Northern Ireland News for December 2014 : Page 6
Northern Ireland News, Dec 9, 2014
DOE Plea For Road Safety Over Christmas
Environment Minister Mark H Durkan has pleaded for users to take care of the festive period. The Minister made the comments after engaging with stakeholders at a meeting of the Road Safety Forum at S...
DOE Plea For Road Safety Over Christmas
Environment Minister Mark H Durkan has pleaded for users to take care of the festive period. The Minister made the comments after engaging with stakeholders at a meeting of the Road Safety Forum at S...
UK National News, Dec 9, 2014
Tesco Shares Plummet
Retailer giant Tesco has reported its share price has plummeted more than 15%. In a trading update, Tesco said profit to the year ending in February 2015 would not exceed £1.4bn. New Chief Executive...
Tesco Shares Plummet
Retailer giant Tesco has reported its share price has plummeted more than 15%. In a trading update, Tesco said profit to the year ending in February 2015 would not exceed £1.4bn. New Chief Executive...
Northern Ireland News, Dec 9, 2014
Motorway Phones Out Of Order
Motorway SOS phones across Northern Ireland will be out of order until 07:00 on 11 December, the PSNI has said. Police and Transport NI are advising motorway users that all SOS phones along the hard ...
Motorway Phones Out Of Order
Motorway SOS phones across Northern Ireland will be out of order until 07:00 on 11 December, the PSNI has said. Police and Transport NI are advising motorway users that all SOS phones along the hard ...
Business News, Dec 9, 2014
Belfast Named The World's Most 'Business Friendly City'
Belfast has been named the world's most 'Business Friendly City' of its size by the foreign direct investment (fDi) intelligence division of the Financial Times. Research for fDi's Global Cities of t...
Belfast Named The World's Most 'Business Friendly City'
Belfast has been named the world's most 'Business Friendly City' of its size by the foreign direct investment (fDi) intelligence division of the Financial Times. Research for fDi's Global Cities of t...
Recruitment News, Dec 9, 2014
Whitehat Security To Create 80 New Jobs In Belfast
Enterprise, Trade and Investment Minister Arlene Foster has announced that US web security firm WhiteHat Security is to create 80 new jobs in Belfast. The California-based firm provides web applicati...
Whitehat Security To Create 80 New Jobs In Belfast
Enterprise, Trade and Investment Minister Arlene Foster has announced that US web security firm WhiteHat Security is to create 80 new jobs in Belfast. The California-based firm provides web applicati...
UK National News, Dec 9, 2014
DJ Neil Fox Arrested Over Three More Sexual Assaults
Radio DJ Neil Fox has been arrested over another three sexual assaults. Dr Fox, 53, was questioned as he answered bail at a police station in central London over four separate sexual assault allegati...
DJ Neil Fox Arrested Over Three More Sexual Assaults
Radio DJ Neil Fox has been arrested over another three sexual assaults. Dr Fox, 53, was questioned as he answered bail at a police station in central London over four separate sexual assault allegati...
UK National News, Dec 9, 2014
UKIP Suspends Roger Bird
The UK Independence Party (UKIP) has suspended its General Secretary Roger Bird following allegations of impropriety, the party has confirmed. A claim was revealed about the conduct of Mr Bird in rel...
UKIP Suspends Roger Bird
The UK Independence Party (UKIP) has suspended its General Secretary Roger Bird following allegations of impropriety, the party has confirmed. A claim was revealed about the conduct of Mr Bird in rel...
Northern Ireland News, Dec 9, 2014
Five Released Over East Belfast Stabbing
Five people arrested in connection with the murder of a 21-year-old man at the weekend have been released. 21-year-old James Stitt was stabbed in Castlereagh Place in east Belfast on Saturday. Two w...
Five Released Over East Belfast Stabbing
Five people arrested in connection with the murder of a 21-year-old man at the weekend have been released. 21-year-old James Stitt was stabbed in Castlereagh Place in east Belfast on Saturday. Two w...
UK National News, Dec 9, 2014
Madeline McCann Investigation: Police To Begin Questioning Witnesses In Portugal
Police investigating the disappearance of Madeline McCann are to begin interviewing witnesses and suspects today, 9 December. Detectives from the British-led investigation will be in attendance, howe...
Madeline McCann Investigation: Police To Begin Questioning Witnesses In Portugal
Police investigating the disappearance of Madeline McCann are to begin interviewing witnesses and suspects today, 9 December. Detectives from the British-led investigation will be in attendance, howe...
Northern Ireland News, Dec 9, 2014
Other News In Brief
Tyrone Company Convicted Of Pollution A Tyrone company has pleaded guilty and been fined £7,000, plus Court Costs of £25 and Offenders Levy of £15, at Dungannon Magistrates Court today. The c...
