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Northern Ireland News for August 2009 : Page 2
Business News, Aug 27, 2009
Aer Lingus Reports Big Losses
The state-sponsored airline Aer Lingus has reported large losses due to the downturn in global travel. The part-government owned carrier said it had experienced a big increase in losses for the first...
Aer Lingus Reports Big Losses
The state-sponsored airline Aer Lingus has reported large losses due to the downturn in global travel. The part-government owned carrier said it had experienced a big increase in losses for the first...
Business News, Aug 27, 2009
EU To 'Protect' Independent Tourists
A new EU initiative to provide better levels of protection for tourists left behind by airline collapses will be announced in Galway later today. EU Consumer Commissioner Meglena Kuneva - who has bee...
EU To 'Protect' Independent Tourists
A new EU initiative to provide better levels of protection for tourists left behind by airline collapses will be announced in Galway later today. EU Consumer Commissioner Meglena Kuneva - who has bee...
Business News, Aug 27, 2009
Jobs On Way At Swords Expansion
There are thousands of new jobs on the way at a Co Dublin shopping complex. Planning approval for a €750m development at the Pavillion Shopping Centre in Swords has been described as a "significant m...
Jobs On Way At Swords Expansion
There are thousands of new jobs on the way at a Co Dublin shopping complex. Planning approval for a €750m development at the Pavillion Shopping Centre in Swords has been described as a "significant m...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 27, 2009
Girls Beat Boys In GCSEs
While the highest grades were achieved by three quarters of NI candidates in the GCSE results just published - girls continue beating boys. A*, A, B and C awards went to 75.1% of all candidate...
Girls Beat Boys In GCSEs
While the highest grades were achieved by three quarters of NI candidates in the GCSE results just published - girls continue beating boys. A*, A, B and C awards went to 75.1% of all candidate...
UK National News, Aug 27, 2009
'A' Grades Dominate GCSEs
Twenty percent of students taking GCSEs this year scored an A or A*. According to results published today, the figure relates to those taking five or more of the examinations in the national examinat...
'A' Grades Dominate GCSEs
Twenty percent of students taking GCSEs this year scored an A or A*. According to results published today, the figure relates to those taking five or more of the examinations in the national examinat...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 27, 2009
Craigavon Attack Probed
A local politician has roundly condemned those behind an assault and robbery in Co Armagh. The victims - two men - were beaten and robbed by an armed gang who broke into a house in Craigavon. ...
Craigavon Attack Probed
A local politician has roundly condemned those behind an assault and robbery in Co Armagh. The victims - two men - were beaten and robbed by an armed gang who broke into a house in Craigavon. ...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 27, 2009
Aer Lingus Hits Turbulent Times
The Irish state-sponsored airline Aer Lingus has reported large losses due to the downturn in global travel. The part-government owned carrier - which abandonded important 'slots' from Shannon...
Aer Lingus Hits Turbulent Times
The Irish state-sponsored airline Aer Lingus has reported large losses due to the downturn in global travel. The part-government owned carrier - which abandonded important 'slots' from Shannon...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 27, 2009
Holiday Road Repairs Warning
Drivers can anticipate delays as they head north out of Belfast over the coming weekend. Major resurfacing of Nelson Street and Great Georges Street will take place over the Bank Holiday weeke...
Holiday Road Repairs Warning
Drivers can anticipate delays as they head north out of Belfast over the coming weekend. Major resurfacing of Nelson Street and Great Georges Street will take place over the Bank Holiday weeke...
UK National News, Aug 27, 2009
Power Failure Hits Channel Tunnel
There was 'shock' this week as undersea passenger trains ground to a halt. A power outage was being blamed after Channel Tunnel passengers - who boarded carriages in Calais at 7.50pm on Tuesday eveni...
Power Failure Hits Channel Tunnel
There was 'shock' this week as undersea passenger trains ground to a halt. A power outage was being blamed after Channel Tunnel passengers - who boarded carriages in Calais at 7.50pm on Tuesday eveni...
UK National News, Aug 27, 2009
Call For Review Of NHS Care
A patient lobby group has called for an urgent review of NHS basic standards after highlighting accounts of "dreadful" treatment of patients. The Patients Association has heard stories of how patient...
Call For Review Of NHS Care
A patient lobby group has called for an urgent review of NHS basic standards after highlighting accounts of "dreadful" treatment of patients. The Patients Association has heard stories of how patient...
UK National News, Aug 27, 2009
House Prices Continue To Rise
House prices rose across the UK by 1.6% in August according to the Nationwide. At £160,224, the average price of a typical UK property is still slightly lower than a year ago, however the annual rate...
