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Northern Ireland News for January 2012 : Page 3
UK National News, Jan 27, 2012
Olympic Village Handover Marks Six Months To Games
The Olympic Village, which will be used by those competing in the London 2012 games, will be officially handed over to the organising committee on Friday, marking exactly six months to the London 2012...
Olympic Village Handover Marks Six Months To Games
The Olympic Village, which will be used by those competing in the London 2012 games, will be officially handed over to the organising committee on Friday, marking exactly six months to the London 2012...
UK National News, Jan 27, 2012
Holocaust Memorial Opportunity To End Discrimination
A major worker's union is calling for an end to discrimination and prejudice on Holocaust Memorial Day on Friday. The day of remembrance is held on January 27 - on the anniversary of the liberation o...
Holocaust Memorial Opportunity To End Discrimination
A major worker's union is calling for an end to discrimination and prejudice on Holocaust Memorial Day on Friday. The day of remembrance is held on January 27 - on the anniversary of the liberation o...
UK National News, Jan 27, 2012
A&E Waiting Times 'Stark Warning'
The Labour Party have said A&E waiting time figures are a "stark warning", claiming the health service is in "increasing distress". Speaking after the release of new A&E waiting times figures, Labou...
A&E Waiting Times 'Stark Warning'
The Labour Party have said A&E waiting time figures are a "stark warning", claiming the health service is in "increasing distress". Speaking after the release of new A&E waiting times figures, Labou...
UK National News, Jan 27, 2012
Other News In Brief
Arrest Following Racially Aggravated Assault A man has been arrested following a racially aggravated assault on the Metro in South Shields. At just after 5.25pm on Thursday, police received a ...
Other News In Brief
Arrest Following Racially Aggravated Assault A man has been arrested following a racially aggravated assault on the Metro in South Shields. At just after 5.25pm on Thursday, police received a ...
UK National News, Jan 26, 2012
McIlroy Awarded Honorary Degree
One of Ireland's most successful golfers, Rory McIlroy, is to receive an honorary degree from the University of Ulster. The US Open Champion is among other international figures including Snow Patrol...
McIlroy Awarded Honorary Degree
One of Ireland's most successful golfers, Rory McIlroy, is to receive an honorary degree from the University of Ulster. The US Open Champion is among other international figures including Snow Patrol...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 26, 2012
Woman Charged Over Cannabis Discovery
A woman has been charged in connection with what the police describe as a cannabis factory in County Antrim. Ballymena PSNI officers discovered cannabis and herbal cannabis each thought to be worth i...
Woman Charged Over Cannabis Discovery
A woman has been charged in connection with what the police describe as a cannabis factory in County Antrim. Ballymena PSNI officers discovered cannabis and herbal cannabis each thought to be worth i...
UK National News, Jan 26, 2012
Cameron Criticises Leaders For Euro 'Tinkering'
The Prime Minister has told European leaders that "tinkering" with the European crisis would no longer "cut it", during a meeting of World Leaders on Thursday. During his speech at the World Economi...
Cameron Criticises Leaders For Euro 'Tinkering'
The Prime Minister has told European leaders that "tinkering" with the European crisis would no longer "cut it", during a meeting of World Leaders on Thursday. During his speech at the World Economi...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 26, 2012
Major Grant Awarded To Victims Of Domestic Violence
A Northern Ireland project to provide early intervention support for young children and their families affected by domestic violence has been awarded a major grant from the Big Lottery Fund. Belfas...
Major Grant Awarded To Victims Of Domestic Violence
A Northern Ireland project to provide early intervention support for young children and their families affected by domestic violence has been awarded a major grant from the Big Lottery Fund. Belfas...
UK National News, Jan 26, 2012
Nine Arrested In Oldham Drug Raids
Some nine people have been arrested in raids as part of an operation to target drug dealing in Oldham. They were arrested when officers from Greater Manchester Police raided addresses just after 6am ...
Nine Arrested In Oldham Drug Raids
Some nine people have been arrested in raids as part of an operation to target drug dealing in Oldham. They were arrested when officers from Greater Manchester Police raided addresses just after 6am ...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 26, 2012
Majority Of Tasers Used To Prevent Self Harm
Police Ombudsman investigators have found that in the first 20 investigations they have completed into the use of Tasers in Northern Ireland, the actions of the police were in line with guidelines for...
Majority Of Tasers Used To Prevent Self Harm
Police Ombudsman investigators have found that in the first 20 investigations they have completed into the use of Tasers in Northern Ireland, the actions of the police were in line with guidelines for...
