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Northern Ireland News for June 2009 : Page 9
Business News, Jun 17, 2009
Ireland-Wide Business In Focus
A cross-border business initiative has taken place in Co Fermanagh. The Bridging the Border event was one of a series of similar events around Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland that...
Ireland-Wide Business In Focus
A cross-border business initiative has taken place in Co Fermanagh. The Bridging the Border event was one of a series of similar events around Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland that...
Business News, Jun 17, 2009
Fate Of Presbyterian Savers In Balance
A crunch meeting will take place today to attempt to save funds lodged with a crisis-hit saving mutual that is backed by the church. The Stormont First Minister Peter Robinson is to meet the P...
Fate Of Presbyterian Savers In Balance
A crunch meeting will take place today to attempt to save funds lodged with a crisis-hit saving mutual that is backed by the church. The Stormont First Minister Peter Robinson is to meet the P...
UK National News, Jun 17, 2009
£10m Heroin Seized In Drugs Bust
A man has been jailed for 10 years after police seized almost £10 million of heroin at a house in London, as police appeal for information on another man wanted in connection with the haul. Calvin Ma...
£10m Heroin Seized In Drugs Bust
A man has been jailed for 10 years after police seized almost £10 million of heroin at a house in London, as police appeal for information on another man wanted in connection with the haul. Calvin Ma...
Northern Ireland 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
Fate Of Presbyterian Savers In Balance
A crunch meeting will take place today to attempt to save funds lodged with a crisis-hit saving mutual that is backed by the church. The Stormont First Minister Peter Robinson (pictured) is to...
Fate Of Presbyterian Savers In Balance
A crunch meeting will take place today to attempt to save funds lodged with a crisis-hit saving mutual that is backed by the church. The Stormont First Minister Peter Robinson (pictured) is to...
UK National News, Jun 17, 2009
Lake Searched For Possessions Of Murdered Woman
Police investigating the murder of a 40-year-old woman whose body was found in the boot of her car eight months ago, are searching a lake in Hampshire for her missing possessions. Paula Poolton, of T...
Lake Searched For Possessions Of Murdered Woman
Police investigating the murder of a 40-year-old woman whose body was found in the boot of her car eight months ago, are searching a lake in Hampshire for her missing possessions. Paula Poolton, of T...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 17, 2009
Craigavon Maternity Care Boosted
An increased investment into maternity services at Craigavon Area Hospital has been announced. The NI Health Minister Michael McGimpsey (pictured) said this brings the total amount that has u...
Craigavon Maternity Care Boosted
An increased investment into maternity services at Craigavon Area Hospital has been announced. The NI Health Minister Michael McGimpsey (pictured) said this brings the total amount that has u...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 17, 2009
Seaweed Could Be Future Fuel
While enjoyed selectively as 'dulse', seaweed is to be targeted across Ireland and Scotland for another more dynamic use than eating its dried version. NI Energy Minister Arlene Foster today l...
Seaweed Could Be Future Fuel
While enjoyed selectively as 'dulse', seaweed is to be targeted across Ireland and Scotland for another more dynamic use than eating its dried version. NI Energy Minister Arlene Foster today l...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 17, 2009
Minister's Pledge For Island Infrastructure
A new community resource centre has been officially opened on Rathlin Island, (pictured here by Adam McCalden) signaling the start of government plans to regenerate the small community. Regio...
Minister's Pledge For Island Infrastructure
A new community resource centre has been officially opened on Rathlin Island, (pictured here by Adam McCalden) signaling the start of government plans to regenerate the small community. Regio...
UK National News, Jun 17, 2009
Wealth And Ethnicity 'Linked To Whether Women Have Breast And Cervical Screening'
White British women are more likely to have had a cervical screening and there is more chance that women who own a car and/or home have had a mammogram, according to research published on bmj.com toda...
Wealth And Ethnicity 'Linked To Whether Women Have Breast And Cervical Screening'
White British women are more likely to have had a cervical screening and there is more chance that women who own a car and/or home have had a mammogram, according to research published on bmj.com toda...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 17, 2009
Private Landlords To Face Tighter Rules
Plans to overhaul the Northern Ireland private rental sector have been outlined by Housing Minister Margaret Ritchie. The Government has never addressed the issue until now, but Ms Ritchie (pi...