House Prices Continue To Rise
House prices rose across the UK by 1.6% in August according to the Nationwide. At £160,224, the average price of a typical UK property is still slightly lower than a year ago, however the annual rate...
UK National News, Aug 27, 2009
Dr Who Materialises In 'Toon' Land
The BBC has this week released the first image of an animated cartoon Doctor Who. This is as he will appear in the new animation, Dreamland, which is due for broadcast later this year. The six-part ...
Dr Who Materialises In 'Toon' Land
The BBC has this week released the first image of an animated cartoon Doctor Who. This is as he will appear in the new animation, Dreamland, which is due for broadcast later this year. The six-part ...
UK National News, Aug 27, 2009
Katona Bailed Over Assault Claims
Kerry Katona has been released on police bail over an alleged assault. The star spent last night in custody after being arrested yesterday afternoon. It is believed the alleged incident took place ...
Katona Bailed Over Assault Claims
Kerry Katona has been released on police bail over an alleged assault. The star spent last night in custody after being arrested yesterday afternoon. It is believed the alleged incident took place ...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 27, 2009
North Belfast Community Buses Torched
Fire has destroyed a small fleet of vehicles used by a community organisation. People across north Belfast are set to suffer the consequences after vandals set buses and cars alight earlier th...
North Belfast Community Buses Torched
Fire has destroyed a small fleet of vehicles used by a community organisation. People across north Belfast are set to suffer the consequences after vandals set buses and cars alight earlier th...
UK National News, Aug 27, 2009
Other News In Brief
Stolen Car Crash Kills Women Two people have died after a stolen car crashed into their vehicle in Bradford. The women, both 48 and from Bradford, were in a Ford Fiesta which was hit by a Mercedes CL...
Other News In Brief
Stolen Car Crash Kills Women Two people have died after a stolen car crashed into their vehicle in Bradford. The women, both 48 and from Bradford, were in a Ford Fiesta which was hit by a Mercedes CL...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 27, 2009
Other NI News In Brief
Orde Slams Assembly Never one afraid of contentious comments, Sir Hugh Orde Northern Ireland's outgoing police chief has accused the Stormont administration of "not doing enough to tackle segr...
Other NI News In Brief
Orde Slams Assembly Never one afraid of contentious comments, Sir Hugh Orde Northern Ireland's outgoing police chief has accused the Stormont administration of "not doing enough to tackle segr...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 26, 2009
Kennedy 'Snub' To Adams Recalled
Outspoken US politician, Edward 'Ted' Kennedy has died from cancer, aged 77. While often seen as being a supporter of republicanism - by calling for the withdrawal of British troops from NI an...
Kennedy 'Snub' To Adams Recalled
Outspoken US politician, Edward 'Ted' Kennedy has died from cancer, aged 77. While often seen as being a supporter of republicanism - by calling for the withdrawal of British troops from NI an...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 26, 2009
'Rotting Lettuce' Hid Contraband Tobacco
A Co Down lorry driver has been jailed for smuggling. A Newry man who smuggled six million cigarettes and half a tonne of hand rolling tobacco in decomposing lettuce has been jailed for three ...
'Rotting Lettuce' Hid Contraband Tobacco
A Co Down lorry driver has been jailed for smuggling. A Newry man who smuggled six million cigarettes and half a tonne of hand rolling tobacco in decomposing lettuce has been jailed for three ...
Recruitment News, Aug 26, 2009
5,000 Pub Jobs Lost In 12 Months
A leading publicans group has called on the Government to protect the jobs of bar workers after almost 5,000 jobs were lost in the sector in the last year. The Vintners' Federation of Ireland (VFI), ...
5,000 Pub Jobs Lost In 12 Months
A leading publicans group has called on the Government to protect the jobs of bar workers after almost 5,000 jobs were lost in the sector in the last year. The Vintners' Federation of Ireland (VFI), ...
Business News, Aug 26, 2009
Unsuitable Applicants 'Flood' SMEs
It has been claimed this week that Northern Ireland's smaller businesses are being swamped with unsuitable - but desperate - candidates for jobs. Claming this is putting extra strain on already stret...
Unsuitable Applicants 'Flood' SMEs
It has been claimed this week that Northern Ireland's smaller businesses are being swamped with unsuitable - but desperate - candidates for jobs. Claming this is putting extra strain on already stret...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 26, 2009
SDLP Welcomes 'Legal Highs' Ban
The authorities are to clamp down on so-called 'party drugs', giving them an illegal substance classification. The Home Office is set to legislate against the use of BZP and GBL, which are tou...
