Northern Ireland News for June 2009 : Page 12
Northern Ireland News, Jun 11, 2009
Rape Claim Libel Action Settled Out Of Court
A libel action brought against a women who accused a man of rape has been settled out of court, the High Court heard on Wednesday. David Brown, 25, was arrested after a party at his home in Portrush,...
Rape Claim Libel Action Settled Out Of Court
A libel action brought against a women who accused a man of rape has been settled out of court, the High Court heard on Wednesday. David Brown, 25, was arrested after a party at his home in Portrush,...
UK National News, Jun 11, 2009
Pete Doherty 'Arrested Over Drink Driving And Drugs Find'
Musician Pete Doherty has been arrested on suspicion of drink driving and possession of drugs. The Babyshambles frontman was seen driving erratically around Gloucester last night, according to police...
Pete Doherty 'Arrested Over Drink Driving And Drugs Find'
Musician Pete Doherty has been arrested on suspicion of drink driving and possession of drugs. The Babyshambles frontman was seen driving erratically around Gloucester last night, according to police...
UK National News, Jun 11, 2009
Man United Accept £80m Ronaldo Bid
Manchester United have accepted a world-record breaking offer for £80 million from Real Madrid, for Cristiano Ronaldo. "United have agreed to give Real Madrid permission to talk to the player," said ...
Man United Accept £80m Ronaldo Bid
Manchester United have accepted a world-record breaking offer for £80 million from Real Madrid, for Cristiano Ronaldo. "United have agreed to give Real Madrid permission to talk to the player," said ...
UK National News, Jun 11, 2009
Widdecombe's 'Hat In The Ring' For Speaker Job
Several high profile political name have announced their intentions to run for Commons speaker. Among them Tory MP Anne Widdecombe, who has pledged to "clean up the place". The 61-year-old will hav...
Widdecombe's 'Hat In The Ring' For Speaker Job
Several high profile political name have announced their intentions to run for Commons speaker. Among them Tory MP Anne Widdecombe, who has pledged to "clean up the place". The 61-year-old will hav...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 11, 2009
Sacrifice 'Sacred' Spending 'Cow', Says UUP's McNarry
The UUP has called on Finance Minister Nigel Dodds to sacrifice "that sacred cow - the Programme for Government", and make economic recovery and house building a priority. David McNarry, the party's ...
Sacrifice 'Sacred' Spending 'Cow', Says UUP's McNarry
The UUP has called on Finance Minister Nigel Dodds to sacrifice "that sacred cow - the Programme for Government", and make economic recovery and house building a priority. David McNarry, the party's ...
UK National News, Jun 11, 2009
Police Forces 'Must Work Together To Provide Better Service'
Police forces in England and Wales must radically rethink the way they operate to guarantee the public receives a high standard of service wherever they live - according to Denis O'Connor, Her Majesty...
Police Forces 'Must Work Together To Provide Better Service'
Police forces in England and Wales must radically rethink the way they operate to guarantee the public receives a high standard of service wherever they live - according to Denis O'Connor, Her Majesty...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 11, 2009
Police Appeal After Castlederg Burglaries
Detectives in Strabane are investigating two creeper style burglaries in the Castlederg area, which are believed to have occurred during the early hours of yesterday (Wednesday) morning. Two handbag ...
Police Appeal After Castlederg Burglaries
Detectives in Strabane are investigating two creeper style burglaries in the Castlederg area, which are believed to have occurred during the early hours of yesterday (Wednesday) morning. Two handbag ...
UK National News, Jun 11, 2009
Consultation Will Give Disabled People More Control
A national consultation that could dramatically change the way every disabled person lives their life is being launched today by Secretary of State for Work and Pensions Yvette Cooper. Right to Contr...
Consultation Will Give Disabled People More Control
A national consultation that could dramatically change the way every disabled person lives their life is being launched today by Secretary of State for Work and Pensions Yvette Cooper. Right to Contr...
UK National News, Jun 11, 2009
Ticketmaster Merger Referred To Watchdog
The merger between Ticketmaster and concert promoter Live Nation has been referred to the Competition Commission (CC). The Office of Fair Trading (OFT) has referred the proposed tie-up after finding ...
Ticketmaster Merger Referred To Watchdog
The merger between Ticketmaster and concert promoter Live Nation has been referred to the Competition Commission (CC). The Office of Fair Trading (OFT) has referred the proposed tie-up after finding ...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 11, 2009
North Belfast School Damaged In Petrol Bomb Attack
A north Belfast school has suffered extensive smoke damage in a petrol bomb attack. The fire occurred at Saint Patrick's College Bearnageeha, on the Antrim Road. Police and the fire service arrived ...
