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Northern Ireland News for April 2015 : Page 5
UK National News, Apr 23, 2015
Overnight Mountain Fire Deliberate - SWFS
Fire crews in South Wales worked through the night tackling a large wild fire in Caerphilly county. More than 700 acres of mountain in Wattsville, near Crosskeys, were affected by a fire, which the f...
Overnight Mountain Fire Deliberate - SWFS
Fire crews in South Wales worked through the night tackling a large wild fire in Caerphilly county. More than 700 acres of mountain in Wattsville, near Crosskeys, were affected by a fire, which the f...
UK National News, Apr 23, 2015
Other News In Brief
Appeal Issued For Next of Kin In Manchester Police in Manchester have appealed for help in tracing the next of kin of 78-year-old Brian Norcott. Mr Norcott was found dead at his home in Bag...
Other News In Brief
Appeal Issued For Next of Kin In Manchester Police in Manchester have appealed for help in tracing the next of kin of 78-year-old Brian Norcott. Mr Norcott was found dead at his home in Bag...
Recruitment News, Apr 22, 2015
Fox's Biscuit Strike Suspended
The strike at Fox's Biscuits in Batley, West Yorkshire, by engineering workers today and on Thursday has been suspended for a vote on a new pay offer to take place, according to union Unite. The 42 e...
Fox's Biscuit Strike Suspended
The strike at Fox's Biscuits in Batley, West Yorkshire, by engineering workers today and on Thursday has been suspended for a vote on a new pay offer to take place, according to union Unite. The 42 e...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 22, 2015
Investigation Continues Over 'Possible Attack' On Police
A device has been thrown at police vehicles during a "possible attack" in north Belfast on Tuesday night. The police have launched a follow up operation following the incident in Victoria Parade at a...
Investigation Continues Over 'Possible Attack' On Police
A device has been thrown at police vehicles during a "possible attack" in north Belfast on Tuesday night. The police have launched a follow up operation following the incident in Victoria Parade at a...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 22, 2015
NI Health Workers To Take Further Strike Action
Health workers in Northern Ireland are to take further strike action over pay. The Society of Radiographers is to hold a four hour strike on 30 April in line with the action to be taken by the Royal ...
NI Health Workers To Take Further Strike Action
Health workers in Northern Ireland are to take further strike action over pay. The Society of Radiographers is to hold a four hour strike on 30 April in line with the action to be taken by the Royal ...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 22, 2015
Security Alert In L'Derry
A suspicious object has been discovered on the outskirts of L'Derry. The object was found in a laneway off the Drunahoe Road. Police and army bomb experts are at the scene. The Drumahoe Road has be...
Security Alert In L'Derry
A suspicious object has been discovered on the outskirts of L'Derry. The object was found in a laneway off the Drunahoe Road. Police and army bomb experts are at the scene. The Drumahoe Road has be...
UK National News, Apr 22, 2015
Seven Men Found Guilty In UK-Wide Paedophile Network Investigation
Two men have been found guilty of conspiring to rape and sexually assault a child at Bristol Crown Court. The two convictions follow guilty pleas by five other men in the same case, brought by the Na...
Seven Men Found Guilty In UK-Wide Paedophile Network Investigation
Two men have been found guilty of conspiring to rape and sexually assault a child at Bristol Crown Court. The two convictions follow guilty pleas by five other men in the same case, brought by the Na...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 22, 2015
Queen's Uni Decision To Cancel Conference Is 'Baffling' - Swann
Queen's University has cancelled a conference on the implications of the Charlie Hebdo murders because of security and reputational concerns, according to reports. The UUP said the decision is "baffl...
Queen's Uni Decision To Cancel Conference Is 'Baffling' - Swann
Queen's University has cancelled a conference on the implications of the Charlie Hebdo murders because of security and reputational concerns, according to reports. The UUP said the decision is "baffl...
UK National News, Apr 22, 2015
Four Arrested In Rochdale Child Abuse Investigation
Four men have been arrested as part of an investigation into child sexual exploitation in Rochdale. The arrests were made by officers of Operation Doublet, led by Greater Manchester Police (GMP), and...
Four Arrested In Rochdale Child Abuse Investigation
Four men have been arrested as part of an investigation into child sexual exploitation in Rochdale. The arrests were made by officers of Operation Doublet, led by Greater Manchester Police (GMP), and...
Business News, Apr 22, 2015
Beaufort Interiors To Target New Markets
Moira-based firm Beaufort Interiors is targeting new markets and recruiting two additional staff as part of efforts to increase sales of its curtains in Great Britain and Europe. Invest Northern Ire...
Beaufort Interiors To Target New Markets
Moira-based firm Beaufort Interiors is targeting new markets and recruiting two additional staff as part of efforts to increase sales of its curtains in Great Britain and Europe. Invest Northern Ire...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 22, 2015
Man Attacked With Hammer In L'Derry
A 19-year-old man has been assaulted with a hammer in L'Derry. The victim was attacked at Ard Grange on Wednesday. He suffered a head injury. Police have arrested a man, 28, on suspicion of causing ...
