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Northern Ireland News for April 2014 : Page 4
Northern Ireland News, Apr 24, 2014
Three People Injured In Racist Attack
Three people have been left injured after they were attacked by a gang earlier this week. The incident, which happened at Lawnmount Street in east Belfast, is being treated as a race hate crime, pol...
Three People Injured In Racist Attack
Three people have been left injured after they were attacked by a gang earlier this week. The incident, which happened at Lawnmount Street in east Belfast, is being treated as a race hate crime, pol...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 24, 2014
Other News In Brief
Shots Fired At House Shots have been fired at a house in west Belfast, police have said. The incident happened in the Whiterock Gardens area of the city at around 10pm on Wednesday. It is un...
Other News In Brief
Shots Fired At House Shots have been fired at a house in west Belfast, police have said. The incident happened in the Whiterock Gardens area of the city at around 10pm on Wednesday. It is un...
Recruitment News, Apr 23, 2014
230 Jobs Created By Security Firm
Two hundred and thirty new jobs are to be created across the State by home security company, PhoneWatch. The company, which currently employs 150 people, is to open 12 new regional offices creating j...
230 Jobs Created By Security Firm
Two hundred and thirty new jobs are to be created across the State by home security company, PhoneWatch. The company, which currently employs 150 people, is to open 12 new regional offices creating j...
Business News, Apr 23, 2014
Information And Communications Technologies Apprenticeship Scheme Launched
A pilot information and communications technologies (ICT) apprenticeship scheme has been launched by Employment and Learning Minister Dr Stephen Farry. The scheme, involving government and a number o...
Information And Communications Technologies Apprenticeship Scheme Launched
A pilot information and communications technologies (ICT) apprenticeship scheme has been launched by Employment and Learning Minister Dr Stephen Farry. The scheme, involving government and a number o...
UK National News, Apr 23, 2014
Hospital Kidney Deaths Might Be Avoidable
More than 1,000 people die each month from Acute Kidney Injury (AKI), a silent disease which can be unnoticed by medical staff but it can be avoidable with “good basic care”, according to a study of t...
Hospital Kidney Deaths Might Be Avoidable
More than 1,000 people die each month from Acute Kidney Injury (AKI), a silent disease which can be unnoticed by medical staff but it can be avoidable with “good basic care”, according to a study of t...
UK National News, Apr 23, 2014
Primark Sees Profits Up 26%
The giant discount fashion retailer Primark has seen its half-yearly operating profits rise 26% to £298m, while the owner Associated British Food (ABF) said its clothing arm saw the surge in profits i...
Primark Sees Profits Up 26%
The giant discount fashion retailer Primark has seen its half-yearly operating profits rise 26% to £298m, while the owner Associated British Food (ABF) said its clothing arm saw the surge in profits i...
UK National News, Apr 23, 2014
Budget Deficit Falls By 6% In 2013
The UK budget deficit has fallen to its lowest level since the financial crisis five years ago, with borrowing down to £6.7bn in March, compared to £11.4bn for the same period the previous year. Acc...
Budget Deficit Falls By 6% In 2013
The UK budget deficit has fallen to its lowest level since the financial crisis five years ago, with borrowing down to £6.7bn in March, compared to £11.4bn for the same period the previous year. Acc...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 23, 2014
Scrabo Closed For 'Forseeable Future'
Scrabo Tower, near Newtownards, Co Down, has been closed to the public for the "foreseeable future". The Northern Ireland Environment Agency (NIEA) has said that repeated water damage to the tower's ...
Scrabo Closed For 'Forseeable Future'
Scrabo Tower, near Newtownards, Co Down, has been closed to the public for the "foreseeable future". The Northern Ireland Environment Agency (NIEA) has said that repeated water damage to the tower's ...
UK National News, Apr 23, 2014
'Irresponsable' Center Parcs Advert Banned
A Center Parcs TV advert has been banned by the Advertising Standards Authority (ASA), who say it "irresponsibly encouraged parents" to take children on holiday during term time. The advertisement pr...
'Irresponsable' Center Parcs Advert Banned
A Center Parcs TV advert has been banned by the Advertising Standards Authority (ASA), who say it "irresponsibly encouraged parents" to take children on holiday during term time. The advertisement pr...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 23, 2014
New Minimum Care Standards Set By Poots
A new set of minimum standards for children's care homes in Northern Ireland have been published by Health and Social Services Minister, Edwin Poots. The standards set out the minimum requirements th...
New Minimum Care Standards Set By Poots
A new set of minimum standards for children's care homes in Northern Ireland have been published by Health and Social Services Minister, Edwin Poots. The standards set out the minimum requirements th...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 23, 2014
Pilot ICT Apprenticeship Scheme Launched
A pilot information and communications technologies (ICT) apprenticeship scheme has been launched by Employment and Learning Minister Dr Stephen Farry. The scheme, involving government and a number o...
