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Northern Ireland News for July 2008 : Page 3
Northern Ireland News, Jul 29, 2008
Asda Eyeing Up Irish Site?
Unconfirmed media reports have suggested leading supermarket chain Asda is looking at potential sites in the Irish Republic. A Sunday newspaper said the American-owned firm may be poised to open stor...
Asda Eyeing Up Irish Site?
Unconfirmed media reports have suggested leading supermarket chain Asda is looking at potential sites in the Irish Republic. A Sunday newspaper said the American-owned firm may be poised to open stor...
Recruitment News, Jul 29, 2008
Teacher Training Efficiency In Question
Teacher training schemes across the UK are in focus as action is called for to raise poor recruitment levels, a 'Policy Exchange' report published today said. The centre-right 'thinktank' said there ...
Teacher Training Efficiency In Question
Teacher training schemes across the UK are in focus as action is called for to raise poor recruitment levels, a 'Policy Exchange' report published today said. The centre-right 'thinktank' said there ...
Northern Ireland News, Jul 29, 2008
Dungannon Firm Wins Queen's Award
A Dungannon firm has received one of the highest industry accolades awarded by HM The Queen. The honour recognises Fintec Crushing and Screening Ltd's commitment to export excellence. The award, ...
Dungannon Firm Wins Queen's Award
A Dungannon firm has received one of the highest industry accolades awarded by HM The Queen. The honour recognises Fintec Crushing and Screening Ltd's commitment to export excellence. The award, ...
Northern Ireland News, Jul 29, 2008
Templepatrick Station Saved By NI Environment Agency
An historic Templepatrick building, facing demolition, has been saved by the Northern Ireland Environment Agency. The Templepatrick Railway Station has been granted a Building Preservation Notice by...
Templepatrick Station Saved By NI Environment Agency
An historic Templepatrick building, facing demolition, has been saved by the Northern Ireland Environment Agency. The Templepatrick Railway Station has been granted a Building Preservation Notice by...
UK National News, Jul 28, 2008
Boy's Body Recovered From River
Police have recovered the body of a 10-year-old boy who was swept away by a river. It is understood the youngster fell into the River Severn and was reported missing on Sunday at 8pm. The body was d...
Boy's Body Recovered From River
Police have recovered the body of a 10-year-old boy who was swept away by a river. It is understood the youngster fell into the River Severn and was reported missing on Sunday at 8pm. The body was d...
UK National News, Jul 28, 2008
Welsh Doctor Shot On Caribbean Honeymoon
A newly-wed Welsh woman has died and her husband has been critically injured in a shooting during their Caribbean honeymoon. The Foreign Office has confirmed that Catherine Mullany (nee Bowen), a 31-...
Welsh Doctor Shot On Caribbean Honeymoon
A newly-wed Welsh woman has died and her husband has been critically injured in a shooting during their Caribbean honeymoon. The Foreign Office has confirmed that Catherine Mullany (nee Bowen), a 31-...
UK National News, Jul 28, 2008
Republican Threat Level 'Higher Than Any Other'
The threat to the UK from 'dissident' Irish republicans is greater than from any other terrorist group. According to the latest intelligence service surveillance from MI5, organisations such as the R...
Republican Threat Level 'Higher Than Any Other'
The threat to the UK from 'dissident' Irish republicans is greater than from any other terrorist group. According to the latest intelligence service surveillance from MI5, organisations such as the R...
UK National News, Jul 28, 2008
Labour MP Urges Brown Resignation
Demands are growing for PM Gordon Brown to resign - even from within the Labour party's owns ranks. Labour MP Gordon Prentice says the Prime Minister lacked the skill to "persuade and enthuse" and sh...
Labour MP Urges Brown Resignation
Demands are growing for PM Gordon Brown to resign - even from within the Labour party's owns ranks. Labour MP Gordon Prentice says the Prime Minister lacked the skill to "persuade and enthuse" and sh...
Recruitment News, Jul 28, 2008
'World's Most Famous Store' Faces Strike Action
Staff at top London store, Harrods, are threatening to strike if a row over pay is not settled. According to union leaders, the pay deal being imposed favours non-union workers. The proposed action ...
'World's Most Famous Store' Faces Strike Action
Staff at top London store, Harrods, are threatening to strike if a row over pay is not settled. According to union leaders, the pay deal being imposed favours non-union workers. The proposed action ...
Northern Ireland News, Jul 28, 2008
Other NI News In Brief
Alliance Policing Minister? While NI First Minister Peter Robinson (pictured) has accused Sinn Féin of "blocking the transaction of Executive business", Sinn Féin's Gerry Kelly insists his party was ...
Other NI News In Brief
Alliance Policing Minister? While NI First Minister Peter Robinson (pictured) has accused Sinn Féin of "blocking the transaction of Executive business", Sinn Féin's Gerry Kelly insists his party was ...
