Northern Ireland News for August 2008 : Page 15
Northern Ireland News, Aug 4, 2008
Belfast 'Renewing Routes' Underway
Belfast City Council has warned of traffic restrictions at the junction of the Upper Springfield Road and Whiterock Road over forthcoming weekends. Improvements at the junction, part of the council's...
Belfast 'Renewing Routes' Underway
Belfast City Council has warned of traffic restrictions at the junction of the Upper Springfield Road and Whiterock Road over forthcoming weekends. Improvements at the junction, part of the council's...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 4, 2008
Accessible NI Apprenticeships Welcomed
The NI Employment Minister has 'smashed the barrier' for over 25s wanting to gain an apprenticeship - as from next month the existing age limit on new apprentices will be lifted. Currently schemes ar...
Accessible NI Apprenticeships Welcomed
The NI Employment Minister has 'smashed the barrier' for over 25s wanting to gain an apprenticeship - as from next month the existing age limit on new apprentices will be lifted. Currently schemes ar...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 4, 2008
Two 'Green' Buses Operating At Giant's Causeway
Translink has introduced two new mini buses to operate the shuttle services at the Giant's Causeway between the visitors centre and the stones. The modern low floor design offers easy access for al...
Two 'Green' Buses Operating At Giant's Causeway
Translink has introduced two new mini buses to operate the shuttle services at the Giant's Causeway between the visitors centre and the stones. The modern low floor design offers easy access for al...
UK National News, Aug 1, 2008
Old Bailey Clears George Of Dando Murder
Barry George has been cleared at the Old Bailey of the murder of television presenter Jill Dando. Mr George, 48, was found not guilty of murder after his second trial and two appeals. Mr George has ...
Old Bailey Clears George Of Dando Murder
Barry George has been cleared at the Old Bailey of the murder of television presenter Jill Dando. Mr George, 48, was found not guilty of murder after his second trial and two appeals. Mr George has ...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 1, 2008
Flybe Makes Emergency Landing - Again
There was a mid-flight emergency today as a flight from Manchester to the George Best Belfast City Airport was forced to make an emergency landing on the Isle of Man - and it's not the first such emer...
Flybe Makes Emergency Landing - Again
There was a mid-flight emergency today as a flight from Manchester to the George Best Belfast City Airport was forced to make an emergency landing on the Isle of Man - and it's not the first such emer...
UK National News, Aug 1, 2008
British Servicemen Cleared Of Cyprus Brawl
Nine British soliders who had just finished a front-line tour of duty have been acquitted of starting a brawl at a resort in Cyprus. The servicemen had been celebrating the end of dangerous postings ...
British Servicemen Cleared Of Cyprus Brawl
Nine British soliders who had just finished a front-line tour of duty have been acquitted of starting a brawl at a resort in Cyprus. The servicemen had been celebrating the end of dangerous postings ...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 1, 2008
NI Hotels Booming - In A Different Way
As memories of daily bomb attacks and deserted night-time Belfast streets patrolled by heavily armed troops recede into another era, it has emerged that hotels in Northern Ireland have had their best ...
NI Hotels Booming - In A Different Way
As memories of daily bomb attacks and deserted night-time Belfast streets patrolled by heavily armed troops recede into another era, it has emerged that hotels in Northern Ireland have had their best ...
UK National News, Aug 1, 2008
Police Quiz Rooney Over 'Spitting' Assault
Police are quizzing Manchester United striker Wayne Rooney after an alleged spitting incident. The footballer, who also plays for England, has been interviewed under caution by police after allegedly...
Police Quiz Rooney Over 'Spitting' Assault
Police are quizzing Manchester United striker Wayne Rooney after an alleged spitting incident. The footballer, who also plays for England, has been interviewed under caution by police after allegedly...
UK National News, Aug 1, 2008
Three Die In Trawler Fire
Three people have died after a fishing boat caught fire in Fraserburgh Harbour in Aberdeenshire. Grampian Fire and Rescue said 43 firefighters were involved in tackling the blaze and six appliances w...
Three Die In Trawler Fire
Three people have died after a fishing boat caught fire in Fraserburgh Harbour in Aberdeenshire. Grampian Fire and Rescue said 43 firefighters were involved in tackling the blaze and six appliances w...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 1, 2008
TV Viewers Witness SF Man's Assault
TV viewers had a grandstand view as a Sinn Fein MLA was assaulted by men described as "dissident republican elements" yesterday. A BBC TV crew was on hand to follow up an earlier attack on a local co...
TV Viewers Witness SF Man's Assault
TV viewers had a grandstand view as a Sinn Fein MLA was assaulted by men described as "dissident republican elements" yesterday. A BBC TV crew was on hand to follow up an earlier attack on a local co...
UK National News, Aug 1, 2008
North Ayrshire Town Suffers 'Serious Flooding'
Firefighters are tackling serious flooding in the North Ayrshire town of Kilbirnie. It is reported that some parts of the town are under up to 1.5m of water, while the local police station has had to...
North Ayrshire Town Suffers 'Serious Flooding'
Firefighters are tackling serious flooding in the North Ayrshire town of Kilbirnie. It is reported that some parts of the town are under up to 1.5m of water, while the local police station has had to...
