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Northern Ireland News for January 2009 : Page 5
Northern Ireland News, Jan 23, 2009
Hain Guilty Of 'Serious And Substantial' Failures
Former cabinet minister Peter Hain has been found guilty of "serious and substantial" failures in not registering donations to his Labour deputy leadership campaign, according to the Commons Standards...
Hain Guilty Of 'Serious And Substantial' Failures
Former cabinet minister Peter Hain has been found guilty of "serious and substantial" failures in not registering donations to his Labour deputy leadership campaign, according to the Commons Standards...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 23, 2009
Other NI News In Brief
Fire Alert Delays Treatment Urgent medical attention was delayed last night when a deliberate fire prevented a doctor from reaching a sick patient. The medic was held up due to the malicious blaze in...
Other NI News In Brief
Fire Alert Delays Treatment Urgent medical attention was delayed last night when a deliberate fire prevented a doctor from reaching a sick patient. The medic was held up due to the malicious blaze in...
UK National News, Jan 23, 2009
Other News In Brief
Dorset Hotel Damaged In Fire A large hotel in Dorset has been seriously damaged in a fire overnight. Gresham Court Hotel in Gervis Road in Bournemouth was undergoing refurbishment so was empty at the...
Other News In Brief
Dorset Hotel Damaged In Fire A large hotel in Dorset has been seriously damaged in a fire overnight. Gresham Court Hotel in Gervis Road in Bournemouth was undergoing refurbishment so was empty at the...
UK National News, Jan 22, 2009
Hain Guilty Of 'Serious And Substantial' Failures
Former cabinet minister Peter Hain has been found guilty of "serious and substantial" failures in not registering donation to his Labour deputy leadership campaign, according to the Commons Standards ...
Hain Guilty Of 'Serious And Substantial' Failures
Former cabinet minister Peter Hain has been found guilty of "serious and substantial" failures in not registering donation to his Labour deputy leadership campaign, according to the Commons Standards ...
UK National News, Jan 22, 2009
Increase In Knife Robberies, Statistics Show
The number of robberies involving knives rose by 18% between July and September last year, according to new figures released today. The Home Office statistics also showed that domestic burglaries ros...
Increase In Knife Robberies, Statistics Show
The number of robberies involving knives rose by 18% between July and September last year, according to new figures released today. The Home Office statistics also showed that domestic burglaries ros...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 22, 2009
PSNI Chief Shortlisted For Met Job
The two candidates shortlisted for the post of Commissioner of the Metropolitan police have been announced as Sir Hugh Orde and Sir Paul Stephenson. Orde, 50, is the Chief Constable of the Police Ser...
PSNI Chief Shortlisted For Met Job
The two candidates shortlisted for the post of Commissioner of the Metropolitan police have been announced as Sir Hugh Orde and Sir Paul Stephenson. Orde, 50, is the Chief Constable of the Police Ser...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 22, 2009
Two More Deny Loyalist Murder Charges
The latest two men to be charged with the murder of a leading loyalist paramilitary have pleaded not guilty. Tommy English was shot dead in his Ballyduff Estate home in October 2000. Six other men h...
Two More Deny Loyalist Murder Charges
The latest two men to be charged with the murder of a leading loyalist paramilitary have pleaded not guilty. Tommy English was shot dead in his Ballyduff Estate home in October 2000. Six other men h...
UK National News, Jan 22, 2009
British Gas To Reduce Prices By 10%
British Gas has announced it will reduce its gas prices by 10%, from February 19. The energy provider's reductions will apply to all customers on British gas standard tariff. This will benefit more t...
British Gas To Reduce Prices By 10%
British Gas has announced it will reduce its gas prices by 10%, from February 19. The energy provider's reductions will apply to all customers on British gas standard tariff. This will benefit more t...
UK National News, Jan 22, 2009
Morrison Sales Up
Food retailer Morrison has trumped the Christmas sales of higher-profile rivals Tesco and Asda. Dubbed the UK's fourth biggest supermarket, Morrison said sales in the last quarter had increased by o...
Morrison Sales Up
Food retailer Morrison has trumped the Christmas sales of higher-profile rivals Tesco and Asda. Dubbed the UK's fourth biggest supermarket, Morrison said sales in the last quarter had increased by o...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 22, 2009
Troubles Legacy Group For No 10
The findings of an important post-Troubles 'legacy' group are to be revealed within days. However, the NI Consultative Group on the Past will first present PM Gordon Brown with their report on how th...
Troubles Legacy Group For No 10
The findings of an important post-Troubles 'legacy' group are to be revealed within days. However, the NI Consultative Group on the Past will first present PM Gordon Brown with their report on how th...
Recruitment News, Jan 22, 2009
Cross Border Trade Hits Superquinn Jobs
It has emerged that a leading Irish supermarket chain is to cut jobs by closing a store in the border town of Dundalk - blaming recent developments in cross-border trade. As Superquinn prepared to cu...
