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Northern Ireland News for August 2008 : Page 9
Northern Ireland News, Aug 14, 2008
MP Iris Will Not Face Discipline From PM
Despite more than 15,000 people signing an online petition to Downing Street calling on the Prime Minister to take action, Strangford MP Iris Robinson will not be reprimanded by Gordon Brown (pictured...
MP Iris Will Not Face Discipline From PM
Despite more than 15,000 people signing an online petition to Downing Street calling on the Prime Minister to take action, Strangford MP Iris Robinson will not be reprimanded by Gordon Brown (pictured...
Recruitment News, Aug 14, 2008
Future Of Iralco Plant To Be Decided
The Iralco plant in Co Westmeath's future prospects are expected to be decided this week. The 400-strong workforce at the car components plant was presented with a survival plan over the weekend, whi...
Future Of Iralco Plant To Be Decided
The Iralco plant in Co Westmeath's future prospects are expected to be decided this week. The 400-strong workforce at the car components plant was presented with a survival plan over the weekend, whi...
UK National News, Aug 14, 2008
BA, American Airlines And Iberia Deal Close
British Airways says it has sealed a deal with American Airlines and Spain's Iberia in a controversial merger. The alliance will allow the carriers to fix fares, routes and schedules together. It is...
BA, American Airlines And Iberia Deal Close
British Airways says it has sealed a deal with American Airlines and Spain's Iberia in a controversial merger. The alliance will allow the carriers to fix fares, routes and schedules together. It is...
UK National News, Aug 14, 2008
Bovril Supplies 'Shelved' In Salmonella Scare
Jars of Bovril are being withdrawn from shelves after traces of dangerous bacteria were found in them. Food and drinks giant Unilever said it was recalling 15,000 jars and 72 plastic tubs of beef ext...
Bovril Supplies 'Shelved' In Salmonella Scare
Jars of Bovril are being withdrawn from shelves after traces of dangerous bacteria were found in them. Food and drinks giant Unilever said it was recalling 15,000 jars and 72 plastic tubs of beef ext...
UK National News, Aug 14, 2008
'Sweet Home Birmingham', Council Admits Leaflet Blunder
Birmingham City Council has admitted a blunder by sending out recycling leaflets showing a US skyline instead of a Birmingham one. Around 720,000 pamphlets praising Brummies for their recycling were ...
'Sweet Home Birmingham', Council Admits Leaflet Blunder
Birmingham City Council has admitted a blunder by sending out recycling leaflets showing a US skyline instead of a Birmingham one. Around 720,000 pamphlets praising Brummies for their recycling were ...
Recruitment News, Aug 14, 2008
Jobs Boost As Hotel Expands
Following recent news that hotels in Northern Ireland are now excelling with even higher occupancy levels than that of Dublin, there's more positive signs of progress in the hospitality trade today. ...
Jobs Boost As Hotel Expands
Following recent news that hotels in Northern Ireland are now excelling with even higher occupancy levels than that of Dublin, there's more positive signs of progress in the hospitality trade today. ...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 14, 2008
Students Celebrate, But A-Levels To 'Get Tough'
As some 300,000 teenagers in England, Wales and Northern Ireland collected their results today, the A-level pass rate has increased yet again as have the proportion of pupils awarded grade A - prompti...
Students Celebrate, But A-Levels To 'Get Tough'
As some 300,000 teenagers in England, Wales and Northern Ireland collected their results today, the A-level pass rate has increased yet again as have the proportion of pupils awarded grade A - prompti...
UK National News, Aug 14, 2008
Catherine Zeta Jone's Grandmother Dies
Hollywood star Catherine Zeta Jones' grandmother has died at the age of 91. The actress's grandmother - whom Catherine Zeta was named after - was said to be very close to her famous relative, who, ea...
Catherine Zeta Jone's Grandmother Dies
Hollywood star Catherine Zeta Jones' grandmother has died at the age of 91. The actress's grandmother - whom Catherine Zeta was named after - was said to be very close to her famous relative, who, ea...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 14, 2008
Fast Track Criminal Record Checks To Lessen Staffing Problems
Measures are being put in place to deal with delays in processing criminal record checks - which are believed to be causing serious staffing problems for many sectors - most noticeably in the adult so...
Fast Track Criminal Record Checks To Lessen Staffing Problems
Measures are being put in place to deal with delays in processing criminal record checks - which are believed to be causing serious staffing problems for many sectors - most noticeably in the adult so...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 14, 2008
Other NI News In Brief
Police Station Death Probed The NI Police Ombudsman has been called in after a man died in the toilets of Coleraine PSNI station. The man, who was found unconscious, was taken to hospital but died a ...
