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Northern Ireland News for February 2009 : Page 6
Northern Ireland News, Feb 19, 2009
Second Farm 'Queue' Application Criticised
Limited resources have again led to NI farmers being forced to 'get in line' for an important grant-linked scheme. NI Agriculture Minister Michelle Gildernew has been accused of showing 'defiance' to...
Second Farm 'Queue' Application Criticised
Limited resources have again led to NI farmers being forced to 'get in line' for an important grant-linked scheme. NI Agriculture Minister Michelle Gildernew has been accused of showing 'defiance' to...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 19, 2009
Portaferry Excels In War-Time Role
Seventy years flashed past in minutes last night as a Co Down village fast-tracked into the 21st century. Poratferry is today back to 2009 having stood in yesterday for a 1940s Yorkshire village. Fi...
Portaferry Excels In War-Time Role
Seventy years flashed past in minutes last night as a Co Down village fast-tracked into the 21st century. Poratferry is today back to 2009 having stood in yesterday for a 1940s Yorkshire village. Fi...
UK National News, Feb 19, 2009
£20k Reward Offered In Renewed Murder Appeal
Detectives investigating the murder of grandmother Ade Pukeliene are renewing appeals for information a year after her murder. Officers will be returning to the scene and surrounding areas on Thursda...
£20k Reward Offered In Renewed Murder Appeal
Detectives investigating the murder of grandmother Ade Pukeliene are renewing appeals for information a year after her murder. Officers will be returning to the scene and surrounding areas on Thursda...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 19, 2009
Royal Mail Honours Local Postal 'Stars'
Nine postmen and women from NI, together with a team of charity workers, have been short-listed for Royal Mail’s annual '1st Class People Awards' 2009. Customers were invited to nominate Royal Mai...
Royal Mail Honours Local Postal 'Stars'
Nine postmen and women from NI, together with a team of charity workers, have been short-listed for Royal Mail’s annual '1st Class People Awards' 2009. Customers were invited to nominate Royal Mai...
UK National News, Feb 19, 2009
Teens Hold The Key To Quitting, Ad Campaign Says
A hard-hitting new Smokefree campaign - 'Worried' - launches today. The ads, aimed at parents who smoke, communicate an uncomfortable message to viewers - that teenage children worry about their paren...
Teens Hold The Key To Quitting, Ad Campaign Says
A hard-hitting new Smokefree campaign - 'Worried' - launches today. The ads, aimed at parents who smoke, communicate an uncomfortable message to viewers - that teenage children worry about their paren...
UK National News, Feb 19, 2009
Insurers Can Ease Burden Of Weather-Related Claims
A new service from the Met Office, designed to help insurance companies improve their service regarding weather-related claims, has been launched. Traditionally, insurers have had to rely on a limite...
Insurers Can Ease Burden Of Weather-Related Claims
A new service from the Met Office, designed to help insurance companies improve their service regarding weather-related claims, has been launched. Traditionally, insurers have had to rely on a limite...
UK National News, Feb 19, 2009
Other News In Brief
Teen Rescued From Mud An 18-year-old was rescued from a foggy estuary after becoming trapped up to his waist in mud. The teenager became stuck in the Fleet at Weymouth, Dorset, as he made a short cut...
Other News In Brief
Teen Rescued From Mud An 18-year-old was rescued from a foggy estuary after becoming trapped up to his waist in mud. The teenager became stuck in the Fleet at Weymouth, Dorset, as he made a short cut...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 19, 2009
Other NI News In Brief
Shopping Centre Volunteers Aid Ugandan Kids A nine-day 'building blitz' in Uganda that is being organised by Rushmere Shopping Centre in Co Armagh was given 'international support' this week. Centre...
Other NI News In Brief
Shopping Centre Volunteers Aid Ugandan Kids A nine-day 'building blitz' in Uganda that is being organised by Rushmere Shopping Centre in Co Armagh was given 'international support' this week. Centre...
UK National News, Feb 18, 2009
Abu Qatada Can Be Deported, Law Lords Rule
Radical cleric Abu Qatada is to be deported to Jordan, despite fears he may be tortured, the House of Lords has ruled. Five Lords unanimously threw out Qatada's appeal against returning to Jordan, wh...
Abu Qatada Can Be Deported, Law Lords Rule
Radical cleric Abu Qatada is to be deported to Jordan, despite fears he may be tortured, the House of Lords has ruled. Five Lords unanimously threw out Qatada's appeal against returning to Jordan, wh...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 18, 2009
Public Inquiry Into John Lewis Proposals
Retailer John Lewis has welcomed the Environment Minister's approval for a public inquiry into the chain's plans for a £150m Ulster site. The scheme, which has the potential to create thousands of lo...
Public Inquiry Into John Lewis Proposals
Retailer John Lewis has welcomed the Environment Minister's approval for a public inquiry into the chain's plans for a £150m Ulster site. The scheme, which has the potential to create thousands of lo...
