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Northern Ireland News for August 2012 : Page 12
Northern Ireland News, Aug 8, 2012
QUB Scientists Claim Rb Protein Victory Against Cancer
Scientists at Queen's University in Belfast have claimed a major breakthrough in the fight against throat and cervical cancer. They said their discovery could lead to the development of new therapies...
QUB Scientists Claim Rb Protein Victory Against Cancer
Scientists at Queen's University in Belfast have claimed a major breakthrough in the fight against throat and cervical cancer. They said their discovery could lead to the development of new therapies...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 8, 2012
Key Michaela McAreavey Witness Interviewed In New Probe
A key witness is being questioned about the murder of a County Tyrone honeymooner, more than a month after two hotel workers were cleared of killing her. Detectives in Mauritius, led by Police Superi...
Key Michaela McAreavey Witness Interviewed In New Probe
A key witness is being questioned about the murder of a County Tyrone honeymooner, more than a month after two hotel workers were cleared of killing her. Detectives in Mauritius, led by Police Superi...
UK National News, Aug 8, 2012
Burnt Car Park Body Was A Woman Aged In Her 40s
The badly burnt body found beneath burning rubbish in a Sainsbury’s car park has been identified as a female. A police dog handler discovered the fire during his routine patrol around 3am on Tuesday ...
Burnt Car Park Body Was A Woman Aged In Her 40s
The badly burnt body found beneath burning rubbish in a Sainsbury’s car park has been identified as a female. A police dog handler discovered the fire during his routine patrol around 3am on Tuesday ...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 8, 2012
Social Development Department Discriminated Against Disabled Staff
The Department for Social Development discriminated against a disabled member of staff, a tribunal decided. Margaret Mary O’Neill, 31, from Knockloughrim, Magherafelt, was awarded £7,500 for injury o...
Social Development Department Discriminated Against Disabled Staff
The Department for Social Development discriminated against a disabled member of staff, a tribunal decided. Margaret Mary O’Neill, 31, from Knockloughrim, Magherafelt, was awarded £7,500 for injury o...
UK National News, Aug 8, 2012
Prisoners Paid £3-Per-Day To Work In Call Centre
A call centre in Wales is bussing prisoners 21 miles to work in the private business for £3 a day, the Guardian has reported. Dozens of prisoners from Prescoed open prison in Monmouthshire, south Wal...
Prisoners Paid £3-Per-Day To Work In Call Centre
A call centre in Wales is bussing prisoners 21 miles to work in the private business for £3 a day, the Guardian has reported. Dozens of prisoners from Prescoed open prison in Monmouthshire, south Wal...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 8, 2012
Health Authorities 'Walked Away' - Brain Damage Attack Brother
The brother of a man who was left brain-damaged and unable to recognise his own children after an attack five years ago has criticised health authorities for "walking away". Mark McShane was attacked...
Health Authorities 'Walked Away' - Brain Damage Attack Brother
The brother of a man who was left brain-damaged and unable to recognise his own children after an attack five years ago has criticised health authorities for "walking away". Mark McShane was attacked...
UK National News, Aug 8, 2012
Brothers Guilty Of Child Sex Offences
Two brothers from Telford have been found guilty of 25 counts of sexual offences against young girls. 24-year-old Ahdel Ali and Mubarek Ali, 29, were also convicted of controlling child prostitution ...
Brothers Guilty Of Child Sex Offences
Two brothers from Telford have been found guilty of 25 counts of sexual offences against young girls. 24-year-old Ahdel Ali and Mubarek Ali, 29, were also convicted of controlling child prostitution ...
UK National News, Aug 8, 2012
Homeless Teenager Resorted To Living In Tent After Council Neglect
A 16-year-old boy lived in a tent and survived by selling his possessions for nine months after two after two councils failed to assess his needs or provide him with accommodation, an investigation ha...
Homeless Teenager Resorted To Living In Tent After Council Neglect
A 16-year-old boy lived in a tent and survived by selling his possessions for nine months after two after two councils failed to assess his needs or provide him with accommodation, an investigation ha...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 8, 2012
Other NI News In Brief
Rape Arrest Man Bailed A 20-year-old man who was arrested in connection with the rape of a 17-year-old girl in County Down has been released on bail pending further inquiries. The attack took...
Other NI News In Brief
Rape Arrest Man Bailed A 20-year-old man who was arrested in connection with the rape of a 17-year-old girl in County Down has been released on bail pending further inquiries. The attack took...
UK National News, Aug 8, 2012
Man Arrested In Connection With Taxi Stabbing
An arrest has been made in connection with a woman stabbed to death in a taxi yesterday morning in Birmingham. Police investigating the murder of a 22-year-old victim, who has not been named, have co...