Private Landlords To Face Tighter Rules
Plans to overhaul the Northern Ireland private rental sector have been outlined by Housing Minister Margaret Ritchie. The Government has never addressed the issue until now, but Ms Ritchie (pi...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 17, 2009
Ireland-Wide Business In Focus
A cross-border business initiative has taken place in Co Fermanagh. The Bridging the Border event was one of a series of similar events around Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland that...
Ireland-Wide Business In Focus
A cross-border business initiative has taken place in Co Fermanagh. The Bridging the Border event was one of a series of similar events around Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland that...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 17, 2009
Other NI News In Brief
Swine Flu Alert Continues Three further cases of swine flu have been confirmed, bringing the total number of NI-based cases to 12, the Public Health Agency has said. The three new cases, two m...
Other NI News In Brief
Swine Flu Alert Continues Three further cases of swine flu have been confirmed, bringing the total number of NI-based cases to 12, the Public Health Agency has said. The three new cases, two m...
UK National News, Jun 17, 2009
Other News In Brief
Man Charged Over Father Killing A 45-year-old man has been charged with murdering his elderly father at the University Hospital of North Durham. Ralph Stevenson, 86, was admitted to the hospital on 2...
Other News In Brief
Man Charged Over Father Killing A 45-year-old man has been charged with murdering his elderly father at the University Hospital of North Durham. Ralph Stevenson, 86, was admitted to the hospital on 2...
UK National News, Jun 16, 2009
Minimum Knife Murder Sentencing to Be Reviewed
Minimum sentences for knife murders are to be reviewed, it has been announced. Speaking to the House of Commons today, Justice Secretary Jack Straw said he would examine the provisions relating to mi...
Minimum Knife Murder Sentencing to Be Reviewed
Minimum sentences for knife murders are to be reviewed, it has been announced. Speaking to the House of Commons today, Justice Secretary Jack Straw said he would examine the provisions relating to mi...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 16, 2009
Ninth Swine Flu Case Confirmed
There has been another case of swine flu confirmed in Northern Ireland, bringing the total number of cases locally to nine. This person has mild symptoms and is said to be recovering at home. ...
Ninth Swine Flu Case Confirmed
There has been another case of swine flu confirmed in Northern Ireland, bringing the total number of cases locally to nine. This person has mild symptoms and is said to be recovering at home. ...
UK National News, Jun 16, 2009
Malik Faces Second Expenses Inquiry
Government Minister Shahid Malik is to face a fresh investigation into his use of parliamentary allowances. The Communities Minister, who was recently reinstated after he was cleared in an inquiry in...
Malik Faces Second Expenses Inquiry
Government Minister Shahid Malik is to face a fresh investigation into his use of parliamentary allowances. The Communities Minister, who was recently reinstated after he was cleared in an inquiry in...
UK National News, Jun 16, 2009
Double Tragedy For Swine Flu Family, As Baby Dies Of 'Complications'
The two-week old baby of a British woman, who became the first swine flu fatality outside the Americas, has died yesterday. Jacqueline Fleming, 38, from Carnwadric in south Glasgow, died at the Royal...
Double Tragedy For Swine Flu Family, As Baby Dies Of 'Complications'
The two-week old baby of a British woman, who became the first swine flu fatality outside the Americas, has died yesterday. Jacqueline Fleming, 38, from Carnwadric in south Glasgow, died at the Royal...
Business News, Jun 16, 2009
£1m Lisburn Business Centre Building Opens
Northern Ireland Enterprise Minister Arlene Foster has officially opened a new £1m building in Lisburn, in a bid to bolster local small businesses. The new development, which could potentially create...
£1m Lisburn Business Centre Building Opens
Northern Ireland Enterprise Minister Arlene Foster has officially opened a new £1m building in Lisburn, in a bid to bolster local small businesses. The new development, which could potentially create...
UK National News, Jun 16, 2009
Baby P Sentences "Not Unduly Lenient"
The jail sentences handed down to those found guilty for their involvement in the death of Baby P, will not be reviewed, the Attorney General today announced. Baroness Scotland was considering whethe...
Baby P Sentences "Not Unduly Lenient"
The jail sentences handed down to those found guilty for their involvement in the death of Baby P, will not be reviewed, the Attorney General today announced. Baroness Scotland was considering whethe...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 16, 2009
Trio Charged Over Lisburn Murder
Three men have appeared before a magistrates court charged with the murder of 20-year-old Darren Roberts in Lisburn. Mr Roberts was stabbed to death while on the city's Millbrook Road at aroun...
