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Northern Ireland News for January 2009
UK National News, Jan 30, 2009
Other News In Brief
Man Dies In Motorway Crash A man has died and several people have been injured following a major crash on the A12 in Essex. Two are in hospital after the 12-car collision on the northbound carriagewa...
Other News In Brief
Man Dies In Motorway Crash A man has died and several people have been injured following a major crash on the A12 in Essex. Two are in hospital after the 12-car collision on the northbound carriagewa...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 30, 2009
Relief As Stranded HSS Passengers Get Home
After more than 24 hours on board the HSS ferry just yards off its berth in Scotland, passengers returning to Belfast have spoken of their relief to be back on dry land. Almost 200 travellers and cre...
Relief As Stranded HSS Passengers Get Home
After more than 24 hours on board the HSS ferry just yards off its berth in Scotland, passengers returning to Belfast have spoken of their relief to be back on dry land. Almost 200 travellers and cre...
UK National News, Jan 30, 2009
Stabbed Man Was Father Of Newborn Son
A man who was stabbed to death near a bus stop in south London had been travelling to hospital with his three-year-old daughter to visit his wife and newborn son. The victim, aged 26, was attacked ou...
Stabbed Man Was Father Of Newborn Son
A man who was stabbed to death near a bus stop in south London had been travelling to hospital with his three-year-old daughter to visit his wife and newborn son. The victim, aged 26, was attacked ou...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 30, 2009
'HSS' Baby Buried As Planned
A tragic postscript to this week's Stena HSS accident in Stranraer was the burial of the baby whose return to NI was briefly delayed because the ship couldn't dock. It emerged yesterday that the cof...
'HSS' Baby Buried As Planned
A tragic postscript to this week's Stena HSS accident in Stranraer was the burial of the baby whose return to NI was briefly delayed because the ship couldn't dock. It emerged yesterday that the cof...
UK National News, Jan 30, 2009
Hundreds Walk Out As Refinery Dispute Escalates
Hundreds of energy workers in North Lincolnshire have gone on strike in protest over the use of foreign labour on a construction strike. The demonstrators gathered at Lindsey Oil Refinery following a...
Hundreds Walk Out As Refinery Dispute Escalates
Hundreds of energy workers in North Lincolnshire have gone on strike in protest over the use of foreign labour on a construction strike. The demonstrators gathered at Lindsey Oil Refinery following a...
UK National News, Jan 30, 2009
Man Jailed For Neighbour Sword Killing
A man who killed his neighbour with a samurai sword following an argument over a child's football has today been jailed for 11 years. Gary Kelly, 38, of Rutter Gardens in Mitcham, was found guilty of...
Man Jailed For Neighbour Sword Killing
A man who killed his neighbour with a samurai sword following an argument over a child's football has today been jailed for 11 years. Gary Kelly, 38, of Rutter Gardens in Mitcham, was found guilty of...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 30, 2009
Phones Seized In Missing Boy Case
The ongoing probe into the disappearance and eventual discovery of a young Tyrone boy is continuing. This week, it was revealed that mobile phones have been seized from the father, uncle and aunt of ...
Phones Seized In Missing Boy Case
The ongoing probe into the disappearance and eventual discovery of a young Tyrone boy is continuing. This week, it was revealed that mobile phones have been seized from the father, uncle and aunt of ...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 30, 2009
Derry Fall Fatality Named
A man who fell to his death from a Londonderry apartment block has been named as Christopher 'Cookie' Wade. Mr Wade fell from a window at the five-storey Strand Road complex at around 8pm on Tuesday....
Derry Fall Fatality Named
A man who fell to his death from a Londonderry apartment block has been named as Christopher 'Cookie' Wade. Mr Wade fell from a window at the five-storey Strand Road complex at around 8pm on Tuesday....
UK National News, Jan 30, 2009
Tories Increase Opinion Poll Lead
The Labour Party has lost more ground to the Tories in a new opinion poll published today. Voters' growing support for the Conservatives has helped the party regain more than a 10% lead over the gov...
Tories Increase Opinion Poll Lead
The Labour Party has lost more ground to the Tories in a new opinion poll published today. Voters' growing support for the Conservatives has helped the party regain more than a 10% lead over the gov...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 30, 2009
Pouring Rain Slows Rally World Champion
Rally Ireland is well and truly underway in the North West today as the first of an expected 250,000 spectators braved pouring rain and winds, and freezing temperatures over the rest of the weekend, t...
Pouring Rain Slows Rally World Champion
Rally Ireland is well and truly underway in the North West today as the first of an expected 250,000 spectators braved pouring rain and winds, and freezing temperatures over the rest of the weekend, t...
