Northern Ireland News for September 2014 : Page 7
Northern Ireland News, Sep 17, 2014
Object Sparks Fermanagh Security Alert
A security alert has been sparked by the discovery of a suspicious object in the village of Blaney, County Fermanagh. The object was found in the Innishbegg Cottages area this afternoon. Police and ...
Object Sparks Fermanagh Security Alert
A security alert has been sparked by the discovery of a suspicious object in the village of Blaney, County Fermanagh. The object was found in the Innishbegg Cottages area this afternoon. Police and ...
Business News, Sep 17, 2014
NI Firms Scoop Business In UAE
Northern Ireland firms are well placed to take advantage of business opportunities in the United Arab Emirates (UAE), Enterprise Minister Arlene Foster has said. The Minister was speaking after annou...
NI Firms Scoop Business In UAE
Northern Ireland firms are well placed to take advantage of business opportunities in the United Arab Emirates (UAE), Enterprise Minister Arlene Foster has said. The Minister was speaking after annou...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 17, 2014
West Belfast Death 'Suspicious'
The PSNI is currently investigating the death of a man at a flat in west Belfast on Saturday. It is thought that the death of the 31-year-old may have been "suspicious". Police said they wanted to s...
West Belfast Death 'Suspicious'
The PSNI is currently investigating the death of a man at a flat in west Belfast on Saturday. It is thought that the death of the 31-year-old may have been "suspicious". Police said they wanted to s...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 17, 2014
Four Injured In Florida Plane Crash
Three people from Northern Ireland and one person from the Republic of Ireland have been injured in a small plane crash in St Petersburg, Florida. St Petersburg Police Department confirmed the pilot ...
Four Injured In Florida Plane Crash
Three people from Northern Ireland and one person from the Republic of Ireland have been injured in a small plane crash in St Petersburg, Florida. St Petersburg Police Department confirmed the pilot ...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 17, 2014
Youth Unemployment Rises
The unemployment rate for 18-24 year-olds in Northern Ireland has risen 1.2% over the year to 20%, according to the latest labour market figures from the Northern Ireland Statistics & Research Agency ...
Youth Unemployment Rises
The unemployment rate for 18-24 year-olds in Northern Ireland has risen 1.2% over the year to 20%, according to the latest labour market figures from the Northern Ireland Statistics & Research Agency ...
UK National News, Sep 17, 2014
Alice Gross Police Appeal For Missing 41-Year-Old Builder
Police investigating the disappearance of 14-year-old Alice Gross have issued an appeal for information on the whereabouts of 41-year-old Arnis Zalkalns. Police say that Mr Zalkalns, a builder from E...
Alice Gross Police Appeal For Missing 41-Year-Old Builder
Police investigating the disappearance of 14-year-old Alice Gross have issued an appeal for information on the whereabouts of 41-year-old Arnis Zalkalns. Police say that Mr Zalkalns, a builder from E...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 17, 2014
Alcohol Abuse Costs NI £900m Per Annum
Alcohol abuse in Northern Ireland costs taxpayers £900m annually, according to charity Addiction NI. A new report released by the charity in collaboration with substance abuse organisation FASA makes...
Alcohol Abuse Costs NI £900m Per Annum
Alcohol abuse in Northern Ireland costs taxpayers £900m annually, according to charity Addiction NI. A new report released by the charity in collaboration with substance abuse organisation FASA makes...
UK National News, Sep 17, 2014
Council Committee Chair Resigns In Ashya King Review Dispute
A dispute over how the case of brain tumour patient Ashya King is being reviewed has led to the resignation of the chairman of a Portsmouth City Council committee. Alistair Thompson has resigned his ...
Council Committee Chair Resigns In Ashya King Review Dispute
A dispute over how the case of brain tumour patient Ashya King is being reviewed has led to the resignation of the chairman of a Portsmouth City Council committee. Alistair Thompson has resigned his ...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 17, 2014
£58m Investment For Dementia Sufferers
£58m is being invested in delivering improved services for parents, shared education and support for people with dementia. £33m is being provided by the Northern Ireland Executive and £24.65m by Atla...
£58m Investment For Dementia Sufferers
£58m is being invested in delivering improved services for parents, shared education and support for people with dementia. £33m is being provided by the Northern Ireland Executive and £24.65m by Atla...
UK National News, Sep 17, 2014
Two Confirmed Dead In East Yorkshire Helicopter Crash
It has been confirmed that two men died in a helicopter crash off the East Yorkshire coast on Tuesday afternoon. The Bell JetRanger crashed at about 13:40 yesterday near Selwick Bay, Flamborough. It...
Two Confirmed Dead In East Yorkshire Helicopter Crash
It has been confirmed that two men died in a helicopter crash off the East Yorkshire coast on Tuesday afternoon. The Bell JetRanger crashed at about 13:40 yesterday near Selwick Bay, Flamborough. It...
