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Northern Ireland News for July 2009 : Page 5
Northern Ireland News, Jul 27, 2009
Goggins To Discuss 'Under Attack' Halls
A DUP delegation will meet with the direct rule security minister later today to discuss a spate of recent sectarian attacks on Orange Halls. Paul Goggins is expected to hear about particular ...
Goggins To Discuss 'Under Attack' Halls
A DUP delegation will meet with the direct rule security minister later today to discuss a spate of recent sectarian attacks on Orange Halls. Paul Goggins is expected to hear about particular ...
Northern Ireland News, Jul 27, 2009
Appeal Over Down Cash-Transit Robbery
Detectives in Downpatrick have appealed for information following the robbery of a cash in transit van in the Bath Street area of Ardglass at the weekend. At around 1.30pm on Saturday one of t...
Appeal Over Down Cash-Transit Robbery
Detectives in Downpatrick have appealed for information following the robbery of a cash in transit van in the Bath Street area of Ardglass at the weekend. At around 1.30pm on Saturday one of t...
Business News, Jul 27, 2009
Republic-based Visitor Numbers Rising
The latest visitor numbers from the Republic of Ireland to NI have significantly exceeded expectations. NI Tourism Minister Arlene Foster today welcomed the news that between January and March, this...
Republic-based Visitor Numbers Rising
The latest visitor numbers from the Republic of Ireland to NI have significantly exceeded expectations. NI Tourism Minister Arlene Foster today welcomed the news that between January and March, this...
Northern Ireland News, Jul 27, 2009
Republic-based Visitor Numbers Rising
The latest visitor numbers from the Republic of Ireland to NI have significantly exceeded expectations. NI Tourism Minister Arlene Foster (pictured) today welcomed the news that between Januar...
Republic-based Visitor Numbers Rising
The latest visitor numbers from the Republic of Ireland to NI have significantly exceeded expectations. NI Tourism Minister Arlene Foster (pictured) today welcomed the news that between Januar...
Northern Ireland News, Jul 27, 2009
Cuts To Soldiers' Compensation Slammed
There has been a call to think again on a controversial bid by the Ministry of Defence (MoD) to reduce compensation awarded to injured soldiers. Stormont Junior Minister Robin Newton - who is ...
Cuts To Soldiers' Compensation Slammed
There has been a call to think again on a controversial bid by the Ministry of Defence (MoD) to reduce compensation awarded to injured soldiers. Stormont Junior Minister Robin Newton - who is ...
UK National News, Jul 27, 2009
Financial Melt Down Explained To Her Majesty
Financial professionals have written to the Queen detailing the 'complex' nature of the global economic collapse. Earlier this year, the Queen reportedly asked experts - gathered at London School of...
Financial Melt Down Explained To Her Majesty
Financial professionals have written to the Queen detailing the 'complex' nature of the global economic collapse. Earlier this year, the Queen reportedly asked experts - gathered at London School of...
UK National News, Jul 27, 2009
Other News In Brief
Man And Woman Found Dead In Car Boot Post mortems are due to be carried out after the bodies of a man and woman were found in a car boot in West Yorkshire. A police spokesperson said the bodies were ...
Other News In Brief
Man And Woman Found Dead In Car Boot Post mortems are due to be carried out after the bodies of a man and woman were found in a car boot in West Yorkshire. A police spokesperson said the bodies were ...
Northern Ireland News, Jul 27, 2009
Ryanair Nets Profit
Rising passenger numbers and lower fuel prices helped Ryanair to make a €136.5m (£118m) net profit between April and June, up from €21m last year. The budget carrier saw an 11% growth in passe...
Ryanair Nets Profit
Rising passenger numbers and lower fuel prices helped Ryanair to make a €136.5m (£118m) net profit between April and June, up from €21m last year. The budget carrier saw an 11% growth in passe...
Northern Ireland News, Jul 27, 2009
Beggs Blasts Planning For Floods
The Ulster Unionist spokesman on the environment, Roy Beggs has welcomed the launch of the Northern Ireland Environment Agency's 'Managing Stormwater' document. However, he also slammed the St...
Beggs Blasts Planning For Floods
The Ulster Unionist spokesman on the environment, Roy Beggs has welcomed the launch of the Northern Ireland Environment Agency's 'Managing Stormwater' document. However, he also slammed the St...
Northern Ireland News, Jul 27, 2009
Other NI News In Brief
Robbery Man Bound An elderly man was tied up during an armed robbery at Eire Og GAA club, near Craigavon, in Co Armagh earlier this morning. Three masked men, one armed with a gun, entered the...
Other NI News In Brief
Robbery Man Bound An elderly man was tied up during an armed robbery at Eire Og GAA club, near Craigavon, in Co Armagh earlier this morning. Three masked men, one armed with a gun, entered the...
