Northern Ireland News for July 2013 : Page 15
UK National News, Jul 3, 2013
Cyclists Killed On Charity Ride Named
The cyclists who were knocked over and killed while on a charity bike ride have been named as Andrew McMenigall (48) and Toby Wallace (36). The two men were killed when they were struck by a lorry on...
Cyclists Killed On Charity Ride Named
The cyclists who were knocked over and killed while on a charity bike ride have been named as Andrew McMenigall (48) and Toby Wallace (36). The two men were killed when they were struck by a lorry on...
Northern Ireland News, Jul 3, 2013
Ulster Uni To Establish £1.2m Digital Archive
The University of Ulster is to establish a £1.2m digital archive project at its Magee campus. The 'Accounts of the Conflict' project will be housed at the International Conflict Research Institute (I...
Ulster Uni To Establish £1.2m Digital Archive
The University of Ulster is to establish a £1.2m digital archive project at its Magee campus. The 'Accounts of the Conflict' project will be housed at the International Conflict Research Institute (I...
Northern Ireland News, Jul 3, 2013
Team GB 'Mastermind' Honoured At Queen's
The former Chair of UK Sport, who is widely credited with being largely responsible for the UK's success at the London 2012 Olympics, is being honoured today by Queen's University, Belfast. Baroness ...
Team GB 'Mastermind' Honoured At Queen's
The former Chair of UK Sport, who is widely credited with being largely responsible for the UK's success at the London 2012 Olympics, is being honoured today by Queen's University, Belfast. Baroness ...
UK National News, Jul 3, 2013
Migrant Healthcare Levy To Be Introduced
In an announcement to be made by health secretary Jeremy Hunt later today, migrants coming in to Britain will be expected to pay at least £1,000 up front, for health care during the first five years ...
Migrant Healthcare Levy To Be Introduced
In an announcement to be made by health secretary Jeremy Hunt later today, migrants coming in to Britain will be expected to pay at least £1,000 up front, for health care during the first five years ...
UK National News, Jul 3, 2013
PHE Launch Resistant E. Coli Investigation
Public Health England has launched a UK-wide investigation into the spread of an antibiotic-resistant strain of E. coli. With experts warning there is a growing risk in hospitals, the study will look...
PHE Launch Resistant E. Coli Investigation
Public Health England has launched a UK-wide investigation into the spread of an antibiotic-resistant strain of E. coli. With experts warning there is a growing risk in hospitals, the study will look...
UK National News, Jul 3, 2013
Government To Ban Herbal Stimulant
Khat, a herbal stimulant drug is to be banned, in a move going against the recommendation of the Advisory Council on the Misuse of Drugs (ACMD), the BBC has reported. According to BBC home affairs co...
Government To Ban Herbal Stimulant
Khat, a herbal stimulant drug is to be banned, in a move going against the recommendation of the Advisory Council on the Misuse of Drugs (ACMD), the BBC has reported. According to BBC home affairs co...
UK National News, Jul 3, 2013
Trinity Mirror Expand Digital Editorial Department
25 new digital editorial staff are to be hired by the Trinity Mirror group. The recruitment will double the online department and increasing its output to 2,000 stories a week. It is understood that...
Trinity Mirror Expand Digital Editorial Department
25 new digital editorial staff are to be hired by the Trinity Mirror group. The recruitment will double the online department and increasing its output to 2,000 stories a week. It is understood that...
UK National News, Jul 3, 2013
Wales Adopt Organ Donation Opt-Out System
Wales has become the first region in the UK to adopt an opt-out organ donation system after the assembly passed a vote by 43 for and 8 against. The new policy will allow hospitals to presume consent ...
Wales Adopt Organ Donation Opt-Out System
Wales has become the first region in the UK to adopt an opt-out organ donation system after the assembly passed a vote by 43 for and 8 against. The new policy will allow hospitals to presume consent ...
UK National News, Jul 3, 2013
New Kit And Training Grounds For Army Reservists
Some £40m in new kit will be supplied to 68 army reservist units alongside more overseas training, the Defence Secretary is due to announce. The reserve units will be paired with regular Army units. ...
New Kit And Training Grounds For Army Reservists
Some £40m in new kit will be supplied to 68 army reservist units alongside more overseas training, the Defence Secretary is due to announce. The reserve units will be paired with regular Army units. ...
Northern Ireland News, Jul 3, 2013
2,000 Social Homes To Be Improved
2,000 social homes across Northern Ireland are to be improved under a new refurbishment scheme set for the next three years. The Stock Transfer Programme, part of Housing Minister Nelson McCausland’s...
2,000 Social Homes To Be Improved
2,000 social homes across Northern Ireland are to be improved under a new refurbishment scheme set for the next three years. The Stock Transfer Programme, part of Housing Minister Nelson McCausland’s...
