14/08/2014 BBC Newsline

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for now. It is Good evening.

The headlines on BBC Newsline: A pilot lands a plane in

with one hand after his artificial arm becomes detached as it is about

to land. The Craigavon-based

pharmaceutical group Almac After collapsing on this field

during a match last night, Kevin McCloy remains in intensive care. We

will have the latest. Picking up the bill -

Stormont departments spend ?50,000 As the A-level results are revealed,

I have been to visit one school under real pressure to improve its

grades. A fine and mainly dry end to the

week, if a little on the cool side. Saturday is the best day

of the weekend. An air accident report has revealed

that a pilot briefly lost control of a plane coming in to Belfast,

when his prosthetic arm became The Flybe flight landing at

Belfast City Airport earlier this The Flybe plane was arriving in

Belfast from Birmingham. At the controls was a pilot with an

artificial arm which had been specially adapted to help him use

the controls. He had flown many times before, but during a flight in

February, suddenly something went wrong. It happened at one of the

most dangerous times on any flight, just as the aircraft was about to

land. Here is a Flybe flight coming into the City Airport today. You can

see how crosswind means that the pilot has to work to keep the plane

straight. It was at this point that the pilot. Your left arm became

detached. He did have a co-pilot beside him, but there simply wasn't

enough time to let him take over the control column, which his left arm

had been operating. Instead, according to the official report,

the pilot concluded his best course of action was to move his right hand

from the power levers to regain control. He did this, but a normal

touchdown was followed by a bounce, from which the aircraft landed

heavily. Just like this smooth landing, no damage was done, no one

was hurt and all of the passengers arrived safely.

He's not the only pilot with one arm. Steve Robinson is another. It's

very safe, we have to go through really stringent testing and we are

scrutinised even more so than an able-bodied person. As a disabled

person, to prove ourselves, we have to be ten times better than an

able-bodied person just to get the same job. In a statement, Flybe

said: According to the official report,

the pilot realises he needs to be more careful when checking whether

his artificial arm is firmly attached. He also recognises the

need to always brief his co-pilot to be ready to take the controls at any

time. 350 new jobs are being created by

Almac. The investment will generate salaries of ?9 million a year. Our

economic editor reports. These machines, which are giant

pharmaceutical mixers, are working around the clock to keep up with

demand. Almac will be exporting these products all over the world.

The company is already one of our biggest and most successful

home-grown firms. This new investment will see the workforce

increased by 10% over the next five years. The man in charge says there

will be a wide prior to your skilled, well paying jobs. Over a

five-year period, 350 jobs. Those will range from operator level jobs,

through technicians, right through to management, logistic people,

warehouse people. A whole range of jobs, summer graduate and some not

graduate. There are opportunities for graduate and non-graduate people

to apply. The new jobs are in the divisions which do contract work for

big pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies. That involves developing,

manufacturing and packaging jobs and managing their distribution. That

will mean an investment of more than ?50 million. There will also be a

?5.5 million grant from Invest Northern Ireland. The Minister says

that it is helping in other ways. There is always more we can do,

whether that is the University is making sure we have an appropriate

number of graduates and relevant coursework, so we work with the

Deployment Of Employment And Learning, making sure we are giving

the proper support and have a global presence for a company such as this.

The pharmaceutical in the street has been a star performer in recent

years. It has grown right through the recession. In the last year

alone it has grown by 10%. This huge investment announced today shows

Former Derry Gaelic football captain Kevin McCloy is stable in hospital

this evening after collapsing during a club match last night.

The 35-year-old received treatment from ambulance staff on site,

before being transferred to Altnagelvin Hospital.

Mark Sidebottom in live in Owenbeg, outside Dungivenm where

Mark Sidebottom in live in Owenbeg, outside Dungiven, where

As you are saying, he was playing in a club Championship game last

season. It was less than ten minutes old, he went to kick the ball and

collapsed. They differed very -- eight federal

24 hours on, I know that you have been in close contact with the club.

What can you tell us? At this stage, we are talking to the members of the

club. Kevin is stable, the medics are doing their assessment on him.

It was a horrific scene last night. We wish him and the very best. I

know that you want to pay tribute, not just the paramedics, but the

doctors in the crowd that came out to assist. There was a 45 minute

period were their intervention could prove crucial? Absolutely. The

physio attended and asked the paramedics to come onto the pitch.

