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Northern Ireland News for September 2009
Northern Ireland News, Sep 30, 2009
Bomb Alert Disrupts Police Meeting
A north Antrim District Policing Partnership meeting was abandoned last night following a bomb scare. Loyalists have been blamed for the incident, which forced DPP members to cancel its Mosside meet...
Bomb Alert Disrupts Police Meeting
A north Antrim District Policing Partnership meeting was abandoned last night following a bomb scare. Loyalists have been blamed for the incident, which forced DPP members to cancel its Mosside meet...
UK National News, Sep 30, 2009
Brown Downplays Sun Political Shift
Gordon Brown is resolute the electorate will make up its own mind on his party's future, despite losing the backing of the nation's most read tabloid. Last night the Sun revoked its 12 year support ...
Brown Downplays Sun Political Shift
Gordon Brown is resolute the electorate will make up its own mind on his party's future, despite losing the backing of the nation's most read tabloid. Last night the Sun revoked its 12 year support ...
UK National News, Sep 30, 2009
British Toddler Feared Dead In Tsunami
A British toddler is feared to have died in the tsunami which struck the South Pacific island of Samoa. The Foreign Office has confirmed that a British national had been killed, but it has now been r...
British Toddler Feared Dead In Tsunami
A British toddler is feared to have died in the tsunami which struck the South Pacific island of Samoa. The Foreign Office has confirmed that a British national had been killed, but it has now been r...
UK National News, Sep 30, 2009
Online Dating Link Investigated In Suitcase Murder Probe
Police investigating the murder of a woman whose body was found in a suitcase on farmland in Kent have revealed that she may have been on a date with a man she met on the internet before she was kille...
Online Dating Link Investigated In Suitcase Murder Probe
Police investigating the murder of a woman whose body was found in a suitcase on farmland in Kent have revealed that she may have been on a date with a man she met on the internet before she was kille...
UK National News, Sep 30, 2009
Pregnant Women Assaulted
West Midlands Police are investigating a racial attack on a pregnant woman in Walsall. Detectives said the 23-year-old woman was racially abused and assaulted. She was walking along Walsingham Stre...
Pregnant Women Assaulted
West Midlands Police are investigating a racial attack on a pregnant woman in Walsall. Detectives said the 23-year-old woman was racially abused and assaulted. She was walking along Walsingham Stre...
Business News, Sep 30, 2009
Mandelson Serves Up Fair Deal On Tips And Wages
New rules come into force tomorrow to ensure that thousands of workers get a fair deal on tips and wages. The changes make it illegal for businesses to use tips to bring staff pay up to minimum wage ...
Mandelson Serves Up Fair Deal On Tips And Wages
New rules come into force tomorrow to ensure that thousands of workers get a fair deal on tips and wages. The changes make it illegal for businesses to use tips to bring staff pay up to minimum wage ...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 30, 2009
Tory Peer's Anger At McGuinness
A former Conservative MP seriously injured in the 1984 IRA Brighton bombing has criticised Labour for inviting Martin McGuinness to its party conference. Norman Tebbit - whose wife was left permanen...
Tory Peer's Anger At McGuinness
A former Conservative MP seriously injured in the 1984 IRA Brighton bombing has criticised Labour for inviting Martin McGuinness to its party conference. Norman Tebbit - whose wife was left permanen...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 30, 2009
Shot Man 'Struggled' With Assailants
A man is recovering in hospital today after he was shot multiple times at his home. The 25-year-old victim was rushed to hospital after he was shot five times by a gang on the outskirts of Belfast. ...
Shot Man 'Struggled' With Assailants
A man is recovering in hospital today after he was shot multiple times at his home. The 25-year-old victim was rushed to hospital after he was shot five times by a gang on the outskirts of Belfast. ...
UK National News, Sep 30, 2009
Mandelson Serves Up Fair Tips And Wages Deal
New rules come into force tomorrow to ensure that thousands of workers get a fair deal on tips and wages. The changes make it illegal for businesses to use tips to bring staff pay up to minimum wage ...
Mandelson Serves Up Fair Tips And Wages Deal
New rules come into force tomorrow to ensure that thousands of workers get a fair deal on tips and wages. The changes make it illegal for businesses to use tips to bring staff pay up to minimum wage ...
UK National News, Sep 30, 2009
BMJ Backs Patient Survey
Increasing doctors' pay by analysis of patient satisfaction is a good method of providing incentives. The GP Patient Survey is a reliable and valid way of providing financial incentives to doctors, a...
BMJ Backs Patient Survey
Increasing doctors' pay by analysis of patient satisfaction is a good method of providing incentives. The GP Patient Survey is a reliable and valid way of providing financial incentives to doctors, a...
