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Northern Ireland News for September 2012 : Page 5
Northern Ireland News, Sep 21, 2012
McIlroy Puts His House On The Market
Golfer Rory McIlroy has put his five-bedroom property in Moneyreafh up for sale. The £2m property boasts a putting green, driving range and a gymnasium in an adjoining refurbished stone barn. The ow...
McIlroy Puts His House On The Market
Golfer Rory McIlroy has put his five-bedroom property in Moneyreafh up for sale. The £2m property boasts a putting green, driving range and a gymnasium in an adjoining refurbished stone barn. The ow...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 21, 2012
Three Arrested In Operation Against Dissident Republican Activity
Three men have been arrested in Lurgan as part of a police operation against dissident republican activity. Two cars were stopped on the Kiln Road on Thursday night where police found a gun. The men...
Three Arrested In Operation Against Dissident Republican Activity
Three men have been arrested in Lurgan as part of a police operation against dissident republican activity. Two cars were stopped on the Kiln Road on Thursday night where police found a gun. The men...
UK National News, Sep 21, 2012
Manchester Police Shooting: Cregan Charged And Remanded In Custody
Dale Cregan has been remanded in custody after appearing in court charged with murdering two police officers and two men in Greater Manchester. The 29-year-old is accused of murdering PC Fiona Bone, ...
Manchester Police Shooting: Cregan Charged And Remanded In Custody
Dale Cregan has been remanded in custody after appearing in court charged with murdering two police officers and two men in Greater Manchester. The 29-year-old is accused of murdering PC Fiona Bone, ...
UK National News, Sep 21, 2012
Life Sentence For 15-Year-Old Over Fatal Stabbing
A 15-year-old boy has been given a life sentence for killing a 14-year-old schoolboy in a stabbing which was recorded on his own mobile phone. Mustafa Gurpinar, who was 14 at the time, killed Leroy J...
Life Sentence For 15-Year-Old Over Fatal Stabbing
A 15-year-old boy has been given a life sentence for killing a 14-year-old schoolboy in a stabbing which was recorded on his own mobile phone. Mustafa Gurpinar, who was 14 at the time, killed Leroy J...
UK National News, Sep 21, 2012
G4S Should Forgo £57m Olympic Security Fee MPs Say
After failing to supply the required number of Olympics security staff G4S should forgo its £57m management fee, a committee of MPs has said. In a report on Olympics security, the Home Affairs Commit...
G4S Should Forgo £57m Olympic Security Fee MPs Say
After failing to supply the required number of Olympics security staff G4S should forgo its £57m management fee, a committee of MPs has said. In a report on Olympics security, the Home Affairs Commit...
Business News, Sep 21, 2012
Order For 600 'Boris Buses' Welcomed
North Antrim MP Ian Paisley has hailed the approval by Transport for London’s Board for the purchase of 600 new buses as a major boost for Northern Ireland. The buses which be delivered into passeng...
Order For 600 'Boris Buses' Welcomed
North Antrim MP Ian Paisley has hailed the approval by Transport for London’s Board for the purchase of 600 new buses as a major boost for Northern Ireland. The buses which be delivered into passeng...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 21, 2012
Bombs Found Near Derry Council Office
An overnight security alert in Londonderry lead to the discovery of two bombs, the police have confirmed. The devices where found close to Derry City Council's offices on Strand Road and a number of ...
Bombs Found Near Derry Council Office
An overnight security alert in Londonderry lead to the discovery of two bombs, the police have confirmed. The devices where found close to Derry City Council's offices on Strand Road and a number of ...
UK National News, Sep 21, 2012
No Charge For Doctors Arrested Following Sunday Times Story
Two doctors arrested following a Sunday Times story, which claimed they were offering to carry out female genital mutilation, have been released from police bail without charge. Dentist Dr Omar Sheik...
No Charge For Doctors Arrested Following Sunday Times Story
Two doctors arrested following a Sunday Times story, which claimed they were offering to carry out female genital mutilation, have been released from police bail without charge. Dentist Dr Omar Sheik...
UK National News, Sep 21, 2012
Poll Shows Support For 5p Carrier Bag Charge
A new poll has suggested that a majority of people think a 5p charge on single-use carrier bags should be introduced in England to cut litter and waste. The poll of 1,752 English adults found that 56...
Poll Shows Support For 5p Carrier Bag Charge
A new poll has suggested that a majority of people think a 5p charge on single-use carrier bags should be introduced in England to cut litter and waste. The poll of 1,752 English adults found that 56...
UK National News, Sep 21, 2012
Shelter Calls For New 'Five-Year Private Rental' Contract
The housing charity Shelter has called for a new five-year private rental contract, which it claims would give people living in the sector greater stability. The charity said a new type of tenancy ca...
