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Northern Ireland News for August 2012 : Page 10
UK National News, Aug 13, 2012
Military To Receive £2.5m Donation From G4S
Security firm G4S have announced that they will make a donation £2.5m to the UKs armed forces. The donation is being down as a “goodwill gesture” after 18,200 military personnel had to be drafted in f...
Military To Receive £2.5m Donation From G4S
Security firm G4S have announced that they will make a donation £2.5m to the UKs armed forces. The donation is being down as a “goodwill gesture” after 18,200 military personnel had to be drafted in f...
UK National News, Aug 13, 2012
Closing Ceremony Narrowly Beat Opening For Viewing Figures
An average of 23.2 million tuned in to watch the closing ceremony of the Olympics, narrowly beating Danny Boyle’s opening event. 22.9m viewers watched the closing event on BBC1, giving the broadcaste...
Closing Ceremony Narrowly Beat Opening For Viewing Figures
An average of 23.2 million tuned in to watch the closing ceremony of the Olympics, narrowly beating Danny Boyle’s opening event. 22.9m viewers watched the closing event on BBC1, giving the broadcaste...
UK National News, Aug 13, 2012
Body Parts Murders Win Right To Appeal
The three men convicted of the murder of Adam Vincent have been granted the right to appeal the length of their sentences. Lee Griffiths, 43, his son Thomas, 22, and Mark Jackson, 27, all of Scartho ...
Body Parts Murders Win Right To Appeal
The three men convicted of the murder of Adam Vincent have been granted the right to appeal the length of their sentences. Lee Griffiths, 43, his son Thomas, 22, and Mark Jackson, 27, all of Scartho ...
UK National News, Aug 13, 2012
Paralysed Teacher Loses £5m Damages Claim
A teacher left paralysed following an accident involving a Wellington boot has lost his claim for more than £5m in damages. 45-year-old Glennroy Blair-Ford was on a school trip in Devon when he broke...
Paralysed Teacher Loses £5m Damages Claim
A teacher left paralysed following an accident involving a Wellington boot has lost his claim for more than £5m in damages. 45-year-old Glennroy Blair-Ford was on a school trip in Devon when he broke...
Business News, Aug 13, 2012
Foster Welcomes New £41m Contract For Wrightbus
Enterprise Minister Arlene Foster has congratulated Ballymena-based bus builders Wrightbus on securing a new £41million contract to supply 550 double deck bus kits to SBS Transit for assembly in Singa...
Foster Welcomes New £41m Contract For Wrightbus
Enterprise Minister Arlene Foster has congratulated Ballymena-based bus builders Wrightbus on securing a new £41million contract to supply 550 double deck bus kits to SBS Transit for assembly in Singa...
Recruitment News, Aug 13, 2012
Clondalkin Mill Centre Jobs At Risk
Jobs in Clondalkin's Mill Centre are at risk as businesses struggle with high rents according to Sinn Féin’s Dublin Mid-West representative Eoin Ó Broin who has called on the government “to intervene ...
Clondalkin Mill Centre Jobs At Risk
Jobs in Clondalkin's Mill Centre are at risk as businesses struggle with high rents according to Sinn Féin’s Dublin Mid-West representative Eoin Ó Broin who has called on the government “to intervene ...
UK National News, Aug 13, 2012
Math Reforms Criticised By Numeracy Charity
Reforms to the maths curriculum, proposed by Michael Gove, have been criticised for putting too much emphasis of “rote learning” and not enough on using maths in real-life contexts, according to a cam...
Math Reforms Criticised By Numeracy Charity
Reforms to the maths curriculum, proposed by Michael Gove, have been criticised for putting too much emphasis of “rote learning” and not enough on using maths in real-life contexts, according to a cam...
UK National News, Aug 13, 2012
Wales Considering Bid For 2026 Commonwealth Games
Wales is considering a bid to host the 2026 Commonwealth Games, BBC Wales have reported. Welsh government are said to be working with Cardiff council and “key stakeholders”, and a feasibility study i...
Wales Considering Bid For 2026 Commonwealth Games
Wales is considering a bid to host the 2026 Commonwealth Games, BBC Wales have reported. Welsh government are said to be working with Cardiff council and “key stakeholders”, and a feasibility study i...
UK National News, Aug 13, 2012
Thousands Of Jobcentre Staff On Strike
6000 staff in 32 Jobcentre’s have undertaken a day of strike action in an ongoing dispute of "oppressive working conditions and unrealistic targets". Members of the Public and Commercial Services Uni...
Thousands Of Jobcentre Staff On Strike
6000 staff in 32 Jobcentre’s have undertaken a day of strike action in an ongoing dispute of "oppressive working conditions and unrealistic targets". Members of the Public and Commercial Services Uni...
UK National News, Aug 13, 2012
Sir Elton John To Sue The Times
Sir Elton John will sue the Times newspaper for libel over the publication of articles he claims falsely accused him of tax avoidance. Two articles were published with the by-line “secrets of the tax...
