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Northern Ireland News for February 2007 : Page 5
UK National News, Feb 19, 2007
Bernard Matthews staff face lay-offs
Around 130 workers at a Bernard Matthews site are to be temporarily laid off following the recent bird flu outbreak. The Transport and General Workers Union said that the company had confirmed that t...
Bernard Matthews staff face lay-offs
Around 130 workers at a Bernard Matthews site are to be temporarily laid off following the recent bird flu outbreak. The Transport and General Workers Union said that the company had confirmed that t...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 19, 2007
Police investigate alleged sexual assault
Detectives in south Belfast are investigating an alleged serious sexual assault yesterday evening. The attack is understood to have happened close to the library at Queen's University, behind the mai...
Police investigate alleged sexual assault
Detectives in south Belfast are investigating an alleged serious sexual assault yesterday evening. The attack is understood to have happened close to the library at Queen's University, behind the mai...
UK National News, Feb 19, 2007
Local health communities pledge 18 week target
The average wait for patients will be between seven and eight weeks between GP referral and treatment, Tony Blair has said. By the end of next year patients will have to wait no longer than 18 weeks ...
Local health communities pledge 18 week target
The average wait for patients will be between seven and eight weeks between GP referral and treatment, Tony Blair has said. By the end of next year patients will have to wait no longer than 18 weeks ...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 19, 2007
Families of collusion victims to sue police
The families of four people who were murdered after alleged collusion between the security forces and loyalist paramilitaries, are to sue the police. The families of Sharon McKenna (27), Peter McTas...
Families of collusion victims to sue police
The families of four people who were murdered after alleged collusion between the security forces and loyalist paramilitaries, are to sue the police. The families of Sharon McKenna (27), Peter McTas...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 19, 2007
Airlift baby remains in stable condition
A critically ill baby who had to be airlifted to a hospital in Liverpool due to the lack of intensive care beds in Northern Ireland, is said to be in a stable condition, it has today been reported. B...
Airlift baby remains in stable condition
A critically ill baby who had to be airlifted to a hospital in Liverpool due to the lack of intensive care beds in Northern Ireland, is said to be in a stable condition, it has today been reported. B...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 19, 2007
Man injured during armed robbery
One man has been injured following an armed robbery at an off-licence in south Belfast yesterday evening. The incident happened at around 6pm, when two masked and armed men entered the premises in th...
Man injured during armed robbery
One man has been injured following an armed robbery at an off-licence in south Belfast yesterday evening. The incident happened at around 6pm, when two masked and armed men entered the premises in th...
UK National News, Feb 19, 2007
London's congestion charge zone increases
Despite criticism, London's congestion charge zone has been virtually doubled in size. The zone, which costs £8 a day to enter, includes Bayswater, Chelsea Kensington, Knightsbridge, and Notting Hill...
London's congestion charge zone increases
Despite criticism, London's congestion charge zone has been virtually doubled in size. The zone, which costs £8 a day to enter, includes Bayswater, Chelsea Kensington, Knightsbridge, and Notting Hill...
UK National News, Feb 19, 2007
TV risks 'underestimated' for kids
Too much television viewing is worse for children's health than was previously thought. According to an analysis of 35 academic studies, TV is being blamed for not only obesity but also short-sight, ...
TV risks 'underestimated' for kids
Too much television viewing is worse for children's health than was previously thought. According to an analysis of 35 academic studies, TV is being blamed for not only obesity but also short-sight, ...
UK National News, Feb 19, 2007
Holiday camp staff win pay refund
Following a Court of Appeal ruling, staff at Butlins and Haven holiday camps are to gain a rebate. The company, owned by Leisure Employment Services, had been brought to the attention of HM Revenue a...
Holiday camp staff win pay refund
Following a Court of Appeal ruling, staff at Butlins and Haven holiday camps are to gain a rebate. The company, owned by Leisure Employment Services, had been brought to the attention of HM Revenue a...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 19, 2007
Fast food restaurant brings 200 jobs to NI
A family-owned fast food restaurant from the Republic of Ireland is to create around 200 jobs by opening a number of outlets in Northern Ireland. Supermac's, who currently own 80 restaurants in the s...
Fast food restaurant brings 200 jobs to NI
A family-owned fast food restaurant from the Republic of Ireland is to create around 200 jobs by opening a number of outlets in Northern Ireland. Supermac's, who currently own 80 restaurants in the s...
