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Northern Ireland News for September 2009 : Page 10
Northern Ireland News, Sep 15, 2009
Safer City Planned
A blueprint for creating a 'Safer Belfast' was unveiled for the city today. Headed up by Belfast City Council, the plan has been launched by Belfast Community Safety Partnership to target four...
Safer City Planned
A blueprint for creating a 'Safer Belfast' was unveiled for the city today. Headed up by Belfast City Council, the plan has been launched by Belfast Community Safety Partnership to target four...
UK National News, Sep 15, 2009
'Bonus Culture' Fears Over Economy
Policymakers have failed to address problems at the root of the recent economic crisis and unless urgent action is taken, there is a real danger that it may not be the last crisis of its type, warns a...
'Bonus Culture' Fears Over Economy
Policymakers have failed to address problems at the root of the recent economic crisis and unless urgent action is taken, there is a real danger that it may not be the last crisis of its type, warns a...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 15, 2009
City Airport Flies Into Turbulence
Despite claims to the contrary, officials at Belfast's urban airport are denying that passing aircraft were responsible for damaging a local resident's roof. George Best Belfast City Airport h...
City Airport Flies Into Turbulence
Despite claims to the contrary, officials at Belfast's urban airport are denying that passing aircraft were responsible for damaging a local resident's roof. George Best Belfast City Airport h...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 15, 2009
TUV Ards Defections Announced
Two serving Ards councillors have joined Jim Allister's Traditional Unionist Voice. Independents George Ennis and Terry Williams will now stand under the TUV banner. Both men are former DUP ...
TUV Ards Defections Announced
Two serving Ards councillors have joined Jim Allister's Traditional Unionist Voice. Independents George Ennis and Terry Williams will now stand under the TUV banner. Both men are former DUP ...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 15, 2009
Tele Gets Big Print Deal
An iconic local newspaper is to become one of Europe's biggest producers of daily titles. Deals worth £40m will mean the loss-making Belfast Telegraph can now be more confident about its futur...
Tele Gets Big Print Deal
An iconic local newspaper is to become one of Europe's biggest producers of daily titles. Deals worth £40m will mean the loss-making Belfast Telegraph can now be more confident about its futur...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 15, 2009
Minister Backs Construction's Future
Around £1m a day is being used to help 'build' business for the ailing NI construction industry. That's according to Finance Minister Sammy Wilson who said that the Stormont Executive has comm...
Minister Backs Construction's Future
Around £1m a day is being used to help 'build' business for the ailing NI construction industry. That's according to Finance Minister Sammy Wilson who said that the Stormont Executive has comm...
UK National News, Sep 15, 2009
Other News In Brief
Taxi Man Stabbed A 33-year-old taxi driver is in a serious condition in hospital after being been stabbed by passengers he picked up in the east end of Glasgow. The victim collected youths, aged 16 t...
Other News In Brief
Taxi Man Stabbed A 33-year-old taxi driver is in a serious condition in hospital after being been stabbed by passengers he picked up in the east end of Glasgow. The victim collected youths, aged 16 t...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 15, 2009
Boost For Power Producing Landfills
Electricity generated from landfill gas will be provided with a higher level of financial assistance, the Northern Ireland Energy Minister has said. Arlene Foster's announcement follows approv...
Boost For Power Producing Landfills
Electricity generated from landfill gas will be provided with a higher level of financial assistance, the Northern Ireland Energy Minister has said. Arlene Foster's announcement follows approv...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 15, 2009
Estate Feature Marks Anniversary
Residents in a Co Antrim housing area have celebrated the completion of their estate's new entrance feature. Designed to mark the 50th anniversary of Ballyclare's Ollardale estate, it was prai...
Estate Feature Marks Anniversary
Residents in a Co Antrim housing area have celebrated the completion of their estate's new entrance feature. Designed to mark the 50th anniversary of Ballyclare's Ollardale estate, it was prai...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 15, 2009
Other NI News In Brief
Toxic Assets Debated The Stormont Finance Minister Sammy Wilson has quashed fears that the Republic of Ireland's so-called "bad bank" could lead to a property price slump in Northern Ireland. ...
Other NI News In Brief
Toxic Assets Debated The Stormont Finance Minister Sammy Wilson has quashed fears that the Republic of Ireland's so-called "bad bank" could lead to a property price slump in Northern Ireland. ...
