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Northern Ireland News for September 2008 : Page 5
UK National News, Sep 23, 2008
Setback To Retirement Age Challenge
A European court adviser has rejected a challenge by campaigners for age equality to banish the compulsory retirement age in the UK. An Advocate-General at the European Court of Justice in Luxembourg...
Setback To Retirement Age Challenge
A European court adviser has rejected a challenge by campaigners for age equality to banish the compulsory retirement age in the UK. An Advocate-General at the European Court of Justice in Luxembourg...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 23, 2008
Drinks' Trade Leaking North
A northern exodus is hitting Irish drinks' companies. The Republic's drinks' industry claimed this week that it was suffering losses as shoppers headed to Northern Ireland to buy cheaper booze. Comi...
Drinks' Trade Leaking North
A northern exodus is hitting Irish drinks' companies. The Republic's drinks' industry claimed this week that it was suffering losses as shoppers headed to Northern Ireland to buy cheaper booze. Comi...
UK National News, Sep 23, 2008
British Airways Suspends Pakistan Flights "Indefinitely"
British Airways has announced it will be suspending its flights to and from the Pakistani capital Islamabad "indefinitely" following the bombing of a hotel earlier this week. BA, which normally opera...
British Airways Suspends Pakistan Flights "Indefinitely"
British Airways has announced it will be suspending its flights to and from the Pakistani capital Islamabad "indefinitely" following the bombing of a hotel earlier this week. BA, which normally opera...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 23, 2008
£2.9m East Belfast Building Unveiled
A newly-built, £2.9 million, five-storey office block in east Belfast has been heralded as the key to helping stimulate economic growth in the local area. Economy Minister Arlene Foster (pictured wi...
£2.9m East Belfast Building Unveiled
A newly-built, £2.9 million, five-storey office block in east Belfast has been heralded as the key to helping stimulate economic growth in the local area. Economy Minister Arlene Foster (pictured wi...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 23, 2008
Arrests Follow Taxi Driver Assault
Three people have now been arrested in connection with the serious assault on a Bangor man close to Belfast city centre at the weekend. Jeremy Mooney, 41, a taxi driver, remains critically ill in hos...
Arrests Follow Taxi Driver Assault
Three people have now been arrested in connection with the serious assault on a Bangor man close to Belfast city centre at the weekend. Jeremy Mooney, 41, a taxi driver, remains critically ill in hos...
UK National News, Sep 23, 2008
Briton Killed In Argentina Shooting
A British man has been killed in Argentina after reportedly being shot by two men on a motorcycle. Harry Christopher, 29, was shot multiple times in the back in the Moron area of Buenos Aires provinc...
Briton Killed In Argentina Shooting
A British man has been killed in Argentina after reportedly being shot by two men on a motorcycle. Harry Christopher, 29, was shot multiple times in the back in the Moron area of Buenos Aires provinc...
UK National News, Sep 23, 2008
Website Brings Priest's Abuse To Light
A Catholic priest's molestation of young schoolgirls in Gloucestershire was uncovered after two of his victims compared memories on website Friends Reunited. Father Peter Carr, 73, of Orbel Street, B...
Website Brings Priest's Abuse To Light
A Catholic priest's molestation of young schoolgirls in Gloucestershire was uncovered after two of his victims compared memories on website Friends Reunited. Father Peter Carr, 73, of Orbel Street, B...
UK National News, Sep 23, 2008
Inquiry Into Pirbright Army Recruit Death
A 29-year-old man who was found hanged at an army camp in Surrey has been identified as Anthony Manuel Jose Hernandez. Mr Hernandez, from High Wycombe in Buckinghamshire, was found at the Alexander B...
Inquiry Into Pirbright Army Recruit Death
A 29-year-old man who was found hanged at an army camp in Surrey has been identified as Anthony Manuel Jose Hernandez. Mr Hernandez, from High Wycombe in Buckinghamshire, was found at the Alexander B...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 23, 2008
'Small Minority' Blocking Change, Insists Ruane
Education Minister Caitriona Ruane has insisted she will not resign over the '11 Plus' fiasco, maintaining she "has a job to do". The Minister, speaking on Radio Ulster this morning, said a "small mi...
'Small Minority' Blocking Change, Insists Ruane
Education Minister Caitriona Ruane has insisted she will not resign over the '11 Plus' fiasco, maintaining she "has a job to do". The Minister, speaking on Radio Ulster this morning, said a "small mi...
UK National News, Sep 23, 2008
Salmond To Press Over Lloyds HBOS
A specially convened summit of Scottish politicians and business leaders, who earlier agreed a "national statement of concern" about the takeover of the Scottish-based banking group, HBOS, are now to ...
