Northern Ireland News for October 2015 : Page 13
Northern Ireland News, Oct 6, 2015
Police Investigate 'Link' Between Two Burglaries In North Belfast
Detectives are investigating a possible link following two burglaries in north Belfast on Monday night. In the first incident an elderly woman was knocked to the ground by a man as she answered her d...
Police Investigate 'Link' Between Two Burglaries In North Belfast
Detectives are investigating a possible link following two burglaries in north Belfast on Monday night. In the first incident an elderly woman was knocked to the ground by a man as she answered her d...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 6, 2015
Woman Threatened At Gunpoint In Co Antrim
Police have launched an investigation after a woman was threatened by a man at gunpoint in County Antrim on Monday. The man, believed to be in his mid 20s, called at a house in Colinvale, Dunmurry, a...
Woman Threatened At Gunpoint In Co Antrim
Police have launched an investigation after a woman was threatened by a man at gunpoint in County Antrim on Monday. The man, believed to be in his mid 20s, called at a house in Colinvale, Dunmurry, a...
UK National News, Oct 6, 2015
Record Levels Of Car Registrations In September
Car registrations in the UK reached record levels in September, according to the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT). Newly released figures show a total of 462,517 cars were registered...
Record Levels Of Car Registrations In September
Car registrations in the UK reached record levels in September, according to the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT). Newly released figures show a total of 462,517 cars were registered...
UK National News, Oct 6, 2015
Manchester Station Reopens After £44m Upgrade
The Transport Secretary Patrick McLoughlin has officially opened Manchester Station after a £44 million upgrade. The modernisation of the station is part of a £1bn investment programme. Improvements...
Manchester Station Reopens After £44m Upgrade
The Transport Secretary Patrick McLoughlin has officially opened Manchester Station after a £44 million upgrade. The modernisation of the station is part of a £1bn investment programme. Improvements...
UK National News, Oct 6, 2015
Murder Probe Launched Following Man's Death In Leeds
A murder investigation has been launched following the death of a man in Leeds. Officers were called to Moorfield Avenue, Armley at 9:21pm on 05 October following reports of a man on the street in di...
Murder Probe Launched Following Man's Death In Leeds
A murder investigation has been launched following the death of a man in Leeds. Officers were called to Moorfield Avenue, Armley at 9:21pm on 05 October following reports of a man on the street in di...
UK National News, Oct 6, 2015
Other News In Brief
Teenage Boy Assaulted By Older Couple A teenage boy has been assaulted and robbed by an older couple at a train station in Scotland, British Transport Police (BTP) have said. The 15-year-old ...
Other News In Brief
Teenage Boy Assaulted By Older Couple A teenage boy has been assaulted and robbed by an older couple at a train station in Scotland, British Transport Police (BTP) have said. The 15-year-old ...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 6, 2015
Police Appeal Following Armed Robbery In Annsborough
Police are appealing for information following an armed robbery at premises in Castlewellan. The incident occurred at a post office in the Annsborough area on Monday afternoon. A man carrying a susp...
Police Appeal Following Armed Robbery In Annsborough
Police are appealing for information following an armed robbery at premises in Castlewellan. The incident occurred at a post office in the Annsborough area on Monday afternoon. A man carrying a susp...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 6, 2015
NI Schoolchildren Affected By Inequalities In Education
Northern Ireland schoolchildren are continuing to be affected by persistent inequalities in education, according to a report by the Equality Commission. The study revealed the proportion of Catholics...
NI Schoolchildren Affected By Inequalities In Education
Northern Ireland schoolchildren are continuing to be affected by persistent inequalities in education, according to a report by the Equality Commission. The study revealed the proportion of Catholics...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 6, 2015
Smoking Is Biggest Cause Of Accidental Fire Deaths In NI
Smoking is the biggest cause of accidental fire deaths in Northern Ireland, according to the Northern Ireland Fire & Rescue Service (NIFRS). There have been 53 accidental fire deaths over the past fi...
Smoking Is Biggest Cause Of Accidental Fire Deaths In NI
Smoking is the biggest cause of accidental fire deaths in Northern Ireland, according to the Northern Ireland Fire & Rescue Service (NIFRS). There have been 53 accidental fire deaths over the past fi...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 6, 2015
Other News In Brief
Man Fined For Waste Offences A man has been fined for waste offences at Antrim Magistrates' court. Robert Annesley Taylor from Templepatrick, was fined £350 plus court costs of £148 and a £1...
Other News In Brief
Man Fined For Waste Offences A man has been fined for waste offences at Antrim Magistrates' court. Robert Annesley Taylor from Templepatrick, was fined £350 plus court costs of £148 and a £1...
UK National News, Oct 5, 2015
Woman Dies Following Traffic Collision In Wales
A woman has died and a man is in a serious condition following a road traffic collision in Wales. The incident happened on the A470 near Betws-y-Coed on 04 October. The woman, who was in her 70's, w...
