Northern Ireland News for July 2012 : Page 15
Northern Ireland News, Jul 3, 2012
Belfast To Host Major Trade Conference
Belfast is to host a major international business conference aimed at improving trade with India. The annual Global India Business Forum brings together more than 350 chief executives from major Indi...
Belfast To Host Major Trade Conference
Belfast is to host a major international business conference aimed at improving trade with India. The annual Global India Business Forum brings together more than 350 chief executives from major Indi...
UK National News, Jul 3, 2012
Investigation Into Banking Proposed
A six-month parliamentary investigation will see bankers have to give evidence on oath. Prime Minister David Cameron rejected calls for a judge-led investigation, like the Leveson inquiry into media ...
Investigation Into Banking Proposed
A six-month parliamentary investigation will see bankers have to give evidence on oath. Prime Minister David Cameron rejected calls for a judge-led investigation, like the Leveson inquiry into media ...
UK National News, Jul 3, 2012
Shard Worker Stuck Outside 72nd Floor
A maintenance man on the tallest building in Europe got stuck in high winds on the 72nd floor yesterday. Emergency crews attended the scene at the Shard in London days from its official opening to he...
Shard Worker Stuck Outside 72nd Floor
A maintenance man on the tallest building in Europe got stuck in high winds on the 72nd floor yesterday. Emergency crews attended the scene at the Shard in London days from its official opening to he...
UK National News, Jul 3, 2012
Hospital Patient Was So Neglected He Called Police To Help With Thirst
A young patient, who was so thirsty he rang 999, died a few hours later, prompting fury from his mother at an inquest. Officers arrived at the 22-year-old’s bedside but nurses sent them away, saying ...
Hospital Patient Was So Neglected He Called Police To Help With Thirst
A young patient, who was so thirsty he rang 999, died a few hours later, prompting fury from his mother at an inquest. Officers arrived at the 22-year-old’s bedside but nurses sent them away, saying ...
UK National News, Jul 3, 2012
Lawyer Shot In Head At Desk
A lawyer is fighting for his life in hospital after being shot in the head while he sat at his desk in a quiet market town. James Ward, 59, is understood to have "life-threatening" injuries after the...
Lawyer Shot In Head At Desk
A lawyer is fighting for his life in hospital after being shot in the head while he sat at his desk in a quiet market town. James Ward, 59, is understood to have "life-threatening" injuries after the...
UK National News, Jul 3, 2012
Scottish Consultation Begins On 'Radical Overhaul' Of Criminal Justice
A consultation on plans to overhaul Scotland's system for the investigation and prosecution of crime, including the removal of the requirement for corroboration and reform of arrest and detention, has...
Scottish Consultation Begins On 'Radical Overhaul' Of Criminal Justice
A consultation on plans to overhaul Scotland's system for the investigation and prosecution of crime, including the removal of the requirement for corroboration and reform of arrest and detention, has...
Northern Ireland News, Jul 3, 2012
NEET Numbers To Top 50,000, Assembly Hears
The number of so-called 'NEETs' in Northern Ireland is set to top 50,000 the Assembly has been warned. At present, there are about 46,000 people aged 18-24 and not in employment, education or trainin...
NEET Numbers To Top 50,000, Assembly Hears
The number of so-called 'NEETs' in Northern Ireland is set to top 50,000 the Assembly has been warned. At present, there are about 46,000 people aged 18-24 and not in employment, education or trainin...
Northern Ireland News, Jul 3, 2012
Giant's Causeway Visitor Centre Opens Today
An £18.5m visitor centre opens its doors today at the Giant’s Causeway in north Antrim. The National Trust building will provide exhibitions, a café and shops to tourists after the original centre bu...
Giant's Causeway Visitor Centre Opens Today
An £18.5m visitor centre opens its doors today at the Giant’s Causeway in north Antrim. The National Trust building will provide exhibitions, a café and shops to tourists after the original centre bu...
Northern Ireland News, Jul 3, 2012
New EU Driving Rules To Improve Road Safety
A raft of new EU legislation is coming into force with the aim of improving road safety. Motorcyclists, bus drivers, lorry drivers and driving instructors are among those who will be affected. Envir...
New EU Driving Rules To Improve Road Safety
A raft of new EU legislation is coming into force with the aim of improving road safety. Motorcyclists, bus drivers, lorry drivers and driving instructors are among those who will be affected. Envir...
Business News, Jul 3, 2012
Dobson Welcomes Decision To Withdraw Legal Action Against Tesco Store
Ulster Unionist MLA Jo-Anne Dobson has welcomed the decision by the Northern Ireland Independent Retail Traders Association (NIIRTA) to withdraw its Judicial Review application against the proposed ou...
Dobson Welcomes Decision To Withdraw Legal Action Against Tesco Store
Ulster Unionist MLA Jo-Anne Dobson has welcomed the decision by the Northern Ireland Independent Retail Traders Association (NIIRTA) to withdraw its Judicial Review application against the proposed ou...
