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Northern Ireland News for February 2015 : Page 2
Recruitment News, Feb 26, 2015
Kainos Software To Create Over 400 New Jobs
First Minister Peter Robinson and deputy First Minister Martin McGuinness have announced Kainos Software Ltd is to create 403 new jobs in Belfast and Londonderry. Kainos is a leading digital technolo...
Kainos Software To Create Over 400 New Jobs
First Minister Peter Robinson and deputy First Minister Martin McGuinness have announced Kainos Software Ltd is to create 403 new jobs in Belfast and Londonderry. Kainos is a leading digital technolo...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 26, 2015
Police Crackdown On Drug Dealers In City Parks
Police have arrested twenty seven people this month as part of a campaign targeting drug dealers in Belfast parks. The operations have focused on Ormeau Park and Botanic Gardens, which are the polic...
Police Crackdown On Drug Dealers In City Parks
Police have arrested twenty seven people this month as part of a campaign targeting drug dealers in Belfast parks. The operations have focused on Ormeau Park and Botanic Gardens, which are the polic...
UK National News, Feb 26, 2015
Four Arrested Over 2001 Murders
Police investigating the murders of two men in Hastings, East Sussex, in 2001, have arrested four men. Jimmy Millen, 27, was shot four times at close range outside his home in Tile Barn Road in Octob...
Four Arrested Over 2001 Murders
Police investigating the murders of two men in Hastings, East Sussex, in 2001, have arrested four men. Jimmy Millen, 27, was shot four times at close range outside his home in Tile Barn Road in Octob...
UK National News, Feb 26, 2015
Other News In Brief
Lollipop Man Ordered To Not 'High-Five' Children A 73-year-old lollipop man has been banned from "high-fiving" children as they cross the road. Nkosana Mdikane is known as "Scotland's happie...
Other News In Brief
Lollipop Man Ordered To Not 'High-Five' Children A 73-year-old lollipop man has been banned from "high-fiving" children as they cross the road. Nkosana Mdikane is known as "Scotland's happie...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 26, 2015
Body Found In Lough Neagh Confirmed As Missing Antrim Woman
A body found in Lough Neagh on Wednesday has been confirmed as Pauline Carmichael. The 61-year-old disappeared from her home in the Hillside area of Antrim on Monday. Police launched a large scale s...
Body Found In Lough Neagh Confirmed As Missing Antrim Woman
A body found in Lough Neagh on Wednesday has been confirmed as Pauline Carmichael. The 61-year-old disappeared from her home in the Hillside area of Antrim on Monday. Police launched a large scale s...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 26, 2015
Other News In Brief
Two Convicted Of Benefit Fraud Two people have been convicted at Ballymena Magistrates' Court for claiming benefits they were not entitled to. George McCaffrey, 57, of Staffa Drive, Ballymen...
Other News In Brief
Two Convicted Of Benefit Fraud Two people have been convicted at Ballymena Magistrates' Court for claiming benefits they were not entitled to. George McCaffrey, 57, of Staffa Drive, Ballymen...
UK National News, Feb 25, 2015
Police Search For Seven Men Over Racist Chanting
Police investigating alleged racist chanting by Chelsea supporters returning to St Pancras from Paris have appealed for information on seven men. It is understood that a member of the public reported...
Police Search For Seven Men Over Racist Chanting
Police investigating alleged racist chanting by Chelsea supporters returning to St Pancras from Paris have appealed for information on seven men. It is understood that a member of the public reported...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 25, 2015
Titanic Belfast Security Alert Ends
A security alert at the Titanic Belfast building has ended. A suspicious object had been discovered at the venue at around 9.45am on Wednesday by police on Olympic Way. Nearby roads were closed to...
Titanic Belfast Security Alert Ends
A security alert at the Titanic Belfast building has ended. A suspicious object had been discovered at the venue at around 9.45am on Wednesday by police on Olympic Way. Nearby roads were closed to...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 25, 2015
New Eating Disorder Awareness Website Launches
A new website has been launched for people suffering with eating disorders in Northern Ireland as part of Eating Disorders Awareness Week 2015. The new <a href= 'http://www.eatingdisordersni.co.uk/' ...
New Eating Disorder Awareness Website Launches
A new website has been launched for people suffering with eating disorders in Northern Ireland as part of Eating Disorders Awareness Week 2015. The new <a href= 'http://www.eatingdisordersni.co.uk/' ...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 25, 2015
Two Arrested Over Co Antrim Woman's Disappearance
Police investigating the disappearance of 61-year-old Pauline Carmichael have arrested two men. Ms Carmichael has been missing from her home in Hillside, Antrim, since Monday night. Two men, aged 37...
