Northern Ireland News for December 2014 : Page 8
Northern Ireland News, Dec 4, 2014
Ice Warning For NI
A 'yellow' ice warning has been put in place for tomorrow, by the UK Met Office. Widespread icy patches are expected to develop during Friday morning and the public has been told to be aware of the r...
Ice Warning For NI
A 'yellow' ice warning has been put in place for tomorrow, by the UK Met Office. Widespread icy patches are expected to develop during Friday morning and the public has been told to be aware of the r...
Northern Ireland News, Dec 4, 2014
Tourism To Increase 6%
Tourism Ireland has said it aims to welcome almost 1.9m visitors to Northern Ireland in 2015, indicating growth of 6% over 2014 to deliver £552m to the Northern Ireland economy. "Building on this yea...
Tourism To Increase 6%
Tourism Ireland has said it aims to welcome almost 1.9m visitors to Northern Ireland in 2015, indicating growth of 6% over 2014 to deliver £552m to the Northern Ireland economy. "Building on this yea...
Northern Ireland News, Dec 4, 2014
NIPSA Anger Over Education Job Losses
The NIPSA union has reacted angrily to news that at least 2,500 Department of Education staff could be made redundant next April. The news was announced in advance of a meeting next week with unions...
NIPSA Anger Over Education Job Losses
The NIPSA union has reacted angrily to news that at least 2,500 Department of Education staff could be made redundant next April. The news was announced in advance of a meeting next week with unions...
Northern Ireland News, Dec 4, 2014
Cancer Campaigner Una Crudden Passes Away
Ovarian cancer campaigner Una Crudden has passed away after being diagnosed with the terminal illness in 2009. The west Belfast woman began campaigning for the promotion and awareness of the conditio...
Cancer Campaigner Una Crudden Passes Away
Ovarian cancer campaigner Una Crudden has passed away after being diagnosed with the terminal illness in 2009. The west Belfast woman began campaigning for the promotion and awareness of the conditio...
Northern Ireland News, Dec 4, 2014
Other News In Brief
Appeal Over Missing Vietnamese Woman The PSNI has appealed for help tracing the whereabouts of a young Vietnamese woman last seen in south Belfast. 24-year-old Trang Houng Tran left her accom...
Other News In Brief
Appeal Over Missing Vietnamese Woman The PSNI has appealed for help tracing the whereabouts of a young Vietnamese woman last seen in south Belfast. 24-year-old Trang Houng Tran left her accom...
UK National News, Dec 3, 2014
Mother And Baby Missing In Bristol
Police are urgently seeking to find a mother and baby who have gone missing from a maternity centre in Bristol. Charlotte Bevan and her four-day-old baby went missing on Tuesday night. Charlotte did...
Mother And Baby Missing In Bristol
Police are urgently seeking to find a mother and baby who have gone missing from a maternity centre in Bristol. Charlotte Bevan and her four-day-old baby went missing on Tuesday night. Charlotte did...
Northern Ireland News, Dec 3, 2014
Two Arrested In Drugs Operation
Two men have been arrested in Manchester by detectives investigating the supply of controlled drugs into Northern Ireland. The suspects, aged 23 and 24, were arrested on Wednesday morning and brought...
Two Arrested In Drugs Operation
Two men have been arrested in Manchester by detectives investigating the supply of controlled drugs into Northern Ireland. The suspects, aged 23 and 24, were arrested on Wednesday morning and brought...
UK National News, Dec 3, 2014
Osborne Unveils Stamp Duty Reforms
Stamp duty is to be cut for 98% of homebuyers, Chancellor George Osborne has announced in his Autumn statement. The new rules will see homebuyers pay nothing on £125,000 and 2% on the remaining £60,0...
Osborne Unveils Stamp Duty Reforms
Stamp duty is to be cut for 98% of homebuyers, Chancellor George Osborne has announced in his Autumn statement. The new rules will see homebuyers pay nothing on £125,000 and 2% on the remaining £60,0...
Northern Ireland News, Dec 3, 2014
Other News In Brief
Fake Tan And Eyelashes Stolen In Burglary Thieves have stolen fake tan and eyelashes during burglaries in south Belfast. The thefts took place between 18:00 on Saturday and 09:00 on Monday in...
Other News In Brief
Fake Tan And Eyelashes Stolen In Burglary Thieves have stolen fake tan and eyelashes during burglaries in south Belfast. The thefts took place between 18:00 on Saturday and 09:00 on Monday in...
Recruitment News, Dec 3, 2014
Unemployment Rate Drops In Ireland
Fine Gael TD for Laois/Offaly and Chair of the Oireachtas Jobs Committee, Marcella Corcoran Kennedy, has said that the publication of the latest unemployment figure showing the rate has dropped from 1...
Unemployment Rate Drops In Ireland
Fine Gael TD for Laois/Offaly and Chair of the Oireachtas Jobs Committee, Marcella Corcoran Kennedy, has said that the publication of the latest unemployment figure showing the rate has dropped from 1...
