Northern Ireland News for July 2014 : Page 2

Northern Ireland News, Jul 30, 2014
Mixed-Use Scheme Approved In Larne
Environment Minister Mark H Durkan has approved outline planning permission for a large mixed-use development in Larne. The 13-hectare development would be located on the edge of the town and would ...
UK National News, Jul 30, 2014
Public Fight Off Attacker In Attempted Rape
Greater Manchester Police are searching for a man in connection with an attempted rape in Clayton Vale nature reserve. Police say that a 30-year-old woman was attacked while she was running at about ...
Northern Ireland News, Jul 30, 2014
Other News In Brief
Body Found Believed To Be Missing Co Antrim Man Police believe a body found in Ballymoney may be that of Michael Hanna. Mr Hanna, 24, has not been seen since 16 July when he disappeared from...
UK National News, Jul 30, 2014
Ebola Outbreak Threat To UK - Hammond
Foreign Secretary Philip Hammond has said that an ebola virus outbreak in West Africa is a threat to the UK. Mr Hammond is to chair an emergency Cobra meeting later today (Wednesday) on the outbreak,...
UK National News, Jul 30, 2014
Driverless Cars To Be Allowed On UK Roads Next Year
Driverless cars are to be allowed on public roads from next year as part of Chancellor George Osborne's National Infrastructure Plan. Previously the Department of Transport had pledged to trial drive...
UK National News, Jul 30, 2014
Other News In Brief
'Skywalker' Passport Rejected A woman who added "Skywalker" to her name by deed poll in 2008 has had her new passport renewal application rejected. Laura Matthews included the Star Wars refer...
UK National News, Jul 29, 2014
£10 Diesel Car Charge Considered For Central London
It has been reported that a plan to charge drivers of diesel cars £10 to drive into central London are being considered. According to a report by the Times, London Mayor Boris Johnson will lobby the ...
UK National News, Jul 29, 2014
14-Month-Old Attacked By 'Bull Terrier-Type' Dog
A 14-month-old boy is being treated in hospital after being "mauled" by a "bull terrier-type" dog in Huddersfield. It is understood that the child was attacked while at a relatives home in Thorpe Pyn...
UK National News, Jul 29, 2014
PM To Meet Families Of MH17 Victims
The families of British victims of the shot down Malaysian Airlines MH17 plane are to meet with the Prime Minister, who is expected to discuss international response to the incident. The plane is bel...
UK National News, Jul 29, 2014
London Skyscraper Goes Up For Sale
The Gherkin has been put up for sale and the London skyscraper is expected to attract offers of around £650m. Sale of the tower, which was placed into receivership in April, is to handled jointly by ...
UK National News, Jul 29, 2014
Judge Rejects Rigby Killers Appeal
A Judge has refused Michael Adebolajo, one of the men jailed for the murder of Fusilier Lee Rigby, the right to appeal, the Judicial Office has reported. Adebolajo was sentenced to whole-life term la...
UK National News, Jul 29, 2014
Refunds Offered For Missed Commonwealth Games Events
Organisers of the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow have said that people who missed events due to transport problems can apply for ticket refunds. Glasgow 2014 have advised people to hold on to tickets ...
Business News, Jul 29, 2014
Further Boost For Pork Exports
Agriculture Minister Michelle O'Neill welcomed improved export conditions for pork to Singapore. She said: "Today's announcement is a further boost for our pork exports following agreement by the Sin...
Recruitment News, Jul 29, 2014
Irish Rail Union Members Announce Strike Action
SIPTU members in Irish Rail will launch a campaign of industrial action and participate in a one-day work stoppage if the transport company carries out a threat to cut workers wages on Sunday 24 Augus...
Northern Ireland News, Jul 29, 2014
Review Ordered Into Staff Shortages
A review of operations is to be carried out by the Northern Ireland Ambulance Service (NIAS) following delays in response times to 999 calls. It is understood that almost a third of NIAS's ambulances...
