Northern Ireland News for September 2013 : Page 12
Northern Ireland News, Sep 6, 2013
Minister Opens New Recovery Centre
Health Minister Edwin Poots has officially opened a new recovery centre in Ballywalter. The centre, which is run by Forum for Alcohol and Substance Abuse (FASA) will operate as a recovery model for ...
Minister Opens New Recovery Centre
Health Minister Edwin Poots has officially opened a new recovery centre in Ballywalter. The centre, which is run by Forum for Alcohol and Substance Abuse (FASA) will operate as a recovery model for ...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 6, 2013
Other News In Brief
Minister Praises Young People From Portadown Sinn Féin MLA and Junior Minister Jennifer McCann has praised young people from Portadown for their contribution towards reconciliation and their v...
Other News In Brief
Minister Praises Young People From Portadown Sinn Féin MLA and Junior Minister Jennifer McCann has praised young people from Portadown for their contribution towards reconciliation and their v...
UK National News, Sep 5, 2013
200 Estimated Injured In 100 Vehicle Crash
More than 100 vehicles have been involved in a series of crashes in Kent, leaving some 200 people injured. The crashes, initially reported to involve 40 vehicles but subsequently increased to more th...
200 Estimated Injured In 100 Vehicle Crash
More than 100 vehicles have been involved in a series of crashes in Kent, leaving some 200 people injured. The crashes, initially reported to involve 40 vehicles but subsequently increased to more th...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 5, 2013
Three Charged With Attempted Murder
Three people have been charged with attempted murder after an injured man was discovered in a wheeled bin on Tuesday. The victim, believed to be in his 20s, had a suspected broken arm and leg. He ...
Three Charged With Attempted Murder
Three people have been charged with attempted murder after an injured man was discovered in a wheeled bin on Tuesday. The victim, believed to be in his 20s, had a suspected broken arm and leg. He ...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 5, 2013
Conal McDevitt Quits Politics
South Belfast MLA Conal McDevittt has said he is to step down from politics with immediate effect. The SDLP politician resigned after it was revealed he had failed to declare more than £6,000 he ear...
Conal McDevitt Quits Politics
South Belfast MLA Conal McDevittt has said he is to step down from politics with immediate effect. The SDLP politician resigned after it was revealed he had failed to declare more than £6,000 he ear...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 5, 2013
Man Assaulted In Carrickfergus
Police are appealing for information after a man walking his dog was attacked by another dog walker in Carrickfergus. The incident happened at Prince William Way on Monday 26 August. At approximatel...
Man Assaulted In Carrickfergus
Police are appealing for information after a man walking his dog was attacked by another dog walker in Carrickfergus. The incident happened at Prince William Way on Monday 26 August. At approximatel...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 5, 2013
Minister Launches Plan To Tackle Empty Homes
Housing Minister Nelson McCausland has launched his plan to tackle the blight of empty homes. The new Empty Homes Strategy and Action Plan 2013-2018, part of the Minister's recently announced Housin...
Minister Launches Plan To Tackle Empty Homes
Housing Minister Nelson McCausland has launched his plan to tackle the blight of empty homes. The new Empty Homes Strategy and Action Plan 2013-2018, part of the Minister's recently announced Housin...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 5, 2013
Men Tied Up In Maghera Robbery
Two men were tied up and bound during a robbery at a house in Maghera on Wednesday. A gang of men, one believed to be armed with a gun and a knife, entered a property in the Tobermore Road area at ar...
Men Tied Up In Maghera Robbery
Two men were tied up and bound during a robbery at a house in Maghera on Wednesday. A gang of men, one believed to be armed with a gun and a knife, entered a property in the Tobermore Road area at ar...
UK National News, Sep 5, 2013
Man Arrested Over Michael Le Vell Abuse Case Tweet
Greater Manchester Police have arrested a man on suspicion of tweeting the identity of the woman accusing Coronation Street actor Michael Le Vell of rape. It is understood the man was arrested in the...
Man Arrested Over Michael Le Vell Abuse Case Tweet
Greater Manchester Police have arrested a man on suspicion of tweeting the identity of the woman accusing Coronation Street actor Michael Le Vell of rape. It is understood the man was arrested in the...
UK National News, Sep 5, 2013
BoE Vote To Hold Interest Rate At 0.5%
The UK's interest rate will be held at 0.5%, following a vote by the Bank of England's Monetary Policy Committee (MPC), remaining unchanged since 2009. The group also voted to leave unchanged the £37...
BoE Vote To Hold Interest Rate At 0.5%
The UK's interest rate will be held at 0.5%, following a vote by the Bank of England's Monetary Policy Committee (MPC), remaining unchanged since 2009. The group also voted to leave unchanged the £37...
