Northern Ireland News for June 2013 : Page 13
Northern Ireland News, Jun 5, 2013
Sunny Spell To Continue
The recent sunny weather across Northern Ireland looks set to continue into the weekend, according to the latest forecast from the Met Office. Today, temperatures are reaching 19 degrees with very li...
Sunny Spell To Continue
The recent sunny weather across Northern Ireland looks set to continue into the weekend, according to the latest forecast from the Met Office. Today, temperatures are reaching 19 degrees with very li...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 5, 2013
Consultation On Organ Donation Begins
Ulster Unionist MLA Jo-Anne Dobson has called on the public to get engaged in the debate over organ donation laws in Northern Ireland. Ms Dobson's Private Members Bill on the subject, launched yester...
Consultation On Organ Donation Begins
Ulster Unionist MLA Jo-Anne Dobson has called on the public to get engaged in the debate over organ donation laws in Northern Ireland. Ms Dobson's Private Members Bill on the subject, launched yester...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 5, 2013
Enniskillen Road Scheme Opens
The A32 Cherrymount Link Road scheme has been completed in Enniskillen, County fermanagh, just in time for the G8 summit. The scheme provides a strategic link between the approaches to Enniskillen, f...
Enniskillen Road Scheme Opens
The A32 Cherrymount Link Road scheme has been completed in Enniskillen, County fermanagh, just in time for the G8 summit. The scheme provides a strategic link between the approaches to Enniskillen, f...
UK National News, Jun 5, 2013
Man Admits Cardiff Hit-And-Runs
A 31-year-old man has admitted manslaughter on grounds of diminished responsibility in connection with the hit-and-run death of Karina Manzies in Cardiff last year. Ms Menzies (31) was walking with h...
Man Admits Cardiff Hit-And-Runs
A 31-year-old man has admitted manslaughter on grounds of diminished responsibility in connection with the hit-and-run death of Karina Manzies in Cardiff last year. Ms Menzies (31) was walking with h...
UK National News, Jun 5, 2013
One Dead As Crane Falls Onto M25
It has been reported that a man has died after a crane fell from a work site onto the M25 in Buckinghamshire. It is thought that the victim may have fallen from the crane, he was reported dead at the...
One Dead As Crane Falls Onto M25
It has been reported that a man has died after a crane fell from a work site onto the M25 in Buckinghamshire. It is thought that the victim may have fallen from the crane, he was reported dead at the...
UK National News, Jun 5, 2013
Former Corrie Actor On Trial For Sexual Assault
The trial of former Coronation Street actor Andrew Lancel has heard how he lured a boy into his bedroom to sexually assault him, the BBC has reported. It is alleged that Lancel (42), whose real name ...
Former Corrie Actor On Trial For Sexual Assault
The trial of former Coronation Street actor Andrew Lancel has heard how he lured a boy into his bedroom to sexually assault him, the BBC has reported. It is alleged that Lancel (42), whose real name ...
UK National News, Jun 5, 2013
Victims Of Crime To Be Given Right To Challenge CPS
New rights could allow victims of crime to challenge the Crown Prosecution Service over decisions to drop a prosecution or to not charge a suspect. The new Victims' Right to Review (VRR) will be open...
Victims Of Crime To Be Given Right To Challenge CPS
New rights could allow victims of crime to challenge the Crown Prosecution Service over decisions to drop a prosecution or to not charge a suspect. The new Victims' Right to Review (VRR) will be open...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 5, 2013
£5m Housing Opened In North Belfast
A new £5m social housing scheme in has been opened in north Belfast. The opening of the 40, two-bedroom apartments follows the development of Brookfield Mill, a former linen mill. The five-story acc...
£5m Housing Opened In North Belfast
A new £5m social housing scheme in has been opened in north Belfast. The opening of the 40, two-bedroom apartments follows the development of Brookfield Mill, a former linen mill. The five-story acc...
UK National News, Jun 5, 2013
New Fixed Penalty Fines For 'Careless Driving'
New on-the-spot fines for ‘careless driving’ offences have been announced by the government. From July police will be given new powers to issue £100 fines and three penalty points for driving offence...
New Fixed Penalty Fines For 'Careless Driving'
New on-the-spot fines for ‘careless driving’ offences have been announced by the government. From July police will be given new powers to issue £100 fines and three penalty points for driving offence...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 5, 2013
SDLP Slams Oil Drum Prices
The SDLP has described the price of 20-litre drums of oil as "distasteful and scandalous", following the discovery that the cost is working out at about £1 per litre. "Families who run out of heating...
SDLP Slams Oil Drum Prices
The SDLP has described the price of 20-litre drums of oil as "distasteful and scandalous", following the discovery that the cost is working out at about £1 per litre. "Families who run out of heating...
