Northern Ireland News for August 2015 : Page 8
Northern Ireland News, Aug 13, 2015
Man Killed In East Belfast Shooting
A murder investigation has been launched following the fatal shooting of a man in east Belfast. The victim, who has been named as Kevin McGuigan Sr, 50, was shot in the Comber Court area of the Short...
Man Killed In East Belfast Shooting
A murder investigation has been launched following the fatal shooting of a man in east Belfast. The victim, who has been named as Kevin McGuigan Sr, 50, was shot in the Comber Court area of the Short...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 13, 2015
Man Dies After Being Struck By Lorry In Ballynahinch
A man has died after he was hit by a lorry in Ballynahinch, Co Down. The crash happened on Windmill Street at around 11am. The driver may not have been aware of the collision and drove through the c...
Man Dies After Being Struck By Lorry In Ballynahinch
A man has died after he was hit by a lorry in Ballynahinch, Co Down. The crash happened on Windmill Street at around 11am. The driver may not have been aware of the collision and drove through the c...
Business News, Aug 13, 2015
Belfast Carnival Village To Transform Ormeau Park
Belfast Carnival Village will transform an area in Ormeau Park in June 2016 into a colourful carnival village, a theatrical set with structures that depict Belfast landmarks such as H&W Cranes and the...
Belfast Carnival Village To Transform Ormeau Park
Belfast Carnival Village will transform an area in Ormeau Park in June 2016 into a colourful carnival village, a theatrical set with structures that depict Belfast landmarks such as H&W Cranes and the...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 13, 2015
Concern Over Possible Redundancies At L'Derry Engineering Firm
Unite the union is concerned over possible redundancies at Maydown Precision Engineering in L'Derry. Members of the firm received letters last week over the possibility of 133 job losses. Philip Oak...
Concern Over Possible Redundancies At L'Derry Engineering Firm
Unite the union is concerned over possible redundancies at Maydown Precision Engineering in L'Derry. Members of the firm received letters last week over the possibility of 133 job losses. Philip Oak...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 13, 2015
Over 400 Pigs Killed In Blaze In Strabane
Over 400 pigs have been killed in a blaze near Strabane, Co Tyrone. The incident occurred on the Melmount Road in the early hours of Thursday morning. 33 sows and 420 piglets died, however, several ...
Over 400 Pigs Killed In Blaze In Strabane
Over 400 pigs have been killed in a blaze near Strabane, Co Tyrone. The incident occurred on the Melmount Road in the early hours of Thursday morning. 33 sows and 420 piglets died, however, several ...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 13, 2015
Increase In Overall Pass Rate In A And AS Level Results
There has been an increase in the overall pass rate in students receiving A and AS Levels results in Northern Ireland. Education Minister John O'Dowd congratulated the thousands of young people on th...
Increase In Overall Pass Rate In A And AS Level Results
There has been an increase in the overall pass rate in students receiving A and AS Levels results in Northern Ireland. Education Minister John O'Dowd congratulated the thousands of young people on th...
UK National News, Aug 13, 2015
Reward Offered In Terry Isaac Murder Investigation
A reward of £20,000 is being offered for information leading to the conviction of those responsible for the murder of 56-year-old Terry Isaacs. Mr Isaacs died in hospital on Tuesday, 24 February. He ...
Reward Offered In Terry Isaac Murder Investigation
A reward of £20,000 is being offered for information leading to the conviction of those responsible for the murder of 56-year-old Terry Isaacs. Mr Isaacs died in hospital on Tuesday, 24 February. He ...
UK National News, Aug 13, 2015
Police Renew Appeal For Missing 13-Year-Old
Police in Lewisham have renewed their appeal for information on the whereabouts of 13-year-old Daniel Pena-Sanchez. The teenager has not been seen since around 10am on Tuesday, 11 August. The last kn...
Police Renew Appeal For Missing 13-Year-Old
Police in Lewisham have renewed their appeal for information on the whereabouts of 13-year-old Daniel Pena-Sanchez. The teenager has not been seen since around 10am on Tuesday, 11 August. The last kn...
UK National News, Aug 13, 2015
Eight Arrested In Weapons Importation Investigation
Seven men and a woman have been arrested following an investigation into the importation of firearms. Officers from the National Crime Agency's Armed Operations Unit and Kent Police made the arrests ...
Eight Arrested In Weapons Importation Investigation
Seven men and a woman have been arrested following an investigation into the importation of firearms. Officers from the National Crime Agency's Armed Operations Unit and Kent Police made the arrests ...
UK National News, Aug 13, 2015
Investigation Launched After Teenagers Die At Thorpe Marshes
The bodies of two teenagers have been recovered from Thorpe Marshes Reserve in Trowes, after getting into difficulty while swimming on Wednesday afternoon. Emergency services were called to reports o...
Investigation Launched After Teenagers Die At Thorpe Marshes
The bodies of two teenagers have been recovered from Thorpe Marshes Reserve in Trowes, after getting into difficulty while swimming on Wednesday afternoon. Emergency services were called to reports o...
