Northern Ireland News for April 2015 : Page 8
Northern Ireland News, Apr 16, 2015
SDLP Calls For Immediate Investigation Into Boat Incident
The SDLP is calling for an immediate investigation into an incident which caused an Ardglass fishing trawler and his crew to be dragged through the water by a submarine. SDLP South Down Westminster C...
SDLP Calls For Immediate Investigation Into Boat Incident
The SDLP is calling for an immediate investigation into an incident which caused an Ardglass fishing trawler and his crew to be dragged through the water by a submarine. SDLP South Down Westminster C...
UK National News, Apr 16, 2015
Mass DNA Swabbing Operation Underway In Leeds
Police in Leeds are carrying out a mass DNA swabbing operation as part of a rape and attempted murder investigation. An 18-year-old woman was attacked on 06 March in Beeston. She was dragged from a b...
Mass DNA Swabbing Operation Underway In Leeds
Police in Leeds are carrying out a mass DNA swabbing operation as part of a rape and attempted murder investigation. An 18-year-old woman was attacked on 06 March in Beeston. She was dragged from a b...
UK National News, Apr 16, 2015
GMP Warn Of 'Potentially Fatal' Sleeper Prank
Greater Manchester Police (GMP) have warned parents about a new craze, which sees children suffocating each other until they lose consciousness. It is understood that a child is currently in hospital...
GMP Warn Of 'Potentially Fatal' Sleeper Prank
Greater Manchester Police (GMP) have warned parents about a new craze, which sees children suffocating each other until they lose consciousness. It is understood that a child is currently in hospital...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 16, 2015
Police Launch Investigation Following Arson Attack
Police have launched an investigation following an arson attack on a house in west Belfast on Wednesday. Two women, aged 61 and 23, and three children were in the property at the time, however they w...
Police Launch Investigation Following Arson Attack
Police have launched an investigation following an arson attack on a house in west Belfast on Wednesday. Two women, aged 61 and 23, and three children were in the property at the time, however they w...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 16, 2015
6% Rise In Construction Work
Work within the construction industry has risen by 6%, according to the latest Northern Ireland Construction Bulletin. The latest estimates are from the last quarter of 2014. Finance Minister Simon ...
6% Rise In Construction Work
Work within the construction industry has risen by 6%, according to the latest Northern Ireland Construction Bulletin. The latest estimates are from the last quarter of 2014. Finance Minister Simon ...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 16, 2015
East Belfast Electrical Firm Ceases Trading
An east Belfast electrical firm has ceased trading. S&R Electrics, better known as 'Sam's Yer Man' has also closed its outlet in Newtownards. 20 staff at the family-run firm have been made redundant...
East Belfast Electrical Firm Ceases Trading
An east Belfast electrical firm has ceased trading. S&R Electrics, better known as 'Sam's Yer Man' has also closed its outlet in Newtownards. 20 staff at the family-run firm have been made redundant...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 16, 2015
Drop In NI Suicide Rates
NI suicide rates are dropping, according to provisional figures from January to December 2014. Health Minister Jim Wells welcomed the news, however he said that there is no time for complacency. Min...
Drop In NI Suicide Rates
NI suicide rates are dropping, according to provisional figures from January to December 2014. Health Minister Jim Wells welcomed the news, however he said that there is no time for complacency. Min...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 16, 2015
NI Outperforms Rest Of UK Housing Market
Northern Ireland continues to outperform the rest of the UK with the strongest house price growth in March, according to the latest RICS UK Residential Market Survey. However, across much of the rest...
NI Outperforms Rest Of UK Housing Market
Northern Ireland continues to outperform the rest of the UK with the strongest house price growth in March, according to the latest RICS UK Residential Market Survey. However, across much of the rest...
UK National News, Apr 16, 2015
Police Search Tunnels For Nottingham Murder Victim
Police investigating the murder of a 21-year-old man in Nottingham in January 2014 are to search tunnels beneath a former cigarette factory which were destroyed in a fire. Police are continuing to se...
Police Search Tunnels For Nottingham Murder Victim
Police investigating the murder of a 21-year-old man in Nottingham in January 2014 are to search tunnels beneath a former cigarette factory which were destroyed in a fire. Police are continuing to se...
UK National News, Apr 16, 2015
Body Recovered From Hampstead Ponds
Police divers have recovered a body from a pond in a north London park. Police were called to Hampstead Ponds on Hampstead Heath at 17:30 on Wednesday, following reports that a teenager had gotten i...
Body Recovered From Hampstead Ponds
Police divers have recovered a body from a pond in a north London park. Police were called to Hampstead Ponds on Hampstead Heath at 17:30 on Wednesday, following reports that a teenager had gotten i...
