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Northern Ireland News for June 2009 : Page 6
Northern Ireland News, Jun 23, 2009
Social Enterprise Gets Stormont Support
A new £2.5million support programme for social enterprises has been announced this week. NI Enterprise Minister Arlene Foster (pictured here with Invest NI's Graham Davis) launched Invest Nort...
Social Enterprise Gets Stormont Support
A new £2.5million support programme for social enterprises has been announced this week. NI Enterprise Minister Arlene Foster (pictured here with Invest NI's Graham Davis) launched Invest Nort...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 23, 2009
Apprenticeships Get Fillip
Plans which will help more young people to become apprentices, setting them on the path to career success, have been announced. The Stormont Employment Minister, Sir Reg Empey (pictured) revea...
Apprenticeships Get Fillip
Plans which will help more young people to become apprentices, setting them on the path to career success, have been announced. The Stormont Employment Minister, Sir Reg Empey (pictured) revea...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 23, 2009
Other NI News In Brief
Shot Man Sentenced For Rape The man jailed today for seven-and-a-half years for raping a 15-year-old schoolgirl in Londonderry in 2000 had previously been shot in a so-called paramilitary-styl...
Other NI News In Brief
Shot Man Sentenced For Rape The man jailed today for seven-and-a-half years for raping a 15-year-old schoolgirl in Londonderry in 2000 had previously been shot in a so-called paramilitary-styl...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 22, 2009
Guilty Plea On Pensioner's Violent Killing
The man responsible for a pensioner's violent death has been jailed. Tilly Campbell, 77, was found at her home at Barnagh Park in the seaside town of Donaghadee, in October 2006. Firefighters...
Guilty Plea On Pensioner's Violent Killing
The man responsible for a pensioner's violent death has been jailed. Tilly Campbell, 77, was found at her home at Barnagh Park in the seaside town of Donaghadee, in October 2006. Firefighters...
UK National News, Jun 22, 2009
Two Dead British Hostages Named
Gordon Brown has hit back at criticisms that the British government did not do enough to try and free two hostages who died in Iraq. The bodies of two of the five captives, Jason Creswell and Jason S...
Two Dead British Hostages Named
Gordon Brown has hit back at criticisms that the British government did not do enough to try and free two hostages who died in Iraq. The bodies of two of the five captives, Jason Creswell and Jason S...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 22, 2009
Sammy Moves To Finance In Shake-Up
The DUP's Sammy Wilson will retain both a ministerial post and his Commons seat in a reshuffle designed to end double mandates held by DUP politicians. Mr Wilson will replace party colleague N...
Sammy Moves To Finance In Shake-Up
The DUP's Sammy Wilson will retain both a ministerial post and his Commons seat in a reshuffle designed to end double mandates held by DUP politicians. Mr Wilson will replace party colleague N...
UK National News, Jun 22, 2009
Oil Workers Burn Dismissal Letters As Strikes Continue
Hundreds of sacked oil workers have continued their protest outside the Lindsey Oil Refinery, by burning their dismissal notices in an act of defiance against French oil giants Total. Six hundred and...
Oil Workers Burn Dismissal Letters As Strikes Continue
Hundreds of sacked oil workers have continued their protest outside the Lindsey Oil Refinery, by burning their dismissal notices in an act of defiance against French oil giants Total. Six hundred and...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 22, 2009
Prison Staff Attacked
Three female prison officers have been attacked and injured in Maghaberry prison. Just days after high-level political praise for the work of an organisation, which supports injured prison sta...
Prison Staff Attacked
Three female prison officers have been attacked and injured in Maghaberry prison. Just days after high-level political praise for the work of an organisation, which supports injured prison sta...
Recruitment News, Jun 22, 2009
Jobs 'Replaced' With College Places
An innovative approach to dealing with jobless Irish people has been unveiled. The Minister for Education has announced 2,500 new places on part-time college courses for unemployed workers. Batt O'K...
Jobs 'Replaced' With College Places
An innovative approach to dealing with jobless Irish people has been unveiled. The Minister for Education has announced 2,500 new places on part-time college courses for unemployed workers. Batt O'K...
Recruitment News, Jun 22, 2009
Portadown Matalan Jobs Lost
There is dismay in Co Armagh this week with news of job losses when a well known high street retailer shuts down. The Matalan Clearance store in Portadown's Magowan West is to close at the end of Jul...
Portadown Matalan Jobs Lost
There is dismay in Co Armagh this week with news of job losses when a well known high street retailer shuts down. The Matalan Clearance store in Portadown's Magowan West is to close at the end of Jul...
