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Northern Ireland News for August 2012 : Page 9
UK National News, Aug 14, 2012
Four Year Jail Term For Surfthechannel.com Owner
A 38-year-old man has become the first person to be jailed in the UK over piracy, and has been sentenced to four years in prison at Newcastle crown court. Anton Vickerman made £35,000 a month through...
Four Year Jail Term For Surfthechannel.com Owner
A 38-year-old man has become the first person to be jailed in the UK over piracy, and has been sentenced to four years in prison at Newcastle crown court. Anton Vickerman made £35,000 a month through...
UK National News, Aug 14, 2012
G4S Recruiting 'Civilian Investigators' For Warwickshire Police
The firm at the centre of the Olympic security blunder, G4S, have begun recruiting staff for criminal investigations for a police force, the Guardian has reported. Listed duties include house-to-hous...
G4S Recruiting 'Civilian Investigators' For Warwickshire Police
The firm at the centre of the Olympic security blunder, G4S, have begun recruiting staff for criminal investigations for a police force, the Guardian has reported. Listed duties include house-to-hous...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 14, 2012
Call For Public To Give Opinions On Fitness-To-Work Assessments
People with experience of the government's fitness-to-work benefit assessments are being asked for their views on how to improve the system. Northern Ireland's Department for Social Development has c...
Call For Public To Give Opinions On Fitness-To-Work Assessments
People with experience of the government's fitness-to-work benefit assessments are being asked for their views on how to improve the system. Northern Ireland's Department for Social Development has c...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 14, 2012
Sandy Row Artwork Has An Eye On The Past
A new artwork has been unveiled, highlighting the local history of Sandy Row and the surrounding area. The 30-feet long art piece, by Belfast artist Ed Reynolds, runs along a wall in Stroud Street, ...
Sandy Row Artwork Has An Eye On The Past
A new artwork has been unveiled, highlighting the local history of Sandy Row and the surrounding area. The 30-feet long art piece, by Belfast artist Ed Reynolds, runs along a wall in Stroud Street, ...
UK National News, Aug 14, 2012
Merton Council Launch Review Of Tia Sharp Case
Merton council have launched a serious case review into the death of 12-year-old Tia Sharp. The schoolgirls body was found at her grandmother Christine Sharp's home in New Addington, south London, l...
Merton Council Launch Review Of Tia Sharp Case
Merton council have launched a serious case review into the death of 12-year-old Tia Sharp. The schoolgirls body was found at her grandmother Christine Sharp's home in New Addington, south London, l...
UK National News, Aug 14, 2012
Man Stands Trial For Murder Of Six On Jersey
The royal court in St Helier, Jersey, has heard how a man killed six people, including his wife and their two young children, in a savage knife attack because he could not face the break-up of his mar...
Man Stands Trial For Murder Of Six On Jersey
The royal court in St Helier, Jersey, has heard how a man killed six people, including his wife and their two young children, in a savage knife attack because he could not face the break-up of his mar...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 14, 2012
Two Bids For Local Belfast TV Channel
Two submissions have been made to run a Belfast-based local television service, under culture minister Jeremy Hunt's plans for US-style local TV across the UK. Northern Visions and Made in Belfast TV...
Two Bids For Local Belfast TV Channel
Two submissions have been made to run a Belfast-based local television service, under culture minister Jeremy Hunt's plans for US-style local TV across the UK. Northern Visions and Made in Belfast TV...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 14, 2012
Racism 'Not To Blame' For Newry Shooting
Racism was not to blame for the attack on a Polish man in Newry at the weekend, it has been claimed. Gerry Coyle, chair of Drumalane and Quayside Close Community Association, told Newry Democrat it w...
Racism 'Not To Blame' For Newry Shooting
Racism was not to blame for the attack on a Polish man in Newry at the weekend, it has been claimed. Gerry Coyle, chair of Drumalane and Quayside Close Community Association, told Newry Democrat it w...
UK National News, Aug 14, 2012
Defence Secretary Says G4S Failure Shows Limits Of Private Sector
The military being called in to save Olympic security following the failure of G4S to provide what was contracted, has made defence secretary Philip Hammond rethink his views on the private sector. A...
Defence Secretary Says G4S Failure Shows Limits Of Private Sector
The military being called in to save Olympic security following the failure of G4S to provide what was contracted, has made defence secretary Philip Hammond rethink his views on the private sector. A...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 14, 2012
Ardoyne Riots Suspects Photos Released
Police investigating the riots in north Belfast on July 12 have released images of nine people they want to speak to. PSNI Chief Inspector Alan Little said he was hopeful that the public could assist...
Ardoyne Riots Suspects Photos Released
Police investigating the riots in north Belfast on July 12 have released images of nine people they want to speak to. PSNI Chief Inspector Alan Little said he was hopeful that the public could assist...
Recruitment News, Aug 14, 2012
New Support Package To Help Youth Unemployment Launches
Rural Development Minister Michelle O’Neill today launched a new support package to help address youth unemployment in rural areas. The CD Rom, 'Get that Job Toolkit', provides unemployed 16-24 year ...
