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Northern Ireland News for July 2008 : Page 12
Northern Ireland News, Jul 9, 2008
Jobs Boost For Ballymena Firm
A business that specialises in the design and manufacture of control systems has teamed-up with Invest Northern Ireland to increase turnover by 80%, double employment levels and secure a number of sig...
Jobs Boost For Ballymena Firm
A business that specialises in the design and manufacture of control systems has teamed-up with Invest Northern Ireland to increase turnover by 80%, double employment levels and secure a number of sig...
Recruitment News, Jul 8, 2008
Builder Axes 1,100 Jobs
Persimmon, the UK's largest house builder by market value, has announced over 1,000 job cuts as it reported an update on its current trading performance. A statement from the construction group said:...
Builder Axes 1,100 Jobs
Persimmon, the UK's largest house builder by market value, has announced over 1,000 job cuts as it reported an update on its current trading performance. A statement from the construction group said:...
Northern Ireland News, Jul 8, 2008
Other NI News In Brief
Attempted Rapist Targeted Second Girl It has emerged that the man who tried to rape a 15-year-old girl in Coleraine on Sunday also attempted to attack another teenager shortly afterwards. The PSNI ha...
Other NI News In Brief
Attempted Rapist Targeted Second Girl It has emerged that the man who tried to rape a 15-year-old girl in Coleraine on Sunday also attempted to attack another teenager shortly afterwards. The PSNI ha...
UK National News, Jul 8, 2008
Police Question Students' Murder Suspect
Police in London are currently quizzing a 33-year-old man in connection with the gruesome murders of two French students, last week. Interviewing began after the suspect was released from hospital, ...
Police Question Students' Murder Suspect
Police in London are currently quizzing a 33-year-old man in connection with the gruesome murders of two French students, last week. Interviewing began after the suspect was released from hospital, ...
UK National News, Jul 8, 2008
Lords Debate Splits House
As the Government's controversial 42-day detention Bill is debated in the House of Lords later today, previous support for Gordon Brown's make-or-break Bill in the Commons by Northern Ireland's bigges...
Lords Debate Splits House
As the Government's controversial 42-day detention Bill is debated in the House of Lords later today, previous support for Gordon Brown's make-or-break Bill in the Commons by Northern Ireland's bigges...
Northern Ireland News, Jul 8, 2008
Man Held As Knockbreda Murder Hunt Launched
A man, aged 28, is this afternoon in custody as police continue to probe the circumstances surrounding the shock discovery of a body in south Belfast. Police have launched a murder hunt after initial...
Man Held As Knockbreda Murder Hunt Launched
A man, aged 28, is this afternoon in custody as police continue to probe the circumstances surrounding the shock discovery of a body in south Belfast. Police have launched a murder hunt after initial...
Recruitment News, Jul 8, 2008
Britain Facing 'Serious Risk' Of Recession
Britain is facing a "serious risk" of recession, according to the British Chambers of Commerce. The Quarterly Economic Survey received a "record response" with nearly 5,000 businesses, large and smal...
Britain Facing 'Serious Risk' Of Recession
Britain is facing a "serious risk" of recession, according to the British Chambers of Commerce. The Quarterly Economic Survey received a "record response" with nearly 5,000 businesses, large and smal...
UK National News, Jul 8, 2008
Man Convicted Of Pool Cue Murder
A man has been convicted of beating his sister's boyfriend to death with a pool cue. Liverpool Crown Court heard that Daniel Breaks, 48, killed Simon Sutton as he had suspected that he had informed p...
Man Convicted Of Pool Cue Murder
A man has been convicted of beating his sister's boyfriend to death with a pool cue. Liverpool Crown Court heard that Daniel Breaks, 48, killed Simon Sutton as he had suspected that he had informed p...
Northern Ireland News, Jul 8, 2008
Lord Lambasted Over Detention 'Slur'
The debate over the controversial House of Lord's vote on 42-day detention is heating up. Robin Newton a DUP MLA for east Belfast, and a colleague of Lord Browne who will be taking part, has slammed ...
Lord Lambasted Over Detention 'Slur'
The debate over the controversial House of Lord's vote on 42-day detention is heating up. Robin Newton a DUP MLA for east Belfast, and a colleague of Lord Browne who will be taking part, has slammed ...
UK National News, Jul 8, 2008
Brown's Stance Praised By Litvinenko Widow
The widow of former Russian spy Alexander Litvinenko has commended Prime Minister Gordon Brown for "standing firm" on his demand for the extradition of the main suspect in the assassination of the def...
Brown's Stance Praised By Litvinenko Widow
The widow of former Russian spy Alexander Litvinenko has commended Prime Minister Gordon Brown for "standing firm" on his demand for the extradition of the main suspect in the assassination of the def...
