Northern Ireland News for August 2010 : Page 8
UK National News, Aug 16, 2010
British Boxer Sought Over Thailand Murder
A British kickboxer is being sought by police in Thailand over the murder of an American tourist. Police wish to speak to Lee Aldhouse, 28, in connection with the murder of former US Marine Dashawn L...
British Boxer Sought Over Thailand Murder
A British kickboxer is being sought by police in Thailand over the murder of an American tourist. Police wish to speak to Lee Aldhouse, 28, in connection with the murder of former US Marine Dashawn L...
Recruitment News, Aug 16, 2010
Jobs Mushrooming In Monaghan
Employment matters are in the news today with over 150 jobs being 'grown' at a new development in Monaghan - thanks to the opening of a mushroom-growing plant. Monaghan Mushrooms Limited already empl...
Jobs Mushrooming In Monaghan
Employment matters are in the news today with over 150 jobs being 'grown' at a new development in Monaghan - thanks to the opening of a mushroom-growing plant. Monaghan Mushrooms Limited already empl...
UK National News, Aug 16, 2010
Nick Clegg In Charge During PM's Holiday
Deputy Prime Minister Nick Clegg will be in charge of the coalition government for the next two weeks while Prime Minister David Cameron takes his summer holiday. Downing Street has stressed that Mr ...
Nick Clegg In Charge During PM's Holiday
Deputy Prime Minister Nick Clegg will be in charge of the coalition government for the next two weeks while Prime Minister David Cameron takes his summer holiday. Downing Street has stressed that Mr ...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 16, 2010
Children Hit By Blast As Alerts Continue
There has been a bomb attack and a series of security alerts and related incidents over the weekend. Police have condemned a no-warning bomb in Lurgan yesterday, which injured three children. A seni...
Children Hit By Blast As Alerts Continue
There has been a bomb attack and a series of security alerts and related incidents over the weekend. Police have condemned a no-warning bomb in Lurgan yesterday, which injured three children. A seni...
UK National News, Aug 16, 2010
Government 'To Axe Mixed-Sex Hospital Wards'
Mixed-sex hospital wards are to be axed in England by the end of the year, the government has announced. Health Secretary Andrew Lansley said that he had repeatedly expressed "deep frustration" that ...
Government 'To Axe Mixed-Sex Hospital Wards'
Mixed-sex hospital wards are to be axed in England by the end of the year, the government has announced. Health Secretary Andrew Lansley said that he had repeatedly expressed "deep frustration" that ...
UK National News, Aug 16, 2010
Corus To Invest £185m In Blast Furnace
Corus is to invest £185 million into the No 4 Blast Furnace at Port Talbot steelworks. The investment will make a significant contribution to the sustainability of the steel industry in Wales. The ...
Corus To Invest £185m In Blast Furnace
Corus is to invest £185 million into the No 4 Blast Furnace at Port Talbot steelworks. The investment will make a significant contribution to the sustainability of the steel industry in Wales. The ...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 16, 2010
Motorbike Casualty Was PSNI man
The 46-year-old man who died following a road crash near Portglenone at the weekend was a serving police officer. The motorcyclist died on Saturday after a collision with a car near Portglenone and w...
Motorbike Casualty Was PSNI man
The 46-year-old man who died following a road crash near Portglenone at the weekend was a serving police officer. The motorcyclist died on Saturday after a collision with a car near Portglenone and w...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 16, 2010
Police Appeal On Dublin Gangland Shooting
The victim of a gangland-style killing at the weekend was suspected of involvement in at least two murders and - according to the Irish Times today - is believed to have even been paid by other crimin...
Police Appeal On Dublin Gangland Shooting
The victim of a gangland-style killing at the weekend was suspected of involvement in at least two murders and - according to the Irish Times today - is believed to have even been paid by other crimin...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 16, 2010
LOL Marches Into BBC Belfast
Although there won't be any protests by concerned residents' groups, an LOL is about to burst into the BBC Belfast's Ormeau Avenue HQ. BBC NI has just completed filming for a new series of Wednesday ...
LOL Marches Into BBC Belfast
Although there won't be any protests by concerned residents' groups, an LOL is about to burst into the BBC Belfast's Ormeau Avenue HQ. BBC NI has just completed filming for a new series of Wednesday ...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 16, 2010
Burma Star Still Shines
The end of an era was marked yesterday in Belfast and across the UK as veterans, politicians and royalty gathered at ceremonies to remember those who fought for their country during the Second World W...
