Northern Ireland News for December 2014 : Page 5

Northern Ireland News, Dec 11, 2014
Cuts Will 'Fundamentally' Affect Probation And Rehabilitation
Cuts being proposed by the Executive would fundamentally change probation services and the rehabilitation of offenders in Northern Ireland, according to the Probation Board. Chair of Probation Board ...
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UK National News, Dec 11, 2014
Mountain Rescue Teams Help Stranded Motorists
Some 40 volunteers from three mountain rescue teams have helped police clear a road on the England-Scotland border after around 100 cars became stranded in heavy snow fall. It is understood the cars ...
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Northern Ireland News, Dec 11, 2014
NI Examination Performance Improves
The number of pupils achieving five or more GCSEs at grades A*-C in 2013/14 increased 4.3% from 60.9% in 2012/13, according to the latest statistical bulletin released by the Department of Education. ...
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UK National News, Dec 11, 2014
Other News In Brief
Weapons Found By Electricity Board Worker An electricity board worker has uncovered a stash of weapons, said to include guns and swords, at a house in Neath Port Talbot. Police have said th...
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Northern Ireland News, Dec 11, 2014
'Yellow' Warning For Snow And Ice
The UK Met Office has put a 'yellow' warning in place for snow and ice, lasting Thursday until Friday. Frequent showers are due to fall as sleet and snow, especially on higher ground and also occasio...
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Northern Ireland News, Dec 11, 2014
Other News In Brief
Man Stabbed In East Belfast A man has been stabbed in east Belfast while walking his dog. The victim, in his 40s, was attacked in the Imperial Street area at about 02:00 on Thursday morning. ...
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Northern Ireland News, Dec 10, 2014
Irish Medium School Announced For Dungiven
An Irish-medium post-primary college at is to be created at Owenbeg in Dungiven. Education Minister John O'Dowd said: "My Department has a statutory duty to encourage and facilitate the provision of ...
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Northern Ireland News, Dec 10, 2014
Department Of Health Releases Winter Weather Advice
Health Minister Jim Wells has urged people to prepare to keep warm during the cold winter months. The Department of Health has released a guide to help families and individuals keep warm during bouts...
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UK National News, Dec 10, 2014
Man In Critical Condition Following Acid Attack
A man is in a critical condition in hospital after acid was thrown in his face in Cornwall. The attack happened in Carrine Road, Truro, on Tuesday 9 December. He is currently being treated at Trelis...
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Northern Ireland News, Dec 10, 2014
Belfast Taxi Driver Fined £1,000
A Belfast taxi operator has been fined £1,000 for four taxi operator offences today at Belfast Magistrates Court. Roderick Hassan, trading as A1 Taxis, Union Street, Belfast, was convicted and fined ...
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UK National News, Dec 10, 2014
Bankrupt Property Tycoon Dies In Fall From Penthouse
A bankrupt property tycoon has died after falling from a fourth floor penthouse onto railings in London. Scot Young, 52, fell from his property in Marylebone on Monday. Mr Young was involved in a hi...
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UK National News, Dec 10, 2014
CQC Shut Down Nursing Home After Inspectors Report Unsafe Care
A Surrey nursing home has been shut down after Care Quality Commission (CQC) inspectors warned the elderly residents were at "significant risk of harm". The CQC said a recent inspection of Merok Park...
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UK National News, Dec 10, 2014
Man Arrested Over Police Threat
A 31-year-old man has been arrested in connection with threats made to West Midlands Police officers and staff on Tuesday. The man was detained at a property in the West Midlands by officers from the...
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Northern Ireland News, Dec 10, 2014
M1 Security Alert Ends
A security alert on the M1 yesterday has ended after a suspect object was declared as "nothing untoward". Commuters yesterday afternoon and into the early evening faced long tailbacks as traffic was ...
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Northern Ireland News, Dec 10, 2014
£10m Hotel Approved For Derry
Planning has been approved for a new £10m hotel in L'Derry. Environment Minister Mark H Durkan has announced that the 139-room hotel and retail development will be built on the former Tillie and Hend...
