Northern Ireland News for August 2008 : Page 14
UK National News, Aug 5, 2008
Northern Rock To Get £3 Billion Cash Injection
In its first results as a nationalised bank, Northern Rock has announced first half year pre-tax losses of £585 million. However, the bank has also announced that net borrowings provided by the Bank ...
Northern Rock To Get £3 Billion Cash Injection
In its first results as a nationalised bank, Northern Rock has announced first half year pre-tax losses of £585 million. However, the bank has also announced that net borrowings provided by the Bank ...
UK National News, Aug 5, 2008
Speed Cameras Snap Up £100 Million In Fines
Speeding tickets are raising more than £100 million in fines, with a million more tickets now being issued every year than a decade ago. Conservative Shadow Police Reform Minister, David Ruffley, sai...
Speed Cameras Snap Up £100 Million In Fines
Speeding tickets are raising more than £100 million in fines, with a million more tickets now being issued every year than a decade ago. Conservative Shadow Police Reform Minister, David Ruffley, sai...
UK National News, Aug 5, 2008
'Rail Robber' Could Have Caused 'Serious' Accident
A Newport man who stole more than 170 tonnes of rail track could have caused a "serious crash". Fifty-three-year-old Anthony Porretta, was sentenced at Bristol Crown Court to two years and nine month...
'Rail Robber' Could Have Caused 'Serious' Accident
A Newport man who stole more than 170 tonnes of rail track could have caused a "serious crash". Fifty-three-year-old Anthony Porretta, was sentenced at Bristol Crown Court to two years and nine month...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 5, 2008
Adams Joins Debate On NI Policing Ministry
Despite publication of an 'agreement' letter on a possible way forward for the transfer of policing and justice powers yesterday, it is increasingly clear that the issue is far from a resolution. Now...
Adams Joins Debate On NI Policing Ministry
Despite publication of an 'agreement' letter on a possible way forward for the transfer of policing and justice powers yesterday, it is increasingly clear that the issue is far from a resolution. Now...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 5, 2008
NI Can 'Weather The Storm' Says Economy Minister
A new Government report has insisted the Northern Ireland economy is well placed to "weather the storm", despite challenges facing the business community. The report, published by the Department of...
NI Can 'Weather The Storm' Says Economy Minister
A new Government report has insisted the Northern Ireland economy is well placed to "weather the storm", despite challenges facing the business community. The report, published by the Department of...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 5, 2008
Minor Ailments Service Halted
An initiative to launch a groundbreaking service to deal with minor illness and injury run by local pharmacists has hit a snag. The NI Minor Ailment Service was to provide patient self-care arrangeme...
Minor Ailments Service Halted
An initiative to launch a groundbreaking service to deal with minor illness and injury run by local pharmacists has hit a snag. The NI Minor Ailment Service was to provide patient self-care arrangeme...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 5, 2008
NI Man Held Over Donegal Hit-And-Run
Donegal Gardai have arrested a man from Northern Ireland in connection with an alleged hit-and-run in Portnoo in the early hours of Monday morning. This was the second such incident within 24-hours a...
NI Man Held Over Donegal Hit-And-Run
Donegal Gardai have arrested a man from Northern Ireland in connection with an alleged hit-and-run in Portnoo in the early hours of Monday morning. This was the second such incident within 24-hours a...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 5, 2008
£10m Carryduff Regeneration Plans Submitted
Plans for a £10 million regeneration scheme, on the outskirts of Carryduff, County Down, have been submitted to the planning authority. A discount food store, six retail units, 48 apartments and a 2...
£10m Carryduff Regeneration Plans Submitted
Plans for a £10 million regeneration scheme, on the outskirts of Carryduff, County Down, have been submitted to the planning authority. A discount food store, six retail units, 48 apartments and a 2...
Recruitment News, Aug 5, 2008
250 New Athlone Medical Plant Jobs
An American manufacturer has announced the creation of 250 Athlone-based jobs. Medical devices producer Abiomed has confirmed plans for a new plant located in the midlands. Three new production li...
250 New Athlone Medical Plant Jobs
An American manufacturer has announced the creation of 250 Athlone-based jobs. Medical devices producer Abiomed has confirmed plans for a new plant located in the midlands. Three new production li...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 5, 2008
Other NI News In Brief
New Arrest On Quinn Murder Another man has been arrested in connection with the murder of Co Armagh man Paul Quinn. The latest arrest was made this morning following a search of two premises in south...
