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Northern Ireland News for July 2009 : Page 15
Northern Ireland News, Jul 2, 2009
Money 'Not Agreed' For Policing Transfer
Financing for the devolution of policing and justice powers to Stormont has yet to be agreed, the First Minister has said. Peter Robinson had a telephone conversation with the Prime Minister G...
Money 'Not Agreed' For Policing Transfer
Financing for the devolution of policing and justice powers to Stormont has yet to be agreed, the First Minister has said. Peter Robinson had a telephone conversation with the Prime Minister G...
Northern Ireland News, Jul 2, 2009
NI To Escape Worst Of 'Monsoon' Floods
Northern Ireland looks set to miss Monsoon-style rainfall that has caused extensive flooding in the Irish Republic overnight. On Thursday morning, Dubliners awoke to traffic chaos after torren...
NI To Escape Worst Of 'Monsoon' Floods
Northern Ireland looks set to miss Monsoon-style rainfall that has caused extensive flooding in the Irish Republic overnight. On Thursday morning, Dubliners awoke to traffic chaos after torren...
UK National News, Jul 2, 2009
George Osborne To Face Expenses Investigation
Shadow Chancellor George Osborne is to be investigated by the Parliamentary Standards Commissioner over his expenses. John Lyon, the parliamentary commissioner for standards, confirmed he is investig...
George Osborne To Face Expenses Investigation
Shadow Chancellor George Osborne is to be investigated by the Parliamentary Standards Commissioner over his expenses. John Lyon, the parliamentary commissioner for standards, confirmed he is investig...
Recruitment News, Jul 2, 2009
NI Apprentice Takes To World Stage
A Fermanagh apprentice has been selected to represent the UK at the Worldskills event in Canada later this year. Joiner Trevor Woods, from the town of Lack, is currently studying at Omagh's South Wes...
NI Apprentice Takes To World Stage
A Fermanagh apprentice has been selected to represent the UK at the Worldskills event in Canada later this year. Joiner Trevor Woods, from the town of Lack, is currently studying at Omagh's South Wes...
UK National News, Jul 2, 2009
Two UK Troops Die In Afghan Blast
A further two British soldiers have been killed in southern Afghanistan. The Ministry of Defence (MoD) has confirmed they died in an explosion in Helmand province. Another six members of Nato forces...
Two UK Troops Die In Afghan Blast
A further two British soldiers have been killed in southern Afghanistan. The Ministry of Defence (MoD) has confirmed they died in an explosion in Helmand province. Another six members of Nato forces...
UK National News, Jul 2, 2009
Bercow Urges Vote For Deputies
Deputy speakers should be elected by MPs rather than party whips, the new commons speaker John Bercow has told parliament. Following his own appointment by secret ballot, Mr Bercow said his three de...
Bercow Urges Vote For Deputies
Deputy speakers should be elected by MPs rather than party whips, the new commons speaker John Bercow has told parliament. Following his own appointment by secret ballot, Mr Bercow said his three de...
UK National News, Jul 2, 2009
Biggs To Appeal Against Parole Decision
Great Train Robber Ronnie Biggs is to appeal against the government's decision to refuse him parole. Lawyers for 79-year-old Biggs, who is suffering from pneumonia after breaking his hip in a fall, s...
Biggs To Appeal Against Parole Decision
Great Train Robber Ronnie Biggs is to appeal against the government's decision to refuse him parole. Lawyers for 79-year-old Biggs, who is suffering from pneumonia after breaking his hip in a fall, s...
Northern Ireland News, Jul 2, 2009
Lagan Body 'Not Suspicious'
Although police have still not revealed the identity of the man whose body was found floating in the water near the Lagan towpath, they have now confirmed that the death on Tuesday is not regarded ...
Lagan Body 'Not Suspicious'
Although police have still not revealed the identity of the man whose body was found floating in the water near the Lagan towpath, they have now confirmed that the death on Tuesday is not regarded ...
UK National News, Jul 2, 2009
Teen In Court On 'Arson Death' Charges
A teenage boy is to appear in court today charged with the murder of a 15-year-old girl who died following an arson attack on her home. Maleha Masud died on 25 June, four days after the attack in Too...
Teen In Court On 'Arson Death' Charges
A teenage boy is to appear in court today charged with the murder of a 15-year-old girl who died following an arson attack on her home. Maleha Masud died on 25 June, four days after the attack in Too...
Northern Ireland News, Jul 2, 2009
US Delegation Met By Stormont 'New Boy'
A high-powered delegation of US Congressmen has been welcomed to the Stormont Assembly. Greeted by the newly appointed Junior Minister Robin Newton, (pictured) and the Executive's Deputy First...
US Delegation Met By Stormont 'New Boy'
A high-powered delegation of US Congressmen has been welcomed to the Stormont Assembly. Greeted by the newly appointed Junior Minister Robin Newton, (pictured) and the Executive's Deputy First...
