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Northern Ireland News for September 2009 : Page 11
Northern Ireland News, Sep 14, 2009
Delays As Donegal Bomb Tackled
A bomb has been defused in Donegal town - but only after explosives' experts took four hours to reach the scene. An Irish army bomb disposal team - previously based at nearby Finner Camp durin...
Delays As Donegal Bomb Tackled
A bomb has been defused in Donegal town - but only after explosives' experts took four hours to reach the scene. An Irish army bomb disposal team - previously based at nearby Finner Camp durin...
Northern Ireland 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 (pictured here) was only appointed by American Secretary of...
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 (pictured here) was only appointed by American Secretary of...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 14, 2009
Other NI News In Brief
Bomb Alert 'A Hoax' A security alert in Co Armagh has ended. An object has this afternoon been declared an elaborate hoax and has been taken away for further examination by Army technical offi...
Other NI News In Brief
Bomb Alert 'A Hoax' A security alert in Co Armagh has ended. An object has this afternoon been declared an elaborate hoax and has been taken away for further examination by Army technical offi...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 11, 2009
Parsley Leaves Alliance
Former Alliance MEP candidate Ian Parsley has left the party. Mr Parsley, a North Down councillor, is expected to change his party designation to Conservative. He had worked as a policy officer for...
Parsley Leaves Alliance
Former Alliance MEP candidate Ian Parsley has left the party. Mr Parsley, a North Down councillor, is expected to change his party designation to Conservative. He had worked as a policy officer for...
UK National News, Sep 11, 2009
Government Seeks To Bar Directors Following MG Rover Collapse
Evidence is being compiled to bring proceedings against the MG Rover Group (MGRG) directors to prevent them running other companies in the future, Business Secretary Lord Mandelson has announced. The...
Government Seeks To Bar Directors Following MG Rover Collapse
Evidence is being compiled to bring proceedings against the MG Rover Group (MGRG) directors to prevent them running other companies in the future, Business Secretary Lord Mandelson has announced. The...
UK National News, Sep 11, 2009
Apology Over Gay Codebreaker's Treatment
Gordon Brown has issued an official posthumous apology for the treatment of Alan Turing, a gay man many regard as instrumental in Britain's World War II effort. Computing pioneer Mr Turing was a gove...
Apology Over Gay Codebreaker's Treatment
Gordon Brown has issued an official posthumous apology for the treatment of Alan Turing, a gay man many regard as instrumental in Britain's World War II effort. Computing pioneer Mr Turing was a gove...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 11, 2009
Station Closures Denied
A senior police officer has dismissed claims that plans are afoot to shut three Antrim police stations. Assistant Chief Constable Alistair Finlay clarified earlier comments made by District Commande...
Station Closures Denied
A senior police officer has dismissed claims that plans are afoot to shut three Antrim police stations. Assistant Chief Constable Alistair Finlay clarified earlier comments made by District Commande...
UK National News, Sep 11, 2009
Lib Dems Rethink On Youth Unemployment
Liberal Democrat Leader Nick Clegg has launched proposals aimed at tackling youth unemployment, which he says could be funded by axing the VAT cut now. With the recession hitting the younger people ...
Lib Dems Rethink On Youth Unemployment
Liberal Democrat Leader Nick Clegg has launched proposals aimed at tackling youth unemployment, which he says could be funded by axing the VAT cut now. With the recession hitting the younger people ...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 11, 2009
Tree Death Girl May Have Been Electrocuted
A six-year-old girl has died after falling from a tree in Derry. Police have not ruled out the possibility the child was electrocuted. Tragic Tia Nagurski was playing in her Ballymagroarty back yard...
Tree Death Girl May Have Been Electrocuted
A six-year-old girl has died after falling from a tree in Derry. Police have not ruled out the possibility the child was electrocuted. Tragic Tia Nagurski was playing in her Ballymagroarty back yard...
UK National News, Sep 11, 2009
Man Jailed In £10m Heroin Case
A man has been jailed for 12 years for possession with intent to supply almost £10 million of heroin. Kyle Johnson, 24, a barber, from Cowbridge Rd West, pleaded guilty yesterday and was sentenced at...
Man Jailed In £10m Heroin Case
A man has been jailed for 12 years for possession with intent to supply almost £10 million of heroin. Kyle Johnson, 24, a barber, from Cowbridge Rd West, pleaded guilty yesterday and was sentenced at...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 11, 2009
Ambulance Service Efficiency Savings Proposals Approved
Health Minister Michael McGimpsey has approved proposals by the Ambulance Service which will result in around 66,000 additional paramedic hours across Northern Ireland. The proposals will see an extr...