Shelter Calls For New 'Five-Year Private Rental' Contract
The housing charity Shelter has called for a new five-year private rental contract, which it claims would give people living in the sector greater stability. The charity said a new type of tenancy ca...
UK National News, Sep 21, 2012
Report Finds Young People Less Generous Towards Charities
A new report has suggested that charities are increasingly relying on the older generation for donations as young people's generosity wanes. The Charities Aid Foundation (CAF) research suggested that...
Report Finds Young People Less Generous Towards Charities
A new report has suggested that charities are increasingly relying on the older generation for donations as young people's generosity wanes. The Charities Aid Foundation (CAF) research suggested that...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 21, 2012
Other News In Brief
Derry Council Jobs ‘a Risk’ The head of Derry City Council has said 14 management posts are under threat as part of a management reorganisation. Chief Executive Sharon O'Connor said the plan ...
Other News In Brief
Derry Council Jobs ‘a Risk’ The head of Derry City Council has said 14 management posts are under threat as part of a management reorganisation. Chief Executive Sharon O'Connor said the plan ...
UK National News, Sep 21, 2012
Other News In Brief
Former Lloyds Head Of Security Jailed For Fraud A former Lloyds Bank worker in charge of online security has been jailed over a £2.4m fraud. 50-year-old Jessica Harper submitted false invoice...
Other News In Brief
Former Lloyds Head Of Security Jailed For Fraud A former Lloyds Bank worker in charge of online security has been jailed over a £2.4m fraud. 50-year-old Jessica Harper submitted false invoice...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 20, 2012
Police Revisit Lisburn Beating Site In Clues Search
Police officers investigating a "brutal" attack on an autistic Lisburn teenager will revisit the scene where he was beaten. Scott Vineer, 17, went missing on September 6 and was found unconscious at ...
Police Revisit Lisburn Beating Site In Clues Search
Police officers investigating a "brutal" attack on an autistic Lisburn teenager will revisit the scene where he was beaten. Scott Vineer, 17, went missing on September 6 and was found unconscious at ...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 20, 2012
Parades Commission Delays Covenant Parade Decision
The Parades Commission has deferred its decision on a contentious Orange Order march later this month. The body said delaying the decision for several days would allow further talks to take place. T...
Parades Commission Delays Covenant Parade Decision
The Parades Commission has deferred its decision on a contentious Orange Order march later this month. The body said delaying the decision for several days would allow further talks to take place. T...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 20, 2012
'Grab All The Opportunities You Can'
An animal sciences student who is just back from a year's work experience in Australia and New Zealand has popped in to her old school to tell the sixth formers about university life. Niamh Molloy, a...
'Grab All The Opportunities You Can'
An animal sciences student who is just back from a year's work experience in Australia and New Zealand has popped in to her old school to tell the sixth formers about university life. Niamh Molloy, a...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 20, 2012
Jobs Under Threat At Derry City Council
The head of Derry City Council has said that 14 jobs could be lost as part of a restructuring program. Chief Executive Sharon O’Connor said management is due to be reorganised at the council but thos...
Jobs Under Threat At Derry City Council
The head of Derry City Council has said that 14 jobs could be lost as part of a restructuring program. Chief Executive Sharon O’Connor said management is due to be reorganised at the council but thos...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 20, 2012
Farmer's Sheep Stolen While He Was At Father's Deathbed
About 170 sheep have been stolen while their farmer looked after his dying father. The number of animals and their value of about £17,000 makes the incident one of Northern Ireland's biggest ever liv...
Farmer's Sheep Stolen While He Was At Father's Deathbed
About 170 sheep have been stolen while their farmer looked after his dying father. The number of animals and their value of about £17,000 makes the incident one of Northern Ireland's biggest ever liv...
UK National News, Sep 20, 2012
Man Charged With Rape OF 13-Year-Old Boy
A man has appeared in court charged with raping a 13-year-old boy in the toilets of a Manchester shopping centre. Police were called to the Spindles shopping centre in Oldham, Greater Manchester, aro...
Man Charged With Rape OF 13-Year-Old Boy
A man has appeared in court charged with raping a 13-year-old boy in the toilets of a Manchester shopping centre. Police were called to the Spindles shopping centre in Oldham, Greater Manchester, aro...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 20, 2012
Stormont Health Trip To Cuba
Representatives from Stormont's health committee are to visit Cuba to observe its health care system, the BBC has reported. The Caribbean island, famous for its communist government which has endured...
