Northern Ireland News for April 2014 : Page 11
Business News, Apr 4, 2014
8over8 To Create 10 Jobs
8over8 is to create 10 jobs in L'Derry it has been announced. The software company will be based at the £12m North West Regional Science Park. The science park is based at Fort George and is expec...
8over8 To Create 10 Jobs
8over8 is to create 10 jobs in L'Derry it has been announced. The software company will be based at the £12m North West Regional Science Park. The science park is based at Fort George and is expec...
Recruitment News, Apr 4, 2014
50 Creamery Jobs Under Threat
Enterprise, Trade and Investment Minister Arlene Foster has expressed her concern at potential job losses following confirmation of the decision by Fivemiletown Creamery to sell milk supply and cheese...
50 Creamery Jobs Under Threat
Enterprise, Trade and Investment Minister Arlene Foster has expressed her concern at potential job losses following confirmation of the decision by Fivemiletown Creamery to sell milk supply and cheese...
UK National News, Apr 4, 2014
Dawlish Railway Reopens
The communities and businesses of south and west Devon and Cornwall are celebrating as their rail link with the rest of the country has been restored in time for the Easter holidays. It follows eight ...
Dawlish Railway Reopens
The communities and businesses of south and west Devon and Cornwall are celebrating as their rail link with the rest of the country has been restored in time for the Easter holidays. It follows eight ...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 4, 2014
Elderly Men Threatened During Robbery
Police have launched an investigation after two men, understood to be in their 70s and 80s, were threatened during an aggravated burglary in Co Down. The men, who are related, were said to have been...
Elderly Men Threatened During Robbery
Police have launched an investigation after two men, understood to be in their 70s and 80s, were threatened during an aggravated burglary in Co Down. The men, who are related, were said to have been...
UK National News, Apr 4, 2014
Milly Dowler's Killer Receives £4,500 Following Prison Attack
The man who killed teenager Milly Dowler has been awarded a £4,500 payout after being assaulted in a West Yorkshire prison. Levi Bellfield, who was jailed for life in 2011 for killing the 13-year-old...
Milly Dowler's Killer Receives £4,500 Following Prison Attack
The man who killed teenager Milly Dowler has been awarded a £4,500 payout after being assaulted in a West Yorkshire prison. Levi Bellfield, who was jailed for life in 2011 for killing the 13-year-old...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 4, 2014
Charges Dropped In Larne Disturbance Case
Two men, who appeared in court charged with offences in relation to disturbances in Larne last week have had their charges against them dropped. According to reports, the pair, aged 24 and 30, had b...
Charges Dropped In Larne Disturbance Case
Two men, who appeared in court charged with offences in relation to disturbances in Larne last week have had their charges against them dropped. According to reports, the pair, aged 24 and 30, had b...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 4, 2014
Charity Calls For Car Smoking Ban
One of Northern Ireland's leading charities has voiced its support of a smoking ban in cars when children are present. According to reports, Northern Ireland Chest, Heart and Stroke (NICHS) said the...
Charity Calls For Car Smoking Ban
One of Northern Ireland's leading charities has voiced its support of a smoking ban in cars when children are present. According to reports, Northern Ireland Chest, Heart and Stroke (NICHS) said the...
UK National News, Apr 4, 2014
Excessive Use Of Mouth Wash May Cause Cancer
Poor oral health and failure to have regular dental checks could increase the risk of mouth and throat cancer, according to a pan-European study. The research also suggests – based on a small number ...
Excessive Use Of Mouth Wash May Cause Cancer
Poor oral health and failure to have regular dental checks could increase the risk of mouth and throat cancer, according to a pan-European study. The research also suggests – based on a small number ...
UK National News, Apr 4, 2014
Inspectors Appointed For Tower Hamlets
The Secretary of State for Communities and Local Government, Eric Pickles, has appointed inspectors to look into allegations of governance failure, poor financial management and fraud at the London Bo...
Inspectors Appointed For Tower Hamlets
The Secretary of State for Communities and Local Government, Eric Pickles, has appointed inspectors to look into allegations of governance failure, poor financial management and fraud at the London Bo...
UK National News, Apr 4, 2014
House Prices Decline By -1.1%
House prices fell by -1.1% in March according to Halifax. This was the third monthly decline in the past 15 months. The monthly movements, however, can be volatile and the three month-on-three month ...
House Prices Decline By -1.1%
House prices fell by -1.1% in March according to Halifax. This was the third monthly decline in the past 15 months. The monthly movements, however, can be volatile and the three month-on-three month ...
