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Northern Ireland News for June 2012 : Page 3
Northern Ireland News, Jun 27, 2012
NI Nurse 'Did Not Know Recovery Position'
A nurse who worked in a Northern Ireland hospital had such massive gaps in her basic knowledge she could not show how to put a patient in the recovery position. Joshy John's performance was under scr...
NI Nurse 'Did Not Know Recovery Position'
A nurse who worked in a Northern Ireland hospital had such massive gaps in her basic knowledge she could not show how to put a patient in the recovery position. Joshy John's performance was under scr...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 27, 2012
Woman's House Attacked 'Because She Supported RAAD'
A woman in Creggan, Londonderry, has hit out at men who threw a ceramic tile through her mother's window. Shauna Canning believes her mother Josephine was targeted in the "disgusting" attack because ...
Woman's House Attacked 'Because She Supported RAAD'
A woman in Creggan, Londonderry, has hit out at men who threw a ceramic tile through her mother's window. Shauna Canning believes her mother Josephine was targeted in the "disgusting" attack because ...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 27, 2012
Other NI News In Brief
Power Cut At International Airport The electricity supply at Belfast City Airport has been restored following a power cut early this morning. A spokesman said the cut had caused some delays a...
Other NI News In Brief
Power Cut At International Airport The electricity supply at Belfast City Airport has been restored following a power cut early this morning. A spokesman said the cut had caused some delays a...
UK National News, Jun 27, 2012
Study Investigates Sex In British Prisons
The Howard League for Penal Reform has launched an independent Commission on Sex in Prison. The Commission comprises eminent academics, former prison governors and health experts and will focus on t...
Study Investigates Sex In British Prisons
The Howard League for Penal Reform has launched an independent Commission on Sex in Prison. The Commission comprises eminent academics, former prison governors and health experts and will focus on t...
UK National News, Jun 27, 2012
Oldham Explosion Inquiry Continues
Oldham Council and a range of partner organisations across all sectors are continuing work to assist residents affected by Tuesday's explosion in Shaw. Police now say the death of the two-year-old, n...
Oldham Explosion Inquiry Continues
Oldham Council and a range of partner organisations across all sectors are continuing work to assist residents affected by Tuesday's explosion in Shaw. Police now say the death of the two-year-old, n...
UK National News, Jun 27, 2012
New Measures Announced To Protect The UK's Digital Economy
Internet users will be encouraged to download music and films through legal channels under new measures outlined by Ofcom. Ofcom has published a draft code for consultation that would require large i...
New Measures Announced To Protect The UK's Digital Economy
Internet users will be encouraged to download music and films through legal channels under new measures outlined by Ofcom. Ofcom has published a draft code for consultation that would require large i...
UK National News, Jun 27, 2012
New Scotland Yard's Iconic Revolving Sign Has Moved
One of the most recognisable symbols of law and order in the world has moved following the completion of building works outside New Scotland Yard. The iconic revolving sign now takes pride of place o...
New Scotland Yard's Iconic Revolving Sign Has Moved
One of the most recognisable symbols of law and order in the world has moved following the completion of building works outside New Scotland Yard. The iconic revolving sign now takes pride of place o...
UK National News, Jun 27, 2012
Other UK News In Brief
'I'd Be PM Again', Says Blair Former Prime Minister Tony Blair has said he would be prepared to take the top job again. But he admitted it was unlikely. The politician was speaking to the Lo...
Other UK News In Brief
'I'd Be PM Again', Says Blair Former Prime Minister Tony Blair has said he would be prepared to take the top job again. But he admitted it was unlikely. The politician was speaking to the Lo...
UK National News, Jun 26, 2012
Employers 'Missing Out On Talent'
Top companies are recruiting from just six leading universities and "missing a large amount of graduate talent", the Universities Minister has said. David Willetts told the government that employers ...
Employers 'Missing Out On Talent'
Top companies are recruiting from just six leading universities and "missing a large amount of graduate talent", the Universities Minister has said. David Willetts told the government that employers ...
Business News, Jun 26, 2012
Paradox Oil In Belfast Wins New Business In Pakistan
Paradox Omega Oils, the Belfast-based specialist on healthy Omega oil supplements, has won new business in Pakistan following participation in an Invest Northern Ireland stand at the big Arab Health e...
Paradox Oil In Belfast Wins New Business In Pakistan
Paradox Omega Oils, the Belfast-based specialist on healthy Omega oil supplements, has won new business in Pakistan following participation in an Invest Northern Ireland stand at the big Arab Health e...
Recruitment News, Jun 26, 2012
Farry Secures Way Forward On Youth Unemployment
Employment and Learning Minister, Dr Stephen Farry, today welcomed the Executive’s funding allocation of £13.8million in the June monitoring round. This additional funding includes £8 million for Ste...
