Northern Ireland News for July 2012 : Page 5
Northern Ireland News, Jul 24, 2012
Lisburn Hosts Musicals Show This Weekend
A PIPING hot slice of New York style musical theatre is set to storm a Lisburn stage this weekend. Organisers of Broadway Fever said the audience would be singing songs from the hit shows for days af...
Lisburn Hosts Musicals Show This Weekend
A PIPING hot slice of New York style musical theatre is set to storm a Lisburn stage this weekend. Organisers of Broadway Fever said the audience would be singing songs from the hit shows for days af...
Northern Ireland News, Jul 24, 2012
Venue Told To Enforce Drugs Policy After Clubber Dies
One of Belfast's biggest nightclubs has been urged to enforce its no-drugs policy more strictly, after a clubber died from taking an overdose. Bernard McDonagh, 32, died earlier this year after binge...
Venue Told To Enforce Drugs Policy After Clubber Dies
One of Belfast's biggest nightclubs has been urged to enforce its no-drugs policy more strictly, after a clubber died from taking an overdose. Bernard McDonagh, 32, died earlier this year after binge...
Northern Ireland News, Jul 24, 2012
Skin Cancer Spike In Over-50s
The rise of package holidays and the fashion for tanning in the 1970s and 1980s have been blamed for a spike in skin cancer cases in Northern Ireland's over-50s. Figures from Cancer Research UK showe...
Skin Cancer Spike In Over-50s
The rise of package holidays and the fashion for tanning in the 1970s and 1980s have been blamed for a spike in skin cancer cases in Northern Ireland's over-50s. Figures from Cancer Research UK showe...
Northern Ireland News, Jul 24, 2012
Report: Intervene Early To Keep Children Out Of Crime
The authorities in Northern Ireland are failing young people who are at risk of getting involved in crime, a report has found. The report, compiled by the Criminal Justice Inspection Northern Ireland...
Report: Intervene Early To Keep Children Out Of Crime
The authorities in Northern Ireland are failing young people who are at risk of getting involved in crime, a report has found. The report, compiled by the Criminal Justice Inspection Northern Ireland...
Northern Ireland News, Jul 24, 2012
'Local Success Story' Invests In Aerospace Manufacturing
Enterprise Minister Arlene Foster today announced that "local success story" Moyola Precision Engineering is investing £5.3million to strengthen its design and manufacturing capabilities to target com...
'Local Success Story' Invests In Aerospace Manufacturing
Enterprise Minister Arlene Foster today announced that "local success story" Moyola Precision Engineering is investing £5.3million to strengthen its design and manufacturing capabilities to target com...
Northern Ireland News, Jul 24, 2012
Sheep Rustlers Strike In North Antrim
More than 200 sheep were stolen from a County Antrim field earlier this month. Farmers have been urged to be on their guard amid fears the theft is the work of organised sheep-rustlers. At some poin...
Sheep Rustlers Strike In North Antrim
More than 200 sheep were stolen from a County Antrim field earlier this month. Farmers have been urged to be on their guard amid fears the theft is the work of organised sheep-rustlers. At some poin...
Northern Ireland News, Jul 24, 2012
NI Public Asked For Opinion On Alcohol Sales
Alcohol sales are under the spotlight in Northern Ireland as the public are being asked to give their opinion. People who respond to the six-week survey will be asked whether they think pubs and othe...
NI Public Asked For Opinion On Alcohol Sales
Alcohol sales are under the spotlight in Northern Ireland as the public are being asked to give their opinion. People who respond to the six-week survey will be asked whether they think pubs and othe...
Northern Ireland News, Jul 24, 2012
Minister Urges Free Entry At Titanic Dock
At the start of RMS Titanic's anniversary year, fencing was put up around the dry dock where its propellers were fitted. Tourists and locals alike now have to pay £3.50 in to the Pump House to see th...
Minister Urges Free Entry At Titanic Dock
At the start of RMS Titanic's anniversary year, fencing was put up around the dry dock where its propellers were fitted. Tourists and locals alike now have to pay £3.50 in to the Pump House to see th...
UK National News, Jul 24, 2012
19-Year-Old Guilty Of Facebook Killing
A 19-year-old man has been convicted of the murder of Katie Wynter, who he met on Facebook. Miss Wynter was stabbed 13 times on Boxing Day after babysitting her sister's two young children at Boreham...
19-Year-Old Guilty Of Facebook Killing
A 19-year-old man has been convicted of the murder of Katie Wynter, who he met on Facebook. Miss Wynter was stabbed 13 times on Boxing Day after babysitting her sister's two young children at Boreham...
Northern Ireland News, Jul 24, 2012
Other NI News In Brief
Teenager Had Knife In School A 13-year-old schoolboy has appeared in court charged with having a knife and attacking another pupil at school. At Londonderry Crown Court, the unnamed boy admit...
Other NI News In Brief
Teenager Had Knife In School A 13-year-old schoolboy has appeared in court charged with having a knife and attacking another pupil at school. At Londonderry Crown Court, the unnamed boy admit...