UK National News, Apr 4, 2014
New Rules To Clamp Down On Bailiffs Behaviour
The Ministry of Justice has highlighted that new rules to clamp down on aggressive behaviour by bailiffs come into force on Sunday 6 April. Citizens Advice emphasises the need for bailiffs to embrac...
New Rules To Clamp Down On Bailiffs Behaviour
The Ministry of Justice has highlighted that new rules to clamp down on aggressive behaviour by bailiffs come into force on Sunday 6 April. Citizens Advice emphasises the need for bailiffs to embrac...
UK National News, Apr 4, 2014
Police Appeal For Missing Teenager
Police are appealing to the public for help to find a missing 13-year-old boy. Arif Biomy went missing from his home in Camden, north London, on Tuesday. He was last seen wearing a grey hooded top, ...
Police Appeal For Missing Teenager
Police are appealing to the public for help to find a missing 13-year-old boy. Arif Biomy went missing from his home in Camden, north London, on Tuesday. He was last seen wearing a grey hooded top, ...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 4, 2014
Capital Expenditure To Increase – O'Dowd
Education Minister John O'Dowd has said the level of capital spend is to increase by more than 60% this incoming financial year. The funding growth, which will stand at more than £183m, will allow w...
Capital Expenditure To Increase – O'Dowd
Education Minister John O'Dowd has said the level of capital spend is to increase by more than 60% this incoming financial year. The funding growth, which will stand at more than £183m, will allow w...
UK National News, Apr 4, 2014
Other News In Brief
Increase In Scarlet Fever Across England Public Health England (PHE) has reported a continued significant increase in scarlet fever notifications across England with 883 new cases reported fr...
Other News In Brief
Increase In Scarlet Fever Across England Public Health England (PHE) has reported a continued significant increase in scarlet fever notifications across England with 883 new cases reported fr...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 4, 2014
Other News In Brief
Weapon Found In Security Alert An air rifle has been found during a security alert in west Belfast. It was discovered in a bag in the Norfolk Parade area of the city on Friday morning. Pol...
Other News In Brief
Weapon Found In Security Alert An air rifle has been found during a security alert in west Belfast. It was discovered in a bag in the Norfolk Parade area of the city on Friday morning. Pol...
UK National News, Apr 3, 2014
RBS To Close 44 Branches
The Royal Bank of Scotland (RBS) has said it is to close a total of 44 branches across the UK. It is understood the move is due to a 30% fall in branch transactions over the last four years. Of th...
RBS To Close 44 Branches
The Royal Bank of Scotland (RBS) has said it is to close a total of 44 branches across the UK. It is understood the move is due to a 30% fall in branch transactions over the last four years. Of th...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 3, 2014
PSNI Seizes £27k Drugs In County Down
The PSNI has made a series of drug seizures in County Down amounting to an estimated total of £27,000. Police discovered £17,000 of herbal cannabis on the Listooder Road in Crossgar on Wednesday, aft...
PSNI Seizes £27k Drugs In County Down
The PSNI has made a series of drug seizures in County Down amounting to an estimated total of £27,000. Police discovered £17,000 of herbal cannabis on the Listooder Road in Crossgar on Wednesday, aft...
Business News, Apr 3, 2014
150 School Buses Confirmed Following £11.5m Investment
£11.5m is being in invested in providing 150 new school buses for pupils across Northern Ireland. Education Minister John O'Dowd made the announcement during a visit to Nu-Track Ltd in Antrim, which ...
150 School Buses Confirmed Following £11.5m Investment
£11.5m is being in invested in providing 150 new school buses for pupils across Northern Ireland. Education Minister John O'Dowd made the announcement during a visit to Nu-Track Ltd in Antrim, which ...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 3, 2014
150 School Buses Confirmed Following £11.5m Investment
£11.5m is being in invested in providing 150 new school buses for pupils across Northern Ireland. Education Minister John O'Dowd made the announcement during a visit to Nu-Track Ltd in Antrim, which ...
150 School Buses Confirmed Following £11.5m Investment
£11.5m is being in invested in providing 150 new school buses for pupils across Northern Ireland. Education Minister John O'Dowd made the announcement during a visit to Nu-Track Ltd in Antrim, which ...
UK National News, Apr 3, 2014
High Air Pollution Continues To Affect UK
High levels of air pollution are continuing to affect parts of the UK. According to data from Defra, London and the South East of England are the worst affected areas, with both reaching the maximum...
High Air Pollution Continues To Affect UK
High levels of air pollution are continuing to affect parts of the UK. According to data from Defra, London and the South East of England are the worst affected areas, with both reaching the maximum...
