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Northern Ireland News for November 2014 : Page 2
UK National News, Nov 27, 2014
Net Migration Rises To 260,000
Net migration to the UK has risen to 260,000 in the year to June, new figures have revealed. This is an increase of 182,000 on the previous year. The figures, released by the Office for National S...
Net Migration Rises To 260,000
Net migration to the UK has risen to 260,000 in the year to June, new figures have revealed. This is an increase of 182,000 on the previous year. The figures, released by the Office for National S...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 27, 2014
Other News In Brief
Five Arrested Over Paramilitary Activity Five men have been arrested by police investigating paramilitary activity. On Thursday morning, the men, aged 31, 53, 58 and 62, were detained at a n...
Other News In Brief
Five Arrested Over Paramilitary Activity Five men have been arrested by police investigating paramilitary activity. On Thursday morning, the men, aged 31, 53, 58 and 62, were detained at a n...
UK National News, Nov 27, 2014
Inter City Railways Scoops East Coast Franchise
The Government has awarded its East Coast franchise to Inter City Railways, a consortium of Stagecoach and Virgin. Rail journeys between London and Edinburgh will be transformed by more seats, more s...
Inter City Railways Scoops East Coast Franchise
The Government has awarded its East Coast franchise to Inter City Railways, a consortium of Stagecoach and Virgin. Rail journeys between London and Edinburgh will be transformed by more seats, more s...
UK National News, Nov 27, 2014
Elderly People Struggle To Cope With Basic Tasks - Report
Over two million elderly people living independently in England are struggling to cope with basic tasks, such as cooking, dressing or bathing, according to new research. Almost half a million older c...
Elderly People Struggle To Cope With Basic Tasks - Report
Over two million elderly people living independently in England are struggling to cope with basic tasks, such as cooking, dressing or bathing, according to new research. Almost half a million older c...
UK National News, Nov 27, 2014
Other News In Brief
Man Bitten By Dogs In Sussex Police have appealed for information after a man was bitten by two dogs near Willingdon golf course. The incident happened at around 10.30am on 25 September, but...
Other News In Brief
Man Bitten By Dogs In Sussex Police have appealed for information after a man was bitten by two dogs near Willingdon golf course. The incident happened at around 10.30am on 25 September, but...
Recruitment News, Nov 26, 2014
Woolwich Talks To Take Place In December
Talks to resolve the current dispute between GMB and ISS at Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Woolwich are due to take place in December in the long running dispute over a two tier workforce. GMB members emp...
Woolwich Talks To Take Place In December
Talks to resolve the current dispute between GMB and ISS at Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Woolwich are due to take place in December in the long running dispute over a two tier workforce. GMB members emp...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 26, 2014
Police To Investigate MLAs Expenses
A police investigation is to be carried out into allegations of "potential criminality" in MLAs expenses. It follows a BBC Spotlight investigation, which revealed that almost £700,000 has been claime...
Police To Investigate MLAs Expenses
A police investigation is to be carried out into allegations of "potential criminality" in MLAs expenses. It follows a BBC Spotlight investigation, which revealed that almost £700,000 has been claime...
UK National News, Nov 26, 2014
Investigation Launches Into Indecent Assault Of 12-Year-Old
Police Scotland have launched an investigation into an alleged indecent assault on a 12-year-old girl in Aberdeen. Police said the alleged assault took place in the Park Place/Princes Street area at ...
Investigation Launches Into Indecent Assault Of 12-Year-Old
Police Scotland have launched an investigation into an alleged indecent assault on a 12-year-old girl in Aberdeen. Police said the alleged assault took place in the Park Place/Princes Street area at ...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 26, 2014
NEELB Agrees To School Transport Plans
The North Eastern Education and Library Board (NEELB) has agreed to provide transport for the siblings of a boy who was killed in a road accident in Cloughmills, Co Antrim earlier this month. Adam G...
NEELB Agrees To School Transport Plans
The North Eastern Education and Library Board (NEELB) has agreed to provide transport for the siblings of a boy who was killed in a road accident in Cloughmills, Co Antrim earlier this month. Adam G...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 26, 2014
Convicted Murderer Fails To Return To Prison
A 51-year-old convicted murderer is on the run after he failed to return to Maghaberry Prison following home leave. William Sloan was jailed in 1989 for the murder of 39-year-old James Hamilton. He ...
Convicted Murderer Fails To Return To Prison
A 51-year-old convicted murderer is on the run after he failed to return to Maghaberry Prison following home leave. William Sloan was jailed in 1989 for the murder of 39-year-old James Hamilton. He ...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 26, 2014
Christmas Shoppers Warned Over Online Bargains
Christmas shoppers are being urged to be cautious when shopping online, with smartphones and games consoles topping the 'Risky Christmas Gift List'. The list, produced by Get Safe Online, Barclays an...
