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Northern Ireland News for January 2015 : Page 5
Northern Ireland News, Jan 22, 2015
Call For NI Arts Strategy
The Executive must work towards creating a strategy to promote the arts across Northern Ireland, according to Culture Minister Carál Ní Chuilín. The Minister made the comments at the first meeting of...
Call For NI Arts Strategy
The Executive must work towards creating a strategy to promote the arts across Northern Ireland, according to Culture Minister Carál Ní Chuilín. The Minister made the comments at the first meeting of...
UK National News, Jan 22, 2015
Topless Page Three Feature Returns
A topless model has again appeared on page three of The Sun newspaper, two days after speculation began that the redtop had brought the 44 year old feature to an end. News reports began appearing on ...
Topless Page Three Feature Returns
A topless model has again appeared on page three of The Sun newspaper, two days after speculation began that the redtop had brought the 44 year old feature to an end. News reports began appearing on ...
UK National News, Jan 22, 2015
Cumbria Police To Axe Officers To Meet Budget Cuts
More than 150 frontline officers are to be axed by Cumbria Police as a result of £10.8m in funding cuts. The job cuts were revealed in a report to the Police and Crime Panel ahead of a meeting due to...
Cumbria Police To Axe Officers To Meet Budget Cuts
More than 150 frontline officers are to be axed by Cumbria Police as a result of £10.8m in funding cuts. The job cuts were revealed in a report to the Police and Crime Panel ahead of a meeting due to...
UK National News, Jan 22, 2015
Charity Reveals 82 Prison Suicides In 2014
Eighty-two people committed suicide while in prison in 2014, bringing the number to a seven year high, a penal system reform charity has revealed. The data, compiled by the Howard League for Penal Re...
Charity Reveals 82 Prison Suicides In 2014
Eighty-two people committed suicide while in prison in 2014, bringing the number to a seven year high, a penal system reform charity has revealed. The data, compiled by the Howard League for Penal Re...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 22, 2015
Water Supplies Restored As Action Suspended
Normal water supplies have been restored to customers in west Tyrone and Fermanagh, following recent disruptions to supply in the area, according to NI Water. The move follows the suspension of indus...
Water Supplies Restored As Action Suspended
Normal water supplies have been restored to customers in west Tyrone and Fermanagh, following recent disruptions to supply in the area, according to NI Water. The move follows the suspension of indus...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 22, 2015
US Investment To Follow Stormont Agreement - McGuinness
Northern Ireland could see a fresh wave of trade and political missions from the US following the Stormont House Agreement, according to deputy First Minister Martin McGuinness. The Agreement was rea...
US Investment To Follow Stormont Agreement - McGuinness
Northern Ireland could see a fresh wave of trade and political missions from the US following the Stormont House Agreement, according to deputy First Minister Martin McGuinness. The Agreement was rea...
Business News, Jan 22, 2015
Labour Leader Delivers Keynote Speech To NI Business Owners
Labour leader Ed Miliband said the best way NI can support the peace process is through economic development. Mr Miliband delivered a keynote speech to business owners at the Titanic Quarter on Wedne...
Labour Leader Delivers Keynote Speech To NI Business Owners
Labour leader Ed Miliband said the best way NI can support the peace process is through economic development. Mr Miliband delivered a keynote speech to business owners at the Titanic Quarter on Wedne...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 22, 2015
Landfill Waste Drops, But Recycling Stalls...
The amount of waste in Northern Ireland going to landfill has dropped, but the percentage of household recycling and composting has failed to show any increase, according to the latest Northern Irelan...
Landfill Waste Drops, But Recycling Stalls...
The amount of waste in Northern Ireland going to landfill has dropped, but the percentage of household recycling and composting has failed to show any increase, according to the latest Northern Irelan...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 22, 2015
Urban Village Projects Announced For Belfast/L'Derry
Two new Urban Village projects have been announced for Belfast and L'Derry. The new projects will be based in the Markets, Sandy Row and Donegall Pass area of south Belfast and the Bogside and Founta...
Urban Village Projects Announced For Belfast/L'Derry
Two new Urban Village projects have been announced for Belfast and L'Derry. The new projects will be based in the Markets, Sandy Row and Donegall Pass area of south Belfast and the Bogside and Founta...
UK National News, Jan 22, 2015
Plain Cigarette Packaging Vote Brought Forward
MPs will vote on a proposed law to introduce plain packaging for cigarettes before the next general election. Public Health Minister Jane Ellison, said that "all the evidence" pointed to the move hav...
Plain Cigarette Packaging Vote Brought Forward
MPs will vote on a proposed law to introduce plain packaging for cigarettes before the next general election. Public Health Minister Jane Ellison, said that "all the evidence" pointed to the move hav...
