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Northern Ireland News for September 2012 : Page 12
UK National News, Sep 10, 2012
£1.5m Investment Into Suicide Prevention Research
The government has announced an investment of £1.5m to explore how to prevent suicides among those most at risk of taking their own lives. The pledge comes as ministers unveiled a new suicide prevent...
£1.5m Investment Into Suicide Prevention Research
The government has announced an investment of £1.5m to explore how to prevent suicides among those most at risk of taking their own lives. The pledge comes as ministers unveiled a new suicide prevent...
UK National News, Sep 10, 2012
British Designer Of First Laptop, Bill Moggridge, Dies Aged 69
British industrial designer Bill Moggridge, credited with designing an early portable computer with the now common flip-open design, has died aged 69. The Smithsonian's Cooper-Hewitt National Design ...
British Designer Of First Laptop, Bill Moggridge, Dies Aged 69
British industrial designer Bill Moggridge, credited with designing an early portable computer with the now common flip-open design, has died aged 69. The Smithsonian's Cooper-Hewitt National Design ...
UK National News, Sep 10, 2012
Banned Junk Food Being Sold In Academies
A series of freedom of information requests have revealed that one third of all academy schools are selling junk food that is currently banned in maintained schools under regulations introduced to pro...
Banned Junk Food Being Sold In Academies
A series of freedom of information requests have revealed that one third of all academy schools are selling junk food that is currently banned in maintained schools under regulations introduced to pro...
Recruitment News, Sep 10, 2012
Campaign For A Youth Guarantee
Emer Costello MEP, John Lyons TD and Labour Youth have commented ahead of their public seminar on the campaign for a Youth Guarantee. The Youth Guarantee is a European campaign which would offer eve...
Campaign For A Youth Guarantee
Emer Costello MEP, John Lyons TD and Labour Youth have commented ahead of their public seminar on the campaign for a Youth Guarantee. The Youth Guarantee is a European campaign which would offer eve...
UK National News, Sep 10, 2012
TUC Unanimous In Vote For Coordinated Strike Action
The TUC has said it will carry out co-ordinated strike action should talks over public sector pay break down. Delegates unanimously backed the proposal by Unison at the union movement's annual congre...
TUC Unanimous In Vote For Coordinated Strike Action
The TUC has said it will carry out co-ordinated strike action should talks over public sector pay break down. Delegates unanimously backed the proposal by Unison at the union movement's annual congre...
UK National News, Sep 10, 2012
Ministers Announce Scrapping Of Thousands Of Health And Safety Regulations
Ministers have announced plans to scrap or change more than 3000 health and safety regulations, exempting thousands of business from inspections. New rules to be introduced in April 2013 mean checks ...
Ministers Announce Scrapping Of Thousands Of Health And Safety Regulations
Ministers have announced plans to scrap or change more than 3000 health and safety regulations, exempting thousands of business from inspections. New rules to be introduced in April 2013 mean checks ...
UK National News, Sep 10, 2012
Other News In Brief
Solder Killed By Roadside Bomb In Afghanistan A soldier from The Light Dragoons has been killed in Afghanistan after his vehicle hit a roadside bomb, the Ministry of Defence says. The inciden...
Other News In Brief
Solder Killed By Roadside Bomb In Afghanistan A soldier from The Light Dragoons has been killed in Afghanistan after his vehicle hit a roadside bomb, the Ministry of Defence says. The inciden...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 7, 2012
Larne Farmer Cleared Of Rape And Sexual Assault
A farmer from Larne has been cleared of raping and sexually abusing his former partner's daughter. The 37-year-old cannot be named because of the risk of identifying the teenager involved. A jury at...
Larne Farmer Cleared Of Rape And Sexual Assault
A farmer from Larne has been cleared of raping and sexually abusing his former partner's daughter. The 37-year-old cannot be named because of the risk of identifying the teenager involved. A jury at...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 7, 2012
Villiers Hopes To 'Hit Ground Running' In NI Post
The new Northern Ireland Secretary, Theresa Villiers, has said she is "thrilled" at her new role and hopes to "hit the ground running". Formerly the transport minister, Ms Villiers replaced Owen Pate...
Villiers Hopes To 'Hit Ground Running' In NI Post
The new Northern Ireland Secretary, Theresa Villiers, has said she is "thrilled" at her new role and hopes to "hit the ground running". Formerly the transport minister, Ms Villiers replaced Owen Pate...
UK National News, Sep 7, 2012
Investigation Into Alps Shootings Finds Possible Motive
French prosecutors investigating the death of four people in the Alps have said a possible family dispute over money is one of their lines of inquiry. The UK family have been named as 50-year-old Saa...
Investigation Into Alps Shootings Finds Possible Motive
French prosecutors investigating the death of four people in the Alps have said a possible family dispute over money is one of their lines of inquiry. The UK family have been named as 50-year-old Saa...