Stormont Health Trip To Cuba
Representatives from Stormont's health committee are to visit Cuba to observe its health care system, the BBC has reported. The Caribbean island, famous for its communist government which has endured...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 20, 2012
Duke Special In Court On Driving Offences
Belfast musician Duke Special has appeared in court on driving charges. The 41-year-old singer and piano player, who appeared under his offstage name Peter Wilson, faced a charge of dangerous driving...
Duke Special In Court On Driving Offences
Belfast musician Duke Special has appeared in court on driving charges. The 41-year-old singer and piano player, who appeared under his offstage name Peter Wilson, faced a charge of dangerous driving...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 20, 2012
Cash Boost To Turn Belfast Into Broadband Speed Leader
Belfast is to get a cash injection of £13.7m to transform it into a "digital leader" with ultrafast broadband. The money comes as part of a £114m pot from central government in Westminster, to be sha...
Cash Boost To Turn Belfast Into Broadband Speed Leader
Belfast is to get a cash injection of £13.7m to transform it into a "digital leader" with ultrafast broadband. The money comes as part of a £114m pot from central government in Westminster, to be sha...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 20, 2012
John McAreavey: Michaela's Faith Has Helped Me
The husband of Michaela McAreavey has said his Catholic faith helped him through her loss and the time after her murder. Speaking in an interview on a DVD produced for the archdiocese of Armagh. John...
John McAreavey: Michaela's Faith Has Helped Me
The husband of Michaela McAreavey has said his Catholic faith helped him through her loss and the time after her murder. Speaking in an interview on a DVD produced for the archdiocese of Armagh. John...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 20, 2012
Other NI News In Brief
Craigavon Murder Accused Appears In Court A 20-year-old man has appeared in court charged with the murder of a 46-year-old in Craigavon last weekend. David Neill was stabbed to death at his h...
Other NI News In Brief
Craigavon Murder Accused Appears In Court A 20-year-old man has appeared in court charged with the murder of a 46-year-old in Craigavon last weekend. David Neill was stabbed to death at his h...
UK National News, Sep 20, 2012
Planning Relaxation To Be Defied By Tory Council
The governments relaxation of planning rules for building extensions is set to be defied by a Tory council in south-west London. The proposals cover England and will allow larger home and business ex...
Planning Relaxation To Be Defied By Tory Council
The governments relaxation of planning rules for building extensions is set to be defied by a Tory council in south-west London. The proposals cover England and will allow larger home and business ex...
UK National News, Sep 20, 2012
Locked-In Sufferer Vows To Continue His Fight
A man suffering locked-in sundrome, whose legal challenge was heard alongside Tony Nicklinson's, is determined to continue his fight, his wife has said. Alongside Mr Nicklinson, who passed away the d...
Locked-In Sufferer Vows To Continue His Fight
A man suffering locked-in sundrome, whose legal challenge was heard alongside Tony Nicklinson's, is determined to continue his fight, his wife has said. Alongside Mr Nicklinson, who passed away the d...
UK National News, Sep 20, 2012
IPCC Call For Code Of Conduct On Police Sexual Attacks
More than 50 cases of polices officers and staff allegedly taking sexual advantage of members of the public have been found by the police watchdog. The Independent Police Complaints Commission (IPCC)...
IPCC Call For Code Of Conduct On Police Sexual Attacks
More than 50 cases of polices officers and staff allegedly taking sexual advantage of members of the public have been found by the police watchdog. The Independent Police Complaints Commission (IPCC)...
Business News, Sep 20, 2012
WANdisco To Set Up Software Development Centre
Enterprise Minister Arlene Foster today announced that global software company WANdisco plc is to set up a software development centre in Belfast, creating 36 high quality jobs. WANdisco plc is a lea...
WANdisco To Set Up Software Development Centre
Enterprise Minister Arlene Foster today announced that global software company WANdisco plc is to set up a software development centre in Belfast, creating 36 high quality jobs. WANdisco plc is a lea...
UK National News, Sep 20, 2012
Sales Figures Fell As People Watched Olympics
Newly published figures of the Office for National Statistics have shown that retail sales in the UK fell during in August as people put off shopping to watch the Olympics. According to the ONE sales...
Sales Figures Fell As People Watched Olympics
Newly published figures of the Office for National Statistics have shown that retail sales in the UK fell during in August as people put off shopping to watch the Olympics. According to the ONE sales...
UK National News, Sep 20, 2012
Home Secretary Says Routine Police Should Remain Unarmed
In the wake of the “savage” killing of two female officers in Manchester, home secretary Theresa May has said police should not routinely carry guns. The home secretary cut short her holiday to retur...
Home Secretary Says Routine Police Should Remain Unarmed
In the wake of the “savage” killing of two female officers in Manchester, home secretary Theresa May has said police should not routinely carry guns. The home secretary cut short her holiday to retur...
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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.
