Northern Ireland News for June 2010 : Page 14
UK National News, Jun 4, 2010
Cops Blame UVF For Loyalist Murder
As police in Northern Ireland continued to investigate what has just been described as a "public execution" on Belfast's Shankill Road - the victim - former loyalist prisoner Bobby Moffett has been bu...
Cops Blame UVF For Loyalist Murder
As police in Northern Ireland continued to investigate what has just been described as a "public execution" on Belfast's Shankill Road - the victim - former loyalist prisoner Bobby Moffett has been bu...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 4, 2010
Zap Cats Zip Into Belfast's Riverside
The newly appointed NI Social Development Minister Alex Attwood has been making a big splash today. He has officially launched the Belfast Zapcat Racing Grand Prix which was today speeding up the Lag...
Zap Cats Zip Into Belfast's Riverside
The newly appointed NI Social Development Minister Alex Attwood has been making a big splash today. He has officially launched the Belfast Zapcat Racing Grand Prix which was today speeding up the Lag...
Recruitment News, Jun 4, 2010
Jobs Boost As Tánaiste Announces Schools
Jobs are set to flow from a major Irish building construction project just announced. Irish Tánaiste and Education Minister, Mary Coughlan has revealed that the contract for the provision of six new ...
Jobs Boost As Tánaiste Announces Schools
Jobs are set to flow from a major Irish building construction project just announced. Irish Tánaiste and Education Minister, Mary Coughlan has revealed that the contract for the provision of six new ...
Business News, Jun 4, 2010
Northstone's Summer Looks Grim
Midsummer's Day bears few attractions for staff in a major construction sector firm. Workers will be informed on June 21 as to whether or not they will lose their jobs at Northstone which is thought ...
Northstone's Summer Looks Grim
Midsummer's Day bears few attractions for staff in a major construction sector firm. Workers will be informed on June 21 as to whether or not they will lose their jobs at Northstone which is thought ...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 4, 2010
Israel Proposes 'Lifting' Gaza Blockade
While there will be an emergency meeting of the Stormont Assembly today to discuss Israel's storming of an aid flotilla bound for Gaza - in which nine people died - tensions have today been lessened. ...
Israel Proposes 'Lifting' Gaza Blockade
While there will be an emergency meeting of the Stormont Assembly today to discuss Israel's storming of an aid flotilla bound for Gaza - in which nine people died - tensions have today been lessened. ...
UK National News, Jun 4, 2010
Wales Broadcasting 'In Crisis'
The BBC Trust has refused to comment on a call to redistribute funding to allow for a better English-language television service in Wales A spokesman said: "We are not going to comment on individual ...
Wales Broadcasting 'In Crisis'
The BBC Trust has refused to comment on a call to redistribute funding to allow for a better English-language television service in Wales A spokesman said: "We are not going to comment on individual ...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 4, 2010
Austerity Looms As Wilson Sharpens Axe
Northern Ireland is facing swingeing financial cutbacks the likes of which have not been seen in 40 years. As if there could be any doubt in the post-general election period, the Stormont Finance Min...
Austerity Looms As Wilson Sharpens Axe
Northern Ireland is facing swingeing financial cutbacks the likes of which have not been seen in 40 years. As if there could be any doubt in the post-general election period, the Stormont Finance Min...
UK National News, Jun 4, 2010
EasyJet Unveils New Ash Detector
EasyJet has unveiled a technology that will minimise future disruption from volcanic activity. The firm will be the world's first airline to trial a new technology called AVOID (Airborne Volcanic Obj...
EasyJet Unveils New Ash Detector
EasyJet has unveiled a technology that will minimise future disruption from volcanic activity. The firm will be the world's first airline to trial a new technology called AVOID (Airborne Volcanic Obj...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 4, 2010
'L-Drivers' Face Tougher Test
Learner drivers in NI face changes to both their driving and theory tests. The Driver & Vehicle Agency (DVA) plans to implement changes to the driving and theory tests over the coming months. These...
'L-Drivers' Face Tougher Test
Learner drivers in NI face changes to both their driving and theory tests. The Driver & Vehicle Agency (DVA) plans to implement changes to the driving and theory tests over the coming months. These...
Business News, Jun 4, 2010
Dungannon Masterplan Rolls In
A revolutionary concept has been unveiled for the future of the town of Dungannon. To include a light public transport system, a retail/leisure orientated development at Market Square promoting 'even...
Dungannon Masterplan Rolls In
A revolutionary concept has been unveiled for the future of the town of Dungannon. To include a light public transport system, a retail/leisure orientated development at Market Square promoting 'even...
UK National News, Jun 4, 2010
BBC Classroom Kicks Off World Cup
The BBC's digital classroom, 21st Century Classroom (21CC), is to give young people from across the country the chance to work on broadcasting the World Cup. The unit is teaming up with BBC Sport and...
