Northern Ireland News for July 2013 : Page 13
UK National News, Jul 8, 2013
Asda Staff Reap Rewards Of Supermarket Sharesave
Payouts averaging £3,420 will be made to some 19,000 Asda staff under Wal-Mart's Sharesave scheme. The supermarket chain, which was bought by US giant Wal-Mart in 1999, offers its staff a scheme to s...
Asda Staff Reap Rewards Of Supermarket Sharesave
Payouts averaging £3,420 will be made to some 19,000 Asda staff under Wal-Mart's Sharesave scheme. The supermarket chain, which was bought by US giant Wal-Mart in 1999, offers its staff a scheme to s...
UK National News, Jul 8, 2013
Saatchi Announces Divorce In Newspaper
Charles Saatchi has announced, via a statement issued to the Mail on Sunday, that he is to divorce Nigella Lawson. It follows the publication of photographs that showed the former ad executive Saatch...
Saatchi Announces Divorce In Newspaper
Charles Saatchi has announced, via a statement issued to the Mail on Sunday, that he is to divorce Nigella Lawson. It follows the publication of photographs that showed the former ad executive Saatch...
Northern Ireland News, Jul 8, 2013
Dolores Price Boston Tapes Handed Over
Tapes containing Boston College interviews with convicted IRA bomber Dolores Price have been handed over to the PSNI. The interviews have been requested by PSNI detectives as part of the ongoing inve...
Dolores Price Boston Tapes Handed Over
Tapes containing Boston College interviews with convicted IRA bomber Dolores Price have been handed over to the PSNI. The interviews have been requested by PSNI detectives as part of the ongoing inve...
Northern Ireland News, Jul 8, 2013
No Agreement After Orange Order Ardoyne Talks
No agreement has been reached between the Orange Order and a north Belfast residents' group over a controversial parade held every 12 July in the area. Both the Orange Order and the Crumlin and Ardoy...
No Agreement After Orange Order Ardoyne Talks
No agreement has been reached between the Orange Order and a north Belfast residents' group over a controversial parade held every 12 July in the area. Both the Orange Order and the Crumlin and Ardoy...
Northern Ireland News, Jul 8, 2013
Dundrum Castle Dig Unearths Hidden Past
A recent dig at Dundrum Castle in County Down has unearthed new findings on its medieval past. What is believed to be a medieval lime kiln was excavated during the dig, organised by the Northern Irel...
Dundrum Castle Dig Unearths Hidden Past
A recent dig at Dundrum Castle in County Down has unearthed new findings on its medieval past. What is believed to be a medieval lime kiln was excavated during the dig, organised by the Northern Irel...
Business News, Jul 8, 2013
Downpatrick Firm Secures Business In The Middle East
Downpatrick-based Vivomed, a leading online UK supplier of sports medicine, physiotherapy and first aid products, and training courses, has secured its first business in the Middle East, worth £80,000...
Downpatrick Firm Secures Business In The Middle East
Downpatrick-based Vivomed, a leading online UK supplier of sports medicine, physiotherapy and first aid products, and training courses, has secured its first business in the Middle East, worth £80,000...
UK National News, Jul 8, 2013
Air And Sea Search Resumes For Missing Teen
A sea and air search will resume this morning for a missing 14-year-old girl, reported to be in difficulty in the sea at Whitmore Bay, south Wales. It is understood that the alarm was raised at aroun...
Air And Sea Search Resumes For Missing Teen
A sea and air search will resume this morning for a missing 14-year-old girl, reported to be in difficulty in the sea at Whitmore Bay, south Wales. It is understood that the alarm was raised at aroun...
UK National News, Jul 8, 2013
Other News In Brief
'Harlem Shake' PCSO's Disciplined Scotland Yard bosses have disciplined a number of police community support officers (PCSO) over a video posted to YouTube of them performing dance craze, the ...
Other News In Brief
'Harlem Shake' PCSO's Disciplined Scotland Yard bosses have disciplined a number of police community support officers (PCSO) over a video posted to YouTube of them performing dance craze, the ...
Northern Ireland News, Jul 8, 2013
£2.5m Support For Mencap Announced
Health Minister Edwin Poots has announced £2.5m capital funding support for Mencap; a charity that works to improve the lives of people with learning difficulties. The investment will go towards a ne...
£2.5m Support For Mencap Announced
Health Minister Edwin Poots has announced £2.5m capital funding support for Mencap; a charity that works to improve the lives of people with learning difficulties. The investment will go towards a ne...
Northern Ireland News, Jul 8, 2013
40 Jobs In New Hospitality Investment
40 new jobs are expected to be created in Northern Ireland's hospitality sector this summer as a result of a £700,000 investment by Beannchor, owner of Belfast's Merchant Hotel and one of the largest ...