UK National News, Jul 24, 2012
G4S Staff Allegedly Allowed To 'Cheat' On X-Ray Scanner Tests
G4S security staff are allegedly being allowed to “cheat” their way through tests for operating bomb and weapons detecting x-ray machines, further questioning the credibility of the Olympic security o...
G4S Staff Allegedly Allowed To 'Cheat' On X-Ray Scanner Tests
G4S security staff are allegedly being allowed to “cheat” their way through tests for operating bomb and weapons detecting x-ray machines, further questioning the credibility of the Olympic security o...
UK National News, Jul 24, 2012
Eight To Be Charged With Phone Hacking
Rebekah Brooks, Andy Coulson and six others will face a total of 19 charges relating to phone hacking, the Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) has said. The former News of the World editors will be charg...
Eight To Be Charged With Phone Hacking
Rebekah Brooks, Andy Coulson and six others will face a total of 19 charges relating to phone hacking, the Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) has said. The former News of the World editors will be charg...
UK National News, Jul 24, 2012
Secrecy Urged Of Spectators At Opening Ceremony Preview
Thousands of spectators who attended a preview of the Olympic Games opening ceremony yesterday are being urged to keep the details secret and not spoil the surprise for others. Danny Boyle, the cerem...
Secrecy Urged Of Spectators At Opening Ceremony Preview
Thousands of spectators who attended a preview of the Olympic Games opening ceremony yesterday are being urged to keep the details secret and not spoil the surprise for others. Danny Boyle, the cerem...
UK National News, Jul 24, 2012
4G Networks To Be Rolled Out Next Year
The largest ever auction of spectrum for mobile services in the UK is set to get under way by the end of 2012, Ofcom announced today, laying the path for next-generation 4G networks to be rolled out n...
4G Networks To Be Rolled Out Next Year
The largest ever auction of spectrum for mobile services in the UK is set to get under way by the end of 2012, Ofcom announced today, laying the path for next-generation 4G networks to be rolled out n...
UK National News, Jul 24, 2012
'Morally Wrong' To Pay Tradesmen Cash In Hand
Paying tradesman cash in hand is “morally wrong”, Treasury minister David Gauke has said. He argued that paying tradesmen such as plumbers, builders and cleaners in cash in the hope of avoiding tax, ...
'Morally Wrong' To Pay Tradesmen Cash In Hand
Paying tradesman cash in hand is “morally wrong”, Treasury minister David Gauke has said. He argued that paying tradesmen such as plumbers, builders and cleaners in cash in the hope of avoiding tax, ...
Business News, Jul 24, 2012
£7m Worth Of Investment Programme Projects Underway In Belfast
Work on three major projects worth £7 million is underway as part of Belfast City Council's Investment Programme 2012-2015. Earlier this year, leaders of all the council's political parties instigate...
£7m Worth Of Investment Programme Projects Underway In Belfast
Work on three major projects worth £7 million is underway as part of Belfast City Council's Investment Programme 2012-2015. Earlier this year, leaders of all the council's political parties instigate...
UK National News, Jul 24, 2012
Leeds United Win High Court Case Over Cost Of Policing
Leeds United has won its High Court action against West Yorkshire Police over who should pay for policing on match days. The Championship side had argued that it was wrong for the force to charge it ...
Leeds United Win High Court Case Over Cost Of Policing
Leeds United has won its High Court action against West Yorkshire Police over who should pay for policing on match days. The Championship side had argued that it was wrong for the force to charge it ...
Recruitment News, Jul 24, 2012
Minister Says Quality Youth Work Must Play Role In Responding To Youth Unemployment
Frances Fitzgerald TD, Minister for Children & Youth Affairs has today said that quality youth work services should play a more central role in responding to the challenges of youth unemployment and m...
Minister Says Quality Youth Work Must Play Role In Responding To Youth Unemployment
Frances Fitzgerald TD, Minister for Children & Youth Affairs has today said that quality youth work services should play a more central role in responding to the challenges of youth unemployment and m...
UK National News, Jul 24, 2012
Oxfam Sales Rise To £90m Despite Recession
Oxfam has reported a sharp increase in sales from its high street shops, with a growth of 5% taking its retail sales last year to £90m. While much of the high street stuggles, Oxfams growth highlight...
Oxfam Sales Rise To £90m Despite Recession
Oxfam has reported a sharp increase in sales from its high street shops, with a growth of 5% taking its retail sales last year to £90m. While much of the high street stuggles, Oxfams growth highlight...
UK National News, Jul 24, 2012
Middle-Aged Brits Hit By Surge Of Potentially Fatal Skin Cancer
British men and women in their 50s have seen cases of malignant melanoma, the most dangerous form of skin cancer, soar from fewer than 500 each year to almost 2,000* since the end of the 1970s, new fi...
