Northern Ireland News for July 2012 : Page 14
UK National News, Jul 5, 2012
Coach Stopped By Armed Police On M6 Toll Road
A coach has been stopped and surrounded by armed police on the M6 Toll motorway in the West Midlands. A police source reportedly told BBC Radio WM that a passenger was seen pouring a liquid into a bo...
Coach Stopped By Armed Police On M6 Toll Road
A coach has been stopped and surrounded by armed police on the M6 Toll motorway in the West Midlands. A police source reportedly told BBC Radio WM that a passenger was seen pouring a liquid into a bo...
UK National News, Jul 5, 2012
OFT Gets Agreement From 12 Airlines To Scrap Debit Card Fees
The Office of Fair Trading has announced that twelve airlines, including easyJet and Ryanair, have agreed to no longer spring last-minute fees on customers paying by debit card. The carriers have agr...
OFT Gets Agreement From 12 Airlines To Scrap Debit Card Fees
The Office of Fair Trading has announced that twelve airlines, including easyJet and Ryanair, have agreed to no longer spring last-minute fees on customers paying by debit card. The carriers have agr...
UK National News, Jul 5, 2012
Other News In Brief
Plastic Bag Use Up For Second Year Running The number of single-use plastic bags handed out to shoppers by UK supermarkets has risen for the second year running, new figures from the governmen...
Other News In Brief
Plastic Bag Use Up For Second Year Running The number of single-use plastic bags handed out to shoppers by UK supermarkets has risen for the second year running, new figures from the governmen...
Northern Ireland News, Jul 4, 2012
Recession Boosts Violent Loan Sharks
Illegal loan sharks have carried out physical attacks on people who owe them money in Northern Ireland. A report by the Organised Crime Task Force found that criminals are taking advantage of Norther...
Recession Boosts Violent Loan Sharks
Illegal loan sharks have carried out physical attacks on people who owe them money in Northern Ireland. A report by the Organised Crime Task Force found that criminals are taking advantage of Norther...
Northern Ireland News, Jul 4, 2012
Hotel And Supermarket In Derry Could Create Jobs
Plans for a new 100-bed hotel and food superstore near one of Londonderry's busiest thoroughfares could create 300 jobs. The eight-acre Gransha lands complex opposite Caw roundabout and the Foyle Bri...
Hotel And Supermarket In Derry Could Create Jobs
Plans for a new 100-bed hotel and food superstore near one of Londonderry's busiest thoroughfares could create 300 jobs. The eight-acre Gransha lands complex opposite Caw roundabout and the Foyle Bri...
Northern Ireland News, Jul 4, 2012
Pipe Band Championships In Belfast
The Euro 2012 football tournament may be over, but another European compeition is on its way - Belfast is hosting the European Pipe Band Championships later this month. This will be the third year th...
Pipe Band Championships In Belfast
The Euro 2012 football tournament may be over, but another European compeition is on its way - Belfast is hosting the European Pipe Band Championships later this month. This will be the third year th...
Northern Ireland News, Jul 4, 2012
Modelling Conman Jailed For Teenage Porn Bid
A man who set up a fake modelling agency to take pictures of young girls has been ordered to sign the sex offenders' register for life and serve a five-year sentence. Scott Tootill (23), who posed as...
Modelling Conman Jailed For Teenage Porn Bid
A man who set up a fake modelling agency to take pictures of young girls has been ordered to sign the sex offenders' register for life and serve a five-year sentence. Scott Tootill (23), who posed as...
Northern Ireland News, Jul 4, 2012
Last McAreavey Witness Gives Evidence
The last of nearly 50 witnesses has given evidence to the Mauritius murder trial of a Northern Irish honeymooner. The final testimony ended the trial of two men accused of the murder of Michaela McAr...
Last McAreavey Witness Gives Evidence
The last of nearly 50 witnesses has given evidence to the Mauritius murder trial of a Northern Irish honeymooner. The final testimony ended the trial of two men accused of the murder of Michaela McAr...
Northern Ireland News, Jul 4, 2012
'£50,000 Disappeared' From Belfast Firm - Ulster Bank Crisis
A businessman has claimed he is £50,000 short and suffering cash flow problems due to the ongoing accounts crisis at Ulster Bank. James Conlon runs NIAVAC, an audiovisuals sales and maintenance compa...
'£50,000 Disappeared' From Belfast Firm - Ulster Bank Crisis
A businessman has claimed he is £50,000 short and suffering cash flow problems due to the ongoing accounts crisis at Ulster Bank. James Conlon runs NIAVAC, an audiovisuals sales and maintenance compa...
Northern Ireland News, Jul 4, 2012
Two Beaches Fail Water Quality Tests
Environment Minister Alex Attwood has revealed that extreme weather caused two of Northern Ireland's beaches to experience a temporary dip in water quality last week. The Minister said that samples c...