UK National News, Sep 30, 2009
Boost For Small Business Interns
Around 10,000 new graduate internships have been backed by the government. The joint initiative with the Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) is aimed at bolstering the employability of young people...
Boost For Small Business Interns
Around 10,000 new graduate internships have been backed by the government. The joint initiative with the Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) is aimed at bolstering the employability of young people...
Recruitment News, Sep 30, 2009
Combine Job Creation And Homes, Says HCA
New homes and local job creation should go hand in hand as the key to creating thriving communities the Homes and Communities Agency (HCA) said, as it welcomed Government's announcement of £180m for R...
Combine Job Creation And Homes, Says HCA
New homes and local job creation should go hand in hand as the key to creating thriving communities the Homes and Communities Agency (HCA) said, as it welcomed Government's announcement of £180m for R...
Business News, Sep 30, 2009
Outlook Good For Irish Green Sector
A positive outlook for Ireland's 'green business' sector has been forecast. BVP Investments - which itself is an investor in green enterprises, such as Wavebob and Biomass Heating Solutions - said it...
Outlook Good For Irish Green Sector
A positive outlook for Ireland's 'green business' sector has been forecast. BVP Investments - which itself is an investor in green enterprises, such as Wavebob and Biomass Heating Solutions - said it...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 30, 2009
SF Gate Crashes 'Yes' Event
Sinn Féin 'No' campaigners have gate crashed a Pro-Lisbon joint news conference between the SDLP and the Labour Party. The two pro-Lisbon parties were holding a press attended meeting to promote a Y...
SF Gate Crashes 'Yes' Event
Sinn Féin 'No' campaigners have gate crashed a Pro-Lisbon joint news conference between the SDLP and the Labour Party. The two pro-Lisbon parties were holding a press attended meeting to promote a Y...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 30, 2009
Civil Service Sickness Level 'Depressing'
The main reason for office workers in the NI civil service being away from work due to illness was depression. That, or other psychiatric illnesses, accounted for 26.7% of working days lost. The Nor...
Civil Service Sickness Level 'Depressing'
The main reason for office workers in the NI civil service being away from work due to illness was depression. That, or other psychiatric illnesses, accounted for 26.7% of working days lost. The Nor...
UK National News, Sep 30, 2009
Other News In Brief
Investment For Council Housing Housing Minister John Healey has launched the second phase of the biggest council house building programme for almost two decades. He also stated that councils must inc...
Other News In Brief
Investment For Council Housing Housing Minister John Healey has launched the second phase of the biggest council house building programme for almost two decades. He also stated that councils must inc...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 30, 2009
Options 'Open' As Water Charge Waits
Fresh legislation has been voted through at Stormont to further delay the imposition of water charges for NI. The Assembly has decided to "kept its options open" after new legislation was passed allo...
Options 'Open' As Water Charge Waits
Fresh legislation has been voted through at Stormont to further delay the imposition of water charges for NI. The Assembly has decided to "kept its options open" after new legislation was passed allo...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 30, 2009
Ulster Canal Regeneration Supported
Calls to regenerate the Ulster Canal have been backed by senior Stormont representatives. NI Rural Affairs Minister Michelle Gildernew, Environment Minister Edwin Poots and DUP MP Jeffrey Donaldson ...
Ulster Canal Regeneration Supported
Calls to regenerate the Ulster Canal have been backed by senior Stormont representatives. NI Rural Affairs Minister Michelle Gildernew, Environment Minister Edwin Poots and DUP MP Jeffrey Donaldson ...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 30, 2009
Domestic Violence Laws Strengthened
New powers for the courts - which aim to step up aid for domestic violence victims - become effective in NI today. From now, courts have greater powers to impose restraining orders on abusers charge...
Domestic Violence Laws Strengthened
New powers for the courts - which aim to step up aid for domestic violence victims - become effective in NI today. From now, courts have greater powers to impose restraining orders on abusers charge...
Business News, Sep 30, 2009
MLA: Planning Does Not 'Fit All'
An assemblyman has said reformed rural planning legislation has highlighted the "draconian, knee-jerk" nature of its predecessor. Ulster Unionist Tom Elliott used his constituency Fermanagh as an ex...
MLA: Planning Does Not 'Fit All'
An assemblyman has said reformed rural planning legislation has highlighted the "draconian, knee-jerk" nature of its predecessor. Ulster Unionist Tom Elliott used his constituency Fermanagh as an ex...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 30, 2009
MLA: Planning Does Not 'Fit All'
An assemblyman has said reformed rural planning legislation has highlighted the "draconian, knee-jerk" nature of its predecessor. Ulster Unionist Tom Elliott (pictured) used his constituency of Ferm...
