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Northern Ireland News for September 2009 : Page 3
Northern Ireland News, Sep 28, 2009
Foyle Ferry Fails?
The Foyle Ferry service is going to halt sailings at the end of the week. The cross-border car ferry is sinking fast, despite a subsidy of £100,000 from Limavady Borough Council, as this money will n...
Foyle Ferry Fails?
The Foyle Ferry service is going to halt sailings at the end of the week. The cross-border car ferry is sinking fast, despite a subsidy of £100,000 from Limavady Borough Council, as this money will n...
Northern Ireland 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
College Construction Project Praised
A major educational construction project is taking shape in Co Antrim. The project, to build an expanded Northern Regional College (NRC) in Newtownabbey, is a sign of the NI Executive's continued inv...
College Construction Project Praised
A major educational construction project is taking shape in Co Antrim. The project, to build an expanded Northern Regional College (NRC) in Newtownabbey, is a sign of the NI Executive's continued inv...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 28, 2009
Glasgow Orange Parades Policing Queried
Strathclyde Police's management body has reported that 1,000 events took nearly 50,000 hours to police at a cost of £1.7m. More than a third of the money during the last financial year was spent on t...
Glasgow Orange Parades Policing Queried
Strathclyde Police's management body has reported that 1,000 events took nearly 50,000 hours to police at a cost of £1.7m. More than a third of the money during the last financial year was spent on t...
UK National News, Sep 28, 2009
Grab Sunshine Bargains, Says Post Office
The Far East looks unbeatable value for winter sun trips, according to the latest annual Long Haul Holiday Report from Post Office Travel Services. Thailand again tops the Post Office barometer of ...
Grab Sunshine Bargains, Says Post Office
The Far East looks unbeatable value for winter sun trips, according to the latest annual Long Haul Holiday Report from Post Office Travel Services. Thailand again tops the Post Office barometer of ...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 28, 2009
Planning In Hand For 100 NI Schools
The Stormont Executive is providing new buildings for over 100 local schools, Finance Minister Sammy Wilson has said Mr Wilson was speaking during a visit to the construction site at Banbridge Acade...
Planning In Hand For 100 NI Schools
The Stormont Executive is providing new buildings for over 100 local schools, Finance Minister Sammy Wilson has said Mr Wilson was speaking during a visit to the construction site at Banbridge Acade...
UK National News, Sep 28, 2009
Other News In Brief
Pizza Death Arrest A man has been arrested following the death of a man after a fight in a pizza takeaway in Scunthorpe. Salim Ullah, 40, of Frodingham Road, died in hospital after the fight with tw...
Other News In Brief
Pizza Death Arrest A man has been arrested following the death of a man after a fight in a pizza takeaway in Scunthorpe. Salim Ullah, 40, of Frodingham Road, died in hospital after the fight with tw...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 28, 2009
Other NI News In Brief
Christening Celebrated A baby Malayan Tapir from Belfast Zoo, recently named as Harapan, last week met, Nichola Henry, who named her. Henry was the winner of a competition organized by the Zoo, which...
Other NI News In Brief
Christening Celebrated A baby Malayan Tapir from Belfast Zoo, recently named as Harapan, last week met, Nichola Henry, who named her. Henry was the winner of a competition organized by the Zoo, which...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 25, 2009
NAMA Gets Assembly Debate
A controversal move to 'save' the crumbling economy in the Irish Republic is to have an airing in Northern Ireland. Sinn Féin Economy Spokesperson, Mitchel McLaughlin - who believes that the Irish Go...
NAMA Gets Assembly Debate
A controversal move to 'save' the crumbling economy in the Irish Republic is to have an airing in Northern Ireland. Sinn Féin Economy Spokesperson, Mitchel McLaughlin - who believes that the Irish Go...
Business News, Sep 25, 2009
Work Planned For 100 NI Schools
The Stormont Executive is providing new buildings for over 100 local schools, Finance Minister Sammy Wilson has said Mr Wilson was speaking during a visit to the construction site at Banbridge Acade...
Work Planned For 100 NI Schools
The Stormont Executive is providing new buildings for over 100 local schools, Finance Minister Sammy Wilson has said Mr Wilson was speaking during a visit to the construction site at Banbridge Acade...
UK National News, Sep 25, 2009
General Quits Over Afghanistan
Beleaguered PM Gordon Brown is again facing criticism after news that a top army general has resigned. Major Gen Andrew Mackay, who is reported to have criticised aspects of the war in Afghanistan, w...
