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Northern Ireland News for August 2009
Business News, Aug 28, 2009
India Is Business Target For NI
Smaller manufacturing companies in Northern Ireland are being helped to win new business in India. Omagh consultancy firm Outsource Ireland is helping them get new contracts or maintain existing cust...
India Is Business Target For NI
Smaller manufacturing companies in Northern Ireland are being helped to win new business in India. Omagh consultancy firm Outsource Ireland is helping them get new contracts or maintain existing cust...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 28, 2009
Plans Already Passed For Arson Hit School
Temporary mobile classrooms at an Irish speaking school in Co Down have been destroyed overnight in an arson attack. However, it is believed that plans for a new, permanent building at Bunscoi...
Plans Already Passed For Arson Hit School
Temporary mobile classrooms at an Irish speaking school in Co Down have been destroyed overnight in an arson attack. However, it is believed that plans for a new, permanent building at Bunscoi...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 28, 2009
Drugs Link To Bomb Alert
There have been bomb alerts on both sides of the border - with drugs now being linked to a Dublin bomb parts find. In Co Down a bomb alert has delayed flights while gardaí in Dublin have also ...
Drugs Link To Bomb Alert
There have been bomb alerts on both sides of the border - with drugs now being linked to a Dublin bomb parts find. In Co Down a bomb alert has delayed flights while gardaí in Dublin have also ...
Recruitment News, Aug 28, 2009
Port Blocks Workers Protests
A court order has been used to stop workers protesting at Dublin's port. The Dublin Port Company obtained the injunction against those who attempted to blockade the port earlier this week. Workers f...
Port Blocks Workers Protests
A court order has been used to stop workers protesting at Dublin's port. The Dublin Port Company obtained the injunction against those who attempted to blockade the port earlier this week. Workers f...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 28, 2009
Swine Flu Incidences Slowing Down
There were falling numbers of GP consultations for swine flu last week. The number of anti-viral prescriptions for people with swine flu in Northern Ireland has also fallen - to 577 from 1,059...
Swine Flu Incidences Slowing Down
There were falling numbers of GP consultations for swine flu last week. The number of anti-viral prescriptions for people with swine flu in Northern Ireland has also fallen - to 577 from 1,059...
Business News, Aug 28, 2009
Belfast 'Tele' Reports News Of Losses
Two of Northern Ireland best-known newspapers are making significant losses. They are each being forced to 'report' their own bad news stories as both the world's oldest English language title, the B...
Belfast 'Tele' Reports News Of Losses
Two of Northern Ireland best-known newspapers are making significant losses. They are each being forced to 'report' their own bad news stories as both the world's oldest English language title, the B...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 28, 2009
Irish Politicians Head To Kennedy Funeral
Irish leaders are on route this weekend to the USA. A delegation, led by Taoiseach Brian Cowen and NI Deputy First Minister Martin McGuinness, (pictured) will tomorrow (Saturday) pay their fin...
Irish Politicians Head To Kennedy Funeral
Irish leaders are on route this weekend to the USA. A delegation, led by Taoiseach Brian Cowen and NI Deputy First Minister Martin McGuinness, (pictured) will tomorrow (Saturday) pay their fin...
UK National News, Aug 28, 2009
Gaddafi's Son Denies Lockerbie Trade-off
The son of Libyan leader Colonel Gaddafi has insisted no deals were linked to the compassionate release of the Lockerbie bomber, it has been reported. Saif al Islam Gaddafi told The Herald newspaper ...
Gaddafi's Son Denies Lockerbie Trade-off
The son of Libyan leader Colonel Gaddafi has insisted no deals were linked to the compassionate release of the Lockerbie bomber, it has been reported. Saif al Islam Gaddafi told The Herald newspaper ...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 28, 2009
Belfast 'Tele' Reports News Of Losses
Two of Northern Ireland best-known newspapers are making significant losses. They are being forced to 'report' their own bad news as revenue has fallen at both the world's oldest English langu...
Belfast 'Tele' Reports News Of Losses
Two of Northern Ireland best-known newspapers are making significant losses. They are being forced to 'report' their own bad news as revenue has fallen at both the world's oldest English langu...
UK National News, Aug 28, 2009
New Army Chief Marches In
General Sir David Richards today became the new head of the British army. He takes over from General Sir Richard Dannatt, whose last weeks in charge have been marred by political controversy. Gene...
New Army Chief Marches In
General Sir David Richards today became the new head of the British army. He takes over from General Sir Richard Dannatt, whose last weeks in charge have been marred by political controversy. Gene...
