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Northern Ireland News for September 2009 : Page 9
Business News, Sep 16, 2009
NI Dole Queue Lengthens
Against a backdrop of accelerating job losses across the whole of the UK, the latest unemployment figures for NI have been released. Some 52,000 thousand people were out of work here last month, a ri...
NI Dole Queue Lengthens
Against a backdrop of accelerating job losses across the whole of the UK, the latest unemployment figures for NI have been released. Some 52,000 thousand people were out of work here last month, a ri...
UK National News, Sep 16, 2009
Osborne 'Reveals' Brown's Cuts
The government is planning a 10% cut in departmental spending over the next four years, according to Shadow Chancellor George Osborne. Mr Osborne accused Gordon Brown of 'misleading' parliament over ...
Osborne 'Reveals' Brown's Cuts
The government is planning a 10% cut in departmental spending over the next four years, according to Shadow Chancellor George Osborne. Mr Osborne accused Gordon Brown of 'misleading' parliament over ...
UK National News, Sep 16, 2009
Scottish Govt Reinvesting 'Crooked Cash'
Three of Scotland's police forces are to receive a share of money recovered from criminals to help in their fight against serious organised crime - and they are demonstrating their commitment by match...
Scottish Govt Reinvesting 'Crooked Cash'
Three of Scotland's police forces are to receive a share of money recovered from criminals to help in their fight against serious organised crime - and they are demonstrating their commitment by match...
UK National News, Sep 16, 2009
Olympic Effort On 2012 Press Centre
Facilities for around 20,000 broadcasters, photographers and journalists are well underway for the 2012 Olympic Games in London. The 4,500-tonne steel structure for the International Broadcast Centre...
Olympic Effort On 2012 Press Centre
Facilities for around 20,000 broadcasters, photographers and journalists are well underway for the 2012 Olympic Games in London. The 4,500-tonne steel structure for the International Broadcast Centre...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 16, 2009
Baby Death, Not Swine Flu
Cardiac problems and not swine flu caused the death of a local infant, the Department of Health has confirmed. A spokesperson said that the infant - understood to have died in the Royal Belfas...
Baby Death, Not Swine Flu
Cardiac problems and not swine flu caused the death of a local infant, the Department of Health has confirmed. A spokesperson said that the infant - understood to have died in the Royal Belfas...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 16, 2009
East Belfast Indecent Attack Probed
Police have appealed for information after a woman was indecently assaulted in east Belfast yesterday evening. Detectives said the incident happened around 4.50pm, as the woman walked along th...
East Belfast Indecent Attack Probed
Police have appealed for information after a woman was indecently assaulted in east Belfast yesterday evening. Detectives said the incident happened around 4.50pm, as the woman walked along th...
UK National News, Sep 16, 2009
Progress Report On Strategy For Sustainable Construction
As part of the Progress Report on the Strategy for Sustainable Construction the Government and industry yesterday revealed the achievements made so far on their commitments to change radically the way...
Progress Report On Strategy For Sustainable Construction
As part of the Progress Report on the Strategy for Sustainable Construction the Government and industry yesterday revealed the achievements made so far on their commitments to change radically the way...
UK National News, Sep 16, 2009
Other News In Brief
USA Death Driver 'Had Fit' It has emerged that a British couple who were killed by a recycling truck as it careered onto a New York pavement happened after the driver suffered a seizure, a Manhattan ...
Other News In Brief
USA Death Driver 'Had Fit' It has emerged that a British couple who were killed by a recycling truck as it careered onto a New York pavement happened after the driver suffered a seizure, a Manhattan ...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 16, 2009
BMA Backs NI Vaccine Plan
As planning for an anticipated October surge in swine flu cases picks up speed, local doctors have agreed arrangements for vaccination of at-risk patients. Yesterday, the NI Health Minister sa...
BMA Backs NI Vaccine Plan
As planning for an anticipated October surge in swine flu cases picks up speed, local doctors have agreed arrangements for vaccination of at-risk patients. Yesterday, the NI Health Minister sa...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 16, 2009
No Compo For Terrorists: DUP
Victims, and not perpetrators should receive Troubles compensation. Relatives of republican and loyalist paramilitaries killed in Northern Ireland's violent decades should be banned from seeki...
