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Northern Ireland News for September 2008 : Page 11
Northern Ireland News, Sep 10, 2008
Commemorative Service For Troubles Soldiers
A service to commemorate thousands of soldiers who served in Northern Ireland during the Troubles is due to take place at St Paul's Cathedral today. The deployment, known as Operation Banner, was the...
Commemorative Service For Troubles Soldiers
A service to commemorate thousands of soldiers who served in Northern Ireland during the Troubles is due to take place at St Paul's Cathedral today. The deployment, known as Operation Banner, was the...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 10, 2008
Brown Belfast Bound To Boost Embattled Executive
Prime Minister Gordon Brown has reportedly planned a stop-off in Northern Ireland next week to meet with the fractured Executive. Downing Street has yet to confirm the details of the visit, but it is...
Brown Belfast Bound To Boost Embattled Executive
Prime Minister Gordon Brown has reportedly planned a stop-off in Northern Ireland next week to meet with the fractured Executive. Downing Street has yet to confirm the details of the visit, but it is...
UK National News, Sep 10, 2008
Ryanair Postpones Opening Of Edinburgh Base
Low-fares airline Ryanair has been forced to postpone the opening of its new Edinburgh base for six weeks, due to strike action at airplane manufacturer Boeing. Ryanair said that the strike had resul...
Ryanair Postpones Opening Of Edinburgh Base
Low-fares airline Ryanair has been forced to postpone the opening of its new Edinburgh base for six weeks, due to strike action at airplane manufacturer Boeing. Ryanair said that the strike had resul...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 10, 2008
Lisburn Council Backing John Lewis Sprucefield Bid
In an unprecedented move, Lisburn City Council has launched a campaign urging people, from across Northern Ireland, to show their support for the proposed John Lewis store at Sprucefield. Chair of th...
Lisburn Council Backing John Lewis Sprucefield Bid
In an unprecedented move, Lisburn City Council has launched a campaign urging people, from across Northern Ireland, to show their support for the proposed John Lewis store at Sprucefield. Chair of th...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 10, 2008
Report Investigates Horse Breeding Project Failures
A Northern Ireland audit report has revealed an innovative Co Fermanagh horse breeding project collapsed, despite receiving a grant of more than £3 million. The Irish Sport Horse Genetic Testing Unit...
Report Investigates Horse Breeding Project Failures
A Northern Ireland audit report has revealed an innovative Co Fermanagh horse breeding project collapsed, despite receiving a grant of more than £3 million. The Irish Sport Horse Genetic Testing Unit...
UK National News, Sep 10, 2008
Barratt Profits Slump 13%
UK housebuilder Barratt Developments has seen profits slump 13% in the past year. Barratt made a pre-tax profit before exceptional items of £137.3m in the year to the end of June. The group also wro...
Barratt Profits Slump 13%
UK housebuilder Barratt Developments has seen profits slump 13% in the past year. Barratt made a pre-tax profit before exceptional items of £137.3m in the year to the end of June. The group also wro...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 10, 2008
Minister Launches Campaign To 'Stop Robbing Children'
Social Development Minister Margaret Ritchie, MLA has launched a new campaign to win the hearts and minds and get money for children from Non-Resident Parents. The advertising campaign targets non-re...
Minister Launches Campaign To 'Stop Robbing Children'
Social Development Minister Margaret Ritchie, MLA has launched a new campaign to win the hearts and minds and get money for children from Non-Resident Parents. The advertising campaign targets non-re...
UK National News, Sep 10, 2008
Memorial Service For Murdered Couple
A memorial service has been held for murdered honeymooners Ben and Catherine Mullany, and the Duchess of York joined mourners at the service. Duchess Sarah Ferguson read a poem at Llandaff Cathedral,...
Memorial Service For Murdered Couple
A memorial service has been held for murdered honeymooners Ben and Catherine Mullany, and the Duchess of York joined mourners at the service. Duchess Sarah Ferguson read a poem at Llandaff Cathedral,...
UK National News, Sep 10, 2008
Threat Of Closure For Women's Aid Centres
Two information centres in Wales may be forced to close due to lack of funding, it has emerged. The Colwyn Bay Women's Aid office and the charity's drop-in centre in Llandudno are said to be under pr...
Threat Of Closure For Women's Aid Centres
Two information centres in Wales may be forced to close due to lack of funding, it has emerged. The Colwyn Bay Women's Aid office and the charity's drop-in centre in Llandudno are said to be under pr...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 10, 2008
'Evening Economy' Under Spotlight With Major Conference
Belfast's evening economy is to come under the spotlight at a major one-day conference. 'Investing for Success 2008: How to Deliver a Vibrant Evening Economy' takes place at the Belfast Waterfront on...
'Evening Economy' Under Spotlight With Major Conference
Belfast's evening economy is to come under the spotlight at a major one-day conference. 'Investing for Success 2008: How to Deliver a Vibrant Evening Economy' takes place at the Belfast Waterfront on...
