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Northern Ireland News for February 2009 : Page 9
UK National News, Feb 13, 2009
Father Appeals Over Paralysed Son's Shooting
The father of a teenager paralysed in a shooting incident has joined investigating officers to urge witnesses to come forward. Speaking from his son's hospital bedside Paul Smith said he knew people ...
Father Appeals Over Paralysed Son's Shooting
The father of a teenager paralysed in a shooting incident has joined investigating officers to urge witnesses to come forward. Speaking from his son's hospital bedside Paul Smith said he knew people ...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 13, 2009
NI Elections Put Off
Northern Ireland's next local government elections will be held in 2011, Minister Paul Goggins MP has confirmed. The decision follows a request in April last year by former NI Environment Minister Ar...
NI Elections Put Off
Northern Ireland's next local government elections will be held in 2011, Minister Paul Goggins MP has confirmed. The decision follows a request in April last year by former NI Environment Minister Ar...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 13, 2009
Queen's To Honour King
Sultan Mizan Zainal Abidin, the 13th King of Malaysia, is to receive an honorary degree from Queen's University Belfast, it has been announced. The King is the first reigning Monarch to be awarded s...
Queen's To Honour King
Sultan Mizan Zainal Abidin, the 13th King of Malaysia, is to receive an honorary degree from Queen's University Belfast, it has been announced. The King is the first reigning Monarch to be awarded s...
UK National News, Feb 13, 2009
New Offshore Gas Storage Opportunities To Open Up
A proposed new licensing scheme will open up an area of up to 200 miles around the UK for offshore gas storage and importation projects. The scheme will create a regulatory environment that will enco...
New Offshore Gas Storage Opportunities To Open Up
A proposed new licensing scheme will open up an area of up to 200 miles around the UK for offshore gas storage and importation projects. The scheme will create a regulatory environment that will enco...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 13, 2009
Sports Sponsorship Deal Is Odds-on Favourite
A £100,000 sponsorship package to help make Northern Ireland sport 'a winner' and survive the ripples of the credit crunch has been revealed. The UK and Ireland's biggest retail bookmaker, Ladbrokes ...
Sports Sponsorship Deal Is Odds-on Favourite
A £100,000 sponsorship package to help make Northern Ireland sport 'a winner' and survive the ripples of the credit crunch has been revealed. The UK and Ireland's biggest retail bookmaker, Ladbrokes ...
UK National News, Feb 13, 2009
OFT Consults On Second Charge Lending Guidance
The Office of Fair trading (OFT) today launched a consultation on draft guidance for businesses engaged in second charge lending. Second charge loans, or 'homeowner loans', involve consumers with an ...
OFT Consults On Second Charge Lending Guidance
The Office of Fair trading (OFT) today launched a consultation on draft guidance for businesses engaged in second charge lending. Second charge loans, or 'homeowner loans', involve consumers with an ...
Business News, Feb 13, 2009
£3.4m Belfast Health Unit Work Starts
Work on a new £3.4m treatment and assessment unit in Belfast has commenced. Health Minister Michael McGimpsey was on hand to cut the first sod at the site, which is scheduled to open early next year...
£3.4m Belfast Health Unit Work Starts
Work on a new £3.4m treatment and assessment unit in Belfast has commenced. Health Minister Michael McGimpsey was on hand to cut the first sod at the site, which is scheduled to open early next year...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 13, 2009
Animal Feed Crisis Compensation Agreed
The Stormont Executive has agreed to allocate additional funding for hardship payments to producers and processors affected by the recent contaminated feed incident. Speaking after the Executive mee...
Animal Feed Crisis Compensation Agreed
The Stormont Executive has agreed to allocate additional funding for hardship payments to producers and processors affected by the recent contaminated feed incident. Speaking after the Executive mee...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 13, 2009
£3.4m Belfast Health Unit Work Starts
Work on a new £3.4m treatment and assessment unit in Belfast has commenced. Health Minister Michael McGimpsey was on hand to cut the first sod at the site, which is scheduled to open early next year...
£3.4m Belfast Health Unit Work Starts
Work on a new £3.4m treatment and assessment unit in Belfast has commenced. Health Minister Michael McGimpsey was on hand to cut the first sod at the site, which is scheduled to open early next year...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 13, 2009
Other NI News In Brief
Gun Gang Wound Victim The victim of a paramilitary-style attack has been treated in hospital after being shot last night. The 39-year-old man was wounded in the arm and leg by a masked gang, the poli...
Other NI News In Brief
Gun Gang Wound Victim The victim of a paramilitary-style attack has been treated in hospital after being shot last night. The 39-year-old man was wounded in the arm and leg by a masked gang, the poli...
UK National News, Feb 13, 2009
Other News In Brief
Man Shot Dead In London A man in his 20s has been shot dead in north London. Police were called to Tottenham High Road in Haringey just after 1am, where they found the man suffering from gunshot woun...
