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Northern Ireland News for August 2010 : Page 7
Northern Ireland News, Aug 18, 2010
Other NI News In Brief
Blaze Woman 'Critical' A bungalow was extensively damaged and a woman left critically ill in hospital following a house fire in Co Londonderry overnight. A man who tried to rescue her from the bungal...
Other NI News In Brief
Blaze Woman 'Critical' A bungalow was extensively damaged and a woman left critically ill in hospital following a house fire in Co Londonderry overnight. A man who tried to rescue her from the bungal...
Recruitment News, Aug 17, 2010
Credit Card Workers Axed
Credit card company MBNA is to axe 66 workers as a finance union warned thousands more jobs in the sector are under threat. The Bank of America-owned firm confirmed the majority of compulsory redund...
Credit Card Workers Axed
Credit card company MBNA is to axe 66 workers as a finance union warned thousands more jobs in the sector are under threat. The Bank of America-owned firm confirmed the majority of compulsory redund...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 17, 2010
PSNI Oversight Boss Quizzed On Land Deal
The man at the helm of the official PSNI oversight body has been at the receiving end of investigations this week. The Chairman of the NI Policing Board, Barry Gilligan, (pictured) has gone voluntari...
PSNI Oversight Boss Quizzed On Land Deal
The man at the helm of the official PSNI oversight body has been at the receiving end of investigations this week. The Chairman of the NI Policing Board, Barry Gilligan, (pictured) has gone voluntari...
UK National News, Aug 17, 2010
Inflation Remains Above Target
The rate of inflation in the UK fell slightly in July, but remains above the government target of 2%, the latest figures have revealed. The Consumer Prices Index, which excludes housing costs, droppe...
Inflation Remains Above Target
The rate of inflation in the UK fell slightly in July, but remains above the government target of 2%, the latest figures have revealed. The Consumer Prices Index, which excludes housing costs, droppe...
UK National News, Aug 17, 2010
Pay Offer Lifts Threat Of Airport Strikes
The threat of strike action by workers in six UK airports has been lifted after an agreement was reached on a pay deal. The deal - a new 2% pay rise offer, plus a lump sum of at least £500 - was stru...
Pay Offer Lifts Threat Of Airport Strikes
The threat of strike action by workers in six UK airports has been lifted after an agreement was reached on a pay deal. The deal - a new 2% pay rise offer, plus a lump sum of at least £500 - was stru...
UK National News, Aug 17, 2010
Top Doctor Supports Drugs Law Review
The former President of the Royal College of Physicians has lent his support to calls for a review on the decriminalisation of drugs. Professor Sir Ian Gilmore said that laws on the misuse of drugs s...
Top Doctor Supports Drugs Law Review
The former President of the Royal College of Physicians has lent his support to calls for a review on the decriminalisation of drugs. Professor Sir Ian Gilmore said that laws on the misuse of drugs s...
UK National News, Aug 17, 2010
Wheel Clampers Banned On Private Land
Wheel clampers are to be banned from operating on private land in England and Wales, the government has announced. The announcement will be included in the government's Freedom Bill in November and c...
Wheel Clampers Banned On Private Land
Wheel clampers are to be banned from operating on private land in England and Wales, the government has announced. The announcement will be included in the government's Freedom Bill in November and c...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 17, 2010
Dissident Suspect Refused Bail
A Dundalk man arrested on suspicion of dissident republican activity has been refused bail in a special sitting of a non-jury Dublin court. Barry O'Brien, 38, of Stonetown, was one of five men arres...
Dissident Suspect Refused Bail
A Dundalk man arrested on suspicion of dissident republican activity has been refused bail in a special sitting of a non-jury Dublin court. Barry O'Brien, 38, of Stonetown, was one of five men arres...
UK National News, Aug 17, 2010
Gang Sought After Stabbing In Cornwall
Police in Cornwall are seeking a gang of men after a man was attacked and stabbed in Cornwall. The incident happened on Friday afternoon in the Braeside Park area of Dobwalls. A 27-year-old man was ...
Gang Sought After Stabbing In Cornwall
Police in Cornwall are seeking a gang of men after a man was attacked and stabbed in Cornwall. The incident happened on Friday afternoon in the Braeside Park area of Dobwalls. A 27-year-old man was ...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 17, 2010
SDLP Leader Slammed For MI5 Comments
There has been an angry response to yesterday's call to give the PSNI back its former lead role in intelligence gathering. Speaking after SDLP leader Margaret Ritchie claimed that MI5 should hand ov...
SDLP Leader Slammed For MI5 Comments
There has been an angry response to yesterday's call to give the PSNI back its former lead role in intelligence gathering. Speaking after SDLP leader Margaret Ritchie claimed that MI5 should hand ov...
