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Northern Ireland News for September 2012 : Page 7
UK National News, Sep 18, 2012
Co-Op Urge More Banks To Help Bankrupt Customers
The managing director of the Co-Operative’s retail banking has blamed other banks' unwillingness to offer services to bankrupt customers for its decision to end it own services. Co-operative Bank dec...
Co-Op Urge More Banks To Help Bankrupt Customers
The managing director of the Co-Operative’s retail banking has blamed other banks' unwillingness to offer services to bankrupt customers for its decision to end it own services. Co-operative Bank dec...
UK National News, Sep 18, 2012
City Trader On Trial For Fraud Lost £123,000 Spread Betting
The City trader accused of bringing Swiss bank USB to the brink of collapse by losing £1.4bn had lost £123,000 of his own cash through a spread betting account, a court has heard. A jury heard how Kw...
City Trader On Trial For Fraud Lost £123,000 Spread Betting
The City trader accused of bringing Swiss bank USB to the brink of collapse by losing £1.4bn had lost £123,000 of his own cash through a spread betting account, a court has heard. A jury heard how Kw...
UK National News, Sep 18, 2012
Unarmed Police Officers Killed In Gtr Manchester Shooting
Two female police officers have been killed during a "routine" call-out, which led to the arrest of a man wanted by Greater Manchester Police in connection with fatal gun and grenade attacks. The two...
Unarmed Police Officers Killed In Gtr Manchester Shooting
Two female police officers have been killed during a "routine" call-out, which led to the arrest of a man wanted by Greater Manchester Police in connection with fatal gun and grenade attacks. The two...
UK National News, Sep 18, 2012
Complaints About Doctor Professionalism Rose 23% In 2011
Complaints about the professional conduct of doctors reached record levels last year, rising by 23%. Figures published on Tuesday by the General Medical Council show the number of complaints rose fro...
Complaints About Doctor Professionalism Rose 23% In 2011
Complaints about the professional conduct of doctors reached record levels last year, rising by 23%. Figures published on Tuesday by the General Medical Council show the number of complaints rose fro...
UK National News, Sep 18, 2012
Biker Found Alive In Ditch Three Days After Crash
A motorcyclist has been found alive in a six-foot deep ditch in South Yorkshire some three days after crashing. A major police search was launched last Tuesday when the 40-year-old man was reported m...
Biker Found Alive In Ditch Three Days After Crash
A motorcyclist has been found alive in a six-foot deep ditch in South Yorkshire some three days after crashing. A major police search was launched last Tuesday when the 40-year-old man was reported m...
UK National News, Sep 18, 2012
New BBC Director General Gives First Speech To Staff
New director general of the BBC, George Entwistle, has given his first speech to staff of the corporation since taking on the role on Monday. Saying he felt “privileged” to be leading the broadcaster...
New BBC Director General Gives First Speech To Staff
New director general of the BBC, George Entwistle, has given his first speech to staff of the corporation since taking on the role on Monday. Saying he felt “privileged” to be leading the broadcaster...
UK National News, Sep 18, 2012
Other News In Brief
3.3% Fall In Revenue For Man U Manchester United has reported a 3.3% fall in revenues falling to £320.3m in the year to 30 June. Net profit rose 79.2% to £23.3m, and this was boosted by a £28...
Other News In Brief
3.3% Fall In Revenue For Man U Manchester United has reported a 3.3% fall in revenues falling to £320.3m in the year to 30 June. Net profit rose 79.2% to £23.3m, and this was boosted by a £28...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 18, 2012
Campbell Calls For RoI Apology In Relation To Role In Republic Terrorism
Gregory Campbell has led a call in the Northern Ireland Assembly for an apology from the Irish Government in relation to the Irish State's role in republican terrorism. The DUP representative highli...
Campbell Calls For RoI Apology In Relation To Role In Republic Terrorism
Gregory Campbell has led a call in the Northern Ireland Assembly for an apology from the Irish Government in relation to the Irish State's role in republican terrorism. The DUP representative highli...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 18, 2012
Orange Order Must Engage Directly With Residents - Maginness
An SDLP North Belfast MLA has said the Orange Order should engage in direct talks with Carrickhill residents in advance of the Ulster Covenant Parade on September 29th. Alban Maginness was speaking a...
Orange Order Must Engage Directly With Residents - Maginness
An SDLP North Belfast MLA has said the Orange Order should engage in direct talks with Carrickhill residents in advance of the Ulster Covenant Parade on September 29th. Alban Maginness was speaking a...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 18, 2012
Windows Broken At UUP Office
South Antrim MLA, Danny Kinahan has condemned those behind damage caused to his Antrim constituency office. The Ulster Unionist said: "I am disgusted to learn that fourteen windows in my High Street...
Windows Broken At UUP Office
South Antrim MLA, Danny Kinahan has condemned those behind damage caused to his Antrim constituency office. The Ulster Unionist said: "I am disgusted to learn that fourteen windows in my High Street...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 18, 2012
Other News In Brief
New Body Scanners On Trial At Magilligan Magilligan prison is trailing a new state of the art security scanner. The trial is connected to a long running protest by dissident republicans in Ma...
