Northern Ireland News for September 2010 : Page 7

Northern Ireland News, Sep 20, 2010
'Review Family Murder Verdict', Says SDLP
A fresh campaign to 'right an injustice' kicked off today with political support at Stormont. SDLP Justice Spokesperson Alban Maginness has reiterated a call for a review into the conviction of John ...
UK National News, Sep 20, 2010
Other UK News In Brief
Two Arrested In Camberwell Fire Investigation Detectives investigating a fatal fire in Camberwell have arrested two people in connection with the incident. A man, 27, and a woman, 28, were arrested ...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 20, 2010
Ford 'Must Take Action In Maghaberry'
A Stormont Justice Committee member has warned Justice Minister David Ford that he must take control of the growing crisis in Maghaberry Prison following the stabbing of a prison officer. Police are ...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 20, 2010
Speculation Grows On Cowen's Leadership
Rumours of a change of leader ahead of the next Irish general election is gathering momentum as denials and speculations emerged from Fianna Fail over the weekend. Mr Cowen's authority has been rock...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 20, 2010
Foster Welcomes Investment in Society
A significant boost for NI's 'social economy' has been warmly welcomed by a Stormont Executive Minister. Enterprise Minister Arlene Foster said that the partnership that is offering social enterprise...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 20, 2010
River Lagan To Be Dredged
Work to ensure Belfast's main river does not become "smelly" again is to begin shortly. The Stormont Social Development Minister Alex Attwood has announced that the River Lagan will be extensively dr...
Recruitment News, Sep 20, 2010
Employment 'Hedged' In US-Dublin Move
An American firm is to create 50 jobs in hedge fund administration in Dublin. The Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Innovation, Batt O'Keeffe announced the new jobs in a financial services software ...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 20, 2010
Stormont Play 'Questions Identity'
There was electoral personation and multiple identities aplenty at GBL Production's gala opening night of the comedy, Stormont on Friday night. Not only was the playwright and comic Sean Crummey taki...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 20, 2010
Call To Value Older People
A campaign to promote and support age-positive employment and workplace practices has been enjoying high-level political support. The Stormont First Minister, Peter Robinson and the Junior Minister R...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 20, 2010
Misfits' Stars Launch 20th Cinemagic
There will be more than 20 UK and Ireland previews and premierés for movie enthusiasts to enjoy in a feast of films during November as the Coca-Cola Cinemagic International Film and Television Festiva...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 20, 2010
Other NI News In Brief
Attack 'Murderous', Says SF Daithi McKay of Sinn Fein has described a weekend arson incident as a case of "attempted murder". He was speaking after the home of the mother of Northern Ireland and Fulh...
Recruitment News, Sep 20, 2010
Jobs Fillip As River Lagan Dredged
The Stormont Social Development Minister Alex Attwood has announced that the River Lagan will be extensively dredged - cleaning up both the iconic river and creating jobs at the same time. The £2.8m ...
Business News, Sep 20, 2010
River Lagan To Be Dredged
The Stormont Social Development Minister Alex Attwood has announced that the River Lagan will be extensively dredged - cleaning up both the iconic river and creating jobs at the same time. The £2.8m ...
UK National News, Sep 17, 2010
Other UK News In Brief
Exams System 'Almost Corrupt' A former Government adviser has described England's exam system as "diseased" and "almost corrupt." Mick Waters, former Director at the Qualifications and Curriculum Aut...
UK National News, Sep 17, 2010
Five Arrested Over Papal Terror Alert
The Metropolitan Police has today reported that five men are being held in a central London police station in relation to a potential threat to Pope Benedict XVI. The arrests of the men, not believe...
UK National News, Sep 17, 2010
Pakistan Politician Murdered In London
A leading member of the MQM, one of the largest political parties in Pakistan, has been murdered outside his London home. Police confirmed they were called to an address in Edgware, north London wher...
UK National News, Sep 17, 2010
Spy Chief Warns Of 'Terror On UK Streets'
In a rare public speech, the head of the secutiy service, MI5 has warned of the the risk of terrorism on UK streets. Speaking to the Worshipful Company of Security Professionals on Thursday night, Jo...
UK National News, Sep 17, 2010
Hack Probe To Be Challenged
Former Deputy PM Lord Prescott is to request a judicial review of the police investigation into claims the News of the World were involved in phone hacking. Lord Prescott said the Metropolitan Police...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 17, 2010
Calls For Combined Justice And Health Summit Over Donagh Brothers Abuse Case
Continuing controversy over the return of two pervert brothers into the community they are said to have abused has led to further developments today. Sinn Féin's Deputy Chair of the Health Committee ...
UK National News, Sep 17, 2010
Hastings Killer Gets 21 years
A Broadmoor patient who killed two women and attacked two others in 1998, has been jailed for a minimum of 21 years. Graham Fisher, 37, from Bromley, south-east London, confessed to killing Clare Let...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 17, 2010
Cost Of Policing Post-Twelfth Riots Revealed
The bill for policing parades and disorder in Northern Ireland over four days in July was £2.2m. It followed serious rioting in north Belfast's Ardoyne, when nationalist rioters clashed with police i...
Recruitment News, Sep 17, 2010
Bread 'To Rise' As Jobs Hit, Says Dodds
A European Union directive on driving hours will drive bread prices up. DUP MEP Diane Dodds has warned of the potential detrimental impact of an EU 'Directive on Driver's Hours', particularly for job...
UK National News, Sep 17, 2010
EU Maternity Proposals 'Unaffordable'
A business group has said that European plans to change maternity rights will cost UK firms an estimated £2.5bn per year. The proposals, which will be voted on next month, outline that women leaving...
Business News, Sep 17, 2010
Irish Volunteers Sought For Overseas
The Government's overseas development programme, Irish Aid, is hosting a major overseas volunteering fair in Dublin this Saturday (18th September) to highlight long and short-term volunteering opportu...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 17, 2010
Republican Terror Alert For GB
The head of Britain's security service, MI5 has warned of the risk of terrorism on two fronts for the UK mainland. Speaking to the Worshipful Company of Security Professionals on Thursday night, Jona...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 17, 2010
High-Tech Financial Initiative Opens
The top NI Executive Ministers have backed the opening a new, high-tech financial software initiative in Belfast. Stormont First Minister, Peter Robinson and Deputy First Minister Martin McGuinness, ...
UK National News, Sep 17, 2010
Prince Flying High
Prince William has completed his RAF flight training and is now set to qualify as a fully operational rescue pilot. Upon graduation, Flight Lieutenant Wales, as he is known, will be presented with hi...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 17, 2010
£10m M-Way Traffic Control Opens
An Executive Minister has been 'going with the flow' this week with news that an innovative traffic control system was officially switched-on. The £10m system, which was procured under the M1/Westlin...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 17, 2010
Bread Set To Rise, Says Dodds
A European Union directive on driving hours will drive bread prices up. DUP MEP Diane Dodds has warned of the potential detrimental impact of an EU 'Directive on Driver's Hours', particularly for job...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 17, 2010
Move On From 'Drunken Night': Gormely
A Dáil party leader has backed the beleaguered Taoiseach over his alleged 'drunken interview'. Speaking for the first time since the controversy began, Green Party leader John Gormley said that Mr Co...