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Northern Ireland News for September 2009 : Page 2
UK National News, Sep 29, 2009
Extradited Paedophile Sentenced
A convicted child sex offender extradited to the UK from Mexico has been sentenced to a further 16 months in prison. Andrew Jeremy Eden, 51, was ordered to serve another the time for failing to notif...
Extradited Paedophile Sentenced
A convicted child sex offender extradited to the UK from Mexico has been sentenced to a further 16 months in prison. Andrew Jeremy Eden, 51, was ordered to serve another the time for failing to notif...
UK National News, Sep 29, 2009
Force Slammed Over Double Tragedy
An inquest has criticised both the police and local authorities for failing to spot escalating pressures on a family that led to tragedy. Fiona Pilkington killed herself and her disabled daughter Fra...
Force Slammed Over Double Tragedy
An inquest has criticised both the police and local authorities for failing to spot escalating pressures on a family that led to tragedy. Fiona Pilkington killed herself and her disabled daughter Fra...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 29, 2009
GAA Grants Kicked Into Controversy
Politics has taken to the sporting field in Northern Ireland. Just weeks after the Gaelic Athletic Association (GAA) agreed to investigate a hunger strike commemoration in one of its facilities, a pr...
GAA Grants Kicked Into Controversy
Politics has taken to the sporting field in Northern Ireland. Just weeks after the Gaelic Athletic Association (GAA) agreed to investigate a hunger strike commemoration in one of its facilities, a pr...
UK National News, Sep 29, 2009
No Trump Decision Due By Council
A decision on the use of compulsory purchase orders to make way for Donald Trump's golf resort will not be made this week by Aberdeenshire Council. The meeting on Thursday will not debate the issue a...
No Trump Decision Due By Council
A decision on the use of compulsory purchase orders to make way for Donald Trump's golf resort will not be made this week by Aberdeenshire Council. The meeting on Thursday will not debate the issue a...
UK National News, Sep 29, 2009
Aznar Calls For 'Escape' From Recession
UK businesses can find a way out of the current financial crisis. José Maria Aznar, former Spanish Prime Minister, presented his own solution to the ongoing financial crisis yesterday in London, w...
Aznar Calls For 'Escape' From Recession
UK businesses can find a way out of the current financial crisis. José Maria Aznar, former Spanish Prime Minister, presented his own solution to the ongoing financial crisis yesterday in London, w...
UK National News, Sep 29, 2009
Working Mums' Kids Have 'Poorer Diets'
Children of working mums 'have unhealthier lifestyles', according to new research. The children of working mothers have poorer dietary habits, engage in more sedentary activity, and are more likely t...
Working Mums' Kids Have 'Poorer Diets'
Children of working mums 'have unhealthier lifestyles', according to new research. The children of working mothers have poorer dietary habits, engage in more sedentary activity, and are more likely t...
UK National News, Sep 29, 2009
Domestic Violence Victims' Aid Proposed
Violent partners will be banned from their homes and their victims given support to escape abuse under new proposals due to be unveiled today by Home Secretary Alan Johnson. Police will be able to in...
Domestic Violence Victims' Aid Proposed
Violent partners will be banned from their homes and their victims given support to escape abuse under new proposals due to be unveiled today by Home Secretary Alan Johnson. Police will be able to in...
UK National News, Sep 29, 2009
Other News In Brief
Deadly Roads A 20-year-old man has been killed and four other people injured in a two-car collision at Barry, Vale of Glamorgan. Police said it happened at about 5.30pm on the Barry Docks Link Road a...
Other News In Brief
Deadly Roads A 20-year-old man has been killed and four other people injured in a two-car collision at Barry, Vale of Glamorgan. Police said it happened at about 5.30pm on the Barry Docks Link Road a...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 29, 2009
Jobs Boost As Connswater Adds Retailers
The recently refurbished Connswater Shopping Centre has attracted five major retail names and more than 90 new jobs. Connswater Manager, Gerry Monaghan, (pictured) said: "The addition of high-profile...
Jobs Boost As Connswater Adds Retailers
The recently refurbished Connswater Shopping Centre has attracted five major retail names and more than 90 new jobs. Connswater Manager, Gerry Monaghan, (pictured) said: "The addition of high-profile...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 29, 2009
Foster To Contest SF Seat
Arlene Foster will stand at the next general election in Fermanagh and South Tyrone, in a direct challenge to Sinn Féin. DUP members last night unanimously backed Ms Foster (pictured) as the party's ...
Foster To Contest SF Seat
Arlene Foster will stand at the next general election in Fermanagh and South Tyrone, in a direct challenge to Sinn Féin. DUP members last night unanimously backed Ms Foster (pictured) as the party's ...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 29, 2009
Invest NI 'Welcomes' Review Findings
Northern Ireland's main official body for encouraging commerce and entrepreneuship is today under criticism. While the Board of Invest Northern Ireland (INI) has welcomed the publication of the Revie...
