Northern Ireland News for April 2015 : Page 11
UK National News, Apr 10, 2015
Cameron Makes Volunteer Law Pledge
David Cameron has announced plans to offer workers three days' paid leave to do volunteer work. Under the election proposal, a new law would be passed requiring public sector employers with more than...
Cameron Makes Volunteer Law Pledge
David Cameron has announced plans to offer workers three days' paid leave to do volunteer work. Under the election proposal, a new law would be passed requiring public sector employers with more than...
UK National News, Apr 10, 2015
Other News In Brief
Man Critical After Being Hit By Tube Train A man is in a critical condition in hospital after being hit by a Tube train in Stockwell, south London. Transport for London said that a man is u...
Other News In Brief
Man Critical After Being Hit By Tube Train A man is in a critical condition in hospital after being hit by a Tube train in Stockwell, south London. Transport for London said that a man is u...
UK National News, Apr 9, 2015
Underground Fire Caused By Electrical Fault
A major underground fire in central London on 01 April was caused by an electrical fault, the London Fire Brigade (LFB) has ruled. The fire caused a major power outage in Holborn and lead to the evac...
Underground Fire Caused By Electrical Fault
A major underground fire in central London on 01 April was caused by an electrical fault, the London Fire Brigade (LFB) has ruled. The fire caused a major power outage in Holborn and lead to the evac...
UK National News, Apr 9, 2015
Police Appeal For Witnesses To Attempted Murder
Police are appealing for witnesses of the attempted murder of two men at a block of flats in Edinburgh. Police Scotland said the two men, both in their 40s, had travelled from Aberdeen to the flats o...
Police Appeal For Witnesses To Attempted Murder
Police are appealing for witnesses of the attempted murder of two men at a block of flats in Edinburgh. Police Scotland said the two men, both in their 40s, had travelled from Aberdeen to the flats o...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 9, 2015
NI Household Incomes Drop By Over £860
Household incomes in Northern Ireland have dropped by £864, according to a new study. Northern Ireland has experienced the biggest squeeze on living standards since the downturn of all regions and na...
NI Household Incomes Drop By Over £860
Household incomes in Northern Ireland have dropped by £864, according to a new study. Northern Ireland has experienced the biggest squeeze on living standards since the downturn of all regions and na...
UK National News, Apr 9, 2015
Cyclist Killed In Central London
Transport for London has confirmed that a female cyclist has died following a collision with a lorry in central London. It is understood the cyclist collided with an HGV near the junction of Horsefer...
Cyclist Killed In Central London
Transport for London has confirmed that a female cyclist has died following a collision with a lorry in central London. It is understood the cyclist collided with an HGV near the junction of Horsefer...
Recruitment News, Apr 9, 2015
Union Warns Against Job Cuts Following Merger Announcement
Unite the union is warning against crude cost cutting and job cuts following the announcement of a 'mega merger' between Royal Dutch Shell and exploration firm BG Group. With workers in Shell's North...
Union Warns Against Job Cuts Following Merger Announcement
Unite the union is warning against crude cost cutting and job cuts following the announcement of a 'mega merger' between Royal Dutch Shell and exploration firm BG Group. With workers in Shell's North...
UK National News, Apr 9, 2015
RSPCA Warn Dog Owners Over Suspected Poisoning Attempts
The RSPCA has warned dog owners to be cautious following a spate of suspected poisoning attempts. A dog walker discovered cocktail sausages stuffed with toxic slug pellets at the Cuckoo Trail in Hail...
RSPCA Warn Dog Owners Over Suspected Poisoning Attempts
The RSPCA has warned dog owners to be cautious following a spate of suspected poisoning attempts. A dog walker discovered cocktail sausages stuffed with toxic slug pellets at the Cuckoo Trail in Hail...
Business News, Apr 9, 2015
Magherafelt Firm Focuses On Growing CemeteryPro.com
Advance Software based in Magherafelt is focused on growing its export presence through sales of its cornerstone product, CemeteryPro.com. Invest Northern Ireland is supporting the firm's marketing ...
Magherafelt Firm Focuses On Growing CemeteryPro.com
Advance Software based in Magherafelt is focused on growing its export presence through sales of its cornerstone product, CemeteryPro.com. Invest Northern Ireland is supporting the firm's marketing ...
UK National News, Apr 9, 2015
Building Begins On National Grid's New T-Pylon
Development of the National Grid's new T-pylon has started at the new training academy. The building of the training line of pylons will be the first opportunity to see the new design in the landscap...
Building Begins On National Grid's New T-Pylon
Development of the National Grid's new T-pylon has started at the new training academy. The building of the training line of pylons will be the first opportunity to see the new design in the landscap...
