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Northern Ireland News for September 2012 : Page 11
UK National News, Sep 11, 2012
Fifth Time Lucky: Andy Murray Wins US Open
Tennis star Andy Murray has won his first US Open, ending Britain’s 76-year search for another male Grand Slam champion. The 25-year-old beat Novak Djokovic in five sets to claim his first major. "I...
Fifth Time Lucky: Andy Murray Wins US Open
Tennis star Andy Murray has won his first US Open, ending Britain’s 76-year search for another male Grand Slam champion. The 25-year-old beat Novak Djokovic in five sets to claim his first major. "I...
UK National News, Sep 11, 2012
Three Killed In Bestival Coach Crash
Three people have been killed and a number of others seriously injured when a coach returning from a festival on the Isle of Wight overturned after crashing into a tree near a tunnel in Surrey. The 5...
Three Killed In Bestival Coach Crash
Three people have been killed and a number of others seriously injured when a coach returning from a festival on the Isle of Wight overturned after crashing into a tree near a tunnel in Surrey. The 5...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 11, 2012
Throat Cancer Conference: Patients, Carers, Health Professionals Welcome
A conference held in Belfast this month will focus on throat and laryngeal cancer, for patients, carers and health professionals. Cancer Focus Northern Ireland (formerly the Ulster Cancer Foundation)...
Throat Cancer Conference: Patients, Carers, Health Professionals Welcome
A conference held in Belfast this month will focus on throat and laryngeal cancer, for patients, carers and health professionals. Cancer Focus Northern Ireland (formerly the Ulster Cancer Foundation)...
UK National News, Sep 11, 2012
Single Gun Used In French Alps Murders
In the ongoing investigation into the killing of four members of a British family while on holiday in the French Alps, and a local cyclist, French police have said just one gun was used. Officials to...
Single Gun Used In French Alps Murders
In the ongoing investigation into the killing of four members of a British family while on holiday in the French Alps, and a local cyclist, French police have said just one gun was used. Officials to...
UK National News, Sep 11, 2012
Report Finds Almost 7,000 Frontline Police Jobs Lost Since Election
Almost 6,800 frontline police jobs have been lost since the 2010 general election as a result of spending cuts, according to a House of Commons analysis of updated Home Office figures. It had been pr...
Report Finds Almost 7,000 Frontline Police Jobs Lost Since Election
Almost 6,800 frontline police jobs have been lost since the 2010 general election as a result of spending cuts, according to a House of Commons analysis of updated Home Office figures. It had been pr...
Business News, Sep 11, 2012
New Guide Launched To Provide Advice For Small Businesses
Fine Gael Meath West TD, Ray Butler, has said that a new Government-produced guide will provide small businesses with invaluable advice on surviving in a very tough trading environment. 'Managing Ou...
New Guide Launched To Provide Advice For Small Businesses
Fine Gael Meath West TD, Ray Butler, has said that a new Government-produced guide will provide small businesses with invaluable advice on surviving in a very tough trading environment. 'Managing Ou...
UK National News, Sep 11, 2012
Government U-Turn On Criminal Injury Compensation Cuts
Plans to scrap compensation payments to victims of minor criminal assaults have been shelved. The Ministry of Justice (MoJ) had wanted to restrict payments from the Criminal Injuries Compensation Sch...
Government U-Turn On Criminal Injury Compensation Cuts
Plans to scrap compensation payments to victims of minor criminal assaults have been shelved. The Ministry of Justice (MoJ) had wanted to restrict payments from the Criminal Injuries Compensation Sch...
UK National News, Sep 11, 2012
GCSE English Grading Controversy Continues
There have been "major flaws" and unfairness in this year's GCSE English grades, head teachers' leader Brian Lightman has told MPs. The comments come as the Education Select Committee investigate cla...
GCSE English Grading Controversy Continues
There have been "major flaws" and unfairness in this year's GCSE English grades, head teachers' leader Brian Lightman has told MPs. The comments come as the Education Select Committee investigate cla...
UK National News, Sep 11, 2012
Researchers Confident About New Hay Fever Vaccine
Researchers at Imperial College London and King’s College London have announced a potential breakthrough in a new hay fever vaccine. In tests, they have injected into a layer of skin on patients they...
Researchers Confident About New Hay Fever Vaccine
Researchers at Imperial College London and King’s College London have announced a potential breakthrough in a new hay fever vaccine. In tests, they have injected into a layer of skin on patients they...
UK National News, Sep 11, 2012
Electoral Commission Questions Government Over Police Election Ads
The Electoral Commission has warned that a government advertising campaign to promote police commissioner elections risks undermining confidence in the polls. The commission has raised concerns about...
Electoral Commission Questions Government Over Police Election Ads
The Electoral Commission has warned that a government advertising campaign to promote police commissioner elections risks undermining confidence in the polls. The commission has raised concerns about...
