Northern Ireland News for July 2010 : Page 6
Northern Ireland News, Jul 22, 2010
Belsonic To Blast Bank Holiday
Belfast's biggest musical festival just got bigger - a lot bigger. Taking place in the convenient urban setting of Belfast's Custom House Square, Belsonic returns with a series of very special one da...
Belsonic To Blast Bank Holiday
Belfast's biggest musical festival just got bigger - a lot bigger. Taking place in the convenient urban setting of Belfast's Custom House Square, Belsonic returns with a series of very special one da...
Northern Ireland News, Jul 22, 2010
Other NI News In Brief
PSNI Station Bomb Alert It has emerged that the police have found the remains of what they believe is an exploded pipe bomb in the grounds of a west Belfast police station. The device was discovered ...
Other NI News In Brief
PSNI Station Bomb Alert It has emerged that the police have found the remains of what they believe is an exploded pipe bomb in the grounds of a west Belfast police station. The device was discovered ...
Recruitment News, Jul 22, 2010
ERSI Warns Over Public Sector Jobs
A major economic research institute has warned that some 40,000 public sector jobs could go if Ireland's recovery is hindered. In an update to its May 2009 Recovery Scenarios for Ireland, published ...
ERSI Warns Over Public Sector Jobs
A major economic research institute has warned that some 40,000 public sector jobs could go if Ireland's recovery is hindered. In an update to its May 2009 Recovery Scenarios for Ireland, published ...
UK National News, Jul 22, 2010
'Large Disparity' On Kidney Transplants
Big variations exist in access to kidney transplants for patients in the UK, which cannot be explained by case mix (differences in a patient's condition), according to a new study published on bmj.com...
'Large Disparity' On Kidney Transplants
Big variations exist in access to kidney transplants for patients in the UK, which cannot be explained by case mix (differences in a patient's condition), according to a new study published on bmj.com...
UK National News, Jul 22, 2010
From Highlands To Hollywood
Spectators at this year's Inverness Highland Games are aiming high, for Hollywood. A unique film project being organised by Google and YouTube, are calling on visitors to the event to send in video c...
From Highlands To Hollywood
Spectators at this year's Inverness Highland Games are aiming high, for Hollywood. A unique film project being organised by Google and YouTube, are calling on visitors to the event to send in video c...
UK National News, Jul 22, 2010
Other News In Brief
Man Sexually Assaulted On Canal Tow Path Lancashire police are appealing for information after a man was sexually assaulted on a canal tow path.The 21-year-old was on the path between Aldcliffe and ...
Other News In Brief
Man Sexually Assaulted On Canal Tow Path Lancashire police are appealing for information after a man was sexually assaulted on a canal tow path.The 21-year-old was on the path between Aldcliffe and ...
Northern Ireland News, Jul 21, 2010
Kilcooley Paramiltary Memorials In Focus
Continuing controversy over the erection of a paramilitary memorial on a public housing estate has again been underlined. Concerns raised in 2009 about the use of taxpayers' money to fund the loyalis...
Kilcooley Paramiltary Memorials In Focus
Continuing controversy over the erection of a paramilitary memorial on a public housing estate has again been underlined. Concerns raised in 2009 about the use of taxpayers' money to fund the loyalis...
Northern Ireland News, Jul 21, 2010
Sex Abuse Brothers Spark Urgent Review
Stromont is set to bring forward discussions on possible legislative changes as pressure mounts for the law governing mental health to be reviewed after two paedophile brothers involved in a 'tidal wa...
Sex Abuse Brothers Spark Urgent Review
Stromont is set to bring forward discussions on possible legislative changes as pressure mounts for the law governing mental health to be reviewed after two paedophile brothers involved in a 'tidal wa...
Northern Ireland News, Jul 21, 2010
Quantas Boost For Belfast High Flyers
Belfast's aerospace industry was further boosted today with news that Australian flag carrier, Qantas Airways has now placed a firm order for seven of Bombardier's Q400 NextGen turboprop airliners. Th...
Quantas Boost For Belfast High Flyers
Belfast's aerospace industry was further boosted today with news that Australian flag carrier, Qantas Airways has now placed a firm order for seven of Bombardier's Q400 NextGen turboprop airliners. Th...
Northern Ireland News, Jul 21, 2010
NI Food Sector 'Stars' Win Gold
Thirty food and drink companies from across Northern Ireland have gained over 100 gold stars for local produce in the annual UK Great Taste Awards. The awards - organised annually by the Guild of Fin...
NI Food Sector 'Stars' Win Gold
Thirty food and drink companies from across Northern Ireland have gained over 100 gold stars for local produce in the annual UK Great Taste Awards. The awards - organised annually by the Guild of Fin...
