Northern Ireland News for June 2010 : Page 13
Northern Ireland News, Jun 8, 2010
NI Water Appeals Pollution Fine
There is to be an appeal after a heavy fine was imposed on NI Water following pollution. A pollution incident at Laurelvale Sewage Pumping Station back in October 2008 left the official utility provi...
NI Water Appeals Pollution Fine
There is to be an appeal after a heavy fine was imposed on NI Water following pollution. A pollution incident at Laurelvale Sewage Pumping Station back in October 2008 left the official utility provi...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 8, 2010
Roads' Website Gets 'Real Time' Updates
An updated version of the Roads Service website www.trafficwatchni.com has been revealed. Northern Ireland Transport Minister, Cono...
Roads' Website Gets 'Real Time' Updates
An updated version of the Roads Service website www.trafficwatchni.com has been revealed. Northern Ireland Transport Minister, Cono...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 8, 2010
Empey Announces CITB Reappointments
NI Employment and Learning Minister, Sir Reg Empey, has announced four reappointments to the Construction Industry Training Board (CITB) ConstructionSkills NI. CITB ConstructionSkills NI is the only ...
Empey Announces CITB Reappointments
NI Employment and Learning Minister, Sir Reg Empey, has announced four reappointments to the Construction Industry Training Board (CITB) ConstructionSkills NI. CITB ConstructionSkills NI is the only ...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 8, 2010
Other NI News In Brief
City Airport Problems There was a virtual standstill at George Best Belfast City Airport this morning as low level cloud forced flights to be diverted. Planes from East Midlands, Bristol, Manchester,...
Other NI News In Brief
City Airport Problems There was a virtual standstill at George Best Belfast City Airport this morning as low level cloud forced flights to be diverted. Planes from East Midlands, Bristol, Manchester,...
Business News, Jun 7, 2010
Tram Firm Given Ultimatum
A three-week deadline has been placed on German firm Bilfinger Berger to find a solution to the Edinburgh tram system dispute. Edinburgh City Council's transport convener has told the firm their cont...
Tram Firm Given Ultimatum
A three-week deadline has been placed on German firm Bilfinger Berger to find a solution to the Edinburgh tram system dispute. Edinburgh City Council's transport convener has told the firm their cont...
UK National News, Jun 7, 2010
Train Derails Carrying 60 Passengers
Investigators are trying to establish why a train carrying 60 passengers left the rails and burst into flames in Scotland last night. Eight people were taken to local hospitals with none seriously in...
Train Derails Carrying 60 Passengers
Investigators are trying to establish why a train carrying 60 passengers left the rails and burst into flames in Scotland last night. Eight people were taken to local hospitals with none seriously in...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 7, 2010
London Fox Attacks NI Mum's Babies
A fox has seriously injured two children as they slept in their own beds. Their Northern Ireland-born mother has described how a fox mauled her nine-month-old twin girls daughters as they slept in th...
London Fox Attacks NI Mum's Babies
A fox has seriously injured two children as they slept in their own beds. Their Northern Ireland-born mother has described how a fox mauled her nine-month-old twin girls daughters as they slept in th...
UK National News, Jun 7, 2010
Wild Fox Attacks London Babies
A fox has seriously injured two children as they slept in their own beds. The mother of nine-month-old twin girls has described how a fox mauled her daughters as they slept in their cots in east Lond...
Wild Fox Attacks London Babies
A fox has seriously injured two children as they slept in their own beds. The mother of nine-month-old twin girls has described how a fox mauled her daughters as they slept in their cots in east Lond...
UK National News, Jun 7, 2010
Date Set For Bradford Deaths' Case
A provisional trial date has been set for a man accused of murdering three women in the Bradford area. 40-year-old Stephen Griffiths, of Thornton Road, Bradford, appeared at the city's crown court vi...
Date Set For Bradford Deaths' Case
A provisional trial date has been set for a man accused of murdering three women in the Bradford area. 40-year-old Stephen Griffiths, of Thornton Road, Bradford, appeared at the city's crown court vi...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 7, 2010
Justice Minister To Reform Legal Aid
Justice Minister David Ford has signalled his intention to fundamentally reform legal aid services in Northern Ireland. Organisations like Citizens Advice and the Law Centre could be funded from the ...
Justice Minister To Reform Legal Aid
Justice Minister David Ford has signalled his intention to fundamentally reform legal aid services in Northern Ireland. Organisations like Citizens Advice and the Law Centre could be funded from the ...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 7, 2010
Happy Feet Creator In Ulster Return
The digital animation expert who set up Zoogloo - whose first project Happy Feet went on to win an Oscar for best-animated feature in 2007 - is bringing it all back home this week. Greg Maguire, whos...