Three doctors that came on from the crowd, I take this opportunity to

thank them. What I did, their professionalism, they worked very

swiftly. The paramedics that came out from the hospital, they worked

very hard. As you are saying, 35 rolled Kevin McCloy is a father of

two. At this difficult time, his family have requested privacy.

20 years after Tyrone teenager Arlene Arkinson was murdered,

the police say they've found blood belonging to two mystery women.

15-year-old Arlene disappeared after a night out in Bundoran.

Two years ago, fresh searches were carried out at a derelict flat

Blood belonging to two women was found.

Today, detectives said the blood was not from Arlene and does not appear

They've appealed for anyone who was in the flat on Main Street

We are satisfied that Arlene was in that flat. We are satisfied of some

of her movements ahead of her disappearance. The important thing

here is that there are two women, each of them will have a story, each

of them need to know who the right thing. 20 years on, they need to

just get over the fear, get over what their concerns are and please

come forward and speak to us. Still plenty to come

on tonight's programme. Find out if Northern Ireland's

students have come top of Stormont Government departments

spent more than ?2.5 million on hospitality last year -

that's around ?50,000 each week. The figures were revealed

in answers to questions from the TUV Mr Allister reckons that executive

ministers need to clamp down on what he describes as the lavish spending

of taxpayers' hard earned cash. Here's Our Political Editor Mark

Devenport. Last year, the TUV honed in on

Stormont's switch on, revealing more than ?1000 had been spent on Mints

provided free of charge. These latest figures are more

wide-ranging, covering spending incurred by individual departments

and agencies covering areas like health, education and job creation.

The education department comes top of the hospitality league, spending

more than ?700,000. Next is enterprise, which includes the job

creation body Invest Northern Ireland, on more than ?500,000.

Followed by health and offshoots such as the regional health trust,

with a combined total of nearly ?400,000. By contrast, the most

prudent department is social development, spending less than

?45,000. The first and Deputy First Minister's office is yet to answer

the questions. At a time when we are being told because of austerity and

budget cuts we do not have enough money to fix the streetlights or fix

the potholes, it's astounding that, in the last two years, departmental

expenditure on hospitality has risen by a staggering 22%. However,

Stormont ministers argue that whether it is wooing potential

investors were dealing with local lobby groups, some generosity is

required. Invest Northern Ireland and the tourist board need to be

able to attract inward investors and tourists to Northern Ireland. If you

look at the stand from Invest Northern Ireland and the tourism

board, it has gone down over a number of years. I'm quite content

with the way in which we are managing our hospitality budget.