UK National News, Feb 19, 2007
Airbus partners wrangle over cuts
Airbus partners are not expected to announce agreement on a restructuring programme as an overhaul of its business. Amid partner disagreement, the restructuring proposals have been put on hold despit...
Airbus partners wrangle over cuts
Airbus partners are not expected to announce agreement on a restructuring programme as an overhaul of its business. Amid partner disagreement, the restructuring proposals have been put on hold despit...
UK National News, Feb 19, 2007
Thames Estuary energy project green-lit
A wind farm with the power to supply clean electricity to over 415,000 homes, more than all the demand in Suffolk, will be confirmed by Alistair Darling, Secretary of State for Trade and Industry toda...
Thames Estuary energy project green-lit
A wind farm with the power to supply clean electricity to over 415,000 homes, more than all the demand in Suffolk, will be confirmed by Alistair Darling, Secretary of State for Trade and Industry toda...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 19, 2007
First super-college to be created in Belfast
The city of Belfast is to get it's first super-college. Belfast Institute of Further and Higher Education will merge with Castlereagh College in August this year and will be known as the Belfast Metr...
First super-college to be created in Belfast
The city of Belfast is to get it's first super-college. Belfast Institute of Further and Higher Education will merge with Castlereagh College in August this year and will be known as the Belfast Metr...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 19, 2007
NI technology in global focus
Ten Northern Ireland companies took part in the 3GSM Exhibition, the premier event for the mobile telecommunications industry, in Barcelona last week Six companies visited the show for the first time...
NI technology in global focus
Ten Northern Ireland companies took part in the 3GSM Exhibition, the premier event for the mobile telecommunications industry, in Barcelona last week Six companies visited the show for the first time...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 19, 2007
Software reseller appointed for RoI and NI
Rent-IT Systems (UK) has announced the appointment of QM Systems as a reseller of its 123mrp.NET production management software in the Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland. The move follows on fr...
Software reseller appointed for RoI and NI
Rent-IT Systems (UK) has announced the appointment of QM Systems as a reseller of its 123mrp.NET production management software in the Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland. The move follows on fr...
UK National News, Feb 16, 2007
Gun victim’s father urges public to support police
The father of a murdered teenager has urged the public to support the police to help find his son’s killers. Billy Cox, 15, was shot dead in his home in south London, on Wednesday. His father, Tommy...
Gun victim’s father urges public to support police
The father of a murdered teenager has urged the public to support the police to help find his son’s killers. Billy Cox, 15, was shot dead in his home in south London, on Wednesday. His father, Tommy...
UK National News, Feb 16, 2007
Cameron speaks out against ‘gang culture’
Conservative leader David Cameron has described British society as “badly broken” following the shootings of three teenagers in south London. Referring to the murder of 15-year-old Billy Cox, he told...
Cameron speaks out against ‘gang culture’
Conservative leader David Cameron has described British society as “badly broken” following the shootings of three teenagers in south London. Referring to the murder of 15-year-old Billy Cox, he told...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 16, 2007
Sex abuse probe into County Antrim hospital
A major police investigation has been launched after the emergence of allegations that a patient has been sexually abused in a County Antrim hospital. Muckamore Abbey Hospital, which deals with peopl...
Sex abuse probe into County Antrim hospital
A major police investigation has been launched after the emergence of allegations that a patient has been sexually abused in a County Antrim hospital. Muckamore Abbey Hospital, which deals with peopl...
UK National News, Feb 16, 2007
Inquiry reveals bird flu link to Hungary
Government scientists have revealed that imported poultry from Hungary is the “most plausible” cause of the outbreak of bird flu in the UK. This follows a Department for Environment, Food and Rural A...
Inquiry reveals bird flu link to Hungary
Government scientists have revealed that imported poultry from Hungary is the “most plausible” cause of the outbreak of bird flu in the UK. This follows a Department for Environment, Food and Rural A...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 16, 2007
Michael Stone remanded over Stormont attack
Loyalist killer Michael Stone has been remanded in custody following an appearance at Belfast Magistrates Court earlier today. Stone, 51, is charged with trying to murder Sinn Fein leaders Gerry Ada...
Michael Stone remanded over Stormont attack
Loyalist killer Michael Stone has been remanded in custody following an appearance at Belfast Magistrates Court earlier today. Stone, 51, is charged with trying to murder Sinn Fein leaders Gerry Ada...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 16, 2007
Suspected Legionnaires outbreak in prison
The prison authorities are investigating a suspected outbreak of Legionnaires' disease in a County Londonderry jail. Legionella bacterium, the bacteria responsible for the disease, was found in water...