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Northern Ireland News, Dec 10, 2014
Human Rights Commission To Challenge Abortion Laws
The Northern Ireland Human Rights Commission has announced that it intends to issue legal proceedings in the High Court over the country's abortion legislation. The Commission has notified the Depart...
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Business News, Dec 10, 2014
Logicearth Learning Services Announces Expansion Plans
Belfast e-learning company, Logicearth Learning Services Ltd, is to more than double its staff in an expansion supported by Invest Northern Ireland. The company, established in 2009 by Peter Carlin a...
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Recruitment News, Dec 10, 2014
100 New Jobs To Be Created In Park West
Fine Gael Dublin South Central TD, Catherine Byrne, has welcomed the creation of 100 new jobs in Park West by Allianz Worldwide Care. She said: "The announcement by Allianz Worldwide Care of 100 new ...
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UK National News, Dec 10, 2014
'Weather Bomb' Leaves People Without Power In Scotland
Over 17,000 people in Scotland have been left without electricity as a "weather bomb" struck the Western Isles. Many train and ferry services have also been forced to cancel as winds of up to 80mph a...
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Northern Ireland News, Dec 10, 2014
O'Driscoll Awarded Honorary Degree From Queen's
Brian O’Driscoll is to be awarded an honorary degree by Queen's University today. Considered one of Ireland’s greatest ever sporting heroes, Mr O’Driscoll will be honoured for services to sport. His...
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Northern Ireland News, Dec 10, 2014
Other News In Brief
Three Children Injured In Road Crash Three children and an adult have been injured in a road collision in County Tyrone. The accident occurred near Gillygooley Primary School on the Gillygool...
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UK National News, Dec 10, 2014
Shrien Dewani Arrives Back In Britain
Businessman Shrien Dewani is back in Britain after he was acquitted of arranging the murder of his wife on their honeymoon in South Africa. He was taken through airport security at Gatwick Airport th...
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UK National News, Dec 10, 2014
Man Arrested On Terrorism Offences
A man has been arrested in Luton on suspicion of fundraising and inciting terrorism overseas, it has been reported. The Metropolitan Police said the 35-year-old has been taken into custody in London...
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UK National News, Dec 10, 2014
Other News In Brief
Appeal Over Everton Armed Robbery Detectives in Anfield have appealed for witnesses following an armed robbery at premises on Breck Road in Everton on Tuesday 9 December. At about 11:15, poli...
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UK National News, Dec 9, 2014
Security Alert Issued After Threats To Kill West Midlands Police Officer
A threat to kidnap and kill a serving West Midlands Police officer has led to a security alert being issued, reports have revealed. "It was anonymous, but credible information," said West Midlands Po...
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Northern Ireland News, Dec 9, 2014
Woman Dies In One-Vehicle Collision
An 82-year-old woman has died after her vehicle crashed into a skip in south Belfast at the weekend. The woman died on Sunday night after her car hit the skip on Galwally Avenue at about 14:40. Poli...
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Northern Ireland News, Dec 9, 2014
80 New Jobs For Belfast
80 new jobs are to be created in Belfast by US web security firm WhiteHat Security. The California-based firm provides web application security services. The new jobs are being created following the ...
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Northern Ireland News, Dec 9, 2014
St George's Market To Open In Christmas Run-Up
Belfast City Council has confirmed the opening hours for St George's Market in the run up to Christmas. Three extra trading days have been added – Monday December 22 and Tuesday 23, from 10:00 to 21:...
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Northern Ireland News, Dec 9, 2014
Weather Warning Increased To 'Amber'
A weather warning for Northern Ireland has been increased to 'amber' ahead of expected strong gale force winds along the north and western coast in the early hours of Wednesday morning, the Met Office...
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UK National News, Dec 9, 2014
Part Of M25 Closed Following Fatal Accident
One person has died in an accident involving several vehicles on the M25. Part of the motorway is currently closed in both directions. Three others have been taken to hospital following the accident...
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