UK National News, Aug 1, 2008
Race Against Time To Save Stranded Whale
A rescue operation is underway to save a six-tonne whale stranded on mudflats in Langstone Harbour. Firefighters with mud rescue equipment and members of the British Divers Marine Life Rescue (BMDLR)...
Race Against Time To Save Stranded Whale
A rescue operation is underway to save a six-tonne whale stranded on mudflats in Langstone Harbour. Firefighters with mud rescue equipment and members of the British Divers Marine Life Rescue (BMDLR)...
UK National News, Aug 1, 2008
Police Search For Missing Mother And Son
Police have issued an urgent appeal to trace a mother and son who have not been seen since Tuesday. Salma Kadri, 29, of Libyan background, and her son Hassan Nasser, 10, were last seen in Ealing betw...
Police Search For Missing Mother And Son
Police have issued an urgent appeal to trace a mother and son who have not been seen since Tuesday. Salma Kadri, 29, of Libyan background, and her son Hassan Nasser, 10, were last seen in Ealing betw...
UK National News, Aug 1, 2008
Brazilian Man 'Admits' British Teen Murder
While a Brazilian man has been arrested after allegedly admitting to the grisly murder a British teenager, whose headless torso was found in a suitcase, local Brazilian fire crews are still searching ...
Brazilian Man 'Admits' British Teen Murder
While a Brazilian man has been arrested after allegedly admitting to the grisly murder a British teenager, whose headless torso was found in a suitcase, local Brazilian fire crews are still searching ...
UK National News, Aug 1, 2008
BA Announce Profit Plummet
British Airways has announced a sharp decrease in first-quarter profits blaming the "worst trading environment" the industry has ever faced. The pre-tax profit for the carrier was £37m for the quarte...
BA Announce Profit Plummet
British Airways has announced a sharp decrease in first-quarter profits blaming the "worst trading environment" the industry has ever faced. The pre-tax profit for the carrier was £37m for the quarte...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 1, 2008
NI Skydiver Survives Parachute Failure
The high octane excitement of a skydive proved to be too much for a Co Tyrone man who dropped to the ground like a stone from more than 100 feet after his parachute malfunctioned while in action over ...
NI Skydiver Survives Parachute Failure
The high octane excitement of a skydive proved to be too much for a Co Tyrone man who dropped to the ground like a stone from more than 100 feet after his parachute malfunctioned while in action over ...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 1, 2008
Bleak Bankruptcy Forecast For Top NI Developers
Crippling debts caused by the unprecedented housing market crash are thrusting leading Northern Ireland developers to the brink of bankruptcy. The stagnant market has left several top property deve...
Bleak Bankruptcy Forecast For Top NI Developers
Crippling debts caused by the unprecedented housing market crash are thrusting leading Northern Ireland developers to the brink of bankruptcy. The stagnant market has left several top property deve...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 1, 2008
Other NI News In Brief
Quad Bike Boy Dies The young boy critically injured in a quad bike crash near Draperstown just over a week ago died in the Royal Victoria Hospital on Thursday. Padraig Donnelly, of River Road, Draper...
Other NI News In Brief
Quad Bike Boy Dies The young boy critically injured in a quad bike crash near Draperstown just over a week ago died in the Royal Victoria Hospital on Thursday. Padraig Donnelly, of River Road, Draper...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 1, 2008
Leisure Centre Doubles As Film Set
A Co Antrim swimming pool and leisure centre has been temporarily transformed into a movie set. With support from Northern Ireland Screen, Green Park Films' Cherry Bomb', written by Armagh man Daragh...
Leisure Centre Doubles As Film Set
A Co Antrim swimming pool and leisure centre has been temporarily transformed into a movie set. With support from Northern Ireland Screen, Green Park Films' Cherry Bomb', written by Armagh man Daragh...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 1, 2008
NI Cancer Charity Gets 'Nationwide' Boost
A top Northern Ireland cancer charity is to get support from a major financial institution. The Nationwide Building Society has teamed up with leading local cancer charity, the Ulster Cancer Foundati...
NI Cancer Charity Gets 'Nationwide' Boost
A top Northern Ireland cancer charity is to get support from a major financial institution. The Nationwide Building Society has teamed up with leading local cancer charity, the Ulster Cancer Foundati...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 1, 2008
Carpet Firm Weaving Magic With Energy Bills
A Northern Ireland carpet producer has slashed its fuel bill by three quarters of a million pounds in the last year - simply by implementing energy-saving systems. Portadown-based Ulster Carpets has...
Carpet Firm Weaving Magic With Energy Bills
A Northern Ireland carpet producer has slashed its fuel bill by three quarters of a million pounds in the last year - simply by implementing energy-saving systems. Portadown-based Ulster Carpets has...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 1, 2008
Belfast Developer Plays The 'Name Game'
How about leaving your mark on a property long after paying off your mortgage? A Belfast development-led competition is offering buyers the chance to have a new housing complex named after them. T...
Belfast Developer Plays The 'Name Game'
How about leaving your mark on a property long after paying off your mortgage? A Belfast development-led competition is offering buyers the chance to have a new housing complex named after them. T...
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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.