Northern Ireland News, Jul 21, 2010
Stormont Debut For Carson Hurling Trophy
A hurling competition named after Unionist leader Edward Carson will form part of an event to take place at Stormont Castle as part of this year's Féile an Phobail. The West Belfast Festival will hold...
Stormont Debut For Carson Hurling Trophy
A hurling competition named after Unionist leader Edward Carson will form part of an event to take place at Stormont Castle as part of this year's Féile an Phobail. The West Belfast Festival will hold...
UK National News, Jul 21, 2010
PM Seeks 2011 Afghanistan Withdrawal
As more bodies were this week being repatriated to the UK from the killing grounds of Afghinistan, the withdrawal of British troops from the war-torn zone was being discussed as being possible from as...
PM Seeks 2011 Afghanistan Withdrawal
As more bodies were this week being repatriated to the UK from the killing grounds of Afghinistan, the withdrawal of British troops from the war-torn zone was being discussed as being possible from as...
Business News, Jul 21, 2010
Belfast High Flyers Get Order Boost
Aerospace company Bombardier has announced it has received orders for 10 aircraft, component parts of which are manufactured at its Belfast plant. The £490m orders came from a company in Switzerland ...
Belfast High Flyers Get Order Boost
Aerospace company Bombardier has announced it has received orders for 10 aircraft, component parts of which are manufactured at its Belfast plant. The £490m orders came from a company in Switzerland ...
Recruitment News, Jul 21, 2010
Corus Steeled For Recruitment Drive
In rare good news this week, it has emerged that the huge steel manufacturer, Corus is hiring new staff at its two Speciality Steel factories in Yorkshire. Some 154 people are to be recruited, barely...
Corus Steeled For Recruitment Drive
In rare good news this week, it has emerged that the huge steel manufacturer, Corus is hiring new staff at its two Speciality Steel factories in Yorkshire. Some 154 people are to be recruited, barely...
Northern Ireland News, Jul 21, 2010
Iconic Arts Writer Ian Hill Mourned
One of life's gentlemen, the journalist and commentator and award-winning arts critic - has died suddenly at his Strangford home. Mr Hill, who was a youthful 73, will be laid to rest following a fune...
Iconic Arts Writer Ian Hill Mourned
One of life's gentlemen, the journalist and commentator and award-winning arts critic - has died suddenly at his Strangford home. Mr Hill, who was a youthful 73, will be laid to rest following a fune...
Northern Ireland News, Jul 21, 2010
NI Flying High With Aerospace Boost
Contracts in the aerospace, defence and security sectors are being targeted by Northern Ireland's job creation agency with a major event taking place at the Farnborough Airshow this morning. Supporte...
NI Flying High With Aerospace Boost
Contracts in the aerospace, defence and security sectors are being targeted by Northern Ireland's job creation agency with a major event taking place at the Farnborough Airshow this morning. Supporte...
Recruitment News, Jul 21, 2010
UK-Born Fireman Wins Racist Compensation
An English-born firefighter has been awarded €5,000 in compensation for discrimination by Limerick City Council. An Equality Tribunal heard Martin Mannering, now living in Cappamore, Co Limerick was ...
UK-Born Fireman Wins Racist Compensation
An English-born firefighter has been awarded €5,000 in compensation for discrimination by Limerick City Council. An Equality Tribunal heard Martin Mannering, now living in Cappamore, Co Limerick was ...
Northern Ireland News, Jul 21, 2010
Hughes' Contract 'Assured' Of Success
Big name Irish builders, WR McAllister and Heron brothers are enjoying a boost this summer as work moves up a gear at a substantial Co Down project. Newtownards motor insurance broker, Hughes Insuran...
Hughes' Contract 'Assured' Of Success
Big name Irish builders, WR McAllister and Heron brothers are enjoying a boost this summer as work moves up a gear at a substantial Co Down project. Newtownards motor insurance broker, Hughes Insuran...
Northern Ireland News, Jul 21, 2010
Two Arrested Over Kildare Body
A man and a woman have been arrested in County Kildare this morning in connection with the discovery of a body on Monday. The arrests were made by Gardai at Newbridge who are investigating the discov...
Two Arrested Over Kildare Body
A man and a woman have been arrested in County Kildare this morning in connection with the discovery of a body on Monday. The arrests were made by Gardai at Newbridge who are investigating the discov...
Recruitment News, Jul 21, 2010
BA Cabin Crew Reject 'Final Pay Offer'
British Airways is facing a fresh strike threat after cabin crew rejected the airline's latest final pay offer aimed at ending the long-running dispute. Less than half of the 11,000 members balloted ...
