Northern Ireland News for July 2010 : Page 7
UK National News, Jul 20, 2010
Four More Arrests In Raoul Moat Investigation
Police investigating the shootings carried out by Raoul Moat have arrested four more people on suspicion of firearms offences. A man and a woman were arrested in Blyth, while another man and a woman ...
Four More Arrests In Raoul Moat Investigation
Police investigating the shootings carried out by Raoul Moat have arrested four more people on suspicion of firearms offences. A man and a woman were arrested in Blyth, while another man and a woman ...
UK National News, Jul 20, 2010
Afganistan Victims' Bodies Flown Home
The bodies of four British servicemen killed by a rogue Afghan soldier have been repatriated today. Major James Bowman, Lieutenant Neal Turkington and Corporal Arjun Purja Pun, all of 1st Battalion T...
Afganistan Victims' Bodies Flown Home
The bodies of four British servicemen killed by a rogue Afghan soldier have been repatriated today. Major James Bowman, Lieutenant Neal Turkington and Corporal Arjun Purja Pun, all of 1st Battalion T...
UK National News, Jul 20, 2010
Conrad Black Bailed Pending Appeal
Former media tycoon Conrad Black has been released from prison on bail, pending an appeal against his conviction for fraud. The 65-year-old British peer was sentenced to six-and-a-half years in priso...
Conrad Black Bailed Pending Appeal
Former media tycoon Conrad Black has been released from prison on bail, pending an appeal against his conviction for fraud. The 65-year-old British peer was sentenced to six-and-a-half years in priso...
Northern Ireland News, Jul 20, 2010
Northern Ireland 'Not London': Attwood
There has been a claim today that London-imposed welfare reforms 'won't work in Northern Ireland'. Stormont Social Development Minister Alex Attwood has met with Lord Freud at Westminster who is resp...
Northern Ireland 'Not London': Attwood
There has been a claim today that London-imposed welfare reforms 'won't work in Northern Ireland'. Stormont Social Development Minister Alex Attwood has met with Lord Freud at Westminster who is resp...
Business News, Jul 20, 2010
Ash Cloud Hits Budget Airline's Profits
Low cost carrer Ryanair has announced a drop in profits of 24%, due to the disruption caused by the volcanic ash cloud earlier this year. The budget airline's first-quarter profits announcement saw a...
Ash Cloud Hits Budget Airline's Profits
Low cost carrer Ryanair has announced a drop in profits of 24%, due to the disruption caused by the volcanic ash cloud earlier this year. The budget airline's first-quarter profits announcement saw a...
Northern Ireland News, Jul 20, 2010
Fine Follows Double Dog Attack
A Newtownabbey man has been fined in court and ordered to pay £500 compensation after his two dogs attacked and injured a seven-year-old boy. Gareth Bullen, from Carnreagh Bend, was fined £300 at Bel...
Fine Follows Double Dog Attack
A Newtownabbey man has been fined in court and ordered to pay £500 compensation after his two dogs attacked and injured a seven-year-old boy. Gareth Bullen, from Carnreagh Bend, was fined £300 at Bel...
UK National News, Jul 20, 2010
Five Jailed For Oxford Street Smash And Grab
Five men, who stole over £325,000 worth of designer watches following a smash and grab raid at an Oxford Street jewellers, have been jailed for a total of 26 years. Anthony Michael Leader, 20, of Sid...
Five Jailed For Oxford Street Smash And Grab
Five men, who stole over £325,000 worth of designer watches following a smash and grab raid at an Oxford Street jewellers, have been jailed for a total of 26 years. Anthony Michael Leader, 20, of Sid...
Recruitment News, Jul 20, 2010
High Flying Apprenticeships 'Take Off'
There are opportunities for apprenticeships in engineering that are for real 'high-flyers' Business Secretary Vince Cable visited the Farnborough International Airshow and called on young people to p...
High Flying Apprenticeships 'Take Off'
There are opportunities for apprenticeships in engineering that are for real 'high-flyers' Business Secretary Vince Cable visited the Farnborough International Airshow and called on young people to p...
UK National News, Jul 20, 2010
'Tombstoning' Warning Ahead Of School Holidays
The Maritime and Coastguard Agency has issued a warning about the dangers of 'tombstoning' ahead of the beginning of the English school holidays. 'Tombstoning', the practice of jumping off cliffs int...
'Tombstoning' Warning Ahead Of School Holidays
The Maritime and Coastguard Agency has issued a warning about the dangers of 'tombstoning' ahead of the beginning of the English school holidays. 'Tombstoning', the practice of jumping off cliffs int...