Pilot ICT Apprenticeship Scheme Launched
A pilot information and communications technologies (ICT) apprenticeship scheme has been launched by Employment and Learning Minister Dr Stephen Farry. The scheme, involving government and a number o...
UK National News, Apr 23, 2014
Nice To Block New Breast Cancer Drug
The National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (Nice) is moving to block a new breast cancer drug because it said it is not effective enough to justify the price the NHS is being asked to pay. ...
Nice To Block New Breast Cancer Drug
The National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (Nice) is moving to block a new breast cancer drug because it said it is not effective enough to justify the price the NHS is being asked to pay. ...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 23, 2014
Consultation Expected On Breastfeeding Law
A public consultation is to be held on a proposed new law giving mothers the right to breastfeed in public. The new law, which could be enacted in Northern Ireland in 2016, will be similar to legisla...
Consultation Expected On Breastfeeding Law
A public consultation is to be held on a proposed new law giving mothers the right to breastfeed in public. The new law, which could be enacted in Northern Ireland in 2016, will be similar to legisla...
UK National News, Apr 23, 2014
Eight Renewable Energy Projects Approved
Plans for eight major renewable energy projects have been approved by the government as part of energy measures, expected to generate enough clean power for three million homes, support 8,500 new jobs...
Eight Renewable Energy Projects Approved
Plans for eight major renewable energy projects have been approved by the government as part of energy measures, expected to generate enough clean power for three million homes, support 8,500 new jobs...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 23, 2014
War Graves Damaged In Attack
War graves have been damaged and vandalised at Belfast City Cemetery. A member of the Commonwealth War Graves Commission, who tends to the upkeep of war graves, has described the attacks, which left ...
War Graves Damaged In Attack
War graves have been damaged and vandalised at Belfast City Cemetery. A member of the Commonwealth War Graves Commission, who tends to the upkeep of war graves, has described the attacks, which left ...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 23, 2014
Pollution Kills 1,000 Fish In Dungannon River
The Northern Ireland Environment Agency (NIEA) has reported that around 1,000 fish have died in the Oona River near Dungannon, Co Tyrone. It is understood that the fish, mostly trout, have been kille...
Pollution Kills 1,000 Fish In Dungannon River
The Northern Ireland Environment Agency (NIEA) has reported that around 1,000 fish have died in the Oona River near Dungannon, Co Tyrone. It is understood that the fish, mostly trout, have been kille...
UK National News, Apr 23, 2014
Dying Teen Stephen Sutton Close £1m Cancer Charity Target
Over £1 million has been raised for the Teenage Cancer Trust due to the fundraising efforts of 19-year-old Stephen Sutton. The teenager, from Burntwood, Staffordshire, was diagnosed with bowel cancer...
Dying Teen Stephen Sutton Close £1m Cancer Charity Target
Over £1 million has been raised for the Teenage Cancer Trust due to the fundraising efforts of 19-year-old Stephen Sutton. The teenager, from Burntwood, Staffordshire, was diagnosed with bowel cancer...
UK National News, Apr 23, 2014
Violence Falls For Fifth Consecutive Year As Alcohol Prices Rise
Researchers at Cardiff University claim that a five year decline in violent crime figures in England and Wales could be related to an increase in the cost of alcohol. According to data, violent crime...
Violence Falls For Fifth Consecutive Year As Alcohol Prices Rise
Researchers at Cardiff University claim that a five year decline in violent crime figures in England and Wales could be related to an increase in the cost of alcohol. According to data, violent crime...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 23, 2014
Defibrillator Stolen From Parked Ambulance
A privately-operated ambulance has been broken into and a defibrillator stolen when it was parked at Altnagelvin Hospital in Londonderry. It is believed that the drivers side window was smashed on Mo...
Defibrillator Stolen From Parked Ambulance
A privately-operated ambulance has been broken into and a defibrillator stolen when it was parked at Altnagelvin Hospital in Londonderry. It is believed that the drivers side window was smashed on Mo...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 23, 2014
Other News In Brief
Teen Rescued After Mountain Fall A teenager who sustained cuts and bruises and a suspected dislocated shoulder had to be rescued by helicopter from Mount Errigal in Co Donegal. It is understo...
Other News In Brief
Teen Rescued After Mountain Fall A teenager who sustained cuts and bruises and a suspected dislocated shoulder had to be rescued by helicopter from Mount Errigal in Co Donegal. It is understo...
UK National News, Apr 23, 2014
Three Children Found Dead In London House
Police in south-west London has discovered the bodies of three young children at a house in New Malden. The bodies was found on Tuesday night after police were called to the property. It is understo...