UK National News, Sep 10, 2008
Man's Body Discovered In Highlands Tent
The body of a man has been found in a tent in the Highlands, police have confirmed. Around midday on Tuesday, Aviemore police station received a report that a tent, which had been spotted about a mon...
Man's Body Discovered In Highlands Tent
The body of a man has been found in a tent in the Highlands, police have confirmed. Around midday on Tuesday, Aviemore police station received a report that a tent, which had been spotted about a mon...
UK National News, Sep 10, 2008
Elbow Win The Nationwide Mercury Prize
Rock group Elbow have won the Nationwide Mercury Prize for their fourth studio album 'The Seldom Seen Kid'. The Manchester band beat 11 other artists, including Neon Neon - the latest project from Su...
Elbow Win The Nationwide Mercury Prize
Rock group Elbow have won the Nationwide Mercury Prize for their fourth studio album 'The Seldom Seen Kid'. The Manchester band beat 11 other artists, including Neon Neon - the latest project from Su...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 10, 2008
Alliance Fermanagh Candidate Weighs In On Environment
A contender for the coveted Fermanagh by-election seat has picked-up the 'green' mantel, and lambasted the Stormont Executive for failing to install an independent environment agency. Alliance candid...
Alliance Fermanagh Candidate Weighs In On Environment
A contender for the coveted Fermanagh by-election seat has picked-up the 'green' mantel, and lambasted the Stormont Executive for failing to install an independent environment agency. Alliance candid...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 10, 2008
Generator's 'Ghost Machine' Starts Production
Principal photography has begun in Belfast's Crumlin Road Gaol on director Chris Hartwill's feature debut 'Ghost Machine', a supernatural thriller starring Sean Faris, Rachael Taylor, Luke Ford and Ri...
Generator's 'Ghost Machine' Starts Production
Principal photography has begun in Belfast's Crumlin Road Gaol on director Chris Hartwill's feature debut 'Ghost Machine', a supernatural thriller starring Sean Faris, Rachael Taylor, Luke Ford and Ri...
UK National News, Sep 10, 2008
Rare Blonde Hedgehog Taken To Wildlife Centre
An extremely rare blonde hedgehog is being nursed back to health at a wildlife centre after being found weak and struggling in Gobowen, Shropshire. The hedgehog, thought to be a few months old, was t...
Rare Blonde Hedgehog Taken To Wildlife Centre
An extremely rare blonde hedgehog is being nursed back to health at a wildlife centre after being found weak and struggling in Gobowen, Shropshire. The hedgehog, thought to be a few months old, was t...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 9, 2008
Ex-Employee Denies Part In Northern Bank Robbery
An ex-employee of the Northern Bank branch robbed in 2004 has pleaded not guilty to being involved in the infamous raid. Chris Ward, 24, from Colinmill, Poleglass, denies involvement in the robbery...
Ex-Employee Denies Part In Northern Bank Robbery
An ex-employee of the Northern Bank branch robbed in 2004 has pleaded not guilty to being involved in the infamous raid. Chris Ward, 24, from Colinmill, Poleglass, denies involvement in the robbery...
UK National News, Sep 9, 2008
Top Muslim Cop Suspended Amid Race Case
Britain's top muslim cop has been suspended from duties amid the furore of a high profile race discrimination tribunal. Assistant Commissioner Tarique Ghaffur has been put on "authorised leave" from...
Top Muslim Cop Suspended Amid Race Case
Britain's top muslim cop has been suspended from duties amid the furore of a high profile race discrimination tribunal. Assistant Commissioner Tarique Ghaffur has been put on "authorised leave" from...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 9, 2008
Father Remanded Over Cameron Death
A 24-year-old man has appeared in court today in relation to the murder of his baby son. Fourteen-week-old Cameron Leslie, from the New Mossley area of Newtownabbey, was taken to the Antrim Area Hosp...
Father Remanded Over Cameron Death
A 24-year-old man has appeared in court today in relation to the murder of his baby son. Fourteen-week-old Cameron Leslie, from the New Mossley area of Newtownabbey, was taken to the Antrim Area Hosp...
UK National News, Sep 9, 2008
UK Classes Among Largest In Developed World
Class sizes in the UK are amongst the largest in the developed world. A study conducted by the Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development's (OECD) found there to be 24.5 students in Britis...
UK Classes Among Largest In Developed World
Class sizes in the UK are amongst the largest in the developed world. A study conducted by the Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development's (OECD) found there to be 24.5 students in Britis...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 9, 2008
Belfast Man Held After Police Swoop On Dublin 'Pipebomb' Factory
Gardai in Dublin, investigating dissident republican activity, have arrested a Belfast man. A police swoop in the West Park area of the city has resulted in five men being held by officers. It is ...
Belfast Man Held After Police Swoop On Dublin 'Pipebomb' Factory
Gardai in Dublin, investigating dissident republican activity, have arrested a Belfast man. A police swoop in the West Park area of the city has resulted in five men being held by officers. It is ...
