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Northern Ireland News for June 2009 : Page 11
UK National News, Jun 15, 2009
UK Forces To Lead New Afghan Training School
British forces in Afghanistan are to take the lead in developing a new Combined Arms Training School providing training courses to the Afghan National Army (ANA), it has been announced. Following agr...
UK Forces To Lead New Afghan Training School
British forces in Afghanistan are to take the lead in developing a new Combined Arms Training School providing training courses to the Afghan National Army (ANA), it has been announced. Following agr...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 15, 2009
Other NI News In Brief
Security Alert There was a security alert in Co Antrim this afternoon. A suspicious object was found in the grounds of Coleraine PSNI station around 11am on Monday. The army bomb squad were t...
Other NI News In Brief
Security Alert There was a security alert in Co Antrim this afternoon. A suspicious object was found in the grounds of Coleraine PSNI station around 11am on Monday. The army bomb squad were t...
UK National News, Jun 15, 2009
Low Pay Commission To Consider Minimum Wage For Apprentices
For the first time the Low Pay Commission has been asked to consider introducing a new national minimum wage for apprentices. The request comes as the Government today publishes the new terms of refe...
Low Pay Commission To Consider Minimum Wage For Apprentices
For the first time the Low Pay Commission has been asked to consider introducing a new national minimum wage for apprentices. The request comes as the Government today publishes the new terms of refe...
UK National News, Jun 15, 2009
Other News In Brief
Man Dies After Cliff Fall A man has died after falling from rocks into the River Wharfe in the Yorkshire Dales. The 19-year-old, from Guiseley in Leeds, suffered head and back injuries. He died after...
Other News In Brief
Man Dies After Cliff Fall A man has died after falling from rocks into the River Wharfe in the Yorkshire Dales. The 19-year-old, from Guiseley in Leeds, suffered head and back injuries. He died after...
UK National News, Jun 12, 2009
Trio Given Life Sentences For Ben Kinsella Murder
Three men have been given life sentences for the murder of 16-year-old schoolboy Ben Kinsella. Juress Kika, 19, Jade Braithwaite, 18, and Michael Alleyne, 20, were yesterday convicted by a jury at th...
Trio Given Life Sentences For Ben Kinsella Murder
Three men have been given life sentences for the murder of 16-year-old schoolboy Ben Kinsella. Juress Kika, 19, Jade Braithwaite, 18, and Michael Alleyne, 20, were yesterday convicted by a jury at th...
UK National News, Jun 12, 2009
Hazel Blears 'Enormously Regrets Timing Of Resignation'
Former communities secretary Hazel Blears has admitted she "enormously" regrets the timing of her resignation from the Government. The Salford MP - who stood down just before the local and European e...
Hazel Blears 'Enormously Regrets Timing Of Resignation'
Former communities secretary Hazel Blears has admitted she "enormously" regrets the timing of her resignation from the Government. The Salford MP - who stood down just before the local and European e...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 12, 2009
Waste Illegally Dumped In Northern Ireland Will Be Removed
The Irish government has agreed to a new cross-border scheme to remove waste that was illegally dumped in Northern Ireland. The Northern Ireland Environment Agency (NIEA) said that 20 sites north of...
Waste Illegally Dumped In Northern Ireland Will Be Removed
The Irish government has agreed to a new cross-border scheme to remove waste that was illegally dumped in Northern Ireland. The Northern Ireland Environment Agency (NIEA) said that 20 sites north of...
UK National News, Jun 12, 2009
Eight Injured In Minibus Crash
Eight people, including five children with learning and physical disabilities, have been rescued from a minibus after it overturned on the M5 motorway in Worcestershire. The passengers, also includin...
Eight Injured In Minibus Crash
Eight people, including five children with learning and physical disabilities, have been rescued from a minibus after it overturned on the M5 motorway in Worcestershire. The passengers, also includin...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 12, 2009
Minister's Overhaul Of Private Rental Sector
Social Development Minister Margaret Ritchie has launched, for consultation, a new strategy to overhaul the private rental housing sector in Northern Ireland. This is the first time government backed...
Minister's Overhaul Of Private Rental Sector
Social Development Minister Margaret Ritchie has launched, for consultation, a new strategy to overhaul the private rental housing sector in Northern Ireland. This is the first time government backed...
Business News, Jun 12, 2009
Ireland's Manufacturing Up Despite Recession
The manufacturing sector has seen an increase in production despite the continuing economic woes. According to statistics released by the Central Statistics Office on Friday, production for manufactu...
Ireland's Manufacturing Up Despite Recession
The manufacturing sector has seen an increase in production despite the continuing economic woes. According to statistics released by the Central Statistics Office on Friday, production for manufactu...
