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Northern Ireland News for October 2015 : Page 4
Northern Ireland News, Oct 26, 2015
SF Hits Out At UUP Over Marriage Equality
Sinn Féin has hit out at UUP leader Mike Nesbitt over his "bizarre and contradictory" position on marriage equality. Mr Nesbitt confirmed that he will continue to oppose marriage equality at his part...
SF Hits Out At UUP Over Marriage Equality
Sinn Féin has hit out at UUP leader Mike Nesbitt over his "bizarre and contradictory" position on marriage equality. Mr Nesbitt confirmed that he will continue to oppose marriage equality at his part...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 26, 2015
Other News In Brief
Preferred Developer Announced To Redevelop Vacant Site NI firm Karl Developments has been selected as the preferred developer to redevelop a vacant site in Co Antrim. Subject to planning and...
Other News In Brief
Preferred Developer Announced To Redevelop Vacant Site NI firm Karl Developments has been selected as the preferred developer to redevelop a vacant site in Co Antrim. Subject to planning and...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 23, 2015
Two Incendiary Devices Planted In Vehicles In Co Down
Two incendiary devices have been placed underneath two vehicles in County Down. Police have launched an investigation after one of the vehicles was damaged by fire outside a house in the Larchwood Co...
Two Incendiary Devices Planted In Vehicles In Co Down
Two incendiary devices have been placed underneath two vehicles in County Down. Police have launched an investigation after one of the vehicles was damaged by fire outside a house in the Larchwood Co...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 23, 2015
First Female High Court Judges Appointed
Northern Ireland's first female high court judges have been appointed. Denise McBride QC and Siobhan Keegan QC were both sworn in by the Lord Chief Justice on Friday, 23 October, in the Royal Courts ...
First Female High Court Judges Appointed
Northern Ireland's first female high court judges have been appointed. Denise McBride QC and Siobhan Keegan QC were both sworn in by the Lord Chief Justice on Friday, 23 October, in the Royal Courts ...
Business News, Oct 23, 2015
Co-Owner Of Dunbia Wins Prestigious Award
Finance Minister Arlene Foster has congratulated Jack Dobson, founder and co-owner of Dunbia, for winning the Industry category at the EY Entrepreneur of the Year awards in Dublin. Dunbia is a multin...
Co-Owner Of Dunbia Wins Prestigious Award
Finance Minister Arlene Foster has congratulated Jack Dobson, founder and co-owner of Dunbia, for winning the Industry category at the EY Entrepreneur of the Year awards in Dublin. Dunbia is a multin...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 23, 2015
Woman Attacked By Armed Masked Men In North Belfast
A 24-year-old woman has been attacked by a group of armed masked men in north Belfast. The incident happened at a house on Greenland Street at around 9.30pm on Thursday. Four men, one of which is be...
Woman Attacked By Armed Masked Men In North Belfast
A 24-year-old woman has been attacked by a group of armed masked men in north Belfast. The incident happened at a house on Greenland Street at around 9.30pm on Thursday. Four men, one of which is be...
Recruitment News, Oct 23, 2015
Tractor Workers In Basildon Accept Pay Offer
The pay dispute at Case New Holland Tractor Ltd in Basildon, Essex has been settled, after the workforce accepted an improved pay offer. The 460-strong hourly paid production workforce – members of ...
Tractor Workers In Basildon Accept Pay Offer
The pay dispute at Case New Holland Tractor Ltd in Basildon, Essex has been settled, after the workforce accepted an improved pay offer. The 460-strong hourly paid production workforce – members of ...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 23, 2015
Around 70 Youths Attack Police In L'Derry
Approximately 100 youths have attacked police officers in L'Derry. The officers were attacked with paint bombs, stones and bottles in the Shantallow area on Thursday night. The thugs blocked a road ...
Around 70 Youths Attack Police In L'Derry
Approximately 100 youths have attacked police officers in L'Derry. The officers were attacked with paint bombs, stones and bottles in the Shantallow area on Thursday night. The thugs blocked a road ...
UK National News, Oct 23, 2015
Reward Offered In 2010 Murder Of 16-Year-Old
A reward of £20,000 has been offered for information leading to a conviction for the 2010 murder of 16-year-old Samuel Adelagun in Plaistow. Police have renewed their appeal on the murder of the teen...
Reward Offered In 2010 Murder Of 16-Year-Old
A reward of £20,000 has been offered for information leading to a conviction for the 2010 murder of 16-year-old Samuel Adelagun in Plaistow. Police have renewed their appeal on the murder of the teen...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 23, 2015
Over 20 Laptops Stolen From School In East Belfast
Over 20 laptops and a washing machine has been stolen from a primary school in east Belfast. The burglary occurred at St Michael's Primary School on the Ravenhill Road overnight, between Wednesday 21...
