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Northern Ireland News for August 2011 : Page 2
UK National News, Aug 30, 2011
Man Jailed After Trident Operation
A 24-year-old man was jailed on Friday for 12 years over firearms offences as a result of an investigation under the Met's Operation Trident. Cameron Wesley Emanuel, of Willington Road, London, SW9, ...
Man Jailed After Trident Operation
A 24-year-old man was jailed on Friday for 12 years over firearms offences as a result of an investigation under the Met's Operation Trident. Cameron Wesley Emanuel, of Willington Road, London, SW9, ...
Business News, Aug 30, 2011
Pre Thatcher Home Ownership Levels 'To Return'
Home ownership levels are to fall to their lowest level since the 1980s, according to a study published on Tuesday. In its report, the National Housing Federation (NHF) said the housing market was "...
Pre Thatcher Home Ownership Levels 'To Return'
Home ownership levels are to fall to their lowest level since the 1980s, according to a study published on Tuesday. In its report, the National Housing Federation (NHF) said the housing market was "...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 30, 2011
Best Musical Scores On Dublin Stage
Fans flocked to Dublin's Grand Canal Theatre in a first night crowd last night. Following a successful run in Belfast's Grand Opera House, Dancing Shoes: The George Best Story opened last night in th...
Best Musical Scores On Dublin Stage
Fans flocked to Dublin's Grand Canal Theatre in a first night crowd last night. Following a successful run in Belfast's Grand Opera House, Dancing Shoes: The George Best Story opened last night in th...
UK National News, Aug 30, 2011
NTC Calls For Algeria To Hand Over Gadaffi Family
The Lybian transitional government has called on Algeria to hand over members of Colonel Gadaffi's family, who are believed to have fled to the North African nation. According to the Tripoli Times o...
NTC Calls For Algeria To Hand Over Gadaffi Family
The Lybian transitional government has called on Algeria to hand over members of Colonel Gadaffi's family, who are believed to have fled to the North African nation. According to the Tripoli Times o...
UK National News, Aug 30, 2011
Community Spirit 'Strong' At Eid – Cameron
The Prime Minister has spoken about the strength of community spirit in the UK, as Muslim's around the world prepare to celebrate the festival of Eid-ul-Fitr. David Cameron sent his best wishes to a...
Community Spirit 'Strong' At Eid – Cameron
The Prime Minister has spoken about the strength of community spirit in the UK, as Muslim's around the world prepare to celebrate the festival of Eid-ul-Fitr. David Cameron sent his best wishes to a...
UK National News, Aug 30, 2011
Other News In Brief
Boy Arrested Over Notting Hill Stabbing A 16-year-old boy and four men have been arrested over the stabbing of a man during the second day of the Notting Hill Carnival in west London. The victim, wh...
Other News In Brief
Boy Arrested Over Notting Hill Stabbing A 16-year-old boy and four men have been arrested over the stabbing of a man during the second day of the Notting Hill Carnival in west London. The victim, wh...
UK National News, Aug 26, 2011
Libyan Assets To Be Released To Rebels
The United Nations has called for the handing over of Libya's frozen assets to the newly installed transitional authorities in the North African nation. As the last of Muammar Gadaffi's regime crumbl...
Libyan Assets To Be Released To Rebels
The United Nations has called for the handing over of Libya's frozen assets to the newly installed transitional authorities in the North African nation. As the last of Muammar Gadaffi's regime crumbl...
UK National News, Aug 26, 2011
Holiday Stab Victims Laid To Rest In Ulster
The two women stabbed to death in Turkey last week were buried in their home country of Northern Ireland today. Marion Graham and Kathy Dinsmore were killed near the west coast city of Izmir while th...
Holiday Stab Victims Laid To Rest In Ulster
The two women stabbed to death in Turkey last week were buried in their home country of Northern Ireland today. Marion Graham and Kathy Dinsmore were killed near the west coast city of Izmir while th...
Business News, Aug 26, 2011
Powerful Rise In Electricity Bills Condemned
Independent shopkeepers are angry about a 'shock' rise in the cost of electricity. The NI Independent Retail Trade Association (NIIRTA) has expressed major concern about the announcement by Power NI ...
Powerful Rise In Electricity Bills Condemned
Independent shopkeepers are angry about a 'shock' rise in the cost of electricity. The NI Independent Retail Trade Association (NIIRTA) has expressed major concern about the announcement by Power NI ...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 26, 2011
Turkish Stab Victims Laid To Rest
The women stabbed to death while on holiday in Turkey last week have both been buried in Northern Ireland today. Marion Graham and Kathy Dinsmore were killed near the west coast city of Izmir while t...
