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Northern Ireland News for June 2009
Business News, Jun 30, 2009
Tesco To Extend Border Prices Cuts To Dublin Stores
The UK-based retail superstore Tesco has announced plans to slash prices at its Dublin stores over the next two weeks. The company has come under pressure to extend its price cuts throughout Ireland ...
Tesco To Extend Border Prices Cuts To Dublin Stores
The UK-based retail superstore Tesco has announced plans to slash prices at its Dublin stores over the next two weeks. The company has come under pressure to extend its price cuts throughout Ireland ...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 30, 2009
Swine Flu Numbers Rise To 34
On foot of news that a second pupil at an infection-hit Co Down school has swine flu - it has emerged that yet another case was confirmed today - making a total of 34. It was also claimed that...
Swine Flu Numbers Rise To 34
On foot of news that a second pupil at an infection-hit Co Down school has swine flu - it has emerged that yet another case was confirmed today - making a total of 34. It was also claimed that...
UK National News, Jun 30, 2009
UK Economy Shrinks At Fastest Rate For Half A Century
The British economy weakened at its fastest rate in over 50 years, new data released today has shown. The figures from the Office for National Statistics (ONS) showed the economy had contracted by it...
UK Economy Shrinks At Fastest Rate For Half A Century
The British economy weakened at its fastest rate in over 50 years, new data released today has shown. The figures from the Office for National Statistics (ONS) showed the economy had contracted by it...
UK National News, Jun 30, 2009
Lloyds To Axe 2,100 Jobs
Lloyds Banking Group has announced it is to cut a further 2,100 jobs over the next three years, in a move that had "astonished" unions. The announcement was made today, bringing the total cull by the...
Lloyds To Axe 2,100 Jobs
Lloyds Banking Group has announced it is to cut a further 2,100 jobs over the next three years, in a move that had "astonished" unions. The announcement was made today, bringing the total cull by the...
Business News, Jun 30, 2009
No 'Green Shoots' – Fine Gael
Fine Gael have cast a dark cloud over Ireland's economic position denying there are any 'green shoots' - signifying the beginning of recovery. Fine Gael's Deputy Leader and Finance Spokesman Richard ...
No 'Green Shoots' – Fine Gael
Fine Gael have cast a dark cloud over Ireland's economic position denying there are any 'green shoots' - signifying the beginning of recovery. Fine Gael's Deputy Leader and Finance Spokesman Richard ...
Recruitment News, Jun 30, 2009
Commission To Manage Bus Éireann Dispute
The Labour Relations Commission (LRC) has stepped into the fray between management and unions at Bus Éireann. Talks are due to begin talks today in a bid to resolve a dispute over the company's tough...
Commission To Manage Bus Éireann Dispute
The Labour Relations Commission (LRC) has stepped into the fray between management and unions at Bus Éireann. Talks are due to begin talks today in a bid to resolve a dispute over the company's tough...
UK National News, Jun 30, 2009
British Hostages 'Were Shot Dead' In Iraq
The two British hostages whose bodies were recently flown home from Iraq died from gunshot wounds, reports have stated. A coroner is said to have concluded the two security guards, who were among a g...
British Hostages 'Were Shot Dead' In Iraq
The two British hostages whose bodies were recently flown home from Iraq died from gunshot wounds, reports have stated. A coroner is said to have concluded the two security guards, who were among a g...
UK National News, Jun 30, 2009
Accused Cleared Of Canal Boat Lovers' Murder
A man who stabbed his lover and best friend after catching them having sex on his canal boat has been cleared of their murders. William Cranston, 44, was found guilty of manslaughter by reason of pr...
Accused Cleared Of Canal Boat Lovers' Murder
A man who stabbed his lover and best friend after catching them having sex on his canal boat has been cleared of their murders. William Cranston, 44, was found guilty of manslaughter by reason of pr...
UK National News, Jun 30, 2009
Alcohol 'Killing One In 20 Scots'
New research shows alcohol-related illnesses could be killing one in 20 Scots - twice as many as previously thought, a new survey has found. The study totalled the proportion of 53 different causes o...
Alcohol 'Killing One In 20 Scots'
New research shows alcohol-related illnesses could be killing one in 20 Scots - twice as many as previously thought, a new survey has found. The study totalled the proportion of 53 different causes o...
UK National News, Jun 30, 2009
Teens Held Over Blaze Death
Three teenagers have been arrested in connection with the death of a 15-year-old girl, who was killed in an arson attack in south London. Maleha Masud died on 25 June, four days after the attack in T...
Teens Held Over Blaze Death
Three teenagers have been arrested in connection with the death of a 15-year-old girl, who was killed in an arson attack in south London. Maleha Masud died on 25 June, four days after the attack in T...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 30, 2009
Challenge To Victims Commissioners Fails
No laws were broken in the process of deciding to appoint not one, but four people to represent victims of The Troubles in Northern Ireland. The High Court has ruled today that a challenge to ...
