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Northern Ireland News for August 2010 : Page 4
UK National News, Aug 24, 2010
School Assistant Jailed For Sex With Pupil
A former school teaching assistant has been sentenced to 16 months imprisonment after being convicted of sexual activity with a pupil. Harrow Crown Court was told that Jonathan Duffy, 30, of Pinner p...
School Assistant Jailed For Sex With Pupil
A former school teaching assistant has been sentenced to 16 months imprisonment after being convicted of sexual activity with a pupil. Harrow Crown Court was told that Jonathan Duffy, 30, of Pinner p...
UK National News, Aug 24, 2010
ITV Cleared Over World Cup Goal
ITV has been cleared by Ofcom over an "unfortunate error" which led to HD viewers missing England's opening goal of the World Cup. In June, the media regulator received 823 complaints after coverage ...
ITV Cleared Over World Cup Goal
ITV has been cleared by Ofcom over an "unfortunate error" which led to HD viewers missing England's opening goal of the World Cup. In June, the media regulator received 823 complaints after coverage ...
UK National News, Aug 24, 2010
Other UK News In Brief
Drug Dealers Sentenced Two drug dealers have this week been sentenced to more than 14 years in prison after pleading guilty to conspiring to supply cocaine, cannabis and amphetamines. Unemployed Rich...
Other UK News In Brief
Drug Dealers Sentenced Two drug dealers have this week been sentenced to more than 14 years in prison after pleading guilty to conspiring to supply cocaine, cannabis and amphetamines. Unemployed Rich...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 24, 2010
Queen's Festival On The Way
This year's Ulster Bank Festival at Queen's was launched this week by Stormont Arts Minister Nelson McCausland along with party colleague, the Tourism Minister, Arlene Foster. Now in its 48th year, i...
Queen's Festival On The Way
This year's Ulster Bank Festival at Queen's was launched this week by Stormont Arts Minister Nelson McCausland along with party colleague, the Tourism Minister, Arlene Foster. Now in its 48th year, i...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 24, 2010
Rasharkin Rerouting Reviewed
A contentious loyalist parade in Co Antrim at the weekend has been discussed with senior PSNI personnel. The Sinn Féin MLA for North Antrim Daithí McKay was at the meeting on Monday on foot of the po...
Rasharkin Rerouting Reviewed
A contentious loyalist parade in Co Antrim at the weekend has been discussed with senior PSNI personnel. The Sinn Féin MLA for North Antrim Daithí McKay was at the meeting on Monday on foot of the po...
Business News, Aug 24, 2010
'Powerful' Boost For Wexford Builders
Up to 400 construction workers will be employed during the redevelopment of the Great Island power station at Campile in Wexford. In addition, around 40 people will be employed on the site when the ...
'Powerful' Boost For Wexford Builders
Up to 400 construction workers will be employed during the redevelopment of the Great Island power station at Campile in Wexford. In addition, around 40 people will be employed on the site when the ...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 24, 2010
Patton Scores Sponsorship Deal
Ballymena Rugby Football Club has scored a winner with the local construction sector company, the Patton Group confirming it is to continue its role as principal sponsor of the Ballymena team. The co...
Patton Scores Sponsorship Deal
Ballymena Rugby Football Club has scored a winner with the local construction sector company, the Patton Group confirming it is to continue its role as principal sponsor of the Ballymena team. The co...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 24, 2010
Other NI News In Brief
Designs Save Lives University of Ulster student Dan Farnan, Navigator Blue's Marco McKay, Lucy Latewood from Action Cancer and students Jonathan Fleck, Coleen Fitzsimmons and Sean McCaffrey are celeb...
Other NI News In Brief
Designs Save Lives University of Ulster student Dan Farnan, Navigator Blue's Marco McKay, Lucy Latewood from Action Cancer and students Jonathan Fleck, Coleen Fitzsimmons and Sean McCaffrey are celeb...
Business News, Aug 24, 2010
Bid For Offaly International Airport Project
Construction jobs will be 'flying' into Co Offaly soon as Dublin and district benefits from the construction of another airport. A plan to build an international airport in Co Offaly has cleared the ...
Bid For Offaly International Airport Project
Construction jobs will be 'flying' into Co Offaly soon as Dublin and district benefits from the construction of another airport. A plan to build an international airport in Co Offaly has cleared the ...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 23, 2010
Spaniard Remanded Over PSNI Muder Bid
A foreign national has appeared in court charged with the attempted murder of a police woman during trouble in north Belfast. Roger Jorro Costa, 28, who is originally from Barcelona in Spain, but has...
Spaniard Remanded Over PSNI Muder Bid
A foreign national has appeared in court charged with the attempted murder of a police woman during trouble in north Belfast. Roger Jorro Costa, 28, who is originally from Barcelona in Spain, but has...