UK National News, Sep 5, 2013
Gay Rights Groups Propose Church Opt In Policy
An opt in system should be established for churches in Scotland that wish to conduct same-sex marriages, MSPs have been told. Representatives of two gay rights groups, Equality Network and Stonewall ...
Gay Rights Groups Propose Church Opt In Policy
An opt in system should be established for churches in Scotland that wish to conduct same-sex marriages, MSPs have been told. Representatives of two gay rights groups, Equality Network and Stonewall ...
UK National News, Sep 5, 2013
Lowest Bidder Legal Aid Plan Scrapped
The Justice Secretary has dropped a plan to award legal aid contracts to the lowest bidder. News of the u-turn came in an interview with The Times, in which Chris Grayling said the plan had changed f...
Lowest Bidder Legal Aid Plan Scrapped
The Justice Secretary has dropped a plan to award legal aid contracts to the lowest bidder. News of the u-turn came in an interview with The Times, in which Chris Grayling said the plan had changed f...
Recruitment News, Sep 5, 2013
CSO Figures Show Unemployment Rate Is Dropping
Labour Deputy John Lyons has welcomed the new CSO figures released today which confirm the positive downward trend in the numbers signing on the Live Register. He said: "This is the fourth month in a...
CSO Figures Show Unemployment Rate Is Dropping
Labour Deputy John Lyons has welcomed the new CSO figures released today which confirm the positive downward trend in the numbers signing on the Live Register. He said: "This is the fourth month in a...
UK National News, Sep 5, 2013
GMP Not Investigating All Reported Crime
More than half of all crimes reported to one of the UK's largest police forces is not investigated, according to the chief constable of Greater Manchester Police. Speaking on BBC Breakfast, Sir Peter...
GMP Not Investigating All Reported Crime
More than half of all crimes reported to one of the UK's largest police forces is not investigated, according to the chief constable of Greater Manchester Police. Speaking on BBC Breakfast, Sir Peter...
UK National News, Sep 5, 2013
Teachers Consider Strike Action
Teachers in England could strike before Christmas in a dispute over pay, pensions and workloads, two of UKs largest teachers unions have warned. The NUT and NASUWT have said that plans for industrial...
Teachers Consider Strike Action
Teachers in England could strike before Christmas in a dispute over pay, pensions and workloads, two of UKs largest teachers unions have warned. The NUT and NASUWT have said that plans for industrial...
UK National News, Sep 5, 2013
Other News In Brief
2-Year-Old Leaves Nursery Unnoticed And Walks Home Police in Runcorn have confirmed that a two-year-old girl left a nursery unnoticed and walked the half a mile to her home. It is understood ...
Other News In Brief
2-Year-Old Leaves Nursery Unnoticed And Walks Home Police in Runcorn have confirmed that a two-year-old girl left a nursery unnoticed and walked the half a mile to her home. It is understood ...
Business News, Sep 5, 2013
Almac Discovery To Invest In Cancer Research Projects
Enterprise Minster Arlene Foster has announced that Almac Discovery is to invest a total of £13million in two research and development projects in collaboration with Queen's University Belfast. Arlen...
Almac Discovery To Invest In Cancer Research Projects
Enterprise Minster Arlene Foster has announced that Almac Discovery is to invest a total of £13million in two research and development projects in collaboration with Queen's University Belfast. Arlen...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 5, 2013
Almac And QUB In Cancer Research Partnership
A multi-million pound partnership into cancer treatment is to be carried out in Belfast in a partnership between Queen's University and Almac Discovery. A total of £13m will be invested in two proje...
Almac And QUB In Cancer Research Partnership
A multi-million pound partnership into cancer treatment is to be carried out in Belfast in a partnership between Queen's University and Almac Discovery. A total of £13m will be invested in two proje...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 5, 2013
Hundreds Of Children With Muscular Dystrophy May Be Denied Therapy
SDLP Foyle MP Mark Durkan has backed a major inquiry that warns hundreds of children with Muscular Dystrophy could be denied cutting-edge therapies, owing to drastic changes to the way drugs are funde...
Hundreds Of Children With Muscular Dystrophy May Be Denied Therapy
SDLP Foyle MP Mark Durkan has backed a major inquiry that warns hundreds of children with Muscular Dystrophy could be denied cutting-edge therapies, owing to drastic changes to the way drugs are funde...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 5, 2013
Plans Submitted For £20m Development
Planning proposals have been submitted for a £20m commercial development in Belfast. It will be the largest development in the city since the recession. The plans are for the Titanic Quarter, with...
