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Northern Ireland News for June 2012 : Page 13
Northern Ireland News, Jun 7, 2012
Olympic Torch Leaves Northern Ireland
The Olympic Torch has left Northern Ireland for Scotland. On the last of five days on the island of Ireland, the torch traveled from Newcastle to Larne before crossing the Irish Sea to Stanraer to be...
Olympic Torch Leaves Northern Ireland
The Olympic Torch has left Northern Ireland for Scotland. On the last of five days on the island of Ireland, the torch traveled from Newcastle to Larne before crossing the Irish Sea to Stanraer to be...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 7, 2012
Row Over 'IRA' Victim's Forum Appointment
Unionist politicians have attacked the appointment of an ex-IRA suspect to a victims' forum. TUV leader Jim Allister said the appointment of Eibhlin Glenholmes was "monstrous". Glenholmes was wanted...
Row Over 'IRA' Victim's Forum Appointment
Unionist politicians have attacked the appointment of an ex-IRA suspect to a victims' forum. TUV leader Jim Allister said the appointment of Eibhlin Glenholmes was "monstrous". Glenholmes was wanted...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 7, 2012
Launderette Worker 'Knew She Would Die'
A woman who was shot to death by her former lover knew her fate, a court has heard. Marion Millican's former workmate Pamela Henry told police she escaped in the moments before the shooting, leaving ...
Launderette Worker 'Knew She Would Die'
A woman who was shot to death by her former lover knew her fate, a court has heard. Marion Millican's former workmate Pamela Henry told police she escaped in the moments before the shooting, leaving ...
Business News, Jun 7, 2012
Foster Congratulates Pollock Lifts On Export Success
Enterprise Minister Arlene Foster has congratulated Carrickfergus firm Pollock Lifts on achieving export success through innovation. Pollock Lifts specialises in the design, manufacture, installation...
Foster Congratulates Pollock Lifts On Export Success
Enterprise Minister Arlene Foster has congratulated Carrickfergus firm Pollock Lifts on achieving export success through innovation. Pollock Lifts specialises in the design, manufacture, installation...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 7, 2012
£22,096 Benefit Fraudsters Convicted
Three benefit fraudsters have been convicted of claiming a total of £22,096 they were not entitled to. All three will have to repay the sums to the Social Security Agency. The biggest sum claimed wa...
£22,096 Benefit Fraudsters Convicted
Three benefit fraudsters have been convicted of claiming a total of £22,096 they were not entitled to. All three will have to repay the sums to the Social Security Agency. The biggest sum claimed wa...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 7, 2012
Madam Threatened NI Prostitutes With Murder
A madam threatened prostitutes with violence and murder, Belfast Crown Court was told yesterday. Rong Chen, 35, a one-time prostitute, lured women to Northern Ireland with promises of legitimate jobs...
Madam Threatened NI Prostitutes With Murder
A madam threatened prostitutes with violence and murder, Belfast Crown Court was told yesterday. Rong Chen, 35, a one-time prostitute, lured women to Northern Ireland with promises of legitimate jobs...
UK National News, Jun 7, 2012
Mobile Companies Join Forces For 4G Grid
Plans to create a single shared 4G grid in the Uk have been announced by mobile phone giants Vodafone and 02-owner Telefonica. The two companies have joined forces to create the grid designed to impr...
Mobile Companies Join Forces For 4G Grid
Plans to create a single shared 4G grid in the Uk have been announced by mobile phone giants Vodafone and 02-owner Telefonica. The two companies have joined forces to create the grid designed to impr...
UK National News, Jun 7, 2012
Study Finds Sat-Navs Could Affect Driving Ability
A new study suggests that sat-nav systems can not only sometimes send motorists the wrong way but also impair driving. They study was carried out by researchers at University of London and Lancaster ...
Study Finds Sat-Navs Could Affect Driving Ability
A new study suggests that sat-nav systems can not only sometimes send motorists the wrong way but also impair driving. They study was carried out by researchers at University of London and Lancaster ...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 7, 2012
£10m New Whiskey Distillery For Londonderry
The north west of Northern Ireland is set to benefit from a £10m boost when a new whiskey distillery is built. Londonderry company Niche Drinks, founded 1983, will invest the millions in a distillery...
£10m New Whiskey Distillery For Londonderry
The north west of Northern Ireland is set to benefit from a £10m boost when a new whiskey distillery is built. Londonderry company Niche Drinks, founded 1983, will invest the millions in a distillery...
UK National News, Jun 7, 2012
Cameron To Announce Decision On Forced Marriage
Prime Minister David Cameron will make an announcement today on whether forcing someone to marry should be outlawed amid speculation that it is to become a criminal offence carrying a maximum five-yea...
Cameron To Announce Decision On Forced Marriage
Prime Minister David Cameron will make an announcement today on whether forcing someone to marry should be outlawed amid speculation that it is to become a criminal offence carrying a maximum five-yea...
UK National News, Jun 7, 2012
Report Suggests CT Scans On Children 'Could' Increase Cancer Risk
A new study suggests that multiple CT scans in childhood can triple the risk of developing brain cancer or leukaemia. A Newcastle University-led team examined the NHS medical records of almost 180,00...