Happy Feet Creator In Ulster Return
The digital animation expert who set up Zoogloo - whose first project Happy Feet went on to win an Oscar for best-animated feature in 2007 - is bringing it all back home this week. Greg Maguire, whos...
UK National News, Jun 7, 2010
Former Stereophonics Drummer Found Dead
Ex Stereophonics drummer Stuart Cable has been found dead at his home in south Wales. Emergency services were called to the 40-year-old's house at Llwydcoed near Aberdare, Cynon Valley, at around 5am...
Former Stereophonics Drummer Found Dead
Ex Stereophonics drummer Stuart Cable has been found dead at his home in south Wales. Emergency services were called to the 40-year-old's house at Llwydcoed near Aberdare, Cynon Valley, at around 5am...
Recruitment News, Jun 7, 2010
National Trust Introduce New Apprenticeship Scheme
The National Trust has created a new Apprenticeship Scheme in a bid to tackle the severe building skills shortage in the heritage sector. The programme, which is aimed largely at 16 – 19 year olds, w...
National Trust Introduce New Apprenticeship Scheme
The National Trust has created a new Apprenticeship Scheme in a bid to tackle the severe building skills shortage in the heritage sector. The programme, which is aimed largely at 16 – 19 year olds, w...
UK National News, Jun 7, 2010
Rachel Corrie Activists Return Home
Five crew members of the Rachael Corrie are due to return to Dublin today after being captured and deported by Israel on Saturday. The Irish activists who were detained in Israel after soldiers took ...
Rachel Corrie Activists Return Home
Five crew members of the Rachael Corrie are due to return to Dublin today after being captured and deported by Israel on Saturday. The Irish activists who were detained in Israel after soldiers took ...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 7, 2010
Moffett Murder Detectives Make Arrest
There has been a new arrest over the brutal murder of a Shankill Road loyalist. The PSNI said today that a 30-year-old man has been detained by detectives investigating the murder of Bobby Moffett, g...
Moffett Murder Detectives Make Arrest
There has been a new arrest over the brutal murder of a Shankill Road loyalist. The PSNI said today that a 30-year-old man has been detained by detectives investigating the murder of Bobby Moffett, g...
UK National News, Jun 7, 2010
Met Cops 'Get On Their Bikes'
A new, 30-strong Police Cycle Task Force hit the streets of London today, as the police force, the Mayor and Transport for London (TfL) published a draft plan for tackling cycle theft and vandalism in...
Met Cops 'Get On Their Bikes'
A new, 30-strong Police Cycle Task Force hit the streets of London today, as the police force, the Mayor and Transport for London (TfL) published a draft plan for tackling cycle theft and vandalism in...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 7, 2010
Rachel Corrie Activists Back In Ireland
Five crew members of the Rachael Corrie are due to return to Dublin today after being captured and deported by Israel on Saturday. The Irish activists who were detained in Israel after soldiers took ...
Rachel Corrie Activists Back In Ireland
Five crew members of the Rachael Corrie are due to return to Dublin today after being captured and deported by Israel on Saturday. The Irish activists who were detained in Israel after soldiers took ...
UK National News, Jun 7, 2010
'Same Day' Coverage Boosts ITN News
A major TV news resource is now available from ITN with the launch of ITN Source News. Its news agency business is selling on-the-day footage gathered by ITN to broadcasters and producers globally - ...
'Same Day' Coverage Boosts ITN News
A major TV news resource is now available from ITN with the launch of ITN Source News. Its news agency business is selling on-the-day footage gathered by ITN to broadcasters and producers globally - ...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 7, 2010
Hitler-era Drama Steams Into Downpatrick
An authentic regional film location has been doing a bit of 'time-travelling'. Last week, the preserved Downpatrick & Co Down Railway in Northern Ireland saw Doctor Who actor, Matt Smith exchange the...
Hitler-era Drama Steams Into Downpatrick
An authentic regional film location has been doing a bit of 'time-travelling'. Last week, the preserved Downpatrick & Co Down Railway in Northern Ireland saw Doctor Who actor, Matt Smith exchange the...
UK National News, Jun 7, 2010
Other UK News In Brief
Cumbria Mourns An outdoor service was held in Cumbria to commemorate the victims of gunman Derrick Bird at the weekend. Twelve people were killed during the taxi driver's rampage across west Cumbria ...