North Belfast School Damaged In Petrol Bomb Attack
A north Belfast school has suffered extensive smoke damage in a petrol bomb attack. The fire occurred at Saint Patrick's College Bearnageeha, on the Antrim Road. Police and the fire service arrived ...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 11, 2009
Other NI News In Brief
Pantridge Portrait To Be Unveiled By Rugby Legend A portrait in memory of one of Queen's most famous graduates, Professor Frank Pantridge, who developed the portable defibrillator, will be unveiled ...
Other NI News In Brief
Pantridge Portrait To Be Unveiled By Rugby Legend A portrait in memory of one of Queen's most famous graduates, Professor Frank Pantridge, who developed the portable defibrillator, will be unveiled ...
UK National News, Jun 11, 2009
Other News In Brief
Teen Injured After Pier Jump A 14-year-old has injured his head and an arm while jumping off Ilfracombe pier in Devon. Coastguards say the teen was with two friends when he leapt off - wrenching his ...
Other News In Brief
Teen Injured After Pier Jump A 14-year-old has injured his head and an arm while jumping off Ilfracombe pier in Devon. Coastguards say the teen was with two friends when he leapt off - wrenching his ...
UK National News, Jun 10, 2009
Nursery Worker Charged With Sexual Assault
A 39-year-old nursery worker has been charged with seven offences, including sexual assault and distribution of indecent images of children. Vanessa George was arrested on Monday after police raided ...
Nursery Worker Charged With Sexual Assault
A 39-year-old nursery worker has been charged with seven offences, including sexual assault and distribution of indecent images of children. Vanessa George was arrested on Monday after police raided ...
UK National News, Jun 10, 2009
Met Officers Suspended Following 'Water Torture' Claims
Six Metropolitan Police officers have been suspended following allegations they used a form of torture on suspected drug-smugglers. The Independent Police Complaints Commission (IPCC) confirmed it wa...
Met Officers Suspended Following 'Water Torture' Claims
Six Metropolitan Police officers have been suspended following allegations they used a form of torture on suspected drug-smugglers. The Independent Police Complaints Commission (IPCC) confirmed it wa...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 10, 2009
Omagh Families Will Fight McKevitt Appeal
Relatives of those murdered in the Omagh bombing have said they will fight any appeal by the man found responsible of masterminding the 1998 attack. Earlier this week the families won a landm...
Omagh Families Will Fight McKevitt Appeal
Relatives of those murdered in the Omagh bombing have said they will fight any appeal by the man found responsible of masterminding the 1998 attack. Earlier this week the families won a landm...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 10, 2009
Memorial Mass Held For Irish Air France victim
A memorial mass has been held in Roscrea for Dr Aisling Butler, one of the Irish passengers on the Air France jet that crashed last week. The 26-year-old was a native of Ballinakill in Roscrea. Ms B...
Memorial Mass Held For Irish Air France victim
A memorial mass has been held in Roscrea for Dr Aisling Butler, one of the Irish passengers on the Air France jet that crashed last week. The 26-year-old was a native of Ballinakill in Roscrea. Ms B...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 10, 2009
Suspects Released Over SF Murder
Police have released two men being questioned over the murder of a Sinn Fein councillor 18 years ago. Eddie Fullerton was shot dead by loyalist paramilitary group, the UDA, at his Donegal home...
Suspects Released Over SF Murder
Police have released two men being questioned over the murder of a Sinn Fein councillor 18 years ago. Eddie Fullerton was shot dead by loyalist paramilitary group, the UDA, at his Donegal home...
UK National News, Jun 10, 2009
London Tube Strike Hits Millions Of Commuters
Millions of commuters struggled to get to work this morning as a strike by London Underground (LU) workers caused mayhem. The 48-hour strike started at 7pm yesterday after talks broke down between LU...
London Tube Strike Hits Millions Of Commuters
Millions of commuters struggled to get to work this morning as a strike by London Underground (LU) workers caused mayhem. The 48-hour strike started at 7pm yesterday after talks broke down between LU...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 10, 2009
Tributes To Tragic Derry Siblings
Tributes have been paid to the brother and sister who died in a Londonderry road crash yesterday. The siblings, today named as 16-year-old Darren McNicholl and 20-year-old Natasha McNicholl, ...
Tributes To Tragic Derry Siblings
Tributes have been paid to the brother and sister who died in a Londonderry road crash yesterday. The siblings, today named as 16-year-old Darren McNicholl and 20-year-old Natasha McNicholl, ...
UK National News, Jun 10, 2009
Missing Man In Bin Body Probe Contacts Police
A man police have been searching for following the discovery of the body of a woman in a wheelie bin has come forward. German-born Peter Wallner, 33, had not been seen since he moved out of Hamilton ...
Missing Man In Bin Body Probe Contacts Police
A man police have been searching for following the discovery of the body of a woman in a wheelie bin has come forward. German-born Peter Wallner, 33, had not been seen since he moved out of Hamilton ...