Report Suggests CT Scans On Children 'Could' Increase Cancer Risk
A new study suggests that multiple CT scans in childhood can triple the risk of developing brain cancer or leukaemia. A Newcastle University-led team examined the NHS medical records of almost 180,00...
Business News, Jun 7, 2012
Inspirational Women Helping To Boost The Rural Economy
Rural Development Minister Michelle O’Neill today highlighted the opportunities available for rural women to set up in business. The Minister was speaking at a seminar in Cookstown entitled ’ 'Yes We...
Inspirational Women Helping To Boost The Rural Economy
Rural Development Minister Michelle O’Neill today highlighted the opportunities available for rural women to set up in business. The Minister was speaking at a seminar in Cookstown entitled ’ 'Yes We...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 7, 2012
Rural Businesswomen Encouraged To Apply For Funding
Female entrepreneurs from country backgrounds have been celebrated at a seminar in Cookstown. The 'Yes We’re Worth It!' event featured presentations from women who have carved out niche businesses in...
Rural Businesswomen Encouraged To Apply For Funding
Female entrepreneurs from country backgrounds have been celebrated at a seminar in Cookstown. The 'Yes We’re Worth It!' event featured presentations from women who have carved out niche businesses in...
UK National News, Jun 7, 2012
Network Rail Profits And Debts Increase Togther
New figures have revealed that Network Rail’s profit after tax rose from £313m to £754m last year but its net debt also increased from £25bn to £27bn Network Rail (NR) is a not-for-dividend company, ...
Network Rail Profits And Debts Increase Togther
New figures have revealed that Network Rail’s profit after tax rose from £313m to £754m last year but its net debt also increased from £25bn to £27bn Network Rail (NR) is a not-for-dividend company, ...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 7, 2012
Inca Trail Trekkers Raise £40,000
A Belfast girl who trekked the Inca Trail and sent her sponsorship money to charity said it was a "powerful experience". Natasha Walsh was part of a group of 13 who raised more than £40,000 for the N...
Inca Trail Trekkers Raise £40,000
A Belfast girl who trekked the Inca Trail and sent her sponsorship money to charity said it was a "powerful experience". Natasha Walsh was part of a group of 13 who raised more than £40,000 for the N...
UK National News, Jun 7, 2012
Thames Water Could Lift Hosepipe Ban
Following recent heavy rainfall Thames Water has said it could lift its hosepipe ban sooner than expected. The company, serving 8.8 million customers in London and the Thames Valley area, said it no ...
Thames Water Could Lift Hosepipe Ban
Following recent heavy rainfall Thames Water has said it could lift its hosepipe ban sooner than expected. The company, serving 8.8 million customers in London and the Thames Valley area, said it no ...
Business News, Jun 7, 2012
Dodds Launches Funding Directory For Businesses
DUP MEP Diane Dodds has launched a new funding directory for Northern Ireland businesses, comprising almost 40 EU funding streams currently open to local industry. The directory was launched at Titani...
Dodds Launches Funding Directory For Businesses
DUP MEP Diane Dodds has launched a new funding directory for Northern Ireland businesses, comprising almost 40 EU funding streams currently open to local industry. The directory was launched at Titani...
Business News, Jun 7, 2012
Local Engineering Company Makes Splash In Germany
Portadown company F3 Engineering Ltd has recently secured a deal to supply its innovative ice bathing product, the POD, to the Olympic Training Centre in Frankfurt, Germany. The POD is part of the co...
Local Engineering Company Makes Splash In Germany
Portadown company F3 Engineering Ltd has recently secured a deal to supply its innovative ice bathing product, the POD, to the Olympic Training Centre in Frankfurt, Germany. The POD is part of the co...
UK National News, Jun 7, 2012
M&S Become First UK 'Carbon Neutral' Retailer
Five years after launching its sustainability project, 'Plan A', M&S have announced they have become fully ‘carbon neutral’ making them the first major UK retailer to do so. However, despite the comp...
M&S Become First UK 'Carbon Neutral' Retailer
Five years after launching its sustainability project, 'Plan A', M&S have announced they have become fully ‘carbon neutral’ making them the first major UK retailer to do so. However, despite the comp...
UK National News, Jun 7, 2012
Malaysian Group Outbid Chelsea For Battersea Power Station
Chelsea Football Club has lost out in its attempt to redevelop Battersea Power Station, being outbid by Malaysia's SP Setia and Sime Darby. Some 15 bidders submitted plans last month to buy the prote...
Malaysian Group Outbid Chelsea For Battersea Power Station
Chelsea Football Club has lost out in its attempt to redevelop Battersea Power Station, being outbid by Malaysia's SP Setia and Sime Darby. Some 15 bidders submitted plans last month to buy the prote...
UK National News, Jun 7, 2012
Other News In Brief
Fear For London’s Transport System Heightened After Flood Fears for the resilience of London's transport network during the Olympics have been heightened by the closure of a major tube link to...
