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Northern Ireland News for August 2011 : Page 8
Northern Ireland News, Aug 17, 2011
The Vaccines Cancel Belsonic
Much touted indie band The Vaccines have announced they are canceling their scheduled appearance at the Belsonic Festival in Belfast on Saturday. The band were due to support Liam Gallagher's projec...
The Vaccines Cancel Belsonic
Much touted indie band The Vaccines have announced they are canceling their scheduled appearance at the Belsonic Festival in Belfast on Saturday. The band were due to support Liam Gallagher's projec...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 17, 2011
Other NI News In Brief
Carrick History Lives! Preparing to celebrate Walled Towns Day in swashbuckling style Derek Mayne sharpens his sword play against noble opponent Michael Simpson. This Sunday (August 21) the pa...
Other NI News In Brief
Carrick History Lives! Preparing to celebrate Walled Towns Day in swashbuckling style Derek Mayne sharpens his sword play against noble opponent Michael Simpson. This Sunday (August 21) the pa...
Business News, Aug 17, 2011
School Building For St Columba's Approved
The NI Education Minister, John O'Dowd, has cut the first sod of a new building for St Columba's Primary School, Draperstown. The new school which will be able to accommodate up to 175 pupils, will b...
School Building For St Columba's Approved
The NI Education Minister, John O'Dowd, has cut the first sod of a new building for St Columba's Primary School, Draperstown. The new school which will be able to accommodate up to 175 pupils, will b...
UK National News, Aug 16, 2011
Jersey Stabbings Suspect 'Named'
The man suspected of killing six people, including his wife and children, in Jersey at the weekend has been named locally as Damian Rzeszowski. The 30-year-old has been arrested in connection with th...
Jersey Stabbings Suspect 'Named'
The man suspected of killing six people, including his wife and children, in Jersey at the weekend has been named locally as Damian Rzeszowski. The 30-year-old has been arrested in connection with th...
UK National News, Aug 16, 2011
Teenager Remanded Over Ealing Riot Murder
A 16-year-old boy charged with the murder of a man who was attacked during riots in Ealing earlier this month has been remanded in custody. Richard Mannington Bowes, 68, was attacked as he attempted ...
Teenager Remanded Over Ealing Riot Murder
A 16-year-old boy charged with the murder of a man who was attacked during riots in Ealing earlier this month has been remanded in custody. Richard Mannington Bowes, 68, was attacked as he attempted ...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 16, 2011
Belfast A&E Resources Again In Focus
With the 'temporary' closure of accident and emergency (A&E) facilities at Belfast City Hospital looming, the Stormont Health Minister Edwin Poots has again moved to assure stakeholders that his prima...
Belfast A&E Resources Again In Focus
With the 'temporary' closure of accident and emergency (A&E) facilities at Belfast City Hospital looming, the Stormont Health Minister Edwin Poots has again moved to assure stakeholders that his prima...
UK National News, Aug 16, 2011
Miraculous Escape As Fastnet Yacht Capsizes
Twenty-one crew members have been plucked from a yacht that capsized off the Irish coast. The US-registered Rambler 100, which was taking part in the Fastnet Race, overturned nearly 16 miles from Bal...
Miraculous Escape As Fastnet Yacht Capsizes
Twenty-one crew members have been plucked from a yacht that capsized off the Irish coast. The US-registered Rambler 100, which was taking part in the Fastnet Race, overturned nearly 16 miles from Bal...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 16, 2011
Crew Rescued As Fastnet Yacht Capsizes
Twenty-one crew members have been plucked from a yacht that capsized off the Irish coast. The US-registered Rambler 100, which was taking part in the Fastnet Race, overturned nearly 16 miles from Bal...
Crew Rescued As Fastnet Yacht Capsizes
Twenty-one crew members have been plucked from a yacht that capsized off the Irish coast. The US-registered Rambler 100, which was taking part in the Fastnet Race, overturned nearly 16 miles from Bal...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 16, 2011
Woman's Mugging Blights City Centre
Belfast city centre's image has again been blighted by a violent incident with news today of a woman being mugged yesterday by two thieves. The PSNI said that she was approached by the two men at the...
Woman's Mugging Blights City Centre
Belfast city centre's image has again been blighted by a violent incident with news today of a woman being mugged yesterday by two thieves. The PSNI said that she was approached by the two men at the...
UK National News, Aug 16, 2011
Tent Fumes Kill Woman In Wales
A woman has died after being overcome by fumes in a tent with her family in a campsite in Wales. North Wales Police were called to a caravan site in Gym Goch, Caernarfon, around 9:30am on Monday to a...
