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Northern Ireland News for February 2015 : Page 5
Northern Ireland News, Feb 19, 2015
SF To Block 'Conscience Clause'
Sinn Féin will block the so-called 'Conscience Clause Bill' when it comes before the Assembly, the party has said. The party's South Down MLA Caitríona Ruane explained: "Sinn Féin said we would oppos...
SF To Block 'Conscience Clause'
Sinn Féin will block the so-called 'Conscience Clause Bill' when it comes before the Assembly, the party has said. The party's South Down MLA Caitríona Ruane explained: "Sinn Féin said we would oppos...
Recruitment News, Feb 19, 2015
RBS/Ulster Bank Announce 350 New Jobs
First Minister the Rt. Hon. Peter D. Robinson MLA and deputy First Minister Martin McGuinness MLA have announced 350 new jobs at the Ulster Bank Direct Customer Contact Centre in Danesfort in south Be...
RBS/Ulster Bank Announce 350 New Jobs
First Minister the Rt. Hon. Peter D. Robinson MLA and deputy First Minister Martin McGuinness MLA have announced 350 new jobs at the Ulster Bank Direct Customer Contact Centre in Danesfort in south Be...
UK National News, Feb 19, 2015
Woman Arrested At Heathrow On Terrorism Charges
A 25-year-old woman has been arrested at Heathrow Airport on suspicion of terrorism offences. It is understood that the woman was travelling with her one-year-old son when officers arrested her as sh...
Woman Arrested At Heathrow On Terrorism Charges
A 25-year-old woman has been arrested at Heathrow Airport on suspicion of terrorism offences. It is understood that the woman was travelling with her one-year-old son when officers arrested her as sh...
UK National News, Feb 19, 2015
Specialist Dive Team Join Search For Missing 11-Year-Old
A specialist dive team from South Wales Police is to assist in the search operation continuing on the River Towy for 11-year-old Cameron Comey. Cameron has been missing since Tuesday and it is feared...
Specialist Dive Team Join Search For Missing 11-Year-Old
A specialist dive team from South Wales Police is to assist in the search operation continuing on the River Towy for 11-year-old Cameron Comey. Cameron has been missing since Tuesday and it is feared...
UK National News, Feb 19, 2015
MoD Confirm Military Aircraft Spotted Off Cornwall Coast
The Ministry of Defence (MoD) has confirmed that two Russian military aircrafts were spotted off the Cornwall coast on Wednesday. It is understood the Russian Bear bombers did not enter UK airspace b...
MoD Confirm Military Aircraft Spotted Off Cornwall Coast
The Ministry of Defence (MoD) has confirmed that two Russian military aircrafts were spotted off the Cornwall coast on Wednesday. It is understood the Russian Bear bombers did not enter UK airspace b...
UK National News, Feb 19, 2015
Other News In Brief
Great Train Robber Items Sold At Auction Items used by and belonging to the Great Train Robbers have been sold at auction, raising a total of around £20,000. The sale included Monopoly mone...
Other News In Brief
Great Train Robber Items Sold At Auction Items used by and belonging to the Great Train Robbers have been sold at auction, raising a total of around £20,000. The sale included Monopoly mone...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 19, 2015
DEL Will Not Ban Zero Hours Contracts
Employment and Learning Minister Dr Stephen Farry has said his department will not seek to ban zero hours contracts in Northern Ireland. The contracts allow employers to hire staff with no guarantee ...
DEL Will Not Ban Zero Hours Contracts
Employment and Learning Minister Dr Stephen Farry has said his department will not seek to ban zero hours contracts in Northern Ireland. The contracts allow employers to hire staff with no guarantee ...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 19, 2015
Call For Devolution Of Broadcasting Powers
Culture Minister Carál Ní Chuilín has called for broadcasting powers to be devolved to Northern Ireland. The call follows the revelation Scotland is to get more powers over broadcasting as part of th...
Call For Devolution Of Broadcasting Powers
Culture Minister Carál Ní Chuilín has called for broadcasting powers to be devolved to Northern Ireland. The call follows the revelation Scotland is to get more powers over broadcasting as part of th...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 19, 2015
Over £200k To Revitalise Banbridge Trading
Over £200,000 is being allocated for the revitalisation of shop fronts and other services in Banbridge, County Down. Social Development Minister Mervyn Storey has announced further funding for the on...
Over £200k To Revitalise Banbridge Trading
Over £200,000 is being allocated for the revitalisation of shop fronts and other services in Banbridge, County Down. Social Development Minister Mervyn Storey has announced further funding for the on...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 19, 2015
Other News In Brief
Windows Smashed In Newtownabbey Attack A man has been arrested by police after a number of houses and cars had their windows smashed in Newtownabbey, County Antrim. The 36-year-old was detain...
Other News In Brief
Windows Smashed In Newtownabbey Attack A man has been arrested by police after a number of houses and cars had their windows smashed in Newtownabbey, County Antrim. The 36-year-old was detain...
