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Northern Ireland News for June 2012 : Page 7
Northern Ireland News, Jun 19, 2012
Hospital System 'Failed' Cancer Patient, Report Finds
A woman who died in the Royal Victoria Hospital's accident and emergency department five months ago was failed by health professionals, a report found. Although the patient suffered from cancer, A&E ...
Hospital System 'Failed' Cancer Patient, Report Finds
A woman who died in the Royal Victoria Hospital's accident and emergency department five months ago was failed by health professionals, a report found. Although the patient suffered from cancer, A&E ...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 19, 2012
Council Asked To Fly Armed Forces Flag
The Ministry of Defence has asked Belfast City Council to fly a flag for a full week to mark Armed Forces Day. But the letter has arrived too late to be discussed by the full council and in the past,...
Council Asked To Fly Armed Forces Flag
The Ministry of Defence has asked Belfast City Council to fly a flag for a full week to mark Armed Forces Day. But the letter has arrived too late to be discussed by the full council and in the past,...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 19, 2012
Tickets All Gone For Queen's Stormont Party
Ten thousand free tickets for the Queen's Diamond Jubilee party at Stormont were snapped up within six minutes this morning. They were available from 9am today (Tuesday June 19), and limited to five ...
Tickets All Gone For Queen's Stormont Party
Ten thousand free tickets for the Queen's Diamond Jubilee party at Stormont were snapped up within six minutes this morning. They were available from 9am today (Tuesday June 19), and limited to five ...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 19, 2012
Health Minister Condemns 999 Hoaxers
Hoax calls to Northern Ireland's emergency services have cost an estimated £3.16m - that's almost £9,000 a day - over the last three years. Helath Minister Edwin Poots said the figures showed hoaxes ...
Health Minister Condemns 999 Hoaxers
Hoax calls to Northern Ireland's emergency services have cost an estimated £3.16m - that's almost £9,000 a day - over the last three years. Helath Minister Edwin Poots said the figures showed hoaxes ...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 19, 2012
Time Team In South Down
Channel Four's Time Team descended on a Northern Irish castle last week. The archaeology programme, presented by Tony Robinson, visited the Mournes to find out what existed at the site of Dundrum Cas...
Time Team In South Down
Channel Four's Time Team descended on a Northern Irish castle last week. The archaeology programme, presented by Tony Robinson, visited the Mournes to find out what existed at the site of Dundrum Cas...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 19, 2012
Recycle 60% Of Waste, Says Environment Minister
Environment Minister Alex Attwood today announced his plans to introduce a statutory 60% recycling target for Northern Irish households. The target goes beyond the 50% household waste recycling rate ...
Recycle 60% Of Waste, Says Environment Minister
Environment Minister Alex Attwood today announced his plans to introduce a statutory 60% recycling target for Northern Irish households. The target goes beyond the 50% household waste recycling rate ...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 19, 2012
Health Trust Fined After Patient Files Stolen
The Belfast Health Trust has been fined £225,000 after patient records dating back to 1952 were found in a disused hospital. The data security breach came to light last year when burglars stole recor...
Health Trust Fined After Patient Files Stolen
The Belfast Health Trust has been fined £225,000 after patient records dating back to 1952 were found in a disused hospital. The data security breach came to light last year when burglars stole recor...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 19, 2012
Traffic-Light System Planned For Pubs
A 'traffic light' system for pubs and clubs in Northern Ireland will act as a "barometer" for problems, an industry spokesman has said. Colin Neill of Pubs of Ulster said the PSNI-developed idea woul...
Traffic-Light System Planned For Pubs
A 'traffic light' system for pubs and clubs in Northern Ireland will act as a "barometer" for problems, an industry spokesman has said. Colin Neill of Pubs of Ulster said the PSNI-developed idea woul...
UK National News, Jun 19, 2012
Trial of Ian Tomlinson Accused Begins
A police officer is appearing in court today charged with the manslaughter of Ian Tomlinson during last years G20 protests in London. Mr Tomlinson, a bystander caught up in the protests, died after P...
Trial of Ian Tomlinson Accused Begins
A police officer is appearing in court today charged with the manslaughter of Ian Tomlinson during last years G20 protests in London. Mr Tomlinson, a bystander caught up in the protests, died after P...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 19, 2012
Three Weeks Til Coca-Cola Funding Deadline
Coca-Cola today issued a reminder to non-profit organisations across the island of Ireland to apply for a share of a £103,000 funding pot. The drinks company's Thank You Fund is making the cash – a t...
Three Weeks Til Coca-Cola Funding Deadline
Coca-Cola today issued a reminder to non-profit organisations across the island of Ireland to apply for a share of a £103,000 funding pot. The drinks company's Thank You Fund is making the cash – a t...
