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Northern Ireland News for February 2009 : Page 11
Northern Ireland News, Feb 10, 2009
Security Forces Defuse West Belfast Bombs
Three pipe bombs have been defused today after a major security alert in west Belfast ended. The devices were recovered on Tuesday afternoon and while the area that was initially affected - between B...
Security Forces Defuse West Belfast Bombs
Three pipe bombs have been defused today after a major security alert in west Belfast ended. The devices were recovered on Tuesday afternoon and while the area that was initially affected - between B...
UK National News, Feb 10, 2009
Officer In Court Over Model Death
A policewoman has appeared in court today charged in connection with allegations she helped her son in relation to charges linked to the murder of a teenage model. Amy Leigh Barnes, 19, was stabbed a...
Officer In Court Over Model Death
A policewoman has appeared in court today charged in connection with allegations she helped her son in relation to charges linked to the murder of a teenage model. Amy Leigh Barnes, 19, was stabbed a...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 10, 2009
Border Operation Uncovers 90,000 Litres Of Illegal Fuel
A cross-border operation has resulted in the seizure of around 90,000 litres of fuel this morning. The joint operation between members of the Gardaí and the PSNI also involved the arrest of one man, ...
Border Operation Uncovers 90,000 Litres Of Illegal Fuel
A cross-border operation has resulted in the seizure of around 90,000 litres of fuel this morning. The joint operation between members of the Gardaí and the PSNI also involved the arrest of one man, ...
UK National News, Feb 10, 2009
Todd Lifestyle 'Damaged Reputation Of British Policing'
A report investigating the death of Greater Manchester Police chief Michael Todd has concluded his personal life has damaged the reputation of British policing. The report found there was "significan...
Todd Lifestyle 'Damaged Reputation Of British Policing'
A report investigating the death of Greater Manchester Police chief Michael Todd has concluded his personal life has damaged the reputation of British policing. The report found there was "significan...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 10, 2009
Two Saved As British Military Join Wicklow Rescue
The two men missing in the Wicklow mountains overnight have been found alive. They were recovered around lunchtime today after British military personnel joined their Irish counterparts in the search...
Two Saved As British Military Join Wicklow Rescue
The two men missing in the Wicklow mountains overnight have been found alive. They were recovered around lunchtime today after British military personnel joined their Irish counterparts in the search...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 10, 2009
Voluntary School Class Assistants To Share Extra Cash
There was some good news on education this week as Northern Ireland Education Minister, Caitríona Ruane announced extra cash for those school classroom assistants employed outside the education board ...
Voluntary School Class Assistants To Share Extra Cash
There was some good news on education this week as Northern Ireland Education Minister, Caitríona Ruane announced extra cash for those school classroom assistants employed outside the education board ...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 10, 2009
£17m Lost In NI Rates Blunder
Over £17m had been lost in rates revenue across Northern Ireland through non-collection. It was revealed 30,000 homes listed as vacant, were in fact occupied and failed to contribute rates bills. ...
£17m Lost In NI Rates Blunder
Over £17m had been lost in rates revenue across Northern Ireland through non-collection. It was revealed 30,000 homes listed as vacant, were in fact occupied and failed to contribute rates bills. ...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 10, 2009
More Signs Of Recovery In NI Housing Market?
There are more reported sign of recovery in the Northern Ireland housing market today, after a local estate agents said it was "officially" selling again. The announcement has been supported by char...
More Signs Of Recovery In NI Housing Market?
There are more reported sign of recovery in the Northern Ireland housing market today, after a local estate agents said it was "officially" selling again. The announcement has been supported by char...
UK National News, Feb 10, 2009
Tories Secure Major Opinion Poll Lead
If a general election was to be held this week, the Tories would secure a comfortable majority, according to the latest opinion poll figures released today. Labour has suffered another heavy loss of...
Tories Secure Major Opinion Poll Lead
If a general election was to be held this week, the Tories would secure a comfortable majority, according to the latest opinion poll figures released today. Labour has suffered another heavy loss of...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 10, 2009
Healy And Paterson To Lead NI Assault
Top Northern Ireland striker David Healy is looking to continue his goalscoring form in a crucial World Cup qualifier this week in the Italian-speaking country of San Marino. Team boss Nigel Worthing...
Healy And Paterson To Lead NI Assault
Top Northern Ireland striker David Healy is looking to continue his goalscoring form in a crucial World Cup qualifier this week in the Italian-speaking country of San Marino. Team boss Nigel Worthing...
UK National News, Feb 10, 2009
Storms Batter South Of England And Wales
Heavy rain, fierce winds and snow are causing havoc across much of southern England and Wales. The Environment Agency has issued 83 flood warnings as heavy snow swept across southern England, and som...