Challenge To Victims Commissioners Fails
No laws were broken in the process of deciding to appoint not one, but four people to represent victims of The Troubles in Northern Ireland. The High Court has ruled today that a challenge to ...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 30, 2009
South Belfast MLA Anna Lo Threatened
A Hong Kong-born Assemblywomen has said she will not be deterred by racist threats against her life. South Belfast MLA Anna Lo (pictured) was told by police at the weekend that she is now a po...
South Belfast MLA Anna Lo Threatened
A Hong Kong-born Assemblywomen has said she will not be deterred by racist threats against her life. South Belfast MLA Anna Lo (pictured) was told by police at the weekend that she is now a po...
UK National News, Jun 30, 2009
House Prices Rise In June
House prices rose by 0.9% in June, building upon the improving trend seen over the last several months, according to Nationwide. At £156,442, the average house price across the UK was still 9.3% lowe...
House Prices Rise In June
House prices rose by 0.9% in June, building upon the improving trend seen over the last several months, according to Nationwide. At £156,442, the average house price across the UK was still 9.3% lowe...
UK National News, Jun 30, 2009
Children's Charity Boss In Court Over Child Porn
The boss of a children's charity in Liverpool has appeared in court charged with possessing child pornography. Matthew Byrne, 37, of Tollemache Street, Wallasey, appeared before Birkenhead Magistrate...
Children's Charity Boss In Court Over Child Porn
The boss of a children's charity in Liverpool has appeared in court charged with possessing child pornography. Matthew Byrne, 37, of Tollemache Street, Wallasey, appeared before Birkenhead Magistrate...
UK National News, Jun 30, 2009
Summit Shines Spotlight On Rural Business Success
Business leaders, local authorities, community organisations and economic development agencies from around the country are today meeting in Aylesbury to discuss how inspiration and leadership can help...
Summit Shines Spotlight On Rural Business Success
Business leaders, local authorities, community organisations and economic development agencies from around the country are today meeting in Aylesbury to discuss how inspiration and leadership can help...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 30, 2009
BMA Warns Of 'Frontline' Service Cuts
A top NI doctor has today said that some vital services could disappear as cut-backs bite. On the same day it was confirmed that a third Co Down child has contracted swine flu, the warning was...
BMA Warns Of 'Frontline' Service Cuts
A top NI doctor has today said that some vital services could disappear as cut-backs bite. On the same day it was confirmed that a third Co Down child has contracted swine flu, the warning was...
UK National News, Jun 30, 2009
Other News In Brief
Man In Court Over Body In Boot Murder A 56-year-old man is to appear in court, charged with the murder of a woman who was found stabbed to death in the boot of her car last year. Roger Kearney, of Pa...
Other News In Brief
Man In Court Over Body In Boot Murder A 56-year-old man is to appear in court, charged with the murder of a woman who was found stabbed to death in the boot of her car last year. Roger Kearney, of Pa...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 30, 2009
Belfast Cruise Vessel In 'Deep Water'
As the latest cruise liner to visit NI headed into Belfast Lough in near perfect weather conditions this morning it was revealed that it would be using a new multi-million pound dock facility for t...
Belfast Cruise Vessel In 'Deep Water'
As the latest cruise liner to visit NI headed into Belfast Lough in near perfect weather conditions this morning it was revealed that it would be using a new multi-million pound dock facility for t...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 30, 2009
EC Targets Sexually Acquired Infection
A surge in sexually transmitted infections around the border areas is to be tackled with new European Union funds. As news that the EU's INTERREG IVA programme for cross-border health and soci...
EC Targets Sexually Acquired Infection
A surge in sexually transmitted infections around the border areas is to be tackled with new European Union funds. As news that the EU's INTERREG IVA programme for cross-border health and soci...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 30, 2009
Prosecution Service Makes 'Progress'
Significant achievements have been made by the Public Prosecution Service towards its goal of recognition as a 'first-class prosecution service'. Sir Alasdair Fraser, Director of Public Prosec...
Prosecution Service Makes 'Progress'
Significant achievements have been made by the Public Prosecution Service towards its goal of recognition as a 'first-class prosecution service'. Sir Alasdair Fraser, Director of Public Prosec...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 30, 2009
Susan Boyle's Odyssey To Continue
The troubled reality TV star, singer Susan Boyle is expected to appear as scheduled in Belfast this week. She is one of the star performers as part of the Britain's Got Talent live tour which ...
Susan Boyle's Odyssey To Continue
The troubled reality TV star, singer Susan Boyle is expected to appear as scheduled in Belfast this week. She is one of the star performers as part of the Britain's Got Talent live tour which ...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 30, 2009
Social Media Shapes New Lobbying Site
A Belfast public affairs firm has harnessed several new internet tools in a bid to add an interactive dimension to its relaunched website. Stratagem, which specialises in government lobbying ...