UK National News, Jul 3, 2012
Care Home Reforms Urged To Tackle Child Sex Abuse
Plans to combat the sexual exploitation of children in care homes by gangs have been published by the government. The move follows the conviction of nine men in a child sex ring sparked concerns abou...
Care Home Reforms Urged To Tackle Child Sex Abuse
Plans to combat the sexual exploitation of children in care homes by gangs have been published by the government. The move follows the conviction of nine men in a child sex ring sparked concerns abou...
UK National News, Jul 3, 2012
Paddington Murder Investigation Launched
Detectives have launched a murder investigation following the death of a man in Paddington. The body of Michael Walser, 45, was discovered at his flat in Gloucester Terrace W2 on Sunday 24 June 2012....
Paddington Murder Investigation Launched
Detectives have launched a murder investigation following the death of a man in Paddington. The body of Michael Walser, 45, was discovered at his flat in Gloucester Terrace W2 on Sunday 24 June 2012....
Northern Ireland News, Jul 3, 2012
Ulster Bank Customers 'May Need Stormont Help'
The Citizens' Advice Bureau (CAB) has said people affected by the ongoing Ulster Bank crisis may need to turn to Stormont for help. Following a technical glitch on June 20, two weeks ago, customers h...
Ulster Bank Customers 'May Need Stormont Help'
The Citizens' Advice Bureau (CAB) has said people affected by the ongoing Ulster Bank crisis may need to turn to Stormont for help. Following a technical glitch on June 20, two weeks ago, customers h...
Recruitment News, Jul 3, 2012
FG Wilson Redundancies A Major Blow For East Antrim
Sinn Féin MLA Oliver McMullan has said that the news of 260 redundancies at FG Wilson’s is a massive blow to the economy of East Antrim. Mr. McMullan stated: "FG Wilsons is one of the largest employe...
FG Wilson Redundancies A Major Blow For East Antrim
Sinn Féin MLA Oliver McMullan has said that the news of 260 redundancies at FG Wilson’s is a massive blow to the economy of East Antrim. Mr. McMullan stated: "FG Wilsons is one of the largest employe...
UK National News, Jul 3, 2012
Stop Exam Boards Fighting To Offer The Easiest Exam, Says Education Committee
After a long inquiry the UK Parliaments Education Committee has concluded that competition between exam boards creates significant pressure to drive down standards in exams and that the time is right ...
Stop Exam Boards Fighting To Offer The Easiest Exam, Says Education Committee
After a long inquiry the UK Parliaments Education Committee has concluded that competition between exam boards creates significant pressure to drive down standards in exams and that the time is right ...
Recruitment News, Jul 3, 2012
Over 20,000 Young People On Jobseekers In NI
SDLP Foyle MLA has said government must do more to tackle the soaring problem of youth unemployment. Mr Durkan was speaking after receiving figures from the Social Development Minister that 20,046 yo...
Over 20,000 Young People On Jobseekers In NI
SDLP Foyle MLA has said government must do more to tackle the soaring problem of youth unemployment. Mr Durkan was speaking after receiving figures from the Social Development Minister that 20,046 yo...
UK National News, Jul 3, 2012
Barclays Boss Bob Diamond Resigns
Barclays chief executive Bob Diamond has stepped down with immediate effect. The move follows the bank receiving a £290m ($450m) record fine by US and UK regulators for attempting to rig Libor and Eu...
Barclays Boss Bob Diamond Resigns
Barclays chief executive Bob Diamond has stepped down with immediate effect. The move follows the bank receiving a £290m ($450m) record fine by US and UK regulators for attempting to rig Libor and Eu...
UK National News, Jul 3, 2012
Other UK News In Brief
Rural Areas Hit By Double Inflation The cost of living is rising twice as quickly in the countryside as in the city, a new study has found. Insurer NFU Mutual's figures showed that as inflati...
Other UK News In Brief
Rural Areas Hit By Double Inflation The cost of living is rising twice as quickly in the countryside as in the city, a new study has found. Insurer NFU Mutual's figures showed that as inflati...
Northern Ireland News, Jul 3, 2012
Other NI News In Brief
Second McAreavey Accused 'On Phone' At Time Of Murder A man accused of the murder of a Co Tyrone newlywed has testified. Sandip Moneea, 42, is the second of the two accused to take to the wit...
Other NI News In Brief
Second McAreavey Accused 'On Phone' At Time Of Murder A man accused of the murder of a Co Tyrone newlywed has testified. Sandip Moneea, 42, is the second of the two accused to take to the wit...
Northern Ireland News, Jul 2, 2012
Injured Policeman's 'Off Duty' Compensation Refusal Condemned
Northern Ireland's chief constable has backed a police officer's injury compensation claim following calls for legislation changes. Peadar Heffron, a Catholic PSNI officer, was badly injured in Janua...
Injured Policeman's 'Off Duty' Compensation Refusal Condemned
Northern Ireland's chief constable has backed a police officer's injury compensation claim following calls for legislation changes. Peadar Heffron, a Catholic PSNI officer, was badly injured in Janua...
