Northern Ireland News for September 2007 : Page 10
UK National News, Sep 6, 2007
RAF Jets Intercept Russian Bombers
Four RAF Tornados were dispatched to intercept eight Russian bombers, which flew close to UK airspace, it has been revealed. Four F3 Tornados were scrambled from RAF Leeming in Yorkshire in response ...
RAF Jets Intercept Russian Bombers
Four RAF Tornados were dispatched to intercept eight Russian bombers, which flew close to UK airspace, it has been revealed. Four F3 Tornados were scrambled from RAF Leeming in Yorkshire in response ...
UK National News, Sep 6, 2007
Opera Singer Pavarotti Dies
World famous opera singer Luciano Pavarotti has died at the age of 71. Pavarotti was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer last year and underwent five bouts of chemotherapy. He was admitted to hospital...
Opera Singer Pavarotti Dies
World famous opera singer Luciano Pavarotti has died at the age of 71. Pavarotti was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer last year and underwent five bouts of chemotherapy. He was admitted to hospital...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 6, 2007
Belfast Conference Examines Absence Management
Dealing effectively with employee absenteeism is the topic of a major conference being held in Belfast today. Absenteeism is a significant cost to 90 per cent of businesses in the UK according to rec...
Belfast Conference Examines Absence Management
Dealing effectively with employee absenteeism is the topic of a major conference being held in Belfast today. Absenteeism is a significant cost to 90 per cent of businesses in the UK according to rec...
UK National News, Sep 5, 2007
Judge Calls For Complete DNA Database
A senior British judge has called for everyone in the UK and every visitor to be added to the national DNA database. Lord Justice Sedley, one of England's most experienced Appeal Court judges, told t...
Judge Calls For Complete DNA Database
A senior British judge has called for everyone in the UK and every visitor to be added to the national DNA database. Lord Justice Sedley, one of England's most experienced Appeal Court judges, told t...
UK National News, Sep 5, 2007
Regulator Gives Green Light To Use Of Human-Animal Embryos
The UK's Human Fertilisation and Embryology Authority has agreed in principal to the use of human-animal embryos in research. The embryos would be created by merging human cells with animal eggs in o...
Regulator Gives Green Light To Use Of Human-Animal Embryos
The UK's Human Fertilisation and Embryology Authority has agreed in principal to the use of human-animal embryos in research. The embryos would be created by merging human cells with animal eggs in o...
UK National News, Sep 5, 2007
Diana Jury To Visit Paris Crash Scene
The jury from the inquest into Princess Diana's death are to visit the scene of the fatal car crash in Paris. It was announced at a preliminary hearing that the jurors are expected to make the visit ...
Diana Jury To Visit Paris Crash Scene
The jury from the inquest into Princess Diana's death are to visit the scene of the fatal car crash in Paris. It was announced at a preliminary hearing that the jurors are expected to make the visit ...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 5, 2007
11-Year-Old Boy Dies During Gaelic Game
An 11-year-old boy has died after he collapsed during a GAA training session in County Tyrone yesterday evening. Patrick Breen, from Dregish, was taking part in a training game in Drumquin on Tuesday...
11-Year-Old Boy Dies During Gaelic Game
An 11-year-old boy has died after he collapsed during a GAA training session in County Tyrone yesterday evening. Patrick Breen, from Dregish, was taking part in a training game in Drumquin on Tuesday...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 5, 2007
Sight Screening Programme Launched For Diabetics
Health Minister Michael McGimpsey has officially launched the Diabetic Retinopathy Screening Programme (DRSP) for Northern Ireland. An £800,000 investment will provide a comprehensive screening progr...
Sight Screening Programme Launched For Diabetics
Health Minister Michael McGimpsey has officially launched the Diabetic Retinopathy Screening Programme (DRSP) for Northern Ireland. An £800,000 investment will provide a comprehensive screening progr...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 5, 2007
Minister Launches Review Of Autism Services
Health Minister Michael McGimpsey today announced the launch of an Independent Review of Autism Services across Northern Ireland. The independent review will produce recommendations with a view to im...
Minister Launches Review Of Autism Services
Health Minister Michael McGimpsey today announced the launch of an Independent Review of Autism Services across Northern Ireland. The independent review will produce recommendations with a view to im...
UK National News, Sep 5, 2007
Barbie Toys Recalled In Lead Paint Scare
Seven Barbie playset accessories have been recalled in the UK by manufacturers Mattel due to fears that they may have lead in the paint used. More than 2,500 toys, which were made in China, are being...
Barbie Toys Recalled In Lead Paint Scare
Seven Barbie playset accessories have been recalled in the UK by manufacturers Mattel due to fears that they may have lead in the paint used. More than 2,500 toys, which were made in China, are being...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 5, 2007
Inspection Report On The Fire And Rescue Service Welcomed
Public Safety Minister Michael McGimpsey has praised the performance of the Northern Ireland Fire and Rescue Service (NIFRS). The report, which has been formally presented to the Northern Ireland Fir...
