Northern Ireland News for July 2012 : Page 9
UK National News, Jul 17, 2012
Rogue Traders Presenter Jailed For Benefit Fraud
A BBC television presenter has been jailed for 12 weeks after he was found guilty of benefit fraud totalling more than £24,000. Dan Penteado, 40, a present on the consumer affairs program Rogue Trade...
Rogue Traders Presenter Jailed For Benefit Fraud
A BBC television presenter has been jailed for 12 weeks after he was found guilty of benefit fraud totalling more than £24,000. Dan Penteado, 40, a present on the consumer affairs program Rogue Trade...
Northern Ireland News, Jul 17, 2012
Orange Halls Attacked Overnight
Two Orange Order halls have been attacked with paint overnight. Paint bombs were thrown at Clifton Street Orange Hall in north Belfast, near Carlisle Circus where last Thursday's Twelfth of July marc...
Orange Halls Attacked Overnight
Two Orange Order halls have been attacked with paint overnight. Paint bombs were thrown at Clifton Street Orange Hall in north Belfast, near Carlisle Circus where last Thursday's Twelfth of July marc...
UK National News, Jul 17, 2012
Inflation Rates Falls To 2.4%
UK prices are rising at their slowest rate since the end of 2009, according to official figures. The Office for National Statistics have said that the annual inflation rate, as measured by the Consum...
Inflation Rates Falls To 2.4%
UK prices are rising at their slowest rate since the end of 2009, according to official figures. The Office for National Statistics have said that the annual inflation rate, as measured by the Consum...
Northern Ireland News, Jul 17, 2012
Other NI News In Brief
Arrest Warrant Out For Teenage Rapist A warrant has been issued for the arrest of a convicted rapist who has breached the conditions of his probation. Edward Connors was 15 when he twice rape...
Other NI News In Brief
Arrest Warrant Out For Teenage Rapist A warrant has been issued for the arrest of a convicted rapist who has breached the conditions of his probation. Edward Connors was 15 when he twice rape...
UK National News, Jul 17, 2012
Drunk Motorist Drove Through Lincoln Without Front Wheel
A motorist was captured on CCTV driving through Lincoln City Centre with the front wheel of his car missing. The footage shows 28-year-old Philip Dickens driving for a mile through the city with spar...
Drunk Motorist Drove Through Lincoln Without Front Wheel
A motorist was captured on CCTV driving through Lincoln City Centre with the front wheel of his car missing. The footage shows 28-year-old Philip Dickens driving for a mile through the city with spar...
UK National News, Jul 17, 2012
Racism Investigation Launched After 'Choc-Ice' Tweet
Police are investigation a Twitter user for a possible racist comment made against footballer Ashley Cole. Derbyshire police have launched the investigation after a user on the social networking site...
Racism Investigation Launched After 'Choc-Ice' Tweet
Police are investigation a Twitter user for a possible racist comment made against footballer Ashley Cole. Derbyshire police have launched the investigation after a user on the social networking site...
Business News, Jul 17, 2012
Collaboration Saves Money For Businesses In NI
Around 50 Northern Ireland businesses came together at two recent workshops to identify over 300 potential collaboration opportunities which could achieve cost savings of over £5.8m, while also divert...
Collaboration Saves Money For Businesses In NI
Around 50 Northern Ireland businesses came together at two recent workshops to identify over 300 potential collaboration opportunities which could achieve cost savings of over £5.8m, while also divert...
UK National News, Jul 17, 2012
Other News In Brief
’Outdated’ Prison To Close Wellingborough Prison is to close by the end of the year with the loss of almost 600 prison places, Justice Secretary Kenneth Clarke has announced. Clarke said shut...
Other News In Brief
’Outdated’ Prison To Close Wellingborough Prison is to close by the end of the year with the loss of almost 600 prison places, Justice Secretary Kenneth Clarke has announced. Clarke said shut...
Recruitment News, Jul 17, 2012
Lift Garda Recruitment Embargo - O'Brien
Sinn Féin Justice Spokesperson Jonathan O’Brien has called for the garda recruitment embargo to be lifted in the wake of the recent spike in violent crime. Deputy O'Brien also called for the civilian...
Lift Garda Recruitment Embargo - O'Brien
Sinn Féin Justice Spokesperson Jonathan O’Brien has called for the garda recruitment embargo to be lifted in the wake of the recent spike in violent crime. Deputy O'Brien also called for the civilian...
Business News, Jul 17, 2012
Minister Seeks Views On Small Business Rate Relief Scheme
Finance Minister, Sammy Wilson, today announced an in year review of the Small Business Rate Relief scheme, which was extended in April 2012. The focus of the review is to assess how well the scheme ...
Minister Seeks Views On Small Business Rate Relief Scheme
Finance Minister, Sammy Wilson, today announced an in year review of the Small Business Rate Relief scheme, which was extended in April 2012. The focus of the review is to assess how well the scheme ...
