Northern Ireland News for September 2014 : Page 12
UK National News, Sep 8, 2014
One In Three Children Separated From Siblings In Foster Care
One third of children in the UK have been separated from their brothers and sisters when placed in foster care a leading charity discovered by a Freedom of Information request. Action for Children sa...
One In Three Children Separated From Siblings In Foster Care
One third of children in the UK have been separated from their brothers and sisters when placed in foster care a leading charity discovered by a Freedom of Information request. Action for Children sa...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 8, 2014
Teenagers Arrested After Car Set Alight, L'Derry
Two teenage boys have been arrested after police responded to a large group of young people congregating in the Shantallow area of L'Derry where a car had been set alight. Officers were responding to...
Teenagers Arrested After Car Set Alight, L'Derry
Two teenage boys have been arrested after police responded to a large group of young people congregating in the Shantallow area of L'Derry where a car had been set alight. Officers were responding to...
UK National News, Sep 8, 2014
Lexi Branson's Mother Not Alerted About Bulldog
The mother of a girl who was mauled to death by the family bulldog at her home in Leicestershire said she was not informed by the rehoming centre that the animal was aggressive. The Aylestone Bulldog...
Lexi Branson's Mother Not Alerted About Bulldog
The mother of a girl who was mauled to death by the family bulldog at her home in Leicestershire said she was not informed by the rehoming centre that the animal was aggressive. The Aylestone Bulldog...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 8, 2014
MTV Crashes Derry - Londonderry Lineup Announced
Music producer and DJ Afrojack has been confirmed to headline MTV Crashes Derry – Londonderry, this September, as organisers confirm the final lineup for the event. Also confirmed is singer/songwrite...
MTV Crashes Derry - Londonderry Lineup Announced
Music producer and DJ Afrojack has been confirmed to headline MTV Crashes Derry – Londonderry, this September, as organisers confirm the final lineup for the event. Also confirmed is singer/songwrite...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 8, 2014
First Ministers Congratulate Carl Frampton
Peter Robinson and Martin McGuinness have congratulated boxer Carl Frampton following his win at the 'Titanic Showdown' match at the weekend. Carl Frampton was victorious over Spain’s Kiko Martinez ...
First Ministers Congratulate Carl Frampton
Peter Robinson and Martin McGuinness have congratulated boxer Carl Frampton following his win at the 'Titanic Showdown' match at the weekend. Carl Frampton was victorious over Spain’s Kiko Martinez ...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 8, 2014
UU Nominated For Times Higher Education Awards
Two University of Ulster projects have been shortlisted for the Times Higher Education awards. The University was selected for its contribution to the local community through sports outreach, and for...
UU Nominated For Times Higher Education Awards
Two University of Ulster projects have been shortlisted for the Times Higher Education awards. The University was selected for its contribution to the local community through sports outreach, and for...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 8, 2014
Other News In Brief
Dogs Killed In Portadown Fire Two dogs have been killed in a fire in Portadown, County Armagh. The fire began when a resident in Ballyoran Park was burning rubbish, the fire got out of contro...
Other News In Brief
Dogs Killed In Portadown Fire Two dogs have been killed in a fire in Portadown, County Armagh. The fire began when a resident in Ballyoran Park was burning rubbish, the fire got out of contro...
UK National News, Sep 8, 2014
Other News In Brief
Police Appeal After Man Attacked In Crawley Police are appealing for witnesses after a dog walker was attacked by a man for trying to defend her pet. The 48-year-old victim was walking her Ja...
Other News In Brief
Police Appeal After Man Attacked In Crawley Police are appealing for witnesses after a dog walker was attacked by a man for trying to defend her pet. The 48-year-old victim was walking her Ja...
UK National News, Sep 5, 2014
Woman Found Beheaded Named
A man, 25, has been arrested on suspicion of murder after an elderly woman was beheaded in a back garden in north London on Thursday afternoon. Palmira Silva, 82, was pronounced dead at the scene in ...
Woman Found Beheaded Named
A man, 25, has been arrested on suspicion of murder after an elderly woman was beheaded in a back garden in north London on Thursday afternoon. Palmira Silva, 82, was pronounced dead at the scene in ...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 5, 2014
Arrests Follow 'Paramilitary' Attack In Larne
Police have arrested two men, aged 28 and 33, following what is being described as a "paramilitary style attack" in Larne. The attack happened in the Shanlea Drive area on Friday afternoon at about 1...
Arrests Follow 'Paramilitary' Attack In Larne
Police have arrested two men, aged 28 and 33, following what is being described as a "paramilitary style attack" in Larne. The attack happened in the Shanlea Drive area on Friday afternoon at about 1...