MLA: Planning Does Not 'Fit All'
An assemblyman has said reformed rural planning legislation has highlighted the "draconian, knee-jerk" nature of its predecessor. Ulster Unionist Tom Elliott (pictured) used his constituency of Ferm...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 30, 2009
Joe's Jamming At Oxfam
The NI man who wrote the title track of Madonna's greatest hits collection launches an impressive gig line up today. Joe Echo is playing Oxfam's Dublin Road shop in Belfast today (Wednesday) to launc...
Joe's Jamming At Oxfam
The NI man who wrote the title track of Madonna's greatest hits collection launches an impressive gig line up today. Joe Echo is playing Oxfam's Dublin Road shop in Belfast today (Wednesday) to launc...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 30, 2009
Other NI News In Brief
Classic 'Retro' Cars Rev-Up Conn Williamson, from CIP insurance brokers in Crumlin presents the 'Dundrod Bowl' trophy to Ronnie Mitchell, (pictured right), Ulster Automobile Club clerk of the course ...
Other NI News In Brief
Classic 'Retro' Cars Rev-Up Conn Williamson, from CIP insurance brokers in Crumlin presents the 'Dundrod Bowl' trophy to Ronnie Mitchell, (pictured right), Ulster Automobile Club clerk of the course ...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 29, 2009
NI HPV Precautions Defended
Within hours of the tragic death of a schoolgirl in England who had just been vaccinated, NI's top doctor has insisted that parents need have no fears. However, the Chief Medical Officer admitted tha...
NI HPV Precautions Defended
Within hours of the tragic death of a schoolgirl in England who had just been vaccinated, NI's top doctor has insisted that parents need have no fears. However, the Chief Medical Officer admitted tha...
Recruitment News, Sep 29, 2009
Concrete Investment Saves Jobs
One of Ireland's largest concrete producers has secured 120 jobs through a €30m investment, it has been confirmed. Kilsaran Group said the move will create 50 new jobs as well ensuring the retention...
Concrete Investment Saves Jobs
One of Ireland's largest concrete producers has secured 120 jobs through a €30m investment, it has been confirmed. Kilsaran Group said the move will create 50 new jobs as well ensuring the retention...
UK National News, Sep 29, 2009
PM's Conference 'Fight Back' Underway
Gordon Brown has outlined a number of new policies as part of his 'fight back' at today's Labour Party conference. Mr Brown (pictured) said Britain faced the "biggest choice for a generation" at the...
PM's Conference 'Fight Back' Underway
Gordon Brown has outlined a number of new policies as part of his 'fight back' at today's Labour Party conference. Mr Brown (pictured) said Britain faced the "biggest choice for a generation" at the...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 29, 2009
MLAs' Expenses Revealed
Nearly £8m was claimed in expenses by Northern Ireland's 108 MLAs during the last financial year. More than £2.5m has already been claimed since April 2009, it was also revealed. According to figu...
MLAs' Expenses Revealed
Nearly £8m was claimed in expenses by Northern Ireland's 108 MLAs during the last financial year. More than £2.5m has already been claimed since April 2009, it was also revealed. According to figu...
UK National News, Sep 29, 2009
Teen Dies After HPV Cancer Vaccination
A 14-year-old girl has died shortly after she was given a cervical cancer vaccine at her Coventry school. Natalie Morton was a pupil at the Blue Coat Church of England School, where she became ill af...
Teen Dies After HPV Cancer Vaccination
A 14-year-old girl has died shortly after she was given a cervical cancer vaccine at her Coventry school. Natalie Morton was a pupil at the Blue Coat Church of England School, where she became ill af...
UK National News, Sep 29, 2009
Scottish Crime 'Lowest In Nearly 30 Years'
Crime in Scotland has fallen to its lowest level in almost 30 years, official statistics show. Just over 8,000 fewer crimes were recorded in Scotland last year, meaning it is 2% lower than 2007-08 - ...
Scottish Crime 'Lowest In Nearly 30 Years'
Crime in Scotland has fallen to its lowest level in almost 30 years, official statistics show. Just over 8,000 fewer crimes were recorded in Scotland last year, meaning it is 2% lower than 2007-08 - ...
Business News, Sep 29, 2009
Devolved Capital Investment 'Jump'
Northern Ireland's Finance Minister has highlighted the huge growth in capital investment overseen by the Executive. Sammy Wilson was speaking after meeting with representatives from the Construction...
Devolved Capital Investment 'Jump'
Northern Ireland's Finance Minister has highlighted the huge growth in capital investment overseen by the Executive. Sammy Wilson was speaking after meeting with representatives from the Construction...
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Northern Ireland WeatherToday:A showery start with outbreaks most frequent north of Lough Neagh and through the morning, before dwindling during the afternoon as the northwest breezes ease and brighter spells of weak sunshine prosper. Maximum temperature 8 °C.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.
