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Northern Ireland News for June 2012 : Page 14
Northern Ireland News, Jun 6, 2012
Bomb Thrown At Police Car In Twinbrook
A bomb has been thrown at a police vehicle in the Twinbrook area of west Belfast. The attack came just days after protestors in Londonderry’s Creggan area damaged the front of a police car with a sus...
Bomb Thrown At Police Car In Twinbrook
A bomb has been thrown at a police vehicle in the Twinbrook area of west Belfast. The attack came just days after protestors in Londonderry’s Creggan area damaged the front of a police car with a sus...
UK National News, Jun 6, 2012
500,000 Vetted For Olympic Accreditation
The Guardian newspaper has reported that the backgrounds of up to 500,000 people are being scrutinised in an unprecedented security screening designed to stop the Olympic Games being disrupted by crim...
500,000 Vetted For Olympic Accreditation
The Guardian newspaper has reported that the backgrounds of up to 500,000 people are being scrutinised in an unprecedented security screening designed to stop the Olympic Games being disrupted by crim...
UK National News, Jun 6, 2012
Man Dies In Edinburgh As Cases Of Legionnaires' Disease Increase
A man has died as the number of confirmed and suspected cases of Legionnaires' disease in an Edinburgh outbreak continues to rise. The 50-year-old man, who had underlying health conditions, was being...
Man Dies In Edinburgh As Cases Of Legionnaires' Disease Increase
A man has died as the number of confirmed and suspected cases of Legionnaires' disease in an Edinburgh outbreak continues to rise. The 50-year-old man, who had underlying health conditions, was being...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 6, 2012
Olympic Torch Crosses Border For The Day
The Olympic torch left Northern Ireland to visit Dublin today, after a symbolic ceremony at the border. Boxer Wayne McCullough from County Antrim passed the torch to former team-mate Michael Carruth,...
Olympic Torch Crosses Border For The Day
The Olympic torch left Northern Ireland to visit Dublin today, after a symbolic ceremony at the border. Boxer Wayne McCullough from County Antrim passed the torch to former team-mate Michael Carruth,...
UK National News, Jun 6, 2012
Ministers Call For Investigation Into 'Unpaid' Jubilee Stewards
Ministers are being urged to investigate claims that unemployed people were hired as unpaid stewards for the Diamond Jubilee and ended up having to sleep outside. The Guardian newspaper reported that...
Ministers Call For Investigation Into 'Unpaid' Jubilee Stewards
Ministers are being urged to investigate claims that unemployed people were hired as unpaid stewards for the Diamond Jubilee and ended up having to sleep outside. The Guardian newspaper reported that...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 6, 2012
Faulty Wind Turbines Must Be Lowered
Owners of a French-made wind turbine have been advised to lower their machines and keep people away from them. The warning from the Northern Ireland Health and Safety Executive came after blade parts...
Faulty Wind Turbines Must Be Lowered
Owners of a French-made wind turbine have been advised to lower their machines and keep people away from them. The warning from the Northern Ireland Health and Safety Executive came after blade parts...
UK National News, Jun 6, 2012
Study Finds Exercise 'No Help For Depression'
New research suggests that combining exercise with conventional treatments for depression does not improve recovery. Published in the British Medical Journal, the NHS funded study gave some patients ...
Study Finds Exercise 'No Help For Depression'
New research suggests that combining exercise with conventional treatments for depression does not improve recovery. Published in the British Medical Journal, the NHS funded study gave some patients ...
Recruitment News, Jun 6, 2012
Coffey Urges IDA To Deliver Jobs In Waterford
Fine Gael Waterford Deputy, Paudie Coffey, has urged the IDA to deliver on investment and jobs in Waterford. Deputy Coffey was speaking after the IDA’s South East Regional Manager said that site visit...
Coffey Urges IDA To Deliver Jobs In Waterford
Fine Gael Waterford Deputy, Paudie Coffey, has urged the IDA to deliver on investment and jobs in Waterford. Deputy Coffey was speaking after the IDA’s South East Regional Manager said that site visit...
UK National News, Jun 6, 2012
'Targeted Attack' Murder Victim Named
Police has named Kelly Davies as the woman who was killed in a “targeted attack” in Bolton, Greater Manchester. The 31-year-old was found in Queen's Street, Farnworth, at about 13:00 BST on Monday. ...
'Targeted Attack' Murder Victim Named
Police has named Kelly Davies as the woman who was killed in a “targeted attack” in Bolton, Greater Manchester. The 31-year-old was found in Queen's Street, Farnworth, at about 13:00 BST on Monday. ...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 6, 2012
Minister Welcomes Executive Agreement On Rates Support
The Executive agreed on the proposals to continue with the existing rates support scheme for an interim period, and to making up the funding shortfall that will occur due to reductions in Treasury Fun...
