Northern Ireland News for June 2015 : Page 10

Northern Ireland News, Jun 10, 2015
Man Found Dead In Co Tyrone House Fire
Police have launched an investigation after a man was found dead in a house fire in County Tyrone. The fire, at a house at Eastvale Avenue on Dungannon, is believed to have started in the early hours...
Business News, Jun 10, 2015
Minister Signs MoU With Basque Government
The Employment and Learning Minister has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Basque Government to encourage future collaboration in vocational education. The MoU was signed at the 'In...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 10, 2015
41% Of NI Homeowners Living With Negative Equity
A Northern Ireland based charity has expressed concern at the increasing level of mortgage shortfall debt across the city. In 2013, Northern Ireland had the highest level of negative equity with 41% ...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 10, 2015
3fivetwo Announces 20 New Jobs
NI independent healthcare provider, 3fivetwo Group, has announced it is to create 20 new jobs. The firm is also planning to expand this year and is spending an additional £350,000 on its Training Aca...
UK National News, Jun 10, 2015
Knife Amnesty Launched In London
A month-long knife amnesty has been launched in Haringey in an ongoing crack down on knife crime. The amnesty begins today (Wednesday) and will run until Friday 09 July. Two 'weapon bins' will be mad...
UK National News, Jun 10, 2015
Peterborough Torso Identified By Police
Police investigating the discovery of a female torso in a suitcase at a property in Peterborough have identified the victim. The torso has been identified as Ramute Butkiene, a 42-year-old Lithuanian...
UK National News, Jun 10, 2015
Man Douses Himself In Petrol Outside BBC Office
A man has doused himself in petrol outside the BBC's central London office. According to reports, a man was outside BBC New Broadcasting House in Portland Place at about 09:10 this morning when he st...
UK National News, Jun 10, 2015
Four Arrested Over Denton Fight Death
Four people, including a 15-year-old male, have been charged with the murder of a man in Denton, Greater Manchester. Police responded to reports of a fight between a group of men on Manchester Road a...
UK National News, Jun 10, 2015
Eight Arrested In Oldham Drug Raids
Eight people have been arrested in Oldham as part of an ongoing campaign against drug dealing. Officers from Greater Manchester Police carried out raids on eight address early on Wednesday morning as...
UK National News, Jun 10, 2015
PM Announces Migration Advisory Committee
The Prime Minister has announced a new Migration Advisory Committee to consider new measures to reduce demand for migrant labour. The committee has been put together in an effort to "reduce demand fo...
UK National News, Jun 10, 2015
Convicted Fraudster Ordered To Pay Compensation
A man serving an eight year jail term for fraud has been ordered to pay compensation to his victims or face an additional three years in jail. Frank Onyeachonem, 39, was found guilty in June last yea...
UK National News, Jun 10, 2015
Other News In Brief
Battle Of Waterloo Memorial Unveiled In Central London Britain's first memorial for the Battle of Waterloo has been unveiled in central London. The memorial has been unveiled to mark the 200...
Recruitment News, Jun 10, 2015
3fivetwo Group Announces 20 New Jobs
NI independent healthcare provider, 3fivetwo Group, has announced it is to create 20 new jobs. The firm is also planning to expand this year and is also spending an additional £350,000 on its Trainin...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 10, 2015
Woman Arrested Over Basil McAfee Murder Released
A woman being questioned by police over the murder of Basil McAfee in north Belfast in December 2013 has been released. Mr McAfee's body was discovered at his home on Henderson Avenue on 20 December....
Northern Ireland News, Jun 10, 2015
Regional Development Minister Forced To Cut Back On Road Maintenance Work
The Regional Development Minister has been forced to cut back on road maintenance work in NI following budget cuts. Mr Danny Kennedy has raised concerns over the £60 million cuts to the Department fo...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 10, 2015
TUV Leader Calls On Alliance And SDLP To Apologise Over Stormont Flag Incident
The leader of the TUV is calling on the Alliance and SDLP to apologise over comments they made dismissing the "seriousness" of the Stormont flag incident last week. Jim Allister MLA urged Mr John Dal...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 10, 2015
Other News In Brief
Alliance Appalled Over Parliamentary Flags Across Bangor An Alliance councillor has condemned the recent appearance of Paramilitary Flags across Bangor. North Down Cllr Andrew Muir is urging...
UK National News, Jun 9, 2015
Man Wanted In Connection With Newcastle Rape
Police have appealed for help in their search for a man wanted in connection with a rape in Newcastle last month. Officers are investigating the rape of a woman near Pink Lane, Newcastle, on Saturday...
UK National News, Jun 9, 2015
Police Appeal For Help Over Ongoing Flasher Incidents
North Yorkshire Police have appealed for information on a number of flasher incidents in the Harrowgate area since 2007. Police do not know if the incidents are the crimes of one man or different off...
UK National News, Jun 9, 2015
People In Abusive Relationships Urged To Seek Help Following Murder Conviction
Merseyside Police have urged people in abusive or violent relationships to seek help "before the problems escalate", following the conviction of a woman for the murder of her former partner. Farieiss...
UK National News, Jun 9, 2015
Three Arrested By Anti-Terrorism Unit In Walsall
West Midland Police have arrested two men and a woman in Walsall on suspicion of Syria related terrorism offences. Officers from the Counter Terrorism Unit carried out raids on three addresses at 6am...
UK National News, Jun 9, 2015
Police Appeal For Help Tracing Missing 19-Year-Old
Police have appealed for help in tracing missing 19-year-old, Ashley Harris, who has been missing since the weekend. Mr Harris was reported missing on Sunday 07 June. He is described as a white male...
Business News, Jun 9, 2015
Date Announced For Imagine Arts Festival
Belfast City Council has announced the Imagine Arts Festival 2015 is to take place at The Ulster Hall on Tuesday 20 October. The festival is an opportunity for older people to turn back the clock and...
Recruitment News, Jun 9, 2015
RLC Announce 80 New Jobs For Newtownabbey
RLC, a global aerospace component firm, is investing almost £35m to expand its Northern Ireland operations. The investment will create 80 jobs and establish an advanced manufacturing capability for t...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 9, 2015
Man 'Critical' After Being Hit By Bus In South Belfast
A man is in a critical condition in hospital after being struck by a bus in south Belfast. The incident occurred on the Ormeau Road at around 8.15pm on Monday. The man has been moved to the intensiv...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 9, 2015
SDLP Leader To Stand Down From Assembly This Summer
SDLP leader Dr Alaisdair McDonnell is to stand down from the Northern Ireland Assembly this summer. A selection convention which will determine the person to be co-opted into the seat will take place...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 9, 2015
RLC To Create 80 New Jobs
RLC, a global aerospace component firm, is investing almost £35m to expand its Northern Ireland operations. The investment will create 80 jobs and establish an advanced manufacturing capability for t...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 9, 2015
Man Attacked In North Belfast
A man has been injured following a stabbing incident in north Belfast. The attack occurred in the early hours of Monday morning. The victim was taken to hospital to be treated for his injuries, howe...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 9, 2015
Adams Will Not Be Prosecuted For Withholding Information Over Rape Allegations
The Public Prosecution Service (PPS) has concluded that Sinn Féin leader Gerry Adams will not be prosecuted for withholding information about his convicted rapist brother. Liam Adams was convicted of...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 9, 2015
Funeral Of Schoolboy Who 'Took His Own Life' To Take Place
The funeral of a schoolboy who took his own life after being tricked into posting images on a social networking site is to take place in County Tyrone today, 09 June. Ronan Hughes, 17, from the Coole...