Northern Ireland News, Jul 16, 2012
Reservoir Death Teen Laid To Rest
The funeral has taken place of a teenager who died in a reservoir last week. Conor McCafferty was pulled from Creggan reservoir on Thursday. The Derry 19-year-old had been swimming with friends when...
Reservoir Death Teen Laid To Rest
The funeral has taken place of a teenager who died in a reservoir last week. Conor McCafferty was pulled from Creggan reservoir on Thursday. The Derry 19-year-old had been swimming with friends when...
Northern Ireland News, Jul 16, 2012
Multicultural Festival To Hit Botanic Gardens
A multi-cultural feast of music, dance, food, fashion, street theatre and carnival is set to attract thousands to Belfast this summer as the City gears up for the sixth annual Belfast Mela. Taking pl...
Multicultural Festival To Hit Botanic Gardens
A multi-cultural feast of music, dance, food, fashion, street theatre and carnival is set to attract thousands to Belfast this summer as the City gears up for the sixth annual Belfast Mela. Taking pl...
Northern Ireland News, Jul 16, 2012
Two Weekend Farm Deaths
Two people died on farms over the weekend. On Saturday a boy aged 11 died in a farming accident in Donegal, and yesterday a man died on a farm in Lisburn, on Stoneyford's Rock Road. Agriculture Mini...
Two Weekend Farm Deaths
Two people died on farms over the weekend. On Saturday a boy aged 11 died in a farming accident in Donegal, and yesterday a man died on a farm in Lisburn, on Stoneyford's Rock Road. Agriculture Mini...
Northern Ireland News, Jul 16, 2012
Belfast City Hall Alert Declared Hoax
A security alert at Belfast City Hall has been declared a hoax. During the routine scanning of mail, a suspect package was discovered and army bomb experts were called to the scene at 11am. Accordin...
Belfast City Hall Alert Declared Hoax
A security alert at Belfast City Hall has been declared a hoax. During the routine scanning of mail, a suspect package was discovered and army bomb experts were called to the scene at 11am. Accordin...
Northern Ireland News, Jul 16, 2012
Ambassador To Condemn Michaela Crime Scene Pictures
The Irish ambassador to Mauritius will press for an urgent examination of the Michaela McAreavey murder case and protest against the publication of crime scene photographs. Close-ups of Mrs McAreavey...
Ambassador To Condemn Michaela Crime Scene Pictures
The Irish ambassador to Mauritius will press for an urgent examination of the Michaela McAreavey murder case and protest against the publication of crime scene photographs. Close-ups of Mrs McAreavey...
Northern Ireland News, Jul 16, 2012
Census: NI Population Growing And Getting Older
The population of Northern Ireland has risen to its highest figure ever according to last year's census. 1.81m people now live here and the number of people has increased by 7% over the last decade, ...
Census: NI Population Growing And Getting Older
The population of Northern Ireland has risen to its highest figure ever according to last year's census. 1.81m people now live here and the number of people has increased by 7% over the last decade, ...
Northern Ireland News, Jul 16, 2012
Health Trust Admits Cancer Patient Failure
A Northern Irish health trust has admitted failing a terminal cancer patient after tests showing a lesion on his lung were not acted on for nine months. Alan Kelso, 81, from Garvagh, had an X-ray tak...
Health Trust Admits Cancer Patient Failure
A Northern Irish health trust has admitted failing a terminal cancer patient after tests showing a lesion on his lung were not acted on for nine months. Alan Kelso, 81, from Garvagh, had an X-ray tak...
Northern Ireland News, Jul 16, 2012
'Anti-Catholic' Accused Twelfth Band Defends Actions
A loyalist band that was filmed playing tunes outside a Catholic church on last Thursday's Twelfth of July parade has defended its actions. The band – wearing Shankill YCV (Young Conway Volunteers) u...
'Anti-Catholic' Accused Twelfth Band Defends Actions
A loyalist band that was filmed playing tunes outside a Catholic church on last Thursday's Twelfth of July parade has defended its actions. The band – wearing Shankill YCV (Young Conway Volunteers) u...
UK National News, Jul 16, 2012
Greenpeace Protests Shut Down 53 Shell Stations
53 Shell petrol stations have been shut down by Greenpease activists in protest at the company's plans to drill for oil in the Arctic. The campaigners are attempting to shut off petrol to London's 10...
Greenpeace Protests Shut Down 53 Shell Stations
53 Shell petrol stations have been shut down by Greenpease activists in protest at the company's plans to drill for oil in the Arctic. The campaigners are attempting to shut off petrol to London's 10...
Recruitment News, Jul 16, 2012
Minister Bruton Announces 41 Jobs At Shay Murtagh
The Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation Mr. Richard Bruton T.D today [Monday] announced that Irish concrete products manufacturer Shay Murtagh Precast has created 41 new jobs supported by the...