UK National News, Sep 7, 2012
Ministers Confirm No Decision On Heathrow Until After Election
The next government will take the final decision on UK airport expansion, ministers have confirmed. A commission chaired by Sir Howard Davies, ex-Financial Services Authority boss, looking into ways ...
Ministers Confirm No Decision On Heathrow Until After Election
The next government will take the final decision on UK airport expansion, ministers have confirmed. A commission chaired by Sir Howard Davies, ex-Financial Services Authority boss, looking into ways ...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 7, 2012
Belfast-Shot Rihanna Video Scoops MTV Gong
A controversial Rihanna video filmed in north Belfast has won MTV's Video of the Year award. The film for the singer's Calvin Harris collaboration We Found Love, shot in the city a year ago, featured...
Belfast-Shot Rihanna Video Scoops MTV Gong
A controversial Rihanna video filmed in north Belfast has won MTV's Video of the Year award. The film for the singer's Calvin Harris collaboration We Found Love, shot in the city a year ago, featured...
UK National News, Sep 7, 2012
Governments Marketing Budget Increased
To help sell changes to the NHS and other policies, the governments looks set to increase the amount it spends on advertising and PR. According to Cabinet Office figures next year's marketing budget ...
Governments Marketing Budget Increased
To help sell changes to the NHS and other policies, the governments looks set to increase the amount it spends on advertising and PR. According to Cabinet Office figures next year's marketing budget ...
UK National News, Sep 7, 2012
Terry Nutkins Dies Aged 66
Terry Nutkins, presenter on famous BBC programmes Animal Magic and The Really Wild Show, has died at the age of 66. The father of eight was being treated for leukaemia when he died on Thursday. Born...
Terry Nutkins Dies Aged 66
Terry Nutkins, presenter on famous BBC programmes Animal Magic and The Really Wild Show, has died at the age of 66. The father of eight was being treated for leukaemia when he died on Thursday. Born...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 7, 2012
Women's Names Kept Out Of Derry Drugs Courtroom
Two alleged drug dealers have appeared in court in Londonderry without being named. The judge agreed not to name the women at the hearing, on the basis that there could be threats to their lives made...
Women's Names Kept Out Of Derry Drugs Courtroom
Two alleged drug dealers have appeared in court in Londonderry without being named. The judge agreed not to name the women at the hearing, on the basis that there could be threats to their lives made...
UK National News, Sep 7, 2012
Teachers Vote For Strike Action Over Pay
In a row over pay and working conditions, teachers in England and Wales have voted to go on strike. 82.5% of members of the National Union of Teachers (NUT) who voted were in favour of walkouts. The ...
Teachers Vote For Strike Action Over Pay
In a row over pay and working conditions, teachers in England and Wales have voted to go on strike. 82.5% of members of the National Union of Teachers (NUT) who voted were in favour of walkouts. The ...
UK National News, Sep 7, 2012
Sun Journalist Claims Editor Wrote Controversial Hillsborough Headline
Ahead of the release of official papers on the Hillsborough disaster on Wednesday 12, 23 years ago, the Sun journalists who reported it for the tabloid has said he was “aghast” when he say the headlin...
Sun Journalist Claims Editor Wrote Controversial Hillsborough Headline
Ahead of the release of official papers on the Hillsborough disaster on Wednesday 12, 23 years ago, the Sun journalists who reported it for the tabloid has said he was “aghast” when he say the headlin...
UK National News, Sep 7, 2012
Osborne Reveals Tax Breaks For Oil And Gas Fields
In an effort to support investment in older North Sea oil and gas fields, chancellor George Osborne has announced new tax measures. The chancellor said the measure would give companies the incentive...
Osborne Reveals Tax Breaks For Oil And Gas Fields
In an effort to support investment in older North Sea oil and gas fields, chancellor George Osborne has announced new tax measures. The chancellor said the measure would give companies the incentive...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 7, 2012
Bookstore Donates To Children's Literacy Campaign
Bookshop Eason’s has donated thousands of pounds to a children's charity in a bid to improve reading among 5-12 year-olds. The €20,000 (£15,748) donation to Barnardo's will be shared between Barnardo...
Bookstore Donates To Children's Literacy Campaign
Bookshop Eason’s has donated thousands of pounds to a children's charity in a bid to improve reading among 5-12 year-olds. The €20,000 (£15,748) donation to Barnardo's will be shared between Barnardo...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 7, 2012
James Cameron Pays Tribute To Titanic Builders
James Cameron has paid tribute to the Belfast designers and builders of the Titanic, saying he "firmly believes" they worked in the engine rooms to keep the ship afloat for as long as possible. The d...
