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Northern Ireland News for September 2010 : Page 6
UK National News, Sep 21, 2010
Afghan Helicopter Crash Claims Nine
A helicopter crash in the south of Afghanistan, has claimed the lives of nine troops. NATO reported that four others were injured, including two NATO troops, a US civilian and an Afghan soldier. It ...
Afghan Helicopter Crash Claims Nine
A helicopter crash in the south of Afghanistan, has claimed the lives of nine troops. NATO reported that four others were injured, including two NATO troops, a US civilian and an Afghan soldier. It ...
UK National News, Sep 21, 2010
Second British Soldier Named
The Ministry of Defence has named the second British soldier killed in Afghanistan on Saturday. While patrolling Lashkar Gah, Sgt Andrew Jones, 35, of the Royal Engineers, died alongside Trooper Andr...
Second British Soldier Named
The Ministry of Defence has named the second British soldier killed in Afghanistan on Saturday. While patrolling Lashkar Gah, Sgt Andrew Jones, 35, of the Royal Engineers, died alongside Trooper Andr...
UK National News, Sep 21, 2010
UK Borrowing Hits Record For August
According to the Office for National Statistics (ONS), UK public sector borrowing has hit a record of £15.9bn for the month of August. The growing number comes after higher inflation led to a rise in...
UK Borrowing Hits Record For August
According to the Office for National Statistics (ONS), UK public sector borrowing has hit a record of £15.9bn for the month of August. The growing number comes after higher inflation led to a rise in...
UK National News, Sep 21, 2010
Clegg Admits Early Cuts Avoided Danger Zone
Liberal Democrats leader Nick Clegg has said ministers began cutting spending early after the general election due to "perilous" economic circumstances. In an interview with the BBC, Clegg, whose par...
Clegg Admits Early Cuts Avoided Danger Zone
Liberal Democrats leader Nick Clegg has said ministers began cutting spending early after the general election due to "perilous" economic circumstances. In an interview with the BBC, Clegg, whose par...
UK National News, Sep 21, 2010
Dementia Crisis Costs Hitting Hard
A new study has revealed how Dementia will cost economies more than £388bn this year. The findings, released to coincide with World Alzheimer's Day, warned how various forms of the condition would in...
Dementia Crisis Costs Hitting Hard
A new study has revealed how Dementia will cost economies more than £388bn this year. The findings, released to coincide with World Alzheimer's Day, warned how various forms of the condition would in...
UK National News, Sep 21, 2010
Climbing Everest - 'Because It Is There'
As the release of the movie, The Wildest Dream - starring Liam Neeson as mountaineer, George Mallory and Liam's late wife, Natasha Richardson as Ruth, Mallory's wife - looms, the fateful expedition to...
Climbing Everest - 'Because It Is There'
As the release of the movie, The Wildest Dream - starring Liam Neeson as mountaineer, George Mallory and Liam's late wife, Natasha Richardson as Ruth, Mallory's wife - looms, the fateful expedition to...
UK National News, Sep 21, 2010
'Ban Young From Night Driving' Says Report
While new research has claimed that banning newly qualified young drivers from night time motoring - or drinking any alcohol or even carrying passengers of a similar age - would save lives, not everyo...
'Ban Young From Night Driving' Says Report
While new research has claimed that banning newly qualified young drivers from night time motoring - or drinking any alcohol or even carrying passengers of a similar age - would save lives, not everyo...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 21, 2010
Consumer Council Slams NI Water
The Consumer Council is "withdrawing" from the Water Stakeholders Partnership Agreement due to a breakdown in trust with Northern Ireland Water, (NIW). Its Chief Executive, Antoinette McKeown, said a...
Consumer Council Slams NI Water
The Consumer Council is "withdrawing" from the Water Stakeholders Partnership Agreement due to a breakdown in trust with Northern Ireland Water, (NIW). Its Chief Executive, Antoinette McKeown, said a...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 21, 2010
Derry 'Attack Dogs' To Pay Price
A child attacked by two dogs outside her home has received hospital treatment for injuries The nine-year-old girl was set-on by two pit bull type dogs in the Waterside area of Londonderry. Danielle...
Derry 'Attack Dogs' To Pay Price
A child attacked by two dogs outside her home has received hospital treatment for injuries The nine-year-old girl was set-on by two pit bull type dogs in the Waterside area of Londonderry. Danielle...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 21, 2010
'Drunk' TD Sheehan Resigns
A Dublin politician has quit his party over a roadside altercation with a police officer who was questioning him over alleged drink-driving offences. Cork South West TD, PJ Sheehan, resigned Fine Gae...
'Drunk' TD Sheehan Resigns
A Dublin politician has quit his party over a roadside altercation with a police officer who was questioning him over alleged drink-driving offences. Cork South West TD, PJ Sheehan, resigned Fine Gae...
