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Northern Ireland News for June 2010 : Page 4
Northern Ireland News, Jun 24, 2010
Queen To 'Cross Boyne' For Republic Visit?
It has emerged the Queen may pay a visit to the Republic of Ireland for the first time since the beginning of her reign. After a meeting between the Prime Minister David Cameron in London and Taoisea...
Queen To 'Cross Boyne' For Republic Visit?
It has emerged the Queen may pay a visit to the Republic of Ireland for the first time since the beginning of her reign. After a meeting between the Prime Minister David Cameron in London and Taoisea...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 24, 2010
Uproar As Child Abuse Brothers 'Released'
There's further controversy today as victims of sex abuse at the hands of a Fermanagh family are calling for a review of mental health legislation. They said they want a different way of dealing with...
Uproar As Child Abuse Brothers 'Released'
There's further controversy today as victims of sex abuse at the hands of a Fermanagh family are calling for a review of mental health legislation. They said they want a different way of dealing with...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 24, 2010
Debts Blow For Beleaguered Builders
Just days after NI's top building sector employers' organisation warned that cutting the budget for new buildings and maintaining the infrastructure would hit economic recovery - it has emerged that s...
Debts Blow For Beleaguered Builders
Just days after NI's top building sector employers' organisation warned that cutting the budget for new buildings and maintaining the infrastructure would hit economic recovery - it has emerged that s...
UK National News, Jun 24, 2010
Road Crash Kills Four In Afghanistan
There was further tragedy for British forces this week as four soldiers have been killed in a road accident in Afghanistan. The Ministry of Defence (MoD) has confirmed that the soldiers, part of a po...
Road Crash Kills Four In Afghanistan
There was further tragedy for British forces this week as four soldiers have been killed in a road accident in Afghanistan. The Ministry of Defence (MoD) has confirmed that the soldiers, part of a po...
Business News, Jun 24, 2010
Dairy Show 'In A Day' - NEC Excels
NI-based dairy farmers are being urged to use well-established transport links to access a major farm expo this autumn. The Royal Association of British Dairy Farmers' (RABDF) plans are well underway...
Dairy Show 'In A Day' - NEC Excels
NI-based dairy farmers are being urged to use well-established transport links to access a major farm expo this autumn. The Royal Association of British Dairy Farmers' (RABDF) plans are well underway...
UK National News, Jun 24, 2010
Royal Mail's Future Again In Focus
The importance of the 'universal postal service' that continues to offer door-to-door deliveries in the UK is again up for discussion. Business Secretary Vince Cable today announced that Richard Hoop...
Royal Mail's Future Again In Focus
The importance of the 'universal postal service' that continues to offer door-to-door deliveries in the UK is again up for discussion. Business Secretary Vince Cable today announced that Richard Hoop...
UK National News, Jun 24, 2010
Queen To Visit Republic
It has emerged the Queen of the United Kingdom may visit the Republic of Ireland for the first time since the beginning of her reign. After a meeting between the Prime Minister David Cameron in Londo...
Queen To Visit Republic
It has emerged the Queen of the United Kingdom may visit the Republic of Ireland for the first time since the beginning of her reign. After a meeting between the Prime Minister David Cameron in Londo...
UK National News, Jun 24, 2010
New Apple iPhone 4 Launched
Over a thousand people queued outside Apple's flagship store in London today for the launch of the new iPhone 4. The phone went on sale at 7am, however people began queuing outside the store 24 hours...
New Apple iPhone 4 Launched
Over a thousand people queued outside Apple's flagship store in London today for the launch of the new iPhone 4. The phone went on sale at 7am, however people began queuing outside the store 24 hours...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 24, 2010
Doctor 'Recruitment Crisis' Hits NI
A worrying shortage of young doctors is stretching an already severely cash-strapped health service to the limit, a leading medic warned today. Following Health Minister Michael McGimpsey's announcem...
Doctor 'Recruitment Crisis' Hits NI
A worrying shortage of young doctors is stretching an already severely cash-strapped health service to the limit, a leading medic warned today. Following Health Minister Michael McGimpsey's announcem...
UK National News, Jun 24, 2010
'No Link' Between Child Cancers And Mobile Transmitters
A new study looking at the patterns of early childhood cancers across Great Britain has found no association between a mother living near to a mobile phone base station during her pregnancy and the ri...
'No Link' Between Child Cancers And Mobile Transmitters
A new study looking at the patterns of early childhood cancers across Great Britain has found no association between a mother living near to a mobile phone base station during her pregnancy and the ri...
