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Northern Ireland News for August 2012 : Page 4
Northern Ireland News, Aug 23, 2012
15-Year-Old 'Scared' To Report Rape
A 15-year-old girl was too afraid to tell anyone she had been raped because she arranged to meet her 28-year-old attacker herself, a court has heard. Dominic Brendan Rogers, from Mullaghmeash Road, F...
15-Year-Old 'Scared' To Report Rape
A 15-year-old girl was too afraid to tell anyone she had been raped because she arranged to meet her 28-year-old attacker herself, a court has heard. Dominic Brendan Rogers, from Mullaghmeash Road, F...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 23, 2012
Other NI News In Brief
Shivers Ill-Health Causes Additional Charges To Be Withdrawn Additional charges against Brian Shivers, who was convicted of the murders of two soldiers at Massareene Army Barracks, have been w...
Other NI News In Brief
Shivers Ill-Health Causes Additional Charges To Be Withdrawn Additional charges against Brian Shivers, who was convicted of the murders of two soldiers at Massareene Army Barracks, have been w...
Recruitment News, Aug 23, 2012
Recruitment Drive Begins For Premier Inn Hotel
Premier Inn is working closely with the Department for Employment and Learning (DEL) as part of its latest recruitment drive for 60 jobs for its newest hotel in Londonderry The construction of the 60...
Recruitment Drive Begins For Premier Inn Hotel
Premier Inn is working closely with the Department for Employment and Learning (DEL) as part of its latest recruitment drive for 60 jobs for its newest hotel in Londonderry The construction of the 60...
UK National News, Aug 23, 2012
GCSE Results Fall For The First Time In History
The number of students awarded and A*-C grade has dropped for the first time in history, official figures have revealed. 69.4% of all GCSEs graded at least a C, which was a 0.4% decrease on last year...
GCSE Results Fall For The First Time In History
The number of students awarded and A*-C grade has dropped for the first time in history, official figures have revealed. 69.4% of all GCSEs graded at least a C, which was a 0.4% decrease on last year...
UK National News, Aug 23, 2012
Lawrence Murderers Lose Appeal
The two men jailed for the murder of black teenager Stephen Lawrence have lost the first round of their attempt to challenge their convictions at the court of appeal. Gary Dobson and David Norris wer...
Lawrence Murderers Lose Appeal
The two men jailed for the murder of black teenager Stephen Lawrence have lost the first round of their attempt to challenge their convictions at the court of appeal. Gary Dobson and David Norris wer...
UK National News, Aug 23, 2012
Millions Of Brits To Head Overseas This Weekend
The Travel Association estimates that 1.8 million British holidaymakers are set to head overseas during the August Bank Holiday (24-27 August). Spain continues to be the UK's favourite foreign holid...
Millions Of Brits To Head Overseas This Weekend
The Travel Association estimates that 1.8 million British holidaymakers are set to head overseas during the August Bank Holiday (24-27 August). Spain continues to be the UK's favourite foreign holid...
UK National News, Aug 23, 2012
Record-Breaking Year For Organ Transplants
In a record-breaking year, 3,960 transplants were carried out in the UK in 2011/12, NHS Blood and Transplant (NHSBT) announced today. The Organ Donation and Transplantation Activity Report 2012 show...
Record-Breaking Year For Organ Transplants
In a record-breaking year, 3,960 transplants were carried out in the UK in 2011/12, NHS Blood and Transplant (NHSBT) announced today. The Organ Donation and Transplantation Activity Report 2012 show...
UK National News, Aug 23, 2012
Sir Adrian Encourages Greater Investment In Build-To-Let
Measures aimed at boosting professional investment in good quality, privately rented homes and to help meet the nation's housing demand are published today. Housing Minister Grant Shapps welcomed the...
Sir Adrian Encourages Greater Investment In Build-To-Let
Measures aimed at boosting professional investment in good quality, privately rented homes and to help meet the nation's housing demand are published today. Housing Minister Grant Shapps welcomed the...
UK National News, Aug 23, 2012
Councils Urged To Reduce Expenditure On Social Care Assessments
Councils could release more than £300m to spend on direct care for older people, if they reduced their expenditure on social care assessments and reviews to that of the most efficient councils. That...
Councils Urged To Reduce Expenditure On Social Care Assessments
Councils could release more than £300m to spend on direct care for older people, if they reduced their expenditure on social care assessments and reviews to that of the most efficient councils. That...
UK National News, Aug 23, 2012
Chinese Firm Fined £20k For Using Endangered Plants
A traditional Chinese medicine company which sold herbal remedies containing endangered plants on a central London high street has been fined more than £20,000 by Westminster Magistrates' Court. Beij...
Chinese Firm Fined £20k For Using Endangered Plants
A traditional Chinese medicine company which sold herbal remedies containing endangered plants on a central London high street has been fined more than £20,000 by Westminster Magistrates' Court. Beij...
