Northern Ireland News for December 2014 : Page 7
UK National News, Dec 5, 2014
Former DJ Guilty Of Rape And Indecently Assaulting Young Girls
Former DJ Ray Teret, a friend of Jimmy Savile, has been found guilty of raping and indecently assaulting young girls. Teret, from Altrincham, was convicted of seven counts of rape and 11 counts of in...
Former DJ Guilty Of Rape And Indecently Assaulting Young Girls
Former DJ Ray Teret, a friend of Jimmy Savile, has been found guilty of raping and indecently assaulting young girls. Teret, from Altrincham, was convicted of seven counts of rape and 11 counts of in...
Business News, Dec 5, 2014
Evergreen Horticulture To Expand Its Export Business
Evergreen Horticulture in Coalisland has been assisted by Invest Northern Ireland to expand its export business and create three new jobs. The company harvests, processes and markets moss peat for nu...
Evergreen Horticulture To Expand Its Export Business
Evergreen Horticulture in Coalisland has been assisted by Invest Northern Ireland to expand its export business and create three new jobs. The company harvests, processes and markets moss peat for nu...
Northern Ireland News, Dec 5, 2014
Appeal Over Robbery And Attempted Robbery
Detectives in south Belfast have appealed for information following an attempted robbery at a fast food outlet on the Ormeau Road and a robbery on Rugby Avenue. It was reported on 4 December that a m...
Appeal Over Robbery And Attempted Robbery
Detectives in south Belfast have appealed for information following an attempted robbery at a fast food outlet on the Ormeau Road and a robbery on Rugby Avenue. It was reported on 4 December that a m...
UK National News, Dec 5, 2014
Rail Fares To Increase By 2.2%
Rail fare prices are to increase by 2.2% next year. The rise is to come into effect on 2 January 2015, the Rail Delivery Group has confirmed. The industry figure covers all fares, not just Season ti...
Rail Fares To Increase By 2.2%
Rail fare prices are to increase by 2.2% next year. The rise is to come into effect on 2 January 2015, the Rail Delivery Group has confirmed. The industry figure covers all fares, not just Season ti...
Northern Ireland News, Dec 5, 2014
Talks Progress Must Be Made - NI Secretary
Theresa Villiers has said the chance to make progress in the latest round of political talks in Northern Ireland must not be missed, after Chancellor George Obsorne said he would devolve corporation t...
Talks Progress Must Be Made - NI Secretary
Theresa Villiers has said the chance to make progress in the latest round of political talks in Northern Ireland must not be missed, after Chancellor George Obsorne said he would devolve corporation t...
UK National News, Dec 5, 2014
Woman Found Dead At Liverpool Property Identified
A woman found dead at a property in Huyton in Liverpool on Wednesday has been identified as being 45-year-old Michelle Teare. At about 12.50pm, emergency services were called to a property on Ashbur...
Woman Found Dead At Liverpool Property Identified
A woman found dead at a property in Huyton in Liverpool on Wednesday has been identified as being 45-year-old Michelle Teare. At about 12.50pm, emergency services were called to a property on Ashbur...
UK National News, Dec 5, 2014
FSB Slams Premier Foods' Unfair 'Investment Payment'
The Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) has slammed Premier Foods' unfair payment practices. In a recent letter to suppliers, Premier Foods, the UK's largest food producer, requested a compulsory 'i...
FSB Slams Premier Foods' Unfair 'Investment Payment'
The Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) has slammed Premier Foods' unfair payment practices. In a recent letter to suppliers, Premier Foods, the UK's largest food producer, requested a compulsory 'i...
UK National News, Dec 5, 2014
Ukip Leader Says Breastfeeding Women Should 'Sit In The Corner'
Ukip leader Nigel Farage claims some people feel "very uncomfortable" and "embarrassed" seeing women breastfeeding. Speaking on LBC Radio, he said mothers should breastfeed "in a way that's not openl...
Ukip Leader Says Breastfeeding Women Should 'Sit In The Corner'
Ukip leader Nigel Farage claims some people feel "very uncomfortable" and "embarrassed" seeing women breastfeeding. Speaking on LBC Radio, he said mothers should breastfeed "in a way that's not openl...
Northern Ireland News, Dec 5, 2014
Adams Refused Entry Into Gaza
Sinn Féin President Gerry Adams has been refused entry into Gaza by Israeli authorities. Mr Adams is on a three-day visit to Israel and Palestine. Yesterday he met Palestinian President Mahmoud Abba...
Adams Refused Entry Into Gaza
Sinn Féin President Gerry Adams has been refused entry into Gaza by Israeli authorities. Mr Adams is on a three-day visit to Israel and Palestine. Yesterday he met Palestinian President Mahmoud Abba...
Northern Ireland News, Dec 5, 2014
Amnesty Questions New Troubles Legacy Unit
Amnesty International has responded with cynicism to an announcement that a new PSNI unit is to replace the Historical Enquiries Team (HET) in the New Year. The Legacy Investigation Branch was announ...