Northern Ireland News, Jul 29, 2014
Man Drowns In Bessbrook Lake
A 68-year-old man has died in a drowning incident at Bessbrook Lake in Co Armagh. It is thought the man, who has been named locally as Oswald 'Ossie' Bradley, was attempting to swim to an island in ...
Northern Ireland News, Jul 29, 2014
Homes And Cars Attacked In 'Spate' Of Hate Crimes
A number of homes and cars in east Belfast have been vandalised in a spate of hate crimes, police have reported. Police say that they believe the incidents, which all took place before 23:00 on Monda...
Northern Ireland News, Jul 29, 2014
Vandals Attack Coleraine Mayor's Home
The home of the Mayor of Coleraine has been vandalised overnight. George Duddy found graffiti painted on a wall at his home on the Drumaquill Road; it is the third time in the past year that the DUP...
Northern Ireland News, Jul 29, 2014
Two Vehicles Damaged In Co L'derry
Two vehicles have been damaged in an arson attack in Co L'derry. The incident occurred at Merriman Court in the city at around 1am on Monday. Police have said they would like to speak to a youth w...
Northern Ireland News, Jul 29, 2014
'Bomb Parts' Discovered During Search
A number of components for an explosive device have been found during a search in Strabane, Co Tyrone, police have confirmed. The items were found during a search of a property in the Carrigullin Ro...
Northern Ireland News, Jul 29, 2014
Poots Launches Minimum Standards For Healthcare Providers
A set of minimum standards of care for independent healthcare establishments have been launched by Health and Social Services Minister Edwin Poots. They set out the minimum standards that independent...
Northern Ireland News, Jul 29, 2014
Other News In Brief
UUP Reports £94,000 Deficit The Ulster Unionist Party (UUP) has reported a deficit of £94,000 for last year, which the party says is due to a fall in the value of its shares in a property inve...
UK National News, Jul 29, 2014
'Hobbit-Style' Eco Home Faces Demolition
Pembrokeshire Council have rejected a vote to save an eco-friendly "hobbit-style" home in Glandwr near Crymych. Owners of the building, Megan Williams and Charlie Hague, had been seeking retrospectiv...
UK National News, Jul 29, 2014
Other News In Brief
Recycling Plant Jobs At Risk A total of 99 jobs could be lost at a recycling plant in Newport, pending the outcome of a review. It is understood that the Sims Group is consulting over a propo...
Northern Ireland News, Jul 28, 2014
Sinn Féin Office Attacked In L'Derry
A Sinn Féin office in Co L'derry has been partially damaged in a suspected arson attack. The incident happened at the premises on Eastway Road in the Creggan area shortly before midnight. It is th...
Northern Ireland News, Jul 28, 2014
Skimming Device Found On ATM
A skimming device has been found on an ATM in the Castlereagh area of Belfast. It is understood the device, which has since been removed, was found on an ATM at a service station on the Milltown Roa...
Northern Ireland News, Jul 28, 2014
Permission For Mobile Classrooms Approved
Environment Minister Mark H Durkan has approved planning permission for a range of temporary mobile classrooms in the grounds of St Patrick's College, Scarva Road in Banbridge. The work will facilita...
Northern Ireland News, Jul 28, 2014
Man Charged With Attempted Murder
A 44-year-old man has been charged with attempted murder following an attack on a woman in Co Armagh. The man has also been charged with assault occasioning actual bodily harm, threats to kill, poss...
UK National News, Jul 28, 2014
Dangerous Driver Who Killed An Eight-Year-Old Boy Is Jailed Again
A hit-and-run driver who killed an eight-year-old boy in 2006 has been jailed again after admitting to dangerous driving. Ashley Lindon, 24, who was put behind bars for causing the death of Daniel Co...
Recruitment News, Jul 28, 2014
Electricians And Labourers Reject Pay Deal
Thousands of electricians and labourers, members of Unite, have overwhelmingly rejected a 5% two-year pay deal in a consultative ballot. Unite said that the offer was "woefully inadequate", given soa...