Northern Ireland News for November 2014 : Page 13
Northern Ireland News, Nov 4, 2014
Arrest Over Attempted Murder
Police have arrested a 25-year-old man in on suspicion of attempted murder following an incident on the Limestone Road in north Belfast on Friday night. A 25-year-old man was taken to hospital for tr...
Arrest Over Attempted Murder
Police have arrested a 25-year-old man in on suspicion of attempted murder following an incident on the Limestone Road in north Belfast on Friday night. A 25-year-old man was taken to hospital for tr...
UK National News, Nov 4, 2014
UK Warned Over Interest Charges If EU Payment Deadline Missed
The European Commission has warned that the UK will face charges of more than £3.5 million if it misses the 01 December deadline, for a £1.7 billion payment it has been asked to make to the European U...
UK Warned Over Interest Charges If EU Payment Deadline Missed
The European Commission has warned that the UK will face charges of more than £3.5 million if it misses the 01 December deadline, for a £1.7 billion payment it has been asked to make to the European U...
Recruitment News, Nov 4, 2014
Union Wins Tribunal Appeal Over Holiday Pay
Unite members, who have been short changed by over a half of their holiday pay, have won an employment appeal tribunal today, which means all UK employers now need to include overtime pay when calcula...
Union Wins Tribunal Appeal Over Holiday Pay
Unite members, who have been short changed by over a half of their holiday pay, have won an employment appeal tribunal today, which means all UK employers now need to include overtime pay when calcula...
UK National News, Nov 4, 2014
Rolls-Royce Announce 2,600 Job Cuts
A total of 2,600 jobs are to be cut by Rolls-Royce over the next 18 months. It is understood the majority of the job cuts will be in its aerospace division, and will be cut by next year. Announcing ...
Rolls-Royce Announce 2,600 Job Cuts
A total of 2,600 jobs are to be cut by Rolls-Royce over the next 18 months. It is understood the majority of the job cuts will be in its aerospace division, and will be cut by next year. Announcing ...
Business News, Nov 4, 2014
Lisburn Firms Achieve Success In Export Markets
Two Lisburn-based companies, Raltus Software and Arcatech Limited, are achieving commercial success in export markets following investments in research and development, supported by Invest Northern Ir...
Lisburn Firms Achieve Success In Export Markets
Two Lisburn-based companies, Raltus Software and Arcatech Limited, are achieving commercial success in export markets following investments in research and development, supported by Invest Northern Ir...
UK National News, Nov 4, 2014
MPs Support Motion To Clarify Illegality Of Sex-Selection Aborts
MPs have voted in support of a motion declaring that sex-selection abortion is illegal. A cross-party alliance of MPs brought the motion in an effort to end uncertainty over the issue, with MPs votin...
MPs Support Motion To Clarify Illegality Of Sex-Selection Aborts
MPs have voted in support of a motion declaring that sex-selection abortion is illegal. A cross-party alliance of MPs brought the motion in an effort to end uncertainty over the issue, with MPs votin...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 4, 2014
Teenagers Arrested After Attack On Police
Three teenage boys have been arrested after police in L'Derry were attacked with petrol bombs and other missiles on Monday night. The attack began when a large group of young people assembled in the ...
Teenagers Arrested After Attack On Police
Three teenage boys have been arrested after police in L'Derry were attacked with petrol bombs and other missiles on Monday night. The attack began when a large group of young people assembled in the ...
UK National News, Nov 4, 2014
Four Arrested Over Plymouth Cannabis Seizure
Border Force officers have seized cannabis discovered in the fuel tank of a car at the port of Plymouth. Three men, aged 43, 39, 36, and a woman aged 32, have been arrested in connection with the fin...
Four Arrested Over Plymouth Cannabis Seizure
Border Force officers have seized cannabis discovered in the fuel tank of a car at the port of Plymouth. Three men, aged 43, 39, 36, and a woman aged 32, have been arrested in connection with the fin...
UK National News, Nov 4, 2014
Landfill Site Closed Over Smell Of Waste
The Environment Agency has confirmed that a landfill site has been shut down after nearby residents complained about the smell. It is understood that Dorket Head in Arnold, Nottinghamshire, has been ...
Landfill Site Closed Over Smell Of Waste
The Environment Agency has confirmed that a landfill site has been shut down after nearby residents complained about the smell. It is understood that Dorket Head in Arnold, Nottinghamshire, has been ...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 4, 2014
Protests Over Dalriada Hospital Cuts
An estimated 1,000 people gathered in Ballycastle in County Antrim last night to protest at the closure of Dalriada hospital. The hospital is the only dedicated Multiple Sclerosis respite centre in N...
Protests Over Dalriada Hospital Cuts
An estimated 1,000 people gathered in Ballycastle in County Antrim last night to protest at the closure of Dalriada hospital. The hospital is the only dedicated Multiple Sclerosis respite centre in N...