Business News, Sep 5, 2014
Belfast City Council Scoops Excellence Award
Belfast City Council has received an excellence award in recognition of achieving a 40% recycling rate, its highest yet. The Sustainable Ireland Awards took place at the Ramada Hotel on Wednesday nig...
Belfast City Council Scoops Excellence Award
Belfast City Council has received an excellence award in recognition of achieving a 40% recycling rate, its highest yet. The Sustainable Ireland Awards took place at the Ramada Hotel on Wednesday nig...
Recruitment News, Sep 5, 2014
Ealing Traffic Wardens To Strike Over Pay
More than 50 traffic wardens in Ealing won't be issuing tickets in the west London borough next Thursday, 11 September, in a dispute over a 'miserly' below inflation pay offer. Ealing Borough Council...
Ealing Traffic Wardens To Strike Over Pay
More than 50 traffic wardens in Ealing won't be issuing tickets in the west London borough next Thursday, 11 September, in a dispute over a 'miserly' below inflation pay offer. Ealing Borough Council...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 5, 2014
Woman Released Over Carryduff Fire Death
A woman who was arrested on suspicion of manslaughter after an elderly man died in a house fire in Carryduff, County Down, has been released. The 57-year-old woman was detained at a police station in...
Woman Released Over Carryduff Fire Death
A woman who was arrested on suspicion of manslaughter after an elderly man died in a house fire in Carryduff, County Down, has been released. The 57-year-old woman was detained at a police station in...
UK National News, Sep 5, 2014
Fiona Woolf To Lead Sex Abuse Inquiry
Fiona Woolf is to replace a retired judge to lead an independent inquiry into historical child sexual abuse, Home Secretary Theresa May announced. The inquiry will consider whether and the extent to ...
Fiona Woolf To Lead Sex Abuse Inquiry
Fiona Woolf is to replace a retired judge to lead an independent inquiry into historical child sexual abuse, Home Secretary Theresa May announced. The inquiry will consider whether and the extent to ...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 5, 2014
PSNI In Driving Crackdown
The PSNI has announcement a major crackdown on driving offences, effective from today (5 September), following the announcement that 54 people have already died on the roads since the start of the yea...
PSNI In Driving Crackdown
The PSNI has announcement a major crackdown on driving offences, effective from today (5 September), following the announcement that 54 people have already died on the roads since the start of the yea...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 5, 2014
Belfast Murders Arrest - Man Released
A 57-year-old man arrested in England by detectives investigating the Belfast murders of Gary Convie and Eamon Fox in May 1994 and of Sean McParland in February the same year has been released. 55-ye...
Belfast Murders Arrest - Man Released
A 57-year-old man arrested in England by detectives investigating the Belfast murders of Gary Convie and Eamon Fox in May 1994 and of Sean McParland in February the same year has been released. 55-ye...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 5, 2014
Shankill Designated Education 'Action Zone'
The Shankill area of west Belfast has been designated as a 'Children and Young People's Action Zone' as part of efforts by the Department of Education to improve the lives of young people. Speaking f...
Shankill Designated Education 'Action Zone'
The Shankill area of west Belfast has been designated as a 'Children and Young People's Action Zone' as part of efforts by the Department of Education to improve the lives of young people. Speaking f...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 5, 2014
UUP Questions Increase In Temporary Employment
The Ulster Unionist Party has claimed that the number of temporary workers in Northern Ireland has increased by 16,000 over the past three years, amounting to a 47% rise in temporary contracts among t...
UUP Questions Increase In Temporary Employment
The Ulster Unionist Party has claimed that the number of temporary workers in Northern Ireland has increased by 16,000 over the past three years, amounting to a 47% rise in temporary contracts among t...
UK National News, Sep 5, 2014
Man Who Threatened Woman With A Knife Shot Dead By Police
A man, who broke into a house in London and threatened a woman with a knife, has been shot dead by police. Officers attended an incident at a property in Islington at around 11pm on Thursday. It is b...
Man Who Threatened Woman With A Knife Shot Dead By Police
A man, who broke into a house in London and threatened a woman with a knife, has been shot dead by police. Officers attended an incident at a property in Islington at around 11pm on Thursday. It is b...
UK National News, Sep 5, 2014
Green Party Calls For £10 Minimum Wage
The Green Party is calling for a £10 minimum wage for everyone by 2020. The party believes every worker over the age of 16 should be paid at least the minimum wage and would abolish the age-based dif...
Green Party Calls For £10 Minimum Wage
The Green Party is calling for a £10 minimum wage for everyone by 2020. The party believes every worker over the age of 16 should be paid at least the minimum wage and would abolish the age-based dif...