UK National News, Jul 20, 2010
Other UK News In Brief
Baby Found Dead In East Ayrshire An investigation has been launched following the discovery of the body of a five-month-old baby in a house in Kilmarnock. The child was discovered in a house in Fulle...
Other UK News In Brief
Baby Found Dead In East Ayrshire An investigation has been launched following the discovery of the body of a five-month-old baby in a house in Kilmarnock. The child was discovered in a house in Fulle...
Northern Ireland News, Jul 20, 2010
Aircraft Factory Construction Nears End
A major construction project to build a 600,000 sq ft purpose-built factory in east Belfast is nearing the end of its first phase. Early in 2011, production of Bombardier Aerospace's CSeries aircraft...
Aircraft Factory Construction Nears End
A major construction project to build a 600,000 sq ft purpose-built factory in east Belfast is nearing the end of its first phase. Early in 2011, production of Bombardier Aerospace's CSeries aircraft...
Recruitment News, Jul 20, 2010
Bin Collection Dispute Reaches LRC
Unions representing the bin collection agency attended talks at the Labour Relations Commission on Monday to try to resolve a long running dispute in Dun Laoghaire-Rathdown over refuse collection. On...
Bin Collection Dispute Reaches LRC
Unions representing the bin collection agency attended talks at the Labour Relations Commission on Monday to try to resolve a long running dispute in Dun Laoghaire-Rathdown over refuse collection. On...
Northern Ireland News, Jul 20, 2010
Jobs 'Build' In Armagh
Armagh is to benefit as over 20 jobs are being created with the opening of a major new B&M Bargains store in the city. The large 10,000 sq ft outlet - complete with its own car park - is to be situat...
Jobs 'Build' In Armagh
Armagh is to benefit as over 20 jobs are being created with the opening of a major new B&M Bargains store in the city. The large 10,000 sq ft outlet - complete with its own car park - is to be situat...
Northern Ireland News, Jul 20, 2010
UK-Born Limerick Fireman Compensated
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 Limerick Fireman Compensated
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 ...
Business News, Jul 20, 2010
Aircraft Factory Construction Nears End
A major construction project to build a 600,000 sq ft purpose-built factory in east Belfast is nearing the end of its first phase. Early in 2011, production of Bombardier Aerospace's CSeries aircraft...
Aircraft Factory Construction Nears End
A major construction project to build a 600,000 sq ft purpose-built factory in east Belfast is nearing the end of its first phase. Early in 2011, production of Bombardier Aerospace's CSeries aircraft...
Northern Ireland News, Jul 20, 2010
Quality Vending Canteen Facilities Offered
A Co Down-based company is said to be revolutionising the vending machine market by providing business owners with an innovative alternative to a traditional staff canteen. Hey! Vending - from Newry ...
Quality Vending Canteen Facilities Offered
A Co Down-based company is said to be revolutionising the vending machine market by providing business owners with an innovative alternative to a traditional staff canteen. Hey! Vending - from Newry ...
Northern Ireland News, Jul 20, 2010
Appointments Made To Ilex
The Urban Regeneration Company, tasked with the physical, economic and social regeneration of Londonderry, has appointed four new board members. Ilex are responsible for the transformation of Ebringt...
Appointments Made To Ilex
The Urban Regeneration Company, tasked with the physical, economic and social regeneration of Londonderry, has appointed four new board members. Ilex are responsible for the transformation of Ebringt...
Northern Ireland News, Jul 20, 2010
Other NI News In Brief
Red Kite In The Sunset Twitchers are out 'flying their kites' today with news that the spectacular birds of prey, the Red kites have successfully bred in Northern Ireland's forests for the first time...
Other NI News In Brief
Red Kite In The Sunset Twitchers are out 'flying their kites' today with news that the spectacular birds of prey, the Red kites have successfully bred in Northern Ireland's forests for the first time...
Northern Ireland News, Jul 19, 2010
Troubles Legacy Report Slammed
A controversial report into how to deal with the legacy of NI's violent Troubles has sparked rejection from interested groups and individuals. Out of 174 people who responded to the 2009 report, most...
Troubles Legacy Report Slammed
A controversial report into how to deal with the legacy of NI's violent Troubles has sparked rejection from interested groups and individuals. Out of 174 people who responded to the 2009 report, most...
UK National News, Jul 19, 2010
UK Servicemen Killed In Afghanistan Named
The Ministry of Defence has now named all four of the British servicemen who were killed in Afghanistan over the weekend. Staff Sergeant Brett George Linley, 29, from 11 Explosive Ordnance Disposal R...
UK Servicemen Killed In Afghanistan Named
The Ministry of Defence has now named all four of the British servicemen who were killed in Afghanistan over the weekend. Staff Sergeant Brett George Linley, 29, from 11 Explosive Ordnance Disposal R...