Amnesty Questions New Troubles Legacy Unit
Amnesty International has responded with cynicism to an announcement that a new PSNI unit is to replace the Historical Enquiries Team (HET) in the New Year. The Legacy Investigation Branch was announ...
UK National News, Dec 5, 2014
Police Officers Charged Over Bijan Ebrahimi Death
Three police officers and a police community support officer have been charged in connection with the death of Bijan Ebrahimi in Bristol in July 2013, the Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) has confirmed...
Police Officers Charged Over Bijan Ebrahimi Death
Three police officers and a police community support officer have been charged in connection with the death of Bijan Ebrahimi in Bristol in July 2013, the Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) has confirmed...
UK National News, Dec 5, 2014
NHS Launches Review After Deaths Of Mother And Daughter
The NHS is to conduct a review after the body of a baby girl who went missing with her mother was found by police in Bristol. The body of Zaani Tiana Bevan Malbrouck was discovered at Avon Gorge on T...
NHS Launches Review After Deaths Of Mother And Daughter
The NHS is to conduct a review after the body of a baby girl who went missing with her mother was found by police in Bristol. The body of Zaani Tiana Bevan Malbrouck was discovered at Avon Gorge on T...
UK National News, Dec 5, 2014
Other News In Brief
Repairs On M2 Complete Major repairs on the M2 between junctions 6 and 7 have been completed earlier than expected and the road has now fully reopened. The repairs were required following a ...
Other News In Brief
Repairs On M2 Complete Major repairs on the M2 between junctions 6 and 7 have been completed earlier than expected and the road has now fully reopened. The repairs were required following a ...
Northern Ireland News, Dec 5, 2014
Report Shows Financial Burden On NI Christmas Shoppers
Two thirds of consumers do not feel positive about their finances ahead of this year's Christmas celebrations, while 67% find the cost of running their homes much harder over the festive period, accor...
Report Shows Financial Burden On NI Christmas Shoppers
Two thirds of consumers do not feel positive about their finances ahead of this year's Christmas celebrations, while 67% find the cost of running their homes much harder over the festive period, accor...
Northern Ireland News, Dec 5, 2014
Met Office Meteorologist Appointed To NI
A Met Office meteorologist is to work in Northern Ireland throughout the winter months to provide detailed forecasting and advice to Transport NI staff. Meteorologist Tony Baker hails from Loup, just...
Met Office Meteorologist Appointed To NI
A Met Office meteorologist is to work in Northern Ireland throughout the winter months to provide detailed forecasting and advice to Transport NI staff. Meteorologist Tony Baker hails from Loup, just...
Northern Ireland News, Dec 5, 2014
Ireland Bids For 2023 World Cup
The Irish Rugby Football Union has formally announced its intention to submit a bid to host the 2023 Rugby World Cup in Ireland. The IRFU made the announcment in conjunction with the Irish government...
Ireland Bids For 2023 World Cup
The Irish Rugby Football Union has formally announced its intention to submit a bid to host the 2023 Rugby World Cup in Ireland. The IRFU made the announcment in conjunction with the Irish government...
Northern Ireland News, Dec 5, 2014
Other News In Brief
Man Arrested Over Attempted Hijacking, North Belfast A 33-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of attempted hijacking and other related offences following an incident in the Glenbank Dr...
Other News In Brief
Man Arrested Over Attempted Hijacking, North Belfast A 33-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of attempted hijacking and other related offences following an incident in the Glenbank Dr...
Recruitment News, Dec 4, 2014
ITV Employees Gear Up For Strike Ballot
Unite the union has announced it would be joining the National Union of Journalists (NUJ) and broadcasting union BECTU in balloting its members for strike action at ITV over a below inflation pay offe...
ITV Employees Gear Up For Strike Ballot
Unite the union has announced it would be joining the National Union of Journalists (NUJ) and broadcasting union BECTU in balloting its members for strike action at ITV over a below inflation pay offe...
Business News, Dec 4, 2014
Local Businesses Complete BITES Programme
Local companies have taken steps to boost their sustainability and competitiveness after taking part in a business programme, funded by the Belfast City Council. Representatives from businesses in th...
Local Businesses Complete BITES Programme
Local companies have taken steps to boost their sustainability and competitiveness after taking part in a business programme, funded by the Belfast City Council. Representatives from businesses in th...
UK National News, Dec 4, 2014
Body Found Is Missing Mother Charlotte Bevan
A body found in the search for a missing mother and her baby has been officially identified as Charlotte Bevan. Ms Bevan's body was discovered at the Avon Gorge on Wednesday. Ms Bevan went missing f...
Body Found Is Missing Mother Charlotte Bevan
A body found in the search for a missing mother and her baby has been officially identified as Charlotte Bevan. Ms Bevan's body was discovered at the Avon Gorge on Wednesday. Ms Bevan went missing f...
UK National News, Dec 4, 2014
Former Liberal Leader Jeremy Thorpe Dies, Aged 85
Former Liberal Party leader Jeremy Thorpe has died, aged 85. Mr Thorpe died after a long battle with Parkinson's Disease. Lord Steel of Aikwood, who succeeded him as party leader, said: "He had a ge...