UK National News, Jul 24, 2009
Tories Win Norwich North Seat
A Conservative candidate has won the parliamentary by-election in Norwich North, taking a majority of over 7,000. There was more than a 15% fall in voter turnout at the polls, the first major Westm...
Tories Win Norwich North Seat
A Conservative candidate has won the parliamentary by-election in Norwich North, taking a majority of over 7,000. There was more than a 15% fall in voter turnout at the polls, the first major Westm...
UK National News, Jul 24, 2009
Steven Gerrard Found Not Guilty Of Affray
Liverpool Captain Steven Gerrard has today been found not guilty of affray, following a row in a Merseyside bar. The England midfielder admitted hitting Marcus McGee, 34, in a row over music in a Sou...
Steven Gerrard Found Not Guilty Of Affray
Liverpool Captain Steven Gerrard has today been found not guilty of affray, following a row in a Merseyside bar. The England midfielder admitted hitting Marcus McGee, 34, in a row over music in a Sou...
UK National News, Jul 24, 2009
Murder Probe As Taxi Driver Named
A taxi driver, who died after he was found seriously injured at a roadside in Birmingham, has today been named. Mohammed Arshad, 36, from Birmingham, was found in Wast Hills Lane, Kings Norton, at ar...
Murder Probe As Taxi Driver Named
A taxi driver, who died after he was found seriously injured at a roadside in Birmingham, has today been named. Mohammed Arshad, 36, from Birmingham, was found in Wast Hills Lane, Kings Norton, at ar...
Northern Ireland News, Jul 24, 2009
Teen Dies In Midnight Crash
A young girl has died in a car crash in Co Antrim. The tragedy happened shortly after midnight on the Bann Road, Ballymoney, The car was driven by Shannan McCracken, who was just 18. Her car ...
Teen Dies In Midnight Crash
A young girl has died in a car crash in Co Antrim. The tragedy happened shortly after midnight on the Bann Road, Ballymoney, The car was driven by Shannan McCracken, who was just 18. Her car ...
UK National News, Jul 24, 2009
Emergency Landing Shuts Gatwick
Gatwick Airport's runway has been temporarily closed to all flights following an emergency landing by a Flybe jet. A Cardiff-bound Dash 8 aircraft had to put down at Gatwick Airport in West Sussex, f...
Emergency Landing Shuts Gatwick
Gatwick Airport's runway has been temporarily closed to all flights following an emergency landing by a Flybe jet. A Cardiff-bound Dash 8 aircraft had to put down at Gatwick Airport in West Sussex, f...
UK National News, Jul 24, 2009
Swine Flu Woman Treated In Sweden
A pregnant British woman who is critically ill with swine flu has been treated in a Swedish hospital after being transferred from Scotland for specialised treatment. The 26-year-old woman was admitte...
Swine Flu Woman Treated In Sweden
A pregnant British woman who is critically ill with swine flu has been treated in a Swedish hospital after being transferred from Scotland for specialised treatment. The 26-year-old woman was admitte...
Northern Ireland News, Jul 24, 2009
GPs Busy As Swine Flu Numbers Rise
Family doctors and their after-hours services are coming under increasing pressure over swine flu. The news comes as fresh figures this week indicated that there were three further confirmed c...
GPs Busy As Swine Flu Numbers Rise
Family doctors and their after-hours services are coming under increasing pressure over swine flu. The news comes as fresh figures this week indicated that there were three further confirmed c...
Northern Ireland News, Jul 24, 2009
Ballymena Murder Accused In Court
A man accused of a Co Antrim murder 14 years ago has been in court. William Mawhinney, 49, was charged with the murder of Lorraine Mills at her home in Staffa Drive, Ballymena, in 1995. He wa...
Ballymena Murder Accused In Court
A man accused of a Co Antrim murder 14 years ago has been in court. William Mawhinney, 49, was charged with the murder of Lorraine Mills at her home in Staffa Drive, Ballymena, in 1995. He wa...
Recruitment News, Jul 24, 2009
College To Boost Job Opportunities
A top NI university is to bring thousands of international students to a new college - and create scores of new jobs at the same time. Queen's University in Belfast has signed a deal with INTO Univer...
College To Boost Job Opportunities
A top NI university is to bring thousands of international students to a new college - and create scores of new jobs at the same time. Queen's University in Belfast has signed a deal with INTO Univer...
UK National News, Jul 24, 2009
EDF Energy Fined £2m For 'Poor' Customer Service
A £2 million fine has been imposed by energy regulator Ofgem on EDF Energy Networks for poor customer service. Following a three-year investigation into connection times it was found the company's cu...
EDF Energy Fined £2m For 'Poor' Customer Service
A £2 million fine has been imposed by energy regulator Ofgem on EDF Energy Networks for poor customer service. Following a three-year investigation into connection times it was found the company's cu...