UK National News, Jun 19, 2012
Right-To-Die Legal Challenge Begins At High Court
The right-to-die case of Tony Nicklinson begins today in the High Court. Mr Nicklinson, 58, has locked-in syndrome after suffering a stroke and wants a doctor to be able lawfully to end his life. Un...
Right-To-Die Legal Challenge Begins At High Court
The right-to-die case of Tony Nicklinson begins today in the High Court. Mr Nicklinson, 58, has locked-in syndrome after suffering a stroke and wants a doctor to be able lawfully to end his life. Un...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 19, 2012
Other NI News In Brief
Mauritius Jury Visits Legends Hotel The jury and two accused in the Michaela McAreavey murder trial have visited the hotel where she was killed. Security was tight around the Lux hotel, which...
Other NI News In Brief
Mauritius Jury Visits Legends Hotel The jury and two accused in the Michaela McAreavey murder trial have visited the hotel where she was killed. Security was tight around the Lux hotel, which...
UK National News, Jun 19, 2012
Inflation Rates Drop To Two-And-A-Year Low
The rate of inflation in the UK fell to a two-and-a-half year low last month, as a result of slowing fuel and food prices. The Consumer Prices Index (CPI) measure fell to 2.8% in May from 3% in April...
Inflation Rates Drop To Two-And-A-Year Low
The rate of inflation in the UK fell to a two-and-a-half year low last month, as a result of slowing fuel and food prices. The Consumer Prices Index (CPI) measure fell to 2.8% in May from 3% in April...
UK National News, Jun 19, 2012
Unite Describes RBS Job Cuts As 'Brutal'
Unite union leaders have attacked an announcement by the Royal Bank of Scotland on Tuesday of "brutal" cuts of 600 jobs from its financial planning service. Unite said the cuts represented a 50% redu...
Unite Describes RBS Job Cuts As 'Brutal'
Unite union leaders have attacked an announcement by the Royal Bank of Scotland on Tuesday of "brutal" cuts of 600 jobs from its financial planning service. Unite said the cuts represented a 50% redu...
UK National News, Jun 19, 2012
Smartphone Users 'Risking Health' With Extra Work
The Chartered Society of Physiotherapy has warned that people are risking their health by working on smartphones, tablets and laptops after they have left the office. Saying that people have become "...
Smartphone Users 'Risking Health' With Extra Work
The Chartered Society of Physiotherapy has warned that people are risking their health by working on smartphones, tablets and laptops after they have left the office. Saying that people have become "...
Recruitment News, Jun 19, 2012
Maples Group Expands Operation In Dublin
Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation Richard Bruton TD has announced that Maples and Calder, a leading international corporate and finance law firm which has created 175 jobs in Dublin over th...
Maples Group Expands Operation In Dublin
Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation Richard Bruton TD has announced that Maples and Calder, a leading international corporate and finance law firm which has created 175 jobs in Dublin over th...
Business News, Jun 19, 2012
Newry Start-Ups Celebrate International Success
Three tech start-ups that originated in Newry, Co. Down, and are rolling out their products and services across the globe, will come together to share their success stories with business peers and asp...
Newry Start-Ups Celebrate International Success
Three tech start-ups that originated in Newry, Co. Down, and are rolling out their products and services across the globe, will come together to share their success stories with business peers and asp...
UK National News, Jun 19, 2012
Government Shelf 'Hire And Fire' Law
A controversial proposal for a new "hire and fire" law, which would have allowed small businesses to dismiss workers without giving a reason, has been shelved after companies themselves showed no supp...
Government Shelf 'Hire And Fire' Law
A controversial proposal for a new "hire and fire" law, which would have allowed small businesses to dismiss workers without giving a reason, has been shelved after companies themselves showed no supp...
UK National News, Jun 19, 2012
Police Search For Mother Missing For 21 Years
Police have begun a fresh search of parkland in Coventry for a mother who went missing 21 years ago, after receiving new information. Nicola Payne, aged 18, went missing from the Wood End area on 14 ...
Police Search For Mother Missing For 21 Years
Police have begun a fresh search of parkland in Coventry for a mother who went missing 21 years ago, after receiving new information. Nicola Payne, aged 18, went missing from the Wood End area on 14 ...
UK National News, Jun 19, 2012
First Night Of Curfew Passes Without Incident
The first night of a controversial curfew on young people in a city centre passed without incident, say police. The curfew came into force in Bangor, Gwynedd, on Monday and could affect anyone under ...
First Night Of Curfew Passes Without Incident
The first night of a controversial curfew on young people in a city centre passed without incident, say police. The curfew came into force in Bangor, Gwynedd, on Monday and could affect anyone under ...
UK National News, Jun 19, 2012
Downing Street Launches Childcare Review
Downing Street has launched a review of childcare and childminding in an effort to find a way to make it more affordable by cutting red tape. This follows government research that suggests six out of...