UK National News, Aug 23, 2010
Soldier Shot In Afghanistan Named
The British Soldier shot dead in Afghanistan has been named as Lance Corporal Jordon Dean Bancroft. The 25-year-old from Burnley was shot during an exchange of fire with insurgents on Saturday. The ...
Soldier Shot In Afghanistan Named
The British Soldier shot dead in Afghanistan has been named as Lance Corporal Jordon Dean Bancroft. The 25-year-old from Burnley was shot during an exchange of fire with insurgents on Saturday. The ...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 23, 2010
Shock At Teen's GAA Death
The Stormont Education Minister Caitríona Ruane has expressed her shock at the news of the sudden death of a young sportsman, named this morning as 16 year-old Patrick Dinsmore. The teenage GAA playe...
Shock At Teen's GAA Death
The Stormont Education Minister Caitríona Ruane has expressed her shock at the news of the sudden death of a young sportsman, named this morning as 16 year-old Patrick Dinsmore. The teenage GAA playe...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 23, 2010
McCrea Bids For Unionist Leadership
The NI Policing Board member and Lagan Valley MLA Basil McCrea is to stand for leadership of the Ulster Unionist Party (UUP). He has today ended speculation and confirmed he intends to enter the race...
McCrea Bids For Unionist Leadership
The NI Policing Board member and Lagan Valley MLA Basil McCrea is to stand for leadership of the Ulster Unionist Party (UUP). He has today ended speculation and confirmed he intends to enter the race...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 23, 2010
Kingspan Reigns Supreme
Just six months after the building materials supplier Kingspan recorded falling profits and sales, a major turn-round in fortunes has seen the firm make its first operating profit in three years. The...
Kingspan Reigns Supreme
Just six months after the building materials supplier Kingspan recorded falling profits and sales, a major turn-round in fortunes has seen the firm make its first operating profit in three years. The...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 23, 2010
Cross Border Power Inquiry Welcomed
There has been a warm welcome for the announcement of a public inquiry into a proposed cross-border electricity interconnector. Ulster Unionist MLA for Newry and Armagh, Danny Kennedy, said the annou...
Cross Border Power Inquiry Welcomed
There has been a warm welcome for the announcement of a public inquiry into a proposed cross-border electricity interconnector. Ulster Unionist MLA for Newry and Armagh, Danny Kennedy, said the annou...
UK National News, Aug 23, 2010
Heavy Rain Hits Britain
Parts of Britain have been hit by torrential rain and gale force winds, and more rain is believed to be on its way after the Met Office issued a severe weather warning. Up to 4cm (1.5in) of rain fell...
Heavy Rain Hits Britain
Parts of Britain have been hit by torrential rain and gale force winds, and more rain is believed to be on its way after the Met Office issued a severe weather warning. Up to 4cm (1.5in) of rain fell...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 23, 2010
Police Cutbacks Loom In Newtownabbey
An outcry over a lack of consultation and general unease from political representatives has failed to stop the introduction of revised opening hours for two busy police stations in Co Antrim. Althoug...
Police Cutbacks Loom In Newtownabbey
An outcry over a lack of consultation and general unease from political representatives has failed to stop the introduction of revised opening hours for two busy police stations in Co Antrim. Althoug...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 23, 2010
Irish Uni Applications Website Attacked
Thousands of Leaving Cert students have been told not to panic after a cyber attack on the Central Applications Office (CAO) website this morning. The website, containing information on third level ...
Irish Uni Applications Website Attacked
Thousands of Leaving Cert students have been told not to panic after a cyber attack on the Central Applications Office (CAO) website this morning. The website, containing information on third level ...
UK National News, Aug 23, 2010
Fifa In England For 2018 Bid
The Fifa delegation arrived in England today as the country continues the campaign to host the 2018 World Cup. The FIFA Inspection Team are to meet Deputy Prime Minister Nick Clegg in Downing Street...
Fifa In England For 2018 Bid
The Fifa delegation arrived in England today as the country continues the campaign to host the 2018 World Cup. The FIFA Inspection Team are to meet Deputy Prime Minister Nick Clegg in Downing Street...
UK National News, Aug 23, 2010
Non Emergency Number To Be Trialled
A new non-emergency telephone number for people needing medical care is being trialled in north-east England, according to NHS chiefs. People can call 111 to get health advice and information about o...
Non Emergency Number To Be Trialled
A new non-emergency telephone number for people needing medical care is being trialled in north-east England, according to NHS chiefs. People can call 111 to get health advice and information about o...