General Quits Over Afghanistan
Beleaguered PM Gordon Brown is again facing criticism after news that a top army general has resigned. Major Gen Andrew Mackay, who is reported to have criticised aspects of the war in Afghanistan, w...
UK National News, Sep 25, 2009
Body In Suitcase Probed
A body has been found hidden in a suitcase and dumped into a now dried-up pond. The remains, thought to be that of a woman, were discovered in the case in a dried-up pond on farmland in Kent. Kent P...
Body In Suitcase Probed
A body has been found hidden in a suitcase and dumped into a now dried-up pond. The remains, thought to be that of a woman, were discovered in the case in a dried-up pond on farmland in Kent. Kent P...
Business News, Sep 25, 2009
NAMA Gets Assembly Debate
A move to 'save' the crumbling economy in the Irish Republic is to have an airing in Northern Ireland. Sinn Féin Economy Spokesperson, Mitchel McLaughlin - who believes that the Irish Government's Na...
NAMA Gets Assembly Debate
A move to 'save' the crumbling economy in the Irish Republic is to have an airing in Northern Ireland. Sinn Féin Economy Spokesperson, Mitchel McLaughlin - who believes that the Irish Government's Na...
Recruitment News, Sep 25, 2009
Jobs 'Growth' Through Wood Energy Project
A three-year energy initiative could create up to 1,000 new jobs, the Irish Rural Affairs Minister has said. The Western Development Commission’s Wood Energy Initiative could also generate an additio...
Jobs 'Growth' Through Wood Energy Project
A three-year energy initiative could create up to 1,000 new jobs, the Irish Rural Affairs Minister has said. The Western Development Commission’s Wood Energy Initiative could also generate an additio...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 25, 2009
Fresh Dissident Arrests
A man has been detained by police in Co Tyrone as part of an ongoing investigation into dissident republican activity. Officers arrested the man in Dungannon last night, making him the fourth person...
Fresh Dissident Arrests
A man has been detained by police in Co Tyrone as part of an ongoing investigation into dissident republican activity. Officers arrested the man in Dungannon last night, making him the fourth person...
UK National News, Sep 25, 2009
MP's Expenses Back In Headlines
The MPs' expenses revelations that shattered confidence in Westminster politicians and sparked a probe by Scotland Yard earlier this year are back in the news today. The man who leaked details of soe...
MP's Expenses Back In Headlines
The MPs' expenses revelations that shattered confidence in Westminster politicians and sparked a probe by Scotland Yard earlier this year are back in the news today. The man who leaked details of soe...
UK National News, Sep 25, 2009
Airport 'Hero' To Run As MP
A Glaswegian awarded for his bravery in tackling would-be airport terrorists is to vie for a Parliamentary seat. Baggage handler John Smeaton was dubbed a national hero after helping restrain two su...
Airport 'Hero' To Run As MP
A Glaswegian awarded for his bravery in tackling would-be airport terrorists is to vie for a Parliamentary seat. Baggage handler John Smeaton was dubbed a national hero after helping restrain two su...
Business News, Sep 25, 2009
'Hottest Intellectual Property' Applauded
The Northern Ireland Science Park (NISP) CONNECT's search for 'the next big thing' has concluded – and a team from the University of Ulster last night walked away with a £10,000 cheque as overall winn...
'Hottest Intellectual Property' Applauded
The Northern Ireland Science Park (NISP) CONNECT's search for 'the next big thing' has concluded – and a team from the University of Ulster last night walked away with a £10,000 cheque as overall winn...
Business News, Sep 25, 2009
Full-Time Work Resumes At FG Wilson
Staff on short-time working at a local engineering company are to get back to normal hours. The FG Wilson employees will have their working hours increased from next month, it has been confirmed. Th...
Full-Time Work Resumes At FG Wilson
Staff on short-time working at a local engineering company are to get back to normal hours. The FG Wilson employees will have their working hours increased from next month, it has been confirmed. Th...
UK National News, Sep 25, 2009
'Cowardly' Robber Jailed
A prolific Leeds robber has been sentenced to four years in jail after robbing a mother as she pushed her 11-week-old baby. Daniel Squires, 18, pleaded guilty to the robbery, which took place in the ...
'Cowardly' Robber Jailed
A prolific Leeds robber has been sentenced to four years in jail after robbing a mother as she pushed her 11-week-old baby. Daniel Squires, 18, pleaded guilty to the robbery, which took place in the ...
UK National News, Sep 25, 2009
Screening For Prostate Cancer 'Remains Controversial'
There is not enough evidence to support routine prostate cancer screening. Two papers published on bmj.com today conclude that there is insufficient evidence to support population-wide screening for ...
