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Northern Ireland News for October 2014 : Page 5
UK National News, Oct 23, 2014
Home Office Fails To Deport FNOs Despite Increased Resources
The Home Office is failing to deport foreign national offenders (FNOs) in the UK to their home countries. The number of FNOs in prison and the number deported from the UK have remained broadly unchan...
Home Office Fails To Deport FNOs Despite Increased Resources
The Home Office is failing to deport foreign national offenders (FNOs) in the UK to their home countries. The number of FNOs in prison and the number deported from the UK have remained broadly unchan...
UK National News, Oct 23, 2014
Two Arrested On Suspicion Of Selling Illegal Devices Containing Tracks And Videos
Two people have been arrested on suspicion of illegally selling devices containing hundreds of thousands of chart-topping karaoke tracks and videos. The man, 55 and woman, 39, were arrested at their ...
Two Arrested On Suspicion Of Selling Illegal Devices Containing Tracks And Videos
Two people have been arrested on suspicion of illegally selling devices containing hundreds of thousands of chart-topping karaoke tracks and videos. The man, 55 and woman, 39, were arrested at their ...
UK National News, Oct 23, 2014
Other News In Brief
Govt Approves Heat And Power Plant In Pembrokeshire Planning consent has been granted for South Hook Combined Heat and Power (CHP) plant in Pembrokeshire. The project which will provide enou...
Other News In Brief
Govt Approves Heat And Power Plant In Pembrokeshire Planning consent has been granted for South Hook Combined Heat and Power (CHP) plant in Pembrokeshire. The project which will provide enou...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 23, 2014
Man Released On Bail After Student Dies In Road Incident
A man, 29, has been released on police bail after a student was killed in a collision in south Belfast last week. Enda Dolan, from Killyclogher in Omagh, was struck by a van on the Malone Road on Wed...
Man Released On Bail After Student Dies In Road Incident
A man, 29, has been released on police bail after a student was killed in a collision in south Belfast last week. Enda Dolan, from Killyclogher in Omagh, was struck by a van on the Malone Road on Wed...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 23, 2014
Other News In Brief
Music Therapy May Help Children's Mental Health Music therapy may help the mental health of children and teenagers, according to new research by Queen's University. Health Minister Jim Wells...
Other News In Brief
Music Therapy May Help Children's Mental Health Music therapy may help the mental health of children and teenagers, according to new research by Queen's University. Health Minister Jim Wells...
Business News, Oct 22, 2014
Small Firms Scoop Over Half Of Govt Contracts In NI
Finance Minister Simon Hamilton MLA has revealed that small businesses win over 50% of Government contracts in Northern Ireland. The Finance Minister was speaking to over 650 suppliers at the annual ...
Small Firms Scoop Over Half Of Govt Contracts In NI
Finance Minister Simon Hamilton MLA has revealed that small businesses win over 50% of Government contracts in Northern Ireland. The Finance Minister was speaking to over 650 suppliers at the annual ...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 22, 2014
Contract Services To Create 50 Jobs
A Belfast-based installation and maintenance firm has said it is to create up to 50 new jobs. Contract Services Northern Ireland has said the jobs will be created as part of a £30m contract, thought...
Contract Services To Create 50 Jobs
A Belfast-based installation and maintenance firm has said it is to create up to 50 new jobs. Contract Services Northern Ireland has said the jobs will be created as part of a £30m contract, thought...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 22, 2014
Half of Govt Contracts Secured By Small Businesses
More than half of Government contracts in Northern Ireland have been won by small businesses, it has been announced. The figures were revealed by Finance Minister Simon Hamilton as he spoke to over ...
Half of Govt Contracts Secured By Small Businesses
More than half of Government contracts in Northern Ireland have been won by small businesses, it has been announced. The figures were revealed by Finance Minister Simon Hamilton as he spoke to over ...
UK National News, Oct 22, 2014
Smith Commission To Hold First Meeting In Edinburgh
The first meeting of the Smith Commission, established to debate more powers for the Scottish Parliament, is to be held today (Wednesday) in Edinburgh. Representatives of the Scotland's main politica...
Smith Commission To Hold First Meeting In Edinburgh
The first meeting of the Smith Commission, established to debate more powers for the Scottish Parliament, is to be held today (Wednesday) in Edinburgh. Representatives of the Scotland's main politica...
UK National News, Oct 22, 2014
Three Arrested In Residential School Abuse Inquiry
Police in Wales have arrested two women and a man in connection with allegations of physical abuse at a residential school for young people with learning disabilities. A 62-year-old man and the women...
Three Arrested In Residential School Abuse Inquiry
Police in Wales have arrested two women and a man in connection with allegations of physical abuse at a residential school for young people with learning disabilities. A 62-year-old man and the women...