Woman Dies Following Traffic Collision In Wales
A woman has died and a man is in a serious condition following a road traffic collision in Wales. The incident happened on the A470 near Betws-y-Coed on 04 October. The woman, who was in her 70's, w...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 5, 2015
Two Men Charged Following Arson Attack In East Belfast
Two men have been charged in connection with an arson attack at a flat in east Belfast. The attack occurred at a top floor flat in the Mount area in the early hours of Saturday morning. A 32-year-ol...
Two Men Charged Following Arson Attack In East Belfast
Two men have been charged in connection with an arson attack at a flat in east Belfast. The attack occurred at a top floor flat in the Mount area in the early hours of Saturday morning. A 32-year-ol...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 5, 2015
Stolen Car Rams Shop In Belfast
Police are appealing for information after a stolen car rammed into the shutters of a shop in the Wellington Place area of Belfast in the early hours of Sunday morning. A white Volkswagen Passat, whi...
Stolen Car Rams Shop In Belfast
Police are appealing for information after a stolen car rammed into the shutters of a shop in the Wellington Place area of Belfast in the early hours of Sunday morning. A white Volkswagen Passat, whi...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 5, 2015
Two Teens Arrested After Three People Attacked In Co Armagh
Two teenagers have been arrested after two 15-year-old boys and an 18-year-old woman were attacked in Portadown, County Armagh. The incident happened in the Meadow Lane area just before 6.30pm on Sat...
Two Teens Arrested After Three People Attacked In Co Armagh
Two teenagers have been arrested after two 15-year-old boys and an 18-year-old woman were attacked in Portadown, County Armagh. The incident happened in the Meadow Lane area just before 6.30pm on Sat...
Recruitment News, Oct 5, 2015
Ammeon Expansion To Create 100 Jobs
Ammeon, an Irish IT professional services company, is to create 100 new jobs in Dublin over the next year. The company which specialises in IT-based transformation projects is expanding its DevOps an...
Ammeon Expansion To Create 100 Jobs
Ammeon, an Irish IT professional services company, is to create 100 new jobs in Dublin over the next year. The company which specialises in IT-based transformation projects is expanding its DevOps an...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 5, 2015
SDLP Condemns Attack On Firefighters In North Belfast
An SDLP Councillor has described an attack on firefighters in north Belfast as "disgraceful". A number of youths threw bricks and stones at the crew in the Ballysillan area just after 8pm on Sunday. ...
SDLP Condemns Attack On Firefighters In North Belfast
An SDLP Councillor has described an attack on firefighters in north Belfast as "disgraceful". A number of youths threw bricks and stones at the crew in the Ballysillan area just after 8pm on Sunday. ...
Business News, Oct 5, 2015
Mackie's Site To Be Transformed Into Ideas Hub
Part of the former Mackie's site is being transformed into an ideas hub for new and growing businesses under plans by Belfast City Council. The £9.1 million Innovation Centre, at Forthriver Business...
Mackie's Site To Be Transformed Into Ideas Hub
Part of the former Mackie's site is being transformed into an ideas hub for new and growing businesses under plans by Belfast City Council. The £9.1 million Innovation Centre, at Forthriver Business...
UK National News, Oct 5, 2015
Teaching Union Backs Two Year Pay Deal
Members of Scottish teaching union EIS have given their support to a two-year pay offer. The union said 83% of its members voted overwhelmingly in favour to accept the deal. The offer includes a 2.5...
Teaching Union Backs Two Year Pay Deal
Members of Scottish teaching union EIS have given their support to a two-year pay offer. The union said 83% of its members voted overwhelmingly in favour to accept the deal. The offer includes a 2.5...
UK National News, Oct 5, 2015
National Gallery Staff Return To Work Following Strike
Staff members at the National Gallery have returned to work after an agreement was reached to end a dispute over privatisation. Members of the Public and Commercial Services (PCS) union took industri...
National Gallery Staff Return To Work Following Strike
Staff members at the National Gallery have returned to work after an agreement was reached to end a dispute over privatisation. Members of the Public and Commercial Services (PCS) union took industri...
UK National News, Oct 5, 2015
Police Officer Killed During Stolen Car Chase
A police officer has been struck and killed by a stolen car during a pursuit in Merseyside. The incident happened in the early hours of this morning, 05 October. The officer was struck by a red Mits...
Police Officer Killed During Stolen Car Chase
A police officer has been struck and killed by a stolen car during a pursuit in Merseyside. The incident happened in the early hours of this morning, 05 October. The officer was struck by a red Mits...
UK National News, Oct 5, 2015
Appeal For Witnesses Following Fatal Bus Crash
Police are appealing for witnesses following a fatal bus crash in Coventry. Two people were killed after a double decker bus collided with a Sainsbury's supermarket at around 6pm on Saturday, 03 Octo...
