Northern Ireland News for April 2015 : Page 12
UK National News, Apr 8, 2015
Director Of British Museum To Step Down
British Museum Director Neil MacGregor has announced he is to step down at the end of December 2015. Mr MacGregor said: "It's a very difficult thing to leave the British Museum. Working with this col...
Director Of British Museum To Step Down
British Museum Director Neil MacGregor has announced he is to step down at the end of December 2015. Mr MacGregor said: "It's a very difficult thing to leave the British Museum. Working with this col...
UK National News, Apr 8, 2015
Other News In Brief
Motorcylist Dies Following Accident In Pilling A motorcyclist who was seriously injured following a collision in Pilling last month has died. The collision occurred at around 12.25pm on Tuesd...
Other News In Brief
Motorcylist Dies Following Accident In Pilling A motorcyclist who was seriously injured following a collision in Pilling last month has died. The collision occurred at around 12.25pm on Tuesd...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 8, 2015
Armed Robbery In North Belfast
An armed robbery has occurred at a shop in north Belfast. Two men, one armed with a hammer and the other with a screwdriver, entered the premises on the Whitewell Road at around 6.20am on Wednesday. ...
Armed Robbery In North Belfast
An armed robbery has occurred at a shop in north Belfast. Two men, one armed with a hammer and the other with a screwdriver, entered the premises on the Whitewell Road at around 6.20am on Wednesday. ...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 8, 2015
Viable Pipe Bomb Found In Dunmurry
A viable pipe bomb has been discovered during a security alert in west Belfast, police have confirmed. It was found at Teeling Avenue in Dunmurry. A resident is believed to have found the device out...
Viable Pipe Bomb Found In Dunmurry
A viable pipe bomb has been discovered during a security alert in west Belfast, police have confirmed. It was found at Teeling Avenue in Dunmurry. A resident is believed to have found the device out...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 8, 2015
Two Properties Damaged In Racist Attack
Two houses have been damaged during a racist attack by a gang of men in north Belfast. The men approached the homes of two Polish families at Mountcollyer Avenue on Monday at approximately 8pm. One ...
Two Properties Damaged In Racist Attack
Two houses have been damaged during a racist attack by a gang of men in north Belfast. The men approached the homes of two Polish families at Mountcollyer Avenue on Monday at approximately 8pm. One ...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 8, 2015
Police Appeal Following Hotel Robbery
Police are appealing for witnesses following an armed robbery at a hotel in Coleraine on Tuesday morning. Shortly after 11.35am, two members of staff were making their way to a car in the car park of...
Police Appeal Following Hotel Robbery
Police are appealing for witnesses following an armed robbery at a hotel in Coleraine on Tuesday morning. Shortly after 11.35am, two members of staff were making their way to a car in the car park of...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 8, 2015
Other News In Brief
Investigation Launches Over Death Of Woman In House Fire Police have launched an investigation over the death of a woman following a house fire in County Antrim. The blaze broke out at the p...
Other News In Brief
Investigation Launches Over Death Of Woman In House Fire Police have launched an investigation over the death of a woman following a house fire in County Antrim. The blaze broke out at the p...
UK National News, Apr 2, 2015
Two Attacked By Dog In Staffordshire
Two people have been injured after they were attacked by a dog in Mid-Staffordshire. A three-year-old boy and his grandmother were injured in the incident, which occurred at a family farm in Mid-Sta...
Two Attacked By Dog In Staffordshire
Two people have been injured after they were attacked by a dog in Mid-Staffordshire. A three-year-old boy and his grandmother were injured in the incident, which occurred at a family farm in Mid-Sta...
UK National News, Apr 2, 2015
Jail For Man Caught In Possession Of Explosives
A man has been jailed for more than three years after he admitted possessing explosive substances. Last year, police discovered a significant number of items in two properties in Edinburgh in April ...
Jail For Man Caught In Possession Of Explosives
A man has been jailed for more than three years after he admitted possessing explosive substances. Last year, police discovered a significant number of items in two properties in Edinburgh in April ...
UK National News, Apr 2, 2015
Nine Britons Detained In Turkey
Nine British nationals have reportedly been detained in Turkey, after they were alleged to have tried to enter Syria illegally. According to reports, the group – consisting of three men, two women a...
Nine Britons Detained In Turkey
Nine British nationals have reportedly been detained in Turkey, after they were alleged to have tried to enter Syria illegally. According to reports, the group – consisting of three men, two women a...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 2, 2015
Boy Critical Following Crash In Enniskillen
An 11-year-old boy is in a critical condition in hospital following a collision between a car and a van in Enniskillen. Two men were also seriously injured in the incident which happened on the Lough...