UK National News, Jan 22, 2015
Welsh Govt To End Right-To-Buy Scheme
A Welsh council has suspended the right-to-buy scheme due to a local housing shortage. The right-to-buy scheme allows social housing tenants to buy their home at a discounted price. According to a r...
Welsh Govt To End Right-To-Buy Scheme
A Welsh council has suspended the right-to-buy scheme due to a local housing shortage. The right-to-buy scheme allows social housing tenants to buy their home at a discounted price. According to a r...
UK National News, Jan 22, 2015
Other News In Brief
Ray Mears Caravan Jibe To Cost Him Around £10,000 Ray Mears appearance on the TV show Room 101 will reportedly cost the survival expert at least £10,000. During his appearance on the show, w...
Other News In Brief
Ray Mears Caravan Jibe To Cost Him Around £10,000 Ray Mears appearance on the TV show Room 101 will reportedly cost the survival expert at least £10,000. During his appearance on the show, w...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 22, 2015
Other News In Brief
Armagh Farmer Convicted Of Animal Cruelty An Armagh farmer has been convicted of animal welfare charges at Armagh Magistrates' Court. 55-year-old Robert McKeown of Clovenenden Road, Loughgall...
Other News In Brief
Armagh Farmer Convicted Of Animal Cruelty An Armagh farmer has been convicted of animal welfare charges at Armagh Magistrates' Court. 55-year-old Robert McKeown of Clovenenden Road, Loughgall...
UK National News, Jan 21, 2015
British Soldier Charged With Child Rape In Austria
A British soldier faces charges of raping and abusing a child in Austria. Reports reveal that a soldier, allegedly with the 7th Parachute Regiment Royal Horse Artillery, was arrested on 29 November i...
British Soldier Charged With Child Rape In Austria
A British soldier faces charges of raping and abusing a child in Austria. Reports reveal that a soldier, allegedly with the 7th Parachute Regiment Royal Horse Artillery, was arrested on 29 November i...
UK National News, Jan 21, 2015
Police Release CCTV Of Red Bull F1 Robbery
CCTV footage of a 4x4 car smashing through the doors of the Red Bull Racing Formula 1 team building moments before 60 trophies were stolen, has been released. The footage shows the moment 6 men drove...
Police Release CCTV Of Red Bull F1 Robbery
CCTV footage of a 4x4 car smashing through the doors of the Red Bull Racing Formula 1 team building moments before 60 trophies were stolen, has been released. The footage shows the moment 6 men drove...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 21, 2015
NI Water Dispute Suspended
Industrial action at Northern Ireland Water (NIW) has been suspended after union representatives agreed to consider a final offer by the firm. In a statement Nipsa said: "We are pleased to say that u...
NI Water Dispute Suspended
Industrial action at Northern Ireland Water (NIW) has been suspended after union representatives agreed to consider a final offer by the firm. In a statement Nipsa said: "We are pleased to say that u...
Business News, Jan 21, 2015
L'Derry Firms Invest Almost £3m In Local Economy
Enterprise, Trade and Investment Minister Arlene Foster hosted a special event in L'Derry to acknowledge the continued growth and investment by local businesses. Seven L'Derry-based businesses are ac...
L'Derry Firms Invest Almost £3m In Local Economy
Enterprise, Trade and Investment Minister Arlene Foster hosted a special event in L'Derry to acknowledge the continued growth and investment by local businesses. Seven L'Derry-based businesses are ac...
UK National News, Jan 21, 2015
Appeal For Information After Man Is Left Critical In Park Attack
South Wales Police are searching for a number of people in connection with a daytime attack on a 19-year-old man in a park in Cardiff. Police said the victim is in a critical condition in hospital fo...
Appeal For Information After Man Is Left Critical In Park Attack
South Wales Police are searching for a number of people in connection with a daytime attack on a 19-year-old man in a park in Cardiff. Police said the victim is in a critical condition in hospital fo...
UK National News, Jan 21, 2015
BTP Try To Establish Identity Of Woman Killed By Train
British Transport Police (BTP) are trying to establish the identity of a woman who died on Wednesday morning after being hit by a train. BTP said the woman died after being hit by a train near Dingle...
BTP Try To Establish Identity Of Woman Killed By Train
British Transport Police (BTP) are trying to establish the identity of a woman who died on Wednesday morning after being hit by a train. BTP said the woman died after being hit by a train near Dingle...
UK National News, Jan 21, 2015
UK Unemployment At Six Year Low
Unemployment in the UK fell to a six year low in the three months to November, new figures from the Office for National Statistics (ONS) has revealed. The unemployment rate now stands at 5.8%, having...
UK Unemployment At Six Year Low
Unemployment in the UK fell to a six year low in the three months to November, new figures from the Office for National Statistics (ONS) has revealed. The unemployment rate now stands at 5.8%, having...