UK National News, Jun 22, 2009
Teen Accused Of 'Beating Toddler To Death'
A 15-year-old boy has appeared in court today accused of beating a toddler to death. The boy, who cannot be named for legal reasons, denies murdering two-year-old Demi Mahon on 17 July last year. Th...
Teen Accused Of 'Beating Toddler To Death'
A 15-year-old boy has appeared in court today accused of beating a toddler to death. The boy, who cannot be named for legal reasons, denies murdering two-year-old Demi Mahon on 17 July last year. Th...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 22, 2009
Boys Bailed Over Racism Trouble
Two teenage boys appeared before a magistrate this morning charged with causing trouble at an anti-racism rally in Belfast. The pair, aged 15 and 16, were arrested in connection trouble which ...
Boys Bailed Over Racism Trouble
Two teenage boys appeared before a magistrate this morning charged with causing trouble at an anti-racism rally in Belfast. The pair, aged 15 and 16, were arrested in connection trouble which ...
Recruitment News, Jun 22, 2009
Bord na Móna Strike Deferred
Although it is understood that workers will be balloted on Thursday on new proposals from the company, unions at troubled Bord na Móna have deferred strike action. The news came after a meeting this ...
Bord na Móna Strike Deferred
Although it is understood that workers will be balloted on Thursday on new proposals from the company, unions at troubled Bord na Móna have deferred strike action. The news came after a meeting this ...
UK National News, Jun 22, 2009
Alleged Plots Mar Speaker Election
MPs are currently voting to elect a new Commons Speaker, amid allegations of plots by party whips. It is believed anti-reformists are trying to shoo-in former Labour minister Margaret Beckett. Tori...
Alleged Plots Mar Speaker Election
MPs are currently voting to elect a new Commons Speaker, amid allegations of plots by party whips. It is believed anti-reformists are trying to shoo-in former Labour minister Margaret Beckett. Tori...
UK National News, Jun 22, 2009
Man Raped By Taxi Driver In Manchester
Police are hunting a taxi driver who raped a 20-year-old man after offering him a lift. The victim had been walking home in Manchester city centre in the early hours of Sunday when he got into a a si...
Man Raped By Taxi Driver In Manchester
Police are hunting a taxi driver who raped a 20-year-old man after offering him a lift. The victim had been walking home in Manchester city centre in the early hours of Sunday when he got into a a si...
UK National News, Jun 22, 2009
Dog Walker Killed By Stampeding Cattle
A dog walker has been trampled to death by a herd of cattle in North Yorkshire. The victim is believed to have been walking in a field with two dogs - a brown and white spaniel and a collie-type dog ...
Dog Walker Killed By Stampeding Cattle
A dog walker has been trampled to death by a herd of cattle in North Yorkshire. The victim is believed to have been walking in a field with two dogs - a brown and white spaniel and a collie-type dog ...
UK National News, Jun 22, 2009
Lack Of Affordable Housing Fuelling Mass Closures, Campaign Groups Warn
Up to 650 country pubs and 400 village shops will close over the next 12 months - as traditional village life in Britain is plunged into terminal decline by a chronic shortage of affordable housing, a...
Lack Of Affordable Housing Fuelling Mass Closures, Campaign Groups Warn
Up to 650 country pubs and 400 village shops will close over the next 12 months - as traditional village life in Britain is plunged into terminal decline by a chronic shortage of affordable housing, a...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 22, 2009
I Declined Speaker Offer, Says Hermon
Sole Ulster Unionist MP Lady Hermon was approached by the Labour Party to contest the office of Commons Speaker, it has been revealed. The "flattered" North Down parliamentarian (pictured) sai...
I Declined Speaker Offer, Says Hermon
Sole Ulster Unionist MP Lady Hermon was approached by the Labour Party to contest the office of Commons Speaker, it has been revealed. The "flattered" North Down parliamentarian (pictured) sai...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 22, 2009
Belfast Incinerator Debate Hots Up
Things are hotting up at Belfast City Council as decision day has arrived on whether or not to approve an incinerator waste treatment facility at the former main rubbish dump at Belfast's North For...
Belfast Incinerator Debate Hots Up
Things are hotting up at Belfast City Council as decision day has arrived on whether or not to approve an incinerator waste treatment facility at the former main rubbish dump at Belfast's North For...
UK National News, Jun 22, 2009
Diversity 'Key To Delivering Public Services Effectively In 21st Century'
The Head of the Civil Service, Sir Gus O'Donnell, has set out his vision to keep building a more diverse civil service that is representative of the UK today and ready to meet any future challenges. ...
