Northern Ireland News for December 2013 : Page 9
Northern Ireland News, Dec 4, 2013
50 Jobs In Gold Exploration Project
Over 50 jobs are to created by an underground exploration project for gold and common metals near Gortin, County Tyrone. Environment Minister Mark H Durkan announced the proposal, which would involve...
50 Jobs In Gold Exploration Project
Over 50 jobs are to created by an underground exploration project for gold and common metals near Gortin, County Tyrone. Environment Minister Mark H Durkan announced the proposal, which would involve...
Northern Ireland News, Dec 4, 2013
PSNI Welcomes Swedish Prostitution Sentencing
The PSNI has welcomed sentences imposed on two individuals arrested during a joint investigation with Swedish police into offences linked to trafficking and prostitution. Ilie Ionut, 31 and Ancuta Sc...
PSNI Welcomes Swedish Prostitution Sentencing
The PSNI has welcomed sentences imposed on two individuals arrested during a joint investigation with Swedish police into offences linked to trafficking and prostitution. Ilie Ionut, 31 and Ancuta Sc...
Northern Ireland News, Dec 4, 2013
Plans To Increase NI Tourism To 2m A Year
Tourism Ireland is aiming to see visits to Northern Ireland reach 2m per year by 2016, in what would amount to a 36% increase over a three year period. Enterprise Minister Arlene Foster announced the...
Plans To Increase NI Tourism To 2m A Year
Tourism Ireland is aiming to see visits to Northern Ireland reach 2m per year by 2016, in what would amount to a 36% increase over a three year period. Enterprise Minister Arlene Foster announced the...
Northern Ireland News, Dec 4, 2013
NI Manufacturing Increases 1.9%
Total manufacturing sales in Northern Ireland increased 1.9% in current prices and up 1.2% in real terms during 2012/13, according to the latest figures. The 2012/13 Manufacturing Sales and Exports S...
NI Manufacturing Increases 1.9%
Total manufacturing sales in Northern Ireland increased 1.9% in current prices and up 1.2% in real terms during 2012/13, according to the latest figures. The 2012/13 Manufacturing Sales and Exports S...
Northern Ireland News, Dec 4, 2013
Belfast Therapy Garden Hailed In Europe
A pioneering therapy garden aimed at improving the quality of life and wellbeing of children in Belfast has been hailed at the Access City Award in Brussels. Belfast City Council's therapy garden at ...
Belfast Therapy Garden Hailed In Europe
A pioneering therapy garden aimed at improving the quality of life and wellbeing of children in Belfast has been hailed at the Access City Award in Brussels. Belfast City Council's therapy garden at ...
Northern Ireland News, Dec 4, 2013
Other News In Brief
Teenager Charged Over Flag protest A 17-year-old boy has been charged with disorderly behaviour following a flag protest in east Belfast on Tuesday evening. He was detained on suspicion of di...
Other News In Brief
Teenager Charged Over Flag protest A 17-year-old boy has been charged with disorderly behaviour following a flag protest in east Belfast on Tuesday evening. He was detained on suspicion of di...
UK National News, Dec 4, 2013
'No More Cuts', Swinney Tells Osborne
Scotland's Finance Secretary John Swinney has called on UK Chancellor George Osborne to resist announcing further cuts in his Autumn Statement tomorrow. "The UK Government must take action to support...
'No More Cuts', Swinney Tells Osborne
Scotland's Finance Secretary John Swinney has called on UK Chancellor George Osborne to resist announcing further cuts in his Autumn Statement tomorrow. "The UK Government must take action to support...
UK National News, Dec 4, 2013
£40bn Investment In Renewables Expected By 2020
£40bn of investments are expected in renewable electricity generation up to 2020, according to the government. The news follows updated contract terms and strike prices published today. Over 20GW of...
£40bn Investment In Renewables Expected By 2020
£40bn of investments are expected in renewable electricity generation up to 2020, according to the government. The news follows updated contract terms and strike prices published today. Over 20GW of...
UK National News, Dec 4, 2013
Other News In Brief
Girl, 15, Arrested Over Teenage Stabbing Police have said a 15-year-old girl has been arrested in connection with the murder of a teenage boy in north London. On Tuesday, police were called...
Other News In Brief
Girl, 15, Arrested Over Teenage Stabbing Police have said a 15-year-old girl has been arrested in connection with the murder of a teenage boy in north London. On Tuesday, police were called...
Northern Ireland News, Dec 3, 2013
Haass Suggests 'Neutral' NI Flag
Dr Richard Haass has raised the suggestion of a new, neutral flag for Northern Ireland. The former US peace envoy is currently chairing talks in Northern Ireland on issues of conflict surrounding fla...
