Northern Ireland News for August 2010 : Page 13
Northern Ireland News, Aug 5, 2010
Belfast A&E Has Most Emergency Patients
Belfast had the busiest of the region's accident and emergency (A&E) departments during the past year with around a quarter of all the casualties showing up for treatment being in the capital. But, i...
Belfast A&E Has Most Emergency Patients
Belfast had the busiest of the region's accident and emergency (A&E) departments during the past year with around a quarter of all the casualties showing up for treatment being in the capital. But, i...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 5, 2010
Building Bonanza For NI Schools
There was good news on two fronts today with both the educational and the construction sectors being boosted. Numerous school building projects that had originally been delayed due to a lack of fundi...
Building Bonanza For NI Schools
There was good news on two fronts today with both the educational and the construction sectors being boosted. Numerous school building projects that had originally been delayed due to a lack of fundi...
UK National News, Aug 5, 2010
Appeal Launched Over Pakistan Flooding
British charities are launching a radio and television appeal today to raise funds for those affected by the floods in Pakistan. The Disasters Emergency Committee (DEC), which includes 13 UK humanita...
Appeal Launched Over Pakistan Flooding
British charities are launching a radio and television appeal today to raise funds for those affected by the floods in Pakistan. The Disasters Emergency Committee (DEC), which includes 13 UK humanita...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 5, 2010
West Belfast Families Flee Alert
The latest in a long-running series of security alerts blamed on republican dissidents has led to about 100 families being forced to leave their homes last night. It happened after a suspicious car w...
West Belfast Families Flee Alert
The latest in a long-running series of security alerts blamed on republican dissidents has led to about 100 families being forced to leave their homes last night. It happened after a suspicious car w...
UK National News, Aug 5, 2010
UK Internet Fraud Foiled In Meath
An international investigation into a €4million UK internet scam has led Irish police to raid a house in County Meath. Garda fraud squad officers seized a quantity of documents while assisting an in...
UK Internet Fraud Foiled In Meath
An international investigation into a €4million UK internet scam has led Irish police to raid a house in County Meath. Garda fraud squad officers seized a quantity of documents while assisting an in...
UK National News, Aug 5, 2010
Actors Take Lead Over Film Council
The demise of the UK Film Council has led to a new role for more than 50 leading actors and actresses. They have joined forces to hit out at Government plans to scrap the agency. In a letter to The ...
Actors Take Lead Over Film Council
The demise of the UK Film Council has led to a new role for more than 50 leading actors and actresses. They have joined forces to hit out at Government plans to scrap the agency. In a letter to The ...
UK National News, Aug 5, 2010
Council's Cut's Appeal Highlights Pupils' Futures
Leaders of a local council in England are set for crunch talks with Westminster Education Secretary Michael Gove to save Sandwell's schools' modernisation programme from the axe. Council Leader Darr...
Council's Cut's Appeal Highlights Pupils' Futures
Leaders of a local council in England are set for crunch talks with Westminster Education Secretary Michael Gove to save Sandwell's schools' modernisation programme from the axe. Council Leader Darr...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 5, 2010
'Correct Height' In City Tile Incident: CAA
Belfast City Airport is facing renewed controversy after a Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) report into claims of a low flying plane in Belfast has found it was actually at the correct altitude. But th...
'Correct Height' In City Tile Incident: CAA
Belfast City Airport is facing renewed controversy after a Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) report into claims of a low flying plane in Belfast has found it was actually at the correct altitude. But th...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 5, 2010
'Canadian' Saves Lisburn Plant Firm's Jobs
Around 50 jobs in Lisburn have been saved after Canadian distributor Finning International bought the assets of NI dealer McCormick MacNaughton from the administrators. Finning has taken over as the ...
'Canadian' Saves Lisburn Plant Firm's Jobs
Around 50 jobs in Lisburn have been saved after Canadian distributor Finning International bought the assets of NI dealer McCormick MacNaughton from the administrators. Finning has taken over as the ...
UK National News, Aug 5, 2010
Other News In Brief
Three Arrested Over Baby Death Two women and a man have been arrested in Devon, following the death of a baby. The body of the eight-month-old boy was found at a house in Kingsteignton on July 20. Th...
Other News In Brief
Three Arrested Over Baby Death Two women and a man have been arrested in Devon, following the death of a baby. The body of the eight-month-old boy was found at a house in Kingsteignton on July 20. Th...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 5, 2010
Dublin Docks Raid Recovers Cigarette Haul
Some €4 million worth of illegally imported cigarettes were seized at Dublin Port last night. Customs officers said they uncovered the huge stash of nine million cigarettes in a container disguised ...