Boy Critical Following Crash In Enniskillen
An 11-year-old boy is in a critical condition in hospital following a collision between a car and a van in Enniskillen. Two men were also seriously injured in the incident which happened on the Lough...
UK National News, Apr 2, 2015
Former Police Officer Jailed For Misconduct
A former police officer has been jailed for committing misconduct in public office over a period of more than 10 years. Simon Quinn, 43, of Horsham, West Sussex was arrested in April 2013, under Ope...
Former Police Officer Jailed For Misconduct
A former police officer has been jailed for committing misconduct in public office over a period of more than 10 years. Simon Quinn, 43, of Horsham, West Sussex was arrested in April 2013, under Ope...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 2, 2015
Concerns Raised For B&Q Workers In L'Derry
Concerns have been raised for B&Q workers in L'Derry. The firm announced it is to close its store at the Faustina Retail Park on the Buncrana Road early next year. SDLP Foyle Westminster candidate M...
Concerns Raised For B&Q Workers In L'Derry
Concerns have been raised for B&Q workers in L'Derry. The firm announced it is to close its store at the Faustina Retail Park on the Buncrana Road early next year. SDLP Foyle Westminster candidate M...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 2, 2015
£15m To Be Invested In GP Services
£15 million is to be invested in GP services across Northern Ireland. Health Minister, Jim Wells, made the announcement during a visit to a GP surgery in Carryduff. Minister Wells said: "GPs across ...
£15m To Be Invested In GP Services
£15 million is to be invested in GP services across Northern Ireland. Health Minister, Jim Wells, made the announcement during a visit to a GP surgery in Carryduff. Minister Wells said: "GPs across ...
UK National News, Apr 2, 2015
E.On To Pay Additional £7m For Overcharging
E.On, one of the UK's 'Big Six' energy suppliers, is to pay an additional fine of more than £7m for overcharging its customers. The company will have to pay a penalty of £7.75m after incorrectly cha...
E.On To Pay Additional £7m For Overcharging
E.On, one of the UK's 'Big Six' energy suppliers, is to pay an additional fine of more than £7m for overcharging its customers. The company will have to pay a penalty of £7.75m after incorrectly cha...
UK National News, Apr 2, 2015
Marks & Spencer Records Sales Growth
Marks & Spencer has said its sales for the three months to 28 March 2015, increased by 1.9%. Publishing its trading statement for the fourth quarter of 2014/15, the retailer confirmed that on a like...
Marks & Spencer Records Sales Growth
Marks & Spencer has said its sales for the three months to 28 March 2015, increased by 1.9%. Publishing its trading statement for the fourth quarter of 2014/15, the retailer confirmed that on a like...
UK National News, Apr 2, 2015
Fire Breaks Out Under London Street
The London Fire Brigade remains at the scene of a central road in London this morning, after a blaze which broke out underneath the street. Thousands of people were evacuated from nearby buildings o...
Fire Breaks Out Under London Street
The London Fire Brigade remains at the scene of a central road in London this morning, after a blaze which broke out underneath the street. Thousands of people were evacuated from nearby buildings o...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 2, 2015
Vehicle Hijacked In North Belfast
A hijacked vehicle has crashed into the front of a house in north Belfast. The incident occurred on the Antrim Road on Wednesday evening. A man armed with a knife pulled open the door of the care an...
Vehicle Hijacked In North Belfast
A hijacked vehicle has crashed into the front of a house in north Belfast. The incident occurred on the Antrim Road on Wednesday evening. A man armed with a knife pulled open the door of the care an...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 2, 2015
Ratepayers To Receive New Rate Bills
Homeowners and businesses throughout the new Belfast District Council area are to receive their rate bill for 2015/16 this week. The bill will show the amount due for the new billing period 2015/16, ...
Ratepayers To Receive New Rate Bills
Homeowners and businesses throughout the new Belfast District Council area are to receive their rate bill for 2015/16 this week. The bill will show the amount due for the new billing period 2015/16, ...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 2, 2015
Over 450 Jobs To Go From Voluntary And Community Sectors - NICVA
NICVA, the Northern Ireland Council for Voluntary Action, is warning that at least 450 jobs are likely to be lost in the next few weeks from voluntary and community organisations throughout Northern I...
Over 450 Jobs To Go From Voluntary And Community Sectors - NICVA
NICVA, the Northern Ireland Council for Voluntary Action, is warning that at least 450 jobs are likely to be lost in the next few weeks from voluntary and community organisations throughout Northern I...
