Northern Ireland News for July 2012 : Page 12
UK National News, Jul 9, 2012
Second Suspected Chemical Leak At Colchester Council Building
A council building has been evacuated for the second time in 10 days following a suspected chemical leak. Essex fire crews were called back to the county council's Essex House building in The Crescen...
Second Suspected Chemical Leak At Colchester Council Building
A council building has been evacuated for the second time in 10 days following a suspected chemical leak. Essex fire crews were called back to the county council's Essex House building in The Crescen...
UK National News, Jul 9, 2012
Rebel MPs Sign Letter Opposing Lords Reform
A group of rebel Conservative MPs have signed a letter opposing the proposed House of Lords reform and calling for "full and unrestricted scrutiny" of the bill. The letter, signed by 70 Conservative ...
Rebel MPs Sign Letter Opposing Lords Reform
A group of rebel Conservative MPs have signed a letter opposing the proposed House of Lords reform and calling for "full and unrestricted scrutiny" of the bill. The letter, signed by 70 Conservative ...
UK National News, Jul 9, 2012
Miliband Calls For Banking 'Code Of Conduct'
Following the recent scandals within the industry, Labour leader Ed Miliband has called for a code of conduct to be set up for bankers. He argued that those guilty of wrongdoing should be "struck off...
Miliband Calls For Banking 'Code Of Conduct'
Following the recent scandals within the industry, Labour leader Ed Miliband has called for a code of conduct to be set up for bankers. He argued that those guilty of wrongdoing should be "struck off...
UK National News, Jul 9, 2012
Residents Take Olympic Missile Challenge To High Court
Council tenants have begun a High Court bid to block proposals to place surface-to-air missiles on the roof of their tower block during the Olympics. Residents of Fred Wigg Tower in Leytonstone, east...
Residents Take Olympic Missile Challenge To High Court
Council tenants have begun a High Court bid to block proposals to place surface-to-air missiles on the roof of their tower block during the Olympics. Residents of Fred Wigg Tower in Leytonstone, east...
UK National News, Jul 9, 2012
John Terry Trial Played Footage Of Alleged Racial Abuse
A court has today heard that footballer, John Terry, used a racist obscenity against Anton Ferdinand after taunts about his alleged affair with a team-mate's ex-partner. The 31-year-old Chelsea and E...
John Terry Trial Played Footage Of Alleged Racial Abuse
A court has today heard that footballer, John Terry, used a racist obscenity against Anton Ferdinand after taunts about his alleged affair with a team-mate's ex-partner. The 31-year-old Chelsea and E...
Northern Ireland News, Jul 9, 2012
'Scrap Michaela Case And Start Again'
Police should scrap the murder investigation into Michaela McAreavey's death and start again, according to a lawyer for one of the men accused of killing her. Sanjeev Teeluckdharry was making a closi...
'Scrap Michaela Case And Start Again'
Police should scrap the murder investigation into Michaela McAreavey's death and start again, according to a lawyer for one of the men accused of killing her. Sanjeev Teeluckdharry was making a closi...
UK National News, Jul 9, 2012
45-Year-Old Questioned Over Parents Shooting
The son of a couple shot dead in their Greater Manchester home is still being questioned on suspicion of murder. 68-year-old Bob Seddon, and wife Patricia, 65, were found by police at their home in C...
45-Year-Old Questioned Over Parents Shooting
The son of a couple shot dead in their Greater Manchester home is still being questioned on suspicion of murder. 68-year-old Bob Seddon, and wife Patricia, 65, were found by police at their home in C...
UK National News, Jul 9, 2012
Final Four Hosepipe Bans Lifted
The final four hosepipe bans in England have been lifted. South East Water, Sutton and East Surrey Water, Veolia Water Central and Veolia Water Southeast imposed the restrictions on water use in Apri...
Final Four Hosepipe Bans Lifted
The final four hosepipe bans in England have been lifted. South East Water, Sutton and East Surrey Water, Veolia Water Central and Veolia Water Southeast imposed the restrictions on water use in Apri...
Recruitment News, Jul 9, 2012
New €2m Clustering Programme Lunched
The Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation, Richard Bruton TD, today launched a new €2million programme to encourage groups of businesses to collaborate to achieve specific business objectives, ...
New €2m Clustering Programme Lunched
The Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation, Richard Bruton TD, today launched a new €2million programme to encourage groups of businesses to collaborate to achieve specific business objectives, ...
UK National News, Jul 9, 2012
BMW Invest £250m Into UK Plants
Car giant BMW has announced that it will invest £250m in its UK factories over the next three years. The money will be used to increase production of the Mini at its factories in Oxford, Birmingham a...
BMW Invest £250m Into UK Plants
Car giant BMW has announced that it will invest £250m in its UK factories over the next three years. The money will be used to increase production of the Mini at its factories in Oxford, Birmingham a...