UK National News, Jul 28, 2008
Teen 'Savagely Assaulted' In Oldham
A teenager has been "savagely assaulted" in Oldham town centre. The incident which resulted in the victim requiring more than 50 staples to his head, happened in a bar, believed to be in Yorkshire St...
Teen 'Savagely Assaulted' In Oldham
A teenager has been "savagely assaulted" in Oldham town centre. The incident which resulted in the victim requiring more than 50 staples to his head, happened in a bar, believed to be in Yorkshire St...
UK National News, Jul 28, 2008
Barton Released From Prison
Premier League footballer Joey Barton has been released from jail after serving just over two months of a six-month sentence for assault. Barton, of Huyton, in Merseyside, served 74 days of his six-m...
Barton Released From Prison
Premier League footballer Joey Barton has been released from jail after serving just over two months of a six-month sentence for assault. Barton, of Huyton, in Merseyside, served 74 days of his six-m...
Northern Ireland News, Jul 28, 2008
Republican Threat Level 'Higher Than Any Other'
The threat to the UK from 'dissident' Irish republicans is greater than from any other terrorist group. According to the latest intelligence service surveillance from MI5, organisations such as the R...
Republican Threat Level 'Higher Than Any Other'
The threat to the UK from 'dissident' Irish republicans is greater than from any other terrorist group. According to the latest intelligence service surveillance from MI5, organisations such as the R...
UK National News, Jul 28, 2008
Darwin Sons Reject Mum's Jail Appeal
The sons of jailed con-couple, John and Anne Darwin, have spoken of their anger over their parents' betrayal. Anthony and Mark Darwin attacked their mother for putting them "through hell" describing ...
Darwin Sons Reject Mum's Jail Appeal
The sons of jailed con-couple, John and Anne Darwin, have spoken of their anger over their parents' betrayal. Anthony and Mark Darwin attacked their mother for putting them "through hell" describing ...
Recruitment News, Jul 28, 2008
Dungannon Firm Wins Queen's Award
A Dungannon firm has received one of the highest industry accolades awarded by HM The Queen. The honour recognises Fintec Crushing and Screening Ltd's commitment to export excellence. The award, ...
Dungannon Firm Wins Queen's Award
A Dungannon firm has received one of the highest industry accolades awarded by HM The Queen. The honour recognises Fintec Crushing and Screening Ltd's commitment to export excellence. The award, ...
Recruitment News, Jul 28, 2008
Asda Eyeing Up Irish Site?
Unconfirmed media reports have suggested leading UK supermarket chain Asda is looking at potential Irish sites. A Sunday newspaper said the American-owned firm may be poised to open stores in the co...
Asda Eyeing Up Irish Site?
Unconfirmed media reports have suggested leading UK supermarket chain Asda is looking at potential Irish sites. A Sunday newspaper said the American-owned firm may be poised to open stores in the co...
Northern Ireland News, Jul 28, 2008
Murder Victim Was Afraid
There may have been an opportunity to save a pregnant mother of four who was murdered in Londonderry at the weekend. The victim is reported to have told people last Thursday that she was frightened. ...
Murder Victim Was Afraid
There may have been an opportunity to save a pregnant mother of four who was murdered in Londonderry at the weekend. The victim is reported to have told people last Thursday that she was frightened. ...
UK National News, Jul 28, 2008
Man Dies After Nightclub Shooting
A man has been shot dead outside an east London nightclub. The 35-year-old victim was hit outside Club Red in Cable Street, Limehouse, in the early hours of Sunday. The black man, from west London w...
Man Dies After Nightclub Shooting
A man has been shot dead outside an east London nightclub. The 35-year-old victim was hit outside Club Red in Cable Street, Limehouse, in the early hours of Sunday. The black man, from west London w...
UK National News, Jul 28, 2008
Fire Ravages 'Heartbeat' Of Weston-Super-Mare
A huge blaze has swept through the historic pier at the Somerset seaside resort of Weston-super-Mare. Thirty firefighters fought to tackle flames and thick black smoke at 7am after being alerted of a...
Fire Ravages 'Heartbeat' Of Weston-Super-Mare
A huge blaze has swept through the historic pier at the Somerset seaside resort of Weston-super-Mare. Thirty firefighters fought to tackle flames and thick black smoke at 7am after being alerted of a...
Northern Ireland News, Jul 28, 2008
'Suicide' Of War Zone Photographer Questioned
Zimbabwe's despotic rule of law is again under scrutiny with news that a war zone photographer - who comes from Northern Ireland and whose sister is a well know TV presenter - has been found dead whil...
'Suicide' Of War Zone Photographer Questioned
Zimbabwe's despotic rule of law is again under scrutiny with news that a war zone photographer - who comes from Northern Ireland and whose sister is a well know TV presenter - has been found dead whil...
Northern Ireland News, Jul 28, 2008
Water Tragedies Averted
A weekend of water-based emergencies concluded yesterday with an alert over a teenage girl on a wake-board. She was rescued from Lough Erne (pictured) and brought ashore near Irvinestown after coming...