UK National News, Jun 5, 2013
Future Labour Govt Would Not Reverse Cuts
Cuts made to child benefit would not be reversed by a future Labour government, the BBC have reported. It is understood that while Labour has been critical of the cuts, it does not believe it could a...
Future Labour Govt Would Not Reverse Cuts
Cuts made to child benefit would not be reversed by a future Labour government, the BBC have reported. It is understood that while Labour has been critical of the cuts, it does not believe it could a...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 5, 2013
Sports Complex 'An Investment In A Healthier Future'
A new aquatic and leisure complex in Bangor has been described as "an investment in a healthier future" by Health Minister Edwin Poots. Bangor Aurora Aquatic and Leisure Complex have been given a tou...
Sports Complex 'An Investment In A Healthier Future'
A new aquatic and leisure complex in Bangor has been described as "an investment in a healthier future" by Health Minister Edwin Poots. Bangor Aurora Aquatic and Leisure Complex have been given a tou...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 5, 2013
Other News In Brief
Car Dealer Fined For Misleading Customer A Carrickfergus car dealer has been fined after failing to inform a buyer that a car she bought from him had been a category C insurance write-off. Bl...
Other News In Brief
Car Dealer Fined For Misleading Customer A Carrickfergus car dealer has been fined after failing to inform a buyer that a car she bought from him had been a category C insurance write-off. Bl...
UK National News, Jun 5, 2013
Sales Fall At Tesco
UK sales at Tesco have fallen over the last three months, the supermarkets report shows. The report shows that in the 13 weeks to 25 May 2013, like-for-like sales fell by 1%, but the supermarket adde...
Sales Fall At Tesco
UK sales at Tesco have fallen over the last three months, the supermarkets report shows. The report shows that in the 13 weeks to 25 May 2013, like-for-like sales fell by 1%, but the supermarket adde...
UK National News, Jun 5, 2013
ASA Ban Pamela Anderson TV Ad
The Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) have banned a TV ad featuring Pamela Anderson, saying it was “sexist and degrading to woman”. The CrazyDomains.co.uk advert featured the actress in a boardro...
ASA Ban Pamela Anderson TV Ad
The Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) have banned a TV ad featuring Pamela Anderson, saying it was “sexist and degrading to woman”. The CrazyDomains.co.uk advert featured the actress in a boardro...
UK National News, Jun 5, 2013
Other News In Brief
Fire Destroys Islamic Centre In North London Fire has destroyed an Islamic centre in north London. It has been reported that the fire at the Al-Rahma Islamic Centre In Muswell Hill is though ...
Other News In Brief
Fire Destroys Islamic Centre In North London Fire has destroyed an Islamic centre in north London. It has been reported that the fire at the Al-Rahma Islamic Centre In Muswell Hill is though ...
Recruitment News, Jun 4, 2013
Greiner Packaging Create 10 New Jobs
Enterprise Minister Arlene Foster has announced a £2.2million expansion by Greiner Packaging Ltd. at Dungannon that plans to create 10 new jobs. The Minister announced the investment in state-of-the-...
Greiner Packaging Create 10 New Jobs
Enterprise Minister Arlene Foster has announced a £2.2million expansion by Greiner Packaging Ltd. at Dungannon that plans to create 10 new jobs. The Minister announced the investment in state-of-the-...
Business News, Jun 4, 2013
First Poultry Litter Research Contracts Awarded
Enterprise Minister Arlene Foster and Agriculture Minister Michelle O'Neill today announced the first contracts for research into the development of solutions for the sustainable use of poultry litter...
First Poultry Litter Research Contracts Awarded
Enterprise Minister Arlene Foster and Agriculture Minister Michelle O'Neill today announced the first contracts for research into the development of solutions for the sustainable use of poultry litter...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 4, 2013
SPAD Bill Passed
The Bill to prevent anyone with a serious criminal conviction from being a special political adviser (SPAD) at Stormont has been passed through the Northern Ireland Assembly. The decision was made fo...
SPAD Bill Passed
The Bill to prevent anyone with a serious criminal conviction from being a special political adviser (SPAD) at Stormont has been passed through the Northern Ireland Assembly. The decision was made fo...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 4, 2013
'I Wrote To Councils Over Quarries' - Attwood
Environment Minister Alex Attwood says he had previously written to Councils regarding the safety of disused quarries. The Minister's comments come in the wake of the deaths of two people at the week...
'I Wrote To Councils Over Quarries' - Attwood
Environment Minister Alex Attwood says he had previously written to Councils regarding the safety of disused quarries. The Minister's comments come in the wake of the deaths of two people at the week...
UK National News, Jun 4, 2013
Some 2,000 Join Queen To Mark Coronation
2,000 guests have joined the Queen at Westminster Abbey to mark the 60th anniversary of her Coronation, with some of the congregation being made up by a number who took part in the 1953 service. 20 m...
