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Northern Ireland News for July 2009 : Page 4
Business News, Jul 28, 2009
Banks Lobbied Over Farm Funding
Bankers are to meet with a top Assembly committee over cash flow for the NI farming community. Stormont's Agriculture Committee is to question representatives of the Northern Bank, Ulster Bank and th...
Banks Lobbied Over Farm Funding
Bankers are to meet with a top Assembly committee over cash flow for the NI farming community. Stormont's Agriculture Committee is to question representatives of the Northern Bank, Ulster Bank and th...
UK National News, Jul 28, 2009
Soldier's Bodies Flown Home From Afghanistan
The bodies of four British soldiers who were killed in separate incidents in Afghanistan earlier this month, are to be flown home today. Rifleman Aminiasi Toge, 26, Corporal Joseph Etchells, 22, Capt...
Soldier's Bodies Flown Home From Afghanistan
The bodies of four British soldiers who were killed in separate incidents in Afghanistan earlier this month, are to be flown home today. Rifleman Aminiasi Toge, 26, Corporal Joseph Etchells, 22, Capt...
UK National News, Jul 28, 2009
ACMD To Give Advice On 'Legal Highs'
The increasing availability and potential harm of 'legal highs’'are one of the key priorities of the Advisory Council on the Misuse of Drugs (ACMD) as set out in their annual report published today. ...
ACMD To Give Advice On 'Legal Highs'
The increasing availability and potential harm of 'legal highs’'are one of the key priorities of the Advisory Council on the Misuse of Drugs (ACMD) as set out in their annual report published today. ...
UK National News, Jul 28, 2009
£151.1m Investment Announced To Build Britain's Future
A package of measures to help UK manufacturers seize the opportunities provided by emerging technologies was launched today by Business Secretary Lord Mandelson. Investment totalling £151.5 million h...
£151.1m Investment Announced To Build Britain's Future
A package of measures to help UK manufacturers seize the opportunities provided by emerging technologies was launched today by Business Secretary Lord Mandelson. Investment totalling £151.5 million h...
UK National News, Jul 28, 2009
Blackpool Hotel Destroyed In Blaze
Firefighters are battling a huge blaze which has broken out at a Lancashire hotel. Crews from Preston were called to battle the fire at the Grand holiday flats on Station Road, Blackpool. More than ...
Blackpool Hotel Destroyed In Blaze
Firefighters are battling a huge blaze which has broken out at a Lancashire hotel. Crews from Preston were called to battle the fire at the Grand holiday flats on Station Road, Blackpool. More than ...
UK National News, Jul 28, 2009
More People To Get Their Five-a-Day With Change4Life
Corner shops nationwide will get help from Change4Life to sell fruit and vegetables - meaning more people will get their five-a-day and shops will see an increase in their profits. Secretary for Stat...
More People To Get Their Five-a-Day With Change4Life
Corner shops nationwide will get help from Change4Life to sell fruit and vegetables - meaning more people will get their five-a-day and shops will see an increase in their profits. Secretary for Stat...
Northern Ireland News, Jul 28, 2009
Consumer Confidence Rising, Says Bank
A new NI-based survey has revealed a significant reduction in the number of people who are pessimistic about their anticipated financial position over the coming year. Local consumer confidenc...
Consumer Confidence Rising, Says Bank
A new NI-based survey has revealed a significant reduction in the number of people who are pessimistic about their anticipated financial position over the coming year. Local consumer confidenc...
Northern Ireland News, Jul 28, 2009
Stab Killer Jailed For Death Of Belfast Mum
A Co Laois man was yesterday given a life sentence for killing his Belfast-born former girlfriend in a jealous rage. Gordon Molloy, 24, of Ballickmoyer, stabbed his ex-girlfriend Ciara Ní Chat...
Stab Killer Jailed For Death Of Belfast Mum
A Co Laois man was yesterday given a life sentence for killing his Belfast-born former girlfriend in a jealous rage. Gordon Molloy, 24, of Ballickmoyer, stabbed his ex-girlfriend Ciara Ní Chat...
Northern Ireland News, Jul 28, 2009
Call Centre Dials-up 200 Jobs
A major UK supermarket chain is ringing the changes this week with news of around 200 new jobs for Co Down. Sainsbury's is creating the new positions at the Newry-based Teleperformance Call Ce...
Call Centre Dials-up 200 Jobs
A major UK supermarket chain is ringing the changes this week with news of around 200 new jobs for Co Down. Sainsbury's is creating the new positions at the Newry-based Teleperformance Call Ce...
UK National News, Jul 28, 2009
Other News In Brief
Biggs Redmitted To Hospital With 'Severe Pneumonia' Great Train Robber, Ronnie Biggs, has been taken to hospital with severe pneumonia, his son has said. The 79-year-old inmate at Norwich Prison was ...
Other News In Brief
Biggs Redmitted To Hospital With 'Severe Pneumonia' Great Train Robber, Ronnie Biggs, has been taken to hospital with severe pneumonia, his son has said. The 79-year-old inmate at Norwich Prison was ...
