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Northern Ireland News for September 2009 : Page 16
Recruitment News, Sep 2, 2009
Racing Start For QUB Graduates
Queen's graduates have stepped up a gear - by joining Formula 1 giants McLaren. The two fast-track Queen's University graduates have secured the high-tech places against Europe-wide competition. Ber...
Racing Start For QUB Graduates
Queen's graduates have stepped up a gear - by joining Formula 1 giants McLaren. The two fast-track Queen's University graduates have secured the high-tech places against Europe-wide competition. Ber...
UK National News, Sep 2, 2009
Call For Degree Educated Prison Officers
A charity for Penal Reform has today released a report recommending that prison officers are educated to degree level in order to better manage prisons and reduce reoffending rates. At present, pri...
Call For Degree Educated Prison Officers
A charity for Penal Reform has today released a report recommending that prison officers are educated to degree level in order to better manage prisons and reduce reoffending rates. At present, pri...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 2, 2009
NI Afghanistan Casualty Buried
The funeral of Captain Mark Hale, who was killed in Afghanistan, has taken place in Co Down. He died while trying to help an injured colleague when he was caught in an explosion. Today, his w...
NI Afghanistan Casualty Buried
The funeral of Captain Mark Hale, who was killed in Afghanistan, has taken place in Co Down. He died while trying to help an injured colleague when he was caught in an explosion. Today, his w...
Business News, Sep 2, 2009
'Billion Dollar' Pharma Product Applauded
A Co Down pharmaceutical company is celebrating this week. NI Enterprise Minister Arlene Foster has congratulated Norbrook Laboratories on a new product expected to secure more than US$1 billion in g...
'Billion Dollar' Pharma Product Applauded
A Co Down pharmaceutical company is celebrating this week. NI Enterprise Minister Arlene Foster has congratulated Norbrook Laboratories on a new product expected to secure more than US$1 billion in g...
UK National News, Sep 2, 2009
Afghanistan Casualty Buried
The funeral of Captain Mark Hale, who was killed in Afghanistan, has taken place in Co Down. He died while trying to help an injured colleague when he was caught in an explosion. Today, his wife sai...
Afghanistan Casualty Buried
The funeral of Captain Mark Hale, who was killed in Afghanistan, has taken place in Co Down. He died while trying to help an injured colleague when he was caught in an explosion. Today, his wife sai...
Business News, Sep 2, 2009
Property Market 'Rebound' Claim Dismissed
Suggestions by the Dublin government that the Irish property market has "rebounded" have been refuted by opposition party Fine Gael. The party has also said the country's taxpayers should be 'fearf...
Property Market 'Rebound' Claim Dismissed
Suggestions by the Dublin government that the Irish property market has "rebounded" have been refuted by opposition party Fine Gael. The party has also said the country's taxpayers should be 'fearf...
Business News, Sep 2, 2009
Curley's Makes Way For Sainsbury's
Curley's is now officially gone from west Belfast. It's the end of an era in west Belfast today as UK retailer Sainsbury's opens its largest supermarket in Northern Ireland with the launch of a new 6...
Curley's Makes Way For Sainsbury's
Curley's is now officially gone from west Belfast. It's the end of an era in west Belfast today as UK retailer Sainsbury's opens its largest supermarket in Northern Ireland with the launch of a new 6...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 2, 2009
Arrests Follow Fresh East Belfast Riots
Police made three arrests in east Belfast last night, following a second evening of riots. One officer was injured by crowds hurling missiles close to the Albertbridge Road and Mountpottinger ...
Arrests Follow Fresh East Belfast Riots
Police made three arrests in east Belfast last night, following a second evening of riots. One officer was injured by crowds hurling missiles close to the Albertbridge Road and Mountpottinger ...
Recruitment News, Sep 2, 2009
Jobs Boost As Curley's Becomes Sainsbury's
Curley's is now officially gone from west Belfast. It's the end of an era in west Belfast today as UK retailer Sainsbury's opens its largest supermarket in Northern Ireland with the launch of a new 6...
Jobs Boost As Curley's Becomes Sainsbury's
Curley's is now officially gone from west Belfast. It's the end of an era in west Belfast today as UK retailer Sainsbury's opens its largest supermarket in Northern Ireland with the launch of a new 6...
UK National News, Sep 2, 2009
Appeal After Tyneside Armed Robbery
Police in North Tyneside have appealed for information following an armed robbery at a supermarket. Thieves struck at Asda hypermarket on Whitley Road in Benton at 3.20am yesterday (1st September)....