Man Arrested In Connection With Taxi Stabbing
An arrest has been made in connection with a woman stabbed to death in a taxi yesterday morning in Birmingham. Police investigating the murder of a 22-year-old victim, who has not been named, have co...
UK National News, Aug 8, 2012
Arrest Made In Connection To Torture Of 73-Year-Old
A man has been arrested in connection with an attack on a 73-year-old woman, during which she was bound, gagged and tortured. Francoise Jansen was alone at her home on a private estate in St George's...
Arrest Made In Connection To Torture Of 73-Year-Old
A man has been arrested in connection with an attack on a 73-year-old woman, during which she was bound, gagged and tortured. Francoise Jansen was alone at her home on a private estate in St George's...
Business News, Aug 8, 2012
McAvoy Group Scoops £5m Worth Of New Business In Education Sector
It's six of the best and counting for County Tyrone-based modular construction specialists, the McAvoy Group as it has just been awarded a lucrative series of school contracts in the City of London. ...
McAvoy Group Scoops £5m Worth Of New Business In Education Sector
It's six of the best and counting for County Tyrone-based modular construction specialists, the McAvoy Group as it has just been awarded a lucrative series of school contracts in the City of London. ...
UK National News, Aug 8, 2012
Report Calls For 'Have-A-Go Hero' Training for Public
“Have-a-go hero” training, including how to control antisocial behaviour and how to deal with conflict and aggression should be offered to the public, a new report has said. The report has been publi...
Report Calls For 'Have-A-Go Hero' Training for Public
“Have-a-go hero” training, including how to control antisocial behaviour and how to deal with conflict and aggression should be offered to the public, a new report has said. The report has been publi...
UK National News, Aug 8, 2012
Bank Of England Cuts Growth Forecast
As the double-dip recession intensifies the Bank of England’s growth forecast has been cut to almost zero, falling from 0.8% predicted in May. The quarterly inflation report indicated no growth for 2...
Bank Of England Cuts Growth Forecast
As the double-dip recession intensifies the Bank of England’s growth forecast has been cut to almost zero, falling from 0.8% predicted in May. The quarterly inflation report indicated no growth for 2...
UK National News, Aug 8, 2012
ASA Warns Website Over MMR Claims
A parenting medical advice website has been ordered to remove information about the MMR jab, after publishing claims that it could be linked to autism. Babyjabs.co.uk had said the three-in-one jab ma...
ASA Warns Website Over MMR Claims
A parenting medical advice website has been ordered to remove information about the MMR jab, after publishing claims that it could be linked to autism. Babyjabs.co.uk had said the three-in-one jab ma...
UK National News, Aug 8, 2012
Other News In Brief
Search Continues For Missing School Girl It has been reported that police searching for missing 12-year-old Tia Sharp have been taking a German shepherd dog into her grandmother’s house. The ...
Other News In Brief
Search Continues For Missing School Girl It has been reported that police searching for missing 12-year-old Tia Sharp have been taking a German shepherd dog into her grandmother’s house. The ...
Recruitment News, Aug 8, 2012
Caerphilly Approves Living Wage For Workers
Over 3,000 workers on low wages will be given a pay rise after Caerphilly County Borough Council approved plans to introduce a Living Wage. The proposals, which will be implemented from 1 October, wi...
Caerphilly Approves Living Wage For Workers
Over 3,000 workers on low wages will be given a pay rise after Caerphilly County Borough Council approved plans to introduce a Living Wage. The proposals, which will be implemented from 1 October, wi...
Recruitment News, Aug 8, 2012
Manchester Libraries Design Inline Toolkit For Jobseekers
Manchester Libraries have developed a new online toolkit packed with information and support for jobseekers. Ask About Jobseeking aims to connect people who are looking for work with all the knowledg...
Manchester Libraries Design Inline Toolkit For Jobseekers
Manchester Libraries have developed a new online toolkit packed with information and support for jobseekers. Ask About Jobseeking aims to connect people who are looking for work with all the knowledg...
Business News, Aug 8, 2012
Minister Meets Canada's International Trade Minister In London
The Minister of State for Trade, Joe Costello, T.D., has met his Canadian counterpart, the Honourable Edward Fast, Minister for International Trade in London. Discussing the bilateral trade relations...
Minister Meets Canada's International Trade Minister In London
The Minister of State for Trade, Joe Costello, T.D., has met his Canadian counterpart, the Honourable Edward Fast, Minister for International Trade in London. Discussing the bilateral trade relations...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 7, 2012
Face-Kicking Faith Healer: Concerns Over Todd Bentley Visit
Concerns have mounted over the visit to Northern Ireland of a faith healer who claims to cure people by using violence. Controversial Canadian evangelist Todd Bentley uses methods including choking p...