Suspected Legionnaires outbreak in prison
The prison authorities are investigating a suspected outbreak of Legionnaires' disease in a County Londonderry jail. Legionella bacterium, the bacteria responsible for the disease, was found in water...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 16, 2007
Man dies in County Armagh collision
One man has died following a road traffic collision in County Armagh yesterday evening. The incident happened shortly after 8pm on the Mullaghbrack Road close to the Markethill area, where it is unde...
Man dies in County Armagh collision
One man has died following a road traffic collision in County Armagh yesterday evening. The incident happened shortly after 8pm on the Mullaghbrack Road close to the Markethill area, where it is unde...
UK National News, Feb 16, 2007
NHS to save millions and improve patient safety
Patient safety could be improved if hospitals tagged people with barcodes, Minister for Quality, Lord Hunt, announced today. By wearing a bar-coded wristband, a bar code reader can be used to verify ...
NHS to save millions and improve patient safety
Patient safety could be improved if hospitals tagged people with barcodes, Minister for Quality, Lord Hunt, announced today. By wearing a bar-coded wristband, a bar code reader can be used to verify ...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 16, 2007
All Ireland free travel for older people
Transport Minister, David Cairns, has today launched the All Ireland Free Travel Scheme for older people with the Taoiseach, Bertie Ahern and Irish Social and Family Affairs Minister, Sé...
All Ireland free travel for older people
Transport Minister, David Cairns, has today launched the All Ireland Free Travel Scheme for older people with the Taoiseach, Bertie Ahern and Irish Social and Family Affairs Minister, Sé...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 16, 2007
Man remanded over tiger kidnapping
A 37-year-old man has appeared at court in Newry charged with two counts of false imprisonment, kidnapping, armed robbery, and conspiracy to commit robbery. Martin Joseph Habern, of no fixed address,...
Man remanded over tiger kidnapping
A 37-year-old man has appeared at court in Newry charged with two counts of false imprisonment, kidnapping, armed robbery, and conspiracy to commit robbery. Martin Joseph Habern, of no fixed address,...
UK National News, Feb 16, 2007
‘Friendly fire’ video will not be shown
A video that captures the death of a British soldier in a “friendly fire” incident will not be shown in open court. Coroner Andrew Walker has agreed that a transcript from the tape will be released, ...
‘Friendly fire’ video will not be shown
A video that captures the death of a British soldier in a “friendly fire” incident will not be shown in open court. Coroner Andrew Walker has agreed that a transcript from the tape will be released, ...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 16, 2007
Suspicious fire in County Antrim
Police in County Antrim are investigating the circumstances surrounding a suspicious fire at a derelict building yesterday evening. The blaze was discovered by police officers on patrol in the Joymou...
Suspicious fire in County Antrim
Police in County Antrim are investigating the circumstances surrounding a suspicious fire at a derelict building yesterday evening. The blaze was discovered by police officers on patrol in the Joymou...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 16, 2007
Aspiring leaders to learn from the best
One of the UK’s leading authorities on leadership, René Carayol, is to join senior and aspiring business leaders at the Culloden Hotel later this month to spell out how greater investment in managemen...
Aspiring leaders to learn from the best
One of the UK’s leading authorities on leadership, René Carayol, is to join senior and aspiring business leaders at the Culloden Hotel later this month to spell out how greater investment in managemen...
UK National News, Feb 16, 2007
Home Secretary to announce new prisons
The Home Secretary John Reid is to announce plans for two new prisons, providing an extra 1,300 spaces. The prisons, which will reportedly cost more than £160m, will be located near Ashworth high sec...
Home Secretary to announce new prisons
The Home Secretary John Reid is to announce plans for two new prisons, providing an extra 1,300 spaces. The prisons, which will reportedly cost more than £160m, will be located near Ashworth high sec...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 16, 2007
Reconnect to renewable energy at Forestside Shopping Centre
Ever-increasing fuel bills and the threat to the environment by fossil fuels, mean it’s time to reconnect to renewable energy; the clean and efficient alternative. This is the message f...
Reconnect to renewable energy at Forestside Shopping Centre
Ever-increasing fuel bills and the threat to the environment by fossil fuels, mean it’s time to reconnect to renewable energy; the clean and efficient alternative. This is the message f...
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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.
