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Northern Ireland News for February 2014 : Page 4
Northern Ireland News, Feb 24, 2014
Stormont Urged To Provide Financial Assistance To Fishermen
Stormont has been urged to provide financial aid to fishermen unable to work due to the recent bad weather. Around £20,000 in emergency payments have been paid out by Fisherman's Mission, a charity e...
Stormont Urged To Provide Financial Assistance To Fishermen
Stormont has been urged to provide financial aid to fishermen unable to work due to the recent bad weather. Around £20,000 in emergency payments have been paid out by Fisherman's Mission, a charity e...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 24, 2014
PSNI Appeal Over Real IRA Death
PSNI investigating the murder of 31-year-old Kieran Doherty in L'Derry have issued a renewed appeal for information on the fourth anniversary of his death. Kieran was found dead on the Braehead Road ...
PSNI Appeal Over Real IRA Death
PSNI investigating the murder of 31-year-old Kieran Doherty in L'Derry have issued a renewed appeal for information on the fourth anniversary of his death. Kieran was found dead on the Braehead Road ...
UK National News, Feb 24, 2014
Tube Staff Who Worked During Strikes Given Gift Vouchers
Vouchers worth £25 have been given to Tube staff who worked during this month's strike. Staff had walked out earlier this months in protest at London Underground (LU) plans to close all of its networ...
Tube Staff Who Worked During Strikes Given Gift Vouchers
Vouchers worth £25 have been given to Tube staff who worked during this month's strike. Staff had walked out earlier this months in protest at London Underground (LU) plans to close all of its networ...
Business News, Feb 24, 2014
SpeechStorm Announces Growth Plans
Invest Northern Ireland is supporting the creation of nine new jobs by SpeechStorm Ltd, a local ICT company that specialises in Interactive Voice Response (IVR) and mobile customer service application...
SpeechStorm Announces Growth Plans
Invest Northern Ireland is supporting the creation of nine new jobs by SpeechStorm Ltd, a local ICT company that specialises in Interactive Voice Response (IVR) and mobile customer service application...
UK National News, Feb 24, 2014
82-Year-Old Arrested Over Suspected Double Murder
An 82-year-old man is being held in connection with the fatal shooting of two women found in Farnham on Sunday. Police report that the discovered the bodies of the women, one understood to be aged in...
82-Year-Old Arrested Over Suspected Double Murder
An 82-year-old man is being held in connection with the fatal shooting of two women found in Farnham on Sunday. Police report that the discovered the bodies of the women, one understood to be aged in...
UK National News, Feb 24, 2014
Dave Lee Travis To Face Retrial On Two Remaining Charges
Dave Lee Travis is to be re-tried on a charge of indecent assault and sexual assault. Earlier this month the 68-year-old former Radio 1 DJ was found not guilty on 12 counts of indecent assault but th...
Dave Lee Travis To Face Retrial On Two Remaining Charges
Dave Lee Travis is to be re-tried on a charge of indecent assault and sexual assault. Earlier this month the 68-year-old former Radio 1 DJ was found not guilty on 12 counts of indecent assault but th...
Recruitment News, Feb 24, 2014
National Employment Week In Dublin Launches
The Minister for Social Protection, Joan Burton TD, has officiated at the launch of National Employment Week in Dublin's Mansion House. National Employment Week, organised by Sigmar Recruitment, is ...
National Employment Week In Dublin Launches
The Minister for Social Protection, Joan Burton TD, has officiated at the launch of National Employment Week in Dublin's Mansion House. National Employment Week, organised by Sigmar Recruitment, is ...
UK National News, Feb 24, 2014
Overseas Assets Recover To Be Priority For CPS
Specialist lawyers are to be sent overseas to work alongside foreign authorities to recover assets hidden by criminals. Criminal asset recovery is being made a priority for the Crown Prosecution Serv...
Overseas Assets Recover To Be Priority For CPS
Specialist lawyers are to be sent overseas to work alongside foreign authorities to recover assets hidden by criminals. Criminal asset recovery is being made a priority for the Crown Prosecution Serv...
UK National News, Feb 24, 2014
Other News In Brief
Emergency Services Continue River Tay Search A search is continuing of the Rover Tay after it was reported on Sunday that a body had been seen in the water. An investigation was launched at 1...
Other News In Brief
Emergency Services Continue River Tay Search A search is continuing of the Rover Tay after it was reported on Sunday that a body had been seen in the water. An investigation was launched at 1...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 24, 2014
Car Hijacked In West Belfast
Detectives are appealing for information following a car hijacking in the Hawthorne Street area of west Belfast on Saturday. Shortly before 9pm, a woman was pulled from a black Peugeot 3008 by a man ...
Car Hijacked In West Belfast
Detectives are appealing for information following a car hijacking in the Hawthorne Street area of west Belfast on Saturday. Shortly before 9pm, a woman was pulled from a black Peugeot 3008 by a man ...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 24, 2014
Man Critical Following Attack In North Belfast
Four men have been attacked in north Belfast. One of the victims is in a critical condition in hospital. Two men have been arrested in connection with the incident. Police carried out a search at a...