UK National News, Jul 8, 2008
Apology Over Armed Cop's Blunder
An innocent train passenger who was wrongly tackled by armed police and ordered to lie face-down on a railway station platform has been given an apology. Armed officers from Dorset swooped on the Bou...
Apology Over Armed Cop's Blunder
An innocent train passenger who was wrongly tackled by armed police and ordered to lie face-down on a railway station platform has been given an apology. Armed officers from Dorset swooped on the Bou...
UK National News, Jul 8, 2008
Women Bishops Backed By Church Ruling Body
The Church of England is facing controversy over its decision to throw out compromise proposals over women bishops. The Church of England's ruling General Synod has voted to consecrate women as bisho...
Women Bishops Backed By Church Ruling Body
The Church of England is facing controversy over its decision to throw out compromise proposals over women bishops. The Church of England's ruling General Synod has voted to consecrate women as bisho...
Northern Ireland News, Jul 8, 2008
Ruane Supports Counselling For Gay Pupils
Weeks after controversial comments on 'turning' members of the gay community by DUP MP, Iris Robinson, the NI Education Minister, Caitríona Ruane, has placed herself firmly on the side of tolerance an...
Ruane Supports Counselling For Gay Pupils
Weeks after controversial comments on 'turning' members of the gay community by DUP MP, Iris Robinson, the NI Education Minister, Caitríona Ruane, has placed herself firmly on the side of tolerance an...
Northern Ireland News, Jul 8, 2008
Unionist Division Deepens
Despite long declared aspirations of 'unionist unity' by new DUP boss, First Minister Peter Robinson, it's not to be, as a by-election is to be held in Fermanagh in what is effectively a UUP and DUP s...
Unionist Division Deepens
Despite long declared aspirations of 'unionist unity' by new DUP boss, First Minister Peter Robinson, it's not to be, as a by-election is to be held in Fermanagh in what is effectively a UUP and DUP s...
Northern Ireland News, Jul 8, 2008
Emergency Ambulance Service 'Cuts' Denied
Although there remains a need to make around £1.5m in savings, alleged 'cuts' to the NI Ambulance Service have been refuted. NI Health Minister, Michael McGimpsey responded this afternoon to earlier ...
Emergency Ambulance Service 'Cuts' Denied
Although there remains a need to make around £1.5m in savings, alleged 'cuts' to the NI Ambulance Service have been refuted. NI Health Minister, Michael McGimpsey responded this afternoon to earlier ...
Northern Ireland News, Jul 8, 2008
Lords Debate Splits Unionism
As the Government's controversial 42-day detention Bill is debated in the House of Lords later today, previous support for Gordon Brown's make-or-break Bill in the Commons by Northern Ireland's bigges...
Lords Debate Splits Unionism
As the Government's controversial 42-day detention Bill is debated in the House of Lords later today, previous support for Gordon Brown's make-or-break Bill in the Commons by Northern Ireland's bigges...
Northern Ireland News, Jul 8, 2008
Lifelong Learning UK Opens Belfast Office
Learning doesn't just stop after school, apprenticeship or university, but is a continuing process. Therefore this month's opening of Northern Ireland headquarters for Lifelong Learning UK - the inde...
Lifelong Learning UK Opens Belfast Office
Learning doesn't just stop after school, apprenticeship or university, but is a continuing process. Therefore this month's opening of Northern Ireland headquarters for Lifelong Learning UK - the inde...
Northern Ireland News, Jul 8, 2008
Banking On Jobs
A US-based banking company's fourth expansion since it was established in Belfast in 2004 is to bring the total local workforce to 850. News that almost 150 jobs are to be created by the US giant Cit...
Banking On Jobs
A US-based banking company's fourth expansion since it was established in Belfast in 2004 is to bring the total local workforce to 850. News that almost 150 jobs are to be created by the US giant Cit...
Northern Ireland News, Jul 8, 2008
£2.3m For Larne Roads
Larne is to benefit from a £2.3 million roads investment, announced by the NI Transport Minister Conor Murphy. Meeting with Larne Council, the minister outlined the work ahead: "My department will ...
£2.3m For Larne Roads
Larne is to benefit from a £2.3 million roads investment, announced by the NI Transport Minister Conor Murphy. Meeting with Larne Council, the minister outlined the work ahead: "My department will ...
UK National News, Jul 7, 2008
Other News In Brief
Police Investigate 'Serious Sexual Assault' On Girl Police are investigating a "serious sexual assault" on a young girl during a fancy dress event. The alleged attack took place near St Idloes Church...
Other News In Brief
Police Investigate 'Serious Sexual Assault' On Girl Police are investigating a "serious sexual assault" on a young girl during a fancy dress event. The alleged attack took place near St Idloes Church...
UK National News, Jul 7, 2008
7/7 Dead Remembered
Tributes have been paid to the 52 victims of the '7/7' suicide bombings in London in 2005 today. Hundreds of people including commuters, survivors and victim's families have crammed into King's Cross...
