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Northern Ireland News for June 2012 : Page 8
Northern Ireland News, Jun 18, 2012
International Peace-Builders In NI For Summer School
More than forty conflict management experts from around the world have arrived in Northern Ireland for an international summer school. The policy-makers, researchers and peace activists will join loc...
International Peace-Builders In NI For Summer School
More than forty conflict management experts from around the world have arrived in Northern Ireland for an international summer school. The policy-makers, researchers and peace activists will join loc...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 18, 2012
Ambulance Attacked With Patient Inside
An ambulance had to be removed from service after its crew were attacked by about 20 teenagers. The crowd surrounded the ambulance and two people got in the front of the vehicle. More than £500 wort...
Ambulance Attacked With Patient Inside
An ambulance had to be removed from service after its crew were attacked by about 20 teenagers. The crowd surrounded the ambulance and two people got in the front of the vehicle. More than £500 wort...
Recruitment News, Jun 18, 2012
SIPTU Will Resist Changes To AIB Pension Scheme
SIPTU has stated that any attempt by the management of AIB to enforce unilateral changes to bank workers pension schemes will be resisted by its members. SIPTU Insurance and Finance Sector Organiser,...
SIPTU Will Resist Changes To AIB Pension Scheme
SIPTU has stated that any attempt by the management of AIB to enforce unilateral changes to bank workers pension schemes will be resisted by its members. SIPTU Insurance and Finance Sector Organiser,...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 18, 2012
NI Golfer McDowell Second At US Open
Graeme McDowell narrowly missed out on the winning place at the US Open in San Francisco yesterday. The Portrush man finished one shot behind winner Webb Simpson. Mr McDowell, who was champion in 20...
NI Golfer McDowell Second At US Open
Graeme McDowell narrowly missed out on the winning place at the US Open in San Francisco yesterday. The Portrush man finished one shot behind winner Webb Simpson. Mr McDowell, who was champion in 20...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 18, 2012
Airline Changes For Belfast Travellers
The budget airline Easyjet will add more flights from Belfast International Airport as of October 28. There will be an extra Edinburgh flight on Mondays, Tuesdays and Wednesdays and an extra Manchest...
Airline Changes For Belfast Travellers
The budget airline Easyjet will add more flights from Belfast International Airport as of October 28. There will be an extra Edinburgh flight on Mondays, Tuesdays and Wednesdays and an extra Manchest...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 18, 2012
'On Yer Bike', Says Belfast City Council
Belfast City Council staff are hoping for a 'wheelie good time' in Belfast this week. The council is encouraging people to cycle around the city to keep fit and cut carbon emissions. On Friday (June...
'On Yer Bike', Says Belfast City Council
Belfast City Council staff are hoping for a 'wheelie good time' in Belfast this week. The council is encouraging people to cycle around the city to keep fit and cut carbon emissions. On Friday (June...
Business News, Jun 18, 2012
Biggest-Ever Showcase Of NI Machinery At Hillhead
The International Quarrying and Recycling exhibition at Hillhead in Derbyshire next week will see the biggest ever presentation of innovative machinery from Northern Ireland’s successful materials han...
Biggest-Ever Showcase Of NI Machinery At Hillhead
The International Quarrying and Recycling exhibition at Hillhead in Derbyshire next week will see the biggest ever presentation of innovative machinery from Northern Ireland’s successful materials han...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 18, 2012
Owners Of Nightclub Fined
The owners of a Portrush holiday homes park was fined a total of £2,000 after dumping demolition waste without a licence. Cloughorr Investments owns the Golf Links holiday homes park off Bushmills Ro...
Owners Of Nightclub Fined
The owners of a Portrush holiday homes park was fined a total of £2,000 after dumping demolition waste without a licence. Cloughorr Investments owns the Golf Links holiday homes park off Bushmills Ro...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 18, 2012
Other NI News In Brief
Badger-Baiting Charge In Newtownards A man has been accused of animal cruelty offences after a PSNI operation against alleged badger-baiting. Edward Edens, 21, from Strandburn Drive, Belfast,...
Other NI News In Brief
Badger-Baiting Charge In Newtownards A man has been accused of animal cruelty offences after a PSNI operation against alleged badger-baiting. Edward Edens, 21, from Strandburn Drive, Belfast,...
UK National News, Jun 18, 2012
Report Finds 'Serious Weaknesses' In Children's Care System
A new report on England’s care system has found “serious weaknesses” in the care provided for runaways, the children’s minister says. The report calls for an independent investigation into the homes ...
Report Finds 'Serious Weaknesses' In Children's Care System
A new report on England’s care system has found “serious weaknesses” in the care provided for runaways, the children’s minister says. The report calls for an independent investigation into the homes ...