UK National News, Apr 9, 2015
Shorter People More At Risk Of Heart Disease
Shorter people are more at risk of coronary heart disease, according to a new study led by Professor Sir Nilesh Samani, British Heart Foundation Professor of Cardiology and Head of the Department of C...
Shorter People More At Risk Of Heart Disease
Shorter people are more at risk of coronary heart disease, according to a new study led by Professor Sir Nilesh Samani, British Heart Foundation Professor of Cardiology and Head of the Department of C...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 9, 2015
Police Seize 'Concerning' Amounts Of Alcohol From Under-Age Drinkers
Police from the North Coast seized a large amount of alcohol from under-age drinkers on Easter Monday. The PSNI posted a picture of the haul on their Facebook and Twitter accounts. It included cider...
Police Seize 'Concerning' Amounts Of Alcohol From Under-Age Drinkers
Police from the North Coast seized a large amount of alcohol from under-age drinkers on Easter Monday. The PSNI posted a picture of the haul on their Facebook and Twitter accounts. It included cider...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 9, 2015
Police Vehicles Attacked In L'Derry
Shots were fired at police vehicles in L'Derry on Wednesday night. The vehicles were attacked by a gang of youths in the Leafair Gardens area at approximately 9.50pm. Two of the vehicles were damage...
Police Vehicles Attacked In L'Derry
Shots were fired at police vehicles in L'Derry on Wednesday night. The vehicles were attacked by a gang of youths in the Leafair Gardens area at approximately 9.50pm. Two of the vehicles were damage...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 9, 2015
Three Arrested Following Car Chase In North Belfast
Three men have been arrested after a car being driven erratically in north Belfast was chased by police on Wednesday at around 9.45pm. Police noticed the car driving dangerously on the West Circular ...
Three Arrested Following Car Chase In North Belfast
Three men have been arrested after a car being driven erratically in north Belfast was chased by police on Wednesday at around 9.45pm. Police noticed the car driving dangerously on the West Circular ...
UK National News, Apr 9, 2015
Co-Operative Group Returns To Profit
The Co-Operative Group has returned to profit following a previous year of losses. The firm delivered a pre-tax profit of £124 million in the year to January compared to a £255m loss in 2013. Allan ...
Co-Operative Group Returns To Profit
The Co-Operative Group has returned to profit following a previous year of losses. The firm delivered a pre-tax profit of £124 million in the year to January compared to a £255m loss in 2013. Allan ...
UK National News, Apr 9, 2015
Other News In Brief
Man Who Died White Lackington Road Crash Named The man who died following a road traffic collision in White Lackington has been named. Gary Powell, aged 27, from Chard, died following the co...
Other News In Brief
Man Who Died White Lackington Road Crash Named The man who died following a road traffic collision in White Lackington has been named. Gary Powell, aged 27, from Chard, died following the co...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 9, 2015
Man Charged With Kidnapping Woman In East Belfast
A man has been charged with kidnapping a woman in east Belfast on Saturday 4th April. He is also accused of false imprisonment, common assault, assault on police and dangerous driving. The 25-year-o...
Man Charged With Kidnapping Woman In East Belfast
A man has been charged with kidnapping a woman in east Belfast on Saturday 4th April. He is also accused of false imprisonment, common assault, assault on police and dangerous driving. The 25-year-o...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 9, 2015
Titanic Foundation Takes Ownership Of SS Nomadic
Titanic Foundation has taken on ownership of the SS Nomadic, the last remaining White Star Line ship in the world. SS Nomadic will be operated by Titanic Belfast Limited, Titanic Belfast's commercial...
Titanic Foundation Takes Ownership Of SS Nomadic
Titanic Foundation has taken on ownership of the SS Nomadic, the last remaining White Star Line ship in the world. SS Nomadic will be operated by Titanic Belfast Limited, Titanic Belfast's commercial...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 9, 2015
Petrol Bombs Thrown At House In Larne
Petrol bombs have been thrown at a house in Larne, County Antrim. Windows were smashed during the attack and the interior of the property on the Belfast Road was also damaged. No one was in the hous...
Petrol Bombs Thrown At House In Larne
Petrol bombs have been thrown at a house in Larne, County Antrim. Windows were smashed during the attack and the interior of the property on the Belfast Road was also damaged. No one was in the hous...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 9, 2015
Other News In Brief
Funding Programme Launches To Improve Lives Of Those Living In Rural Communities A new funding programme specifically designed to improve the lives of those living in rural communities has lau...
Other News In Brief
Funding Programme Launches To Improve Lives Of Those Living In Rural Communities A new funding programme specifically designed to improve the lives of those living in rural communities has lau...