Recruitment News, Jun 10, 2009
1,000 Building Jobs Mooted At £100m Bangor Scheme
Multi-million pound plans to transform one of Co Down's premier marinas will go on public display today. Over 1,000 construction jobs are set to be created by the £100m proposals, which could see Ba...
1,000 Building Jobs Mooted At £100m Bangor Scheme
Multi-million pound plans to transform one of Co Down's premier marinas will go on public display today. Over 1,000 construction jobs are set to be created by the £100m proposals, which could see Ba...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 10, 2009
1,000 Building Jobs Mooted At £100m Bangor Scheme
Multi-million pound plans to transform one of Co Down's premier marinas will go on public display today. Over 1,000 construction jobs are set to be created by the £100m proposals, which could...
1,000 Building Jobs Mooted At £100m Bangor Scheme
Multi-million pound plans to transform one of Co Down's premier marinas will go on public display today. Over 1,000 construction jobs are set to be created by the £100m proposals, which could...
UK National News, Jun 10, 2009
Pensioner Given Suspended Sentence For Assault
A pensioner has today been given a suspended sentence after he assaulted an elderly woman. Alfred Young, 73, of Ravenhead Close, Ladybarn, admitted one count of Section 20 assault (causing grievous b...
Pensioner Given Suspended Sentence For Assault
A pensioner has today been given a suspended sentence after he assaulted an elderly woman. Alfred Young, 73, of Ravenhead Close, Ladybarn, admitted one count of Section 20 assault (causing grievous b...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 10, 2009
Police Tackle Underage Drinking In Derry
Up to 60 police officers are taking part in an operation to tackle underage drinking in Londonderry. The police enforcement campaign - called Operation Snapper - will run throughout the city througho...
Police Tackle Underage Drinking In Derry
Up to 60 police officers are taking part in an operation to tackle underage drinking in Londonderry. The police enforcement campaign - called Operation Snapper - will run throughout the city througho...
UK National News, Jun 10, 2009
S Club Star Stevens Robbed
Popstar Rachel Stevens has been left "shaken" after a door-step ambush by three men demanding her jewellery. The robbers followed the Strictly Come Dancing runner-up to her Regents Park home, in nor...
S Club Star Stevens Robbed
Popstar Rachel Stevens has been left "shaken" after a door-step ambush by three men demanding her jewellery. The robbers followed the Strictly Come Dancing runner-up to her Regents Park home, in nor...
UK National News, Jun 10, 2009
Two Jailed for Cheating Under Gambling Act
Two men have been sentenced to a total of 14 months imprisonment in what is believed to be the first convictions for cheating at gambling under the Gambling Act 2005 in London. Mehmet Mersin, 46 and ...
Two Jailed for Cheating Under Gambling Act
Two men have been sentenced to a total of 14 months imprisonment in what is believed to be the first convictions for cheating at gambling under the Gambling Act 2005 in London. Mehmet Mersin, 46 and ...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 10, 2009
£16m Spent To Compensate Health Staff
Almost £90m could be spent on compensation for health and social care staff involved in the re-organisation of the health service an Audit Office report has revealed. More than £16m has been spent so...
£16m Spent To Compensate Health Staff
Almost £90m could be spent on compensation for health and social care staff involved in the re-organisation of the health service an Audit Office report has revealed. More than £16m has been spent so...
UK National News, Jun 10, 2009
Councils Awarded £2.5m To Stub Out Smoking
Councils in England will share a Department of Health grant of £2.5 million to help smokers quit, Public Health Minister Gillian Merron announced today. Following negotiations by the Local Government...
Councils Awarded £2.5m To Stub Out Smoking
Councils in England will share a Department of Health grant of £2.5 million to help smokers quit, Public Health Minister Gillian Merron announced today. Following negotiations by the Local Government...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 10, 2009
NI Swine Flu Cases Rises To Seven
Health officials have confirmed the seventh case of swine flu in Northern Ireland. A male diagnosed with the illness had been in contact with a previously confirmed case. According to the Departmen...
NI Swine Flu Cases Rises To Seven
Health officials have confirmed the seventh case of swine flu in Northern Ireland. A male diagnosed with the illness had been in contact with a previously confirmed case. According to the Departmen...
UK National News, Jun 10, 2009
Other News In Brief
Life Sentence For Sisters' Killer A man who stabbed his former girlfriend and her sister to death in a "brutal and depraved" attack was jailed for life today. Mohammed Ali, 29, killed Yasmine and Sab...
Other News In Brief
Life Sentence For Sisters' Killer A man who stabbed his former girlfriend and her sister to death in a "brutal and depraved" attack was jailed for life today. Mohammed Ali, 29, killed Yasmine and Sab...
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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.