UK National News, Sep 17, 2014
Ebola Vaccine Trials Underway In Oxford
Sixty healthy volunteers are to take part today in the first trial of an experimental Ebola vaccine. Funded by the Wellcome Trust, Medical Research Council, and the UK Department for International De...
Ebola Vaccine Trials Underway In Oxford
Sixty healthy volunteers are to take part today in the first trial of an experimental Ebola vaccine. Funded by the Wellcome Trust, Medical Research Council, and the UK Department for International De...
UK National News, Sep 17, 2014
Police Scotland Make 340 Arrests During Warrant Crackdown
Police Scotland have reported a total of 340 arrests made during a two-week crackdown on offenders with outstanding warrants. Operation Deka involved forces from Tayside, Aberdeen City, Aberdeenshire...
Police Scotland Make 340 Arrests During Warrant Crackdown
Police Scotland have reported a total of 340 arrests made during a two-week crackdown on offenders with outstanding warrants. Operation Deka involved forces from Tayside, Aberdeen City, Aberdeenshire...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 17, 2014
£32m Mental Health Facility Approved
A new £32m mental health facility has been approved for Belfast City Hospital. This new facility will centralise all acute mental health inpatient beds for the Belfast Trust and will consist a 74-bed...
£32m Mental Health Facility Approved
A new £32m mental health facility has been approved for Belfast City Hospital. This new facility will centralise all acute mental health inpatient beds for the Belfast Trust and will consist a 74-bed...
UK National News, Sep 17, 2014
Counter-Terrorism Officers Raid House In South Wales
South Wales Police have confirmed that counter-terrorism officers have carried out a search of a property in Cathays this morning. Officers searched a house on Dogfield Street early on Wednesday morn...
Counter-Terrorism Officers Raid House In South Wales
South Wales Police have confirmed that counter-terrorism officers have carried out a search of a property in Cathays this morning. Officers searched a house on Dogfield Street early on Wednesday morn...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 17, 2014
Community Fire Station Opens In Omagh
Public Safety Minister Edwin Poots has opened a new £4.4m Community Fire Station in Omagh, County Tyrone. The new Community Fire Station & District Headquarters on the Killybrack Road includes onsite...
Community Fire Station Opens In Omagh
Public Safety Minister Edwin Poots has opened a new £4.4m Community Fire Station in Omagh, County Tyrone. The new Community Fire Station & District Headquarters on the Killybrack Road includes onsite...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 17, 2014
Healthy Living Centre Opens In Irvinestown
A new healthy living centre has been opened in Irvinestown, County Fermanagh. Rural Development Minister Michelle O’Neill opened the centre today, which will integrate a range of care services and se...
Healthy Living Centre Opens In Irvinestown
A new healthy living centre has been opened in Irvinestown, County Fermanagh. Rural Development Minister Michelle O’Neill opened the centre today, which will integrate a range of care services and se...
UK National News, Sep 17, 2014
Two Britons Stopped From Leaving Thailand In Murder Investigation
Two British tourists have been named as "possible suspects" in the murder investigation of Hannah Witheridge and David Miller, Thai authorities have said. Hannah Witheridge (23) and David Miller (24)...
Two Britons Stopped From Leaving Thailand In Murder Investigation
Two British tourists have been named as "possible suspects" in the murder investigation of Hannah Witheridge and David Miller, Thai authorities have said. Hannah Witheridge (23) and David Miller (24)...
UK National News, Sep 17, 2014
London's NYE Fireworks To Become Ticketed Event
London's New Year's Eve fireworks display is to become a ticketed event for the first time. Announcing that tickets for the event will be priced at £10 and capped at 100,000, the Mayor's office said ...
London's NYE Fireworks To Become Ticketed Event
London's New Year's Eve fireworks display is to become a ticketed event for the first time. Announcing that tickets for the event will be priced at £10 and capped at 100,000, the Mayor's office said ...
UK National News, Sep 17, 2014
Other News In Brief
Police Award Teenager For Bravery Sixteen-year-old Kiya Ingham has been presented with an award for bravery in recognition of his efforts in tackling a man who had attacked two police officers...
Other News In Brief
Police Award Teenager For Bravery Sixteen-year-old Kiya Ingham has been presented with an award for bravery in recognition of his efforts in tackling a man who had attacked two police officers...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 17, 2014
Other News In Brief
Pair Convicted Of Benefit Fraud Two people have been convicted at Belfast Magistrates Court of benefit fraud. 34-year-old Paul McCartan of Mayfield Heights, Newtownabbey, claimed Jobseekers A...