Plans Submitted For £20m Development
Planning proposals have been submitted for a £20m commercial development in Belfast. It will be the largest development in the city since the recession. The plans are for the Titanic Quarter, with...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 5, 2013
Lighthouse Tourism Trail For NI
Tourism Minister Arlene Foster has launched a Lighthouse Tourism Trail during a visit to Blackhead Lighthouse in Co Antrim. The Lighthouse Trail is being supported with £2.2m of financial assistance...
Lighthouse Tourism Trail For NI
Tourism Minister Arlene Foster has launched a Lighthouse Tourism Trail during a visit to Blackhead Lighthouse in Co Antrim. The Lighthouse Trail is being supported with £2.2m of financial assistance...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 5, 2013
Other News In Brief
Neeson Stands Down From Carrickfergus Council Alliance Carrickfergus Councillor Sean Neeson will be standing down from the Council at the end of September. He was a former leader of the Allia...
Other News In Brief
Neeson Stands Down From Carrickfergus Council Alliance Carrickfergus Councillor Sean Neeson will be standing down from the Council at the end of September. He was a former leader of the Allia...
UK National News, Sep 4, 2013
Report Finds Increase In Number Earning Below Living Wage
A think tank has reported findings that the number of workers in the UK earning below the so-called living wage has risen to 4.8 million, up from 3.4m in 2009. The figure of 4.8m is the equivalent to...
Report Finds Increase In Number Earning Below Living Wage
A think tank has reported findings that the number of workers in the UK earning below the so-called living wage has risen to 4.8 million, up from 3.4m in 2009. The figure of 4.8m is the equivalent to...
Recruitment News, Sep 4, 2013
Newtown Welcomes New Jobs
East Belfast DUP MLA and member of the Assembly's Enterprise, Trade & Investment Committee Robin Newton has welcomed the good news of new high-tech jobs by local firm MicroSense Solutions Ltd who have...
Newtown Welcomes New Jobs
East Belfast DUP MLA and member of the Assembly's Enterprise, Trade & Investment Committee Robin Newton has welcomed the good news of new high-tech jobs by local firm MicroSense Solutions Ltd who have...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 4, 2013
NI Rugby Death Is 'First Of Its Kind'
A coroner has ruled that a 14-year-old rugby player has become the first person in Northern Ireland to die from second impact syndrome. At a hearing in Belfast, the coroner added that it could "prob...
NI Rugby Death Is 'First Of Its Kind'
A coroner has ruled that a 14-year-old rugby player has become the first person in Northern Ireland to die from second impact syndrome. At a hearing in Belfast, the coroner added that it could "prob...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 4, 2013
Flu Vaccination For NI Children Begins
Health Minister Edwin Poots has announced that the first phase of the extended flu vaccination programme to all children in NI will begin from autumn 2013. The programme will see children aged two a...
Flu Vaccination For NI Children Begins
Health Minister Edwin Poots has announced that the first phase of the extended flu vaccination programme to all children in NI will begin from autumn 2013. The programme will see children aged two a...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 4, 2013
Security Alert In Carrickfergus
A suspicious object has been found at a house in Carrickfergus. The property, in the Larne Road area, sparked a security alert on Wednesday morning. Police and army bomb experts attended the scene. ...
Security Alert In Carrickfergus
A suspicious object has been found at a house in Carrickfergus. The property, in the Larne Road area, sparked a security alert on Wednesday morning. Police and army bomb experts attended the scene. ...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 4, 2013
UVF Mural Painted Over George Best Image
Alliance Belfast Councillor Andrew Webb has said that the painting of a UVF mural over an image of George Best is a backwards step. Belfast City Council contributed public money towards the George B...
UVF Mural Painted Over George Best Image
Alliance Belfast Councillor Andrew Webb has said that the painting of a UVF mural over an image of George Best is a backwards step. Belfast City Council contributed public money towards the George B...
UK National News, Sep 4, 2013
Plans Announced For New Super-Prison
As plans for a new super-prison in north Wales are unveiled it has been announced that four prisons in England will close. Prisons in Reading, Dorchester, Northallerton and Blundeston will close in M...
Plans Announced For New Super-Prison
As plans for a new super-prison in north Wales are unveiled it has been announced that four prisons in England will close. Prisons in Reading, Dorchester, Northallerton and Blundeston will close in M...
UK National News, Sep 4, 2013
41-Year-Old Convicted Of Rachel Manning Murder
A 41-year-old man has been convicted of the murder of Rachel Manning, almost six years since the man jailed for the crime had his conviction quashed. The body of Rachel Manning was found dumped on a ...
41-Year-Old Convicted Of Rachel Manning Murder
A 41-year-old man has been convicted of the murder of Rachel Manning, almost six years since the man jailed for the crime had his conviction quashed. The body of Rachel Manning was found dumped on a ...
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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.