Appeal After Tyneside Armed Robbery
Police in North Tyneside have appealed for information following an armed robbery at a supermarket. Thieves struck at Asda hypermarket on Whitley Road in Benton at 3.20am yesterday (1st September)....
Business News, Sep 2, 2009
O'Brien Calls For Major INM 'Shake Up'
Irish entrepreneur and major shareholder in the Independent News and Media group, Dennis O'Brien, has called an emergency meeting in a major shake up of the company. The Irish businessman who holds ...
O'Brien Calls For Major INM 'Shake Up'
Irish entrepreneur and major shareholder in the Independent News and Media group, Dennis O'Brien, has called an emergency meeting in a major shake up of the company. The Irish businessman who holds ...
Business News, Sep 2, 2009
Fingleton 'Fails To Repay Loan', Claim Labour
The Labour Party has 'blown the whistle' on the former boss of an Irish bank who has allegedly failed to pay back a €1 million bonus, months after promising to do so. Joan Burton, the Labour party's ...
Fingleton 'Fails To Repay Loan', Claim Labour
The Labour Party has 'blown the whistle' on the former boss of an Irish bank who has allegedly failed to pay back a €1 million bonus, months after promising to do so. Joan Burton, the Labour party's ...
Business News, Sep 2, 2009
More Derry Homes Needed
More than 500 new houses are needed in Londonderry to tackle homelessness, a city councillor has claimed. Sinn Féin's Tony Hassan also said that a further 600 hundred new dwellings will be necessary ...
More Derry Homes Needed
More than 500 new houses are needed in Londonderry to tackle homelessness, a city councillor has claimed. Sinn Féin's Tony Hassan also said that a further 600 hundred new dwellings will be necessary ...
UK National News, Sep 2, 2009
Prince Exerting 'Undue Planning Influence'
A top figure in British architecture has slammed royal interference in planning matters. The new leader of the Royal Institute of British Architects has hit out at the Prince of Wales for abusing his...
Prince Exerting 'Undue Planning Influence'
A top figure in British architecture has slammed royal interference in planning matters. The new leader of the Royal Institute of British Architects has hit out at the Prince of Wales for abusing his...
UK National News, Sep 2, 2009
Jail Term For 'Trafficking' Prostitutes
A restaurant owner has been jailed for more than five years for trafficking women into the UK and then forcing them into prostitution. Plamen Hristov, 34, from Cumberland Road, Reading appeared at Wo...
Jail Term For 'Trafficking' Prostitutes
A restaurant owner has been jailed for more than five years for trafficking women into the UK and then forcing them into prostitution. Plamen Hristov, 34, from Cumberland Road, Reading appeared at Wo...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 2, 2009
'Billion Dollar' Pharma Product Applauded
A Co Down pharmaceutical company is celebrating this week. NI Enterprise Minister Arlene Foster (pictured) has congratulated Norbrook Laboratories on a new product expected to secure more than...
'Billion Dollar' Pharma Product Applauded
A Co Down pharmaceutical company is celebrating this week. NI Enterprise Minister Arlene Foster (pictured) has congratulated Norbrook Laboratories on a new product expected to secure more than...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 2, 2009
Curley's Makes Way For Sainsbury's
Curley's is now officially gone from west Belfast. It's the end of an era in west Belfast today as UK retailer Sainsbury's opens its largest supermarket in Northern Ireland with the launch of ...
Curley's Makes Way For Sainsbury's
Curley's is now officially gone from west Belfast. It's the end of an era in west Belfast today as UK retailer Sainsbury's opens its largest supermarket in Northern Ireland with the launch of ...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 2, 2009
Racing Start For QUB Graduates
Queen's graduates have stepped up a gear - by joining Formula 1 giants McLaren. The two fast-track Queen's University graduates have secured the high-tech places against Europe-wide competitio...
Racing Start For QUB Graduates
Queen's graduates have stepped up a gear - by joining Formula 1 giants McLaren. The two fast-track Queen's University graduates have secured the high-tech places against Europe-wide competitio...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 2, 2009
Banging On About Lambegs
Lambeg Drums are about to get a real thumping. A booklet that aims to highlight the processes and skills involved in the manufacture of one of NI's most iconic instruments is being launched. ...
Banging On About Lambegs
Lambeg Drums are about to get a real thumping. A booklet that aims to highlight the processes and skills involved in the manufacture of one of NI's most iconic instruments is being launched. ...
UK National News, Sep 2, 2009
Well-Designed Homes Can Transform London
Housing can revitalise town centres in south London, according to a new study by the London Development Agency. Rather than damaging their character, the study shows that new, well-designed housing ...
