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Northern Ireland News for September 2012 : Page 10
Northern Ireland News, Sep 12, 2012
Seven Charged With Sham Marriage Immigration Offences
Seven people including a solicitor and trainee solicitor are facing immigration charges relating to an alleged sham marriage at City Hall in August 2011. The alleged sham marriage groom was John Robe...
Seven Charged With Sham Marriage Immigration Offences
Seven people including a solicitor and trainee solicitor are facing immigration charges relating to an alleged sham marriage at City Hall in August 2011. The alleged sham marriage groom was John Robe...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 12, 2012
Own Goal Leaves NI With Disappointing Draw
A Northern Ireland own goal at Windsor Park last night meant the team had to settle for a draw in the World Cup qualifier. The hosts dominated the game as their rivals Luxembourg trailed but Northern...
Own Goal Leaves NI With Disappointing Draw
A Northern Ireland own goal at Windsor Park last night meant the team had to settle for a draw in the World Cup qualifier. The hosts dominated the game as their rivals Luxembourg trailed but Northern...
UK National News, Sep 12, 2012
Hillsborough Report Released: Cameron Apologises For 'Double Injustice'
Following the long fought for release of an independent report into previously unseen documents on the Hillsborough tragedy, Prime Minister David Cameron has said he is profoundly sorry for the "doubl...
Hillsborough Report Released: Cameron Apologises For 'Double Injustice'
Following the long fought for release of an independent report into previously unseen documents on the Hillsborough tragedy, Prime Minister David Cameron has said he is profoundly sorry for the "doubl...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 12, 2012
£10,000 Each For Goldmine Complaint Omagh Residents
Three Omagh residents have won compensation claims of £10,000 each after complaining about lorries travelling to a nearby goldmine. The Northern Ireland Ombudsman found that the Department of Environ...
£10,000 Each For Goldmine Complaint Omagh Residents
Three Omagh residents have won compensation claims of £10,000 each after complaining about lorries travelling to a nearby goldmine. The Northern Ireland Ombudsman found that the Department of Environ...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 12, 2012
Pizza Delivery Murder Case Collapses
A man charged with the murder of a pizza delivery man more than four years ago has walked free after prosecution witnesses would not come to court. Thaddeus McAllister, 20, from Derry, was due to fac...
Pizza Delivery Murder Case Collapses
A man charged with the murder of a pizza delivery man more than four years ago has walked free after prosecution witnesses would not come to court. Thaddeus McAllister, 20, from Derry, was due to fac...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 12, 2012
Prescription Charges 'Could Come Back In To Fund Specialist Drugs'
Health Minister Edwin Poots is considering plans to bring prescription charges back in Northern Ireland for some specialist drugs. The charges were abolished here in April 2010 under Michael McGimpse...
Prescription Charges 'Could Come Back In To Fund Specialist Drugs'
Health Minister Edwin Poots is considering plans to bring prescription charges back in Northern Ireland for some specialist drugs. The charges were abolished here in April 2010 under Michael McGimpse...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 12, 2012
Student Home In NI After Year In Poultry Industry 'Down Under'
Bleary-eyed after 49 hours of traveling, Niamh Molloy of Maghera was on her way home through Belfast from a "fantastic" year's work experience in Australia and New Zealand. Niamh, a past student of S...
Student Home In NI After Year In Poultry Industry 'Down Under'
Bleary-eyed after 49 hours of traveling, Niamh Molloy of Maghera was on her way home through Belfast from a "fantastic" year's work experience in Australia and New Zealand. Niamh, a past student of S...
Recruitment News, Sep 12, 2012
IT's Happening Here Initiative Promotes Career Opportunities
Footballer turned entrepreneur, Niall Quinn, today launched the IT's Happening Here initiative to promote career opportunities in the Irish-owned software sector, where around 1,500 vacancies are wait...
IT's Happening Here Initiative Promotes Career Opportunities
Footballer turned entrepreneur, Niall Quinn, today launched the IT's Happening Here initiative to promote career opportunities in the Irish-owned software sector, where around 1,500 vacancies are wait...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 12, 2012
Other NI News In Brief
'Guns In Car' Man In Court A 52-year-old man who was arrested on Monday after police allegedly found guns in a BMW they searched has appeared in court. Paul McDaid, of Sheridan Street in Belf...
Other NI News In Brief
'Guns In Car' Man In Court A 52-year-old man who was arrested on Monday after police allegedly found guns in a BMW they searched has appeared in court. Paul McDaid, of Sheridan Street in Belf...
UK National News, Sep 12, 2012
Rape Specialist Detective Faked Police Records
A detective constable who specialised in rape cases has admitted faking police records. 30-year-old Ryan Coleman-Farrow pleaded guilty to 13 counts of misconduct in a public office at Southwark Crown...