Business News, Jul 24, 2009
'Worst To Come' As Republic's Mortgage Rate Rises
As speculation mounts that mortgage rates are about to go up across the board, a new survey has been published showing that the majority of Irish people believe the worst of the recession has yet to c...
'Worst To Come' As Republic's Mortgage Rate Rises
As speculation mounts that mortgage rates are about to go up across the board, a new survey has been published showing that the majority of Irish people believe the worst of the recession has yet to c...
Business News, Jul 24, 2009
Factory Gate Prices Grow
It emerged this week that the overall benchmark factory gate price paid for goods leaving Irish factories has gone up. However, it was only marginal, rising by just 0.1% over the year to June, accord...
Factory Gate Prices Grow
It emerged this week that the overall benchmark factory gate price paid for goods leaving Irish factories has gone up. However, it was only marginal, rising by just 0.1% over the year to June, accord...
UK National News, Jul 24, 2009
Man Arrested Over Shop Worker Shooting
A second man has been arrested in connection to the death of a shop worker who was shot six times in Greater Manchester. Nasar Hussain, 30, died from wounds to his chest and stomach after he was shot...
Man Arrested Over Shop Worker Shooting
A second man has been arrested in connection to the death of a shop worker who was shot six times in Greater Manchester. Nasar Hussain, 30, died from wounds to his chest and stomach after he was shot...
Northern Ireland News, Jul 24, 2009
Racist Accused Gets City Ban
A 21-year-old man accused of intimidating Romanians living in south Belfast has been banned from the area. The High Court has imposed a exclusion zone order on Shane Murphy, who faces charges ...
Racist Accused Gets City Ban
A 21-year-old man accused of intimidating Romanians living in south Belfast has been banned from the area. The High Court has imposed a exclusion zone order on Shane Murphy, who faces charges ...
UK National News, Jul 24, 2009
Road Users 'Don't Trust' Motoring Taxes
Motorists do not trust the Government over road tax measures, a new report published by MPs suggests. The House of Commons Transport Committee also says that road users believe the British government...
Road Users 'Don't Trust' Motoring Taxes
Motorists do not trust the Government over road tax measures, a new report published by MPs suggests. The House of Commons Transport Committee also says that road users believe the British government...
UK National News, Jul 24, 2009
Mobility Scooter Collision Kills Pensioner
A 90-year-old woman who was hit by a mobility scooter while on holiday on the Isle of Wight, has died. Lillian Macey, of Harlow, Essex, was hit on the pavement as she walked along High Street, Sandow...
Mobility Scooter Collision Kills Pensioner
A 90-year-old woman who was hit by a mobility scooter while on holiday on the Isle of Wight, has died. Lillian Macey, of Harlow, Essex, was hit on the pavement as she walked along High Street, Sandow...
Northern Ireland News, Jul 24, 2009
First PSNI Taser Use 'Justified'
Police Ombudsman Al Hutchinson has deemed the first use of a PSNI Taser stun gun in Northern Ireland as "justified and proportionate". Officers tasered 38-year-old Declan Smith in Londonderry ...
First PSNI Taser Use 'Justified'
Police Ombudsman Al Hutchinson has deemed the first use of a PSNI Taser stun gun in Northern Ireland as "justified and proportionate". Officers tasered 38-year-old Declan Smith in Londonderry ...
UK National News, Jul 24, 2009
Other News In Brief
Siege Underway In Edinburgh An armed siege is currently underway after a man barricaded himself in an Edinburgh flat. The man is thought to be alone, and Lothian and Borders Police are trying to nego...
Other News In Brief
Siege Underway In Edinburgh An armed siege is currently underway after a man barricaded himself in an Edinburgh flat. The man is thought to be alone, and Lothian and Borders Police are trying to nego...
Northern Ireland News, Jul 24, 2009
NI Sports Stadium: Options Weighed-up
Provision of a top-class sports stadium for Northern Ireland is again back on the agenda. Just a few months after a proposal for a multi-sports stadium proposed for the Maze site was formally ...
NI Sports Stadium: Options Weighed-up
Provision of a top-class sports stadium for Northern Ireland is again back on the agenda. Just a few months after a proposal for a multi-sports stadium proposed for the Maze site was formally ...
Northern Ireland News, Jul 24, 2009
Belfast Man Lifts Top Garda College Award
Top marks have gone to a student garda from Belfast today as he took his place with 270 other new officers at police graduations in Dublin. Dermot Ahern, the Irish Minister for Justice, presen...
Belfast Man Lifts Top Garda College Award
Top marks have gone to a student garda from Belfast today as he took his place with 270 other new officers at police graduations in Dublin. Dermot Ahern, the Irish Minister for Justice, presen...
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Northern Ireland WeatherThis Evening and Tonight:Another cloudy and mild night with the odd spot of light drizzle. More widespread outbreaks of rain will spread southeast into western parts of Tyrone, Fermanagh and Derry late in the night. Minimum temperature 8 °C.
