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Northern Ireland News for October 2014 : Page 4
Recruitment News, Oct 24, 2014
Contract Services To Create Up To 50 New Jobs
Contract Services, an installation and maintenance firm based in Belfast, has scooped a £30 million contract. Up to 50 new jobs are expected to be created and it is the biggest 'all trades' measured ...
Contract Services To Create Up To 50 New Jobs
Contract Services, an installation and maintenance firm based in Belfast, has scooped a £30 million contract. Up to 50 new jobs are expected to be created and it is the biggest 'all trades' measured ...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 24, 2014
Farmer Jailed For Forging Will
A farmer who attempted to forge a will from a pensioner to inherit most of her £1 million estate has been jailed for three years. 53-year-old Francis Tiernan from Forkhill pleaded guilty to the charg...
Farmer Jailed For Forging Will
A farmer who attempted to forge a will from a pensioner to inherit most of her £1 million estate has been jailed for three years. 53-year-old Francis Tiernan from Forkhill pleaded guilty to the charg...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 24, 2014
Cannabis Plants Found In Claudy
Suspected cannabis plants have been found by police at a house near Claudy, Co L'Derry. Several hundred plants are believed to have been discovered at a property on Farkland Road on Thursday evening....
Cannabis Plants Found In Claudy
Suspected cannabis plants have been found by police at a house near Claudy, Co L'Derry. Several hundred plants are believed to have been discovered at a property on Farkland Road on Thursday evening....
UK National News, Oct 24, 2014
Eleven Arrested Over Liverpool Rape
Eleven people have been arrested on suspicion of raping a woman in Liverpool. The woman, 43, was assaulted at her home in the Anfield area on 24th September. The people arrested include a 12-year-ol...
Eleven Arrested Over Liverpool Rape
Eleven people have been arrested on suspicion of raping a woman in Liverpool. The woman, 43, was assaulted at her home in the Anfield area on 24th September. The people arrested include a 12-year-ol...
UK National News, Oct 24, 2014
EU Demands Extra £1.7 Billion From The UK
Prime Minister David Cameron is demanding talks with the European Union, after the UK has been told to pay an extra £1.7 billion to the EU Budget. Officials have recalculated national payments to the...
EU Demands Extra £1.7 Billion From The UK
Prime Minister David Cameron is demanding talks with the European Union, after the UK has been told to pay an extra £1.7 billion to the EU Budget. Officials have recalculated national payments to the...
UK National News, Oct 24, 2014
Ashya King's Condition Improves
Brain cancer sufferer Ashya King is to complete his last sessions of proton therapy after his condition improved. The five-year-old is being treated at the Proton Therapy Centre (PTC) in Prague. Ash...
Ashya King's Condition Improves
Brain cancer sufferer Ashya King is to complete his last sessions of proton therapy after his condition improved. The five-year-old is being treated at the Proton Therapy Centre (PTC) in Prague. Ash...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 24, 2014
Strabane School Evacuated After Suspicious Device Found
A school is Strabane has been forced to close after a suspicious device was found in the Ballycolman estate. The police also issued a warning for the people living in Strabane to be vigilant after an...
Strabane School Evacuated After Suspicious Device Found
A school is Strabane has been forced to close after a suspicious device was found in the Ballycolman estate. The police also issued a warning for the people living in Strabane to be vigilant after an...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 24, 2014
NI Tourism Figures Increase
The number of tourists visiting Northern Ireland has increased five per cent compared to the same period last year. Spending has also increased by ten per cent, according to new figures. The informa...
NI Tourism Figures Increase
The number of tourists visiting Northern Ireland has increased five per cent compared to the same period last year. Spending has also increased by ten per cent, according to new figures. The informa...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 24, 2014
Pair Mugged In South Belfast
A man and woman have been mugged in south Belfast. The man was punched and the woman was threatened at knifepoint in the Malone Road area on Thursday at approximately 7.30pm. A man approached the pa...
Pair Mugged In South Belfast
A man and woman have been mugged in south Belfast. The man was punched and the woman was threatened at knifepoint in the Malone Road area on Thursday at approximately 7.30pm. A man approached the pa...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 24, 2014
Unionists Accused Of Holding All-Party Talks To Ransom
Sinn Féin has accused Unionists of holding all party talks to ransom over an Orange Order parade in north Belfast. MP Conor Murphy said to date there is no agenda, no timetable, no programme of work ...
Unionists Accused Of Holding All-Party Talks To Ransom
Sinn Féin has accused Unionists of holding all party talks to ransom over an Orange Order parade in north Belfast. MP Conor Murphy said to date there is no agenda, no timetable, no programme of work ...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 24, 2014
Police Appeal After 'Shot Fired' In North Belfast
Police have launched an investigation after reports of a shot being fired in north Belfast. No-one is believed to have been injured in the incident in the Farringdon Court area on Thursday. Police a...