Inspection Report On The Fire And Rescue Service Welcomed
Public Safety Minister Michael McGimpsey has praised the performance of the Northern Ireland Fire and Rescue Service (NIFRS). The report, which has been formally presented to the Northern Ireland Fir...
UK National News, Sep 5, 2007
Commuters Face Further Tube Delays
Commuters in London are still facing travel misery on the Tube, despite the fact that a 72-hour strike by maintenance workers has been called off. The RMT union called off the strike action, which be...
Commuters Face Further Tube Delays
Commuters in London are still facing travel misery on the Tube, despite the fact that a 72-hour strike by maintenance workers has been called off. The RMT union called off the strike action, which be...
UK National News, Sep 5, 2007
Schoolfriends Pay Tribute To Murdered Rhys
Schoolfriends of murdered Merseyside schoolboy Rhys Jones have paid tribute to him at a special assembly held at his old primary school on the first day of the new term. Pupils, parents and teachers ...
Schoolfriends Pay Tribute To Murdered Rhys
Schoolfriends of murdered Merseyside schoolboy Rhys Jones have paid tribute to him at a special assembly held at his old primary school on the first day of the new term. Pupils, parents and teachers ...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 5, 2007
Competition For NI Sports Facilities Moves To Next Stage
It was announced today that 15 of the 27 projects assessed by Sport Northern Ireland under the Elite Facilities Capital Programme are to proceed to stage two of the competition. Sports Minister Edwin...
Competition For NI Sports Facilities Moves To Next Stage
It was announced today that 15 of the 27 projects assessed by Sport Northern Ireland under the Elite Facilities Capital Programme are to proceed to stage two of the competition. Sports Minister Edwin...
UK National News, Sep 5, 2007
Aer Lingus Talks Adjourned
Talks between Aer Lingus and pilots representatives, aimed at resolving a dispute over pay and conditions for Belfast-based staff, have been adjourned until Friday. The talks were the first time that...
Aer Lingus Talks Adjourned
Talks between Aer Lingus and pilots representatives, aimed at resolving a dispute over pay and conditions for Belfast-based staff, have been adjourned until Friday. The talks were the first time that...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 5, 2007
Gas Supplier Offers Amnesty To Thieves
The company providing domestic gas supplies in Belfast has offered an amnesty to customers its says are stealing gas. But supplier Phoenix Natural Gas warned it would go after anyone who keeps tamper...
Gas Supplier Offers Amnesty To Thieves
The company providing domestic gas supplies in Belfast has offered an amnesty to customers its says are stealing gas. But supplier Phoenix Natural Gas warned it would go after anyone who keeps tamper...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 5, 2007
Investment Helps Company Build Profits
Coalisland firm Western Building Systems has developed a new mobile park home and achieved export success following a £1.9 million investment supported by Invest Northern Ireland. Within six months o...
Investment Helps Company Build Profits
Coalisland firm Western Building Systems has developed a new mobile park home and achieved export success following a £1.9 million investment supported by Invest Northern Ireland. Within six months o...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 5, 2007
Campaign Pushes 'Inspiring Armagh'
Exciting times lie ahead for Armagh, Social Development Minister Margaret Ritchie said today as she visited the city to launch its new marketing brand and campaign: ‘Inspiring Armagh’. The Department...
Campaign Pushes 'Inspiring Armagh'
Exciting times lie ahead for Armagh, Social Development Minister Margaret Ritchie said today as she visited the city to launch its new marketing brand and campaign: ‘Inspiring Armagh’. The Department...
UK National News, Sep 5, 2007
Clinton Planning Irish Fundraiser
Bill Clinton is reportedly planning to hold a fundraising event in Ireland to help raise money for his wife, Hilary's campaign to become US President. The Clinton Campaign is understood to be plannin...
Clinton Planning Irish Fundraiser
Bill Clinton is reportedly planning to hold a fundraising event in Ireland to help raise money for his wife, Hilary's campaign to become US President. The Clinton Campaign is understood to be plannin...
UK National News, Sep 4, 2007
Cancer Campaigner Jane Tomlinson Loses Cancer Fight
Cancer campaigner Jane Tomlinson has died from breast cancer, aged 43, following a seven-year battle against the disease. The married mother-of-three, who was diagnosed with terminal cancer seven yea...
Cancer Campaigner Jane Tomlinson Loses Cancer Fight
Cancer campaigner Jane Tomlinson has died from breast cancer, aged 43, following a seven-year battle against the disease. The married mother-of-three, who was diagnosed with terminal cancer seven yea...