Other News In Brief
New Body Scanners On Trial At Magilligan Magilligan prison is trailing a new state of the art security scanner. The trial is connected to a long running protest by dissident republicans in Ma...
Business News, Sep 18, 2012
Enterprise Ireland Launch €200,000 Competitive Feasibility Fund
The Taoiseach, Mr Enda Kenny TD, has launched the new Enterprise Ireland €200,000 Competitive Feasibility Fund for the West Region. This fund, which can provide up €25,000 per project, is aimed at ...
Enterprise Ireland Launch €200,000 Competitive Feasibility Fund
The Taoiseach, Mr Enda Kenny TD, has launched the new Enterprise Ireland €200,000 Competitive Feasibility Fund for the West Region. This fund, which can provide up €25,000 per project, is aimed at ...
Business News, Sep 18, 2012
Second Stage Of Business Improvements Districts Legislation Complete
Alliance Finance spokesperson Judith Cochrane has welcomed the completion of the second stage in the Assembly of the Business Improvement Districts legislation. The legislation will provide regulati...
Second Stage Of Business Improvements Districts Legislation Complete
Alliance Finance spokesperson Judith Cochrane has welcomed the completion of the second stage in the Assembly of the Business Improvement Districts legislation. The legislation will provide regulati...
Recruitment News, Sep 18, 2012
SF Meets With Minister To Discuss Redundancies At FG Wilson
A Sinn Féin delegation lead by Jennifer McCann MLA and including West Belfast MLA's Pat Sheehan, Fra McCann and Rosie McCorley has met with the Employment and Learning Minister, Stephen Farry, to addr...
SF Meets With Minister To Discuss Redundancies At FG Wilson
A Sinn Féin delegation lead by Jennifer McCann MLA and including West Belfast MLA's Pat Sheehan, Fra McCann and Rosie McCorley has met with the Employment and Learning Minister, Stephen Farry, to addr...
Recruitment News, Sep 18, 2012
New Policy For Youth Work Launches
Education Minister, John O'Dowd, has announced a 12-week consultation on a new policy for youth work within education. Commenting on the 'Priorities for Youth' consultation, the Minister said: "Youth...
New Policy For Youth Work Launches
Education Minister, John O'Dowd, has announced a 12-week consultation on a new policy for youth work within education. Commenting on the 'Priorities for Youth' consultation, the Minister said: "Youth...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 17, 2012
Arlene Arkinson Detectives Search Flat In Castlederg
A flat in Castlederg has been searched by detectives investigating the murder of missing teenager Arlene Arkinson. It's understood the flat, on Main Street, is the former home of child killer Robert ...
Arlene Arkinson Detectives Search Flat In Castlederg
A flat in Castlederg has been searched by detectives investigating the murder of missing teenager Arlene Arkinson. It's understood the flat, on Main Street, is the former home of child killer Robert ...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 17, 2012
Book Of Condolence Opens Following Slurry Tragedy
A book of condolence has opened at Ravenhill Rugby grounds following the tragic death of Ulster Rugby player Nevin Spence, 22. Both the offices and the ground itself will open from 9am to 5pm every d...
Book Of Condolence Opens Following Slurry Tragedy
A book of condolence has opened at Ravenhill Rugby grounds following the tragic death of Ulster Rugby player Nevin Spence, 22. Both the offices and the ground itself will open from 9am to 5pm every d...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 17, 2012
New Bus Lanes Cause Rush Hour Delays
New bus lanes in Belfast city centre caused rush hour delays for commuters in cars on Monday morning, when they were put into operation for the first time. They are on May Street, Donegall Square Sou...
New Bus Lanes Cause Rush Hour Delays
New bus lanes in Belfast city centre caused rush hour delays for commuters in cars on Monday morning, when they were put into operation for the first time. They are on May Street, Donegall Square Sou...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 17, 2012
Search Resumes For 'Disappeared' Victim
The search has resumed for the remains of one of the so call 'Disappeared' victims, Columba McVeigh, in Bragan, County Monaghon. Mr McVeigh was 19 when he was taken from his Dunaghmore home, and murd...
Search Resumes For 'Disappeared' Victim
The search has resumed for the remains of one of the so call 'Disappeared' victims, Columba McVeigh, in Bragan, County Monaghon. Mr McVeigh was 19 when he was taken from his Dunaghmore home, and murd...
UK National News, Sep 17, 2012
Mother Finds Son's Body By Side Of The Road
A mother found the body of her son at the side of the road after he had been killed in a hit-and-run while cycling. Lynne Osborn went out to look for her 27-year-old son after he failed to return fro...
Mother Finds Son's Body By Side Of The Road
A mother found the body of her son at the side of the road after he had been killed in a hit-and-run while cycling. Lynne Osborn went out to look for her 27-year-old son after he failed to return fro...
