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Northern Ireland News for February 2014 : Page 2
Northern Ireland News, Feb 27, 2014
Man Shot Multiple Times In Belfast
A man has been shot a number of times in west Belfast. The incident happened in the Norglen Gardens area of the city at around 7pm on Wednesday (26 February). Police received reports that the vict...
Man Shot Multiple Times In Belfast
A man has been shot a number of times in west Belfast. The incident happened in the Norglen Gardens area of the city at around 7pm on Wednesday (26 February). Police received reports that the vict...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 27, 2014
Man Arrested Over Woman's Murder
Police have confirmed that a man has been arrested in connection with the death of a woman in Omagh. On Sunday morning, 36-year-old Mairead McCallion was found at a property in Castleview Court in t...
Man Arrested Over Woman's Murder
Police have confirmed that a man has been arrested in connection with the death of a woman in Omagh. On Sunday morning, 36-year-old Mairead McCallion was found at a property in Castleview Court in t...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 27, 2014
New Vello Systems' Facility Opened
Enterprise Minister Arlene Foster has officially opened a new research and development facility in Belfast. Last year, Silicon Valley-based firm, Vello Systems Inc, said it was to create 71 jobs in ...
New Vello Systems' Facility Opened
Enterprise Minister Arlene Foster has officially opened a new research and development facility in Belfast. Last year, Silicon Valley-based firm, Vello Systems Inc, said it was to create 71 jobs in ...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 27, 2014
Other News In Brief
Appeal Following Castlereagh Road Robbery Police are appealing for information following a report of an armed robbery at a restaurant in the Castlereagh Road area of East Belfast. At around ...
Other News In Brief
Appeal Following Castlereagh Road Robbery Police are appealing for information following a report of an armed robbery at a restaurant in the Castlereagh Road area of East Belfast. At around ...
UK National News, Feb 27, 2014
Legal Highs Summit Being Held
A summit between drug experts and police is to be held today to discuss "legal highs". The government is hosting the meeting, saying that the synthetic substances are a "very serious issue" for publi...
Legal Highs Summit Being Held
A summit between drug experts and police is to be held today to discuss "legal highs". The government is hosting the meeting, saying that the synthetic substances are a "very serious issue" for publi...
UK National News, Feb 27, 2014
No 'Convincing Case' For Met Water Cannon Purchase
No "convincing case" has been made for the Metropolitan Police to spend up to £300,000 on three water cannons, the London Assembly's police and crime committee has said. The report claimed it could n...
No 'Convincing Case' For Met Water Cannon Purchase
No "convincing case" has been made for the Metropolitan Police to spend up to £300,000 on three water cannons, the London Assembly's police and crime committee has said. The report claimed it could n...
UK National News, Feb 27, 2014
Life Without Parole For Lee Rigby Murder 'Mastermind'
Michael Adebolajo has been sentenced to life without the possibility of parole for being the "mastermind" of the murder of Fusilier Lee Rigby. His co-defendant, Michael Adebowale, was jailed for a mi...
Life Without Parole For Lee Rigby Murder 'Mastermind'
Michael Adebolajo has been sentenced to life without the possibility of parole for being the "mastermind" of the murder of Fusilier Lee Rigby. His co-defendant, Michael Adebowale, was jailed for a mi...
UK National News, Feb 27, 2014
Law Commission Recommend Legally Binding 'Pre-Nups'
Legally binding pre-nuptial agreements will allow couples to set down agreements governing their financial situations should they divorce, the Law Commission has said. The Commission has produced a r...
Law Commission Recommend Legally Binding 'Pre-Nups'
Legally binding pre-nuptial agreements will allow couples to set down agreements governing their financial situations should they divorce, the Law Commission has said. The Commission has produced a r...
UK National News, Feb 27, 2014
Other News In Brief
Teen Rescued From Deep Mud In Dorset Emergency services in Dorset have rescued two teenagers from deep mud close to Peverell Avenue East, in Poundbury, Dorchester. According to reports, the t...
Other News In Brief
Teen Rescued From Deep Mud In Dorset Emergency services in Dorset have rescued two teenagers from deep mud close to Peverell Avenue East, in Poundbury, Dorchester. According to reports, the t...
Recruitment News, Feb 26, 2014
Unite Signs Recognition Agreement With Peel Ports
Unite has signed a voluntary union recognition agreement with Peel Ports in Liverpool. The recognition agreement with Unite entitles engineering workers based at the Seaforth container terminal in Li...
Unite Signs Recognition Agreement With Peel Ports
Unite has signed a voluntary union recognition agreement with Peel Ports in Liverpool. The recognition agreement with Unite entitles engineering workers based at the Seaforth container terminal in Li...
UK National News, Feb 26, 2014
Lee Rigby Murderers To Be Sentenced
Michael Adebolajo and Michael Adebowale are in court to be sentenced for the murder of soldier Lee Rigby. Fusilier Rigby was murdered in Woolwich in May last year as he made he was back to his barrac...
