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Northern Ireland News for August 2009 : Page 10
UK National News, Aug 13, 2009
Missing Shropshire Woman Located
A search for a missing Shropshire woman has been called off after she turned up safely - and walked into a local hospital. Tracy Gough, 29, of Ludlow, Shropshire has not been since she made a distres...
Missing Shropshire Woman Located
A search for a missing Shropshire woman has been called off after she turned up safely - and walked into a local hospital. Tracy Gough, 29, of Ludlow, Shropshire has not been since she made a distres...
UK National News, Aug 13, 2009
Duncan 'Ration' Comments "Worrying"
Comments made by a shadow cabinet member, Alan Duncan on 'Rationing' are "worrying", according to a senior Wesminster figure. Sir Alistair Graham, former Chair of the Committee on Standards in Publi...
Duncan 'Ration' Comments "Worrying"
Comments made by a shadow cabinet member, Alan Duncan on 'Rationing' are "worrying", according to a senior Wesminster figure. Sir Alistair Graham, former Chair of the Committee on Standards in Publi...
UK National News, Aug 13, 2009
People On Sick 'Must Become More Active'
The Health Secretary has called for people on incapacity benefit to take more exercise in order to help them back into employment. Andy Burnham believes the country could save millions If just 1% of ...
People On Sick 'Must Become More Active'
The Health Secretary has called for people on incapacity benefit to take more exercise in order to help them back into employment. Andy Burnham believes the country could save millions If just 1% of ...
UK National News, Aug 13, 2009
Brutal Burglars Make Off With £30
A couple have been attacked with baseball bats and a pepper spray during a brutal aggravated burglary at their home in Wigan. Police said the victims were upstairs in bed at their home on Ruabon Cre...
Brutal Burglars Make Off With £30
A couple have been attacked with baseball bats and a pepper spray during a brutal aggravated burglary at their home in Wigan. Police said the victims were upstairs in bed at their home on Ruabon Cre...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 13, 2009
'Orwellian' Police Cameras In Use
Digital cameras - mounted on police officers' shoulders - are being deployed across a large suburban area of Co Antrim. In a move reminiscent of the George Orwell novel '1984' with its 'Big Br...
'Orwellian' Police Cameras In Use
Digital cameras - mounted on police officers' shoulders - are being deployed across a large suburban area of Co Antrim. In a move reminiscent of the George Orwell novel '1984' with its 'Big Br...
UK National News, Aug 13, 2009
'Too Many' Children Being Locked Up
Children as young as 12 are being wrongly incarcerated every year in England and Wales, breaking government guidelines, according to a report by the charity Barnardo's. A study of cases found that co...
'Too Many' Children Being Locked Up
Children as young as 12 are being wrongly incarcerated every year in England and Wales, breaking government guidelines, according to a report by the charity Barnardo's. A study of cases found that co...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 13, 2009
Rasharkin Parade Gets Green Light
It has emerged that a contentious loyal order parade in Co Antrim is to be allowed. And while a protest is expected to be staged by a residents' association based in the village of Rasharkin, ...
Rasharkin Parade Gets Green Light
It has emerged that a contentious loyal order parade in Co Antrim is to be allowed. And while a protest is expected to be staged by a residents' association based in the village of Rasharkin, ...
UK National News, Aug 13, 2009
Tory Link To Unionists 'Tested'
As a general election begins to look increasingly likely, the much anticipated electoral alliance between the Ulster Unionists and Conservatives is to face its biggest test to date. The two parties a...
Tory Link To Unionists 'Tested'
As a general election begins to look increasingly likely, the much anticipated electoral alliance between the Ulster Unionists and Conservatives is to face its biggest test to date. The two parties a...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 13, 2009
Safety Appeal As Grand Prix Revs-up
There has been an appeal for race-going motorcyclists to 'drive carefully'. The NI Environment Minister Edwin Poots (pictured) has appealed to bikers to take care on the roads as they travel t...
Safety Appeal As Grand Prix Revs-up
There has been an appeal for race-going motorcyclists to 'drive carefully'. The NI Environment Minister Edwin Poots (pictured) has appealed to bikers to take care on the roads as they travel t...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 13, 2009
Tory Link To Unionists 'Tested'
As a general election begins to look increasingly likely, the much anticipated electoral alliance between the Ulster Unionists (UUP) and Conservatives is to face its biggest test to date. The ...
Tory Link To Unionists 'Tested'
As a general election begins to look increasingly likely, the much anticipated electoral alliance between the Ulster Unionists (UUP) and Conservatives is to face its biggest test to date. The ...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 13, 2009
Trains 'Packed Out' For Tall Ships
There will be as many as half a million people in Belfast over the coming days for a glimpse of 40 majestic wooden ships during the four-day Tall Ships Maritime Festival. However, by noon on t...