UK National News, Aug 28, 2009
Peer-To-MP 'Cool Off' Period
Constitutional reform, which would allow life peers to resign, will be amended to ensure former lords cannot stands as MPs for five years. According to reports, Justice Secretary Jack Straw, who is h...
Peer-To-MP 'Cool Off' Period
Constitutional reform, which would allow life peers to resign, will be amended to ensure former lords cannot stands as MPs for five years. According to reports, Justice Secretary Jack Straw, who is h...
UK National News, Aug 28, 2009
Guidelines To Halt Mobile Phone Crime
Action to prevent criminals abusing new mobile phone technology, which allows them to be used like debit, credit and pre-pay cards, has been agreed by the Government, mobile phone and card payments in...
Guidelines To Halt Mobile Phone Crime
Action to prevent criminals abusing new mobile phone technology, which allows them to be used like debit, credit and pre-pay cards, has been agreed by the Government, mobile phone and card payments in...
UK National News, Aug 28, 2009
Economy 'Contraction' Slowing
The rate at which the UK economy is contracting has been reduced. In the three months from April to June the Office for National Statistics (ONS) said gross domestic product (GDP) dropped by 0.7% fro...
Economy 'Contraction' Slowing
The rate at which the UK economy is contracting has been reduced. In the three months from April to June the Office for National Statistics (ONS) said gross domestic product (GDP) dropped by 0.7% fro...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 28, 2009
INTO Has Doubts Over Swine Flu
Schools may be unable to halt the spread of swine flu. With the new school term imminent, a top teachers union has raised concerns that not enough resources have been made available to schools...
INTO Has Doubts Over Swine Flu
Schools may be unable to halt the spread of swine flu. With the new school term imminent, a top teachers union has raised concerns that not enough resources have been made available to schools...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 28, 2009
Lead Shot 'Fired'
Sportsmen won't be able to use the traditional 'lead shot' anymore. Wildfowlers have been banned from using the poisionous shot when they are shooting over wetlands in Northern Ireland. The b...
Lead Shot 'Fired'
Sportsmen won't be able to use the traditional 'lead shot' anymore. Wildfowlers have been banned from using the poisionous shot when they are shooting over wetlands in Northern Ireland. The b...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 28, 2009
London Paralympics Targeted
Paralympic athletes are on the 'final countdown'. As the countdown begins towards the 2012 Paralympic Games in London, NI Sports Minister Nelson McCausland is today calling for local sportspeo...
London Paralympics Targeted
Paralympic athletes are on the 'final countdown'. As the countdown begins towards the 2012 Paralympic Games in London, NI Sports Minister Nelson McCausland is today calling for local sportspeo...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 28, 2009
UTV Hit Hard By Recession
NI's regional TV station is reporting a sharp drop in advertising revenue. UTV Media in Belfast has this week posted a sharp drop in pre-tax profits for the first six months of the year, blami...
UTV Hit Hard By Recession
NI's regional TV station is reporting a sharp drop in advertising revenue. UTV Media in Belfast has this week posted a sharp drop in pre-tax profits for the first six months of the year, blami...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 28, 2009
India Is Business Target For NI
Smaller manufacturing companies in Northern Ireland are being helped to win new business in India. Omagh consultancy firm Outsource Ireland is helping them get new contracts or maintain existi...
India Is Business Target For NI
Smaller manufacturing companies in Northern Ireland are being helped to win new business in India. Omagh consultancy firm Outsource Ireland is helping them get new contracts or maintain existi...
UK National News, Aug 28, 2009
BBC Opens WWII Archive Online
A new online archive collection - dating back to 1939 - has gone onto the Internet. It is part of the BBC's plans to mark the 70th anniversary of the Second World War. It includes documents, a new i...
BBC Opens WWII Archive Online
A new online archive collection - dating back to 1939 - has gone onto the Internet. It is part of the BBC's plans to mark the 70th anniversary of the Second World War. It includes documents, a new i...
UK National News, Aug 28, 2009
Swine Flu Surveillance Successful
Concerns about the effectiveness of flu surveillance systems during the early phase of the swine flu pandemic were misplaced, according to research published on bmj.com today. An analysis of samples ...
Swine Flu Surveillance Successful
Concerns about the effectiveness of flu surveillance systems during the early phase of the swine flu pandemic were misplaced, according to research published on bmj.com today. An analysis of samples ...
UK National News, Aug 28, 2009
Other News In Brief
Death Driver Feared Lynching An angry crowd threatened to attack a motorist involved in an accident, which killed a three-year-old boy. The 45-year-old stopped his car immediately as he realised that...
