Northern Ireland News for November 2014 : Page 3

Northern Ireland News, Nov 25, 2014
Gerry Adams Criticised For Comments On Unionists
Sinn Féin leader Gerry Adams has been recorded at a public meeting in Enniskillen referring to unionist politicians as "b******s". A speech by Mr Adams was recorded by a journalist from the Impartial...
UK National News, Nov 25, 2014
'No Evidence' Of Disturbance Despite Reports Of 'Loud Bang'
Greater Manchester Police said they have found no evidence of any disturbance following a number of reports of a "loud bang" on Monday night. It is understood a fire crew in the city attended a call ...
UK National News, Nov 25, 2014
'Continued Cooling' Of Housing Market - BBA
There has been a 16% drop in the number of mortgages agreed by UK banks in the last year, according to banking industry body, BBA. Highlighting what they described as the "continued cooling" of the h...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 25, 2014
Belfast Street Named In Honour Of Scientist
A street in the city's Titanic Quarter is to be named in honour of one of Northern Ireland's most eminent scientists, John Stewart Bell. Belfast City Council (BCC) received an application in Septembe...
UK National News, Nov 25, 2014
Two Arrested In Film Piracy Case
Two men have been arrested in connection with the release of a pirated copy of the Expendables 3, some twenty days before its cinema release date. The film appeared online on 25th July despite having...
UK National News, Nov 25, 2014
Unison Calls On Welsh Assembly To Reject Pay Rise
Public sector workers' union Unison has called on the Welsh assembly to reject a proposed pay rise of £10,000. It follows the news that an independent panel has recommended an 18% pay increase for as...
UK National News, Nov 25, 2014
Other News In Brief
ONS Release Data On E-Cigarette Use New data published by the Office for National Statistics (ONS) has found that e-cigarette users are "almost entirely" former or current smokers. The data...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 25, 2014
Ulster's Chris Henry Undergoes Surgery
Ulster Rugby player Chris Henry has undergone surgery after he was discovered to have suffered a blocked blood vessel in his brain. The 30-year-old was named as part of the Ireland team due to face S...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 25, 2014
Bangor Care Home Announces Closure
A Bangor care home has announced to the families of its residents that it will close at the start of 2015. The Stewart Memorial House, which cares for around 30 residents, said it does not have the m...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 25, 2014
BCC Make Conditional Offer To Ulster Orchestra
An offer of £100,000 has been made to help the Ulster Orchestra (UO), if it can find funders to make up the remaining money it needs to cover a shortfall. Following a rejection by the Belfast City Co...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 25, 2014
Other News In Brief
Man, 27, Missing In Belfast Police have launched an appeal after a man was reported missing in Belfast. Darren Anderson, 27, was last seen on Wednesday 19 November and police have said they ...
Business News, Nov 24, 2014
Cybercrime Website For Businesses Launches
The PSNI have today launched a new website allowing businesses to report cybercrime. The site, psni.police.uk, is solely for the business com...
Business News, Nov 24, 2014
New Cancer Focus NI Cookbook Launches
Former TV chef Jeanne Rankin has launched a new Cancer Focus Northern Ireland cookbook in time for Christmas. The Well Being Cookbook is packed with need-to-know tips to help cancer patients during t...
Recruitment News, Nov 24, 2014
TTM Healthcare To Create 100 New Jobs
Fine Gael TD for Clare, Pat Breen, has welcomed plans by TTM Healthcare to create 100 new jobs, mostly in Ennis. Deputy Breen said the new positions were further evidence that the economic recovery ...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 24, 2014
PSNI Launch Cybercrime Website
The PSNI have today launched a new website allowing businesses to report cybercrime. The site, psni.police.uk, is solely for the business com...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 24, 2014
Bus Catches Fire In City Centre
Emergency services attended an incident in Belfast city centre this afternoon after a bus caught fire. The Translink Metro 9B bus to Balmoral is understood to have caught fire around 1pm. Accordin...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 24, 2014
Rare Infection Outbreak Confirmed At RVH
The Royal Victoria Hospital is urging anyone visiting the hospital to be "diligent" about hand washing following the outbreak of a rare infection at its intensive care unit. The hospital confirmed th...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 24, 2014
Increased Police Presence For Belfast
There is to be an increase in the number of police officers on patrol in Belfast this Christmas, the PSNI has confirmed. It has said the move is to ensure the city remains safe and welcoming for tho...
UK National News, Nov 24, 2014
Royal Navy Seize Cocaine Destined For UK
The Royal Navy has seized cocaine with a combined value of more than £68 million in the last three months, the government reported. Following a tip from a US customs aircraft, HMS Argyll travelled 70...
UK National News, Nov 24, 2014
Police Searching For Missing Teenager Recover Body
Police searching for a missing teenager have recovered a body from the River Clyde. Police Scotland said that divers recovered a body from the river at Greenock and they believe it is missing 19-year...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 24, 2014
NIBTS Appeals For Christmas Blood Donors
The Northern Ireland Blood Transfusion Service has launched a Christmas appeal for more blood donors. The organisation has said its need for donations is continuing, especially during the Christmas ...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 24, 2014
Fire Crews Tackle Industrial Recycling Plant Fire
An industrial recycling plant in Omagh, Co Tyrone, is on fire, with more than 50 firefighters at the scene. It is understood the fire broke out at RecyCo, on the Barony Road, Mountfield, in the early...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 24, 2014
NHS Workers Strike Over Pay
NHS workers have held a four-hour strike this morning and will now implement a six day work-to-rule policy in a dispute over pay. Unite and GMB members walked out at 8am this morning, joining thousan...
UK National News, Nov 24, 2014
National Counter Terrorism Awareness Week Launched
A National Counter Terrorism Awareness Week has been launched in London, with forces from across the UK leading a coordinated effort to help raise awareness. Some 3,000 officers will be involved in h...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 24, 2014
Other News In Brief
Funeral Service Held For Farmer A funeral service has been held for one of two men who died last week following an accident on a Co Donegal farm. On Friday (21 November), Seamus Hegarty and ...
UK National News, Nov 24, 2014
NHS Workers Stage Four-Hour Strike
NHS workers in England and Northern Ireland have staged a four hour strike in a dispute over pay. Members of nine unions, which includes nurses, midwives, ambulance staff and porters, are protesting ...
UK National News, Nov 24, 2014
Police Appeal For Information After Man Found Dead In A Bush
Greater Manchester Police has appealed for information on a "suspicious" death, after man was found dead in a bush. It is understood the body of a man was discovered at about 15:00 on Saturday, in a ...
UK National News, Nov 24, 2014
Body Recovered From Bristol Canal
A body has been recovered during a search for a man who went missing while fishing. Police said a search operation was launched following reports that a 31-year-old man had been fishing with friends ...
UK National News, Nov 24, 2014
Two Injured In Explosion Arrested
Police in Birmingham have arrested two men on suspicion of causing an explosion likely to endanger life. It is understood two men are being treated in hospital following the explosion on Aldersmead R...
UK National News, Nov 24, 2014
Other News In Brief
South Downs National Park Seeks Dark Sky Reserve A campaign has been launched seeking a dark skies special status for South Downs National Park. The campaign hopes to reduce light pollution...