Rape Specialist Detective Faked Police Records
A detective constable who specialised in rape cases has admitted faking police records. 30-year-old Ryan Coleman-Farrow pleaded guilty to 13 counts of misconduct in a public office at Southwark Crown...
UK National News, Sep 12, 2012
£30m Drop In Profits Blamed On Bad Weather
The summer’s heavy rainfall is being blamed for a drop in profits of £30m at DIY retailer B&Q. Parent company Kingfisher said the record wet weather across the region had a significant impact on cust...
£30m Drop In Profits Blamed On Bad Weather
The summer’s heavy rainfall is being blamed for a drop in profits of £30m at DIY retailer B&Q. Parent company Kingfisher said the record wet weather across the region had a significant impact on cust...
UK National News, Sep 12, 2012
Welsh GCSE English Papers To Be Regraded
In ongoing controversy over GCSE English results, education secretary Michael Gove has attacked his Welsh counterpart as "irresponsible and mistaken" for ordering disputed GCSEs to be regraded. Mr Go...
Welsh GCSE English Papers To Be Regraded
In ongoing controversy over GCSE English results, education secretary Michael Gove has attacked his Welsh counterpart as "irresponsible and mistaken" for ordering disputed GCSEs to be regraded. Mr Go...
UK National News, Sep 12, 2012
Boom In Cannabis Trade Leading To Increase In Gang Violence
A senior police officer has warned of an upsurge in shootings and gang-related violence related to a ‘boom’ in the cannabis trade. Assistant Chief Constable Andy Ward of Merseyside police, who chairs...
Boom In Cannabis Trade Leading To Increase In Gang Violence
A senior police officer has warned of an upsurge in shootings and gang-related violence related to a ‘boom’ in the cannabis trade. Assistant Chief Constable Andy Ward of Merseyside police, who chairs...
UK National News, Sep 12, 2012
Schools Using CCTV In Toilets And Changing Rooms
Research carried out by anti-surveillance campaigners has found that more than 200 schools across Britain are using CCTV cameras in pupils' toilets or changing rooms, raising concerns about the privac...
Schools Using CCTV In Toilets And Changing Rooms
Research carried out by anti-surveillance campaigners has found that more than 200 schools across Britain are using CCTV cameras in pupils' toilets or changing rooms, raising concerns about the privac...
UK National News, Sep 12, 2012
C4 Cancel Islamic Film Screening Over Security Concerns
Channel 4 has cancelled the planned screening at its headquarters of a documentary film questioning the origins of Islam, citing security concerns. The broadcaster received over 1,000 complaints foll...
C4 Cancel Islamic Film Screening Over Security Concerns
Channel 4 has cancelled the planned screening at its headquarters of a documentary film questioning the origins of Islam, citing security concerns. The broadcaster received over 1,000 complaints foll...
UK National News, Sep 12, 2012
Police Search For Clues To Bestival Coach Crash
Police are searching for clues as to why a coach crashed on its way back from a music festival, leaving three people dead and 50 injured. Investigators have said that neither the road conditions nor ...
Police Search For Clues To Bestival Coach Crash
Police are searching for clues as to why a coach crashed on its way back from a music festival, leaving three people dead and 50 injured. Investigators have said that neither the road conditions nor ...
UK National News, Sep 12, 2012
Unemployment Figures Fall Again
UK unemployment fell by 7,000 to 2.59 million in the three months to July, standing at 8.1%, a 0.1% drop on the previous quarter. Official figures also showed that the number out of work for more tha...
Unemployment Figures Fall Again
UK unemployment fell by 7,000 to 2.59 million in the three months to July, standing at 8.1%, a 0.1% drop on the previous quarter. Official figures also showed that the number out of work for more tha...
UK National News, Sep 12, 2012
Other News In Brief
Physio’s Report Post-Olympic Injury Rise Physiotherapists are reporting an increase in sports injuries among members of the public trying to emulate their London 2012 heroes. Private health g...
Other News In Brief
Physio’s Report Post-Olympic Injury Rise Physiotherapists are reporting an increase in sports injuries among members of the public trying to emulate their London 2012 heroes. Private health g...
Business News, Sep 12, 2012
Broighter Gold Realise The Benefits Of Innovation
Broighter Gold in Limavady, which used an Invest Northern Ireland Innovation Voucher to develop a cold-pressed rapeseed oil for cooking, is realising the benefits of innovation as it wins award after ...
Broighter Gold Realise The Benefits Of Innovation
Broighter Gold in Limavady, which used an Invest Northern Ireland Innovation Voucher to develop a cold-pressed rapeseed oil for cooking, is realising the benefits of innovation as it wins award after ...
Business News, Sep 12, 2012
Final Week To Enter Business Awards
It's the final week to enter the Belfast Business Awards which will celebrate excellence in the business world from delivering the highest level of customer service; developing new products or service...
