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Northern Ireland News for September 2010 : Page 9
Northern Ireland News, Sep 15, 2010
Wright Killing Probe Branded 'Scandal'
The death of loyalist killer Billy Wright inside the former Maze prison has been slammed as a scandal. DUP MP for Upper Bann, David Simpson said: "The murder of any person in the custody of the State...
Wright Killing Probe Branded 'Scandal'
The death of loyalist killer Billy Wright inside the former Maze prison has been slammed as a scandal. DUP MP for Upper Bann, David Simpson said: "The murder of any person in the custody of the State...
UK National News, Sep 15, 2010
UVF 'Sanctioned Bobby Moffett Murder'
The murder of loyalist Bobby Moffett earlier this year was sanctioned by the leaders of the Ulster Volunteer Force, a report has found. The report by the Independent Monitoring Commission said that t...
UVF 'Sanctioned Bobby Moffett Murder'
The murder of loyalist Bobby Moffett earlier this year was sanctioned by the leaders of the Ulster Volunteer Force, a report has found. The report by the Independent Monitoring Commission said that t...
UK National News, Sep 15, 2010
Figures Reveal Drop in UK Unemployment
The number of unemployed people in the UK fell by 8,000 to 2.47 million in the three months to July, the latest figures have revealed. However, the figures from the Office of National Statistics also...
Figures Reveal Drop in UK Unemployment
The number of unemployed people in the UK fell by 8,000 to 2.47 million in the three months to July, the latest figures have revealed. However, the figures from the Office of National Statistics also...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 15, 2010
Iris Robinson 'Inspires' New Drama
Contentious views on homosexuals voiced on the BBC by former politician Iris Robinson have inspired a new drama in a True North season by new writing theatre company Tinderbox. God's Country centres ...
Iris Robinson 'Inspires' New Drama
Contentious views on homosexuals voiced on the BBC by former politician Iris Robinson have inspired a new drama in a True North season by new writing theatre company Tinderbox. God's Country centres ...
UK National News, Sep 15, 2010
George Michael Jailed For Eight Weeks
Pop singer George Michael has been jailed for eight weeks after he admitted crashing his Range Rover while driving under the influence of cannabis. The 47-year-old - real name Georgios Panayiotou - ...
George Michael Jailed For Eight Weeks
Pop singer George Michael has been jailed for eight weeks after he admitted crashing his Range Rover while driving under the influence of cannabis. The 47-year-old - real name Georgios Panayiotou - ...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 15, 2010
Parkhall College's Future Discussed
There has been a high level discussion on future construction and development plans for a leading Co Antrim educational facility. Stormont Education Minister, Caitríona Ruane, has chaired a meeting t...
Parkhall College's Future Discussed
There has been a high level discussion on future construction and development plans for a leading Co Antrim educational facility. Stormont Education Minister, Caitríona Ruane, has chaired a meeting t...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 15, 2010
Bank Hit By Builder's Failure
One of NI's best known banks is likely to lose more than £2m it is owed by a property company which went into administration. The Ulster Bank was owed £3.4m by Hanna Quality Homes Limited when admini...
Bank Hit By Builder's Failure
One of NI's best known banks is likely to lose more than £2m it is owed by a property company which went into administration. The Ulster Bank was owed £3.4m by Hanna Quality Homes Limited when admini...
UK National News, Sep 15, 2010
Industry Summit On UK Film
Key figures from the UK film industry will meet with Culture Minister Ed Vaizey today to discuss the future of Government support for film. Mr Vaizey has called together the experts to hear their vi...
Industry Summit On UK Film
Key figures from the UK film industry will meet with Culture Minister Ed Vaizey today to discuss the future of Government support for film. Mr Vaizey has called together the experts to hear their vi...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 15, 2010
DUP Veteran Rounds On Ruane
There has been renewed criticism of the Sinn Fein Minister for Education today. The North Antrim MP, veteran politician Ian Paisley has accused Caitriona Ruane of dragging her feet over the appointme...
DUP Veteran Rounds On Ruane
There has been renewed criticism of the Sinn Fein Minister for Education today. The North Antrim MP, veteran politician Ian Paisley has accused Caitriona Ruane of dragging her feet over the appointme...
UK National News, Sep 15, 2010
Other UK News In Brief
Appeal Over Halifax Sex Assault Police in Halifax are appealing for witnesses after a woman was sexually assaulted in Hanson Lane, Pellon. The 34-year-old victim was walking her Rottweiler dog betwee...
Other UK News In Brief
Appeal Over Halifax Sex Assault Police in Halifax are appealing for witnesses after a woman was sexually assaulted in Hanson Lane, Pellon. The 34-year-old victim was walking her Rottweiler dog betwee...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 15, 2010
Other NI News In Brief
Fermanagh Vote Probed An electoral court is this week looking into the slim majority win of Sinn Fein's Michelle Gildernew in Femanagh/South Tyrone at the recent general election. The probe got under...