Other News In Brief
Pair Convicted Of Benefit Fraud Two people have been convicted at Belfast Magistrates Court of benefit fraud. 34-year-old Paul McCartan of Mayfield Heights, Newtownabbey, claimed Jobseekers A...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 16, 2014
Security Alert Ends At QUB Campus
A security alert was started at Queen's University on Monday night following the discovery of a suitcase on the campus. The alert also led to a pharmaceutical conference being abandoned at the venue...
Security Alert Ends At QUB Campus
A security alert was started at Queen's University on Monday night following the discovery of a suitcase on the campus. The alert also led to a pharmaceutical conference being abandoned at the venue...
UK National News, Sep 16, 2014
CCTV Images Released Of Manchester 'One Punch' Death Suspects
Police investigating the death of a man in Manchester have released CCTV images of two men wanted in connection with the death. On 31 August Michael Carter (49), from Salford, got into an argument wi...
CCTV Images Released Of Manchester 'One Punch' Death Suspects
Police investigating the death of a man in Manchester have released CCTV images of two men wanted in connection with the death. On 31 August Michael Carter (49), from Salford, got into an argument wi...
Recruitment News, Sep 16, 2014
Domestic Workers Employed By Foreign Diplomatic Staff To Receive Increased Protection
Domestic workers employed by foreign diplomatic staff will enjoy increased protection following the publication of new guidelines by the Department of Foreign Affairs. As a guiding principle, diploma...
Domestic Workers Employed By Foreign Diplomatic Staff To Receive Increased Protection
Domestic workers employed by foreign diplomatic staff will enjoy increased protection following the publication of new guidelines by the Department of Foreign Affairs. As a guiding principle, diploma...
UK National News, Sep 16, 2014
Driver Arrested After Car Crashes Into Train At Level Crossing
An investigation has been launched into an incident in which a car collided with a train in Berkshire. British Transport Police have confirmed a car crashed into a train at a level crossing at Datche...
Driver Arrested After Car Crashes Into Train At Level Crossing
An investigation has been launched into an incident in which a car collided with a train in Berkshire. British Transport Police have confirmed a car crashed into a train at a level crossing at Datche...
UK National News, Sep 16, 2014
Birmingham City Council To Cut Thousands More Jobs
Birmingham City Council has announced that it will cut a further 6,000 over the next four years. The council say that by the end of the job cuts the total workforce at the council will be reduced to ...
Birmingham City Council To Cut Thousands More Jobs
Birmingham City Council has announced that it will cut a further 6,000 over the next four years. The council say that by the end of the job cuts the total workforce at the council will be reduced to ...
UK National News, Sep 16, 2014
ONS Figures Show Further Fall In UK Inflation Rate
New figures from the Office for National Statistics (ONS) have revealed that the annual rate of inflation, measured as the Consumer Price Index (CPI), fell in August to 1.5%. The news means that the ...
ONS Figures Show Further Fall In UK Inflation Rate
New figures from the Office for National Statistics (ONS) have revealed that the annual rate of inflation, measured as the Consumer Price Index (CPI), fell in August to 1.5%. The news means that the ...
UK National News, Sep 16, 2014
Police Confirm Helicopter Crash In East Yorkshire
Humberside Police have reported that a helicopter has crashed into the sea off the coast of East Yorkshire. It is understood that a member of the public reported the crash at about 13:40 on Tuesday. ...
Police Confirm Helicopter Crash In East Yorkshire
Humberside Police have reported that a helicopter has crashed into the sea off the coast of East Yorkshire. It is understood that a member of the public reported the crash at about 13:40 on Tuesday. ...
UK National News, Sep 16, 2014
Thai Police Release CCTV Image Of British Tourists Murder Suspect
Thai authorities have released CCTV images of a man they want to speak to in connection with the murder of two British tourists. Hannah Witheridge (23) and David Miller (24) were found dead on a beac...
Thai Police Release CCTV Image Of British Tourists Murder Suspect
Thai authorities have released CCTV images of a man they want to speak to in connection with the murder of two British tourists. Hannah Witheridge (23) and David Miller (24) were found dead on a beac...
Business News, Sep 16, 2014
Cottage Catering Wins Business With Spinneys
Enterprise, Trade and Investment Minister Arlene Foster has announced first business for Cottage Catering of Dromore with a major premium retailer in the United Arab Emirates. The Minister congratula...
Cottage Catering Wins Business With Spinneys
Enterprise, Trade and Investment Minister Arlene Foster has announced first business for Cottage Catering of Dromore with a major premium retailer in the United Arab Emirates. The Minister congratula...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 16, 2014
Shops Damaged In Bangor, Co Down
A number of shops in Bangor's town centre have been damaged in an attack. Police have said the incident occurred in Main Street in the town in the early hours of Tuesday morning. Windows were smas...
Shops Damaged In Bangor, Co Down
A number of shops in Bangor's town centre have been damaged in an attack. Police have said the incident occurred in Main Street in the town in the early hours of Tuesday morning. Windows were smas...
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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.