Ambulance Service Efficiency Savings Proposals Approved
Health Minister Michael McGimpsey has approved proposals by the Ambulance Service which will result in around 66,000 additional paramedic hours across Northern Ireland. The proposals will see an extr...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 11, 2009
Real IRA Claims Responsibility For Derry Attacks
The dissident republican group, the Real IRA, has admitted responsibility for three separate attacks in Londonderry on Friday. In two of the incidents, explosive devices were left outside two houses...
Real IRA Claims Responsibility For Derry Attacks
The dissident republican group, the Real IRA, has admitted responsibility for three separate attacks in Londonderry on Friday. In two of the incidents, explosive devices were left outside two houses...
UK National News, Sep 11, 2009
RMT Calls For Halt To Job Losses At Network Rail
Rail union RMT has called for a halt to job losses at Network Rail after new information supplied by the company revealed that 2549 maintenance jobs are now under threat – a significant increase on th...
RMT Calls For Halt To Job Losses At Network Rail
Rail union RMT has called for a halt to job losses at Network Rail after new information supplied by the company revealed that 2549 maintenance jobs are now under threat – a significant increase on th...
UK National News, Sep 11, 2009
Andrew Lloyd-Webber Seeks Dorothy For New Show
Following the success of How Do you Solve A Problem Like Maria?, I'd Do Anything and Any Dream Will Do, the BBC has announced the commission of The Wizard of Oz, which will search for a girl and a dog...
Andrew Lloyd-Webber Seeks Dorothy For New Show
Following the success of How Do you Solve A Problem Like Maria?, I'd Do Anything and Any Dream Will Do, the BBC has announced the commission of The Wizard of Oz, which will search for a girl and a dog...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 11, 2009
Health Minister Announces Single Bill Approach For Mental Health
Health Minister Michael McGimpsey has announced the future pathway for new mental capacity and mental health legislation for Northern Ireland. Traditionally enacted as two separate areas of law, ment...
Health Minister Announces Single Bill Approach For Mental Health
Health Minister Michael McGimpsey has announced the future pathway for new mental capacity and mental health legislation for Northern Ireland. Traditionally enacted as two separate areas of law, ment...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 11, 2009
Foster Reinforces Commitment To Dealing With Debt
Enterprise Minister Arlene Foster has reinforced her commitment to helping those who are burdened with debt. The Minister was speaking at the second Northern Ireland Discussion Forum's Annual Confere...
Foster Reinforces Commitment To Dealing With Debt
Enterprise Minister Arlene Foster has reinforced her commitment to helping those who are burdened with debt. The Minister was speaking at the second Northern Ireland Discussion Forum's Annual Confere...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 11, 2009
Westlink Resurfacing Works
There will be two temporary weekend closures of the Westlink /York Street Junction to allow resurfacing work to take place, the Road Service has announced. The M2 / M3 bound carriageway of Westlink,...
Westlink Resurfacing Works
There will be two temporary weekend closures of the Westlink /York Street Junction to allow resurfacing work to take place, the Road Service has announced. The M2 / M3 bound carriageway of Westlink,...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 11, 2009
£500k Investment In Craigavon Homes
Over 80 homes on the Meadowbrook Estate in Craigavon are to undergo improvement works, the NI Housing Executive has announced. The £500,000 scheme is part of the agency's programme to improve housi...
£500k Investment In Craigavon Homes
Over 80 homes on the Meadowbrook Estate in Craigavon are to undergo improvement works, the NI Housing Executive has announced. The £500,000 scheme is part of the agency's programme to improve housi...
UK National News, Sep 11, 2009
Research Identifies Poor Image Of Construction Industry
Research carried out by the Construction Youth Trust identifies the poor image of the construction industry amongst teachers, parents, careers advisors and other influencers as a key factor acting as ...
Research Identifies Poor Image Of Construction Industry
Research carried out by the Construction Youth Trust identifies the poor image of the construction industry amongst teachers, parents, careers advisors and other influencers as a key factor acting as ...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 11, 2009
Other NI News In Brief
Man Shot By Masked Gang in Derry A man has suffered injuries to his legs and hands in shooting at a house in Londonderry. The incident happened at a house in the Drumard Park area of Ballymagroaty ar...
Other NI News In Brief
Man Shot By Masked Gang in Derry A man has suffered injuries to his legs and hands in shooting at a house in Londonderry. The incident happened at a house in the Drumard Park area of Ballymagroaty ar...