UK National News, Sep 14, 2009
Jail Terms For Airline Bomb Plot
Three men who plotted to blow up planes mid-flight between the UK and America and Canada by using liquid explosives were today jailed for life - with minimum sentences up to 40 years. Sentencing Abdu...
Jail Terms For Airline Bomb Plot
Three men who plotted to blow up planes mid-flight between the UK and America and Canada by using liquid explosives were today jailed for life - with minimum sentences up to 40 years. Sentencing Abdu...
Business News, Sep 14, 2009
USA/NI Economic Envoy Appointed
Northern Ireland business leaders are expected to meet the new US business envoy in Belfast later today. Tipperary-born Declan Kelly was only appointed by American Secretary of State Hillary Clinton ...
USA/NI Economic Envoy Appointed
Northern Ireland business leaders are expected to meet the new US business envoy in Belfast later today. Tipperary-born Declan Kelly was only appointed by American Secretary of State Hillary Clinton ...
Business News, Sep 14, 2009
Ulster Bank Sees Recession Ease
Although the building trade continues to be hardest hit, overall economic activity is increasing. Ulster Bank has reported that over one in four firms have seen a rise in business activity in August,...
Ulster Bank Sees Recession Ease
Although the building trade continues to be hardest hit, overall economic activity is increasing. Ulster Bank has reported that over one in four firms have seen a rise in business activity in August,...
Business News, Sep 14, 2009
Jobs Welcomed By MLA
Good news on jobs in two very different technologies has been welcomed. Robin Newton, the East Belfast DUP MLA said that financial services company Fortis - in partnership with supermarket chain, Tes...
Jobs Welcomed By MLA
Good news on jobs in two very different technologies has been welcomed. Robin Newton, the East Belfast DUP MLA said that financial services company Fortis - in partnership with supermarket chain, Tes...
Business News, Sep 14, 2009
City Airport Rattles Tiles
Fresh doubts have been cast on plans to expand Belfast's urban airport. An investigation is under way after people living near George Best Belfast City Airport claimed the 'wash' from a low-flying je...
City Airport Rattles Tiles
Fresh doubts have been cast on plans to expand Belfast's urban airport. An investigation is under way after people living near George Best Belfast City Airport claimed the 'wash' from a low-flying je...
UK National News, Sep 14, 2009
Plans To Tackle Hate Crime
New measures to support victims of hate crime, bring more perpetrators to justice and increase reporting of these crimes were outlined today by the government. The Hate Crime Action Plan sets out gov...
Plans To Tackle Hate Crime
New measures to support victims of hate crime, bring more perpetrators to justice and increase reporting of these crimes were outlined today by the government. The Hate Crime Action Plan sets out gov...
UK National News, Sep 14, 2009
Review Of 'All' Government Spending
Labour will "fight back" against the recession, Lord Mandelson said today. The Business Secretary said the government has the mindset of "insurgents" restless with the status quo, rather than purely...
Review Of 'All' Government Spending
Labour will "fight back" against the recession, Lord Mandelson said today. The Business Secretary said the government has the mindset of "insurgents" restless with the status quo, rather than purely...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 14, 2009
Libyan Arms Gets Stormont Debate
Politicians will revisit some of the Troubles' worst times today. A DUP motion is seeking cross-party support to pressure the Westminster Government to increase diplomatic pressure on Libya ov...
Libyan Arms Gets Stormont Debate
Politicians will revisit some of the Troubles' worst times today. A DUP motion is seeking cross-party support to pressure the Westminster Government to increase diplomatic pressure on Libya ov...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 14, 2009
Motor Bikers Die
The roads have claimed more victims across Ireland after two motorcyclists were killed in separate NI road crashes and a car driver was fatally injured in Kerry. In Co Down, a biker was travel...
Motor Bikers Die
The roads have claimed more victims across Ireland after two motorcyclists were killed in separate NI road crashes and a car driver was fatally injured in Kerry. In Co Down, a biker was travel...
UK National News, Sep 14, 2009
Gran Killer's Taxi Getaway
The man who murdered a 'defenceless' Teesside grandmother fled the scene in a taxi, police have said. It is believed the killer kept a taxi waiting outside while he strangled 85-year-old Patricia Th...
Gran Killer's Taxi Getaway
The man who murdered a 'defenceless' Teesside grandmother fled the scene in a taxi, police have said. It is believed the killer kept a taxi waiting outside while he strangled 85-year-old Patricia Th...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 14, 2009
'Severe' Dissident Threat: Gillespie
Dissident republicans continue to pose a 'severe' threat to Northern Ireland, a senior police officer has said. Acting PSNI Chief Constable Judith Gillespie's announcement comes just days afte...