Two Beaches Fail Water Quality Tests
Environment Minister Alex Attwood has revealed that extreme weather caused two of Northern Ireland's beaches to experience a temporary dip in water quality last week. The Minister said that samples c...
Northern Ireland News, Jul 4, 2012
Northern Irish Men Splash Out On Engagement Rings
Men in Northern Ireland are the biggest spenders when it comes to purchasing an engagement ring for their bride-to-be. Budding husbands in NI splash out around £1,874 on an engagement ring compared t...
Northern Irish Men Splash Out On Engagement Rings
Men in Northern Ireland are the biggest spenders when it comes to purchasing an engagement ring for their bride-to-be. Budding husbands in NI splash out around £1,874 on an engagement ring compared t...
Northern Ireland News, Jul 4, 2012
PSNI Officers Face Disciplinaries Over Shotgun Warnings
Three police officers are facing disciplinary action over their failure to act on warnings about a man who was yesterday convicted of murdering his ex-lover. Police were warned that Fred McClenaghan ...
PSNI Officers Face Disciplinaries Over Shotgun Warnings
Three police officers are facing disciplinary action over their failure to act on warnings about a man who was yesterday convicted of murdering his ex-lover. Police were warned that Fred McClenaghan ...
Recruitment News, Jul 4, 2012
Bord na Móna Dispute Set For Labour Court
The Bord Na Móna Group of Unions will attend the Labour Court, if requested, to discuss the on-going dispute at the semi-state company concerning pay increases due under the Towards 2016 transitional ...
Bord na Móna Dispute Set For Labour Court
The Bord Na Móna Group of Unions will attend the Labour Court, if requested, to discuss the on-going dispute at the semi-state company concerning pay increases due under the Towards 2016 transitional ...
Business News, Jul 4, 2012
Foster Announces New Online Initiative To Grow NI Global Natwork
Enterprise Minister Arlene Foster has announced the creation of a new not-for-profit virtual organisation, Northern Irish Connections, to develop and grow the support of people with a connection to No...
Foster Announces New Online Initiative To Grow NI Global Natwork
Enterprise Minister Arlene Foster has announced the creation of a new not-for-profit virtual organisation, Northern Irish Connections, to develop and grow the support of people with a connection to No...
UK National News, Jul 4, 2012
Child Heart Surgery Units To Learn Of Fate
Hospitals that perform child heart surgery are due to learn which will have to stop performing operations. There are currently 10 such units in England, but an official consultation has proposed that...
Child Heart Surgery Units To Learn Of Fate
Hospitals that perform child heart surgery are due to learn which will have to stop performing operations. There are currently 10 such units in England, but an official consultation has proposed that...
UK National News, Jul 4, 2012
Ex-Barclays Boss To Face MP's' Questioning
One day after resigning as chief executive of Barclays, Bob Diamond is to be grilled by MPs in the wake of the inter-bank interest rate-fixing scandal. His appearance was arranged before the latest f...
Ex-Barclays Boss To Face MP's' Questioning
One day after resigning as chief executive of Barclays, Bob Diamond is to be grilled by MPs in the wake of the inter-bank interest rate-fixing scandal. His appearance was arranged before the latest f...
UK National News, Jul 4, 2012
Tornado Crash Search And Rescue Moves Into Recovery Operation
A search for two missing air crew in the Moray Firth has now moved into a recovery operation, officials have confirmed. The operation follows a mid-air collision of two Tornado GR4 jets from RAF Loss...
Tornado Crash Search And Rescue Moves Into Recovery Operation
A search for two missing air crew in the Moray Firth has now moved into a recovery operation, officials have confirmed. The operation follows a mid-air collision of two Tornado GR4 jets from RAF Loss...
UK National News, Jul 4, 2012
Ian Brady 'Acutely Unwell' In Hospital
Health officials have confirmed that Moors Murderer Ian Brady remains "acutely unwell" after spending a second night in hospital following a seizure. Brady was kept in Fazakerley Hospital, Merseyside...
Ian Brady 'Acutely Unwell' In Hospital
Health officials have confirmed that Moors Murderer Ian Brady remains "acutely unwell" after spending a second night in hospital following a seizure. Brady was kept in Fazakerley Hospital, Merseyside...
UK National News, Jul 4, 2012
'Neets' To Benefit From Possible Free Bus Travel
Britain’s one million-plus Neets – the acronym for young people not in education, employment or training – could soon benefit from free bus travel after leading bus operators have pledged to back a pl...
'Neets' To Benefit From Possible Free Bus Travel
Britain’s one million-plus Neets – the acronym for young people not in education, employment or training – could soon benefit from free bus travel after leading bus operators have pledged to back a pl...
UK National News, Jul 4, 2012
Man Charged After Solicitor Shot In Head
A man has been charged with attempted murder after a solicitor was shot in the head at his office in Wiltshire. 62-year-old Michael Chudley has been charged with the attempted murder of James Ward, 5...