UK National News, Aug 13, 2015
RSPH Call For New Approach To Smoking Cessation
A new report from the Royal Society for Public Health (RSPH) has called for a new "harm reduction" approach to helping smokers quit. The report calls for "the public confusion over nicotine to be add...
RSPH Call For New Approach To Smoking Cessation
A new report from the Royal Society for Public Health (RSPH) has called for a new "harm reduction" approach to helping smokers quit. The report calls for "the public confusion over nicotine to be add...
UK National News, Aug 13, 2015
Sex Offender Prison Sentences At 10-Year High
A new report released today has revealed the prison sentences given to sex offenders has reached a 10-year high. The Criminal Justice System Statistics Quarterly shows that sex offenders are now sent...
Sex Offender Prison Sentences At 10-Year High
A new report released today has revealed the prison sentences given to sex offenders has reached a 10-year high. The Criminal Justice System Statistics Quarterly shows that sex offenders are now sent...
UK National News, Aug 13, 2015
Govt Business Advisors Urged To Protect British Workers
The government's Business Advisory Group has been urged to protect the rights of British workers in any renegotiations of the UK's membership of the EU. The TUC have published an open letter addresse...
Govt Business Advisors Urged To Protect British Workers
The government's Business Advisory Group has been urged to protect the rights of British workers in any renegotiations of the UK's membership of the EU. The TUC have published an open letter addresse...
UK National News, Aug 13, 2015
Severe Weather Warning Issued
The Met Office has issued a Yellow warning for rain affecting much of England and Wales, and parts of Scotland, throughout Friday, 14 August. Rain is likely to be both persistent and heavy at times, ...
Severe Weather Warning Issued
The Met Office has issued a Yellow warning for rain affecting much of England and Wales, and parts of Scotland, throughout Friday, 14 August. Rain is likely to be both persistent and heavy at times, ...
UK National News, Aug 13, 2015
Other News In Brief
Investigation Launched Into Childs Elevator Death An investigation has been launched into the death of a five-year-old in Weymouth. According to reports emergency services were called to re...
Other News In Brief
Investigation Launched Into Childs Elevator Death An investigation has been launched into the death of a five-year-old in Weymouth. According to reports emergency services were called to re...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 13, 2015
North Belfast Fire Started 'Deliberately'
A fire at an old factory site in north Belfast was started deliberately, according to the Northern Ireland Fire & Rescue Service (NIFRS). Residents had to ensure their windows and doors were closed a...
North Belfast Fire Started 'Deliberately'
A fire at an old factory site in north Belfast was started deliberately, according to the Northern Ireland Fire & Rescue Service (NIFRS). Residents had to ensure their windows and doors were closed a...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 13, 2015
Green Party Calls For Animal Cruelty Register
The Green Party is calling for an animal cruelty register after it was revealed the man responsible for the attack on Cody the border collie was freed from prison. Cody was doused in fuel and set on ...
Green Party Calls For Animal Cruelty Register
The Green Party is calling for an animal cruelty register after it was revealed the man responsible for the attack on Cody the border collie was freed from prison. Cody was doused in fuel and set on ...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 13, 2015
Other News In Brief
Man Fined For Driving Dangerously Overweight Vehicle A man has been fined £500 at Enniskillen Magistrates' Court for driving a dangerously overweight vehicle. Cathal Haughey's vehicle was st...
Other News In Brief
Man Fined For Driving Dangerously Overweight Vehicle A man has been fined £500 at Enniskillen Magistrates' Court for driving a dangerously overweight vehicle. Cathal Haughey's vehicle was st...
UK National News, Aug 12, 2015
Children's Summer Camp Director Charged With Possession Of Indecent Images
The director of an American-style children's summer camp has been charged in connection with possession of indecent images of children. Ben Lewis, 25, from Lullington Garth, Borehamword, Hertfordshir...
Children's Summer Camp Director Charged With Possession Of Indecent Images
The director of an American-style children's summer camp has been charged in connection with possession of indecent images of children. Ben Lewis, 25, from Lullington Garth, Borehamword, Hertfordshir...
Recruitment News, Aug 12, 2015
Jobless Figures Highlight Fragile Nature Of Recovery - Unite
The fragile nature of the so-called economic recovery, particularly outside London and the south east, has been highlighted by the latest rise in unemployment, according to Unite the union. Unite gen...
Jobless Figures Highlight Fragile Nature Of Recovery - Unite
The fragile nature of the so-called economic recovery, particularly outside London and the south east, has been highlighted by the latest rise in unemployment, according to Unite the union. Unite gen...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 12, 2015
Security Alert In L'Derry Following Explosion Inside Bin
A security alert has started in L'Derry following an explosion inside a bin on Tuesday night. Police are currently at the scene in the Skeoge Road area. They believe an item inside a bin exploded ove...
