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Northern Ireland News for August 2010 : Page 3
Recruitment News, Aug 26, 2010
Apprenticeships 'Better Preparation For Life'
Completing an apprenticeship can be better preparation for the world of work than gaining a university qualification, according to research carried out by leading building company Rok. A survey of R...
Apprenticeships 'Better Preparation For Life'
Completing an apprenticeship can be better preparation for the world of work than gaining a university qualification, according to research carried out by leading building company Rok. A survey of R...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 25, 2010
Shock 'Underspend' On School Buildings
Despite claims of a lack of cash from the NI Department of Education (DE), more than £350m set aside for school buildings has not been used. A Government spending watchdog, the Audit Office said Stor...
Shock 'Underspend' On School Buildings
Despite claims of a lack of cash from the NI Department of Education (DE), more than £350m set aside for school buildings has not been used. A Government spending watchdog, the Audit Office said Stor...
UK National News, Aug 25, 2010
Police Investigate Murder Of 'MI6 Man'
Police have launched a murder investigation following the discovery of a man's body at a flat believed to be the home of an MI6 employee. The body of the man, who is white and in his 30s, was found i...
Police Investigate Murder Of 'MI6 Man'
Police have launched a murder investigation following the discovery of a man's body at a flat believed to be the home of an MI6 employee. The body of the man, who is white and in his 30s, was found i...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 25, 2010
Teens Die In Tragic Kerry Crash
Four people have been killed and another person seriously injured when their car hit a tree. Two men and a woman were pronounced dead at the scene of the crash in Co Kerry and two other men were take...
Teens Die In Tragic Kerry Crash
Four people have been killed and another person seriously injured when their car hit a tree. Two men and a woman were pronounced dead at the scene of the crash in Co Kerry and two other men were take...
UK National News, Aug 25, 2010
Arrest Over Heathrow Body In Case
A man has been arrested in Bahrain in connection with the killing of a woman whose body was found in a suitcase at Heathrow Airport. The body of Fatima Kama, 28, was found in a suitcase on a trolley ...
Arrest Over Heathrow Body In Case
A man has been arrested in Bahrain in connection with the killing of a woman whose body was found in a suitcase at Heathrow Airport. The body of Fatima Kama, 28, was found in a suitcase on a trolley ...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 25, 2010
Ballyholme Body 'Not Suspicious'
A crime is not suspected as police probe the shock discovery of a body on a Co Down beach. The body - believed to be that of a woman in her mid to late 30s - was found on Ballyholme Beach. A PSNI sp...
Ballyholme Body 'Not Suspicious'
A crime is not suspected as police probe the shock discovery of a body on a Co Down beach. The body - believed to be that of a woman in her mid to late 30s - was found on Ballyholme Beach. A PSNI sp...
UK National News, Aug 25, 2010
UK STIs Hitting Half A Million
The number of new cases of sexually transmitted infections in the UK has risen to nearly half a million, according to the latest figures. The Health Protection Agency said that there were 482,696 new...
UK STIs Hitting Half A Million
The number of new cases of sexually transmitted infections in the UK has risen to nearly half a million, according to the latest figures. The Health Protection Agency said that there were 482,696 new...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 25, 2010
NI Construction 'Still Falling'
The level of construction activity across NI is still on the way down. That's according to the Central Survey Unit of the Northern Ireland Statistics and Research Agency (NISRA), which recently publi...
NI Construction 'Still Falling'
The level of construction activity across NI is still on the way down. That's according to the Central Survey Unit of the Northern Ireland Statistics and Research Agency (NISRA), which recently publi...
UK National News, Aug 25, 2010
Poor 'Hit Hardest' By Emergency Budget
The coalition government's emergency Budget has hit the poorest families the hardest, a leading economic think-tank has revealed. The Institute of Fiscal Studies (IFS) said that low income households...
Poor 'Hit Hardest' By Emergency Budget
The coalition government's emergency Budget has hit the poorest families the hardest, a leading economic think-tank has revealed. The Institute of Fiscal Studies (IFS) said that low income households...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 25, 2010
IFA Resignations Cause Chaos
The Irish Football Association (IFA) has confirmed that it received resignations from four members of the Executive Board - President, Raymond Kennedy, Vice President, David Martin, Honorary Treasurer...
IFA Resignations Cause Chaos
The Irish Football Association (IFA) has confirmed that it received resignations from four members of the Executive Board - President, Raymond Kennedy, Vice President, David Martin, Honorary Treasurer...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 25, 2010
NAMA Applauded At Stormont
There has been high-level support expressed for the work of the Irish Republic's National Asset Management Agency, (NAMA) and its impact on NI finances. The Stormont Finance Minister, Sammy Wilson ha...
