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Northern Ireland News for July 2009 : Page 9
Northern Ireland News, Jul 20, 2009
Two Held Over North Belfast Murder
Police in north Belfast have held two people as part of an investigation into the suspicious death of a 29-year-old man. The man, believed to be a Polish national, was found dead at a Cliftonv...
Two Held Over North Belfast Murder
Police in north Belfast have held two people as part of an investigation into the suspicious death of a 29-year-old man. The man, believed to be a Polish national, was found dead at a Cliftonv...
Business News, Jul 20, 2009
Quality Of Care Awards Announced
Examples of good practice in personal and public involvement by health and social care organisations are at the forefront of a new quality awards scheme, just announced. Speaking last week at the lau...
Quality Of Care Awards Announced
Examples of good practice in personal and public involvement by health and social care organisations are at the forefront of a new quality awards scheme, just announced. Speaking last week at the lau...
Northern Ireland News, Jul 20, 2009
School Gets New Home As Blaze Probed
As the education authorities agreed today to a plan to accommodate hundreds of pupils whose school was destroyed by a weekend fire, a PSNI probe into suspected arson has begun. It happened on ...
School Gets New Home As Blaze Probed
As the education authorities agreed today to a plan to accommodate hundreds of pupils whose school was destroyed by a weekend fire, a PSNI probe into suspected arson has begun. It happened on ...
Northern Ireland News, Jul 20, 2009
Roads Victims Named
Police were last night appealing to anyone who witnessed a crash that left two motorcyclists in a serious condition in hospital in Co Fermanagh to contact them. The appeal came as the names of...
Roads Victims Named
Police were last night appealing to anyone who witnessed a crash that left two motorcyclists in a serious condition in hospital in Co Fermanagh to contact them. The appeal came as the names of...
UK National News, Jul 20, 2009
Terror Threat Reduced
The potential threat from a terrorist attack in the UK has been downgraded by one level. However, the Home Secretary, whose department sets the risk level, said the public can expect little change i...
Terror Threat Reduced
The potential threat from a terrorist attack in the UK has been downgraded by one level. However, the Home Secretary, whose department sets the risk level, said the public can expect little change i...
Business News, Jul 20, 2009
Rathlin Gets Speedy Link
A new express ferry service to one of Ireland's few remaining inhabited islands has been making a splash today. The Rathlin Express Catamaran arrived at the island's harbour with 100 passengers for t...
Rathlin Gets Speedy Link
A new express ferry service to one of Ireland's few remaining inhabited islands has been making a splash today. The Rathlin Express Catamaran arrived at the island's harbour with 100 passengers for t...
Northern Ireland News, Jul 20, 2009
Border Watch Office Creates NI Jobs
Over two dozen jobs are being created with the opening of a new Belfast office of the UK Border Agency. Billed as a 'one stop shop' for immigration services in Northern Ireland, it was officia...
Border Watch Office Creates NI Jobs
Over two dozen jobs are being created with the opening of a new Belfast office of the UK Border Agency. Billed as a 'one stop shop' for immigration services in Northern Ireland, it was officia...
Northern Ireland News, Jul 20, 2009
Ashes Author McCourt Dies
Best-selling novelist Frank McCourt has lost his battle with cancer. The 78-year-old author, best known for writing Angela's Ashes, died in New York while receiving hospice care. McCourt, a...
Ashes Author McCourt Dies
Best-selling novelist Frank McCourt has lost his battle with cancer. The 78-year-old author, best known for writing Angela's Ashes, died in New York while receiving hospice care. McCourt, a...
Recruitment News, Jul 20, 2009
Harney Opens Dublin Factory
A new state-of-the-art manufacturing plant in Dublin has been officially opened by the Health Minister Mary Harney . It which will house one of Japan's largest pharmaceutical firms and give a boost t...
Harney Opens Dublin Factory
A new state-of-the-art manufacturing plant in Dublin has been officially opened by the Health Minister Mary Harney . It which will house one of Japan's largest pharmaceutical firms and give a boost t...
UK National News, Jul 20, 2009
Army General Silenced As Death Toll Rises
As news that another UK soldier has been killed in a blast in Afghanistan, damning comments over poorly equipped soldiers on the front-line have seen one of the UK's top military men silenced. The so...
Army General Silenced As Death Toll Rises
As news that another UK soldier has been killed in a blast in Afghanistan, damning comments over poorly equipped soldiers on the front-line have seen one of the UK's top military men silenced. The so...
UK National News, Jul 20, 2009
Mother Detained Over Children's Deaths
A pregnant mother who pleaded guilty to the manslaughter of two of her children and the attempted manslaughter of a third, has been committed to a psychiatric hospital. Sasikala Navaneethan, 36, from...