When I meet a delegation of teachers, parents or trade unionist

's, I offer them a cup of tea. That will be classed as hospitality and

build against the Department for Education. Is he advising them to

bring a fast with them and pour out their own tea and coffee? Without

dismissing the important responsibility, I encourage, and I

do look after public funds very sensibly. I think there is a

responsibility in all of us to do it. Ministers will not stop toasting

visiting VIPs, but they will be more aware than ever that there will be

asked to explain every last drop. A community centre in Newtownabbey

has been closed to clients following the latest in a series

of hate crime attacks. The Dunanney Centre in the Rathcoole

estate was daubed with sectarian It's the fourth attack

on the centre this year. The centre houses one of Northern

Ireland's busiest citizens advice bureau is, as well as work placement

programmes for young people. Work is only just begun on repairing damage

caused by a petrol attack in April. The centre has no heating following

fire damage to the boiler house. Police are treating the graffiti

attack last night as a hate crime. We have no idea why anybody would do

this to this building. We look after people from babies to pensioners, we

are very much the heart of this community and it beggars belief why

anybody would do this to us. The centre will remain closed to clients

today. The raft -- a state has its share of polymers of polymeric

reflux, but locals do not believe it is the work of a recognised

organisation, but being carried out by a small of individuals determined

to make a climate of fear. The world's fastest motorcycle races

under way. Join me for the latest. Students in Northern Ireland have

received their A-level results, with hundreds checking

in online from their travels abroad By midday 13,000 had logged on

from locations like Oman, The results they got were

generally very good. Compared to England and Wales,

local students have again scored well - but students elsewhere have

done better on the top A* grade. Our education correspondent

Maggie Taggart has this report. Only a small percentage of pupils

win the coveted A* grade. This year, 7.3% of Northern Ireland got

one. That is slightly less than across the three nations which do

A-levels. However, local students scored better on a wider range of

grades is examined. They are seven percentage points ahead in the four

top grades. Across all results, girls are performing better than

boys. Two A and a B. Sonic back I got him this morning, I needed three

to get in, so two A*s is good. Some were sensitive to the feelings of

others. You never know how people are feeling, if you asked your

results, you can tell, but it's not a day for posting. For Kaymer chav

School, said to be failing six formers a few years ago, this was a

testing day. As the first grammar school to be put into formal

intervention, the pressure was on to show that the school is on the road

to recovery. It hasn't gone entirely to plan. It was informal

intervention for two years. It rose to 68% of A two C grades. They hoped

to improve more, but fell slightly short. Just a little down. Certainly

within expectations. What has really pleased as is the uplift in our A*

and B grades. Traditional subjects like maths and religion are most

popular. There's been a 20% rise in those sitting film and TV courses.

There's a multi-million pound creative industry here. That will

require well qualified, motivated employees. It is only right and

proper that young people are sitting qualifications that gives them the

first step into creative industries. There is a growing trend for

students to go straight into jobs like accountancy, mixing work and

study. A lot of the clever companies are snapping up students directly

after A-level and trying to encourage them to go straight into

employment. We think that is a good option for a lot of students because

university life might not suit them. They pick up a lot of skills when

they go straight into employment and they are also not left in doubt.

Don't field is appointed if the dream grades have not been handed

out today. So now the A levels are done -

what next? While university remains

the choice for many, more students are opting to study foundation

degrees at their local college. There are thousands of places

on offer, with lower tuition fees, and the advantages that come with

studying while living at home. Julian Fowler has been to

South West College in Omagh. Colleges are no longer seen as a

place to come if you don't make the grades. Keirin got offers to study

civil engineering at two universities in Belfast, but he

decided to start by studying the first two years at his local

college. He pays less than half the tuition fees for the same

qualification. Della mac it means much less debt and if I had gone to

Belfast. Living at home, I will get

everything done for me. It's definitely a saving. I'm going to

Belfast now in September to finish off Michael location.

He says he is now ready to make the break and study away from home, and

has already gained contacts and experience in the construction

industry. Some 70% of students studying vocational courses at

colleges find jobs at the end. With foundation degrees in

colleges find jobs at the end. With foundation degrees the

construction disciplines, it is an excellent blend of the academic and

work experience. We at the college and noticing an increasing trend for

employers to have taken students on placement and seeks to appoint him

permanently. There are over 40 different

placement -- foundation degrees on offer, including sport and leisure,

engineering and manufacturing. With firm links to universities and

employers, these colleges are no longer second choice when it comes

to obtaining a qualification, and ultimately finding

Two of Londonderry's boxing legends have been honoured with

a special plinth near their original family home in the Bogside.

Jimmy and Billy "Spider" Kelly were a father and son

who made history by winning the same coveted boxing titles.

Rare BBC footage captured on the streets

of Derry more than fifty years ago gives a glimpse of the talent and

Here's our North-West reporter, Keiron Tourish.

Billy spider Kelly and his father Jimmy filmed together in the 1950s.

This was just before he matched his exploits in the ring.

Both won British and Empire featherweight titles, becoming the

first father and son combination to do so. He has worked his way up

under the expert eye of his father, who still trains with his son.

At Flint has now been erected in their honour. One former

professional says the Kelly's were inspirational.

They encouraged so many local people over the years. Boxing is not just

hitting people, it's about the style, the skill and the discipline.

It's about the respect. The Kelly's brought this to the forefront in

Gary. The tribute is greatly appreciated

by the family. It's a recognition in many ways of

the excellence that emerges in this area.

The community organisation campaigned for the monuments, saying

it underlines what can be achieved. These people are sporting heroes in

this area. They have achieved very high levels and are role models for

young people. Gary now has eight boxing clubs with

many youngsters hoping to follow in the footsteps of the Kelly boxers.

At the Commonwealth games, the great-grandson of Jimmy Kelly won a

bronze medal. That success in the Commonwealth Games serves to

underline the depth of talent currently in the sport of boxing.