Other UK News In Brief
Cumbria Mourns An outdoor service was held in Cumbria to commemorate the victims of gunman Derrick Bird at the weekend. Twelve people were killed during the taxi driver's rampage across west Cumbria ...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 7, 2010
Poots Tackles NI's Greenhouse Gases
There's to be a new group to tackle greenhouse gas emissions for Northern Ireland. The Stormont Environment Minister Edwin Poots revealed that he is to chair the organisation and also issued a positi...
Poots Tackles NI's Greenhouse Gases
There's to be a new group to tackle greenhouse gas emissions for Northern Ireland. The Stormont Environment Minister Edwin Poots revealed that he is to chair the organisation and also issued a positi...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 7, 2010
Construction Trade Targets Poland
Ten construction, professional services and engineering companies are taking part in an Invest Northern Ireland initiative to explore opportunities in Poland. Around £20 billion is expected to be spe...
Construction Trade Targets Poland
Ten construction, professional services and engineering companies are taking part in an Invest Northern Ireland initiative to explore opportunities in Poland. Around £20 billion is expected to be spe...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 7, 2010
Attwood Unveils Plans To Transform Larne
A masterplan for the regeneration of Larne town centre has been unveiled. NI Social Development Minister, Alex Attwood said that the masterplan document sets out proposals for redeveloping three main...
Attwood Unveils Plans To Transform Larne
A masterplan for the regeneration of Larne town centre has been unveiled. NI Social Development Minister, Alex Attwood said that the masterplan document sets out proposals for redeveloping three main...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 7, 2010
Branagh Backs Final Push For Lyric
The rebuilding of Belfast's Lyric Theatre is nearing a crucial deadline as it continues its fundraising attempts. Last week, the north Belfast-born actor Kenneth Branagh offered his backing to the th...
Branagh Backs Final Push For Lyric
The rebuilding of Belfast's Lyric Theatre is nearing a crucial deadline as it continues its fundraising attempts. Last week, the north Belfast-born actor Kenneth Branagh offered his backing to the th...
Business News, Jun 7, 2010
Poots Tackles NI's Greenhouse Gases
There's to be a new group to tackle greenhouse gas emissions for Northern Ireland. The Stormont Environment Minister Edwin Poots revealed that he is to chair the organisation after he made the announ...
Poots Tackles NI's Greenhouse Gases
There's to be a new group to tackle greenhouse gas emissions for Northern Ireland. The Stormont Environment Minister Edwin Poots revealed that he is to chair the organisation after he made the announ...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 7, 2010
Other NI News In Brief
Zapcats Make A Big Splash On Lagan The Belfast Zapcat Racing Grand Prix has been speeding up the Lagan and into the heart of the capital. Zapcats are one of the largest powerboats in the world with B...
Other NI News In Brief
Zapcats Make A Big Splash On Lagan The Belfast Zapcat Racing Grand Prix has been speeding up the Lagan and into the heart of the capital. Zapcats are one of the largest powerboats in the world with B...
UK National News, Jun 4, 2010
Cameron Visits Cumbria Slaughter Scene
While police are continuing to investigate what led troubled taxi driver Derrick Bird to shoot a dozen victims dead, the PM, David Cameron, has ruled out any immediate reaction over gun legislation. ...
Cameron Visits Cumbria Slaughter Scene
While police are continuing to investigate what led troubled taxi driver Derrick Bird to shoot a dozen victims dead, the PM, David Cameron, has ruled out any immediate reaction over gun legislation. ...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 4, 2010
Shankill Remembers UVF Murder Victim
As police continue to investigate what has today been described as a "public execution" on the loyalist Shankill Road - the victim - former loyalist prisoner Bobby Moffett has been buried. Hundreds o...
Shankill Remembers UVF Murder Victim
As police continue to investigate what has today been described as a "public execution" on the loyalist Shankill Road - the victim - former loyalist prisoner Bobby Moffett has been buried. Hundreds o...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 4, 2010
Poots Flies Into City Airport Controversy
Local residents say they're furious that the Stormont Environment Minister, Edwin Poots, has said he's likely to lift the official limit on passenger numbers at George Best Belfast City Airport. Belf...
Poots Flies Into City Airport Controversy
Local residents say they're furious that the Stormont Environment Minister, Edwin Poots, has said he's likely to lift the official limit on passenger numbers at George Best Belfast City Airport. Belf...
UK National News, Jun 4, 2010
WHO Slammed Over Swine Flu Drugs
Key scientists advising the World Health Organisation (WHO) on planning for a flu pandemic had done paid work for pharmaceutical firms who in turn stood to gain from the guidance. This has just been ...
WHO Slammed Over Swine Flu Drugs
Key scientists advising the World Health Organisation (WHO) on planning for a flu pandemic had done paid work for pharmaceutical firms who in turn stood to gain from the guidance. This has just been ...
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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.