SDLP Welcomes 'Legal Highs' Ban
The authorities are to clamp down on so-called 'party drugs', giving them an illegal substance classification. The Home Office is set to legislate against the use of BZP and GBL, which are tou...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 26, 2009
'Check All Bridges' Call Follow Collapse
Ireland's largest body representing builders has called for all rail bridges to be checked for safety. The Construction Industry Federation (CIF) wants the Dubln government to assess the safet...
'Check All Bridges' Call Follow Collapse
Ireland's largest body representing builders has called for all rail bridges to be checked for safety. The Construction Industry Federation (CIF) wants the Dubln government to assess the safet...
UK National News, Aug 26, 2009
Tributes To US 'Patriarch' Kennedy
Edward 'Ted' Kennedy has died from cancer aged 77. The veteran US senator was the youngest brother of assassinated President John F Kennedy. Senator Kennedy's death comes just two weeks after his ...
Tributes To US 'Patriarch' Kennedy
Edward 'Ted' Kennedy has died from cancer aged 77. The veteran US senator was the youngest brother of assassinated President John F Kennedy. Senator Kennedy's death comes just two weeks after his ...
Business News, Aug 26, 2009
Developer Committed To Monastery Apartments
The developer behind an ambitious Dublin apartment scheme, on the site of a former monastery, has said it will push ahead with the proposals if full planning permission is granted. Twinlite said it ...
Developer Committed To Monastery Apartments
The developer behind an ambitious Dublin apartment scheme, on the site of a former monastery, has said it will push ahead with the proposals if full planning permission is granted. Twinlite said it ...
UK National News, Aug 26, 2009
'15 Year Cap' On Lords Term
The man charged with reforming the House of Lords is expected to clarify the government's strategy on evolving the historical chamber today. Jack Straw has already received backing from the House of...
'15 Year Cap' On Lords Term
The man charged with reforming the House of Lords is expected to clarify the government's strategy on evolving the historical chamber today. Jack Straw has already received backing from the House of...
UK National News, Aug 26, 2009
Football 'Disgrace' Investigated
Violence at last night's West Ham versus Millwall match has been branded a "disgrace to football". Sports Minister Gerry Sutcliffe said the government would not tolerate a return to "the dark days o...
Football 'Disgrace' Investigated
Violence at last night's West Ham versus Millwall match has been branded a "disgrace to football". Sports Minister Gerry Sutcliffe said the government would not tolerate a return to "the dark days o...
UK National News, Aug 26, 2009
Boy's Air Rifle Death A 'Tragic Accident'
The mother of a five-year-old boy who died after being shot with an air rifle while playing in a garden has paid tribute to her late son. Emma Cooke, 43, from Ealing in London, described her son as "...
Boy's Air Rifle Death A 'Tragic Accident'
The mother of a five-year-old boy who died after being shot with an air rifle while playing in a garden has paid tribute to her late son. Emma Cooke, 43, from Ealing in London, described her son as "...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 26, 2009
Bad Weather Threatens Sailors
As bad weather delays Irish sea travel, two men have been rescued from their yacht off Bangor. As severe weather caused by the last remnants of Tropical Storm Bill reached across from the Cari...
Bad Weather Threatens Sailors
As bad weather delays Irish sea travel, two men have been rescued from their yacht off Bangor. As severe weather caused by the last remnants of Tropical Storm Bill reached across from the Cari...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 26, 2009
Glengormley Trouble Slammed
Councillors in a suburban area of Co Antrim have joined forces to call for an end to sectarian incidents. Five cars were daubed with paint in Glebe Road, off Carnmoney Road last Friday, and th...
Glengormley Trouble Slammed
Councillors in a suburban area of Co Antrim have joined forces to call for an end to sectarian incidents. Five cars were daubed with paint in Glebe Road, off Carnmoney Road last Friday, and th...
UK National News, Aug 26, 2009
'Bill' Hits North Of England
A severe weather warning is in into force today across Cumbria with gale-force winds and heavy rain forecast. The Met Office has issued a flash warning for the north and west of the county from 8.30a...
'Bill' Hits North Of England
A severe weather warning is in into force today across Cumbria with gale-force winds and heavy rain forecast. The Met Office has issued a flash warning for the north and west of the county from 8.30a...
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Northern Ireland WeatherThis Evening and Tonight:Showers will gradually die out during the evening. A cold night with long clear spells leading to a touch of frost in places. Light winds. Minimum temperature 0 °C.
