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Northern Ireland News for August 2009 : Page 8
Northern Ireland News, Aug 18, 2009
Arts Centre Construction Jobs 'Delayed'
A recession-beating jobs boost is being delayed, it has been claimed. A modern facility for the arts in Belfast - that was first agreed under an NIO Direct Rule Minister almost six years ago -...
Arts Centre Construction Jobs 'Delayed'
A recession-beating jobs boost is being delayed, it has been claimed. A modern facility for the arts in Belfast - that was first agreed under an NIO Direct Rule Minister almost six years ago -...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 18, 2009
Export Business Programme Launched
A major programme which aims to establish successful new fast growth, knowledge intensive businesses which could generate significant export sales and boost the local economy got underway today.</b...
Export Business Programme Launched
A major programme which aims to establish successful new fast growth, knowledge intensive businesses which could generate significant export sales and boost the local economy got underway today.</b...
UK National News, Aug 18, 2009
Katona Axed By Iceland
Troubled reality TV star Kerry Katona has been dropped as the face of supermarket chain Iceland. The retailer said it was now "impossible" for Katona to fulfill her lucrative advertising contract. ...
Katona Axed By Iceland
Troubled reality TV star Kerry Katona has been dropped as the face of supermarket chain Iceland. The retailer said it was now "impossible" for Katona to fulfill her lucrative advertising contract. ...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 18, 2009
Warning Over 'Fake' Slimming Trial
There has been a warning issued over a slimming scam in Northern Ireland. Trading Standards Service has warned consumers to beware of online offers of slimming products that claim to be availa...
Warning Over 'Fake' Slimming Trial
There has been a warning issued over a slimming scam in Northern Ireland. Trading Standards Service has warned consumers to beware of online offers of slimming products that claim to be availa...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 18, 2009
Other NI News In Brief
Londonderry Air 'Poisoned' People living in the path of a plume of smoke from a massive tyre fire in Londonderry have been warned to stay inside and shut their doors and windows, the Fire Serv...
Other NI News In Brief
Londonderry Air 'Poisoned' People living in the path of a plume of smoke from a massive tyre fire in Londonderry have been warned to stay inside and shut their doors and windows, the Fire Serv...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 17, 2009
NI Security Officer Dies In Afghanistan
A Northern Ireland man has died in war-torn Afghanistan. As it emerged at the weekend that another three British soldiers had been killed in Afghanistan, a former regular soldier from Co Londo...
NI Security Officer Dies In Afghanistan
A Northern Ireland man has died in war-torn Afghanistan. As it emerged at the weekend that another three British soldiers had been killed in Afghanistan, a former regular soldier from Co Londo...
UK National News, Aug 17, 2009
Many More Die In Afghanistan
The UK's death toll in the Afghan conflict has passed the 200 milestone. The three British soldiers who have been killed in Afghanistan, took the number of UK fatalities to 204 - following two other ...
Many More Die In Afghanistan
The UK's death toll in the Afghan conflict has passed the 200 milestone. The three British soldiers who have been killed in Afghanistan, took the number of UK fatalities to 204 - following two other ...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 17, 2009
Tensions Rise As Orange Hall Targeted
A weekend attack on a rural Orange Hall is being blamed on dissident republican elements. Republican graffiti linked to the splinter group was daubed on the Bellaghy building on the Ballynease...
Tensions Rise As Orange Hall Targeted
A weekend attack on a rural Orange Hall is being blamed on dissident republican elements. Republican graffiti linked to the splinter group was daubed on the Bellaghy building on the Ballynease...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 17, 2009
Massive Goodbye For Tall Ships
The Tall Ships have now left Belfast after a hugely successful event. Everything looks positive - even though the departure of the 40 international ships from the four-day Belfast Maritime Tal...
Massive Goodbye For Tall Ships
The Tall Ships have now left Belfast after a hugely successful event. Everything looks positive - even though the departure of the 40 international ships from the four-day Belfast Maritime Tal...
UK National News, Aug 17, 2009
UK Toddler Dies In Holiday Balcony Fall
An 18-month boy has died after falling from a hotel balcony in Sardinia, while on holiday with his family. Brad Kremer, from Reading in Berkshire, fell from the first-floor balcony at the Chia Laguna...
UK Toddler Dies In Holiday Balcony Fall
An 18-month boy has died after falling from a hotel balcony in Sardinia, while on holiday with his family. Brad Kremer, from Reading in Berkshire, fell from the first-floor balcony at the Chia Laguna...
UK National News, Aug 17, 2009
Tories Still Leading Polls
Labour is continuing to trail behind the Tories, according to two separate opinion polls published over the weekend. The opposition party now leads the government with an average of 17 points, with ...
