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Northern Ireland News for June 2009 : Page 4
Recruitment News, Jun 25, 2009
Major Investment For Galway Scientific Plant
The Tánaiste has today announced a €91 million investment for a Galway science company. Announcing the move, Mary Coughlan revealed that Boston Scientific, which specialises in medical devices for u...
Major Investment For Galway Scientific Plant
The Tánaiste has today announced a €91 million investment for a Galway science company. Announcing the move, Mary Coughlan revealed that Boston Scientific, which specialises in medical devices for u...
UK National News, Jun 25, 2009
UK Troops Get Boost To Personal Protection
British troops fighting in the frontline are to receive new body armour and helmets this autumn, it has been announced. Over 10,000 sets of the enhanced Mark 7 helmet and the Osprey Assault body armo...
UK Troops Get Boost To Personal Protection
British troops fighting in the frontline are to receive new body armour and helmets this autumn, it has been announced. Over 10,000 sets of the enhanced Mark 7 helmet and the Osprey Assault body armo...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 25, 2009
Vandals Attack Holland's Widow
The widow of slain west Belfast man Harry Holland said she believes damage caused to her car was a targeted attack. Mr Holland, a greengrocer, (pictured) was stabbed to death with a screwdrive...
Vandals Attack Holland's Widow
The widow of slain west Belfast man Harry Holland said she believes damage caused to her car was a targeted attack. Mr Holland, a greengrocer, (pictured) was stabbed to death with a screwdrive...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 25, 2009
No Firm Answers At Republican's Inquest
Police have yet to establish a motive for the murder of a Real IRA man almost four years ago, an inquest has heard today. Martin Conlon, who was abducted and killed in the Keady area in 2005, ...
No Firm Answers At Republican's Inquest
Police have yet to establish a motive for the murder of a Real IRA man almost four years ago, an inquest has heard today. Martin Conlon, who was abducted and killed in the Keady area in 2005, ...
UK National News, Jun 25, 2009
Trio Sentenced For Lloyd Lilley Manslaughter
Three men have been sentenced to a total of 16 years imprisonment each after pleading guilty to the manslaughter of Lloyd Lilley in Mitcham last year. John William Cotter, 25, of Chillingford House, ...
Trio Sentenced For Lloyd Lilley Manslaughter
Three men have been sentenced to a total of 16 years imprisonment each after pleading guilty to the manslaughter of Lloyd Lilley in Mitcham last year. John William Cotter, 25, of Chillingford House, ...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 25, 2009
Drink And Drugs Issues Tackled
The scourge of drink and drugs among NI youngsters is being targeted in a two-prong assault. Just a day after helping to launch a strategic plan for providing targeted substance misuse treatme...
Drink And Drugs Issues Tackled
The scourge of drink and drugs among NI youngsters is being targeted in a two-prong assault. Just a day after helping to launch a strategic plan for providing targeted substance misuse treatme...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 25, 2009
Dwarf Athletes Converge on Belfast
Some 16 years after it was first launched, Belfast is to host the World Dwarf Games. It emerged this week that more than 200 athletes of restricted growth - from 15 countries - will take part ...
Dwarf Athletes Converge on Belfast
Some 16 years after it was first launched, Belfast is to host the World Dwarf Games. It emerged this week that more than 200 athletes of restricted growth - from 15 countries - will take part ...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 25, 2009
Businesses Urged To Be High Flyers
Local companies should exploit potentially lucrative subcontract opportunities with international suppliers for Bombardier Aerospace's new CSeries aircraft programme. That was the focus of an ...
Businesses Urged To Be High Flyers
Local companies should exploit potentially lucrative subcontract opportunities with international suppliers for Bombardier Aerospace's new CSeries aircraft programme. That was the focus of an ...
UK National News, Jun 25, 2009
Other News In Brief
Police Station Shut Following Death A police station is South Wales has been shut following the sudden death of a 21-year-old woman. Investigations are continuing following the arrest of a 49-year-ol...
Other News In Brief
Police Station Shut Following Death A police station is South Wales has been shut following the sudden death of a 21-year-old woman. Investigations are continuing following the arrest of a 49-year-ol...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 25, 2009
Aussie Star Signs-up For Belfast Movie
The Australian actress and wife-in-waiting of iconic comic actor Sacha Baron Cohen is coming to Belfast. Isla Fisher (pictured) is said to have signed up to appear in the forthcoming multi-mil...
Aussie Star Signs-up For Belfast Movie
The Australian actress and wife-in-waiting of iconic comic actor Sacha Baron Cohen is coming to Belfast. Isla Fisher (pictured) is said to have signed up to appear in the forthcoming multi-mil...
Recruitment News, Jun 25, 2009
Male Council Workers Receive Equal Pay In 'Landmark' Case
Almost 300 male council workers in England have succeeded in a "landmark" sex discrimination ruling yesterday. More than 12,000 men in low-paid jobs could now bring equal pay claims, after the test c...