Northern Ireland News, Jul 2, 2012
Land Of Giants Wows Thousands
Months of planning culminated in a breathtaking outdoor arts event at the weekend as thousands packed into the Titanic Slipways to watch Land of Giants. The show, part of the 2012 Cultural Olympiad, ...
Land Of Giants Wows Thousands
Months of planning culminated in a breathtaking outdoor arts event at the weekend as thousands packed into the Titanic Slipways to watch Land of Giants. The show, part of the 2012 Cultural Olympiad, ...
Northern Ireland News, Jul 2, 2012
450 New Jobs In Portadown Asda
Supermarket Asda is opening a new store in Portadown and has begun recruitment for 450 staff. Jobs will be both full-time and part-time at the 24-hour store, which is to open in November. Employment...
450 New Jobs In Portadown Asda
Supermarket Asda is opening a new store in Portadown and has begun recruitment for 450 staff. Jobs will be both full-time and part-time at the 24-hour store, which is to open in November. Employment...
Northern Ireland News, Jul 2, 2012
Conman Repair Man Gets Suspended Prison Sentence
A repair man conned his unsuspecting customers out of money without actually doing any repairs. Henry Gordon Douglas of Carrowdore, who uses a variety of trading names, was today sentenced to six mon...
Conman Repair Man Gets Suspended Prison Sentence
A repair man conned his unsuspecting customers out of money without actually doing any repairs. Henry Gordon Douglas of Carrowdore, who uses a variety of trading names, was today sentenced to six mon...
Northern Ireland News, Jul 2, 2012
Archaeological Finds Not Handed Over To Museums
Nearly a million and a half Northern Irish archaeological finds are still in the hands of the private companies that unearthed them. They have not been passed on to museums and cannot be used in rese...
Archaeological Finds Not Handed Over To Museums
Nearly a million and a half Northern Irish archaeological finds are still in the hands of the private companies that unearthed them. They have not been passed on to museums and cannot be used in rese...
Northern Ireland News, Jul 2, 2012
British Airways Back In Belfast City For Heathrow Link
British Airways relaunched services between Northern Ireland and London Heathrow today after an 11-year gap. It follows the acquisition of BMI by International Airlines Group (IAG). Willie Walsh of ...
British Airways Back In Belfast City For Heathrow Link
British Airways relaunched services between Northern Ireland and London Heathrow today after an 11-year gap. It follows the acquisition of BMI by International Airlines Group (IAG). Willie Walsh of ...
Northern Ireland News, Jul 2, 2012
Housing Boss Jumps Ship Before Report
The chairman of Northern Ireland Housing Executive has jumped ship, ahead of an "alarming" report into maintenance over-charging. Brian Rowntree resigned on Friday and, in an e-mail to the Housing Ex...
Housing Boss Jumps Ship Before Report
The chairman of Northern Ireland Housing Executive has jumped ship, ahead of an "alarming" report into maintenance over-charging. Brian Rowntree resigned on Friday and, in an e-mail to the Housing Ex...
Northern Ireland News, Jul 2, 2012
McAreavey Accused's Father Denies Lying To Protect Son
The father of one of the men on trial for the murder of a Co Tyrone newlywed has been accused of lying to protect his son. Soorideo Treebhoowoon denied lying to the Mauritius investigation onto the m...
McAreavey Accused's Father Denies Lying To Protect Son
The father of one of the men on trial for the murder of a Co Tyrone newlywed has been accused of lying to protect his son. Soorideo Treebhoowoon denied lying to the Mauritius investigation onto the m...
Northern Ireland News, Jul 2, 2012
Ulster Bank Customers 'Put To Back Of RBS Queue'
RBS Group has been accused of putting Northern Ireland customers "to the back of the queue" as they face entering a third week of account problems at Ulster Bank. NI Shadow Secretary of State Vernon ...
Ulster Bank Customers 'Put To Back Of RBS Queue'
RBS Group has been accused of putting Northern Ireland customers "to the back of the queue" as they face entering a third week of account problems at Ulster Bank. NI Shadow Secretary of State Vernon ...
Northern Ireland News, Jul 2, 2012
Other NI News In Brief
Samurai Sword Raid In Co Down A man with a samurai sword robbed a filling station in County Down last night. He was with another man and both had their faces covered when they threatened a me...
Other NI News In Brief
Samurai Sword Raid In Co Down A man with a samurai sword robbed a filling station in County Down last night. He was with another man and both had their faces covered when they threatened a me...
UK National News, Jul 2, 2012
Other UK News In Brief
Heathrow Queues 'Still Unacceptable' The airport operator BAA has said queues at Heathrow's immigration desk remain "unacceptably" long, peaking at about 90 minutes. But it said waiting times...
Other UK News In Brief
Heathrow Queues 'Still Unacceptable' The airport operator BAA has said queues at Heathrow's immigration desk remain "unacceptably" long, peaking at about 90 minutes. But it said waiting times...
-
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.