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Northern Ireland News for September 2009 : Page 13
Northern Ireland News, Sep 9, 2009
Other NI News In Brief
Hoax Security Alert Closes North Belfast School A security alert which closed a school in north Belfast has been declared a hoax. Police and Army bomb disposal experts were called to Mercy Primary Sc...
Other NI News In Brief
Hoax Security Alert Closes North Belfast School A security alert which closed a school in north Belfast has been declared a hoax. Police and Army bomb disposal experts were called to Mercy Primary Sc...
UK National News, Sep 9, 2009
Other News In Brief
Police Seek Mother Of Abandoned Baby Police are urgently seeking the mother of a baby who was found abandoned in High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire on Tuesday afternoon. The baby girl was found in bushes ...
Other News In Brief
Police Seek Mother Of Abandoned Baby Police are urgently seeking the mother of a baby who was found abandoned in High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire on Tuesday afternoon. The baby girl was found in bushes ...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 8, 2009
Border Bomb Defused
Explosive experts have defused a 600lb bomb close to the border, ending a week long security alert in the area. The device was discovered close to Forkhill, in Co Armagh last Tuesday, following a te...
Border Bomb Defused
Explosive experts have defused a 600lb bomb close to the border, ending a week long security alert in the area. The device was discovered close to Forkhill, in Co Armagh last Tuesday, following a te...
UK National News, Sep 8, 2009
Airline Bomb Plotters Convictions "Vindication" Of UK Intelligence
Britain's intelligence efforts have been praised following the conviction of the airline bomb plotters. The former security minister Tony McNulty said the convictions were "a real vindication" of pol...
Airline Bomb Plotters Convictions "Vindication" Of UK Intelligence
Britain's intelligence efforts have been praised following the conviction of the airline bomb plotters. The former security minister Tony McNulty said the convictions were "a real vindication" of pol...
UK National News, Sep 8, 2009
Government Will Cut Costs
Public costs will be cut to help stave off the recession, the Chancellor said today. Alistair Darling conceded resources would be "shifted" to front line services, which will include selling off "no...
Government Will Cut Costs
Public costs will be cut to help stave off the recession, the Chancellor said today. Alistair Darling conceded resources would be "shifted" to front line services, which will include selling off "no...
Recruitment News, Sep 8, 2009
Low Paid Jobs Hardest Hit By Recession
The retail industry has seen the largest rise in people claiming the dole during the last year, according to a new TUC report. Retail is followed by goods handling and storage workers, with an annual...
Low Paid Jobs Hardest Hit By Recession
The retail industry has seen the largest rise in people claiming the dole during the last year, according to a new TUC report. Retail is followed by goods handling and storage workers, with an annual...
UK National News, Sep 8, 2009
Duncan Replaced In Tory Cabinet
Tory stalwart Sir George Young has replaced Alan Duncan on the Opposition front benches. Party leader David Cameron made the appointment after sacking Mr Duncan last night. Sir George was instated...
Duncan Replaced In Tory Cabinet
Tory stalwart Sir George Young has replaced Alan Duncan on the Opposition front benches. Party leader David Cameron made the appointment after sacking Mr Duncan last night. Sir George was instated...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 8, 2009
Loyalist Decommissioning Move
All ranks of the UDA are committed to decommissioning, which could be completed by spring next year, the body set-up to oversee disarming has said. The loyalist paramilitary group told the Independe...
Loyalist Decommissioning Move
All ranks of the UDA are committed to decommissioning, which could be completed by spring next year, the body set-up to oversee disarming has said. The loyalist paramilitary group told the Independe...
UK National News, Sep 8, 2009
Doctors Call Time On Alcohol Promotion
In a bid to tackle the soaring cost of alcohol-related harm, particularly in young people, the BMA is calling for a total ban on alcohol advertising, including sports events and music festival sponsor...
Doctors Call Time On Alcohol Promotion
In a bid to tackle the soaring cost of alcohol-related harm, particularly in young people, the BMA is calling for a total ban on alcohol advertising, including sports events and music festival sponsor...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 8, 2009
Titanic Hotel Plans Welcomed
Plans for a new boutique hotel in the heart of Belfast's emerging Titanic Quarter have been welcomed by a local MLA. The themed five-star complex will be developed at Harland & Wolff headquarters, wh...
Titanic Hotel Plans Welcomed
Plans for a new boutique hotel in the heart of Belfast's emerging Titanic Quarter have been welcomed by a local MLA. The themed five-star complex will be developed at Harland & Wolff headquarters, wh...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 8, 2009
Foster To Lead Trade Delegation To India
Enterprise Minister Arlene Foster is to lead Northern Ireland's trade and investment mission to India at the end of September. The Minister's participation was announced during a visit to Polaris Sof...
