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Northern Ireland News for April 2014 : Page 2
UK National News, Apr 29, 2014
0.8% Growth For UK Economy
The UK economy has grown by 0.8% in the first quarter of 2014, official figures have claimed. This is the fifth consecutive increase in GDP growth. However, the Office for National Statistics (ONS...
0.8% Growth For UK Economy
The UK economy has grown by 0.8% in the first quarter of 2014, official figures have claimed. This is the fifth consecutive increase in GDP growth. However, the Office for National Statistics (ONS...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 29, 2014
Other News In Brief
Man Arrested Over 'Suspicious Activity', Lurgan A 51-year-old man has been arrested in relation to suspicious activity in Lurgan's Kilwilkee Estate. The arrest followed searches conducted by ...
Other News In Brief
Man Arrested Over 'Suspicious Activity', Lurgan A 51-year-old man has been arrested in relation to suspicious activity in Lurgan's Kilwilkee Estate. The arrest followed searches conducted by ...
UK National News, Apr 29, 2014
Flights Suspended At East Midlands Airport
All flights in and out of East Midlands Airport have been suspended after an incident involving a cargo aircraft. Air Contractors confirmed the aircraft involved was a Boeing 737-400 Freighter. There...
Flights Suspended At East Midlands Airport
All flights in and out of East Midlands Airport have been suspended after an incident involving a cargo aircraft. Air Contractors confirmed the aircraft involved was a Boeing 737-400 Freighter. There...
UK National News, Apr 29, 2014
Cirrus Logic To Acquire Wolfson Electronics
Cirrus Logic and Wolfson Microelectronics have announced the terms of a recommended transaction under which Cirrus Logic would acquire Wolfson at a price of £2.35 per share in cash, implying an enterp...
Cirrus Logic To Acquire Wolfson Electronics
Cirrus Logic and Wolfson Microelectronics have announced the terms of a recommended transaction under which Cirrus Logic would acquire Wolfson at a price of £2.35 per share in cash, implying an enterp...
UK National News, Apr 29, 2014
50% Of People Diagnosed With Cancer Survive For At Least 10 Years
Fifty per cent of people diagnosed with cancer today will survive their disease for at least 10 years, according to landmark figures published by Cancer Research UK today. "Achieving our ambition to ...
50% Of People Diagnosed With Cancer Survive For At Least 10 Years
Fifty per cent of people diagnosed with cancer today will survive their disease for at least 10 years, according to landmark figures published by Cancer Research UK today. "Achieving our ambition to ...
UK National News, Apr 29, 2014
Chaos As Tube Strike Begins
There are chaotic scenes at tube stations across London today as workers hold a two-day strike. Members of the Rail, Maritime and Transport (RMT) Union are staging the protest over plans to close al...
Chaos As Tube Strike Begins
There are chaotic scenes at tube stations across London today as workers hold a two-day strike. Members of the Rail, Maritime and Transport (RMT) Union are staging the protest over plans to close al...
UK National News, Apr 29, 2014
Pupil Remains In Custody Over Teacher Stabbing
A 15-year-old boy remains in police custody after a teacher was stabbed to death at a school in Leeds. At 11.48am on Monday, police received reports of female teacher, now named as Anne Maguire, hav...
Pupil Remains In Custody Over Teacher Stabbing
A 15-year-old boy remains in police custody after a teacher was stabbed to death at a school in Leeds. At 11.48am on Monday, police received reports of female teacher, now named as Anne Maguire, hav...
UK National News, Apr 29, 2014
Other News In Brief
Appeal Over Missing Leeds Woman West Yorkshire Police is appealing for information after a woman was reported missing in Leeds. Leeds District CID said it would like to speak to anyone who ha...
Other News In Brief
Appeal Over Missing Leeds Woman West Yorkshire Police is appealing for information after a woman was reported missing in Leeds. Leeds District CID said it would like to speak to anyone who ha...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 28, 2014
Calls To Reject Gay Marriage Repeated
A number of Northern Ireland's Catholic bishops have called on the Northern Ireland Assembly to reject same-sex marriage. In an open letter, the bishops say it is "inappropriate" to apply the princi...
Calls To Reject Gay Marriage Repeated
A number of Northern Ireland's Catholic bishops have called on the Northern Ireland Assembly to reject same-sex marriage. In an open letter, the bishops say it is "inappropriate" to apply the princi...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 28, 2014
Accountancy Firm Creates 486 New Jobs
Almost 500 new jobs are to be created in Northern Ireland by an accountancy firm, it has been announced. EY, formerly known as Ernst and Young, will create 486 jobs in Belfast. The roles will be i...
Accountancy Firm Creates 486 New Jobs
Almost 500 new jobs are to be created in Northern Ireland by an accountancy firm, it has been announced. EY, formerly known as Ernst and Young, will create 486 jobs in Belfast. The roles will be i...
