Northern Ireland News for August 2009 : Page 15
Business News, Aug 5, 2009
NI Wine Expert Tipped For Award
Crossgar-based wine merchant JNwine.com has been recognised as one of Britain and Ireland's best specialist retailers, having been shortlisted for three prestigious awards at the International Wine Ch...
NI Wine Expert Tipped For Award
Crossgar-based wine merchant JNwine.com has been recognised as one of Britain and Ireland's best specialist retailers, having been shortlisted for three prestigious awards at the International Wine Ch...
UK National News, Aug 5, 2009
Waterloo Shooting Probed
A police officer has been injured in an incident involving a shooting near Waterloo station in London. The news emerged this afternoon as police flooded the location at The Cut in central London. Me...
Waterloo Shooting Probed
A police officer has been injured in an incident involving a shooting near Waterloo station in London. The news emerged this afternoon as police flooded the location at The Cut in central London. Me...
UK National News, Aug 5, 2009
Lloyds Announces £4 Billion Loss
One of the UK's top banking groups, Lloyds has announced losses of £4 billion in the first six months of this year. This compares to the £2.8 billion profit which Lloyds made in the same period last ...
Lloyds Announces £4 Billion Loss
One of the UK's top banking groups, Lloyds has announced losses of £4 billion in the first six months of this year. This compares to the £2.8 billion profit which Lloyds made in the same period last ...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 5, 2009
Police Station Closure 'List' Revealed
As unionist politicians unite in opposition to the proposed closure of as many as 40 PSNI barracks, a full list of the locations at risk has been published. Today's Belfast News Letter has pri...
Police Station Closure 'List' Revealed
As unionist politicians unite in opposition to the proposed closure of as many as 40 PSNI barracks, a full list of the locations at risk has been published. Today's Belfast News Letter has pri...
UK National News, Aug 5, 2009
Violent Offender Orders Introduced
New Asbo-style civil orders which can restrict the movements of violent criminals' freed from jail have been introduced today in England and Wales. The Violent Offender Orders (VOOs) place a series o...
Violent Offender Orders Introduced
New Asbo-style civil orders which can restrict the movements of violent criminals' freed from jail have been introduced today in England and Wales. The Violent Offender Orders (VOOs) place a series o...
UK National News, Aug 5, 2009
Missing Baby Found 'Safe And Well'
A nine-month-old baby girl who was reported missing from her home in Glouchestershire on Monday has been found safe and well. Maylayah Delaney had been reported missing by her mother shortly before l...
Missing Baby Found 'Safe And Well'
A nine-month-old baby girl who was reported missing from her home in Glouchestershire on Monday has been found safe and well. Maylayah Delaney had been reported missing by her mother shortly before l...
UK National News, Aug 5, 2009
Brothers 'Win' Hospital Poisoning Case
An eight-year legal battle has been won after a Merseyside hospital admitted effectively poisoning two brothers. Liam McNeely, 35, and his brother Paul, 39, received blood transfusions for a rare for...
Brothers 'Win' Hospital Poisoning Case
An eight-year legal battle has been won after a Merseyside hospital admitted effectively poisoning two brothers. Liam McNeely, 35, and his brother Paul, 39, received blood transfusions for a rare for...
UK National News, Aug 5, 2009
House Prices Rise By 1.1%
House prices rose by 1.1% in July, the second rise in the last three months, according to figures from Halifax. The average price of a house is now £159,623, 12.1% lower than the same time last year,...
House Prices Rise By 1.1%
House prices rose by 1.1% in July, the second rise in the last three months, according to figures from Halifax. The average price of a house is now £159,623, 12.1% lower than the same time last year,...
Business News, Aug 5, 2009
Michelin Training Gets Fillip
A major Co Antrim manufacturing facility is to be boosted with an investment in skills training. Invest Northern Ireland and the EU are helping Michelin in Ballymena to raise the skills levels of its...
Michelin Training Gets Fillip
A major Co Antrim manufacturing facility is to be boosted with an investment in skills training. Invest Northern Ireland and the EU are helping Michelin in Ballymena to raise the skills levels of its...
Business News, Aug 5, 2009
'Largest Ever Deficit' In Top Pensions
The financial crisis has plunged the pensions schemes of Britain's leading companies into a £96 billion deficit, more than double the £41 billion estimated a year ago, a report has revealed. The 16th...
