Northern Ireland News for September 2014 : Page 2

UK National News, Sep 29, 2014
Cleddau Estuary Death 'Not Suspicious'
The death of a man whose body was found at an estuary in Pembrokeshire is not being treated as suspicious, Dyfed-Powys Police has confirmed. The man's body was found at the Cleddau Estuary, around a...
UK National News, Sep 29, 2014
Other News In Brief
Lynda Bellingham To Stop Cancer Treatment Lynda Bellingham has said she is to stop taking cancer treatment later this year. The actress was diagnosed with colon cancer in July 2013, but it h...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 29, 2014
Inquiry Into Historical Institutional Abuse Resumes
The inquiry into Historical Institutional Abuse is to continue on today (29 September). The focus of the inquiry will be on the former De La Salle boys' home at Rubane House in Kircubbin. Previous h...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 29, 2014
Ministers Announce Trilateral Meeting To Discuss Constitutional Change
The First Minister and deputy First Minister have announced a trilateral meeting to discuss the way in which the nations of the UK are governed. Mr Peter Robinson MLA and Mr Martin McGuinness MLA mad...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 29, 2014
Viable Pipe Bomb Device Found In Newtownabbey
A viable pipe bomb device has been found under a bridge following a security alert in Newtownabbey. The device was discovered at Whitehouse Park at approximately 8.50pm on Saturday. A number of home...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 29, 2014
Other News In Brief
Death Of Woman Being Investigated A woman has been found dead at a house in Co Down. The woman is said to have been found in the Springfield Gardens area of Portavogie on Monday. Police ha...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 26, 2014
Rogue DJ Sentenced To Six Months
A rogue DJ who cancelled appearances at a number of weddings at the last minute, by falsely claiming his father had died, has been jailed for six months. Michael Stockman, 31, who traded as Northwes...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 26, 2014
Post-Mortem To Be Carried Out On Teen
A post-mortem examination is due to be carried out on the body of a teenager found at a property in L'Derry. The woman, 19, was discovered unconscious at the bottom of the stairs at a flat in Cromor...
Recruitment News, Sep 26, 2014
BRS Golf Creates 28 New Jobs
Enterprise, Trade and Investment Minister Arlene Foster has announced BRS Golf Limited, an international golf technology solutions provider, is expanding in Belfast with the creation of 28 new jobs. ...
UK National News, Sep 26, 2014
Alice Gross Police Searching West London Park
A search is underway at a west London park near the canal towpath where teenager Alice Gross was last seen. Police investigating the 14-year-old's disappearance on 28 August have cordoned off Elthorn...
UK National News, Sep 26, 2014
Police 'Smash' National Prostitution Ring
Police have "smashed" a national prostitution ring, believed to have trafficked women into the UK and forced them to work in brothels. Police have confirmed that they have arrested 15 people on suspi...
UK National News, Sep 26, 2014
Man Critical After North London Stabbing
A 28-year-old man is in a critical condition in hospital after being found with a stab wound in his neck in north London. The Metropolitan Police say that the man was stabbed at about 01:30 in Watlin...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 26, 2014
Cyclist Killed In North Down
A cyclist has been killed following a collision with a lorry. It is understood that the victim is male and aged in his 30s. The incident happened on the A1 carriageway outside Newry at about 20:30 on...
UK National News, Sep 26, 2014
Two More Men Arrested In Islamist-Related Terrorism Investigation
Two more men have been arrested as part of Islamist-related terrorism investigation, according to the Metropolitan Police. It comes after the arrests of nine men, including radical cleric Anjem Choud...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 26, 2014
2.5m Anti-Depressant Prescriptions Written In 2013
More than 2.5 million prescriptions for anti-depressants were given out by doctors in Northern Ireland in 2013. The figures have been revealed in a Freedom of Information request made to the Health a...
