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Northern Ireland News for July 2009 : Page 3
UK National News, Jul 29, 2009
Man Jailed Over Murder Of Romanian Man
An illegal immigrant has been jailed for life for murdering a Romanian man in Manchester. Haroon Ahmed Niged, 27, of Stockport Road, Longsite, pleaded guilty at Manchester Crown Court to murdering Ma...
Man Jailed Over Murder Of Romanian Man
An illegal immigrant has been jailed for life for murdering a Romanian man in Manchester. Haroon Ahmed Niged, 27, of Stockport Road, Longsite, pleaded guilty at Manchester Crown Court to murdering Ma...
Business News, Jul 29, 2009
Rates Relief For SMEs Proposed
A scheme to reduce the rates burden for small and medium-sized businesses (SMEs) in Northern Ireland looks set to get the go-ahead. Stormont Finance Minister Sammy Wilson today confirmed his commitme...
Rates Relief For SMEs Proposed
A scheme to reduce the rates burden for small and medium-sized businesses (SMEs) in Northern Ireland looks set to get the go-ahead. Stormont Finance Minister Sammy Wilson today confirmed his commitme...
Northern Ireland News, Jul 29, 2009
Tagging Mooted As Sex Offender Caught
A convicted sex offender who was detained in the Republic yesterday - after he went missing while on probation in Northern Ireland - has been returned north and into custody. However, South Be...
Tagging Mooted As Sex Offender Caught
A convicted sex offender who was detained in the Republic yesterday - after he went missing while on probation in Northern Ireland - has been returned north and into custody. However, South Be...
Northern Ireland News, Jul 29, 2009
Rural Planning Approvals Jump
Draft rural planning legislation PPS 21 has seen a 98% approval of applications submitted since its inception last year. The new countryside planning guidelines, launched in November 2008, re...
Rural Planning Approvals Jump
Draft rural planning legislation PPS 21 has seen a 98% approval of applications submitted since its inception last year. The new countryside planning guidelines, launched in November 2008, re...
Northern Ireland News, Jul 29, 2009
Top Lawyer Ferguson Dies
One of Northern Ireland's most distinguished legal figures who featured in some of the highest-profile criminal cases of the last two decades, has died at the age of 73. Richard Ferguson QC, w...
Top Lawyer Ferguson Dies
One of Northern Ireland's most distinguished legal figures who featured in some of the highest-profile criminal cases of the last two decades, has died at the age of 73. Richard Ferguson QC, w...
UK National News, Jul 29, 2009
Met Office Dampens 'Barbeque Summer' Forecast
Weather forecasters have issued a revised forecast following its claim in April that the UK was "odds on for a barbeque summer", instead warning Britons to expect more rainfall in August. As Britain...
Met Office Dampens 'Barbeque Summer' Forecast
Weather forecasters have issued a revised forecast following its claim in April that the UK was "odds on for a barbeque summer", instead warning Britons to expect more rainfall in August. As Britain...
Northern Ireland News, Jul 29, 2009
Latest School Fire Probed
Vandals have again set fire to a school in north Belfast. The PSNI are investigating after the canteen at Stella Maris School on the Shore Road was attacked overnight. It was also found that ...
Latest School Fire Probed
Vandals have again set fire to a school in north Belfast. The PSNI are investigating after the canteen at Stella Maris School on the Shore Road was attacked overnight. It was also found that ...
UK National News, Jul 29, 2009
Sunbeds 'As Damaging As Smoking', Report Finds
Using sunbeds can be as damaging to your health as smoking, a new report published today has found. The International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) had previously assessed sunbeds or sunlamps ...
Sunbeds 'As Damaging As Smoking', Report Finds
Using sunbeds can be as damaging to your health as smoking, a new report published today has found. The International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) had previously assessed sunbeds or sunlamps ...
UK National News, Jul 29, 2009
Morrison Jailed For Life For Model Girlfriend Murder
Ricardo Morrison, the boyfriend of a model who was stabbed to death in Greater Manchester, has been sentenced to life in prison of her murder. The 22-year-old will serve a minimum of 24 years followi...
Morrison Jailed For Life For Model Girlfriend Murder
Ricardo Morrison, the boyfriend of a model who was stabbed to death in Greater Manchester, has been sentenced to life in prison of her murder. The 22-year-old will serve a minimum of 24 years followi...
Northern Ireland News, Jul 29, 2009
NI Informant Payouts Revealed
Northern Ireland police informers were paid £299,000 during the last financial year, a Freedom of Information request has revealed. The BBC, who submitted the request, learned that across the ...
NI Informant Payouts Revealed
Northern Ireland police informers were paid £299,000 during the last financial year, a Freedom of Information request has revealed. The BBC, who submitted the request, learned that across the ...
Business News, Jul 29, 2009
Banks Defend NI Farm Business
Within hours of a meeting with politicians over the major bank's conduct of business with the NI agricultural industry, senior bank bosses have roundly defended their commitment to the industry. They...