UK National News, Aug 17, 2010
Three Hurt As Horse Dies In Crash
Three people have been injured and a horse killed after a camper van collided with a number of loose horses in East Sussex. The collision happened on the A26 at Clayhill, just north of Lewes, around ...
Three Hurt As Horse Dies In Crash
Three people have been injured and a horse killed after a camper van collided with a number of loose horses in East Sussex. The collision happened on the A26 at Clayhill, just north of Lewes, around ...
UK National News, Aug 17, 2010
Birthday Appeal On Gloucestershire Murder
Police investigating the murder of an elderly man in South Gloucestershire have launched a fresh appeal for information on what would have been his 69th birthday. Barry Rubery was found dead at his h...
Birthday Appeal On Gloucestershire Murder
Police investigating the murder of an elderly man in South Gloucestershire have launched a fresh appeal for information on what would have been his 69th birthday. Barry Rubery was found dead at his h...
UK National News, Aug 17, 2010
Scottish Schoolgirl Sexually Assaulted
Police in Clackmannanshire have appealed for information following the indecent assault of an eleven-year-old girl in Menstrie last month. The girl was walking along on the Ochil Hills, near to Ochil...
Scottish Schoolgirl Sexually Assaulted
Police in Clackmannanshire have appealed for information following the indecent assault of an eleven-year-old girl in Menstrie last month. The girl was walking along on the Ochil Hills, near to Ochil...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 17, 2010
Priest 'On Leave' During Child Welfare Probe
It has emerged today that a Roman Catholic priest has stepped down from his duties while an investigation into the safety and welfare of children is carried out. The move to grant Father Eugene Bolan...
Priest 'On Leave' During Child Welfare Probe
It has emerged today that a Roman Catholic priest has stepped down from his duties while an investigation into the safety and welfare of children is carried out. The move to grant Father Eugene Bolan...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 17, 2010
Irish Rail Aware Viaduct 'Fail Imminent'
An independent report into the collapse of a bridge on the main Belfast to Dublin railway line has claimed Irish Rail was aware the structure might fail, but did nothing. In August last year, the Mal...
Irish Rail Aware Viaduct 'Fail Imminent'
An independent report into the collapse of a bridge on the main Belfast to Dublin railway line has claimed Irish Rail was aware the structure might fail, but did nothing. In August last year, the Mal...
UK National News, Aug 17, 2010
Roadside Litter Campaign Launched
The Highways Agency has launched a campaign to tackle the problem of roadside litter on England's motorways and major A roads. People responding to the Agency's Road User Satisfaction Surveys rate ke...
Roadside Litter Campaign Launched
The Highways Agency has launched a campaign to tackle the problem of roadside litter on England's motorways and major A roads. People responding to the Agency's Road User Satisfaction Surveys rate ke...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 17, 2010
Strabane Hotel Project Gets Underway
A major re-development of the border town of Strabane could mean a boost for the local economy and a major fillip for the construction sector. Work is already set to start next month on a new hotel, ...
Strabane Hotel Project Gets Underway
A major re-development of the border town of Strabane could mean a boost for the local economy and a major fillip for the construction sector. Work is already set to start next month on a new hotel, ...
UK National News, Aug 17, 2010
Mystery Woman Found Injured On Tyneside
Northumbria police have appealed for information after a woman was found lying seriously injured on a Tyneside street. The 40-year-old woman was found on Ellison Street in Hebburn on Monday afternoon...
Mystery Woman Found Injured On Tyneside
Northumbria police have appealed for information after a woman was found lying seriously injured on a Tyneside street. The 40-year-old woman was found on Ellison Street in Hebburn on Monday afternoon...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 17, 2010
Masquerade Ball Backs Arts Programme
The refurbished and extended Crescent Arts Centre in south Belfast is to launch its autumn programme with a 'decadent' Masquerade Ball. Preparing for the party is musician Katie Richardson and dancer...
Masquerade Ball Backs Arts Programme
The refurbished and extended Crescent Arts Centre in south Belfast is to launch its autumn programme with a 'decadent' Masquerade Ball. Preparing for the party is musician Katie Richardson and dancer...
UK National News, Aug 17, 2010
Other News In Brief
Two Arrested Over Merseyside Pub Shooting Two men have been arrested in connection with a double shooting outside a Derby pub. The incident happened at the West Derby Hotel on Town Row around 10:15pm...
Other News In Brief
Two Arrested Over Merseyside Pub Shooting Two men have been arrested in connection with a double shooting outside a Derby pub. The incident happened at the West Derby Hotel on Town Row around 10:15pm...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 17, 2010
Supermarket Plans New Lisburn Store
Supermarket company Lidl have lodged plans for a new store in Lisburn. This is the third planning application for a store at the junction of Antrim Road and Prince William Road in Lisburn. A spokesp...