Mother Detained Over Children's Deaths
A pregnant mother who pleaded guilty to the manslaughter of two of her children and the attempted manslaughter of a third, has been committed to a psychiatric hospital. Sasikala Navaneethan, 36, from...
UK National News, Jul 20, 2009
Lord Sugar Takes Up New Job
Business mogul Sir Alan Sugar took his seat in the House of Lords this afternoon, amid talks of a mechanism that would allow life peers to renounce their titles. Lord Sugar, as he will be known, was...
Lord Sugar Takes Up New Job
Business mogul Sir Alan Sugar took his seat in the House of Lords this afternoon, amid talks of a mechanism that would allow life peers to renounce their titles. Lord Sugar, as he will be known, was...
UK National News, Jul 20, 2009
Banking Reforms Proposals Unveiled
Shadow Chancellor George Osborne has outlined proposals for regulating the UK banking system if the Conservatives win power. Plans include the abolishment of the Financial Services Authority with its...
Banking Reforms Proposals Unveiled
Shadow Chancellor George Osborne has outlined proposals for regulating the UK banking system if the Conservatives win power. Plans include the abolishment of the Financial Services Authority with its...
UK National News, Jul 20, 2009
Cornish Tragedy Unfolds As Surfer Dies
Summer beach fun turned to tragedy at the weekend as a 51-year-old man died and a 14-year-old boy was hospitalised after they had to be rescued from the surf at Newquay in Cornwall. The pair, believe...
Cornish Tragedy Unfolds As Surfer Dies
Summer beach fun turned to tragedy at the weekend as a 51-year-old man died and a 14-year-old boy was hospitalised after they had to be rescued from the surf at Newquay in Cornwall. The pair, believe...
UK National News, Jul 20, 2009
Police Apology Over Paedophile Attack
A Welsh family who say they reacted "within seconds" of a paedophile taking their child - by making 999 calls and giving the police his name and a description of his car - have received an apology ove...
Police Apology Over Paedophile Attack
A Welsh family who say they reacted "within seconds" of a paedophile taking their child - by making 999 calls and giving the police his name and a description of his car - have received an apology ove...
UK National News, Jul 20, 2009
Second Jogger Buzzed By Buzzard
A runner has been attacked by a renegade buzzard. It is the second time this month that a jogger needed medical treatment after being attacked by one of the birds. Stuart Urquhart, 36, a solicitor, ...
Second Jogger Buzzed By Buzzard
A runner has been attacked by a renegade buzzard. It is the second time this month that a jogger needed medical treatment after being attacked by one of the birds. Stuart Urquhart, 36, a solicitor, ...
UK National News, Jul 20, 2009
Other News In Brief
Boris Goes East The high profile Mayor of London, Boris Johnson, (pictured) is to make a guest appearance on the BBC soap EastEnders. He will appear in a scene set in the show's Queen Vic pub where h...
Other News In Brief
Boris Goes East The high profile Mayor of London, Boris Johnson, (pictured) is to make a guest appearance on the BBC soap EastEnders. He will appear in a scene set in the show's Queen Vic pub where h...
Northern Ireland News, Jul 20, 2009
Rathlin Gets Speedy Link
A new express ferry service to one of Ireland's few remaining inhabited islands has been making a splash today. The Rathlin Express Catamaran arrived at the island's harbour with 100 passenger...
Rathlin Gets Speedy Link
A new express ferry service to one of Ireland's few remaining inhabited islands has been making a splash today. The Rathlin Express Catamaran arrived at the island's harbour with 100 passenger...
Northern Ireland News, Jul 20, 2009
Swine Flu Measures In Focus
NI's top medical officer is to outline later how Northern Ireland will cope with an escalation in swine flu. At the same time as his plans are unveiled locally, news of a national swine flu ad...
Swine Flu Measures In Focus
NI's top medical officer is to outline later how Northern Ireland will cope with an escalation in swine flu. At the same time as his plans are unveiled locally, news of a national swine flu ad...
Northern Ireland News, Jul 20, 2009
Barracks Alert Ends
A major Army base - which also houses the local HQ for intelligence staff at MI5 - was on full alert earlier this morning. A suspicious object was discovered at Palace Barracks near Holywood, ...
Barracks Alert Ends
A major Army base - which also houses the local HQ for intelligence staff at MI5 - was on full alert earlier this morning. A suspicious object was discovered at Palace Barracks near Holywood, ...
Northern Ireland News, Jul 20, 2009
Quality Of Care Awards Announced
Examples of good practice in personal and public involvement by health and social care organisations are at the forefront of a new quality awards scheme, just announced. Speaking last week at ...
