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Northern Ireland News for September 2009 : Page 7
Northern Ireland News, Sep 21, 2009
UTV 'Breaking News' Faster
News on NI's commercial TV station will now be getting to viewers faster than before. Thanks to new equipment, UTV has radically pushed back its deadlines so that breaking news stories are "well with...
UTV 'Breaking News' Faster
News on NI's commercial TV station will now be getting to viewers faster than before. Thanks to new equipment, UTV has radically pushed back its deadlines so that breaking news stories are "well with...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 21, 2009
Minister Gets On Two Wheels
It will be easier - and cheaper - from this week for civil servants to bike-it to work. The NI Transport Minister Conor Murphy (pictured) has today launched a money saving 'Cycle to Work' scheme. Th...
Minister Gets On Two Wheels
It will be easier - and cheaper - from this week for civil servants to bike-it to work. The NI Transport Minister Conor Murphy (pictured) has today launched a money saving 'Cycle to Work' scheme. Th...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 21, 2009
Restored Derry Theatre Success
Londonderry' Waterside Theatre has reopened following a massive refurbishment programme. Works were undertaken as part of a £4m redevelopment scheme for the north west region. Allocation of fundin...
Restored Derry Theatre Success
Londonderry' Waterside Theatre has reopened following a massive refurbishment programme. Works were undertaken as part of a £4m redevelopment scheme for the north west region. Allocation of fundin...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 21, 2009
Rallycross Champ Immortalised In Video
Northern Ireland's British Rallycross champion Lawrence Gibson, is set to race on a brand new track as his legendary Metro 6R4 appears in a new global video game. The driver, who has been tearing up ...
Rallycross Champ Immortalised In Video
Northern Ireland's British Rallycross champion Lawrence Gibson, is set to race on a brand new track as his legendary Metro 6R4 appears in a new global video game. The driver, who has been tearing up ...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 21, 2009
Contracts Worth £millions Secured
Over 240 companies have between them won contracts valued at £17 million since participating in a special cross-border initiative. They took part in InterTradeIreland's all-island public procurement ...
Contracts Worth £millions Secured
Over 240 companies have between them won contracts valued at £17 million since participating in a special cross-border initiative. They took part in InterTradeIreland's all-island public procurement ...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 21, 2009
Other NI News In Brief
Road Tragedy Four men aged in their late teens and early 20s were taken to hospital after a fatal accident early on Sunday morning. Their injuries are not believed to be life threatening, but an 18-y...
Other NI News In Brief
Road Tragedy Four men aged in their late teens and early 20s were taken to hospital after a fatal accident early on Sunday morning. Their injuries are not believed to be life threatening, but an 18-y...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 20, 2009
DURKAN, SMITH CANVASS FOR LISBON IN CAVAN
SDLP Leader Mark Durkan MP MLA will join Brendan Smith TD in Cavan town on Tuesday 29th September to canvass for a Yes vote in Friday’s referendum on the Lisbon Treaty. The canvassing team will ...
DURKAN, SMITH CANVASS FOR LISBON IN CAVAN
SDLP Leader Mark Durkan MP MLA will join Brendan Smith TD in Cavan town on Tuesday 29th September to canvass for a Yes vote in Friday’s referendum on the Lisbon Treaty. The canvassing team will ...
UK National News, Sep 18, 2009
Cabinet Spending Cut Talks
Chancellor Alistair Darling has opened face-to-face talks with individual cabinet ministers over likely budget cuts. The meetings follow Prime Minister Gordon Brown's earlier statement on reducing "...
Cabinet Spending Cut Talks
Chancellor Alistair Darling has opened face-to-face talks with individual cabinet ministers over likely budget cuts. The meetings follow Prime Minister Gordon Brown's earlier statement on reducing "...
Business News, Sep 18, 2009
Gala Finale To 'Recession-Buster' Event
It will be a busy weekend for almost 200 influential figures from the business and cultural worlds. They are meeting in Dublin today for a major economic forum designed to help Ireland emerge from re...
Gala Finale To 'Recession-Buster' Event
It will be a busy weekend for almost 200 influential figures from the business and cultural worlds. They are meeting in Dublin today for a major economic forum designed to help Ireland emerge from re...
Recruitment News, Sep 18, 2009
Jobs Assured For Galway
There's good news this week on employment in the West. RSA Insurance Ireland Limited have announced a €3m investment that will create 40 jobs at its offices in Ballybrit, Co Galway. The jobs will b...