Male Council Workers Receive Equal Pay In 'Landmark' Case
Almost 300 male council workers in England have succeeded in a "landmark" sex discrimination ruling yesterday. More than 12,000 men in low-paid jobs could now bring equal pay claims, after the test c...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 25, 2009
Other News In Brief
Scenic Fundraiser The picturesque gardens at Lisgoole Abbey, Enniskillen, (pictured) will be open to the public next month for a very worthy cause. On Saturday 4th July from 11am - 4pm and on ...
Other News In Brief
Scenic Fundraiser The picturesque gardens at Lisgoole Abbey, Enniskillen, (pictured) will be open to the public next month for a very worthy cause. On Saturday 4th July from 11am - 4pm and on ...
UK National News, Jun 24, 2009
England's Cervical Cancer Screening Age Stays At 25
The screening age for cervical cancer will not be lowered the Government has announced today. Ministers rejected calls to lower the age for those invited for smear tests from 25 in England, with Heal...
England's Cervical Cancer Screening Age Stays At 25
The screening age for cervical cancer will not be lowered the Government has announced today. Ministers rejected calls to lower the age for those invited for smear tests from 25 in England, with Heal...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 24, 2009
Paisley May Contest His MP Seat Again
Former First Minister Ian Paisley has hinted that he may defend his Westminster seat at the next general election. It was widely predicted Mr Paisley - who last year stood down as leader of th...
Paisley May Contest His MP Seat Again
Former First Minister Ian Paisley has hinted that he may defend his Westminster seat at the next general election. It was widely predicted Mr Paisley - who last year stood down as leader of th...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 24, 2009
Further Road Tragedies Blight Ireland
The PSNI have appealed for information after a man - named on Wednesday afternoon as 18-year-old Kevin O'Toole - died in a two-car collision in Londonderry. A black Skoda Octavia and black For...
Further Road Tragedies Blight Ireland
The PSNI have appealed for information after a man - named on Wednesday afternoon as 18-year-old Kevin O'Toole - died in a two-car collision in Londonderry. A black Skoda Octavia and black For...
UK National News, Jun 24, 2009
Fiery First PMQs For New Speaker
John Bercow has presided over his first weekly prime minister's questions as speaker of the Commons. Despite pledging an end to 'Punch and Judy' style debating in the chamber, Speaker Bercow could no...
Fiery First PMQs For New Speaker
John Bercow has presided over his first weekly prime minister's questions as speaker of the Commons. Despite pledging an end to 'Punch and Judy' style debating in the chamber, Speaker Bercow could no...
Recruitment News, Jun 24, 2009
Govt Launches €1bn Job Protection Plan
The Government has announced it is to make up to €1bn available to subsidise and protect Irish jobs. Revealing the plan last night, the Government said the vast sum would be used in a Temporary Emplo...
Govt Launches €1bn Job Protection Plan
The Government has announced it is to make up to €1bn available to subsidise and protect Irish jobs. Revealing the plan last night, the Government said the vast sum would be used in a Temporary Emplo...
UK National News, Jun 24, 2009
'Party Drug' Victim's Mother To Meet Home Secretary
The mother of a student who died after taking the 'party drug' GBL is to meet today with Home Secretary Alan Johnson as part of her campaign to get the substance banned. Twenty-one-year-old medical s...
'Party Drug' Victim's Mother To Meet Home Secretary
The mother of a student who died after taking the 'party drug' GBL is to meet today with Home Secretary Alan Johnson as part of her campaign to get the substance banned. Twenty-one-year-old medical s...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 24, 2009
Big Wheel Man Remanded
A 38-year-old man who climbed 200ft to the top of Belfast's big wheel has been refused bail. Patrick Joyce, of no fixed abode, was in court today charged with disorderly behaviour after the Be...
Big Wheel Man Remanded
A 38-year-old man who climbed 200ft to the top of Belfast's big wheel has been refused bail. Patrick Joyce, of no fixed abode, was in court today charged with disorderly behaviour after the Be...
UK National News, Jun 24, 2009
Missing Claudia's Friend Slams 'Wholly Inaccurate' Affair Claims
A friend of Claudia Lawrence has hit back at claims the 35-year-old had affairs with up to 40 married men. Suzy Cooper, who has known Ms Lawrence for about two years, said reports about the missing u...
Missing Claudia's Friend Slams 'Wholly Inaccurate' Affair Claims
A friend of Claudia Lawrence has hit back at claims the 35-year-old had affairs with up to 40 married men. Suzy Cooper, who has known Ms Lawrence for about two years, said reports about the missing u...
UK National News, Jun 24, 2009
Deal Agreed Over Breakaway Formula One Threat
An agreement has been reached by the FIA and the Formula One Team's Association (FOTA). The deal was revealed by the President of the motorsport's governing body, the Fédération Internationale de l'A...
