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Northern Ireland News for August 2015 : Page 4
Northern Ireland News, Aug 24, 2015
Around 20,000 LED Street Lights To Be Installed Across NI
Approximately 20,000 LED street lights are to be installed across Northern Ireland over the next eight months. The major pilot scheme, in Banbrdige and Craigavon, was announced by Regional Developmen...
Around 20,000 LED Street Lights To Be Installed Across NI
Approximately 20,000 LED street lights are to be installed across Northern Ireland over the next eight months. The major pilot scheme, in Banbrdige and Craigavon, was announced by Regional Developmen...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 24, 2015
Other News In Brief
Burglars Target PIPS Office In North Belfast A suicide prevention charity has been targeted by burglars in north Belfast. The offices of PIPS on the Antrim Road were ransacked over the weeke...
Other News In Brief
Burglars Target PIPS Office In North Belfast A suicide prevention charity has been targeted by burglars in north Belfast. The offices of PIPS on the Antrim Road were ransacked over the weeke...
Business News, Aug 21, 2015
BCC Recommend Independent Company Runs Waterfront
A council-owned company should be established to run the Belfast Waterfront on completion of the current £29.5 million extension. Belfast City Council's Strategic Policy and Resources Committee has r...
BCC Recommend Independent Company Runs Waterfront
A council-owned company should be established to run the Belfast Waterfront on completion of the current £29.5 million extension. Belfast City Council's Strategic Policy and Resources Committee has r...
Recruitment News, Aug 21, 2015
Google Create Jobs With New Data Centre
More than 400 jobs are to be created with the construction of a new €150m data centre in Dublin. Google has announced the purchase of a 31 acre site alongside its current facility at Profile Park. A...
Google Create Jobs With New Data Centre
More than 400 jobs are to be created with the construction of a new €150m data centre in Dublin. Google has announced the purchase of a 31 acre site alongside its current facility at Profile Park. A...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 21, 2015
Map Shows Radon Gas 'At Risk' Areas Across NI
A new map has been produced to highlight areas in Northern Ireland considered "at risk" for radon gas. Radon is a naturally occurring radioactive gas that seeps into homes from the ground. Long term ...
Map Shows Radon Gas 'At Risk' Areas Across NI
A new map has been produced to highlight areas in Northern Ireland considered "at risk" for radon gas. Radon is a naturally occurring radioactive gas that seeps into homes from the ground. Long term ...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 21, 2015
Proposed Cycling Infrastructure On Display At City Hall
Proposals for the further development of bicycles infrastructure in Belfast are on display today at City Hall. Transport Minister Danny Kennedy has invited the public to the public information event,...
Proposed Cycling Infrastructure On Display At City Hall
Proposals for the further development of bicycles infrastructure in Belfast are on display today at City Hall. Transport Minister Danny Kennedy has invited the public to the public information event,...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 21, 2015
£17.57m Investment Announced For Mid And East Antrim
The Housing Executive (HE) has announced an investment of £17.57m and the delivery of new homes for the newly-established Mid and East Antrim council area. The announcement was made during the HE's f...
£17.57m Investment Announced For Mid And East Antrim
The Housing Executive (HE) has announced an investment of £17.57m and the delivery of new homes for the newly-established Mid and East Antrim council area. The announcement was made during the HE's f...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 21, 2015
5,000 Pieces Of Litter Per Kilometre Of NI Beach
The average kilometre of beach in Northern Ireland has over 5,000 pieces of litter on it, according to the Keep Northern Ireland Beautiful charity. The organisation has been monitoring litter on beac...
5,000 Pieces Of Litter Per Kilometre Of NI Beach
The average kilometre of beach in Northern Ireland has over 5,000 pieces of litter on it, according to the Keep Northern Ireland Beautiful charity. The organisation has been monitoring litter on beac...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 21, 2015
Former Barrack In North West To Become Film And TV Set
The former British Military site at Ballykelly is to become a film and television production facility. Welcoming the news, Foyle Sinn Féin MLA Raymond McCartney said that the potential of the Shackle...
Former Barrack In North West To Become Film And TV Set
The former British Military site at Ballykelly is to become a film and television production facility. Welcoming the news, Foyle Sinn Féin MLA Raymond McCartney said that the potential of the Shackle...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 21, 2015
Sinn Féin To Meet With PSNI Over Davison And McGuigan Murders
Sinn Féin MLA Gerry Kelly is to meet with the PSNI to discuss their ongoing investigations into the murders of Gerard Davison and Kevin McGuigan. Mr Davison was shot and killed in the Markets areas o...
Sinn Féin To Meet With PSNI Over Davison And McGuigan Murders
Sinn Féin MLA Gerry Kelly is to meet with the PSNI to discuss their ongoing investigations into the murders of Gerard Davison and Kevin McGuigan. Mr Davison was shot and killed in the Markets areas o...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 21, 2015
Increase In Highest GCSE Grades
This years GCSE results have seen an increase in the number of students achieving the very highest A* and A grades. Welcoming the news of another strong performance for NI's school pupils, Education ...