Cross Border Trade Hits Superquinn Jobs
It has emerged that a leading Irish supermarket chain is to cut jobs by closing a store in the border town of Dundalk - blaming recent developments in cross-border trade. As Superquinn prepared to cu...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 22, 2009
Cross Border Trade Hits Superquinn Jobs
It has emerged that a leading Irish supermarket chain is to cut jobs by closing a store in the border town of Dundalk - blaming recent developments in cross-border trade. As Superquinn prepared to cut...
Cross Border Trade Hits Superquinn Jobs
It has emerged that a leading Irish supermarket chain is to cut jobs by closing a store in the border town of Dundalk - blaming recent developments in cross-border trade. As Superquinn prepared to cut...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 22, 2009
Lammy Aftermath Tackled
A positive postscript has been revealed for a tragedy-hit Co Tyrone street which made worldwide news in 2007. The NI Social Development Minister, Margaret Ritchie has just announced funding for a spe...
Lammy Aftermath Tackled
A positive postscript has been revealed for a tragedy-hit Co Tyrone street which made worldwide news in 2007. The NI Social Development Minister, Margaret Ritchie has just announced funding for a spe...
UK National News, Jan 22, 2009
€50,000 Donation To Help Rid Cyprus Of Landmines
Minister for Europe Caroline Flint today announced that the UK would donate €50,000 to the UN Mine Action Centre in Cyprus. Caroline Flint said: "The UN Mine Action Centre has been a highly successfu...
€50,000 Donation To Help Rid Cyprus Of Landmines
Minister for Europe Caroline Flint today announced that the UK would donate €50,000 to the UN Mine Action Centre in Cyprus. Caroline Flint said: "The UN Mine Action Centre has been a highly successfu...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 22, 2009
Border Fiscal Policy In Focus
There was disagreement this week over cross-border economic policies as the NI Enterprise Minister Arlene Foster 'talked up' the border's benefits to the Northern Ireland economy as the Euro continued...
Border Fiscal Policy In Focus
There was disagreement this week over cross-border economic policies as the NI Enterprise Minister Arlene Foster 'talked up' the border's benefits to the Northern Ireland economy as the Euro continued...
UK National News, Jan 22, 2009
More Funding For Olympic Village And Media Centres
Further funding from the £9.3 billion London 2012 Olympic budget has been allocated to support the building of the Olympic Village and media centres, the Government has announced. The Games' overall ...
More Funding For Olympic Village And Media Centres
Further funding from the £9.3 billion London 2012 Olympic budget has been allocated to support the building of the Olympic Village and media centres, the Government has announced. The Games' overall ...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 22, 2009
Minister Allays Maze Confusion Over Ravenhill Upgrade
Government officials have denied suggestions that an upgrade at Belfast's Ravenhill sports ground has signalled the death knell for a national stadium at the Maze. The home of Northern Ireland rugb...
Minister Allays Maze Confusion Over Ravenhill Upgrade
Government officials have denied suggestions that an upgrade at Belfast's Ravenhill sports ground has signalled the death knell for a national stadium at the Maze. The home of Northern Ireland rugb...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 22, 2009
Other NI News In Brief
'Bangers' Stats Revealed There were less reported injuries from fireworks over the past Halloween. According to the Department of Health, Social Services and Public Safety 32 persons were injured ove...
Other NI News In Brief
'Bangers' Stats Revealed There were less reported injuries from fireworks over the past Halloween. According to the Department of Health, Social Services and Public Safety 32 persons were injured ove...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 22, 2009
Retail And Hospitality Jobs Scheme Gets High Profile Launch
Up to 200 jobs are to be created across Belfast in the hospitality and retail sectors, thanks to a new programme led by Belfast City Council. The HARTE (Hospitality and Retail Training for Employment...
Retail And Hospitality Jobs Scheme Gets High Profile Launch
Up to 200 jobs are to be created across Belfast in the hospitality and retail sectors, thanks to a new programme led by Belfast City Council. The HARTE (Hospitality and Retail Training for Employment...
UK National News, Jan 22, 2009
'Older People Benefit From Care In Specialist Geriatric Units': Report
Older people who are cared for in specialist geriatric units have a better chance of returning home after discharge than those cared for in conventional hospital units, finds a study published on bmj....
'Older People Benefit From Care In Specialist Geriatric Units': Report
Older people who are cared for in specialist geriatric units have a better chance of returning home after discharge than those cared for in conventional hospital units, finds a study published on bmj....
UK National News, Jan 22, 2009
Regional News Output Will Be Slashed, Says Ofcom
As anticipated, a huge drop in the required level of regional news broadcasting is being proposed by the final Public Service Broadcasting review document, just produced by the regulator. Ofcom gave ...
