Northern Ireland News for April 2014 : Page 12
Recruitment News, Apr 3, 2014
Visteon Pension Deal Agreed
Unite has said it has reached an agreement with a now-closed factory in West Belfast over pension payments for former staff. The Visteon factory closed five years ago and at the time, the decision l...
Visteon Pension Deal Agreed
Unite has said it has reached an agreement with a now-closed factory in West Belfast over pension payments for former staff. The Visteon factory closed five years ago and at the time, the decision l...
UK National News, Apr 3, 2014
Spanish Ambassador Summoned Over 'Incursion'
The Foreign Office has summoned the Spanish ambassador Fedrerico Trillo to explain why a Spanish state research vessel entered into the Gibraltar territorial waters after what it called a "serious inc...
Spanish Ambassador Summoned Over 'Incursion'
The Foreign Office has summoned the Spanish ambassador Fedrerico Trillo to explain why a Spanish state research vessel entered into the Gibraltar territorial waters after what it called a "serious inc...
UK National News, Apr 3, 2014
Other News In Brief
Firearms Incident In Lincoln Police in Lincoln have issued an appeal for information following a firearms incident in the area. At around 8.30pm on Wednesday (2 April), police received a rep...
Other News In Brief
Firearms Incident In Lincoln Police in Lincoln have issued an appeal for information following a firearms incident in the area. At around 8.30pm on Wednesday (2 April), police received a rep...
Recruitment News, Apr 2, 2014
Unemployment At Lowest Level In Five Years
Minister for Social Protection, Joan Burton TD, has welcomed the latest Live Register figures from the Central Statistics Office which show unemployment at its lowest level in five years. The number ...
Unemployment At Lowest Level In Five Years
Minister for Social Protection, Joan Burton TD, has welcomed the latest Live Register figures from the Central Statistics Office which show unemployment at its lowest level in five years. The number ...
UK National News, Apr 2, 2014
Consumers To Pay Via Mobile Number
Settling IOUs with friends and family is set to become easier from Tuesday 29th April thanks to Paym, the new secure way to pay using just a mobile number. As well as confirming the launch date, the...
Consumers To Pay Via Mobile Number
Settling IOUs with friends and family is set to become easier from Tuesday 29th April thanks to Paym, the new secure way to pay using just a mobile number. As well as confirming the launch date, the...
Business News, Apr 2, 2014
Game Of Thrones To Promote NI Overseas
Enterprise, Trade and Investment Minister Arlene Foster has announced that Tourism Ireland has joined forces with HBO and its smash hit television series Game of Thrones in a new advertising campaign....
Game Of Thrones To Promote NI Overseas
Enterprise, Trade and Investment Minister Arlene Foster has announced that Tourism Ireland has joined forces with HBO and its smash hit television series Game of Thrones in a new advertising campaign....
Northern Ireland News, Apr 2, 2014
Police Training College On Hold
Plans to build a new training college for the fire, police and prison services have been put on hold, following a statement from the Northern Ireland Community Safety College. The project board met o...
Police Training College On Hold
Plans to build a new training college for the fire, police and prison services have been put on hold, following a statement from the Northern Ireland Community Safety College. The project board met o...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 2, 2014
Falls Road Closed In Security Alert
Part of the Falls Road in west Belfast has been closed and residents have been evacuated from their homes as a result of a security alert. The alert follows the discovery of a suspicious object in th...
Falls Road Closed In Security Alert
Part of the Falls Road in west Belfast has been closed and residents have been evacuated from their homes as a result of a security alert. The alert follows the discovery of a suspicious object in th...
UK National News, Apr 2, 2014
M&S To Open 250 Food Stores
Today at Marks & Spencer's Investor Seminar in Paris, the retailer unveiled plans for further international expansion with a focus on opening 250 new stores, growing its Food business and increasing i...
M&S To Open 250 Food Stores
Today at Marks & Spencer's Investor Seminar in Paris, the retailer unveiled plans for further international expansion with a focus on opening 250 new stores, growing its Food business and increasing i...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 2, 2014
Unionists Accused Of 'Tribal Headcount'
An Alliance Councillor has criticised unionist parties of "turning away from an open future" after DUP MLA Arlene Foster encouraged unionists to work together. "The only winner from the inter-unionis...
Unionists Accused Of 'Tribal Headcount'
An Alliance Councillor has criticised unionist parties of "turning away from an open future" after DUP MLA Arlene Foster encouraged unionists to work together. "The only winner from the inter-unionis...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 2, 2014
Unite Reaches Visteon Pension Deal
The Unite union says it has reached an agreement with a now-closed west Belfast factory over pension payments for former staff. The Visteon factory closed five years ago, leading to a series of prote...