Security Alert In L'Derry Following Explosion Inside Bin
A security alert has started in L'Derry following an explosion inside a bin on Tuesday night. Police are currently at the scene in the Skeoge Road area. They believe an item inside a bin exploded ove...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 12, 2015
NIHRC Condemns Paramilitary Attacks Against Children
The Human Rights Commission (NIHRC) has condemned the ongoing attacks by paramilitary organisations and is urging the UK Government and the NI Executive to take 'immediate and effective action' to add...
NIHRC Condemns Paramilitary Attacks Against Children
The Human Rights Commission (NIHRC) has condemned the ongoing attacks by paramilitary organisations and is urging the UK Government and the NI Executive to take 'immediate and effective action' to add...
Business News, Aug 12, 2015
HLM Celebrates 15 Years In NI
HLM celebrated 15 years in Northern Ireland and 50 years since its foundation with a special event on board the SS Nomadic in Belfast's historic Titanic Quarter. The company, with offices in Belfast ...
HLM Celebrates 15 Years In NI
HLM celebrated 15 years in Northern Ireland and 50 years since its foundation with a special event on board the SS Nomadic in Belfast's historic Titanic Quarter. The company, with offices in Belfast ...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 12, 2015
Further Appeal Issued Over Jennifer Dornan Murder
Police have issued a further appeal in connection with the murder of Jennifer Dornan in west Belfast on Sunday 02 August. Ms Dornan was stabbed to death before her house was set on fire in the Lagmor...
Further Appeal Issued Over Jennifer Dornan Murder
Police have issued a further appeal in connection with the murder of Jennifer Dornan in west Belfast on Sunday 02 August. Ms Dornan was stabbed to death before her house was set on fire in the Lagmor...
UK National News, Aug 12, 2015
Five Arrested After Being Spotted Jumping From Refrigerated Lorry
Five people remain in police custody, arrested on suspicion of entering the UK in the back of a refrigerated lorry. A sixth suspect is in hospital having suffered two broken ankles. West Midlands Po...
Five Arrested After Being Spotted Jumping From Refrigerated Lorry
Five people remain in police custody, arrested on suspicion of entering the UK in the back of a refrigerated lorry. A sixth suspect is in hospital having suffered two broken ankles. West Midlands Po...
UK National News, Aug 12, 2015
Five Family Members Arrested By Anti-Terrorism Police
Five people have been arrested as part of an investigation by the Met's Counter Terrorism Command (SO15). SO15 made the arrests in the early hours of today (Wednesday) at an address in east London. I...
Five Family Members Arrested By Anti-Terrorism Police
Five people have been arrested as part of an investigation by the Met's Counter Terrorism Command (SO15). SO15 made the arrests in the early hours of today (Wednesday) at an address in east London. I...
UK National News, Aug 12, 2015
Men Jailed For Fruit Machine Robbery Spree
Three men have been jailed for a total of 17 years for a spate of fruit machine robberies across the UK. Noel Lacey, from Sibdon Grove in West Heath, was jailed for seven-and-a-half years, and Adam P...
Men Jailed For Fruit Machine Robbery Spree
Three men have been jailed for a total of 17 years for a spate of fruit machine robberies across the UK. Noel Lacey, from Sibdon Grove in West Heath, was jailed for seven-and-a-half years, and Adam P...
UK National News, Aug 12, 2015
Police Appeal For Help Tracing Missing 13-Year-Old
Police in Lewisham have appealed for help in tracing 13-year-old Daniel Pena-Sanchez, reported missing on Tuesday. The teenager, from Catford, was last seen in the Denmark Hill area of Camberwell at ...
Police Appeal For Help Tracing Missing 13-Year-Old
Police in Lewisham have appealed for help in tracing 13-year-old Daniel Pena-Sanchez, reported missing on Tuesday. The teenager, from Catford, was last seen in the Denmark Hill area of Camberwell at ...
UK National News, Aug 12, 2015
Police Appeal For Man Wanted On Recall To Prison
Avon and Somerset Police have appealed for help in tracing Connor Croker, who is wanted on recall to prison. The 22-year-old was released on licence from prison for robbery and assault, but he has si...
Police Appeal For Man Wanted On Recall To Prison
Avon and Somerset Police have appealed for help in tracing Connor Croker, who is wanted on recall to prison. The 22-year-old was released on licence from prison for robbery and assault, but he has si...
UK National News, Aug 12, 2015
Man Jailed For 'Systematically' Abusing Young Boy
A 57-year-old man has been jailed for eight years for "systematically" abusing a young boy during the 1970s. Kevin Blunden was sentenced at Maidstone Crown Court on 7 August after a jury convicted hi...
Man Jailed For 'Systematically' Abusing Young Boy
A 57-year-old man has been jailed for eight years for "systematically" abusing a young boy during the 1970s. Kevin Blunden was sentenced at Maidstone Crown Court on 7 August after a jury convicted hi...
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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.