Over 20 Laptops Stolen From School In East Belfast
Over 20 laptops and a washing machine has been stolen from a primary school in east Belfast. The burglary occurred at St Michael's Primary School on the Ravenhill Road overnight, between Wednesday 21...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 23, 2015
Quinn Building Products Fined For H&S Breaches
Quinn Building Products, based in Fermanagh, has been fined after previously pleading guilty to two health and safety breaches that resulted in the death of an employee in 2012. The firm was fined £1...
Quinn Building Products Fined For H&S Breaches
Quinn Building Products, based in Fermanagh, has been fined after previously pleading guilty to two health and safety breaches that resulted in the death of an employee in 2012. The firm was fined £1...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 23, 2015
Preferred Developers Appointed To Redevelop Site In Antrim
NI firm Karl Development have been selected as the preferred contractors to redevelop the vacant Ulster Bar Corner site in Antrim town centre. Subject to planning and other statutory approvals, the r...
Preferred Developers Appointed To Redevelop Site In Antrim
NI firm Karl Development have been selected as the preferred contractors to redevelop the vacant Ulster Bar Corner site in Antrim town centre. Subject to planning and other statutory approvals, the r...
UK National News, Oct 23, 2015
Met Confirm Cyber Breach Investigation
The Metropolitan Police has confirmed that its Cyber Crime Unit is investigating allegations of data theft from a telecommunications website. It is understood that banking details of thousands of Tal...
Met Confirm Cyber Breach Investigation
The Metropolitan Police has confirmed that its Cyber Crime Unit is investigating allegations of data theft from a telecommunications website. It is understood that banking details of thousands of Tal...
UK National News, Oct 23, 2015
Pair Jailed Over Baby Death
A 27-year-old man and 20-year-old woman have been jailed for the death of a baby in their care that they claimed was possessed and injured by ghosts. Fourteen-month old Santino Balaz died on New Year...
Pair Jailed Over Baby Death
A 27-year-old man and 20-year-old woman have been jailed for the death of a baby in their care that they claimed was possessed and injured by ghosts. Fourteen-month old Santino Balaz died on New Year...
UK National News, Oct 23, 2015
Road Safety Operation Launched Ahead Of Clock Change
Police in Suffolk and Norfolk have launched an operation to improve road safety and reduce collisions as the darker nights set in. Police said that collision rates "tend to increase" at this time of ...
Road Safety Operation Launched Ahead Of Clock Change
Police in Suffolk and Norfolk have launched an operation to improve road safety and reduce collisions as the darker nights set in. Police said that collision rates "tend to increase" at this time of ...
UK National News, Oct 23, 2015
Stun Guns Disguised As Torches Seized
Stun guns disguised as torches and phones have been seized at Glasgow Airport by Border Force officers. Five men from Glasgow have been sentenced to 850 hours of community service, after they were ca...
Stun Guns Disguised As Torches Seized
Stun guns disguised as torches and phones have been seized at Glasgow Airport by Border Force officers. Five men from Glasgow have been sentenced to 850 hours of community service, after they were ca...
UK National News, Oct 23, 2015
Employers 'Named And Shamed' For Failure To Pay National Minimum Wage
The Department for Business, Innovation & Skills (DBIS) has issued a list of more than 100 employers who have failed to pay their workers the National Minimum Wage. Business Minister Nick Boles publi...
Employers 'Named And Shamed' For Failure To Pay National Minimum Wage
The Department for Business, Innovation & Skills (DBIS) has issued a list of more than 100 employers who have failed to pay their workers the National Minimum Wage. Business Minister Nick Boles publi...
UK National News, Oct 23, 2015
MPs Urged To Do More For Disabled Workers
MPs are being called on to do more to help disabled jobseekers into work by the Minister for Disabled People, Justin Tomlinson. The Minister said that members of parliament should take a more active ...
MPs Urged To Do More For Disabled Workers
MPs are being called on to do more to help disabled jobseekers into work by the Minister for Disabled People, Justin Tomlinson. The Minister said that members of parliament should take a more active ...
UK National News, Oct 23, 2015
Yorkshire Dales And Lake District To Be Extended
The Yorkshire Dales and the Lake District are to be extended under a new plan announced by the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs. Yorkshire, Cumbria and Lancashire will share the lar...
Yorkshire Dales And Lake District To Be Extended
The Yorkshire Dales and the Lake District are to be extended under a new plan announced by the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs. Yorkshire, Cumbria and Lancashire will share the lar...
UK National News, Oct 23, 2015
£9m Support Package Announced For Tata Steel Workers
A support package of £9 million for Tata Steel employees and the local economy affected by the proposed job losses at the Scunthorpe steelworks has been announced. Tata Steel's regeneration arm UK St...
£9m Support Package Announced For Tata Steel Workers
A support package of £9 million for Tata Steel employees and the local economy affected by the proposed job losses at the Scunthorpe steelworks has been announced. Tata Steel's regeneration arm UK St...
