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Northern Ireland News for September 2009 : Page 14
UK National News, Sep 7, 2009
Brixton Drug Gang Get Long Sentences
A gang of criminals who ran a lucrative drug dealing network from a car tyre shop in Brixton were sentenced last week to a total of 81 years in prison. Nine men, who were previously convicted of cons...
Brixton Drug Gang Get Long Sentences
A gang of criminals who ran a lucrative drug dealing network from a car tyre shop in Brixton were sentenced last week to a total of 81 years in prison. Nine men, who were previously convicted of cons...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 7, 2009
Stormont Members Back After Break
Northern Ireland's Executive ministers and Assembly members today returned from the summer recess vowing to progress more legislation. Topping the Stormont agenda this term is surely the devolution o...
Stormont Members Back After Break
Northern Ireland's Executive ministers and Assembly members today returned from the summer recess vowing to progress more legislation. Topping the Stormont agenda this term is surely the devolution o...
UK National News, Sep 7, 2009
Response To Swine Flu 'May Be Alarmist'
The public health measures taken in response to swine flu may be seen as alarmist, overly restrictive, or even unjustified, says a US expert in a paper published on bmj.com today. Peter Doshi, a doct...
Response To Swine Flu 'May Be Alarmist'
The public health measures taken in response to swine flu may be seen as alarmist, overly restrictive, or even unjustified, says a US expert in a paper published on bmj.com today. Peter Doshi, a doct...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 7, 2009
Coleraine Assault Victim Ready To Quit
A double assault victim is not holding out for good luck a third time round. The Co Londonderry victim, who has already survived one life-threatening beating and a second attack soon after he was all...
Coleraine Assault Victim Ready To Quit
A double assault victim is not holding out for good luck a third time round. The Co Londonderry victim, who has already survived one life-threatening beating and a second attack soon after he was all...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 7, 2009
Quakers Honoured At Stormont
A religious charity closely involved in prisoner care is to be recognised today. Quaker Service, a family welfare charity pioneered and developed by the Religious Society of Friends (known as Quakers...
Quakers Honoured At Stormont
A religious charity closely involved in prisoner care is to be recognised today. Quaker Service, a family welfare charity pioneered and developed by the Religious Society of Friends (known as Quakers...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 7, 2009
'Give Blood', Says Minister
There's been a life-saving plea for NI people to donate blood. Stormont Health Minister Michael McGimpsey has himself given blood and encouraged others to do the same. The Minister said this showed...
'Give Blood', Says Minister
There's been a life-saving plea for NI people to donate blood. Stormont Health Minister Michael McGimpsey has himself given blood and encouraged others to do the same. The Minister said this showed...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 7, 2009
Consumers Get New Guardians
The appointment of five new members to the Board of the General Consumer Council for Northern Ireland has been announced. NI Enterprise Minister Arlene Foster said that Deirdre Fitzpatrick, Jill Gill...
Consumers Get New Guardians
The appointment of five new members to the Board of the General Consumer Council for Northern Ireland has been announced. NI Enterprise Minister Arlene Foster said that Deirdre Fitzpatrick, Jill Gill...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 7, 2009
'Sustainable' Racing Car Built
NI-based researchers have helped construct the world's first sustainable racing car. Researchers from the University of Ulster's School of Art and Design and the Engineering Composites Research Centr...
'Sustainable' Racing Car Built
NI-based researchers have helped construct the world's first sustainable racing car. Researchers from the University of Ulster's School of Art and Design and the Engineering Composites Research Centr...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 7, 2009
Other NI News In Brief
UDR Murder Probed The historic inquiry team has arrested a man in connection with their probe into the murder of a soldier nearly 40 years ago. Victor Smyth, a part-time lance corporal with the Ulste...
Other NI News In Brief
UDR Murder Probed The historic inquiry team has arrested a man in connection with their probe into the murder of a soldier nearly 40 years ago. Victor Smyth, a part-time lance corporal with the Ulste...
UK National News, Sep 7, 2009
Wogan Bows Out Of UK's Most Popular Breakfast Show
Sir Terry Wogan has announced today that he will stand down from presenting Wake Up To Wogan on BBC Radio 2 at the end of this year. After two stints totalling 27 years, Chris Evans will replace Brit...
