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Northern Ireland News for September 2012 : Page 14
Recruitment News, Sep 5, 2012
Irish Cement Seeks To Implement 48 Redundancies
Irish Cement Ltd is seeking to implement 48 redundancies at the plant and retain only a skeleton staff of 20 to maintain the facility’s operational capacity. Irish Cement Group of Unions secretary (C...
Irish Cement Seeks To Implement 48 Redundancies
Irish Cement Ltd is seeking to implement 48 redundancies at the plant and retain only a skeleton staff of 20 to maintain the facility’s operational capacity. Irish Cement Group of Unions secretary (C...
UK National News, Sep 5, 2012
FSA Call For Clampdown On Sales Commission
A call has been made for a clampdown on commission made from the sale of insurance, loans and bank accounts, the UKs financial watchdog has said. The move comes in the wake of a series of mis-selling...
FSA Call For Clampdown On Sales Commission
A call has been made for a clampdown on commission made from the sale of insurance, loans and bank accounts, the UKs financial watchdog has said. The move comes in the wake of a series of mis-selling...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 5, 2012
Full-Body Scanners To Be Used At Belfast International Airport
Controversial body scanners have been introduced at Belfast International Airport. The non-invasive scanners will start to be used alongside existing security processes at the airport from September ...
Full-Body Scanners To Be Used At Belfast International Airport
Controversial body scanners have been introduced at Belfast International Airport. The non-invasive scanners will start to be used alongside existing security processes at the airport from September ...
UK National News, Sep 5, 2012
OFT To Review Petrol And Diesel Prices
The Office of Fair Trading is to look into the UK petrol and diesel sector following significant price rises at the the pumps. The OFT will spend six weeks gathering evidence about whether competitio...
OFT To Review Petrol And Diesel Prices
The Office of Fair Trading is to look into the UK petrol and diesel sector following significant price rises at the the pumps. The OFT will spend six weeks gathering evidence about whether competitio...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 5, 2012
North Belfast Riots Condemned, Politicians Seek Solution
Northern Ireland's First Minister and Deputy First Minister have condemned those involved in a third night of violence in north Belfast, as MLAs and the MP from the area planned to sit down to talks. ...
North Belfast Riots Condemned, Politicians Seek Solution
Northern Ireland's First Minister and Deputy First Minister have condemned those involved in a third night of violence in north Belfast, as MLAs and the MP from the area planned to sit down to talks. ...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 5, 2012
Royal Exchange Development Gets The Go-Ahead
Minister Alex Attwood has announced his decision to grant planning permission for Royal Exchange, a £360million development that will revitalise Belfast City Centre. This is one of the biggest planni...
Royal Exchange Development Gets The Go-Ahead
Minister Alex Attwood has announced his decision to grant planning permission for Royal Exchange, a £360million development that will revitalise Belfast City Centre. This is one of the biggest planni...
UK National News, Sep 5, 2012
Man Admits Welby Farm Burglary
A man has pleaded guilty to the burglary of a Leicestershire farmhouse during which two other intruders were shot. Andy and Tracey Ferrie were arrested at the farm, in Welby, after telling police the...
Man Admits Welby Farm Burglary
A man has pleaded guilty to the burglary of a Leicestershire farmhouse during which two other intruders were shot. Andy and Tracey Ferrie were arrested at the farm, in Welby, after telling police the...
UK National News, Sep 5, 2012
EasyJet To Introduce Allocated Seating
EasyJet have announced that are to launch allocated seating across its entire network. Traditionally avoided by the budget airlines as it was thought to impede fast turnaround times, the Luton-based ...
EasyJet To Introduce Allocated Seating
EasyJet have announced that are to launch allocated seating across its entire network. Traditionally avoided by the budget airlines as it was thought to impede fast turnaround times, the Luton-based ...
UK National News, Sep 5, 2012
Inquest Hears Lawyer Killed By Half-Tonne Window Frame
An inquest has heard how a lawyer was killed in central London when a half-tonne wooden window frame toppled on to her as she walked in the street. 44-year-old Amanda Telfer, who also acted as a volu...
Inquest Hears Lawyer Killed By Half-Tonne Window Frame
An inquest has heard how a lawyer was killed in central London when a half-tonne wooden window frame toppled on to her as she walked in the street. 44-year-old Amanda Telfer, who also acted as a volu...
UK National News, Sep 5, 2012
Evacuation In Bolton After Discovery Of 'Suspicious Substances'
A man was arrested and several flats evacuated after counter terrorism police found "suspicious substances" during searches of two houses in the Horwich area of Bolton. Police had been searching the ...
Evacuation In Bolton After Discovery Of 'Suspicious Substances'
A man was arrested and several flats evacuated after counter terrorism police found "suspicious substances" during searches of two houses in the Horwich area of Bolton. Police had been searching the ...