Banks Defend NI Farm Business
Within hours of a meeting with politicians over the major bank's conduct of business with the NI agricultural industry, senior bank bosses have roundly defended their commitment to the industry. They...
UK National News, Jul 29, 2009
Family Appeal Over Murder Of 'Decent Law-Abiding Citizen'
The family of a Birmingham taxi driver who was stabbed and left on the roadside to die, have issued an appeal to help catch his killer. Mohammed Arshad, 36, died last Thursday after being assaulted i...
Family Appeal Over Murder Of 'Decent Law-Abiding Citizen'
The family of a Birmingham taxi driver who was stabbed and left on the roadside to die, have issued an appeal to help catch his killer. Mohammed Arshad, 36, died last Thursday after being assaulted i...
Northern Ireland News, Jul 29, 2009
Banks Defend NI Farm Business
Within hours of a meeting with politicians over the major bank's conduct of business with the NI agricultural industry, senior bank bosses have roundly defended their commitment to the industry.</b...
Banks Defend NI Farm Business
Within hours of a meeting with politicians over the major bank's conduct of business with the NI agricultural industry, senior bank bosses have roundly defended their commitment to the industry.</b...
Northern Ireland News, Jul 29, 2009
Rates Relief For SMEs Proposed
A scheme to reduce the rates burden for small and medium-sized businesses (SMEs) in Northern Ireland looks set to get the go-ahead. Stormont Finance Minister Sammy Wilson confirmed hw will pre...
Rates Relief For SMEs Proposed
A scheme to reduce the rates burden for small and medium-sized businesses (SMEs) in Northern Ireland looks set to get the go-ahead. Stormont Finance Minister Sammy Wilson confirmed hw will pre...
UK National News, Jul 29, 2009
Other News In Brief
Car Shooting Victim Named Police investigating the murder of a man whose body was discovered in a car in south east London, have released the name of the victim. Nathan Williams, of south east London...
Other News In Brief
Car Shooting Victim Named Police investigating the murder of a man whose body was discovered in a car in south east London, have released the name of the victim. Nathan Williams, of south east London...
Northern Ireland News, Jul 29, 2009
Music Video Role For Jimmy Nesbitt
Fresh from his Belfast-made Iraq drama, Occupation, (pictured here) as well as the NI-based post-Troubles' drama, Five Minutes of Heaven with Liam Neeson and national fame in his role as Jekyl, NI ...
Music Video Role For Jimmy Nesbitt
Fresh from his Belfast-made Iraq drama, Occupation, (pictured here) as well as the NI-based post-Troubles' drama, Five Minutes of Heaven with Liam Neeson and national fame in his role as Jekyl, NI ...
Business News, Jul 29, 2009
Push Energy Improvements, Says MEP
Northern Ireland MEP Bairbre de Brún has called on the Stormont Executive to set energy efficiency measures among its top priorities, as the new Swedish EU Presidency moves the issue up the political ...
Push Energy Improvements, Says MEP
Northern Ireland MEP Bairbre de Brún has called on the Stormont Executive to set energy efficiency measures among its top priorities, as the new Swedish EU Presidency moves the issue up the political ...
Northern Ireland News, Jul 29, 2009
Push Energy Improvements, Says MEP
Northern Ireland MEP Bairbre de Brún has called on the Stormont Executive to set energy efficiency measures among its top priorities, as the new Swedish EU Presidency moves the issue up the politic...
Push Energy Improvements, Says MEP
Northern Ireland MEP Bairbre de Brún has called on the Stormont Executive to set energy efficiency measures among its top priorities, as the new Swedish EU Presidency moves the issue up the politic...
Northern Ireland News, Jul 29, 2009
Other NI News In Brief
M&S Drivers' Strike Looms It looks likely today that deliveries to Marks and Spencer stores throughout the UK will be hit by a threatened drivers' strike. Some 100 staff at worldwide courier c...
Other NI News In Brief
M&S Drivers' Strike Looms It looks likely today that deliveries to Marks and Spencer stores throughout the UK will be hit by a threatened drivers' strike. Some 100 staff at worldwide courier c...
UK National News, Jul 28, 2009
Boyfriend Found Guilty Over Model Murder
Ricardo Morrison, the boyfriend of a model who was stabbed to death in Greater Manchester, has been found guilty of her murder. Morrison, 22, used a six-inch kitchen knife to attack 19-year-old Amy L...
Boyfriend Found Guilty Over Model Murder
Ricardo Morrison, the boyfriend of a model who was stabbed to death in Greater Manchester, has been found guilty of her murder. Morrison, 22, used a six-inch kitchen knife to attack 19-year-old Amy L...
UK National News, Jul 28, 2009
Police Hunt Gunman Following Shooting
A police hunt is underway after a man was shot dead in a quiet street in south east London. Officers discovered a man seriously injured in Ludwick Mews, in New Cross, after they were called to the ar...