UK National News, Sep 21, 2010
Other UK News In Brief
Judge Declares Divorce Can 'Damage' A senior family Judge has warned that divorcing parents, using their children as "ammunition", can do serious harm. In a speech to the charity, Families Need Fathe...
Other UK News In Brief
Judge Declares Divorce Can 'Damage' A senior family Judge has warned that divorcing parents, using their children as "ammunition", can do serious harm. In a speech to the charity, Families Need Fathe...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 21, 2010
Unionist Unite As NIE Sale Criticised
Much-talked-about unionist unity was to the fore yesterday with news that both main party leaders had joined forces to criticise the Dáil Government. Sir Reg Empey, (Ulster Unionist) and Peter Robins...
Unionist Unite As NIE Sale Criticised
Much-talked-about unionist unity was to the fore yesterday with news that both main party leaders had joined forces to criticise the Dáil Government. Sir Reg Empey, (Ulster Unionist) and Peter Robins...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 21, 2010
NI Labour Market Gets EC Backing
There's to be a multi-million pound EU-funded cash injection for NI's labour market. Yesterday, the Stormont Employment and Learning Minister, Sir Reg Empey, encouraged organisations here to apply fo...
NI Labour Market Gets EC Backing
There's to be a multi-million pound EU-funded cash injection for NI's labour market. Yesterday, the Stormont Employment and Learning Minister, Sir Reg Empey, encouraged organisations here to apply fo...
Business News, Sep 21, 2010
Chicken Waste Protest Targets Supermarkets
An environmental group has challenged representatives of NI's top supermarket chains to put their position on the proposed Moy Park chicken waste incinerator to a public meeting in Glenavy this week. ...
Chicken Waste Protest Targets Supermarkets
An environmental group has challenged representatives of NI's top supermarket chains to put their position on the proposed Moy Park chicken waste incinerator to a public meeting in Glenavy this week. ...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 21, 2010
Chicken Waste Protest 'Targets' Shops
An environmental group has challenged representatives of NI's top supermarket chains to put their position on the proposed Moy Park chicken waste incinerator to a public meeting in Glenavy this week. ...
Chicken Waste Protest 'Targets' Shops
An environmental group has challenged representatives of NI's top supermarket chains to put their position on the proposed Moy Park chicken waste incinerator to a public meeting in Glenavy this week. ...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 21, 2010
Attwood Opens New CAB Office
Social Development Minister Alex Attwood has opened the new Citizens Advice (CAB) city centre office in Howard Street, Belfast. Funding of £100,000 from the Department's Modernisation Fund Capital Pr...
Attwood Opens New CAB Office
Social Development Minister Alex Attwood has opened the new Citizens Advice (CAB) city centre office in Howard Street, Belfast. Funding of £100,000 from the Department's Modernisation Fund Capital Pr...
Business News, Sep 21, 2010
Robinson Saddles Up For Sustainable Travel
NI's leading political figure has got on his bike to back the economic benefits of sustainable travel and the regeneration of the cities. First Minister Peter Robinson took part in the 'Cycle to the ...
Robinson Saddles Up For Sustainable Travel
NI's leading political figure has got on his bike to back the economic benefits of sustainable travel and the regeneration of the cities. First Minister Peter Robinson took part in the 'Cycle to the ...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 21, 2010
Robinson Saddles Up For Sustainable Cause
NI's leading political figure has got on his bike to back the economic benefits of sustainable travel and the regeneration of the cities. First Minister Peter Robinson took part in the 'Cycle to the ...
Robinson Saddles Up For Sustainable Cause
NI's leading political figure has got on his bike to back the economic benefits of sustainable travel and the regeneration of the cities. First Minister Peter Robinson took part in the 'Cycle to the ...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 21, 2010
WYG Celebrates Sustainable Success
An international consultancy, WYG, is celebrating achieving two awards from the prestigious 6th annual Sustainable Ireland Awards held in partnership with the Northern Ireland Environment Agency (NIEA...
WYG Celebrates Sustainable Success
An international consultancy, WYG, is celebrating achieving two awards from the prestigious 6th annual Sustainable Ireland Awards held in partnership with the Northern Ireland Environment Agency (NIEA...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 21, 2010
Other NI News In Brief
Sainsbury's 'In Deep' A team of managers from Sainsbury's are taking to the water for charity. Starting on 23rd September the group with the support of Mobile Team Adventure will undertake a gruellin...
Other NI News In Brief
Sainsbury's 'In Deep' A team of managers from Sainsbury's are taking to the water for charity. Starting on 23rd September the group with the support of Mobile Team Adventure will undertake a gruellin...