Farry Secures Way Forward On Youth Unemployment
Employment and Learning Minister, Dr Stephen Farry, today welcomed the Executive’s funding allocation of £13.8million in the June monitoring round. This additional funding includes £8 million for Ste...
UK National News, Jun 26, 2012
'Rogue Traders' Presenter Admits Benefit Fraud
A presenter of a BBC programme which exposes bogus and rip-off workmen was left red-faced today when he admitted to benefit and council tax fraud. Dan Penteado, who presents alongside Matt Allwright ...
'Rogue Traders' Presenter Admits Benefit Fraud
A presenter of a BBC programme which exposes bogus and rip-off workmen was left red-faced today when he admitted to benefit and council tax fraud. Dan Penteado, who presents alongside Matt Allwright ...
UK National News, Jun 26, 2012
RBS Bank Problems Keep Man In Cell
A man who had been granted bail spent the weekend in prison because of the RBS computer systems breakdown. The defendant, who has not been identified, was allowed bail at Canterbury crown court in Ke...
RBS Bank Problems Keep Man In Cell
A man who had been granted bail spent the weekend in prison because of the RBS computer systems breakdown. The defendant, who has not been identified, was allowed bail at Canterbury crown court in Ke...
UK National News, Jun 26, 2012
Big Ben To Be Renamed After Queen
The iconic clock tower housing the Big Ben bell in London is to be renamed the Elizabeth Tower in honour of the Queen's sixty-year reign. It follows a campaign backed by most MPs and the three main p...
Big Ben To Be Renamed After Queen
The iconic clock tower housing the Big Ben bell in London is to be renamed the Elizabeth Tower in honour of the Queen's sixty-year reign. It follows a campaign backed by most MPs and the three main p...
UK National News, Jun 26, 2012
Idle Appliances Eat Up Household Energy
UK homes are consuming much more electricity than previously estimated and up to 16% of energy bill totals are spent on devices left on standby, a detailed report has claimed. The report, commissione...
Idle Appliances Eat Up Household Energy
UK homes are consuming much more electricity than previously estimated and up to 16% of energy bill totals are spent on devices left on standby, a detailed report has claimed. The report, commissione...
UK National News, Jun 26, 2012
Young People’s Prospects Have Nosedived Since Financial Crisis
A new measure of young people's prospects, launched today, reveals that they are losing out badly, relative to older generations, and the situation has accelerated since the financial crisis of 2008. ...
Young People’s Prospects Have Nosedived Since Financial Crisis
A new measure of young people's prospects, launched today, reveals that they are losing out badly, relative to older generations, and the situation has accelerated since the financial crisis of 2008. ...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 26, 2012
Report Uncovers £24m Public Fraud Bill
The Northern Irish public purse has paid out £24m in fraud and error over the past two years, a report found. Thousands of disabled parking badges had not been handed back after the holder died, in o...
Report Uncovers £24m Public Fraud Bill
The Northern Irish public purse has paid out £24m in fraud and error over the past two years, a report found. Thousands of disabled parking badges had not been handed back after the holder died, in o...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 26, 2012
Lifer Found Hanged In Cell
A prisoner who was serving a life sentence for murder has been found hanged in his cell. Christopher Stokes, 37, from Londonderry, was found in a collapsed state on Monday at Maghaberry jail in Count...
Lifer Found Hanged In Cell
A prisoner who was serving a life sentence for murder has been found hanged in his cell. Christopher Stokes, 37, from Londonderry, was found in a collapsed state on Monday at Maghaberry jail in Count...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 26, 2012
'I Wasn't There' Says McAreavey Accused
A former hotel worker accused of murdering a Co Tyrone honeymooner has said he was elsewhere in the gated resort when she died. Avinash Treebhoowoon, 31, a former room cleaner at the Legends Hotel, d...
'I Wasn't There' Says McAreavey Accused
A former hotel worker accused of murdering a Co Tyrone honeymooner has said he was elsewhere in the gated resort when she died. Avinash Treebhoowoon, 31, a former room cleaner at the Legends Hotel, d...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 26, 2012
Cross-Border Bridge Plans Gathering Pace
Plans for a cross-border bridge between Northern Ireland and the Republic are gathering pace, the Examiner newspaper has reported. Chief executives from Newry and Mourne Council met their counterpart...
Cross-Border Bridge Plans Gathering Pace
Plans for a cross-border bridge between Northern Ireland and the Republic are gathering pace, the Examiner newspaper has reported. Chief executives from Newry and Mourne Council met their counterpart...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 26, 2012
More Olympic Athletes To Train In NI
The Sports Minister has announced that five more countries have chosen Northern Ireland as their training centre in the run-up to the London Olympics. Three boxing teams from Columbia, Canada and Pue...