Downing Street Launches Childcare Review
Downing Street has launched a review of childcare and childminding in an effort to find a way to make it more affordable by cutting red tape. This follows government research that suggests six out of...
UK National News, Jun 19, 2012
Other News In Brief
Ofqual Call For A-Level Reforms Exam watchdog Ofqual has said that A-levels should be strengthened by only allowing one re-sit, replacing "modules" with end-of-year exams and increasing univer...
Other News In Brief
Ofqual Call For A-Level Reforms Exam watchdog Ofqual has said that A-levels should be strengthened by only allowing one re-sit, replacing "modules" with end-of-year exams and increasing univer...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 18, 2012
Kircubbin Kids Learn About Racing Thrills
A keen young cyclist from Kircubbin won ten cycling helmets and goody bags full of pancakes. Connor Caldwell from St Mary's primary school won the Treat of Champions competition run by Sunblest panca...
Kircubbin Kids Learn About Racing Thrills
A keen young cyclist from Kircubbin won ten cycling helmets and goody bags full of pancakes. Connor Caldwell from St Mary's primary school won the Treat of Champions competition run by Sunblest panca...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 18, 2012
CCTV 'No Longer Relevant' At Mauritius Trial
Footage of an arguing couple has been discounted as evidence in the trial of two men accused of murdering a County Tyrone newlywed. The trial in Mauritius was adjourned over the weekend as lawyers ar...
CCTV 'No Longer Relevant' At Mauritius Trial
Footage of an arguing couple has been discounted as evidence in the trial of two men accused of murdering a County Tyrone newlywed. The trial in Mauritius was adjourned over the weekend as lawyers ar...
UK National News, Jun 18, 2012
Final Report Finds PIP Implants Not Toxic
The final report into the PIP breast implant scandal has concluded that the gel material does not cause any long-term threat to human health. The review, led by Prof Sir Bruce Keogh, the NHS medical ...
Final Report Finds PIP Implants Not Toxic
The final report into the PIP breast implant scandal has concluded that the gel material does not cause any long-term threat to human health. The review, led by Prof Sir Bruce Keogh, the NHS medical ...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 18, 2012
Watermains Upgrade Work on Cliftonville Road, Belfast
Work will start in two weeks on a new watermain on the Cliftonville Road, restricting traffic flow. The new watermain, which NI Water said would improve drinking water quality and the reliability of ...
Watermains Upgrade Work on Cliftonville Road, Belfast
Work will start in two weeks on a new watermain on the Cliftonville Road, restricting traffic flow. The new watermain, which NI Water said would improve drinking water quality and the reliability of ...
UK National News, Jun 18, 2012
Court Hears Mother Smothered Her Children And Spent Night With The Bodies
A court heard today how a British woman killed her two children in a hotel room in Spain while they slept, and then spent the night with their bodies. 43-year-old Lianne Smith has admitted smothering...
Court Hears Mother Smothered Her Children And Spent Night With The Bodies
A court heard today how a British woman killed her two children in a hotel room in Spain while they slept, and then spent the night with their bodies. 43-year-old Lianne Smith has admitted smothering...
UK National News, Jun 18, 2012
Benefits To Be Limited For Striking Workers
The work and pensions secretary, Iain Duncan Smith, has announced that the government is to limit the amount of benefit paid to workers if they take part in a strike. Under changes to be introduced w...
Benefits To Be Limited For Striking Workers
The work and pensions secretary, Iain Duncan Smith, has announced that the government is to limit the amount of benefit paid to workers if they take part in a strike. Under changes to be introduced w...
UK National News, Jun 18, 2012
Protest Group Blockade Derbyshire Drilling Rig
Protesters are blockading a drilling rig in Derbyshire in opposition to the controversial fracking method of natural gas extraction. The 20-strong group, Frack Off, says it wants to prevent the rig m...
Protest Group Blockade Derbyshire Drilling Rig
Protesters are blockading a drilling rig in Derbyshire in opposition to the controversial fracking method of natural gas extraction. The 20-strong group, Frack Off, says it wants to prevent the rig m...
UK National News, Jun 18, 2012
Ford Workers Stage 24-Hour Walkout Over Pay And Pensions
In a dispute over pay and oensions staff at car giant Ford will stage a 24-hour strike on Monday. Representing around 1,200 white collar employees at the carmaker, Unite said the walkout, from 6am, w...
Ford Workers Stage 24-Hour Walkout Over Pay And Pensions
In a dispute over pay and oensions staff at car giant Ford will stage a 24-hour strike on Monday. Representing around 1,200 white collar employees at the carmaker, Unite said the walkout, from 6am, w...
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Northern Ireland WeatherThis Evening and Tonight:A dry night, save for a few light showers around the coasts, with prolonged clear spells and light winds bringing a frosty dawn for many in central and southern parts. Minimum temperature -3 °C.