Northern Ireland News, Jul 2, 2009
'United Face' At City Anti-Racism Rally
People from across Northern Ireland showed a 'united face' at an anti-racism rally in Belfast this afternoon. The demonstration was organised amid simmering tensions around the city following ...
'United Face' At City Anti-Racism Rally
People from across Northern Ireland showed a 'united face' at an anti-racism rally in Belfast this afternoon. The demonstration was organised amid simmering tensions around the city following ...
UK National News, Jul 2, 2009
Police Dogs Die In Hot Parked Car
Two police dogs have been found dead in a hot vehicle parked outside the headquarters of Nottinghamshire Police. An Independent Police Complaints Commission (IPCC) investigation has been launched aft...
Police Dogs Die In Hot Parked Car
Two police dogs have been found dead in a hot vehicle parked outside the headquarters of Nottinghamshire Police. An Independent Police Complaints Commission (IPCC) investigation has been launched aft...
UK National News, Jul 2, 2009
Government Action To Secure A Better Deal For Consumers
Cracking down on persistent rogue traders and a ban on unsolicited credit card cheques are at the forefront of measures announced in the Government's Consumer White Paper today. 'A Better Deal for Co...
Government Action To Secure A Better Deal For Consumers
Cracking down on persistent rogue traders and a ban on unsolicited credit card cheques are at the forefront of measures announced in the Government's Consumer White Paper today. 'A Better Deal for Co...
Northern Ireland News, Jul 2, 2009
Flood Damage At Prison Halts Visits
Prison visits were disrupted at a Co Antrim jail on Thursday, because of flooding caused by torrential rain. Due to the mostly localised severe rainfall last night one of the halls used for fa...
Flood Damage At Prison Halts Visits
Prison visits were disrupted at a Co Antrim jail on Thursday, because of flooding caused by torrential rain. Due to the mostly localised severe rainfall last night one of the halls used for fa...
UK National News, Jul 2, 2009
Other News In Brief
Teenage Girl Dies In Gran Canaria A sixth-form student from Pembrokeshire has died while on holiday in the Canary Islands with friends after finishing her A-level exams, the Foreign Office has confir...
Other News In Brief
Teenage Girl Dies In Gran Canaria A sixth-form student from Pembrokeshire has died while on holiday in the Canary Islands with friends after finishing her A-level exams, the Foreign Office has confir...
Northern Ireland News, Jul 2, 2009
£8m Fund To Boost New NI Businesses
There was official encouragement today as 'start-ups' and early stage businesses in Northern Ireland received a boost. The newly appointed NI Finance Minister, Sammy Wilson, today officially l...
£8m Fund To Boost New NI Businesses
There was official encouragement today as 'start-ups' and early stage businesses in Northern Ireland received a boost. The newly appointed NI Finance Minister, Sammy Wilson, today officially l...
Northern Ireland News, Jul 2, 2009
NI Apprentice Takes To World Stage
A Fermanagh apprentice has been selected to represent the UK at the Worldskills event in Canada later this year. Joiner Trevor Woods, from the town of Lack, is currently studying at Omagh's So...
NI Apprentice Takes To World Stage
A Fermanagh apprentice has been selected to represent the UK at the Worldskills event in Canada later this year. Joiner Trevor Woods, from the town of Lack, is currently studying at Omagh's So...
Northern Ireland News, Jul 2, 2009
Belfast Welcomes SuBo!
Britain's Got Talent star Susan Boyle received a standing ovation in Belfast last night as the hit ITV show's live tour rolled into town, writes Kirsten McAlpine. There had been concerns that ...
Belfast Welcomes SuBo!
Britain's Got Talent star Susan Boyle received a standing ovation in Belfast last night as the hit ITV show's live tour rolled into town, writes Kirsten McAlpine. There had been concerns that ...
Northern Ireland News, Jul 2, 2009
Other NI News In Brief
Derry Assault Probed Police in Londonderry are investigating after a man was found unconscious close to the city walls in Magazine Street. He was found at about 11.50pm on Wednesday and was ta...
Other NI News In Brief
Derry Assault Probed Police in Londonderry are investigating after a man was found unconscious close to the city walls in Magazine Street. He was found at about 11.50pm on Wednesday and was ta...
Business News, Jul 2, 2009
£8m Fund Set To Boost New NI Businesses
There was official encouragement today as 'start-ups' and early stage businesses in Northern Ireland received a boost. The newly appointed NI Finance Minister, Sammy Wilson, today officially l...
£8m Fund Set To Boost New NI Businesses
There was official encouragement today as 'start-ups' and early stage businesses in Northern Ireland received a boost. The newly appointed NI Finance Minister, Sammy Wilson, today officially l...