UK National News, Apr 3, 2014
Vodafone To Create 1,400 Jobs
Vodafone is to create 1,400 jobs and open 150 new shops as it increases its UK investment programme. The investment will be rolled out over the next 12 months. The mobile phone company added that ...
Vodafone To Create 1,400 Jobs
Vodafone is to create 1,400 jobs and open 150 new shops as it increases its UK investment programme. The investment will be rolled out over the next 12 months. The mobile phone company added that ...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 3, 2014
Fatal Road Accident In Kilrea
A person has died following a two vehicle road crash in Kilrea, Co L'Derry. The accident occurred on the Agivey Road at about 20:15 on Thursday. A second person has been taken to hospital for treatm...
Fatal Road Accident In Kilrea
A person has died following a two vehicle road crash in Kilrea, Co L'Derry. The accident occurred on the Agivey Road at about 20:15 on Thursday. A second person has been taken to hospital for treatm...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 3, 2014
Contractor Appointed To Strabane Bridge Project
A contractor has been successfully appointed for the £3.2m bridge project planned for Strabane, County Tyrone. Social Development Minister Nelson McCausland and Regional Development Minister Danny Ke...
Contractor Appointed To Strabane Bridge Project
A contractor has been successfully appointed for the £3.2m bridge project planned for Strabane, County Tyrone. Social Development Minister Nelson McCausland and Regional Development Minister Danny Ke...
UK National News, Apr 3, 2014
Maria Miller To Repay Expenses Claim
Culture Secretary Maria Miller has been ordered to repay £5,800 by the Commons Committee on Standards. Mrs Miller has also been told to apologise to MPs. While she was cleared of the main charge of ...
Maria Miller To Repay Expenses Claim
Culture Secretary Maria Miller has been ordered to repay £5,800 by the Commons Committee on Standards. Mrs Miller has also been told to apologise to MPs. While she was cleared of the main charge of ...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 3, 2014
Women Urged To 'Stay In Football'
A new initiative is being launched by the Irish Football Association (IFA) to encourage women to stay involved in football. The IFA will launch its Women and Girls Football Plan this Friday in the Cu...
Women Urged To 'Stay In Football'
A new initiative is being launched by the Irish Football Association (IFA) to encourage women to stay involved in football. The IFA will launch its Women and Girls Football Plan this Friday in the Cu...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 3, 2014
Good Friday Terms 'Have Evaporated' - Report
The moral basis for the 1998 Good Friday Agreement has evaporated and the absence of trust in politics has resulted in an absence of progress, according to a new report. The third Peace Monitoring Re...
Good Friday Terms 'Have Evaporated' - Report
The moral basis for the 1998 Good Friday Agreement has evaporated and the absence of trust in politics has resulted in an absence of progress, according to a new report. The third Peace Monitoring Re...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 3, 2014
HBO Joins Tourism Ireland
HBO has joined forces with Tourism Ireland to launch a new campaign seeking to promote Northern Ireland through its fantasy drama Game Of Thrones. The new campaign begins today through adverts on Fac...
HBO Joins Tourism Ireland
HBO has joined forces with Tourism Ireland to launch a new campaign seeking to promote Northern Ireland through its fantasy drama Game Of Thrones. The new campaign begins today through adverts on Fac...
UK National News, Apr 3, 2014
£1bn Boost For Cambridgeshire
Cambridge and the surrounding area is to receive up to £1bn to help it become the UK's Silicon Valley, it has been announced. The Greater Cambridge City Deal is expected to unlock £1bn of investment...
£1bn Boost For Cambridgeshire
Cambridge and the surrounding area is to receive up to £1bn to help it become the UK's Silicon Valley, it has been announced. The Greater Cambridge City Deal is expected to unlock £1bn of investment...
UK National News, Apr 3, 2014
Britain Command Of Afghanistan's Helmand Hand Over US
Britain's military operations command in the Afghan province of Helmand has been formally handed over to the US, in the latest step to recall British combat troops since it started operations in the a...
Britain Command Of Afghanistan's Helmand Hand Over US
Britain's military operations command in the Afghan province of Helmand has been formally handed over to the US, in the latest step to recall British combat troops since it started operations in the a...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 3, 2014
Other News In Brief
Dissident Suspects Released Four of five men arrested in County Armagh by detectives investigating dissident republican activity have been released without charge. A 43-year-old, two 34-year-...
Other News In Brief
Dissident Suspects Released Four of five men arrested in County Armagh by detectives investigating dissident republican activity have been released without charge. A 43-year-old, two 34-year-...
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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.