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Northern Ireland News for June 2009 : Page 8
UK National News, Jun 18, 2009
Trial Without Jury Gets The Green Light
The Court of Appeal has given a historic ruling today which will allow a criminal trial to be heard without a jury for the first time in England and Wales. The Lord Chief Justice, Lord Judge, along w...
Trial Without Jury Gets The Green Light
The Court of Appeal has given a historic ruling today which will allow a criminal trial to be heard without a jury for the first time in England and Wales. The Lord Chief Justice, Lord Judge, along w...
Business News, Jun 18, 2009
Roofing Firm Defies Downturn
A Fermanagh-based firm has announced plans to invest £1.3m in developing its environmentally friendly plastic roofing products. Erne Extrusions Ltd specialises in the design, manufacture and distri...
Roofing Firm Defies Downturn
A Fermanagh-based firm has announced plans to invest £1.3m in developing its environmentally friendly plastic roofing products. Erne Extrusions Ltd specialises in the design, manufacture and distri...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 18, 2009
Loyalists Groups Begin Disarming
The UVF and UDA have reportedly begun decommissioning their weapons. It is believed the other loyalist paramilitaries are also preparing to put arms beyond use. Senior sources within the...
Loyalists Groups Begin Disarming
The UVF and UDA have reportedly begun decommissioning their weapons. It is believed the other loyalist paramilitaries are also preparing to put arms beyond use. Senior sources within the...
Business News, Jun 18, 2009
Road Building Jobs At Risk: Engineering Boss
Up to 10,000 jobs will be lost in the road building industry over the next 12 months, it has been claimed. Civil Engineering Contractors Association President, Pat McCarthy, said the losses will be ...
Road Building Jobs At Risk: Engineering Boss
Up to 10,000 jobs will be lost in the road building industry over the next 12 months, it has been claimed. Civil Engineering Contractors Association President, Pat McCarthy, said the losses will be ...
Recruitment News, Jun 18, 2009
Derry Jobs To Go
Derry City Council is seeking voluntary redundancies ahead of a radical shake-up of services. The overhaul has the full support of elected members but it has not yet published the details. However...
Derry Jobs To Go
Derry City Council is seeking voluntary redundancies ahead of a radical shake-up of services. The overhaul has the full support of elected members but it has not yet published the details. However...
UK National News, Jun 18, 2009
Criticism Follows MP's Expenses Publication
The expenses claimed by every UK MP were published on the government's website today. However, the publication of the documents has been criticised by freedom of information campaigners, who claim c...
Criticism Follows MP's Expenses Publication
The expenses claimed by every UK MP were published on the government's website today. However, the publication of the documents has been criticised by freedom of information campaigners, who claim c...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 18, 2009
Romanian Ambassador For Stormont
There are to be high level talks at Stormont Castle this afternoon to discuss the recent racist attacks on Belfast's Romanian community. First Minister Peter Robinson and the Deputy First Mini...
Romanian Ambassador For Stormont
There are to be high level talks at Stormont Castle this afternoon to discuss the recent racist attacks on Belfast's Romanian community. First Minister Peter Robinson and the Deputy First Mini...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 18, 2009
NI MPs Expenses Exposed
Following news last night that the Junior Treasury Minister, Kitty Ussher, had resigned because of allegations over avoiding paying capital gains tax, the expenses claims of every Northern Ireland ...
NI MPs Expenses Exposed
Following news last night that the Junior Treasury Minister, Kitty Ussher, had resigned because of allegations over avoiding paying capital gains tax, the expenses claims of every Northern Ireland ...
UK National News, Jun 18, 2009
Teenager Dies In Car Crash
An 18-year-old man has died and three people have been injured in a car accident in Cornwall. The head-on crash involved a Rover Mini, a Renault Scenic and a Volkswagon Polo on the B3274 at Winnards ...
Teenager Dies In Car Crash
An 18-year-old man has died and three people have been injured in a car accident in Cornwall. The head-on crash involved a Rover Mini, a Renault Scenic and a Volkswagon Polo on the B3274 at Winnards ...
UK National News, Jun 18, 2009
Afghan Immigrant Sneaks Into Sandhurst
An illegal immigrant from Afghanistan managed to get inside the gates of Sandhurst after hiding on the stairs next to a coach toilet. It is believed he got on to the coach as it travelled from a Germ...
Afghan Immigrant Sneaks Into Sandhurst
An illegal immigrant from Afghanistan managed to get inside the gates of Sandhurst after hiding on the stairs next to a coach toilet. It is believed he got on to the coach as it travelled from a Germ...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 18, 2009
Border Security In Focus
The Irish Government must do more on cross-border security measures. There has been a call for action by the Northern Ireland Affairs Committee which said co-operation between the two countrie...