Invest NI 'Welcomes' Review Findings
Northern Ireland's main official body for encouraging commerce and entrepreneuship is today under criticism. While the Board of Invest Northern Ireland (INI) has welcomed the publication of the Revie...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 29, 2009
Baggott's Ex-Force Slammed On Tragedy
An inquest has criticised both the police and local authorities for failing to spot escalating pressures on a family that led to tragedy. Fiona Pilkington killed herself and her disabled daughter Fra...
Baggott's Ex-Force Slammed On Tragedy
An inquest has criticised both the police and local authorities for failing to spot escalating pressures on a family that led to tragedy. Fiona Pilkington killed herself and her disabled daughter Fra...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 29, 2009
NI Screen 'Casting' For Major Role
The search is underway to fill an important movie role in Northern Ireland. However, unlike parts in the major film productions made in the Province, this job is behind the scenes - helping to encour...
NI Screen 'Casting' For Major Role
The search is underway to fill an important movie role in Northern Ireland. However, unlike parts in the major film productions made in the Province, this job is behind the scenes - helping to encour...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 29, 2009
SDLP Leader Urges 'Yes' On Lisbon
Mark Durkan is heading back across the border today. Just days after taking part in a Dublin meeting to support a 'Yes' vote in the coming Irish referendum on the Lisbon Treaty, the SDLP Leader (pict...
SDLP Leader Urges 'Yes' On Lisbon
Mark Durkan is heading back across the border today. Just days after taking part in a Dublin meeting to support a 'Yes' vote in the coming Irish referendum on the Lisbon Treaty, the SDLP Leader (pict...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 29, 2009
UU Plans To Aid African Development
The University of Ulster has won funding to set up a partnership with colleges in one of Africa's poorest countries - Malawi - to help educate and train students for jobs in urban and regional plannin...
UU Plans To Aid African Development
The University of Ulster has won funding to set up a partnership with colleges in one of Africa's poorest countries - Malawi - to help educate and train students for jobs in urban and regional plannin...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 29, 2009
Other NI News In Brief
Booze Battled Hundreds of young people across NI were treated for alcohol abuse and almost a tenth of children are regular smokers, the Chief Medical Officer has revealed. Dr Michael McBride's annual...
Other NI News In Brief
Booze Battled Hundreds of young people across NI were treated for alcohol abuse and almost a tenth of children are regular smokers, the Chief Medical Officer has revealed. Dr Michael McBride's annual...
Recruitment News, Sep 28, 2009
Jobs Boost For Clare & Donegal
Two different companies in Clare and Donegal have announced a total of 170 new jobs. Some 90 new jobs will be created over the next three years in Lissycasey at the Clare Spring Water company, while ...
Jobs Boost For Clare & Donegal
Two different companies in Clare and Donegal have announced a total of 170 new jobs. Some 90 new jobs will be created over the next three years in Lissycasey at the Clare Spring Water company, while ...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 28, 2009
Rape Case Accused Remanded
A 23-year-old Tyrone man has been remanded in custody charged with the rape and attempted murder of a woman at the weekend. The accused appeared at Enniskillen Magistrates Court on Monday morning ove...
Rape Case Accused Remanded
A 23-year-old Tyrone man has been remanded in custody charged with the rape and attempted murder of a woman at the weekend. The accused appeared at Enniskillen Magistrates Court on Monday morning ove...
UK National News, Sep 28, 2009
Air Gun Tragedy Leaves Youngster Dead
A young boy has been killed in an incident with an air gun in Wales. The victim, who is a 10-year-old boy, died after being shot with the gun in Swansea. The tragedy happened in the Llansamlet area ...
Air Gun Tragedy Leaves Youngster Dead
A young boy has been killed in an incident with an air gun in Wales. The victim, who is a 10-year-old boy, died after being shot with the gun in Swansea. The tragedy happened in the Llansamlet area ...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 28, 2009
Road Deaths Rise
A grim milestone was reached at the weekend with news that a 23-year-old man had died in hospital from injuries he suffered in a Co Down car crash, earlier this month. The death, on Sunday morning, b...
Road Deaths Rise
A grim milestone was reached at the weekend with news that a 23-year-old man had died in hospital from injuries he suffered in a Co Down car crash, earlier this month. The death, on Sunday morning, b...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 28, 2009
Gallaghers Up In Smoke
Around 50 fire fighters have been tackling a large blaze at a cigarette factory in Ballymena, Co Antrim. The fire - which was in outbuildings at Gallaghers factory - broke out overnight and saw a thr...