Recruitment News, Feb 18, 2015
90 Nursing Staff To Be Recruited At Mullingar Hospital
Fine Gael TD for Longford/ Westmeath, Gabrielle McFadden, has said the 90 new nursing staff to be recruited at Mullingar Hospital is a hugely significant development following ongoing concerns about o...
90 Nursing Staff To Be Recruited At Mullingar Hospital
Fine Gael TD for Longford/ Westmeath, Gabrielle McFadden, has said the 90 new nursing staff to be recruited at Mullingar Hospital is a hugely significant development following ongoing concerns about o...
Business News, Feb 18, 2015
NI Firms Urged To Grasp Business Opportunities
North West businesses are being urged by Agriculture Minister Michelle O'Neill and the deputy First Minister Martin McGuinness to grasp the business opportunities that will come with DARD relocating t...
NI Firms Urged To Grasp Business Opportunities
North West businesses are being urged by Agriculture Minister Michelle O'Neill and the deputy First Minister Martin McGuinness to grasp the business opportunities that will come with DARD relocating t...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 18, 2015
Darren Clarke Named Ryder Cup Captain
Northern Ireland golfer Darren Clarke has been named as the Europe Ryder Cup captain for 2016. The 2016 tournament will be held in Hazeltine, USA. Mr Clarke, originally from Dungannon in County Tyro...
Darren Clarke Named Ryder Cup Captain
Northern Ireland golfer Darren Clarke has been named as the Europe Ryder Cup captain for 2016. The 2016 tournament will be held in Hazeltine, USA. Mr Clarke, originally from Dungannon in County Tyro...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 18, 2015
New 'Confidence' In Housing Market
Nearly 5,300 residential properties were sold during the final three months of 2014, bringing the total sales for the year to over 20,200, according to the latest Northern Ireland Residential Property...
New 'Confidence' In Housing Market
Nearly 5,300 residential properties were sold during the final three months of 2014, bringing the total sales for the year to over 20,200, according to the latest Northern Ireland Residential Property...
UK National News, Feb 18, 2015
UK Police To Review Footage Of 'Racist' Chelsea Fans In Paris
UK police are reviewing video footage that allegedly shows Chelsea FC fans in Paris stopping a black man from boarding a train. The footage shows the man approaching the train doors however fans bloc...
UK Police To Review Footage Of 'Racist' Chelsea Fans In Paris
UK police are reviewing video footage that allegedly shows Chelsea FC fans in Paris stopping a black man from boarding a train. The footage shows the man approaching the train doors however fans bloc...
UK National News, Feb 18, 2015
UK Unemployment Falls
New figures from the Office for National Statistics (ONS) show that unemployment in the UK now stands at 5.7%, having fallen by 97,000 in the three months to December. This means the number of adults...
UK Unemployment Falls
New figures from the Office for National Statistics (ONS) show that unemployment in the UK now stands at 5.7%, having fallen by 97,000 in the three months to December. This means the number of adults...
UK National News, Feb 18, 2015
River Search Continues For Missing 11-Year-Old
A major search operation is continuing for an 11-year-old boy who fell into the River Towy in Carmarthen. The operation was launched at about 16:00 on Tuesday when it was reported the boy had gone in...
River Search Continues For Missing 11-Year-Old
A major search operation is continuing for an 11-year-old boy who fell into the River Towy in Carmarthen. The operation was launched at about 16:00 on Tuesday when it was reported the boy had gone in...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 18, 2015
Taxi Driver Injured During Hijacking
Police are appealing for information after a taxi-driver was injured during the hijacking of his car in west Belfast. The driver is currently in hospital as a result of injuries sustained during the ...
Taxi Driver Injured During Hijacking
Police are appealing for information after a taxi-driver was injured during the hijacking of his car in west Belfast. The driver is currently in hospital as a result of injuries sustained during the ...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 18, 2015
Businesses Urged To Take Advantage Of DARD Relocation
Businesses in the north west are being urged by the deputy First Minister and Agriculture Minister Michelle O'Neill to take advantage of the relocation of the Department of Agriculture to the area. M...
Businesses Urged To Take Advantage Of DARD Relocation
Businesses in the north west are being urged by the deputy First Minister and Agriculture Minister Michelle O'Neill to take advantage of the relocation of the Department of Agriculture to the area. M...
UK National News, Feb 18, 2015
Man Arrested Over Sexual Assault In Somerset
Police investigating a sexual assault in Somerset, during which a mother and child were tied up and held at knifepoint, have arrested a 59-year-old man. Police arrested the man on suspicion of aggrav...
Man Arrested Over Sexual Assault In Somerset
Police investigating a sexual assault in Somerset, during which a mother and child were tied up and held at knifepoint, have arrested a 59-year-old man. Police arrested the man on suspicion of aggrav...
UK National News, Feb 18, 2015
200 New Jobs Created By Engineering Firm
Two hundred new jobs are to be created as part of a £2 million investment by engineering firm, Universal Engineering in Rhondda Cynon Taf. The company, which makes components for the off-shore oil an...