Border Security In Focus
The Irish Government must do more on cross-border security measures. There has been a call for action by the Northern Ireland Affairs Committee which said co-operation between the two countrie...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 18, 2009
Dublin Pharmacist's Passport Plan Alleged
A Co Down lady pharmacist accused of killing her pensioner neighbour allegedly told another prisoner while she was in custody that she would pay up to £1,500 for a fake passport if a conviction loo...
Dublin Pharmacist's Passport Plan Alleged
A Co Down lady pharmacist accused of killing her pensioner neighbour allegedly told another prisoner while she was in custody that she would pay up to £1,500 for a fake passport if a conviction loo...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 18, 2009
Treatment Standards Taken 'To Heart'
A leading medical charity has broadly welcomed a new heartcare 'framework' for Northern Ireland. It is said to map out what heart, stroke, diabetes and kidney patients can expect from the heal...
Treatment Standards Taken 'To Heart'
A leading medical charity has broadly welcomed a new heartcare 'framework' for Northern Ireland. It is said to map out what heart, stroke, diabetes and kidney patients can expect from the heal...
UK National News, Jun 18, 2009
UK Needs To Prepare For Climate Challenge
New climate projections just revealed have underlined the need to prepare the UK for a warmer future and to take action now to limit the severity of change. UK Environment Secretary Hilary Benn has s...
UK Needs To Prepare For Climate Challenge
New climate projections just revealed have underlined the need to prepare the UK for a warmer future and to take action now to limit the severity of change. UK Environment Secretary Hilary Benn has s...
UK National News, Jun 18, 2009
Digital Britain Revealed
Prime Minister Gordon Brown is to rush a Bill through parliament to take some of the BBC's licence fee revenue away. The move comes on foot of this week's highly-anticipated Digital Britain report. ...
Digital Britain Revealed
Prime Minister Gordon Brown is to rush a Bill through parliament to take some of the BBC's licence fee revenue away. The move comes on foot of this week's highly-anticipated Digital Britain report. ...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 18, 2009
Road Building Jobs At Risk
Up to 10,000 jobs will be lost in the road building industry over the next 12 months, it has been claimed. Civil Engineering Contractors Association President, Pat McCarthy, said the losses wi...
Road Building Jobs At Risk
Up to 10,000 jobs will be lost in the road building industry over the next 12 months, it has been claimed. Civil Engineering Contractors Association President, Pat McCarthy, said the losses wi...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 18, 2009
Blaze Victims Return To Renovated Homes
Work to restore Ballynahinch homes destroyed in a blaze last year have been completed. Twelve residents living in the Loughside Drive block of flats were relocated by the Housing Executive whi...
Blaze Victims Return To Renovated Homes
Work to restore Ballynahinch homes destroyed in a blaze last year have been completed. Twelve residents living in the Loughside Drive block of flats were relocated by the Housing Executive whi...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 18, 2009
Other NI News In Brief
Victoria Square Jobs Lost Up to 100 people are to lose their jobs at Victoria Square in Belfast following the announcement that two restaurants in the centre are to close. Staff at Chilli's an...
Other NI News In Brief
Victoria Square Jobs Lost Up to 100 people are to lose their jobs at Victoria Square in Belfast following the announcement that two restaurants in the centre are to close. Staff at Chilli's an...
UK National News, Jun 17, 2009
Unemployment Levels Reach 12-Year High
Unemployment levels in the UK have risen by 232,000 to 2.26 million in the three months to April - the highest level in more than 12 years. The Office for National Statistics (ONS) also said the numb...
Unemployment Levels Reach 12-Year High
Unemployment levels in the UK have risen by 232,000 to 2.26 million in the three months to April - the highest level in more than 12 years. The Office for National Statistics (ONS) also said the numb...
UK National News, Jun 17, 2009
Child Pulled From River In Scout Trip Dies
A six-year-old boy has died after being pulled from a river in Suffolk on an organised trip with a Beaver Scout group. Alan Lock was found by officers who were called to Ballington Bridge, in Sudbury...
Child Pulled From River In Scout Trip Dies
A six-year-old boy has died after being pulled from a river in Suffolk on an organised trip with a Beaver Scout group. Alan Lock was found by officers who were called to Ballington Bridge, in Sudbury...