Other NI News In Brief
New Arrest On Quinn Murder Another man has been arrested in connection with the murder of Co Armagh man Paul Quinn. The latest arrest was made this morning following a search of two premises in south...
UK National News, Aug 5, 2008
Boa Constrictor On The Loose In Kent
Kent residents are being told to be extra vigilant following the escape of a pet boa constrictor. The 6ft snake, which is brown with distinctive black markings was reported missing on Monday afternoo...
Boa Constrictor On The Loose In Kent
Kent residents are being told to be extra vigilant following the escape of a pet boa constrictor. The 6ft snake, which is brown with distinctive black markings was reported missing on Monday afternoo...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 4, 2008
Other NI News In Brief
Hunt For Pensioner Restarts The search for a Belfast pensioner who has been missing off the south-west coast of Ireland for three days is due to resume today. Tony Crickard (80), from Norfolk Parade,...
Other NI News In Brief
Hunt For Pensioner Restarts The search for a Belfast pensioner who has been missing off the south-west coast of Ireland for three days is due to resume today. Tony Crickard (80), from Norfolk Parade,...
UK National News, Aug 4, 2008
Tragedy As Second Honeymooner Dies
The tragic but not unexpected news emerged overnight that the newlywed-widower Ben Mullany who was shot with his wife on their honeymoon in Antigua has now died. The hospital treating him in Wales ma...
Tragedy As Second Honeymooner Dies
The tragic but not unexpected news emerged overnight that the newlywed-widower Ben Mullany who was shot with his wife on their honeymoon in Antigua has now died. The hospital treating him in Wales ma...
UK National News, Aug 4, 2008
Man Shot Outside Pub
Police are appealing for witnesses after a 47-year-old man was shot dead outside an east London pub at the weekend. Officers were called to the scene at around 3.45am on Friday last following reports...
Man Shot Outside Pub
Police are appealing for witnesses after a 47-year-old man was shot dead outside an east London pub at the weekend. Officers were called to the scene at around 3.45am on Friday last following reports...
UK National News, Aug 4, 2008
Soldiers Attacked After Night Out
Two soldiers who had recently served in Iraq were attacked on their way back to their Edinburgh barracks after a night out. The victims were taken to the city's Royal Infirmary with serious injuries ...
Soldiers Attacked After Night Out
Two soldiers who had recently served in Iraq were attacked on their way back to their Edinburgh barracks after a night out. The victims were taken to the city's Royal Infirmary with serious injuries ...
Recruitment News, Aug 4, 2008
Union Blames Retail Pay Talks' Collapse On Employers
The Irish trade union representing retail workers has slammed employers groups for creating an unrest that subsequently ended national pay talks. Mandate has pledged to continue lobbying on behalf o...
Union Blames Retail Pay Talks' Collapse On Employers
The Irish trade union representing retail workers has slammed employers groups for creating an unrest that subsequently ended national pay talks. Mandate has pledged to continue lobbying on behalf o...
UK National News, Aug 4, 2008
Pensioner Banned From Pub For Murdering Wife
A 74-year-old man has been spared jail for killing his wife of more than 50 years. Edward Flaherty was convicted of strangling Ina, 69 with a tie after she refused to give him money to go out drinki...
Pensioner Banned From Pub For Murdering Wife
A 74-year-old man has been spared jail for killing his wife of more than 50 years. Edward Flaherty was convicted of strangling Ina, 69 with a tie after she refused to give him money to go out drinki...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 4, 2008
Donegal Fatality Follows Deadly Weekend On NI Roads
News that a 20-year-old man has died following a car crash in Co Donegal early this morning has underlined an increasingly grim toll of deaths on local roads. The man, who has not yet been identified...
Donegal Fatality Follows Deadly Weekend On NI Roads
News that a 20-year-old man has died following a car crash in Co Donegal early this morning has underlined an increasingly grim toll of deaths on local roads. The man, who has not yet been identified...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 4, 2008
NIPSA Condemns Republican Threat To Traffic Wardens
The union representing Northern Ireland public servants, NIPSA, has condemned the threats against Belfast NCP staff. NCP traffic wardens have been withdrawn from west Belfast, following threats from...
NIPSA Condemns Republican Threat To Traffic Wardens
The union representing Northern Ireland public servants, NIPSA, has condemned the threats against Belfast NCP staff. NCP traffic wardens have been withdrawn from west Belfast, following threats from...
UK National News, Aug 4, 2008
Wrapit Wraps Up Operations
Wedding present firm Wrapit has announced it is going into administration. The news will prove devastating for up to 2,000 couples whose family and friends will lose the gifts they have ordered and p...