BBC Classroom Kicks Off World Cup
The BBC's digital classroom, 21st Century Classroom (21CC), is to give young people from across the country the chance to work on broadcasting the World Cup. The unit is teaming up with BBC Sport and...
UK National News, Jun 4, 2010
Olympic Park Wind Turbine Plan Shelved
The Olympic Delivery Authority (ODA) has decided against building a wind turbine on the Olympic Park site in east London. The ODA has insisted, however, that it remains committed to its sustainabilit...
Olympic Park Wind Turbine Plan Shelved
The Olympic Delivery Authority (ODA) has decided against building a wind turbine on the Olympic Park site in east London. The ODA has insisted, however, that it remains committed to its sustainabilit...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 4, 2010
New Boss At NI Cancer Charity
Northern Ireland's longest established cancer charity, the Ulster Cancer Foundation, has appointed a new Chief Executive. Roisin Foster, from Scarva, Co Armagh, brings 24 years experience in the volu...
New Boss At NI Cancer Charity
Northern Ireland's longest established cancer charity, the Ulster Cancer Foundation, has appointed a new Chief Executive. Roisin Foster, from Scarva, Co Armagh, brings 24 years experience in the volu...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 4, 2010
Lakeland Forum Gets £1m Boost
A major Co Fermanagh leisure complex has been given a makeover with the first part of Enniskillen's Lakeland Forum refurbishment just completed. McAleer and Teague, of Dromore carried out the contrac...
Lakeland Forum Gets £1m Boost
A major Co Fermanagh leisure complex has been given a makeover with the first part of Enniskillen's Lakeland Forum refurbishment just completed. McAleer and Teague, of Dromore carried out the contrac...
Business News, Jun 4, 2010
Farrans Celebrates Latest Award Success
A Northern Ireland builder has proved to be 'streets ahead' of the competition. Stormont Social Development Minister, Alex Attwood has congratulated Farrans (Construction) Ltd, on their latest award ...
Farrans Celebrates Latest Award Success
A Northern Ireland builder has proved to be 'streets ahead' of the competition. Stormont Social Development Minister, Alex Attwood has congratulated Farrans (Construction) Ltd, on their latest award ...
Recruitment News, Jun 4, 2010
New Boss At NI Cancer Charity
Northern Ireland's longest established cancer charity, the Ulster Cancer Foundation, has appointed a new Chief Executive. Roisin Foster, from Scarva, Co Armagh, brings 24 years experience in the volu...
New Boss At NI Cancer Charity
Northern Ireland's longest established cancer charity, the Ulster Cancer Foundation, has appointed a new Chief Executive. Roisin Foster, from Scarva, Co Armagh, brings 24 years experience in the volu...
UK National News, Jun 4, 2010
Other UK News In Brief
Tragic Marine Named The 290th serviceman to die in Afghanistan has been named as Royal Marine Anthony Hotine, 21, of 40 Commando. He died on Wednesday in an explosion in the Sangin district of Helman...
Other UK News In Brief
Tragic Marine Named The 290th serviceman to die in Afghanistan has been named as Royal Marine Anthony Hotine, 21, of 40 Commando. He died on Wednesday in an explosion in the Sangin district of Helman...
Business News, Jun 4, 2010
Lo Welcomes Belfast Park-And-Ride
South Belfast Alliance MLA, Anna Lo has said she is pleased that work on a new park-and-ride facility in the Cairnshill area is almost completed and she called on the Department for Regional Developme...
Lo Welcomes Belfast Park-And-Ride
South Belfast Alliance MLA, Anna Lo has said she is pleased that work on a new park-and-ride facility in the Cairnshill area is almost completed and she called on the Department for Regional Developme...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 4, 2010
Farrans Celebrates Latest Award Success
A Northern Ireland builder has proved to be 'streets ahead' of the competition. Stormont Social Development Minister, Alex Attwood (pictured) has congratulated Farrans (Construction) Ltd, on their la...
Farrans Celebrates Latest Award Success
A Northern Ireland builder has proved to be 'streets ahead' of the competition. Stormont Social Development Minister, Alex Attwood (pictured) has congratulated Farrans (Construction) Ltd, on their la...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 4, 2010
Ballymena Road Schemes Welcomed
NI Transport Minister Conor Murphy has welcomed the successful completion of Roads Service's 2009/2010 programme of works and the planned £3.6million for structural road maintenance in the Ballymena a...