Increase In Highest GCSE Grades
This years GCSE results have seen an increase in the number of students achieving the very highest A* and A grades. Welcoming the news of another strong performance for NI's school pupils, Education ...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 21, 2015
Other News In Brief
L'Derry Arts Scene 'Vibrant And Flourishing' The arts scene in L'Derry has been described as "vibrant and flourishing", by Culture, Arts and Leisure Minister, Carál Ní Chuilín. Minister Ní ...
Other News In Brief
L'Derry Arts Scene 'Vibrant And Flourishing' The arts scene in L'Derry has been described as "vibrant and flourishing", by Culture, Arts and Leisure Minister, Carál Ní Chuilín. Minister Ní ...
UK National News, Aug 21, 2015
100,000 Fraudulent Documents Seized
A total of 100,000 counterfeit identity documents have been seized by the Met's specialist ID fraud team, Amberhill, since it began in 2007. The IDs, including passports, visas and drivers' licences,...
100,000 Fraudulent Documents Seized
A total of 100,000 counterfeit identity documents have been seized by the Met's specialist ID fraud team, Amberhill, since it began in 2007. The IDs, including passports, visas and drivers' licences,...
UK National News, Aug 21, 2015
Teenager Jailed For Abduction And Grooming Of Children
An 18-year-old man has been jailed on charges of abduction and grooming. Josh Bennett, of Underwood, Rochdale, was found to have used Facebook to pester underage children for sex - and allowed his fl...
Teenager Jailed For Abduction And Grooming Of Children
An 18-year-old man has been jailed on charges of abduction and grooming. Josh Bennett, of Underwood, Rochdale, was found to have used Facebook to pester underage children for sex - and allowed his fl...
UK National News, Aug 21, 2015
Seven Arrested In Connection With Oldham Armed Robbery
Police have executed a number of warrants, arrested seven people and seized cars, cash, drugs and weapons following an armed robbery in Oldham. On Wednesday, officers from the Oldham Organised Crime ...
Seven Arrested In Connection With Oldham Armed Robbery
Police have executed a number of warrants, arrested seven people and seized cars, cash, drugs and weapons following an armed robbery in Oldham. On Wednesday, officers from the Oldham Organised Crime ...
UK National News, Aug 21, 2015
Police Appeal For Missing 16-Year-Old
West Midlands Police have appealed for information on the whereabouts of 16-year-old Jessie Morgan. The teenager was last seen on Wakefield Road, Dewsbury, at about 11.15pm on 16 August. She is desc...
Police Appeal For Missing 16-Year-Old
West Midlands Police have appealed for information on the whereabouts of 16-year-old Jessie Morgan. The teenager was last seen on Wakefield Road, Dewsbury, at about 11.15pm on 16 August. She is desc...
UK National News, Aug 21, 2015
Police Renew DJ Derek Appeal
Avon and Somerset Police have renewed their appeal for information on the whereabouts of Derek Serpell-Morris. The 73-year-old, from Bristol, was last seen on CCTV leaving The Criterion Pub, Ashley R...
Police Renew DJ Derek Appeal
Avon and Somerset Police have renewed their appeal for information on the whereabouts of Derek Serpell-Morris. The 73-year-old, from Bristol, was last seen on CCTV leaving The Criterion Pub, Ashley R...
UK National News, Aug 21, 2015
Fire Deaths Continue To Fall Report Finds
New figures show that fire deaths in England have continued to fall, with 6% fewer deaths than last year. This continues a trend that has seen a drop of almost 30% in the last decade. There is also a...
Fire Deaths Continue To Fall Report Finds
New figures show that fire deaths in England have continued to fall, with 6% fewer deaths than last year. This continues a trend that has seen a drop of almost 30% in the last decade. There is also a...
UK National News, Aug 21, 2015
Human Remains Found Near Motorway In Shropshire
Human remains have been found near a motorway slip road in Shropshire, West Mercia Police have said. It is understood a human skull and skeletal remains were found alongside the M54 slip road by work...
Human Remains Found Near Motorway In Shropshire
Human remains have been found near a motorway slip road in Shropshire, West Mercia Police have said. It is understood a human skull and skeletal remains were found alongside the M54 slip road by work...
UK National News, Aug 21, 2015
Other News In Brief
'Suspicious Bag' Cause Ongoing Rail Disruption Further delays are expected to rail services in and out of Manchester Piccadilly station following an incident on Thursday night. It is unders...
Other News In Brief
'Suspicious Bag' Cause Ongoing Rail Disruption Further delays are expected to rail services in and out of Manchester Piccadilly station following an incident on Thursday night. It is unders...
Recruitment News, Aug 20, 2015
Unite Launches 'Tipping' Policy Campaign
American actress, jazz singer and author Molly Ringwald, who is performing at Pizza Express in London this week, has been asked to back Unite's campaign against the company's controversial 'tipping' p...