Lee Rigby Murderers To Be Sentenced
Michael Adebolajo and Michael Adebowale are in court to be sentenced for the murder of soldier Lee Rigby. Fusilier Rigby was murdered in Woolwich in May last year as he made he was back to his barrac...
UK National News, Feb 26, 2014
Attorney General To Review Four-Year Sentence For Once Punch Killer
A four-year sentence given to a 20-year-old man for an unprovoked attack that killed Andrew Young is to be reviewed. Lewis Gill, of Sutton, south London, was jailed for the manslaughter of 40-year-ol...
Attorney General To Review Four-Year Sentence For Once Punch Killer
A four-year sentence given to a 20-year-old man for an unprovoked attack that killed Andrew Young is to be reviewed. Lewis Gill, of Sutton, south London, was jailed for the manslaughter of 40-year-ol...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 26, 2014
Murder Inquiry After Woman Dies
Police have launched a murder inquiry following the death of a woman in Co Tyrone. Mairead McCallion, 36, was found at a property in Castleview Court, Omagh, on Sunday morning. She had suffered he...
Murder Inquiry After Woman Dies
Police have launched a murder inquiry following the death of a woman in Co Tyrone. Mairead McCallion, 36, was found at a property in Castleview Court, Omagh, on Sunday morning. She had suffered he...
UK National News, Feb 26, 2014
Piano Teacher Jailed For Abusing Pupils
Renowned concert pianist John Briggs has been found guilty of indecently assaulting music pupils. The 65-year-old had denied the charges, which involved boys aged 10 to 15 and dated between 1969 and ...
Piano Teacher Jailed For Abusing Pupils
Renowned concert pianist John Briggs has been found guilty of indecently assaulting music pupils. The 65-year-old had denied the charges, which involved boys aged 10 to 15 and dated between 1969 and ...
Business News, Feb 26, 2014
Minister Officially Opens Vello Systems
Enterprise, Trade and Investment Minister Arlene Foster today officially opened Vello Systems, Inc, a new research and development facility in Belfast. Last year, the Silicon-Valley based software c...
Minister Officially Opens Vello Systems
Enterprise, Trade and Investment Minister Arlene Foster today officially opened Vello Systems, Inc, a new research and development facility in Belfast. Last year, the Silicon-Valley based software c...
UK National News, Feb 26, 2014
BBC Licence Could Be Extended For Online Content
The director general of the BBC has called for the license fee to be extended to include people watching programmes via the iPlayer service. Speaking at a media conference in Oxford, Tony Hall said t...
BBC Licence Could Be Extended For Online Content
The director general of the BBC has called for the license fee to be extended to include people watching programmes via the iPlayer service. Speaking at a media conference in Oxford, Tony Hall said t...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 26, 2014
Police Station Site For New Housing Scheme
Social Development Minister Nelson McCausland has cut the first sod of a new £1.5m social housing project at Crossgar Road, Saintfield. The development on the former police station site will see eig...
Police Station Site For New Housing Scheme
Social Development Minister Nelson McCausland has cut the first sod of a new £1.5m social housing project at Crossgar Road, Saintfield. The development on the former police station site will see eig...
Business News, Feb 26, 2014
FF Launches Policy Paper On Enhancing Post Office Network
Fianna Fáil Spokesperson on Communications, Energy and Natural Resources, Michael Moynihan TD, has launched the party's policy paper on enhancing our Post Office Network. The document entitled 'Enhan...
FF Launches Policy Paper On Enhancing Post Office Network
Fianna Fáil Spokesperson on Communications, Energy and Natural Resources, Michael Moynihan TD, has launched the party's policy paper on enhancing our Post Office Network. The document entitled 'Enhan...
UK National News, Feb 26, 2014
Search For Ferry Jumpers Called Off
A search for two people thought to have jumped from a ferry has been called off. Police were alerted at about 10:40 on Wednesday morning following reports that two people had gone overboard approxima...
Search For Ferry Jumpers Called Off
A search for two people thought to have jumped from a ferry has been called off. Police were alerted at about 10:40 on Wednesday morning following reports that two people had gone overboard approxima...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 26, 2014
Ulster Rugby Launch Internal Investigation
Ulster Rugby has launched an internal investigation into the "alleged unauthorised absence" of player Nick Williams. It is understood Williams, 30, returned to his native New Zealand last week. He...
Ulster Rugby Launch Internal Investigation
Ulster Rugby has launched an internal investigation into the "alleged unauthorised absence" of player Nick Williams. It is understood Williams, 30, returned to his native New Zealand last week. He...
UK National News, Feb 26, 2014
Mid Staffordshire NHS Trust To Be Scrapped
The Mid Staffordshire NHS Trust is to be scrapped, Health Secretary Jeremy Hunt has announced. The trust has been in administration since April when it was condemned by watchdog Monitor as "unsustain...