Northern Ireland News, Jul 3, 2013
L'Derry Boutique Hotel Approved
A new boutique hotel has been approved for development in L'Derry. The 17 bed boutique hotel and bar facilities will be developed in the B1-listed, former bank building on Shipquay Street. Environme...
L'Derry Boutique Hotel Approved
A new boutique hotel has been approved for development in L'Derry. The 17 bed boutique hotel and bar facilities will be developed in the B1-listed, former bank building on Shipquay Street. Environme...
Northern Ireland News, Jul 3, 2013
Speech And Learning Support For North Belfast School
A new speech and language learning support centre is to be established at Currie Primary School in north Belfast. Commenting on the decision, Education Minister John O'Dowd said: "The new centre will...
Speech And Learning Support For North Belfast School
A new speech and language learning support centre is to be established at Currie Primary School in north Belfast. Commenting on the decision, Education Minister John O'Dowd said: "The new centre will...
UK National News, Jul 3, 2013
Britons Advised To Avoid Non-Essential Travel To Eqypt
The Foreign & Comonwealth Office (FCO) has issued a warning telling Britons to avoid "all but essential" travel to parts of Egypt. The advice issued to British Nationals currently not in Egypt reads:...
Britons Advised To Avoid Non-Essential Travel To Eqypt
The Foreign & Comonwealth Office (FCO) has issued a warning telling Britons to avoid "all but essential" travel to parts of Egypt. The advice issued to British Nationals currently not in Egypt reads:...
Northern Ireland News, Jul 3, 2013
Other News In Brief
Boy Attacked In Sectarian Hate Crime A 16-year-old boy has been attacked in a hotel car park in Templepatrick, County Antrim. The police are reported to be treating the attack as a sectarian ...
Other News In Brief
Boy Attacked In Sectarian Hate Crime A 16-year-old boy has been attacked in a hotel car park in Templepatrick, County Antrim. The police are reported to be treating the attack as a sectarian ...
UK National News, Jul 3, 2013
Energy Suppliers Urged To Tackle Thefts
More needs to be done to tackle electricity theft, the energy regulator has said. Ofgem has said the theft of energy, a third of which they claim is being used to run cannabis farms, costs customers ...
Energy Suppliers Urged To Tackle Thefts
More needs to be done to tackle electricity theft, the energy regulator has said. Ofgem has said the theft of energy, a third of which they claim is being used to run cannabis farms, costs customers ...
UK National News, Jul 3, 2013
Other News In Brief
Sainsbury's Apologise For Assistant Refusing Service Sainsbury's super has apologised to a customer after a checkout assistant refused to serve her until she had ended a call on her mobile pho...
Other News In Brief
Sainsbury's Apologise For Assistant Refusing Service Sainsbury's super has apologised to a customer after a checkout assistant refused to serve her until she had ended a call on her mobile pho...
Business News, Jul 3, 2013
Minister Launches Competitive Feasibility Fund
The Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation, Richard Bruton TD, has launched the new Enterprise Ireland €375k Competitive Feasibility Fund aimed at stimulating new start-ups, or expansion of exis...
Minister Launches Competitive Feasibility Fund
The Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation, Richard Bruton TD, has launched the new Enterprise Ireland €375k Competitive Feasibility Fund aimed at stimulating new start-ups, or expansion of exis...
UK National News, Jul 2, 2013
Jordan's Official Gazette Publishes UK Treaty
The Jordian government's Official Gazette has printed the treaty between the country and the UK, which paves the way for the deportation of Abu Qatada. The publication of the treaty is part of the of...
Jordan's Official Gazette Publishes UK Treaty
The Jordian government's Official Gazette has printed the treaty between the country and the UK, which paves the way for the deportation of Abu Qatada. The publication of the treaty is part of the of...
Recruitment News, Jul 2, 2013
Minister Launches Competitive Feasibility Fund
The Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation, Richard Bruton TD, has launched the new Enterprise Ireland €375K Competitive Feasibility Fund aimed at stimulating new start-ups, or expansion of exis...
Minister Launches Competitive Feasibility Fund
The Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation, Richard Bruton TD, has launched the new Enterprise Ireland €375K Competitive Feasibility Fund aimed at stimulating new start-ups, or expansion of exis...
Northern Ireland News, Jul 2, 2013
David Healy Assault Charge To Proceed
A charge of assault against Northern Ireland footballer David Healy will proceed, the BBC has reported. BBC Northern Ireland said prosecutors were going ahead with the case, following the recommendat...
David Healy Assault Charge To Proceed
A charge of assault against Northern Ireland footballer David Healy will proceed, the BBC has reported. BBC Northern Ireland said prosecutors were going ahead with the case, following the recommendat...