Wogan Bows Out Of UK's Most Popular Breakfast Show
Sir Terry Wogan has announced today that he will stand down from presenting Wake Up To Wogan on BBC Radio 2 at the end of this year. After two stints totalling 27 years, Chris Evans will replace Brit...
UK National News, Sep 7, 2009
Other News In Brief
Transsexual Moved The High Court has said that the earlier refusal to move a transsexual prisoner from a men's jail to a women's prison is a violation of human rights. Deputy Judge David Elvin QC qua...
Other News In Brief
Transsexual Moved The High Court has said that the earlier refusal to move a transsexual prisoner from a men's jail to a women's prison is a violation of human rights. Deputy Judge David Elvin QC qua...
Business News, Sep 4, 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 will ...
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 will ...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 4, 2009
PSNI Cuts Uproar
An already financially beleaguered police service is facing fresh cutbacks. As a result, the Northern Ireland Policing Board is to challenge the Government over proposed £17m cuts in the polic...
PSNI Cuts Uproar
An already financially beleaguered police service is facing fresh cutbacks. As a result, the Northern Ireland Policing Board is to challenge the Government over proposed £17m cuts in the polic...
Recruitment News, Sep 4, 2009
Teva Chops 315 Jobs
Workers at one of the biggest pharmaceutical factories in Waterford have been hit with the news that 315 jobs are to go at the plant. Employees at the Teva plant, which manufactures inhalers and tabl...
Teva Chops 315 Jobs
Workers at one of the biggest pharmaceutical factories in Waterford have been hit with the news that 315 jobs are to go at the plant. Employees at the Teva plant, which manufactures inhalers and tabl...
UK National News, Sep 4, 2009
Brown Defends Afghan Mission
Gordon Brown has defended the UK's role in Afghanistan, in the wake of further troop fatalities and a key defence aide's resignation. The Prime Minister's scheduled speech on the military mission wa...
Brown Defends Afghan Mission
Gordon Brown has defended the UK's role in Afghanistan, in the wake of further troop fatalities and a key defence aide's resignation. The Prime Minister's scheduled speech on the military mission wa...
Business News, Sep 4, 2009
IL&P Fined €600,000 By Regulator
The Irish Financial Regulator has fined the Irish Life & Permanent bank over breaches of "regulatory reporting requirements". The fine comes following an examination by the regulator following a torr...
IL&P Fined €600,000 By Regulator
The Irish Financial Regulator has fined the Irish Life & Permanent bank over breaches of "regulatory reporting requirements". The fine comes following an examination by the regulator following a torr...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 4, 2009
Online Music Forum Nets Stolen Gear
A Northern Ireland online music forum has been instrumental in solving a case of stolen music equipment, writes TheBigList Editor, Damien Whinnery, exclusively. On Thursday, a user of the popu...
Online Music Forum Nets Stolen Gear
A Northern Ireland online music forum has been instrumental in solving a case of stolen music equipment, writes TheBigList Editor, Damien Whinnery, exclusively. On Thursday, a user of the popu...
UK National News, Sep 4, 2009
UKIP Leader To Quit
Nigel Farage is to relinquish his leadership of the UK Independence Party to focus on carving out a career in Westminster. The South East region MEP is expected to announce his departure at the party...
UKIP Leader To Quit
Nigel Farage is to relinquish his leadership of the UK Independence Party to focus on carving out a career in Westminster. The South East region MEP is expected to announce his departure at the party...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 4, 2009
'Double Insult' For Attacked Fleming
Police have said they are treating a second attack on Coleraine man Damien Fleming as sectarian. He is said to have been left 'shaken' in the wake of the latest beating. The victim was critic...
'Double Insult' For Attacked Fleming
Police have said they are treating a second attack on Coleraine man Damien Fleming as sectarian. He is said to have been left 'shaken' in the wake of the latest beating. The victim was critic...
UK National News, Sep 4, 2009
Paedophile Caught While On Bail
A 48-year-old paedophile attempted to persuade a 14-year-old girl to his house for sex whilst he was on court bail for on-line grooming. Ian Price initially came to police attention after a proactive...
Paedophile Caught While On Bail
A 48-year-old paedophile attempted to persuade a 14-year-old girl to his house for sex whilst he was on court bail for on-line grooming. Ian Price initially came to police attention after a proactive...