UK National News, Jun 18, 2012
Google Deletes YouTube Terrorism Videos
Google has revealed that following complaints from the UK’s Association of Police Officers, it removed around 640 videos from YouTube that allegedly promoted terrorism, during the second half of 2011....
Google Deletes YouTube Terrorism Videos
Google has revealed that following complaints from the UK’s Association of Police Officers, it removed around 640 videos from YouTube that allegedly promoted terrorism, during the second half of 2011....
UK National News, Jun 18, 2012
Cricketer Tom Maynard Dies After Being Hit By Tube Train
Surrey cricketer Tom Maynard has died after being struck by a London Underground train in the early hours of this morning. The 23-year-old batsman, from Cardiff, had just played for his county in the...
Cricketer Tom Maynard Dies After Being Hit By Tube Train
Surrey cricketer Tom Maynard has died after being struck by a London Underground train in the early hours of this morning. The 23-year-old batsman, from Cardiff, had just played for his county in the...
UK National News, Jun 18, 2012
Study Finds Home Ownership £200,000 Cheaper Than Renting
According to newly published research young people, locked out of home ownership, will spend nearly £200,000 extra over a lifetime of renting rather than buying a house. Carried out by Barclays, the ...
Study Finds Home Ownership £200,000 Cheaper Than Renting
According to newly published research young people, locked out of home ownership, will spend nearly £200,000 extra over a lifetime of renting rather than buying a house. Carried out by Barclays, the ...
UK National News, Jun 18, 2012
Other News In Brief
Radiohead Drum Tech Killed In Stage Collapse The man killed by the stage collapse at a Live Nation event, in Toronto Canada, has been named as Scott Johnson, a drum technician for Radiohead. ...
Other News In Brief
Radiohead Drum Tech Killed In Stage Collapse The man killed by the stage collapse at a Live Nation event, in Toronto Canada, has been named as Scott Johnson, a drum technician for Radiohead. ...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 15, 2012
Mark Harbinson Conviction Upheld By Court Of Appeal
Prominent loyalist Mark Harbinson, jailed for sexually abusing a 13-year-old girl, has failed to overturn his conviction at the Court of Appeal. The 45-year-old, from Stoneyford in County Antrim was ...
Mark Harbinson Conviction Upheld By Court Of Appeal
Prominent loyalist Mark Harbinson, jailed for sexually abusing a 13-year-old girl, has failed to overturn his conviction at the Court of Appeal. The 45-year-old, from Stoneyford in County Antrim was ...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 15, 2012
Holiday Home Con Man Declared Bankrupt
A convicted international property fraudster has been declared bankrupt after investors, duped into paying out nearly £4m, brought civil action. 52-year-old Kevin O'Kane, from Portglenone, was jailed...
Holiday Home Con Man Declared Bankrupt
A convicted international property fraudster has been declared bankrupt after investors, duped into paying out nearly £4m, brought civil action. 52-year-old Kevin O'Kane, from Portglenone, was jailed...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 15, 2012
Aer Lingus Flights To Switch To Belfast City Airport
Aer Lingus is to switch it operations from Belfast International Airport to George Best Belfast City Airport, it has been unveiled. It is believed flights could be moved in the coming weeks and a for...
Aer Lingus Flights To Switch To Belfast City Airport
Aer Lingus is to switch it operations from Belfast International Airport to George Best Belfast City Airport, it has been unveiled. It is believed flights could be moved in the coming weeks and a for...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 15, 2012
State Of The Art Hospital Ready To Open In Fermanagh
A brand new, state of the art, hospital will open its doors next week in Fermanagh. The first new hospital to be built in Northern Ireland for more than a decade the new South West Acute hospital on ...
State Of The Art Hospital Ready To Open In Fermanagh
A brand new, state of the art, hospital will open its doors next week in Fermanagh. The first new hospital to be built in Northern Ireland for more than a decade the new South West Acute hospital on ...
UK National News, Jun 15, 2012
Elderly Warned About Financial Scams
Amid warnings for older people to be on their guard it has been revealed that 78 rogue companies that mainly targeted the elderly and "scammed" more than £28m have been shut down in the past three yea...
Elderly Warned About Financial Scams
Amid warnings for older people to be on their guard it has been revealed that 78 rogue companies that mainly targeted the elderly and "scammed" more than £28m have been shut down in the past three yea...
Recruitment News, Jun 15, 2012
Minister Welcome's Agreement Of New EU Directive
The Minister for Energy, Pat Rabbitte, welcomed today's agreement of a new EU Directive designed to boost energy efficiency throughout Europe. Today's agreement will lead to greater investment by bo...
Minister Welcome's Agreement Of New EU Directive
The Minister for Energy, Pat Rabbitte, welcomed today's agreement of a new EU Directive designed to boost energy efficiency throughout Europe. Today's agreement will lead to greater investment by bo...