BA Cabin Crew Reject 'Final Pay Offer'
British Airways is facing a fresh strike threat after cabin crew rejected the airline's latest final pay offer aimed at ending the long-running dispute. Less than half of the 11,000 members balloted ...
UK National News, Jul 21, 2010
Elderly Care In Focus As Numbers Grow
As it was revealed that the number of people in the UK over 85 will double within the next 16 years, the first steps towards creating a sustainable care and support system for all adults was unveiled ...
Elderly Care In Focus As Numbers Grow
As it was revealed that the number of people in the UK over 85 will double within the next 16 years, the first steps towards creating a sustainable care and support system for all adults was unveiled ...
UK National News, Jul 21, 2010
Police Cuts 'Could Affect Fight Against Crime'
Large cuts to police budgets could seriously affect the ability of forces in England and Wales to fight crime, the Chief Inspector of Constabulary has warned. A new report, Valuing the Police, showed...
Police Cuts 'Could Affect Fight Against Crime'
Large cuts to police budgets could seriously affect the ability of forces in England and Wales to fight crime, the Chief Inspector of Constabulary has warned. A new report, Valuing the Police, showed...
UK National News, Jul 21, 2010
Preterm Births 'More Common' Among Obese
Overweight and obese women are at greater risk of giving birth to a preterm baby, compared with normal weight women, a study published on bmj.com has revealed. The authors of the report believe that ...
Preterm Births 'More Common' Among Obese
Overweight and obese women are at greater risk of giving birth to a preterm baby, compared with normal weight women, a study published on bmj.com has revealed. The authors of the report believe that ...
UK National News, Jul 21, 2010
Even Bigger Than The Real Thing!
Burger King's most recent advertising campaign has now been taken off the air. The advert has now been banned after a number of complaints were made regarding the featured oversized chicken burger. ...
Even Bigger Than The Real Thing!
Burger King's most recent advertising campaign has now been taken off the air. The advert has now been banned after a number of complaints were made regarding the featured oversized chicken burger. ...
UK National News, Jul 21, 2010
HPV Vaccine 'Prolongs Protection' For Genital Warts
Vaccination against certain types of human papillomavirus (HPV) gives strong and sustained protection against genital warts and pre-cancerous growths of the cervix, a new study published on bmj.com ha...
HPV Vaccine 'Prolongs Protection' For Genital Warts
Vaccination against certain types of human papillomavirus (HPV) gives strong and sustained protection against genital warts and pre-cancerous growths of the cervix, a new study published on bmj.com ha...
UK National News, Jul 21, 2010
Other UK News In Brief
Booze News The NHS Health Scotland report - that examined alcohol sales between 2005 and 2009 - has found that big-drinking Scots have a preference for drinking at home - and is thought to be one fac...
Other UK News In Brief
Booze News The NHS Health Scotland report - that examined alcohol sales between 2005 and 2009 - has found that big-drinking Scots have a preference for drinking at home - and is thought to be one fac...
Northern Ireland News, Jul 21, 2010
Other NI News In Brief
Stab Victim Named The man killed in the village of Tempo in Fermanagh early yesterday morning was Ciaran Woods from Drumhaw, Lisnaskea. It is understood three men were in the house with the woman who...
Other NI News In Brief
Stab Victim Named The man killed in the village of Tempo in Fermanagh early yesterday morning was Ciaran Woods from Drumhaw, Lisnaskea. It is understood three men were in the house with the woman who...
Northern Ireland News, Jul 20, 2010
Murder Probe Underway In Fermanagh
A suspicious death early this morning is now being treated as a murder inquiry and a probe has begun in County Fermanagh. It started soon after a 36-year-old man was found dead near the village of Te...
Murder Probe Underway In Fermanagh
A suspicious death early this morning is now being treated as a murder inquiry and a probe has begun in County Fermanagh. It started soon after a 36-year-old man was found dead near the village of Te...
UK National News, Jul 20, 2010
PM Meets Senators Over Lockerbie Release
Prime Minister David Cameron has agreed to meet with four US senators to discuss concerns over the release of the Lockerbie bomber. The announcement comes amid allegations that oil company BP had lob...
PM Meets Senators Over Lockerbie Release
Prime Minister David Cameron has agreed to meet with four US senators to discuss concerns over the release of the Lockerbie bomber. The announcement comes amid allegations that oil company BP had lob...
Northern Ireland News, Jul 20, 2010
Sad Return As Army Wins Stormont Praise
Hours after the dedication and courage of an 'Irish' Army regiment won fulsome praise at the highest political level, a separate sad journey was taking place. Providing a graphic illustration of such...
Sad Return As Army Wins Stormont Praise
Hours after the dedication and courage of an 'Irish' Army regiment won fulsome praise at the highest political level, a separate sad journey was taking place. Providing a graphic illustration of such...
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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.