Northern Ireland News for August 2010 : Page 10
Northern Ireland News, Aug 12, 2010
Other NI News In Brief
Text For Charity Michael Carlin, Instagiv and Arlene Creighton, a member of the Institute of Fundraising highlight the potential of mobile fundraising solutions for charities as the NI company, Insta...
Other NI News In Brief
Text For Charity Michael Carlin, Instagiv and Arlene Creighton, a member of the Institute of Fundraising highlight the potential of mobile fundraising solutions for charities as the NI company, Insta...
UK National News, Aug 11, 2010
Bank Of England Forecast Hits Sterling
The Pound has weakened today after the Bank of England cut its forecasts for UK economic growth and long-term inflation in its quarterly Inflation Report. Sterling fell below $1.57 against the dollar...
Bank Of England Forecast Hits Sterling
The Pound has weakened today after the Bank of England cut its forecasts for UK economic growth and long-term inflation in its quarterly Inflation Report. Sterling fell below $1.57 against the dollar...
Business News, Aug 11, 2010
Losses Mount In Banking Sector
The Bank of Ireland has announced pre-tax losses of €1.24bn (£1bn) for the first six months of this year, compared to a loss of €668m in 2009. The bank, which has plans to cut 750 staff over the next...
Losses Mount In Banking Sector
The Bank of Ireland has announced pre-tax losses of €1.24bn (£1bn) for the first six months of this year, compared to a loss of €668m in 2009. The bank, which has plans to cut 750 staff over the next...
UK National News, Aug 11, 2010
Superbug Spreads To The UK
British scientists are concerned a new superbug has entered into UK hospitals. 37 patients from the UK, who travelled to India or Pakistan for medical or cosmetic procedures, have already been report...
Superbug Spreads To The UK
British scientists are concerned a new superbug has entered into UK hospitals. 37 patients from the UK, who travelled to India or Pakistan for medical or cosmetic procedures, have already been report...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 11, 2010
Losses Mount In Banking Sector
The Bank of Ireland has announced pre-tax losses of €1.24bn (£1bn) for the first six months of this year, compared to a loss of €668m in 2009. The bank, which has plans to cut 750 staff over the next...
Losses Mount In Banking Sector
The Bank of Ireland has announced pre-tax losses of €1.24bn (£1bn) for the first six months of this year, compared to a loss of €668m in 2009. The bank, which has plans to cut 750 staff over the next...
Recruitment News, Aug 11, 2010
Anxious Wait For Aer Lingus Strike Ballot
The State-owned airline Aer Lingus is today braced for the results of a ballot on possible industrial action. It has already described the decision to hold a ballot as "deeply regrettable" saying it ...
Anxious Wait For Aer Lingus Strike Ballot
The State-owned airline Aer Lingus is today braced for the results of a ballot on possible industrial action. It has already described the decision to hold a ballot as "deeply regrettable" saying it ...
UK National News, Aug 11, 2010
Anti-terrorist Hotline Ad Banned
An advertising watchdog has banned a radio advert, in its current form, encouraging listeners to report suspected terrorists. The advert, promoting the anti-terrorist hotline, highlights "suspiciou...
Anti-terrorist Hotline Ad Banned
An advertising watchdog has banned a radio advert, in its current form, encouraging listeners to report suspected terrorists. The advert, promoting the anti-terrorist hotline, highlights "suspiciou...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 11, 2010
Maghaberry Prison Talks In Disarray
Talks aimed at resolving a protest by republican prisoners at a high security Co Antrim prison are failing. The dispute concerns Maghaberry prison conditions and discussions were this week said to "ha...
Maghaberry Prison Talks In Disarray
Talks aimed at resolving a protest by republican prisoners at a high security Co Antrim prison are failing. The dispute concerns Maghaberry prison conditions and discussions were this week said to "ha...
UK National News, Aug 11, 2010
Man Guilty Of Transsexual's Murder
A man has been found guilty of killing a transsexual sex worker in Kentish Town. Leon Fyle, 21, of Laleham Road, Lewisham, was found guilty of the murder of Destiny Lauren at her home in Leighton Cre...
Man Guilty Of Transsexual's Murder
A man has been found guilty of killing a transsexual sex worker in Kentish Town. Leon Fyle, 21, of Laleham Road, Lewisham, was found guilty of the murder of Destiny Lauren at her home in Leighton Cre...
UK National News, Aug 11, 2010
Gun-Makers Caught By CCTV
A duo responsible for producing deadly weapons, including some that wouldn't look out of place in a James Bond film, have been jailed for a total of 23 years. Paul Coke, 40, of Mayesbrook Rd, Ilford,...