Gallaghers Up In Smoke
Around 50 fire fighters have been tackling a large blaze at a cigarette factory in Ballymena, Co Antrim. The fire - which was in outbuildings at Gallaghers factory - broke out overnight and saw a thr...
UK National News, Sep 28, 2009
Welsh Soldier Killed In Helmand
A soldier from 2nd Battalion The Royal Welsh has been killed in an explosion in Afghanistan. The soldier died in a blast while on vehicle patrol in the Musa Qal'eh District in northern Helmand Provin...
Welsh Soldier Killed In Helmand
A soldier from 2nd Battalion The Royal Welsh has been killed in an explosion in Afghanistan. The soldier died in a blast while on vehicle patrol in the Musa Qal'eh District in northern Helmand Provin...
UK National News, Sep 28, 2009
ITV Boss's Pay Deal Refused
After a £30m salary demand by former Sky boss, Tony Ball, stymied negotiations for him to join ITV as its new chief executive, the broadcaster's board is looking elsewhere. They are reported to have ...
ITV Boss's Pay Deal Refused
After a £30m salary demand by former Sky boss, Tony Ball, stymied negotiations for him to join ITV as its new chief executive, the broadcaster's board is looking elsewhere. They are reported to have ...
Business News, Sep 28, 2009
Call Goes Out To Save Derry Jobs
There are hopes today that a potential new customer will be found for a beleaguered Londonderry call centre. Just last Friday it emerged that more than 400 jobs could go at the Stream International c...
Call Goes Out To Save Derry Jobs
There are hopes today that a potential new customer will be found for a beleaguered Londonderry call centre. Just last Friday it emerged that more than 400 jobs could go at the Stream International c...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 28, 2009
Ritchie's Leadership 'Nod'
The SDLP's sole Executive Minister could be set to stand as its new party leader. South Down MLA Margaret Richie said she is considering contesting the leadership battle next year. Incumbent leader...
Ritchie's Leadership 'Nod'
The SDLP's sole Executive Minister could be set to stand as its new party leader. South Down MLA Margaret Richie said she is considering contesting the leadership battle next year. Incumbent leader...
Recruitment News, Sep 28, 2009
Scottish Building Industry Job Losses Grow
The confidence of the Scottish construction sector remains weak as a further 8,500 jobs have been lost from the industry in the first eight months of 2009. The new figures calculated by the Scottish ...
Scottish Building Industry Job Losses Grow
The confidence of the Scottish construction sector remains weak as a further 8,500 jobs have been lost from the industry in the first eight months of 2009. The new figures calculated by the Scottish ...
UK National News, Sep 28, 2009
Police Probe Pensioner Stabbing
A pensioner is recovering in hospital after being stabbed in greater Manchester. Police were called to Ollier Avenue, in Gorton, shortly after 11.40pm on Saturday. Officers discovered a 74-year-old ...
Police Probe Pensioner Stabbing
A pensioner is recovering in hospital after being stabbed in greater Manchester. Police were called to Ollier Avenue, in Gorton, shortly after 11.40pm on Saturday. Officers discovered a 74-year-old ...
UK National News, Sep 28, 2009
Mandelson's Anger At BBC
Lord Mandelson has blasted the BBC for challenging the prime minister over 'right-wing smears'. BBC politics presenter Andrew Marr asked the Gordon Brown whether he was taking prescription medicatio...
Mandelson's Anger At BBC
Lord Mandelson has blasted the BBC for challenging the prime minister over 'right-wing smears'. BBC politics presenter Andrew Marr asked the Gordon Brown whether he was taking prescription medicatio...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 28, 2009
Ballymena Loyalist Feuding Erupts
Armed police were deployed in Ballymena at the weekend, after a contentious family feud resulted in a gun attack. Part of the loyalist Ballykeel estate was sealed off by officers, following reports...
Ballymena Loyalist Feuding Erupts
Armed police were deployed in Ballymena at the weekend, after a contentious family feud resulted in a gun attack. Part of the loyalist Ballykeel estate was sealed off by officers, following reports...
UK National News, Sep 28, 2009
Darling Cracks Down On Banker Bonuses
The Chancellor of the Exchequer Alistair Darling is set to crack down on the banker bonus culture in a key speech to the Labour Party's annual conference later. Darling is weeks away from proposing n...
Darling Cracks Down On Banker Bonuses
The Chancellor of the Exchequer Alistair Darling is set to crack down on the banker bonus culture in a key speech to the Labour Party's annual conference later. Darling is weeks away from proposing n...
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Northern Ireland WeatherToday:A showery start with outbreaks most frequent north of Lough Neagh and through the morning, before dwindling during the afternoon as the northwest breezes ease and brighter spells of weak sunshine prosper. Maximum temperature 8 °C.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.