Two Arrested Over Co Antrim Woman's Disappearance
Police investigating the disappearance of 61-year-old Pauline Carmichael have arrested two men. Ms Carmichael has been missing from her home in Hillside, Antrim, since Monday night. Two men, aged 37...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 25, 2015
International Airport Reopens Public Viewing Gallery
Belfast International Airport has reopened its public viewing gallery, ten years after it was closed. At the new facility, which offers panoramic views of the apron and main runway, visitors will be ...
International Airport Reopens Public Viewing Gallery
Belfast International Airport has reopened its public viewing gallery, ten years after it was closed. At the new facility, which offers panoramic views of the apron and main runway, visitors will be ...
Recruitment News, Feb 25, 2015
Labour Welcomes Jobs Announcement In West Dublin
Joanna Tuffy has today welcomed the decision to invest €26m to expand and develop the Liffey Valley Centre in west Dublin. The Labour TD for Dublin Mid-West said: "I am glad that the new development ...
Labour Welcomes Jobs Announcement In West Dublin
Joanna Tuffy has today welcomed the decision to invest €26m to expand and develop the Liffey Valley Centre in west Dublin. The Labour TD for Dublin Mid-West said: "I am glad that the new development ...
Business News, Feb 25, 2015
Belfast City Council Invites Local Firms To Welcome Lunch
Local companies and those transferring to Belfast City Council under local government reform are invited to a special welcome lunch at City Hall next week. The 'Welcome to Belfast' business lunch wil...
Belfast City Council Invites Local Firms To Welcome Lunch
Local companies and those transferring to Belfast City Council under local government reform are invited to a special welcome lunch at City Hall next week. The 'Welcome to Belfast' business lunch wil...
UK National News, Feb 25, 2015
Four Arrested In Multimillion Pound Fraud Investigation
Police investigating an alleged multimillion-pound fraud operation have arrested four people in early morning raids. Police and customs officers carried out raids at residential and business premises...
Four Arrested In Multimillion Pound Fraud Investigation
Police investigating an alleged multimillion-pound fraud operation have arrested four people in early morning raids. Police and customs officers carried out raids at residential and business premises...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 25, 2015
East Belfast Crash Victim Now Critical
Police are renewing their appeal for information on a serious road accident in east Belfast that left a schoolgirl critically ill. The teenager, believed to be a sixth form student from a local schoo...
East Belfast Crash Victim Now Critical
Police are renewing their appeal for information on a serious road accident in east Belfast that left a schoolgirl critically ill. The teenager, believed to be a sixth form student from a local schoo...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 25, 2015
NI Unison Members Vote For Strike Action
Members of the union Unison are to go on strike next month. The industrial action involves those in health and social services, as well as schools and education sectors. 81% of members voted in fa...
NI Unison Members Vote For Strike Action
Members of the union Unison are to go on strike next month. The industrial action involves those in health and social services, as well as schools and education sectors. 81% of members voted in fa...
UK National News, Feb 25, 2015
Body Found In Field Believed To Be Missing Artist
Gwent Police said they believe a body found on Tuesday is of missing artist Roger Cecil. The 72-year-old renowned artist from Abertillery, has been missing since Saturday when he left Royal Gwent Hos...
Body Found In Field Believed To Be Missing Artist
Gwent Police said they believe a body found on Tuesday is of missing artist Roger Cecil. The 72-year-old renowned artist from Abertillery, has been missing since Saturday when he left Royal Gwent Hos...
UK National News, Feb 25, 2015
Teenage Pregnancies At Their Lowest Since Records Began
Teenage pregnancies in England and Wales are at their lowest since records began in 1969, new figures from the Office for National Statistics (ONS) have revealed. The figures show that pregnancies am...
Teenage Pregnancies At Their Lowest Since Records Began
Teenage pregnancies in England and Wales are at their lowest since records began in 1969, new figures from the Office for National Statistics (ONS) have revealed. The figures show that pregnancies am...
UK National News, Feb 25, 2015
Police Carry Out New Search In Claudia Lawrence Investigation
Police investigating the 2009 disappearance of Claudia Lawrence are carrying out a fresh search in an alleyway behind her house in York. North Yorkshire Police said that specialist officers and a pol...
Police Carry Out New Search In Claudia Lawrence Investigation
Police investigating the 2009 disappearance of Claudia Lawrence are carrying out a fresh search in an alleyway behind her house in York. North Yorkshire Police said that specialist officers and a pol...
UK National News, Feb 25, 2015
Police Search Nature Reserve For Missing Bristol Teenager
Police investigating the disappearance of 16-year-old Rebecca Watts are searching Troopers Hill nature reserve. The Bristol teenager was reported missing last Thursday when she failed to return home....
Police Search Nature Reserve For Missing Bristol Teenager
Police investigating the disappearance of 16-year-old Rebecca Watts are searching Troopers Hill nature reserve. The Bristol teenager was reported missing last Thursday when she failed to return home....