Storms Batter South Of England And Wales
Heavy rain, fierce winds and snow are causing havoc across much of southern England and Wales. The Environment Agency has issued 83 flood warnings as heavy snow swept across southern England, and som...
UK National News, Feb 10, 2009
Fire Minister To Meet Asian Fire Service Association
Fire Minister Sadiq Khan will today meet representatives of the Asian Fire Service Association (AFSA) to see what more can be done to raise the representation of minority ethnic groups in the Fire and...
Fire Minister To Meet Asian Fire Service Association
Fire Minister Sadiq Khan will today meet representatives of the Asian Fire Service Association (AFSA) to see what more can be done to raise the representation of minority ethnic groups in the Fire and...
Business News, Feb 10, 2009
Ryanair Boss 'Rejects' Belfast City Runway Inquiry
There's bad news for an east Belfast residents' group that is fighting the proposed runway extension at George Best Belfast City Airport. Ryanair boss Michael O'Leary has said that he is "fairly sati...
Ryanair Boss 'Rejects' Belfast City Runway Inquiry
There's bad news for an east Belfast residents' group that is fighting the proposed runway extension at George Best Belfast City Airport. Ryanair boss Michael O'Leary has said that he is "fairly sati...
UK National News, Feb 10, 2009
Six Injured As Alsatians Attack
Two German shepherd dogs have attacked six people - including two children - after they escaped from their home in Filton near Bristol. Ambulance crews confirmed four people were taken to hospital, a...
Six Injured As Alsatians Attack
Two German shepherd dogs have attacked six people - including two children - after they escaped from their home in Filton near Bristol. Ambulance crews confirmed four people were taken to hospital, a...
UK National News, Feb 10, 2009
New Support For Victims Of Domestic Violence
A new guide aimed at helping victims of domestic violence was launched today at a helpline for sufferers of domestic abuse by Home Secretary Jacqui Smith and the new Victims' Champion Sara Payne, alon...
New Support For Victims Of Domestic Violence
A new guide aimed at helping victims of domestic violence was launched today at a helpline for sufferers of domestic abuse by Home Secretary Jacqui Smith and the new Victims' Champion Sara Payne, alon...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 10, 2009
Ryanair Boss 'Rejects' Belfast City Runway Inquiry
There's bad news for an east Belfast residents' group that is fighting the proposed runway extension at George Best Belfast City Airport. Ryanair boss Michael O'Leary has said that he is "fairly sati...
Ryanair Boss 'Rejects' Belfast City Runway Inquiry
There's bad news for an east Belfast residents' group that is fighting the proposed runway extension at George Best Belfast City Airport. Ryanair boss Michael O'Leary has said that he is "fairly sati...
UK National News, Feb 10, 2009
Be Wary Of Increase In Internet Scams OFT Warns
The Office of Fair Trading and Get Safe Online have joined forces to urge internet users to be vigilant against online fraudsters as recent research shows that online scams are on the increase. The w...
Be Wary Of Increase In Internet Scams OFT Warns
The Office of Fair Trading and Get Safe Online have joined forces to urge internet users to be vigilant against online fraudsters as recent research shows that online scams are on the increase. The w...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 10, 2009
Condom Survey Reveals NI Attitudes
A survey conducted about attitudes towards sex and using protection against HIV and Aids and other sexually transmitted infections in the UK has revealed that people in Northern Ireland are most likel...
Condom Survey Reveals NI Attitudes
A survey conducted about attitudes towards sex and using protection against HIV and Aids and other sexually transmitted infections in the UK has revealed that people in Northern Ireland are most likel...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 10, 2009
Other NI News In Brief
Baby Tragedy Alert The death of an 18-month-old baby in Co Antrim is being investigated and a man and a woman have been arrested after a tragic incident happened in the Ballymena area at the weekend....
Other NI News In Brief
Baby Tragedy Alert The death of an 18-month-old baby in Co Antrim is being investigated and a man and a woman have been arrested after a tragic incident happened in the Ballymena area at the weekend....
UK National News, Feb 10, 2009
Other News In Brief
Eight-Year-old Accused Of Attacking Teacher An eight-year-old boy has been arrested and charged after allegedly assaulting a female head teacher in Edinburgh. The young school pupil was removed from ...
Other News In Brief
Eight-Year-old Accused Of Attacking Teacher An eight-year-old boy has been arrested and charged after allegedly assaulting a female head teacher in Edinburgh. The young school pupil was removed from ...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 9, 2009
Suicide Deaths' Suspect Facing Sex Probe
A probe into alleged sexual offences has been opened as the man accused of a double murder in Castlerock 18 years ago faces further questioning by police. An application was made to question Colin Ho...
