Northern Ireland News for June 2015 : Page 12
Northern Ireland News, Jun 5, 2015
Woman Arrested Over Basil McAfee Murder
Police have arrested a woman in connection with the murder of Basil McAfee in north Belfast in December 2013. The 44-year-old suspect is being questioned at a police station in Belfast. Mr McAfee's ...
Woman Arrested Over Basil McAfee Murder
Police have arrested a woman in connection with the murder of Basil McAfee in north Belfast in December 2013. The 44-year-old suspect is being questioned at a police station in Belfast. Mr McAfee's ...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 5, 2015
Man Receives Suspended Sentence For Threatening Message To Anna Lo Online
A man has received a suspended sentence for posting a threatening message on an Alliance MLA's Facebook page. David John Wylie was handed a four month sentence, suspended for three years, after posti...
Man Receives Suspended Sentence For Threatening Message To Anna Lo Online
A man has received a suspended sentence for posting a threatening message on an Alliance MLA's Facebook page. David John Wylie was handed a four month sentence, suspended for three years, after posti...
UK National News, Jun 5, 2015
Charles Kennedy Suffered 'Major Haemorrhage'
Former Liberal Democrat leader Charles Kennedy died of a "major haemorrhage" linked to alcoholism, his family have said. Mr Kennedy, 55, was found dead at his home in Fort William on Monday. Foll...
Charles Kennedy Suffered 'Major Haemorrhage'
Former Liberal Democrat leader Charles Kennedy died of a "major haemorrhage" linked to alcoholism, his family have said. Mr Kennedy, 55, was found dead at his home in Fort William on Monday. Foll...
UK National News, Jun 5, 2015
Fire Breaks Out At Industrial Estate In Bridgend
A large fire has broken out at at Brynmenyn Industrial Estate in Bridgend. The blaze started at around 9am on Friday. South Wales Fire and Rescue Service has confirmed more than 50 firefighters ar...
Fire Breaks Out At Industrial Estate In Bridgend
A large fire has broken out at at Brynmenyn Industrial Estate in Bridgend. The blaze started at around 9am on Friday. South Wales Fire and Rescue Service has confirmed more than 50 firefighters ar...
UK National News, Jun 5, 2015
New £2m Helipad Developed At Hospital In Devon
A new helipad has been built at Derriford Hospital in Devon. The £2 million facility will allow air ambulances to land at night. Search and Rescue (SAR) helicopters can also be facilitated. The pre...
New £2m Helipad Developed At Hospital In Devon
A new helipad has been built at Derriford Hospital in Devon. The £2 million facility will allow air ambulances to land at night. Search and Rescue (SAR) helicopters can also be facilitated. The pre...
UK National News, Jun 5, 2015
Pills Linked To Teenager's Death In Warwickshire
Police have warned people about the dangers of taking illegal drugs after a teenager was found dead at his home in Warwickshire. He was discovered at his house in Nuneaton on 31 May. It is unknown w...
Pills Linked To Teenager's Death In Warwickshire
Police have warned people about the dangers of taking illegal drugs after a teenager was found dead at his home in Warwickshire. He was discovered at his house in Nuneaton on 31 May. It is unknown w...
UK National News, Jun 5, 2015
NAO Report Reveals Civil Servant Cuts
Significant reductions have been made by government departments to their staff numbers and salary bill since 2010. According to a report by the National Audit Office (NAO), the number of civil servan...
NAO Report Reveals Civil Servant Cuts
Significant reductions have been made by government departments to their staff numbers and salary bill since 2010. According to a report by the National Audit Office (NAO), the number of civil servan...
UK National News, Jun 5, 2015
Teenagers Risk 'Being Left Behind' - LGA
Teenagers not in employment, education or training (NEET) risk being "left behind" by growth if council services are not reformed. Currently almost 738,000 young people across England are NEET. A Lo...
Teenagers Risk 'Being Left Behind' - LGA
Teenagers not in employment, education or training (NEET) risk being "left behind" by growth if council services are not reformed. Currently almost 738,000 young people across England are NEET. A Lo...
UK National News, Jun 5, 2015
68 Immigrants Found In Shipping Container
Sixty-eight immigrants have been found locked inside a shipping container at a port in Essex, it has been confirmed. East of England Ambulance Service said they had been discovered at Harwich Intern...
68 Immigrants Found In Shipping Container
Sixty-eight immigrants have been found locked inside a shipping container at a port in Essex, it has been confirmed. East of England Ambulance Service said they had been discovered at Harwich Intern...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 5, 2015
Man Injured In Banbridge Stabbing Incident
Two men have been arrested in connection with a stabbing incident in Banbridge, County Down. The attack happened at Golf Terrace just after 11pm on Thursday. A man was found stabbed at the scene, ho...