UK National News, Aug 23, 2012
Other News In Brief
Pilot Dies After Aircraft Crashes Into A Field A pilot has died after an aircraft crashed in a field in Wiltshire. Police said the accident happened at around 16.20pm on Wednesday in the Clar...
Other News In Brief
Pilot Dies After Aircraft Crashes Into A Field A pilot has died after an aircraft crashed in a field in Wiltshire. Police said the accident happened at around 16.20pm on Wednesday in the Clar...
Recruitment News, Aug 23, 2012
ResMed Announces Expansion Of Research Development And Innovation Facility
Minister of State, Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation, John Perry TD, today announced that ResMed Inc., a global leader in the development, manufacturing and marketing of medical products t...
ResMed Announces Expansion Of Research Development And Innovation Facility
Minister of State, Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation, John Perry TD, today announced that ResMed Inc., a global leader in the development, manufacturing and marketing of medical products t...
Business News, Aug 23, 2012
NI Engineering Firm Scoops Business In Sierre Leone
McCrory Engineering in Aughnacloy, Co. Tyrone has secured business in Sierre Leone for a unique mobile concrete batching plant in a deal worth more than £200,000. The Tyrone company launched its MCM4...
NI Engineering Firm Scoops Business In Sierre Leone
McCrory Engineering in Aughnacloy, Co. Tyrone has secured business in Sierre Leone for a unique mobile concrete batching plant in a deal worth more than £200,000. The Tyrone company launched its MCM4...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 22, 2012
National Parks: Attwood Vs The Ulster Farmers Union
The Ulster Farmers Union have come out against plans for national parks in Northern Ireland. It follows a meeting they had with Stormont's environment minister Alex Attwood earlier this week where th...
National Parks: Attwood Vs The Ulster Farmers Union
The Ulster Farmers Union have come out against plans for national parks in Northern Ireland. It follows a meeting they had with Stormont's environment minister Alex Attwood earlier this week where th...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 22, 2012
Paralympic Flame Lit In Northern Ireland
The Paralympic Torch has been lit at the top of Slieve Donard, Northern Ireland’s highest peak. Scouts and mountaineers climbed the County Newcastle hill today to create the National Flame as part of...
Paralympic Flame Lit In Northern Ireland
The Paralympic Torch has been lit at the top of Slieve Donard, Northern Ireland’s highest peak. Scouts and mountaineers climbed the County Newcastle hill today to create the National Flame as part of...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 22, 2012
Face-Kicking Faith Healer Denied UK Entrance Ahead Of Portadown Meeting
A controversial Canadian preacher who has been videoed claiming to cure people by kicking them in the face has been refused entry into the UK, ahead of being due to speak at a meeting in Portadown. T...
Face-Kicking Faith Healer Denied UK Entrance Ahead Of Portadown Meeting
A controversial Canadian preacher who has been videoed claiming to cure people by kicking them in the face has been refused entry into the UK, ahead of being due to speak at a meeting in Portadown. T...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 22, 2012
Blaze Under Investigation At Fire Station
A part-time blaze at a County Londonderry part-time fire station is under investigation. A smoke alarm went off at Limavady fire station on Catherine Street in the town at 8:50am today. It took abou...
Blaze Under Investigation At Fire Station
A part-time blaze at a County Londonderry part-time fire station is under investigation. A smoke alarm went off at Limavady fire station on Catherine Street in the town at 8:50am today. It took abou...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 22, 2012
Jordan's Paralympics Team Members In Court On Sex Charges
Three members of Jordan's Paralympics squad have appeared in court in Coleraine charged with sexual offences. An embassy official from the Middle Eastern country offered bail sureties on behalf of Fa...
Jordan's Paralympics Team Members In Court On Sex Charges
Three members of Jordan's Paralympics squad have appeared in court in Coleraine charged with sexual offences. An embassy official from the Middle Eastern country offered bail sureties on behalf of Fa...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 22, 2012
Sectarianism In Boxing: Sandy Row Club Releases Report
A boxing club on Sandy Row has compiled a 57-page report outlining sectarian attacks on its members in nationalist areas. The report from the mainly-Protestant Belfast club will make for sobering rea...
Sectarianism In Boxing: Sandy Row Club Releases Report
A boxing club on Sandy Row has compiled a 57-page report outlining sectarian attacks on its members in nationalist areas. The report from the mainly-Protestant Belfast club will make for sobering rea...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 22, 2012
Foo Fighters Promise To Be Back But Noise Prompts Complaints
US band the Foo Fighters have played Belfast for the first time and promised to come again soon, delighting their fans. But residents from miles around complained about the volume at last night's gig...
Foo Fighters Promise To Be Back But Noise Prompts Complaints
US band the Foo Fighters have played Belfast for the first time and promised to come again soon, delighting their fans. But residents from miles around complained about the volume at last night's gig...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 22, 2012
NI House Prices Down By More Than A Tenth
Figures out today from the Northern Ireland Statistics & Research Agency show that house prices have fallen by 11% in the frst six months of this year. Land & Property Services released the Residenti...