Trio Charged Over Lisburn Murder
Three men have appeared before a magistrates court charged with the murder of 20-year-old Darren Roberts in Lisburn. Mr Roberts was stabbed to death while on the city's Millbrook Road at aroun...
UK National News, Jun 16, 2009
Police Watchdog Investigates Taser Footage
Video footage of a man being shot twice by a 50,000-volt police Taser gun while lying on the ground has been passed on to a police watchdog to examine. The man was filmed struggling during the incid...
Police Watchdog Investigates Taser Footage
Video footage of a man being shot twice by a 50,000-volt police Taser gun while lying on the ground has been passed on to a police watchdog to examine. The man was filmed struggling during the incid...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 16, 2009
Appeal Over Park Body Find
A post mortem will be carried out today on the body of a man found dead in a stream in east Belfast. Police have also appealed for anyone with information to contact them. The shock discovery...
Appeal Over Park Body Find
A post mortem will be carried out today on the body of a man found dead in a stream in east Belfast. Police have also appealed for anyone with information to contact them. The shock discovery...
Business News, Jun 16, 2009
NI Businesses Borrow From Fund
Substantial business loans - amounting to over £100m - have been grabbed by numerous small to medium sized businesses (SMEs) in Northern Ireland since a special fund was set up by the Ulster Bank jus...
NI Businesses Borrow From Fund
Substantial business loans - amounting to over £100m - have been grabbed by numerous small to medium sized businesses (SMEs) in Northern Ireland since a special fund was set up by the Ulster Bank jus...
UK National News, Jun 16, 2009
Former Nanny Apologises To Beckhams
David and Victoria Beckham have received a High Court apology from their former nanny. A judge in London heard that Abbie Gibson had now agreed to give "permanent undertakings of confidentiality" to ...
Former Nanny Apologises To Beckhams
David and Victoria Beckham have received a High Court apology from their former nanny. A judge in London heard that Abbie Gibson had now agreed to give "permanent undertakings of confidentiality" to ...
UK National News, Jun 16, 2009
Wigan Drug Dealers Arrested In Scorpion 'Sting'
Ten people have been arrested and seized drugs with an estimated street value of £800 in raids on properties last week in the Wigan borough. The raids were organised through Greater Manchester Police...
Wigan Drug Dealers Arrested In Scorpion 'Sting'
Ten people have been arrested and seized drugs with an estimated street value of £800 in raids on properties last week in the Wigan borough. The raids were organised through Greater Manchester Police...
UK National News, Jun 16, 2009
Man Remanded Over Newsagent Murder
A 38-year-old man has appeared in court today charged with the murder of a shop owner in Luton. Richard Leslie Dettmer, 38, of no fixed address, is charged in connection with the death of 59-year-old...
Man Remanded Over Newsagent Murder
A 38-year-old man has appeared in court today charged with the murder of a shop owner in Luton. Richard Leslie Dettmer, 38, of no fixed address, is charged in connection with the death of 59-year-old...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 16, 2009
DPP Meeting Disrupted
An Ulster Unionist councillor has been attacked by youths throwing eggs and stones after a ground-breaking District Policing Partnership meeting in east Belfast on Monday night. Former Belfast...
DPP Meeting Disrupted
An Ulster Unionist councillor has been attacked by youths throwing eggs and stones after a ground-breaking District Policing Partnership meeting in east Belfast on Monday night. Former Belfast...
UK National News, Jun 16, 2009
Manchester Drugs Swoop Nets 17 Arrests
Police in Manchester have arrested 16 men and one woman in relations to class A drugs offences. Several raids were carried out in an operation designed to "smash" the illegal ring, officers said. E...
Manchester Drugs Swoop Nets 17 Arrests
Police in Manchester have arrested 16 men and one woman in relations to class A drugs offences. Several raids were carried out in an operation designed to "smash" the illegal ring, officers said. E...
UK National News, Jun 16, 2009
Other News In Brief
Five Hurt In Police Car Crash Five people have been reportedly injured after an unmarked police car was involved in a collision near Dunblane. The civilian driver of the Honda, which collided with a ...
Other News In Brief
Five Hurt In Police Car Crash Five people have been reportedly injured after an unmarked police car was involved in a collision near Dunblane. The civilian driver of the Honda, which collided with a ...
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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.