'Largest Ever Deficit' In Top Pensions
The financial crisis has plunged the pensions schemes of Britain's leading companies into a £96 billion deficit, more than double the £41 billion estimated a year ago, a report has revealed. The 16th...
Northern Ireland 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...
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...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 5, 2009
McCabe Killers' Apology 'Genuine': Adams
The Sinn Féin President has said that apologies from the killers of an Irish police detective - who were released from jail today - were genuine. Gerry Adams (pictured) made the comments as th...
McCabe Killers' Apology 'Genuine': Adams
The Sinn Féin President has said that apologies from the killers of an Irish police detective - who were released from jail today - were genuine. Gerry Adams (pictured) made the comments as th...
Northern Ireland 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 gro...
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 gro...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 5, 2009
Doubts Over EPC Inspectors
Those responsible for providing an energy efficiency certificate to people putting their homes up for sale may not all be fully qualified. It has emerged that some businesses supplying Energy ...
Doubts Over EPC Inspectors
Those responsible for providing an energy efficiency certificate to people putting their homes up for sale may not all be fully qualified. It has emerged that some businesses supplying Energy ...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 5, 2009
DUP/TUV Council Agreement 'Worthless'
A co-opt agreement between DUP and TUV councillors in Craigavon has been described as "breath-taking arrogance" and "worthless", by Sinn Féin. On Monday night Traditional Unionist Voice member...
DUP/TUV Council Agreement 'Worthless'
A co-opt agreement between DUP and TUV councillors in Craigavon has been described as "breath-taking arrogance" and "worthless", by Sinn Féin. On Monday night Traditional Unionist Voice member...
UK National News, Aug 5, 2009
Appeal 'One Year On' From Shooting
Twelve months after the shooting that led to his death, the family of Stephon Davidson are appealing to anybody who knows anything about the incident to come forward. Nineteen-year-old Stephon was in...
Appeal 'One Year On' From Shooting
Twelve months after the shooting that led to his death, the family of Stephon Davidson are appealing to anybody who knows anything about the incident to come forward. Nineteen-year-old Stephon was in...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 5, 2009
NI Wine Expert Tipped For Award
Crossgar-based wine merchant JNwine.com has been recognised as one of Britain and Ireland's best specialist retailers, having been shortlisted for three prestigious awards at the International Wine...
NI Wine Expert Tipped For Award
Crossgar-based wine merchant JNwine.com has been recognised as one of Britain and Ireland's best specialist retailers, having been shortlisted for three prestigious awards at the International Wine...
UK National News, Aug 5, 2009
Scottish Pupils Receive Exam Results
For almost 160,000 anxious pupils across Scotland the wait is finally over, as the Scottish Qualifications Authority today delivers their exam results. For the majority of pupils it will be good news...
Scottish Pupils Receive Exam Results
For almost 160,000 anxious pupils across Scotland the wait is finally over, as the Scottish Qualifications Authority today delivers their exam results. For the majority of pupils it will be good news...
UK National News, Aug 5, 2009
Investment Firm Acquires Coffee Republic
Property firm Arab Investments intends to commit substantial capital into developing the Coffee Republic brand and will be embarking on further expansion of the branch network which currently includes...
Investment Firm Acquires Coffee Republic
Property firm Arab Investments intends to commit substantial capital into developing the Coffee Republic brand and will be embarking on further expansion of the branch network which currently includes...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 5, 2009
Michelin Training Gets Fillip
A major Co Antrim manufacturing facility is to be boosted with an investment in skills training. Invest Northern Ireland and the EU are helping Michelin in Ballymena to raise the skills levels...
Michelin Training Gets Fillip
A major Co Antrim manufacturing facility is to be boosted with an investment in skills training. Invest Northern Ireland and the EU are helping Michelin in Ballymena to raise the skills levels...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 5, 2009
Other NI News In Brief
Two Die On Roads It has been revealed that the motorcyclist killed in a crash on the north Antrim coast on Tuesday was from Co Meath. Edward David Manly (64) crashed on the Causeway Road outsi...