Man Injured In Banbridge Stabbing Incident
Two men have been arrested in connection with a stabbing incident in Banbridge, County Down. The attack happened at Golf Terrace just after 11pm on Thursday. A man was found stabbed at the scene, ho...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 5, 2015
Call For Minister Ford To Explain Why Police Handed Back £15m
Sinn Féin is urging the Justice Minister to explain why the PSNI gave back almost £15 million of its budget despite financial pressures on the Ombudsman's office. Sinn Féin MLA Chris Hazzard has writ...
Call For Minister Ford To Explain Why Police Handed Back £15m
Sinn Féin is urging the Justice Minister to explain why the PSNI gave back almost £15 million of its budget despite financial pressures on the Ombudsman's office. Sinn Féin MLA Chris Hazzard has writ...
UK National News, Jun 5, 2015
Other News In Brief
Donald Trump Loses Wind Farm Challenge Donald Trump has lost a legal challenge regarding an offshore wind farm which would be located close to his golf resort in Aberdeenshire. The fresh ap...
Other News In Brief
Donald Trump Loses Wind Farm Challenge Donald Trump has lost a legal challenge regarding an offshore wind farm which would be located close to his golf resort in Aberdeenshire. The fresh ap...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 5, 2015
Other News In Brief
Road Resurfacing Project To Start In Kesh Preparation work has started for a £90,000 road resurfacing project in Kesh. The scheme, on the A35 Main Street, is to begin on 22 June and is expec...
Other News In Brief
Road Resurfacing Project To Start In Kesh Preparation work has started for a £90,000 road resurfacing project in Kesh. The scheme, on the A35 Main Street, is to begin on 22 June and is expec...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 4, 2015
Man Arrested Over Fatal Road Crash Released On Bail
A man arrested in connection with a fatal road crash near L'Derry has been released on bail, pending further enquiries. Two cousins, Aaron McDonald, 19, and Michael McDonald, 21, were killed in the c...
Man Arrested Over Fatal Road Crash Released On Bail
A man arrested in connection with a fatal road crash near L'Derry has been released on bail, pending further enquiries. Two cousins, Aaron McDonald, 19, and Michael McDonald, 21, were killed in the c...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 4, 2015
Jean McConville Murder: Prosecution To Proceed
The prosecution of a veteran republican accused in connection with the murder of Jean McConville is to go ahead. Following many court extensions to consider their case, prosecutors are to decide toda...
Jean McConville Murder: Prosecution To Proceed
The prosecution of a veteran republican accused in connection with the murder of Jean McConville is to go ahead. Following many court extensions to consider their case, prosecutors are to decide toda...
UK National News, Jun 4, 2015
Record Low Remains For UK Interest Rates
The Bank of England has once again held UK interest rates at 0.5%. Its bond-buying stimulus programme also remains unchanged at £375bn. The Bank was expected to keep its interest rate the same af...
Record Low Remains For UK Interest Rates
The Bank of England has once again held UK interest rates at 0.5%. Its bond-buying stimulus programme also remains unchanged at £375bn. The Bank was expected to keep its interest rate the same af...
UK National News, Jun 4, 2015
Man Charged With Attempted Murder
A man has been charged with attempted murder following an incident in Faversham at the weekend. Kent Police confirmed Lincoln Payne, of no fixed abode, had been charged with robbery, theft and two c...
Man Charged With Attempted Murder
A man has been charged with attempted murder following an incident in Faversham at the weekend. Kent Police confirmed Lincoln Payne, of no fixed abode, had been charged with robbery, theft and two c...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 4, 2015
Suspicious Object Found During Security Alert
A suspicious object has been found during a security alert in Dundonald on Wednesday afternoon. Residents had to be evacuated from their homes on Wanstead Road during the alert. The object has been ...
Suspicious Object Found During Security Alert
A suspicious object has been found during a security alert in Dundonald on Wednesday afternoon. Residents had to be evacuated from their homes on Wanstead Road during the alert. The object has been ...
Recruitment News, Jun 4, 2015
Grant Thornton To Create Over 70 New Jobs
Professional services firm, Grant Thornton, is to create over 70 new jobs in Belfast. Speaking at the official opening of the firm's new office in Belfast, Enterprise, Trade and Investment Minister J...
Grant Thornton To Create Over 70 New Jobs
Professional services firm, Grant Thornton, is to create over 70 new jobs in Belfast. Speaking at the official opening of the firm's new office in Belfast, Enterprise, Trade and Investment Minister J...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 4, 2015
Man Released Over Murder Of Basil McAfee
A man has been released on bail over the murder of Basil McAfee in north Belfast in December 2013. Mr McAfee, who was attacked with an axe and a knife, was found at his home on Henderson Avenue on 20...
Man Released Over Murder Of Basil McAfee
A man has been released on bail over the murder of Basil McAfee in north Belfast in December 2013. Mr McAfee, who was attacked with an axe and a knife, was found at his home on Henderson Avenue on 20...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 4, 2015
Over 330 Children Attend A&E Department For Self-Harm Or Suicidal Thoughts
Over 330 young people under 16 years of age have attended NI's emergency departments to be treated for self-harm or suicidal thoughts, it has been revealed during an Assembly question. In the nine mo...