Suicide Deaths' Suspect Facing Sex Probe
A probe into alleged sexual offences has been opened as the man accused of a double murder in Castlerock 18 years ago faces further questioning by police. An application was made to question Colin Ho...
UK National News, Feb 9, 2009
Stabbed Potter Actor 'Had Been Protecting Brother'
A teenage actor who was stabbed to death had been trying to protect his younger brother, a court has herd. Rob Knox, 18, who had a part in the forthcoming Harry Potter, was stabbed five times outside...
Stabbed Potter Actor 'Had Been Protecting Brother'
A teenage actor who was stabbed to death had been trying to protect his younger brother, a court has herd. Rob Knox, 18, who had a part in the forthcoming Harry Potter, was stabbed five times outside...
UK National News, Feb 9, 2009
Other News In Brief
Man Arrested After Body Find A man has been arrested after a body was found at a flat in Aberdeen. Police and the Scottish Ambulance Service were called to an incident at the flat on Tullos Circle, i...
Other News In Brief
Man Arrested After Body Find A man has been arrested after a body was found at a flat in Aberdeen. Police and the Scottish Ambulance Service were called to an incident at the flat on Tullos Circle, i...
UK National News, Feb 9, 2009
Tragic Jaden's Family Issue Dog Safety Warning
The family of a three-month-old baby, who was mauled to death by his grandmother's two pet dogs, have warned others with young children and dogs that "something like this is always possible". Jaden J...
Tragic Jaden's Family Issue Dog Safety Warning
The family of a three-month-old baby, who was mauled to death by his grandmother's two pet dogs, have warned others with young children and dogs that "something like this is always possible". Jaden J...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 9, 2009
DUP Cheers As SF Taunts
What Sinn Féin has today described as "playground antics" after an allegation against SF President Gerry Adams has led to the suspension of a leading DUP Assemblyman. As colleagues gave North Belfast...
DUP Cheers As SF Taunts
What Sinn Féin has today described as "playground antics" after an allegation against SF President Gerry Adams has led to the suspension of a leading DUP Assemblyman. As colleagues gave North Belfast...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 9, 2009
Seventh NI Road Tragedy As Freeze Continues
Amid warnings that black ice had made many of Northern Ireland's roads treacherous this morning, a man has been killed in a car crash in Co Tyrone. As officials warned that last night's freezing temp...
Seventh NI Road Tragedy As Freeze Continues
Amid warnings that black ice had made many of Northern Ireland's roads treacherous this morning, a man has been killed in a car crash in Co Tyrone. As officials warned that last night's freezing temp...
Recruitment News, Feb 9, 2009
Thousands Of Building Jobs Touted, With £100m State Investment
A €100m home insulation programme has been launched by the Irish State, which could create thousands of much-needed construction jobs. Making the announcement, Energy Minister Eamon Ryan and Enviro...
Thousands Of Building Jobs Touted, With £100m State Investment
A €100m home insulation programme has been launched by the Irish State, which could create thousands of much-needed construction jobs. Making the announcement, Energy Minister Eamon Ryan and Enviro...
UK National News, Feb 9, 2009
Man Shot Dead Outside North London School
A murder investigation is underway after a man was shot dead outside a primary school in the Harlesden area of north London. The victim, believed to be in his 20s, was discovered injured in the stree...
Man Shot Dead Outside North London School
A murder investigation is underway after a man was shot dead outside a primary school in the Harlesden area of north London. The victim, believed to be in his 20s, was discovered injured in the stree...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 9, 2009
Cool Reception For Minister's Climate Change Stance
A Stormont Executive Minister has come in for criticism over his decision to bock a national government advertisement campaign on climate change. NI Environment Minister Sammy Wilson's claim today th...
Cool Reception For Minister's Climate Change Stance
A Stormont Executive Minister has come in for criticism over his decision to bock a national government advertisement campaign on climate change. NI Environment Minister Sammy Wilson's claim today th...
UK National News, Feb 9, 2009
Child Sex Abuse Calls To Charity Reach record Levels
The number of children contacting the counselling service ChildLine has reached record levels, it has emerged. According to the charity, more than 13,000 told the telephone helpline that they were vi...
Child Sex Abuse Calls To Charity Reach record Levels
The number of children contacting the counselling service ChildLine has reached record levels, it has emerged. According to the charity, more than 13,000 told the telephone helpline that they were vi...
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Northern Ireland WeatherToday:It will be rather cloudy with scattered sleet and snow showers but mostly rain near the North coast. Feeling bitterly cold in fresh or strong northerly wind. Maximum temperature 4 °C.Tonight:Clear intervals and wintry showers, most frequent in the north but mostly of rain along the North Coast. A cold night with risk of icy stretches. Minimum temperature -1 °C.