UK National News, Sep 20, 2010
Two Dead As British Troops Leave Sangin
British troops have now left one of the deadliest districts in southern Afghanistan, handing over responsibility to American forces - with two more tragic fatalities to mark the past weekend. Around ...
Two Dead As British Troops Leave Sangin
British troops have now left one of the deadliest districts in southern Afghanistan, handing over responsibility to American forces - with two more tragic fatalities to mark the past weekend. Around ...
UK National News, Sep 20, 2010
Baby P Doctor To Sue NHS
A Consultant Paediatrician involved in the Baby P case, who claimed she was forced out of her job, is to sue the NHS. Dr Kim Holt, who raised concerns about the clinic where Baby P was seen just days...
Baby P Doctor To Sue NHS
A Consultant Paediatrician involved in the Baby P case, who claimed she was forced out of her job, is to sue the NHS. Dr Kim Holt, who raised concerns about the clinic where Baby P was seen just days...
UK National News, Sep 20, 2010
Free Schools Defeat For Lib Dems
The Liberal Democrats have suffered defeat in a vote over supporting new free schools. The schools, due to open next year, have been a contentious issue with activists opposing the coalition proposal...
Free Schools Defeat For Lib Dems
The Liberal Democrats have suffered defeat in a vote over supporting new free schools. The schools, due to open next year, have been a contentious issue with activists opposing the coalition proposal...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 20, 2010
Sex Offender Justice To Be Reviewed
Following continuing controversy over this summer's return of two sexually abusive brothers back into their own rural community, there is to be review of procedures in such cases. The Stormont Justic...
Sex Offender Justice To Be Reviewed
Following continuing controversy over this summer's return of two sexually abusive brothers back into their own rural community, there is to be review of procedures in such cases. The Stormont Justic...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 20, 2010
Terrorism On Agenda North And South
A meeting in Dublin today is putting republican terrorism back in focus while in Belfast, the Stormont Justice Minister David Ford has gone public to deny that the PSNI have turned a 'blind eye' to th...
Terrorism On Agenda North And South
A meeting in Dublin today is putting republican terrorism back in focus while in Belfast, the Stormont Justice Minister David Ford has gone public to deny that the PSNI have turned a 'blind eye' to th...
UK National News, Sep 20, 2010
Right Government For Right Now, Says Clegg
Nick Clegg will reassure the Liberal Democrats that the coalition will "put the country on a better path". The Deputy Prime Minister will address the Lib Dems in his speech highlighting "this is the ...
Right Government For Right Now, Says Clegg
Nick Clegg will reassure the Liberal Democrats that the coalition will "put the country on a better path". The Deputy Prime Minister will address the Lib Dems in his speech highlighting "this is the ...
UK National News, Sep 20, 2010
Public Sector Figures Revealed
Over 9,000 public sector workers paid by the taxpayer are earning higher salaries than the Prime Minister, it has been announced. David Cameron does not come out tops as the best paid public sector w...
Public Sector Figures Revealed
Over 9,000 public sector workers paid by the taxpayer are earning higher salaries than the Prime Minister, it has been announced. David Cameron does not come out tops as the best paid public sector w...
Business News, Sep 20, 2010
Attwood Opens New CAB Office
Social Development Minister Alex Attwood has opened the new Citizens Advice (CAB) city centre office in Howard Street, Belfast. Funding of £100,000 from the Department's Modernisation Fund Capital Pr...
Attwood Opens New CAB Office
Social Development Minister Alex Attwood has opened the new Citizens Advice (CAB) city centre office in Howard Street, Belfast. Funding of £100,000 from the Department's Modernisation Fund Capital Pr...
UK National News, Sep 20, 2010
Cuts Will Drive Up Crime, Union Warns
A probation union has warned that should the Government go ahead with "draconian" public spending cuts, crime rates will rise. The union Napo has said cuts up to 25% will mean many areas reducing ser...
Cuts Will Drive Up Crime, Union Warns
A probation union has warned that should the Government go ahead with "draconian" public spending cuts, crime rates will rise. The union Napo has said cuts up to 25% will mean many areas reducing ser...
UK National News, Sep 20, 2010
Mortgage Lending Numbers Falls Again
August has signified a deteriorating property market with a 10-year low in Mortgage lending. According to the Council of Mortgage Lenders, gross mortgage lending fell 14% to stand at £11.4bn from Jul...
Mortgage Lending Numbers Falls Again
August has signified a deteriorating property market with a 10-year low in Mortgage lending. According to the Council of Mortgage Lenders, gross mortgage lending fell 14% to stand at £11.4bn from Jul...
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Northern Ireland WeatherThis Evening and Tonight:Rain clearing away east by early evening with some clear spells but a few showers likely to affect the North coast and other areas towards dawn, remaining breezy and mild overnight. Minimum temperature 9 °C.