Salmond To Press Over Lloyds HBOS
A specially convened summit of Scottish politicians and business leaders, who earlier agreed a "national statement of concern" about the takeover of the Scottish-based banking group, HBOS, are now to ...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 23, 2008
Property Most Popular Investment For NI Financiers
Property investment is the most appealing option for Northern Ireland financiers, according to research by Mintel. Over half of investors in the Province view property as the best means of holding c...
Property Most Popular Investment For NI Financiers
Property investment is the most appealing option for Northern Ireland financiers, according to research by Mintel. Over half of investors in the Province view property as the best means of holding c...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 23, 2008
Ritchie To Tackle Home Repossessions
Those facing home repossession in NI have been pledged support. The NI Housing Minister Margaret Ritchie has announced that she will step-in and support those faced with losing their homes. The Mini...
Ritchie To Tackle Home Repossessions
Those facing home repossession in NI have been pledged support. The NI Housing Minister Margaret Ritchie has announced that she will step-in and support those faced with losing their homes. The Mini...
Recruitment News, Sep 23, 2008
200 Jobs To Go At NI Water
Two hundred jobs are to be slashed at Northern Ireland Water, it has been revealed. The part-government owned water authority said most of the redundancies would be made during the next few months. ...
200 Jobs To Go At NI Water
Two hundred jobs are to be slashed at Northern Ireland Water, it has been revealed. The part-government owned water authority said most of the redundancies would be made during the next few months. ...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 23, 2008
Other NI News In Brief
NI Agri-Journalist Takes Top International Role A Co Down agricultural journalist, James Campbell, (pictured), from Newtownards, has been appointed to the prestigious position of Treasurer of the Int...
Other NI News In Brief
NI Agri-Journalist Takes Top International Role A Co Down agricultural journalist, James Campbell, (pictured), from Newtownards, has been appointed to the prestigious position of Treasurer of the Int...
UK National News, Sep 22, 2008
'Bumpy Road' Ahead, Chancellor Warns In Speech
Chancellor Alistair Darling has warned the UK economy is to face a 'bumpy road' ahead while tighter regulations are put in place to stabilise the banking system. During his keynote speech to the Labo...
'Bumpy Road' Ahead, Chancellor Warns In Speech
Chancellor Alistair Darling has warned the UK economy is to face a 'bumpy road' ahead while tighter regulations are put in place to stabilise the banking system. During his keynote speech to the Labo...
UK National News, Sep 22, 2008
Scottish Government Pledges Cap On Surgery Waiting Times
Scottish patients may soon have a legal guarantee that they will wait no longer than 12 weeks for surgery. The Scottish Government's Patient Rights Bill proposes a strict limit on how long they have ...
Scottish Government Pledges Cap On Surgery Waiting Times
Scottish patients may soon have a legal guarantee that they will wait no longer than 12 weeks for surgery. The Scottish Government's Patient Rights Bill proposes a strict limit on how long they have ...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 22, 2008
Northern Bank Robbery Witness In Tears
As the only case to come to court following the massive bank robbery at the Northern Bank's headquarters in central Belfast in late 2004 continued today, the wife of one of the bank's staff - who was ...
Northern Bank Robbery Witness In Tears
As the only case to come to court following the massive bank robbery at the Northern Bank's headquarters in central Belfast in late 2004 continued today, the wife of one of the bank's staff - who was ...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 22, 2008
Bangor Man Fighting For Life After Belfast Attack
A weekend attack in south Belfast has left a man fighting for his life. Police are currently questioning two men about the attack, which happened in the Markets area on Friday night. The victim – ...
Bangor Man Fighting For Life After Belfast Attack
A weekend attack in south Belfast has left a man fighting for his life. Police are currently questioning two men about the attack, which happened in the Markets area on Friday night. The victim – ...
UK National News, Sep 22, 2008
De Menezes Inquest Opens
An inquest into the death of Jean Charles de Menezes has been launched in London. Mr de Menezes was fatally shot by police in 2005 after he was mistakenly identified as a suicide bomber. The Brazi...
De Menezes Inquest Opens
An inquest into the death of Jean Charles de Menezes has been launched in London. Mr de Menezes was fatally shot by police in 2005 after he was mistakenly identified as a suicide bomber. The Brazi...
UK National News, Sep 22, 2008
Southampton Garage Dead Named
A man thought to have killed his two daughters, before killing himself, has been named locally as David Cass, 33. Police discovered the bodies of the man and his two daughters, aged one and three, at...
Southampton Garage Dead Named
A man thought to have killed his two daughters, before killing himself, has been named locally as David Cass, 33. Police discovered the bodies of the man and his two daughters, aged one and three, at...
