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Northern Ireland News for December 2008 : Page 3
UK National News, Dec 16, 2008
NHS Doctor Guilty Of Bomb Plots
An Iraqi NHS doctor has been found guilty of conspiring to murder hundreds of people by carrying out bombings in London and Glasgow. Bilal Abdulla, 29, was convicted of plotting the homemade bomb att...
NHS Doctor Guilty Of Bomb Plots
An Iraqi NHS doctor has been found guilty of conspiring to murder hundreds of people by carrying out bombings in London and Glasgow. Bilal Abdulla, 29, was convicted of plotting the homemade bomb att...
UK National News, Dec 16, 2008
Inflation Could Fall Below 1%, Says King
Banking boss Mervyn King has told the government UK inflation levels could drop below one per cent next year. Mr King made his prediction in a letter detailing the reasons for prices doubling more th...
Inflation Could Fall Below 1%, Says King
Banking boss Mervyn King has told the government UK inflation levels could drop below one per cent next year. Mr King made his prediction in a letter detailing the reasons for prices doubling more th...
UK National News, Dec 16, 2008
Other News In Brief
British Soldier Killed In Afghanistan A British soldier has been killed by enemy fire in southern Afghanistan, the Ministry of Defence (MoD) has said. The soldier from 29 Commando Regiment Royal Atil...
Other News In Brief
British Soldier Killed In Afghanistan A British soldier has been killed by enemy fire in southern Afghanistan, the Ministry of Defence (MoD) has said. The soldier from 29 Commando Regiment Royal Atil...
UK National News, Dec 16, 2008
Japanese Rapist Guilty Of Lucie Abduction
A Japanese serial rapist has been convicted of dismembering and abandoning the body of British nightclub hostess Lucie Blackman eight years ago. Joji Obara was acquitted of killing the 21-year-old fr...
Japanese Rapist Guilty Of Lucie Abduction
A Japanese serial rapist has been convicted of dismembering and abandoning the body of British nightclub hostess Lucie Blackman eight years ago. Joji Obara was acquitted of killing the 21-year-old fr...
Northern Ireland News, Dec 16, 2008
2,200 Face Cuts To Pension After Overpayments
Well over 2,000 people in Northern Ireland are to receive letters from their pension scheme administrators seeking recovery of accumulated overpayments. The move follows a written Joint Ministerial S...
2,200 Face Cuts To Pension After Overpayments
Well over 2,000 people in Northern Ireland are to receive letters from their pension scheme administrators seeking recovery of accumulated overpayments. The move follows a written Joint Ministerial S...
UK National News, Dec 16, 2008
Ofgem Calls For Action On Unfair Energy Pricing
Energy regulator Ofgem has threatened to ban unfair pricing by suppliers, saying they were not delivering price cuts fast enough to reduce bills for households. Since the probe began, Ofgem has revea...
Ofgem Calls For Action On Unfair Energy Pricing
Energy regulator Ofgem has threatened to ban unfair pricing by suppliers, saying they were not delivering price cuts fast enough to reduce bills for households. Since the probe began, Ofgem has revea...
Business News, Dec 16, 2008
Pensioners Face Cuts To Repay Overpayments
UK Chancellor Alistair Darling has said money that has been overpaid to civilian and military pensioners across the UK need not be repaid. However, the net result of the national financial blunder - ...
Pensioners Face Cuts To Repay Overpayments
UK Chancellor Alistair Darling has said money that has been overpaid to civilian and military pensioners across the UK need not be repaid. However, the net result of the national financial blunder - ...
Northern Ireland News, Dec 16, 2008
South Belfast Home Targeted By Gun-Gang
A man has been assaulted by a masked gang in the normally safe environment of his own home in the Belfast suburb of Newtownbreda. It is understood that up to five men - one of them believed to have b...
South Belfast Home Targeted By Gun-Gang
A man has been assaulted by a masked gang in the normally safe environment of his own home in the Belfast suburb of Newtownbreda. It is understood that up to five men - one of them believed to have b...
UK National News, Dec 16, 2008
Real Help Where It's Needed Most - Winterton
Following the coldest start to winter in 30 years, the Government today formally ordered a special one-off payment of £60 to 15 million vulnerable people to help them through the winter and ease worri...
Real Help Where It's Needed Most - Winterton
Following the coldest start to winter in 30 years, the Government today formally ordered a special one-off payment of £60 to 15 million vulnerable people to help them through the winter and ease worri...
Northern Ireland News, Dec 16, 2008
Belfast's 'Black Santa' Is Back
People across Belfast will be asked to 'dig deep' for worthy causes tomorrow when the city's 'Black Santa' returns to the steps of St Anne's Cathedral to begin his annual festive fund raising appeal. ...