Business News, Dec 3, 2014
Ballymoney Firm Announces Expansion
Payescape Ltd in Ballymoney is creating seven new jobs following investment by a US entrepreneur and support from Invest Northern Ireland. The business, set up in 2006 by John Borland, provides onlin...
Ballymoney Firm Announces Expansion
Payescape Ltd in Ballymoney is creating seven new jobs following investment by a US entrepreneur and support from Invest Northern Ireland. The business, set up in 2006 by John Borland, provides onlin...
Northern Ireland News, Dec 3, 2014
Irish Govt Re-Examines 'Hooded Men' Case
The Irish government has said it will request the European Court of Human Rights to review its judgement in the case of the 'Hooded Men', related to alleged torture carried out by British forces durin...
Irish Govt Re-Examines 'Hooded Men' Case
The Irish government has said it will request the European Court of Human Rights to review its judgement in the case of the 'Hooded Men', related to alleged torture carried out by British forces durin...
Northern Ireland News, Dec 3, 2014
Minimum Alcohol Pricing Planned
Health Minister Jim Wells has unveiled proposals to introduce Minimum Unit Pricing for alcohol in Northern Ireland. The Minister said he has based his support for Minimum Unit Pricing (MUP) on eviden...
Minimum Alcohol Pricing Planned
Health Minister Jim Wells has unveiled proposals to introduce Minimum Unit Pricing for alcohol in Northern Ireland. The Minister said he has based his support for Minimum Unit Pricing (MUP) on eviden...
UK National News, Dec 3, 2014
Lee Rigby Killer Loses Appeal Bid
One of the two Islamic extremists who murdered soldier Lee Rigby has lost his appeal challenge against his conviction. Michael Adebolajo, 28, was sentenced to life in prison after he was convicted of...
Lee Rigby Killer Loses Appeal Bid
One of the two Islamic extremists who murdered soldier Lee Rigby has lost his appeal challenge against his conviction. Michael Adebolajo, 28, was sentenced to life in prison after he was convicted of...
Northern Ireland News, Dec 3, 2014
O'Neill Welcomes Animal Cruelty Sentencing
Northern Ireland's Agriculture Minister has welcomed the sentencing of a man and his son after they were convicted of causing unnecessary suffering to animals. 55-year-old Robert McAleenan and his 28...
O'Neill Welcomes Animal Cruelty Sentencing
Northern Ireland's Agriculture Minister has welcomed the sentencing of a man and his son after they were convicted of causing unnecessary suffering to animals. 55-year-old Robert McAleenan and his 28...
UK National News, Dec 3, 2014
Passenger Dies On Transatlantic Flight
A woman has died on a United Airlines flight from Heathrow to the United States. A doctor is believed to have tried to assist the woman, 23, however the passenger failed to recover. The plane landed...
Passenger Dies On Transatlantic Flight
A woman has died on a United Airlines flight from Heathrow to the United States. A doctor is believed to have tried to assist the woman, 23, however the passenger failed to recover. The plane landed...
UK National News, Dec 3, 2014
2014 Set To Be One Of The Warmest Years On Record
This year is on course to be one of the warmest years on record, according to the Met Office. With two months of data still to add, the full-year figure could change but presently 2014 is just ahead ...
2014 Set To Be One Of The Warmest Years On Record
This year is on course to be one of the warmest years on record, according to the Met Office. With two months of data still to add, the full-year figure could change but presently 2014 is just ahead ...
UK National News, Dec 3, 2014
Home Births Best For Mothers - NICE
More women are being urged to give birth at home or at midwife-led units rather than traditional labour wards. In updated guidance by the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (Nice) evid...
Home Births Best For Mothers - NICE
More women are being urged to give birth at home or at midwife-led units rather than traditional labour wards. In updated guidance by the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (Nice) evid...
UK National News, Dec 3, 2014
Man Killed After Wall Collapses In East London
A construction worker has died after a wall collapsed at a building site in east London. Emergency services were alerted to the site on the Isle of Dogs at approximately 09:00 today, 3 December. Acc...
Man Killed After Wall Collapses In East London
A construction worker has died after a wall collapsed at a building site in east London. Emergency services were alerted to the site on the Isle of Dogs at approximately 09:00 today, 3 December. Acc...
Northern Ireland News, Dec 3, 2014
Society 'Must Learn From Flag Protests' - Report
Politicians and civil society must learn from the mistakes made during the Belfast flag protest, according to a new report released by Queen's University. The report has been released on the second a...
Society 'Must Learn From Flag Protests' - Report
Politicians and civil society must learn from the mistakes made during the Belfast flag protest, according to a new report released by Queen's University. The report has been released on the second a...
