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Northern Ireland News for September 2009 : Page 4
Northern Ireland News, Sep 25, 2009
First Lisburn Hotel Opens
Lisburn city's first hotel opening has been unanimously welcomed. The new Premier Inn will be the city's sole hotel offering. Constructed close to the Sprucefield shopping development, the local m...
First Lisburn Hotel Opens
Lisburn city's first hotel opening has been unanimously welcomed. The new Premier Inn will be the city's sole hotel offering. Constructed close to the Sprucefield shopping development, the local m...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 25, 2009
NI 'Greenhouse' Pollution Falls
Greenhouse gas emissions in Northern Ireland have fallen by 13% since 1990, a new report has revealed. According to the latest figures in AEA Technology's, 'Greenhouse Gas Inventory Report for Engla...
NI 'Greenhouse' Pollution Falls
Greenhouse gas emissions in Northern Ireland have fallen by 13% since 1990, a new report has revealed. According to the latest figures in AEA Technology's, 'Greenhouse Gas Inventory Report for Engla...
UK National News, Sep 25, 2009
Other News In Brief
Attorney's Ex-Housekeeper Held A housekeeper whose 'illegal' employment has thrown a shadow over the Attorney General Baroness Scotland's position has been arrested, police have said. Tongan national...
Other News In Brief
Attorney's Ex-Housekeeper Held A housekeeper whose 'illegal' employment has thrown a shadow over the Attorney General Baroness Scotland's position has been arrested, police have said. Tongan national...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 25, 2009
Top Economists Belfast Bound
Ireland's Minister for Europe and one of the province's leading banking experts will top the bill at an economic conference in Belfast next month. Minister Dick Roche and Northern Bank’s Chief Econo...
Top Economists Belfast Bound
Ireland's Minister for Europe and one of the province's leading banking experts will top the bill at an economic conference in Belfast next month. Minister Dick Roche and Northern Bank’s Chief Econo...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 25, 2009
A "New Icon" For Belfast City
A new public sculpture called the 'Spirit of Belfast' was unveiled yesterday by Margaret Ritchie, the Social Development Minister. The artwork is located at Cornmarket, Arthur Square, replacing the o...
A "New Icon" For Belfast City
A new public sculpture called the 'Spirit of Belfast' was unveiled yesterday by Margaret Ritchie, the Social Development Minister. The artwork is located at Cornmarket, Arthur Square, replacing the o...
Business News, Sep 25, 2009
Poots 'Committed' To Waste Strategy
Northern Ireland's Waste Management Strategy will be delivered in an effective and timely manner, Environment Minister Edwin Poots has said. The 2006-2020 strategy, together with the three sub-regio...
Poots 'Committed' To Waste Strategy
Northern Ireland's Waste Management Strategy will be delivered in an effective and timely manner, Environment Minister Edwin Poots has said. The 2006-2020 strategy, together with the three sub-regio...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 25, 2009
Other NI News In Brief
Road Crash Alert Two vehicles were this afternoon involved in an accident in Newtownabbey, Co Antrim. It happened about 3pm on Prince Charles Way, near the Carnomoney Road junction. Police and ambula...
Other NI News In Brief
Road Crash Alert Two vehicles were this afternoon involved in an accident in Newtownabbey, Co Antrim. It happened about 3pm on Prince Charles Way, near the Carnomoney Road junction. Police and ambula...
UK National News, Sep 24, 2009
No Obama Snub, Says No. 10
Reports that US President Barack Obama repeatedly 'snubbed' Prime Minister Gordon Brown while in New York, have been denied. Downing Street and the White House have both moved to clarify the situati...
No Obama Snub, Says No. 10
Reports that US President Barack Obama repeatedly 'snubbed' Prime Minister Gordon Brown while in New York, have been denied. Downing Street and the White House have both moved to clarify the situati...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 24, 2009
Bloody Sunday Report Delayed - Again
A claim earlier this week by the outgoing SDLP Leader Mark Durkan that the Bloody Sunday Inquiry report will not be published until March next year has proved to be true. He was commenting after spec...
Bloody Sunday Report Delayed - Again
A claim earlier this week by the outgoing SDLP Leader Mark Durkan that the Bloody Sunday Inquiry report will not be published until March next year has proved to be true. He was commenting after spec...
Recruitment News, Sep 24, 2009
Microsoft's 'Secret' HQ Creates Jobs
Although the company is not publicising the exact location of a new high-tech communications centre, citing security reasons, Microsoft has today opened a new "mega datacentre" in west Dublin to suppo...