Other NI News In Brief
Fermanagh Vote Probed An electoral court is this week looking into the slim majority win of Sinn Fein's Michelle Gildernew in Femanagh/South Tyrone at the recent general election. The probe got under...
Recruitment News, Sep 15, 2010
Tyrone Wind Farm Generates Jobs
There's something in the air in Co Tyrone with news that Gaelectric, the Irish renewable energy company, has received planning approval for a 11.5 Megawatt (MW) wind farm at Cregganconroe, Pomeroy. T...
Tyrone Wind Farm Generates Jobs
There's something in the air in Co Tyrone with news that Gaelectric, the Irish renewable energy company, has received planning approval for a 11.5 Megawatt (MW) wind farm at Cregganconroe, Pomeroy. T...
UK National News, Sep 14, 2010
UK Inflation Remains Unchanged
The UK's Consumer Prices Index (CPI) remained unchanged in August at 3.1%, the latest figures from the Office of National Statistics has revealed. This means that the figures remains above the Bank o...
UK Inflation Remains Unchanged
The UK's Consumer Prices Index (CPI) remained unchanged in August at 3.1%, the latest figures from the Office of National Statistics has revealed. This means that the figures remains above the Bank o...
UK National News, Sep 14, 2010
Maze Murder Report Says 'No Collusion'
Almost 13 years after the controversial killing, findings from the public inquiry into the murder of LVF leader Billy Wright inside the Maze prison have been released this afternoon. The report into ...
Maze Murder Report Says 'No Collusion'
Almost 13 years after the controversial killing, findings from the public inquiry into the murder of LVF leader Billy Wright inside the Maze prison have been released this afternoon. The report into ...
UK National News, Sep 14, 2010
'Mercy Killing' Presenter 'Wasted Police Time'
A BBC presenter who claimed to have smothered his terminally ill lover has received a 90-day suspended sentence for wasting police time. Ray Gosling, 71, from Nottingham, had been charged over the cl...
'Mercy Killing' Presenter 'Wasted Police Time'
A BBC presenter who claimed to have smothered his terminally ill lover has received a 90-day suspended sentence for wasting police time. Ray Gosling, 71, from Nottingham, had been charged over the cl...
UK National News, Sep 14, 2010
Special Needs Children 'Misdiagnosed'
Many children classified as having special needs may just require better teaching and support, according to a new report by the education watchdog. The Ofsted report found that as many as half of all...
Special Needs Children 'Misdiagnosed'
Many children classified as having special needs may just require better teaching and support, according to a new report by the education watchdog. The Ofsted report found that as many as half of all...
UK National News, Sep 14, 2010
US Ban For 'Threatening' Obama Email
A British teenager has received a lifetime ban from visiting the US after he sent an offensive email to President Barack Obama. Luke Angel, 17, from Silsoe in Bedfordshire, is reported to have sent t...
US Ban For 'Threatening' Obama Email
A British teenager has received a lifetime ban from visiting the US after he sent an offensive email to President Barack Obama. Luke Angel, 17, from Silsoe in Bedfordshire, is reported to have sent t...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 14, 2010
Wright Murder Report Says 'No Collusion'
Almost 13 years after the controversial killing, findings from the public inquiry into the murder of LVF leader Billy Wright inside the Maze prison have been released this afternoon. The report into ...
Wright Murder Report Says 'No Collusion'
Almost 13 years after the controversial killing, findings from the public inquiry into the murder of LVF leader Billy Wright inside the Maze prison have been released this afternoon. The report into ...
UK National News, Sep 14, 2010
BBC Strikes To Hit Conference Season
Industrial action is threatening the BBC with news that corporation staff are to stage two 48-hour strikes in a row over pensions. The move is likely to hit the BBC's coverage of the Conservative Par...
BBC Strikes To Hit Conference Season
Industrial action is threatening the BBC with news that corporation staff are to stage two 48-hour strikes in a row over pensions. The move is likely to hit the BBC's coverage of the Conservative Par...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 14, 2010
NI House Prices 'Falling For Three Years'
House prices in Northern Ireland have been falling for three years, according to a study of chartered surveyors. The balance of Northern Ireland respondents to the RICS (Royal Institution of Chartere...
NI House Prices 'Falling For Three Years'
House prices in Northern Ireland have been falling for three years, according to a study of chartered surveyors. The balance of Northern Ireland respondents to the RICS (Royal Institution of Chartere...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 14, 2010
Tyrone Wind Farm 'Generates Approval'
There's something in the air in Co Tyrone with news that Gaelectric, the Irish renewable energy company, has received planning approval for a 11.5 Megawatt (MW) wind farm at Cregganconroe, Pomeroy. T...