Minister Welcomes Executive Agreement On Rates Support
The Executive agreed on the proposals to continue with the existing rates support scheme for an interim period, and to making up the funding shortfall that will occur due to reductions in Treasury Fun...
UK National News, Jun 6, 2012
Councillors Push For £100m Holyhead Marina Development
Plans for a £100m redevelopment of Holyhead Marina, to include new homes, a hotel and a maritime museum, are being recommended for approval by Anglesey councillors. The council is considering giving ...
Councillors Push For £100m Holyhead Marina Development
Plans for a £100m redevelopment of Holyhead Marina, to include new homes, a hotel and a maritime museum, are being recommended for approval by Anglesey councillors. The council is considering giving ...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 6, 2012
Titanic Music Workshop For Ballymena Pupils
A construction business anchored its centenary celebrations to the story of a famous ship. Ballymena-based firm Patton hosted a creative music initiative for primary school pupils – based on music wi...
Titanic Music Workshop For Ballymena Pupils
A construction business anchored its centenary celebrations to the story of a famous ship. Ballymena-based firm Patton hosted a creative music initiative for primary school pupils – based on music wi...
UK National News, Jun 6, 2012
British Lung Foundation Warn Of Risk With Cannabis Use
Experts at the British Lung Foundation (BLF) are warning that the public dangerously underestimates the health risks linked to smoking cannabis. A survey of 1,000 adults found a third wrongly believe...
British Lung Foundation Warn Of Risk With Cannabis Use
Experts at the British Lung Foundation (BLF) are warning that the public dangerously underestimates the health risks linked to smoking cannabis. A survey of 1,000 adults found a third wrongly believe...
UK National News, Jun 6, 2012
Halfords 'Very Disappointed' At Fall In Sales
Bicycle and car parts retailer Halfords have described their last two months of sales as “very disappointing”, as it reported a steep decline in profit for the year to end of March, in line with estim...
Halfords 'Very Disappointed' At Fall In Sales
Bicycle and car parts retailer Halfords have described their last two months of sales as “very disappointing”, as it reported a steep decline in profit for the year to end of March, in line with estim...
UK National News, Jun 6, 2012
Other News In Brief
14 Sentenced Over Nottingham Riots Twelve men and two youths have been sentenced for their part in riots during which a police station was firebombed during the disorder last summer. The 14 w...
Other News In Brief
14 Sentenced Over Nottingham Riots Twelve men and two youths have been sentenced for their part in riots during which a police station was firebombed during the disorder last summer. The 14 w...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 6, 2012
Other NI News In Brief
Pensioner Dragged From Van A pensioner was dragged from his van in a Londonderry troublespot last night. The 76-year-old was visiting a house in the Iniscairn Road area at about 9.30pm yester...
Other NI News In Brief
Pensioner Dragged From Van A pensioner was dragged from his van in a Londonderry troublespot last night. The 76-year-old was visiting a house in the Iniscairn Road area at about 9.30pm yester...
UK National News, Jun 5, 2012
UK And Commonwealth Celebrate Queen's Diamond Jubilee
A weekend of Diamond Jubilee celebrations has culminated with a royal balcony appearance and Red Arrows flypast at Buckingham Palace. The Duke of Edinburgh was absent from proceedings from Sunday onw...
UK And Commonwealth Celebrate Queen's Diamond Jubilee
A weekend of Diamond Jubilee celebrations has culminated with a royal balcony appearance and Red Arrows flypast at Buckingham Palace. The Duke of Edinburgh was absent from proceedings from Sunday onw...
UK National News, Jun 5, 2012
Father-To-Be Dies On Duty In Helmand
A soldier who was killed a month after arriving in Afghanistan was due to become a father. Private Gregg Thomas Stone, 20, was shot dead on Sunday in Helmand province. He was taking part in a missio...
Father-To-Be Dies On Duty In Helmand
A soldier who was killed a month after arriving in Afghanistan was due to become a father. Private Gregg Thomas Stone, 20, was shot dead on Sunday in Helmand province. He was taking part in a missio...
UK National News, Jun 5, 2012
Seven Legionnaire's Cases Now Confirmed
The number of confirmed cases of Legionnaire's disease in Edinburgh has risen to seven. NHS Lothian said that six of the seven men affected by the outbreak are still in intensive care units in a crit...
Seven Legionnaire's Cases Now Confirmed
The number of confirmed cases of Legionnaire's disease in Edinburgh has risen to seven. NHS Lothian said that six of the seven men affected by the outbreak are still in intensive care units in a crit...
UK National News, Jun 5, 2012
Toddler In Surgery After Dog Attack
A two-year-old Swindon boy who suffered serious facial injuries when he was mauled by a dog has undergone surgery. The child is said to have had damage to the eye, one of his ears and part of his nos...