Other NI News In Brief
Police Station Death Probed The NI Police Ombudsman has been called in after a man died in the toilets of Coleraine PSNI station. The man, who was found unconscious, was taken to hospital but died a ...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 14, 2008
Minister Backs Derry Theatre Project
Extensive restoration and new building work at one of the top, multi-disciplinary community art resource centres in Northern Ireland has been given ministerial support. The NI Arts and Culture Minist...
Minister Backs Derry Theatre Project
Extensive restoration and new building work at one of the top, multi-disciplinary community art resource centres in Northern Ireland has been given ministerial support. The NI Arts and Culture Minist...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 14, 2008
Belfast Traders Plan Smithfield Festival
Belfast's historic Smithfield area is to host its first community festival. The one-day festival, which promises lots of fun for all the family, is the brainchild of traders in Smithfield Market and ...
Belfast Traders Plan Smithfield Festival
Belfast's historic Smithfield area is to host its first community festival. The one-day festival, which promises lots of fun for all the family, is the brainchild of traders in Smithfield Market and ...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 14, 2008
NI Environment Agency Says Conservation Spots In 'Good Nick'
Two thirds of protected nature conservation sites in Northern Ireland are in 'a favourable condition', according to the Northern Ireland Environment Agency. A report on sites designated as Areas of S...
NI Environment Agency Says Conservation Spots In 'Good Nick'
Two thirds of protected nature conservation sites in Northern Ireland are in 'a favourable condition', according to the Northern Ireland Environment Agency. A report on sites designated as Areas of S...
UK National News, Aug 13, 2008
Man Arrested After Woman's Body Found
Police have launched a murder inquiry after a 44-year-old woman was found dead in Pembrokeshire. Her body was found at a flat in Pennant Avenue in Saundersfoot in the early hours of this morning. De...
Man Arrested After Woman's Body Found
Police have launched a murder inquiry after a 44-year-old woman was found dead in Pembrokeshire. Her body was found at a flat in Pennant Avenue in Saundersfoot in the early hours of this morning. De...
UK National News, Aug 13, 2008
'Siege' Girl, 6, Freed
Police have safely recovered a six-year-old girl allegedly held hostage in a property in North Yorkshire. Paul Eames, 32, who is said to have held the girl in a 'siege-like' situation at the house on...
'Siege' Girl, 6, Freed
Police have safely recovered a six-year-old girl allegedly held hostage in a property in North Yorkshire. Paul Eames, 32, who is said to have held the girl in a 'siege-like' situation at the house on...
UK National News, Aug 13, 2008
Stagg Confirms Compensation Payout
The man wrongly accused of murdering Rachel Nickell has been awarded £706,000 in compensation, it has been confirmed. Colin Stagg, who was cleared of the murder in 1994, told BBC's Crimewatch program...
Stagg Confirms Compensation Payout
The man wrongly accused of murdering Rachel Nickell has been awarded £706,000 in compensation, it has been confirmed. Colin Stagg, who was cleared of the murder in 1994, told BBC's Crimewatch program...
UK National News, Aug 13, 2008
Dad Cautioned For Slapping Daughter
A man arrested for slapping his teenage daughter may have had his working life destroyed as a result. Jim McCullough, a community worker, was arrested when Jess, 13, phoned police because he hit her ...
Dad Cautioned For Slapping Daughter
A man arrested for slapping his teenage daughter may have had his working life destroyed as a result. Jim McCullough, a community worker, was arrested when Jess, 13, phoned police because he hit her ...
UK National News, Aug 13, 2008
Unemployment Rises As Economy Slows Down
The unemployment rate has shot up to 5.4%, according to the latest official figures. The figures suggest that a sluggish economy is taking its toll on the labour market. The Office for National Stat...
Unemployment Rises As Economy Slows Down
The unemployment rate has shot up to 5.4%, according to the latest official figures. The figures suggest that a sluggish economy is taking its toll on the labour market. The Office for National Stat...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 13, 2008
Republican Dissidents 'Rounded-Up', But Deadly Threat Remains
Around 40 dissident republican activists have been arrested by the PSNI this year to date. The news emerged as PSNI Chief Constable Sir Hugh Orde made clear the dangers that remain from IRA breakaway...
Republican Dissidents 'Rounded-Up', But Deadly Threat Remains
Around 40 dissident republican activists have been arrested by the PSNI this year to date. The news emerged as PSNI Chief Constable Sir Hugh Orde made clear the dangers that remain from IRA breakaway...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 13, 2008
Missing Data Probed
While the NI Probation Board (PBNI) has launched an investigation after a computer memory stick holding information about an offender was misplaced in Londonderry, staff involved in a larger scale 'lo...
Missing Data Probed
While the NI Probation Board (PBNI) has launched an investigation after a computer memory stick holding information about an offender was misplaced in Londonderry, staff involved in a larger scale 'lo...
UK National News, Aug 13, 2008
Beach-Goers Warned About Jellyfish
Dangerous tropical jellyfish have washed onto British shores after being blown in by strong winds, it has been reported. However, this is the second year in a row that the creatures, known as Portugu...