Other News In Brief
Death Driver Feared Lynching An angry crowd threatened to attack a motorist involved in an accident, which killed a three-year-old boy. The 45-year-old stopped his car immediately as he realised that...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 28, 2009
Other NI News In Brief
Flying High For Environment Aviation company Bombardier has launched a sustainable communities programme in partnership with Business in the Community to provide practical support on environme...
Other NI News In Brief
Flying High For Environment Aviation company Bombardier has launched a sustainable communities programme in partnership with Business in the Community to provide practical support on environme...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 27, 2009
Man Remanded Over Coleraine Killing
A man has today been remanded in custody charged with the murder of Kevin McDaid. James McAfee, 28, of Lisnablagh Road, also faces four other charges, including the attempted murder of Damian ...
Man Remanded Over Coleraine Killing
A man has today been remanded in custody charged with the murder of Kevin McDaid. James McAfee, 28, of Lisnablagh Road, also faces four other charges, including the attempted murder of Damian ...
UK National News, Aug 27, 2009
MoD Confirms Latest Afghan Fatality
A solider injured on patrol in Afghanistan - who later died in hospital from his wounds - has been named by the Ministry of Defence. Fusilier Shaun Bush, of 2nd Battalion The Royal Regiment of Fus...
MoD Confirms Latest Afghan Fatality
A solider injured on patrol in Afghanistan - who later died in hospital from his wounds - has been named by the Ministry of Defence. Fusilier Shaun Bush, of 2nd Battalion The Royal Regiment of Fus...
UK National News, Aug 27, 2009
'Bloodiest Day' In Ulster Recalled
Twin tragedies in Northern Ireland on this day 30 years ago are being remembered. Separate memorial services are taking place at both Mullaghmore in Sligo and Narrow Water in Co Down to recall the b...
'Bloodiest Day' In Ulster Recalled
Twin tragedies in Northern Ireland on this day 30 years ago are being remembered. Separate memorial services are taking place at both Mullaghmore in Sligo and Narrow Water in Co Down to recall the b...
Recruitment News, Aug 27, 2009
'Coke' Workers Picket Offices
Workers at Coca-Cola Ireland have undertaken a picket at the company's main distribution centres today over a decision to 'outsource' 130 jobs. The workers' union SIPTU said they were taking the acti...
'Coke' Workers Picket Offices
Workers at Coca-Cola Ireland have undertaken a picket at the company's main distribution centres today over a decision to 'outsource' 130 jobs. The workers' union SIPTU said they were taking the acti...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 27, 2009
Gillespie Defends Damning PSNI Report
Administrative functions carried out by police officers are to be reviewed. The Province's second highest ranking police officer has said an action plan is in place to cut down on bureaucracy ...
Gillespie Defends Damning PSNI Report
Administrative functions carried out by police officers are to be reviewed. The Province's second highest ranking police officer has said an action plan is in place to cut down on bureaucracy ...
UK National News, Aug 27, 2009
Population Hits Record 61m
The UK population has exceeded 61 million for the first time, the National Statistics Office has revealed. Residency grew by 408,000 last year, bringing the total population figure to 61.4 million. ...
Population Hits Record 61m
The UK population has exceeded 61 million for the first time, the National Statistics Office has revealed. Residency grew by 408,000 last year, bringing the total population figure to 61.4 million. ...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 27, 2009
Migrants 'Expand' NI Population
Inbound migrants added 5,700 residents to the Northern Ireland population. However, this is significantly lower than the 9,000 residents added through migration in both 2005-6 and 2006-7 with ...
Migrants 'Expand' NI Population
Inbound migrants added 5,700 residents to the Northern Ireland population. However, this is significantly lower than the 9,000 residents added through migration in both 2005-6 and 2006-7 with ...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 27, 2009
Army's 'Bloodiest Day' In Ulster Recalled
Twin tragedies in Northern Ireland on this day 30 years ago are being remembered. Separate memorial services are taking place at both Mullaghmore in Sligo and Narrow Water in Co Down to recall...
Army's 'Bloodiest Day' In Ulster Recalled
Twin tragedies in Northern Ireland on this day 30 years ago are being remembered. Separate memorial services are taking place at both Mullaghmore in Sligo and Narrow Water in Co Down to recall...
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Northern Ireland WeatherThis Evening and Tonight:Rain clearing away east by early evening with some clear spells but a few showers likely to affect the North coast and other areas towards dawn, remaining breezy and mild overnight. Minimum temperature 9 °C.