Mid Staffordshire NHS Trust To Be Scrapped
The Mid Staffordshire NHS Trust is to be scrapped, Health Secretary Jeremy Hunt has announced. The trust has been in administration since April when it was condemned by watchdog Monitor as "unsustain...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 26, 2014
NI Police Federation 'Appalled' By Hyde Park Deal
Terry Spence, the Chairman of the Police Federation for Northern Ireland has criticised the "grubby, secret deal" the UK Government agreed with "on-the-run" IRA members. The comments come after it w...
NI Police Federation 'Appalled' By Hyde Park Deal
Terry Spence, the Chairman of the Police Federation for Northern Ireland has criticised the "grubby, secret deal" the UK Government agreed with "on-the-run" IRA members. The comments come after it w...
UK National News, Feb 26, 2014
Court Of Appeal To Hear Alan Charlton Case Following Review
The Court of Appeal is to hear the case of Alan Charlton, convicted in 1991 of the murder of 15-year-old Karen Price, following concerns over techniques used by South Wales Police while investigating ...
Court Of Appeal To Hear Alan Charlton Case Following Review
The Court of Appeal is to hear the case of Alan Charlton, convicted in 1991 of the murder of 15-year-old Karen Price, following concerns over techniques used by South Wales Police while investigating ...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 26, 2014
Appeal For Irish Girl After Supermarket Worker Is Assaulted
Lancashire Police has issued CCTV images of two people they want to speak to in connection with an assault in an Accrington supermarket. On Tuesday (4 February), at around 3pm, a shop worker was sla...
Appeal For Irish Girl After Supermarket Worker Is Assaulted
Lancashire Police has issued CCTV images of two people they want to speak to in connection with an assault in an Accrington supermarket. On Tuesday (4 February), at around 3pm, a shop worker was sla...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 26, 2014
Two Men Arrested In Drugs Find
Two men have been arrested in Londonderry following a £150,000 drugs find. Class B drugs were seized at a property in the Waterside area of the city on Tuesday night and police have said two men, ag...
Two Men Arrested In Drugs Find
Two men have been arrested in Londonderry following a £150,000 drugs find. Class B drugs were seized at a property in the Waterside area of the city on Tuesday night and police have said two men, ag...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 26, 2014
Man Shot In Alleyway
A man has been shot in an alleyway in Newtownabbey, Co Antrim. The victim, understood to be 33 years of age, was shot in the leg. He was taken to hospital to receive treatment. His injuries are no...
Man Shot In Alleyway
A man has been shot in an alleyway in Newtownabbey, Co Antrim. The victim, understood to be 33 years of age, was shot in the leg. He was taken to hospital to receive treatment. His injuries are no...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 26, 2014
£8m Upgrade Planned For The Outlet
Plans to upgrade The Outlet in Banbridge have been unveiled. The £8m expansion proposals aim to protect the shopping centre's future. If approved, the development would see the construction of an ...
£8m Upgrade Planned For The Outlet
Plans to upgrade The Outlet in Banbridge have been unveiled. The £8m expansion proposals aim to protect the shopping centre's future. If approved, the development would see the construction of an ...
UK National News, Feb 26, 2014
Ofgem Produces New Rules For Energy Industry
The UK's 'Big Six' energy companies must trade fairly or face financial penalties, the industry regulator has said. Ofgem has produced a series of new regulations for the industry to take effect from...
Ofgem Produces New Rules For Energy Industry
The UK's 'Big Six' energy companies must trade fairly or face financial penalties, the industry regulator has said. Ofgem has produced a series of new regulations for the industry to take effect from...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 26, 2014
Man Arrested In Eamon Collins Murder Case
A man has been arrested in connection with the murder of Eamon Collins. Mr Collins, a former IRA man, was killed in 1999 just outside of Newry, a short distance from his home. He was 45-years-old at...
Man Arrested In Eamon Collins Murder Case
A man has been arrested in connection with the murder of Eamon Collins. Mr Collins, a former IRA man, was killed in 1999 just outside of Newry, a short distance from his home. He was 45-years-old at...
UK National News, Feb 26, 2014
New Guidelines Produced For Environmental Crimes
New guidelines for the sentencing of environmental offences have been published by the Sentencing Council. Covering offences like fly-tipping and waste crimes, the guidelines encourage magistrates to...
New Guidelines Produced For Environmental Crimes
New guidelines for the sentencing of environmental offences have been published by the Sentencing Council. Covering offences like fly-tipping and waste crimes, the guidelines encourage magistrates to...
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Northern Ireland WeatherToday:There will be a mixture of bright intervals and a few showers. Best of the sunny spells will be near the North Coast. Feeling on the cool side. Maximum temperature 10 °C.Tonight:Showers will gradually die out during the evening. A cold night with long clear spells leading to a touch of frost in places. Minimum temperature 0 °C.