Dublin Docks Raid Recovers Cigarette Haul
Some €4 million worth of illegally imported cigarettes were seized at Dublin Port last night. Customs officers said they uncovered the huge stash of nine million cigarettes in a container disguised ...
Business News, Aug 5, 2010
IDA's €2.5m Mullingar Contract Underway
The main contractor has been appointed for substantial works involved in the construction of the Industrial Development Authority's (IDA) facility at Mullingar. Preparation work commenced on site dur...
IDA's €2.5m Mullingar Contract Underway
The main contractor has been appointed for substantial works involved in the construction of the Industrial Development Authority's (IDA) facility at Mullingar. Preparation work commenced on site dur...
Recruitment News, Aug 5, 2010
Aviation Firm To Create Dublin Jobs
A US aeronautics firm has announced it is to relocate its global base to Dublin with the creation of 40 jobs. Milestone Aviation, who lease new and pre-owned private jets and helicopters, said today...
Aviation Firm To Create Dublin Jobs
A US aeronautics firm has announced it is to relocate its global base to Dublin with the creation of 40 jobs. Milestone Aviation, who lease new and pre-owned private jets and helicopters, said today...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 5, 2010
Other NI News In Brief
Wilson Slams 'Monk' Session Stormont Finance Minister, Sammy Wilson (pictured) has lambasted the Northern Health and Social Care Trust for what he said was "wasting resources" by holding staff sessio...
Other NI News In Brief
Wilson Slams 'Monk' Session Stormont Finance Minister, Sammy Wilson (pictured) has lambasted the Northern Health and Social Care Trust for what he said was "wasting resources" by holding staff sessio...
UK National News, Aug 4, 2010
Lloyds Returns Double Expected Profit
Charging customers more for borrowing is helping to turn around the fortunes of one of the UK's top banks. Part-nationalised Lloyds's new £1.6bn profit statistic is said to reflect it being one of th...
Lloyds Returns Double Expected Profit
Charging customers more for borrowing is helping to turn around the fortunes of one of the UK's top banks. Part-nationalised Lloyds's new £1.6bn profit statistic is said to reflect it being one of th...
UK National News, Aug 4, 2010
Competition Probe Over Sky's Pay-TV Movies
BSkyB is facing a probe by the Competition Commission over concerns raised about the sale and distribution of subscription premium Pay TV movies. Medis regulator Ofcom had been investigating the dist...
Competition Probe Over Sky's Pay-TV Movies
BSkyB is facing a probe by the Competition Commission over concerns raised about the sale and distribution of subscription premium Pay TV movies. Medis regulator Ofcom had been investigating the dist...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 4, 2010
No Hiding Place From PSNI Helicopter
A robbery suspect has been arrested in Co Tyrone following a 40-mile police chase. The suspect was detained in connection with a robbery after being chased by a police helicopter and patrol cars for ...
No Hiding Place From PSNI Helicopter
A robbery suspect has been arrested in Co Tyrone following a 40-mile police chase. The suspect was detained in connection with a robbery after being chased by a police helicopter and patrol cars for ...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 4, 2010
Funds 'Ringfenced' As Doctor Shortage Bites
There was mixed news today as a leading doctor's union warned that the ongoing shortage of junior doctors is threatening patient care and safety - while also welcoming a promise of no cuts in the exis...
Funds 'Ringfenced' As Doctor Shortage Bites
There was mixed news today as a leading doctor's union warned that the ongoing shortage of junior doctors is threatening patient care and safety - while also welcoming a promise of no cuts in the exis...
UK National News, Aug 4, 2010
Northern Ireland Seaside Bombing Fails
An undercar booby trap bomb has been found in the driveway of an Army officer's home in Bangor, Co Down this morning. The device fell off the vehicle on Wednesday morning and was found by the office...
Northern Ireland Seaside Bombing Fails
An undercar booby trap bomb has been found in the driveway of an Army officer's home in Bangor, Co Down this morning. The device fell off the vehicle on Wednesday morning and was found by the office...
UK National News, Aug 4, 2010
BBC Homosexual Web Complaint Rejected
A complaint about a headline on the BBC News website which asked 'Should homosexuals face execution?' has been rejected by the BBC Trust. The headline had been posted on a moderated talkboard discuss...
BBC Homosexual Web Complaint Rejected
A complaint about a headline on the BBC News website which asked 'Should homosexuals face execution?' has been rejected by the BBC Trust. The headline had been posted on a moderated talkboard discuss...