UK National News, Sep 5, 2012
Network Rail Could Face Multi-Million Pound Fine
Network Rail (NR) could be facing a large fine over failures to deliver on plans to improve long-distance train punctuality, rail regulators have said. The Office of Rail Regulation (ORR) said the ra...
Network Rail Could Face Multi-Million Pound Fine
Network Rail (NR) could be facing a large fine over failures to deliver on plans to improve long-distance train punctuality, rail regulators have said. The Office of Rail Regulation (ORR) said the ra...
UK National News, Sep 5, 2012
CWU Calls For Tougher Laws For Dog Attacks
The government will be accused today of endangering lives by failing to act on dangerous dogs. The postal workers trade union, Communication Workers Union (CWU), will tell MPs that while laws have be...
CWU Calls For Tougher Laws For Dog Attacks
The government will be accused today of endangering lives by failing to act on dangerous dogs. The postal workers trade union, Communication Workers Union (CWU), will tell MPs that while laws have be...
Recruitment News, Sep 5, 2012
Youth Initiative Scheme For The Young Unemployed Commended
Employment and Learning Minister Dr Stephen Farry today presented certificates of achievement to young unemployed people who have completed the Belfast Unemployed Resource Centre Youth Initiative Sche...
Youth Initiative Scheme For The Young Unemployed Commended
Employment and Learning Minister Dr Stephen Farry today presented certificates of achievement to young unemployed people who have completed the Belfast Unemployed Resource Centre Youth Initiative Sche...
Business News, Sep 5, 2012
Choux Choux Invests £152,000 To Expand Its Business
Bangor-based Choux Choux, a specialist in hand crafted fresh pastry, is investing £152,000, with assistance from Invest Northern Ireland, to expand its business in the Republic of Ireland and to explo...
Choux Choux Invests £152,000 To Expand Its Business
Bangor-based Choux Choux, a specialist in hand crafted fresh pastry, is investing £152,000, with assistance from Invest Northern Ireland, to expand its business in the Republic of Ireland and to explo...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 5, 2012
Other NI News In Brief
Man Killed Neighbour At Pedestrian Crossing A man from Londonderry has pleaded guilty to killing his 65-year-old neighbour through careless driving. Lawrence Conaghan, 41, from Lisfannon Park...
Other NI News In Brief
Man Killed Neighbour At Pedestrian Crossing A man from Londonderry has pleaded guilty to killing his 65-year-old neighbour through careless driving. Lawrence Conaghan, 41, from Lisfannon Park...
Recruitment News, Sep 5, 2012
Concerns Expressed For The Future Of Jobs At Bord na Mona
Offaly Fianna Fáil TD Barry Cowen has expressed serious concern for the future of jobs at Bord na Mona following a poor harvest and the unseasonably wet weather over the past few months. Deputy Cowen...
Concerns Expressed For The Future Of Jobs At Bord na Mona
Offaly Fianna Fáil TD Barry Cowen has expressed serious concern for the future of jobs at Bord na Mona following a poor harvest and the unseasonably wet weather over the past few months. Deputy Cowen...
UK National News, Sep 5, 2012
Reshuffled Cabinet To Hold First Meeting
David Cameron’s newly reshuffled cabinet is set to meet for the first time. The new line up will also appear beside the prime minister as he faces his first question-and-answer session in the Commons ...
Reshuffled Cabinet To Hold First Meeting
David Cameron’s newly reshuffled cabinet is set to meet for the first time. The new line up will also appear beside the prime minister as he faces his first question-and-answer session in the Commons ...
UK National News, Sep 5, 2012
Other News In Brief
Private Schools Will Open Doors To Poorer Children A number of independent schools have pledged to open their doors to talented pupils from non-privileged backgrounds if the government agrees ...
Other News In Brief
Private Schools Will Open Doors To Poorer Children A number of independent schools have pledged to open their doors to talented pupils from non-privileged backgrounds if the government agrees ...
UK National News, Sep 4, 2012
Men Jailed For Mother And Daughter Gunpoint Attack
Two men who subjected a young mother and her three-year-old daughter to a gunpoint robbery in their own home have been sentenced today. The pair were given jail time, at Woolwich Crown Court, followi...
Men Jailed For Mother And Daughter Gunpoint Attack
Two men who subjected a young mother and her three-year-old daughter to a gunpoint robbery in their own home have been sentenced today. The pair were given jail time, at Woolwich Crown Court, followi...
UK National News, Sep 4, 2012
Soldier 'Murdered Ex-Girlfriend' After Abortion
A soldier, who was due to serve in Afghanistan, stabbed his ex-girlfriend to death when he found out she had had an abortion, a jury has been told. Lance Corporal Ian Lowe, 25, allegedly kicked down ...
Soldier 'Murdered Ex-Girlfriend' After Abortion
A soldier, who was due to serve in Afghanistan, stabbed his ex-girlfriend to death when he found out she had had an abortion, a jury has been told. Lance Corporal Ian Lowe, 25, allegedly kicked down ...