UK National News, Sep 11, 2012
4G For 16 UK Cities By End Of Year
The first fourth generation (4G) mobile service will launch this year in 16 cities across the UK. Everything Everywhere, which will now be known as just EE, will continue the rollout into the new yea...
4G For 16 UK Cities By End Of Year
The first fourth generation (4G) mobile service will launch this year in 16 cities across the UK. Everything Everywhere, which will now be known as just EE, will continue the rollout into the new yea...
UK National News, Sep 11, 2012
Other News In Brief
Climate Change Has Effect On UK Health Hay fever sufferers could be facing an extra six weeks of the pollen season, according to a new report on the health effects of climate change on the UK....
Other News In Brief
Climate Change Has Effect On UK Health Hay fever sufferers could be facing an extra six weeks of the pollen season, according to a new report on the health effects of climate change on the UK....
Northern Ireland News, Sep 11, 2012
Other NI News In Brief
Guns And Ammunition Found In BMW A 52-year-old man has been arrested and two guns seized on the road between Belfast and Dublin. Police stopped a BMW car near Hillsborough, Co Down, yesterday...
Other NI News In Brief
Guns And Ammunition Found In BMW A 52-year-old man has been arrested and two guns seized on the road between Belfast and Dublin. Police stopped a BMW car near Hillsborough, Co Down, yesterday...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 10, 2012
Minister Farry Congratulates Ferrari Kid
An 18-year-old from Newtownabbey has won a three-year apprenticeship with Ferrari. Jack McIlroy will be based at Charles Hurst in Belfast, the only official Ferrari dealer in Ireland. He said he app...
Minister Farry Congratulates Ferrari Kid
An 18-year-old from Newtownabbey has won a three-year apprenticeship with Ferrari. Jack McIlroy will be based at Charles Hurst in Belfast, the only official Ferrari dealer in Ireland. He said he app...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 10, 2012
McKillop Wins Achievement Award At Paralympics Closing Ceremony
Ballymena runner Michael McKillop beat off stiff competition from Oscar Pistorius and Sherif Othman to be named the male athlete who best exemplified the spirit of the Paralympics at London 2012. Alo...
McKillop Wins Achievement Award At Paralympics Closing Ceremony
Ballymena runner Michael McKillop beat off stiff competition from Oscar Pistorius and Sherif Othman to be named the male athlete who best exemplified the spirit of the Paralympics at London 2012. Alo...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 10, 2012
Woman Stole Bank Card And PIN From 'Vulnerable' Man
A twenty-year-old woman who had forty previous convictions has been jailed for nine months for taking part in an assault on a man. Stacey Magee, from Jefferson Court in Londonderry, admitted stealing...
Woman Stole Bank Card And PIN From 'Vulnerable' Man
A twenty-year-old woman who had forty previous convictions has been jailed for nine months for taking part in an assault on a man. Stacey Magee, from Jefferson Court in Londonderry, admitted stealing...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 10, 2012
Codie The Collie Dies After Fire Attack
A collie dog that was set on fire in a vicious attack two weeks ago has died. The three-year-old, called Codie, suffered serious injuries after being doused with flammable liquid and set alight in Ma...
Codie The Collie Dies After Fire Attack
A collie dog that was set on fire in a vicious attack two weeks ago has died. The three-year-old, called Codie, suffered serious injuries after being doused with flammable liquid and set alight in Ma...
Business News, Sep 10, 2012
Full Circle Management Announces Expansion Plans
Full Circle Management Solutions Ltd in Belfast is expanding to meet the growing demand for its professional services as a result of new business secured from Invest Northern Ireland trade missions to...
Full Circle Management Announces Expansion Plans
Full Circle Management Solutions Ltd in Belfast is expanding to meet the growing demand for its professional services as a result of new business secured from Invest Northern Ireland trade missions to...
UK National News, Sep 10, 2012
Bomb Squad Investigate House Of French Alps Shootings
The Surrey home of the family shot and killed in the French Alps last week has been examined by Army bomb disposal experts. In an operation that saw neighbours being evacuated. It is understood that ...
Bomb Squad Investigate House Of French Alps Shootings
The Surrey home of the family shot and killed in the French Alps last week has been examined by Army bomb disposal experts. In an operation that saw neighbours being evacuated. It is understood that ...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 10, 2012
Glentoran Chairman To Head Maze Redevelopment
The chairman of Glentoran Football Club, Terence Brannigan, has been appointed to lead the transformation of the former Maze prison site. Mr Brannigan is also a director of the creative arts charity,...
Glentoran Chairman To Head Maze Redevelopment
The chairman of Glentoran Football Club, Terence Brannigan, has been appointed to lead the transformation of the former Maze prison site. Mr Brannigan is also a director of the creative arts charity,...