Water Tragedies Averted
A weekend of water-based emergencies concluded yesterday with an alert over a teenage girl on a wake-board. She was rescued from Lough Erne (pictured) and brought ashore near Irvinestown after coming...
Northern Ireland News, Jul 28, 2008
Omagh's Sorrow Clear For All To See
There's a clearer view of Omagh's sorrow and suffering today thanks to the erection of a specially commissioned sculpture made of glass and Tyrone crystal to remember the victims of the Omagh bombing ...
Omagh's Sorrow Clear For All To See
There's a clearer view of Omagh's sorrow and suffering today thanks to the erection of a specially commissioned sculpture made of glass and Tyrone crystal to remember the victims of the Omagh bombing ...
Northern Ireland News, Jul 28, 2008
International Blind Golf Championships Set For Belfast
A surprising sport is coming to Northern Ireland - blind golfing. Belfast's Belvoir Park Golf Club will host the World Blind Golf Championships from 10 - 12 August. With one of the 'driving forces' ...
International Blind Golf Championships Set For Belfast
A surprising sport is coming to Northern Ireland - blind golfing. Belfast's Belvoir Park Golf Club will host the World Blind Golf Championships from 10 - 12 August. With one of the 'driving forces' ...
Northern Ireland News, Jul 28, 2008
Prison Watchdog's Hits Out At NIO
The Northern Ireland Office (NIO) is getting some unwanted exposure today as the outgoing 'watchdog' over Northern Ireland's jails has revealed that "irreconcilable differences" with the NIO led to hi...
Prison Watchdog's Hits Out At NIO
The Northern Ireland Office (NIO) is getting some unwanted exposure today as the outgoing 'watchdog' over Northern Ireland's jails has revealed that "irreconcilable differences" with the NIO led to hi...
Northern Ireland News, Jul 28, 2008
Maternity Leave Entitlement To Change
Having a baby in Northern Ireland while carrying on with a career is set to get easier. NI Employment Minister Sir Reg Empey today announced that from October working parents on maternity or adoption...
Maternity Leave Entitlement To Change
Having a baby in Northern Ireland while carrying on with a career is set to get easier. NI Employment Minister Sir Reg Empey today announced that from October working parents on maternity or adoption...
Northern Ireland News, Jul 28, 2008
Minister Welcomes New Newry Homes
A newly built housing scheme in Newry has been welcomed by the NI Social Development Minister Margaret Ritchie. Speaking at the launch of Chequer Hill, the Minister said: "This is an important schem...
Minister Welcomes New Newry Homes
A newly built housing scheme in Newry has been welcomed by the NI Social Development Minister Margaret Ritchie. Speaking at the launch of Chequer Hill, the Minister said: "This is an important schem...
Northern Ireland News, Jul 25, 2008
Australian Alert For Missing Armagh Man
A County Armagh backpacker has gone missing in Australia. Stephen King, from Keady, has not been seen for almost a week after leaving friends on a night out in Melbourne, (pictured). His family here...
Australian Alert For Missing Armagh Man
A County Armagh backpacker has gone missing in Australia. Stephen King, from Keady, has not been seen for almost a week after leaving friends on a night out in Melbourne, (pictured). His family here...
UK National News, Jul 25, 2008
SNP Win Labour 'Safe Seat' In By-Election Victory
The Labour Party has suffered another crushing blow as the Scottish National Party has snared Glasgow East in a by-election victory. The Scottish National Party has overturned the former Labour 'safe...
SNP Win Labour 'Safe Seat' In By-Election Victory
The Labour Party has suffered another crushing blow as the Scottish National Party has snared Glasgow East in a by-election victory. The Scottish National Party has overturned the former Labour 'safe...
UK National News, Jul 25, 2008
Qantas Plane Emergency Lands After 'Explosive Decompression'
A Qantas jumbo jet flight that was en route from London to Melbourne has made an emergency landing after a gaping hole suddenly appeared in its fuselage. Qantas Airways said its Boeing 747-400, with ...
Qantas Plane Emergency Lands After 'Explosive Decompression'
A Qantas jumbo jet flight that was en route from London to Melbourne has made an emergency landing after a gaping hole suddenly appeared in its fuselage. Qantas Airways said its Boeing 747-400, with ...
UK National News, Jul 25, 2008
British Soldier Dies In 'Enemy Fire' In Afghanistan
Another British soldier had been killed in southern Afghanistan, it has been confirmed by the Ministry of Defence. The soldier, from the Royal Army Veterinary Corps, attached to the 2nd Battalion the...
British Soldier Dies In 'Enemy Fire' In Afghanistan
Another British soldier had been killed in southern Afghanistan, it has been confirmed by the Ministry of Defence. The soldier, from the Royal Army Veterinary Corps, attached to the 2nd Battalion the...
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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.