NAMA Applauded At Stormont
There has been high-level support expressed for the work of the Irish Republic's National Asset Management Agency, (NAMA) and its impact on NI finances. The Stormont Finance Minister, Sammy Wilson ha...
Business News, Aug 25, 2010
Housing Federation Celebrated
An important housing organisation has been hailed a success as its new offices are opened. The NI Social Development Minister, Alex Attwood, has this week paid tribute to a life of service to the soc...
Housing Federation Celebrated
An important housing organisation has been hailed a success as its new offices are opened. The NI Social Development Minister, Alex Attwood, has this week paid tribute to a life of service to the soc...
UK National News, Aug 25, 2010
Camerons Celebrate Birth Of Baby Girl
Prime Minister David Cameron and his wife Samantha are celebrating the birth of their baby daughter, who arrived unexpectedly during the couple's summer holiday. The couple were on holiday near Truro...
Camerons Celebrate Birth Of Baby Girl
Prime Minister David Cameron and his wife Samantha are celebrating the birth of their baby daughter, who arrived unexpectedly during the couple's summer holiday. The couple were on holiday near Truro...
Business News, Aug 25, 2010
Shock 'Underspend' On School Buildings
Despite claims of a lack of cash from the NI Department of Education (DE), more than £350m set aside for school buildings has not been used. A Government spending watchdog, the Audit Office said Stor...
Shock 'Underspend' On School Buildings
Despite claims of a lack of cash from the NI Department of Education (DE), more than £350m set aside for school buildings has not been used. A Government spending watchdog, the Audit Office said Stor...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 25, 2010
Woodburn Police Pipe Bomb Condemned
A local political reprehensive has slammed those behind an attempted bomb attack at a police station over the past weekend. Sinn Féin MLA for West Belfast Sue Ramsey has stated that those behind a pi...
Woodburn Police Pipe Bomb Condemned
A local political reprehensive has slammed those behind an attempted bomb attack at a police station over the past weekend. Sinn Féin MLA for West Belfast Sue Ramsey has stated that those behind a pi...
UK National News, Aug 25, 2010
'Wheelie Bin' Cat Owners Appeal For Calm
The owners of a cat at the centre of a media storm after a woman was caught on CCTV dumping it in a wheelie bin, have appealed for the public not to "take matters into their own hands". Mary Bale, 45...
'Wheelie Bin' Cat Owners Appeal For Calm
The owners of a cat at the centre of a media storm after a woman was caught on CCTV dumping it in a wheelie bin, have appealed for the public not to "take matters into their own hands". Mary Bale, 45...
UK National News, Aug 25, 2010
Cable Checks Out Landrover Experience
The UK Business Secretary Dr Vince Cable has this week visited Jaguar Land Rover's headquarters to experience first hand a selection of the latest Jaguar and Land Rover vehicles and hear about the com...
Cable Checks Out Landrover Experience
The UK Business Secretary Dr Vince Cable has this week visited Jaguar Land Rover's headquarters to experience first hand a selection of the latest Jaguar and Land Rover vehicles and hear about the com...
UK National News, Aug 25, 2010
Other UK News In Brief
Postman Pat 'Delivers' The iconic children's' cartoon character, Postman Pat can now be seen in all 12,000 Post Office branches across the UK through the sale of badges featuring the cartoon characte...
Other UK News In Brief
Postman Pat 'Delivers' The iconic children's' cartoon character, Postman Pat can now be seen in all 12,000 Post Office branches across the UK through the sale of badges featuring the cartoon characte...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 25, 2010
Housing Federation Celebrated
An important housing organisation has been hailed a success as its new offices are opened. The NI Social Development Minister, Alex Attwood, has this week paid tribute to a life of service to the soc...
Housing Federation Celebrated
An important housing organisation has been hailed a success as its new offices are opened. The NI Social Development Minister, Alex Attwood, has this week paid tribute to a life of service to the soc...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 25, 2010
Innovative Water Filtering Developed
Newry entrepreneur Brian Lockhart is hoping to fast track his environmentally friendly invention to commercial success with the help of Invest Northern Ireland's Propel programme. A director of Crai...
Innovative Water Filtering Developed
Newry entrepreneur Brian Lockhart is hoping to fast track his environmentally friendly invention to commercial success with the help of Invest Northern Ireland's Propel programme. A director of Crai...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 25, 2010
Other NI News In Brief
Postman Pat 'Delivers' The iconic children's' cartoon character, Postman Pat can now be seen in all 12,000 Post Office branches across the UK, including almost 500 in Northern Ireland, through the sa...