Police Appeal After 'Shot Fired' In North Belfast
Police have launched an investigation after reports of a shot being fired in north Belfast. No-one is believed to have been injured in the incident in the Farringdon Court area on Thursday. Police a...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 24, 2014
Other News In Brief
Woman Receives Community Service For Benefit Fraud A L'Derry woman has been convicted for claiming benefits she was not entitled to. Anne Clarke of Fanad Drive, claimed Jobseekers Allowance t...
Other News In Brief
Woman Receives Community Service For Benefit Fraud A L'Derry woman has been convicted for claiming benefits she was not entitled to. Anne Clarke of Fanad Drive, claimed Jobseekers Allowance t...
UK National News, Oct 24, 2014
Scotland To Reduce Drink-Drive Limit
Scotland's drink-drive limit is being reduced. The new legislation being introduced will mean a reduced drink-drive limit coming into effect from December 5, 2014. Under the plans, Scotland's blood ...
Scotland To Reduce Drink-Drive Limit
Scotland's drink-drive limit is being reduced. The new legislation being introduced will mean a reduced drink-drive limit coming into effect from December 5, 2014. Under the plans, Scotland's blood ...
UK National News, Oct 24, 2014
Portsmouth Man Charged With Terrorism Offences
A man from Portsmouth is due to appear in court today, 24 October, charged with the preparation of terrorism acts. Tuhin Shanesha, from South Sea, was charged under Section 5 of the Terrorism Act 200...
Portsmouth Man Charged With Terrorism Offences
A man from Portsmouth is due to appear in court today, 24 October, charged with the preparation of terrorism acts. Tuhin Shanesha, from South Sea, was charged under Section 5 of the Terrorism Act 200...
UK National News, Oct 24, 2014
British Woman Dies During Surgery In Thailand
A British woman has died during a cosmetic surgery operation in Thailand, according to officials. The woman, who has not been named, died while under anaesthesia on the operating table at a clinic in...
British Woman Dies During Surgery In Thailand
A British woman has died during a cosmetic surgery operation in Thailand, according to officials. The woman, who has not been named, died while under anaesthesia on the operating table at a clinic in...
UK National News, Oct 24, 2014
Queen Sends First Ever Tweet
The Queen has sent her first ever tweet to open a new gallery at the Science Museum in London. The tweet read: ‘It is a pleasure to open the Information Age exhibition today at the @ScienceMuseum and...
Queen Sends First Ever Tweet
The Queen has sent her first ever tweet to open a new gallery at the Science Museum in London. The tweet read: ‘It is a pleasure to open the Information Age exhibition today at the @ScienceMuseum and...
UK National News, Oct 24, 2014
Other News In Brief
Man Charged Over Manchester Rape A 44-year-old man has been charged after a woman was raped in Didsbury, Manchester. Mahmoud Al-Khouladi of Wilbraham Road, Chorlton was charged and is due be...
Other News In Brief
Man Charged Over Manchester Rape A 44-year-old man has been charged after a woman was raped in Didsbury, Manchester. Mahmoud Al-Khouladi of Wilbraham Road, Chorlton was charged and is due be...
Recruitment News, Oct 23, 2014
Groupon To Create 200 Jobs
Groupon has said it is to create up to 200 jobs in Dublin. The local commerce firm made the announcement at the official opening of its International Engineering and Marketing Centre in the city. ...
Groupon To Create 200 Jobs
Groupon has said it is to create up to 200 jobs in Dublin. The local commerce firm made the announcement at the official opening of its International Engineering and Marketing Centre in the city. ...
UK National News, Oct 23, 2014
Tesco Chairman Quits As Profits Plummet
Tesco Chairman Sir Richard Broadbent is to stand down, after the retailer reported a 92% drop in pre-tax profits. The firm also revealed that the accounting black hole in its profits is larger than a...
Tesco Chairman Quits As Profits Plummet
Tesco Chairman Sir Richard Broadbent is to stand down, after the retailer reported a 92% drop in pre-tax profits. The firm also revealed that the accounting black hole in its profits is larger than a...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 23, 2014
Man Charged With Attempted Murder Of Toddler
A man, aged 24, has been charged with the attempted murder of a toddler in County Armagh. The two-year-old girl remains in a critical condition in hospital after an alleged attack in Bessbrook on Sun...
Man Charged With Attempted Murder Of Toddler
A man, aged 24, has been charged with the attempted murder of a toddler in County Armagh. The two-year-old girl remains in a critical condition in hospital after an alleged attack in Bessbrook on Sun...
Business News, Oct 23, 2014
Global Opportunities For NI's Agri-Food Industry
Enterprise, Trade and Investment Minister Arlene Foster has emphasised the growing global opportunities for Northern Ireland's agri-food industry. Speaking at the Sunday Business Post Future of Food ...