UK National News, Sep 22, 2008
Army Recruit Found Hanged At Barracks
A 29-year-old man has been found hanged at an Army camp in Surrey, it has emerged. The Army recruit, who has not been named, died just before 8am on Sunday morning, despite attempts by the ambulance ...
Army Recruit Found Hanged At Barracks
A 29-year-old man has been found hanged at an Army camp in Surrey, it has emerged. The Army recruit, who has not been named, died just before 8am on Sunday morning, despite attempts by the ambulance ...
UK National News, Sep 22, 2008
£20m Illicit Drugs Seized In Scotland
Illegal drugs worth more than £20 million have been seized in Scotland over the last year, a new report from the Scottish Crime and Drugs Enforcement Agency (SCDEA) has revealed. The annual report al...
£20m Illicit Drugs Seized In Scotland
Illegal drugs worth more than £20 million have been seized in Scotland over the last year, a new report from the Scottish Crime and Drugs Enforcement Agency (SCDEA) has revealed. The annual report al...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 22, 2008
Newry Family Traumatised Over Robbery
A woman and her daughter were last night still in shock following an aggressive robbery at their home at the weekend. It happened at a house at Cortamlat Road in Newry on Saturday afternoon when the ...
Newry Family Traumatised Over Robbery
A woman and her daughter were last night still in shock following an aggressive robbery at their home at the weekend. It happened at a house at Cortamlat Road in Newry on Saturday afternoon when the ...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 22, 2008
Banning Sectarian Chants 'Assaults Free Speech'
On foot of news that Northern Ireland Sports Minister Gregory Campbell has written to Celtic Football Club bosses urging they do more to tackle pro-IRA chanting, an anti-censorship body has separately...
Banning Sectarian Chants 'Assaults Free Speech'
On foot of news that Northern Ireland Sports Minister Gregory Campbell has written to Celtic Football Club bosses urging they do more to tackle pro-IRA chanting, an anti-censorship body has separately...
UK National News, Sep 22, 2008
Eurostar Resuming Full Service After Fire
Eurotunnel trains departing from St Pancras are expected to be running at full capacity by the end of the week. Freight trains will run at approximately 90% capacity. The first of three 10.5mile se...
Eurostar Resuming Full Service After Fire
Eurotunnel trains departing from St Pancras are expected to be running at full capacity by the end of the week. Freight trains will run at approximately 90% capacity. The first of three 10.5mile se...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 22, 2008
Neighbour Alerts Derry Blaze Family
A quick-thinking neighbour has almost certainly saved a family from death or serious injury in a weekend blaze in Co Londonderry. A family of four was last night counting their blessings as it became...
Neighbour Alerts Derry Blaze Family
A quick-thinking neighbour has almost certainly saved a family from death or serious injury in a weekend blaze in Co Londonderry. A family of four was last night counting their blessings as it became...
UK National News, Sep 22, 2008
Other News In Brief
Inquiry After Man Stabbed In Brixton Police have launched a murder inquiry after a 23-year-old man was fatally stabbed in Brixton. Officers were called at approximately 9pm on Friday 19 September fol...
Other News In Brief
Inquiry After Man Stabbed In Brixton Police have launched a murder inquiry after a 23-year-old man was fatally stabbed in Brixton. Officers were called at approximately 9pm on Friday 19 September fol...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 22, 2008
Birthday Celebrations End In Hospital
A Belfast man who was on his way home after celebrating his birthday ended up in hospital instead. He was attacked by a gang of men wielding baseball bats at around 11.30pm on Saturday at Coolfin S...
Birthday Celebrations End In Hospital
A Belfast man who was on his way home after celebrating his birthday ended up in hospital instead. He was attacked by a gang of men wielding baseball bats at around 11.30pm on Saturday at Coolfin S...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 22, 2008
Other NI News In Brief
Tyrone Win Sam The Sam Maguire Trophy is coming across the border today after the Tyrone team produced a barnstorming finish to beat Kerry 1-15 to 0-14 in Sunday's All-Ireland Football final and lift...
Other NI News In Brief
Tyrone Win Sam The Sam Maguire Trophy is coming across the border today after the Tyrone team produced a barnstorming finish to beat Kerry 1-15 to 0-14 in Sunday's All-Ireland Football final and lift...
UK National News, Sep 22, 2008
Cancer Patient Dies After Medical Trial
A cancer patient has died after being given an overdose during a drugs trial at the university College London Hospital (UCLH), an inquest has heard. Gary Foster, 27, was repeatedly given twice the am...
Cancer Patient Dies After Medical Trial
A cancer patient has died after being given an overdose during a drugs trial at the university College London Hospital (UCLH), an inquest has heard. Gary Foster, 27, was repeatedly given twice the am...
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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.