Appeal For Witnesses Following Fatal Bus Crash
Police are appealing for witnesses following a fatal bus crash in Coventry. Two people were killed after a double decker bus collided with a Sainsbury's supermarket at around 6pm on Saturday, 03 Octo...
UK National News, Oct 5, 2015
Shoppers In England To Pay 5p Plastic Bag Charge
Shoppers in England will have to pay a 5p charge for plastic carrier bags as a new levy comes into effect today, 05 October. Shoppers at all supermarkets and large shops will now be required to use t...
Shoppers In England To Pay 5p Plastic Bag Charge
Shoppers in England will have to pay a 5p charge for plastic carrier bags as a new levy comes into effect today, 05 October. Shoppers at all supermarkets and large shops will now be required to use t...
UK National News, Oct 5, 2015
British Soldier Dies During Parachute Training Exercise
A British Soldier has died while taking part in a parachute training expedition in Germany, it has been announced. Cpl Ali Woodford, 26, based in Beachley Barracks in Gloucestershire, died on 29 Sept...
British Soldier Dies During Parachute Training Exercise
A British Soldier has died while taking part in a parachute training expedition in Germany, it has been announced. Cpl Ali Woodford, 26, based in Beachley Barracks in Gloucestershire, died on 29 Sept...
UK National News, Oct 5, 2015
Other News In Brief
Police Appeal For Missing Man Police are appealing for help in tracing a missing man from Blackpool. Hassan Lakhlifi, 20, was last seen on Talbot Road at 9am on Wednesday, 30 September. He i...
Other News In Brief
Police Appeal For Missing Man Police are appealing for help in tracing a missing man from Blackpool. Hassan Lakhlifi, 20, was last seen on Talbot Road at 9am on Wednesday, 30 September. He i...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 5, 2015
Convicted Killer And Rapist Robert Howard Dies
Convicted killer and rapist Robert Howard has died while he was in prison custody at a hospital in England. Howard, 71, was given a life sentence for raping and murdering 14-year-old Hannah Williams ...
Convicted Killer And Rapist Robert Howard Dies
Convicted killer and rapist Robert Howard has died while he was in prison custody at a hospital in England. Howard, 71, was given a life sentence for raping and murdering 14-year-old Hannah Williams ...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 5, 2015
Five Homes Evacuated Following Explosion In L'Derry
Five homes had to be evacuated after a pipe bomb type device exploded on the window sill of a house in L'Derry. The attack occurred in the Lincoln Court area just after 10.10pm on Saturday. The wind...
Five Homes Evacuated Following Explosion In L'Derry
Five homes had to be evacuated after a pipe bomb type device exploded on the window sill of a house in L'Derry. The attack occurred in the Lincoln Court area just after 10.10pm on Saturday. The wind...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 5, 2015
Missing Teen Found 'Safe And Well'
A missing teenager has been found 'safe and well' after going missing on Saturday. Police launched an urgent appeal after Paige Brooks, 14, went missing on Saturday evening. Paige was last seen in t...
Missing Teen Found 'Safe And Well'
A missing teenager has been found 'safe and well' after going missing on Saturday. Police launched an urgent appeal after Paige Brooks, 14, went missing on Saturday evening. Paige was last seen in t...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 5, 2015
Other News In Brief
Man Convicted Of Benefit Fraud A man has been convicted for claiming benefits he was not entitled to at Enniskillen Magistrates' Court. Aidan Murphy of Fairview Park, Derrygonnelly, claimed J...
Other News In Brief
Man Convicted Of Benefit Fraud A man has been convicted for claiming benefits he was not entitled to at Enniskillen Magistrates' Court. Aidan Murphy of Fairview Park, Derrygonnelly, claimed J...
Recruitment News, Oct 2, 2015
Public Meeting To Discuss Audit Of Wage Rates To Be Held Next Week
A public meeting to discuss the next steps in the six-month dispute to ensure an independent audit of wage rates is carried out at the £200 million energy-from-waste plant being built at the Wilton co...
Public Meeting To Discuss Audit Of Wage Rates To Be Held Next Week
A public meeting to discuss the next steps in the six-month dispute to ensure an independent audit of wage rates is carried out at the £200 million energy-from-waste plant being built at the Wilton co...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 2, 2015
Brian Friel Dies Aged 86
Irish playwright Brian Friel has died aged 86. Friel is best known for plays such as Dancing at Lughnasa, Philadelphia, Here I Come and Translations. He was born in County Tyrone in 1929 and moved t...
Brian Friel Dies Aged 86
Irish playwright Brian Friel has died aged 86. Friel is best known for plays such as Dancing at Lughnasa, Philadelphia, Here I Come and Translations. He was born in County Tyrone in 1929 and moved t...
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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.