Business News, Jul 1, 2009
Local Firms Hear Of 'Olympic' Opportunities
Around 150 Northern Ireland companies have met with the Olympic Delivery Authority (ODA) to discuss business opportunities emerging from the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games at an Invest NI se...
Local Firms Hear Of 'Olympic' Opportunities
Around 150 Northern Ireland companies have met with the Olympic Delivery Authority (ODA) to discuss business opportunities emerging from the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games at an Invest NI se...
UK National News, Jul 1, 2009
Government Nationalises East Coast Rail Route
Troubled British transport operator National Express is to hand over its East Coast rail service to the government after losing around £20 million in the first half of this year, due to dwindling pass...
Government Nationalises East Coast Rail Route
Troubled British transport operator National Express is to hand over its East Coast rail service to the government after losing around £20 million in the first half of this year, due to dwindling pass...
UK National News, Jul 1, 2009
Withdraw Data 'Untruth' Mandelson Tells Osborne
Lord Mandelson has strongly refuted Shadow Chancellor George Osborne's claims he was denied access to a government file on public spending. The Business Secretary accused Mr Osborne of spreading a "...
Withdraw Data 'Untruth' Mandelson Tells Osborne
Lord Mandelson has strongly refuted Shadow Chancellor George Osborne's claims he was denied access to a government file on public spending. The Business Secretary accused Mr Osborne of spreading a "...
UK National News, Jul 1, 2009
Final Moors Murder Victim Search Abandoned
Police have abandoned the search for the last remaining victim of Moors murderers Ian Brady and Myra Hindley. Twelve-year-old Keith Bennett - the third victim of Brady and Hindley - went missing in J...
Final Moors Murder Victim Search Abandoned
Police have abandoned the search for the last remaining victim of Moors murderers Ian Brady and Myra Hindley. Twelve-year-old Keith Bennett - the third victim of Brady and Hindley - went missing in J...
Recruitment News, Jul 1, 2009
Job Losses In Cork And Waterford
Some 260 jobs are being axed in Cork and Waterford it has emerged today. Up to 140 jobs at the Smurfit Kappa plant in Cork are to go, while Bausch & Lomb is seeking up to 120 redundancies in Waterfor...
Job Losses In Cork And Waterford
Some 260 jobs are being axed in Cork and Waterford it has emerged today. Up to 140 jobs at the Smurfit Kappa plant in Cork are to go, while Bausch & Lomb is seeking up to 120 redundancies in Waterfor...
UK National News, Jul 1, 2009
Drinks Giant To Cut 900 Scottish Jobs
Drinks giant Diageo has announced it is to axe 900 jobs in Scotland as part of a major restructuring of its operations. The plans mean the company's Port Dundas distillery in Glasgow will close, alon...
Drinks Giant To Cut 900 Scottish Jobs
Drinks giant Diageo has announced it is to axe 900 jobs in Scotland as part of a major restructuring of its operations. The plans mean the company's Port Dundas distillery in Glasgow will close, alon...
UK National News, Jul 1, 2009
Teenager 'Traumatised' After Sexual Assault
Police are hunting a man who sexually assaulted a 17-year-old girl after collecting money for cleaning wheelie bins. At about 2pm on Wednesday 20 May 2009, the girl answered the door of a house on Te...
Teenager 'Traumatised' After Sexual Assault
Police are hunting a man who sexually assaulted a 17-year-old girl after collecting money for cleaning wheelie bins. At about 2pm on Wednesday 20 May 2009, the girl answered the door of a house on Te...
Recruitment News, Jul 1, 2009
Staffing Agencies Face Big Fines
Legislation to allow unlimited fines is part of new powers of investigation and prosecution aimed at unscrupulous employment agencies, has reached the second stage in the Assembly. The Employm...
Staffing Agencies Face Big Fines
Legislation to allow unlimited fines is part of new powers of investigation and prosecution aimed at unscrupulous employment agencies, has reached the second stage in the Assembly. The Employm...
UK National News, Jul 1, 2009
Mother Remanded 'For Own Protection' Over Child Death
A 34-year-old woman has been remanded in custody "for her own protection" after appearing in court charged with the murder of her daughter. The body of four-year-old Zoey Anne David, was found in her...
Mother Remanded 'For Own Protection' Over Child Death
A 34-year-old woman has been remanded in custody "for her own protection" after appearing in court charged with the murder of her daughter. The body of four-year-old Zoey Anne David, was found in her...
Northern Ireland News, Jul 1, 2009
No Jail For Paisley Jnr Over Contempt
A high profile Stormont Assembly member was fined £5,000 yesterday for refusing to reveal the name of a confidential source. However, while MLA Ian Paisley Jnr will have to find a considerably...
No Jail For Paisley Jnr Over Contempt
A high profile Stormont Assembly member was fined £5,000 yesterday for refusing to reveal the name of a confidential source. However, while MLA Ian Paisley Jnr will have to find a considerably...
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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.