Other News In Brief
Man Shot Dead In London A man in his 20s has been shot dead in north London. Police were called to Tottenham High Road in Haringey just after 1am, where they found the man suffering from gunshot woun...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 12, 2009
'No Confidence' Vote Passed In Wilson
Accusations of being both "small-minded" and of making "outrageous remarks" have led to a vote of 'no confidence' being passed in Stormont Environment Minister Sammy Wilson - by his own department's c...
'No Confidence' Vote Passed In Wilson
Accusations of being both "small-minded" and of making "outrageous remarks" have led to a vote of 'no confidence' being passed in Stormont Environment Minister Sammy Wilson - by his own department's c...
UK National News, Feb 12, 2009
Teenage Cousins Killed During RAF 'Flight Experience'
The two teenage cousins who died yesterday in a mid-air collision along with their RAF flying instructors have been named. Air cadets, Nikkita Marie Walters, 13, and Katie-Jo Davies, 14, were being t...
Teenage Cousins Killed During RAF 'Flight Experience'
The two teenage cousins who died yesterday in a mid-air collision along with their RAF flying instructors have been named. Air cadets, Nikkita Marie Walters, 13, and Katie-Jo Davies, 14, were being t...
Business News, Feb 12, 2009
1,200 Airport Jobs Lost In Dublin
SR Technics, formerly Team Aer Lingus, which employs almost 1,200 people at Dublin Airport has announced it is to close. There has been concern about the financial situation at the firm for some time...
1,200 Airport Jobs Lost In Dublin
SR Technics, formerly Team Aer Lingus, which employs almost 1,200 people at Dublin Airport has announced it is to close. There has been concern about the financial situation at the firm for some time...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 12, 2009
Downing Street Focuses On NI
Northern Ireland matters were highlighted at No 10 yesterday. PM Gordon Brown was first urged to reject plans for a controversial recognition payment for families of dead terrorists with a petition c...
Downing Street Focuses On NI
Northern Ireland matters were highlighted at No 10 yesterday. PM Gordon Brown was first urged to reject plans for a controversial recognition payment for families of dead terrorists with a petition c...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 12, 2009
Call For Answers, As Finucane Vigil Is Held
A candle-lit vigil was held in Belfast last night to mark 20 years since the murder of solicitor Pat Finucane. Mr Finucane was gunned-down at home in front of his wife and young family in what is no...
Call For Answers, As Finucane Vigil Is Held
A candle-lit vigil was held in Belfast last night to mark 20 years since the murder of solicitor Pat Finucane. Mr Finucane was gunned-down at home in front of his wife and young family in what is no...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 12, 2009
Anniversary Appeal Over Donegal Murder
An appeal for "vital information" has been launched on the anniversary of the brutal murder of a Northern Ireland man in a Co Donegal border village. It has been one year since the murder of Andrew B...
Anniversary Appeal Over Donegal Murder
An appeal for "vital information" has been launched on the anniversary of the brutal murder of a Northern Ireland man in a Co Donegal border village. It has been one year since the murder of Andrew B...
UK National News, Feb 12, 2009
Banned Dutch Politician Refused Entry Into UK
A right-wing Dutch politician who described the Koran as a "fascist book" has been turned away at Heathrow Airport, after attempting to defy a ban on entering the United Kingdom. Freedom Party MP Gee...
Banned Dutch Politician Refused Entry Into UK
A right-wing Dutch politician who described the Koran as a "fascist book" has been turned away at Heathrow Airport, after attempting to defy a ban on entering the United Kingdom. Freedom Party MP Gee...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 12, 2009
Ryanair Cuts Dublin, But Expand Flights From Belfast
While Ryanair has revealed plans for cuts to its services from Dublin, it has also just announced expansion to its Belfast service. Just hours after the budget airline announced cut-backs in flights ...
Ryanair Cuts Dublin, But Expand Flights From Belfast
While Ryanair has revealed plans for cuts to its services from Dublin, it has also just announced expansion to its Belfast service. Just hours after the budget airline announced cut-backs in flights ...
UK National News, Feb 12, 2009
Lorry Driver Remanded Over Girl's Abduction
A man arrested over the disappearance of a 15-year-old girl he met online, has today been remanded in custody charged with child abduction. Lorry driver Robert Williams, 49, of Whitburn, West Lothian...
Lorry Driver Remanded Over Girl's Abduction
A man arrested over the disappearance of a 15-year-old girl he met online, has today been remanded in custody charged with child abduction. Lorry driver Robert Williams, 49, of Whitburn, West Lothian...
UK National News, Feb 12, 2009
Figures Show Sharp Decline In Mortgage Lending
New data from the Council of Mortgage Lenders (CML) shows the sharp decline in mortgage lending activity over the past year. There were 516,000 house purchase loans in 2008, a decline of 49% from 2007...