UK National News, Sep 4, 2009
Scrappage Scheme Boosts Car Sales
The government's car scrappage scheme has pushed up UK car sales by 6% from a year ago, according to the latest industry figures. The Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders' statistics show a tot...
Scrappage Scheme Boosts Car Sales
The government's car scrappage scheme has pushed up UK car sales by 6% from a year ago, according to the latest industry figures. The Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders' statistics show a tot...
Recruitment News, Sep 4, 2009
Portlaoise Jobs 'Blow'
Job losses at two firms in Portlaoise has been described as a "hammer blow" for the region by one local TD. Fine Gael's Olwyn Enright expressed her sympathy at the news both Banagher Concrete and Mor...
Portlaoise Jobs 'Blow'
Job losses at two firms in Portlaoise has been described as a "hammer blow" for the region by one local TD. Fine Gael's Olwyn Enright expressed her sympathy at the news both Banagher Concrete and Mor...
UK National News, Sep 4, 2009
Arrest Follows £1m Fraud Probe
A 32-year-old man has been arrested by officers from the Metropolitan Police as part of a joint investigation with HM Revenue and Customs in to what is suspected to be over £1m of fraud. The investig...
Arrest Follows £1m Fraud Probe
A 32-year-old man has been arrested by officers from the Metropolitan Police as part of a joint investigation with HM Revenue and Customs in to what is suspected to be over £1m of fraud. The investig...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 4, 2009
'Victims' Wing It To Scotland
The contentious issue of dealing with the NI Troubles' legacy is to be discussed - across the Irish Sea. A Scottish hotel has been chosen for a meeting of almost 30 victims and relatives of th...
'Victims' Wing It To Scotland
The contentious issue of dealing with the NI Troubles' legacy is to be discussed - across the Irish Sea. A Scottish hotel has been chosen for a meeting of almost 30 victims and relatives of th...
UK National News, Sep 4, 2009
'Large Thighs' May Halt Heart Disease
Men and women whose thighs are less than 60cm in circumference have a higher risk of premature death and heart disease, according to research published on bmj.com today. The study also concluded that ...
'Large Thighs' May Halt Heart Disease
Men and women whose thighs are less than 60cm in circumference have a higher risk of premature death and heart disease, according to research published on bmj.com today. The study also concluded that ...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 4, 2009
'United' Play In Poland
Northern Ireland team Manager, Nigel Worthington, is giving his backing to an innovative 'Unite Against Hate' campaign. The initiative is being undertaken in the build up to the crucial World ...
'United' Play In Poland
Northern Ireland team Manager, Nigel Worthington, is giving his backing to an innovative 'Unite Against Hate' campaign. The initiative is being undertaken in the build up to the crucial World ...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 4, 2009
Swine Flu Increase Still Slowing
NI now has an official total of 160 laboratory confirmed cases of swine flu. That's according to new data from the Department of Health just released - which includes 18 new cases of lab confi...
Swine Flu Increase Still Slowing
NI now has an official total of 160 laboratory confirmed cases of swine flu. That's according to new data from the Department of Health just released - which includes 18 new cases of lab confi...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 4, 2009
Causeway Centre Designer Appointed
The Giant's Causeway is to get a major boost. An award-winning European design group has been selected to create the new interpretive centre at Northern Ireland's foremost world heritage site....
Causeway Centre Designer Appointed
The Giant's Causeway is to get a major boost. An award-winning European design group has been selected to create the new interpretive centre at Northern Ireland's foremost world heritage site....
Northern Ireland News, Sep 4, 2009
'Upper Crust' Developer For Court
The developer behind luxury apartments at an iconic former south Belfast bakery is heading for court. However, it is the buyers who snapped up the first homes made available in the Belfast dev...
'Upper Crust' Developer For Court
The developer behind luxury apartments at an iconic former south Belfast bakery is heading for court. However, it is the buyers who snapped up the first homes made available in the Belfast dev...
UK National News, Sep 4, 2009
'Prospect Of Blackouts' Revealed
Information uncovered by the opposition reveals that the Government is expecting power cuts across Britain by 2017. For the first time since the 1970s consumers will be told to prepare for blackouts ...
'Prospect Of Blackouts' Revealed
Information uncovered by the opposition reveals that the Government is expecting power cuts across Britain by 2017. For the first time since the 1970s consumers will be told to prepare for blackouts ...
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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.