UK National News, Sep 9, 2008
Justice Secretary Suggests Offenders Get Building Work
Scottish Labour's Community Safety Spokesman has accused the Justice Secretary Kenny MacAskill of a "headline grabbing stunt" after he suggested offenders may get building work. Speaking on BBC Radio...
Justice Secretary Suggests Offenders Get Building Work
Scottish Labour's Community Safety Spokesman has accused the Justice Secretary Kenny MacAskill of a "headline grabbing stunt" after he suggested offenders may get building work. Speaking on BBC Radio...
UK National News, Sep 9, 2008
Man Facing Sex Charges Found Dead
A 62-year-old man, who was due to stand trial on sex abuse charges, has been found dead on a beach in Scotland. William Henderson, of 3 Black Court, Aviemore, was found close to the Kessock Bridge in...
Man Facing Sex Charges Found Dead
A 62-year-old man, who was due to stand trial on sex abuse charges, has been found dead on a beach in Scotland. William Henderson, of 3 Black Court, Aviemore, was found close to the Kessock Bridge in...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 9, 2008
Floods On The Way As Hanna Flicks Tail
Northern Ireland is braced as the tail of Hurricane Hanna heads towards the North bringing with it much of the Atlantic. The MET office has issued an advisory notice of severe or extreme weather, whi...
Floods On The Way As Hanna Flicks Tail
Northern Ireland is braced as the tail of Hurricane Hanna heads towards the North bringing with it much of the Atlantic. The MET office has issued an advisory notice of severe or extreme weather, whi...
UK National News, Sep 9, 2008
Investigation Reveals 116 Secure Hospital Escapes Last Year
Over 100 patients escaped from secure psychiatric hospitals in England and Wales last year, a media investigation has revealed. At least 116 patients absconded from medium and low security specialis...
Investigation Reveals 116 Secure Hospital Escapes Last Year
Over 100 patients escaped from secure psychiatric hospitals in England and Wales last year, a media investigation has revealed. At least 116 patients absconded from medium and low security specialis...
UK National News, Sep 9, 2008
Fire Destroys Historic Fleetwood Pier
An overnight blaze has swept through an Edwardian pier on the Lancashire coast, destroying all the buildings along the once-popular seaside attraction. It is believed the fire at Fleetwood Pier bro...
Fire Destroys Historic Fleetwood Pier
An overnight blaze has swept through an Edwardian pier on the Lancashire coast, destroying all the buildings along the once-popular seaside attraction. It is believed the fire at Fleetwood Pier bro...
UK National News, Sep 9, 2008
Murder Inquiry Launched After Man Found Dead In Car
A murder inquiry has been launched following the discovery of a man's body in a car in Leicestershire. The body of 27-year-old Mubasher Hussain Ashraf, known locally as 'Busha', was discovered in a b...
Murder Inquiry Launched After Man Found Dead In Car
A murder inquiry has been launched following the discovery of a man's body in a car in Leicestershire. The body of 27-year-old Mubasher Hussain Ashraf, known locally as 'Busha', was discovered in a b...
UK National News, Sep 9, 2008
Sales Drop Further With Little Sign Of Respite
The average number of transactions per surveyor fell further in August as a lack of mortgage finance continued to stifle the ability of buyers to access the market according to RICS' UK housing market...
Sales Drop Further With Little Sign Of Respite
The average number of transactions per surveyor fell further in August as a lack of mortgage finance continued to stifle the ability of buyers to access the market according to RICS' UK housing market...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 9, 2008
Maze Talks Renew At Stormont
The contentious Maze stadium project is back on the government's agenda today, as Sinn Fein and DUP Executive ministers meet for renewed talks at Stormont. Discussions are expected to last most of th...
Maze Talks Renew At Stormont
The contentious Maze stadium project is back on the government's agenda today, as Sinn Fein and DUP Executive ministers meet for renewed talks at Stormont. Discussions are expected to last most of th...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 9, 2008
Other NI News In Brief
Road Closure After 'Suspect Device' Found The Ballyskeagh Road in Lisburn is closed to traffic this morning as the result of a security alert. According to a police spokesman, a suspect device was fo...
Other NI News In Brief
Road Closure After 'Suspect Device' Found The Ballyskeagh Road in Lisburn is closed to traffic this morning as the result of a security alert. According to a police spokesman, a suspect device was fo...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 9, 2008
Belfast Conference To Address Hate Crime
Community representatives are to attend a conference in Belfast to come up with ways to stamp out hate crime in the city. Belfast Council's Good Relations Unit organised the convention which will ex...
Belfast Conference To Address Hate Crime
Community representatives are to attend a conference in Belfast to come up with ways to stamp out hate crime in the city. Belfast Council's Good Relations Unit organised the convention which will ex...
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Northern Ireland WeatherThis Evening and 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.