UK National News, Jun 12, 2009
Soldier Killed In Afghan Blast
A British soldier has been killed by an explosion in southern Afghanistan, the Ministry of Defence (MoD) has confirmed. The soldier from the Black Watch, 3rd Battalion, The Royal Regiment of Scotland...
Soldier Killed In Afghan Blast
A British soldier has been killed by an explosion in southern Afghanistan, the Ministry of Defence (MoD) has confirmed. The soldier from the Black Watch, 3rd Battalion, The Royal Regiment of Scotland...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 12, 2009
Richie To Quit Council Seat
Margaret Ritchie is to step-down from Down District Council after 24 years as an elected representative, it has been confirmed. Ms Ritchie, an SDLP MLA and Minister for Social Development, sa...
Richie To Quit Council Seat
Margaret Ritchie is to step-down from Down District Council after 24 years as an elected representative, it has been confirmed. Ms Ritchie, an SDLP MLA and Minister for Social Development, sa...
UK National News, Jun 12, 2009
'Iron Lady' Breaks Arm
Baroness Thatcher has broken an arm after taking a tumble at her home today. It was earlier reported that the former prime minister had been discharged from hospital, however, it is now believed she...
'Iron Lady' Breaks Arm
Baroness Thatcher has broken an arm after taking a tumble at her home today. It was earlier reported that the former prime minister had been discharged from hospital, however, it is now believed she...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 12, 2009
New Parades Boss Appointed
Rena Shepherd will replace Rodger Poole as chair of the Parades Commission, it has been announced. Making the announcement, Secretary of State Shaun Woodward said Ms Shepherd would take-up th...
New Parades Boss Appointed
Rena Shepherd will replace Rodger Poole as chair of the Parades Commission, it has been announced. Making the announcement, Secretary of State Shaun Woodward said Ms Shepherd would take-up th...
UK National News, Jun 12, 2009
Postal Workers To Stage 24-Hour Strike
Thousands of postal workers in London are to take strike action on Friday 19 June in a dispute over jobs and services. The Communication Workers Union (CWU) said up to 10,000 of its members will walk...
Postal Workers To Stage 24-Hour Strike
Thousands of postal workers in London are to take strike action on Friday 19 June in a dispute over jobs and services. The Communication Workers Union (CWU) said up to 10,000 of its members will walk...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 12, 2009
Masked Man Uses Butchers Knife To Rob Local Newsagent
A man armed with a butchers knife has robbed a newsagents on the Newtownards Road in east Belfast. At around 8pm last night a masked man entered a shop near Lendrick Street and pressed a knife agains...
Masked Man Uses Butchers Knife To Rob Local Newsagent
A man armed with a butchers knife has robbed a newsagents on the Newtownards Road in east Belfast. At around 8pm last night a masked man entered a shop near Lendrick Street and pressed a knife agains...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 12, 2009
Red Cross Welcomes Translink Refugee Gift
The Red Cross' busy refugee service in Northern Ireland has received a generous boost from the Translink employee charity RailRoad, which will enable the humanitarian organisation to better support re...
Red Cross Welcomes Translink Refugee Gift
The Red Cross' busy refugee service in Northern Ireland has received a generous boost from the Translink employee charity RailRoad, which will enable the humanitarian organisation to better support re...
UK National News, Jun 12, 2009
Capital-wide Crackdown On Youth Violence
More than 190 people were arrested yesterday following raids across the Capital to tackle gang-related and other youth violence. The intelligence-led operation is the biggest of its kind to be carrie...
Capital-wide Crackdown On Youth Violence
More than 190 people were arrested yesterday following raids across the Capital to tackle gang-related and other youth violence. The intelligence-led operation is the biggest of its kind to be carrie...
UK National News, Jun 12, 2009
Borrowers Switch Back To Fixes
Take up of fixed-rate products increased further as the interest rate cycle has now reached its floor, according to new data from the Council of Mortgage Lenders (CML). In April, 69% of borrowers to...
Borrowers Switch Back To Fixes
Take up of fixed-rate products increased further as the interest rate cycle has now reached its floor, according to new data from the Council of Mortgage Lenders (CML). In April, 69% of borrowers to...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 12, 2009
Three New Victoria Square Stores
Three new retailers are coming to Belfast's multi-million pound Victoria Square shopping complex, it has been announced. In recent months the centre has suffered from a succession of closures...
Three New Victoria Square Stores
Three new retailers are coming to Belfast's multi-million pound Victoria Square shopping complex, it has been announced. In recent months the centre has suffered from a succession of closures...
UK National News, Jun 12, 2009
Contract Awarded For Next Generation Of Passports
The next generation of British passports will be delivered under a new £400 million contract announced yesterday. The Identity and Passport Service (IPS) has announced De La Rue has won the contract ...