Quality Of Care Awards Announced
Examples of good practice in personal and public involvement by health and social care organisations are at the forefront of a new quality awards scheme, just announced. Speaking last week at ...
Northern Ireland News, Jul 20, 2009
Other NI News In Brief
Bank Heist Probed A bank was robbed in east Belfast at the weekend. A substantial sum of money was taken in the armed robbery when a man wearing a baseball cap and dust mask and carrying a gun...
Other NI News In Brief
Bank Heist Probed A bank was robbed in east Belfast at the weekend. A substantial sum of money was taken in the armed robbery when a man wearing a baseball cap and dust mask and carrying a gun...
Northern Ireland News, Jul 10, 2009
Poots Backs Belfast Incinerator Plan Amid Fresh Overhaul Of Planning System
The Stormont Environment Minister Edwin Poots has launched proposals for the most sweeping reform of Northern Ireland's planning system for over 30 years. He has also said that the twice rejec...
Poots Backs Belfast Incinerator Plan Amid Fresh Overhaul Of Planning System
The Stormont Environment Minister Edwin Poots has launched proposals for the most sweeping reform of Northern Ireland's planning system for over 30 years. He has also said that the twice rejec...
UK National News, Jul 10, 2009
Coulson 'Will Keep Job', Says Cameron
David Cameron will not sack a top aid at the centre of phone hacking allegations. The Conservative leader (pictured) reaffirmed his support for former News of the World editor Andy Coulson, who now ...
Coulson 'Will Keep Job', Says Cameron
David Cameron will not sack a top aid at the centre of phone hacking allegations. The Conservative leader (pictured) reaffirmed his support for former News of the World editor Andy Coulson, who now ...
UK National News, Jul 10, 2009
Pair Jailed In Landmark Race Hate Case
Two men have been jailed today after becoming the first Britons to be convicted of inciting racial hatred online. In a landmark case, Simon Sheppard, 51, of Selby in North Yorkshire, received a four ...
Pair Jailed In Landmark Race Hate Case
Two men have been jailed today after becoming the first Britons to be convicted of inciting racial hatred online. In a landmark case, Simon Sheppard, 51, of Selby in North Yorkshire, received a four ...
Northern Ireland News, Jul 10, 2009
Northern Shuts Down Further Branches
A local bank is to increase the number of its recent branch closures. The Northern Bank is shutting a further five branches in Northern Ireland in the next few months, having previously closed...
Northern Shuts Down Further Branches
A local bank is to increase the number of its recent branch closures. The Northern Bank is shutting a further five branches in Northern Ireland in the next few months, having previously closed...
UK National News, Jul 10, 2009
British Troops Killed As Death Toll Rises
Two more British soldiers have been killed in separate incidents in southern Afghanistan. In the first incident, a soldier from 4th Battalion The Rifles, was killed in a contact explosion, the Minist...
British Troops Killed As Death Toll Rises
Two more British soldiers have been killed in separate incidents in southern Afghanistan. In the first incident, a soldier from 4th Battalion The Rifles, was killed in a contact explosion, the Minist...
UK National News, Jul 10, 2009
Police Given More time To Quiz Teacher Over 'Attack'
Detectives have been granted more time to question a teacher arrested on suspicion of attempted murder of a schoolboy, and the assault of two other pupils in Nottinghamshire. Science teacher Peter Ha...
Police Given More time To Quiz Teacher Over 'Attack'
Detectives have been granted more time to question a teacher arrested on suspicion of attempted murder of a schoolboy, and the assault of two other pupils in Nottinghamshire. Science teacher Peter Ha...
Northern Ireland News, Jul 10, 2009
Gardaí Seize 2m Contraband Cigarettes
A successful operation to net a huge haul of illicit tobacco products in Dublin has just been revealed. Apparently part of a major international anti-smuggling initiative which has also result...
Gardaí Seize 2m Contraband Cigarettes
A successful operation to net a huge haul of illicit tobacco products in Dublin has just been revealed. Apparently part of a major international anti-smuggling initiative which has also result...
UK National News, Jul 10, 2009
MPs Call For Reduction Of 'Stacking' Over Heathrow
A group of British MPs have called for a reduction in airplane "stacking" over Heathrow Airport, if a third runway is to be built. A report by the Commons Transport Committee, published today, claim ...
MPs Call For Reduction Of 'Stacking' Over Heathrow
A group of British MPs have called for a reduction in airplane "stacking" over Heathrow Airport, if a third runway is to be built. A report by the Commons Transport Committee, published today, claim ...
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Northern Ireland WeatherThis Evening and 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.