Man Attacked With Hammer In L'Derry
A 19-year-old man has been assaulted with a hammer in L'Derry. The victim was attacked at Ard Grange on Wednesday. He suffered a head injury. Police have arrested a man, 28, on suspicion of causing ...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 22, 2015
Police Officer Fired Shot 'Accidentally' - Report
A police officer accidentally fired a shot at a car believed to contain armed paramilitaries, a report by the Police Ombudsman has revealed. The incident happened in south Belfast on 6 November 2013....
Police Officer Fired Shot 'Accidentally' - Report
A police officer accidentally fired a shot at a car believed to contain armed paramilitaries, a report by the Police Ombudsman has revealed. The incident happened in south Belfast on 6 November 2013....
Northern Ireland News, Apr 22, 2015
£2m To Be Distributed To Environmental Groups Suffering Funding Cuts
£2 million from the Carrier Bag Levy is to be distributed to Environmental Groups suffering funding cuts. Environment Minister Mark H Durkan confirmed the money will be used to deliver environmental ...
£2m To Be Distributed To Environmental Groups Suffering Funding Cuts
£2 million from the Carrier Bag Levy is to be distributed to Environmental Groups suffering funding cuts. Environment Minister Mark H Durkan confirmed the money will be used to deliver environmental ...
UK National News, Apr 22, 2015
Mother Of Baby Abandoned In Arcade Charged With Attempted Murder
The mother of a child found abandoned in the toilets of an amusement arcade in Southport, has been arrested. The newborn baby was found by staff at Silcock's Amusements in Merseyside, last Thursday. ...
Mother Of Baby Abandoned In Arcade Charged With Attempted Murder
The mother of a child found abandoned in the toilets of an amusement arcade in Southport, has been arrested. The newborn baby was found by staff at Silcock's Amusements in Merseyside, last Thursday. ...
UK National News, Apr 22, 2015
Urgent Appeal Issued For Missing Coventry Teenagers
West Midlands Police have issued an urgent appeal for information on the whereabouts of two teenage girls from Coventry. The 15-year-old girls – Nina Kryukova and Denis Murphy – have not been seen si...
Urgent Appeal Issued For Missing Coventry Teenagers
West Midlands Police have issued an urgent appeal for information on the whereabouts of two teenage girls from Coventry. The 15-year-old girls – Nina Kryukova and Denis Murphy – have not been seen si...
UK National News, Apr 22, 2015
Ambulance Service Urge People To Use Service Appropriately
The East of England Ambulance Service (EEAST) has received more than 1,200 hoax calls over the last two years, with front-line crews dispatched to almost half believing them to be genuine emergencies....
Ambulance Service Urge People To Use Service Appropriately
The East of England Ambulance Service (EEAST) has received more than 1,200 hoax calls over the last two years, with front-line crews dispatched to almost half believing them to be genuine emergencies....
Northern Ireland News, Apr 22, 2015
Police Warn Public Over Cold Callers
There has been a number of reports of 'distraction burglaries' in Belfast, according to the police. Cold callers are believed to be walking into homes of vulnerable people in the area with the intent...
Police Warn Public Over Cold Callers
There has been a number of reports of 'distraction burglaries' in Belfast, according to the police. Cold callers are believed to be walking into homes of vulnerable people in the area with the intent...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 22, 2015
Prince Charles To Visit NI and RoI
The Prince of Wales is to visit Northern Ireland in May, Clarence House has confirmed. The Duchess of Cornwall will accompany Charles on his visit from the 19 to 22 May. The Minister for Foreign Aff...
Prince Charles To Visit NI and RoI
The Prince of Wales is to visit Northern Ireland in May, Clarence House has confirmed. The Duchess of Cornwall will accompany Charles on his visit from the 19 to 22 May. The Minister for Foreign Aff...
UK National News, Apr 22, 2015
Three Arrested In Claudia Lawrence Investigation
Three men have been arrested in connection with the investigation into the disappearance of chef Claudia Lawrence. Ms Lawrence went missing after leaving her to travel to work on 19 March, 2009. Po...
Three Arrested In Claudia Lawrence Investigation
Three men have been arrested in connection with the investigation into the disappearance of chef Claudia Lawrence. Ms Lawrence went missing after leaving her to travel to work on 19 March, 2009. Po...
UK National News, Apr 22, 2015
Nursing Home Residents Evacuated During Fire
All residents of a nursing home in Sutton had to be evacuated in the early hours of Wednesday morning due to a fire. Six engines and 30 firefighters responded to reports of a fire on the Avenue in Ch...
Nursing Home Residents Evacuated During Fire
All residents of a nursing home in Sutton had to be evacuated in the early hours of Wednesday morning due to a fire. Six engines and 30 firefighters responded to reports of a fire on the Avenue in Ch...