Over 330 Children Attend A&E Department For Self-Harm Or Suicidal Thoughts
Over 330 young people under 16 years of age have attended NI's emergency departments to be treated for self-harm or suicidal thoughts, it has been revealed during an Assembly question. In the nine mo...
Business News, Jun 4, 2015
Grant Thornton To Create Over 70 New Jobs In Belfast
Professional services firm, Grant Thornton, is to create over 70 new jobs in Belfast. Speaking at the official opening of the firm's new office in Belfast, Enterprise, Trade and Investment Minister J...
Grant Thornton To Create Over 70 New Jobs In Belfast
Professional services firm, Grant Thornton, is to create over 70 new jobs in Belfast. Speaking at the official opening of the firm's new office in Belfast, Enterprise, Trade and Investment Minister J...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 4, 2015
Police Renew Appeal Over Fatal Road Collision In Co Down
Police have renewed their appeal following a fatal road crash in the Carryduff area on Friday 22 May. An elderly man was killed in the collision which occurred on the Ballynahinch Road at around 5pm....
Police Renew Appeal Over Fatal Road Collision In Co Down
Police have renewed their appeal following a fatal road crash in the Carryduff area on Friday 22 May. An elderly man was killed in the collision which occurred on the Ballynahinch Road at around 5pm....
UK National News, Jun 4, 2015
Ministers Must Be 'Better Informed' On Police Cuts - NAO
The Home Office needs to be "better informed" on how to reduce police force funding in England and Wales, according to a recent report. The National Audit Office (NAO) has revealed funding decreased ...
Ministers Must Be 'Better Informed' On Police Cuts - NAO
The Home Office needs to be "better informed" on how to reduce police force funding in England and Wales, according to a recent report. The National Audit Office (NAO) has revealed funding decreased ...
UK National News, Jun 4, 2015
Queen To Attend Women's Institute Centenary Meeting
Members of the Women's Institute (WI) will be joined by the Queen at the centenary annual meeting in London. The meeting will take place at the Royal Albert Hall later today 4 June. The Queen became...
Queen To Attend Women's Institute Centenary Meeting
Members of the Women's Institute (WI) will be joined by the Queen at the centenary annual meeting in London. The meeting will take place at the Royal Albert Hall later today 4 June. The Queen became...
UK National News, Jun 4, 2015
Woman In Serious Condition After Taking Legal High
A woman is in a serious condition in hospital after taking a legal high in Warrington. Officers were called to James Lee House in Brick Street, Warrington shortly after 1.20am on 3 June. Three men a...
Woman In Serious Condition After Taking Legal High
A woman is in a serious condition in hospital after taking a legal high in Warrington. Officers were called to James Lee House in Brick Street, Warrington shortly after 1.20am on 3 June. Three men a...
UK National News, Jun 4, 2015
Scottish Govt To Invest £5m In Households
The Scottish Government has announced it is to invest £5m in some of the country's poorest households. The investment, which is being made available from the Government's HEEPS: Cashback – Social La...
Scottish Govt To Invest £5m In Households
The Scottish Government has announced it is to invest £5m in some of the country's poorest households. The investment, which is being made available from the Government's HEEPS: Cashback – Social La...
UK National News, Jun 4, 2015
Alton Towers To Remain Closed
Alton Towers is to remain closed until an investigation into the cause of a rollercoaster crash that left 16 people injured is completed, it is understood. At around 2pm on Tuesday 2 June, two carri...
Alton Towers To Remain Closed
Alton Towers is to remain closed until an investigation into the cause of a rollercoaster crash that left 16 people injured is completed, it is understood. At around 2pm on Tuesday 2 June, two carri...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 4, 2015
Irish Tricolour Incident Is A 'Storm In A Teacup' - Dallat
The SDLP said the Assembly has "much more important matters to tackle" after an Irish Tricolour was erected over the Parliament Buildings on Wednesday. Assembly Member John Dallat MLA said the arrang...
Irish Tricolour Incident Is A 'Storm In A Teacup' - Dallat
The SDLP said the Assembly has "much more important matters to tackle" after an Irish Tricolour was erected over the Parliament Buildings on Wednesday. Assembly Member John Dallat MLA said the arrang...
UK National News, Jun 4, 2015
Other News In Brief
Fire Crews Attend Bus Blaze Emergency services have attended a bus fire incident in Brighton. East Sussex Fire and Rescue Service were called to reports of a bus on fire just before 7am today...
Other News In Brief
Fire Crews Attend Bus Blaze Emergency services have attended a bus fire incident in Brighton. East Sussex Fire and Rescue Service were called to reports of a bus on fire just before 7am today...
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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.