UK National News, Jan 26, 2012
Police Issue Warning Ahead Of Huge Weekend Match
Merseyside police have issued fans with a stark warning ahead of this weekend's huge premiership clash between Manchester United and Liverpool. Speaking ahead of this Saturdays game in Liverpool, Co...
Police Issue Warning Ahead Of Huge Weekend Match
Merseyside police have issued fans with a stark warning ahead of this weekend's huge premiership clash between Manchester United and Liverpool. Speaking ahead of this Saturdays game in Liverpool, Co...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 26, 2012
Mother And Baby Rescued From House Fire
A mother and her baby have been rescued from a house fire in Glengormley. The blaze broke out at Hollybrook Avenue at around 4.15am on Thursday. The woman, who is believed to be in her late teens, l...
Mother And Baby Rescued From House Fire
A mother and her baby have been rescued from a house fire in Glengormley. The blaze broke out at Hollybrook Avenue at around 4.15am on Thursday. The woman, who is believed to be in her late teens, l...
UK National News, Jan 26, 2012
Rent For Road Works Scheme Launched
The Government has announced new powers to help councils cut disrupting road works. Transport Minister Norman Baker said on Thursday that under ‘lane rental’ schemes, councils will be able to charge ...
Rent For Road Works Scheme Launched
The Government has announced new powers to help councils cut disrupting road works. Transport Minister Norman Baker said on Thursday that under ‘lane rental’ schemes, councils will be able to charge ...
UK National News, Jan 26, 2012
Police Continue Hunt For Escaped Prisoner
Police are continuing to hunt for two men after an incident when a man was helped to escape a Suffolk hospital by an armed accomplice. The incident happened at the West Suffolk Hospital in Bury St E...
Police Continue Hunt For Escaped Prisoner
Police are continuing to hunt for two men after an incident when a man was helped to escape a Suffolk hospital by an armed accomplice. The incident happened at the West Suffolk Hospital in Bury St E...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 26, 2012
Arrests Made Following Oil Laundering Probe
Two men have been arrested following the discovery of an oil laundering plant in County Louth last night. One of the men from Dublin has been released, and the other, in his 30's from Northern Irelan...
Arrests Made Following Oil Laundering Probe
Two men have been arrested following the discovery of an oil laundering plant in County Louth last night. One of the men from Dublin has been released, and the other, in his 30's from Northern Irelan...
Recruitment News, Jan 26, 2012
Vita Cortex Workers Protest At Co-Owners Home
Vita Cortex workers brought the campaign to secure their agreed redundancy payments to the home of company shareholder Sean McHenry in Douglas, Cork, on Tuesday. Six of the 32 Vita Cortex workers, wh...
Vita Cortex Workers Protest At Co-Owners Home
Vita Cortex workers brought the campaign to secure their agreed redundancy payments to the home of company shareholder Sean McHenry in Douglas, Cork, on Tuesday. Six of the 32 Vita Cortex workers, wh...
UK National News, Jan 26, 2012
Govt To Focus On Health 'Outcomes' For Children
Improving health care for children and young people will receive a boost later this year, according to Health Secretary Andrew Lansley. Revealing the ‘Children’s and Young People’s outcomes strategy’...
Govt To Focus On Health 'Outcomes' For Children
Improving health care for children and young people will receive a boost later this year, according to Health Secretary Andrew Lansley. Revealing the ‘Children’s and Young People’s outcomes strategy’...
UK National News, Jan 26, 2012
Heart Attacks Deaths Down By 50%
An Oxford University study has found the death rate from heart attacks in England has halved in the last decade. According to the research by the British Medical Journal, fewer heart attacks occurre...
Heart Attacks Deaths Down By 50%
An Oxford University study has found the death rate from heart attacks in England has halved in the last decade. According to the research by the British Medical Journal, fewer heart attacks occurre...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 26, 2012
Man Killed In Canal Accident
A man has been found dead in a car that crashed into Newry canal. The vehicle plummeted into the water at Victoria Locks on the Fathom Line outside Newry. The body of the man, believed to be in his ...
Man Killed In Canal Accident
A man has been found dead in a car that crashed into Newry canal. The vehicle plummeted into the water at Victoria Locks on the Fathom Line outside Newry. The body of the man, believed to be in his ...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 26, 2012
Rory Gallagher Albums To Be Re-Issued
By Mark AshbyRory Gallagher's first six albums are being re-issued, to mark the 40th anniversary of the start of his solo career. The albums – Rory Gallagher, Deuce, Live In Europe, Blu...
Rory Gallagher Albums To Be Re-Issued
By Mark AshbyRory Gallagher's first six albums are being re-issued, to mark the 40th anniversary of the start of his solo career. The albums – Rory Gallagher, Deuce, Live In Europe, Blu...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 26, 2012
Earthquake Registers On Richter Scale
It has been confirmed that there was a minor earthquake in the Republic of Ireland during the early hours of Thursday morning. Donegal residents were woken just after 1am by a small tremor and it has...