Other NI News In Brief
Postman Pat 'Delivers' The iconic children's' cartoon character, Postman Pat can now be seen in all 12,000 Post Office branches across the UK, including almost 500 in Northern Ireland, through the sa...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 24, 2010
RUC 'Scapegoat' For Claudy
A former RUC man has been reacting to claims that colleagues in the force may have colluded in the Claudy bomb cover-up. The retired Inspector - who must remain anonymous for his own safety having be...
RUC 'Scapegoat' For Claudy
A former RUC man has been reacting to claims that colleagues in the force may have colluded in the Claudy bomb cover-up. The retired Inspector - who must remain anonymous for his own safety having be...
UK National News, Aug 24, 2010
Briton Dies In Nepal Plane Crash
A British tourist has been killed in a light aircraft crash in Nepal, the Foreign Office has confirmed. The crash happened as the Agni Air plane travelled to Kathmandu. It is understood that the plan...
Briton Dies In Nepal Plane Crash
A British tourist has been killed in a light aircraft crash in Nepal, the Foreign Office has confirmed. The crash happened as the Agni Air plane travelled to Kathmandu. It is understood that the plan...
UK National News, Aug 24, 2010
Pupils Score Record GCSE Results
Teenagers have again scored record GCSE results, with around seven in 10 pupils receiving at least a C grade. The pass rate rose for the 23rd year in a row, and results for schoolchildren in England,...
Pupils Score Record GCSE Results
Teenagers have again scored record GCSE results, with around seven in 10 pupils receiving at least a C grade. The pass rate rose for the 23rd year in a row, and results for schoolchildren in England,...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 24, 2010
Police Allowed Bomber Priest's 'Escape'
Senior officers from the Royal Ulster Constabulary (RUC) probing a multiple terrorist murder helped to cover-up the involvement of a Roman Catholic priest. He was thought to be an IRA man and to have...
Police Allowed Bomber Priest's 'Escape'
Senior officers from the Royal Ulster Constabulary (RUC) probing a multiple terrorist murder helped to cover-up the involvement of a Roman Catholic priest. He was thought to be an IRA man and to have...
UK National News, Aug 24, 2010
Cancer Drug Too Expensive For NHS
Campaigners say they have been let down after a health watchdog refused a life saving drug for bowel cancer to be available on the NHS. The National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence (NICE...
Cancer Drug Too Expensive For NHS
Campaigners say they have been let down after a health watchdog refused a life saving drug for bowel cancer to be available on the NHS. The National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence (NICE...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 24, 2010
Chemistry 'A' Level Marks 'Don't Add Up'
A probe has been ordered into how incorrect results for the Chemistry 'A' level were issued to NI students last week. The Stormont Education Minister Caitríona Ruane has ordered an external investiga...
Chemistry 'A' Level Marks 'Don't Add Up'
A probe has been ordered into how incorrect results for the Chemistry 'A' level were issued to NI students last week. The Stormont Education Minister Caitríona Ruane has ordered an external investiga...
UK National News, Aug 24, 2010
RUC Helped Bomber Priest's 'Escape'
Senior officers from the Royal Ulster Constabulary (RUC) probing a multiple terrorist murder helped to cover-up the involvement of a Roman Catholic priest. He was thought to be an IRA man and to have...
RUC Helped Bomber Priest's 'Escape'
Senior officers from the Royal Ulster Constabulary (RUC) probing a multiple terrorist murder helped to cover-up the involvement of a Roman Catholic priest. He was thought to be an IRA man and to have...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 24, 2010
Aer Lingus Set To Soar As Losses Cut
The Irish airline, Aer Lingus, is hoping to be a real high-flyer by the end of this financial year. The State-owned carrier which has been successfully operating a 'hub' from Belfast International ha...
Aer Lingus Set To Soar As Losses Cut
The Irish airline, Aer Lingus, is hoping to be a real high-flyer by the end of this financial year. The State-owned carrier which has been successfully operating a 'hub' from Belfast International ha...
UK National News, Aug 24, 2010
Lewis Hamilton Fined For Driving Stunts
Formula 1 racing driver Lewis Hamilton has been fined for performing stunts in a borrowed Mercedes outside Melbourne's motor racing circuit. Hamilton has been ordered to pay A$500 (£288) after he ple...
Lewis Hamilton Fined For Driving Stunts
Formula 1 racing driver Lewis Hamilton has been fined for performing stunts in a borrowed Mercedes outside Melbourne's motor racing circuit. Hamilton has been ordered to pay A$500 (£288) after he ple...
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Northern Ireland WeatherToday:A cloudy day with outbreaks of mainly light rain at times, although there may be the odd heavier burst. Driest in the south and east during the afternoon. Moderate southwesterly winds. Maximum temperature 11 °C.Tonight:Staying cloudy throughout the evening and overnight period with a little rain or drizzle at times. Mild overnight with light winds. Minimum temperature 7 °C.