Ballymena Road Schemes Welcomed
NI Transport Minister Conor Murphy has welcomed the successful completion of Roads Service's 2009/2010 programme of works and the planned £3.6million for structural road maintenance in the Ballymena a...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 4, 2010
Other NI News In Brief
Beach Cools Down Ballyhalbert Holiday Park had an 'ice day when Daniella Morelli visited to officially open the new Morelli's Ice Cream Parlour. Daniella Morelli (centre) is pictured with Darren Dowd...
Other NI News In Brief
Beach Cools Down Ballyhalbert Holiday Park had an 'ice day when Daniella Morelli visited to officially open the new Morelli's Ice Cream Parlour. Daniella Morelli (centre) is pictured with Darren Dowd...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 3, 2010
Purvis Quits Party Over 'UVF Link'
A recognised 'voice' for the illegal Ulster Volunteer Force (UVF) has been silenced. The Progressive Unionist Party (PUP) leader Dawn Purvis confirmed she has quit the party, only days after a murder...
Purvis Quits Party Over 'UVF Link'
A recognised 'voice' for the illegal Ulster Volunteer Force (UVF) has been silenced. The Progressive Unionist Party (PUP) leader Dawn Purvis confirmed she has quit the party, only days after a murder...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 3, 2010
Deported Activist Hurt As Ship Nears Gaza
As tension mounts over the imminent arrival of an Irish Aid vessel into the Israeli guarded waters, it has emerged that a deported Irish citizen was injured in scuffles with security personnel late la...
Deported Activist Hurt As Ship Nears Gaza
As tension mounts over the imminent arrival of an Irish Aid vessel into the Israeli guarded waters, it has emerged that a deported Irish citizen was injured in scuffles with security personnel late la...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 3, 2010
Lorry Driver In Deadly Bus Crash 'Guilty'
Sentencing is due to take next month after a man accused of causing the death of a teenage girl when his lorry hit a school bus in Co Tyrone changed his plea to guilty yesterday. The crash took place...
Lorry Driver In Deadly Bus Crash 'Guilty'
Sentencing is due to take next month after a man accused of causing the death of a teenage girl when his lorry hit a school bus in Co Tyrone changed his plea to guilty yesterday. The crash took place...
UK National News, Jun 3, 2010
Tragic Derbyshire Trio 'Stabbed'
As people in Cumbria struggled to come to terms with yesterday's multiple murders, it has today been revealed that the three people - including a mother and child - who died in a separate incident in ...
Tragic Derbyshire Trio 'Stabbed'
As people in Cumbria struggled to come to terms with yesterday's multiple murders, it has today been revealed that the three people - including a mother and child - who died in a separate incident in ...
UK National News, Jun 3, 2010
Police Identify Human River Remains
West Yorkshire Police have confirmed that human remains found in the River Aire in Shipley are those of missing woman Shelley Armitage, Stephen Griffiths, 40, who described himself as "the crossbow c...
Police Identify Human River Remains
West Yorkshire Police have confirmed that human remains found in the River Aire in Shipley are those of missing woman Shelley Armitage, Stephen Griffiths, 40, who described himself as "the crossbow c...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 3, 2010
Economy Faltering As Growth Slows
The Northern Ireland economy is expected to grow at a slower rate than previously thought. The Northern Bank's latest quarterly report said the economy is now expected to grow only by 1% by the end o...
Economy Faltering As Growth Slows
The Northern Ireland economy is expected to grow at a slower rate than previously thought. The Northern Bank's latest quarterly report said the economy is now expected to grow only by 1% by the end o...
Business News, Jun 3, 2010
Economy Faltering As Growth Slows
The Northern Ireland economy is expected to grow at a slower rate than previously thought. The Northern Bank's latest quarterly report said the economy is now expected to grow only by 1% by the end o...
Economy Faltering As Growth Slows
The Northern Ireland economy is expected to grow at a slower rate than previously thought. The Northern Bank's latest quarterly report said the economy is now expected to grow only by 1% by the end o...
UK National News, Jun 3, 2010
Corrie Shelved Over Cumbria Tragedy
Real tragedy on the streets of Cumbria last night forced the postponement of a shooting-related episode of a favourite TV soap opera. An episode of Coronation Street featuring a fatal gunfight was po...
Corrie Shelved Over Cumbria Tragedy
Real tragedy on the streets of Cumbria last night forced the postponement of a shooting-related episode of a favourite TV soap opera. An episode of Coronation Street featuring a fatal gunfight was po...
Business News, Jun 3, 2010
BBC Technical Skills In Focus
Regional TV and radio technicians have been 'broadcasting' their own professionalism. The Northern Ireland Employment and Learning Minister Sir Reg Empey has this week been getting first hand experie...
BBC Technical Skills In Focus
Regional TV and radio technicians have been 'broadcasting' their own professionalism. The Northern Ireland Employment and Learning Minister Sir Reg Empey has this week been getting first hand experie...
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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.