Northern Ireland News for October 2015 : Page 11
UK National News, Oct 9, 2015
Scottish 'Ebola' Nurse Back In Isolation
A nurse from Scotland who contracted Ebola in Sierra Leone last year has been readmitted to a hospital in London following an "unusual late complication" of her illness. Pauline Cafferkey, 39, who i...
Scottish 'Ebola' Nurse Back In Isolation
A nurse from Scotland who contracted Ebola in Sierra Leone last year has been readmitted to a hospital in London following an "unusual late complication" of her illness. Pauline Cafferkey, 39, who i...
UK National News, Oct 9, 2015
Woman's Body Found In North-West London
A murder investigation has been launched in Cricklewood, north-west London, following the discovery of a woman's body. At around 8.10am on Thursday, 8 October, police attended a property on Melrose ...
Woman's Body Found In North-West London
A murder investigation has been launched in Cricklewood, north-west London, following the discovery of a woman's body. At around 8.10am on Thursday, 8 October, police attended a property on Melrose ...
UK National News, Oct 9, 2015
Police Arrest Four Youths After Robbery In Sussex
Police have arrested four youths after three Polish men were attacked and robbed in a park in Sussex. It is understood officers were called to Hartfield Park after 9pm on Thursday following reports t...
Police Arrest Four Youths After Robbery In Sussex
Police have arrested four youths after three Polish men were attacked and robbed in a park in Sussex. It is understood officers were called to Hartfield Park after 9pm on Thursday following reports t...
UK National News, Oct 9, 2015
Donald Trump Launches Wind Farm Challenge
American businessman Donald Trump is challenging a planned offshore wind farm, at the UK's Supreme Court. It is understood the property tycoon is opposing the Scottish Government's decision to grant ...
Donald Trump Launches Wind Farm Challenge
American businessman Donald Trump is challenging a planned offshore wind farm, at the UK's Supreme Court. It is understood the property tycoon is opposing the Scottish Government's decision to grant ...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 9, 2015
Numerous Security Alerts Reported
A number of security alerts have been reported in towns across Northern Ireland. It is understood the alerts are close to venues that are due to host PSNI recruitment information sessions this weeke...
Numerous Security Alerts Reported
A number of security alerts have been reported in towns across Northern Ireland. It is understood the alerts are close to venues that are due to host PSNI recruitment information sessions this weeke...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 9, 2015
Two Pensioners Charged In Edward Gibson Murder Probe
Two pensioners have been charged over the murder of Edward Gibson in west Belfast last October. Mr Gibson, 28, died after being shot in the Clonfadden Crescent area on 24 October. The man, 68, and w...
Two Pensioners Charged In Edward Gibson Murder Probe
Two pensioners have been charged over the murder of Edward Gibson in west Belfast last October. Mr Gibson, 28, died after being shot in the Clonfadden Crescent area on 24 October. The man, 68, and w...
Recruitment News, Oct 9, 2015
Solar Energy Firm Mark Group Axes 900 Jobs
Solar energy firm Mark Group has gone into administration. Over 900 jobs have now been lost at the Leicester-based business as Deloitte were appointed as administrators on 07 October. The firm emplo...
Solar Energy Firm Mark Group Axes 900 Jobs
Solar energy firm Mark Group has gone into administration. Over 900 jobs have now been lost at the Leicester-based business as Deloitte were appointed as administrators on 07 October. The firm emplo...
UK National News, Oct 9, 2015
Two Men Charged Following Series Of Thefts And Assaults In Edinburgh
Two men have been arrested and charged following four thefts and two assaults in Edinburgh. Officers were called at around 8pm on 07 October following a report that two men with a hammer were attempt...
Two Men Charged Following Series Of Thefts And Assaults In Edinburgh
Two men have been arrested and charged following four thefts and two assaults in Edinburgh. Officers were called at around 8pm on 07 October following a report that two men with a hammer were attempt...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 9, 2015
92% Of NI Cancer Patients Rate Overall Care Excellent Or Very Good
More than nine out of ten cancer patients in Northern Ireland said that their overall care was excellent or very good, according to findings from the Public Health Agency (PHA), Health and Social Care...
92% Of NI Cancer Patients Rate Overall Care Excellent Or Very Good
More than nine out of ten cancer patients in Northern Ireland said that their overall care was excellent or very good, according to findings from the Public Health Agency (PHA), Health and Social Care...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 9, 2015
Two Arrested Over Street Fight In West Belfast
Two men have been arrested in connection with a street fight in west Belfast. Two men were stabbed during the brawl which involved a gang of men in the Falls Road area at around 4.40pm on Wednesday. ...