UK National News, Apr 16, 2015
Arsonists Blamed For More Than 400 Wild Fires
South Wales Fire and Rescue Service (SWFRS) have said they believe a series of wild fires in a 12-hour period were all started deliberately. SWFRS crews dealt with 49 grass fires on Wednesday, receiv...
Arsonists Blamed For More Than 400 Wild Fires
South Wales Fire and Rescue Service (SWFRS) have said they believe a series of wild fires in a 12-hour period were all started deliberately. SWFRS crews dealt with 49 grass fires on Wednesday, receiv...
UK National News, Apr 16, 2015
Investigation Underway Into Inverness Fire
An investigation has been launched into a fire at one of the oldest buildings in Inverness. Fire crews were called to a fire above the M&Co shop on Academy Street at about 22:00 on Wednesday night. ...
Investigation Underway Into Inverness Fire
An investigation has been launched into a fire at one of the oldest buildings in Inverness. Fire crews were called to a fire above the M&Co shop on Academy Street at about 22:00 on Wednesday night. ...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 16, 2015
Other News In Brief
Third Vehicle Being Examined In Fatal Crash A third vehicle is being examined in relation to a fatal road traffic collision which occurred near Ballycastle earlier this month. On 6 April, Ea...
Other News In Brief
Third Vehicle Being Examined In Fatal Crash A third vehicle is being examined in relation to a fatal road traffic collision which occurred near Ballycastle earlier this month. On 6 April, Ea...
UK National News, Apr 16, 2015
Other News In Brief
Morrisons Announce 720 Job Cuts Supermarket chain Morrisons has announced that it is to cut 720 jobs at its head office in Bradford. The supermarket is to carry out a consultation on a "sim...
Other News In Brief
Morrisons Announce 720 Job Cuts Supermarket chain Morrisons has announced that it is to cut 720 jobs at its head office in Bradford. The supermarket is to carry out a consultation on a "sim...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 15, 2015
Viable Device Found In Co Tyrone
A viable device has been found following a security alert near Strabane, County Tyrone. A device was found on Ballyheather Road on Tuesday. The road has now been re-opened between the junctions of t...
Viable Device Found In Co Tyrone
A viable device has been found following a security alert near Strabane, County Tyrone. A device was found on Ballyheather Road on Tuesday. The road has now been re-opened between the junctions of t...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 15, 2015
Woman Charged Over Murder Of Kyle Neil
A 25-year-old woman has been charged with assisting an offender after a body was found in the boot of a car in south Belfast over the weekend. Kyle Neil, 23, is believed to have died in a "frenzied a...
Woman Charged Over Murder Of Kyle Neil
A 25-year-old woman has been charged with assisting an offender after a body was found in the boot of a car in south Belfast over the weekend. Kyle Neil, 23, is believed to have died in a "frenzied a...
Recruitment News, Apr 15, 2015
Steel Unions Set Date For Strike Ballot
Steel unions Community, Unite, GMB and Ucatt have announced that Wednesday 6th May is the date they intend to open an industrial action ballot over Tata Steel's proposal to close the British Steel pen...
Steel Unions Set Date For Strike Ballot
Steel unions Community, Unite, GMB and Ucatt have announced that Wednesday 6th May is the date they intend to open an industrial action ballot over Tata Steel's proposal to close the British Steel pen...
UK National News, Apr 15, 2015
Farage Announces UKIP's Election Policies
Nigel Farage has launched the UKIP 2015 General Election manifesto. Announcing their policies Mr Farage said UKIP was the only party with "fully costed plans, which have been verified by independent ...
Farage Announces UKIP's Election Policies
Nigel Farage has launched the UKIP 2015 General Election manifesto. Announcing their policies Mr Farage said UKIP was the only party with "fully costed plans, which have been verified by independent ...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 15, 2015
Brothers Attacked During Armed Robbery In Co Fermanagh
Two brothers have been attacked by armed robbers at a house in County Fermanagh. The pair, aged 34 and 40, were tied up and one was assaulted with a baseball bat and the other with a knife. The incid...
Brothers Attacked During Armed Robbery In Co Fermanagh
Two brothers have been attacked by armed robbers at a house in County Fermanagh. The pair, aged 34 and 40, were tied up and one was assaulted with a baseball bat and the other with a knife. The incid...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 15, 2015
Queen's Appoints New Chancellor
Queen's University has appointed a new Chancellor. Thomas J Moran, a native New Yorker with ancestral roots in Fermanagh and Cavan, is listed as one of the top 100 Irish-American business people in t...
Queen's Appoints New Chancellor
Queen's University has appointed a new Chancellor. Thomas J Moran, a native New Yorker with ancestral roots in Fermanagh and Cavan, is listed as one of the top 100 Irish-American business people in t...