UK National News, Jun 15, 2012
Man Attacked With Sword In His Home
A 65-year-old man has been stabbed with a sword while trying to scare off three intruders from his east London home. The man brandished the sword at his window in an effort to scare off three youths ...
Man Attacked With Sword In His Home
A 65-year-old man has been stabbed with a sword while trying to scare off three intruders from his east London home. The man brandished the sword at his window in an effort to scare off three youths ...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 15, 2012
Man Charged With Attempted Murder
A 25-year-old man has been charged with attempted murder after shots were fired at a house in Antrim. Two people were uninjured in the attack which happened in the Bleerick area in the early hours of...
Man Charged With Attempted Murder
A 25-year-old man has been charged with attempted murder after shots were fired at a house in Antrim. Two people were uninjured in the attack which happened in the Bleerick area in the early hours of...
UK National News, Jun 15, 2012
Argentina's President Demands Talks Over Sovereignty
In an escalating situation Argentina's President, Cristina Fernandez de Kirchner, has demanded that Britain enter negotiations over the sovereignty of the Falkland Islands. Addressing the UN Committe...
Argentina's President Demands Talks Over Sovereignty
In an escalating situation Argentina's President, Cristina Fernandez de Kirchner, has demanded that Britain enter negotiations over the sovereignty of the Falkland Islands. Addressing the UN Committe...
UK National News, Jun 15, 2012
Second Confirmed Legionnaires' Fatality
A second person has died after contracting Legionnaires’ disease in the ongoing outbreak in Edinburgh. The as yet unnamed man was in his 40s and from the Gorgie area of the city, which is at the cent...
Second Confirmed Legionnaires' Fatality
A second person has died after contracting Legionnaires’ disease in the ongoing outbreak in Edinburgh. The as yet unnamed man was in his 40s and from the Gorgie area of the city, which is at the cent...
Business News, Jun 15, 2012
Ulster Weavers Wins Major Retail Business In Canada
Ulster Weavers Ltd in Holywood has won a contract from Canada’s iconic Hudson’s Bay Company (HBC) for the supply of both catalogue and bespoke designed kitchen co-ordinates that could be worth more th...
Ulster Weavers Wins Major Retail Business In Canada
Ulster Weavers Ltd in Holywood has won a contract from Canada’s iconic Hudson’s Bay Company (HBC) for the supply of both catalogue and bespoke designed kitchen co-ordinates that could be worth more th...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 15, 2012
Eason To Open New Store In Belfast
Eason & Son, Northern Ireland's largest retailer of books, stationery, news and magazines is delighted to announce it will open a new flagship store in the heart of Belfast city centre in June as part...
Eason To Open New Store In Belfast
Eason & Son, Northern Ireland's largest retailer of books, stationery, news and magazines is delighted to announce it will open a new flagship store in the heart of Belfast city centre in June as part...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 15, 2012
Minister Approves Irish-Medium School In Kilkeel
Education Minister, John O’Dowd, has approved a development proposal for a new free-standing Irish-medium school, Gaelscoil na mBeann, in Kilkeel. Commenting on the decision, Mr O'Dowd said: "The Dep...
Minister Approves Irish-Medium School In Kilkeel
Education Minister, John O’Dowd, has approved a development proposal for a new free-standing Irish-medium school, Gaelscoil na mBeann, in Kilkeel. Commenting on the decision, Mr O'Dowd said: "The Dep...
UK National News, Jun 15, 2012
Nine-Year-Old Blogger Banned From Photographing Her School Dinners
A nine-year-old school girl has allegedly been banned from taking photos of her school dinners, which she was using on her blog, NeverSeconds. Martha Payne, from Argyll, began publishing photographs ...
Nine-Year-Old Blogger Banned From Photographing Her School Dinners
A nine-year-old school girl has allegedly been banned from taking photos of her school dinners, which she was using on her blog, NeverSeconds. Martha Payne, from Argyll, began publishing photographs ...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 15, 2012
Poots Putting Brakes On Causeway Hospital Announcement - Dallat
SDLP East Derry MLA John Dallat has spoken of his dismay that an expected announcement on the future of the Causeway Hospital A & E Department, which was due to be made public at a meeting of the Nort...
Poots Putting Brakes On Causeway Hospital Announcement - Dallat
SDLP East Derry MLA John Dallat has spoken of his dismay that an expected announcement on the future of the Causeway Hospital A & E Department, which was due to be made public at a meeting of the Nort...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 15, 2012
Get Ready To Record City Sounds
Belfast citizens have been called upon to record and upload the sounds at their favourite spots or on their route to work. It will help researchers build an audio map of Belfast as part of a communit...
Get Ready To Record City Sounds
Belfast citizens have been called upon to record and upload the sounds at their favourite spots or on their route to work. It will help researchers build an audio map of Belfast as part of a communit...
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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.