Two Arrested Over Street Fight In West Belfast
Two men have been arrested in connection with a street fight in west Belfast. Two men were stabbed during the brawl which involved a gang of men in the Falls Road area at around 4.40pm on Wednesday. ...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 9, 2015
Northern Ireland Qualify For Euro 2016
Northern Ireland have qualified for the European Championship in France next year following a 3-1 victory against Greece. Captain Steve Davis scored two goals and Josh Magennis also scored a goal in ...
Northern Ireland Qualify For Euro 2016
Northern Ireland have qualified for the European Championship in France next year following a 3-1 victory against Greece. Captain Steve Davis scored two goals and Josh Magennis also scored a goal in ...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 9, 2015
Major Ice Hockey Officials From Boston Visit Belfast
Many major ice hockey officials from Boston are in Belfast this week ahead of the Friendship Four tournament taking place at the SSE Arena in November. The Inspection Team for the National Collegiat...
Major Ice Hockey Officials From Boston Visit Belfast
Many major ice hockey officials from Boston are in Belfast this week ahead of the Friendship Four tournament taking place at the SSE Arena in November. The Inspection Team for the National Collegiat...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 9, 2015
Vandals Damage Historic Fountain In Lisburn
Vandals have damaged a historic French cast iron drinking fountain at Wallace Park in Lisburn, Co Antrim. The fountain represents a significant piece of history which dates back to 1872 when Sir Rich...
Vandals Damage Historic Fountain In Lisburn
Vandals have damaged a historic French cast iron drinking fountain at Wallace Park in Lisburn, Co Antrim. The fountain represents a significant piece of history which dates back to 1872 when Sir Rich...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 9, 2015
Other News In Brief
Man Fined For Breaching Waste Manage Legislation A man has been fined for breaching waste management legislation at Ballymena Magistrates' Court. David Murphy was fined a total of £900 for a...
Other News In Brief
Man Fined For Breaching Waste Manage Legislation A man has been fined for breaching waste management legislation at Ballymena Magistrates' Court. David Murphy was fined a total of £900 for a...
UK National News, Oct 9, 2015
UK Construction Output Falls In August
Latest figures from the Office for National Statistics (ONS) has revealed a fall in construction output for the month of August. In August 2015, output in the UK's construction industry dropped by 4...
UK Construction Output Falls In August
Latest figures from the Office for National Statistics (ONS) has revealed a fall in construction output for the month of August. In August 2015, output in the UK's construction industry dropped by 4...
UK National News, Oct 9, 2015
Other News In Brief
Motorcyclist Killed Following Collision A motorcyclist has died following a collision near Tadcaster, North Yorkshire. The accident happened at around 5.20pm on Thursday, 8 October, on Touls...
Other News In Brief
Motorcyclist Killed Following Collision A motorcyclist has died following a collision near Tadcaster, North Yorkshire. The accident happened at around 5.20pm on Thursday, 8 October, on Touls...
Business News, Oct 9, 2015
Crust And Crumb Increases Turnover By £500,000
Crust and Crumb based in Derrylin has grown its workforce by five and turnover by £500,000 following product development undertaken with help from Invest Northern Ireland’s Innovation Vouchers. Annou...
Crust And Crumb Increases Turnover By £500,000
Crust and Crumb based in Derrylin has grown its workforce by five and turnover by £500,000 following product development undertaken with help from Invest Northern Ireland’s Innovation Vouchers. Annou...
UK National News, Oct 8, 2015
Met Officers Sacked Over 'Racist' Text Messages
Two Metropolitan Police officers have been dismissed over 'racist and discriminatory' text messages discovered on their mobile phones. PC Stephen Newbury, 49, and PC George Cooper, 41, were sacked fo...
Met Officers Sacked Over 'Racist' Text Messages
Two Metropolitan Police officers have been dismissed over 'racist and discriminatory' text messages discovered on their mobile phones. PC Stephen Newbury, 49, and PC George Cooper, 41, were sacked fo...
Recruitment News, Oct 8, 2015
Glass Tech Creates 27 Jobs In Swansea
A total of 27 new jobs have been created with the opening of the largest glass processing plant in Wales. The facility, which is based at King's Dock in Swansea, has received a £1.9m investment packag...
Glass Tech Creates 27 Jobs In Swansea
A total of 27 new jobs have been created with the opening of the largest glass processing plant in Wales. The facility, which is based at King's Dock in Swansea, has received a £1.9m investment packag...
UK National News, Oct 8, 2015
Employees Return To Work Following Explosives Discovery
Construction workers have returned to work on the new Queensferry Crossing site after the discovery of explosive materials during roadworks. Workers discovered demolition materials at 5pm on Wednesda...