Earthquake Registers On Richter Scale
It has been confirmed that there was a minor earthquake in the Republic of Ireland during the early hours of Thursday morning. Donegal residents were woken just after 1am by a small tremor and it has...
UK National News, Jan 26, 2012
Govt Needs Clear Plan For Schools
The Labour Party has called on the Government to establish a "clear plan" on education after official figures revealed that 'behind' students were failing to catch up. According to Thursday's figure...
Govt Needs Clear Plan For Schools
The Labour Party has called on the Government to establish a "clear plan" on education after official figures revealed that 'behind' students were failing to catch up. According to Thursday's figure...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 26, 2012
NI Tourism Industry Should Take Advantage Of Opportunity
Northern Ireland’s tourism industry has been urged to grasp the opportunities made available to the sector in 2012. Tourism Minister Arlene Foster and Employment and Learning Minister Stephen Farry ...
NI Tourism Industry Should Take Advantage Of Opportunity
Northern Ireland’s tourism industry has been urged to grasp the opportunities made available to the sector in 2012. Tourism Minister Arlene Foster and Employment and Learning Minister Stephen Farry ...
UK National News, Jan 26, 2012
Clegg Calls For Raise Of Tax Band
Nick Clegg has called for the coalition government to push forward with plans to raise the income tax threshold to £10,000. The deputy prime minister said families were at a financial "boiling point...
Clegg Calls For Raise Of Tax Band
Nick Clegg has called for the coalition government to push forward with plans to raise the income tax threshold to £10,000. The deputy prime minister said families were at a financial "boiling point...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 26, 2012
Other News In Brief
Man In Court Over Carjacking A 19-year-old man has appeared in court in connection with a car hijacking in South Belfast. Gavin Wilson has been charged following a forensic examination of t...
Other News In Brief
Man In Court Over Carjacking A 19-year-old man has appeared in court in connection with a car hijacking in South Belfast. Gavin Wilson has been charged following a forensic examination of t...
UK National News, Jan 26, 2012
Other News In Brief
Implants Chief Arrested The former chief of the French company behind the breast implant scandal has been arrested. Jean-Claude Mas was responsible for the French company Poly Implant Prothese...
Other News In Brief
Implants Chief Arrested The former chief of the French company behind the breast implant scandal has been arrested. Jean-Claude Mas was responsible for the French company Poly Implant Prothese...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 25, 2012
Boston College Legal Challenge Thrown Out Of Court
A legal challenge over attempts to obtain interviews with former paramilitary members has been thrown out of court. The ruling has been considered a minor victory for US prosecutors but an appeals co...
Boston College Legal Challenge Thrown Out Of Court
A legal challenge over attempts to obtain interviews with former paramilitary members has been thrown out of court. The ruling has been considered a minor victory for US prosecutors but an appeals co...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 25, 2012
Decision Reversed On Derry Fleadh Bid
The Ulster Council of Comhaltas has reversed its decision for Derry to host the All-Ireland Fleadh in 2013. Last Sunday, executive members said they would not support the bid due to the threat of dis...
Decision Reversed On Derry Fleadh Bid
The Ulster Council of Comhaltas has reversed its decision for Derry to host the All-Ireland Fleadh in 2013. Last Sunday, executive members said they would not support the bid due to the threat of dis...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 25, 2012
Car Repair Complaints Increase
Complaints about botched car repairs are on the rise in Northern Ireland, according to Trading Standards. The regulatory body said that complaints about cars have increased over a thousand in a year ...
Car Repair Complaints Increase
Complaints about botched car repairs are on the rise in Northern Ireland, according to Trading Standards. The regulatory body said that complaints about cars have increased over a thousand in a year ...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 25, 2012
Hospitals To Screen For Killer Infection
Neo-natal units that received babies from two hospitals since December are set to screen for the infection that has recently killed four infants. The outbreak of a dangerous bacterium called pseudomo...
Hospitals To Screen For Killer Infection
Neo-natal units that received babies from two hospitals since December are set to screen for the infection that has recently killed four infants. The outbreak of a dangerous bacterium called pseudomo...
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Northern Ireland WeatherToday:A cloudy day with outbreaks of mainly light rain at times, although there may be the odd heavier burst. Driest in the south and east during the afternoon. Moderate southwesterly winds. Maximum temperature 11 °C.Tonight:Staying cloudy throughout the evening and overnight period with a little rain or drizzle at times. Mild overnight with light winds. Minimum temperature 7 °C.