UK National News, Jul 9, 2012
Other News In Brief
University Applications Fall 10% University applications from UK students for courses starting in the autumn are down 8.9% on last year, according to the latest figures from the admissions ser...
Other News In Brief
University Applications Fall 10% University applications from UK students for courses starting in the autumn are down 8.9% on last year, according to the latest figures from the admissions ser...
Northern Ireland News, Jul 9, 2012
Antrim Win Eleventh Successive Ulster Hurling Title
Antrim defeated Derry by 18 points yesterday to win their eleventh Ulster Hurling title in a row. After an early lead due to an eighth-minute goal from Conor Carson, Casement Park saw the Saffrons gl...
Antrim Win Eleventh Successive Ulster Hurling Title
Antrim defeated Derry by 18 points yesterday to win their eleventh Ulster Hurling title in a row. After an early lead due to an eighth-minute goal from Conor Carson, Casement Park saw the Saffrons gl...
Northern Ireland News, Jul 9, 2012
Drink-Driving Limits Could Be Reduced In NI
New drink-driving laws could include lower limits for all drivers, in a bid to reduce the number of people injured and killed on Northern Ireland's roads. Environment Minister Alex Attwood launched a...
Drink-Driving Limits Could Be Reduced In NI
New drink-driving laws could include lower limits for all drivers, in a bid to reduce the number of people injured and killed on Northern Ireland's roads. Environment Minister Alex Attwood launched a...
Northern Ireland News, Jul 9, 2012
Other NI News In Brief
University Applications Down Nearly 5% fewer students have applied to start at Northern Ireland's universities this summer that did at the same point last year. The region has seen the second...
Other NI News In Brief
University Applications Down Nearly 5% fewer students have applied to start at Northern Ireland's universities this summer that did at the same point last year. The region has seen the second...
Northern Ireland News, Jul 6, 2012
Lifers Treated Well In NI Prisons - Report
Life sentence prisoners are being well managed in Northern Ireland, both in prison and while under supervision in the community, and their management has improved "significantly". That is the conclus...
Lifers Treated Well In NI Prisons - Report
Life sentence prisoners are being well managed in Northern Ireland, both in prison and while under supervision in the community, and their management has improved "significantly". That is the conclus...
Northern Ireland News, Jul 6, 2012
Belfast Project Wins Green Award In Paris
An environmental initiative from Belfast has won top honours at a European awards ceremony. A joint project between Belfast City Council and Queen's Elms student accommodation, 'Green Week' was named...
Belfast Project Wins Green Award In Paris
An environmental initiative from Belfast has won top honours at a European awards ceremony. A joint project between Belfast City Council and Queen's Elms student accommodation, 'Green Week' was named...
Northern Ireland News, Jul 6, 2012
Murder Probe Into Bloody Sunday Deaths
The PSNI has announced it will launch a four-year murder probe into the deaths of 13 people shot by soldiers on Bloody Sunday in 1972. Police and the Public Prosecution Service reviewed the findings ...
Murder Probe Into Bloody Sunday Deaths
The PSNI has announced it will launch a four-year murder probe into the deaths of 13 people shot by soldiers on Bloody Sunday in 1972. Police and the Public Prosecution Service reviewed the findings ...
Northern Ireland News, Jul 6, 2012
SDLP's John Hume Gets Papal Knighthood
Former SDLP leader John Hume has been knighted by Pope Benedict. He was made a Knight Commander of St Gregory after his long-running human rights work and contribution to the Northern Irish peace pr...
SDLP's John Hume Gets Papal Knighthood
Former SDLP leader John Hume has been knighted by Pope Benedict. He was made a Knight Commander of St Gregory after his long-running human rights work and contribution to the Northern Irish peace pr...
Northern Ireland News, Jul 6, 2012
Trafficker And Pimp Jailed For Seven Years
A woman who lured women into Northern Ireland and forced them to work as prostitutes has been sentences to seven years in prison. Rong Chen, 35, told women they would work as childminders but instead...
Trafficker And Pimp Jailed For Seven Years
A woman who lured women into Northern Ireland and forced them to work as prostitutes has been sentences to seven years in prison. Rong Chen, 35, told women they would work as childminders but instead...
Northern Ireland News, Jul 6, 2012
Fermanagh Woman In Caribbean Oil Legal Battle
A Northern Irish woman has gone to court in the Caribbean to get her share of oil money from a company she helped found. Sheila McCaffrey from Kinawley, County Fermanagh, said she has been in "living...
Fermanagh Woman In Caribbean Oil Legal Battle
A Northern Irish woman has gone to court in the Caribbean to get her share of oil money from a company she helped found. Sheila McCaffrey from Kinawley, County Fermanagh, said she has been in "living...