Belfast's 'Black Santa' Is Back
People across Belfast will be asked to 'dig deep' for worthy causes tomorrow when the city's 'Black Santa' returns to the steps of St Anne's Cathedral to begin his annual festive fund raising appeal. ...
Business News, Dec 16, 2008
Transport Secretary Renews Focus On Freight
A new environmentally friendly approach to transporting freight was announced today, as Transport Secretary Geoff Hoon published a blueprint for working with and supporting the industry. With Britain...
Transport Secretary Renews Focus On Freight
A new environmentally friendly approach to transporting freight was announced today, as Transport Secretary Geoff Hoon published a blueprint for working with and supporting the industry. With Britain...
Northern Ireland News, Dec 16, 2008
Other NI News In Brief
Lagan Trawl Resumes The festive season makes little difference to the emergency services that are this morning to resume their search of part of the River Lagan in Belfast. Yesterday, reports that a ...
Other NI News In Brief
Lagan Trawl Resumes The festive season makes little difference to the emergency services that are this morning to resume their search of part of the River Lagan in Belfast. Yesterday, reports that a ...
Northern Ireland News, Dec 16, 2008
Revamped Ryanair Offer Shot-Down
Aer Lingus - which recently marked its first year of operation at Belfast International Airport - has rejected a fresh Ryanair take-over offer despite a revised bid from the budget airline. The reject...
Revamped Ryanair Offer Shot-Down
Aer Lingus - which recently marked its first year of operation at Belfast International Airport - has rejected a fresh Ryanair take-over offer despite a revised bid from the budget airline. The reject...
Northern Ireland News, Dec 16, 2008
Stormont To Support Industry In 2009
Stormont's top Executive Ministers have this week outlined plans to better deal with the recession into the New Year- including significant support for the construction sector. They are about to enga...
Stormont To Support Industry In 2009
Stormont's top Executive Ministers have this week outlined plans to better deal with the recession into the New Year- including significant support for the construction sector. They are about to enga...
UK National News, Dec 16, 2008
Government Saves The Pint And The Mile
The future of the pint of beer and the mile have been secured, after the Government's victory in removing European legislation that would have required the UK to sell beer in litres and measure road t...
Government Saves The Pint And The Mile
The future of the pint of beer and the mile have been secured, after the Government's victory in removing European legislation that would have required the UK to sell beer in litres and measure road t...
Northern Ireland News, Dec 16, 2008
NI Firm Helps Dublin Bus Go Green
A Co Antrim bus builder has now begun deliveries of truly 'green' vehicles to Dublin. Ballymena's Wrightbus confirmed a £7.8m deal with Dublin Bus earlier this year and has now begun its exclusive, e...
NI Firm Helps Dublin Bus Go Green
A Co Antrim bus builder has now begun deliveries of truly 'green' vehicles to Dublin. Ballymena's Wrightbus confirmed a £7.8m deal with Dublin Bus earlier this year and has now begun its exclusive, e...
Northern Ireland News, Dec 16, 2008
Rapid Response 'Fastest Ever' Law-Making Helps Needy
A Stormont Bill to help those suffering from high fuel costs in NI, which is expected to become law in January, will enter more than just the statute books - it will also be a record achievement as on...
Rapid Response 'Fastest Ever' Law-Making Helps Needy
A Stormont Bill to help those suffering from high fuel costs in NI, which is expected to become law in January, will enter more than just the statute books - it will also be a record achievement as on...
Northern Ireland News, Dec 16, 2008
Roche Speaks Of Kidnap Ordeal
The Irish Minister, Dick Roche has spoken out about his kidnap orderal, when masked gunmen used him as a "human shield" during a raid. The incident happened on Monday while the minister was staying a...
Roche Speaks Of Kidnap Ordeal
The Irish Minister, Dick Roche has spoken out about his kidnap orderal, when masked gunmen used him as a "human shield" during a raid. The incident happened on Monday while the minister was staying a...
Northern Ireland News, Dec 16, 2008
Give Us More Details On Spending Plans, Says CEF
The body representing building employers has called on the Northern Ireland Executive to spend every last pound in its budget for this financial year. The Construction Employers' Federation, respond...
Give Us More Details On Spending Plans, Says CEF
The body representing building employers has called on the Northern Ireland Executive to spend every last pound in its budget for this financial year. The Construction Employers' Federation, respond...
Northern Ireland News, Dec 16, 2008
City Retailers Get Festive
Belfast Lord Mayor Tom Hartly has lauded some of the city's most creative festive window displays as part of the Chamber of Commerce's annual awards competition. The competition recognises the effor...
City Retailers Get Festive
Belfast Lord Mayor Tom Hartly has lauded some of the city's most creative festive window displays as part of the Chamber of Commerce's annual awards competition. The competition recognises the effor...