No Compo For Terrorists: DUP
Victims, and not perpetrators should receive Troubles compensation. Relatives of republican and loyalist paramilitaries killed in Northern Ireland's violent decades should be banned from seeki...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 16, 2009
City Hall Restored
Restoration works at Belfast's historic city hall have been completed. Main contractor Graham officially handed the building back to Belfast City Council officials this week, after undertaking...
City Hall Restored
Restoration works at Belfast's historic city hall have been completed. Main contractor Graham officially handed the building back to Belfast City Council officials this week, after undertaking...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 16, 2009
Childhood Wellbeing Targeted
Prevention rather than retrospective action in child welfare has been highlighted today by senior Stormont politicians. Junior Ministers Gerry Kelly and Robin Newton have welcomed the publicat...
Childhood Wellbeing Targeted
Prevention rather than retrospective action in child welfare has been highlighted today by senior Stormont politicians. Junior Ministers Gerry Kelly and Robin Newton have welcomed the publicat...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 16, 2009
Farm Funds Boost Proposed
Millions more are to be paid to disadvantaged NI farmers during 2010. Stormont Agriculture Minister Michelle Gildernew has proposed to pay an additional £4.23 million into Less Favoured Areas ...
Farm Funds Boost Proposed
Millions more are to be paid to disadvantaged NI farmers during 2010. Stormont Agriculture Minister Michelle Gildernew has proposed to pay an additional £4.23 million into Less Favoured Areas ...
Business News, Sep 16, 2009
Burns Calls For Housing Funding
All parties at Stormont should unite to ensure housing is a priority, an SDLP MLA has said. Thomas Burns called on all Assembly members to put pressure on Finance Minister Sammy Wilson to release mor...
Burns Calls For Housing Funding
All parties at Stormont should unite to ensure housing is a priority, an SDLP MLA has said. Thomas Burns called on all Assembly members to put pressure on Finance Minister Sammy Wilson to release mor...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 16, 2009
Other NI News In Brief
City Flights Cut The number of flights from Belfast to London are to be reduced. The airline BMI has said it is cutting flights between Belfast and London from the end of next month from eight...
Other NI News In Brief
City Flights Cut The number of flights from Belfast to London are to be reduced. The airline BMI has said it is cutting flights between Belfast and London from the end of next month from eight...
UK National News, Sep 15, 2009
Brown Discusses Spending 'Cuts'
Prime Minister Gordon Brown has told union leaders government spending 'cuts' are necessary. Until now Labour ministers have stopped short of outlining 'cuts', as part of a wider drive to reduce pub...
Brown Discusses Spending 'Cuts'
Prime Minister Gordon Brown has told union leaders government spending 'cuts' are necessary. Until now Labour ministers have stopped short of outlining 'cuts', as part of a wider drive to reduce pub...
UK National News, Sep 15, 2009
Dads To Share 'Maternity' Leave
Time off work to care for babies will no longer be limited to new mums. Fathers will also be able to take six months' paternity leave in a move that will allow mothers to decide to return to work aft...
Dads To Share 'Maternity' Leave
Time off work to care for babies will no longer be limited to new mums. Fathers will also be able to take six months' paternity leave in a move that will allow mothers to decide to return to work aft...
Recruitment News, Sep 15, 2009
BAE Systems Plans Job Cuts
Over 1,000 jobs could be lost at leading engineering company, BAE Systems. It has started a consultation regarding the potential closure of one of its UK sites and job cuts at another three, with the...
BAE Systems Plans Job Cuts
Over 1,000 jobs could be lost at leading engineering company, BAE Systems. It has started a consultation regarding the potential closure of one of its UK sites and job cuts at another three, with the...
UK National News, Sep 15, 2009
Celebrity Chef Floyd Dead
Cancer sufferer Keith Floyd has died following a heart attack, aged 65. The well known celebrity chef had been diagnosed with bowel cancer in June and passed away at his partner's Dorset home on Mond...
Celebrity Chef Floyd Dead
Cancer sufferer Keith Floyd has died following a heart attack, aged 65. The well known celebrity chef had been diagnosed with bowel cancer in June and passed away at his partner's Dorset home on Mond...
UK National News, Sep 15, 2009
Fake Fashion Job Covers Crime
A woman who fabricated a career in the fashion industry to distract from her living on the proceeds of crime has been sentenced to two-and-a-half years imprisonment. Lisa Raitt, aged 42 years, from S...
Fake Fashion Job Covers Crime
A woman who fabricated a career in the fashion industry to distract from her living on the proceeds of crime has been sentenced to two-and-a-half years imprisonment. Lisa Raitt, aged 42 years, from S...