Man Critical Following Attack In North Belfast
Four men have been attacked in north Belfast. One of the victims is in a critical condition in hospital. Two men have been arrested in connection with the incident. Police carried out a search at a...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 24, 2014
Burglar Attacks Pensioner In Co Armagh
An elderly woman has been injured after being attacked by a burglar in her home in Co Armagh. The woman, aged in her 80s, was assaulted when she discovered an intruder in her home on Mary Street in L...
Burglar Attacks Pensioner In Co Armagh
An elderly woman has been injured after being attacked by a burglar in her home in Co Armagh. The woman, aged in her 80s, was assaulted when she discovered an intruder in her home on Mary Street in L...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 24, 2014
Chemical Spill At Co Tyrone Food Factory
Some 25 firefighters were involved in tackling a chemical spill at a Dale Farm factory in Cookstown, Co Tyrone on Saturday. It is understood that a 1,000 litre drum of chemicals was spilt, giving off...
Chemical Spill At Co Tyrone Food Factory
Some 25 firefighters were involved in tackling a chemical spill at a Dale Farm factory in Cookstown, Co Tyrone on Saturday. It is understood that a 1,000 litre drum of chemicals was spilt, giving off...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 24, 2014
Other News In Brief
Shot Fired At North Belfast Home Police are investigating after a shot was fired at a house in north Belfast. According to police a single shot was fired at the house on the Silverstream Road...
Other News In Brief
Shot Fired At North Belfast Home Police are investigating after a shot was fired at a house in north Belfast. According to police a single shot was fired at the house on the Silverstream Road...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 21, 2014
£105m Announced For Leisure Facilities
Belfast City Council is planning a major renewal of its leisure facilities with a £105 million investment during the next 10 years. The plan includes a target of reducing its current £8 million annua...
£105m Announced For Leisure Facilities
Belfast City Council is planning a major renewal of its leisure facilities with a £105 million investment during the next 10 years. The plan includes a target of reducing its current £8 million annua...
Business News, Feb 21, 2014
£105m To Be Invested In Leisure Facilities
Belfast City Council is planning a major renewal of its leisure facilities with a £105 million investment during the next 10 years. The plan includes a target of reducing its current £8 million annua...
£105m To Be Invested In Leisure Facilities
Belfast City Council is planning a major renewal of its leisure facilities with a £105 million investment during the next 10 years. The plan includes a target of reducing its current £8 million annua...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 21, 2014
Recovered Body Named As Missing L'Derry Man
A body recovered from the River Foyle has been identified as that of missing L'Derry man Andrew Quigley. Mr Quigley (20), from Galliagh estate in the city, was reported missing on January 18, when he...
Recovered Body Named As Missing L'Derry Man
A body recovered from the River Foyle has been identified as that of missing L'Derry man Andrew Quigley. Mr Quigley (20), from Galliagh estate in the city, was reported missing on January 18, when he...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 21, 2014
Cannabis Worth £150,000 Seized In Co Antrim
Police have reported the seizure of cannabis plants, worth an estimated value of £150,00 in County Antrim. The plants were uncovered in a search carried out by officers in Ballymena on Thursday. It i...
Cannabis Worth £150,000 Seized In Co Antrim
Police have reported the seizure of cannabis plants, worth an estimated value of £150,00 in County Antrim. The plants were uncovered in a search carried out by officers in Ballymena on Thursday. It i...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 21, 2014
KPL Contracts Enter Administration
Utilities company KPL Contracts has been placed in administration. The Dungiven, Co Londonderry-based company carries out work for BT, NIE, and NI Water. It is understood that while that part of the...
KPL Contracts Enter Administration
Utilities company KPL Contracts has been placed in administration. The Dungiven, Co Londonderry-based company carries out work for BT, NIE, and NI Water. It is understood that while that part of the...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 21, 2014
Police Appeal For Parents Of Baby Found Dead In 1984
Police have issued an appeal for the parents of a baby boy found dead on the banks of the River Lagan on 21 February 1984. A woman out walking her dog found the babies body inside a green plastic bag...
Police Appeal For Parents Of Baby Found Dead In 1984
Police have issued an appeal for the parents of a baby boy found dead on the banks of the River Lagan on 21 February 1984. A woman out walking her dog found the babies body inside a green plastic bag...
UK National News, Feb 21, 2014
Open Letter Calls On Govt To Adopt 'Clear Strategy' For Flood Prevention
The prime minister has been urged to introduce a "clear strategy" for the management of water in an open letter, which claims that "water management techniques could have helped prevent the effect of ...
Open Letter Calls On Govt To Adopt 'Clear Strategy' For Flood Prevention
The prime minister has been urged to introduce a "clear strategy" for the management of water in an open letter, which claims that "water management techniques could have helped prevent the effect of ...