UK National News, Aug 23, 2010
Garages Take Customers 'For A Ride'
There are still shocking levels of incompetence in UK car garages, says Which?, after carrying out an undercover investigation. Nearly 90% of the garages investigated by the consumer watchdog missed...
Garages Take Customers 'For A Ride'
There are still shocking levels of incompetence in UK car garages, says Which?, after carrying out an undercover investigation. Nearly 90% of the garages investigated by the consumer watchdog missed...
UK National News, Aug 23, 2010
Forum Slams Staff Parking Tax
A small business support group has reacted to reports that a controversial tax on private parking spaces is set to be extended. It is thought that councils across the UK plan to introduce a workplace...
Forum Slams Staff Parking Tax
A small business support group has reacted to reports that a controversial tax on private parking spaces is set to be extended. It is thought that councils across the UK plan to introduce a workplace...
UK National News, Aug 23, 2010
Vine One-liner Fringe's Funniest
Comedian Tim Vine has won the prize for the funniest joke of this year's Edinburgh Fringe. The king of the one-liner's was presented with the prize by digital TV channel Dave. His winning gag was: "...
Vine One-liner Fringe's Funniest
Comedian Tim Vine has won the prize for the funniest joke of this year's Edinburgh Fringe. The king of the one-liner's was presented with the prize by digital TV channel Dave. His winning gag was: "...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 23, 2010
Sewer Focus For High Tech Communications
Computer technology is going down the drain in the North West with news that Internet users in Derry could soon benefit from free high-speed broadband. The Foyle Sinn Féin MLA Martina Anderson (pictu...
Sewer Focus For High Tech Communications
Computer technology is going down the drain in the North West with news that Internet users in Derry could soon benefit from free high-speed broadband. The Foyle Sinn Féin MLA Martina Anderson (pictu...
UK National News, Aug 23, 2010
Other UK News IN Brief
No Blame On Freezing Couple No agency was culpable over the couple found dead in a house with no heating in Northampton. A review looked into the deaths of Jean and Derrick Randall after their bodies...
Other UK News IN Brief
No Blame On Freezing Couple No agency was culpable over the couple found dead in a house with no heating in Northampton. A review looked into the deaths of Jean and Derrick Randall after their bodies...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 23, 2010
Other NI News In Brief
Spouse Murder Charges After the shock discovery of a woman's body in Portadown on Friday, the victim's husband has appeared in court in Craigavon charged with her murder. Christopher Harper, 45, from...
Other NI News In Brief
Spouse Murder Charges After the shock discovery of a woman's body in Portadown on Friday, the victim's husband has appeared in court in Craigavon charged with her murder. Christopher Harper, 45, from...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 20, 2010
NI Water 'Closed Session' As Wilson 'Snipes'
A dispute over a controversial letter has emerged at the heart of a fast building 'scandal' surrounding the suspension of a top NI civil servant. Today, the Committee for Regional Development held a ...
NI Water 'Closed Session' As Wilson 'Snipes'
A dispute over a controversial letter has emerged at the heart of a fast building 'scandal' surrounding the suspension of a top NI civil servant. Today, the Committee for Regional Development held a ...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 20, 2010
No Denial On Dissident Republican Talks
Not-so-secret talks may have been held between the UK Government and republican dissidents - or at least that's the interpretation being put on the latest development in a story first hinted at by a r...
No Denial On Dissident Republican Talks
Not-so-secret talks may have been held between the UK Government and republican dissidents - or at least that's the interpretation being put on the latest development in a story first hinted at by a r...
UK National News, Aug 20, 2010
Lockerbie Bomber's Release Defended
Scottish Justice Secretary Kenneth MacAskill has defended his decision to release the Lockerbie bomber on compassionate grounds. Speaking on the first anniversary of the release of Libyan Abdelbasset...
Lockerbie Bomber's Release Defended
Scottish Justice Secretary Kenneth MacAskill has defended his decision to release the Lockerbie bomber on compassionate grounds. Speaking on the first anniversary of the release of Libyan Abdelbasset...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 20, 2010
£4m Church Refurb Angers PMS Savers
Savers from the beleaguered Presbyterian Mutual Society (PMS) have hit out at the Presbyterian Church for spending over £4m renovating its Belfast HQ. The church has spent £4m replacing stonework on ...
£4m Church Refurb Angers PMS Savers
Savers from the beleaguered Presbyterian Mutual Society (PMS) have hit out at the Presbyterian Church for spending over £4m renovating its Belfast HQ. The church has spent £4m replacing stonework on ...
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Northern Ireland WeatherThis Evening and Tonight:It will remain dry through the evening and overnight. There will be some clearer spells through the night between areas of patchy high cloud. Light winds. Minimum temperature 9 °C.
