Northern Ireland News for August 2009 : Page 14
Northern Ireland News, Aug 6, 2009
Axe To Fall On PSNI Stations
A large number of NI police stations are to shut down and be sold off. It took a majority vote and prolonged debate, but this afternoon members of the Northern Ireland Policing Board gave the ...
Axe To Fall On PSNI Stations
A large number of NI police stations are to shut down and be sold off. It took a majority vote and prolonged debate, but this afternoon members of the Northern Ireland Policing Board gave the ...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 6, 2009
Tall Ships Slip Into City
A celebration of sail has arrived in Belfast with the first of the Tall Ships Atlantic Challenge 2009 vessels docking in Belfast this morning. Although not taking place until 13 -16 August, a ...
Tall Ships Slip Into City
A celebration of sail has arrived in Belfast with the first of the Tall Ships Atlantic Challenge 2009 vessels docking in Belfast this morning. Although not taking place until 13 -16 August, a ...
UK National News, Aug 6, 2009
'Victoria Beckham Lookalike' Sought In Madeleine McCann Case
Detectives investigating the disappearance of British girl Madeleine McCann are seeking a 'Victoria Beckham' lookalike with an Australian or New Zealand accent in connection with the case, it has been...
'Victoria Beckham Lookalike' Sought In Madeleine McCann Case
Detectives investigating the disappearance of British girl Madeleine McCann are seeking a 'Victoria Beckham' lookalike with an Australian or New Zealand accent in connection with the case, it has been...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 6, 2009
CIT Robbery Fails
A man has been arrested and two others are being sought after a failed robbery bid on a Cash-in-Transit delivery to an ATM in Co Antrim. It happened this morning when a security guard was knoc...
CIT Robbery Fails
A man has been arrested and two others are being sought after a failed robbery bid on a Cash-in-Transit delivery to an ATM in Co Antrim. It happened this morning when a security guard was knoc...
Recruitment News, Aug 6, 2009
Irish Job Protection Scheme Launched
The Taniaste has announced a €250million subsidy scheme aimed at protecting almost 30,000 jobs. The scheme will involve the payment of a subsidy to firms to keep a person in employment for a period o...
Irish Job Protection Scheme Launched
The Taniaste has announced a €250million subsidy scheme aimed at protecting almost 30,000 jobs. The scheme will involve the payment of a subsidy to firms to keep a person in employment for a period o...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 6, 2009
Boys Saved As Sea Cave Floods
A tragedy was only just avoided last night when a volunteer lifeboat crewmember saved two children trapped by the rising sea. Lifeboat mechanic, Anthony Chambers, swam into a Co Londonderry ca...
Boys Saved As Sea Cave Floods
A tragedy was only just avoided last night when a volunteer lifeboat crewmember saved two children trapped by the rising sea. Lifeboat mechanic, Anthony Chambers, swam into a Co Londonderry ca...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 6, 2009
Bonus Claims Refuted By NI Water
NI Water has dismissed reports that top executive were paid bonuses in the region of £25,000 and £40,000. The water authority said figures detailed in today's Belfast Telegraph were inaccurate...
Bonus Claims Refuted By NI Water
NI Water has dismissed reports that top executive were paid bonuses in the region of £25,000 and £40,000. The water authority said figures detailed in today's Belfast Telegraph were inaccurate...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 6, 2009
Loyalist McDonald Speaks At West Forum
Former UDA chief Jackie McDonald has claimed Unionist politicians in Northern Ireland "don't know how to deal with loyalists". He also expressed "every sympathy" with the family of slain Coler...
Loyalist McDonald Speaks At West Forum
Former UDA chief Jackie McDonald has claimed Unionist politicians in Northern Ireland "don't know how to deal with loyalists". He also expressed "every sympathy" with the family of slain Coler...
UK National News, Aug 6, 2009
No Change For Interest Rate
The UK's interest rates has remained unchanged today as the Bank of England left the level set at 0.5%. The Monetary Policy Committee's (MPC) second decision, to expand quantitative easing (QE) at th...
No Change For Interest Rate
The UK's interest rates has remained unchanged today as the Bank of England left the level set at 0.5%. The Monetary Policy Committee's (MPC) second decision, to expand quantitative easing (QE) at th...
UK National News, Aug 6, 2009
Motor Sales Boosted By Scrappage Scheme
Car sales have risen for the first time since April last year, according to the latest industry figures. The Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) said 157,149 cars were sold in July, an ...
