Northern Ireland News for September 2007
Recruitment News, Sep 28, 2007
Minister Greets First Female Principal Of Stranmillis
The Minister for Employment and Learning, Sir Reg Empey, visited Stranmillis and St Mary’s University Colleges. At Stranmillis, the Minister was greeted by Mr Steve Costello, chair of the Governing B...
Minister Greets First Female Principal Of Stranmillis
The Minister for Employment and Learning, Sir Reg Empey, visited Stranmillis and St Mary’s University Colleges. At Stranmillis, the Minister was greeted by Mr Steve Costello, chair of the Governing B...
Recruitment News, Sep 28, 2007
Paid Holiday Entitlement To Increase From 1 October 2007
From 1 October, many workers in Northern Ireland will benefit from an increase in paid holiday entitlement. The Department for Employment and Learning has implemented new Regulations that increase th...
Paid Holiday Entitlement To Increase From 1 October 2007
From 1 October, many workers in Northern Ireland will benefit from an increase in paid holiday entitlement. The Department for Employment and Learning has implemented new Regulations that increase th...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 28, 2007
Mobile Home Rapist To Be Released
A man who raped a 91-year-old woman will be released from prison within six weeks, despite posing a serious risk to the public. Eamon Foley has served half of a 16-year sentence for the brutal rape o...
Mobile Home Rapist To Be Released
A man who raped a 91-year-old woman will be released from prison within six weeks, despite posing a serious risk to the public. Eamon Foley has served half of a 16-year sentence for the brutal rape o...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 28, 2007
Masked Gang Shoot Man In Strabane
Police are appealing for information after an attack by a masked gang left a man in hospital with gunshot wounds in Strabane, Co Tyrone. The 30-year-old man was shot in both knees and shoulder in the...
Masked Gang Shoot Man In Strabane
Police are appealing for information after an attack by a masked gang left a man in hospital with gunshot wounds in Strabane, Co Tyrone. The 30-year-old man was shot in both knees and shoulder in the...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 28, 2007
Fresh Talks To Resolve Classroom Assistants Dispute
Employers and trade unions will enter into new talks today in an attempt to break the deadlock over classroom assistants' pay. Thousands of assistants marched through Belfast on Wednesday as part of ...
Fresh Talks To Resolve Classroom Assistants Dispute
Employers and trade unions will enter into new talks today in an attempt to break the deadlock over classroom assistants' pay. Thousands of assistants marched through Belfast on Wednesday as part of ...
UK National News, Sep 28, 2007
Letter Bomber Jailed For 10 Years
A primary school caretaker found guilty of conducting a nationwide letter bomb campaign, which left eight people injured, has been given an indeterminate sentence. Miles Cooper, 27, from Cambridge, h...
Letter Bomber Jailed For 10 Years
A primary school caretaker found guilty of conducting a nationwide letter bomb campaign, which left eight people injured, has been given an indeterminate sentence. Miles Cooper, 27, from Cambridge, h...
UK National News, Sep 28, 2007
School Nail Bomb Attack Man Bailed
A 21-year-old man who was arrested on suspicion of causing a nail bomb blast outside a school in Merseyside last week has been released on bail pending further police inquiries. The blast happened at...
School Nail Bomb Attack Man Bailed
A 21-year-old man who was arrested on suspicion of causing a nail bomb blast outside a school in Merseyside last week has been released on bail pending further police inquiries. The blast happened at...
UK National News, Sep 28, 2007
Man Bailed Over Teenage Girl's Rape
A 29-year-old man arrested in connection with the rape of a teenage girl who later died in a fall from a motorway bridge days after the assault was reported, has been released on police bail. Hampshi...
Man Bailed Over Teenage Girl's Rape
A 29-year-old man arrested in connection with the rape of a teenage girl who later died in a fall from a motorway bridge days after the assault was reported, has been released on police bail. Hampshi...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 28, 2007
Northern Ireland GP's Come Tops In UK
The standard of services GP's in Northern Ireland provide are the highest in the UK, latest figures reveal. The Quality and Outcomes Framework (QOF) showed that GP teams in Northern Ireland achieved ...
Northern Ireland GP's Come Tops In UK
The standard of services GP's in Northern Ireland provide are the highest in the UK, latest figures reveal. The Quality and Outcomes Framework (QOF) showed that GP teams in Northern Ireland achieved ...
UK National News, Sep 28, 2007
Police Seek Mother Of Dumped Baby
Police are continuing to search for the mother of a newborn baby girl whose body was found in a bag dumped on a cycle path in Inverclyde. The baby's body was found in a holdall on a track in Port Gla...
Police Seek Mother Of Dumped Baby
Police are continuing to search for the mother of a newborn baby girl whose body was found in a bag dumped on a cycle path in Inverclyde. The baby's body was found in a holdall on a track in Port Gla...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 28, 2007
Robinson Pledges Action On Civil Service Sickness
Finance Minister Peter Robinson has pledged his commitment to improving attendance within the Northern Ireland Civil Service. It comes after a report was published detailing sickness absence of staff...