James Cameron Pays Tribute To Titanic Builders
James Cameron has paid tribute to the Belfast designers and builders of the Titanic, saying he "firmly believes" they worked in the engine rooms to keep the ship afloat for as long as possible. The d...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 7, 2012
Abuse Allegations: Staff Suspended At Care Home
Staff have been suspended at a Londonderry care home while police investigate abuse allegations, the BBC has reported. The Western Trust confirmed it has received allegations of mistreatment at Ralph...
Abuse Allegations: Staff Suspended At Care Home
Staff have been suspended at a Londonderry care home while police investigate abuse allegations, the BBC has reported. The Western Trust confirmed it has received allegations of mistreatment at Ralph...
Recruitment News, Sep 7, 2012
National Pen Announces 250 Jobs
National Pen will add over 250 new members to its payroll in the coming weeks as the company prepares to move into new manufacturing facilities. A world-leader in the manufacture of marketing materia...
National Pen Announces 250 Jobs
National Pen will add over 250 new members to its payroll in the coming weeks as the company prepares to move into new manufacturing facilities. A world-leader in the manufacture of marketing materia...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 7, 2012
Belfast Residents Object To Tarmac Plans In Victorian Street
Residents on a Victorian south Belfast street have protested against plans to tarmac the road, which they say is often used by film crews because of its authentic appearance. Letters arrived at house...
Belfast Residents Object To Tarmac Plans In Victorian Street
Residents on a Victorian south Belfast street have protested against plans to tarmac the road, which they say is often used by film crews because of its authentic appearance. Letters arrived at house...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 7, 2012
Police Attempts On Boston College Tapes Are Halted
A High Court judge has temporarily stopped police from taking possession of interviews with Old Bailey bomber Dolours Price. Mr Justice Treacy restrained the PSNI from receiving tape recordings carri...
Police Attempts On Boston College Tapes Are Halted
A High Court judge has temporarily stopped police from taking possession of interviews with Old Bailey bomber Dolours Price. Mr Justice Treacy restrained the PSNI from receiving tape recordings carri...
Business News, Sep 7, 2012
New Jobs Announcement For Cookstown Firm Welcomed
Ulster Unionist Economy spokesperson Sandra Overend has congratulated Cookstown engineering firm TES NI Ltd, on the announcement that they are to create 70 new jobs. The Mid-Ulster MLA commented: "I ...
New Jobs Announcement For Cookstown Firm Welcomed
Ulster Unionist Economy spokesperson Sandra Overend has congratulated Cookstown engineering firm TES NI Ltd, on the announcement that they are to create 70 new jobs. The Mid-Ulster MLA commented: "I ...
Recruitment News, Sep 7, 2012
Target Express Accused Of 'Hiding' Assets
SIPTU members formerly employed in the Target Express group of businesses have expressed concern that the company’s owner, Seamus McBrien, has attempted to place assets beyond the reach of liquidators...
Target Express Accused Of 'Hiding' Assets
SIPTU members formerly employed in the Target Express group of businesses have expressed concern that the company’s owner, Seamus McBrien, has attempted to place assets beyond the reach of liquidators...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 7, 2012
Other NI News In Brief
Men Stole Thousands From Employer Two men who stole thousands of pounds between them from their employer have been given suspended jail sentences. Sean Michael Murphy, 27, of Hillview, Drumhe...
Other NI News In Brief
Men Stole Thousands From Employer Two men who stole thousands of pounds between them from their employer have been given suspended jail sentences. Sean Michael Murphy, 27, of Hillview, Drumhe...
UK National News, Sep 7, 2012
Ecclestone Blackmailer Jailed For Five Years
A man has been sentenced to 5-years for attempting to blackmail F1 boss Bernie Ecclestone. Martin Peckham, who admitted blackmail, demanded up to £200,000 from Mr Ecclestone in December, claiming his...
Ecclestone Blackmailer Jailed For Five Years
A man has been sentenced to 5-years for attempting to blackmail F1 boss Bernie Ecclestone. Martin Peckham, who admitted blackmail, demanded up to £200,000 from Mr Ecclestone in December, claiming his...
UK National News, Sep 7, 2012
Portuguese Man-Of-War Sightings In Cornwall
A number of Portuguese man-of-war have been washed up on beaches in Cornwall according to council officials. There have been sightings of 13 men-of-war at Portheras Cove in west Cornwall and others a...
Portuguese Man-Of-War Sightings In Cornwall
A number of Portuguese man-of-war have been washed up on beaches in Cornwall according to council officials. There have been sightings of 13 men-of-war at Portheras Cove in west Cornwall and others a...
UK National News, Sep 7, 2012
Other News In Brief
Prince Harry Deployed To Afghanistan The Ministry of Defence have confirmed that Prince Harry has been deployed to Afghanistan for four months. The prince, an Apache helicopter pilot, arrived...
Other News In Brief
Prince Harry Deployed To Afghanistan The Ministry of Defence have confirmed that Prince Harry has been deployed to Afghanistan for four months. The prince, an Apache helicopter pilot, arrived...
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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.