Well-Designed Homes Can Transform London
Housing can revitalise town centres in south London, according to a new study by the London Development Agency. Rather than damaging their character, the study shows that new, well-designed housing ...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 2, 2009
More Derry Homes Needed
More than 500 new houses are needed in Londonderry to tackle homelessness, a city councillor has claimed. Sinn Féin's Tony Hassan also said that a further 600 hundred new dwellings will be nec...
More Derry Homes Needed
More than 500 new houses are needed in Londonderry to tackle homelessness, a city councillor has claimed. Sinn Féin's Tony Hassan also said that a further 600 hundred new dwellings will be nec...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 2, 2009
'The Greatest' Visits Irish Roots
The one-time world heavyweight boxing champion has been KO'd by his Irish welcome. Thousands took to the streets on Tuesday as one of the world's most iconic sports personalities paid a visit ...
'The Greatest' Visits Irish Roots
The one-time world heavyweight boxing champion has been KO'd by his Irish welcome. Thousands took to the streets on Tuesday as one of the world's most iconic sports personalities paid a visit ...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 2, 2009
Queen's Festival To Brighten Autumn
The famous Belfast Festival at Queen's has launched its programme for this year's event. Backed by Ulster Bank, the festival will run from October 16 to 31 at venues across the city and promis...
Queen's Festival To Brighten Autumn
The famous Belfast Festival at Queen's has launched its programme for this year's event. Backed by Ulster Bank, the festival will run from October 16 to 31 at venues across the city and promis...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 2, 2009
Other NI News In Brief
Pills Haul Recovered Around £500,000 worth of pills have been seized in Co Antrim. One hundred thousand of the pills, known as BZPs or legal highs, replicate the effects of drugs like ecstasy....
Other NI News In Brief
Pills Haul Recovered Around £500,000 worth of pills have been seized in Co Antrim. One hundred thousand of the pills, known as BZPs or legal highs, replicate the effects of drugs like ecstasy....
UK National News, Sep 2, 2009
Opening Film For Sheffield Fest Announced
Organisers of the Sheffield Doc/Fest have revealed that the 2009 festival will open on November 4 with the world premiere of Moving To Mars: A Million Miles From Burma, a feature-length documentary by...
Opening Film For Sheffield Fest Announced
Organisers of the Sheffield Doc/Fest have revealed that the 2009 festival will open on November 4 with the world premiere of Moving To Mars: A Million Miles From Burma, a feature-length documentary by...
UK National News, Sep 2, 2009
Other News In Brief
Van Crush Woman Dies A woman has died after apparently being crushed by a van she was repairing, the ambulance service said. West Midlands Ambulance Service crews were called to Tunstall Road, Knyper...
Other News In Brief
Van Crush Woman Dies A woman has died after apparently being crushed by a van she was repairing, the ambulance service said. West Midlands Ambulance Service crews were called to Tunstall Road, Knyper...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 1, 2009
NI GPs Praise 'Top Performance'
Family doctors in Northern Ireland practices have once again demonstrated exceptionally high standards of patient care in the national system that measures the quality of services they provide. Lat...
NI GPs Praise 'Top Performance'
Family doctors in Northern Ireland practices have once again demonstrated exceptionally high standards of patient care in the national system that measures the quality of services they provide. Lat...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 1, 2009
Dundonald Pensioner Murder Probed
A convicted loyalist murderer is today being quizzed over the death of a war veteran. Jimmy Crockard - a former UVF 'supergrass' - who has been living in Spain, is being questioned about the m...
Dundonald Pensioner Murder Probed
A convicted loyalist murderer is today being quizzed over the death of a war veteran. Jimmy Crockard - a former UVF 'supergrass' - who has been living in Spain, is being questioned about the m...
UK National News, Sep 1, 2009
Strangled Girl 'May Have Been Assaulted'
Police have not ruled out a sexual motive in the apparent murder of a nine-year-old girl found strangled in a lorry belonging to her 'step-father'. Stacey Lawrence's body was left in the cab of a lor...
Strangled Girl 'May Have Been Assaulted'
Police have not ruled out a sexual motive in the apparent murder of a nine-year-old girl found strangled in a lorry belonging to her 'step-father'. Stacey Lawrence's body was left in the cab of a lor...
Business News, Sep 1, 2009
£92m Fall In Housing Executive Sales
There has been a major drop in sales of public housing across NI. The Northern Ireland Housing Executive has seen a £92m fall in revenue generated from house and land sales in the last three years. ...
£92m Fall In Housing Executive Sales
There has been a major drop in sales of public housing across NI. The Northern Ireland Housing Executive has seen a £92m fall in revenue generated from house and land sales in the last three years. ...
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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.