'Severe' Dissident Threat: Gillespie
Dissident republicans continue to pose a 'severe' threat to Northern Ireland, a senior police officer has said. Acting PSNI Chief Constable Judith Gillespie's announcement comes just days afte...
UK National News, Sep 14, 2009
Murder Suspects 'Caught' ON CCTV
One week on from the murder of Edward Thompson in London, detectives have released CCTV footage of two suspects fleeing the scene. Police were called at around 3.45pm on Sunday, 6 September, to repor...
Murder Suspects 'Caught' ON CCTV
One week on from the murder of Edward Thompson in London, detectives have released CCTV footage of two suspects fleeing the scene. Police were called at around 3.45pm on Sunday, 6 September, to repor...
UK National News, Sep 14, 2009
NHS To Ban Premium Rate Calls
The use of phone numbers that charge the public or patients a premium rate to contact the NHS are to be banned in England, Health Minister Mike O’Brien announced today. The announcement follows a rec...
NHS To Ban Premium Rate Calls
The use of phone numbers that charge the public or patients a premium rate to contact the NHS are to be banned in England, Health Minister Mike O’Brien announced today. The announcement follows a rec...
UK National News, Sep 14, 2009
Warning Following 'Tombstoning' Video
Stornoway Coastguard have issued a warning against 'tombstone' or pier-jumping following concerns over a video on the Youtube website depicting three local teenagers jumping from 70ft cliffs in to the...
Warning Following 'Tombstoning' Video
Stornoway Coastguard have issued a warning against 'tombstone' or pier-jumping following concerns over a video on the Youtube website depicting three local teenagers jumping from 70ft cliffs in to the...
UK National News, Sep 14, 2009
Honey Industry Under Threat
Honey bees are to be fed icing sugar laced with antibiotics in an attempt to halt the spread of a deadly disease sweeping through Scottish hives. European Foul Brood (EFB) was discovered in Scottish ...
Honey Industry Under Threat
Honey bees are to be fed icing sugar laced with antibiotics in an attempt to halt the spread of a deadly disease sweeping through Scottish hives. European Foul Brood (EFB) was discovered in Scottish ...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 14, 2009
Cross-Border Search For Armagh Man
Concerns for the safety of an Armagh man are growing on both sides of the border today, after he went missing from his home. Police Sevice of Northern Ireland officers in Newry, in conjunction...
Cross-Border Search For Armagh Man
Concerns for the safety of an Armagh man are growing on both sides of the border today, after he went missing from his home. Police Sevice of Northern Ireland officers in Newry, in conjunction...
UK National News, Sep 14, 2009
Other News In Brief
Boy Dies On Slipway A four-year-old boy has died after he was hit by what police described as a 'sea scooter' while standing on a slipway at a Highlands. The accident happened at Kilchoan in Ardnamur...
Other News In Brief
Boy Dies On Slipway A four-year-old boy has died after he was hit by what police described as a 'sea scooter' while standing on a slipway at a Highlands. The accident happened at Kilchoan in Ardnamur...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 14, 2009
City Airport Rattles Tiles
Fresh doubts have been cast on plans to expand Belfast's urban airport. An investigation is under way after people living near George Best Belfast City Airport claimed the 'wash' from a low-fl...
City Airport Rattles Tiles
Fresh doubts have been cast on plans to expand Belfast's urban airport. An investigation is under way after people living near George Best Belfast City Airport claimed the 'wash' from a low-fl...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 14, 2009
Ulster Bank Sees Recession Easing
Although the building trade continues to be hardest hit, overall economic activity is increasing. While construction is still wavering, the Ulster Bank has reported that over one in four firms...
Ulster Bank Sees Recession Easing
Although the building trade continues to be hardest hit, overall economic activity is increasing. While construction is still wavering, the Ulster Bank has reported that over one in four firms...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 14, 2009
Jobs Welcomed By MLA
Good news on jobs in two very different technologies has been welcomed. Robin Newton, the East Belfast DUP MLA said that financial services company Fortis - in partnership with supermarket cha...
Jobs Welcomed By MLA
Good news on jobs in two very different technologies has been welcomed. Robin Newton, the East Belfast DUP MLA said that financial services company Fortis - in partnership with supermarket cha...
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Northern Ireland WeatherThis Evening and 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.