Unite Reaches Visteon Pension Deal
The Unite union says it has reached an agreement with a now-closed west Belfast factory over pension payments for former staff. The Visteon factory closed five years ago, leading to a series of prote...
UK National News, Apr 2, 2014
Housing Benefit Changes Cause Financial Hardship
Reforms to the support provided for housing costs, including the Social Sector Size Criteria (SSSC), also known as the Bedroom Tax, are causing financial hardship to vulnerable people who were not the...
Housing Benefit Changes Cause Financial Hardship
Reforms to the support provided for housing costs, including the Social Sector Size Criteria (SSSC), also known as the Bedroom Tax, are causing financial hardship to vulnerable people who were not the...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 2, 2014
Energy Project Launches At Titanic Belfast
A total of £2.9m of financial assistance from the European Union has been injected into a new research project that will examine how wind energy is stored and managed. The SPIRE energy project was la...
Energy Project Launches At Titanic Belfast
A total of £2.9m of financial assistance from the European Union has been injected into a new research project that will examine how wind energy is stored and managed. The SPIRE energy project was la...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 2, 2014
Chief Medical Officer Warning Over Obesity
Obesity is the most significant public health issue confronting the current generation in Northern Ireland, according to the Chief Medial Officer. Dr Michael McBride said levels of obesity continue t...
Chief Medical Officer Warning Over Obesity
Obesity is the most significant public health issue confronting the current generation in Northern Ireland, according to the Chief Medial Officer. Dr Michael McBride said levels of obesity continue t...
UK National News, Apr 2, 2014
High Levels Of Air Pollution In England And Wales
Public Health England (PHE) scientists are issuing advice for parts of England and Wales. In the last few days, a combination of local emissions, light winds, pollution from the continent and dust bl...
High Levels Of Air Pollution In England And Wales
Public Health England (PHE) scientists are issuing advice for parts of England and Wales. In the last few days, a combination of local emissions, light winds, pollution from the continent and dust bl...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 2, 2014
Man Arrested In Jean McConville Investigation
A 56-year-old man has been arrested over the abduction and murder of Jean McConville. The man was arrested in west Belfast on Wednesday morning. A mother of 10, Jean McConville was kidnapped from he...
Man Arrested In Jean McConville Investigation
A 56-year-old man has been arrested over the abduction and murder of Jean McConville. The man was arrested in west Belfast on Wednesday morning. A mother of 10, Jean McConville was kidnapped from he...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 2, 2014
Man Attacked In West Belfast
A man has been seriously attacked in west Belfast. The victim, 20, had both his legs broken and suffered facial injuries in the assault in the Carnamore Park area on Tuesday night. His injuries are ...
Man Attacked In West Belfast
A man has been seriously attacked in west Belfast. The victim, 20, had both his legs broken and suffered facial injuries in the assault in the Carnamore Park area on Tuesday night. His injuries are ...
UK National News, Apr 2, 2014
Wales Could Restrict The Use Of E-Cigarettes In Public Places
New measures to address some of Wales' major public health challenges, including high levels of drinking and smoking, are being put forward by the Welsh Government today. Health Minister Mark Drakefo...
Wales Could Restrict The Use Of E-Cigarettes In Public Places
New measures to address some of Wales' major public health challenges, including high levels of drinking and smoking, are being put forward by the Welsh Government today. Health Minister Mark Drakefo...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 2, 2014
Five Arrested In Connection With Dissident Republican Activity
Five people have been arrested by police as part of an ongoing investigation into dissident republican activity. The men, one aged 43, two 34-year-olds and two 30-year-olds, were arrested in the Crai...
Five Arrested In Connection With Dissident Republican Activity
Five people have been arrested by police as part of an ongoing investigation into dissident republican activity. The men, one aged 43, two 34-year-olds and two 30-year-olds, were arrested in the Crai...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 2, 2014
Other News In Brief
Man Robbed At Knifepoint In L'Derry A man has been robbed at knifepoint in L'Derry by two male attackers. The incident occurred in an alleyway adjacent to Limewood Street after 19:00 on Tuesd...
Other News In Brief
Man Robbed At Knifepoint In L'Derry A man has been robbed at knifepoint in L'Derry by two male attackers. The incident occurred in an alleyway adjacent to Limewood Street after 19:00 on Tuesd...
UK National News, Apr 2, 2014
Edinburgh Schools To Be Inspected After Wall Tragedy
Mass inspections of Edinburgh school buildings are taking place after a free-standing wall collapsed and killed 12-year-old Keane Wallis-Bennett at Liberton High School on Tuesday, just before 10:00am...