Former Liberal Leader Jeremy Thorpe Dies, Aged 85
Former Liberal Party leader Jeremy Thorpe has died, aged 85. Mr Thorpe died after a long battle with Parkinson's Disease. Lord Steel of Aikwood, who succeeded him as party leader, said: "He had a ge...
Northern Ireland News, Dec 4, 2014
New PSNI Unit To Examine Troubles
The PSNI has announced a new unit that will investigate the legacy of the Troubles in the New Year. The Legacy Investigation Branch was announced at the December meeting of the Northern Ireland Polic...
New PSNI Unit To Examine Troubles
The PSNI has announced a new unit that will investigate the legacy of the Troubles in the New Year. The Legacy Investigation Branch was announced at the December meeting of the Northern Ireland Polic...
UK National News, Dec 4, 2014
Thai Murders: Two Men Charged With Killing British Tourists
Two men have been charged in connection with the murders of British tourists Hannah Witheridge and David Miller in September. Saw Lin and Win Saw Htun, 21, from Burma are accused of killing the two t...
Thai Murders: Two Men Charged With Killing British Tourists
Two men have been charged in connection with the murders of British tourists Hannah Witheridge and David Miller in September. Saw Lin and Win Saw Htun, 21, from Burma are accused of killing the two t...
Northern Ireland News, Dec 4, 2014
Teenage Boy Sexually Assaulted In Belfast
Police have said a teenage boy has been sexually assaulted by a man in Belfast. The incident occurred as two teenage boys were walking along Frederick Street in north Belfast at about 18:00 on Sunday...
Teenage Boy Sexually Assaulted In Belfast
Police have said a teenage boy has been sexually assaulted by a man in Belfast. The incident occurred as two teenage boys were walking along Frederick Street in north Belfast at about 18:00 on Sunday...
UK National News, Dec 4, 2014
Conservative MP Arrested Over Rape Allegation
A Conservative MP has been arrested over a rape allegation. Mark Pritchard, MP for The Wrekin in Shropshire, was questioned by police on Wednesday and has been released on bail. A Met spokesman sai...
Conservative MP Arrested Over Rape Allegation
A Conservative MP has been arrested over a rape allegation. Mark Pritchard, MP for The Wrekin in Shropshire, was questioned by police on Wednesday and has been released on bail. A Met spokesman sai...
UK National News, Dec 4, 2014
British Gas To Pay £11.1m For Failing To Meet Environmental Obligations
An energy firm has been ordered to pay £11.1m to Ofgem to benefit vulnerable consumers. British Gas failed to meet its environmental obligations under the Community Energy Savings Programme (CESP) an...
British Gas To Pay £11.1m For Failing To Meet Environmental Obligations
An energy firm has been ordered to pay £11.1m to Ofgem to benefit vulnerable consumers. British Gas failed to meet its environmental obligations under the Community Energy Savings Programme (CESP) an...
UK National News, Dec 4, 2014
Five Arrested Under Terrorism Act In Cardiff And Barry
Five men have been arrested under the Terrorism Act in Cardiff and Barry. Police officers from the North East Counter Terrorism Unit and the Wales Extremism and Counter Terrorism Unit executed six se...
Five Arrested Under Terrorism Act In Cardiff And Barry
Five men have been arrested under the Terrorism Act in Cardiff and Barry. Police officers from the North East Counter Terrorism Unit and the Wales Extremism and Counter Terrorism Unit executed six se...
Northern Ireland News, Dec 4, 2014
No Police Collusion In IRA Murder - Ombudsman
There is no evidence that police colluded to protect members of the IRA who killed a man in north Belfast in 1974, the Police Ombudsman has found. Dr. Michael Maguire's report said that although ther...
No Police Collusion In IRA Murder - Ombudsman
There is no evidence that police colluded to protect members of the IRA who killed a man in north Belfast in 1974, the Police Ombudsman has found. Dr. Michael Maguire's report said that although ther...
UK National News, Dec 4, 2014
Woman's Body Discovered At Birmingham Property
A murder investigation has been launched after the body of a woman was found at a property in Birmingham earlier today (4 December). The woman's body was discovered at a property in Nechells Park Roa...
Woman's Body Discovered At Birmingham Property
A murder investigation has been launched after the body of a woman was found at a property in Birmingham earlier today (4 December). The woman's body was discovered at a property in Nechells Park Roa...
UK National News, Dec 4, 2014
Other News In Brief
Man Jailed For Six Years For Supplying Drugs A man has been jailed for six years after police seized over £400,000 worth of drugs in Rochdale. Andrew Mcfadyen of Oxendale Drive, Middleton, ...
Other News In Brief
Man Jailed For Six Years For Supplying Drugs A man has been jailed for six years after police seized over £400,000 worth of drugs in Rochdale. Andrew Mcfadyen of Oxendale Drive, Middleton, ...
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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.