Recruitment News, Feb 21, 2014
Minister Addresses Partnership Event At Shankill Job Assist Centre
Employment and Learning Minister Dr Stephen Farry has addressed a partnership event at Shankill Job Assist Centre (JAC) which marked the centre's 10 year anniversary. The key theme for the event was ...
Minister Addresses Partnership Event At Shankill Job Assist Centre
Employment and Learning Minister Dr Stephen Farry has addressed a partnership event at Shankill Job Assist Centre (JAC) which marked the centre's 10 year anniversary. The key theme for the event was ...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 21, 2014
Paramedic 'Struck Off' For Allowing Ambulance To Run Out Of Fuel
A paramedic has been struck off the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) Register for allowing an ambulance to run out of fuel whilst working for the Northern Ireland Ambulance Service Health an...
Paramedic 'Struck Off' For Allowing Ambulance To Run Out Of Fuel
A paramedic has been struck off the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) Register for allowing an ambulance to run out of fuel whilst working for the Northern Ireland Ambulance Service Health an...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 21, 2014
Action Of Police Officer Who Used CS Spray On Teen Was 'Necessary'
The Police Ombudsman, Dr Michael Maguire, has said the action of a police officer who used CS spray on a 14 year old student while in college in L'Derry earlier this year was necessary. The incident ...
Action Of Police Officer Who Used CS Spray On Teen Was 'Necessary'
The Police Ombudsman, Dr Michael Maguire, has said the action of a police officer who used CS spray on a 14 year old student while in college in L'Derry earlier this year was necessary. The incident ...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 21, 2014
Bangor Shooting Suspect 'Released Unconditionally'
A man arrested in connection with a double shooting in Bangor, Co Down, earlier this month has been "released unconditionally". The 41-year-old had been held on suspicion of the attempted murder of t...
Bangor Shooting Suspect 'Released Unconditionally'
A man arrested in connection with a double shooting in Bangor, Co Down, earlier this month has been "released unconditionally". The 41-year-old had been held on suspicion of the attempted murder of t...
UK National News, Feb 21, 2014
UKIP Leader Accepts Debate Challenge
UKIP leader Nigel Farage has said that he can "hardly wait" to debate Liberal Democrat leader Nick Clegg on the UK's membership of the EU. Mr Farage has accepted a challenged made by the Lib Dem lead...
UKIP Leader Accepts Debate Challenge
UKIP leader Nigel Farage has said that he can "hardly wait" to debate Liberal Democrat leader Nick Clegg on the UK's membership of the EU. Mr Farage has accepted a challenged made by the Lib Dem lead...
UK National News, Feb 21, 2014
Court Of Appeal Rules Against Benefit Cuts Cases
The Court of Appeal has ruled against an appeal over cuts to benefits for those with spare bedrooms. Five disabled social housing tenants brought the appeal, with the aim of having the cuts ruled unl...
Court Of Appeal Rules Against Benefit Cuts Cases
The Court of Appeal has ruled against an appeal over cuts to benefits for those with spare bedrooms. Five disabled social housing tenants brought the appeal, with the aim of having the cuts ruled unl...
UK National News, Feb 21, 2014
Reports Call For 'On-The-Spot' Police Station Justice
A new report has called on the government to allow judges to deliver "on-the-spot" justice, working from inside police stations. Think tank Policy Exchange has produced a series of recommendations, w...
Reports Call For 'On-The-Spot' Police Station Justice
A new report has called on the government to allow judges to deliver "on-the-spot" justice, working from inside police stations. Think tank Policy Exchange has produced a series of recommendations, w...
UK National News, Feb 21, 2014
Police Officer Arrested In Fraud Investigation
A serving Norfolk Police officer has been arrested on suspicion of fraud and laundering. It is understood that the office was arrested along with two other people by detectives investigating fraud al...
Police Officer Arrested In Fraud Investigation
A serving Norfolk Police officer has been arrested on suspicion of fraud and laundering. It is understood that the office was arrested along with two other people by detectives investigating fraud al...
UK National News, Feb 21, 2014
ONS Figures Show Year-On-Year Increase In Retail Sales
New figures from the Office for National Statistics have revealed a 1.5% drop in retail sales in January, down from a pre-Christmas boost of 2.5% but still 4.4% up on January 2013. Comparing year-on-...
ONS Figures Show Year-On-Year Increase In Retail Sales
New figures from the Office for National Statistics have revealed a 1.5% drop in retail sales in January, down from a pre-Christmas boost of 2.5% but still 4.4% up on January 2013. Comparing year-on-...
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Northern Ireland WeatherToday:Some low cloud lingering in the north and west through the day, although cloud should burn back to the coast as the day goes on. Elsewhere some good sunny spells with very little cloud. Warm with light winds. Maximum temperature 22 °C.Tonight:A sunny evening for most except where cloud lingers along the north coast. Cloud will increase for a lot of areas overnight with mist and fog patches developing. Minimum temperature 7 °C.