UK National News, Nov 4, 2014
FBU Vow To Fight Firefighters Dismissal Over Strike Action
The Fire Brigade Union (FBU) has vowed to challenge the dismissal of a firefighter, who did not work a shift during a national strike. Ricky Matthews, from Buckinghamshire, was sacked amid claims tha...
FBU Vow To Fight Firefighters Dismissal Over Strike Action
The Fire Brigade Union (FBU) has vowed to challenge the dismissal of a firefighter, who did not work a shift during a national strike. Ricky Matthews, from Buckinghamshire, was sacked amid claims tha...
UK National News, Nov 4, 2014
Employment Appeal Tribunal Rule On Holiday Pay
The Employment Appeal Tribunal has ruled that overtime should be considered when calculating holiday pay. Currently only basic pay is used to calculate holiday, however, the landmark ruling means tha...
Employment Appeal Tribunal Rule On Holiday Pay
The Employment Appeal Tribunal has ruled that overtime should be considered when calculating holiday pay. Currently only basic pay is used to calculate holiday, however, the landmark ruling means tha...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 4, 2014
Campbell Barred From Assembly Over Irish Comments
The DUP's Gregory Campbell has been barred from the Assembly for today, after refusing to apologise for comments he made mocking the use of the Irish language. On Monday, Mr Campbell began his addres...
Campbell Barred From Assembly Over Irish Comments
The DUP's Gregory Campbell has been barred from the Assembly for today, after refusing to apologise for comments he made mocking the use of the Irish language. On Monday, Mr Campbell began his addres...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 4, 2014
Holiday Pay Rulings 'Cause For Concern' - NIIRTA
The Northern Ireland Independent Retail Trade Association (NIIRTA) has described as "a cause for concern" recent judgements from the European and domestic courts that holiday pay should be based on av...
Holiday Pay Rulings 'Cause For Concern' - NIIRTA
The Northern Ireland Independent Retail Trade Association (NIIRTA) has described as "a cause for concern" recent judgements from the European and domestic courts that holiday pay should be based on av...
UK National News, Nov 4, 2014
Lib Dem MP Says Working For Home Secretary Is Like 'Walking Through Mud'
Liberal Democrat MP Norman Baker has said that working for the Home Secretary Theresa May was a "constant battle" and like "walking through mud". Mr Baker made the comments as he resigned from his po...
Lib Dem MP Says Working For Home Secretary Is Like 'Walking Through Mud'
Liberal Democrat MP Norman Baker has said that working for the Home Secretary Theresa May was a "constant battle" and like "walking through mud". Mr Baker made the comments as he resigned from his po...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 4, 2014
Irish Medium School Places To Rise
Education Minister John O'Dowd has said the number of Irish language-based schools will increase, following the publication of an advisory group report. The Minister set up the advisory group in Augu...
Irish Medium School Places To Rise
Education Minister John O'Dowd has said the number of Irish language-based schools will increase, following the publication of an advisory group report. The Minister set up the advisory group in Augu...
UK National News, Nov 4, 2014
26-Year-Old Arrested On Suspicion Of Preparing Act Of Terrorism
A 26-year-old man has been arrested in Cornwall by officers from the South East Counter Terrorism Unit (Sectu) on suspicion of preparing for an act of terrorism. Devon and Cornwall Police have said t...
26-Year-Old Arrested On Suspicion Of Preparing Act Of Terrorism
A 26-year-old man has been arrested in Cornwall by officers from the South East Counter Terrorism Unit (Sectu) on suspicion of preparing for an act of terrorism. Devon and Cornwall Police have said t...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 4, 2014
£300k Project Begins To Upgrade Belfast Church
Work has begun on the development of a new venue for community-based and Christian activities in Belfast. The £300,000 project will see the upgrade of a basement area at May Street Presbyterian Churc...
£300k Project Begins To Upgrade Belfast Church
Work has begun on the development of a new venue for community-based and Christian activities in Belfast. The £300,000 project will see the upgrade of a basement area at May Street Presbyterian Churc...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 4, 2014
Wells Introduces New Food Hygiene Rating Bill
Northern Ireland's Health Minister Food Hygiene Rating Bill to the Assembly. If passed, the bill will make it compulsory for Northern Ireland food businesses to display their hygiene ratings under th...
Wells Introduces New Food Hygiene Rating Bill
Northern Ireland's Health Minister Food Hygiene Rating Bill to the Assembly. If passed, the bill will make it compulsory for Northern Ireland food businesses to display their hygiene ratings under th...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 4, 2014
Airline Launches New Belfast - Barcelona Service
Belfast City Airport has announced that European airline Vueling is to commence a twice weekly service to Barcelona in May 2015. The airline is part of International Airlines Group (IAG) and plans to...
Airline Launches New Belfast - Barcelona Service
Belfast City Airport has announced that European airline Vueling is to commence a twice weekly service to Barcelona in May 2015. The airline is part of International Airlines Group (IAG) and plans to...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 4, 2014
Other News In Brief
Woman Convicted Of Benefit Fraud A woman has been convicted of benefit fraud at Banbridge Magistrates' Court. Colleen Potts, 26, of Coolnacran Road, Banbridge claimed Income Support and Carer...
