Aged Have Worst Drink And Drug Problems
Alcohol and drug dependency among the middle aged is placing one of the biggest burdens on the UK's health system, according to a new report by medical experts Dr Foster. This year's annual 'My Hospi...
Northern Ireland News, Dec 9, 2013
Police Shot At In West Belfast
The PSNI has appealed for community support following a gun attack on a police patrol in west Belfast on Friday night. A police landrover was struck twice as it travelled along Suffolk Road at around...
Police Shot At In West Belfast
The PSNI has appealed for community support following a gun attack on a police patrol in west Belfast on Friday night. A police landrover was struck twice as it travelled along Suffolk Road at around...
UK National News, Dec 9, 2013
BBC News Defends Mandela Coverage
The director of BBC News has defended coverage of the death of Nelson Mandela, following complaints from 850 viewers that too much of the 10 o'clock bulletin on Thursday night was devoted to the forme...
BBC News Defends Mandela Coverage
The director of BBC News has defended coverage of the death of Nelson Mandela, following complaints from 850 viewers that too much of the 10 o'clock bulletin on Thursday night was devoted to the forme...
Northern Ireland News, Dec 9, 2013
Community Projects Receive £1.1m
A total of 16 community groups across Belfast have received total funding of just over £1.1m from City Council. The funding boost is being delivered through the £5m Local Investment Fund (LIF), which...
Community Projects Receive £1.1m
A total of 16 community groups across Belfast have received total funding of just over £1.1m from City Council. The funding boost is being delivered through the £5m Local Investment Fund (LIF), which...
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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.