Tories Still Leading Polls
Labour is continuing to trail behind the Tories, according to two separate opinion polls published over the weekend. The opposition party now leads the government with an average of 17 points, with ...
Business News, Aug 17, 2009
European Red Meat Sales Set For Boost
A much-increased level of sales for NI meat exported into Europe is being targeted. Stormont Enterprise Minister Arlene Foster has announced a new two-year campaign to accelerate red meat sales to Eu...
European Red Meat Sales Set For Boost
A much-increased level of sales for NI meat exported into Europe is being targeted. Stormont Enterprise Minister Arlene Foster has announced a new two-year campaign to accelerate red meat sales to Eu...
Recruitment News, Aug 17, 2009
4Home Jobs Talks
Management at a Cork DIY store will meet with union officials today, amid jobs fears. Sixteen employees at the Mitchelstown 4Home store staged a sit-in protest last week after learning the shop wou...
4Home Jobs Talks
Management at a Cork DIY store will meet with union officials today, amid jobs fears. Sixteen employees at the Mitchelstown 4Home store staged a sit-in protest last week after learning the shop wou...
UK National News, Aug 17, 2009
Search Resumed For Missing Essex Schoolgirl
The hunt for an eleven-year-old girl who disappeared while swimming on a beach in Clacton, Essex at the weekend has resumed today. The girl, named in reports as Stella Ankabi from Buckinghamshire, go...
Search Resumed For Missing Essex Schoolgirl
The hunt for an eleven-year-old girl who disappeared while swimming on a beach in Clacton, Essex at the weekend has resumed today. The girl, named in reports as Stella Ankabi from Buckinghamshire, go...
UK National News, Aug 17, 2009
School Leavers 'Facing Dole Queue'
This summer's school leavers could face the toughest struggle to find a job since the crash of 1929, a report by Prince's Trust and University of Sheffield has warned. The report found that the numbe...
School Leavers 'Facing Dole Queue'
This summer's school leavers could face the toughest struggle to find a job since the crash of 1929, a report by Prince's Trust and University of Sheffield has warned. The report found that the numbe...
UK National News, Aug 17, 2009
New Campaign To Crack Down On Drug Driving
A national TV advertising campaign to tackle drug driving has been launched by Transport Secretary Andrew Adonis today after new research showed that one in 10 young male drivers admit to driving afte...
New Campaign To Crack Down On Drug Driving
A national TV advertising campaign to tackle drug driving has been launched by Transport Secretary Andrew Adonis today after new research showed that one in 10 young male drivers admit to driving afte...
UK National News, Aug 17, 2009
Police Name Wanted Youth
Police have released details of a youth they wish to speak to in connection with a fatal shooting of a Manchester teenager earlier this year. Detectives with Greater Manchester Police have offered a...
Police Name Wanted Youth
Police have released details of a youth they wish to speak to in connection with a fatal shooting of a Manchester teenager earlier this year. Detectives with Greater Manchester Police have offered a...
UK National News, Aug 17, 2009
Hopes Rise Of Queen's Irish Visit
A top British diplomat has said he is "very hopeful" a Royal visit to the Irish Republic by Queen Elizabeth will come to fruition soon. Out-going UK ambassador to the Republic, David Reddaway said he...
Hopes Rise Of Queen's Irish Visit
A top British diplomat has said he is "very hopeful" a Royal visit to the Irish Republic by Queen Elizabeth will come to fruition soon. Out-going UK ambassador to the Republic, David Reddaway said he...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 17, 2009
Life Ban For Rowdy Portadown Fan
A Portadown football supporter who rushed onto the pitch during a home game against Glentoran at the weekend has been handed a lifetime ban by the club. The 17-year-old youth, who will appear ...
Life Ban For Rowdy Portadown Fan
A Portadown football supporter who rushed onto the pitch during a home game against Glentoran at the weekend has been handed a lifetime ban by the club. The 17-year-old youth, who will appear ...
UK National News, Aug 17, 2009
Recovery Home For Injured Soldiers Opens
Britain's first Army recovery centre to treat injured soldiers is to be officially opened. The head of the Army, General Sir Richard Dannatt, Chief of the General Staff, will join other servicemen to...
Recovery Home For Injured Soldiers Opens
Britain's first Army recovery centre to treat injured soldiers is to be officially opened. The head of the Army, General Sir Richard Dannatt, Chief of the General Staff, will join other servicemen to...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 17, 2009
Crews Attacked At Courthouse Blaze
Firefighters have came under attack in north Belfast, while extinguishing the third blaze at Crumlin Road courthouse over the weekend. The historic building has been the target of three separa...