Microsoft's 'Secret' HQ Creates Jobs
Although the company is not publicising the exact location of a new high-tech communications centre, citing security reasons, Microsoft has today opened a new "mega datacentre" in west Dublin to suppo...
UK National News, Sep 24, 2009
Jaguar Confirms Plant Closure
Car manufacturer Jaguar Land Rover plans to shut one of its West Midlands factories within the next five years, it was revealed today. The plant set for the chop looks likely to be either Solihull o...
Jaguar Confirms Plant Closure
Car manufacturer Jaguar Land Rover plans to shut one of its West Midlands factories within the next five years, it was revealed today. The plant set for the chop looks likely to be either Solihull o...
UK National News, Sep 24, 2009
Man Bailed Over Manchester Murder
A 20-year-old man arrested on suspicion of murder after a disturbance in Manchester city centre has been bailed pending further inquiries. Zhen Asghar, 18, of Mallowdale Crescent, Bolton, suffered st...
Man Bailed Over Manchester Murder
A 20-year-old man arrested on suspicion of murder after a disturbance in Manchester city centre has been bailed pending further inquiries. Zhen Asghar, 18, of Mallowdale Crescent, Bolton, suffered st...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 24, 2009
NI Papal Visit 'Speculation'
An influential Catholic journalist has cast doubts over a possible papal visit to Northern Ireland next year. Yesterday, reports suggested Pope Benedict XVI was preparing to make his first official ...
NI Papal Visit 'Speculation'
An influential Catholic journalist has cast doubts over a possible papal visit to Northern Ireland next year. Yesterday, reports suggested Pope Benedict XVI was preparing to make his first official ...
Business News, Sep 24, 2009
Armagh Firm Secures Pitch Deal
Sporting legends could soon be stepping out on newly created pitches constructed by a Co Armagh company at the new Aviva Stadium. Clive Richardson Ltd has secured a multi-million pound contract to c...
Armagh Firm Secures Pitch Deal
Sporting legends could soon be stepping out on newly created pitches constructed by a Co Armagh company at the new Aviva Stadium. Clive Richardson Ltd has secured a multi-million pound contract to c...
Business News, Sep 24, 2009
Waitrose Targets M&S Food
Supermarket chain Waitrose has announced plans to open a network of convenience stores - and to sell Waitrose-branded food in Boots stores. The company has bucked the economic trend and has fared wel...
Waitrose Targets M&S Food
Supermarket chain Waitrose has announced plans to open a network of convenience stores - and to sell Waitrose-branded food in Boots stores. The company has bucked the economic trend and has fared wel...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 24, 2009
SDLP Leader Wades Into Lisbon Debate
The leader of the SDLP was in Dublin yesterday to discuss the Lisbon Treaty. Mark Durkan (pictured) and the party's Deputy Leader Alasdair McDonnell led a party delegation to a meeting attended by ot...
SDLP Leader Wades Into Lisbon Debate
The leader of the SDLP was in Dublin yesterday to discuss the Lisbon Treaty. Mark Durkan (pictured) and the party's Deputy Leader Alasdair McDonnell led a party delegation to a meeting attended by ot...
UK National News, Sep 24, 2009
Legal Challenge On New Power Station
Campaigners have lodged papers at the Court of Session in Edinburgh which may halt the construction of a new power station in Ayrshire, it has been reported. Action group, Communities Opposed to New ...
Legal Challenge On New Power Station
Campaigners have lodged papers at the Court of Session in Edinburgh which may halt the construction of a new power station in Ayrshire, it has been reported. Action group, Communities Opposed to New ...
UK National News, Sep 24, 2009
Big Mortgage Lenders Fail To Impress
People are more satisfied with their mortgage lender than a year ago, but the big lenders are still underperforming, according to a new survey from Which? Money. The survey found that the average cus...
Big Mortgage Lenders Fail To Impress
People are more satisfied with their mortgage lender than a year ago, but the big lenders are still underperforming, according to a new survey from Which? Money. The survey found that the average cus...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 24, 2009
Clinton Bolsters NI Business Trip
Former US president Bill Clinton has said important lessons can be taken from the Northern Ireland peace process. Addressing delegates at a New York conference, Mr Clinton (pictured) said the provin...
Clinton Bolsters NI Business Trip
Former US president Bill Clinton has said important lessons can be taken from the Northern Ireland peace process. Addressing delegates at a New York conference, Mr Clinton (pictured) said the provin...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 24, 2009
Fresh Bid To Rescue Sinking Border Ferry
A struggling cross-border ferry service is this week the focus of a new rescue attempt. As financial problems threaten to swamp the Foyle Ferry, local councillors - all members of the Social Democrat...