More Olympic Athletes To Train In NI
The Sports Minister has announced that five more countries have chosen Northern Ireland as their training centre in the run-up to the London Olympics. Three boxing teams from Columbia, Canada and Pue...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 26, 2012
University Workers Reject 'Insulting' Pay Deal
Today outside Queen's University, workers are demonstrating against a low pay offer. The current offer of a one per cent increase is 'an insult' to the hard working staff, their union Unite said, arg...
University Workers Reject 'Insulting' Pay Deal
Today outside Queen's University, workers are demonstrating against a low pay offer. The current offer of a one per cent increase is 'an insult' to the hard working staff, their union Unite said, arg...
UK National News, Jun 26, 2012
Life Imprisonment For Girlfriend Murder
A man who brutally attacked and stabbed his girlfriend 57 times, has been sentenced to life imprisonment. Zakaria Mohamed, 29, unemployed and formerly of Inville Road, London SE17 was ordered to serv...
Life Imprisonment For Girlfriend Murder
A man who brutally attacked and stabbed his girlfriend 57 times, has been sentenced to life imprisonment. Zakaria Mohamed, 29, unemployed and formerly of Inville Road, London SE17 was ordered to serv...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 26, 2012
Water Improvement Roadworks For Summer
NI Water has announced upgrading programmes to systems in Swatragh, Omagh and east Belfast. The body will pour £1.6m into improving wastewater treatment in the Swatragh village area of county Londond...
Water Improvement Roadworks For Summer
NI Water has announced upgrading programmes to systems in Swatragh, Omagh and east Belfast. The body will pour £1.6m into improving wastewater treatment in the Swatragh village area of county Londond...
Recruitment News, Jun 26, 2012
Minister Announces 14 Winners Of €200k Fund To Stimulate New Activity
The Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation, Mr Richard Bruton TD, has unveiled the 14 successful winners of Enterprise Ireland’s €200K Pilot Competitive Feasibility Fund aimed at stimulating sta...
Minister Announces 14 Winners Of €200k Fund To Stimulate New Activity
The Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation, Mr Richard Bruton TD, has unveiled the 14 successful winners of Enterprise Ireland’s €200K Pilot Competitive Feasibility Fund aimed at stimulating sta...
UK National News, Jun 26, 2012
Marble Arch Murder Victim Named
Detectives are continuing to appeal for witnesses and information following a central London murder. Police were called at around 3.30am on Thursday 21 June, to reports of a body found at Marble Arch...
Marble Arch Murder Victim Named
Detectives are continuing to appeal for witnesses and information following a central London murder. Police were called at around 3.30am on Thursday 21 June, to reports of a body found at Marble Arch...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 26, 2012
Give Your Baby 'The Best Start'
Give your child the best possible start in life by breastfeeding- that's the message from the Public Health Agency (PHA) for National Breastfeeding Awareness Week. Rates of breastfeeding are lower in...
Give Your Baby 'The Best Start'
Give your child the best possible start in life by breastfeeding- that's the message from the Public Health Agency (PHA) for National Breastfeeding Awareness Week. Rates of breastfeeding are lower in...
UK National News, Jun 26, 2012
MI5 Face 'Aggressive' Cyber-Attacks
The MI5 has warned of the increasing threat of cyber espionage and cyber crime to the UK. Jonathan Evans, the Director General of the Security Service, gave an address titled "The Olympics and Beyon...
MI5 Face 'Aggressive' Cyber-Attacks
The MI5 has warned of the increasing threat of cyber espionage and cyber crime to the UK. Jonathan Evans, the Director General of the Security Service, gave an address titled "The Olympics and Beyon...
Business News, Jun 26, 2012
Business Improvement Districts Can Boost Local Economy - McCausland
Social Development Minister Nelson McCausland has said the proposed Business Improvement Districts give a flexibility which can provide a local economic boost. The Minister was speaking in the Assemb...
Business Improvement Districts Can Boost Local Economy - McCausland
Social Development Minister Nelson McCausland has said the proposed Business Improvement Districts give a flexibility which can provide a local economic boost. The Minister was speaking in the Assemb...
UK National News, Jun 26, 2012
South London Healthcare Faces Liquidation
An NHS hospital may be declared bust. South London Healthcare, a merger of three hospital trusts, is the first provider of its kind to be formally warned after it accrued £69m in debt at the start o...
South London Healthcare Faces Liquidation
An NHS hospital may be declared bust. South London Healthcare, a merger of three hospital trusts, is the first provider of its kind to be formally warned after it accrued £69m in debt at the start o...
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Northern Ireland WeatherToday:There will be a mix of sunny spells and a few, mainly light, showers during the morning, mostly in the west. Cloudier with scattered showers into the afternoon. Maximum temperature 11 °C.Tonight:Scattered showers and clear spells continue through this evening, becoming dry with clear skies for a time overnight. Clouding over by morning. Minimum temperature 2 °C.
