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Northern Ireland News for February 2009 : Page 10
Recruitment News, Feb 12, 2009
National Action To Tackle Wages Issues, Says Union Boss
Ireland's largest industrial union has said action on a dramatic scale will be needed to ensure all workers are treated equally during the ensuing economic crisis. SIPTU President Jack O'Connor said...
National Action To Tackle Wages Issues, Says Union Boss
Ireland's largest industrial union has said action on a dramatic scale will be needed to ensure all workers are treated equally during the ensuing economic crisis. SIPTU President Jack O'Connor said...
Recruitment News, Feb 12, 2009
Over 1,200 Jobs Lost As SR Technics Closes Doors
SR Technics, formerly Team Aer Lingus, which employs almost 1,200 people at Dublin Airport has announced it is to close. Speculation has been mounting since this morning, after the company's Chief Ex...
Over 1,200 Jobs Lost As SR Technics Closes Doors
SR Technics, formerly Team Aer Lingus, which employs almost 1,200 people at Dublin Airport has announced it is to close. Speculation has been mounting since this morning, after the company's Chief Ex...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 12, 2009
Politicians Issue Heartfelt Advice
As Valentine's Day looms a group of politicians have joined forces in urging people to 'have a heart' by supporting the work of a major coronary care charity. East Belfast DUP representatives, Robin ...
Politicians Issue Heartfelt Advice
As Valentine's Day looms a group of politicians have joined forces in urging people to 'have a heart' by supporting the work of a major coronary care charity. East Belfast DUP representatives, Robin ...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 12, 2009
Other NI News In Brief
NI Win In San Marino The Northern Ireland football team cruised to a 3-0 victory in San Marino last night to get their World Cup campaign back on track. The away team got off to the best possible sta...
Other NI News In Brief
NI Win In San Marino The Northern Ireland football team cruised to a 3-0 victory in San Marino last night to get their World Cup campaign back on track. The away team got off to the best possible sta...
UK National News, Feb 12, 2009
Other News In Brief
Rape Review Sentences After Criticism Three men who raped a teenage girl, and threw caustic soda over her, are to have their jail sentences reviewed. The men were sentenced to six years, eight years ...
Other News In Brief
Rape Review Sentences After Criticism Three men who raped a teenage girl, and threw caustic soda over her, are to have their jail sentences reviewed. The men were sentenced to six years, eight years ...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 11, 2009
Domestic Violence Targeted
There has been a call for more to be done to tackle the issue of domestic violence. Members of the Northern Ireland Policing Board met this week with senior police officers and officials from the Dep...
Domestic Violence Targeted
There has been a call for more to be done to tackle the issue of domestic violence. Members of the Northern Ireland Policing Board met this week with senior police officers and officials from the Dep...
UK National News, Feb 11, 2009
Couple Found Guilty Of Toddler Death
The mother of a two-year-old girl, who died after suffering more than 100 injuries, has been found guilty of her manslaughter. Zahbeena Navsarka was found guilty of manslaughter of the toddler Sanam,...
Couple Found Guilty Of Toddler Death
The mother of a two-year-old girl, who died after suffering more than 100 injuries, has been found guilty of her manslaughter. Zahbeena Navsarka was found guilty of manslaughter of the toddler Sanam,...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 11, 2009
Derry Shooting Victim Named
The man who died after an overnight shooting in Londonderry has been named. The 38-year-old victim was Jim McConnell. He died early this morning in Altnagelvin hospital after two masked gunmen enter...
Derry Shooting Victim Named
The man who died after an overnight shooting in Londonderry has been named. The 38-year-old victim was Jim McConnell. He died early this morning in Altnagelvin hospital after two masked gunmen enter...
UK National News, Feb 11, 2009
Fatalities After Mid-Air Plane Crash
Four people are feared dead following a mid-air aircraft collision near a nature reserve. South Wales Police were alerted to the accident which occurred near the reserve at Porthcawl, just before 11a...
Fatalities After Mid-Air Plane Crash
Four people are feared dead following a mid-air aircraft collision near a nature reserve. South Wales Police were alerted to the accident which occurred near the reserve at Porthcawl, just before 11a...
UK National News, Feb 11, 2009
Former HBOS Boss Steps Down From FSA
City watchdog boss Sir James Crosby has resigned from his high profile deputy chairman post. Sir James, who helped head up the Financial Services Authority, has came under close scrutiny over his al...
Former HBOS Boss Steps Down From FSA
City watchdog boss Sir James Crosby has resigned from his high profile deputy chairman post. Sir James, who helped head up the Financial Services Authority, has came under close scrutiny over his al...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 11, 2009
Murder Accused Dentist Facing Sex Charges
Four charges of indecently assaulting adult females are to be laid against the dentist already accused of murdering his wife and a police officer today. Colin Howell, 49, faces the fresh charges havi...
