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Northern Ireland News for February 2009 : Page 12
Northern Ireland News, Feb 9, 2009
Larne Workshop Blaze 'Suspicious'
A serious weekend blaze, which forced several Co Antrim families from their homes, is being investigated by the police. They have labelled the fire as "suspicious" after it broke out in a vehicle wor...
Larne Workshop Blaze 'Suspicious'
A serious weekend blaze, which forced several Co Antrim families from their homes, is being investigated by the police. They have labelled the fire as "suspicious" after it broke out in a vehicle wor...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 9, 2009
Mandelson Lauds NI Progress
UK Business Secretary Peter Mandelson has pledged to support Northern Ireland as the recession continues to take its grip in the province. The Labour peer met with local Enterprise Minister Arlene Fo...
Mandelson Lauds NI Progress
UK Business Secretary Peter Mandelson has pledged to support Northern Ireland as the recession continues to take its grip in the province. The Labour peer met with local Enterprise Minister Arlene Fo...
Business News, Feb 9, 2009
Barclays Retains Profitability Amid Downturn
Barclays Bank has reported a 14% fall in 2008 pre-tax profits, but still managed to push sales by more than £6bn past margins. Today's news is seen as positive for the banking industry, after many o...
Barclays Retains Profitability Amid Downturn
Barclays Bank has reported a 14% fall in 2008 pre-tax profits, but still managed to push sales by more than £6bn past margins. Today's news is seen as positive for the banking industry, after many o...
UK National News, Feb 9, 2009
Seven Baftas For 'Slumdog Millionaire'
British movie 'Slumdog Millionaire' swept to success at last night's Baftas, picking up seven awards, including Best Picture. The movie, which tells the story of a young boy from the slums of Mumbai ...
Seven Baftas For 'Slumdog Millionaire'
British movie 'Slumdog Millionaire' swept to success at last night's Baftas, picking up seven awards, including Best Picture. The movie, which tells the story of a young boy from the slums of Mumbai ...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 9, 2009
Belfast Actress Battles Triffids
The BBC is about to go 'back to the future' with shooting starting in March on a modern adaptation of the best selling post-apocalyptic novel The Day Of The Triffids. The two-part 90-minute drama, pr...
Belfast Actress Battles Triffids
The BBC is about to go 'back to the future' with shooting starting in March on a modern adaptation of the best selling post-apocalyptic novel The Day Of The Triffids. The two-part 90-minute drama, pr...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 9, 2009
Dodds Responds To Ailing Construction Sector
Stormont Finance Minister Nigel Dodds has pledged additional support for the local construction industry, with over £1.4bn earmarked for infrastructural projects this year. The Minister, responding ...
Dodds Responds To Ailing Construction Sector
Stormont Finance Minister Nigel Dodds has pledged additional support for the local construction industry, with over £1.4bn earmarked for infrastructural projects this year. The Minister, responding ...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 9, 2009
Post Office To Reward Young Letter Writers
Northern Ireland pupils are writing their way to success having made the shortlist for awards in the Post Office's popular national letter writing competition. Four local children are in the final run...
Post Office To Reward Young Letter Writers
Northern Ireland pupils are writing their way to success having made the shortlist for awards in the Post Office's popular national letter writing competition. Four local children are in the final run...
UK National News, Feb 9, 2009
Harman: 'Sexism In The City' To Be Investigated
Harriet Harman, Minister for Women and Equality, will today tell a trade union equality conference that the Government is going to clamp down on unfair pay and discrimination against women working in ...
Harman: 'Sexism In The City' To Be Investigated
Harriet Harman, Minister for Women and Equality, will today tell a trade union equality conference that the Government is going to clamp down on unfair pay and discrimination against women working in ...
UK National News, Feb 9, 2009
RAF And Royal Navy Fly High With £115m Contracts
RAF and Royal Navy support to the frontlines is being strengthened with the signing of two contracts to sustain a range of combat, support and training aircraft. The first contract, worth more than £...
RAF And Royal Navy Fly High With £115m Contracts
RAF and Royal Navy support to the frontlines is being strengthened with the signing of two contracts to sustain a range of combat, support and training aircraft. The first contract, worth more than £...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 9, 2009
Haunting Troubles Film To Premier In Dublin Festival
Two top NI actors are to be on hand for the screening of an award-winning Troubles film at a major Dublin film festival shortly. Liam Neeson and James Nesbitt (pictured) will join director Oliver Hir...
Haunting Troubles Film To Premier In Dublin Festival
Two top NI actors are to be on hand for the screening of an award-winning Troubles film at a major Dublin film festival shortly. Liam Neeson and James Nesbitt (pictured) will join director Oliver Hir...