UK National News, Sep 26, 2014
BTP Release CCTV Images Of Man Wanted In Racist Attack Investigation
The British Transport Police (BTP) have released CCTV images of a man wanted in connection with an racist attack on a Glasgow-Edinburgh train. They say that on 28 August a man attacked a female passe...
UK National News, Sep 26, 2014
Over 8,000 Homes Without Water After Mains Burst In Bristol
Up to 8,000 homes have been left without water after a mains water pipe burst near Bristol. It is understood that a 30 inch water main ruptured in Kingswood on Thursday afternoon, leaving thousands o...
UK National News, Sep 26, 2014
UKIP Lay Out Tax Pledges At Party Conference
UKIP have pledged to cut income tax from 40p to 35p for people earning up to £55,000, while also raising the amount people can earn before they pay the tax to £13,500. The Party is set to lay out its...
UK National News, Sep 26, 2014
Other News In Brief
Passenger Plane Makes Emergency Landing In Glasgow A passenger plane, travelling from the US to Poland, has been forced to make an emergency landing at Glasgow Airport. The Dreamliner plane, ...
Business News, Sep 26, 2014
SDLP Support Fair Rates Campaign
SDLP Foyle representative Pat Ramsey has met with L'Derry city centre traders to show their support for a campaign to strike a fair rate for struggling business owners. Mr Ramsey said: "It has once a...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 26, 2014
Memorial Service To Be Held For Ian Paisley
A memorial service is to be held next month for Ian Paisley. The founder of the Democratic Unionist Party and former First Minister died on 12 September and buried in a private, family only, funeral....
Northern Ireland News, Sep 26, 2014
Vehicle Hijacked In Ballymena
A man has been arrested following a hijacking in Ballymena, Co Antrim. At around 4.45pm on Thursday, the suspect approached a silver Honda Accord on Thomas Street in the area. The driver had parked ...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 26, 2014
Man Arrested Over Knife-Point Robbery
Police have arrested a 29-year-old man in connection with an armed robbery in south Belfast. The PSNI said that staff at a coffee shop on the Ormeau Road were robbed at knife point at about 23:00 on ...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 26, 2014
Other News In Brief
Man Escapes From House Fire A man has escaped injury after escaping a fire at a house in Ballymoney, Co Antrim. The blaze occurred at a property on Moycraig Road shortly before 1am on Friday...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 25, 2014
Exploris Funding Accepted By Council
A funding package to keep Exploris Aquarium in Portaferry open has been accepted by Ards Borough Council, it is understood. Earlier this year, Environment Minister Mark H Durkan agreed to provide £9...
UK National News, Sep 25, 2014
Police Stage Reconstruction Of Last Known Movements Of Alice Gross
Police investigating the disappearance of 14-year-old Alice Gross have staged a reconstruction of her last known movements. The teenager was last seen on 28 August walking along the Grand Union Canal...
UK National News, Sep 25, 2014
Masked Men With Axes Stage Daylight Raid Of Glasgow Arcade
Police have appealed for information after four masked men, armed with axes, staged a daylight smash-and-grab robbery in Glasgow's Argyll Arcade. The four men entered the arcade wearing masks and car...
UK National News, Sep 25, 2014
UK To 'Play Its Part' In Fight Against IS
The UK is ready to "play its part" in the fight against Islamic State (IS), David Cameron has said. The Prime Minister was speaking in New York following a meeting at the UN, where he described the m...
Business News, Sep 25, 2014
Belfast Restaurant Week To Return
Belfast's Autumn food festival is set to return as local chefs prepare for this year's Belfast Restaurant Week, 4 to 11 October, with a tasty recipe of signature menus, culinary events, and tasty trea...
Recruitment News, Sep 25, 2014
Version 1 Announces 50 New Jobs
Sinn Féin's Martin McGuinness has welcomed the announcement of 50 new jobs in Belfast by IT firm Version 1. The Deputy First Minister said: "This is yet another welcome boost to our local economy. ...