Murder Accused Dentist Facing Sex Charges
Four charges of indecently assaulting adult females are to be laid against the dentist already accused of murdering his wife and a police officer today. Colin Howell, 49, faces the fresh charges havi...
UK National News, Feb 11, 2009
UK Unemployment Nears The Two Million Mark
UK unemployment has risen to figures close to two million between October and December, according to new figures released. The latest statistics from the Office for National Statistics showed that un...
UK Unemployment Nears The Two Million Mark
UK unemployment has risen to figures close to two million between October and December, according to new figures released. The latest statistics from the Office for National Statistics showed that un...
Recruitment News, Feb 11, 2009
Over 100 Special Needs Teachers Axed
The Department of Education has announced it is to cut over 100 teachers providing support for children with learning disabilities. Up to 900 primary school pupils will be affected by the cuts as 12...
Over 100 Special Needs Teachers Axed
The Department of Education has announced it is to cut over 100 teachers providing support for children with learning disabilities. Up to 900 primary school pupils will be affected by the cuts as 12...
Recruitment News, Feb 11, 2009
ESB Takes On 400 Apprentices
The Electricity Supply Board is to take on 400 apprentices who were laid off by private sector firms. The company, which is part owned by the state, is providing apprentices who lost their jobs befor...
ESB Takes On 400 Apprentices
The Electricity Supply Board is to take on 400 apprentices who were laid off by private sector firms. The company, which is part owned by the state, is providing apprentices who lost their jobs befor...
UK National News, Feb 11, 2009
Council's Report Advises Ecstasy Downgrade
The Government's drug advisory body is expected to recommending downgrading ecstasy to a class B drug. However, ministers have signalled they will reject the Advisory Council on the Misuse of Drugs (...
Council's Report Advises Ecstasy Downgrade
The Government's drug advisory body is expected to recommending downgrading ecstasy to a class B drug. However, ministers have signalled they will reject the Advisory Council on the Misuse of Drugs (...
UK National News, Feb 11, 2009
Prince Harry In New Race Row
Prince Harry is at the centre of a new race row after telling a black comedian, he did not "sound like a black chap". He is alleged to have made the comment to Stephen K Amos at a comedy show to cele...
Prince Harry In New Race Row
Prince Harry is at the centre of a new race row after telling a black comedian, he did not "sound like a black chap". He is alleged to have made the comment to Stephen K Amos at a comedy show to cele...
UK National News, Feb 11, 2009
Karren Brady 'Vehemently Denies' Wrongdoing After Re-arrest
Karren Brady has denied any wrongdoing after she was re-arrested on Tuesday as part of an investigation into alleged corruption in English football. The Birmingham City Managing Director who was arre...
Karren Brady 'Vehemently Denies' Wrongdoing After Re-arrest
Karren Brady has denied any wrongdoing after she was re-arrested on Tuesday as part of an investigation into alleged corruption in English football. The Birmingham City Managing Director who was arre...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 11, 2009
Failed Maze Stadium Plan Cost NI £4m
A Stormont Executive Minister has admitted that scrapped plans to build a multi-sports stadium at the Maze prison site has already cost taxpayers £millions. NI Sports Minister Gregory Campbell said t...
Failed Maze Stadium Plan Cost NI £4m
A Stormont Executive Minister has admitted that scrapped plans to build a multi-sports stadium at the Maze prison site has already cost taxpayers £millions. NI Sports Minister Gregory Campbell said t...
Recruitment News, Feb 11, 2009
NI Unemployment Up 6% Last Month
A further 2,200 people were made redundant in the Province last month, according to government figures published today. The 6.1% increase in unemployment was similar to that experienced in December, ...
NI Unemployment Up 6% Last Month
A further 2,200 people were made redundant in the Province last month, according to government figures published today. The 6.1% increase in unemployment was similar to that experienced in December, ...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 11, 2009
NI Unemployment Up 6% Last Month
A further 2,200 people were made redundant in the Province last month, according to government figures published today. The 6.1% increase in unemployment was similar to that experienced in December, ...
NI Unemployment Up 6% Last Month
A further 2,200 people were made redundant in the Province last month, according to government figures published today. The 6.1% increase in unemployment was similar to that experienced in December, ...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 11, 2009
Western Health Care Debt 'Quashed'
A substantial 'debt' left behind after two health boards merged has been effectively quashed, thanks to some financial moves at a higher level. NI Health Minster, Michael McGimpsey said that a £3.3 m...