Christmas Shoppers Warned Over Online Bargains
Christmas shoppers are being urged to be cautious when shopping online, with smartphones and games consoles topping the 'Risky Christmas Gift List'. The list, produced by Get Safe Online, Barclays an...
UK National News, Nov 26, 2014
Doctor Jailed For Illicit Footage Of Co-Workers And Public
A world-renowned hearing doctor has been sentenced to five years in jail and three on licence after he admitted secretly filming work colleagues and members of the public. 62-year-old Dr Lam Hoe Yeoh...
Doctor Jailed For Illicit Footage Of Co-Workers And Public
A world-renowned hearing doctor has been sentenced to five years in jail and three on licence after he admitted secretly filming work colleagues and members of the public. 62-year-old Dr Lam Hoe Yeoh...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 26, 2014
New Community Centre Opens In West Belfast
A new £30,000 Community Hub has opened in west Belfast. The Colin Community Outreach Hub will be used as a temporary information point for the Colin Town Centre and Early Intervention teams to keep ...
New Community Centre Opens In West Belfast
A new £30,000 Community Hub has opened in west Belfast. The Colin Community Outreach Hub will be used as a temporary information point for the Colin Town Centre and Early Intervention teams to keep ...
UK National News, Nov 26, 2014
Two Arrested At Heathrow In Terrorism Offences
Police have arrested a man and woman at Heathrow Airport on suspicion of Syria-related terrorism offences. It is understood that a 20-year-old man and 19-year-old woman were arrested at about 22:30 o...
Two Arrested At Heathrow In Terrorism Offences
Police have arrested a man and woman at Heathrow Airport on suspicion of Syria-related terrorism offences. It is understood that a 20-year-old man and 19-year-old woman were arrested at about 22:30 o...
UK National News, Nov 26, 2014
Police Appeal For Witnesses To Fatal M1 Collision
Police have appealed for any witnesses to a fatal road accident on the M1 in Leicestershire to come forward. One man was killed and three more injured in a collision involving seven cars and a lorry....
Police Appeal For Witnesses To Fatal M1 Collision
Police have appealed for any witnesses to a fatal road accident on the M1 in Leicestershire to come forward. One man was killed and three more injured in a collision involving seven cars and a lorry....
UK National News, Nov 26, 2014
Cairngorms Runner Found 'Safe And Well'
A 25-year-old man missing in the Cairngorms has been found "safe and well", Police Scotland announced. Kevin Steenson, from Dumfries, was reported missing at about 17:00 on Tuesday. Mr Steenson had ...
Cairngorms Runner Found 'Safe And Well'
A 25-year-old man missing in the Cairngorms has been found "safe and well", Police Scotland announced. Kevin Steenson, from Dumfries, was reported missing at about 17:00 on Tuesday. Mr Steenson had ...
UK National News, Nov 26, 2014
Shoppers Warned Over Online 'Too Good To Be True' Bargians
Christmas shoppers are being urged to be cautious when shopping online, with smartphones and games consoles topping the 'Risky Christmas Gift List'. The list, produced by Get Safe Online, Barclays an...
Shoppers Warned Over Online 'Too Good To Be True' Bargians
Christmas shoppers are being urged to be cautious when shopping online, with smartphones and games consoles topping the 'Risky Christmas Gift List'. The list, produced by Get Safe Online, Barclays an...
UK National News, Nov 26, 2014
Pre-Pay Gas Customers Overcharged By Faulty Meters
More than a million gas meters have been misreading the amount of gas used and overcharging pre-pay customers since around 2007. Industry body, Energy UK, has confirmed that pre-payment customers hav...
Pre-Pay Gas Customers Overcharged By Faulty Meters
More than a million gas meters have been misreading the amount of gas used and overcharging pre-pay customers since around 2007. Industry body, Energy UK, has confirmed that pre-payment customers hav...
Business News, Nov 26, 2014
Finance Minister Brings Google To Belfast
Finance Minister Simon Hamilton MLA has helped to bring Google to Belfast to help small businesses grow their online presence. The Minister will host a Google 'Juice Bar' event today, Wednesday 26th ...
Finance Minister Brings Google To Belfast
Finance Minister Simon Hamilton MLA has helped to bring Google to Belfast to help small businesses grow their online presence. The Minister will host a Google 'Juice Bar' event today, Wednesday 26th ...
UK National News, Nov 26, 2014
Other News In Brief
Paddleboarder Rescued After Six Hours At Sea A man has been treated for hypothermia after he drifted out to sea on a paddleboard – a larger version of a surfboard. Joe Holtaway spent six ho...
Other News In Brief
Paddleboarder Rescued After Six Hours At Sea A man has been treated for hypothermia after he drifted out to sea on a paddleboard – a larger version of a surfboard. Joe Holtaway spent six ho...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 26, 2014
Refurb Project For L'Derry Gateway
A total of £268,000 is to be invested in a public realm scheme on Carlisle Road, L'Derry. Carlisle Road is a major shopping street within the city of Derry and is a link between Craigavon Bridge and...