Motor Sales Boosted By Scrappage Scheme
Car sales have risen for the first time since April last year, according to the latest industry figures. The Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) said 157,149 cars were sold in July, an ...
UK National News, Aug 6, 2009
Postal Strikes Continue Over Pay Row
More than 25,000 postal workers are set to stage a series of strikes over the next few days, as a row over pay and jobs continues. The Communication Workers Union said that the strikes, which will be...
Postal Strikes Continue Over Pay Row
More than 25,000 postal workers are set to stage a series of strikes over the next few days, as a row over pay and jobs continues. The Communication Workers Union said that the strikes, which will be...
UK National News, Aug 6, 2009
Housing Market Will Still Face Challenges, Says RICS
Surveyors have predicted that house prices will end "slightly higher" than last year, however the market will still face challenges in 2010. The Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) report s...
Housing Market Will Still Face Challenges, Says RICS
Surveyors have predicted that house prices will end "slightly higher" than last year, however the market will still face challenges in 2010. The Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) report s...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 6, 2009
Derry School Attack Condemned
A Foyle MLA has condemned the burning of a school shed at Cairnhill Primary School in Londonderry. The SDLP's Mary Bradley (pictured here) said: "This is a disgraceful attack on a school, one ...
Derry School Attack Condemned
A Foyle MLA has condemned the burning of a school shed at Cairnhill Primary School in Londonderry. The SDLP's Mary Bradley (pictured here) said: "This is a disgraceful attack on a school, one ...
UK National News, Aug 6, 2009
ITV Announce £105 Million Loss
Struggling broadcaster ITV has announced a pre-tax loss of £105 million in their half-year results. The report revealed that advertising revenue had fallen by 15%, which was just marginally better th...
ITV Announce £105 Million Loss
Struggling broadcaster ITV has announced a pre-tax loss of £105 million in their half-year results. The report revealed that advertising revenue had fallen by 15%, which was just marginally better th...
UK National News, Aug 6, 2009
Last Tommy To Be Buried
The funeral of Britain's last Tommy, Harry Patch, who died at the age of 111, is due to take place later. The last surviving WWI veteran residing in the UK, who died in July 25th, will be honoured a...
Last Tommy To Be Buried
The funeral of Britain's last Tommy, Harry Patch, who died at the age of 111, is due to take place later. The last surviving WWI veteran residing in the UK, who died in July 25th, will be honoured a...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 6, 2009
Lady Dixon Park Hijacking
Police in Belfast have appeal for information after a woman was forced to hand over her car in the south of the city, last night. The woman was approached by two men in Sir Thomas and Lady Dix...
Lady Dixon Park Hijacking
Police in Belfast have appeal for information after a woman was forced to hand over her car in the south of the city, last night. The woman was approached by two men in Sir Thomas and Lady Dix...
UK National News, Aug 6, 2009
£3m Fund To Help Sexual Abuse Victims
The government has awarded more than £3 million to support victims of rape and sexual violence. Rape Crisis Centres will benefit from £1.6 million from the Government's Equalities Office's (GEO) Spec...
£3m Fund To Help Sexual Abuse Victims
The government has awarded more than £3 million to support victims of rape and sexual violence. Rape Crisis Centres will benefit from £1.6 million from the Government's Equalities Office's (GEO) Spec...
UK National News, Aug 6, 2009
Accolade For 'Voluntary' Nursing Homes
On average, not-for-profit nursing homes deliver higher quality care than for-profit nursing homes. This is one of the findings in a new study published this week on the British Medical Journal's web...
Accolade For 'Voluntary' Nursing Homes
On average, not-for-profit nursing homes deliver higher quality care than for-profit nursing homes. This is one of the findings in a new study published this week on the British Medical Journal's web...
Recruitment News, Aug 6, 2009
Redundancies Up By 142% Since 2008
Job losses have risen by 142% according to statistics released by the Irish Government. The Department of Enterprise, Trade & Employment revealed today that a total of 49,009 people have been made r...
Redundancies Up By 142% Since 2008
Job losses have risen by 142% according to statistics released by the Irish Government. The Department of Enterprise, Trade & Employment revealed today that a total of 49,009 people have been made r...
Business News, Aug 6, 2009
Aer Lingus Win NI Civil Service Contract
The Irish airline, Aer Lingus has clinched a government contract worth an estimated £500,000 per year to fly civil servants between Belfast and London. Over the next two years the airline will be the...