Robinson Pledges Action On Civil Service Sickness
Finance Minister Peter Robinson has pledged his commitment to improving attendance within the Northern Ireland Civil Service. It comes after a report was published detailing sickness absence of staff...
UK National News, Sep 28, 2007
Thames Water Fined £12.5 Million
Thames Water has been fined a total of £12.5 million by industry regulator Ofwat, it has been revealed. Ofwat said that the company had been fined for failing to provide it with "robust information" ...
Thames Water Fined £12.5 Million
Thames Water has been fined a total of £12.5 million by industry regulator Ofwat, it has been revealed. Ofwat said that the company had been fined for failing to provide it with "robust information" ...
UK National News, Sep 28, 2007
Number Of Centenarians Increasing
The number of centenarians - people aged 100 years and over - has increased at a faster rate in England and Wales since the 1950s than any other age group, according to figures released by the Office ...
Number Of Centenarians Increasing
The number of centenarians - people aged 100 years and over - has increased at a faster rate in England and Wales since the 1950s than any other age group, according to figures released by the Office ...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 28, 2007
Campaigners Seek Reversal Of Aer Lingus Move To Belfast
Aer Lingus should be forced to reverse the decision to move the Shannon-Heathrow route to Belfast, according to a major opinion poll. The poll, conducted by Landsdowne Market Research, found that an ...
Campaigners Seek Reversal Of Aer Lingus Move To Belfast
Aer Lingus should be forced to reverse the decision to move the Shannon-Heathrow route to Belfast, according to a major opinion poll. The poll, conducted by Landsdowne Market Research, found that an ...
UK National News, Sep 28, 2007
Smokers Targeted In New Highway Code
Motorists who smoke while behind the wheel could face prosecution under a new rule in the latest edition of the Highway Code. The new revised code, the first for eight years, contains 29 more rules t...
Smokers Targeted In New Highway Code
Motorists who smoke while behind the wheel could face prosecution under a new rule in the latest edition of the Highway Code. The new revised code, the first for eight years, contains 29 more rules t...
Recruitment News, Sep 28, 2007
Work Begins On Lanyon Towers Development
Work has begun on the £45 million development for one of the last remaining sites on Lanyon Place, close to the Waterfront Hall and Hilton Hotel. The development is due to be completed in autumn 2009...
Work Begins On Lanyon Towers Development
Work has begun on the £45 million development for one of the last remaining sites on Lanyon Place, close to the Waterfront Hall and Hilton Hotel. The development is due to be completed in autumn 2009...
UK National News, Sep 28, 2007
Young At-Risk People Urged To Get Flu Jab
More than two million at-risk young people are failing to get their flu jab, the UK's Chief Medical Officer has warned. In 2006, around 58% of at-risk under-65s, such as those with asthma and diabete...
Young At-Risk People Urged To Get Flu Jab
More than two million at-risk young people are failing to get their flu jab, the UK's Chief Medical Officer has warned. In 2006, around 58% of at-risk under-65s, such as those with asthma and diabete...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 28, 2007
£600m Laganside Development Site Launched
A new eco-friendly £600 million Sirocco Quays redevelopment is to be launched today at a ceremony at the Laganside site. The 16-acre waterfront site will be developed by the Carvill Group at the form...
£600m Laganside Development Site Launched
A new eco-friendly £600 million Sirocco Quays redevelopment is to be launched today at a ceremony at the Laganside site. The 16-acre waterfront site will be developed by the Carvill Group at the form...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 28, 2007
Work Begins On Lanyon Towers Development
Work has begun on the £45 million development for one of the last remaining sites on Lanyon Place, close to the Waterfront Hall and Hilton Hotel. Social Development Minister Margaret Ritchie announce...
Work Begins On Lanyon Towers Development
Work has begun on the £45 million development for one of the last remaining sites on Lanyon Place, close to the Waterfront Hall and Hilton Hotel. Social Development Minister Margaret Ritchie announce...
UK National News, Sep 27, 2007
Man Found Guilty Of Letter Bombing Campaign
A primary school caretaker has been found guilty at Oxford Crown Court of conducting a nationwide letter bomb campaign, which left eight people injured. Miles Cooper, 27, from Cambridge had denied 12...
Man Found Guilty Of Letter Bombing Campaign
A primary school caretaker has been found guilty at Oxford Crown Court of conducting a nationwide letter bomb campaign, which left eight people injured. Miles Cooper, 27, from Cambridge had denied 12...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 27, 2007
Civil Service Reform Top Priority, Minister Says
Civil Service reform and efficiency savings will be crucial in delivering the Executive's Budget priorities, the Finance Minister emphasised today. Peter Robinson told members of the Chartered Instit...