Jobs Assured For Galway
There's good news this week on employment in the West. RSA Insurance Ireland Limited have announced a €3m investment that will create 40 jobs at its offices in Ballybrit, Co Galway. The jobs will b...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 18, 2009
Tractor Driver Killed On Road
A 77-year-old man has died following a road crash near Dungiven. Police have named the Co Londodnderry victim as Anthony McCloskey, of Magheraboy Terrace, Dungiven. Mr McCloskey was the driver of a ...
Tractor Driver Killed On Road
A 77-year-old man has died following a road crash near Dungiven. Police have named the Co Londodnderry victim as Anthony McCloskey, of Magheraboy Terrace, Dungiven. Mr McCloskey was the driver of a ...
UK National News, Sep 18, 2009
BMA Highlight Junior Doctors Shortage
A shortage of younger doctors is putting a strain on the health service. The British Medical Association (BMA) has uncovered Department of Health data which suggests that junior doctor staffing rotas...
BMA Highlight Junior Doctors Shortage
A shortage of younger doctors is putting a strain on the health service. The British Medical Association (BMA) has uncovered Department of Health data which suggests that junior doctor staffing rotas...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 18, 2009
Mobile PO Robbed
There have now been two post office robberies within 24 hours. The police have appealed for witnesses to a second robbery to contact them after a post office worker was threatened at gunpoint during ...
Mobile PO Robbed
There have now been two post office robberies within 24 hours. The police have appealed for witnesses to a second robbery to contact them after a post office worker was threatened at gunpoint during ...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 18, 2009
NI Goes On Jellyfish Alert
There's a warning this week over the possibility of NI being 'invaded'. Soon after the Northern Salmon seawater farm off scenic Glenarm returned to full production - after it suffered a massive fish ...
NI Goes On Jellyfish Alert
There's a warning this week over the possibility of NI being 'invaded'. Soon after the Northern Salmon seawater farm off scenic Glenarm returned to full production - after it suffered a massive fish ...
UK National News, Sep 18, 2009
Actor Winstone Visits Helmand Frontline
Hollywood 'geezer' Ray Winstone has paid tribute to British troops fighting in Afghanistan. Winstone was so moved by the sacrifices made by UK forces this summer that he decided to express his grati...
Actor Winstone Visits Helmand Frontline
Hollywood 'geezer' Ray Winstone has paid tribute to British troops fighting in Afghanistan. Winstone was so moved by the sacrifices made by UK forces this summer that he decided to express his grati...
UK National News, Sep 18, 2009
Teachers May Boycott Tests
Teaching staff may refuse to work on primary school testing. Their unions are to consult embers on whether they would back a boycott of England's national tests. Head teachers' union the NAHT and te...
Teachers May Boycott Tests
Teaching staff may refuse to work on primary school testing. Their unions are to consult embers on whether they would back a boycott of England's national tests. Head teachers' union the NAHT and te...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 18, 2009
'Futile' Lurgan Violence Condemned
Attempts to orchestrate widespread trouble in Lurgan last night have been branded "futile". Several vehicles were hijacked and burnt out in an apparent attempt to lure police into predominantly repu...
'Futile' Lurgan Violence Condemned
Attempts to orchestrate widespread trouble in Lurgan last night have been branded "futile". Several vehicles were hijacked and burnt out in an apparent attempt to lure police into predominantly repu...
Recruitment News, Sep 18, 2009
Cookstown Firm Boosts Staff Numbers
Engineering firm TES has opened a new manufacturing facility in Cookstown. The business has also just recruited 30 new highly skilled staff including electrical engineers, programmers and business d...
Cookstown Firm Boosts Staff Numbers
Engineering firm TES has opened a new manufacturing facility in Cookstown. The business has also just recruited 30 new highly skilled staff including electrical engineers, programmers and business d...
Business News, Sep 18, 2009
Cookstown Firm Opens New Base
Engineering firm TES has opened a new manufacturing facility in Cookstown. The 15,000 square foot building at Kilcronagh Industrial Estate is part of the major £4.4m investment by the wastewater tre...
Cookstown Firm Opens New Base
Engineering firm TES has opened a new manufacturing facility in Cookstown. The 15,000 square foot building at Kilcronagh Industrial Estate is part of the major £4.4m investment by the wastewater tre...
UK National News, Sep 18, 2009
Tackle 'Pro-Ana' Websites, Says Docs
Psychiatrists have called for urgent action to protect vulnerable young people from the harmful influence of pro-eating disorder websites. So-called 'pro-ana' (pro-anorexia) and 'pro-mia' (pro-bulimi...
Tackle 'Pro-Ana' Websites, Says Docs
Psychiatrists have called for urgent action to protect vulnerable young people from the harmful influence of pro-eating disorder websites. So-called 'pro-ana' (pro-anorexia) and 'pro-mia' (pro-bulimi...