Business News, Sep 10, 2012
ArisGlobal To Create 50 New Jobs
Dublin, Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation, Richard Bruton TD,has announced that ArisGlobal, is to expand its European operations in Dublin with the creation of 50 new high quality jobs. Th...
ArisGlobal To Create 50 New Jobs
Dublin, Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation, Richard Bruton TD,has announced that ArisGlobal, is to expand its European operations in Dublin with the creation of 50 new high quality jobs. Th...
Business News, Sep 10, 2012
IFFPA Publishes Its Annual Review
The Irish Forestry and Forest Products Association (IFFPA), the IBEC sector that represents the entire forest industry chain, today published its 2012 Annual Review. This shows that the sector has r...
IFFPA Publishes Its Annual Review
The Irish Forestry and Forest Products Association (IFFPA), the IBEC sector that represents the entire forest industry chain, today published its 2012 Annual Review. This shows that the sector has r...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 10, 2012
Deprived Areas Linked To Suicide Rates - Health Minister
People living in deprived parts of Northern Ireland are three times as likely as others to commit suicide, the Health Minister has said. Edwin Poots was speaking today to mark World Suicide Preventio...
Deprived Areas Linked To Suicide Rates - Health Minister
People living in deprived parts of Northern Ireland are three times as likely as others to commit suicide, the Health Minister has said. Edwin Poots was speaking today to mark World Suicide Preventio...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 10, 2012
'Cancer' Fraudster Escapes Jail
A woman who pretended to be terminally ill to con a west Belfast family out of nearly £5,000 has escaped jail. Margaret Hood said she had only weeks to live and needed funds to travel to the USA for ...
'Cancer' Fraudster Escapes Jail
A woman who pretended to be terminally ill to con a west Belfast family out of nearly £5,000 has escaped jail. Margaret Hood said she had only weeks to live and needed funds to travel to the USA for ...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 10, 2012
Suicide Watch Family Accuse Mater Hospital Of 'Not Listening'
The family of a suicidal man have hit out at Belfast's Mater Hospital for releasing him on the grounds that he was of no danger to himself. They said staff are "not listening" to suicide concerns. T...
Suicide Watch Family Accuse Mater Hospital Of 'Not Listening'
The family of a suicidal man have hit out at Belfast's Mater Hospital for releasing him on the grounds that he was of no danger to himself. They said staff are "not listening" to suicide concerns. T...
UK National News, Sep 10, 2012
Severed Head Found In Regent's Canal
A severed head has been recovered from the same canal where the decapitated remains of former Eastenders actor, Gemma McCluskie, were found. The head was found by a member of the public in Regent's C...
Severed Head Found In Regent's Canal
A severed head has been recovered from the same canal where the decapitated remains of former Eastenders actor, Gemma McCluskie, were found. The head was found by a member of the public in Regent's C...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 10, 2012
New Free Presbyterian Moderator Seeks To 'Advance Christ's Kingdom'
A Ballymena cleric has been appointed the new Moderator of the Free Presbyterian Church of Ulster. Rev John Greer is the third man to lead the church in its 61-year history. His predecessor Rev Ron ...
New Free Presbyterian Moderator Seeks To 'Advance Christ's Kingdom'
A Ballymena cleric has been appointed the new Moderator of the Free Presbyterian Church of Ulster. Rev John Greer is the third man to lead the church in its 61-year history. His predecessor Rev Ron ...
UK National News, Sep 10, 2012
5-Year-Old Dies Following Accident At Steam Fair
A five-year-old girl has died after being hit by a sow-moving vehicle at a vintage steam fair on Saturday morning. Efforts to resuscitate the girl on Saturday morning at the Lanlivery steam fair nea...
5-Year-Old Dies Following Accident At Steam Fair
A five-year-old girl has died after being hit by a sow-moving vehicle at a vintage steam fair on Saturday morning. Efforts to resuscitate the girl on Saturday morning at the Lanlivery steam fair nea...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 10, 2012
Other NI News In Brief
Missing Teenager Found Near River A missing Lisburn teenager has been found unconscious with head injuries and is now in a critical condition in hospital Scott Vineer, 17, was seen leaving hi...
Other NI News In Brief
Missing Teenager Found Near River A missing Lisburn teenager has been found unconscious with head injuries and is now in a critical condition in hospital Scott Vineer, 17, was seen leaving hi...
UK National News, Sep 10, 2012
Detectives Question Three Teens Over Party Stabbing
Three teenagers are being questioned by detectives following murder of an A-level student, stabbed to death outside an Essex house party advertised on Facebook. Jay Whiston, 17, was killed on Saturda...
Detectives Question Three Teens Over Party Stabbing
Three teenagers are being questioned by detectives following murder of an A-level student, stabbed to death outside an Essex house party advertised on Facebook. Jay Whiston, 17, was killed on Saturda...
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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.