Civil Service Reform Top Priority, Minister Says
Civil Service reform and efficiency savings will be crucial in delivering the Executive's Budget priorities, the Finance Minister emphasised today. Peter Robinson told members of the Chartered Instit...
Recruitment News, Sep 27, 2007
Enfer To Create 120 Jobs In Naas
Kildare-based company Enfer has announced plans to create 120 new jobs. It will more than double the current workforce, bringing the total employed to nearly 250. The jobs will be based at the compa...
Enfer To Create 120 Jobs In Naas
Kildare-based company Enfer has announced plans to create 120 new jobs. It will more than double the current workforce, bringing the total employed to nearly 250. The jobs will be based at the compa...
UK National News, Sep 27, 2007
Teenager In Court Over Toddler's Death
A teenage boy has appeared in court charged with the murder of a toddler in North Yorkshire earlier this year. The 22-month-old boy died from head injuries in hospital on May 17 after being taken the...
Teenager In Court Over Toddler's Death
A teenage boy has appeared in court charged with the murder of a toddler in North Yorkshire earlier this year. The 22-month-old boy died from head injuries in hospital on May 17 after being taken the...
UK National News, Sep 27, 2007
Man Arrested Over School Nail Bomb Attack
A man has been arrested on suspicion of causing a nail bomb blast outside a school in Merseyside. The blast happened at Runnymede St Edwards school in West Derby last Friday, as pupils were leaving s...
Man Arrested Over School Nail Bomb Attack
A man has been arrested on suspicion of causing a nail bomb blast outside a school in Merseyside. The blast happened at Runnymede St Edwards school in West Derby last Friday, as pupils were leaving s...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 27, 2007
95 New Jobs For Ballymena Tobacco Firm
Tobacco company Gallaher is set to create 95 new jobs at its plant in Ballymena. The move comes as the closure of the firm's factory in Cardiff is announced. It will mean the loss of 184 jobs for the...
95 New Jobs For Ballymena Tobacco Firm
Tobacco company Gallaher is set to create 95 new jobs at its plant in Ballymena. The move comes as the closure of the firm's factory in Cardiff is announced. It will mean the loss of 184 jobs for the...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 27, 2007
Sinn Fein Receive Death Threats Through Post
Several members of Sinn Fein have received death threats, it has been reported. It is understood that a member of staff at the office of regional broadcaster UTV opened a package containing several b...
Sinn Fein Receive Death Threats Through Post
Several members of Sinn Fein have received death threats, it has been reported. It is understood that a member of staff at the office of regional broadcaster UTV opened a package containing several b...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 27, 2007
Pensioner Robbed In Own Home
Police in Lisburn are investigating the robbery of an elderly woman in her own home last night. The incident happened at around 10pm in the Wesley Street area of the city. The 89-year-old pensioner ...
Pensioner Robbed In Own Home
Police in Lisburn are investigating the robbery of an elderly woman in her own home last night. The incident happened at around 10pm in the Wesley Street area of the city. The 89-year-old pensioner ...
UK National News, Sep 27, 2007
Men In Court Over Boxer's Murder
Two men have appeared in court today charged with the murder of former British heavyweight boxer, James Oyebola. Rene McKoy, 19, and Kanyanta Mulenga, 22, both from south London appeared before West ...
Men In Court Over Boxer's Murder
Two men have appeared in court today charged with the murder of former British heavyweight boxer, James Oyebola. Rene McKoy, 19, and Kanyanta Mulenga, 22, both from south London appeared before West ...
UK National News, Sep 27, 2007
Police Receive New Leads In Rhys Murder Inquiry
Police investigating the murder of Merseyside schoolboy Rhys Jones have said that they received a good response from an appeal on BBC One's Crimewatch show on Wednesday night. More than 60 calls have...
Police Receive New Leads In Rhys Murder Inquiry
Police investigating the murder of Merseyside schoolboy Rhys Jones have said that they received a good response from an appeal on BBC One's Crimewatch show on Wednesday night. More than 60 calls have...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 27, 2007
Sinn Fein Office Petrol Bombed
Petrol bombs have been thrown at one of Derry's Sinn Fein offices. The incident was reported shortly after midnight at the premises in the Eastway area of the city. A PSNI spokesperson said three de...
Sinn Fein Office Petrol Bombed
Petrol bombs have been thrown at one of Derry's Sinn Fein offices. The incident was reported shortly after midnight at the premises in the Eastway area of the city. A PSNI spokesperson said three de...
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Northern Ireland WeatherToday:A showery start with outbreaks most frequent north of Lough Neagh and through the morning, before dwindling during the afternoon as the northwest breezes ease and brighter spells of weak sunshine prosper. Maximum temperature 8 °C.Tonight:A dry night, save for a few light showers around the coasts, with prolonged clear spells and light winds bringing a frosty dawn for many in central and southern parts. Minimum temperature -3 °C.