UK National News, Sep 15, 2009
Prison For Salford Robber
A 32-year-old drug addict who lashed out at a woman as he stole her car has been jailed for four and half years today. Wesley Radford of Cambrai Crescent, Winton, Salford, pleaded guilty at an earlie...
Prison For Salford Robber
A 32-year-old drug addict who lashed out at a woman as he stole her car has been jailed for four and half years today. Wesley Radford of Cambrai Crescent, Winton, Salford, pleaded guilty at an earlie...
UK National News, Sep 15, 2009
Arrest At 'Abuse' Nursery
Police investigating alleged abuse at a Nottinghamshire nursery have detained one person in relation to an alleged sexual offence. Authorities closed Rocking Horse Nursery in Plumtree last week follo...
Arrest At 'Abuse' Nursery
Police investigating alleged abuse at a Nottinghamshire nursery have detained one person in relation to an alleged sexual offence. Authorities closed Rocking Horse Nursery in Plumtree last week follo...
Business News, Sep 15, 2009
NI Power Costs Falling
There's to be a 'power cut' for NI consumers with the cost of electricity going down again. However, while falling faster than in the rest of the UK, the Consumer Council said the reduction in electr...
NI Power Costs Falling
There's to be a 'power cut' for NI consumers with the cost of electricity going down again. However, while falling faster than in the rest of the UK, the Consumer Council said the reduction in electr...
Business News, Sep 15, 2009
Tele Gets Big Print Deal
An iconic local newspaper is to become one of Europe's biggest producers of daily titles. Deals worth £40m will mean the loss-making Belfast Telegraph can now be more confident about its future. Own...
Tele Gets Big Print Deal
An iconic local newspaper is to become one of Europe's biggest producers of daily titles. Deals worth £40m will mean the loss-making Belfast Telegraph can now be more confident about its future. Own...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 15, 2009
Second NI Swine Flu Tragedy
The second person to have died in Northern Ireland from swine flu may have been an infant. Stormont Health Minister Michael McGimpsey said he had been informed by a Trust of a possible death a...
Second NI Swine Flu Tragedy
The second person to have died in Northern Ireland from swine flu may have been an infant. Stormont Health Minister Michael McGimpsey said he had been informed by a Trust of a possible death a...
Business News, Sep 15, 2009
Boost For Power Producing Landfills
Electricity generated from landfill gas will be provided with a higher level of financial assistance, the Northern Ireland Energy Minister has said. Arlene Foster's announcement follows approval fr...
Boost For Power Producing Landfills
Electricity generated from landfill gas will be provided with a higher level of financial assistance, the Northern Ireland Energy Minister has said. Arlene Foster's announcement follows approval fr...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 15, 2009
Three Quizzed Over Dissident Activity
Police have arrested three men in connection with dissident republican activity. The suspects were held following raids on properties in Antrim and the neighbouring Randalstown area. Detectiv...
Three Quizzed Over Dissident Activity
Police have arrested three men in connection with dissident republican activity. The suspects were held following raids on properties in Antrim and the neighbouring Randalstown area. Detectiv...
Business News, Sep 15, 2009
North Down Sites Taken Off Market
North Down Council has agreed to withdraw the sale of three areas of land in the district. The three main political parties jointly recommended sites at Clandeboye Road, Bangor; Fort Road, Helen's B...
North Down Sites Taken Off Market
North Down Council has agreed to withdraw the sale of three areas of land in the district. The three main political parties jointly recommended sites at Clandeboye Road, Bangor; Fort Road, Helen's B...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 15, 2009
NI Power Costs Falling
There's to be a 'power cut' for NI consumers with the cost of electricity going down again. However, while falling faster than in the rest of the UK, the Consumer Council said the reduction in...
NI Power Costs Falling
There's to be a 'power cut' for NI consumers with the cost of electricity going down again. However, while falling faster than in the rest of the UK, the Consumer Council said the reduction in...
UK National News, Sep 15, 2009
House Price Balance Turns Positive
The RICS house price net balance turned positive for the first time in two years, according to their latest UK housing market survey. The net balance of Chartered Surveyors reporting rises rather th...
House Price Balance Turns Positive
The RICS house price net balance turned positive for the first time in two years, according to their latest UK housing market survey. The net balance of Chartered Surveyors reporting rises rather th...
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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.