Northern Ireland News, Jul 6, 2012
Ulster Bank Boss To Skip Bonus
The chief executive of Ulster Bank has confirmed he will not be taking his bonus this year. Jim Brown's decision to forego the annual payment comes as thousands of customers in Northern Ireland and t...
Ulster Bank Boss To Skip Bonus
The chief executive of Ulster Bank has confirmed he will not be taking his bonus this year. Jim Brown's decision to forego the annual payment comes as thousands of customers in Northern Ireland and t...
Northern Ireland News, Jul 6, 2012
Plaque Unveiled To Eight Who Died Building Titanic
A memorial plaque has been unveiled in east Belfast to the eight shipyard workers who died during the construction of the Titanic. It was unveiled by First Minister Peter Robinson outside the clubroo...
Plaque Unveiled To Eight Who Died Building Titanic
A memorial plaque has been unveiled in east Belfast to the eight shipyard workers who died during the construction of the Titanic. It was unveiled by First Minister Peter Robinson outside the clubroo...
Business News, Jul 6, 2012
Second Software Testers Academy Launched
Employment and Learning Minister, Dr. Stephen Farry, today launched the second cohort of the Software Testers' Academy. The programme aims to provide graduates with the skills and experience required...
Second Software Testers Academy Launched
Employment and Learning Minister, Dr. Stephen Farry, today launched the second cohort of the Software Testers' Academy. The programme aims to provide graduates with the skills and experience required...
Business News, Jul 6, 2012
CASI UK Announces £1m Expansion
Londonderry company Cornerstone Automation Systems (CASI) UK Ltd is investing over £1 million to expand its operations from its new premises located at Bay Road Business Park. The company, which is l...
CASI UK Announces £1m Expansion
Londonderry company Cornerstone Automation Systems (CASI) UK Ltd is investing over £1 million to expand its operations from its new premises located at Bay Road Business Park. The company, which is l...
Recruitment News, Jul 6, 2012
Lagan Brick Workers Bring Fight For Justice To Dáil
The Sinn Féin TD for Cavan-Monaghan Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin has hosted a delegation of workers and their families from the Lagan Brick Company in Kingscourt Co. Cavan to the Dáil today. The workers have...
Lagan Brick Workers Bring Fight For Justice To Dáil
The Sinn Féin TD for Cavan-Monaghan Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin has hosted a delegation of workers and their families from the Lagan Brick Company in Kingscourt Co. Cavan to the Dáil today. The workers have...
UK National News, Jul 6, 2012
Parents Jailed For Destroying Sons Confession Of Murder
A couple have been jailed for 27 months each for destroying crucial evidence after their jealous son murdered his teenage girlfriend. Elliot Turner, 20, was found guilty by a jury of strangling 17-ye...
Parents Jailed For Destroying Sons Confession Of Murder
A couple have been jailed for 27 months each for destroying crucial evidence after their jealous son murdered his teenage girlfriend. Elliot Turner, 20, was found guilty by a jury of strangling 17-ye...
UK National News, Jul 6, 2012
Inquest Hears Of Six-Year-Olds Tragic Tent Death
An inquest has heard how a 6-year-old died from inhalation of carbon monoxide fumes from a barbecue her parents had brought into their tent to keep her warm. Paramedics were called to Holmsley campsi...
Inquest Hears Of Six-Year-Olds Tragic Tent Death
An inquest has heard how a 6-year-old died from inhalation of carbon monoxide fumes from a barbecue her parents had brought into their tent to keep her warm. Paramedics were called to Holmsley campsi...
Northern Ireland News, Jul 6, 2012
Improve Your Work With Pitman Training
A Belfast-based secretarial college has announced a new course and special offer for summer. The new Essential Secretarial Award has joined Pitman Training Belfast's range of mini diplomas. It has b...
Improve Your Work With Pitman Training
A Belfast-based secretarial college has announced a new course and special offer for summer. The new Essential Secretarial Award has joined Pitman Training Belfast's range of mini diplomas. It has b...
UK National News, Jul 6, 2012
Two 14-Year-Old Boys Charged With Manslaughter
Two 14-year-old boys have been charged with manslaughter following the death of a 41-year-old father-of-two in Leicester. Ponnuthurai Nimalaraja, known as Nimal, was assaulted at the junction of Gyps...
Two 14-Year-Old Boys Charged With Manslaughter
Two 14-year-old boys have been charged with manslaughter following the death of a 41-year-old father-of-two in Leicester. Ponnuthurai Nimalaraja, known as Nimal, was assaulted at the junction of Gyps...
Northern Ireland News, Jul 6, 2012
Other News In Brief
Children Risking Lives On Railway Line The PSNI have warned that children who were seen playing on a railway line at Clipperstown on July 4 were risking their own lives and the lives of others...
Other News In Brief
Children Risking Lives On Railway Line The PSNI have warned that children who were seen playing on a railway line at Clipperstown on July 4 were risking their own lives and the lives of others...
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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.