UK National News, Sep 18, 2009
Jail For 'Prolific' Manchester Offender
A 22-year-old Manchester man has been jailed for two and a half years for a series of offences. Aaron Ainsley of Palgrave Avenue, Monsall, committed the majority of his 12 crimes within a three mont...
Jail For 'Prolific' Manchester Offender
A 22-year-old Manchester man has been jailed for two and a half years for a series of offences. Aaron Ainsley of Palgrave Avenue, Monsall, committed the majority of his 12 crimes within a three mont...
UK National News, Sep 18, 2009
Stamps Mark Naval Heritages
Weapons Engineer, Sandy Jardine - pictured on HMS Daring - the Royal Navy's newest, most powerful destroyer, lent a hand to launch Royal Mail's Royal Navy Uniforms Special Stamps. He was helping out ...
Stamps Mark Naval Heritages
Weapons Engineer, Sandy Jardine - pictured on HMS Daring - the Royal Navy's newest, most powerful destroyer, lent a hand to launch Royal Mail's Royal Navy Uniforms Special Stamps. He was helping out ...
UK National News, Sep 18, 2009
Older Smokers Risk Reduced Life Span
Middle aged men who smoke, have high blood pressure and raised cholesterol levels can expect a 10-15 year shorter life expectancy from age 50 compared with men without these risk factors, concludes re...
Older Smokers Risk Reduced Life Span
Middle aged men who smoke, have high blood pressure and raised cholesterol levels can expect a 10-15 year shorter life expectancy from age 50 compared with men without these risk factors, concludes re...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 18, 2009
Two Charged Over Alvor Killing
A teenager and another male have appeared in court in Portugal charged in connection with the death of a Londonderry businessman in the Algarve earlier this month. The accused, aged 19 and 26 and fro...
Two Charged Over Alvor Killing
A teenager and another male have appeared in court in Portugal charged in connection with the death of a Londonderry businessman in the Algarve earlier this month. The accused, aged 19 and 26 and fro...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 18, 2009
Swine Flu Found In Pigs
As the total number of laboratory confirmed cases of human swine flu continued to rise - a herd of pigs in Northern Ireland has tested positive for swine flu. The Department of Agriculture and Rural ...
Swine Flu Found In Pigs
As the total number of laboratory confirmed cases of human swine flu continued to rise - a herd of pigs in Northern Ireland has tested positive for swine flu. The Department of Agriculture and Rural ...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 18, 2009
Heaney Marks Progress On Lyric Scheme
Nobel laureate Seamus Heaney has unveiled a 'Threshold Stone' at the site of Belfast's new Lyric Theatre. Its installation marks the commencement of works at the Ridgeway Street state-of-the-art deve...
Heaney Marks Progress On Lyric Scheme
Nobel laureate Seamus Heaney has unveiled a 'Threshold Stone' at the site of Belfast's new Lyric Theatre. Its installation marks the commencement of works at the Ridgeway Street state-of-the-art deve...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 18, 2009
Skills Important To Economy: Empey
Essential Skills initiative students in the Building Services Engineering (BSE) sector have been lauded by the Employment Minister. Hosting a reception at Stormont, Sir Reg Empey brought together som...
Skills Important To Economy: Empey
Essential Skills initiative students in the Building Services Engineering (BSE) sector have been lauded by the Employment Minister. Hosting a reception at Stormont, Sir Reg Empey brought together som...
UK National News, Sep 18, 2009
Other News In Brief
Paper Folds 'The London Paper' will be given away for the last time today. The free newspaper's closure was announced last month by New International after it recorded pre-tax losses of £12.9m. The e...
Other News In Brief
Paper Folds 'The London Paper' will be given away for the last time today. The free newspaper's closure was announced last month by New International after it recorded pre-tax losses of £12.9m. The e...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 18, 2009
£670k Ballyclare Revamp Lauded
A project designed to regenerate the streets of Ballyclare town centre has been completed. The £676,000 public realm scheme was unveiled by NI Social Development Minister Margaret Richie. Works in...
£670k Ballyclare Revamp Lauded
A project designed to regenerate the streets of Ballyclare town centre has been completed. The £676,000 public realm scheme was unveiled by NI Social Development Minister Margaret Richie. Works in...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 18, 2009
Cookstown Firm Opens New Base
Engineering firm TES has opened a new manufacturing facility in Cookstown. The 15,000 square foot building at Kilcronagh Industrial Estate is part of the major £4.4m investment by the wastewater tre...
Cookstown Firm Opens New Base
Engineering firm TES has opened a new manufacturing facility in Cookstown. The 15,000 square foot building at Kilcronagh Industrial Estate is part of the major £4.4m investment by the wastewater tre...
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Northern Ireland WeatherThis Evening and 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.