Other NI News In Brief
Two Die On Roads It has been revealed that the motorcyclist killed in a crash on the north Antrim coast on Tuesday was from Co Meath. Edward David Manly (64) crashed on the Causeway Road outsi...
UK National News, Aug 5, 2009
Awards For Tackling Crime And Anti-Social Behaviour Launched
An awards scheme to recognise people who have been at the forefront of tackling crime and anti-social behaviour in their communities was launched yesterday by the Government's Crime and Justice Advise...
Awards For Tackling Crime And Anti-Social Behaviour Launched
An awards scheme to recognise people who have been at the forefront of tackling crime and anti-social behaviour in their communities was launched yesterday by the Government's Crime and Justice Advise...
UK National News, Aug 5, 2009
Government Launches Measles Awareness Campaign
A measles awareness campaign has been launched by the Government. It has warned that measles vaccination rates are still far lower than levels needed to protect the population. This is despite the f...
Government Launches Measles Awareness Campaign
A measles awareness campaign has been launched by the Government. It has warned that measles vaccination rates are still far lower than levels needed to protect the population. This is despite the f...
Recruitment News, Aug 4, 2009
1,000 College Places For Unemployed
The Republic's Minister for Education Batt O'Keeffe has announced details of 1,000 education places for unemployed workers in September. The new part-time, post-graduate, third-level places will be i...
1,000 College Places For Unemployed
The Republic's Minister for Education Batt O'Keeffe has announced details of 1,000 education places for unemployed workers in September. The new part-time, post-graduate, third-level places will be i...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 4, 2009
Dissent Over Police Station Closures
More than 40 police stations across Northern Ireland are likely be closed over the next two years. Politicans and commentators are at loggerheads on the cost-cutting proposals with Sinn Féin i...
Dissent Over Police Station Closures
More than 40 police stations across Northern Ireland are likely be closed over the next two years. Politicans and commentators are at loggerheads on the cost-cutting proposals with Sinn Féin i...
Business News, Aug 4, 2009
Plastics Workers Get Second Chance Of Jobs
The purchase of a bankrupt specialist plastics firm in Co Armagh by a new owner is expected to give the firm's former staff a new lease of life. Seventy people were working at Reflex Mouldings in Mar...
Plastics Workers Get Second Chance Of Jobs
The purchase of a bankrupt specialist plastics firm in Co Armagh by a new owner is expected to give the firm's former staff a new lease of life. Seventy people were working at Reflex Mouldings in Mar...
Business News, Aug 4, 2009
Northern Rock Rocked By Losses
A nationalised bank funded by huge amounts of taxpayers' money has reported a loss of £724.2m for the first six months of 2009. Northern Rock's losses accelerated when compared with a loss of £585.4m...
Northern Rock Rocked By Losses
A nationalised bank funded by huge amounts of taxpayers' money has reported a loss of £724.2m for the first six months of 2009. Northern Rock's losses accelerated when compared with a loss of £585.4m...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 4, 2009
'Luck Of The Irish' Strikes Again
The North West is logging more than its fair share of Lottery millionaires. The latest winner, Seamus Duffy from the Greysteel area of Co Londonderry, was the only winner of Saturday's Lotto j...
'Luck Of The Irish' Strikes Again
The North West is logging more than its fair share of Lottery millionaires. The latest winner, Seamus Duffy from the Greysteel area of Co Londonderry, was the only winner of Saturday's Lotto j...
UK National News, Aug 4, 2009
Man Arrested In Milly Dowler Murder Investigation
UPDATE: The man arrested by police investigating the murder of schoolgirl Milly Dowler has now been released without charge. The 40-year-old man from west London was arrested at 10am on Tuesda...
Man Arrested In Milly Dowler Murder Investigation
UPDATE: The man arrested by police investigating the murder of schoolgirl Milly Dowler has now been released without charge. The 40-year-old man from west London was arrested at 10am on Tuesda...
UK National News, Aug 4, 2009
'Torture' Committee Calls For Inquiry
MPs and Peers have called for an independent inquiry into allegations MI5 officers endorsed torture techniques against terror suspects. A parliamentary committee failed to establish whether British ...
'Torture' Committee Calls For Inquiry
MPs and Peers have called for an independent inquiry into allegations MI5 officers endorsed torture techniques against terror suspects. A parliamentary committee failed to establish whether British ...
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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.