Tent Fumes Kill Woman In Wales
A woman has died after being overcome by fumes in a tent with her family in a campsite in Wales. North Wales Police were called to a caravan site in Gym Goch, Caernarfon, around 9:30am on Monday to a...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 16, 2011
Essential Skills Qualifications 'On A High'
The highest numbers of Essential Skills qualifications ever recorded have been made in NI. The latest statistics show that, in the month of June, they were issued to learners with 6,759 qualification...
Essential Skills Qualifications 'On A High'
The highest numbers of Essential Skills qualifications ever recorded have been made in NI. The latest statistics show that, in the month of June, they were issued to learners with 6,759 qualification...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 16, 2011
Action Stations Call Over HMS Caroline
An historic naval vessel that got a second life after combat duties as a base to train hundreds of part-time sailors is under threat. Alliance Councillor Seán Neeson has called for action to be taken...
Action Stations Call Over HMS Caroline
An historic naval vessel that got a second life after combat duties as a base to train hundreds of part-time sailors is under threat. Alliance Councillor Seán Neeson has called for action to be taken...
UK National News, Aug 16, 2011
House Construction 'New Starts' Boosted
Social housing and health construction projects starting on site increased in the three months to July as an increase in refurbishment and extension work outweighed the drop in new build work which fo...
House Construction 'New Starts' Boosted
Social housing and health construction projects starting on site increased in the three months to July as an increase in refurbishment and extension work outweighed the drop in new build work which fo...
Recruitment News, Aug 16, 2011
Jobs Boost As School Building Approved
Building workers have won a boost with news that the NI Education Minister, John O'Dowd, cut the first sod of a new building for St Columba's Primary School, Draperstown. Construction jobs will follo...
Jobs Boost As School Building Approved
Building workers have won a boost with news that the NI Education Minister, John O'Dowd, cut the first sod of a new building for St Columba's Primary School, Draperstown. Construction jobs will follo...
Business News, Aug 16, 2011
Guarded NI Welcome For 'Broader Internet Access'
The Stormont Enterprise Minister Arlene Foster has welcomed additional money to help get NI firmly on the Internet highway - but has also said that it falls short of the level of help expected. The D...
Guarded NI Welcome For 'Broader Internet Access'
The Stormont Enterprise Minister Arlene Foster has welcomed additional money to help get NI firmly on the Internet highway - but has also said that it falls short of the level of help expected. The D...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 16, 2011
Ryan Sheridan 'Rescues' Tennents Vital
Irish upbeat singer songwriter Ryan Sheridan has become the last minute announcement at the Tennents Vital gig after American new comers Foster The People pulled out this week. Ryan (pictured) will ...
Ryan Sheridan 'Rescues' Tennents Vital
Irish upbeat singer songwriter Ryan Sheridan has become the last minute announcement at the Tennents Vital gig after American new comers Foster The People pulled out this week. Ryan (pictured) will ...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 16, 2011
School Building For St Columba's Approved
The NI Education Minister, John O'Dowd, has cut the first sod of a new building for St Columba's Primary School, Draperstown. The new school which will be able to accommodate up to 175 pupils, will b...
School Building For St Columba's Approved
The NI Education Minister, John O'Dowd, has cut the first sod of a new building for St Columba's Primary School, Draperstown. The new school which will be able to accommodate up to 175 pupils, will b...
UK National News, Aug 16, 2011
Inflation Figures To Push Up Rail Prices
Rail travellers will face price rises of around 8% next year, following the release of the latest inflation figures. July's RPI inflation figure, which determines the rise in regulated fares such as ...
Inflation Figures To Push Up Rail Prices
Rail travellers will face price rises of around 8% next year, following the release of the latest inflation figures. July's RPI inflation figure, which determines the rise in regulated fares such as ...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 16, 2011
Free Festival Announced For Carrick
A Carrick based charity has announced this week it will be putting on a free concert in the town, calling it Music 4 Life. The event will be used to raise awareness for a number of vital charities o...
Free Festival Announced For Carrick
A Carrick based charity has announced this week it will be putting on a free concert in the town, calling it Music 4 Life. The event will be used to raise awareness for a number of vital charities o...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 16, 2011
Ó Muircheartaigh For Presidency?
Well known ex sports broadcaster Micheál Ó Muircheartaigh has announced that he is considering running for the Irish Republic's Presidency as an independent candidate. Mr Ó Muircheartaigh, (pictured...
Ó Muircheartaigh For Presidency?
Well known ex sports broadcaster Micheál Ó Muircheartaigh has announced that he is considering running for the Irish Republic's Presidency as an independent candidate. Mr Ó Muircheartaigh, (pictured...