UK National News, Apr 28, 2014
Max Clifford Found Guilty Of Indecent Assaults
Max Clifford has been found guilty of eight indecent assaults on women and girls as young as 15. The publicist was found guilty by a jury at Southwark Crown Court on Monday. He was however cleared...
Max Clifford Found Guilty Of Indecent Assaults
Max Clifford has been found guilty of eight indecent assaults on women and girls as young as 15. The publicist was found guilty by a jury at Southwark Crown Court on Monday. He was however cleared...
Business News, Apr 28, 2014
Council Supports Living Wage
Belfast City Council is set to become the first council in Northern Ireland to be a Living Wage employer. The decision taken at the Strategic Policy & Resources committee will now go forward for rati...
Council Supports Living Wage
Belfast City Council is set to become the first council in Northern Ireland to be a Living Wage employer. The decision taken at the Strategic Policy & Resources committee will now go forward for rati...
Recruitment News, Apr 28, 2014
Ernst & Young To Create 486 New Posts
West Belfast MP, Paul Maskey has welcomed the announcement by accountancy firm Ernst & Young that it is to create 486 jobs in Belfast. Mr Maskey said: "This announcement today by accountancy firm EY ...
Ernst & Young To Create 486 New Posts
West Belfast MP, Paul Maskey has welcomed the announcement by accountancy firm Ernst & Young that it is to create 486 jobs in Belfast. Mr Maskey said: "This announcement today by accountancy firm EY ...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 28, 2014
Giro d'Italia To Cause Traffic Disruption
Translink has warned of disruption to its bus services next week as the Giro d'Italia takes place. More than 200 miles of Northern Ireland's roads will be closed at various stages over the 9 to 11 M...
Giro d'Italia To Cause Traffic Disruption
Translink has warned of disruption to its bus services next week as the Giro d'Italia takes place. More than 200 miles of Northern Ireland's roads will be closed at various stages over the 9 to 11 M...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 28, 2014
Pigs Killed In Suspected Arson Attack
More than 4,000 pigs have died in a suspected arson attack at a farm in Newry. The blaze broke out at a farm outbuilding on Derrywilligan Road, Mullaghglass, on Saturday at around 5.40am. The Nort...
Pigs Killed In Suspected Arson Attack
More than 4,000 pigs have died in a suspected arson attack at a farm in Newry. The blaze broke out at a farm outbuilding on Derrywilligan Road, Mullaghglass, on Saturday at around 5.40am. The Nort...
UK National News, Apr 28, 2014
Body Of Missing Man Found In Canal
The body of a man who went missing during a night out earlier this month has been recovered from a canal, it has been reported. Wayne Davies, 22, a tourist, disappeared after leaving the Hifi nightc...
Body Of Missing Man Found In Canal
The body of a man who went missing during a night out earlier this month has been recovered from a canal, it has been reported. Wayne Davies, 22, a tourist, disappeared after leaving the Hifi nightc...
UK National News, Apr 28, 2014
Tube Strike Set To Commence
A 48-hour tube strike is set to begin later. Rail, Maritime and Transport (RMT) union members are due to stage a walk-out from 9pm, and not return to their positions until 8.59pm on Wednesday (30 Ap...
Tube Strike Set To Commence
A 48-hour tube strike is set to begin later. Rail, Maritime and Transport (RMT) union members are due to stage a walk-out from 9pm, and not return to their positions until 8.59pm on Wednesday (30 Ap...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 28, 2014
Two Die In Road Accidents
Two men have died in separate road accidents. On Sunday, a man was killed when his car collided with another vehicle on Banbridge Road, Dromore, at around 6pm. A 42-year-old man was arrested at th...
Two Die In Road Accidents
Two men have died in separate road accidents. On Sunday, a man was killed when his car collided with another vehicle on Banbridge Road, Dromore, at around 6pm. A 42-year-old man was arrested at th...
UK National News, Apr 28, 2014
Five Die In House Fire
Five people, including two young children and a baby, have been killed in a house fire in Sheffield. The children, believed to be two boys, aged seven and nine, and a nine-week-old baby died as well ...
Five Die In House Fire
Five people, including two young children and a baby, have been killed in a house fire in Sheffield. The children, believed to be two boys, aged seven and nine, and a nine-week-old baby died as well ...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 28, 2014
Hundreds Protest Against Animal Cruelty
A public rally has been held in Belfast city centre to protest against animal cruelty. The event, which took place on Sunday afternoon, saw hundreds of people attend. Many even brought their dogs an...
Hundreds Protest Against Animal Cruelty
A public rally has been held in Belfast city centre to protest against animal cruelty. The event, which took place on Sunday afternoon, saw hundreds of people attend. Many even brought their dogs an...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 28, 2014
Police To Meet Residents Over Anti-Social Behaviour
Police have confirmed they are to meet with residents in L'derry this week over ongoing anti-social behaviour. The move comes after residents from the Rosemount area staged a protest over the proble...