Burma Star Still Shines
The end of an era was marked yesterday in Belfast and across the UK as veterans, politicians and royalty gathered at ceremonies to remember those who fought for their country during the Second World W...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 16, 2010
Jobs Mushrooming On Border
Employment matters are in the news along the border today with over 150 jobs being 'grown' at a new development just inside the Irish Republic in Monaghan - thanks to the opening of a mushroom-growing...
Jobs Mushrooming On Border
Employment matters are in the news along the border today with over 150 jobs being 'grown' at a new development just inside the Irish Republic in Monaghan - thanks to the opening of a mushroom-growing...
UK National News, Aug 16, 2010
Other News In Brief
Appeal Over Fatal RTC Lancashire Police have appealed for information regarding a fatal road crash in Kirkham at the weekend.The incident happened around 7:30pm on Blackpool Road, about half a mile w...
Other News In Brief
Appeal Over Fatal RTC Lancashire Police have appealed for information regarding a fatal road crash in Kirkham at the weekend.The incident happened around 7:30pm on Blackpool Road, about half a mile w...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 16, 2010
Other NI News In Brief
Relief As 'Boys' Parade Peaceful Saturday's Apprentice Boys 'Relief of Derry' parade in Londonderry passed without major incident after a large-scale security operation was launched ahead of the para...
Other NI News In Brief
Relief As 'Boys' Parade Peaceful Saturday's Apprentice Boys 'Relief of Derry' parade in Londonderry passed without major incident after a large-scale security operation was launched ahead of the para...
Business News, Aug 16, 2010
Improved M50 Route 'Almost Ready'
After a four-year €1bn upgrade to Dublin's M50 the new, improved will be finished next month. Once the country's most notorious traffic jam, with 16km tailbacks not uncommon, the National Roads Autho...
Improved M50 Route 'Almost Ready'
After a four-year €1bn upgrade to Dublin's M50 the new, improved will be finished next month. Once the country's most notorious traffic jam, with 16km tailbacks not uncommon, the National Roads Autho...
UK National News, Aug 13, 2010
Wolverhampton Stab Murder Probed
Police in Wolverhampton have launched a murder investigation after a man was stabbed to death on Thursday night. The incident happened around 10:45pm in Crosby Close, Whitemore Reans. The victim, bel...
Wolverhampton Stab Murder Probed
Police in Wolverhampton have launched a murder investigation after a man was stabbed to death on Thursday night. The incident happened around 10:45pm in Crosby Close, Whitemore Reans. The victim, bel...
UK National News, Aug 13, 2010
Spanish Car Crash Kills British Twins
Nine-year-old twin girls from London have been killed in car crash while on a family holiday in Spain. Paria Najmi was killed instantly when her parents' car overturned and rolled several times on a ...
Spanish Car Crash Kills British Twins
Nine-year-old twin girls from London have been killed in car crash while on a family holiday in Spain. Paria Najmi was killed instantly when her parents' car overturned and rolled several times on a ...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 13, 2010
Derry Man Denies Strand Road Bombing
A 42-year-old man was refused bail today when he appeared at Londonderry Magistrates' Court charged with bombing a police station in the city earlier this month. Remanding Philip O'Donnell - who come...
Derry Man Denies Strand Road Bombing
A 42-year-old man was refused bail today when he appeared at Londonderry Magistrates' Court charged with bombing a police station in the city earlier this month. Remanding Philip O'Donnell - who come...
UK National News, Aug 13, 2010
'Driverless' Train On Tube
A Tube train ran through six stops on the Northern Line in London this morning without a driver, it has been confirmed. It is understood that the engineering train, which was carrying out maintenance...
'Driverless' Train On Tube
A Tube train ran through six stops on the Northern Line in London this morning without a driver, it has been confirmed. It is understood that the engineering train, which was carrying out maintenance...
UK National News, Aug 13, 2010
Other News In Brief
Teen Dies In Cumbria Crash An 18-year-old man has been killed in a collision on the A6 in Cumbria. The incident happened when the Mini Mayfair John Teasdale, from Shap Village, was driving collided w...
Other News In Brief
Teen Dies In Cumbria Crash An 18-year-old man has been killed in a collision on the A6 in Cumbria. The incident happened when the Mini Mayfair John Teasdale, from Shap Village, was driving collided w...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 13, 2010
Migrant Mum Dies In Latest Stabbing
The latest incident in a violent week has left a woman dead after being stabbed in Co Tyrone. She was killed and a man left critically ill after an incident in Dungannon yesterday. The victim was fo...
Migrant Mum Dies In Latest Stabbing
The latest incident in a violent week has left a woman dead after being stabbed in Co Tyrone. She was killed and a man left critically ill after an incident in Dungannon yesterday. The victim was fo...