40 Jobs In New Hospitality Investment
40 new jobs are expected to be created in Northern Ireland's hospitality sector this summer as a result of a £700,000 investment by Beannchor, owner of Belfast's Merchant Hotel and one of the largest ...
Northern Ireland News, Jul 8, 2013
Other News In Brief
Sudden Death Investigated The PSNI is currently investigating the sudden death of a man in east Belfast on Sunday. Police are still awaiting the results of a forensic test to determine the ca...
Other News In Brief
Sudden Death Investigated The PSNI is currently investigating the sudden death of a man in east Belfast on Sunday. Police are still awaiting the results of a forensic test to determine the ca...
UK National News, Jul 5, 2013
Labour Refer Falkirk Election Allegations To Police
Allegations of irregularities surrounding an election candidate in Falkirk are to be referred to police. Labour leader Ed Miliband has announced that a party inquiry into the selection of the candida...
Labour Refer Falkirk Election Allegations To Police
Allegations of irregularities surrounding an election candidate in Falkirk are to be referred to police. Labour leader Ed Miliband has announced that a party inquiry into the selection of the candida...
Northern Ireland News, Jul 5, 2013
DUP Blocks NIHE Enquiry
The DUP has submitted a petition of concern to block a Stormont enquiry into allegations of political interference in the Housing Executive. All parties apart from the DUP had agreed to hold an enqui...
DUP Blocks NIHE Enquiry
The DUP has submitted a petition of concern to block a Stormont enquiry into allegations of political interference in the Housing Executive. All parties apart from the DUP had agreed to hold an enqui...
Northern Ireland News, Jul 5, 2013
Briege Meehan Given Suspended Sentence
Former Sinn Féin councillor Briege Meehan has been given a suspended prison sentence for child cruelty and assault. Ms Meehan, from Elmfield Street in Belfast, admitted abusing her stepdaughter Mary ...
Briege Meehan Given Suspended Sentence
Former Sinn Féin councillor Briege Meehan has been given a suspended prison sentence for child cruelty and assault. Ms Meehan, from Elmfield Street in Belfast, admitted abusing her stepdaughter Mary ...
Northern Ireland News, Jul 5, 2013
Farmers' Planning Rules Eased
New measures have been brought in to make it easier for farmers to develop on their own land without the need for planning permission. The new rights, known as permitted development rights, will come...
Farmers' Planning Rules Eased
New measures have been brought in to make it easier for farmers to develop on their own land without the need for planning permission. The new rights, known as permitted development rights, will come...
Business News, Jul 5, 2013
Blackthorn Foods Chosen To Be Part Of The Coronation Festival
Blackthorn Foods, the Belfast-based manufacturer of gourmet fudges and fondue, has been chosen by Partridges of Sloane Square, London to be part of its presentation at this month's Coronation Festival...
Blackthorn Foods Chosen To Be Part Of The Coronation Festival
Blackthorn Foods, the Belfast-based manufacturer of gourmet fudges and fondue, has been chosen by Partridges of Sloane Square, London to be part of its presentation at this month's Coronation Festival...
UK National News, Jul 5, 2013
Charity Calls For 'Sea-Change' In Approach To Mental Health Education
A new charity has called for secondary schools to incorporate leasons on mental health. An inaugural report from the charity Mindful says that a number of pupils with symptoms of anxiety or depressio...
Charity Calls For 'Sea-Change' In Approach To Mental Health Education
A new charity has called for secondary schools to incorporate leasons on mental health. An inaugural report from the charity Mindful says that a number of pupils with symptoms of anxiety or depressio...
UK National News, Jul 5, 2013
26-Year-Old Remanded In Custody Over Shipley Murder And Stabbing
A 26-year-old man has been remanded in custody in connection with the murder of an 84-year-old woman and the stabbing of a 9-year-old boy. The attacks took place in Shipley, West Yorkshire on Monday....
26-Year-Old Remanded In Custody Over Shipley Murder And Stabbing
A 26-year-old man has been remanded in custody in connection with the murder of an 84-year-old woman and the stabbing of a 9-year-old boy. The attacks took place in Shipley, West Yorkshire on Monday....
UK National News, Jul 5, 2013
Rolls-Royce Face US Lawsuit Over Alleged Engine Defects
Two former Rolls-Royce employees are bringing a lawsuit in the US, claiming that the company "cut corners on quality control requirements" and "lied to" customers. The lawsuit goes on the claim that ...
Rolls-Royce Face US Lawsuit Over Alleged Engine Defects
Two former Rolls-Royce employees are bringing a lawsuit in the US, claiming that the company "cut corners on quality control requirements" and "lied to" customers. The lawsuit goes on the claim that ...
UK National News, Jul 5, 2013
Jon Venables Granted Parole
Jon Venables has been granted parole following a second prison term on child pornography charges. Venables was one of two responsible for the killing of toddler James Bulger 20 years ago. A parole b...