Refurb Project For L'Derry Gateway
A total of £268,000 is to be invested in a public realm scheme on Carlisle Road, L'Derry. Carlisle Road is a major shopping street within the city of Derry and is a link between Craigavon Bridge and...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 26, 2014
Justice Minister 'Not Opposed' To Cross-Border Inquiry
Justice Minister David Ford said he is "not opposed" to the principle of a cross-border inquiry into allegations of sexual abuse carried out by members of the republican movement. It follows reports ...
Justice Minister 'Not Opposed' To Cross-Border Inquiry
Justice Minister David Ford said he is "not opposed" to the principle of a cross-border inquiry into allegations of sexual abuse carried out by members of the republican movement. It follows reports ...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 26, 2014
Other News In Brief
Burglary At House In Hillsborough Police have appealed for information following a suspected burglary at a property in Hillsborough. Shortly before 9.45pm on Tuesday (25 November), a man is ...
Other News In Brief
Burglary At House In Hillsborough Police have appealed for information following a suspected burglary at a property in Hillsborough. Shortly before 9.45pm on Tuesday (25 November), a man is ...
Business News, Nov 25, 2014
SQS Group To Create New Jobs In Belfast And L'Derry
Enterprise, Trade and Investment Minister Arlene Foster has announced software services company SQS Group Ltd is to create a further 30 jobs in Belfast and L'Derry. The jobs will be located between S...
SQS Group To Create New Jobs In Belfast And L'Derry
Enterprise, Trade and Investment Minister Arlene Foster has announced software services company SQS Group Ltd is to create a further 30 jobs in Belfast and L'Derry. The jobs will be located between S...
Recruitment News, Nov 25, 2014
Construction Workers To Protest Over Umbrella Firms In Cambridge
Construction union UCATT will be demonstrating in central Cambridge outside of several developments including offices and student accommodation in protest at construction workers being forced to work ...
Construction Workers To Protest Over Umbrella Firms In Cambridge
Construction union UCATT will be demonstrating in central Cambridge outside of several developments including offices and student accommodation in protest at construction workers being forced to work ...
UK National News, Nov 25, 2014
Lee Rigby Murder Could Not Have Been Prevented - ICS Report
A parliamentary inquiry has found that the murder of Fusilier Lee Rigby could not have been prevented, despite intelligence on the two men who killed the 25-year-old. The Intelligence and Security Co...
Lee Rigby Murder Could Not Have Been Prevented - ICS Report
A parliamentary inquiry has found that the murder of Fusilier Lee Rigby could not have been prevented, despite intelligence on the two men who killed the 25-year-old. The Intelligence and Security Co...
UK National News, Nov 25, 2014
Universal Credit To Be Extended To Families
Universal Credit (UC) is to be extended to families for the first time, it has been announced. UC is described as the government's "flagship" welfare reform programme, and prior to this was only avai...
Universal Credit To Be Extended To Families
Universal Credit (UC) is to be extended to families for the first time, it has been announced. UC is described as the government's "flagship" welfare reform programme, and prior to this was only avai...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 25, 2014
Flybe Announces New Belfast Route
Flybe has said it is to offer a new year-round flight route from Belfast to Liverpool. The service will be available from George Best Belfast City Airport to Liverpool John Lennon Airport. The rou...
Flybe Announces New Belfast Route
Flybe has said it is to offer a new year-round flight route from Belfast to Liverpool. The service will be available from George Best Belfast City Airport to Liverpool John Lennon Airport. The rou...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 25, 2014
Norbrook Announce New Chief Executive
Norbrook has announced the appointment of a new Chief Executive. Liam Nagle will take on the role, with effect from the beginning of February 2015. The Newry-based pharmaceutical firm had been run...
Norbrook Announce New Chief Executive
Norbrook has announced the appointment of a new Chief Executive. Liam Nagle will take on the role, with effect from the beginning of February 2015. The Newry-based pharmaceutical firm had been run...
UK National News, Nov 25, 2014
Accused Changes Plea Over Breck Bednar Murder
A 19-year-old man has admitted the murder of a teenage boy he met while playing video games online. 14-year-old Breck Bednar, of Caterham, Surrey, was found with a stab wound to his neck at a flat in...
Accused Changes Plea Over Breck Bednar Murder
A 19-year-old man has admitted the murder of a teenage boy he met while playing video games online. 14-year-old Breck Bednar, of Caterham, Surrey, was found with a stab wound to his neck at a flat in...
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Northern Ireland WeatherToday:There will be a mixture of bright intervals and a few showers. Best of the sunny spells will be near the North Coast. Feeling on the cool side. Maximum temperature 10 °C.Tonight:Showers will gradually die out during the evening. A cold night with long clear spells leading to a touch of frost in places. Minimum temperature 0 °C.