UK National News, Apr 2, 2015
Other News In Brief
Firefighters Tackle Blaze At Industrial Unit A fire has broken out at an industrial unit on Western Road, Park Royal, London. The London Fire Brigade was called to the scene at around 00:29 ...
Other News In Brief
Firefighters Tackle Blaze At Industrial Unit A fire has broken out at an industrial unit on Western Road, Park Royal, London. The London Fire Brigade was called to the scene at around 00:29 ...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 2, 2015
Queen's Develops 'Sweat-Friendly' Perfume
Scientists at Queen's University in Belfast have developed a perfume which is said to smell better, the more a person sweats. Researchers at the Queen's University Ionic Liquid Laboratories (QUILL) ...
Queen's Develops 'Sweat-Friendly' Perfume
Scientists at Queen's University in Belfast have developed a perfume which is said to smell better, the more a person sweats. Researchers at the Queen's University Ionic Liquid Laboratories (QUILL) ...
Business News, Apr 2, 2015
Lagan Construction And H&J Martin Announce Merger
Building firms H&J Martin has joined the Lagan Construction Group of companies. H&J Martin will continue to trade under their existing brand name, the entity will come under the structures of the Lag...
Lagan Construction And H&J Martin Announce Merger
Building firms H&J Martin has joined the Lagan Construction Group of companies. H&J Martin will continue to trade under their existing brand name, the entity will come under the structures of the Lag...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 2, 2015
Other News In Brief
Green Light For Magee Teaching Block Approval has been given for the development of a new teaching block at the University of Ulster's Magee campus. The £11m project will deliver modern teac...
Other News In Brief
Green Light For Magee Teaching Block Approval has been given for the development of a new teaching block at the University of Ulster's Magee campus. The £11m project will deliver modern teac...
UK National News, Apr 1, 2015
Man Seriously Injured After Tree Falls On Car
A man has been seriously injured after a tree fell onto the car he was driving. The incident happened in Shenley Fields Road, Selly Oak, Birmingham, shortly before 1.40pm on Tuesday (31 March). Th...
Man Seriously Injured After Tree Falls On Car
A man has been seriously injured after a tree fell onto the car he was driving. The incident happened in Shenley Fields Road, Selly Oak, Birmingham, shortly before 1.40pm on Tuesday (31 March). Th...
UK National News, Apr 1, 2015
Couple Scoop Second EuroMillions Win
A couple from Scunthorpe in North Lincolnshire have won the EuroMillions – for the second time in two years. The couple, named as David and Kathleen Long, scooped the £1m lottery prize in the draw w...
Couple Scoop Second EuroMillions Win
A couple from Scunthorpe in North Lincolnshire have won the EuroMillions – for the second time in two years. The couple, named as David and Kathleen Long, scooped the £1m lottery prize in the draw w...
UK National News, Apr 1, 2015
Fire Closes Oxfordshire Shopping Outlet
A fire has broken out at the Bicester Village shopping outlet in Oxfordshire. The blaze started at around 8.45am this morning it is understood. Seven fire crews are currently at the scene as they ...
Fire Closes Oxfordshire Shopping Outlet
A fire has broken out at the Bicester Village shopping outlet in Oxfordshire. The blaze started at around 8.45am this morning it is understood. Seven fire crews are currently at the scene as they ...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 1, 2015
Man Shot In Paramilitary Style Attack In West Belfast
A man has been shot in both of his legs in a paramilitary style attack in west Belfast. The incident occurred in the Lady Street area on Tuesday night. Two men made off on foot in the direction of M...
Man Shot In Paramilitary Style Attack In West Belfast
A man has been shot in both of his legs in a paramilitary style attack in west Belfast. The incident occurred in the Lady Street area on Tuesday night. Two men made off on foot in the direction of M...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 1, 2015
Robinson Centre To Close Indefinitely
A leisure centre in east Belfast is to close indefinitely over asbestos concerns. The Robinson Centre, on the Montgomery Road, has now transferred to Belfast's new super council. The issue will now ...
Robinson Centre To Close Indefinitely
A leisure centre in east Belfast is to close indefinitely over asbestos concerns. The Robinson Centre, on the Montgomery Road, has now transferred to Belfast's new super council. The issue will now ...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 1, 2015
Lord Mayor Of Belfast Begins New Role
The new Lord Mayor of Belfast is to begin his role today. Councillor Arder Carson, the Sinn Fein politician, who represents the Black Mountain district, was elected to Belfast City Council in 2014 an...
Lord Mayor Of Belfast Begins New Role
The new Lord Mayor of Belfast is to begin his role today. Councillor Arder Carson, the Sinn Fein politician, who represents the Black Mountain district, was elected to Belfast City Council in 2014 an...
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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.