Haass Suggests 'Neutral' NI Flag
Dr Richard Haass has raised the suggestion of a new, neutral flag for Northern Ireland. The former US peace envoy is currently chairing talks in Northern Ireland on issues of conflict surrounding fla...
Northern Ireland News, Dec 3, 2013
PSNI Launches Winter Drink Drive Appeal
The PSNI is calling for road users to avoid drinking alcohol over the Christmas period, as it launches its annual winter drink driving appeal. Head of Operational Support Department, Superintendent D...
PSNI Launches Winter Drink Drive Appeal
The PSNI is calling for road users to avoid drinking alcohol over the Christmas period, as it launches its annual winter drink driving appeal. Head of Operational Support Department, Superintendent D...
Business News, Dec 3, 2013
Water Within Scoops Business In China
Water Within, developed by Antrim Hills Spring Water Company in Ballyclare, has been assisted by Invest Northern Ireland to win first time business in China. The company secured business for its bran...
Water Within Scoops Business In China
Water Within, developed by Antrim Hills Spring Water Company in Ballyclare, has been assisted by Invest Northern Ireland to win first time business in China. The company secured business for its bran...
Northern Ireland News, Dec 3, 2013
Ulster Bank Issues Resolved
Ulster Bank says it has resolved technical problems that left many of its customers unable to access basic services on Monday evening. The glitch affected customers of the Royal Bank of Scotland (RBS...
Ulster Bank Issues Resolved
Ulster Bank says it has resolved technical problems that left many of its customers unable to access basic services on Monday evening. The glitch affected customers of the Royal Bank of Scotland (RBS...
Recruitment News, Dec 3, 2013
HostSure Creates 14 New Jobs
L'Derry-based IT firm, HostSure Northern Ireland has recently expanded its workforce, creating 14 new jobs with support from Invest Northern Ireland's Jobs Fund. HostSure provides cloud infrastructur...
HostSure Creates 14 New Jobs
L'Derry-based IT firm, HostSure Northern Ireland has recently expanded its workforce, creating 14 new jobs with support from Invest Northern Ireland's Jobs Fund. HostSure provides cloud infrastructur...
Northern Ireland News, Dec 3, 2013
Queen's Scientist Develops Carbon Dating Breakthrough
A scientist at Queen's University Belfast has helped develop a new method to accurately date key events in history. Professor Paula Reimer from Queen’s School of Geography, Archaeology and Palaeoec...
Queen's Scientist Develops Carbon Dating Breakthrough
A scientist at Queen's University Belfast has helped develop a new method to accurately date key events in history. Professor Paula Reimer from Queen’s School of Geography, Archaeology and Palaeoec...
Northern Ireland News, Dec 3, 2013
Laure Prouvost Wins Turner Prize
French-born artist Laure Prouvost has won the Turner Prize 2013 in L'Derry. Mme Prouvost was announced as the winner at an awards ceremony at Ebrington Barracks by Oscar-nominated actress Saoirse Ron...
Laure Prouvost Wins Turner Prize
French-born artist Laure Prouvost has won the Turner Prize 2013 in L'Derry. Mme Prouvost was announced as the winner at an awards ceremony at Ebrington Barracks by Oscar-nominated actress Saoirse Ron...
Northern Ireland News, Dec 3, 2013
Victims And Survivors Chairperson Appointed
Peter Gay has been announced as Chairperson of the body responsible for assisting victims of the Troubles in Northern Ireland. The First Minister and deputy First Minister announced the appointment t...
Victims And Survivors Chairperson Appointed
Peter Gay has been announced as Chairperson of the body responsible for assisting victims of the Troubles in Northern Ireland. The First Minister and deputy First Minister announced the appointment t...
Northern Ireland News, Dec 3, 2013
David Healy Retires
Northern Ireland international footballer David Healy has announced his retirement. Healy, who is Northern Ireland's all-time leading goal-scorer with 36 goals in 95 international appearances, has be...
David Healy Retires
Northern Ireland international footballer David Healy has announced his retirement. Healy, who is Northern Ireland's all-time leading goal-scorer with 36 goals in 95 international appearances, has be...
UK National News, Dec 3, 2013
UK Ranked Average In Education Ratings
The UK has been described as languishing in the middle of international education rankings, following the release of a report by the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD). The...
UK Ranked Average In Education Ratings
The UK has been described as languishing in the middle of international education rankings, following the release of a report by the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD). The...
UK National News, Dec 3, 2013
Agreement To Protect Customers From Stolen Phone Bills
A new agreement has been announced between the government and four of the top mobile phone companies in the UK to better protect consumers from bills run up on stolen mobile phones. Culture Secretary...