UK National News, Oct 22, 2014
Health Minister To Investigate Possible Ban Of Offensive Halloween Costumes
Health Minister Norman Lamb has said that he will seek a ban on Halloween costumes that are criticised for stigmatising people with mental health issues. It is understood that the costumes are being ...
Health Minister To Investigate Possible Ban Of Offensive Halloween Costumes
Health Minister Norman Lamb has said that he will seek a ban on Halloween costumes that are criticised for stigmatising people with mental health issues. It is understood that the costumes are being ...
UK National News, Oct 22, 2014
Police Appeal For Witnesses After Man Shot In Liverpool
Police in Liverpool have appealed for witnesses after a man was chased down and shot in the back on Tuesday night. Merseyside Police say that the 30-year-old man had just left his home in Maberley Vi...
Police Appeal For Witnesses After Man Shot In Liverpool
Police in Liverpool have appealed for witnesses after a man was chased down and shot in the back on Tuesday night. Merseyside Police say that the 30-year-old man had just left his home in Maberley Vi...
UK National News, Oct 22, 2014
Father Of British IS Hostage John Cantile Dies
Paul Cantile, the father of John Cantile, a British man currently being held hostage by Islamic State (IS), has died. A statement released by the family confirmed that Mr Paul Cantile died in hospita...
Father Of British IS Hostage John Cantile Dies
Paul Cantile, the father of John Cantile, a British man currently being held hostage by Islamic State (IS), has died. A statement released by the family confirmed that Mr Paul Cantile died in hospita...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 22, 2014
Shooting Incident Reported In L'Derry
An appeal has been launched by police in Derry following a shooting and arson incident in the area just after midnight on Tuesday. According to reports, a gang of masked men were said to be at a hou...
Shooting Incident Reported In L'Derry
An appeal has been launched by police in Derry following a shooting and arson incident in the area just after midnight on Tuesday. According to reports, a gang of masked men were said to be at a hou...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 22, 2014
Call For Prisoner Safety To Be Improved
The Northern Ireland Prison Service (NISP) and the South Eastern Health and Social Care Trust (SEHSCT) is being urged to improve how they tackle issues of self-harm, suicide, bullying and drug misuse ...
Call For Prisoner Safety To Be Improved
The Northern Ireland Prison Service (NISP) and the South Eastern Health and Social Care Trust (SEHSCT) is being urged to improve how they tackle issues of self-harm, suicide, bullying and drug misuse ...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 22, 2014
Social Housing Fraud Continues To Increase
The Department for Social Development (DSD) has been slammed for failing to tackle social housing tenancy fraud. A report by the Public Accounts Committee highlights an alarming rise in the cost of p...
Social Housing Fraud Continues To Increase
The Department for Social Development (DSD) has been slammed for failing to tackle social housing tenancy fraud. A report by the Public Accounts Committee highlights an alarming rise in the cost of p...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 22, 2014
Police Granted More Time To Question Man Over Toddler Attack
Police have been given more time to question a man in relation to a suspected attack on a toddler in Bessbrook, Co Armagh. The two-year-old girl is believed to have been assaulted in the Charlemount ...
Police Granted More Time To Question Man Over Toddler Attack
Police have been given more time to question a man in relation to a suspected attack on a toddler in Bessbrook, Co Armagh. The two-year-old girl is believed to have been assaulted in the Charlemount ...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 22, 2014
Man Injured In Coleraine Road Accident
A man has been seriously injured in a one-vehicle crash in Coleraine, Co L'Derry. The accident happened on the Strand Road at approximately 10pm on Tuesday. Emergency services attended the scene and...
Man Injured In Coleraine Road Accident
A man has been seriously injured in a one-vehicle crash in Coleraine, Co L'Derry. The accident happened on the Strand Road at approximately 10pm on Tuesday. Emergency services attended the scene and...
Recruitment News, Oct 22, 2014
49 New Jobs For Enniskillen
Lakeland Trading Solutions is to create 49 new jobs in Enniskillen over the next three years. The firm, trading as LIMA, is also setting up new contact centre in the area. The company will primarily...
49 New Jobs For Enniskillen
Lakeland Trading Solutions is to create 49 new jobs in Enniskillen over the next three years. The firm, trading as LIMA, is also setting up new contact centre in the area. The company will primarily...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 22, 2014
Lakeland Trading Solutions To Create 49 New Jobs In Enniskillen
Lakeland Trading Solutions is to create 49 new jobs in Enniskillen over the next three years. The firm, trading as LIMA, is also setting up new contact centre in the area. The company will primarily...