7/7 Dead Remembered
Tributes have been paid to the 52 victims of the '7/7' suicide bombings in London in 2005 today. Hundreds of people including commuters, survivors and victim's families have crammed into King's Cross...
UK National News, Jul 7, 2008
Food Waste Top Of The G8 Summit Agenda
Consumers must stop wasting food amid growing concerns of the cost of living, the Prime Minister has said. Gordon Brown has arrived in Japan for a G8 summit, which is expected to be dominated by risi...
Food Waste Top Of The G8 Summit Agenda
Consumers must stop wasting food amid growing concerns of the cost of living, the Prime Minister has said. Gordon Brown has arrived in Japan for a G8 summit, which is expected to be dominated by risi...
UK National News, Jul 7, 2008
Murder Investigation After Tower Block Death
A murder investigation is underway after a man was killed in a fall from a block of flats in Bolton. Police were called to flats at Fernstead, in Blackshaw Lane, Deane, on Sunday shortly before 7.30p...
Murder Investigation After Tower Block Death
A murder investigation is underway after a man was killed in a fall from a block of flats in Bolton. Police were called to flats at Fernstead, in Blackshaw Lane, Deane, on Sunday shortly before 7.30p...
UK National News, Jul 7, 2008
Bank Heist Clerk Jailed
A bank clerk has been imprisoned for attempting to steal almost £72 million from HSBC. It is understood that Jagmeet Channa, 25, who worked at the Canary Wharf headquarters, used colleague's identiti...
Bank Heist Clerk Jailed
A bank clerk has been imprisoned for attempting to steal almost £72 million from HSBC. It is understood that Jagmeet Channa, 25, who worked at the Canary Wharf headquarters, used colleague's identiti...
Recruitment News, Jul 7, 2008
Argos Workers Vote For Strike Action
Staff at four distribution centres run by catalogue retailer Argos have voted for strike action after rejecting a 4% pay offer. The dates for a series of 24-hour strikes and then a four-day stoppage ...
Argos Workers Vote For Strike Action
Staff at four distribution centres run by catalogue retailer Argos have voted for strike action after rejecting a 4% pay offer. The dates for a series of 24-hour strikes and then a four-day stoppage ...
UK National News, Jul 7, 2008
Government Says No To Badger Culling
The Government will not issue badger culling licences to prevent the spread of TB in England, the DEFRA Minister has confirmed. Hilary Benn said in a Commons statement that "while a large-scale cull ...
Government Says No To Badger Culling
The Government will not issue badger culling licences to prevent the spread of TB in England, the DEFRA Minister has confirmed. Hilary Benn said in a Commons statement that "while a large-scale cull ...
UK National News, Jul 7, 2008
Second Man Arrested In 'Horrific' Murder Case
A second man has been arrested in connection with the horrific murders of two young French students. Gabriel Ferez and Laurent Bonomo, both 23, suffered a total of 243 stab wounds to the head, neck a...
Second Man Arrested In 'Horrific' Murder Case
A second man has been arrested in connection with the horrific murders of two young French students. Gabriel Ferez and Laurent Bonomo, both 23, suffered a total of 243 stab wounds to the head, neck a...
UK National News, Jul 7, 2008
Boys Killed Fleeing Take-Away
Three teenagers who fled a take-away restaurant without paying instead paid a very high price indeed and died in a car crash, a court has heard. Prosecutors said that a member of staff from the take-...
Boys Killed Fleeing Take-Away
Three teenagers who fled a take-away restaurant without paying instead paid a very high price indeed and died in a car crash, a court has heard. Prosecutors said that a member of staff from the take-...
UK National News, Jul 7, 2008
Downs Clearance Delayed By Gay Men
Clearance work on dense undergrowth in the Downs area of Bristol has been delayed - by campaiging homosexual men who want to continue to use the area for sexual encounters. Campaigners claim that gay...
Downs Clearance Delayed By Gay Men
Clearance work on dense undergrowth in the Downs area of Bristol has been delayed - by campaiging homosexual men who want to continue to use the area for sexual encounters. Campaigners claim that gay...
Northern Ireland News, Jul 7, 2008
Other News In Brief
Fatality Is 50th NI Road Victim A 20-year-old man - Liam Cotter from Killyliss Road, Dungannon - has died following a road accident. Mr Cotter was in one of two cars that collided on the town's Granv...
Other News In Brief
Fatality Is 50th NI Road Victim A 20-year-old man - Liam Cotter from Killyliss Road, Dungannon - has died following a road accident. Mr Cotter was in one of two cars that collided on the town's Granv...
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Northern Ireland WeatherThis Evening and Tonight:Clear intervals and occasional wintry showers this evening with local fresh snowfalls and some ice. Overnight as winds ease showers will die back to northern coastal areas. Frosty. Minimum temperature -3 °C.