Some 2,000 Join Queen To Mark Coronation
2,000 guests have joined the Queen at Westminster Abbey to mark the 60th anniversary of her Coronation, with some of the congregation being made up by a number who took part in the 1953 service. 20 m...
UK National News, Jun 4, 2013
New Code Of Practice Established For Council CCTV Use
Council owned CCTV systems, whose primary function is to generate cash for councils, are to be regulated following the introduction of a new code of practice. Under the new code the public will be gi...
New Code Of Practice Established For Council CCTV Use
Council owned CCTV systems, whose primary function is to generate cash for councils, are to be regulated following the introduction of a new code of practice. Under the new code the public will be gi...
UK National News, Jun 4, 2013
Graham Ovenden Found Guilty Of Sexual Offences
Internationally renowned artist, Graham Ovenden, has been found guilty of six charges of indecency and one of indecent assault at Plymouth Crown Court, the Guardian has reported. Ovenden denied all c...
Graham Ovenden Found Guilty Of Sexual Offences
Internationally renowned artist, Graham Ovenden, has been found guilty of six charges of indecency and one of indecent assault at Plymouth Crown Court, the Guardian has reported. Ovenden denied all c...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 4, 2013
Murder Attempt: Investigations Continue
Two people are currently being questioned by police in connection with the attempted murder of police officers on the Crumlin Road, north Belfast, a week ago. Police were responding to a 999 call in ...
Murder Attempt: Investigations Continue
Two people are currently being questioned by police in connection with the attempted murder of police officers on the Crumlin Road, north Belfast, a week ago. Police were responding to a 999 call in ...
UK National News, Jun 4, 2013
Englands A&E's Miss Waiting Time Targets
In the first three months of 2013 some 313,000 A&E patients waited more than 4 hours to be seen, as the NHS miss its waiting time target. The figure rose some 39% for the same period in 2012, accordi...
Englands A&E's Miss Waiting Time Targets
In the first three months of 2013 some 313,000 A&E patients waited more than 4 hours to be seen, as the NHS miss its waiting time target. The figure rose some 39% for the same period in 2012, accordi...
UK National News, Jun 4, 2013
65-Year-Old Yewtree Suspect Released Without Charge
Officers from Operation Yewtree, set up to investigate historical claims of sexual abuse, have released a 65-year-man without charge. The unnamed man was arrested in February on suspicion of sexual o...
65-Year-Old Yewtree Suspect Released Without Charge
Officers from Operation Yewtree, set up to investigate historical claims of sexual abuse, have released a 65-year-man without charge. The unnamed man was arrested in February on suspicion of sexual o...
UK National News, Jun 4, 2013
Lib Dem Whip Resigns Over Sex Case Allegations
The Liberal Democrat party whip has stepped down following allegations of "inappropriate behaviour". A female constituent has named Mike Hancock, MP for Portsmouth South, in a High Court civil action...
Lib Dem Whip Resigns Over Sex Case Allegations
The Liberal Democrat party whip has stepped down following allegations of "inappropriate behaviour". A female constituent has named Mike Hancock, MP for Portsmouth South, in a High Court civil action...
UK National News, Jun 4, 2013
Man Jailed For Attacking Judge
A 27-year-old man has been sentenced to 18 months in jail for attacking a judge who had just jailed his brother It is understood that Paul Graham ran from the public gallery of a Suffolk court and at...
Man Jailed For Attacking Judge
A 27-year-old man has been sentenced to 18 months in jail for attacking a judge who had just jailed his brother It is understood that Paul Graham ran from the public gallery of a Suffolk court and at...
UK National News, Jun 4, 2013
British Climber Killed In US by Falling Rock
A rock climber from the UK has died following an accident on El Capitan in Yosemite National Park in the US. Felix Joseph Kieran (28) from London, was hit by a falling rock as he was climbing the Eas...
British Climber Killed In US by Falling Rock
A rock climber from the UK has died following an accident on El Capitan in Yosemite National Park in the US. Felix Joseph Kieran (28) from London, was hit by a falling rock as he was climbing the Eas...
UK National News, Jun 4, 2013
Welsh Govt Criticised Over Failed Kung-Fu Centre
£1.6m of Welsh public money was wasted on a scheme to turn a derelict hotel into the first Shaolin centre outside of China. The Welsh government bought the derelict River Lodge hotel for £1.6m in 200...
Welsh Govt Criticised Over Failed Kung-Fu Centre
£1.6m of Welsh public money was wasted on a scheme to turn a derelict hotel into the first Shaolin centre outside of China. The Welsh government bought the derelict River Lodge hotel for £1.6m in 200...
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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.