Business News, Jul 2, 2013
Co Antrim Firm Secures Business Worth Approximately £2m
Woodland Kitchens at Rasharkin in Co Antrim secured business worth around £2 million in Great Britain following its participation with Invest Northern Ireland at a major trade exhibition in London. T...
Co Antrim Firm Secures Business Worth Approximately £2m
Woodland Kitchens at Rasharkin in Co Antrim secured business worth around £2 million in Great Britain following its participation with Invest Northern Ireland at a major trade exhibition in London. T...
Northern Ireland News, Jul 2, 2013
PSNI Is 'Not Protecting Dealers'
PSNI Assistant Chief Constable Drew Harris has said the police do not protect drug dealers. He was responding after Health Minister Edwin Poots told BBC Radio Ulster he would not be surprised if it ...
PSNI Is 'Not Protecting Dealers'
PSNI Assistant Chief Constable Drew Harris has said the police do not protect drug dealers. He was responding after Health Minister Edwin Poots told BBC Radio Ulster he would not be surprised if it ...
UK National News, Jul 2, 2013
Welsh Assembly To Vote On 'Opt Out' Organ Donor System
A proposal by the Welsh government could see Wales become the first part of the UK to adopt an opt-out organ donation system. A change in the law is to be voted on which would introduce a system wher...
Welsh Assembly To Vote On 'Opt Out' Organ Donor System
A proposal by the Welsh government could see Wales become the first part of the UK to adopt an opt-out organ donation system. A change in the law is to be voted on which would introduce a system wher...
Northern Ireland News, Jul 2, 2013
Bank Square Scheme To Go Ahead
A £3m development project to renew and rescape Bank Square in Belfast is set to go ahead, following the appointment of contractor FP McCann. The city centre project will begin in July and is due for ...
Bank Square Scheme To Go Ahead
A £3m development project to renew and rescape Bank Square in Belfast is set to go ahead, following the appointment of contractor FP McCann. The city centre project will begin in July and is due for ...
UK National News, Jul 2, 2013
Stop-And-Search Powers To Be Put Before Public Consultation
How police in England and Wales use stop-and-search powers is to be put up for public consultation. Figures for 2011-12 show that some 1.2m stops were used, with just 9% leading to an arrest. It is ...
Stop-And-Search Powers To Be Put Before Public Consultation
How police in England and Wales use stop-and-search powers is to be put up for public consultation. Figures for 2011-12 show that some 1.2m stops were used, with just 9% leading to an arrest. It is ...
Northern Ireland News, Jul 2, 2013
New Housing Strategy To Deliver 'Affordable' Homes
A new housing strategy that aims to deliver "decent, affordable and sustainable homes" in Northern Ireland has been announced. The Department for Social Development's plan follows public consultation...
New Housing Strategy To Deliver 'Affordable' Homes
A new housing strategy that aims to deliver "decent, affordable and sustainable homes" in Northern Ireland has been announced. The Department for Social Development's plan follows public consultation...
Northern Ireland News, Jul 2, 2013
PCSP Reiterates PSNI Drugs Message
Members of the East Belfast District Policing and Community Safety Partnership (DPCSP) have reiterated statements by the Chief Medical Officer and the PSNI regarding eight recent unexplained deaths in...
PCSP Reiterates PSNI Drugs Message
Members of the East Belfast District Policing and Community Safety Partnership (DPCSP) have reiterated statements by the Chief Medical Officer and the PSNI regarding eight recent unexplained deaths in...
UK National News, Jul 2, 2013
Firefighters Still Tackling Recycling Plant Fire
Some 60 firefighters are continuing to tackle a blaze at a plastic recycling plant, which began on Sunday night. Over 100,000 tonnes of plastic recycling material burned for two nights in a fire thou...
Firefighters Still Tackling Recycling Plant Fire
Some 60 firefighters are continuing to tackle a blaze at a plastic recycling plant, which began on Sunday night. Over 100,000 tonnes of plastic recycling material burned for two nights in a fire thou...
UK National News, Jul 2, 2013
Johnson Admits Considering Third Run At Mayor
Having previously insisted that he would not serve more than eight years, Boris Johnson has admitted that he is considering running for a third term as London mayor. The admission that he may conside...
Johnson Admits Considering Third Run At Mayor
Having previously insisted that he would not serve more than eight years, Boris Johnson has admitted that he is considering running for a third term as London mayor. The admission that he may conside...
UK National News, Jul 2, 2013
£3,000 Overdraft Offered With Student Bank Account
Halifax have announced they will again offer an overdraft of up to £3,000 with the student accounts for the next academic year. Last year, Halifax's overdraft was the largest offered on an account th...
£3,000 Overdraft Offered With Student Bank Account
Halifax have announced they will again offer an overdraft of up to £3,000 with the student accounts for the next academic year. Last year, Halifax's overdraft was the largest offered on an account th...
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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.