Other News In Brief
Woman Convicted Of Benefit Fraud A woman has been convicted of benefit fraud at Banbridge Magistrates' Court. Colleen Potts, 26, of Coolnacran Road, Banbridge claimed Income Support and Carer...
UK National News, Nov 4, 2014
Other News In Brief
Bee-Friendly Habitats To Be Restored Bee-friendly habitats are to be restored throughout England following an agreement between the government, Network Rail, the Highways Agency and landowners...
Other News In Brief
Bee-Friendly Habitats To Be Restored Bee-friendly habitats are to be restored throughout England following an agreement between the government, Network Rail, the Highways Agency and landowners...
UK National News, Nov 3, 2014
Teen To Serve At Least 20 Years For Murdering Teacher
A teenage boy who admitted murdering Leeds schoolteacher Ann Maguire, 61, is to serve a minimum of 20 years in prison. The 16-year-old, who cannot be named, stabbed Mrs Maguire to death in a classroo...
Teen To Serve At Least 20 Years For Murdering Teacher
A teenage boy who admitted murdering Leeds schoolteacher Ann Maguire, 61, is to serve a minimum of 20 years in prison. The 16-year-old, who cannot be named, stabbed Mrs Maguire to death in a classroo...
UK National News, Nov 3, 2014
Funeral Of Lynda Bellingham Held In Somerset
The funeral of actress Lynda Bellingham has taken place in Somerset today. The 66-year-old, best known for her role on the Oxo adverts, died last month after a long battle with colon cancer. Days be...
Funeral Of Lynda Bellingham Held In Somerset
The funeral of actress Lynda Bellingham has taken place in Somerset today. The 66-year-old, best known for her role on the Oxo adverts, died last month after a long battle with colon cancer. Days be...
Recruitment News, Nov 3, 2014
Pay Dispute Affecting Greenwich's Libraries Settled
The dispute over pay and staff cuts affecting Greenwich's 12 libraries has been settled in what Unite the union has described as "a great victory for employee solidarity and for the preservation of an...
Pay Dispute Affecting Greenwich's Libraries Settled
The dispute over pay and staff cuts affecting Greenwich's 12 libraries has been settled in what Unite the union has described as "a great victory for employee solidarity and for the preservation of an...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 3, 2014
Man Shot In L'Derry
A man has been shot in a "paramilitary style" shooting in the Corrib Court area of L'Derry. Detectives are appealing for information following the attack, which occurred on the evening of Saturday 1 ...
Man Shot In L'Derry
A man has been shot in a "paramilitary style" shooting in the Corrib Court area of L'Derry. Detectives are appealing for information following the attack, which occurred on the evening of Saturday 1 ...
Business News, Nov 3, 2014
New Graduate Export Sales And Marketing Academy Launches
Employment and Learning Minister Dr Stephen Farry and Enterprise, Trade and Investment Minister Arlene Foster, have welcomed the launch of the new Graduate Export Sales and Marketing Academy. The Aca...
New Graduate Export Sales And Marketing Academy Launches
Employment and Learning Minister Dr Stephen Farry and Enterprise, Trade and Investment Minister Arlene Foster, have welcomed the launch of the new Graduate Export Sales and Marketing Academy. The Aca...
UK National News, Nov 3, 2014
Woman Being Tested For Ebola In England
A woman in England is being tested for the Ebola virus, Public Health England (PHE) has confirmed. The unnamed patient presented her sly at St George's Hospital in Tooting suffering from a fever. Sh...
Woman Being Tested For Ebola In England
A woman in England is being tested for the Ebola virus, Public Health England (PHE) has confirmed. The unnamed patient presented her sly at St George's Hospital in Tooting suffering from a fever. Sh...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 3, 2014
Jose Cuervo Buys Bushmills
Ireland's oldest registered distillery Bushmills has been sold to Casa Cuervo, the Mexican company behind Jose Cuervo tequila. Multi-conglomerate drinks company Diageo, which owns Bushmills, has agre...
Jose Cuervo Buys Bushmills
Ireland's oldest registered distillery Bushmills has been sold to Casa Cuervo, the Mexican company behind Jose Cuervo tequila. Multi-conglomerate drinks company Diageo, which owns Bushmills, has agre...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 3, 2014
Co Fermanagh Businessman Fined Over Pollution
A County Fermanagh businessman has pleaded guilty and been fined a total of £1,500 at Enniskillen Magistrates' Court today for pollution offences. Mr Ivan Bradshaw, Drumhoney Lane, Drumhoney, Lisnari...
Co Fermanagh Businessman Fined Over Pollution
A County Fermanagh businessman has pleaded guilty and been fined a total of £1,500 at Enniskillen Magistrates' Court today for pollution offences. Mr Ivan Bradshaw, Drumhoney Lane, Drumhoney, Lisnari...
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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.