UK National News, Jan 21, 2015
Insurance Firm Announces Hundreds Of New Jobs Across South Wales
Almost 300 new jobs are to be created across south Wales by insurance firm Admiral. The company has announced it hopes to recruit 150 in Cardiff, 100 in Swansea and more than 30 in Newport, for posit...
Insurance Firm Announces Hundreds Of New Jobs Across South Wales
Almost 300 new jobs are to be created across south Wales by insurance firm Admiral. The company has announced it hopes to recruit 150 in Cardiff, 100 in Swansea and more than 30 in Newport, for posit...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 21, 2015
Construction Begins At Olympia Centre
Work has started on the site which will form part of the new Olympia Leisure Centre in Belfast. Part of the £19m sports and community hub in south Belfast, contractors have started construction on a...
Construction Begins At Olympia Centre
Work has started on the site which will form part of the new Olympia Leisure Centre in Belfast. Part of the £19m sports and community hub in south Belfast, contractors have started construction on a...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 21, 2015
65 Jobs Announced For L'Derry
Seven businesses in L'Derry are to create 65 jobs in the area, it has been announced. The initiative will see a total of £2.8m invested in the local economy. The businesses are Hunter Apparel, All...
65 Jobs Announced For L'Derry
Seven businesses in L'Derry are to create 65 jobs in the area, it has been announced. The initiative will see a total of £2.8m invested in the local economy. The businesses are Hunter Apparel, All...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 21, 2015
'Small Bomb' Found During Security Alert
Army bomb experts have been called to examine an explosive device found at an apartment block in east Belfast. Police said that a number of residents were evacuated from the apartments in the Short S...
'Small Bomb' Found During Security Alert
Army bomb experts have been called to examine an explosive device found at an apartment block in east Belfast. Police said that a number of residents were evacuated from the apartments in the Short S...
UK National News, Jan 21, 2015
New Test More Successful At Diagnosing Female Heart Attack Patients
A new, more sensitive, blood test has been developed that could detect twice as many potential heart attacks in female patients. Researchers at the Royal Infirmary of Scotland have developed a new te...
New Test More Successful At Diagnosing Female Heart Attack Patients
A new, more sensitive, blood test has been developed that could detect twice as many potential heart attacks in female patients. Researchers at the Royal Infirmary of Scotland have developed a new te...
UK National News, Jan 21, 2015
Other News In Brief
Tour De Yorkshire Route Revealed The route of the Tour de Yorkshire has been revealed. Beginning on Friday 01 May in Bridlington, East Yorkshire, the three-day cycling event will travel arou...
Other News In Brief
Tour De Yorkshire Route Revealed The route of the Tour de Yorkshire has been revealed. Beginning on Friday 01 May in Bridlington, East Yorkshire, the three-day cycling event will travel arou...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 21, 2015
Police Appeal Following West Belfast Shooting
Police are appealing for information after a man was shot in both legs and arms at a house in west Belfast. The PSNI said that masked gunmen forced their way into a house on Hawthorne Street at about...
Police Appeal Following West Belfast Shooting
Police are appealing for information after a man was shot in both legs and arms at a house in west Belfast. The PSNI said that masked gunmen forced their way into a house on Hawthorne Street at about...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 21, 2015
Number Of People Unemployed In NI Falls
The number of people unemployed in Northern Ireland has fallen for the second consecutive year. Newly-published figures by the Department of Trade and Enterprise revealed that in December 2014, the ...
Number Of People Unemployed In NI Falls
The number of people unemployed in Northern Ireland has fallen for the second consecutive year. Newly-published figures by the Department of Trade and Enterprise revealed that in December 2014, the ...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 21, 2015
New Drivers Paying Almost Double Compared To Rest Of UK
The cost of a provisional driving license in Northern Ireland is almost double what it costs in Britain. According to a report by the BBC, learner drivers in the region are paying £62.50 and can only...
New Drivers Paying Almost Double Compared To Rest Of UK
The cost of a provisional driving license in Northern Ireland is almost double what it costs in Britain. According to a report by the BBC, learner drivers in the region are paying £62.50 and can only...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 21, 2015
Other News In Brief
Man Dies Following Fall At Farm A man has died following an accident at a farm in Co Armagh. The man is understood to have been in his 50s. A second man was injured in the incident at Derr...
Other News In Brief
Man Dies Following Fall At Farm A man has died following an accident at a farm in Co Armagh. The man is understood to have been in his 50s. A second man was injured in the incident at Derr...
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Northern Ireland WeatherToday:A dry day with any low cloud and mist clearing during the morning leaving long spells of warm sunshine. Breezy at times around the coast. Maximum temperature 20 °C.Tonight:A fine end to the day with some sunshine, then clear spells overnight. Low cloud could form around some Irish Sea coasts later in the night. Minimum temperature 8 °C.