Trains 'Packed Out' For Tall Ships
There will be as many as half a million people in Belfast over the coming days for a glimpse of 40 majestic wooden ships during the four-day Tall Ships Maritime Festival. However, by noon on t...
UK National News, Aug 13, 2009
Katie Price Launches Independent Production Company
Model and reality TV show star Katie Price has launched her own independent production company. Pricey Media, which Ms Price set up with former ITV Studios Talent Executive Mark Wagman, has been set ...
Katie Price Launches Independent Production Company
Model and reality TV show star Katie Price has launched her own independent production company. Pricey Media, which Ms Price set up with former ITV Studios Talent Executive Mark Wagman, has been set ...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 13, 2009
Focus On Deprived, Says Health Charity
Those most at risk of stroke are often also the worst off financially. On foot of a survey which shows that men in deprived areas are more than three times more likely to die of stroke than me...
Focus On Deprived, Says Health Charity
Those most at risk of stroke are often also the worst off financially. On foot of a survey which shows that men in deprived areas are more than three times more likely to die of stroke than me...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 13, 2009
Draperstown Gets Workspace Boost
A new workspace development in Draperstown could create up to 35 jobs and help to stimulate economic growth in the local area. That was the message from Stormont Enterprise Minister, Arlene Fo...
Draperstown Gets Workspace Boost
A new workspace development in Draperstown could create up to 35 jobs and help to stimulate economic growth in the local area. That was the message from Stormont Enterprise Minister, Arlene Fo...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 13, 2009
Other NI News In Brief
Jobs For Redundant The majority of staff paid off last week at an east Belfast engineering firm are to be re-employed. Around 35 of the 50 workers made redundant when the Central Group Service...
Other NI News In Brief
Jobs For Redundant The majority of staff paid off last week at an east Belfast engineering firm are to be re-employed. Around 35 of the 50 workers made redundant when the Central Group Service...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 12, 2009
Derry Shootings Probed
The police are investigating two separate shootings in Londonderry. However, as two men were being taken to hospital after they were shot on Tuesday, one theory being examined is that the two ...
Derry Shootings Probed
The police are investigating two separate shootings in Londonderry. However, as two men were being taken to hospital after they were shot on Tuesday, one theory being examined is that the two ...
UK National News, Aug 12, 2009
Unemployment Set For 2.5m
A grim statistic is being predicted for the dole queue. Britain's jobless total is likely reach a 15-year high of around 2.5 million when new figures are released later today. Despite recent signs t...
Unemployment Set For 2.5m
A grim statistic is being predicted for the dole queue. Britain's jobless total is likely reach a 15-year high of around 2.5 million when new figures are released later today. Despite recent signs t...
UK National News, Aug 12, 2009
Arrest Follows £40m Jewellery Robbery
Scotland Yard have arrested a 50-year-old man in connection with last Thursday's multi-million pound robbery at a Mayfair jewellers. He was detained outside a house in Ilford, east London, on Monday,...
Arrest Follows £40m Jewellery Robbery
Scotland Yard have arrested a 50-year-old man in connection with last Thursday's multi-million pound robbery at a Mayfair jewellers. He was detained outside a house in Ilford, east London, on Monday,...
UK National News, Aug 12, 2009
Many Injured In Big Dipper Crash
Thirty people have been hurt in a rollercoaster ride crash at Blackpool Pleasure Beach. Riders became stranded 20ft in the air when two carriages collided on the Big Dipper after one of them became j...
Many Injured In Big Dipper Crash
Thirty people have been hurt in a rollercoaster ride crash at Blackpool Pleasure Beach. Riders became stranded 20ft in the air when two carriages collided on the Big Dipper after one of them became j...
Recruitment News, Aug 12, 2009
Meath Suffers Largest Dole Increase
Co Meath experienced the largest increase in people signing on the dole last month, according to the latest Live Register figures in the Irish Republic. The statistics agency revealed last week that...
Meath Suffers Largest Dole Increase
Co Meath experienced the largest increase in people signing on the dole last month, according to the latest Live Register figures in the Irish Republic. The statistics agency revealed last week that...
Recruitment News, Aug 12, 2009
Union Campaign Saves Saves Skilled Work In Islington
A 10-month campaign by construction union UCATT to prevent the loss of highly skilled jobs from Islington has been hailed a success. The campaign began last year when Kier Islington, which provides r...