Turkish Stab Victims Laid To Rest
The women stabbed to death while on holiday in Turkey last week have both been buried in Northern Ireland today. Marion Graham and Kathy Dinsmore were killed near the west coast city of Izmir while t...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 26, 2011
Alleged Belfast Vice Ring Closed
A 29-year-old male has been charged with trafficking into the UK, trafficking within the UK, controlling prostitution, brothel keeping and concealing criminal property. A PSNI statement today said t...
Alleged Belfast Vice Ring Closed
A 29-year-old male has been charged with trafficking into the UK, trafficking within the UK, controlling prostitution, brothel keeping and concealing criminal property. A PSNI statement today said t...
UK National News, Aug 26, 2011
Clegg Doused In Blue Paint
The Deputy Prime Minister has been covered with blue paint by a protestor during a visit to Scottish supporters. The attack happened during a closed meeting where Nick Clegg was scheduled to speak to...
Clegg Doused In Blue Paint
The Deputy Prime Minister has been covered with blue paint by a protestor during a visit to Scottish supporters. The attack happened during a closed meeting where Nick Clegg was scheduled to speak to...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 26, 2011
State Benefits 'Feeding Thousands Of Kids'
Almost 118,000 NI kids are part of families that are living on State handouts - and over 300,000 pensioners are also on a major benefit. The latest Northern Ireland Social Security Statistics Bulleti...
State Benefits 'Feeding Thousands Of Kids'
Almost 118,000 NI kids are part of families that are living on State handouts - and over 300,000 pensioners are also on a major benefit. The latest Northern Ireland Social Security Statistics Bulleti...
UK National News, Aug 26, 2011
Anti-Psychotic Drugs 'Swapped With Nurofen'
A British healthcare regulator has issued a public health warning after packets of Nurofen painkillers were found to contain anti-psychotic drugs. The Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Ag...
Anti-Psychotic Drugs 'Swapped With Nurofen'
A British healthcare regulator has issued a public health warning after packets of Nurofen painkillers were found to contain anti-psychotic drugs. The Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Ag...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 26, 2011
Power Cost Hike Hits Competitiveness
Larger companies involved in manufacturing across NI have said that rising electricity prices will have a massive impact and will further slow any recovery from the recession. Speaking in response t...
Power Cost Hike Hits Competitiveness
Larger companies involved in manufacturing across NI have said that rising electricity prices will have a massive impact and will further slow any recovery from the recession. Speaking in response t...
UK National News, Aug 26, 2011
Vitamin A For Children Could Save 600,000 Lives
Children in low and middle income countries should be given vitamin A supplements to prevent death and illness, a study published on bmj.com today has concluded. The researchers argue that the effect...
Vitamin A For Children Could Save 600,000 Lives
Children in low and middle income countries should be given vitamin A supplements to prevent death and illness, a study published on bmj.com today has concluded. The researchers argue that the effect...
UK National News, Aug 26, 2011
Councils To Invest More In Affordable Housing
Housing Minister Grant Shapps has announced Government plans to give councils more financial freedoms to improve, buy and build new housing for their local community. New proposals, published today f...
Councils To Invest More In Affordable Housing
Housing Minister Grant Shapps has announced Government plans to give councils more financial freedoms to improve, buy and build new housing for their local community. New proposals, published today f...
UK National News, Aug 26, 2011
Irish Comedian Wins 'Show Me the Funny'
An Irish comedian has been crowned the winner of ITV 1's reality TV contest, Show Me the Funny. Patrick Monahan won the first series after competing against two other finalists and winning the audien...
Irish Comedian Wins 'Show Me the Funny'
An Irish comedian has been crowned the winner of ITV 1's reality TV contest, Show Me the Funny. Patrick Monahan won the first series after competing against two other finalists and winning the audien...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 26, 2011
Girl Looks On As Man Beaten With Iron Bars
Details have emerged of how a man was beaten with metal bars by three masked men in a burglary in Co Londonderry. The men got into a house at Farranseer Park, Coleraine, shortly before midnight on We...
Girl Looks On As Man Beaten With Iron Bars
Details have emerged of how a man was beaten with metal bars by three masked men in a burglary in Co Londonderry. The men got into a house at Farranseer Park, Coleraine, shortly before midnight on We...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 26, 2011
Panel Appointments Target NI Healthcare
A team of people has been appointed to advise 'and challenge' how health services should be developed across Northern Ireland. The Stormont Health Minister, Edwin Poots announced in June that experts...
Panel Appointments Target NI Healthcare
A team of people has been appointed to advise 'and challenge' how health services should be developed across Northern Ireland. The Stormont Health Minister, Edwin Poots announced in June that experts...
Business News, Aug 26, 2011
Anglo Losses Reduced To €101m
Anglo Irish Bank has narrowed its losses substantially in the first half of 2011. The bank has reported pre-tax losses of €101m compared to a loss of €8.2bn for the same period last year. The bank ...