Other News In Brief
Tyrone Company Convicted Of Pollution A Tyrone company has pleaded guilty and been fined £7,000, plus Court Costs of £25 and Offenders Levy of £15, at Dungannon Magistrates Court today. The c...
UK National News, Dec 9, 2014
Other News In Brief
Journalist Cleared Of Misconduct Nick Parker, a journalist for The Sun, has been cleared of aiding and abetting misconduct in a public office. According to reports, Parker was cleared of hel...
Other News In Brief
Journalist Cleared Of Misconduct Nick Parker, a journalist for The Sun, has been cleared of aiding and abetting misconduct in a public office. According to reports, Parker was cleared of hel...
Northern Ireland News, Dec 8, 2014
NI Economy Slows Down
There are further signs of a loss of momentum in private sector growth in Northern Ireland during November as output, new orders and employment all stalled, according to the latest Ulster Bank Purchas...
NI Economy Slows Down
There are further signs of a loss of momentum in private sector growth in Northern Ireland during November as output, new orders and employment all stalled, according to the latest Ulster Bank Purchas...
Northern Ireland News, Dec 8, 2014
Police Concerned Over Sexual Assaults, North West
The PSNI said it is becoming concerned by the number of sexual assaults in the north west in social settings that have been reported recently. Between the end of September and the middle of November,...
Police Concerned Over Sexual Assaults, North West
The PSNI said it is becoming concerned by the number of sexual assaults in the north west in social settings that have been reported recently. Between the end of September and the middle of November,...
UK National News, Dec 8, 2014
Shrien Dewani Cleared Of Honeymoon Murder
Businessman Shrien Dewani has been cleared of taking part in the murder of his wife in South Africa. Judge Jeanette Traverso said the prosecution failed to put forward enough evidence to prove he had...
Shrien Dewani Cleared Of Honeymoon Murder
Businessman Shrien Dewani has been cleared of taking part in the murder of his wife in South Africa. Judge Jeanette Traverso said the prosecution failed to put forward enough evidence to prove he had...
Recruitment News, Dec 8, 2014
Defence Workers Begin Strike Over Pay
Strike action over a 1% pay rise at the Defence Support Group (DSG) is set to intensify today, 8 December, as over 800 members of Unite the union start a 10-day strike at the Ministry of Defence (MoD)...
Defence Workers Begin Strike Over Pay
Strike action over a 1% pay rise at the Defence Support Group (DSG) is set to intensify today, 8 December, as over 800 members of Unite the union start a 10-day strike at the Ministry of Defence (MoD)...
Business News, Dec 8, 2014
Dromore Bakery Scoops Business In Dubai
Graham's Bakery in Dromore has won business with one of the biggest supermarkets in the United Arab Emirates for a new range of mini cakes, with assistance from Invest Northern Ireland. The company h...
Dromore Bakery Scoops Business In Dubai
Graham's Bakery in Dromore has won business with one of the biggest supermarkets in the United Arab Emirates for a new range of mini cakes, with assistance from Invest Northern Ireland. The company h...
UK National News, Dec 8, 2014
MP Admits Playing Candy Crush During Committee Meeting
MP Nigel Mills has admitted playing a Candy Crush saga game on his tablet during a meeting about pensions. The Sun newspaper published pictures of the MP playing the game on his iPad, during a Works ...
MP Admits Playing Candy Crush During Committee Meeting
MP Nigel Mills has admitted playing a Candy Crush saga game on his tablet during a meeting about pensions. The Sun newspaper published pictures of the MP playing the game on his iPad, during a Works ...
UK National News, Dec 8, 2014
Man Dies In School Bus Collision In Cardiff
A 40-year-old man has died in a collision with a school bus in Cardiff just after 8am this morning. Six children have also been injured in the crash between a car and a bus at the junction of Cypress...
Man Dies In School Bus Collision In Cardiff
A 40-year-old man has died in a collision with a school bus in Cardiff just after 8am this morning. Six children have also been injured in the crash between a car and a bus at the junction of Cypress...
UK National News, Dec 8, 2014
New Recommendations For Nuisance Calls
Recommendations are to be set up to help tackle the menace of unwanted calls and texts. The Government's Nuisance Calls Task Force also includes holding senior executives to account for the behaviour...
New Recommendations For Nuisance Calls
Recommendations are to be set up to help tackle the menace of unwanted calls and texts. The Government's Nuisance Calls Task Force also includes holding senior executives to account for the behaviour...
UK National News, Dec 8, 2014
Met Office Issues Snow Warnings
The Met Office has issued warnings of snow and icy conditions across many parts of Britain this week. The yellow warnings are for Scotland, Northern Ireland, northern parts of Wales, northern England...
Met Office Issues Snow Warnings
The Met Office has issued warnings of snow and icy conditions across many parts of Britain this week. The yellow warnings are for Scotland, Northern Ireland, northern parts of Wales, northern England...