Northern Ireland News, Jul 28, 2009
Numbers 'Unavailable For Work' Growing
The number of people of working age in Northern Ireland who are unable to work has risen. The figure, which has gone up by 17,000 in a year, gives the region the highest rate of 'economic inac...
Numbers 'Unavailable For Work' Growing
The number of people of working age in Northern Ireland who are unable to work has risen. The figure, which has gone up by 17,000 in a year, gives the region the highest rate of 'economic inac...
Northern Ireland News, Jul 28, 2009
QUB Gets Environmental Research Facility
A new £6.7 million research centre focusing on environmental change has been opened at Queen's University in Belfast. The CHRONO Centre for Climate, the Environment and Chronology - the first ...
QUB Gets Environmental Research Facility
A new £6.7 million research centre focusing on environmental change has been opened at Queen's University in Belfast. The CHRONO Centre for Climate, the Environment and Chronology - the first ...
Northern Ireland News, Jul 28, 2009
Consultation Begins On Armagh Gaol Hotel
Armagh Gaol gates swung open recently giving local people the chance to see first hand how the former prison currently looks, and to view plans by a developer. The Trevor Osbourne Property Gro...
Consultation Begins On Armagh Gaol Hotel
Armagh Gaol gates swung open recently giving local people the chance to see first hand how the former prison currently looks, and to view plans by a developer. The Trevor Osbourne Property Gro...
Northern Ireland News, Jul 28, 2009
Child Sex Offender Found
A convicted sex offender, who evaded authorities for the second time in three years, has been arrested in the south. Police had earlier launched a manhunt to trace Paul Hunter Redpath, (pictur...
Child Sex Offender Found
A convicted sex offender, who evaded authorities for the second time in three years, has been arrested in the south. Police had earlier launched a manhunt to trace Paul Hunter Redpath, (pictur...
Northern Ireland News, Jul 28, 2009
Banks Lobbied Over Farm Funding
Bankers are to meet with a top Assembly committee over cash flow for the NI farming community. Stormont's Agriculture Committee is to question representatives of the Northern Bank, Ulster Bank...
Banks Lobbied Over Farm Funding
Bankers are to meet with a top Assembly committee over cash flow for the NI farming community. Stormont's Agriculture Committee is to question representatives of the Northern Bank, Ulster Bank...
Northern Ireland News, Jul 28, 2009
Other NI News In Brief
Milk Cup Kicks Off The famous Manchester United soccer team kicked off this year's NI Milk Cup Premier section campaign last night. The Old Trafford football stars-in-the-making played against...
Other NI News In Brief
Milk Cup Kicks Off The famous Manchester United soccer team kicked off this year's NI Milk Cup Premier section campaign last night. The Old Trafford football stars-in-the-making played against...
UK National News, Jul 27, 2009
Teacher In Court Over 'Pupil Attempted Murder'
A science teacher is to appear in court today charged with he attempted murder of one of his students at a Nottinghamshire school. Peter Harvey, 49, of Rannoch Drive, Mansfield, is accused of attacki...
Teacher In Court Over 'Pupil Attempted Murder'
A science teacher is to appear in court today charged with he attempted murder of one of his students at a Nottinghamshire school. Peter Harvey, 49, of Rannoch Drive, Mansfield, is accused of attacki...
UK National News, Jul 27, 2009
Man In Court Over Mother-Of-Four Murder
A man has been remanded in custody, charged with murdering a mother-of-four. Trevor Mark Ferguson, 49, of Gorsworth Road, Sale in Cheshire, is accused of murdering 50-year-old Karen McGraw, on Thursd...
Man In Court Over Mother-Of-Four Murder
A man has been remanded in custody, charged with murdering a mother-of-four. Trevor Mark Ferguson, 49, of Gorsworth Road, Sale in Cheshire, is accused of murdering 50-year-old Karen McGraw, on Thursd...
UK National News, Jul 27, 2009
Healthy Boost For Youth Apprenticeships
NHS organisations will receive a total of £25 million to create 5,000 new NHS apprenticeships by March 2010, Health Secretary Andy Burnham announced today. The funding forms part of the Prime Ministe...
Healthy Boost For Youth Apprenticeships
NHS organisations will receive a total of £25 million to create 5,000 new NHS apprenticeships by March 2010, Health Secretary Andy Burnham announced today. The funding forms part of the Prime Ministe...
Recruitment News, Jul 27, 2009
Coughlan To Investigate Sparks' Strike
An official investigation has been launched into recent strike action by Irish electricians. The move has been sanction by Trade Minister Mary Coughlan, however, it is still unclear what format the ...
Coughlan To Investigate Sparks' Strike
An official investigation has been launched into recent strike action by Irish electricians. The move has been sanction by Trade Minister Mary Coughlan, however, it is still unclear what format the ...