Gun-Makers Caught By CCTV
A duo responsible for producing deadly weapons, including some that wouldn't look out of place in a James Bond film, have been jailed for a total of 23 years. Paul Coke, 40, of Mayesbrook Rd, Ilford,...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 11, 2010
Inquiry Into City Airport Extension 'Crashes'
Residents from east Belfast have welcomed a tough stance taken by the Planning Appeals Commission, which has this week halted the public inquiry into the proposed runway extension at George Best Belfa...
Inquiry Into City Airport Extension 'Crashes'
Residents from east Belfast have welcomed a tough stance taken by the Planning Appeals Commission, which has this week halted the public inquiry into the proposed runway extension at George Best Belfa...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 11, 2010
Man Guilty Of 'NI' Transsexual's Murder
A man has been found guilty of killing a London transsexual sex worker who had family links to Belfast. Leon Fyle, 21, of Laleham Road, Lewisham, was found guilty of the murder of Destiny Lauren at h...
Man Guilty Of 'NI' Transsexual's Murder
A man has been found guilty of killing a London transsexual sex worker who had family links to Belfast. Leon Fyle, 21, of Laleham Road, Lewisham, was found guilty of the murder of Destiny Lauren at h...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 11, 2010
Over 10,000 Without TV Licence
TV Licensing has today revealed that more than 10,000 people were caught watching TV without a licence in Northern Ireland during the first six months of 2010. This includes 3,087 in Belfast, 778 in ...
Over 10,000 Without TV Licence
TV Licensing has today revealed that more than 10,000 people were caught watching TV without a licence in Northern Ireland during the first six months of 2010. This includes 3,087 in Belfast, 778 in ...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 11, 2010
Software Firm Announces 25 Jobs
An Irish software firm has announced it is creating around 25 new jobs in the sector. SQS Software Quality Systems, one of the largest independent software testing and quality management consultancy...
Software Firm Announces 25 Jobs
An Irish software firm has announced it is creating around 25 new jobs in the sector. SQS Software Quality Systems, one of the largest independent software testing and quality management consultancy...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 11, 2010
Seaside Literature Festival An 'Open Book'
The 19th annual Aspects Irish Literature Festival returns to Bangor this September with new venues, new features, but the same ethos of presenting Irish writing at its very finest. From 22-26 Septemb...
Seaside Literature Festival An 'Open Book'
The 19th annual Aspects Irish Literature Festival returns to Bangor this September with new venues, new features, but the same ethos of presenting Irish writing at its very finest. From 22-26 Septemb...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 11, 2010
Law May Force Gas Detector Installation
The construction sector may soon be at the forefront of more stringent safety measures to tackle the danger posed by a deadly, invisible gas that is in daily use in thousands of households. As a prob...
Law May Force Gas Detector Installation
The construction sector may soon be at the forefront of more stringent safety measures to tackle the danger posed by a deadly, invisible gas that is in daily use in thousands of households. As a prob...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 11, 2010
Street Drinkers Pay The Cost
Five people have been fined at Belfast Magistrates Court for drinking alcohol in public. Tyrone McCann, from Richmond Avenue in Newtownabbey, was fined £50 and ordered to pay costs of £66 after he wa...
Street Drinkers Pay The Cost
Five people have been fined at Belfast Magistrates Court for drinking alcohol in public. Tyrone McCann, from Richmond Avenue in Newtownabbey, was fined £50 and ordered to pay costs of £66 after he wa...
UK National News, Aug 11, 2010
Fresh Appeal Over Manchester Rape
Greater Manchester Police have launched a fresh appeal for information over the rape of a young woman in Beswick earlier this year. The incident happened at Ashton Old Road between 3:15am and 8:30am ...
Fresh Appeal Over Manchester Rape
Greater Manchester Police have launched a fresh appeal for information over the rape of a young woman in Beswick earlier this year. The incident happened at Ashton Old Road between 3:15am and 8:30am ...
UK National News, Aug 11, 2010
BBC To Scrap Pension Top-Ups
BBC Director General, Mark Thompson, has set out plans today to scrap top executives pension top-up payments, totalling over £1m per year, in time for the next financial year. The move will see his £...
BBC To Scrap Pension Top-Ups
BBC Director General, Mark Thompson, has set out plans today to scrap top executives pension top-up payments, totalling over £1m per year, in time for the next financial year. The move will see his £...
UK National News, Aug 11, 2010
Other UK News In Brief
Wife Killer Jailed A male nurse who strangled his wife and then tried to make it look as though she died in car crash has been jailed for life, with a minimum term of 25 years. Brent Mott, 32, was fo...