200 New Jobs Created By Engineering Firm
Two hundred new jobs are to be created as part of a £2 million investment by engineering firm, Universal Engineering in Rhondda Cynon Taf. The company, which makes components for the off-shore oil an...
UK National News, Feb 18, 2015
Fire Breaks Out On EastEnders Set
Firefighters were called to deal with a fire on the set of BBC soap opera EastEnders on Tuesday night. It is understood that the fire was discovered at about 23:00 last night shortly after filming of...
Fire Breaks Out On EastEnders Set
Firefighters were called to deal with a fire on the set of BBC soap opera EastEnders on Tuesday night. It is understood that the fire was discovered at about 23:00 last night shortly after filming of...
UK National News, Feb 18, 2015
Supermarket Flooded By Burst Water Main
A Sainsbury's supermarket is Plymouth has been closed after being flooded by thousands of gallons of water. It is understood that the water is from a burst water main at Marsh Mills in Plymouth. The...
Supermarket Flooded By Burst Water Main
A Sainsbury's supermarket is Plymouth has been closed after being flooded by thousands of gallons of water. It is understood that the water is from a burst water main at Marsh Mills in Plymouth. The...
UK National News, Feb 18, 2015
Cargo Ship Could Be Stuck 'For Some Time'
A large cargo ship has run aground near Ardnamurchan Point and could be stuck there "for some time". It is understood that Lysblink Seaways got into difficulty at about 2am on Wednesday at Kilchoan a...
Cargo Ship Could Be Stuck 'For Some Time'
A large cargo ship has run aground near Ardnamurchan Point and could be stuck there "for some time". It is understood that Lysblink Seaways got into difficulty at about 2am on Wednesday at Kilchoan a...
UK National News, Feb 18, 2015
Gleneagles Object To T In The Park
The Gleneagles Hotel has lodged a formal objection against the staging of a T in the Park event at Strathallan Castle. The objection concerns noise and traffic levels at the Castle during any propose...
Gleneagles Object To T In The Park
The Gleneagles Hotel has lodged a formal objection against the staging of a T in the Park event at Strathallan Castle. The objection concerns noise and traffic levels at the Castle during any propose...
UK National News, Feb 18, 2015
Other News In Brief
Teenager Arrested By Terrorism Police Released Without Charge A 16-year-old girl arrested on suspicion of being concerned in the commission, preparation or instigation of an act of terrorism ...
Other News In Brief
Teenager Arrested By Terrorism Police Released Without Charge A 16-year-old girl arrested on suspicion of being concerned in the commission, preparation or instigation of an act of terrorism ...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 18, 2015
Appeal Over East Belfast Armed Robberies
The PSNI is appealing for information regarding two armed robberies in east Belfast on Tuesday evening. Police said that at about 16:25 a man armed with a knife entered a shop in the Castlereagh Road...
Appeal Over East Belfast Armed Robberies
The PSNI is appealing for information regarding two armed robberies in east Belfast on Tuesday evening. Police said that at about 16:25 a man armed with a knife entered a shop in the Castlereagh Road...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 18, 2015
Man Hit With Gun During Burglary
A man has been hit with a gun during an aggravated burglary that occurred in the Hillman Street area of north Belfast on Tuesday evening. Police said that at about 20:15 three men dressed in dark hoo...
Man Hit With Gun During Burglary
A man has been hit with a gun during an aggravated burglary that occurred in the Hillman Street area of north Belfast on Tuesday evening. Police said that at about 20:15 three men dressed in dark hoo...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 18, 2015
Four New Play Parks Announced For L'Derry
£2.8m from the Executive's Social Investment Fund is going toward four new play parks in L'Derry, The facilities will be located at Ballymagroarty Play Park, Kilfennan Valley Park, Ballyarnett Countr...
Four New Play Parks Announced For L'Derry
£2.8m from the Executive's Social Investment Fund is going toward four new play parks in L'Derry, The facilities will be located at Ballymagroarty Play Park, Kilfennan Valley Park, Ballyarnett Countr...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 18, 2015
New Women's Prison Facility Under Construction
Work has begun on a new facility on the Hydebank Wood site in Belfast for women prisoners who are nearing the end of their sentence. The two-storey house includes six bedrooms, communal living, dinin...
New Women's Prison Facility Under Construction
Work has begun on a new facility on the Hydebank Wood site in Belfast for women prisoners who are nearing the end of their sentence. The two-storey house includes six bedrooms, communal living, dinin...
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Northern Ireland WeatherToday:A mainly dry day with variable amounts of cloud and some bright or sunny intervals. Chance of the odd shower, especially in the south this afternoon. Warm across western counties. Maximum temperature 20 °C.Tonight:Some late sunshine this evening. Otherwise a cloudy night with patchy rain spreading west, becoming drier later on. Low and fog patches developing in the early hours. Minimum temperature 12 °C.