Minister Bruton Announces 41 Jobs At Shay Murtagh
The Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation Mr. Richard Bruton T.D today [Monday] announced that Irish concrete products manufacturer Shay Murtagh Precast has created 41 new jobs supported by the...
UK National News, Jul 16, 2012
16-Year-Old On Trial For Steel Comb Murder
A teenage girl has gone on trial at the Old Bailey for killing a 16-year-old, who died after she was stabbed in the head with a steel Afro comb. The defendant, who is also 16 and cannot be named for ...
16-Year-Old On Trial For Steel Comb Murder
A teenage girl has gone on trial at the Old Bailey for killing a 16-year-old, who died after she was stabbed in the head with a steel Afro comb. The defendant, who is also 16 and cannot be named for ...
UK National News, Jul 16, 2012
Olympic Athletes Begin To Arrive In London
With 11 days until the start of the games, athletes and officials have begun to arrive at London’s Olympic Village. Heathrow Airport is expecting its busiest day on record and on the main route out -...
Olympic Athletes Begin To Arrive In London
With 11 days until the start of the games, athletes and officials have begun to arrive at London’s Olympic Village. Heathrow Airport is expecting its busiest day on record and on the main route out -...
UK National News, Jul 16, 2012
House Sellers Dropping Prices
The average asking price for homes being put up for sale fell by 1.7%, according to property website Rightmove. This is the first drop in average prices in July, approximately £4,138, since 2008. Ri...
House Sellers Dropping Prices
The average asking price for homes being put up for sale fell by 1.7%, according to property website Rightmove. This is the first drop in average prices in July, approximately £4,138, since 2008. Ri...
Business News, Jul 16, 2012
Foster Signs Up To Stronger Business Links With Kurdistan
Enterprise Minister Arlene Foster has today signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Kurdistan Regional Government, which will strengthen trade links and define areas of co-operation betwee...
Foster Signs Up To Stronger Business Links With Kurdistan
Enterprise Minister Arlene Foster has today signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Kurdistan Regional Government, which will strengthen trade links and define areas of co-operation betwee...
Northern Ireland News, Jul 16, 2012
Ulster Bank 'Back To Normal'
Ulster Bank says its systems are up and running again following a technical failure nearly a month ago. The bank said most of its customers would now be experiencing normal service but some people mi...
Ulster Bank 'Back To Normal'
Ulster Bank says its systems are up and running again following a technical failure nearly a month ago. The bank said most of its customers would now be experiencing normal service but some people mi...
UK National News, Jul 16, 2012
G4S Shares Drop 9% Amid Olympic Security Problems
Shares in security provider G4S fell 9% after announcing that it had failed to recruit enough security staff for the Olympic Games, and could face up to a £50m loss on its contract. Late on Friday, G...
G4S Shares Drop 9% Amid Olympic Security Problems
Shares in security provider G4S fell 9% after announcing that it had failed to recruit enough security staff for the Olympic Games, and could face up to a £50m loss on its contract. Late on Friday, G...
Northern Ireland News, Jul 16, 2012
Other NI News In Brief
Girl Dies After Swimming At North Coast A young girl from Lurgan has died after falling into the sea at Portballintrae on the north Antrim coast. The coastguard pulled her from the sea at Run...
Other NI News In Brief
Girl Dies After Swimming At North Coast A young girl from Lurgan has died after falling into the sea at Portballintrae on the north Antrim coast. The coastguard pulled her from the sea at Run...
UK National News, Jul 16, 2012
Teeside Human Remains Identified
Human remains found on farmland on Teesside have been identified as those of a woman who went missing 10 years ago, Cleveland Police have said. 19-year-old Rachel Wilson, who had been working as a pr...
Teeside Human Remains Identified
Human remains found on farmland on Teesside have been identified as those of a woman who went missing 10 years ago, Cleveland Police have said. 19-year-old Rachel Wilson, who had been working as a pr...
UK National News, Jul 16, 2012
Catholic Church Leader Calls For Referendum On Equal Marriage
Cardinal Keith O'Brien, Britain's most senior Roman Catholic, has urged the Scottish government to hold a referendum on proposals to legalise same-sex marriage, saying a vote should be held because of...
Catholic Church Leader Calls For Referendum On Equal Marriage
Cardinal Keith O'Brien, Britain's most senior Roman Catholic, has urged the Scottish government to hold a referendum on proposals to legalise same-sex marriage, saying a vote should be held because of...
UK National News, Jul 16, 2012
50% Increase In Male Primary Teachers
Newly published figures show that the number of men training to become a primary school teacher has increased by more than 50% in England. The Teaching Agency said over the last four years, men start...
50% Increase In Male Primary Teachers
Newly published figures show that the number of men training to become a primary school teacher has increased by more than 50% in England. The Teaching Agency said over the last four years, men start...
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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.