Global Opportunities For NI's Agri-Food Industry
Enterprise, Trade and Investment Minister Arlene Foster has emphasised the growing global opportunities for Northern Ireland's agri-food industry. Speaking at the Sunday Business Post Future of Food ...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 23, 2014
Irish Foreign Affairs Minister In Belfast
The Irish Foreign Affairs Minister is in Belfast today, Thursday, to continue with the political talks. Minister Flanagan will meet with the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland, Theresa Villiers,...
Irish Foreign Affairs Minister In Belfast
The Irish Foreign Affairs Minister is in Belfast today, Thursday, to continue with the political talks. Minister Flanagan will meet with the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland, Theresa Villiers,...
UK National News, Oct 23, 2014
Police Killer Harry Roberts To Be Released From Prison
A notorious killer is set to be released from prison after serving 48 years. Harry Roberts, 78, was jailed for killing three unarmed police officers in Shepherds Bush, west London in 1966. Roberts h...
Police Killer Harry Roberts To Be Released From Prison
A notorious killer is set to be released from prison after serving 48 years. Harry Roberts, 78, was jailed for killing three unarmed police officers in Shepherds Bush, west London in 1966. Roberts h...
UK National News, Oct 23, 2014
Alvin Stardust Dies Aged 72
Singer Alvin Stardust, best known for hits such as My Coo Ca Choo, has died after a short illness aged 72. His manager Andy Davies said: "Alvin and I had only started working together over the last c...
Alvin Stardust Dies Aged 72
Singer Alvin Stardust, best known for hits such as My Coo Ca Choo, has died after a short illness aged 72. His manager Andy Davies said: "Alvin and I had only started working together over the last c...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 23, 2014
NI Housing Associations' Turnover Increases
Northern Ireland housing associations have significantly increased their turnover, according to new figures released. PwC has compiled the sector's global accounts which was revealed today at an annu...
NI Housing Associations' Turnover Increases
Northern Ireland housing associations have significantly increased their turnover, according to new figures released. PwC has compiled the sector's global accounts which was revealed today at an annu...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 23, 2014
Seagate To Create 35 New Jobs
Seagate Technology (Ireland), based in L'Derry, is to create 35 new jobs. The firm announced it is to invest £34.7 million in a major research development project which will require an additional 35 ...
Seagate To Create 35 New Jobs
Seagate Technology (Ireland), based in L'Derry, is to create 35 new jobs. The firm announced it is to invest £34.7 million in a major research development project which will require an additional 35 ...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 23, 2014
Thieves Attempt To Steal Cash Machine In Co Armagh
Thieves have attempted to steal a cash machine in County Armagh in the early hours of Thursday morning. A digger was used to try and remove the machine on the Dobbin Road in Portadown. They set fire...
Thieves Attempt To Steal Cash Machine In Co Armagh
Thieves have attempted to steal a cash machine in County Armagh in the early hours of Thursday morning. A digger was used to try and remove the machine on the Dobbin Road in Portadown. They set fire...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 23, 2014
Adams Apology To Child Sex Abuse Victims Is Not Enough - Dickson
The leader of Sinn Fein is being urged to "seriously consider his position" after apologising to sex abuse victims. Alliance Justice spokesperson, Stewart Dickson MLA, said his apology is not enough ...
Adams Apology To Child Sex Abuse Victims Is Not Enough - Dickson
The leader of Sinn Fein is being urged to "seriously consider his position" after apologising to sex abuse victims. Alliance Justice spokesperson, Stewart Dickson MLA, said his apology is not enough ...
UK National News, Oct 23, 2014
NHS Demands Extra Money To Transform Patient Care
Leaders of the NHS in England have set out the drastic changes needed to deliver transformed care for patients. The 'NHS Five-Year Forward View' outlines the vision of an NHS which can deliver better...
NHS Demands Extra Money To Transform Patient Care
Leaders of the NHS in England have set out the drastic changes needed to deliver transformed care for patients. The 'NHS Five-Year Forward View' outlines the vision of an NHS which can deliver better...
UK National News, Oct 23, 2014
Two Killed In South Yorkshire House Fire
A nine-year-old boy and a man, 44, have died in a house fire in South Yorkshire, according to police. An 11-year-old boy is in a critical condition in hospital after the blaze in Penistone on Wednesd...
Two Killed In South Yorkshire House Fire
A nine-year-old boy and a man, 44, have died in a house fire in South Yorkshire, according to police. An 11-year-old boy is in a critical condition in hospital after the blaze in Penistone on Wednesd...
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Northern Ireland WeatherThis Evening and Tonight:Continuing cloudy through the evening with further outbreaks of rain, the rain turning lighter and patchier from the south as the night progresses. Winds remain light. Minimum temperature 8 °C.