Tyrone Wind Farm 'Generates Approval'
There's something in the air in Co Tyrone with news that Gaelectric, the Irish renewable energy company, has received planning approval for a 11.5 Megawatt (MW) wind farm at Cregganconroe, Pomeroy. T...
UK National News, Sep 14, 2010
Security High For Man Utd V Rangers Match
Police have confirmed that tough security measures are in place tonight ahead of Manchester United's Champions League clash against Rangers. Hundreds of extra officers have been drafted in in order t...
Security High For Man Utd V Rangers Match
Police have confirmed that tough security measures are in place tonight ahead of Manchester United's Champions League clash against Rangers. Hundreds of extra officers have been drafted in in order t...
Business News, Sep 14, 2010
UU Innovators In £25K Awards Listed
Budding entrepreneurs from the University of Ulster have dominated the shortlist of this year's NISP CONNECT £25K Awards 'search for the next big thing'. Six teams from Ulster made the shortlist of 1...
UU Innovators In £25K Awards Listed
Budding entrepreneurs from the University of Ulster have dominated the shortlist of this year's NISP CONNECT £25K Awards 'search for the next big thing'. Six teams from Ulster made the shortlist of 1...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 14, 2010
Lottery 'Win' Boosts NI Planning
Four consortiums have been awarded Lottery grants to run and learn from pilot contracts to help NI communities work together to build a better future for local people. The Big Lottery Fund is awardin...
Lottery 'Win' Boosts NI Planning
Four consortiums have been awarded Lottery grants to run and learn from pilot contracts to help NI communities work together to build a better future for local people. The Big Lottery Fund is awardin...
UK National News, Sep 14, 2010
BBC Trust Chairman To Step Down
Sir Michael Lyons has announced that he will not seek to be reappointed as BBC Trust Chairman when his four-year term ends next May. Sir Michael wrote to Culture Secretary Jeremy Hunt saying that he ...
BBC Trust Chairman To Step Down
Sir Michael Lyons has announced that he will not seek to be reappointed as BBC Trust Chairman when his four-year term ends next May. Sir Michael wrote to Culture Secretary Jeremy Hunt saying that he ...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 14, 2010
NI Spending Cuts Provoke Debate
Ulster Unionists have responded to the Stormont Finance Minister Sammy Wilson's call for his Executive colleagues to get a "reality check" about the prospect of forthcoming budget cuts. The DUP's Mr ...
NI Spending Cuts Provoke Debate
Ulster Unionists have responded to the Stormont Finance Minister Sammy Wilson's call for his Executive colleagues to get a "reality check" about the prospect of forthcoming budget cuts. The DUP's Mr ...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 14, 2010
Stormont Ministers Target Poverty
The aim of eradicating poverty and inequality is at the heart of the Stormont Executive's agenda. That's according to Junior Ministers Robin Newton and Gerry Kelly who yesterday stressed the aim whe...
Stormont Ministers Target Poverty
The aim of eradicating poverty and inequality is at the heart of the Stormont Executive's agenda. That's according to Junior Ministers Robin Newton and Gerry Kelly who yesterday stressed the aim whe...
UK National News, Sep 14, 2010
Other UK News In Brief
Teenager Raped In Sudbury Police in Sudbury are appealing for information after a 14-year-old girl was raped in the town. The girl had been with a friend outside a takeaway in North Street around 11:...
Other UK News In Brief
Teenager Raped In Sudbury Police in Sudbury are appealing for information after a 14-year-old girl was raped in the town. The girl had been with a friend outside a takeaway in North Street around 11:...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 14, 2010
Magherafelt Bypass 'On The Road'
The A31 Magherafelt Bypass scheme has this week moved a step closer to getting underway. NI Transport Minister, Conor Murphy, announced on Monday his decision to proceed with the making of the statut...
Magherafelt Bypass 'On The Road'
The A31 Magherafelt Bypass scheme has this week moved a step closer to getting underway. NI Transport Minister, Conor Murphy, announced on Monday his decision to proceed with the making of the statut...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 14, 2010
UU Innovators For £25K Awards
Budding entrepreneurs from the University of Ulster have dominated the shortlist of this year's NISP CONNECT £25K Awards 'search for the next big thing'. Six teams from Ulster made the shortlist of 1...
UU Innovators For £25K Awards
Budding entrepreneurs from the University of Ulster have dominated the shortlist of this year's NISP CONNECT £25K Awards 'search for the next big thing'. Six teams from Ulster made the shortlist of 1...
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Northern Ireland WeatherToday:A very mild, but mostly cloudy day, although with some bright or sunny spells. It will be mostly dry in the morning, but a little patchy light rain or drizzle at times in the afternoon. Maximum temperature 14 °C.Tonight:A band of heavier rain will move east during the evening before clearing eastwards after midnight. then mostly dry through the early hours, but a little rain towards dawn. Minimum temperature 8 °C.