UK National News, Sep 17, 2012
8-Years For Woman Who Aborted Her 39 Week Pregnancy
A woman has been jailed for eight years for aborting her own baby in the final phase of her pregnancy. 35-year-old Sarah Louise Catt, of North Yorkshire, took a drug when she was full term, 39 weeks ...
8-Years For Woman Who Aborted Her 39 Week Pregnancy
A woman has been jailed for eight years for aborting her own baby in the final phase of her pregnancy. 35-year-old Sarah Louise Catt, of North Yorkshire, took a drug when she was full term, 39 weeks ...
UK National News, Sep 17, 2012
Ian Tomlinson Death: PC Harwood To Face Disciplinary Hearing
PC Simon Harwood, the officer cleared of killing Ian Tomlinson at London's G20 protests three years ago, is due to face a disciplinary hearing. Harwood, 45, of south London, will face a charge of gro...
Ian Tomlinson Death: PC Harwood To Face Disciplinary Hearing
PC Simon Harwood, the officer cleared of killing Ian Tomlinson at London's G20 protests three years ago, is due to face a disciplinary hearing. Harwood, 45, of south London, will face a charge of gro...
UK National News, Sep 17, 2012
Government Relaxes Plan To Force Cancer Patients To Look For Work
A controversial government plan to force people receiving treatment for cancer to actively seek work as a condition of receiving sickness benefits has been “toned down”. The concessions announced by ...
Government Relaxes Plan To Force Cancer Patients To Look For Work
A controversial government plan to force people receiving treatment for cancer to actively seek work as a condition of receiving sickness benefits has been “toned down”. The concessions announced by ...
UK National News, Sep 17, 2012
Gove To Reveal GCSE Reform Plan
Reforms of the GCSE exam system in England will see just one single end-of-course exam, fewer top grades and a separate exam board for each subject. Has plans for the reform are confirm by education ...
Gove To Reveal GCSE Reform Plan
Reforms of the GCSE exam system in England will see just one single end-of-course exam, fewer top grades and a separate exam board for each subject. Has plans for the reform are confirm by education ...
UK National News, Sep 17, 2012
First Badger Cull License Issued
Despite a decade long trial on the benefits of badger culling concluding there were only modest benefits, the first licence allowing farmers to shoot the animals, in an attempt to reduce cattle TB, is...
First Badger Cull License Issued
Despite a decade long trial on the benefits of badger culling concluding there were only modest benefits, the first licence allowing farmers to shoot the animals, in an attempt to reduce cattle TB, is...
UK National News, Sep 17, 2012
JJB Sports Takeover Deal Threatens 2,000 Jobs
Sports Direct International may finalise a deal to take over struggling rival JJB Sports, in a move that could see around half of JJBs 180 stores closing and the lose of almost 2,000 jobs. The bid fr...
JJB Sports Takeover Deal Threatens 2,000 Jobs
Sports Direct International may finalise a deal to take over struggling rival JJB Sports, in a move that could see around half of JJBs 180 stores closing and the lose of almost 2,000 jobs. The bid fr...
Business News, Sep 17, 2012
First Minister Opens New Constituency Office
DUP First Minister Rt Hon Peter Robinson MLA has officially opened South Antrim MLA Pam Brown's new constituency office in Newtownabbey. This is the DUP's 43rd office in Northern Ireland. Commenti...
First Minister Opens New Constituency Office
DUP First Minister Rt Hon Peter Robinson MLA has officially opened South Antrim MLA Pam Brown's new constituency office in Newtownabbey. This is the DUP's 43rd office in Northern Ireland. Commenti...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 17, 2012
Three Arrested After Man Dies In Stabbing Attack
Three men have been arrested following a stabbing attack in Craigavon, in the early hours of Sunday morning. The 45-year-old man was stabbed at a house in Parkmore. He was taken to hospital but late...
Three Arrested After Man Dies In Stabbing Attack
Three men have been arrested following a stabbing attack in Craigavon, in the early hours of Sunday morning. The 45-year-old man was stabbed at a house in Parkmore. He was taken to hospital but late...
Recruitment News, Sep 17, 2012
SIPTU Calls For Major Expansion Of The Local And Community Development Programme
SIPTU has called on the Government to fund a major expansion of the Local and Community Development Programme (LCDP) as the most effective means of tackling unemployment and assisting disadvantaged co...
SIPTU Calls For Major Expansion Of The Local And Community Development Programme
SIPTU has called on the Government to fund a major expansion of the Local and Community Development Programme (LCDP) as the most effective means of tackling unemployment and assisting disadvantaged co...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 17, 2012
Long Expresses Outrage After Pair Targeted In Hate Crime
Alliance East Belfast MP Naomi Long has expressed her outrage after a couple in East Belfast were targeted in what police are describing as a hate crime. Rubbish was set on fire beside their propert...
Long Expresses Outrage After Pair Targeted In Hate Crime
Alliance East Belfast MP Naomi Long has expressed her outrage after a couple in East Belfast were targeted in what police are describing as a hate crime. Rubbish was set on fire beside their propert...
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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.