Aer Lingus Win NI Civil Service Contract
The Irish airline, Aer Lingus has clinched a government contract worth an estimated £500,000 per year to fly civil servants between Belfast and London. Over the next two years the airline will be the...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 6, 2009
Aer Lingus Win NI Civil Service Contract
The Irish airline, Aer Lingus has clinched a government contract worth an estimated £500,000 per year to fly civil servants between Belfast and London. Over the next two years the airline will...
Aer Lingus Win NI Civil Service Contract
The Irish airline, Aer Lingus has clinched a government contract worth an estimated £500,000 per year to fly civil servants between Belfast and London. Over the next two years the airline will...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 6, 2009
Tesco Cuts Out Landfills
Retail giant Tesco has diverted all of its Northern Ireland waste away from landfills over the last 12 months, it has been revealed. Tesco bosses have also implemented several 'environmentally...
Tesco Cuts Out Landfills
Retail giant Tesco has diverted all of its Northern Ireland waste away from landfills over the last 12 months, it has been revealed. Tesco bosses have also implemented several 'environmentally...
Business News, Aug 6, 2009
Tesco Cuts Out Landfills
Retail giant Tesco has diverted all of its Northern Ireland waste away from landfills over the last 12 months, it has been revealed. Tesco bosses have also implemented several 'environmentally friend...
Tesco Cuts Out Landfills
Retail giant Tesco has diverted all of its Northern Ireland waste away from landfills over the last 12 months, it has been revealed. Tesco bosses have also implemented several 'environmentally friend...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 6, 2009
Other NI News In Brief
Board To Rule On Closures Contentious proposals to sell off some 26 police stations and close others across Northern Ireland are to be put to the NI Policing Board later today. As previously r...
Other NI News In Brief
Board To Rule On Closures Contentious proposals to sell off some 26 police stations and close others across Northern Ireland are to be put to the NI Policing Board later today. As previously r...
UK National News, Aug 6, 2009
Alternative Medicines Face Regulation
A consultation on whether, and if so, how practitioners of acupuncture, herbal medicine and traditional Chinese medicine should be regulated was launched this week by the Department of Health. At pre...
Alternative Medicines Face Regulation
A consultation on whether, and if so, how practitioners of acupuncture, herbal medicine and traditional Chinese medicine should be regulated was launched this week by the Department of Health. At pre...
UK National News, Aug 6, 2009
Ethnic Infant Mortality High, Says BMJ
Rates of infant death remain high in parts of England, largely among deprived communities and ethnic minorities. This is one of the findings in a new study published this week on the British Medical ...
Ethnic Infant Mortality High, Says BMJ
Rates of infant death remain high in parts of England, largely among deprived communities and ethnic minorities. This is one of the findings in a new study published this week on the British Medical ...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 5, 2009
'Face-to-Face' On Holland Sentence
A refusal by the Attorney General to review the sentences given to the killers of west Belfast greengrocer Harry Holland (pictured) has today been slammed. The SDLP Equality Spokesperson Alex ...
'Face-to-Face' On Holland Sentence
A refusal by the Attorney General to review the sentences given to the killers of west Belfast greengrocer Harry Holland (pictured) has today been slammed. The SDLP Equality Spokesperson Alex ...
Business News, Aug 5, 2009
Investment In-Store By Sainsbury's
Sainsbury's is set to invest in excess of £50m in two new stores in Carrickfergus and Londonderry. The announcement will see the purchase of an existing Co-operative store in Carrickfergus and subje...
Investment In-Store By Sainsbury's
Sainsbury's is set to invest in excess of £50m in two new stores in Carrickfergus and Londonderry. The announcement will see the purchase of an existing Co-operative store in Carrickfergus and subje...
Business News, Aug 5, 2009
Irish Bank Losses Rising
Northern Ireland's First Trust Bank has lost £41m, according to the latest financial statement. The report also detailed how this led to a £28m loss at the parent company Allied Irish Bank group's UK...
Irish Bank Losses Rising
Northern Ireland's First Trust Bank has lost £41m, according to the latest financial statement. The report also detailed how this led to a £28m loss at the parent company Allied Irish Bank group's UK...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 5, 2009
RVH Traffic Diverted After Blaze
A fire in a derelict building in west Belfast has caused considerable disruption to traffic today. The cause of last night's outbreak is still being probed, after it forced the evacuation of t...
RVH Traffic Diverted After Blaze
A fire in a derelict building in west Belfast has caused considerable disruption to traffic today. The cause of last night's outbreak is still being probed, after it forced the evacuation of 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.