Man Charged After Solicitor Shot In Head
A man has been charged with attempted murder after a solicitor was shot in the head at his office in Wiltshire. 62-year-old Michael Chudley has been charged with the attempted murder of James Ward, 5...
UK National News, Jul 4, 2012
New Director General Of BBC Named
The BBC Trust have announced George Entwistle as the new director general of the BBC. Announcing the appointment, BBC Trust Chairman Lord Patten said: "George is a creative leader for a creative orga...
New Director General Of BBC Named
The BBC Trust have announced George Entwistle as the new director general of the BBC. Announcing the appointment, BBC Trust Chairman Lord Patten said: "George is a creative leader for a creative orga...
UK National News, Jul 4, 2012
Restaurant Owners Commissioned To Review School Meals
Two founders of restaurant chain, Leon, have been asked to carry out a review of school food in England. Education Secretary Michael Gove has invited two of the people behind the London-based chain, ...
Restaurant Owners Commissioned To Review School Meals
Two founders of restaurant chain, Leon, have been asked to carry out a review of school food in England. Education Secretary Michael Gove has invited two of the people behind the London-based chain, ...
UK National News, Jul 4, 2012
Personal Injuries Claims Soar
Insurance analysts have revealed a sharp rise in the number of people making personal injury claims, following a road accident. A report from the Actuarial Profession reveals that despite an 11% fall...
Personal Injuries Claims Soar
Insurance analysts have revealed a sharp rise in the number of people making personal injury claims, following a road accident. A report from the Actuarial Profession reveals that despite an 11% fall...
Recruitment News, Jul 4, 2012
SDLP Youth Launches Jobs4OurGeneration Campaign
SDLP Youth launched their survey on youth unemployment at the Parliament Buildings, Stormont. The survey, which is part of the group's Jobs4OurGeneration campaign, will canvass the opinions and conce...
SDLP Youth Launches Jobs4OurGeneration Campaign
SDLP Youth launched their survey on youth unemployment at the Parliament Buildings, Stormont. The survey, which is part of the group's Jobs4OurGeneration campaign, will canvass the opinions and conce...
UK National News, Jul 4, 2012
Other News In Brief
Eric Sykes Dies Aged 89 Eric Sykes, one of Britain's best-loved comedy actors and writers, has died at the age of 89, his manager has said. He found fame in a series of TV sitcoms from the 19...
Other News In Brief
Eric Sykes Dies Aged 89 Eric Sykes, one of Britain's best-loved comedy actors and writers, has died at the age of 89, his manager has said. He found fame in a series of TV sitcoms from the 19...
Northern Ireland News, Jul 4, 2012
Other NI News In Brief
Men Charged After East Belfast Trouble Seven men aged 19-31 have been charged with public order offences after disturbances after the annual Somme commemoration parade. Although the parade pa...
Other NI News In Brief
Men Charged After East Belfast Trouble Seven men aged 19-31 have been charged with public order offences after disturbances after the annual Somme commemoration parade. Although the parade pa...
Northern Ireland News, Jul 3, 2012
Housing Executive Contractor Over-Charging Widespread - McCausland
Social Development Minister Nelson McCausland has catalogued a series of over-charging abuses by Housing Executive contractors. Speaking to the Assembly this morning, he said companies hired to carry...
Housing Executive Contractor Over-Charging Widespread - McCausland
Social Development Minister Nelson McCausland has catalogued a series of over-charging abuses by Housing Executive contractors. Speaking to the Assembly this morning, he said companies hired to carry...
Northern Ireland News, Jul 3, 2012
Beckett Festival For Enniskillen
The events programme for the first festival celebrating the work and influence of Samuel Beckett has been launched. The Happy Days Enniskillen International Beckett Festival will take place between A...
Beckett Festival For Enniskillen
The events programme for the first festival celebrating the work and influence of Samuel Beckett has been launched. The Happy Days Enniskillen International Beckett Festival will take place between A...
Northern Ireland News, Jul 3, 2012
Former Lover Found Guilty Of Shotgun Murder
A man who claimed he accidentally shot his former lover while intending to kill himself has been found guilty of her murder. McClenaghan denied murdering mother of four Marion Millican on March 11 la...
Former Lover Found Guilty Of Shotgun Murder
A man who claimed he accidentally shot his former lover while intending to kill himself has been found guilty of her murder. McClenaghan denied murdering mother of four Marion Millican on March 11 la...
Northern Ireland News, Jul 3, 2012
Website Launched For Northern Ireland Diaspora
A new not-for-profit online organisation was launched today to grow and develop networks between people with a connection to Northern Ireland by birth, family, education or business. Northern Irish C...
Website Launched For Northern Ireland Diaspora
A new not-for-profit online organisation was launched today to grow and develop networks between people with a connection to Northern Ireland by birth, family, education or business. Northern Irish C...
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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.