Lakeland Trading Solutions To Create 49 New Jobs In Enniskillen
Lakeland Trading Solutions is to create 49 new jobs in Enniskillen over the next three years. The firm, trading as LIMA, is also setting up new contact centre in the area. The company will primarily...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 22, 2014
Dog Attacked In Coleraine Fails To Recover
Police are appealing for information after a dog was attacked at its owner's home on Co L'Derry. The jack russell is believed to have been struck with a "blunt object" several times in the garden of ...
Dog Attacked In Coleraine Fails To Recover
Police are appealing for information after a dog was attacked at its owner's home on Co L'Derry. The jack russell is believed to have been struck with a "blunt object" several times in the garden of ...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 22, 2014
Other News In Brief
Pipe Bomb Found In East Belfast A small pipe bomb has been found in east Belfast. The viable device was discovered during a security alert in the city on Tuesday. A number of homes were ev...
Other News In Brief
Pipe Bomb Found In East Belfast A small pipe bomb has been found in east Belfast. The viable device was discovered during a security alert in the city on Tuesday. A number of homes were ev...
UK National News, Oct 22, 2014
25-Year-Old Woman Arrested In Syria-Related Investigation
Police have arrested a 25-year-old woman in Bedfordshire on suspicion of "preparation of terrorist acts". It is understood that the arrest was made as part of an ongoing investigation "related to Syr...
25-Year-Old Woman Arrested In Syria-Related Investigation
Police have arrested a 25-year-old woman in Bedfordshire on suspicion of "preparation of terrorist acts". It is understood that the arrest was made as part of an ongoing investigation "related to Syr...
UK National News, Oct 22, 2014
GPs To Be Paid For Dementia Diagnoses
NHS England have announced that GPs are to be paid £55 for each new diagnoses of dementia. It is understood the payments are to be made in an effort to increase the number of sufferers receiving trea...
GPs To Be Paid For Dementia Diagnoses
NHS England have announced that GPs are to be paid £55 for each new diagnoses of dementia. It is understood the payments are to be made in an effort to increase the number of sufferers receiving trea...
UK National News, Oct 22, 2014
Other News In Brief
British WWI Soldiers Reinterred In Northern France The remains of 15 British soldiers found during drainage work in 2009, have been reinterred in northern France. The remains were uncovered d...
Other News In Brief
British WWI Soldiers Reinterred In Northern France The remains of 15 British soldiers found during drainage work in 2009, have been reinterred in northern France. The remains were uncovered d...
UK National News, Oct 21, 2014
Gatwick Airport Begins Ebola Screening
Gatwick Airport has started screening passengers arriving from countries currently at risk of the Ebola virus. The screening will commence at the north terminal of the airport, but will be extended ...
Gatwick Airport Begins Ebola Screening
Gatwick Airport has started screening passengers arriving from countries currently at risk of the Ebola virus. The screening will commence at the north terminal of the airport, but will be extended ...
UK National News, Oct 21, 2014
Inverness Brewery Plans Rejected
Plans to construct a new brewery in Inverness have been rejected by Councillors. The proposals by the owners of Glen Mhor Hotel wanted to demolish a bar to allow the development to be created as par...
Inverness Brewery Plans Rejected
Plans to construct a new brewery in Inverness have been rejected by Councillors. The proposals by the owners of Glen Mhor Hotel wanted to demolish a bar to allow the development to be created as par...
UK National News, Oct 21, 2014
British Couple Found Dead In India
A British couple have been found dead in India, it has been reported. According to the BBC, the couple are said to be in their 20s and were found in a hotel room in Agra, India. A post-mortem inve...
British Couple Found Dead In India
A British couple have been found dead in India, it has been reported. According to the BBC, the couple are said to be in their 20s and were found in a hotel room in Agra, India. A post-mortem inve...
UK National News, Oct 21, 2014
Tesco Losing Out To Competitors
Sales at supermarket chain Tesco are said to be falling faster than any of its competitors. The findings, which have been complied by research firm Kantar Worldpanel, found that the troubled busines...
Tesco Losing Out To Competitors
Sales at supermarket chain Tesco are said to be falling faster than any of its competitors. The findings, which have been complied by research firm Kantar Worldpanel, found that the troubled busines...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 21, 2014
Assembly Outlaws Paying For Sex
Northern Ireland has become the first part of the UK to vote in favour of criminalising paying for sex, following a vote at Stormont. The measure, known as Clause 6, received a majority vote of 81 to...
Assembly Outlaws Paying For Sex
Northern Ireland has become the first part of the UK to vote in favour of criminalising paying for sex, following a vote at Stormont. The measure, known as Clause 6, received a majority vote of 81 to...
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Northern Ireland WeatherThis Evening and Tonight:Dry with some late sunshine to end the day. Clear spells through the first part of the night but low cloud feeding in from the north later giving some mist or fog patches. Minimum temperature 8 °C.