New Support Package To Help Youth Unemployment Launches
Rural Development Minister Michelle O’Neill today launched a new support package to help address youth unemployment in rural areas. The CD Rom, 'Get that Job Toolkit', provides unemployed 16-24 year ...
UK National News, Aug 14, 2012
Oil Spill Fear As Tugboat Sinks Off Welsh Coast
A 17.5-metre tugboat has sunk off the Welsh coast. Enviromental officers are on sight as it is believed that up to six tonnes of diesel and 50 litres of sump oil are onboard the tug, which began sink...
Oil Spill Fear As Tugboat Sinks Off Welsh Coast
A 17.5-metre tugboat has sunk off the Welsh coast. Enviromental officers are on sight as it is believed that up to six tonnes of diesel and 50 litres of sump oil are onboard the tug, which began sink...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 14, 2012
Ford Praises GAA And Community Safety On Armagh Visit
Justice minister David Ford has praised the GAA for its continued commitment to community engagement and a shared future. Mr Ford was speaking at the GAA's headquarters in County Armagh today, where ...
Ford Praises GAA And Community Safety On Armagh Visit
Justice minister David Ford has praised the GAA for its continued commitment to community engagement and a shared future. Mr Ford was speaking at the GAA's headquarters in County Armagh today, where ...
Business News, Aug 14, 2012
Sarcon Ltd Recruits Four New Staff Members
A new small business set up last year in Doagh, Co Antrim, has received support under Invest Northern Ireland's Jobs Fund to employ four people in its first year. Sarcon Ltd, which trades as GRV Irel...
Sarcon Ltd Recruits Four New Staff Members
A new small business set up last year in Doagh, Co Antrim, has received support under Invest Northern Ireland's Jobs Fund to employ four people in its first year. Sarcon Ltd, which trades as GRV Irel...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 14, 2012
Jail 'Cell-Wrecking' Trial Adjourned
The trial of 11 republicans accused of wrecking their Maghaberry prison cells has been adjourned, the Belfast Telegraph has reported. Proceedings were halted at Belfast Crown Court because a witness ...
Jail 'Cell-Wrecking' Trial Adjourned
The trial of 11 republicans accused of wrecking their Maghaberry prison cells has been adjourned, the Belfast Telegraph has reported. Proceedings were halted at Belfast Crown Court because a witness ...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 14, 2012
Other NI News In Brief
Missing Dean Patton's Family Describe Concern The parents of a Portrush man who has been missing for three weeks said their son has mental health problems and does not have access to his medic...
Other NI News In Brief
Missing Dean Patton's Family Describe Concern The parents of a Portrush man who has been missing for three weeks said their son has mental health problems and does not have access to his medic...
Recruitment News, Aug 14, 2012
Microsemi Names Ennis As Its European Headquarters
Microsemi Corporation, a leading provider of semiconductor solutions differentiated by power, security, reliability and performance, officially named its Ennis, Ireland facility as its European headqu...
Microsemi Names Ennis As Its European Headquarters
Microsemi Corporation, a leading provider of semiconductor solutions differentiated by power, security, reliability and performance, officially named its Ennis, Ireland facility as its European headqu...
UK National News, Aug 14, 2012
Stranded Whale Dies On Cornwall Beach
A whale washed up on a beach in Cornwall has died. The 65ft (20m) fin whale was reported stranded on the beach at 16:45. Some 300 people gathered on the beach but the site was cordoned off to avoid...
Stranded Whale Dies On Cornwall Beach
A whale washed up on a beach in Cornwall has died. The 65ft (20m) fin whale was reported stranded on the beach at 16:45. Some 300 people gathered on the beach but the site was cordoned off to avoid...
UK National News, Aug 14, 2012
Jaguar Land Rover Beginning 24-Hour Production
Merseyside’s Jaguar Land Rover plant will operate 24-hours a day following the introduction of an extra shift. In order to meet demand for the company’s Evoque and Freelander models, 1,000 new jobs h...
Jaguar Land Rover Beginning 24-Hour Production
Merseyside’s Jaguar Land Rover plant will operate 24-hours a day following the introduction of an extra shift. In order to meet demand for the company’s Evoque and Freelander models, 1,000 new jobs h...
UK National News, Aug 14, 2012
Other News In Brief
Diabetes Cases Top 40m The number of prescriptions for treating diabetes in England has topped 40 million, new figures show. This is a 50% rise in six years and a 6.1% (2.3m) rise on the numb...
Other News In Brief
Diabetes Cases Top 40m The number of prescriptions for treating diabetes in England has topped 40 million, new figures show. This is a 50% rise in six years and a 6.1% (2.3m) rise on the numb...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 13, 2012
Rachel Plunges Into Hudson
Charity worker Rachel Smith is poised to take the plunge - she will be diving into the Hudson River in New York next month for a 10km swim for Cancer Focus Northern Ireland. Drama therapist Rachel, w...