UK National News, Jan 30, 2009
Honda Shuts UK Factory For Four Months
Japanese carmaker Honda is to close its UK base for four months this evening, due to a slump in sales. Production at the motor plant in Swindon, Wiltshire, is to cease until June 1. Over 3,000 of th...
Honda Shuts UK Factory For Four Months
Japanese carmaker Honda is to close its UK base for four months this evening, due to a slump in sales. Production at the motor plant in Swindon, Wiltshire, is to cease until June 1. Over 3,000 of th...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 30, 2009
Other NI News In Brief
'Suicides' Case Reopened The police have revealed that two people have been arrested in connection with the deaths of a man and a woman in Coleraine. An inquest initially found a verdict of suicide i...
Other NI News In Brief
'Suicides' Case Reopened The police have revealed that two people have been arrested in connection with the deaths of a man and a woman in Coleraine. An inquest initially found a verdict of suicide i...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 30, 2009
Great Weather - For Ducks!
As the rain poured down today, NI Environment Minister, Sammy Wilson, was visiting one local group of NI residents who are more than happy with the January downpours. He was 'taking a Gander' at Cas...
Great Weather - For Ducks!
As the rain poured down today, NI Environment Minister, Sammy Wilson, was visiting one local group of NI residents who are more than happy with the January downpours. He was 'taking a Gander' at Cas...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 30, 2009
Take Care On Holiday Protection, Urges Local Expert
Travel customers should take care to 'read the small print' when it comes to financial protection for their holidays. According to a Newtownabbey-based local travel expert, Shelley McKernon, there a...
Take Care On Holiday Protection, Urges Local Expert
Travel customers should take care to 'read the small print' when it comes to financial protection for their holidays. According to a Newtownabbey-based local travel expert, Shelley McKernon, there a...
UK National News, Jan 30, 2009
Cold Snap Predicted For UK
Britain is expected to see the coldest winter for 13 years, with forecasters predicting a cold snap next week. Experts are predicting freezing temperatures will take hold on Sunday, and will see heav...
Cold Snap Predicted For UK
Britain is expected to see the coldest winter for 13 years, with forecasters predicting a cold snap next week. Experts are predicting freezing temperatures will take hold on Sunday, and will see heav...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 30, 2009
Minister Aims To Speed Up Procurement
The procurement process for public sector contracts is expected to speed up, under proposals unveiled by the Northern Ireland Finance Minister today. Nigel Dodds (pictured) said he has instructed o...
Minister Aims To Speed Up Procurement
The procurement process for public sector contracts is expected to speed up, under proposals unveiled by the Northern Ireland Finance Minister today. Nigel Dodds (pictured) said he has instructed o...
UK National News, Jan 30, 2009
Older People Living Longer, Healthier Lives
Older people are living longer, healthier lives than they did 10 years ago, according to a report published yesterday. Not only has life expectancy for those over 65 increased, but healthy life expec...
Older People Living Longer, Healthier Lives
Older people are living longer, healthier lives than they did 10 years ago, according to a report published yesterday. Not only has life expectancy for those over 65 increased, but healthy life expec...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 30, 2009
Skills Training Targets Agriculture
A specialised organisation for developing the necessary modern attributes and skills for the various sectors including agriculture has revealed how it is working to benefit land-based and environmenta...
Skills Training Targets Agriculture
A specialised organisation for developing the necessary modern attributes and skills for the various sectors including agriculture has revealed how it is working to benefit land-based and environmenta...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 30, 2009
Wilson Lauds Lisburn Recycling Scheme
Northern Ireland Environment Minister Sammy Wilson has lauded the work of a Lisburn recycling project, which is helping people on low incomes. The Voluntary Service Lisburn's (VSL) facility, backed b...
Wilson Lauds Lisburn Recycling Scheme
Northern Ireland Environment Minister Sammy Wilson has lauded the work of a Lisburn recycling project, which is helping people on low incomes. The Voluntary Service Lisburn's (VSL) facility, backed b...
UK National News, Jan 30, 2009
Chilling Campaign Warns Drivers To Kill Their Speed Or 'Live With It'
A harrowing new £3.2m THINK! campaign to highlight the life-wrecking consequences of speeding for drivers as well as victims was launched today by Road Safety Minister Jim Fitzpatrick. The campaign's...
Chilling Campaign Warns Drivers To Kill Their Speed Or 'Live With It'
A harrowing new £3.2m THINK! campaign to highlight the life-wrecking consequences of speeding for drivers as well as victims was launched today by Road Safety Minister Jim Fitzpatrick. The campaign's...
UK National News, Jan 30, 2009
Pandemic Flu Drug Stockpiles Set To Double
The UK today awarded contracts to double emergency supplies of flu drugs to treat everyone who is predicted to fall ill in a pandemic, making the UK one of the most prepared countries in the world. T...