UK National News, Feb 18, 2009
Home Secretary To Be Investigated Over Allowances
Home Secretary Jacqui Smith is to face a parliamentary "sleaze" investigation over her Commons expenses, it has emerged. A spokesman for the Parliamentary Commissioner for Standards, John Lyon, confi...
Home Secretary To Be Investigated Over Allowances
Home Secretary Jacqui Smith is to face a parliamentary "sleaze" investigation over her Commons expenses, it has emerged. A spokesman for the Parliamentary Commissioner for Standards, John Lyon, confi...
UK National News, Feb 18, 2009
On-The-Run Murderer 'Killed By Train'
A convicted murderer who escaped from a secure mental hospital in south London has died after being hit by a train. Paul Caesar, 37, was last seen at Springfield Hospital in Tooting, where he was bei...
On-The-Run Murderer 'Killed By Train'
A convicted murderer who escaped from a secure mental hospital in south London has died after being hit by a train. Paul Caesar, 37, was last seen at Springfield Hospital in Tooting, where he was bei...
UK National News, Feb 18, 2009
Another Youth Held Over Close Range Shooting
Police in London have detained another teenager in relation to a shooting in the capital at the weekend. The 16-year-old boy is the fourth youth to be questioned by police over the incident. Two you...
Another Youth Held Over Close Range Shooting
Police in London have detained another teenager in relation to a shooting in the capital at the weekend. The 16-year-old boy is the fourth youth to be questioned by police over the incident. Two you...
UK National News, Feb 18, 2009
Three Teens Injured In London Stabbing
Two teenagers are critically ill following a stabbing in east London. Three people, aged between 16 and 17, were attacked in Kings Road, Chingford, at around 5pm on Tuesday evening. Two of the victi...
Three Teens Injured In London Stabbing
Two teenagers are critically ill following a stabbing in east London. Three people, aged between 16 and 17, were attacked in Kings Road, Chingford, at around 5pm on Tuesday evening. Two of the victi...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 18, 2009
Threats Issued To Derry Parking Wardens
Threats made against traffic wardens and TV licensing workers in Londonderry have been described as "despicable" by the PSNI. A letter detailing the threat was left at Long Tower church in the city ...
Threats Issued To Derry Parking Wardens
Threats made against traffic wardens and TV licensing workers in Londonderry have been described as "despicable" by the PSNI. A letter detailing the threat was left at Long Tower church in the city ...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 18, 2009
Donegal Ferry Funding Plan 'Sunk'
The North West may be about to lose an important cross-border car ferry link with news today that no Stormont money will be made available to keep the service afloat. The Regional Development Ministe...
Donegal Ferry Funding Plan 'Sunk'
The North West may be about to lose an important cross-border car ferry link with news today that no Stormont money will be made available to keep the service afloat. The Regional Development Ministe...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 18, 2009
Survey Says Downturn Hitting 80% Of Irish Businesses
The economic downturn has had an adverse impact on four out of five businesses across the island of Ireland. That is the stark finding from an extensive survey of 1,000 companies, north and south of ...
Survey Says Downturn Hitting 80% Of Irish Businesses
The economic downturn has had an adverse impact on four out of five businesses across the island of Ireland. That is the stark finding from an extensive survey of 1,000 companies, north and south of ...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 18, 2009
Port Of Belfast Boosted By Cruise Visitors
Leisure traffic has proved to be a winner for the Port of Belfast. However, figures just released show that while 2008 was the best year ever for Belfast's growing popularity with cruise ships, the r...
Port Of Belfast Boosted By Cruise Visitors
Leisure traffic has proved to be a winner for the Port of Belfast. However, figures just released show that while 2008 was the best year ever for Belfast's growing popularity with cruise ships, the r...
UK National News, Feb 18, 2009
Smaller Communities To Receive Anti-Fraud Passport Measures
A high-tech weapon in the fight against passport fraud has arrived at the UK's smaller and island communities. The secure video link allowing first-time passport applicants to be interviewed by train...
Smaller Communities To Receive Anti-Fraud Passport Measures
A high-tech weapon in the fight against passport fraud has arrived at the UK's smaller and island communities. The secure video link allowing first-time passport applicants to be interviewed by train...
UK National News, Feb 18, 2009
Duffy And Coldplay Lead Brit Awards Race
Coldplay and Duffy are leading the way with four nominations each at tonight's annual Brit awards which will take place at London's Earls Court this evening. Welsh singer-songwriter Duffy, (pictured)...
Duffy And Coldplay Lead Brit Awards Race
Coldplay and Duffy are leading the way with four nominations each at tonight's annual Brit awards which will take place at London's Earls Court this evening. Welsh singer-songwriter Duffy, (pictured)...