Employees Return To Work Following Explosives Discovery
Construction workers have returned to work on the new Queensferry Crossing site after the discovery of explosive materials during roadworks. Workers discovered demolition materials at 5pm on Wednesda...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 8, 2015
Lidl 'Living Wage' To Include NI Workers
Food retailer Lidl has announced it is to include Northern Ireland workers in the pay rise it offered to its employees in England, Scotland and Wales. A similar commitment is also being made to its e...
Lidl 'Living Wage' To Include NI Workers
Food retailer Lidl has announced it is to include Northern Ireland workers in the pay rise it offered to its employees in England, Scotland and Wales. A similar commitment is also being made to its e...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 8, 2015
Man Dies In Co Down Collision
A man in his 20s has died in a two vehicle collision in Co Down. The crash, between a car and a tractor, occurred on the Killyleagh Road near Saintfield at around 11.20am on Wednesday. The road rema...
Man Dies In Co Down Collision
A man in his 20s has died in a two vehicle collision in Co Down. The crash, between a car and a tractor, occurred on the Killyleagh Road near Saintfield at around 11.20am on Wednesday. The road rema...
Business News, Oct 8, 2015
Belfast Expected To Deliver Most Successful Tourism Year
Belfast is on track to deliver its most successful tourism year to date, according to Visit Belfast. The organisation which promotes the city locally, nationally and internationally, also said that f...
Belfast Expected To Deliver Most Successful Tourism Year
Belfast is on track to deliver its most successful tourism year to date, according to Visit Belfast. The organisation which promotes the city locally, nationally and internationally, also said that f...
UK National News, Oct 8, 2015
Man Dies in 'Serious' Quarry Accident
A quarry worker has died following a "serious accident" at a site in Northumberland. It is understood the incident occurred at Harden Quarry, near Rothbury, shortly after 10.30am on Wednesday mornin...
Man Dies in 'Serious' Quarry Accident
A quarry worker has died following a "serious accident" at a site in Northumberland. It is understood the incident occurred at Harden Quarry, near Rothbury, shortly after 10.30am on Wednesday mornin...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 8, 2015
Two Men Stabbed During Street Fight In West Belfast
Two men have been stabbed after a gang of men were seen fighting in the street in west Belfast. The incident occurred in the Falls Road area just after 4.30pm on Wednesday. The two men were taken to...
Two Men Stabbed During Street Fight In West Belfast
Two men have been stabbed after a gang of men were seen fighting in the street in west Belfast. The incident occurred in the Falls Road area just after 4.30pm on Wednesday. The two men were taken to...
UK National News, Oct 8, 2015
Man In Court Charged With PC's Death
An 18-year-old man has appeared in court charged with the murder of PC Dave Phillips. Phillips died in the early hours of Monday, 5 October, after he was struck by a stolen pick-up vehicle in Wallas...
Man In Court Charged With PC's Death
An 18-year-old man has appeared in court charged with the murder of PC Dave Phillips. Phillips died in the early hours of Monday, 5 October, after he was struck by a stolen pick-up vehicle in Wallas...
UK National News, Oct 8, 2015
RMT To Vote On Strike Action Over Staff Sacking
Nearly 1,400 workers on Virgins Trains East Coast are to vote on whether to take industrial action over the sacking of a colleague. Members of the Rail, Maritime and Transport (RMT) union claim the d...
RMT To Vote On Strike Action Over Staff Sacking
Nearly 1,400 workers on Virgins Trains East Coast are to vote on whether to take industrial action over the sacking of a colleague. Members of the Rail, Maritime and Transport (RMT) union claim the d...
UK National News, Oct 8, 2015
British Troops To Be Sent To Baltic Region
The Ministry of Defence (MoD) has confirmed around 100 British troops are to be sent to the Baltic Region. An additional 25 are to be involved in a continuing training mission in Ukraine, it is unders...
British Troops To Be Sent To Baltic Region
The Ministry of Defence (MoD) has confirmed around 100 British troops are to be sent to the Baltic Region. An additional 25 are to be involved in a continuing training mission in Ukraine, it is unders...
UK National News, Oct 8, 2015
Other News In Brief
Police Appeal After Attempted Robbery At Betting Shop Police are appealing for information following an attempted robbery at a betting shop in Lancashire. The incident happened at approximate...
Other News In Brief
Police Appeal After Attempted Robbery At Betting Shop Police are appealing for information following an attempted robbery at a betting shop in Lancashire. The incident happened at approximate...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 8, 2015
Appeal Over 1970s Attempted Murder
Police are appealing for information in connection with an attempted murder of a man in the West Belfast area in the early 70s. Detectives from the PSNI's Legacy Investigation Branch would like to sp...
Appeal Over 1970s Attempted Murder
Police are appealing for information in connection with an attempted murder of a man in the West Belfast area in the early 70s. Detectives from the PSNI's Legacy Investigation Branch would like to sp...
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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.