Union Campaign Saves Saves Skilled Work In Islington
A 10-month campaign by construction union UCATT to prevent the loss of highly skilled jobs from Islington has been hailed a success. The campaign began last year when Kier Islington, which provides r...
Business News, Aug 12, 2009
'Staged' Successes Celebrated
A Belfast entertainment business is looking to better its own 'performance'. Having set up a stage for the U2 concerts in Dublin recently and providing crew and production services to major concerts ...
'Staged' Successes Celebrated
A Belfast entertainment business is looking to better its own 'performance'. Having set up a stage for the U2 concerts in Dublin recently and providing crew and production services to major concerts ...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 12, 2009
NI Dole Queue Lengthens
Figures released today have - as expected - shown a further rise in Northern Ireland's unemployment statistics. The Northern Ireland seasonally adjusted unemployment rate, as measured by the L...
NI Dole Queue Lengthens
Figures released today have - as expected - shown a further rise in Northern Ireland's unemployment statistics. The Northern Ireland seasonally adjusted unemployment rate, as measured by the L...
UK National News, Aug 12, 2009
GB Constabulary Boss Takes Top NI Post
The man selected to lead Northern Ireland's police force has said he hopes to build on his predecessor's success. Matt Baggott was appointed by the NI Policing Board last night, and will replace out...
GB Constabulary Boss Takes Top NI Post
The man selected to lead Northern Ireland's police force has said he hopes to build on his predecessor's success. Matt Baggott was appointed by the NI Policing Board last night, and will replace out...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 12, 2009
Baggott Is New Chief Constable
The man selected to lead Northern Ireland's police force has said he hopes to build on his predecessor's success. Matt Baggott was appointed by the NI Policing Board last night, and will repla...
Baggott Is New Chief Constable
The man selected to lead Northern Ireland's police force has said he hopes to build on his predecessor's success. Matt Baggott was appointed by the NI Policing Board last night, and will repla...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 12, 2009
Caution Urged On Anti Swine Flu Drug
Antiviral use is escalating across Northern Ireland, In spite of NI continuing to be the area least badly hit by swine flu, it has emerged that in excess of 5,000 courses of antiviral drugs we...
Caution Urged On Anti Swine Flu Drug
Antiviral use is escalating across Northern Ireland, In spite of NI continuing to be the area least badly hit by swine flu, it has emerged that in excess of 5,000 courses of antiviral drugs we...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 12, 2009
Big Top Circus Dispute Over
The show must go on, and thanks to last minute safety measures getting approval, a circus has now been cleared to open its 'Big Top' in Co Down. Earlier this week a performance ban on the Supe...
Big Top Circus Dispute Over
The show must go on, and thanks to last minute safety measures getting approval, a circus has now been cleared to open its 'Big Top' in Co Down. Earlier this week a performance ban on the Supe...
Business News, Aug 12, 2009
Tall Ships To Boost Belfast Economy
There will be more than a festival of sail in Belfast this coming weekend. According to Lord Mayor Naomi Long, this week's arrival of the international Tall Ships event could boost the local economy ...
Tall Ships To Boost Belfast Economy
There will be more than a festival of sail in Belfast this coming weekend. According to Lord Mayor Naomi Long, this week's arrival of the international Tall Ships event could boost the local economy ...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 12, 2009
Planners Defend Demolition Decision
A row over the preservation of an Edwardian building has kicked-off in Belfast. Campaigners are attempting to block a developer's plans to demolish the structure, located in the heart of the c...
Planners Defend Demolition Decision
A row over the preservation of an Edwardian building has kicked-off in Belfast. Campaigners are attempting to block a developer's plans to demolish the structure, located in the heart of the c...
Business News, Aug 12, 2009
'High Paying Fare' Boosts Taxi Builders
A Co Tyrone business is celebrating this month - after hailing a new taxi building contract. Dungannon company Premier Vehicle Solutions (PVS) Ltd has secured a major deal with Fiat Ireland, potentia...
'High Paying Fare' Boosts Taxi Builders
A Co Tyrone business is celebrating this month - after hailing a new taxi building contract. Dungannon company Premier Vehicle Solutions (PVS) Ltd has secured a major deal with Fiat Ireland, potentia...
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Northern Ireland WeatherToday:A very mild, but mostly cloudy day, although with some bright or sunny spells. It will be mostly dry in the morning, but a little patchy light rain or drizzle at times in the afternoon. Maximum temperature 14 °C.Tonight:A band of heavier rain will move east during the evening before clearing eastwards after midnight. then mostly dry through the early hours, but a little rain towards dawn. Minimum temperature 8 °C.