UK National News, Feb 9, 2009
Minister Celebrates Eco-Schools Success
Over half of schools in England have achieved Eco School status, Environment Secretary Hilary Benn announced today. Visiting Long Eaton Secondary School in Derbyshire Mr Benn congratulated pupils on ...
Minister Celebrates Eco-Schools Success
Over half of schools in England have achieved Eco School status, Environment Secretary Hilary Benn announced today. Visiting Long Eaton Secondary School in Derbyshire Mr Benn congratulated pupils on ...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 9, 2009
Other NI News In Brief
House-Car Crash Suspect Charged A man has been charged with a number of motoring offences plus assault on police after allegedly crashing into a house. A teenager narrowly escaped injury when the red...
Other NI News In Brief
House-Car Crash Suspect Charged A man has been charged with a number of motoring offences plus assault on police after allegedly crashing into a house. A teenager narrowly escaped injury when the red...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 6, 2009
Bombardier Jobs Cut
Plane-maker Bombardier is cutting hundreds of jobs at its east Belfast factory, as its aerospace division responds to a decline in global sales. A Bombardier spokeswoman said the 300 job losses in Be...
Bombardier Jobs Cut
Plane-maker Bombardier is cutting hundreds of jobs at its east Belfast factory, as its aerospace division responds to a decline in global sales. A Bombardier spokeswoman said the 300 job losses in Be...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 6, 2009
Freeze Thaws, But More Wintry Woe On Way
Although temperatures dropped to below -4C last night across parts of Northern Ireland, the big freeze - which continued to cause disruption on roads during morning rush hour - is thawing somewhat thi...
Freeze Thaws, But More Wintry Woe On Way
Although temperatures dropped to below -4C last night across parts of Northern Ireland, the big freeze - which continued to cause disruption on roads during morning rush hour - is thawing somewhat thi...
UK National News, Feb 6, 2009
Police And Army Come To Aid Of Motorists Trapped In Snow
Emergency crews have rescued around 200 people after they became stranded in heavy snow in Devon, as wintry weather conditions continue to blight the UK. Police, soldiers and civilian volunteers came...
Police And Army Come To Aid Of Motorists Trapped In Snow
Emergency crews have rescued around 200 people after they became stranded in heavy snow in Devon, as wintry weather conditions continue to blight the UK. Police, soldiers and civilian volunteers came...
UK National News, Feb 6, 2009
Doctor Guilty Of Fatal Adrenaline Injection
A doctor has been found guilty of manslaughter after killing a woman whom she injected with adrenalin, against advice. Priya Ramnath, 40, was given a six-month suspended jail sentence at Birmingham C...
Doctor Guilty Of Fatal Adrenaline Injection
A doctor has been found guilty of manslaughter after killing a woman whom she injected with adrenalin, against advice. Priya Ramnath, 40, was given a six-month suspended jail sentence at Birmingham C...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 6, 2009
Warrenpoint UXB Alert Over
A bomb has been made safe after being found floating on a busy cross-border waterway. The object was found in Carlingford Lough, off Warrenpoint and some distance from Omeath on the Co Louth side of ...
Warrenpoint UXB Alert Over
A bomb has been made safe after being found floating on a busy cross-border waterway. The object was found in Carlingford Lough, off Warrenpoint and some distance from Omeath on the Co Louth side of ...
UK National News, Feb 6, 2009
Clarkson Apologises For Gordon Brown Jibe
Top Gear presenter Jeremy Clarkson has apologised for branding Prime Minister Gordon Brown a "one-eyed Scottish idiot". The 48-year-old, said: "In the heat of the moment I made a remark about the Pri...
Clarkson Apologises For Gordon Brown Jibe
Top Gear presenter Jeremy Clarkson has apologised for branding Prime Minister Gordon Brown a "one-eyed Scottish idiot". The 48-year-old, said: "In the heat of the moment I made a remark about the Pri...
UK National News, Feb 6, 2009
Four In Court Over Christopher Elliott Murder
Four men are due to appear in court today charged with the murder of a man, whose burning body was found in woods in Leeds, two years ago. A murder hunt was launched after the body of Christopher Ell...
Four In Court Over Christopher Elliott Murder
Four men are due to appear in court today charged with the murder of a man, whose burning body was found in woods in Leeds, two years ago. A murder hunt was launched after the body of Christopher Ell...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 6, 2009
Belfast Robbers Target Three Pensioners
Three pensioners have been robbed in their homes during separate incidents in the city last night. All three crimes are believed to have been committed by a group of four masked men, who made off wi...
Belfast Robbers Target Three Pensioners
Three pensioners have been robbed in their homes during separate incidents in the city last night. All three crimes are believed to have been committed by a group of four masked men, who made off wi...
UK National News, Feb 6, 2009
BBC Apology Over Uncensored Bale Rant
The BBC has apologised after an uncensored version of a leaked tape of actor Christian Bale swearing was played on BBC One's Breakfast programme. The tape, which features Bale angrily berating a coll...