UK National News, Apr 22, 2015
Police Launch Crackdown On Moped Thefts
Police forces across London have launched a joint operation to crackdown on the theft of mopeds, scooters and motorcycles. Operation Venice will see police conducting targeted operations and crime pr...
Police Launch Crackdown On Moped Thefts
Police forces across London have launched a joint operation to crackdown on the theft of mopeds, scooters and motorcycles. Operation Venice will see police conducting targeted operations and crime pr...
UK National News, Apr 22, 2015
Tesco Announce Pre-Tax loss Of £6.4bn
Supermarket chain Tesco, has reported a pre-tax loss of £6.4 billion for the year to the end of February. It is the largest loss in the company's history, and compares to a pre-tax profit of £2.26bn ...
Tesco Announce Pre-Tax loss Of £6.4bn
Supermarket chain Tesco, has reported a pre-tax loss of £6.4 billion for the year to the end of February. It is the largest loss in the company's history, and compares to a pre-tax profit of £2.26bn ...
UK National News, Apr 22, 2015
Other News In Brief
75-Year-Old Man Dies In Lake District Mountain Fall A 75-year-old man has died in a 330ft fall on a mountain in the Lake District. Patterdale Mountain Rescue Team said that the man suffered...
Other News In Brief
75-Year-Old Man Dies In Lake District Mountain Fall A 75-year-old man has died in a 330ft fall on a mountain in the Lake District. Patterdale Mountain Rescue Team said that the man suffered...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 22, 2015
Other News In Brief
Call For Political Parties To Review Their Practices When Placing Posters The Environment Minister has written to political parties asking them to review their practices when placing election...
Other News In Brief
Call For Political Parties To Review Their Practices When Placing Posters The Environment Minister has written to political parties asking them to review their practices when placing election...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 21, 2015
NI Midwives To Strike Over Pay
Midwives in Northern Ireland are preparing to strike in a dispute over pay. Almost 90% of members from the Royal College of Midwives (RCM) supported a strike. A total of 89.7% said they are prepared...
NI Midwives To Strike Over Pay
Midwives in Northern Ireland are preparing to strike in a dispute over pay. Almost 90% of members from the Royal College of Midwives (RCM) supported a strike. A total of 89.7% said they are prepared...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 21, 2015
Police Appeal For Witnesses Following Crash In Islandmagee
Police are appealing for witnesses following a crash in Islandmagee which has left a seven-year-old in a critical condition. The crash happened on Lough Road on Saturday, 18 April. The driver of one...
Police Appeal For Witnesses Following Crash In Islandmagee
Police are appealing for witnesses following a crash in Islandmagee which has left a seven-year-old in a critical condition. The crash happened on Lough Road on Saturday, 18 April. The driver of one...
Recruitment News, Apr 21, 2015
Reliance Gene Medix Announces Job Losses
Fianna Fáil TD for Offaly Barry Cowen has called on the Government to do more to ensure the IDA attracts investment into Offaly and the wider Midlands Region. Reliance Gene Medix, a pharmaceutical co...
Reliance Gene Medix Announces Job Losses
Fianna Fáil TD for Offaly Barry Cowen has called on the Government to do more to ensure the IDA attracts investment into Offaly and the wider Midlands Region. Reliance Gene Medix, a pharmaceutical co...
Business News, Apr 21, 2015
Axiom UK To Create Over 90 Jobs In NI
Axiom UK has announced it is to create over 90 new jobs in Northern Ireland over the next five years. Axiom UK is a provider of technology-enabled legal services and will create the new posts as part...
Axiom UK To Create Over 90 Jobs In NI
Axiom UK has announced it is to create over 90 new jobs in Northern Ireland over the next five years. Axiom UK is a provider of technology-enabled legal services and will create the new posts as part...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 21, 2015
Ambulance Workers To Wear PSNI Riot Gear
Ambulance workers in Northern Ireland are to wear PSNI riot gear while attending disturbances. The move was taken following a review of riot situations in Northern Ireland. John McPoland from the No...
Ambulance Workers To Wear PSNI Riot Gear
Ambulance workers in Northern Ireland are to wear PSNI riot gear while attending disturbances. The move was taken following a review of riot situations in Northern Ireland. John McPoland from the No...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 21, 2015
Police Arrest Man Over John Cunningham Murder
Police have arrested a man in England in connection with the murder of a man who was shot by soldiers over 40 years ago in County Tyrone. John Pat Cunningham, 27, was killed in Benburb on 15 June 197...
Police Arrest Man Over John Cunningham Murder
Police have arrested a man in England in connection with the murder of a man who was shot by soldiers over 40 years ago in County Tyrone. John Pat Cunningham, 27, was killed in Benburb on 15 June 197...
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Northern Ireland WeatherToday:Mainly dry with sunny spells on Friday, cloudier at times in the south. The chance of the odd afternoon shower developing in the south and east. Maximum temperature 20 °C.Tonight:Any afternoon showers soon dying out to leave a dry evening with clear spells at first, but coastal low cloud, mist or fog then spreads in from the northwest. Minimum temperature 8 °C.