UK National News, Jun 24, 2010
United Utilities Steps Up Its Drought Action Plan
With no rain in sight and reservoir levels continuing to fall, United Utilities may soon need access to more of the North West's water resources and has applied to the Environment Agency for a drought...
United Utilities Steps Up Its Drought Action Plan
With no rain in sight and reservoir levels continuing to fall, United Utilities may soon need access to more of the North West's water resources and has applied to the Environment Agency for a drought...
UK National News, Jun 24, 2010
Glastonbury Heats Up For 2010
As the Glastonbury music festival celebrates its 40th anniversary, the Met Office has been looking back at the last few years to see how the Somerset event has faired with the weather - and has predic...
Glastonbury Heats Up For 2010
As the Glastonbury music festival celebrates its 40th anniversary, the Met Office has been looking back at the last few years to see how the Somerset event has faired with the weather - and has predic...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 24, 2010
NI Firm Wins Religious TV Slot
A new religious spot has been commissioned from a top Northern Ireland production company by Channel 4 - and won't shy away from controversial topics - such as the Orange Marching Season and the Londo...
NI Firm Wins Religious TV Slot
A new religious spot has been commissioned from a top Northern Ireland production company by Channel 4 - and won't shy away from controversial topics - such as the Orange Marching Season and the Londo...
UK National News, Jun 24, 2010
Other UK News In Brief
Murdered Posties' Husband Denies Killing The husband of a postmistress who was found dead at her village store has pleaded not guilty to her murder. Diana Garbutt, 40, was found dead in the upstairs ...
Other UK News In Brief
Murdered Posties' Husband Denies Killing The husband of a postmistress who was found dead at her village store has pleaded not guilty to her murder. Diana Garbutt, 40, was found dead in the upstairs ...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 24, 2010
Obama To Visit Ireland?
Ireland is becoming a bit of a hot spot with heads of state as it emerges US President Barack Obama may also be paying Ireland a visit. Shortly after today's announcement that the Queen could be fly...
Obama To Visit Ireland?
Ireland is becoming a bit of a hot spot with heads of state as it emerges US President Barack Obama may also be paying Ireland a visit. Shortly after today's announcement that the Queen could be fly...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 24, 2010
Irish Heritage Celebrated At City Hall
A new painting, celebrating Irish culture, heritage and history in Belfast, will be unveiled at the City Hall this evening. The painting, which celebrates five people who have made a significant cont...
Irish Heritage Celebrated At City Hall
A new painting, celebrating Irish culture, heritage and history in Belfast, will be unveiled at the City Hall this evening. The painting, which celebrates five people who have made a significant cont...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 24, 2010
Dáil Reduces Legal Limit
The Irish parliament in Dublin has passed a new lower drink-driving limit, to the outrage of the country's publicans. The acceptable blood alcohol limit while driving has been lowered to 50mg instead...
Dáil Reduces Legal Limit
The Irish parliament in Dublin has passed a new lower drink-driving limit, to the outrage of the country's publicans. The acceptable blood alcohol limit while driving has been lowered to 50mg instead...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 24, 2010
Farmers Urged 'Do Dairy Show In A Day'
NI-based dairy farmers are being urged to use well-established transport links to access a major farm expo this autumn. The Royal Association of British Dairy Farmers' (RABDF) plans are well underway...
Farmers Urged 'Do Dairy Show In A Day'
NI-based dairy farmers are being urged to use well-established transport links to access a major farm expo this autumn. The Royal Association of British Dairy Farmers' (RABDF) plans are well underway...
Business News, Jun 24, 2010
Waddell Wins TV Religious Slot
A new religious spot has been commissioned from a top Northern Ireland production company by Channel 4 - and won't shy away from controversial topics - such as the Orange Marching Season and the Londo...
Waddell Wins TV Religious Slot
A new religious spot has been commissioned from a top Northern Ireland production company by Channel 4 - and won't shy away from controversial topics - such as the Orange Marching Season and the Londo...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 24, 2010
Other NI News In Brief
Holywood Death Probed The PSNI are investigating after a man's body was found at a flat in Co Down. The body was found at Sullivan Close, Holywood, shortly before 4.15pm on Wednesday. It is understoo...
Other NI News In Brief
Holywood Death Probed The PSNI are investigating after a man's body was found at a flat in Co Down. The body was found at Sullivan Close, Holywood, shortly before 4.15pm on Wednesday. It is understoo...
UK National News, Jun 23, 2010
Defoe Saves England's Campaign
After days of turmoil within the England camp, Capello's slightly improved squad have scraped a victory against Slovenia and managed to qualify to the World Cup quarterfinals, writes Damien Whinner...