UK National News, Dec 15, 2008
Vomit Bug Warning
There are fears a miserable vomiting bug could grip England over the festive period, according to a top GP. The doctor has warned those inflected with the virus to stay in doors to avoid the risk of...
Vomit Bug Warning
There are fears a miserable vomiting bug could grip England over the festive period, according to a top GP. The doctor has warned those inflected with the virus to stay in doors to avoid the risk of...
Northern Ireland News, Dec 15, 2008
Dodds Announces Plans To Bolster Building Sector
Finance Minister Nigel Dodds has responded to calls from the Northern Ireland construction sector by releasing a package of building schemes estimated to be worth around £115m, which will be bolstered...
Dodds Announces Plans To Bolster Building Sector
Finance Minister Nigel Dodds has responded to calls from the Northern Ireland construction sector by releasing a package of building schemes estimated to be worth around £115m, which will be bolstered...
UK National News, Dec 15, 2008
Toddler Dies After Being Taken Off 'At Risk' Register
A toddler was killed by his mother after he was taken off the Child Protection Register over a year before, it was reported. Eighteen-month-old Sean Denton died last October in Barnet, north London. ...
Toddler Dies After Being Taken Off 'At Risk' Register
A toddler was killed by his mother after he was taken off the Child Protection Register over a year before, it was reported. Eighteen-month-old Sean Denton died last October in Barnet, north London. ...
UK National News, Dec 15, 2008
Bangladesh Court Orders Parents To Release Daughter
An NHS doctor who was allegedly held captive by her family in Bangladesh is due to arrive home in the UK later. The parents of Dr Humayra Abedin, a 33-year-old trainee GP, were ordered to give her ba...
Bangladesh Court Orders Parents To Release Daughter
An NHS doctor who was allegedly held captive by her family in Bangladesh is due to arrive home in the UK later. The parents of Dr Humayra Abedin, a 33-year-old trainee GP, were ordered to give her ba...
UK National News, Dec 15, 2008
Funeral For Stabbed Model Amy
The funeral of a teenage model stabbed to death in Greater Manchester is due to take place today. Amy Leigh Barnes, 19, died on 8 November. She had been found injured at her home in Farnworth, Bolton...
Funeral For Stabbed Model Amy
The funeral of a teenage model stabbed to death in Greater Manchester is due to take place today. Amy Leigh Barnes, 19, died on 8 November. She had been found injured at her home in Farnworth, Bolton...
UK National News, Dec 15, 2008
SPL Midfielder Fined For Casino Attack
A Scottish Premier League footballer has been fined £500 after admitting kicking a doorman in the head after being "pestered" at a casino. Hibs star Filipe Morais pleaded guilty to assault at Edinbur...
SPL Midfielder Fined For Casino Attack
A Scottish Premier League footballer has been fined £500 after admitting kicking a doorman in the head after being "pestered" at a casino. Hibs star Filipe Morais pleaded guilty to assault at Edinbur...
Recruitment News, Dec 15, 2008
300 Jobs At £38m Derry School Schemes
Around 300 much-needed construction jobs are to be created with the building of two Londonderry schools in a scheme valued at £38m. Newry Construction firm O'Hare & McGovern along with its facility'...
300 Jobs At £38m Derry School Schemes
Around 300 much-needed construction jobs are to be created with the building of two Londonderry schools in a scheme valued at £38m. Newry Construction firm O'Hare & McGovern along with its facility'...
Business News, Dec 15, 2008
£500k Cookstown Redevelopment Announced
Plans for a half a million pound civic centerpiece in Cookstown have been finalised. Designed to compliment existing buildings on the Burn Road, the public realm scheme will see improved footpaths ...
£500k Cookstown Redevelopment Announced
Plans for a half a million pound civic centerpiece in Cookstown have been finalised. Designed to compliment existing buildings on the Burn Road, the public realm scheme will see improved footpaths ...
UK National News, Dec 15, 2008
MoD Introduces Increased Compensation For Injured Personnel
Compensation payments for the most serious injuries have been doubled to a new maximum lump sum of £570,000 today. All injured personnel who have received an award under the Armed Forces Compensation...
MoD Introduces Increased Compensation For Injured Personnel
Compensation payments for the most serious injuries have been doubled to a new maximum lump sum of £570,000 today. All injured personnel who have received an award under the Armed Forces Compensation...
UK National News, Dec 15, 2008
£400m Affordable Housing Scheme Approved
A deal worth more than £400 million to help first time buyers aspiring to buy their own home was approved today by Housing Minister Margaret Beckett, as part of the Government's programme of action to...
£400m Affordable Housing Scheme Approved
A deal worth more than £400 million to help first time buyers aspiring to buy their own home was approved today by Housing Minister Margaret Beckett, as part of the Government's programme of action to...
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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.