UK National News, Apr 8, 2015
Police Hunt For Gang In Connection With Jewellery Heist In London
Burglars have broken into a vault and stole cash and jewels in central London. They reportedly broke through a wall and abseiled down a lift shaft in a raid believed to be worth around £200 million. ...
Police Hunt For Gang In Connection With Jewellery Heist In London
Burglars have broken into a vault and stole cash and jewels in central London. They reportedly broke through a wall and abseiled down a lift shaft in a raid believed to be worth around £200 million. ...
UK National News, Apr 8, 2015
Keane Denies Road-Rage Charges
Ex Manchester United captain Roy Keane has denied committing a public order offence in an alleged road-rage incident with a taxi driver in Altrincham. Keane, 43, is accused of behaving aggressively t...
Keane Denies Road-Rage Charges
Ex Manchester United captain Roy Keane has denied committing a public order offence in an alleged road-rage incident with a taxi driver in Altrincham. Keane, 43, is accused of behaving aggressively t...
UK National News, Apr 8, 2015
Clinicians Claim Inequities In Care For Terminally Ill
Front-line clinicians claim lack of coordination between teams delivering care and insufficient funding for services are barriers to meeting the needs of people with a terminal illness, according to a...
Clinicians Claim Inequities In Care For Terminally Ill
Front-line clinicians claim lack of coordination between teams delivering care and insufficient funding for services are barriers to meeting the needs of people with a terminal illness, according to a...
UK National News, Apr 8, 2015
Body Of Man In Blackburn Identified
The body of a man who died in Blackburn has been identified as David Curry, 58, police have confirmed. Officers were called at around 3.35pm on Saturday 4th April to the canal towpath close to the fo...
Body Of Man In Blackburn Identified
The body of a man who died in Blackburn has been identified as David Curry, 58, police have confirmed. Officers were called at around 3.35pm on Saturday 4th April to the canal towpath close to the fo...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 8, 2015
Man Dies In Newtownards Air Crash
A man who died after his aircraft crashed in County Down has been named as Stephen McKnight. Mr McKnight was from the Hillsborough area. The incident occurred after his aircraft crashed near the run...
Man Dies In Newtownards Air Crash
A man who died after his aircraft crashed in County Down has been named as Stephen McKnight. Mr McKnight was from the Hillsborough area. The incident occurred after his aircraft crashed near the run...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 8, 2015
Man Charged Over Paramiltary Style Attack In Ballywalter
A man has been charged over a paramilitary style attack in County Down. The man is accused of grievous bodily harm with intent, common assault and aggravated burglary. He is due to appear at Newtown...
Man Charged Over Paramiltary Style Attack In Ballywalter
A man has been charged over a paramilitary style attack in County Down. The man is accused of grievous bodily harm with intent, common assault and aggravated burglary. He is due to appear at Newtown...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 8, 2015
Body Recovered From Mourne River In Strabane
The body of a man has been recovered from a river in Strabane, County Tyrone. The body was found at around 6.30pm on Tuesday in the Mourne River. Police are not treating the incident as suspicious. ...
Body Recovered From Mourne River In Strabane
The body of a man has been recovered from a river in Strabane, County Tyrone. The body was found at around 6.30pm on Tuesday in the Mourne River. Police are not treating the incident as suspicious. ...
Business News, Apr 8, 2015
Carryduff Firm Creates 14 New Posts
Carryduff company Client Analysis and Relationship Development Ltd (CARD) is taking on 14 new staff to underpin its ambitious growth plans, with support from Invest NI. The company provides hi-tech m...
Carryduff Firm Creates 14 New Posts
Carryduff company Client Analysis and Relationship Development Ltd (CARD) is taking on 14 new staff to underpin its ambitious growth plans, with support from Invest NI. The company provides hi-tech m...
UK National News, Apr 8, 2015
Mother Of Baby's Body Discovered In Norfolk Identified
Police investigating the discovery of baby's body in a Norfolk village nearly 30 years ago have traced the mother. The body of the new-born baby was discovered in Weasenham St Peter on the 5 June 198...
Mother Of Baby's Body Discovered In Norfolk Identified
Police investigating the discovery of baby's body in a Norfolk village nearly 30 years ago have traced the mother. The body of the new-born baby was discovered in Weasenham St Peter on the 5 June 198...
UK National News, Apr 8, 2015
Investigation Launches Over Allegations Of Historic Abuse
Police have launched an inquiry to investigate a number of individual allegations of historic abuse affecting ten former children's homes or residential premises in the County of Nottinghamshire. The...
Investigation Launches Over Allegations Of Historic Abuse
Police have launched an inquiry to investigate a number of individual allegations of historic abuse affecting ten former children's homes or residential premises in the County of Nottinghamshire. The...
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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.