Northern Ireland News, Dec 3, 2014
Manufacturing Sales Rise 4%
Total manufacturing sales in Northern Ireland are up 4.0% in current prices and 3.2% in real terms, according to the latest Manufacturing Sales And Export Survey. Total sales by manufacturing compani...
Manufacturing Sales Rise 4%
Total manufacturing sales in Northern Ireland are up 4.0% in current prices and 3.2% in real terms, according to the latest Manufacturing Sales And Export Survey. Total sales by manufacturing compani...
Northern Ireland News, Dec 3, 2014
ATM Rammed With Digger
An ATM in Aughnacloy, County Tyrone has been rammed with a digger, police have said. The digger was used to ram the premises on Moore Street at about 05:00 on Wednesday morning. Police said inquirie...
ATM Rammed With Digger
An ATM in Aughnacloy, County Tyrone has been rammed with a digger, police have said. The digger was used to ram the premises on Moore Street at about 05:00 on Wednesday morning. Police said inquirie...
UK National News, Dec 3, 2014
Other News In Brief
Two Teens Arrested In Connection With Stockport Burglaries Two teenagers have been arrested in connection with two burglaries in Stockport. A house on Kings Road, Cheadle Hulme was broken in...
Other News In Brief
Two Teens Arrested In Connection With Stockport Burglaries Two teenagers have been arrested in connection with two burglaries in Stockport. A house on Kings Road, Cheadle Hulme was broken in...
Northern Ireland News, Dec 2, 2014
89 Belfast Jobs Announced
89 jobs are to be created in Belfast after US company Revel Systems announced it is to establish a European sales and support centre in the city. Enterprise, Trade and Investment Minister Arlene Fost...
89 Belfast Jobs Announced
89 jobs are to be created in Belfast after US company Revel Systems announced it is to establish a European sales and support centre in the city. Enterprise, Trade and Investment Minister Arlene Fost...
UK National News, Dec 2, 2014
Govt To Invest £2.3bn In Flood Defences
The Government is to invest £2.3bn in flood defences and £15bn in road improvements. A pilot programme on a government-owned former RAF base in Northstowe, near Cambridge, will see the Homes and Comm...
Govt To Invest £2.3bn In Flood Defences
The Government is to invest £2.3bn in flood defences and £15bn in road improvements. A pilot programme on a government-owned former RAF base in Northstowe, near Cambridge, will see the Homes and Comm...
Recruitment News, Dec 2, 2014
Union Warns Aviva Against Slashing Jobs
Unite the union has warned Aviva against slashing jobs and eroding terms and conditions following confirmation of the company's takeover of Friends Life in a £5.6bn deal. The union, which represents ...
Union Warns Aviva Against Slashing Jobs
Unite the union has warned Aviva against slashing jobs and eroding terms and conditions following confirmation of the company's takeover of Friends Life in a £5.6bn deal. The union, which represents ...
Business News, Dec 2, 2014
Revel Systems To Establish Sales And Support Centre In Belfast
Enterprise, Trade and Investment Minister Arlene Foster and Employment and Learning Minister Dr Stephen Farry have announced US company Revel Systems is to establish a European sales and support centr...
Revel Systems To Establish Sales And Support Centre In Belfast
Enterprise, Trade and Investment Minister Arlene Foster and Employment and Learning Minister Dr Stephen Farry have announced US company Revel Systems is to establish a European sales and support centr...
Northern Ireland News, Dec 2, 2014
Man Jailed Over Bomb Hoaxes
A man has been jailed for two years and 10 months for making a series of hoax bomb calls in the Craigavon area of County Armagh. 20-year-old Kieran Lavery, from Meadowbrook in the Tullygally area of ...
Man Jailed Over Bomb Hoaxes
A man has been jailed for two years and 10 months for making a series of hoax bomb calls in the Craigavon area of County Armagh. 20-year-old Kieran Lavery, from Meadowbrook in the Tullygally area of ...
UK National News, Dec 2, 2014
New Garden City To Be Developed In Bicester
A new garden city is to be developed in Bicester, Oxfordshire, to tackle the housing shortage, the Deputy Prime Minister has confirmed. Mr Nick Clegg said 13,000 new homes will be built in Bicester, ...
New Garden City To Be Developed In Bicester
A new garden city is to be developed in Bicester, Oxfordshire, to tackle the housing shortage, the Deputy Prime Minister has confirmed. Mr Nick Clegg said 13,000 new homes will be built in Bicester, ...
UK National News, Dec 2, 2014
Mother Dies Following Suspected Arson Attack In Kidderminster
A woman injured in a suspected arson attack at a flat in Kidderminster on 27th November has died in hospital. Sandra Nowocinska, 22, died on Monday afternoon with her family at her side. Her five-ye...
Mother Dies Following Suspected Arson Attack In Kidderminster
A woman injured in a suspected arson attack at a flat in Kidderminster on 27th November has died in hospital. Sandra Nowocinska, 22, died on Monday afternoon with her family at her side. Her five-ye...
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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.