Deal Agreed Over Breakaway Formula One Threat
An agreement has been reached by the FIA and the Formula One Team's Association (FOTA). The deal was revealed by the President of the motorsport's governing body, the Fédération Internationale de l'A...
Recruitment News, Jun 24, 2009
Job Fears As Setanta Goes Into Administration
An administrator has been appointed to run beleaguered sports channel, Setanta. It is thought that around 200 staff will lose their jobs after it finally went into administration. Deloitte has been ...
Job Fears As Setanta Goes Into Administration
An administrator has been appointed to run beleaguered sports channel, Setanta. It is thought that around 200 staff will lose their jobs after it finally went into administration. Deloitte has been ...
UK National News, Jun 24, 2009
Student Sues Clothing Store Over Prosthetic Arm
A law student is suing a clothing firm for disability discrimination because she claims did not fit the company's strict "Look Policy" as she has a prosthetic arm. Law student Riam Dean, 22 - who was...
Student Sues Clothing Store Over Prosthetic Arm
A law student is suing a clothing firm for disability discrimination because she claims did not fit the company's strict "Look Policy" as she has a prosthetic arm. Law student Riam Dean, 22 - who was...
UK National News, Jun 24, 2009
Govt Urged To Tackle Long-Term Youth Unemployment
The Government has been urged to do more to tackle long-term youth unemployment, after a new report found it is likely to treble between now and the end of 2011. The Centre for Cities reported cities...
Govt Urged To Tackle Long-Term Youth Unemployment
The Government has been urged to do more to tackle long-term youth unemployment, after a new report found it is likely to treble between now and the end of 2011. The Centre for Cities reported cities...
UK National News, Jun 24, 2009
Police Hunt Gunman After Dog Walker Shot
A police investigation is underway after a 40-year-old man was shot in Edinburgh. The victim, who was walking his dog in the Paisley Drive area of the city at around 4.00am, was rushed to Edinburgh R...
Police Hunt Gunman After Dog Walker Shot
A police investigation is underway after a 40-year-old man was shot in Edinburgh. The victim, who was walking his dog in the Paisley Drive area of the city at around 4.00am, was rushed to Edinburgh R...
UK National News, Jun 24, 2009
MoD To Consider New Rehab Centre
The Ministry of Defence (MoD) is launching a study to assess proposals for a new centre of excellence in rehabilitation to ensure that the care of injured service personnel remains state-of-the-art fo...
MoD To Consider New Rehab Centre
The Ministry of Defence (MoD) is launching a study to assess proposals for a new centre of excellence in rehabilitation to ensure that the care of injured service personnel remains state-of-the-art fo...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 24, 2009
New Rules On MLAs Employing Relatives
Stormont MLAs must now register the details of family members they employ, under a new code of conduct. Under the policy, Assembly members must also register earnings made outside of Stormont....
New Rules On MLAs Employing Relatives
Stormont MLAs must now register the details of family members they employ, under a new code of conduct. Under the policy, Assembly members must also register earnings made outside of Stormont....
Northern Ireland News, Jun 24, 2009
Ministers Square Up Over Parades Issue
In spite of working closely together on such issues as their joint condemnation of recent racist attacks, the First and Deputy First Ministers were this week at loggerheads over loyal order parades...
Ministers Square Up Over Parades Issue
In spite of working closely together on such issues as their joint condemnation of recent racist attacks, the First and Deputy First Ministers were this week at loggerheads over loyal order parades...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 24, 2009
Nomadic Refit Target In Doubt
The ongoing restoration of one of the last remaining links to the Belfast-built Titanic may not be finished in time for the centenary of its launch. Auditors have cast doubt as to whether the ...
Nomadic Refit Target In Doubt
The ongoing restoration of one of the last remaining links to the Belfast-built Titanic may not be finished in time for the centenary of its launch. Auditors have cast doubt as to whether the ...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 24, 2009
Ryanair Web Check-In Stalls
Passengers due to travel with Ryanair tomorrow (Thursday) are facing the possibility of a hefty extra fee should they fail to use the airline's online check-in facility in time. What has been ...
Ryanair Web Check-In Stalls
Passengers due to travel with Ryanair tomorrow (Thursday) are facing the possibility of a hefty extra fee should they fail to use the airline's online check-in facility in time. What has been ...
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Northern Ireland WeatherToday:A dry and sunny start but cloud bubbling up with a few showers developing from late morning. Sunny intervals and scattered showers in the afternoon, these could be heavy at times. Maximum temperature 12 °C.Tonight:Remaining cloudy with a few showers continuing through the evening. Some drier, clearer spells in the early hours, before cloud builds and showers turn more persistent towards dawn. Minimum temperature 4 °C.