Unite Launches 'Tipping' Policy Campaign
American actress, jazz singer and author Molly Ringwald, who is performing at Pizza Express in London this week, has been asked to back Unite's campaign against the company's controversial 'tipping' p...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 20, 2015
Man Tasered On Easyjet Flight After Row Over Hand Luggage
A man was tasered on board an Easyjet flight, which was due to leave Gatwick for Belfast, in a row over hand luggage. The police were alerted after the man became abusive, and when he refused to be r...
Man Tasered On Easyjet Flight After Row Over Hand Luggage
A man was tasered on board an Easyjet flight, which was due to leave Gatwick for Belfast, in a row over hand luggage. The police were alerted after the man became abusive, and when he refused to be r...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 20, 2015
Rise In Number Of GCSE Students Achieving A*- C Grades
There has been a significant increase in the number of GCSE students achieving the A*- C grades. The proportion of entries awarded A* - C grades has risen by 0.7% this year to 78.7% Education Minist...
Rise In Number Of GCSE Students Achieving A*- C Grades
There has been a significant increase in the number of GCSE students achieving the A*- C grades. The proportion of entries awarded A* - C grades has risen by 0.7% this year to 78.7% Education Minist...
Business News, Aug 20, 2015
Omagh Culture Night To Be Bigger And Better Than Ever
A host of venues and organisations in the Omagh area will throw open their doors to members of the public for free as part of this year's Culture Night. Taking place on Friday 18 September, Culture N...
Omagh Culture Night To Be Bigger And Better Than Ever
A host of venues and organisations in the Omagh area will throw open their doors to members of the public for free as part of this year's Culture Night. Taking place on Friday 18 September, Culture N...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 20, 2015
Appeal To Find Missing Man Jonathon Tipping
Police are appealing for information to trace a "high risk" missing man in north Belfast. Jonathon Tipping, 31, went missing from his home in the Skegoniel area and is believed to have been last seen...
Appeal To Find Missing Man Jonathon Tipping
Police are appealing for information to trace a "high risk" missing man in north Belfast. Jonathon Tipping, 31, went missing from his home in the Skegoniel area and is believed to have been last seen...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 20, 2015
Call For Shankill Bomber's Early Licence To Be Revoked
TUV leader Jim Allister has written to the Secretary of State asking him to revoke the early licence of Shankill bomber Sean Kelly. Mr Kelly was arrested in connection with the recent murder of forme...
Call For Shankill Bomber's Early Licence To Be Revoked
TUV leader Jim Allister has written to the Secretary of State asking him to revoke the early licence of Shankill bomber Sean Kelly. Mr Kelly was arrested in connection with the recent murder of forme...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 20, 2015
Sculpture Of Boxing Legend Rinty Monaghan Unveiled
The sculpture of Belfast boxing legend, Rinty Monaghan, has been unveiled at Cathedral Gardens in York Street, Belfast. World Flyweight Champion Rinty is captured in a victorious pose in a 10 ft high...
Sculpture Of Boxing Legend Rinty Monaghan Unveiled
The sculpture of Belfast boxing legend, Rinty Monaghan, has been unveiled at Cathedral Gardens in York Street, Belfast. World Flyweight Champion Rinty is captured in a victorious pose in a 10 ft high...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 20, 2015
Three Men Injured In 20ft Crane Fall
Three men have been taken to hospital after falling from a crane in L'Derry. The incident happened on the Port Road in the Strathfoyle area at approximately 9.45am on Thursday. It is thought the men...
Three Men Injured In 20ft Crane Fall
Three men have been taken to hospital after falling from a crane in L'Derry. The incident happened on the Port Road in the Strathfoyle area at approximately 9.45am on Thursday. It is thought the men...
UK National News, Aug 20, 2015
Appeal For Witnesses Following Serious Racist Assault On Isle Of Dogs
Police have appealed for witnesses to an unprovoked racist attack on the Isle of Dogs on Saturday, 08 August. An 18-year-old man needed surgery for injuries sustained when he was hit in the face with...
Appeal For Witnesses Following Serious Racist Assault On Isle Of Dogs
Police have appealed for witnesses to an unprovoked racist attack on the Isle of Dogs on Saturday, 08 August. An 18-year-old man needed surgery for injuries sustained when he was hit in the face with...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 20, 2015
70% Of Firms Fail To Comply With New Fuel Storage Regulations
70% of NI businesses fail to comply with new fuel storage regulations that are due to come into force on 31 December 2015, according to Kingspan Titan. From that date business owners must ensure any ...
70% Of Firms Fail To Comply With New Fuel Storage Regulations
70% of NI businesses fail to comply with new fuel storage regulations that are due to come into force on 31 December 2015, according to Kingspan Titan. From that date business owners must ensure any ...
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Northern Ireland WeatherThis Evening and Tonight:Dry with some late sunshine to end the day. Clear spells through the first part of the night but low cloud feeding in from the north later giving some mist or fog patches. Minimum temperature 8 °C.