NI House Prices Down By More Than A Tenth
Figures out today from the Northern Ireland Statistics & Research Agency show that house prices have fallen by 11% in the frst six months of this year. Land & Property Services released the Residenti...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 22, 2012
Green Competitiveness In Sight For NI Businesses With Support
Enterprise minister Arlene Foster has launched a new £12m programme aimed at increasing the overall competitiveness of local businesses and growing the green economy, with loans, grants and project ma...
Green Competitiveness In Sight For NI Businesses With Support
Enterprise minister Arlene Foster has launched a new £12m programme aimed at increasing the overall competitiveness of local businesses and growing the green economy, with loans, grants and project ma...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 22, 2012
Other NI News In Brief
Caravan Thief Jailed A man who stole a caravan and attempted to steal another has been jailed for five months at Armagh Magistrates Court. Patrick Murphy, of Forkhill Road, Newry, pleaded gu...
Other NI News In Brief
Caravan Thief Jailed A man who stole a caravan and attempted to steal another has been jailed for five months at Armagh Magistrates Court. Patrick Murphy, of Forkhill Road, Newry, pleaded gu...
Business News, Aug 22, 2012
Foster Launches Programme To Increase Business Competitiveness
Enterprise Minister Arlene Foster has launched a new £12million programme aimed at increasing the overall competitiveness of local businesses. Invest Northern Ireland's new Sustainable Productivity P...
Foster Launches Programme To Increase Business Competitiveness
Enterprise Minister Arlene Foster has launched a new £12million programme aimed at increasing the overall competitiveness of local businesses. Invest Northern Ireland's new Sustainable Productivity P...
Recruitment News, Aug 22, 2012
Bombardier Workers Vote To Take Industrial Action
Hundreds of workers at Bombardier have voted to take industrial action and action short of strike in the coming weeks in a long running dispute over pay. Of the Unite members balloted, 81 per cent vo...
Bombardier Workers Vote To Take Industrial Action
Hundreds of workers at Bombardier have voted to take industrial action and action short of strike in the coming weeks in a long running dispute over pay. Of the Unite members balloted, 81 per cent vo...
UK National News, Aug 22, 2012
Right-To-Die Campaigner Tony Nicklinson Dead
Tony Nicklinson, the man with locked-in syndrome who recently lost a High Court ruling in his right-to-die case, has died. The 58-year-old is understood to have passed away peacefully at his home aro...
Right-To-Die Campaigner Tony Nicklinson Dead
Tony Nicklinson, the man with locked-in syndrome who recently lost a High Court ruling in his right-to-die case, has died. The 58-year-old is understood to have passed away peacefully at his home aro...
UK National News, Aug 22, 2012
Specialist Sonar Equipment Brought In To Search For Dylan Cecil
Specialist sonar equipment has been brought to assist in the ongoing search for the body of a boy missing off the Somerset coast. Four-year-old Dylan Cecil feel from a jetty at Burnham-on-Sea on Sund...
Specialist Sonar Equipment Brought In To Search For Dylan Cecil
Specialist sonar equipment has been brought to assist in the ongoing search for the body of a boy missing off the Somerset coast. Four-year-old Dylan Cecil feel from a jetty at Burnham-on-Sea on Sund...
UK National News, Aug 22, 2012
Man Arrested For Knife Attacks In Hounslow
A man has been arrested in connection with two separate knife attacks in Hounslow. The women, aged 19 and 26, were cut with a bladed item within 10 days of each other late at night in Hounslow. The ...
Man Arrested For Knife Attacks In Hounslow
A man has been arrested in connection with two separate knife attacks in Hounslow. The women, aged 19 and 26, were cut with a bladed item within 10 days of each other late at night in Hounslow. The ...
UK National News, Aug 22, 2012
Five-Year-Old Girl And Grandfather Drown In Portugal Sea
A 66-year-old man and his 5-year-old granddaughter have drowned in Portugal after being swept out to sea. Named as Brian O’Dwyer and Lara Lewis, their bodies were recovered by a fisherman in the tour...
Five-Year-Old Girl And Grandfather Drown In Portugal Sea
A 66-year-old man and his 5-year-old granddaughter have drowned in Portugal after being swept out to sea. Named as Brian O’Dwyer and Lara Lewis, their bodies were recovered by a fisherman in the tour...
UK National News, Aug 22, 2012
Woman Arrested After Racist Bus Rant Video Appears Online
A woman has been arrested on suspicion of making racist comments after police examined footage that was uploaded to Youtube. The video shows a black woman shouting about her African heritage and maki...
Woman Arrested After Racist Bus Rant Video Appears Online
A woman has been arrested on suspicion of making racist comments after police examined footage that was uploaded to Youtube. The video shows a black woman shouting about her African heritage and maki...
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Northern Ireland WeatherToday:A showery start with outbreaks most frequent north of Lough Neagh and through the morning, before dwindling during the afternoon as the northwest breezes ease and brighter spells of weak sunshine prosper. Maximum temperature 8 °C.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.