Jon Venables Granted Parole
Jon Venables has been granted parole following a second prison term on child pornography charges. Venables was one of two responsible for the killing of toddler James Bulger 20 years ago. A parole b...
UK National News, Jul 5, 2013
Weekend Weather 'Much Hotter Than Expected'
Weather forecasters have said that the coming weekends weather is expected to be "much hotter than usual for the time of year". Highs of up to 30C are predicted for parts of southern England, with mi...
Weekend Weather 'Much Hotter Than Expected'
Weather forecasters have said that the coming weekends weather is expected to be "much hotter than usual for the time of year". Highs of up to 30C are predicted for parts of southern England, with mi...
UK National News, Jul 5, 2013
Spamalot Royalty Case Goes Against Pythons
A High Court case over royalty rights to the stage show, Spamalot, has found in favour of film producer Mark Forstater. Forstater, who produced Monty Python And The Holy Grail, claimed that he had be...
Spamalot Royalty Case Goes Against Pythons
A High Court case over royalty rights to the stage show, Spamalot, has found in favour of film producer Mark Forstater. Forstater, who produced Monty Python And The Holy Grail, claimed that he had be...
Northern Ireland News, Jul 5, 2013
Orange Order Agrees To Nationalist Talks
The Orange Order has agreed to engage in talks with a nationalist residents group in north Belfast, following an appeal by a unionist residents group. The Twaddell and Woodvale Residents Association ...
Orange Order Agrees To Nationalist Talks
The Orange Order has agreed to engage in talks with a nationalist residents group in north Belfast, following an appeal by a unionist residents group. The Twaddell and Woodvale Residents Association ...
UK National News, Jul 5, 2013
BBC Suspend 3D Programming
3D programming on the BBC will be suspended "for an indefinite period", as the broadcaster says there is a "lack of public appetite" for the technology. The broadcaster has reported that 3D programmi...
BBC Suspend 3D Programming
3D programming on the BBC will be suspended "for an indefinite period", as the broadcaster says there is a "lack of public appetite" for the technology. The broadcaster has reported that 3D programmi...
Northern Ireland News, Jul 5, 2013
McCausland 'Won't Resign' Over Housing Claims
Nelson McCausland has told the BBC he will not resign from his post as Housing Minister, despite allegations of political interference in the running of the NI Housing Executive (NIHE). A Stormont Co...
McCausland 'Won't Resign' Over Housing Claims
Nelson McCausland has told the BBC he will not resign from his post as Housing Minister, despite allegations of political interference in the running of the NI Housing Executive (NIHE). A Stormont Co...
UK National News, Jul 5, 2013
Elderly Leaving Hospital To Be Assigned Doctor Or Nurse
A named clinician will be given responsibility for the care of an elderly person discharged from hospital, in an effort to create a "more personal service". The scheme, to be announced by the health ...
Elderly Leaving Hospital To Be Assigned Doctor Or Nurse
A named clinician will be given responsibility for the care of an elderly person discharged from hospital, in an effort to create a "more personal service". The scheme, to be announced by the health ...
Northern Ireland News, Jul 5, 2013
Poots Praises NHS
Health Minister Edwin Poots has praised the NHS on its 65th anniversary. "A lot has changed in the last 65 years," he said. "Alongside social, economic, and environmental improvements, advances in h...
Poots Praises NHS
Health Minister Edwin Poots has praised the NHS on its 65th anniversary. "A lot has changed in the last 65 years," he said. "Alongside social, economic, and environmental improvements, advances in h...
UK National News, Jul 5, 2013
Other News In Brief
Body Floating In River For Hour Found To Be Alive A body of an elderly woman found floating in the River Trent was presumed dead, only for her to open her eyes as a police officer reached her....
Other News In Brief
Body Floating In River For Hour Found To Be Alive A body of an elderly woman found floating in the River Trent was presumed dead, only for her to open her eyes as a police officer reached her....
Northern Ireland News, Jul 5, 2013
NI In Top Tier For EU Elderly Care
Northern Ireland is a forerunner in providing health and social care for the elderly, according to the European Innovative Partnership on Active and Healthy Ageing (EIP-AHA). The news was announced b...
NI In Top Tier For EU Elderly Care
Northern Ireland is a forerunner in providing health and social care for the elderly, according to the European Innovative Partnership on Active and Healthy Ageing (EIP-AHA). The news was announced b...
Recruitment News, Jul 5, 2013
Aura Healthcare To Create 10 New High Quality Jobs
Invest Northern Ireland Chief Executive Alastair Hamilton has announced that Berkshire based healthcare IT company Aura Healthcare is to set up a base in Belfast, creating 10 new high quality jobs. F...
Aura Healthcare To Create 10 New High Quality Jobs
Invest Northern Ireland Chief Executive Alastair Hamilton has announced that Berkshire based healthcare IT company Aura Healthcare is to set up a base in Belfast, creating 10 new high quality jobs. F...
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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.