Recruitment News, Aug 13, 2010
Plug Pulled On Donegal Call Centre
Donegal jobs are on the line with news that the Keith Prowse call centre in Lisfannon, Buncrana is to close with the loss of 50 full-time and 50 part-time jobs. The group's Chief Executive Paul Burns...
Plug Pulled On Donegal Call Centre
Donegal jobs are on the line with news that the Keith Prowse call centre in Lisfannon, Buncrana is to close with the loss of 50 full-time and 50 part-time jobs. The group's Chief Executive Paul Burns...
UK National News, Aug 13, 2010
Calls For New David Kelly Inquest
A group of legal and medical experts are demanding a fresh inquest into the death of Government weapons inspector Dr David Kelly. The group of eight senior figures, which includes former coroner Mich...
Calls For New David Kelly Inquest
A group of legal and medical experts are demanding a fresh inquest into the death of Government weapons inspector Dr David Kelly. The group of eight senior figures, which includes former coroner Mich...
Business News, Aug 13, 2010
Coffee Is Hot News For McNicholl
A Co Antrim shop fitter is toasting success this week with news that it has secured a deal worth €500,000 to install Costa Coffee outlets within six Applegreen motorway service stations in the Republi...
Coffee Is Hot News For McNicholl
A Co Antrim shop fitter is toasting success this week with news that it has secured a deal worth €500,000 to install Costa Coffee outlets within six Applegreen motorway service stations in the Republi...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 13, 2010
Prison Deal Halts Derry Protest
A so-called 'dirty protest' being staged by dissident republican prisoners at Co Antrim's Maghaberry prison (pictured) has ended after three weeks of talks. Aa a result, supporters of the dissident r...
Prison Deal Halts Derry Protest
A so-called 'dirty protest' being staged by dissident republican prisoners at Co Antrim's Maghaberry prison (pictured) has ended after three weeks of talks. Aa a result, supporters of the dissident r...
UK National News, Aug 13, 2010
Tourists Stranded In Travel Firm Collapse
More than 1,000 passengers have been stranded abroad after a travel company collapsed. Birmingham-based Sun4U, which specialises in holidays on the Spanish coast and Majorca, has announced on its web...
Tourists Stranded In Travel Firm Collapse
More than 1,000 passengers have been stranded abroad after a travel company collapsed. Birmingham-based Sun4U, which specialises in holidays on the Spanish coast and Majorca, has announced on its web...
UK National News, Aug 13, 2010
Liam Fox Unveils Plans For MoD Reform
Defence Secretary Dr Liam Fox has outlined plans for reforming the Ministry of Defence, which will include the formation of the Defence Reform Unit, that will lead in the reorganisation of the Ministr...
Liam Fox Unveils Plans For MoD Reform
Defence Secretary Dr Liam Fox has outlined plans for reforming the Ministry of Defence, which will include the formation of the Defence Reform Unit, that will lead in the reorganisation of the Ministr...
UK National News, Aug 13, 2010
Life Sentence For Double Murder
A man who murdered his former girlfriend and her new partner has been jailed for life. John Moody, 45, from Norwich, was found guilty of the murders of Kenneth Snell and Karen Brown in Cringleford la...
Life Sentence For Double Murder
A man who murdered his former girlfriend and her new partner has been jailed for life. John Moody, 45, from Norwich, was found guilty of the murders of Kenneth Snell and Karen Brown in Cringleford la...
UK National News, Aug 13, 2010
Tourist In Coma After Balcony Fall
A young British tourist is critically ill in hospital in Ibiza after falling from a hotel balcony. Ryan Elley, 20, from Portsmouth, Hampshire, suffered bleeding on the brain after falling two storeys...
Tourist In Coma After Balcony Fall
A young British tourist is critically ill in hospital in Ibiza after falling from a hotel balcony. Ryan Elley, 20, from Portsmouth, Hampshire, suffered bleeding on the brain after falling two storeys...
UK National News, Aug 13, 2010
New Students 'Face £25,000 Debt'
Students starting university in September are facing the prospect of graduating with debts of almost £25,000, according to a new survey. A survey of 2,000 students, carried out by student website Pus...
New Students 'Face £25,000 Debt'
Students starting university in September are facing the prospect of graduating with debts of almost £25,000, according to a new survey. A survey of 2,000 students, carried out by student website Pus...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 13, 2010
'Consult Community' Call Follows Club Fire
There has been a call for local consultation should a west Belfast social club at the centre of an arson probe be rebuilt after being extensively damaged. A fire may have been deliberately set at the...
'Consult Community' Call Follows Club Fire
There has been a call for local consultation should a west Belfast social club at the centre of an arson probe be rebuilt after being extensively damaged. A fire may have been deliberately set at the...
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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.