BBC Apology Over Uncensored Bale Rant
The BBC has apologised after an uncensored version of a leaked tape of actor Christian Bale swearing was played on BBC One's Breakfast programme. The tape, which features Bale angrily berating a coll...
UK National News, Feb 6, 2009
Access Improvements Set For Hundreds Of Stations
Elderly and disabled passengers will benefit from safer and more accessible railway stations thanks to a multi-million pound Government cash boost, Transport Secretary Geoff Hoon has announced. A tot...
Access Improvements Set For Hundreds Of Stations
Elderly and disabled passengers will benefit from safer and more accessible railway stations thanks to a multi-million pound Government cash boost, Transport Secretary Geoff Hoon has announced. A tot...
UK National News, Feb 6, 2009
Thatcher BBC Documentary Gets 'Go-Ahead'
The BBC has reportedly commissioned a documentary by Carol Thatcher, based on her mother's life, amid a furore over a comment made by the former-Prime Minister's daughter. Earlier this week, Ms That...
Thatcher BBC Documentary Gets 'Go-Ahead'
The BBC has reportedly commissioned a documentary by Carol Thatcher, based on her mother's life, amid a furore over a comment made by the former-Prime Minister's daughter. Earlier this week, Ms That...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 6, 2009
Loyalist Weapons Surrender Slips Back Again
Despite considerable parliamentary opposition Westminster has agreed to give Ulster loyalists more time to decommission. The existing amnesty period has been extended for one year, but will be review...
Loyalist Weapons Surrender Slips Back Again
Despite considerable parliamentary opposition Westminster has agreed to give Ulster loyalists more time to decommission. The existing amnesty period has been extended for one year, but will be review...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 6, 2009
Rankins Shrug-Off Financial Woes
The celebrity chef widely credited with getting Northern Ireland firmly onto the culinary landscape, chef Paul Rankin, has been served with bankruptcy papers. Michelin starred Mr Rankin and his Canad...
Rankins Shrug-Off Financial Woes
The celebrity chef widely credited with getting Northern Ireland firmly onto the culinary landscape, chef Paul Rankin, has been served with bankruptcy papers. Michelin starred Mr Rankin and his Canad...
UK National News, Feb 6, 2009
Government Food And Farming Study Takes Shape
A new project that will examine how the world can feed a rapidly expanding population was launched today by Foresight, the Government Future's think tank. By 2050 we will need food for a world popula...
Government Food And Farming Study Takes Shape
A new project that will examine how the world can feed a rapidly expanding population was launched today by Foresight, the Government Future's think tank. By 2050 we will need food for a world popula...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 6, 2009
Foyle Ferry Finance Bid Fails
News that the Irish government has firmly ruled out providing any money towards ensuring the Lough Foyle cross-border ferry service will operate this coming season has proved a further setback for the...
Foyle Ferry Finance Bid Fails
News that the Irish government has firmly ruled out providing any money towards ensuring the Lough Foyle cross-border ferry service will operate this coming season has proved a further setback for the...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 6, 2009
Carryduff Hotel Plans Mooted
Proposals for the construction of new a 60 bedroom hotel complex in Carryduff have been brought before Castlereagh Council. Merit Investment and Properties is behind the planned scheme, which could ...
Carryduff Hotel Plans Mooted
Proposals for the construction of new a 60 bedroom hotel complex in Carryduff have been brought before Castlereagh Council. Merit Investment and Properties is behind the planned scheme, which could ...
Recruitment News, Feb 6, 2009
Ericsson Ireland Axes 300 Dublin Jobs
Multinational Telecoms firm Ericsson has chopped 300 jobs at its plant in Clonskeagh, Dublin. The jobs are to go over the next 18 months as part of a scaling down of the research and development depa...
Ericsson Ireland Axes 300 Dublin Jobs
Multinational Telecoms firm Ericsson has chopped 300 jobs at its plant in Clonskeagh, Dublin. The jobs are to go over the next 18 months as part of a scaling down of the research and development depa...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 6, 2009
Other NI News In Brief
Cash Van Hit The police have appealed for help in their investigation into an armed robbery in Belfast city centre yesterday. A man grabbed a cash box from a cash-in-transit van parked at Royal Avenu...
Other NI News In Brief
Cash Van Hit The police have appealed for help in their investigation into an armed robbery in Belfast city centre yesterday. A man grabbed a cash box from a cash-in-transit van parked at Royal Avenu...
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Northern Ireland WeatherThis Evening and Tonight:Clear intervals and occasional wintry showers this evening with local fresh snowfalls and some ice. Overnight as winds ease showers will die back to northern coastal areas. Frosty. Minimum temperature -3 °C.