Beach-Goers Warned About Jellyfish
Dangerous tropical jellyfish have washed onto British shores after being blown in by strong winds, it has been reported. However, this is the second year in a row that the creatures, known as Portugu...
UK National News, Aug 13, 2008
Two Men Arrested After Railway Attack
Two men have been arrested for pushing a businesswoman onto a live railway track, police have said. Linda Buchanan, 58, was attacked at Farningham Road station last Wednesday during morning rush hour...
Two Men Arrested After Railway Attack
Two men have been arrested for pushing a businesswoman onto a live railway track, police have said. Linda Buchanan, 58, was attacked at Farningham Road station last Wednesday during morning rush hour...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 13, 2008
Clergy Do 'U-Turn' On Omagh Bomb Sunday Service
An attempt has been made to heal division over this week's commemorations of the Omagh bomb atrocity. Church leaders in Omagh have now reversed their decision to stay away from a 10th anniversary ser...
Clergy Do 'U-Turn' On Omagh Bomb Sunday Service
An attempt has been made to heal division over this week's commemorations of the Omagh bomb atrocity. Church leaders in Omagh have now reversed their decision to stay away from a 10th anniversary ser...
Recruitment News, Aug 13, 2008
Fears Mount Over 250 Job Losses In Cork
Early reports have surfaced suggesting a major Cork employer could be sacking all of its 250 workers. Tyco Sensormatic, which employs 250 people at its plant in Bishopstown, is reportedly examining i...
Fears Mount Over 250 Job Losses In Cork
Early reports have surfaced suggesting a major Cork employer could be sacking all of its 250 workers. Tyco Sensormatic, which employs 250 people at its plant in Bishopstown, is reportedly examining i...
UK National News, Aug 13, 2008
Cognitive Function Link To Childhood And Adult Obesity Reported
Poor physical control and coordination in childhood are linked to an increased risk of obesity in later life, suggests a study published on BMJ.com. The research contributes to a growing body of evid...
Cognitive Function Link To Childhood And Adult Obesity Reported
Poor physical control and coordination in childhood are linked to an increased risk of obesity in later life, suggests a study published on BMJ.com. The research contributes to a growing body of evid...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 13, 2008
Woodward's Departure Could Spell End Of NIO
Stormont Castle (pictured) may soon bid farewell to the very last Northern Ireland Office (NIO) Secretary of State since the imposition of Direct Rule well over three decades ago. The outbreak of ser...
Woodward's Departure Could Spell End Of NIO
Stormont Castle (pictured) may soon bid farewell to the very last Northern Ireland Office (NIO) Secretary of State since the imposition of Direct Rule well over three decades ago. The outbreak of ser...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 13, 2008
NI Property Slump 'Faring' Better Than Rest Of UK
Market indicators have suggested the Northern Ireland 'property crash' is experiencing a decelerated pace of decline than other parts of the UK. Figures produced by the RICS (Royal Institution of Ch...
NI Property Slump 'Faring' Better Than Rest Of UK
Market indicators have suggested the Northern Ireland 'property crash' is experiencing a decelerated pace of decline than other parts of the UK. Figures produced by the RICS (Royal Institution of Ch...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 13, 2008
NI Employment Rises
The latest labour market estimates for Northern Ireland show a slight increase in employment levels and a fall in unemployment over the quarter. The Northern Ireland unemployment rate also still rema...
NI Employment Rises
The latest labour market estimates for Northern Ireland show a slight increase in employment levels and a fall in unemployment over the quarter. The Northern Ireland unemployment rate also still rema...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 13, 2008
City Cemetery Opens Again For Visitors
Mourners from across Northern Ireland who have loved ones buried at Belfast City Cemetery - but have often been afraid or unable to tend their graves down the years because of the Troubles - are being...
City Cemetery Opens Again For Visitors
Mourners from across Northern Ireland who have loved ones buried at Belfast City Cemetery - but have often been afraid or unable to tend their graves down the years because of the Troubles - are being...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 13, 2008
Other NI News In Brief
Road Victim Named The name of the cyclist killed in a road accident near Crumlin last night has been released. He was David James McCall, 46, from Lisburn. He died after his bike was in collision wit...
Other NI News In Brief
Road Victim Named The name of the cyclist killed in a road accident near Crumlin last night has been released. He was David James McCall, 46, from Lisburn. He died after his bike was in collision wit...
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Northern Ireland WeatherToday:A very mild, but mostly cloudy day, although with some bright or sunny spells. It will be mostly dry in the morning, but a little patchy light rain or drizzle at times in the afternoon. Maximum temperature 14 °C.Tonight:A band of heavier rain will move east during the evening before clearing eastwards after midnight. then mostly dry through the early hours, but a little rain towards dawn. Minimum temperature 8 °C.