Figures Show Sharp Decline In Mortgage Lending
New data from the Council of Mortgage Lenders (CML) shows the sharp decline in mortgage lending activity over the past year. There were 516,000 house purchase loans in 2008, a decline of 49% from 2007...
UK National News, Feb 12, 2009
Euro Adoption 'Not An Issue', Says Darling
Alistair Darling has insisted the UK government's stance on adopting the Euro has not changed, as the Stirling continues to lose its value on the world markets. The Chancellor of the Exchequer said...
Euro Adoption 'Not An Issue', Says Darling
Alistair Darling has insisted the UK government's stance on adopting the Euro has not changed, as the Stirling continues to lose its value on the world markets. The Chancellor of the Exchequer said...
UK National News, Feb 12, 2009
Massive Jobs Boost With 'Biggest' Rail Order
Over 12,500 jobs are to be created with the single biggest investment in Intercity trains for a generation, Transport Secretary Geoff Hoon announced today. Agility Trains has been selected as the pre...
Massive Jobs Boost With 'Biggest' Rail Order
Over 12,500 jobs are to be created with the single biggest investment in Intercity trains for a generation, Transport Secretary Geoff Hoon announced today. Agility Trains has been selected as the pre...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 12, 2009
1,200 Airport Jobs Lost In Dublin
SR Technics, formerly Team Aer Lingus, which employs almost 1,200 people at Dublin Airport has announced it is to close. There has been concern about the financial situation at the firm for some time...
1,200 Airport Jobs Lost In Dublin
SR Technics, formerly Team Aer Lingus, which employs almost 1,200 people at Dublin Airport has announced it is to close. There has been concern about the financial situation at the firm for some time...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 12, 2009
Scholarships For Less Well Off Students Launched
An innovative grant scheme for aspiring university students from poorer backgrounds has been welcomed. Northern Ireland Employment and Learning Minister, Sir Reg Empey, and NI Education Minister, Cai...
Scholarships For Less Well Off Students Launched
An innovative grant scheme for aspiring university students from poorer backgrounds has been welcomed. Northern Ireland Employment and Learning Minister, Sir Reg Empey, and NI Education Minister, Cai...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 12, 2009
Jobs Boost At Tesco Coleraine
Supermarket chain Tesco is to create 250 jobs in Coleraine after a multi-million pound redevelopment proposal was approved by the town's council. As well as creating 250 jobs in a major expansion, th...
Jobs Boost At Tesco Coleraine
Supermarket chain Tesco is to create 250 jobs in Coleraine after a multi-million pound redevelopment proposal was approved by the town's council. As well as creating 250 jobs in a major expansion, th...
UK National News, Feb 12, 2009
Premier League Footballer Charged With Sexual Assault
A Premier League footballer has been charged with sexually assaulting a 20-year-old woman at a nightclub in London. Marlon King, 28, who is on loan to Middlesbrough from Wigan Athletic, is alleged to...
Premier League Footballer Charged With Sexual Assault
A Premier League footballer has been charged with sexually assaulting a 20-year-old woman at a nightclub in London. Marlon King, 28, who is on loan to Middlesbrough from Wigan Athletic, is alleged to...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 12, 2009
Queen's Powers Forward With Wave Technology
Northern Ireland's ability to generate more wave-generated power has been boosted by students at Queen's University. The university and Aquamarine Power Limited, a leading marine energy company, hav...
Queen's Powers Forward With Wave Technology
Northern Ireland's ability to generate more wave-generated power has been boosted by students at Queen's University. The university and Aquamarine Power Limited, a leading marine energy company, hav...
UK National News, Feb 12, 2009
Prince Harry Sent On Diversity Course, Following Gaffes
Prince Harry is being sent on an equality and diversity course after a series of race gaffes, it has emerged. The Prince has been formally disciplined for calling his Sandhurst colleague Ahmed Raza K...
Prince Harry Sent On Diversity Course, Following Gaffes
Prince Harry is being sent on an equality and diversity course after a series of race gaffes, it has emerged. The Prince has been formally disciplined for calling his Sandhurst colleague Ahmed Raza K...
UK National News, Feb 12, 2009
Social Enterprises 'Will Be At The Heart Of The New Economy'
The Minister for the Cabinet Office has today predicted a new era of influence for social enterprises as he announced steps to harness the sector to help Britain get through the economic downturn. In...
Social Enterprises 'Will Be At The Heart Of The New Economy'
The Minister for the Cabinet Office has today predicted a new era of influence for social enterprises as he announced steps to harness the sector to help Britain get through the economic downturn. In...
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Northern Ireland WeatherThis Evening and Tonight:It will be a cold evening and night with a frost. It will be largely dry, but a few wintry showers towards the north coast overnight. Minimum temperature -3 °C.
