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Northern Ireland News for July 2009 : Page 13
Northern Ireland News, Jul 7, 2009
Sir Hugh Speaks Of National Police Cuts
Outgoing PSNI Chief Constable Sir Hugh Orde has spoken for the first time in his new capacity as President of the Association of Chief Police Officers (Acpo), warning of serious cutbacks in police ...
Sir Hugh Speaks Of National Police Cuts
Outgoing PSNI Chief Constable Sir Hugh Orde has spoken for the first time in his new capacity as President of the Association of Chief Police Officers (Acpo), warning of serious cutbacks in police ...
UK National News, Jul 7, 2009
Anti-Poverty Plan Will Help World's Poorest
A new poverty action plan to help the world's poorest people cope with the economic crisis was announced today by International Development Secretary Douglas Alexander. Launching a new White Paper, B...
Anti-Poverty Plan Will Help World's Poorest
A new poverty action plan to help the world's poorest people cope with the economic crisis was announced today by International Development Secretary Douglas Alexander. Launching a new White Paper, B...
Northern Ireland News, Jul 7, 2009
Archaeological Status Taken To Book
A new book has been published recording the condition of Northern Ireland's historic monuments. Results from the Northern Ireland Environment Agency's 'The Condition and Management Survey of A...
Archaeological Status Taken To Book
A new book has been published recording the condition of Northern Ireland's historic monuments. Results from the Northern Ireland Environment Agency's 'The Condition and Management Survey of A...
UK National News, Jul 7, 2009
Other News In Brief
Quad Bike Rider Dies In Cliff Fall A quad bike rider has died after going over the edge of an 80ft cliff at a beach in the Western Isles, it has emerged. Coastguards were alerted by a friend of the 2...
Other News In Brief
Quad Bike Rider Dies In Cliff Fall A quad bike rider has died after going over the edge of an 80ft cliff at a beach in the Western Isles, it has emerged. Coastguards were alerted by a friend of the 2...
Recruitment News, Jul 7, 2009
BA Staff Reject Cost-Cutting Measures
More than 2,000 British Airways cabin crew staff have rejected the airline's plans to reduce costs by cutting thousands of jobs and freezing pay. Following a mass meeting today with staff, unions sai...
BA Staff Reject Cost-Cutting Measures
More than 2,000 British Airways cabin crew staff have rejected the airline's plans to reduce costs by cutting thousands of jobs and freezing pay. Following a mass meeting today with staff, unions sai...
Northern Ireland News, Jul 7, 2009
Other NI News In Brief
Assembly Recalled A special sitting of the Stormont Assembly was held today to highlight Finance Minister Sammy Wilson (pictured) and his delayed June budget statement. Last week, several part...
Other NI News In Brief
Assembly Recalled A special sitting of the Stormont Assembly was held today to highlight Finance Minister Sammy Wilson (pictured) and his delayed June budget statement. Last week, several part...
Northern Ireland News, Jul 6, 2009
Vaccines On Way As Fifth Flu Victim Dies
Medical staff and other front-line personnel are to be at the top of the queue for swine flu vaccinations across Northern Ireland. The development comes as news that a nine-year-old girl in so...
Vaccines On Way As Fifth Flu Victim Dies
Medical staff and other front-line personnel are to be at the top of the queue for swine flu vaccinations across Northern Ireland. The development comes as news that a nine-year-old girl in so...
Northern Ireland News, Jul 6, 2009
Sixtieth Road Death Blights NI
There have now been 60 people killed on NI roads this year. The grim milestone was reached on Sunday when an 18-year-old woman died after the car she was travelling in was in collision with a ...
Sixtieth Road Death Blights NI
There have now been 60 people killed on NI roads this year. The grim milestone was reached on Sunday when an 18-year-old woman died after the car she was travelling in was in collision with a ...
Northern Ireland News, Jul 6, 2009
MP McCrea Told Of RIRA Death Threat
South Antrim MP Willy McCrea has criticised the "clumsy" manner in which the PSNI told him of a dissident republicans assassination plot. The DUP man said officers delivered the warning to his...
MP McCrea Told Of RIRA Death Threat
South Antrim MP Willy McCrea has criticised the "clumsy" manner in which the PSNI told him of a dissident republicans assassination plot. The DUP man said officers delivered the warning to his...
UK National News, Jul 6, 2009
Cameron Would 'Cut' Quangos
Opposition Leader David Cameron has said a Tory government would reduce the number of non-departmental bodies, but denied his party was planning a "bonfire of quangos". Mr Cameron said a cut in the ...
Cameron Would 'Cut' Quangos
Opposition Leader David Cameron has said a Tory government would reduce the number of non-departmental bodies, but denied his party was planning a "bonfire of quangos". Mr Cameron said a cut in the ...