Recruitment News, Sep 4, 2007
Employment Ministers Meet For Talks
Employment and Learning Minister, Sir Reg Empey, will today meet with his Republic of Ireland counterparts in Dublin. He will meet with the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment, Micheál Mart...
Employment Ministers Meet For Talks
Employment and Learning Minister, Sir Reg Empey, will today meet with his Republic of Ireland counterparts in Dublin. He will meet with the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment, Micheál Mart...
Recruitment News, Sep 4, 2007
Fidelity Investments To Establish R&D Centre In Galway
One of the world's largest providers of financial services is to set up a research and development operation in Galway, creating 49 jobs. Fidelity Investments, one of the world’s largest financial se...
Fidelity Investments To Establish R&D Centre In Galway
One of the world's largest providers of financial services is to set up a research and development operation in Galway, creating 49 jobs. Fidelity Investments, one of the world’s largest financial se...
UK National News, Sep 4, 2007
High Speed London To Paris Line Opens
A Eurostar train has set a new record time for travelling between Paris and London along a new high-speed line. Members of the media travelled on the line, which is known as High Speed 1, and the tra...
High Speed London To Paris Line Opens
A Eurostar train has set a new record time for travelling between Paris and London along a new high-speed line. Members of the media travelled on the line, which is known as High Speed 1, and the tra...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 4, 2007
Arrest In Fatal Fermanagh Crash
A 23-year-old man has been arrested in connection with an accident in County Fermanagh in which a teenager died and two men were critically injured. A 17-year-old youth died and six others were injur...
Arrest In Fatal Fermanagh Crash
A 23-year-old man has been arrested in connection with an accident in County Fermanagh in which a teenager died and two men were critically injured. A 17-year-old youth died and six others were injur...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 4, 2007
Minister Meets Southern Counterparts
Employment and Learning Minister, Sir Reg Empey, will today meet with his Republic of Ireland counterparts in Dublin. He will meet with the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment, Micheál Mar...
Minister Meets Southern Counterparts
Employment and Learning Minister, Sir Reg Empey, will today meet with his Republic of Ireland counterparts in Dublin. He will meet with the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment, Micheál Mar...
Recruitment News, Sep 4, 2007
Workers To Be Affected By Readymix Sale
Around 320 people will be affected by the sale of Irish precast concrete products company Readymix, it has been revealed. County Tyrone company Acheson and Glover, based in Fivemiletown announced the...
Workers To Be Affected By Readymix Sale
Around 320 people will be affected by the sale of Irish precast concrete products company Readymix, it has been revealed. County Tyrone company Acheson and Glover, based in Fivemiletown announced the...
Recruitment News, Sep 4, 2007
Survey Shows 'Moderating' Construction Sector
A new survey has revealed that the number of people working in Ireland has increased by almost 4 per cent in the second quarter of this year. These figures, published by the Central Statistics Office...
Survey Shows 'Moderating' Construction Sector
A new survey has revealed that the number of people working in Ireland has increased by almost 4 per cent in the second quarter of this year. These figures, published by the Central Statistics Office...
Recruitment News, Sep 4, 2007
Initiative To Improve Health Issues In Construction
Ireland and UK based Lagan Construction has signed up to a major new initiative which aims to promote the health of people in the workplace as a top priority. BuildHealth aims to improve the awarenes...
Initiative To Improve Health Issues In Construction
Ireland and UK based Lagan Construction has signed up to a major new initiative which aims to promote the health of people in the workplace as a top priority. BuildHealth aims to improve the awarenes...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 4, 2007
Newry Firm To Create 25 Jobs Through £2m Investment
CRASH Services, the Accident Management Company based in Newry, has announced it will be making a £2 million investment, which will create another 25 new jobs in the city. The family owned company w...
Newry Firm To Create 25 Jobs Through £2m Investment
CRASH Services, the Accident Management Company based in Newry, has announced it will be making a £2 million investment, which will create another 25 new jobs in the city. The family owned company w...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 4, 2007
Tyrone Company Profits From Collaboration
Dungannon based refrigerator recycling company TechRec (NI) Ltd has seen a 50% increase in turnover in 12 months following its participation in an Invest Northern Ireland European cross-border busines...
Tyrone Company Profits From Collaboration
Dungannon based refrigerator recycling company TechRec (NI) Ltd has seen a 50% increase in turnover in 12 months following its participation in an Invest Northern Ireland European cross-border busines...
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Northern Ireland WeatherToday:A sunny but frosty start for many. However cloud increases by midday with a few showers reaching the north coast, these mostly light but spreading inland this afternoon. Chilly. Maximum temperature 8 °C.Tonight:A rather cloudy evening with scattered showers. Becoming drier through the night with some good clear spells developing and a patchy frost away from coasts. Minimum temperature 0 °C.