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Northern Ireland News for August 2009 : Page 9
UK National News, Aug 14, 2009
UK Repossession Level Falls
The number of mortgage repossessions fell in the second quarter of the year, while cases of arrears levelled off, according the latest figures published today by the Council of Mortgage Lenders (CML)....
UK Repossession Level Falls
The number of mortgage repossessions fell in the second quarter of the year, while cases of arrears levelled off, according the latest figures published today by the Council of Mortgage Lenders (CML)....
Northern Ireland 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...
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...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 14, 2009
Cost Of NIO PR Slammed
There have been accusations of overspending on the pubic relations work associated with the Northern Ireland Office (NIO). East Antrim MP Sammy Wilson (pictured) has said he was astonished aft...
Cost Of NIO PR Slammed
There have been accusations of overspending on the pubic relations work associated with the Northern Ireland Office (NIO). East Antrim MP Sammy Wilson (pictured) has said he was astonished aft...
UK National News, Aug 14, 2009
Mandy Won't Take Labour Crown
Whatever happens in the next general election, Labour's Lord Mandelson has "officially ruled out" ever becoming Prime Minister or even to lead the party. Currently the Business Secretary, who is stan...
Mandy Won't Take Labour Crown
Whatever happens in the next general election, Labour's Lord Mandelson has "officially ruled out" ever becoming Prime Minister or even to lead the party. Currently the Business Secretary, who is stan...
UK National News, Aug 14, 2009
Infant Body Parts Uncovered
There has been a grusome discovery of parts of a baby's body. The remains were found in a sewage treatment works near Hull on Wednesday afternoon. Humberside Police say the grim discovery was made a...
Infant Body Parts Uncovered
There has been a grusome discovery of parts of a baby's body. The remains were found in a sewage treatment works near Hull on Wednesday afternoon. Humberside Police say the grim discovery was made a...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 14, 2009
Housing Slowdown Closes Allied Carpets
National chain Allied Carpets is to make 850 people redundant after going into administration and closing 142 stores. Three stores in Northern Ireland are being hit, at Coleraine, Bangor, and ...
Housing Slowdown Closes Allied Carpets
National chain Allied Carpets is to make 850 people redundant after going into administration and closing 142 stores. Three stores in Northern Ireland are being hit, at Coleraine, Bangor, and ...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 14, 2009
Co Down Troops Killed in Afghanistan
Two of the three British soldiers who died in an explosion while on patrol in Afghanistan yesterday were based in Northern Ireland. The Ministry of Defence has confirmed that the soldiers were...
Co Down Troops Killed in Afghanistan
Two of the three British soldiers who died in an explosion while on patrol in Afghanistan yesterday were based in Northern Ireland. The Ministry of Defence has confirmed that the soldiers were...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 14, 2009
Tall Ships Hailed A Success
Day one of the Belfast Maritime Festival has been a huge success. The first evening celebrations finished off last night with a spectacular fireworks display over the Lagan. Thousands were on...
Tall Ships Hailed A Success
Day one of the Belfast Maritime Festival has been a huge success. The first evening celebrations finished off last night with a spectacular fireworks display over the Lagan. Thousands were on...
UK National News, Aug 14, 2009
More Troops Killed in Afghanistan
Three British soldiers have died in an explosion while on patrol in Afghanistan, the Ministry of Defence has confirmed. These latest deaths bring the total number of British soldiers killed in Afghan...
More Troops Killed in Afghanistan
Three British soldiers have died in an explosion while on patrol in Afghanistan, the Ministry of Defence has confirmed. These latest deaths bring the total number of British soldiers killed in Afghan...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 14, 2009
Swine Flu: Latest NI Figures
As the priority groups who will be first to receive the swine flu vaccine were being revealed today, the Department of Health has also published the weekly flu bulletin. There were 12 new case...
Swine Flu: Latest NI Figures
As the priority groups who will be first to receive the swine flu vaccine were being revealed today, the Department of Health has also published the weekly flu bulletin. There were 12 new case...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 14, 2009
Rasharkin Seeks Parades Review
Nationalists living in a Co Antrim village are to challenge the Parades Commission's decision to allow a loyalist march through the village next week. Rasharkin residents want a rethink on the...