UK National News, Jul 6, 2009
Tower Block Safety Investigation Calls After Blaze Claims Six Lives
Calls have been made for a public inquiry into the safety of high-rise tower blocks, after a blaze killed six people in south London. Politicians called for all tower blocks across the country to be ...
Tower Block Safety Investigation Calls After Blaze Claims Six Lives
Calls have been made for a public inquiry into the safety of high-rise tower blocks, after a blaze killed six people in south London. Politicians called for all tower blocks across the country to be ...
Business News, Jul 6, 2009
First Ministers In Dublin Economic Talks
Economic recovery topped the agenda at a North-South Ministerial Council meeting in Dublin today. Northern Ireland's First Minister Peter Robinson and Deputy First Minister Martin McGuinness met with...
First Ministers In Dublin Economic Talks
Economic recovery topped the agenda at a North-South Ministerial Council meeting in Dublin today. Northern Ireland's First Minister Peter Robinson and Deputy First Minister Martin McGuinness met with...
UK National News, Jul 6, 2009
Martial Arts Expert Jailed For Killing Partner
A martial arts expert has been jailed for life with a minimum term of 16 years, for murdering his former partner. Alan Jermey, 41, was found guilty of murdering Mercedes executive Kirsty Wilson on Fr...
Martial Arts Expert Jailed For Killing Partner
A martial arts expert has been jailed for life with a minimum term of 16 years, for murdering his former partner. Alan Jermey, 41, was found guilty of murdering Mercedes executive Kirsty Wilson on Fr...
Business News, Jul 6, 2009
Kenny Points To 'Lost Decade' Over Economy
The Irish Republic's opposition leader has said the country will suffer a "lost decade" due to the crippling economic downturn. Speaking in the Dáil debate on the IMF & OECD Reports, which both heav...
Kenny Points To 'Lost Decade' Over Economy
The Irish Republic's opposition leader has said the country will suffer a "lost decade" due to the crippling economic downturn. Speaking in the Dáil debate on the IMF & OECD Reports, which both heav...
UK National News, Jul 6, 2009
Soldiers Killed In Anti-Taliban Offensives
Three more British soldiers have been killed in Afghanistan, the Ministry of Defence (MoD) has confirmed. The separate incidents happened during one of the biggest offensives launched against the Tal...
Soldiers Killed In Anti-Taliban Offensives
Three more British soldiers have been killed in Afghanistan, the Ministry of Defence (MoD) has confirmed. The separate incidents happened during one of the biggest offensives launched against the Tal...
Northern Ireland News, Jul 6, 2009
Police Slammed Over ATM Ram-Raid
A digger was used to steal a complete ATM at a border supermarket at the weekend, police have said. It happened in the early hours of Saturday and the thieves escaped with the safe containing ...
Police Slammed Over ATM Ram-Raid
A digger was used to steal a complete ATM at a border supermarket at the weekend, police have said. It happened in the early hours of Saturday and the thieves escaped with the safe containing ...
Recruitment News, Jul 6, 2009
Electricians Strike Over Pay Dispute
Thousand's of Ireland's electricians are to go on strike today over an ongoing dispute about their pay. Pickets have been placed on hundreds of construction sites, including some high-profile projec...
Electricians Strike Over Pay Dispute
Thousand's of Ireland's electricians are to go on strike today over an ongoing dispute about their pay. Pickets have been placed on hundreds of construction sites, including some high-profile projec...
Northern Ireland News, Jul 6, 2009
Anger Over Ambulance Cut-backs
New proposals are being considered which could see thousands of hours cut from emergency ambulance service across Northern Ireland. Frontline cover could be cut by as much as 70,000 hours unde...
Anger Over Ambulance Cut-backs
New proposals are being considered which could see thousands of hours cut from emergency ambulance service across Northern Ireland. Frontline cover could be cut by as much as 70,000 hours unde...
Northern Ireland News, Jul 6, 2009
First Ministers In Dublin Economic Talks
Economic recovery topped the agenda at a North-South Ministerial Council meeting in Dublin today. Northern Ireland's First Minister Peter Robinson and Deputy First Minister Martin McGuinness ...
First Ministers In Dublin Economic Talks
Economic recovery topped the agenda at a North-South Ministerial Council meeting in Dublin today. Northern Ireland's First Minister Peter Robinson and Deputy First Minister Martin McGuinness ...
UK National News, Jul 6, 2009
SFO 'To Probe Rover MG Collapse'
The Serious Fraud Office (SFO) is to investigate the circumstances surrounding the collapse of car manufacturer MG Rover, it has been announced. Business Secretary Lord Mandelson confirmed the move, ...
SFO 'To Probe Rover MG Collapse'
The Serious Fraud Office (SFO) is to investigate the circumstances surrounding the collapse of car manufacturer MG Rover, it has been announced. Business Secretary Lord Mandelson confirmed the move, ...