Other News In Brief
Fear For London’s Transport System Heightened After Flood Fears for the resilience of London's transport network during the Olympics have been heightened by the closure of a major tube link to...
Recruitment News, Jun 7, 2012
Minister Disappointed At Job Losses
Seán Sherlock T.D., Minister for Research and Innovation, said he was very disappointed at today’s announcement of job losses at the at the Pfizer manufacturing facilities in Little Island and Ringask...
Minister Disappointed At Job Losses
Seán Sherlock T.D., Minister for Research and Innovation, said he was very disappointed at today’s announcement of job losses at the at the Pfizer manufacturing facilities in Little Island and Ringask...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 7, 2012
Other NI News In Brief
Chipboard Jobs Under Threat Nineteen jobs are threatened at a Coleraine chipboard manufacturer as the recession bites on its profit margins. Bosses at Spanboard are in talks with staff and un...
Other NI News In Brief
Chipboard Jobs Under Threat Nineteen jobs are threatened at a Coleraine chipboard manufacturer as the recession bites on its profit margins. Bosses at Spanboard are in talks with staff and un...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 6, 2012
Murder Was Thwarted Suicide Bid, Court Hears
A man killed his former lover in a suicide bid gone wrong, a court heard. Fred McClenaghan, 49, of Broad Street, Magherafelt, is on trial charged with murdering Marion Millican with a shotgun as she ...
Murder Was Thwarted Suicide Bid, Court Hears
A man killed his former lover in a suicide bid gone wrong, a court heard. Fred McClenaghan, 49, of Broad Street, Magherafelt, is on trial charged with murdering Marion Millican with a shotgun as she ...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 6, 2012
Lottery Money To Address Impact Of Alcohol
More than £187,000 of lottery money will be deployed in Northern Ireland to groups trying to reduce the harm caused by alcohol misuse. The grants are being awarded by the Big Lottery Fund (BIG), whic...
Lottery Money To Address Impact Of Alcohol
More than £187,000 of lottery money will be deployed in Northern Ireland to groups trying to reduce the harm caused by alcohol misuse. The grants are being awarded by the Big Lottery Fund (BIG), whic...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 6, 2012
Mauritius Murder Trial Hears Widower's Evidence
Police told the widower of a honeymoon strangling victim he would "get another wife," a court heard today. John McAreavey, whose wife Michaela was killed in their luxury hotel in Mauritius last Janua...
Mauritius Murder Trial Hears Widower's Evidence
Police told the widower of a honeymoon strangling victim he would "get another wife," a court heard today. John McAreavey, whose wife Michaela was killed in their luxury hotel in Mauritius last Janua...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 6, 2012
Beach-side Residents Want Action On Raw Sewage
Ageing pipework at a Northern Ireland beauty spot has resulted in raw sewage being pumped straight into the sea and washing back onto the beach. Residents of Ballyhornan in County Down said they have...
Beach-side Residents Want Action On Raw Sewage
Ageing pipework at a Northern Ireland beauty spot has resulted in raw sewage being pumped straight into the sea and washing back onto the beach. Residents of Ballyhornan in County Down said they have...
Business News, Jun 6, 2012
Airtricity To Host Wind Farm Open Day
Airtricity, Northern Ireland's greenest energy generator is hosting a Wind Farm Open Day at its new Slieve Kirk Wind Farm near Derry/Londonderry, on Saturday 16th June from 11am to 3pm. Airtricity's ...
Airtricity To Host Wind Farm Open Day
Airtricity, Northern Ireland's greenest energy generator is hosting a Wind Farm Open Day at its new Slieve Kirk Wind Farm near Derry/Londonderry, on Saturday 16th June from 11am to 3pm. Airtricity's ...
Recruitment News, Jun 6, 2012
Redeployment Of Strabane Benefits Jobs Nonsensical - SDLP
SDLP Strabane Cllr Patsy Kelly has said the redeployment of jobs from the Strabane Jobs and Benefits office will have a hugely detrimental impact on advice services to people and staff of the organisa...
Redeployment Of Strabane Benefits Jobs Nonsensical - SDLP
SDLP Strabane Cllr Patsy Kelly has said the redeployment of jobs from the Strabane Jobs and Benefits office will have a hugely detrimental impact on advice services to people and staff of the organisa...
UK National News, Jun 6, 2012
Report Says Victims Of Crime Should Be Able To 'Track Progress' Online
The Institute for Public Policy Research (IPPR) has said that victims of crime in England and Wales should be able to track their case online from the moment it is reported to the point when justice i...
Report Says Victims Of Crime Should Be Able To 'Track Progress' Online
The Institute for Public Policy Research (IPPR) has said that victims of crime in England and Wales should be able to track their case online from the moment it is reported to the point when justice i...
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Northern Ireland WeatherToday:A chilly start with a widespread frost and some freezing fog, any freezing fog slow to clear. Otherwise bright with sunny spells and coastal showers. Light winds. Maximum temperature 6 °C.Tonight:Coastal showers dying out with a widespread frost developing along with freezing fog, which could become extensive. Winds remaining light. Minimum temperature -3 °C.