UK National News, Sep 11, 2009
CIH Submission To TSA Consultation
The Chartered Institute of Housing (CIH) and its 16,000 members in England support the Tenant Services Authority's (TSA) move to co-regulation, where tenants will have a formal role in self-regulation...
CIH Submission To TSA Consultation
The Chartered Institute of Housing (CIH) and its 16,000 members in England support the Tenant Services Authority's (TSA) move to co-regulation, where tenants will have a formal role in self-regulation...
UK National News, Sep 11, 2009
Other News In Brief
Real IRA Claims Responsibility For Derry Attacks The dissident republican group, the Real IRA, has admitted responsibility for three separate attacks in Londonderry on Friday. In two of the incidents...
Other News In Brief
Real IRA Claims Responsibility For Derry Attacks The dissident republican group, the Real IRA, has admitted responsibility for three separate attacks in Londonderry on Friday. In two of the incidents...
Recruitment News, Sep 11, 2009
Text Alert Signals Job Cut For Aer Lingus Workers
A major Irish union is furious after over 60 workers at Aer Lingus were informed of an announcement their jobs would be cut by text. The workers found they had been axed yesterday after first getting...
Text Alert Signals Job Cut For Aer Lingus Workers
A major Irish union is furious after over 60 workers at Aer Lingus were informed of an announcement their jobs would be cut by text. The workers found they had been axed yesterday after first getting...
UK National News, Sep 10, 2009
Ministers Approved Journalist's Afghan Rescue
The final decision to order the operation to free a journalist being held by the Taliban in Afghanistan was taken by the Foreign and Defence Secretaries, according to Downing Street. After a Cobra em...
Ministers Approved Journalist's Afghan Rescue
The final decision to order the operation to free a journalist being held by the Taliban in Afghanistan was taken by the Foreign and Defence Secretaries, according to Downing Street. After a Cobra em...
UK National News, Sep 10, 2009
House Prices Increase By 0.8%
House prices have increased by 0.8% in August according to the Halifax. This was the second successive monthly rise and the fourth in the first eight months of this year. Martin Ellis, Housing Econo...
House Prices Increase By 0.8%
House prices have increased by 0.8% in August according to the Halifax. This was the second successive monthly rise and the fourth in the first eight months of this year. Martin Ellis, Housing Econo...
UK National News, Sep 10, 2009
Tory Councils Leading The Way: Osborne
Much can be learned from English Tory-led councils, the Shadow Chancellor has said. George Osborne suggested his party's control of local authorities could influence the administration of a possible...
Tory Councils Leading The Way: Osborne
Much can be learned from English Tory-led councils, the Shadow Chancellor has said. George Osborne suggested his party's control of local authorities could influence the administration of a possible...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 10, 2009
Further PSNI Station Closures Mooted
The PSNI has recommended the closure of three more police stations, in an attempt to redirect funding into front line service. Speaking at a District Policing Partnership (DPP) meeting, District Com...
Further PSNI Station Closures Mooted
The PSNI has recommended the closure of three more police stations, in an attempt to redirect funding into front line service. Speaking at a District Policing Partnership (DPP) meeting, District Com...
UK National News, Sep 10, 2009
29 UK Cities In The Running To Be 'City of Culture' In 2013
Culture Secretary Ben Bradshaw today announced that 29 cities and local areas from across the UK have already put themselves forward as potential candidates to become the first ever UK City of Culture...
29 UK Cities In The Running To Be 'City of Culture' In 2013
Culture Secretary Ben Bradshaw today announced that 29 cities and local areas from across the UK have already put themselves forward as potential candidates to become the first ever UK City of Culture...
UK National News, Sep 10, 2009
'Missing' Singer To Return For US Tour
The singer of Scottish band Glasvegas, who is understood to have been missing for several days, is reported to have contacted his bandmates to say that he would be with them for the start of their US ...
'Missing' Singer To Return For US Tour
The singer of Scottish band Glasvegas, who is understood to have been missing for several days, is reported to have contacted his bandmates to say that he would be with them for the start of their US ...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 10, 2009
First Autumn Cabinet Meeting Today
Northern Ireland's Executive team will meet today, amid simmering tension between the First and Deputy First Ministers. It will be the first full cabinet meeting since the Assembly broke for summer ...
First Autumn Cabinet Meeting Today
Northern Ireland's Executive team will meet today, amid simmering tension between the First and Deputy First Ministers. It will be the first full cabinet meeting since the Assembly broke for summer ...
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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.