Screening For Prostate Cancer 'Remains Controversial'
There is not enough evidence to support routine prostate cancer screening. Two papers published on bmj.com today conclude that there is insufficient evidence to support population-wide screening for ...
UK National News, Sep 25, 2009
Cigarette Display Ban A Step Closer
Moves to end cigarette displays in Scottish shops took a step forward on Thursday following a vote in the Scottish Parliament. MSPs voted in favour of the Tobacco and Primary Medical Services (Scotla...
Cigarette Display Ban A Step Closer
Moves to end cigarette displays in Scottish shops took a step forward on Thursday following a vote in the Scottish Parliament. MSPs voted in favour of the Tobacco and Primary Medical Services (Scotla...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 25, 2009
Bomb Alerts 'Adding Up'
There has been a shock rise in bomb alerts, despite the well established NI peace. Figures released yesterday by Northern Ireland's Police Federation show that Army explosives teams have dealt with m...
Bomb Alerts 'Adding Up'
There has been a shock rise in bomb alerts, despite the well established NI peace. Figures released yesterday by Northern Ireland's Police Federation show that Army explosives teams have dealt with m...
UK National News, Sep 25, 2009
Cut Wesminster Summer Break: Bercow
Summer recess at Westminster should be cut, the Commons Speaker has said. John Bercow said he recognised voters' disbelief at the current 12 week break. MPs dissolve from Parliament between mid-Jul...
Cut Wesminster Summer Break: Bercow
Summer recess at Westminster should be cut, the Commons Speaker has said. John Bercow said he recognised voters' disbelief at the current 12 week break. MPs dissolve from Parliament between mid-Jul...
UK National News, Sep 25, 2009
Energy Bills 'Confusing', Says Which?
Energy blls are full of jargon and leave customers struggling to understand how much they owe, a Which? Switch satisfaction survey shows. When Which? submitted a selection of energy bills to the Plai...
Energy Bills 'Confusing', Says Which?
Energy blls are full of jargon and leave customers struggling to understand how much they owe, a Which? Switch satisfaction survey shows. When Which? submitted a selection of energy bills to the Plai...
Business News, Sep 25, 2009
Interpol Conference Comes To Ireland
A major crime and law enforcement event is being held next week in Dublin. Attended by the police chiefs from both sides of the border, the 2009 International Law Enforcement Intellectual Property Cr...
Interpol Conference Comes To Ireland
A major crime and law enforcement event is being held next week in Dublin. Attended by the police chiefs from both sides of the border, the 2009 International Law Enforcement Intellectual Property Cr...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 25, 2009
Latest PO Robbery Sparks Appeal
Yet another post office has been targeted by robbers. Yesterday, Killyman PO, near Dungannon was the latest to be hit. Although no one was hurt, a trend of such rural hold-ups is emerging after othe...
Latest PO Robbery Sparks Appeal
Yet another post office has been targeted by robbers. Yesterday, Killyman PO, near Dungannon was the latest to be hit. Although no one was hurt, a trend of such rural hold-ups is emerging after othe...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 25, 2009
'Hottest Intellectual Property' Applauded
The Northern Ireland Science Park (NISP) CONNECT's search for 'the next big thing' has concluded – and a team from the University of Ulster last night walked away with a £10,000 cheque as overall winn...
'Hottest Intellectual Property' Applauded
The Northern Ireland Science Park (NISP) CONNECT's search for 'the next big thing' has concluded – and a team from the University of Ulster last night walked away with a £10,000 cheque as overall winn...
Business News, Sep 25, 2009
Push For Land Agency Efficiencies
An action plan aimed at enhancing the performance of the Land & Property Services Agency (LPS) has been unveiled by the Northern Ireland Environment Minister. Welcoming the document, Sammy Wilson rec...
Push For Land Agency Efficiencies
An action plan aimed at enhancing the performance of the Land & Property Services Agency (LPS) has been unveiled by the Northern Ireland Environment Minister. Welcoming the document, Sammy Wilson rec...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 25, 2009
Interpol Conference Comes To Ireland
A major crime and law enforcement event is being held next week in Dublin. Attended by the police chiefs from both sides of the border, the 2009 International Law Enforcement Intellectual Property Cr...
Interpol Conference Comes To Ireland
A major crime and law enforcement event is being held next week in Dublin. Attended by the police chiefs from both sides of the border, the 2009 International Law Enforcement Intellectual Property Cr...
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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.