Other UK News In Brief
Wife Killer Jailed A male nurse who strangled his wife and then tried to make it look as though she died in car crash has been jailed for life, with a minimum term of 25 years. Brent Mott, 32, was fo...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 11, 2010
Other NI News In Brief
Brazilian Success The Lord Mayor of Belfast Councillor Pat Convery has hosted a reception for Ciaran Murphy at Belfast City Hall this week, (pictured). Ciaran, from north Belfast, is one of only eigh...
Other NI News In Brief
Brazilian Success The Lord Mayor of Belfast Councillor Pat Convery has hosted a reception for Ciaran Murphy at Belfast City Hall this week, (pictured). Ciaran, from north Belfast, is one of only eigh...
Recruitment News, Aug 11, 2010
€Millions For Job Creation Promised
Millions of Euros are to aid job creation as the Tánaiste and Minister for Education and Skills, Mary Coughlan, announced her allocation of an additional €12 million to the Labour Market Activation Fu...
€Millions For Job Creation Promised
Millions of Euros are to aid job creation as the Tánaiste and Minister for Education and Skills, Mary Coughlan, announced her allocation of an additional €12 million to the Labour Market Activation Fu...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 10, 2010
Lucky Escape In Latest NI Bomb Bid
The intended target for what is thought to be the third attempted car bomb attack on security-related personnel in the past seven days is today lucky to be alive. A device was found in the Sweep Road...
Lucky Escape In Latest NI Bomb Bid
The intended target for what is thought to be the third attempted car bomb attack on security-related personnel in the past seven days is today lucky to be alive. A device was found in the Sweep Road...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 10, 2010
Policing Board Boss 'Quizzed'
A property developer who is current Chairman of the Northern Ireland Policing Board is to be questioned by PSNI detectives called in by the NI Housing Executive to investigate a company called Big Pic...
Policing Board Boss 'Quizzed'
A property developer who is current Chairman of the Northern Ireland Policing Board is to be questioned by PSNI detectives called in by the NI Housing Executive to investigate a company called Big Pic...
UK National News, Aug 10, 2010
Mother Arrested Over Toddler Death
A mother had been arrested on suspicion of murdering her two-year-old son in County Durham. An investigation was launched yesterday after Melanie Ruddell, 39, carried her son Christy into Peterlee po...
Mother Arrested Over Toddler Death
A mother had been arrested on suspicion of murdering her two-year-old son in County Durham. An investigation was launched yesterday after Melanie Ruddell, 39, carried her son Christy into Peterlee po...
UK National News, Aug 10, 2010
Body 'Is Missing Best Man'
A body has been found in a Shropshire lake during a search for a best man who disappeared after going for a swim at a wedding reception. Patrick Cody, 26, from Dudley, disappeared after going into a ...
Body 'Is Missing Best Man'
A body has been found in a Shropshire lake during a search for a best man who disappeared after going for a swim at a wedding reception. Patrick Cody, 26, from Dudley, disappeared after going into a ...
UK National News, Aug 10, 2010
Victim's Lucky Escape In NI Bomb Bid
The intended target for what is thought to be the third attempted car bomb attack on NI security-related personnel in the past seven days is today lucky to be alive. A device was found in the Sweep R...
Victim's Lucky Escape In NI Bomb Bid
The intended target for what is thought to be the third attempted car bomb attack on NI security-related personnel in the past seven days is today lucky to be alive. A device was found in the Sweep R...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 10, 2010
Ardoyne Parade Decision Sparks Criticism
Part of north Belfast is braced for controversy after the Parades Commission gave the go-ahead to allow an Apprentice Boys' parade to pass the previously troubled Ardoyne shops on Saturday. It has be...
Ardoyne Parade Decision Sparks Criticism
Part of north Belfast is braced for controversy after the Parades Commission gave the go-ahead to allow an Apprentice Boys' parade to pass the previously troubled Ardoyne shops on Saturday. It has be...
UK National News, Aug 10, 2010
Renewed Search In Suzy Lamplugh Probe
Detectives investigating the disappearance of London estate agent Suzy Lamplugh have begun a fresh search for her body. Miss Lamplugh, 25, disappeared on July 28, 1986, after leaving her office in Fu...
Renewed Search In Suzy Lamplugh Probe
Detectives investigating the disappearance of London estate agent Suzy Lamplugh have begun a fresh search for her body. Miss Lamplugh, 25, disappeared on July 28, 1986, after leaving her office in Fu...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 10, 2010
£8.5 Mental Health Unit For Derry
There's to be a major boost for mental heath care in the North West. An £8.5m hospital construction project is moving ahead in Co Londonderry with news that tenders from contractors are now being sou...
£8.5 Mental Health Unit For Derry
There's to be a major boost for mental heath care in the North West. An £8.5m hospital construction project is moving ahead in Co Londonderry with news that tenders from contractors are now being sou...
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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.