Supermarket Plans New Lisburn Store
Supermarket company Lidl have lodged plans for a new store in Lisburn. This is the third planning application for a store at the junction of Antrim Road and Prince William Road in Lisburn. A spokesp...
Recruitment News, Aug 17, 2010
£1m Levy On Dublin 'Super' Hospital Bid
A huge new medical facility in south Dublin could be open as early as 2013 - providing hundreds of jobs, both in the construction phase and on completion - but there would be a 'cost'. As reported in...
£1m Levy On Dublin 'Super' Hospital Bid
A huge new medical facility in south Dublin could be open as early as 2013 - providing hundreds of jobs, both in the construction phase and on completion - but there would be a 'cost'. As reported in...
Business News, Aug 17, 2010
Bankers Warn Of 'Thousands' Of Job Losses
Ireland's bankers have warned the sector could face thousands of job losses within the next six months. The Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Innovation Batt O'Keeffe has requested clarification fr...
Bankers Warn Of 'Thousands' Of Job Losses
Ireland's bankers have warned the sector could face thousands of job losses within the next six months. The Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Innovation Batt O'Keeffe has requested clarification fr...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 17, 2010
Three Die In Irish Cruiser Tragedy
Three men have died and one has been dramatically rescued after their fishing boat caught fire off the coast of County Cork yesterday evening. The 25-foot ship sank in the waters south of Roundcarrig...
Three Die In Irish Cruiser Tragedy
Three men have died and one has been dramatically rescued after their fishing boat caught fire off the coast of County Cork yesterday evening. The 25-foot ship sank in the waters south of Roundcarrig...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 17, 2010
Other NI News IN Brief
Paddle Bann For UCF The Ulster Cancer Foundation (UCF) is encouraging people to register for their latest sporting challenge to paddle and camp along the River Bann while raising vital funds for loca...
Other NI News IN Brief
Paddle Bann For UCF The Ulster Cancer Foundation (UCF) is encouraging people to register for their latest sporting challenge to paddle and camp along the River Bann while raising vital funds for loca...
UK National News, Aug 16, 2010
Cornwall Blaze Body Probe Continues
Police are continuing to investigate an unexplained fire and the discovery of a body at a house in Cornwall. The body was found following a fire at the house in Vivian Road, Bodmin, during the early ...
Cornwall Blaze Body Probe Continues
Police are continuing to investigate an unexplained fire and the discovery of a body at a house in Cornwall. The body was found following a fire at the house in Vivian Road, Bodmin, during the early ...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 16, 2010
SF Opposes Ritchie Calls For Police Primacy
Sinn Fein have condemned a nationalist call for the PSNI to again run secret anti-terror operations instead of members of MI5. The party's policing spokesman was commenting in the wake of the SDLP le...
SF Opposes Ritchie Calls For Police Primacy
Sinn Fein have condemned a nationalist call for the PSNI to again run secret anti-terror operations instead of members of MI5. The party's policing spokesman was commenting in the wake of the SDLP le...
UK National News, Aug 16, 2010
Talks Begin Over Threatened Airport Strike
BAA and the Unite union are holding talks today aimed at averting a strike which could close six British airports later this month. Employees including security staff, engineers and firefighters vote...
Talks Begin Over Threatened Airport Strike
BAA and the Unite union are holding talks today aimed at averting a strike which could close six British airports later this month. Employees including security staff, engineers and firefighters vote...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 16, 2010
Omagh Bomb Families Press For Inquiry
Twelve years after NI's worst terrorist atrocity, the families bereaved in the IRA's Omagh bombing have revealed they are to raise their calls for a public inquiry in talks with the new Westminster Go...
Omagh Bomb Families Press For Inquiry
Twelve years after NI's worst terrorist atrocity, the families bereaved in the IRA's Omagh bombing have revealed they are to raise their calls for a public inquiry in talks with the new Westminster Go...
UK National News, Aug 16, 2010
Teenagers Arrested Over Wolverhampton Murder
Two teenagers have been arrested on suspicion of murder in connection with a man who was stabbed to death in Wolverhampton. The 24-year-old man was stabbed to death in Whitmore Reans on Thursday nigh...
Teenagers Arrested Over Wolverhampton Murder
Two teenagers have been arrested on suspicion of murder in connection with a man who was stabbed to death in Wolverhampton. The 24-year-old man was stabbed to death in Whitmore Reans on Thursday nigh...
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Northern Ireland WeatherThis Evening and Tonight:Cloudy and patchy light rain will slowly clear away this evening. Then the rest of the night will be dry with broken cloud. Westerly winds freshening in the early hours. Minimum temperature 6 °C.