Northern Ireland News, Jul 27, 2009
'Deep Regret' Over NI Checkpoint Death
The British government has expressed its "deep regret" at the death of Aiden McAnespie, who was shot at an army checkpoint in Co Tyrone, 21 years ago. Mr McAnespie, 24, was shot by a soldier a...
'Deep Regret' Over NI Checkpoint Death
The British government has expressed its "deep regret" at the death of Aiden McAnespie, who was shot at an army checkpoint in Co Tyrone, 21 years ago. Mr McAnespie, 24, was shot by a soldier a...
Recruitment News, Jul 27, 2009
ConstructionSkills Support For Firms To Train Staff And Save Money
In a bid to help construction firms stay safe and productive during the downturn, ConstructionSkills has launched a set of money-saving product bundles. Bringing together essential guides, tools and ...
ConstructionSkills Support For Firms To Train Staff And Save Money
In a bid to help construction firms stay safe and productive during the downturn, ConstructionSkills has launched a set of money-saving product bundles. Bringing together essential guides, tools and ...
UK National News, Jul 27, 2009
Miliband Wants Talks With Taliban
After some of the bloodiest weeks in the Afghanistan conflict to date - with 20 UK troops killed this month alone - there has been a call to engage the insurgents in talks. The Foreign Secretary Davi...
Miliband Wants Talks With Taliban
After some of the bloodiest weeks in the Afghanistan conflict to date - with 20 UK troops killed this month alone - there has been a call to engage the insurgents in talks. The Foreign Secretary Davi...
Northern Ireland News, Jul 27, 2009
Tamiflu Prescribed For First Time
An antiviral drug is now being dispensed in NI for the first time. As more people are falling ill with suspected swine flu, Tamiflu is going to patients who present with symptoms. Local repor...
Tamiflu Prescribed For First Time
An antiviral drug is now being dispensed in NI for the first time. As more people are falling ill with suspected swine flu, Tamiflu is going to patients who present with symptoms. Local repor...
Northern Ireland News, Jul 27, 2009
'Equality' Challenge From DUP Leader
NI's most senior politician has continued his criticism of the Equality Commission and challenged the Secretary of State to rectify its "unrepresentative" nature. First Minister Peter Robinson...
'Equality' Challenge From DUP Leader
NI's most senior politician has continued his criticism of the Equality Commission and challenged the Secretary of State to rectify its "unrepresentative" nature. First Minister Peter Robinson...
UK National News, Jul 27, 2009
Concerns Over 'Pensioner Poverty'
The Government has insisted that it is fully behind the welfare of retired people. In the face of a new report that said around one third of the UK's retired people are living in poverty, an official...
Concerns Over 'Pensioner Poverty'
The Government has insisted that it is fully behind the welfare of retired people. In the face of a new report that said around one third of the UK's retired people are living in poverty, an official...
UK National News, Jul 27, 2009
Extra £1bn Pledged For Wind Farm Programme
Three UK-based banks start work today with the European Investment Bank (EIB) on a programme to lend up to £1 billion to onshore wind farms over the next three years. The cash, part of the additiona...
Extra £1bn Pledged For Wind Farm Programme
Three UK-based banks start work today with the European Investment Bank (EIB) on a programme to lend up to £1 billion to onshore wind farms over the next three years. The cash, part of the additiona...
UK National News, Jul 27, 2009
MPs Criticise Rail Francise System
The current rail franchise system is "a muddle" which allows train companies to take advantage of it in order to raise fares, a report by a committee of MPs has claimed. The report by the Commons tra...
MPs Criticise Rail Francise System
The current rail franchise system is "a muddle" which allows train companies to take advantage of it in order to raise fares, a report by a committee of MPs has claimed. The report by the Commons tra...
UK National News, Jul 27, 2009
Darling Tackles Banks On Loan Costs
Lending to small businesses is growing - that's what the UK's leading banks told the Chancellor today. Alastair Darling met with the nation's most high profile institutions this afternoon, and presse...
Darling Tackles Banks On Loan Costs
Lending to small businesses is growing - that's what the UK's leading banks told the Chancellor today. Alastair Darling met with the nation's most high profile institutions this afternoon, and presse...
Business News, Jul 27, 2009
Ryanair Nets Profit
Rising passenger numbers and lower fuel prices helped Ryanair to make a €136.5m (£118m) net profit between April and June, up from €21m last year. The budget carrier saw an 11% growth in passenger nu...
Ryanair Nets Profit
Rising passenger numbers and lower fuel prices helped Ryanair to make a €136.5m (£118m) net profit between April and June, up from €21m last year. The budget carrier saw an 11% growth in passenger nu...
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Northern Ireland WeatherToday:A showery start with outbreaks most frequent north of Lough Neagh and through the morning, before dwindling during the afternoon as the northwest breezes ease and brighter spells of weak sunshine prosper. Maximum temperature 8 °C.Tonight:A dry night, save for a few light showers around the coasts, with prolonged clear spells and light winds bringing a frosty dawn for many in central and southern parts. Minimum temperature -3 °C.