Regional News Output Will Be Slashed, Says Ofcom
As anticipated, a huge drop in the required level of regional news broadcasting is being proposed by the final Public Service Broadcasting review document, just produced by the regulator. Ofcom gave ...
UK National News, Jan 22, 2009
Other News In Brief
Boy Questioned Over Alleged Rape A 17-year-old boy has been arrested on suspicion of raping a schoolgirl in the changing rooms of a leisure centre. The attack on the 12-year-old girl happened on 9 De...
Other News In Brief
Boy Questioned Over Alleged Rape A 17-year-old boy has been arrested on suspicion of raping a schoolgirl in the changing rooms of a leisure centre. The attack on the 12-year-old girl happened on 9 De...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 22, 2009
Enterprise And Innovation Boost For Schools Launched
A new online learning and employability resource for schools has been launched by Invest Northern Ireland. In conjunction with the Council for the Curriculum, Examinations and Assessment (CCEA), the ...
Enterprise And Innovation Boost For Schools Launched
A new online learning and employability resource for schools has been launched by Invest Northern Ireland. In conjunction with the Council for the Curriculum, Examinations and Assessment (CCEA), the ...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 22, 2009
MLA Confirms Ballymena Underpass Scheme
Work on an underpass at the Larne Road roundabout in Ballymena will kick-off in April, a local MLA has confirmed. Assemblyman Robert Coulter (pictured) received a pledge from the Roads Service that c...
MLA Confirms Ballymena Underpass Scheme
Work on an underpass at the Larne Road roundabout in Ballymena will kick-off in April, a local MLA has confirmed. Assemblyman Robert Coulter (pictured) received a pledge from the Roads Service that c...
UK National News, Jan 21, 2009
UK Unemployment Reaches 1.92m
The number of people out of work has risen by 131,000 to 1.92 million, between September and November, new figures have shown. This is the highest total of unemployed in Britain since September 1997....
UK Unemployment Reaches 1.92m
The number of people out of work has risen by 131,000 to 1.92 million, between September and November, new figures have shown. This is the highest total of unemployed in Britain since September 1997....
Northern Ireland News, Jan 21, 2009
Abduction Charges Over Dungannon Teen's Disappearance
The three people who are facing abduction charges following the return of a missing Co Tyrone teenager yesterday have been identified as close relatives of the victim. The father, uncle and aunt of t...
Abduction Charges Over Dungannon Teen's Disappearance
The three people who are facing abduction charges following the return of a missing Co Tyrone teenager yesterday have been identified as close relatives of the victim. The father, uncle and aunt of t...
UK National News, Jan 21, 2009
Missing Teen Found 'Safe And Well' In France
A missing schoolgirl has been found safe and well in France, according to police. Laura Stainford, 15, from Cleethorpes, Lincolnshire was found with 49-year-old Robert Williams, following a major pol...
Missing Teen Found 'Safe And Well' In France
A missing schoolgirl has been found safe and well in France, according to police. Laura Stainford, 15, from Cleethorpes, Lincolnshire was found with 49-year-old Robert Williams, following a major pol...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 21, 2009
Two More Charged Over Loyalist Murder
Two men in their 30s have appeared in court, charged with the murder of a leading loyalist more than eight years ago. Paramilitary Tommy English was assassinated in front of his family at his Ballyd...
Two More Charged Over Loyalist Murder
Two men in their 30s have appeared in court, charged with the murder of a leading loyalist more than eight years ago. Paramilitary Tommy English was assassinated in front of his family at his Ballyd...
UK National News, Jan 21, 2009
Animal Rights Campaigners Jailed
Seven animal rights campaigners who blackmailed companies linked to animal testing group Huntington Life Sciences (HLS) have been jailed. The leaders of the blackmail conspiracy, Gregg Avery, 41, Nat...
Animal Rights Campaigners Jailed
Seven animal rights campaigners who blackmailed companies linked to animal testing group Huntington Life Sciences (HLS) have been jailed. The leaders of the blackmail conspiracy, Gregg Avery, 41, Nat...
UK National News, Jan 21, 2009
Atheist Ads 'Did Not Breach Advertising Code'
An atheist UK bus advertising campaign, that concluded 'There's Probably No God' has not breached the advertising code, a watchdog has ruled. The Advertising Standards Agency (ASA) said it carefully ...
Atheist Ads 'Did Not Breach Advertising Code'
An atheist UK bus advertising campaign, that concluded 'There's Probably No God' has not breached the advertising code, a watchdog has ruled. The Advertising Standards Agency (ASA) said it carefully ...
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Northern Ireland WeatherToday:Chance of some brighter spells at first, but generally dull and cloudy throughout the day. Staying dry and mild and generally less windy than Monday. Maximum temperature 12 °C.Tonight:It will be cloudy but dry through the evening and during the overnight period, though some clearer spells may develop in the west towards morning. Minimum temperature 5 °C.