Contract Awarded For Next Generation Of Passports
The next generation of British passports will be delivered under a new £400 million contract announced yesterday. The Identity and Passport Service (IPS) has announced De La Rue has won the contract ...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 12, 2009
Other NI News In Brief
Failed Appeal Of Loyalist Murderer A loyalist who was recorded confessing to the killing of a grandmother has lost an appeal against his murder conviction at Belfasts High Court. LVF leader Jim Fulto...
Other NI News In Brief
Failed Appeal Of Loyalist Murderer A loyalist who was recorded confessing to the killing of a grandmother has lost an appeal against his murder conviction at Belfasts High Court. LVF leader Jim Fulto...
UK National News, Jun 12, 2009
Other News In Brief
Newsreader Sissons Retires Newsreader Peter Sissons is to leave the BBC and retire from broadcasting after 45 years. The 66-year-old – thought to be Britain’s longest newsreader – will leave the BBC ...
Other News In Brief
Newsreader Sissons Retires Newsreader Peter Sissons is to leave the BBC and retire from broadcasting after 45 years. The 66-year-old – thought to be Britain’s longest newsreader – will leave the BBC ...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 11, 2009
PSNI 'Consider Omagh Retrial'
The PSNI are examining the possibility of a retrial of a South Armagh man originally cleared of involvement in the Omagh bombing. South Armagh man Sean Hoey was cleared of murdering of 29 people in O...
PSNI 'Consider Omagh Retrial'
The PSNI are examining the possibility of a retrial of a South Armagh man originally cleared of involvement in the Omagh bombing. South Armagh man Sean Hoey was cleared of murdering of 29 people in O...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 11, 2009
Reward Strategy For Senior Civil Servants To Be Reviewed
Nigel Dodds, Northern Ireland's Finance Minister, is to develop an independent commission to review pays and bonuses for senior civil servants in Northern Ireland. The initiative follows an evaluati...
Reward Strategy For Senior Civil Servants To Be Reviewed
Nigel Dodds, Northern Ireland's Finance Minister, is to develop an independent commission to review pays and bonuses for senior civil servants in Northern Ireland. The initiative follows an evaluati...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 11, 2009
Journalist Breen Back In Court
An Irish journalist continued her fight to protect Real IRA sources at Belfast's High Court today. Sunday Tribune northern editor Suzanne Breen has defied police requests to hand over journal...
Journalist Breen Back In Court
An Irish journalist continued her fight to protect Real IRA sources at Belfast's High Court today. Sunday Tribune northern editor Suzanne Breen has defied police requests to hand over journal...
UK National News, Jun 11, 2009
Nursery Worker Remanded Over Child Sex Charges
A female nursery worker charged with seven charges relating to sexual assault and the distribution of indecent images of children has been remanded in custody. Vanessa George, 39, who worked at the L...
Nursery Worker Remanded Over Child Sex Charges
A female nursery worker charged with seven charges relating to sexual assault and the distribution of indecent images of children has been remanded in custody. Vanessa George, 39, who worked at the L...
UK National News, Jun 11, 2009
Three Found Guilty Of Ben Kinsella Murder
A man and two teenagers have been found guilty of the murder of 16-year-old Ben Kinsella. Juress Kika, 19, Jade Braithwaite, 18, and Michael Alleyne, 20, were convicted by a jury at the Old Bailey in...
Three Found Guilty Of Ben Kinsella Murder
A man and two teenagers have been found guilty of the murder of 16-year-old Ben Kinsella. Juress Kika, 19, Jade Braithwaite, 18, and Michael Alleyne, 20, were convicted by a jury at the Old Bailey in...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 11, 2009
Allister Hits Back At Paisley
Traditional Unionist Jim Allister has refuted Ian Paisley's claims he would get a "hiding" should he contest the DUP stalwart's North Antrim parliamentary seat. Mr Allister, who left the DUP over it...
Allister Hits Back At Paisley
Traditional Unionist Jim Allister has refuted Ian Paisley's claims he would get a "hiding" should he contest the DUP stalwart's North Antrim parliamentary seat. Mr Allister, who left the DUP over it...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 11, 2009
Fire Chiefs Will Return 'Unauthorised' Salary Increases
The NI Fire and Rescue Service (NIFRS) has apologised for increasing thousands of pounds in payments to three civilian directors, without the permission of the Department of Health. NIFRS has attrib...
Fire Chiefs Will Return 'Unauthorised' Salary Increases
The NI Fire and Rescue Service (NIFRS) has apologised for increasing thousands of pounds in payments to three civilian directors, without the permission of the Department of Health. NIFRS has attrib...
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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.