Northern Ireland News, Dec 8, 2014
Fourth Arrest Over East Belfast Murder
A fourth person has been arrested by detectives in connection with the murder of a 21-year-old man in east Belfast. The man was found stabbed in Castlereagh Place at about 22:00 on Saturday evening. ...
Fourth Arrest Over East Belfast Murder
A fourth person has been arrested by detectives in connection with the murder of a 21-year-old man in east Belfast. The man was found stabbed in Castlereagh Place at about 22:00 on Saturday evening. ...
Northern Ireland News, Dec 8, 2014
'Yellow' Weather Warning In Place
The Met Office has extended a 'yellow' warning for snow, ice and wind to run over the course of the coming week. Drivers were warned of the potential for disruption to travel on Monday morning as a r...
'Yellow' Weather Warning In Place
The Met Office has extended a 'yellow' warning for snow, ice and wind to run over the course of the coming week. Drivers were warned of the potential for disruption to travel on Monday morning as a r...
UK National News, Dec 8, 2014
British Base Jumper Dies In Cliff Fall
A British base jumper has died after plunging from a cliff in Australia. Gareth Jones, 25, from Brighton, fell 90 metres on to a rock platform in Sydney. Two of Mr Jones' friends tried but could not...
British Base Jumper Dies In Cliff Fall
A British base jumper has died after plunging from a cliff in Australia. Gareth Jones, 25, from Brighton, fell 90 metres on to a rock platform in Sydney. Two of Mr Jones' friends tried but could not...
UK National News, Dec 8, 2014
Esure To Buy Remaining 50% Stake In Gocompare.com For £95m
Esure is to acquire the remaining 50% in Gocompare.com that it did not already own for £95m. This will give Gocompare.com a total valuation of £190m. As part of the deal, Gocompare.com founder and c...
Esure To Buy Remaining 50% Stake In Gocompare.com For £95m
Esure is to acquire the remaining 50% in Gocompare.com that it did not already own for £95m. This will give Gocompare.com a total valuation of £190m. As part of the deal, Gocompare.com founder and c...
UK National News, Dec 8, 2014
Other News In Brief
Woman Arrested Following Fatal Attack A 28-year-old woman has been arrested following an incident at St Helens in Liverpool in the early hours of Sunday 7 December. Officers were called to a ...
Other News In Brief
Woman Arrested Following Fatal Attack A 28-year-old woman has been arrested following an incident at St Helens in Liverpool in the early hours of Sunday 7 December. Officers were called to a ...
Northern Ireland News, Dec 8, 2014
Una Crudden Funeral Held
The funeral of west Belfast ovarian cancer campaigner Una Crudden has taken place today. Ms Crudden died on Thursday after being diagnosed with the illness in 2009. A Requiem Mass was held at the Ch...
Una Crudden Funeral Held
The funeral of west Belfast ovarian cancer campaigner Una Crudden has taken place today. Ms Crudden died on Thursday after being diagnosed with the illness in 2009. A Requiem Mass was held at the Ch...
Northern Ireland News, Dec 8, 2014
Mayoral Visit Builds On Belfast Dublin Links
Belfast Lord Mayor Nichola Mallon has welcomed her Dublin counterpart to City Hall as part of an ongoing drive to build on the relationship between the two cities. Dublin Lord Mayor Christy Burke joi...
Mayoral Visit Builds On Belfast Dublin Links
Belfast Lord Mayor Nichola Mallon has welcomed her Dublin counterpart to City Hall as part of an ongoing drive to build on the relationship between the two cities. Dublin Lord Mayor Christy Burke joi...
Northern Ireland News, Dec 8, 2014
Minister Launches Castlereagh Regeneration Proposal
Social Development Minister Mervyn Storey has launched an Integrated Development Framework for the urban areas of Castlereagh Borough. The new framework sets out a proposal for the urban areas within...
Minister Launches Castlereagh Regeneration Proposal
Social Development Minister Mervyn Storey has launched an Integrated Development Framework for the urban areas of Castlereagh Borough. The new framework sets out a proposal for the urban areas within...
Northern Ireland News, Dec 8, 2014
Other News In Brief
Hundreds Of Pills Seized In Limavady 300 unidentified pills have been seized during police searches of properties in Limavady, County L'Derry. Police carried out searches in the town over the...
Other News In Brief
Hundreds Of Pills Seized In Limavady 300 unidentified pills have been seized during police searches of properties in Limavady, County L'Derry. Police carried out searches in the town over the...
Recruitment News, Dec 5, 2014
Police Forces Face Strike Action
Members of Unite the union working for police forces in England and Wales have become the latest group of workers to vote for industrial action over a below inflation pay rise. The members, who inclu...
Police Forces Face Strike Action
Members of Unite the union working for police forces in England and Wales have become the latest group of workers to vote for industrial action over a below inflation pay rise. The members, who inclu...
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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.