Northern Ireland News, Feb 25, 2015
Section Of Ulster Canal To Be Restored
A section of the Ulster Canal is to be restored, it has been confirmed. The 2.5km stretch of the canal is located between Upper Lough Erne and the International Scout Centre at Castle Saunderson, on...
Section Of Ulster Canal To Be Restored
A section of the Ulster Canal is to be restored, it has been confirmed. The 2.5km stretch of the canal is located between Upper Lough Erne and the International Scout Centre at Castle Saunderson, on...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 25, 2015
Other News In Brief
Two-Car Collision In L'Derry Two cars have been involved in a collision on Clooney Road, Co L'Derry. The accident happened around 12.30pm. Emergency services are at the scene, and traffic i...
Other News In Brief
Two-Car Collision In L'Derry Two cars have been involved in a collision on Clooney Road, Co L'Derry. The accident happened around 12.30pm. Emergency services are at the scene, and traffic i...
UK National News, Feb 25, 2015
Firefighters Begin 24-Hour Strike Action
Firefighters in England have started a 24-hour work stoppage in an ongoing dispute over changes to their pensions. Fire crews across the country walked out at 07:00 on Wednesday, and are due to hold ...
Firefighters Begin 24-Hour Strike Action
Firefighters in England have started a 24-hour work stoppage in an ongoing dispute over changes to their pensions. Fire crews across the country walked out at 07:00 on Wednesday, and are due to hold ...
UK National News, Feb 25, 2015
Other News In Brief
No Charges To Be Brought Over Glasgow Bin Lorry Crash The Crown Officer confirmed there will be no criminal charges brought in regards to the Glasgow bin lorry crash, which killed 6 and inju...
Other News In Brief
No Charges To Be Brought Over Glasgow Bin Lorry Crash The Crown Officer confirmed there will be no criminal charges brought in regards to the Glasgow bin lorry crash, which killed 6 and inju...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 24, 2015
Five Firms 'Not Paying Minimum Wage'
Five Northern Irish companies have been named in a government list of firms failing to pay their staff the UK minimum wage. The five NI firms join a list of seventy others who do not pay the standard...
Five Firms 'Not Paying Minimum Wage'
Five Northern Irish companies have been named in a government list of firms failing to pay their staff the UK minimum wage. The five NI firms join a list of seventy others who do not pay the standard...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 24, 2015
Belfast Student Found Dead In Sligo
A 23-year-old student from Belfast has been found dead in Sligo. The body of Jamie Shaw was found at student accommodation at the Clarion Village, near to the Institute of Technology Sligo, at aroun...
Belfast Student Found Dead In Sligo
A 23-year-old student from Belfast has been found dead in Sligo. The body of Jamie Shaw was found at student accommodation at the Clarion Village, near to the Institute of Technology Sligo, at aroun...
UK National News, Feb 24, 2015
Police Seal Second House In Norwich Murder Investigation
An investigation has been launched following the discovery of an elderly woman's body at a house in Norwich. According to reports the woman is believed to have been sexually assaulted and subjected t...
Police Seal Second House In Norwich Murder Investigation
An investigation has been launched following the discovery of an elderly woman's body at a house in Norwich. According to reports the woman is believed to have been sexually assaulted and subjected t...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 24, 2015
London Firm To Create Fifty New Jobs In Belfast
Fifty new jobs are to be created in Belfast by London-based software firm Intelligent Environments. The company, which provides mobile and online software to financial firms, is investing in a new en...
London Firm To Create Fifty New Jobs In Belfast
Fifty new jobs are to be created in Belfast by London-based software firm Intelligent Environments. The company, which provides mobile and online software to financial firms, is investing in a new en...
Recruitment News, Feb 24, 2015
Intelligent Environments Europe Creates 50 New Jobs
Enterprise, Trade and Investment Minister Arlene Foster today announced that London-based Intelligent Environments Europe Ltd is setting up a software engineering operation in Belfast, creating 50 hig...
Intelligent Environments Europe Creates 50 New Jobs
Enterprise, Trade and Investment Minister Arlene Foster today announced that London-based Intelligent Environments Europe Ltd is setting up a software engineering operation in Belfast, creating 50 hig...
Business News, Feb 24, 2015
Comfizone Aims To Double Its Turnover
A Coalisland company that specialises in mattresses and bedding products is aiming to double its turnover in an expansion supported by Invest Northern Ireland. Comfizone is creating nine new jobs and...
Comfizone Aims To Double Its Turnover
A Coalisland company that specialises in mattresses and bedding products is aiming to double its turnover in an expansion supported by Invest Northern Ireland. Comfizone is creating nine new jobs and...
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Northern Ireland WeatherToday:There will be a mixture of bright intervals and a few showers. Best of the sunny spells will be near the North Coast. Feeling on the cool side. Maximum temperature 10 °C.Tonight:Showers will gradually die out during the evening. A cold night with long clear spells leading to a touch of frost in places. Minimum temperature 0 °C.