UK National News, Jun 17, 2009
Three Questioned Over Nursery Child Porn Investigation
A woman and two men have been arrested in Nottinghamshire in relation to a child abuse investigation. The 39-year-old female is being questioned on suspicion of child sexual assault and possessing a...
Three Questioned Over Nursery Child Porn Investigation
A woman and two men have been arrested in Nottinghamshire in relation to a child abuse investigation. The 39-year-old female is being questioned on suspicion of child sexual assault and possessing a...
UK National News, Jun 17, 2009
Martin's Last PM Question Time
Outgoing Commons Speaker Michael Martin presided over his final, and a somewhat lively, Prime Minister's questions today. Gordon Brown opened the debate by paying tribute to Mr Martin, who was soon ...
Martin's Last PM Question Time
Outgoing Commons Speaker Michael Martin presided over his final, and a somewhat lively, Prime Minister's questions today. Gordon Brown opened the debate by paying tribute to Mr Martin, who was soon ...
UK National News, Jun 17, 2009
Police Fear 'Night Stalker' Has Struck Again
Police investigating several burglaries at properties over the past fortnight fear they may have been carried out by a serial rapist who preys on the elderly. Specialist officers have been drafted in...
Police Fear 'Night Stalker' Has Struck Again
Police investigating several burglaries at properties over the past fortnight fear they may have been carried out by a serial rapist who preys on the elderly. Specialist officers have been drafted in...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 17, 2009
Romanians Flee Racist Attacks
Prime Minister Gordon Brown has joined Martin McGuinness in condemning a spate of racist attacks in south Belfast, which have forced scores of Romanian families to flee their homes. This afte...
Romanians Flee Racist Attacks
Prime Minister Gordon Brown has joined Martin McGuinness in condemning a spate of racist attacks in south Belfast, which have forced scores of Romanian families to flee their homes. This afte...
UK National News, Jun 17, 2009
Beachy Head Jump Family Funeral To Be Held
The funeral service for a Wiltshire couple who jumped off a cliff in Eastbourne following the death of their disabled child, is to take place today. Neil, 34, and Kazumi Puttick, 44, leapt to their d...
Beachy Head Jump Family Funeral To Be Held
The funeral service for a Wiltshire couple who jumped off a cliff in Eastbourne following the death of their disabled child, is to take place today. Neil, 34, and Kazumi Puttick, 44, leapt to their d...
Business News, Jun 17, 2009
Aircraft Order Boost For Belfast
East Belfast engineering is taking off this week with news of further orders that will boost the local Bombardier facility. The company - which is attending the prestigious Paris Air Show this...
Aircraft Order Boost For Belfast
East Belfast engineering is taking off this week with news of further orders that will boost the local Bombardier facility. The company - which is attending the prestigious Paris Air Show this...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 17, 2009
Hundreds More On The Dole In May
An extra 1,900 people picked up unemployment benefits in Northern Ireland last month, it has been revealed. The total unemployment figure for the province now stands at 48,000 - a jump of 23,1...
Hundreds More On The Dole In May
An extra 1,900 people picked up unemployment benefits in Northern Ireland last month, it has been revealed. The total unemployment figure for the province now stands at 48,000 - a jump of 23,1...
UK National News, Jun 17, 2009
Residents Evacuated As Firefighters Tackle Chemical Plant Blaze
More than 200 people have been forced to evacuate their homes following a fire at a chemical plant in Herefordshire. Around 80 firefighters from several counties were sent to tackle the blaze at the ...
Residents Evacuated As Firefighters Tackle Chemical Plant Blaze
More than 200 people have been forced to evacuate their homes following a fire at a chemical plant in Herefordshire. Around 80 firefighters from several counties were sent to tackle the blaze at the ...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 17, 2009
Baby Girl Dies In A House Blaze
A 18-month-old girl has died after an overnight blaze at her home in Dungiven, Co Londonderry. The fire broke out in a bedroom of their house, in Killyblight Road, around 23pm on Tuesday. A fi...
Baby Girl Dies In A House Blaze
A 18-month-old girl has died after an overnight blaze at her home in Dungiven, Co Londonderry. The fire broke out in a bedroom of their house, in Killyblight Road, around 23pm on Tuesday. A fi...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 17, 2009
Newtownards Murder Probed
A 35-year-old man is being held by detectives following a murder in Newtownards last night. The body of a 26-year-old Polish man was found at a house in the Balfour Street area of the Co Down ...
Newtownards Murder Probed
A 35-year-old man is being held by detectives following a murder in Newtownards last night. The body of a 26-year-old Polish man was found at a house in the Balfour Street area of the Co Down ...
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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.