Rasharkin Seeks Parades Review
Nationalists living in a Co Antrim village are to challenge the Parades Commission's decision to allow a loyalist march through the village next week. Rasharkin residents want a rethink on the...
UK National News, Aug 14, 2009
Housing Slowdown Closes Allied Carpets
National chain Allied Carpets is to make 850 people redundant after going into administration and closing 142 stores. Three stores in Northern Ireland are being hit, at Coleraine, Bangor, and Lisburn...
Housing Slowdown Closes Allied Carpets
National chain Allied Carpets is to make 850 people redundant after going into administration and closing 142 stores. Three stores in Northern Ireland are being hit, at Coleraine, Bangor, and Lisburn...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 14, 2009
Café To Boost Refurbished City Hall
The multi-million pound Belfast City Hall refurbishment is to have an entirely new facility when it re-opens - a new coffee shop. Recalling Belfast's spinning and weaving heritage, the new cof...
Café To Boost Refurbished City Hall
The multi-million pound Belfast City Hall refurbishment is to have an entirely new facility when it re-opens - a new coffee shop. Recalling Belfast's spinning and weaving heritage, the new cof...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 14, 2009
Irish Business Turnover Still Falling
The impact of the recession continues to be felt by businesses across the whole of Ireland - with the building industry again suffering downturns. Three in five (58%) firms overall - on both s...
Irish Business Turnover Still Falling
The impact of the recession continues to be felt by businesses across the whole of Ireland - with the building industry again suffering downturns. Three in five (58%) firms overall - on both s...
UK National News, Aug 14, 2009
Women Should Use Safer 'Pill': BMJ
Many women are not using the safest brands of oral contraceptive pill with regard to the risk of deep vein thrombosis and pulmonary embolism, finds a study published on bmj.com today. The risk of ven...
Women Should Use Safer 'Pill': BMJ
Many women are not using the safest brands of oral contraceptive pill with regard to the risk of deep vein thrombosis and pulmonary embolism, finds a study published on bmj.com today. The risk of ven...
UK National News, Aug 14, 2009
Actor's Soccer 'Testimonial' To Fans Airs
Soccer fans have enjoyed a boost with a renowned actor going on TV to give his personal testimonial to their commitment to the sport. Best known for his hard-bitten role in the 1980s drama Boys From ...
Actor's Soccer 'Testimonial' To Fans Airs
Soccer fans have enjoyed a boost with a renowned actor going on TV to give his personal testimonial to their commitment to the sport. Best known for his hard-bitten role in the 1980s drama Boys From ...
Business News, Aug 14, 2009
Irish Business Turnover Still Falling
The impact of the recession continues to be felt by businesses across the whole of Ireland - with the building industry again suffering downturns. Three in five (58%) firms overall - on both sides of...
Irish Business Turnover Still Falling
The impact of the recession continues to be felt by businesses across the whole of Ireland - with the building industry again suffering downturns. Three in five (58%) firms overall - on both sides of...
UK National News, Aug 14, 2009
Edinburgh Is UK's Favourite City
The UK's most desirable place to live in is the Scottish city of Edinburgh. According to PlaceIndex - an independent study carried out by YouGov, the Scot's capital city came out on top following the...
Edinburgh Is UK's Favourite City
The UK's most desirable place to live in is the Scottish city of Edinburgh. According to PlaceIndex - an independent study carried out by YouGov, the Scot's capital city came out on top following the...
UK National News, Aug 14, 2009
Blue Peter Star To Host Magic's Secret Songs
Magic Radio has recruited a new presenter. Former Blue Peter host Tim Vincent has joined the radio team to present Secret Songs. The former flagship kids' show co-presenter is to cover for Kim Wilde...
Blue Peter Star To Host Magic's Secret Songs
Magic Radio has recruited a new presenter. Former Blue Peter host Tim Vincent has joined the radio team to present Secret Songs. The former flagship kids' show co-presenter is to cover for Kim Wilde...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 14, 2009
£10m Carrick Gym Project Completed
A multi-million pound council-owned 'Olympic standard' leisure centre will open its doors in Carrickfergus next week. The Amphitheatre has been described as one of the UK's most sophisticated ...