UK National News, Sep 5, 2014
One In Five Child Deaths Preventable, Research Reveals
One in five child deaths in England is preventable, according to research by the University of Warwick. Much more could be done to cut future deaths, a new three-part series on child deaths in high-i...
One In Five Child Deaths Preventable, Research Reveals
One in five child deaths in England is preventable, according to research by the University of Warwick. Much more could be done to cut future deaths, a new three-part series on child deaths in high-i...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 5, 2014
Diane Dodds Selected For European Parliament Committee
DUP MEP Diane Dodds has been re-appointed to serve on the legislative European Parliament Committee known as the Conference of Presidents. Parliament President Martin Schulz selected Mrs Dodds to joi...
Diane Dodds Selected For European Parliament Committee
DUP MEP Diane Dodds has been re-appointed to serve on the legislative European Parliament Committee known as the Conference of Presidents. Parliament President Martin Schulz selected Mrs Dodds to joi...
UK National News, Sep 5, 2014
Barclays Launches Biometric Meter To Combat Fraud
Barclays is combating identity fraud for UK firms with its new Biometric Reader. By simply scanning their finger, clients will be able to easily access their online bank accounts and authorise paymen...
Barclays Launches Biometric Meter To Combat Fraud
Barclays is combating identity fraud for UK firms with its new Biometric Reader. By simply scanning their finger, clients will be able to easily access their online bank accounts and authorise paymen...
UK National News, Sep 5, 2014
Health Messages About E-Cigarettes Should Be Based On Facts - UCL
Public health messages about e-cigarettes should be based on facts, according to a new editorial from the University College London (UCL) public health experts. The editorial, published in the Britis...
Health Messages About E-Cigarettes Should Be Based On Facts - UCL
Public health messages about e-cigarettes should be based on facts, according to a new editorial from the University College London (UCL) public health experts. The editorial, published in the Britis...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 5, 2014
Other News In Brief
Bangor Directors Agree Disqualification Disqualification undertakings have been agreed from the directors of a property letting company in Bangor, County Down. The undertakings for seven year...
Other News In Brief
Bangor Directors Agree Disqualification Disqualification undertakings have been agreed from the directors of a property letting company in Bangor, County Down. The undertakings for seven year...
UK National News, Sep 5, 2014
Other News In Brief
Man Arrested After Attempting To Abduct A Child A man has been arrested in connection with the attempted abduction of a child in Wigan. The incident happened between 2pm and 3.30pm on Monday...
Other News In Brief
Man Arrested After Attempting To Abduct A Child A man has been arrested in connection with the attempted abduction of a child in Wigan. The incident happened between 2pm and 3.30pm on Monday...
UK National News, Sep 4, 2014
Boxer Kell Brook Stabbed On Holiday In Tenerife
British boxer Kell Brook, 28, has been stabbed while on holiday with his wife, who is pregnant, in Tenerife. The incident is believed to have happened at approximately 6am this morning. The boxing c...
Boxer Kell Brook Stabbed On Holiday In Tenerife
British boxer Kell Brook, 28, has been stabbed while on holiday with his wife, who is pregnant, in Tenerife. The incident is believed to have happened at approximately 6am this morning. The boxing c...
Recruitment News, Sep 4, 2014
Magellan Aerospace To Create 47 New Jobs
Enterprise, Trade and Investment Minister Arlene Foster has announced that Magellan Aerospace is investing almost £6million in its Greyabbey operation and creating 47 advanced manufacturing jobs. The...
Magellan Aerospace To Create 47 New Jobs
Enterprise, Trade and Investment Minister Arlene Foster has announced that Magellan Aerospace is investing almost £6million in its Greyabbey operation and creating 47 advanced manufacturing jobs. The...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 4, 2014
Arrest Over House Fire Death
Police have arrested a woman on suspicion of manslaughter after an elderly man died in a house fire in Carryduff, County Down. Police said on Thursday that they are now treating the fire as suspected...
Arrest Over House Fire Death
Police have arrested a woman on suspicion of manslaughter after an elderly man died in a house fire in Carryduff, County Down. Police said on Thursday that they are now treating the fire as suspected...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 4, 2014
Loaded Gun Found In West Belfast
A loaded gun has been found in an underground car park in west Belfast. Police at Woodbourne were handed the gun by a member of the public after it was discovered at the North Howard Street car park ...
Loaded Gun Found In West Belfast
A loaded gun has been found in an underground car park in west Belfast. Police at Woodbourne were handed the gun by a member of the public after it was discovered at the North Howard Street car park ...
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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.