Pandemic Flu Drug Stockpiles Set To Double
The UK today awarded contracts to double emergency supplies of flu drugs to treat everyone who is predicted to fall ill in a pandemic, making the UK one of the most prepared countries in the world. T...
UK National News, Jan 29, 2009
Other News In Brief
Woman Arrested Over Poisoning A woman has been arrested over a suspected poisoning which left one man dead and a woman seriously ill. The victims, from west London, were taken to West Middlesex Hospi...
Other News In Brief
Woman Arrested Over Poisoning A woman has been arrested over a suspected poisoning which left one man dead and a woman seriously ill. The victims, from west London, were taken to West Middlesex Hospi...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 29, 2009
Lorry Accident Leaves HSS Passengers Stranded
Everyone on board a 'fast-ferry' service that set out to travel to Northern Ireland last night from Stranraer in Scotland are this afternoon still on board the vessel. All of the 156 passengers and 3...
Lorry Accident Leaves HSS Passengers Stranded
Everyone on board a 'fast-ferry' service that set out to travel to Northern Ireland last night from Stranraer in Scotland are this afternoon still on board the vessel. All of the 156 passengers and 3...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 29, 2009
More Than 600 New NI Jobs Announced Today
Four major jobs announcements were made today, allaying some fears Northern Ireland could be worst affected by the UK recession. Financial services firm First Derivatives is to create 110 new jobs i...
More Than 600 New NI Jobs Announced Today
Four major jobs announcements were made today, allaying some fears Northern Ireland could be worst affected by the UK recession. Financial services firm First Derivatives is to create 110 new jobs i...
UK National News, Jan 29, 2009
Mercer Gang Members Sentenced
Three gang members who helped the killer of Rhys Jones cover his tracks, have today been jailed. James Yates, 20, was sentenced at Liverpool Crown Court to seven years in prison, Dean Kelly, 17, four...
Mercer Gang Members Sentenced
Three gang members who helped the killer of Rhys Jones cover his tracks, have today been jailed. James Yates, 20, was sentenced at Liverpool Crown Court to seven years in prison, Dean Kelly, 17, four...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 29, 2009
Stormont Urged To Debate City Airport Runway Plan
Conflicting views over the benefits of the proposed runway extension at Belfast City Airport are to reach the Assembly floor. The Green Party's Brian Wilson has tabled a motion at Stormont calling fo...
Stormont Urged To Debate City Airport Runway Plan
Conflicting views over the benefits of the proposed runway extension at Belfast City Airport are to reach the Assembly floor. The Green Party's Brian Wilson has tabled a motion at Stormont calling fo...
Business News, Jan 29, 2009
Major NI Jobs Announcements
Four major jobs announcements were made today, allaying some fears Northern Ireland could be worst affected by the UK recession. Financial services firm First Derivatives is to create 110 new jobs i...
Major NI Jobs Announcements
Four major jobs announcements were made today, allaying some fears Northern Ireland could be worst affected by the UK recession. Financial services firm First Derivatives is to create 110 new jobs i...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 29, 2009
Cross Border Rally Revs Up For Action
One of the most prestigious rally events in the world accelerates into the border counties this evening. For only the second time ever, top name drivers are revving up, ready to take part in the Worl...
Cross Border Rally Revs Up For Action
One of the most prestigious rally events in the world accelerates into the border counties this evening. For only the second time ever, top name drivers are revving up, ready to take part in the Worl...
UK National News, Jan 29, 2009
Man Shot During Police Operation
A man is in a 'serious' condition after being shot by police during an operation, Scotland Yard have confirmed. The man, believed to be in his 20s, was taken to hospital after the incident in north L...
Man Shot During Police Operation
A man is in a 'serious' condition after being shot by police during an operation, Scotland Yard have confirmed. The man, believed to be in his 20s, was taken to hospital after the incident in north L...
UK National News, Jan 29, 2009
Two Held Over Alan Street Death
Two men were last night being questioned by police in relation to the death of Alan Street. Long distance lorry driver Allan Palmer entered an Edinburgh police station yesterday afternoon. The 43-yea...
Two Held Over Alan Street Death
Two men were last night being questioned by police in relation to the death of Alan Street. Long distance lorry driver Allan Palmer entered an Edinburgh police station yesterday afternoon. The 43-yea...
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Northern Ireland WeatherToday:A mild and breezy Christmas Day. Also rather cloudy but mainly dry with a few bright or sunny spells developing, more especially over parts of Antrim and County Down. Maximum temperature 12 °C.Tonight:Cloudy, mainly dry at first this evening but then occasional outbreaks of rain developing overnight. Light southwest winds, and staying mild. Minimum temperature 9 °C.