UK National News, Apr 15, 2015
Lib Dems Launch 2015 Election Manifesto
Nick Clegg has announced the 2015 General Election manifesto of the Liberal Democrat party. "This manifesto is a blueprint for a stronger economy and a fairer society. At its heart is one word that i...
Lib Dems Launch 2015 Election Manifesto
Nick Clegg has announced the 2015 General Election manifesto of the Liberal Democrat party. "This manifesto is a blueprint for a stronger economy and a fairer society. At its heart is one word that i...
UK National News, Apr 15, 2015
Seven Arrested In Two Terrorism Investigations
Police have arrested seven men in separate investigations into Syria-related terrorism offences. A 25-year-old man was detained by West Midlands Counter Terrorism Unit at an address in Billesley, Bir...
Seven Arrested In Two Terrorism Investigations
Police have arrested seven men in separate investigations into Syria-related terrorism offences. A 25-year-old man was detained by West Midlands Counter Terrorism Unit at an address in Billesley, Bir...
UK National News, Apr 15, 2015
Six Injured In Three Car Collision In Gtr Manchester
Six people are being treated in hospital after a three car collision in Greater Manchester. It is understood that one of the cars involved in the incident crashed into the bay window of a house on Bu...
Six Injured In Three Car Collision In Gtr Manchester
Six people are being treated in hospital after a three car collision in Greater Manchester. It is understood that one of the cars involved in the incident crashed into the bay window of a house on Bu...
UK National News, Apr 15, 2015
Liverpool Marks 26th Anniversary Of Hillsborough
A one minute silence is to be observed in Liverpool at 15:06 to mark the 26th anniversary of the Hillsborough disaster. Bells will also toll across the city 96 times, in memory of the 96 people who d...
Liverpool Marks 26th Anniversary Of Hillsborough
A one minute silence is to be observed in Liverpool at 15:06 to mark the 26th anniversary of the Hillsborough disaster. Bells will also toll across the city 96 times, in memory of the 96 people who d...
UK National News, Apr 15, 2015
Missing 12-Year-Old Girl Found 'Safe And Well'
A 12-year-old Hungarian girl missing since Monday night has been found "safe and well" police have reported. Police had appealed for information after Evelin Mezei had been captured on CCTV with an u...
Missing 12-Year-Old Girl Found 'Safe And Well'
A 12-year-old Hungarian girl missing since Monday night has been found "safe and well" police have reported. Police had appealed for information after Evelin Mezei had been captured on CCTV with an u...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 15, 2015
Man Escapes Injury During Shooting Attack In Co Armagh
A man has escaped injury after a shooting incident in Lurgan, County Armagh. Shots were fired at the 61-year-olds home in the Derry street area in the early hours of Wednesday morning. The front win...
Man Escapes Injury During Shooting Attack In Co Armagh
A man has escaped injury after a shooting incident in Lurgan, County Armagh. Shots were fired at the 61-year-olds home in the Derry street area in the early hours of Wednesday morning. The front win...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 15, 2015
Sports Firm Burgled In South Belfast
Police suspect a vehicle was used to break into a business in south Belfast. Thieves made off with a large quantity of sports clothing during a break in at Teamwear Ireland on Stockmans Way. Cricket...
Sports Firm Burgled In South Belfast
Police suspect a vehicle was used to break into a business in south Belfast. Thieves made off with a large quantity of sports clothing during a break in at Teamwear Ireland on Stockmans Way. Cricket...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 15, 2015
New Pilot Programme Of 100 Summer Camps Launches
A new pilot programme of 100 Summer Camps for young people has been launched. First Minister Peter Robinson and deputy First Minister Martin McGuinness said the programme will provide a range of oppo...
New Pilot Programme Of 100 Summer Camps Launches
A new pilot programme of 100 Summer Camps for young people has been launched. First Minister Peter Robinson and deputy First Minister Martin McGuinness said the programme will provide a range of oppo...
Business News, Apr 15, 2015
Call For Firms To Address Appenticeships
Employment and Learning Minister Dr Stephen Farry has addressed local businesses on the new Northern Ireland Strategy on Apprenticeships and the benefits that apprenticeships can bring. Speaking at a...
Call For Firms To Address Appenticeships
Employment and Learning Minister Dr Stephen Farry has addressed local businesses on the new Northern Ireland Strategy on Apprenticeships and the benefits that apprenticeships can bring. Speaking at a...
UK National News, Apr 15, 2015
Search Continues For Missing Student
Police searching for a student who went missing from a Glasgow nightclub in the early hours of Sunday morning, have reportedly found her handbag in a park. Searches are continuing for 24-year-old Kar...
Search Continues For Missing Student
Police searching for a student who went missing from a Glasgow nightclub in the early hours of Sunday morning, have reportedly found her handbag in a park. Searches are continuing for 24-year-old Kar...
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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.