Sir Elton John To Sue The Times
Sir Elton John will sue the Times newspaper for libel over the publication of articles he claims falsely accused him of tax avoidance. Two articles were published with the by-line “secrets of the tax...
UK National News, Aug 13, 2012
Other News In Brief
Tomlinson Pathologist Found To Be ‘Dishonest’ The pathologist who conducted the first post-mortem on Ian Tomlinson is "dishonest" and "liable to bring his profession into disrepute", according...
Other News In Brief
Tomlinson Pathologist Found To Be ‘Dishonest’ The pathologist who conducted the first post-mortem on Ian Tomlinson is "dishonest" and "liable to bring his profession into disrepute", according...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 13, 2012
Other NI News In Brief
Phone Box Blast Information Appeal A small explosion in a phone box closed a County Armagh road last night. Police said the damage caused by the blast on the Lisraw Road was too great to have...
Other NI News In Brief
Phone Box Blast Information Appeal A small explosion in a phone box closed a County Armagh road last night. Police said the damage caused by the blast on the Lisraw Road was too great to have...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 10, 2012
Paddy Barnes Defeat: 'Don't Want To See Zou Again'
North Belfast boxer Paddy Barnes has narrowly missed out on a chance at gold in the Olympics. He won a second Olympic bronze after China’s defending champion Zou Shiming won the light-flyweight semi-...
Paddy Barnes Defeat: 'Don't Want To See Zou Again'
North Belfast boxer Paddy Barnes has narrowly missed out on a chance at gold in the Olympics. He won a second Olympic bronze after China’s defending champion Zou Shiming won the light-flyweight semi-...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 10, 2012
Sperrins One Of World's Top Scenic Drives
The North Antrim coast and Giants Causeway have been the focus of tourist attention. investment and adulation in recent years. And along with the Mourne mountains and Fermanagh lakes, they have been ...
Sperrins One Of World's Top Scenic Drives
The North Antrim coast and Giants Causeway have been the focus of tourist attention. investment and adulation in recent years. And along with the Mourne mountains and Fermanagh lakes, they have been ...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 10, 2012
Giant's Causeway: Trust To Review Signage, Not Prices
National Trust bosses have resisted pressure to review their Giant's Causeway pricing policy after complaints the £8.50 charge was "excessive". But they have agreed to look at signage, to make sure t...
Giant's Causeway: Trust To Review Signage, Not Prices
National Trust bosses have resisted pressure to review their Giant's Causeway pricing policy after complaints the £8.50 charge was "excessive". But they have agreed to look at signage, to make sure t...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 10, 2012
Belfast City A&E Could Close Permanently
Health minister Edwin Poots is to consider a consultation document on future A&E services in Belfast, which proposes that City Hospital’s casualty department stay closed permanently. The unit's closu...
Belfast City A&E Could Close Permanently
Health minister Edwin Poots is to consider a consultation document on future A&E services in Belfast, which proposes that City Hospital’s casualty department stay closed permanently. The unit's closu...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 10, 2012
Woman Left Housebound After Builder's Payments Delayed
An elderly woman has been left housebound after a dispute between her builder and the Housing Executive, the Lurgan Mail has reported. Veronica McCann, 75, suffers from Parkinsons and uses a wheelcha...
Woman Left Housebound After Builder's Payments Delayed
An elderly woman has been left housebound after a dispute between her builder and the Housing Executive, the Lurgan Mail has reported. Veronica McCann, 75, suffers from Parkinsons and uses a wheelcha...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 10, 2012
Tributes To Pensioner After Fatal Quad Bike Accident
A pensioner has died following an accident on a quad bike. Eric Irvine, 73, died in hospital in Fermanagh on Thursday. The accident happened in Trillick in County Tyrone as the retired farmer was tr...
Tributes To Pensioner After Fatal Quad Bike Accident
A pensioner has died following an accident on a quad bike. Eric Irvine, 73, died in hospital in Fermanagh on Thursday. The accident happened in Trillick in County Tyrone as the retired farmer was tr...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 10, 2012
Bollywood Film Could Be Shot In Belfast
Talks between Northern Irish film developers and the producers of a Bollywood musical could see Belfast City Hall become the site of an upcoming film shoot. Northern Ireland Screen is negotiating wit...
Bollywood Film Could Be Shot In Belfast
Talks between Northern Irish film developers and the producers of a Bollywood musical could see Belfast City Hall become the site of an upcoming film shoot. Northern Ireland Screen is negotiating wit...
Recruitment News, Aug 10, 2012
Housing Association Staff Face Sack Unless They Agree To Pay Cuts
A quarter of the staff at a London housing association face dismissal and being re-engaged on terms that could see pay cuts of up to £8,000-a-year - about a third of their salaries - Unite has warned....
Housing Association Staff Face Sack Unless They Agree To Pay Cuts
A quarter of the staff at a London housing association face dismissal and being re-engaged on terms that could see pay cuts of up to £8,000-a-year - about a third of their salaries - Unite has warned....