Edinburgh Schools To Be Inspected After Wall Tragedy
Mass inspections of Edinburgh school buildings are taking place after a free-standing wall collapsed and killed 12-year-old Keane Wallis-Bennett at Liberton High School on Tuesday, just before 10:00am...
UK National News, Apr 2, 2014
Creative Foods Could Axe 149 Jobs
Up to 149 people could lose their jobs if Creative Foods, based in Flint, Wales, goes ahead with its plans to close. The food company, which makes ready meals and other products, could close in May, ...
Creative Foods Could Axe 149 Jobs
Up to 149 people could lose their jobs if Creative Foods, based in Flint, Wales, goes ahead with its plans to close. The food company, which makes ready meals and other products, could close in May, ...
UK National News, Apr 2, 2014
Other News In Brief
Man Jailed For Series Of Sexual Offences A West Sussex man has been sentenced to a total of 20 years imprisonment for a series of sexual offences against three women. Jason Burgess, 42, unemp...
Other News In Brief
Man Jailed For Series Of Sexual Offences A West Sussex man has been sentenced to a total of 20 years imprisonment for a series of sexual offences against three women. Jason Burgess, 42, unemp...
Business News, Apr 1, 2014
Old Mill Saddlery Scoops Business In Japan
Old Mill Saddlery in Carrickfergus has received Invest Northern Ireland assistance which has helped the company win its first business in Japan. The company was helped by Invest NI to develop a new e...
Old Mill Saddlery Scoops Business In Japan
Old Mill Saddlery in Carrickfergus has received Invest Northern Ireland assistance which has helped the company win its first business in Japan. The company was helped by Invest NI to develop a new e...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 1, 2014
£200k Announced For Castlereagh Regeneration
£200,000 funding has been allocated to a revitalisation project for the Borough of Castlereagh in Belfast. The overall aims of the project are to increase footfall, attract and sustain investment in ...
£200k Announced For Castlereagh Regeneration
£200,000 funding has been allocated to a revitalisation project for the Borough of Castlereagh in Belfast. The overall aims of the project are to increase footfall, attract and sustain investment in ...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 1, 2014
1,600 Homes Announced In £180m Deal
£180m is to be spent on the construction of 1,600 social homes as part of a finance deal secured by Clanmil Housing Group. The deal, the largest-ever of its kind in Northern Ireland, secures loans of...
1,600 Homes Announced In £180m Deal
£180m is to be spent on the construction of 1,600 social homes as part of a finance deal secured by Clanmil Housing Group. The deal, the largest-ever of its kind in Northern Ireland, secures loans of...
UK National News, Apr 1, 2014
Pupil Dies After Wall Collapses In Edinburgh School
A pupil has died after a wall collapsed on to her at a school in Edinburgh. Emergency services were called to the scene at Liberton High School, Gilmerton Road, at around 10am this morning. Ambulanc...
Pupil Dies After Wall Collapses In Edinburgh School
A pupil has died after a wall collapsed on to her at a school in Edinburgh. Emergency services were called to the scene at Liberton High School, Gilmerton Road, at around 10am this morning. Ambulanc...
UK National News, Apr 1, 2014
Five-A-Day Fruit And Veg Is Not Enough - UCL Report
Eating seven or more portions of fruit and vegetables a day reduces your risk of death at any point in time by 42% compared to eating less than one portion, according to a report by the University Col...
Five-A-Day Fruit And Veg Is Not Enough - UCL Report
Eating seven or more portions of fruit and vegetables a day reduces your risk of death at any point in time by 42% compared to eating less than one portion, according to a report by the University Col...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 1, 2014
Second Explosive Device Discovered In Strabane
A second viable explosive device has been recovered during a security alert in Strabane, marking the second discovered in the area over the space of 24 hours. Army bomb experts were tasked with makin...
Second Explosive Device Discovered In Strabane
A second viable explosive device has been recovered during a security alert in Strabane, marking the second discovered in the area over the space of 24 hours. Army bomb experts were tasked with makin...
UK National News, Apr 1, 2014
Two-Year-Old Saves Mum's Life With 999 Call
A two-year-old boy saved his mother's life calling an ambulance to their family home in Leicestershire after his mother collapsed. Riley Henry dialled 999 and told the operator "mummy's asleep". Eas...
Two-Year-Old Saves Mum's Life With 999 Call
A two-year-old boy saved his mother's life calling an ambulance to their family home in Leicestershire after his mother collapsed. Riley Henry dialled 999 and told the operator "mummy's asleep". Eas...
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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.