Toddler In Surgery After Dog Attack
A two-year-old Swindon boy who suffered serious facial injuries when he was mauled by a dog has undergone surgery. The child is said to have had damage to the eye, one of his ears and part of his nos...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 5, 2012
Other NI News In Brief
Missing Teenager's Body Found Four Decades Later A body buried in a Strabane workhouse grave was that of a missing Omagh teenager. Gerard Slattery went missing on November 1973, on his way ho...
Other NI News In Brief
Missing Teenager's Body Found Four Decades Later A body buried in a Strabane workhouse grave was that of a missing Omagh teenager. Gerard Slattery went missing on November 1973, on his way ho...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 5, 2012
'Seize' Support, Businesses Told
Northern Ireland's Enterprise Minister has urged Tyrone businesses to seize development opportunities. Arlene Foster was at a breakfast meeting organised by the Clogher Development Association. She ...
'Seize' Support, Businesses Told
Northern Ireland's Enterprise Minister has urged Tyrone businesses to seize development opportunities. Arlene Foster was at a breakfast meeting organised by the Clogher Development Association. She ...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 5, 2012
House Moving Time For Birds
It's summer and it must be house moving time – for birds. The RSPB's summer survey, Make Your Nature Count, asks members of the public to lend a helping hand with the task of recording wildlife level...
House Moving Time For Birds
It's summer and it must be house moving time – for birds. The RSPB's summer survey, Make Your Nature Count, asks members of the public to lend a helping hand with the task of recording wildlife level...
UK National News, Jun 5, 2012
Five Family Members Sentenced In £600,000 Fraud
Five members of the same family have been sentenced after a lengthy investigation into fraud. The Coffey family’s bank accounts showed vast turnovers of money. They invested in multiple properties pa...
Five Family Members Sentenced In £600,000 Fraud
Five members of the same family have been sentenced after a lengthy investigation into fraud. The Coffey family’s bank accounts showed vast turnovers of money. They invested in multiple properties pa...
UK National News, Jun 5, 2012
Olympic Jobs For Local Residents
Tower Hamlets residents have secured more than 1,700 Games-time jobs with London 2012 contractors – following the council’s deal with LOCOG (London Organising Committee for the Olympic and Paralympic ...
Olympic Jobs For Local Residents
Tower Hamlets residents have secured more than 1,700 Games-time jobs with London 2012 contractors – following the council’s deal with LOCOG (London Organising Committee for the Olympic and Paralympic ...
UK National News, Jun 5, 2012
Brothers Jailed For Role In Drugs Supply
Two brothers have been jailed for over eight and a half years after pleading guilty to importing and supplying more than a tonne of cutting agents for use in the supply of cocaine. Saleh Ahmed, 29, o...
Brothers Jailed For Role In Drugs Supply
Two brothers have been jailed for over eight and a half years after pleading guilty to importing and supplying more than a tonne of cutting agents for use in the supply of cocaine. Saleh Ahmed, 29, o...
UK National News, Jun 5, 2012
Other News In Brief
Unite And Local MP Joins Forces To Defend Shell UK Unite, the UK's biggest union, and local Labour MP Andrew Miller have joined forces to secure the future of Shell’s last UK manufacturing sit...
Other News In Brief
Unite And Local MP Joins Forces To Defend Shell UK Unite, the UK's biggest union, and local Labour MP Andrew Miller have joined forces to secure the future of Shell’s last UK manufacturing sit...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 5, 2012
Bomb Attack On Police Car
A bomb attack in Londonderry left the front of a police jeep badly damaged and could have killed somebody, a senior officer has said. Police have released an image of the vehicle and described the at...
Bomb Attack On Police Car
A bomb attack in Londonderry left the front of a police jeep badly damaged and could have killed somebody, a senior officer has said. Police have released an image of the vehicle and described the at...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 5, 2012
Belfast's New Mayor Starts Duties
Belfast's new Mayor has taken over duties, overseeing the Queen's Diamond Jubilee celebrations as his first official act. DUP councillor Gavin Robinson, 27, stepped into the post early after outgoing...
Belfast's New Mayor Starts Duties
Belfast's new Mayor has taken over duties, overseeing the Queen's Diamond Jubilee celebrations as his first official act. DUP councillor Gavin Robinson, 27, stepped into the post early after outgoing...
Recruitment News, Jun 5, 2012
€26.5m Funding Announced To Replace Prefabs With Permanent Classrooms
The Minister for Education and Skills, Ruairí Quinn T.D., announced a second round of approvals for schools in a €40.5 million initiative aimed at replacing rented prefabs with high quality classrooms...
€26.5m Funding Announced To Replace Prefabs With Permanent Classrooms
The Minister for Education and Skills, Ruairí Quinn T.D., announced a second round of approvals for schools in a €40.5 million initiative aimed at replacing rented prefabs with high quality classrooms...
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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.