£10m Carrick Gym Project Completed
A multi-million pound council-owned 'Olympic standard' leisure centre will open its doors in Carrickfergus next week. The Amphitheatre has been described as one of the UK's most sophisticated ...
Recruitment News, Aug 14, 2009
Thomas Cook Staff To Consider Offer
After ten hours of talks at the Labour Relations Court, a proposal to quell the anger of redundant Dublin travel agency staff is to be put forward. The dispute over redundancy packages resulted in a...
Thomas Cook Staff To Consider Offer
After ten hours of talks at the Labour Relations Court, a proposal to quell the anger of redundant Dublin travel agency staff is to be put forward. The dispute over redundancy packages resulted in a...
Business News, Aug 14, 2009
Paint Firm Takes-off With 'NASA' Technology
A new 'energy saving' paint manufacturer has claimed its product could reduce heat loss by 25%. Thermilate Warmcoat, which is now being distributed in Ireland through Igoe International Ltd, is simi...
Paint Firm Takes-off With 'NASA' Technology
A new 'energy saving' paint manufacturer has claimed its product could reduce heat loss by 25%. Thermilate Warmcoat, which is now being distributed in Ireland through Igoe International Ltd, is simi...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 14, 2009
Other NI News In Brief
Straight-Talking Ends Today is the last day on-air for one of the first local broadcasters to tackle issues of the day at 'grass-roots' level. A BBC NI spokesperson said yesterday: "We can con...
Other NI News In Brief
Straight-Talking Ends Today is the last day on-air for one of the first local broadcasters to tackle issues of the day at 'grass-roots' level. A BBC NI spokesperson said yesterday: "We can con...
Business 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 Foster, ...
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 Foster, ...
UK National News, Aug 13, 2009
Soccer Star Plea Over Crete Tragedy
The body of a British teenager has been found on the holiday island of Crete, the Foreign Office has confirmed. It has since emerged that the deceased is the younger brother of Aston Villa and Englan...
Soccer Star Plea Over Crete Tragedy
The body of a British teenager has been found on the holiday island of Crete, the Foreign Office has confirmed. It has since emerged that the deceased is the younger brother of Aston Villa and Englan...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 13, 2009
Fresh McDaid Arrest Made
Police have arrested a 20-year-old man in connection with the murder of Coleraine father-of-four Kevin McDaid. Detectives detained the man in the town last night. This brings the total number ...
Fresh McDaid Arrest Made
Police have arrested a 20-year-old man in connection with the murder of Coleraine father-of-four Kevin McDaid. Detectives detained the man in the town last night. This brings the total number ...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 13, 2009
City Centre Assault Probed
A busy Belfast city centre street remained cordoned off for part of this morning as police investigated a late night assault. Traffic was redirected past Upper Arthur Street following the atta...
City Centre Assault Probed
A busy Belfast city centre street remained cordoned off for part of this morning as police investigated a late night assault. Traffic was redirected past Upper Arthur Street following the atta...
UK National News, Aug 13, 2009
Libyan Bomber To Be Freed?
A decision is expected today on the proposed release of the Libyan man convicted of the Lockerbie bombing. It looks increasingly likely that Abdelbaset Ali al-Megrahi, who has terminal prostate cance...
Libyan Bomber To Be Freed?
A decision is expected today on the proposed release of the Libyan man convicted of the Lockerbie bombing. It looks increasingly likely that Abdelbaset Ali al-Megrahi, who has terminal prostate cance...
Recruitment News, Aug 13, 2009
Redundant Staff Get Jobs
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 Services business went bust have...
Redundant Staff Get Jobs
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 Services business went bust have...
UK National News, Aug 13, 2009
Gems Expert Dies In Kenyan Mob Attack
A leading British gems expert has reportedly been killed in an attack by an armed gang in Kenya. Campbell Bridges, 71, is understood to have been attacked by a group of around 20 men, armed with club...
Gems Expert Dies In Kenyan Mob Attack
A leading British gems expert has reportedly been killed in an attack by an armed gang in Kenya. Campbell Bridges, 71, is understood to have been attacked by a group of around 20 men, armed with club...
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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.