UK National News, Sep 4, 2012
Chancellor George Osborne Booed At Paralympics Medal Ceremony
Chancellor George Osborne's stint as a Paralympic medal presenter was marred yesterday when spectators booed his name. Jeering erupted when his name was announced at the 80,000-seater Olympic Stadium...
Chancellor George Osborne Booed At Paralympics Medal Ceremony
Chancellor George Osborne's stint as a Paralympic medal presenter was marred yesterday when spectators booed his name. Jeering erupted when his name was announced at the 80,000-seater Olympic Stadium...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 4, 2012
Arrested Man Dies In Custody
A 34-year-old man has died in police custody. The unnamed man was arrested on Saturday in connection with the murder of George Gray, who was found dead in his east Belfast home on Friday. He was one...
Arrested Man Dies In Custody
A 34-year-old man has died in police custody. The unnamed man was arrested on Saturday in connection with the murder of George Gray, who was found dead in his east Belfast home on Friday. He was one...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 4, 2012
Ballymena's Michael The Magnificent Scoops Second Gold
Ballymena athlete Michael McKillop has cemented his position as a top middle-distance runner in this year's Paralympic Games. Mr McKillop won his second gold medal yesterday in the T37 15000m, follow...
Ballymena's Michael The Magnificent Scoops Second Gold
Ballymena athlete Michael McKillop has cemented his position as a top middle-distance runner in this year's Paralympic Games. Mr McKillop won his second gold medal yesterday in the T37 15000m, follow...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 4, 2012
Alley Gates Wanted In Belfast
A call has gone out for engineering and construction companies who would like to know more about tendering opportunities to supply and install alley gates across Belfast. Free information sessions wi...
Alley Gates Wanted In Belfast
A call has gone out for engineering and construction companies who would like to know more about tendering opportunities to supply and install alley gates across Belfast. Free information sessions wi...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 4, 2012
Riots-Accused Teenager Appears In Court
A 17-year-old who is accused of assaulting police during riots in north Belfast on Sunday has appeared in court. Belfast Magistrates Court heard a claim that the teenager had injured an officer in th...
Riots-Accused Teenager Appears In Court
A 17-year-old who is accused of assaulting police during riots in north Belfast on Sunday has appeared in court. Belfast Magistrates Court heard a claim that the teenager had injured an officer in th...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 4, 2012
Man Who Forgot Killing Best Friend Is Jailed
A man who was so drunk he does not remember killing his best friend has been jailed for at least seven years. Leon Robert Paul Johnston, from Ballydugennan Villas, Toomebridge, stabbed Michael McLaug...
Man Who Forgot Killing Best Friend Is Jailed
A man who was so drunk he does not remember killing his best friend has been jailed for at least seven years. Leon Robert Paul Johnston, from Ballydugennan Villas, Toomebridge, stabbed Michael McLaug...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 4, 2012
Newry Children's Festival Could Be Forced Out By Lack Of Facilities
An award-winning children's festival is in trouble due to a lack of suitable venues in the city where it is based. The Newry Democrat has reported that the Sticky Fingers Festival will have to seek v...
Newry Children's Festival Could Be Forced Out By Lack Of Facilities
An award-winning children's festival is in trouble due to a lack of suitable venues in the city where it is based. The Newry Democrat has reported that the Sticky Fingers Festival will have to seek v...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 4, 2012
Villiers Replaces Paterson As NI Secretary
Owen Paterson has left the post of Secretary of State for Northern Ireland, and will be replaced by former transport minister Theresa Villiers. Ms Villiers, who is the Conservative MP for Chipping Ba...
Villiers Replaces Paterson As NI Secretary
Owen Paterson has left the post of Secretary of State for Northern Ireland, and will be replaced by former transport minister Theresa Villiers. Ms Villiers, who is the Conservative MP for Chipping Ba...
UK National News, Sep 4, 2012
Stewardess Was Eight Times Over Alcohol Limit
An air stewardess from Liverpool was arrested on a flight from Dubai for being eight times over the drink-fly limit. Stephanie Partington, 24, was arrested at Birmingham on April 23 after her colleag...
Stewardess Was Eight Times Over Alcohol Limit
An air stewardess from Liverpool was arrested on a flight from Dubai for being eight times over the drink-fly limit. Stephanie Partington, 24, was arrested at Birmingham on April 23 after her colleag...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 4, 2012
Last Chance To Enter Belfast Business Awards
Businesses across the city have two weeks left to enter the Belfast Business Awards 2012. The event will take place in the City Hall on Thursday 8 November with 11 awards presented in recognition of ...
Last Chance To Enter Belfast Business Awards
Businesses across the city have two weeks left to enter the Belfast Business Awards 2012. The event will take place in the City Hall on Thursday 8 November with 11 awards presented in recognition of ...
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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.