Northern Ireland News, Aug 10, 2012
Climate Change: NI People Less Worried About Effects
Northern Irish people are less likely than those in the UK to be worried about the effects of climate change, a new Department of the Environment survey has found. Just half of those who said they be...
Climate Change: NI People Less Worried About Effects
Northern Irish people are less likely than those in the UK to be worried about the effects of climate change, a new Department of the Environment survey has found. Just half of those who said they be...
UK National News, Aug 10, 2012
Seven Years For Teenager Boy Who Murdered Foster Carer
A teenage boy who stabbed his foster carer to death after he was grounded has been detained for seven years. The 14-year-old, who cannot be named for legal reasons, attacked 34-year-old Dawn McKenzie...
Seven Years For Teenager Boy Who Murdered Foster Carer
A teenage boy who stabbed his foster carer to death after he was grounded has been detained for seven years. The 14-year-old, who cannot be named for legal reasons, attacked 34-year-old Dawn McKenzie...
UK National News, Aug 10, 2012
Couple Claim Missing Child To Get A Lift Home
A man and woman on a day trip to Hornsea, East Yorkshire instigated a major police search after claiming their three-year-old daughter had gone missing. More than 40 police officers, Humberside fire ...
Couple Claim Missing Child To Get A Lift Home
A man and woman on a day trip to Hornsea, East Yorkshire instigated a major police search after claiming their three-year-old daughter had gone missing. More than 40 police officers, Humberside fire ...
UK National News, Aug 10, 2012
Cameron To Promise Extra Lottery Funding For Elite Sport
Facing mounting criticism over cuts to funding for school sports, David Cameron will announce that extra Lottery funding will be used for elite sports. Speaking on BBC Radio 5 Live on Friday morning ...
Cameron To Promise Extra Lottery Funding For Elite Sport
Facing mounting criticism over cuts to funding for school sports, David Cameron will announce that extra Lottery funding will be used for elite sports. Speaking on BBC Radio 5 Live on Friday morning ...
UK National News, Aug 10, 2012
UK Gives Syrian Rebels Extra £5m
The UK will give an extra £5m to rebels involved the ongoing Syrian conflict. Foreign Secretary William Hague described the UK's commitment of non-lethal equipment to the Free Syrian Army has "the ri...
UK Gives Syrian Rebels Extra £5m
The UK will give an extra £5m to rebels involved the ongoing Syrian conflict. Foreign Secretary William Hague described the UK's commitment of non-lethal equipment to the Free Syrian Army has "the ri...
UK National News, Aug 10, 2012
Ex-Detective Guilty Of Sexual Assault
A Humberside police detective has been given a12-month community order and curfew after admitting sexually assaulting a female college. 37-year-old Mike Johnson is the third member of the Humberside ...
Ex-Detective Guilty Of Sexual Assault
A Humberside police detective has been given a12-month community order and curfew after admitting sexually assaulting a female college. 37-year-old Mike Johnson is the third member of the Humberside ...
UK National News, Aug 10, 2012
MoJ Confirm Plan To Run Call Centres From Prisons
The Guardian has revealed a plan by the Ministry of Justice to set up call centres inside jails, as part of its work programme for prisoners. Details of the plans emerged after marketing material fro...
MoJ Confirm Plan To Run Call Centres From Prisons
The Guardian has revealed a plan by the Ministry of Justice to set up call centres inside jails, as part of its work programme for prisoners. Details of the plans emerged after marketing material fro...
UK National News, Aug 10, 2012
Boris Johnson's Former Aide Cleared Of 'Extreme Pornography' Charges
A barrister, and former aide to Boris Johnson, has been acquitted of possessing extreme pornography in a landmark case over the boundaries of what can be described as "extreme". The jury was unanimou...
Boris Johnson's Former Aide Cleared Of 'Extreme Pornography' Charges
A barrister, and former aide to Boris Johnson, has been acquitted of possessing extreme pornography in a landmark case over the boundaries of what can be described as "extreme". The jury was unanimou...
Business News, Aug 10, 2012
Minister Meets Businessman Benefitting From Empty Retail Premises Relief
Finance Minister Sammy Wilson has congratulated a local man from Lisburn who is benefitting from the recently introduced discount for empty retail premises. Mr Desmond Storey has opened a sewing alte...
Minister Meets Businessman Benefitting From Empty Retail Premises Relief
Finance Minister Sammy Wilson has congratulated a local man from Lisburn who is benefitting from the recently introduced discount for empty retail premises. Mr Desmond Storey has opened a sewing alte...
UK National News, Aug 10, 2012
Plain Cigarette Package Consultation Ends
The UK-wide consultation on government plans to introduce mandatory plain packaging for tobacco will close later today (Friday). The consultation was extended by a month to allow more people to respo...
Plain Cigarette Package Consultation Ends
The UK-wide consultation on government plans to introduce mandatory plain packaging for tobacco will close later today (Friday). The consultation was extended by a month to allow more people to respo...
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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.