Three Children Found Dead In London House
Police in south-west London has discovered the bodies of three young children at a house in New Malden. The bodies was found on Tuesday night after police were called to the property. It is understo...
UK National News, Apr 23, 2014
Other News In Brief
Child Dies After Canal Pipe Fall An 11-year-old boy has died after falling into a canal. The child is understood to have been crossing the Leeds-Liverpool canal on a pipe when he lost his ba...
Other News In Brief
Child Dies After Canal Pipe Fall An 11-year-old boy has died after falling into a canal. The child is understood to have been crossing the Leeds-Liverpool canal on a pipe when he lost his ba...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 17, 2014
18 NHS Care Homes To Remain Open
The 18 care homes in Northern Ireland marked for closure last year as part of the Transforming Your Care review, are to remain open. The NHS homes had been due to close under changed to health servic...
18 NHS Care Homes To Remain Open
The 18 care homes in Northern Ireland marked for closure last year as part of the Transforming Your Care review, are to remain open. The NHS homes had been due to close under changed to health servic...
UK National News, Apr 17, 2014
House Of Commons To Debate Second Reading Of High Speed Rail Bill
A second reading of the High Speed Rail Bill is to be debated by the House of Commons on Monday 28 April. The debate is expected to follow the conclusion of Home Office Questions. The Bill confers t...
House Of Commons To Debate Second Reading Of High Speed Rail Bill
A second reading of the High Speed Rail Bill is to be debated by the House of Commons on Monday 28 April. The debate is expected to follow the conclusion of Home Office Questions. The Bill confers t...
UK National News, Apr 17, 2014
RMT Announce Five Days Of Strike Action Over Closures
Five days of strike action has been announced by workers on London Underground (LU) in a dispute over ticket office closures. Announcing the action, the RMT have said the work stoppages are in protes...
RMT Announce Five Days Of Strike Action Over Closures
Five days of strike action has been announced by workers on London Underground (LU) in a dispute over ticket office closures. Announcing the action, the RMT have said the work stoppages are in protes...
UK National News, Apr 17, 2014
Co-Op Group Announce £2.5bn Loss
Marking the worst results in its 150-year history, the Co-op Group has filed losses of £2.5bn for 2013. The Group said that £2.1bn of losses came from the Co-operative Bank, including a trading loss ...
Co-Op Group Announce £2.5bn Loss
Marking the worst results in its 150-year history, the Co-op Group has filed losses of £2.5bn for 2013. The Group said that £2.1bn of losses came from the Co-operative Bank, including a trading loss ...
UK National News, Apr 17, 2014
Life For 21-Year-Old Who Beheaded His Girlfriend
A man has been found guilty of the murder of his teenage girlfriend, whose decapitated body was found at a flat in Sheffield in June last year. 21-year-old Aras Hussein beheaded 18-year-old student R...
Life For 21-Year-Old Who Beheaded His Girlfriend
A man has been found guilty of the murder of his teenage girlfriend, whose decapitated body was found at a flat in Sheffield in June last year. 21-year-old Aras Hussein beheaded 18-year-old student R...
UK National News, Apr 17, 2014
Met Report 'One Of The Biggest Gun Hauls Ever'
A haul of 30 firearms have been recovered by the Metropolitan Police in what has been described as "one of the biggest gun hauls ever". Assault rifles, sawn-off shotguns and a Thompson machine gun ar...
Met Report 'One Of The Biggest Gun Hauls Ever'
A haul of 30 firearms have been recovered by the Metropolitan Police in what has been described as "one of the biggest gun hauls ever". Assault rifles, sawn-off shotguns and a Thompson machine gun ar...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 17, 2014
Four NI Buildings Win Architectural Awards
Four buildings in Northern Ireland have won architectural awards for excellence. The Guildhall in Londonderry, a PSNI memorial garden within the grounds of the PSNI headquarters on Knock Road, Loughl...
Four NI Buildings Win Architectural Awards
Four buildings in Northern Ireland have won architectural awards for excellence. The Guildhall in Londonderry, a PSNI memorial garden within the grounds of the PSNI headquarters on Knock Road, Loughl...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 17, 2014
McCauseland Announces Funds For Parish Centre Refurbishment
Almost £300,000 has been allocated for the refurbishment of St Brigid's Parish Centre in Londonderry, the Social Development Minister Nelson McCausland has announced. The Resource Centre Derry, which...
McCauseland Announces Funds For Parish Centre Refurbishment
Almost £300,000 has been allocated for the refurbishment of St Brigid's Parish Centre in Londonderry, the Social Development Minister Nelson McCausland has announced. The Resource Centre Derry, which...
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Northern Ireland WeatherThis Evening and Tonight:This evening will be dry. The rest of the night will remain dry with variable amounts of cloud and some clear periods. Light southwesterly winds. Minimum temperature 10 °C.