Recruitment News, Feb 18, 2009
£150m John Lewis Development Announcement Due Today
The prospect of almost 500 new construction jobs in Northern Ireland is expected to be revealed today, as planners prepare to give their decision on the future of a proposed John Lewis development at ...
£150m John Lewis Development Announcement Due Today
The prospect of almost 500 new construction jobs in Northern Ireland is expected to be revealed today, as planners prepare to give their decision on the future of a proposed John Lewis development at ...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 18, 2009
Kick Start For World Trials Championships Announced
A world championship motor cycle event will kick-start in Northern Ireland later this year, under the title of the Adelaide GP of Ireland. Jack Challoner, winner of the 2008 Youth Trial World Champio...
Kick Start For World Trials Championships Announced
A world championship motor cycle event will kick-start in Northern Ireland later this year, under the title of the Adelaide GP of Ireland. Jack Challoner, winner of the 2008 Youth Trial World Champio...
Business News, Feb 18, 2009
Port Of Belfast Hit By Construction Trade Slump
Leisure traffic has proved to be a winner for the Port of Belfast. However, figures just released show that while 2008 was the best year ever for Belfast's growing popularity with cruise ships, the r...
Port Of Belfast Hit By Construction Trade Slump
Leisure traffic has proved to be a winner for the Port of Belfast. However, figures just released show that while 2008 was the best year ever for Belfast's growing popularity with cruise ships, the r...
UK National News, Feb 18, 2009
Landfill Benefit Hits £1bn
Contributions from landfill operators to the Landfill Communities Fund (LCF) hit £1bn today, it has been announced. The fund, introduced in 1996 to redress some of the environmental costs of landfill...
Landfill Benefit Hits £1bn
Contributions from landfill operators to the Landfill Communities Fund (LCF) hit £1bn today, it has been announced. The fund, introduced in 1996 to redress some of the environmental costs of landfill...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 18, 2009
Other NI News In Brief
Lurgan Sex Attack Investigated The PSNI are investigating an alleged serious sexual assault in Co Armagh. An incident occurred in the Mourneview area of Lurgan and police are probing reports that it ...
Other NI News In Brief
Lurgan Sex Attack Investigated The PSNI are investigating an alleged serious sexual assault in Co Armagh. An incident occurred in the Mourneview area of Lurgan and police are probing reports that it ...
UK National News, Feb 18, 2009
Over 100,000 People Get Back To Work With LEPs
Over 100,000 people have been helped back into work through the Government's pioneering Local Employment Partnerships (LEPs), Minister for Employment Tony McNulty has announced. The LEP initiative, l...
Over 100,000 People Get Back To Work With LEPs
Over 100,000 people have been helped back into work through the Government's pioneering Local Employment Partnerships (LEPs), Minister for Employment Tony McNulty has announced. The LEP initiative, l...
UK National News, Feb 18, 2009
Other News In Brief
Five Bailed Over Tony Bromley Death Five men who were questioned on suspicion of murder, following the murder of a Merseyside man, have been released on bail pending further enquiries. The men, all i...
Other News In Brief
Five Bailed Over Tony Bromley Death Five men who were questioned on suspicion of murder, following the murder of a Merseyside man, have been released on bail pending further enquiries. The men, all i...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 18, 2009
£7m For Belfast Communities
A £7m package has been unveiled to tackle deprivation in communities across Belfast. Social Development Minister Margaret Ritchie (pictured) said the funding would go towards health projects, educat...
£7m For Belfast Communities
A £7m package has been unveiled to tackle deprivation in communities across Belfast. Social Development Minister Margaret Ritchie (pictured) said the funding would go towards health projects, educat...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 18, 2009
Chairperson Sought To Aid Agri-Skills Development
The organisation that looks after skills achievement in the local agricultural sector is looking for a new senior figure. Lantra, the Sector Skills Council for environmental and land-based industries...
Chairperson Sought To Aid Agri-Skills Development
The organisation that looks after skills achievement in the local agricultural sector is looking for a new senior figure. Lantra, the Sector Skills Council for environmental and land-based industries...
Business News, Feb 18, 2009
Survey Says Downturn Hitting 80% Of Irish Businesses
The economic downturn has had an adverse impact on four out of five businesses across the island of Ireland. That is the stark finding from an extensive survey of 1,000 companies, north and south of ...
Survey Says Downturn Hitting 80% Of Irish Businesses
The economic downturn has had an adverse impact on four out of five businesses across the island of Ireland. That is the stark finding from an extensive survey of 1,000 companies, north and south of ...
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Northern Ireland WeatherToday:A cloudy day with a little light rain or drizzle at times, but some spells of drier weather too. The north coast may become somewhat brighter later this afternoon. Maximum temperature 11 °C.Tonight:Cloudy and patchy light rain will slowly clear away this evening. Then the rest of the night will be dry with broken cloud. Westerly winds freshening in the early hours. Minimum temperature 6 °C.