Police Hunt Gunman Following Shooting
A police hunt is underway after a man was shot dead in a quiet street in south east London. Officers discovered a man seriously injured in Ludwick Mews, in New Cross, after they were called to the ar...
Recruitment News, Jul 28, 2009
Call Centre Dials-up 200 Jobs
A major UK supermarket chain is ringing the changes this week with news of around 200 new jobs for Co Down. Sainsbury's is creating the new positions at the Newry-based Teleperformance Call Centre. ...
Call Centre Dials-up 200 Jobs
A major UK supermarket chain is ringing the changes this week with news of around 200 new jobs for Co Down. Sainsbury's is creating the new positions at the Newry-based Teleperformance Call Centre. ...
UK National News, Jul 28, 2009
DVD Piracy Gang Jailed Over £7m Scam
A father and his two sons who ran a multi-million pound pirate DVD racket, have been jailed today. Sami Sheikh, 28, and brother Rafi, 26, of North Chingford, east London, were both jailed for six yea...
DVD Piracy Gang Jailed Over £7m Scam
A father and his two sons who ran a multi-million pound pirate DVD racket, have been jailed today. Sami Sheikh, 28, and brother Rafi, 26, of North Chingford, east London, were both jailed for six yea...
Recruitment News, Jul 28, 2009
Numbers 'Unavailable For Work' Growing
The number of people of working age in Northern Ireland who are unable to work has risen. The figure, which has gone up by 17,000 in a year, gives the region the highest rate of 'economic inactivity'...
Numbers 'Unavailable For Work' Growing
The number of people of working age in Northern Ireland who are unable to work has risen. The figure, which has gone up by 17,000 in a year, gives the region the highest rate of 'economic inactivity'...
Northern Ireland News, Jul 28, 2009
Derry Clue To Sligo Body's Identification
A strong link to Northern Ireland has emerged in an ongoing gardaí investigation to identify the body of a man found in the Irish Republic last month. Officers in Sligo are renewing their appe...
Derry Clue To Sligo Body's Identification
A strong link to Northern Ireland has emerged in an ongoing gardaí investigation to identify the body of a man found in the Irish Republic last month. Officers in Sligo are renewing their appe...
Northern Ireland News, Jul 28, 2009
Bid To Halt Prison Strike Looks Positive
Threatened disciplinary action on foot of the tragic death of a prisoner on suicide watch and changes to sick leave are believed to be among the issues that threaten to spark an all-out strike by p...
Bid To Halt Prison Strike Looks Positive
Threatened disciplinary action on foot of the tragic death of a prisoner on suicide watch and changes to sick leave are believed to be among the issues that threaten to spark an all-out strike by p...
UK National News, Jul 28, 2009
Criticism Over G20 "Kettling" Tactics
Police have been criticised for their handling of protesters and members of the public, during the G20 demonstrations, a parliamentary committee has said. The Joint Committee on Human Rights (JCHR) s...
Criticism Over G20 "Kettling" Tactics
Police have been criticised for their handling of protesters and members of the public, during the G20 demonstrations, a parliamentary committee has said. The Joint Committee on Human Rights (JCHR) s...
UK National News, Jul 28, 2009
Rantzen To Stand 'At Next General Election'
Television presenter Esther Rantzen has announced she is to stand for election as MP for Luton South at the next general election. Labour’s Margaret Moran, the current MP for the area, is to stand do...
Rantzen To Stand 'At Next General Election'
Television presenter Esther Rantzen has announced she is to stand for election as MP for Luton South at the next general election. Labour’s Margaret Moran, the current MP for the area, is to stand do...
UK National News, Jul 28, 2009
Branson's Economic Forecast
Virgin founder Sir Richard Branson has said the 'jury is still out' on the possibility of notable global economic recovery in the near future. However, the well-known entrepreneur said some positive ...
Branson's Economic Forecast
Virgin founder Sir Richard Branson has said the 'jury is still out' on the possibility of notable global economic recovery in the near future. However, the well-known entrepreneur said some positive ...
Business News, Jul 28, 2009
Consumer Confidence Rising, Says Bank
A new NI-based survey has revealed a significant reduction in the number of people who are pessimistic about their anticipated financial position over the coming year. Local consumer confidence rose ...
Consumer Confidence Rising, Says Bank
A new NI-based survey has revealed a significant reduction in the number of people who are pessimistic about their anticipated financial position over the coming year. Local consumer confidence rose ...
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Northern Ireland WeatherToday:Dry, bright start this morning with best of sunshine in the west. Thickening cloud over Down and Antrim this morning with a few showers, extending westwards this afternoon. Lighter winds. Maximum temperature 16 °C.Tonight:Rather cloudy and mainly dry at first, then showery outbreaks of rain extending westwards to most places during the night, turning heavier towards morning. Light winds. Minimum temperature 8 °C.