Police To Meet Residents Over Anti-Social Behaviour
Police have confirmed they are to meet with residents in L'derry this week over ongoing anti-social behaviour. The move comes after residents from the Rosemount area staged a protest over the proble...
UK National News, Apr 28, 2014
MoD Names Five Service Personnel Killed In Helicopter Crash
The Ministry of Defence (MoD) has confirmed the names of the five service personnel who lost their lives following the crash of a Lynx helicopter in southern Afghanistan on 26 April 2014. They are: C...
MoD Names Five Service Personnel Killed In Helicopter Crash
The Ministry of Defence (MoD) has confirmed the names of the five service personnel who lost their lives following the crash of a Lynx helicopter in southern Afghanistan on 26 April 2014. They are: C...
UK National News, Apr 28, 2014
Research Reveals Children As Old As Seven Are Being Sent To School In Nappies
Children aged between five and seven have worn a nappy to school in the past year, according to a Sky News investigation. According to experts, parents are said to be too busy to address the issue. ...
Research Reveals Children As Old As Seven Are Being Sent To School In Nappies
Children aged between five and seven have worn a nappy to school in the past year, according to a Sky News investigation. According to experts, parents are said to be too busy to address the issue. ...
UK National News, Apr 28, 2014
Suarez Voted PFA Player Of The Year
The unstoppable exploits of Luis Suarez this season were acknowledged by his peers on Sunday evening, as the Liverpool forward collected the PFA Players' Player of the Year honour at a special ceremon...
Suarez Voted PFA Player Of The Year
The unstoppable exploits of Luis Suarez this season were acknowledged by his peers on Sunday evening, as the Liverpool forward collected the PFA Players' Player of the Year honour at a special ceremon...
UK National News, Apr 28, 2014
Other News In Brief
Teacher Stabbed To Death At School A female teacher has been stabbed to death at a high school in Leeds. She was taken to hospital for treatment but was later pronounced dead. A 15-year-ol...
Other News In Brief
Teacher Stabbed To Death At School A female teacher has been stabbed to death at a high school in Leeds. She was taken to hospital for treatment but was later pronounced dead. A 15-year-ol...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 28, 2014
Other News In Brief
£65,000 Footway For Cullybackey Announced Transport Minister Danny Kennedy has announced the start of a project to provide a new footway on the Ballymena Road in Cullybackey. The scheme wil...
Other News In Brief
£65,000 Footway For Cullybackey Announced Transport Minister Danny Kennedy has announced the start of a project to provide a new footway on the Ballymena Road in Cullybackey. The scheme wil...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 25, 2014
Pipe Bomb Explodes Outside House
A pipe bomb has exploded outside a property in north Belfast, police have said. The incident happened at a house in the Carlisle Square area, around 10.50pm on Thursday. It is understood a door to...
Pipe Bomb Explodes Outside House
A pipe bomb has exploded outside a property in north Belfast, police have said. The incident happened at a house in the Carlisle Square area, around 10.50pm on Thursday. It is understood a door to...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 25, 2014
Prison Officer Released On Bail Over Drugs Offences
A prison officer has been released on bail after being arrested over drugs offences. The woman, reported to be 50-years-old, was arrested on suspicion of possessing and supplying Class A and B drugs...
Prison Officer Released On Bail Over Drugs Offences
A prison officer has been released on bail after being arrested over drugs offences. The woman, reported to be 50-years-old, was arrested on suspicion of possessing and supplying Class A and B drugs...
Recruitment News, Apr 25, 2014
EDF Energy Workers To Go On Strike
Nearly 500 workers at EDF Energy will be taking strike action on Tuesday 6 May and Thursday 8 May in a three-pronged pay dispute. Unite, the country's largest union, said the two days of strike actio...
EDF Energy Workers To Go On Strike
Nearly 500 workers at EDF Energy will be taking strike action on Tuesday 6 May and Thursday 8 May in a three-pronged pay dispute. Unite, the country's largest union, said the two days of strike actio...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 25, 2014
Ulster Bank Refunds Customers
Customers of Ulster Bank who found their accounts debited twice for withdrawals earlier this week, have been refunded, it is understood. The problem with the computer system stared on Easter Monday ...
Ulster Bank Refunds Customers
Customers of Ulster Bank who found their accounts debited twice for withdrawals earlier this week, have been refunded, it is understood. The problem with the computer system stared on Easter Monday ...
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Northern Ireland WeatherToday:A dry day with long spells of sunshine for most, however eastern coasts will see rather more in the way of cloud at times, with just the risk of an odd light morning shower. Mainly light northerly winds. Maximum temperature 13 °C.Tonight:A fine end to the day with some evening sunshine. It remains dry overnight with a touch of frost possible in places, although cloud is expected to increase towards dawn. Minimum temperature 0 °C.