Wrapit Wraps Up Operations
Wedding present firm Wrapit has announced it is going into administration. The news will prove devastating for up to 2,000 couples whose family and friends will lose the gifts they have ordered and p...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 4, 2008
Belfast Students Work Harder
While students at two universities in England are facing very different financial conditions - despite being just 50 miles apart - undergraduates in Belfast take the accolade as the 'hardest working'....
Belfast Students Work Harder
While students at two universities in England are facing very different financial conditions - despite being just 50 miles apart - undergraduates in Belfast take the accolade as the 'hardest working'....
UK National News, Aug 4, 2008
Edinburgh Fringe Gets Underway
The Edinburgh Fringe Festival - a long-established spin-off from the main event - is getting underway offering a full catalogue of comedy, drama and music over the coming month. Preview performances ...
Edinburgh Fringe Gets Underway
The Edinburgh Fringe Festival - a long-established spin-off from the main event - is getting underway offering a full catalogue of comedy, drama and music over the coming month. Preview performances ...
UK National News, Aug 4, 2008
Teenager Dies In Sand Tunnel Collapse
A teenager has died after a beach game turned to tragedy and a tunnel constructed in sand dunes collapsed around him. Emergency crews tried to resuscitate the boy after he was pulled out of the sand ...
Teenager Dies In Sand Tunnel Collapse
A teenager has died after a beach game turned to tragedy and a tunnel constructed in sand dunes collapsed around him. Emergency crews tried to resuscitate the boy after he was pulled out of the sand ...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 4, 2008
Keady Man's Body Recovered
News that a man's body has been recovered from an Australian river has left a Co Armagh family devastated. The body is thought to be that of missing Keady man Stephen King who has been missing for mo...
Keady Man's Body Recovered
News that a man's body has been recovered from an Australian river has left a Co Armagh family devastated. The body is thought to be that of missing Keady man Stephen King who has been missing for mo...
UK National News, Aug 4, 2008
Students Battle Living Costs
Students at two universities are facing very different financial conditions despite being just 50 miles apart. A league table compiled by a high street bank has revealed that Exeter University studen...
Students Battle Living Costs
Students at two universities are facing very different financial conditions despite being just 50 miles apart. A league table compiled by a high street bank has revealed that Exeter University studen...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 4, 2008
Eamonn Slams Portuguese Cops
Homebred TV personality Eamonn Holmes has hit out at police in Portugal after he had thousands of pounds stolen in a burglary. He has told readers of a regular newspaper column that he pens that he l...
Eamonn Slams Portuguese Cops
Homebred TV personality Eamonn Holmes has hit out at police in Portugal after he had thousands of pounds stolen in a burglary. He has told readers of a regular newspaper column that he pens that he l...
UK National News, Aug 4, 2008
Research Recommends Child Flu Jabs
New research has today suggested that vaccinating children against the 'flu could prevent the spread of the virus in the whole population. A team at the Health Protection Agency (HPA) say that an ann...
Research Recommends Child Flu Jabs
New research has today suggested that vaccinating children against the 'flu could prevent the spread of the virus in the whole population. A team at the Health Protection Agency (HPA) say that an ann...
UK National News, Aug 4, 2008
Treasury Defends Car Tax Rise Proposals
Plans to impose punitive increases in Vehicle Excise Duty (VED) on the highest polluting cars have been "poorly explained and communicated". A Government report has backed the move as a "step in the ...
Treasury Defends Car Tax Rise Proposals
Plans to impose punitive increases in Vehicle Excise Duty (VED) on the highest polluting cars have been "poorly explained and communicated". A Government report has backed the move as a "step in the ...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 4, 2008
Shirt Firm Shuts
A Co Londonderry shirt factory, which employed almost 400 staff at its peak, is to close down. Competition from overseas suppliers in places like Bangladesh, Eastern Europe, the Far East and North Af...
Shirt Firm Shuts
A Co Londonderry shirt factory, which employed almost 400 staff at its peak, is to close down. Competition from overseas suppliers in places like Bangladesh, Eastern Europe, the Far East and North Af...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 4, 2008
Alliance Won't Take Policing Ministry
Despite optimism from a senior Sinn Féin politician - who has insisted that his party and the DUP have reached an agreement on the contentious issue of the devolution of policing - one preferred optio...
Alliance Won't Take Policing Ministry
Despite optimism from a senior Sinn Féin politician - who has insisted that his party and the DUP have reached an agreement on the contentious issue of the devolution of policing - one preferred optio...
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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.