Middle-Aged Brits Hit By Surge Of Potentially Fatal Skin Cancer
British men and women in their 50s have seen cases of malignant melanoma, the most dangerous form of skin cancer, soar from fewer than 500 each year to almost 2,000* since the end of the 1970s, new fi...
UK National News, Jul 24, 2012
Other News In Brief
Ronnie Barker’s Son Charged With Child Porn Offences Comedian Ronnie Barker's son has been re-arrested on charges of making indecent images of children, after eight years on the run. 44-year-...
Other News In Brief
Ronnie Barker’s Son Charged With Child Porn Offences Comedian Ronnie Barker's son has been re-arrested on charges of making indecent images of children, after eight years on the run. 44-year-...
Business News, Jul 23, 2012
CBS Astor Buller Joins Succession Group
CBS Astor Buller, the Belfast-based advisory firm, has left St Jame’s Place to join consolidator Succession Advisory Services. The move will add £120m in funds under influence to Succession, and expa...
CBS Astor Buller Joins Succession Group
CBS Astor Buller, the Belfast-based advisory firm, has left St Jame’s Place to join consolidator Succession Advisory Services. The move will add £120m in funds under influence to Succession, and expa...
Northern Ireland News, Jul 23, 2012
Grant To Train Dogs To Load Washing Machines
Dogs that can load the washing machine will be one benefit of a lottery money grant. The new charity Assistance Dogs Northern Ireland is one of 89 groups across Northern Ireland awarded grants from t...
Grant To Train Dogs To Load Washing Machines
Dogs that can load the washing machine will be one benefit of a lottery money grant. The new charity Assistance Dogs Northern Ireland is one of 89 groups across Northern Ireland awarded grants from t...
Northern Ireland News, Jul 23, 2012
Ombudsman Releases Ulster Bank Compensation Guide.
The Financial Ombudsman has published details of how people affected by the RBS crisis can claim compensation, but warned that it would require legwork from customers. The ombudsman has listed the ty...
Ombudsman Releases Ulster Bank Compensation Guide.
The Financial Ombudsman has published details of how people affected by the RBS crisis can claim compensation, but warned that it would require legwork from customers. The ombudsman has listed the ty...
Northern Ireland News, Jul 23, 2012
Lyric Theatre Shortlisted For Architecture Prize
A new £18m theatre in Belfast has been short-listed for the 2012 Stirling Prize in architecture. The Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) put the new Lyric Theatre in the running for the £20,...
Lyric Theatre Shortlisted For Architecture Prize
A new £18m theatre in Belfast has been short-listed for the 2012 Stirling Prize in architecture. The Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) put the new Lyric Theatre in the running for the £20,...
Northern Ireland News, Jul 23, 2012
New Team To Investigate McAreavey Murder
A new police team has been formed to investigate the murder of County Tyrone newlywed Michaela McAreavey. It comes after two men were acquitted of the January 2011 murder at Mauritius Supreme Court, ...
New Team To Investigate McAreavey Murder
A new police team has been formed to investigate the murder of County Tyrone newlywed Michaela McAreavey. It comes after two men were acquitted of the January 2011 murder at Mauritius Supreme Court, ...
Northern Ireland News, Jul 23, 2012
Six-Figure NI Lottery Win Not Yet Claimed
A Northern Irish lottery prize of nearly a third of a million pounds has not been claimed, more than two weeks after it was won. A EuroMillions ticket bought in County Armagh for the Friday July 6 dr...
Six-Figure NI Lottery Win Not Yet Claimed
A Northern Irish lottery prize of nearly a third of a million pounds has not been claimed, more than two weeks after it was won. A EuroMillions ticket bought in County Armagh for the Friday July 6 dr...
UK National News, Jul 23, 2012
Plane Crash May Have Been Suicide
A pilot who died when his light aircraft plunged into cliffs may have deliberately taken his own life. Former naval officer Andrew Stillwell-Cox was killed on Saturday minutes after taking off at nea...
Plane Crash May Have Been Suicide
A pilot who died when his light aircraft plunged into cliffs may have deliberately taken his own life. Former naval officer Andrew Stillwell-Cox was killed on Saturday minutes after taking off at nea...
UK National News, Jul 23, 2012
Eight People Injured In Dog Attacks
Eight people have been treated in hospital after two dogs, which escaped into a street in East Sussex, attacked them. Three of the victims received serious injuries with bites and scratches to their ...
Eight People Injured In Dog Attacks
Eight people have been treated in hospital after two dogs, which escaped into a street in East Sussex, attacked them. Three of the victims received serious injuries with bites and scratches to their ...
UK National News, Jul 23, 2012
Solicitor Shot While At His Desk Dies
A solicitor who was shot in the head with a sawn-off shotgun has died from his injuries, police say. 58-year-old James Ward was left fighting for his life after a man walked into his office and shot ...
Solicitor Shot While At His Desk Dies
A solicitor who was shot in the head with a sawn-off shotgun has died from his injuries, police say. 58-year-old James Ward was left fighting for his life after a man walked into his office and shot ...
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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.