Crews Attacked At Courthouse Blaze
Firefighters have came under attack in north Belfast, while extinguishing the third blaze at Crumlin Road courthouse over the weekend. The historic building has been the target of three separa...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 17, 2009
Hopes Rise For Queen's Irish Visit
A top British diplomat has said he is "very hopeful" a Royal visit to the Irish Republic by Queen Elizabeth will come to fruition soon. Out-going UK ambassador to the Republic, David Reddaway ...
Hopes Rise For Queen's Irish Visit
A top British diplomat has said he is "very hopeful" a Royal visit to the Irish Republic by Queen Elizabeth will come to fruition soon. Out-going UK ambassador to the Republic, David Reddaway ...
UK National News, Aug 17, 2009
Shelter Say 'Cancel RTB On New Tenancies'
The Right to Buy (RTB) should be scrapped for all new tenancies, according to housing charity, Shelter Scotland. The charity is calling on the Scottish Government to be bolder in its reform of RTB by...
Shelter Say 'Cancel RTB On New Tenancies'
The Right to Buy (RTB) should be scrapped for all new tenancies, according to housing charity, Shelter Scotland. The charity is calling on the Scottish Government to be bolder in its reform of RTB by...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 17, 2009
Petrol Prices Soaring
Drivers are looking at a considerable rise in petrol prices across NI. Last week, fuel prices returned to a peak not seen in over six weeks, with the average price at the pumps across the coun...
Petrol Prices Soaring
Drivers are looking at a considerable rise in petrol prices across NI. Last week, fuel prices returned to a peak not seen in over six weeks, with the average price at the pumps across the coun...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 17, 2009
European Red Meat Sales Set For Boost
A much-increased level of sales for NI meat exported into Europe is being targeted. Stormont Enterprise Minister Arlene Foster has announced a new two-year campaign to accelerate red meat sale...
European Red Meat Sales Set For Boost
A much-increased level of sales for NI meat exported into Europe is being targeted. Stormont Enterprise Minister Arlene Foster has announced a new two-year campaign to accelerate red meat sale...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 17, 2009
Other NI News In Brief
Climbers Saved Five climbers have been rescued from cliffs in Co Antrim. The group got stuck on a ledge above the rocks at the Gobbins cliffs near Islandmagee on Sunday. They were winched to s...
Other NI News In Brief
Climbers Saved Five climbers have been rescued from cliffs in Co Antrim. The group got stuck on a ledge above the rocks at the Gobbins cliffs near Islandmagee on Sunday. They were winched to s...
UK National News, Aug 14, 2009
Cameron Dubs Hannan 'Eccentric'
A Tory MEP's controversial views on the NHS have been branded "eccentric" by party leader David Cameron. Mr Cameron today moved to distance himself from comments made by Daniel Hannan, who denounced...
Cameron Dubs Hannan 'Eccentric'
A Tory MEP's controversial views on the NHS have been branded "eccentric" by party leader David Cameron. Mr Cameron today moved to distance himself from comments made by Daniel Hannan, who denounced...
Business News, Aug 14, 2009
Ulster Bank 'Says Recession Over'
The worst of the house-building downturn may have passed, says one of the top local banks. Ulster Bank's latest Quarterly Economic Review features commentary by their economist, Richard Ramsey . He ...
Ulster Bank 'Says Recession Over'
The worst of the house-building downturn may have passed, says one of the top local banks. Ulster Bank's latest Quarterly Economic Review features commentary by their economist, Richard Ramsey . He ...
Recruitment News, Aug 14, 2009
Co-Op Staff Protest Over Jobs
Workers at a Co-op Superstore in Co Cork are staging a sit-in after being told they are to lose their jobs. The workers at the Co-op Superstore in New Square, Mitchelstown said they were disappointed...
Co-Op Staff Protest Over Jobs
Workers at a Co-op Superstore in Co Cork are staging a sit-in after being told they are to lose their jobs. The workers at the Co-op Superstore in New Square, Mitchelstown said they were disappointed...
Recruitment News, Aug 14, 2009
Co Derry 'Workspace' Premises Open
A new £750,000 workspace development in Draperstown could create up to 35 jobs and help to stimulate economic growth, the Enterprise Minister has said. Arlene Foster, who officially opened the new 8...
Co Derry 'Workspace' Premises Open
A new £750,000 workspace development in Draperstown could create up to 35 jobs and help to stimulate economic growth, the Enterprise Minister has said. Arlene Foster, who officially opened the new 8...
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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.