Western Health Care Debt 'Quashed'
A substantial 'debt' left behind after two health boards merged has been effectively quashed, thanks to some financial moves at a higher level. NI Health Minster, Michael McGimpsey said that a £3.3 m...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 11, 2009
Supporters Backing An NI Win
A victory and three points toward World Cup qualification are in the sights for Northern Ireland soccer fans arriving in San Marino today for this evening's away World Cup qualifier. Approximately 1,...
Supporters Backing An NI Win
A victory and three points toward World Cup qualification are in the sights for Northern Ireland soccer fans arriving in San Marino today for this evening's away World Cup qualifier. Approximately 1,...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 11, 2009
Jayne Lands 'Minder' Role
Channel Five's successful remake of a classic 80s TV series is shortly to feature Northern Ireland-based talent. Coleraine actress Jayne Wisener will be appearing later this month in one of the forth...
Jayne Lands 'Minder' Role
Channel Five's successful remake of a classic 80s TV series is shortly to feature Northern Ireland-based talent. Coleraine actress Jayne Wisener will be appearing later this month in one of the forth...
UK National News, Feb 11, 2009
Police Appeal For O2 Arena Stabbing Information
Detectives investigating a stabbing at the O2 Arena last year have today released three CCTV images of a man they wish to speak to in relation to the incident. The move comes as officers make renewed...
Police Appeal For O2 Arena Stabbing Information
Detectives investigating a stabbing at the O2 Arena last year have today released three CCTV images of a man they wish to speak to in relation to the incident. The move comes as officers make renewed...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 11, 2009
Van Passengers Urged To 'Strap In'
Van drivers were today urged to stop taking chances with the lives of colleagues travelling in the back of their vehicles. Environment Minister Sammy Wilson issued the call as DOE and the PSNI launch...
Van Passengers Urged To 'Strap In'
Van drivers were today urged to stop taking chances with the lives of colleagues travelling in the back of their vehicles. Environment Minister Sammy Wilson issued the call as DOE and the PSNI launch...
UK National News, Feb 11, 2009
Rural Watchdog: Uplands Deserve An Upbeat Future
An official inquiry into the challenges and opportunities facing England's upland communities advanced a stage further today when Dr. Stuart Burgess, the Government's Rural Advocate and Chairman of th...
Rural Watchdog: Uplands Deserve An Upbeat Future
An official inquiry into the challenges and opportunities facing England's upland communities advanced a stage further today when Dr. Stuart Burgess, the Government's Rural Advocate and Chairman of th...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 11, 2009
Other NI News In Brief
Ailing Health Service Slammed Staff sickness cost the Department of Health more than £1.1m in the last financial year, it was revealed yesterday. With proposals to cut 722 nursing jobs and close resi...
Other NI News In Brief
Ailing Health Service Slammed Staff sickness cost the Department of Health more than £1.1m in the last financial year, it was revealed yesterday. With proposals to cut 722 nursing jobs and close resi...
UK National News, Feb 11, 2009
Other News In Brief
Woman Dies After Car Hit Bungalow A woman has died four days after the car she was travelling in hit a bungalow in Lancashire. Emma Gorman, 21, from Blackburn, was a passenger in a silver Peugeot 206...
Other News In Brief
Woman Dies After Car Hit Bungalow A woman has died four days after the car she was travelling in hit a bungalow in Lancashire. Emma Gorman, 21, from Blackburn, was a passenger in a silver Peugeot 206...
Recruitment News, Feb 10, 2009
Irish Engineering Jobs To Triple By 2020
Irish engineering jobs are to triple over the next ten years, according to a new report. The figures, which come after it was revealed that 6% of workers in the trade are currently unemployed, have b...
Irish Engineering Jobs To Triple By 2020
Irish engineering jobs are to triple over the next ten years, according to a new report. The figures, which come after it was revealed that 6% of workers in the trade are currently unemployed, have b...
UK National News, Feb 10, 2009
Bank Bosses Offer 'Profound Apologies' For Crisis
Ex top bankers blamed for Britain's financial crisis have apologised for their role in the disaster. All four bankers appeared before the Treasury Select Committee, and started their evidence with ap...
Bank Bosses Offer 'Profound Apologies' For Crisis
Ex top bankers blamed for Britain's financial crisis have apologised for their role in the disaster. All four bankers appeared before the Treasury Select Committee, and started their evidence with ap...
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Northern Ireland WeatherToday:Staying cold. Any freezing fog that has formed overnight will slowly thin and disperse during the morning. Otherwise dry and bright much of the day with perhaps the odd coastal shower in the north and east. Maximum temperature 4 °C.Tonight:Dry at first with cloud thickening from the south through the evening. The odd shower, wintry over high ground, over northern counties, becoming more persistent rain over Down and Antrim. Minimum temperature 0 °C.