Defoe Saves England's Campaign
After days of turmoil within the England camp, Capello's slightly improved squad have scraped a victory against Slovenia and managed to qualify to the World Cup quarterfinals, writes Damien Whinner...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 23, 2010
G-Mac Returns Victorious
The US Open champion, Graeme McDowell, will be arriving in his native Northern Ireland today to what is expected to be a hero's welcome. After fulfilling a round of media engagements in the United S...
G-Mac Returns Victorious
The US Open champion, Graeme McDowell, will be arriving in his native Northern Ireland today to what is expected to be a hero's welcome. After fulfilling a round of media engagements in the United S...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 23, 2010
Caning For Ruane Over Meeting Mix-up
It was a 'D-' for the Executive Minister for Education this week as she was forced into an apology over messing-up her timetable to make an important statement to fellow MLAs. Sinn Fein's Caitriona R...
Caning For Ruane Over Meeting Mix-up
It was a 'D-' for the Executive Minister for Education this week as she was forced into an apology over messing-up her timetable to make an important statement to fellow MLAs. Sinn Fein's Caitriona R...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 23, 2010
Younger Generation Recall The Somme
School children will join Chelsea Pensioners and other 'old soldiers' this Sunday to commemorate those from County Antrim and from across Ireland who fought in the bloody Battle of the Somme in 1916. ...
Younger Generation Recall The Somme
School children will join Chelsea Pensioners and other 'old soldiers' this Sunday to commemorate those from County Antrim and from across Ireland who fought in the bloody Battle of the Somme in 1916. ...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 23, 2010
Taoiseach Meets Cameron At No 10
The Irish premier, Taoiseach, Brian Cowen, is in London today for his first formal meeting with the new British Prime Minister David Cameron. Mr Cowen and the Prime Minister initially spoke by teleph...
Taoiseach Meets Cameron At No 10
The Irish premier, Taoiseach, Brian Cowen, is in London today for his first formal meeting with the new British Prime Minister David Cameron. Mr Cowen and the Prime Minister initially spoke by teleph...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 23, 2010
Wilson Calls For 'Responsible Spending'
A lot of pain, and little gain for NI is being anticipated from the Chancellor's emergency Budget yesterday. Stormont Finance Minister, Sammy Wilson, said Northern Ireland would have to find substant...
Wilson Calls For 'Responsible Spending'
A lot of pain, and little gain for NI is being anticipated from the Chancellor's emergency Budget yesterday. Stormont Finance Minister, Sammy Wilson, said Northern Ireland would have to find substant...
UK National News, Jun 23, 2010
14 People Injured In Chemical Spill
Fourteen people were injured in a chemical incident on the Deeside Industrial estate at around 5am this morning. An uncontrollable mix of chemicals which produced a toxic chlorine gas caused the chem...
14 People Injured In Chemical Spill
Fourteen people were injured in a chemical incident on the Deeside Industrial estate at around 5am this morning. An uncontrollable mix of chemicals which produced a toxic chlorine gas caused the chem...
UK National News, Jun 23, 2010
Nuisance Rapper Plagues Police '999'
A single hoax caller has bombarded Greater Manchester Police with thousands of calls where he chants, sings, raps, preaches and plays loud music to call handlers. It started in January 2009, but in t...
Nuisance Rapper Plagues Police '999'
A single hoax caller has bombarded Greater Manchester Police with thousands of calls where he chants, sings, raps, preaches and plays loud music to call handlers. It started in January 2009, but in t...
UK National News, Jun 23, 2010
European Council 'Delivers', Says PM
The Prime Minister has told fellow MPs in the House on Commons of the latest developments at the European Council. Earlier this week, Mr Cameron spoke of the issues the Council dealt with recently, i...
European Council 'Delivers', Says PM
The Prime Minister has told fellow MPs in the House on Commons of the latest developments at the European Council. Earlier this week, Mr Cameron spoke of the issues the Council dealt with recently, i...
Business News, Jun 23, 2010
Wilson Calls For 'Responsible Spending'
A lot of pain, and little gain for NI is being anticipated from the Chancellor's emergency Budget yesterday. Stormont Finance Minister, Sammy Wilson, said Northern Ireland would have to find substant...
Wilson Calls For 'Responsible Spending'
A lot of pain, and little gain for NI is being anticipated from the Chancellor's emergency Budget yesterday. Stormont Finance Minister, Sammy Wilson, said Northern Ireland would have to find substant...
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Northern Ireland WeatherThis Evening and Tonight:Dry with clear skies this evening. Patchy cloud will increase at times overnight, but some clear spells too. Light winds and some patchy shallow mist or fog towards dawn. Minimum temperature 2 °C.