Rachel Plunges Into Hudson
Charity worker Rachel Smith is poised to take the plunge - she will be diving into the Hudson River in New York next month for a 10km swim for Cancer Focus Northern Ireland. Drama therapist Rachel, w...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 13, 2012
Lisburn Pipe Band Wins World Championship Title
A pipe band from Lisburn has won the World Pipe Band Championships in Glasgow. The Field Marshal Montgomery Pipe Band claimed the title for the seventh time, in front of an estimated 35,000 people at...
Lisburn Pipe Band Wins World Championship Title
A pipe band from Lisburn has won the World Pipe Band Championships in Glasgow. The Field Marshal Montgomery Pipe Band claimed the title for the seventh time, in front of an estimated 35,000 people at...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 13, 2012
Wrightbus Wins Singapore Contract
A Ballymena company has secured a three-year contract worth £41m to supply 550 double-decker buses to Singapore. Wrightbus, which previously designed new buses for London and supplied UK company Firs...
Wrightbus Wins Singapore Contract
A Ballymena company has secured a three-year contract worth £41m to supply 550 double-decker buses to Singapore. Wrightbus, which previously designed new buses for London and supplied UK company Firs...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 13, 2012
One-Fifth Of Child Sexual Assaults Done By Family
Almost one in five of sexual assaults against children in Northern Ireland are carried out by a member of the child's immediate family, research suggests. The NSPCC analysed police data to assess cri...
One-Fifth Of Child Sexual Assaults Done By Family
Almost one in five of sexual assaults against children in Northern Ireland are carried out by a member of the child's immediate family, research suggests. The NSPCC analysed police data to assess cri...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 13, 2012
Sean Quinn 'Still Living In Republic'
Sean Quinn has dismissed claims that he has fled the Republic and set up home in Co Fermanagh, the Belfast Telegraph has reported. The bankrupt businessman was seen at his mansion in Ballyconnell las...
Sean Quinn 'Still Living In Republic'
Sean Quinn has dismissed claims that he has fled the Republic and set up home in Co Fermanagh, the Belfast Telegraph has reported. The bankrupt businessman was seen at his mansion in Ballyconnell las...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 13, 2012
'Culture Of Fear' For Firefighters At Work
Staff at the Northern Ireland Fire Service are working in a "culture of fear and mistrust", a report has found. An investigation carried out by the Department of Health also highlighted unauthorised ...
'Culture Of Fear' For Firefighters At Work
Staff at the Northern Ireland Fire Service are working in a "culture of fear and mistrust", a report has found. An investigation carried out by the Department of Health also highlighted unauthorised ...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 13, 2012
Hero's Welcomes For NI Olympic Medal-Winners
Belfast's Olympic medal-winning boxers Paddy Barnes and Michael Conlan will arrive home to a hero's welcome today. They will unveil their bronze medals at Titanic Belfast at 5.30pm today and tomorrow...
Hero's Welcomes For NI Olympic Medal-Winners
Belfast's Olympic medal-winning boxers Paddy Barnes and Michael Conlan will arrive home to a hero's welcome today. They will unveil their bronze medals at Titanic Belfast at 5.30pm today and tomorrow...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 13, 2012
McIlroy's PGA Win Leaves Him 'Speechless'
Holywood golfer Rory McIlroy has won the US PGA tournament. The 23-year-old added the title to his US Open win from last year, meaning he has now won two majors earlier in life than Tiger Woods did i...
McIlroy's PGA Win Leaves Him 'Speechless'
Holywood golfer Rory McIlroy has won the US PGA tournament. The 23-year-old added the title to his US Open win from last year, meaning he has now won two majors earlier in life than Tiger Woods did i...
UK National News, Aug 13, 2012
Stuart Hazell Charged With The Murder Of Tia Sharp
A man has been remanded in custody for the murder of 12-year-old Tia Sharp, after appearing in court earlier today. 37-year-old Stuart Hazell was arrested on Friday following the discovery of a body ...
Stuart Hazell Charged With The Murder Of Tia Sharp
A man has been remanded in custody for the murder of 12-year-old Tia Sharp, after appearing in court earlier today. 37-year-old Stuart Hazell was arrested on Friday following the discovery of a body ...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 13, 2012
Paralympic Torch To Visit Belfast
The Olympics are done and dusted. Medals have been lost and won, reputations made and sport has become the centre of conversations and viewing schedules around the world. Next come the Paralympics. ...
Paralympic Torch To Visit Belfast
The Olympics are done and dusted. Medals have been lost and won, reputations made and sport has become the centre of conversations and viewing schedules around the world. Next come the Paralympics. ...
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Northern Ireland WeatherToday:Fairly widespread areas of cloud at first but this should lift and break to allow for bright or sunny weather to develop through the afternoon. Light northeasterly winds. Maximum temperature 18 °C.Tonight:Dry and bright at first but some areas of low cloud developing and spreading west through the evening and overnight. Minimum temperature 8 °C.