UK National News, Aug 4, 2010
Wife Died In 'Overcooked Joint' Row
A row over dinner has this week led to prison for a TV location manager who killed his wife during a heated argument. She was felled with a single blow during the disagreement after a dinner party. ...
Wife Died In 'Overcooked Joint' Row
A row over dinner has this week led to prison for a TV location manager who killed his wife during a heated argument. She was felled with a single blow during the disagreement after a dinner party. ...
UK National News, Aug 4, 2010
Carbon Monoxide Tragedy Probed
People in a Co Londonderry seaside resort are struggling to come to terms with a double tragedy overnight after two teenagers were found dead in a holiday flat. Carbon monoxide was suspected after th...
Carbon Monoxide Tragedy Probed
People in a Co Londonderry seaside resort are struggling to come to terms with a double tragedy overnight after two teenagers were found dead in a holiday flat. Carbon monoxide was suspected after th...
UK National News, Aug 4, 2010
NHS Cuts Costs With Select Builders List
The NHS will save over £200 million in procurement costs as its new Procure21+ framework kicks in. The framework will help upgrade hospitals more quickly and simplify the process for NHS Trusts when ...
NHS Cuts Costs With Select Builders List
The NHS will save over £200 million in procurement costs as its new Procure21+ framework kicks in. The framework will help upgrade hospitals more quickly and simplify the process for NHS Trusts when ...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 4, 2010
Bench Warrant Seeks Shop Boss
Dodgy food hygiene has led this week to a Belfast judge issuing an arrest warrant for an ethnic supermarket owner. Belfast City Council brought the prosecution against Lalu Ali, owner of The Bangla ...
Bench Warrant Seeks Shop Boss
Dodgy food hygiene has led this week to a Belfast judge issuing an arrest warrant for an ethnic supermarket owner. Belfast City Council brought the prosecution against Lalu Ali, owner of The Bangla ...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 4, 2010
Airport Noise 'Heard' At City Hall
Councillors at Belfast City hall have heard first-hand about problems residents from east and south Belfast have with the proposed expansion of George Best Belfast City Airport. A delegation from the...
Airport Noise 'Heard' At City Hall
Councillors at Belfast City hall have heard first-hand about problems residents from east and south Belfast have with the proposed expansion of George Best Belfast City Airport. A delegation from the...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 4, 2010
Communities Win Big Lottery Pay Out
Skills training, drug addition, alcoholism and difficulties endured by ethnic minorities are to be tackled in NI with funds from the Big Lottery Fund. Grants totalling over £2.5 million from the Fund...
Communities Win Big Lottery Pay Out
Skills training, drug addition, alcoholism and difficulties endured by ethnic minorities are to be tackled in NI with funds from the Big Lottery Fund. Grants totalling over £2.5 million from the Fund...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 4, 2010
Urban Village Bid For East Belfast
Construction is expected to begin next month on an imaginative 'urban village' development in east Belfast. The £20m scheme was initially unveiled as part of an urban regeneration project in May when...
Urban Village Bid For East Belfast
Construction is expected to begin next month on an imaginative 'urban village' development in east Belfast. The £20m scheme was initially unveiled as part of an urban regeneration project in May when...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 4, 2010
Castlerock Gas Tragedy Teens Named
People in both Co Antrim and in a Co Londonderry seaside resort are struggling to come to terms with a double tragedy overnight after two Newtownabbey teenagers were found dead in a holiday flat. Car...
Castlerock Gas Tragedy Teens Named
People in both Co Antrim and in a Co Londonderry seaside resort are struggling to come to terms with a double tragedy overnight after two Newtownabbey teenagers were found dead in a holiday flat. Car...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 4, 2010
Mivan Secures Landmark Project In Egypt
Antrim-based Mivan has secured a commercial and residential construction project worth over £90m in Egypt. They will be working for Al Futtaim Real Estate Development at the Cairo Festival City proje...
Mivan Secures Landmark Project In Egypt
Antrim-based Mivan has secured a commercial and residential construction project worth over £90m in Egypt. They will be working for Al Futtaim Real Estate Development at the Cairo Festival City proje...
Business News, Aug 4, 2010
Consortiums Bid For DART Underground
As many as 7,000 jobs are expected to follow news that four major international consortia have entered the pre-qualification phase in the Public Private Partnership (PPP) procurement process for Irish...
Consortiums Bid For DART Underground
As many as 7,000 jobs are expected to follow news that four major international consortia have entered the pre-qualification phase in the Public Private Partnership (PPP) procurement process for Irish...
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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.