UK National News, Jul 19, 2010
PM Launches 'Big Society' Plan
Prime Minister David Cameron has launched his plan for a 'Big Society', describing it as his "great passion". Mr Cameron launched the plan during a speech in Liverpool today, saying that it would giv...
PM Launches 'Big Society' Plan
Prime Minister David Cameron has launched his plan for a 'Big Society', describing it as his "great passion". Mr Cameron launched the plan during a speech in Liverpool today, saying that it would giv...
UK National News, Jul 19, 2010
Government Accused Of 'Rushing' Academies Bill Through Parliament
The government has been accused of trying to rush legislation on major school reforms through Parliament ahead of the summer recess. Critics of the Academies Bill, which would allow more schools to o...
Government Accused Of 'Rushing' Academies Bill Through Parliament
The government has been accused of trying to rush legislation on major school reforms through Parliament ahead of the summer recess. Critics of the Academies Bill, which would allow more schools to o...
UK National News, Jul 19, 2010
Teachers Protest Over School Building Cuts
Hundreds of teachers have protested at Parliament over the decision to axe a £55 million school building programme in England. More than 700 projects have been halted, following Education Secretary M...
Teachers Protest Over School Building Cuts
Hundreds of teachers have protested at Parliament over the decision to axe a £55 million school building programme in England. More than 700 projects have been halted, following Education Secretary M...
Northern Ireland News, Jul 19, 2010
NI Man Drowned In Australia Named
A 27-year-old man from Northern Ireland has drowned while swimming in a northern Australian park. The body of Tony Norney, originally from the Poleglass area in west Belfast, was found late on Saturd...
NI Man Drowned In Australia Named
A 27-year-old man from Northern Ireland has drowned while swimming in a northern Australian park. The body of Tony Norney, originally from the Poleglass area in west Belfast, was found late on Saturd...
UK National News, Jul 19, 2010
Man Arrested In Raoul Moat Shootings Investigation
Police investigating the shootings carried out by Raoul Moat have arrested a 23-year-old Newcastle man on suspicion of firearms offences. Sixteen people have now been arrested during the course of th...
Man Arrested In Raoul Moat Shootings Investigation
Police investigating the shootings carried out by Raoul Moat have arrested a 23-year-old Newcastle man on suspicion of firearms offences. Sixteen people have now been arrested during the course of th...
Northern Ireland News, Jul 19, 2010
McGuinness Praises WWI Soldiers
British soldiers have been praised by the Stormont Deputy First Minister, Sinn Fein's Martin McGuinness. He said yesterday that all Irishmen who served with the British forces during the First World ...
McGuinness Praises WWI Soldiers
British soldiers have been praised by the Stormont Deputy First Minister, Sinn Fein's Martin McGuinness. He said yesterday that all Irishmen who served with the British forces during the First World ...
Northern Ireland News, Jul 19, 2010
Crime Victims Promised Improvements
Justice Minister David Ford has today published innovative plans to significantly improve the level of service to victims and witnesses who come into contact with the justice system. Included in the ...
Crime Victims Promised Improvements
Justice Minister David Ford has today published innovative plans to significantly improve the level of service to victims and witnesses who come into contact with the justice system. Included in the ...
Business News, Jul 19, 2010
Irish Credit Rating Downgraded Again
Ireland's international credit rating has again been downgraded by an influential international ratings agency. Moody's is a major ratings agency informing outside investors on investment risk. The ...
Irish Credit Rating Downgraded Again
Ireland's international credit rating has again been downgraded by an influential international ratings agency. Moody's is a major ratings agency informing outside investors on investment risk. The ...
UK National News, Jul 19, 2010
Teenage Pedestrian Killed On Motorway
A 15-year-old boy was killed after being struck by several vehicles on the M23 at the weekend. Scott Turner, from South Way, Burgess Hill, had been walking along the hard shoulder near Crawley, West ...
Teenage Pedestrian Killed On Motorway
A 15-year-old boy was killed after being struck by several vehicles on the M23 at the weekend. Scott Turner, from South Way, Burgess Hill, had been walking along the hard shoulder near Crawley, West ...
Northern Ireland News, Jul 19, 2010
Bombardier Takes Off For Airshow
There's a significant Belfast 'shop window' taking off today at the world's biggest aviation industry show. Bombardier Aerospace returned to the Farnborough International Air show with four of its in...
Bombardier Takes Off For Airshow
There's a significant Belfast 'shop window' taking off today at the world's biggest aviation industry show. Bombardier Aerospace returned to the Farnborough International Air show with four of its in...
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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.