There is no doubting the fact that many young fighters in this part of

the world were inspired by the unique exploits of this father and

son. Now we turn to sport and it's a busy

evening of racing at the Ulster Grand Prix- Stephen Watson is live

for us this evening in Dundrod. Action has been under way since 10am

here. There have been a couple of lengthy delays because of two

crashes. The first rider was taken to hospital with some suspected

broken bones, but his injuries are not life-threatening. The second

happened a short time ago and was much more serious. Joining me is the

former writer, Philip McCallan. What has happened?

Ella M in the last race, there was an accident. That would probably be

about 120 mph on a small machine. The writer has been taken to

hospital. We don't yet know his name. I believe they are assessing

his injuries at the moment. We will keep you informed and updated when

we have more information. The Ulster Grand Prix is the fastest

road race in the world. With that title comes danger, but the riders

know the risks. We do. As they passed rider, we do

know. Before you go anywhere, you do know the risks. I can hardly hear

myself with the noise in the background. This is a great track.

It is a world-famous race. Of course, there is going to be risks.

We riding motorcycles and can be accidents, but do know that. We are

aware about. The danger obviously is not putting

off riders. There are record number of newcomers. We have 48 newcomers.

I speak regularly in the motorcycle fraternity and riders from over the

world wants to come and write here. We have over 160 competitors. We

have visitors from all over the world. I think the Ulster Grand Prix

is strong. Thank you. We will keep you

up-to-date with all of the action here.

To local football and last night there was a full set of fixtures

Champions Cliftonville paid a visit to Portadown and in Belfast

After losing his first league match as Linfield manager, the pressure

was already on Warren Feeney. After Andy went off injured, Feeney made

his debut as a Linfield player at the 18th minute. But it was one

torrent you opened the scoring on the stroke of half-time. David

Scullion headed in as Stephen McAlorum give a free kick. In the

second half, the Blues battled back. The composed Peter Thompson lobs

Elliott Morris to equalise for the visitors.

Despite being down to ten men, Linfield completed the comeback with

Aaron Burns snatching the winner. I said to them, they have to believe

how good the score can be. I think they fully deserves the three points

in the end. At Shamrock Park, Gavin Taggert

scored arguably the goal of the evening. Timmy Adams header ensured

the two to draw. Last season's Irish cup winners,

Glenn Aven, defeated Warren cup -- Warrenpoint town to nil. In County

Tyrone, Swiss drew one each. Some great action last night. Great to

see such a big crowd here at Dundrod this evening. Racing will continue

into the evening here. The big Superbike races coming up shortly.

We will let you know how that goes. Good to see the sun shining. Here's

the weather. It Good to see the sun shining. Here's

the weather. It has not this evening. The clearing skies

overnight mean we will see this evening. The clearing skies

temperatures dropping. Down into single figures in some rural areas.

Staying mainly dry, there will be a bit of mist and fog

Staying mainly dry, there will be a morning. That should leave

reasonably quickly and Friday will not be a bad day. Pretty dry is a

little on the cool side. We will not be without the odd shower here and

there but they will be few and far between. It's a story of some drier,

brighter conditions. Not particularly warned though.

brighter conditions. Not this prevailing north-westerly

breeze, this prevailing north-westerly

down those temperatures, particularly across

down those temperatures, west. Top temperatures of 15

degrees. A bit warmer as we come down into County Down. More

protection from that prevailing breeze. Not a bad day to and Friday.

Into the weekend, things do start to get a little it more unsettled. More

showery, cooler and breezy. That can be explained by this chart is

because while tomorrow's weather is protected by this ridge of high

pressure, but the weekend this low settles over Scotland. As the wind

whips around that, we will start to see some much more blustery

conditions. Saturday is going to be the best day of the weekend. It is a

cloudy day with an increased risk of seeing a shower, but a little bit

warmer underneath all of that cloud. Highs on Saturday of 18 degrees C. A

few showers around, hopefully not too much to get in the way of the

bikes at Dundrod. Sunday, keep an eye on these wind gauges. Really

starting to pick up that north-westerly breeze, holding the

temperatures down, particularly across the coast. Highs of 16

degrees. Make the most of tomorrow because as we head into the start of

next week, it is a reasonably unsettles picture. It doesn't look

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