Final Week To Enter Business Awards
It's the final week to enter the Belfast Business Awards which will celebrate excellence in the business world from delivering the highest level of customer service; developing new products or service...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 11, 2012
Rory McIlroy Speaks Of 'Difficult, Sensitive' GB/ Ireland Dilemma
Northern Ireland golfer Rory McIlroy has added weight to rumours he will compete for Team GB when golf becomes an Olympic sport in Rio 2016. The Holywood-born man, who has just won the Deutsche Bank ...
Rory McIlroy Speaks Of 'Difficult, Sensitive' GB/ Ireland Dilemma
Northern Ireland golfer Rory McIlroy has added weight to rumours he will compete for Team GB when golf becomes an Olympic sport in Rio 2016. The Holywood-born man, who has just won the Deutsche Bank ...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 11, 2012
'Mistaken Identity' RAAD Victim Refused Compensation
A man who was shot by the vigilante group Republican Action Against Drugs has been refused compensation for his injuries. Paul Ward, 45, was shot twice in the stomach three years ago, in what is beli...
'Mistaken Identity' RAAD Victim Refused Compensation
A man who was shot by the vigilante group Republican Action Against Drugs has been refused compensation for his injuries. Paul Ward, 45, was shot twice in the stomach three years ago, in what is beli...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 11, 2012
Team Ireland Comes Home With 16 Medals
Team Ireland's Paralympians have arrived home to hero's welcome at Dublin airport. The most successful Irish Paralympian team in history touched down to be met by crowds yesterday after winning 16 me...
Team Ireland Comes Home With 16 Medals
Team Ireland's Paralympians have arrived home to hero's welcome at Dublin airport. The most successful Irish Paralympian team in history touched down to be met by crowds yesterday after winning 16 me...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 11, 2012
Belfast Teenagers' Anti-Suicide Film Released On DVD
A group of teenagers has made a film about suicide to help others, and has called on the government to improve services for people who are thinking of taking their own lives. Their film YOLO (You Onl...
Belfast Teenagers' Anti-Suicide Film Released On DVD
A group of teenagers has made a film about suicide to help others, and has called on the government to improve services for people who are thinking of taking their own lives. Their film YOLO (You Onl...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 11, 2012
Royal Mail: Jason Smyth Will Not Get A Golden Post Box For Eglinton
Royal Mail has confirmed that Northern Irish athletes who competed for Team Ireland will not get a post box painted gold in their home town. The golden post boxes have been a Royal Mail tribute to Te...
Royal Mail: Jason Smyth Will Not Get A Golden Post Box For Eglinton
Royal Mail has confirmed that Northern Irish athletes who competed for Team Ireland will not get a post box painted gold in their home town. The golden post boxes have been a Royal Mail tribute to Te...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 11, 2012
Businessman Ordered To Pay Millions On Disputed House Boom Sale
The judge in a disputed house purchase case has ordered a bidder to pay up on more than £2m still owed on a six-bedroom Malone Road Property. The Belfast house went on the market with an asking price...
Businessman Ordered To Pay Millions On Disputed House Boom Sale
The judge in a disputed house purchase case has ordered a bidder to pay up on more than £2m still owed on a six-bedroom Malone Road Property. The Belfast house went on the market with an asking price...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 11, 2012
Police Hunt Suspected Pet-Killer
Police are hunting a suspected pet-killer who has left poisoned dog food around Warrenpoint. The Newry Democrat has reported that four dogs and cats have died in recent weeks after eating dog food fr...
Police Hunt Suspected Pet-Killer
Police are hunting a suspected pet-killer who has left poisoned dog food around Warrenpoint. The Newry Democrat has reported that four dogs and cats have died in recent weeks after eating dog food fr...
Recruitment News, Sep 11, 2012
SDLP Questions Low Number Of FE Places Being Offered
SDLP West Tyrone MLA Joe Byrne has questioned the low number of Foundation degree places being offered at Further Education (FE) colleges by the Minister for Employment and Learning, Stephen Farry. M...
SDLP Questions Low Number Of FE Places Being Offered
SDLP West Tyrone MLA Joe Byrne has questioned the low number of Foundation degree places being offered at Further Education (FE) colleges by the Minister for Employment and Learning, Stephen Farry. M...
Business News, Sep 11, 2012
Invest NI Helps NI Firms
Northern Ireland companies are being helped by Invest Northern Ireland to grasp the business opportunities from the projected growth in online sales over the next five years. Invest NI is holding a s...
Invest NI Helps NI Firms
Northern Ireland companies are being helped by Invest Northern Ireland to grasp the business opportunities from the projected growth in online sales over the next five years. Invest NI is holding a s...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 11, 2012
First Time Buyer Numbers On The Up
First-time buyers in Northern Ireland are taking advantage of falling house prices, new figures suggest. A survey by the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors found that the proportion of first-ti...
First Time Buyer Numbers On The Up
First-time buyers in Northern Ireland are taking advantage of falling house prices, new figures suggest. A survey by the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors found that the proportion of first-ti...
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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.