Diversity 'Key To Delivering Public Services Effectively In 21st Century'
The Head of the Civil Service, Sir Gus O'Donnell, has set out his vision to keep building a more diverse civil service that is representative of the UK today and ready to meet any future challenges. ...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 22, 2009
Portadown Matalan Jobs Lost
There is dismay in Co Armagh this week with news of job losses when a well known high street retailer shuts down. The Matalan Clearance store in Portadown's Magowan West is to close at the end...
Portadown Matalan Jobs Lost
There is dismay in Co Armagh this week with news of job losses when a well known high street retailer shuts down. The Matalan Clearance store in Portadown's Magowan West is to close at the end...
UK National News, Jun 22, 2009
Other News In Brief
Man Dies In Motorbike Crash A motorcyclist has died after the bike he was riding hit a roadside barrier near Bicester in Oxfordshire. The 42-year-old man had been travelling on the A41 close to Wendl...
Other News In Brief
Man Dies In Motorbike Crash A motorcyclist has died after the bike he was riding hit a roadside barrier near Bicester in Oxfordshire. The 42-year-old man had been travelling on the A41 close to Wendl...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 22, 2009
Housing Executive Homes Are 'Tops'
Continuing investment by the Northern Ireland Housing Executive (NIHE) has secured the organisation a considerable accolade. Thanks to generally keeping on top of repairs and maintenance, the ...
Housing Executive Homes Are 'Tops'
Continuing investment by the Northern Ireland Housing Executive (NIHE) has secured the organisation a considerable accolade. Thanks to generally keeping on top of repairs and maintenance, the ...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 22, 2009
Airport May 'Noise Insulate' 700 Homes
It has emerged that George Best Belfast City Airport (BCA) may be forced to soundproof up to 700 homes in the vicinity to reduce the impact of aircraft engine noise. That's according to specia...
Airport May 'Noise Insulate' 700 Homes
It has emerged that George Best Belfast City Airport (BCA) may be forced to soundproof up to 700 homes in the vicinity to reduce the impact of aircraft engine noise. That's according to specia...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 22, 2009
NI Shared Housing Schemes Announced
Eleven housing areas across Northern Ireland have been unveiled as the latest participants in a major £1m initiative designed to support and encourage shared neighbourhoods. The project was la...
NI Shared Housing Schemes Announced
Eleven housing areas across Northern Ireland have been unveiled as the latest participants in a major £1m initiative designed to support and encourage shared neighbourhoods. The project was la...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 22, 2009
Other NI News In Brief
Somme To Be Recalled Soldiers from Ireland who fought in the bloody Battle of the Somme are being remembered. Taking place at what is one of the most picturesque settings anywhere for a commem...
Other NI News In Brief
Somme To Be Recalled Soldiers from Ireland who fought in the bloody Battle of the Somme are being remembered. Taking place at what is one of the most picturesque settings anywhere for a commem...
Recruitment News, Jun 19, 2009
French Jobs For Dundalk
A major online retail company based in France, CDiscount is to set up its regional headquarters for the UK and Ireland at the IDA Business and Technology Park in Dundalk. The move is good news for Co...
French Jobs For Dundalk
A major online retail company based in France, CDiscount is to set up its regional headquarters for the UK and Ireland at the IDA Business and Technology Park in Dundalk. The move is good news for Co...
UK National News, Jun 19, 2009
Iran's Ayatollah Slams Britain As 'Most Treacherous Enemy'
The supreme leader of Iran has slammed international criticism of the presidential election. In his first address to the nation since the biggest street protests broke out in the Islamic Republic's 3...
Iran's Ayatollah Slams Britain As 'Most Treacherous Enemy'
The supreme leader of Iran has slammed international criticism of the presidential election. In his first address to the nation since the biggest street protests broke out in the Islamic Republic's 3...
UK National News, Jun 19, 2009
FIA "To Take Legal Action" Over F1 Breakaway Plans
Formula One has been thrown into chaos as eight teams confirmed plans to form a breakaway series, following a row with world motorsport boss Max Mosely over plans to introduce a budget cap for teams. ...
FIA "To Take Legal Action" Over F1 Breakaway Plans
Formula One has been thrown into chaos as eight teams confirmed plans to form a breakaway series, following a row with world motorsport boss Max Mosely over plans to introduce a budget cap for teams. ...
UK National News, Jun 19, 2009
Biker Gangs Jailed After Airport Brawl
Seven members of a biker gang have been jailed for their involvement in a mass brawl inside an airport terminal. Up to 30 members of the Hells Angels and Outlaw biker groups, some armed with knives, ...
Biker Gangs Jailed After Airport Brawl
Seven members of a biker gang have been jailed for their involvement in a mass brawl inside an airport terminal. Up to 30 members of the Hells Angels and Outlaw biker groups, some armed with knives, ...
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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.