UK National News, Aug 16, 2011
Fatal Roof Fall Leads To Prosecution
Satellite TV installation firm Foxtel Ltd, has been prosecuted following the death of a worker who fell while carrying out work on a roof. Engineer Noel Corbin, 29, from New Addington, Croydon, suffe...
Fatal Roof Fall Leads To Prosecution
Satellite TV installation firm Foxtel Ltd, has been prosecuted following the death of a worker who fell while carrying out work on a roof. Engineer Noel Corbin, 29, from New Addington, Croydon, suffe...
UK National News, Aug 16, 2011
Other UK News In Brief
Three Men Charged Over Hyde Stabbing Three men have been charged after a man was stabbed in Hyde. David Knowles, 44, of Hallbottom Street, Newton, Tameside, has been charged with attempted murder and...
Other UK News In Brief
Three Men Charged Over Hyde Stabbing Three men have been charged after a man was stabbed in Hyde. David Knowles, 44, of Hallbottom Street, Newton, Tameside, has been charged with attempted murder and...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 16, 2011
Other NI News In Brief
War Cemetery Shock An East Belfast DUP Councillor for the Pottinger Area and a member of Belfast City Council Parks Committee has condemned the vandalism of war memorial in Belfast City Cemete...
Other NI News In Brief
War Cemetery Shock An East Belfast DUP Councillor for the Pottinger Area and a member of Belfast City Council Parks Committee has condemned the vandalism of war memorial in Belfast City Cemete...
Business News, Aug 16, 2011
Top NI Businesswomen Are Award's Focus
Entries are now open for the inaugural Women in Business NI Awards, supported by Deloitte. Thee awards are open to all businesswomen across the province, whether they anchor an international operat...
Top NI Businesswomen Are Award's Focus
Entries are now open for the inaugural Women in Business NI Awards, supported by Deloitte. Thee awards are open to all businesswomen across the province, whether they anchor an international operat...
Business News, Aug 16, 2011
Irish MBNA Jobs At Risk
There are fears of the future of hundreds of jobs at the MBNA credit card company in Ireland. The firm's parent company, the Bank of America, has announced plans to exit its credit card business int...
Irish MBNA Jobs At Risk
There are fears of the future of hundreds of jobs at the MBNA credit card company in Ireland. The firm's parent company, the Bank of America, has announced plans to exit its credit card business int...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 15, 2011
Deadly Co Armagh Knife Attack Condemned
Three men are being questioned about the murder of a 21-year-old man in Portadown on Sunday. Then victim was Marc Williamson, from the Richhill area of Co Armagh. He was stabbed in Hartfield Avenue j...
Deadly Co Armagh Knife Attack Condemned
Three men are being questioned about the murder of a 21-year-old man in Portadown on Sunday. Then victim was Marc Williamson, from the Richhill area of Co Armagh. He was stabbed in Hartfield Avenue j...
UK National News, Aug 15, 2011
Six Killed In Jersey Knife Attack
Police in Jersey have launched a murder investigation after six people, including three children, were killed in a knife attack at the weekend. A man, two women and three children were killed in the ...
Six Killed In Jersey Knife Attack
Police in Jersey have launched a murder investigation after six people, including three children, were killed in a knife attack at the weekend. A man, two women and three children were killed in the ...
UK National News, Aug 15, 2011
24-Year-Old British Soldier Dies In Afghanistan
The Ministry of Defence has announced the death of a solider from 1st Battalion The Rifles. Lieutenant Daniel John Clack, 24, from north London, was killed on August 12 by an improvised explosive dev...
24-Year-Old British Soldier Dies In Afghanistan
The Ministry of Defence has announced the death of a solider from 1st Battalion The Rifles. Lieutenant Daniel John Clack, 24, from north London, was killed on August 12 by an improvised explosive dev...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 15, 2011
Army Bomb Squad Blast Suspect Object
There is a bomb alert underway today after a suspicious object was found in the car park of a supermarket in Ballynahinch, Co Down. It was discovered behind Supervalu in the High Street area on Monda...
Army Bomb Squad Blast Suspect Object
There is a bomb alert underway today after a suspicious object was found in the car park of a supermarket in Ballynahinch, Co Down. It was discovered behind Supervalu in the High Street area on Monda...
UK National News, Aug 15, 2011
Cameron Pledge To Fix 'Broken Society'
Prime Minister David Cameron has announced a review of Government policies following England's riots in order to address the "moral collapse" in society. The Prime Minister has unveiled new plans to ...
Cameron Pledge To Fix 'Broken Society'
Prime Minister David Cameron has announced a review of Government policies following England's riots in order to address the "moral collapse" in society. The Prime Minister has unveiled new plans to ...
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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.