Anglo Losses Reduced To €101m
Anglo Irish Bank has narrowed its losses substantially in the first half of 2011. The bank has reported pre-tax losses of €101m compared to a loss of €8.2bn for the same period last year. The bank ...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 26, 2011
Countryside Gets Wastewater Boost
Rural villages across Northern Ireland will benefit from a £4.3m extension to NI Water's Rural Wastewater Investment Programme. Announced this week, this further investment in environmental improveme...
Countryside Gets Wastewater Boost
Rural villages across Northern Ireland will benefit from a £4.3m extension to NI Water's Rural Wastewater Investment Programme. Announced this week, this further investment in environmental improveme...
UK National News, Aug 26, 2011
Other UK News In Brief
Toddler Injured In Milk Float Crash A 22-month-old girl has been critically injured after being hit by a milk float in Halifax. The incident happened around 5:30pm on Thursday on Hopwood Lane. The ch...
Other UK News In Brief
Toddler Injured In Milk Float Crash A 22-month-old girl has been critically injured after being hit by a milk float in Halifax. The incident happened around 5:30pm on Thursday on Hopwood Lane. The ch...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 26, 2011
Broadcaster Rules Out Bid For Presidency
An 81-year-old retired broadcaster has said he will not contest the Irish Republic's Presidential election later in the year. Micheál Ó Muircheartaigh, in a statement this morning, said he believed i...
Broadcaster Rules Out Bid For Presidency
An 81-year-old retired broadcaster has said he will not contest the Irish Republic's Presidential election later in the year. Micheál Ó Muircheartaigh, in a statement this morning, said he believed i...
Recruitment News, Aug 26, 2011
Willmott Dixon Offers Job Opportunities For School Leavers
With GCSE results out, Willmott Dixon is highlighting the vocational training opportunities it offers young people across the country. Willmott Dixon Partnerships, the maintenance specialist of Willm...
Willmott Dixon Offers Job Opportunities For School Leavers
With GCSE results out, Willmott Dixon is highlighting the vocational training opportunities it offers young people across the country. Willmott Dixon Partnerships, the maintenance specialist of Willm...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 26, 2011
NI Rockers At Scottish 'Highway To Hell'
Three Northern Ireland bands will be flying the flag for the local rock scene in Glasgow in October. Trucker Diablo, Last Known Addiction and Sweet Taste are taking part in 'Highway To Hell 2' – a 24...
NI Rockers At Scottish 'Highway To Hell'
Three Northern Ireland bands will be flying the flag for the local rock scene in Glasgow in October. Trucker Diablo, Last Known Addiction and Sweet Taste are taking part in 'Highway To Hell 2' – a 24...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 26, 2011
Other NI News In Brief
Death Driver Jailed A man previously found guilty of causing death by dangerous driving has had his 18-month suspended jail sentence activated. In 2009, Martin McDonnell pleaded guilty to kill...
Other NI News In Brief
Death Driver Jailed A man previously found guilty of causing death by dangerous driving has had his 18-month suspended jail sentence activated. In 2009, Martin McDonnell pleaded guilty to kill...
Business News, Aug 26, 2011
Countryside Gets Wastewater Boost
Rural villages across Northern Ireland will benefit from a £4.3m extension to NI Water's Rural Wastewater Investment Programme. Announced this week, this further investment in environmental improveme...
Countryside Gets Wastewater Boost
Rural villages across Northern Ireland will benefit from a £4.3m extension to NI Water's Rural Wastewater Investment Programme. Announced this week, this further investment in environmental improveme...
Business News, Aug 26, 2011
Minister Pledges Backing For Derry Rail Line
The future of the picturesque rail link along the North Coast to Londonderry from Coleraine has again been assured. The NI Regional Development Minister Danny Kennedy has visited Londonderry to reass...
Minister Pledges Backing For Derry Rail Line
The future of the picturesque rail link along the North Coast to Londonderry from Coleraine has again been assured. The NI Regional Development Minister Danny Kennedy has visited Londonderry to reass...
UK National News, Aug 25, 2011
Philip Lawrence Killer 'Cleared Of Robbery'
The man who killed headteacher Philip Lawrence in 1995 has been cleared of using his notoriety to intimidate and rob a man at a cash machine. Learco Chindamo, 31, was alleged to have approached David...
Philip Lawrence Killer 'Cleared Of Robbery'
The man who killed headteacher Philip Lawrence in 1995 has been cleared of using his notoriety to intimidate and rob a man at a cash machine. Learco Chindamo, 31, was alleged to have approached David...
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Northern Ireland WeatherToday:A dry and sunny start but cloud bubbling up with a few showers developing from late morning. Becoming dry and sunny along the east coast in the afternoon. Maximum temperature 12 °C.Tonight:Showers gradually die out to leave good clear spells in the evening and overnight. This will allow a few fog patches to develop in places. Minimum temperature 2 °C.