Foster To Lead Trade Delegation To India
Enterprise Minister Arlene Foster is to lead Northern Ireland's trade and investment mission to India at the end of September. The Minister's participation was announced during a visit to Polaris Sof...
UK National News, Sep 8, 2009
New Controls Help Protect Jobs For British Workforce
A raft of new government measures will ensure that resident workers can have every opportunity to fill vacancies before they are offered to workers abroad, the Home Secretary has announced. Following...
New Controls Help Protect Jobs For British Workforce
A raft of new government measures will ensure that resident workers can have every opportunity to fill vacancies before they are offered to workers abroad, the Home Secretary has announced. Following...
UK National News, Sep 8, 2009
OFT Investigates Retirement Home Exit Fees
The Office of Fair Trading (OFT) is issuing formal written notices to 26 retirement home firms setting out concerns over fees charged when residents sell or rent their properties. The OFT is concerne...
OFT Investigates Retirement Home Exit Fees
The Office of Fair Trading (OFT) is issuing formal written notices to 26 retirement home firms setting out concerns over fees charged when residents sell or rent their properties. The OFT is concerne...
UK National News, Sep 8, 2009
£52m Contracts Placed For Navy's New Aircraft Carriers
The MoD has announced that sub-contracts worth over £52M for a wide range of equipment for the two Queen Elizabeth Class Future Aircraft Carriers have been placed, helping to secure jobs and sustain w...
£52m Contracts Placed For Navy's New Aircraft Carriers
The MoD has announced that sub-contracts worth over £52M for a wide range of equipment for the two Queen Elizabeth Class Future Aircraft Carriers have been placed, helping to secure jobs and sustain w...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 8, 2009
MLA Blasts Rural Housing Inaction
A Fermanagh Assemblyman has hit out at the Department of Social Development, after learning a review of housing provision in rural areas has not resulted in the necessary work being undertaken. Ulste...
MLA Blasts Rural Housing Inaction
A Fermanagh Assemblyman has hit out at the Department of Social Development, after learning a review of housing provision in rural areas has not resulted in the necessary work being undertaken. Ulste...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 8, 2009
Prison Heritage Opens-up
An historic prison-linked building will be open to the public later this month. The Northern Ireland Prison Service College in Millisle swings open its gates on September 12 and 13 as part of the Eur...
Prison Heritage Opens-up
An historic prison-linked building will be open to the public later this month. The Northern Ireland Prison Service College in Millisle swings open its gates on September 12 and 13 as part of the Eur...
UK National News, Sep 8, 2009
Boiler Engineers 'In Hot Water'
A hidden camera investigation by Which? has found that some central heating boiler engineers are missing vital checks but charging customers for a full service. The consumer champion invited ten engi...
Boiler Engineers 'In Hot Water'
A hidden camera investigation by Which? has found that some central heating boiler engineers are missing vital checks but charging customers for a full service. The consumer champion invited ten engi...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 8, 2009
Solicitors' Fees Up For Discussion
Views are being sought on legal fees. A consultation on the introduction of new fee schemes for solicitors and advocates representing legally aided defendants at the Crown Court was launched last wee...
Solicitors' Fees Up For Discussion
Views are being sought on legal fees. A consultation on the introduction of new fee schemes for solicitors and advocates representing legally aided defendants at the Crown Court was launched last wee...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 8, 2009
Racing Success For Down Royal
One of Northern Ireland's top horse racing events has been launched. The two-day Northern Ireland Festival of Racing is at Down Royal Racecourse. It will take place this year on Friday 6th and Satur...
Racing Success For Down Royal
One of Northern Ireland's top horse racing events has been launched. The two-day Northern Ireland Festival of Racing is at Down Royal Racecourse. It will take place this year on Friday 6th and Satur...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 8, 2009
Economic Conference Announced
Delegates from across the UK and Ireland will converge in Belfast next month for a major conference focusing on the economic downturn. CBI Northern Ireland and public affairs company Stratagem...
Economic Conference Announced
Delegates from across the UK and Ireland will converge in Belfast next month for a major conference focusing on the economic downturn. CBI Northern Ireland and public affairs company Stratagem...
UK National News, Sep 8, 2009
Crisis Challenges 'Cut For The Poorest'
Some of the poorest could see a 20% cut in income if a proposed change to housing benefit for private sector tenants goes through. Crisis has voiced its opposition to proposed Government plans to cha...
Crisis Challenges 'Cut For The Poorest'
Some of the poorest could see a 20% cut in income if a proposed change to housing benefit for private sector tenants goes through. Crisis has voiced its opposition to proposed Government plans to cha...