Face-Kicking Faith Healer: Concerns Over Todd Bentley Visit
Concerns have mounted over the visit to Northern Ireland of a faith healer who claims to cure people by using violence. Controversial Canadian evangelist Todd Bentley uses methods including choking p...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 7, 2012
Returns Up For Private Landlords In Belfast
Rent prices are remaining high in Belfast, research published today has found. A large number of potential tenants continue to want to rent property in Belfast, and the average monthly rent in the ci...
Returns Up For Private Landlords In Belfast
Rent prices are remaining high in Belfast, research published today has found. A large number of potential tenants continue to want to rent property in Belfast, and the average monthly rent in the ci...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 7, 2012
Welcome To NI Signs Stolen
The PSNI is investigating the theft of two 'Welcome to Northern Ireland' road signs from County Fermanagh. It comes a day after a war of words erupted over the signs. Sinn Fein MLA blasted the decis...
Welcome To NI Signs Stolen
The PSNI is investigating the theft of two 'Welcome to Northern Ireland' road signs from County Fermanagh. It comes a day after a war of words erupted over the signs. Sinn Fein MLA blasted the decis...
UK National News, Aug 7, 2012
Man Dies Of Suspected Heart Attack At Olympic Cycling Event
A man who planned to attend every day of the Olympics Games has died after a suspected heart attack while watching the cycling. 49-year-old Conrad Readman, from Colchester, had booked two weeks off w...
Man Dies Of Suspected Heart Attack At Olympic Cycling Event
A man who planned to attend every day of the Olympics Games has died after a suspected heart attack while watching the cycling. 49-year-old Conrad Readman, from Colchester, had booked two weeks off w...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 7, 2012
Adams In Plea For Disappeared Information
Sinn Fein president Gerry Adams has appealed for information about the whereabouts of remains of people who were murdered and secretly buried by the IRA. Mr Adams has repeatedly denied allegations th...
Adams In Plea For Disappeared Information
Sinn Fein president Gerry Adams has appealed for information about the whereabouts of remains of people who were murdered and secretly buried by the IRA. Mr Adams has repeatedly denied allegations th...
UK National News, Aug 7, 2012
Burnt Remains Found Beneath Car Park Fire
Police are investigation the discovery of burnt human remains found beneath a pile of burning debris in a Sainsbury’s carp park. A police dog handler spotted the fire in the supermarket car park in C...
Burnt Remains Found Beneath Car Park Fire
Police are investigation the discovery of burnt human remains found beneath a pile of burning debris in a Sainsbury’s carp park. A police dog handler spotted the fire in the supermarket car park in C...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 7, 2012
Jail For Drunk Man After Mum Called Police In
A Derry man has been jailed after his mother flagged down a police car and asked officers to remove him from the house. Londonderry Magistrates Court was told that police went to the house on Sunday ...
Jail For Drunk Man After Mum Called Police In
A Derry man has been jailed after his mother flagged down a police car and asked officers to remove him from the house. Londonderry Magistrates Court was told that police went to the house on Sunday ...
UK National News, Aug 7, 2012
Second Pushchair Child Dies Following Car Crash
A second child has died after a crash in Leicester in which a one-year-old boy in a pushchair was also killed. Overnight a two-year-old girl died at Leicester Royal Infirmary. Police said the childr...
Second Pushchair Child Dies Following Car Crash
A second child has died after a crash in Leicester in which a one-year-old boy in a pushchair was also killed. Overnight a two-year-old girl died at Leicester Royal Infirmary. Police said the childr...
UK National News, Aug 7, 2012
Woman Stabbed To Death In Taxi
West Midlands have reported that a woman has been stabbed to death in a taxi in Northfield, Birmingham. The taxi driver called 999 around 8am on Tuesday morning after a male passenger attacked his fe...
Woman Stabbed To Death In Taxi
West Midlands have reported that a woman has been stabbed to death in a taxi in Northfield, Birmingham. The taxi driver called 999 around 8am on Tuesday morning after a male passenger attacked his fe...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 7, 2012
'Economically Unimportant' Apprenticeships Struck Off Funding List
Thousands of adult apprentices will be denied funding for their training if it does not fall into areas defined as economically important. The new Department for Employment and Learning (DEL) rule wi...
'Economically Unimportant' Apprenticeships Struck Off Funding List
Thousands of adult apprentices will be denied funding for their training if it does not fall into areas defined as economically important. The new Department for Employment and Learning (DEL) rule wi...
UK National News, Aug 7, 2012
73-Year-Old Woman Tortured During Burglary
A 73-year-old woman was held captive and tortured when two burglars forced their way into her home, in an ordeal the victim has described as “sheer hell”. Francoise Jansen was alone at her home on a ...
73-Year-Old Woman Tortured During Burglary
A 73-year-old woman was held captive and tortured when two burglars forced their way into her home, in an ordeal the victim has described as “sheer hell”. Francoise Jansen was alone at her home on a ...
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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.