Social Media Shapes New Lobbying Site
A Belfast public affairs firm has harnessed several new internet tools in a bid to add an interactive dimension to its relaunched website. Stratagem, which specialises in government lobbying ...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 30, 2009
Sammy 'Publicity Seeking' On Long Kesh
A Lisburn Assemblyman has slammed the NI Environment Minister's review of listed structures at Long Kesh as a 'publicity stunt'. Sinn Féin's Paul Butler accused Sammy Wilson (pictured) of publ...
Sammy 'Publicity Seeking' On Long Kesh
A Lisburn Assemblyman has slammed the NI Environment Minister's review of listed structures at Long Kesh as a 'publicity stunt'. Sinn Féin's Paul Butler accused Sammy Wilson (pictured) of publ...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 30, 2009
Other NI News In Brief
McGuinness For No 10 Despite confusion yesterday, it has emerged that the Stormont Deputy First Minister Martin McGuinness (pictured) will after all, be meeting the Prime Minister at Downing S...
Other NI News In Brief
McGuinness For No 10 Despite confusion yesterday, it has emerged that the Stormont Deputy First Minister Martin McGuinness (pictured) will after all, be meeting the Prime Minister at Downing S...
UK National News, Jun 29, 2009
Girl, Aged Nine, Becomes Third British Swine Flu Victim
A nine-year-old girl has died at Birmingham Children's Hospital after contracting swine flu, it has emerged. According to the hospital, the girl - who had other underlying health problems - had died ...
Girl, Aged Nine, Becomes Third British Swine Flu Victim
A nine-year-old girl has died at Birmingham Children's Hospital after contracting swine flu, it has emerged. According to the hospital, the girl - who had other underlying health problems - had died ...
UK National News, Jun 29, 2009
Missing Banker's Body Found In Woods
The body of a Dutch banker has been found in woodland days after he went missing. Huibert Boumeester, the former financial officer at ABN Amro, was found in woodland in Winkfield, Windsor, Berkshire,...
Missing Banker's Body Found In Woods
The body of a Dutch banker has been found in woodland days after he went missing. Huibert Boumeester, the former financial officer at ABN Amro, was found in woodland in Winkfield, Windsor, Berkshire,...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 29, 2009
UVF Guns, Ammo And Bombs 'Beyond Use'
The haul of weapons decommissioned by the UVF and Red Hand Commandos included guns, ammunition and explosives, it has been revealed. However, independent observers - who described the cache as...
UVF Guns, Ammo And Bombs 'Beyond Use'
The haul of weapons decommissioned by the UVF and Red Hand Commandos included guns, ammunition and explosives, it has been revealed. However, independent observers - who described the cache as...
UK National News, Jun 29, 2009
White Supremacist 'On The Cusp' Of Terrorism Campaign
A white supremacist who was arrested by chance at a Suffolk train station was "on the cusp" of launching a campaign of terrorism, a court has today heard. Neil Lewington, 43, was arrested at Lowestof...
White Supremacist 'On The Cusp' Of Terrorism Campaign
A white supremacist who was arrested by chance at a Suffolk train station was "on the cusp" of launching a campaign of terrorism, a court has today heard. Neil Lewington, 43, was arrested at Lowestof...
UK National News, Jun 29, 2009
Road Victim Was Police Officer
A South Tyneside policeman has been named as the victim of a road crash in Co Durham at the weekend. Pc Neil Gartland, of the Northumbria force, died on the A19 on Friday night when about 30 vehicles...
Road Victim Was Police Officer
A South Tyneside policeman has been named as the victim of a road crash in Co Durham at the weekend. Pc Neil Gartland, of the Northumbria force, died on the A19 on Friday night when about 30 vehicles...
UK National News, Jun 29, 2009
Girls Aloud Death Porn Deemed Not Obscene
An internet blogger who posted a fantasy story imagining the kidnap and murder of pop stars Girls Aloud has walked free from court. Former civil servant Darryn Walker, from South Tyneside, denied he ...
Girls Aloud Death Porn Deemed Not Obscene
An internet blogger who posted a fantasy story imagining the kidnap and murder of pop stars Girls Aloud has walked free from court. Former civil servant Darryn Walker, from South Tyneside, denied he ...
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Northern Ireland WeatherToday:A mild and breezy Christmas Day. Also rather cloudy but mainly dry with a few bright or sunny spells developing, more especially over parts of Antrim and County Down. Maximum temperature 12 °C.Tonight:Cloudy, mainly dry at first this evening but then occasional outbreaks of rain developing overnight. Light southwest winds, and staying mild. Minimum temperature 9 °C.