Fresh Bid To Rescue Sinking Border Ferry
A struggling cross-border ferry service is this week the focus of a new rescue attempt. As financial problems threaten to swamp the Foyle Ferry, local councillors - all members of the Social Democrat...
Recruitment News, Sep 24, 2009
Jobs Boots As Cyber Crime Centre Opens
Around 80 new jobs are to be created following news that a centre that will lead the UK's fight against so-called cyber crime opened officially in Belfast. The £30m Centre for Secure Information Tec...
Jobs Boots As Cyber Crime Centre Opens
Around 80 new jobs are to be created following news that a centre that will lead the UK's fight against so-called cyber crime opened officially in Belfast. The £30m Centre for Secure Information Tec...
UK National News, Sep 24, 2009
Complaints Against Police Rise
Complaints made by the pubic against the police have risen by 8%, watchdog figures show. According to statistics published by the Independent Police Complaints Commission there where 31,259 complaint...
Complaints Against Police Rise
Complaints made by the pubic against the police have risen by 8%, watchdog figures show. According to statistics published by the Independent Police Complaints Commission there where 31,259 complaint...
UK National News, Sep 24, 2009
Scots Life Expectancy Rises
Life expectancy for Scottish people has improved over the last 10 years, according to government statistics published today. The length of life expectancy at birth has increased from 72.4 years to 7...
Scots Life Expectancy Rises
Life expectancy for Scottish people has improved over the last 10 years, according to government statistics published today. The length of life expectancy at birth has increased from 72.4 years to 7...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 24, 2009
No Plans For 2011 Water Charges
No decision has been made on the future introduction of water charges for Northern Ireland, the minister responsible has confirmed. Earlier media reports had suggested the new charge could be impose...
No Plans For 2011 Water Charges
No decision has been made on the future introduction of water charges for Northern Ireland, the minister responsible has confirmed. Earlier media reports had suggested the new charge could be impose...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 24, 2009
Protest Chaos At Derry DPP Meeting
A group of protestors have disrupted a meeting of the District Policing Partnership (DPP) in Londonderry. The meeting was taking place yesterday at Da Vinci's Hotel in the city when up to 50 members ...
Protest Chaos At Derry DPP Meeting
A group of protestors have disrupted a meeting of the District Policing Partnership (DPP) in Londonderry. The meeting was taking place yesterday at Da Vinci's Hotel in the city when up to 50 members ...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 24, 2009
Gardai Arrest Bank Robbery Suspects
It has emerged that three men are now in custody in the Irish republic over an armed robbery at a bank in Northern Ireland. Two gunmen entered a bank in Belleek, Co Fermanagh, on Monday and told cust...
Gardai Arrest Bank Robbery Suspects
It has emerged that three men are now in custody in the Irish republic over an armed robbery at a bank in Northern Ireland. Two gunmen entered a bank in Belleek, Co Fermanagh, on Monday and told cust...
UK National News, Sep 24, 2009
Other News In Brief
Fish Kill Probed The Environment Agency is looking into a deadly spillage that killed fish and said it could start a criminal investigation. Hundreds died after about 1,000 gallons (4,546 litres) of ...
Other News In Brief
Fish Kill Probed The Environment Agency is looking into a deadly spillage that killed fish and said it could start a criminal investigation. Hundreds died after about 1,000 gallons (4,546 litres) of ...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 24, 2009
Belfast Artwork 'Respects Equality'
A new iconic artwork representing the history and heritage of part of north Belfast has been installed, writes Carla Liébana. Located opposite Ballysillan Primary School, the work was born from a joi...
Belfast Artwork 'Respects Equality'
A new iconic artwork representing the history and heritage of part of north Belfast has been installed, writes Carla Liébana. Located opposite Ballysillan Primary School, the work was born from a joi...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 24, 2009
Armagh Firm Secures Pitch Deal
Sporting legends could soon be stepping out on newly created pitches constructed by a Co Armagh company at the new Aviva Stadium. Clive Richardson Ltd has secured a multi-million pound contract to c...
Armagh Firm Secures Pitch Deal
Sporting legends could soon be stepping out on newly created pitches constructed by a Co Armagh company at the new Aviva Stadium. Clive Richardson Ltd has secured a multi-million pound contract to c...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 24, 2009
Other NI News In Brief
Deadly Blaze Probed The police have begun an investigation into the circumstances surrounding a fatal fire. They have appealed to the public for information after a man died in a blaze at a mobile ho...
Other NI News In Brief
Deadly Blaze Probed The police have begun an investigation into the circumstances surrounding a fatal fire. They have appealed to the public for information after a man died in a blaze at a mobile ho...
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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.