UK National News, Jul 6, 2009
Residents Evacuated After Crane Collapse
A 200ft crane has collapsed through the roof of a Liverpool city centre apartment block, forcing the evacuation of the building. The crash happened at 12.05pm in Tabley Street, behind Park Lane, on t...
Residents Evacuated After Crane Collapse
A 200ft crane has collapsed through the roof of a Liverpool city centre apartment block, forcing the evacuation of the building. The crash happened at 12.05pm in Tabley Street, behind Park Lane, on t...
UK National News, Jul 6, 2009
Arrests Follow Shop Worker's Shooting
Eleven people have been arrested by police investigating the murder of a shop worker in Greater Manchester. The 27-year-old man was shot at least six times as he stood behind the counter at Brookhous...
Arrests Follow Shop Worker's Shooting
Eleven people have been arrested by police investigating the murder of a shop worker in Greater Manchester. The 27-year-old man was shot at least six times as he stood behind the counter at Brookhous...
Northern Ireland News, Jul 6, 2009
Aerospace Companies Urged To Compete
Aerospace companies from across Northern Ireland are being urged to sign up to a UK-wide initiative which aims to make them more competitive. The Supply Chains for the 21st Century programme ...
Aerospace Companies Urged To Compete
Aerospace companies from across Northern Ireland are being urged to sign up to a UK-wide initiative which aims to make them more competitive. The Supply Chains for the 21st Century programme ...
UK National News, Jul 6, 2009
Other News In Brief
Fifth Victim Of Swine Flu A nine-year-old girl in south London has become the fifth victim of swine flu. The girl, had "underlying health problems", NHS London said. A 19-year-old man, also from sout...
Other News In Brief
Fifth Victim Of Swine Flu A nine-year-old girl in south London has become the fifth victim of swine flu. The girl, had "underlying health problems", NHS London said. A 19-year-old man, also from sout...
Northern Ireland News, Jul 6, 2009
Belfast Stab Victim Named
The man who was stabbed to death in the early hours of this morning has been named. The police are probing what they say is a murder after the man - who was aged 29 and believed to be homeless...
Belfast Stab Victim Named
The man who was stabbed to death in the early hours of this morning has been named. The police are probing what they say is a murder after the man - who was aged 29 and believed to be homeless...
Northern Ireland News, Jul 6, 2009
Green Energy Project For Consultation
People in Northern Ireland have until the end of September to make their views known on proposals to increase levels of sustainable energy. The Stormont Minister responsible, Arlene Foster, we...
Green Energy Project For Consultation
People in Northern Ireland have until the end of September to make their views known on proposals to increase levels of sustainable energy. The Stormont Minister responsible, Arlene Foster, we...
Northern Ireland News, Jul 6, 2009
Ruby Murray's Top 20 Record Remains
Well over five decades after the chart record was achieved, Belfast singer Ruby Murray is still Top of The Pops - despite a near miss last week by the late Michael Jackson. In March 1955, Ruby...
Ruby Murray's Top 20 Record Remains
Well over five decades after the chart record was achieved, Belfast singer Ruby Murray is still Top of The Pops - despite a near miss last week by the late Michael Jackson. In March 1955, Ruby...
Northern Ireland News, Jul 6, 2009
Other NI News In Brief
Cliff Rescue Drama A party of women were dramatically rescued from a cliffside in Co Antrim at the weekend. The group became trapped on a boulder face at the bottom of 120m high Fairhead, Ball...
Other NI News In Brief
Cliff Rescue Drama A party of women were dramatically rescued from a cliffside in Co Antrim at the weekend. The group became trapped on a boulder face at the bottom of 120m high Fairhead, Ball...
UK National News, Jul 3, 2009
UK Embassy Staff 'Face Iran Trial' Over Protests
Some British Embassy staff detained in Tehran by Iranian authorities, will go on trial, the head of Iran's powerful Guardians Council has said. The British foreign office confirmed it was urgently se...
UK Embassy Staff 'Face Iran Trial' Over Protests
Some British Embassy staff detained in Tehran by Iranian authorities, will go on trial, the head of Iran's powerful Guardians Council has said. The British foreign office confirmed it was urgently se...
UK National News, Jul 3, 2009
'Double Jeopardy' Footballer Jailed For Killing
A footballer has been jailed for life for killing his former girlfriend - seven years after he was originally cleared of the crime. Mario Celaire, 31, who played for Maidstone United, was cleared of ...
'Double Jeopardy' Footballer Jailed For Killing
A footballer has been jailed for life for killing his former girlfriend - seven years after he was originally cleared of the crime. Mario Celaire, 31, who played for Maidstone United, was cleared of ...
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Northern Ireland WeatherToday:A chilly start with a widespread frost and some freezing fog, any freezing fog slow to clear. Otherwise bright with sunny spells and coastal showers. Light winds. Maximum temperature 6 °C.Tonight:Coastal showers dying out with a widespread frost developing along with freezing fog, which could become extensive. Winds remaining light. Minimum temperature -3 °C.