UK National News, Oct 23, 2015
Other News In Brief
Appeal Issued For Vulnerable 27-Year-Old Man Police have appealed for help in tracing 27-year-old Vincent O'Connor. It is understood that contact has been made with Mr Vincent by telephone, ...
Other News In Brief
Appeal Issued For Vulnerable 27-Year-Old Man Police have appealed for help in tracing 27-year-old Vincent O'Connor. It is understood that contact has been made with Mr Vincent by telephone, ...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 23, 2015
Masked And Armed Men Break Into Elderly Couple's Home
Four masked men, two believed to be armed with a screwdriver and poker, burgled an elderly couples home in L'Derry. The incident occurred in the Boleran Road area at approximately 8pm on Thursday. T...
Masked And Armed Men Break Into Elderly Couple's Home
Four masked men, two believed to be armed with a screwdriver and poker, burgled an elderly couples home in L'Derry. The incident occurred in the Boleran Road area at approximately 8pm on Thursday. T...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 23, 2015
One In Five Households Private Rent - Survey
One in five households in Northern Ireland live in private rented accommodation, according to a new survey. The Family Resources Survey showed the number of people buying their own homes has dropped ...
One In Five Households Private Rent - Survey
One in five households in Northern Ireland live in private rented accommodation, according to a new survey. The Family Resources Survey showed the number of people buying their own homes has dropped ...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 23, 2015
Other News In Brief
Man Convicted Of Benefit Fraud A man has been convicted of benefit fraud for claiming benefits he was not entitled to at L'Derry Magistrates' Court. William Brown claimed Jobseekers Allowanc...
Other News In Brief
Man Convicted Of Benefit Fraud A man has been convicted of benefit fraud for claiming benefits he was not entitled to at L'Derry Magistrates' Court. William Brown claimed Jobseekers Allowanc...
Recruitment News, Oct 22, 2015
Pivotal To Create 130 New Jobs
Pivotal®, the company accelerating digital transformation for enterprises, has announced the creation of 130 new jobs and an investment of approximately €100 million in Ireland over the next five year...
Pivotal To Create 130 New Jobs
Pivotal®, the company accelerating digital transformation for enterprises, has announced the creation of 130 new jobs and an investment of approximately €100 million in Ireland over the next five year...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 22, 2015
Coalisland Murder: Man Arrested
A 34-year-old man has been arrested in connection with the murder of Gediminas Stauskas. The body of Gediminas Stauskas, 32, was discovered in the Moor Road area in Coalisland at around 1pm last Thur...
Coalisland Murder: Man Arrested
A 34-year-old man has been arrested in connection with the murder of Gediminas Stauskas. The body of Gediminas Stauskas, 32, was discovered in the Moor Road area in Coalisland at around 1pm last Thur...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 22, 2015
Young Couple And Baby Escape Injury In Sectarian Arson Attack
A young couple and their baby escaped injury after their car was burnt out in a sectarian attack in County Antrim, according to police. The attack occurred in the Islandarragh Road area in Ballycastl...
Young Couple And Baby Escape Injury In Sectarian Arson Attack
A young couple and their baby escaped injury after their car was burnt out in a sectarian attack in County Antrim, according to police. The attack occurred in the Islandarragh Road area in Ballycastl...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 22, 2015
Man Shot In Leg In North Belfast
A man has been shot in the leg in north Belfast. The incident happened in the Butler Walk area at around 10pm on Tuesday. The victim went to answer a knock at the door and before opening it he heard...
Man Shot In Leg In North Belfast
A man has been shot in the leg in north Belfast. The incident happened in the Butler Walk area at around 10pm on Tuesday. The victim went to answer a knock at the door and before opening it he heard...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 22, 2015
DUP MLA Jim Wells To 'Take A Break' From Politics
Former Health Minister Jim Wells is to take a two-week break from politics and said that the last five months have been the "most difficult time of my life". The South Down MLA faced criticism over a...
DUP MLA Jim Wells To 'Take A Break' From Politics
Former Health Minister Jim Wells is to take a two-week break from politics and said that the last five months have been the "most difficult time of my life". The South Down MLA faced criticism over a...
Business News, Oct 22, 2015
Cancer Focus NI Receives Recognition At RSPH Annual Awards
Cancer Focus Northern Ireland is the first local charity to receive recognition for its excellent achievements at the prestigious Royal Society for Public Health (RSPH) annual awards. A total of 26 o...
Cancer Focus NI Receives Recognition At RSPH Annual Awards
Cancer Focus Northern Ireland is the first local charity to receive recognition for its excellent achievements at the prestigious Royal Society for Public Health (RSPH) annual awards. A total of 26 o...
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Northern Ireland WeatherThis Evening and Tonight:Dry in the southeast at first otherwise widespread light rain or drizzle for most. It will turn mostly dry towards dawn, although a few patches of light rain or drizzle continuing, mainly in the southwest. Minimum temperature 5 °C.