Agreement To Protect Customers From Stolen Phone Bills
A new agreement has been announced between the government and four of the top mobile phone companies in the UK to better protect consumers from bills run up on stolen mobile phones. Culture Secretary...
UK National News, Dec 3, 2013
China Emergence An 'Opportunity' - Cameron
David Cameron has described the emergence of China as an economic power as an "opportunity for Britain and the world". The Prime Minister made the comments while in Beijing on a business and enterpri...
China Emergence An 'Opportunity' - Cameron
David Cameron has described the emergence of China as an economic power as an "opportunity for Britain and the world". The Prime Minister made the comments while in Beijing on a business and enterpri...
UK National News, Dec 3, 2013
Teenager Stabbed To Death In London
Police have said a teenager has been stabbed to death in north London. Officers were called to a property on the North Circular in Palmers Green at around just before 1am. They found a male at the s...
Teenager Stabbed To Death In London
Police have said a teenager has been stabbed to death in north London. Officers were called to a property on the North Circular in Palmers Green at around just before 1am. They found a male at the s...
Northern Ireland News, Dec 3, 2013
Latest In Belfast Revamp Scheme Complete
Belfast City Council has completed the most recent phase of its 'Renewing The Routes' scheme, following work on shop fronts along the Newtownards Road from Bridge End to Witham Street, and on the Orme...
Latest In Belfast Revamp Scheme Complete
Belfast City Council has completed the most recent phase of its 'Renewing The Routes' scheme, following work on shop fronts along the Newtownards Road from Bridge End to Witham Street, and on the Orme...
Northern Ireland News, Dec 3, 2013
Warning Over Sale Of Fake Alcohol
The Trading Standards Service has launched a campaign entitled 'Booze Control' to tackle the problem of counterfeit alcohol over the festive period. Trading Standards Inspectors will be visiting pubs...
Warning Over Sale Of Fake Alcohol
The Trading Standards Service has launched a campaign entitled 'Booze Control' to tackle the problem of counterfeit alcohol over the festive period. Trading Standards Inspectors will be visiting pubs...
UK National News, Dec 3, 2013
Further Technical Glitches For RBS
The Royal Bank of Scotland (RBS) has said it will compensate those left "out of pocket" after a glitch meant many of its customers were left unable to pay for purchases. Customers of RBS, NatWest an...
Further Technical Glitches For RBS
The Royal Bank of Scotland (RBS) has said it will compensate those left "out of pocket" after a glitch meant many of its customers were left unable to pay for purchases. Customers of RBS, NatWest an...
Northern Ireland News, Dec 3, 2013
Other News In Brief
Man Attacked With Hammers A man in his 50s has been attacked by a gang of men with hammers in north Belfast. The incident occurred on Monday evening when up to five men are reported to have b...
Other News In Brief
Man Attacked With Hammers A man in his 50s has been attacked by a gang of men with hammers in north Belfast. The incident occurred on Monday evening when up to five men are reported to have b...
UK National News, Dec 3, 2013
Npower Issues Apology To Customers
Energy firm npower has said it is to send a written apology to all of its domestic customers. Some 3.4 million customers are expected to receive an apology after there was a sharp increase in the nu...
Npower Issues Apology To Customers
Energy firm npower has said it is to send a written apology to all of its domestic customers. Some 3.4 million customers are expected to receive an apology after there was a sharp increase in the nu...
UK National News, Dec 3, 2013
All Helicopter Crash Victims Named
Police in Scotland have released the final four names of those who died in a helicopter crash in Glasgow on Friday night. They are Robert Jenkins, 61, Mark O'Prey, 44, Colin Gibson, 33 and John McGa...
All Helicopter Crash Victims Named
Police in Scotland have released the final four names of those who died in a helicopter crash in Glasgow on Friday night. They are Robert Jenkins, 61, Mark O'Prey, 44, Colin Gibson, 33 and John McGa...
UK National News, Dec 3, 2013
Other News In Brief
Man Released Following Rape Arrest Greater Manchester Police have released a man without charge following an arrest on suspicion of rape. On the afternoon of Saturday 22 June 2013, police rec...
Other News In Brief
Man Released Following Rape Arrest Greater Manchester Police have released a man without charge following an arrest on suspicion of rape. On the afternoon of Saturday 22 June 2013, police rec...
UK National News, Dec 2, 2013
New £15m Healthcare Centre For Aberdeen
A new £15m Aberdeen community health and care village, which provides state-of-the-art healthcare facilities for local people, has been officially opened by First Minister Alex Salmond. The new compl...
New £15m Healthcare Centre For Aberdeen
A new £15m Aberdeen community health and care village, which provides state-of-the-art healthcare facilities for local people, has been officially opened by First Minister Alex Salmond. The new compl...
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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.