UK National News, Sep 8, 2009
Other News In Brief
Robert Fergusson's Grave To Be Restored The grave of one of Scotland's most inspirational poets is to be restored thanks to a £2,500 grant from the Scottish Government. Restoration work will be carri...
Other News In Brief
Robert Fergusson's Grave To Be Restored The grave of one of Scotland's most inspirational poets is to be restored thanks to a £2,500 grant from the Scottish Government. Restoration work will be carri...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 8, 2009
Other NI News In Brief
NI Businessman's Death In Algarve 'Suspicious' Police in Portugal are investigating the suspicious death of a Northern Ireland businessman in the Algarve. The body of Paul Houston, 51, was found on ...
Other NI News In Brief
NI Businessman's Death In Algarve 'Suspicious' Police in Portugal are investigating the suspicious death of a Northern Ireland businessman in the Algarve. The body of Paul Houston, 51, was found on ...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 7, 2009
Libya 'To Resist' IRA Victims' Compensation Claims
Libya will resist demands for compensation payouts from the families of victims of IRA bombings, Sky News has reported. Saif al-Islam Gaddafi, the son of Libyan leader Colonel Gaddafi, told Sky News ...
Libya 'To Resist' IRA Victims' Compensation Claims
Libya will resist demands for compensation payouts from the families of victims of IRA bombings, Sky News has reported. Saif al-Islam Gaddafi, the son of Libyan leader Colonel Gaddafi, told Sky News ...
Recruitment News, Sep 7, 2009
Bullhorn Releases LinkedIn White Paper
Bullhorn, a leader in On Demand, front office recruitment software, has released a white paper advising recruiters on how to use LinkedIn and other social networks for recruitment success. The paper...
Bullhorn Releases LinkedIn White Paper
Bullhorn, a leader in On Demand, front office recruitment software, has released a white paper advising recruiters on how to use LinkedIn and other social networks for recruitment success. The paper...
UK National News, Sep 7, 2009
Libya 'To Resist' IRA Victims' Compensation Claims
Libya will resist demands for compensation payouts from the families of victims of IRA bombings, Sky News has reported. Saif al-Islam Gaddafi, the son of Libyan leader Colonel Gaddafi, told Sky News ...
Libya 'To Resist' IRA Victims' Compensation Claims
Libya will resist demands for compensation payouts from the families of victims of IRA bombings, Sky News has reported. Saif al-Islam Gaddafi, the son of Libyan leader Colonel Gaddafi, told Sky News ...
UK National News, Sep 7, 2009
Tories Propose MoD Cutbacks
A Conservative government would consider slashing the number of civil servants posted to the Ministry of Defence, Shadow Cabinet member Liam Fox said today. Dr Fox said the Tories would review staffi...
Tories Propose MoD Cutbacks
A Conservative government would consider slashing the number of civil servants posted to the Ministry of Defence, Shadow Cabinet member Liam Fox said today. Dr Fox said the Tories would review staffi...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 7, 2009
Security Alert In Ballykinler
A security alert has forced the closure of the Commons Road area in Ballykinler, Co Down. The area was sealed off following the discovery of a suspicious object by police on Monday morning. Army tec...
Security Alert In Ballykinler
A security alert has forced the closure of the Commons Road area in Ballykinler, Co Down. The area was sealed off following the discovery of a suspicious object by police on Monday morning. Army tec...
UK National News, Sep 7, 2009
Forensic Search Begins At Flats In Jockey Fire Death Probe
A search is beginning at the flats where two apprentice jockeys died in a blaze at the weekend. Scenes of crime officers and fire investigators will carry out the detailed forensic examination at the...
Forensic Search Begins At Flats In Jockey Fire Death Probe
A search is beginning at the flats where two apprentice jockeys died in a blaze at the weekend. Scenes of crime officers and fire investigators will carry out the detailed forensic examination at the...
UK National News, Sep 7, 2009
Old Trafford Rape Appeal
Detectives in Greater Manchester have appealed for a man who spoke to a rape victim moments after a vicious attack to come forward. The incident took place at around 10.30pm on Tuesday 1 September ...
Old Trafford Rape Appeal
Detectives in Greater Manchester have appealed for a man who spoke to a rape victim moments after a vicious attack to come forward. The incident took place at around 10.30pm on Tuesday 1 September ...
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Northern Ireland WeatherToday:A chilly start with a widespread frost and some freezing fog, any freezing fog slow to clear. Otherwise bright with sunny spells and coastal showers. Light winds. Maximum temperature 6 °C.Tonight:Coastal showers dying out with a widespread frost developing along with freezing fog, which could become extensive. Winds remaining light. Minimum temperature -3 °C.
