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Northern Ireland News for December 2012 : Page 3
Northern Ireland News, Dec 17, 2012
Former NI Water Director Awarded £80,000
A former director of NI Water has been awarded £80,000 in damages for being libelled by Sinn Fein. Declan Gormley will also receive full costs. Mr Gormley sued Sinn Fein over the contents of two pre...
Former NI Water Director Awarded £80,000
A former director of NI Water has been awarded £80,000 in damages for being libelled by Sinn Fein. Declan Gormley will also receive full costs. Mr Gormley sued Sinn Fein over the contents of two pre...
Northern Ireland News, Dec 17, 2012
Man Jailed For Car Bomb Attack
A man from L'Derry has been sentenced to 13 years in prison after admitting playing an 'active role' in a car bomb attack. Philip O'Donnell, 44, is to spend half his sentence in jail and the other ha...
Man Jailed For Car Bomb Attack
A man from L'Derry has been sentenced to 13 years in prison after admitting playing an 'active role' in a car bomb attack. Philip O'Donnell, 44, is to spend half his sentence in jail and the other ha...
Northern Ireland News, Dec 17, 2012
Maghaberry Prison Standards Improve
A new inspection report published today on Maghaberry Prison has found that standards have improved in the three years since the facility was last inspected. The prison was inspected in March 2012 by...
Maghaberry Prison Standards Improve
A new inspection report published today on Maghaberry Prison has found that standards have improved in the three years since the facility was last inspected. The prison was inspected in March 2012 by...
Northern Ireland News, Dec 17, 2012
Books Of Condolence Opens For Victims Of Sandy Hook Murders
On Saturday, on behalf of his Ulster Unionist City Council colleagues David Browne and Bob Stoker, Jim Rodgers asked the Lord Mayor, Gavin Robinson to open Books of Condolence at City Hall in memory o...
Books Of Condolence Opens For Victims Of Sandy Hook Murders
On Saturday, on behalf of his Ulster Unionist City Council colleagues David Browne and Bob Stoker, Jim Rodgers asked the Lord Mayor, Gavin Robinson to open Books of Condolence at City Hall in memory o...
Northern Ireland News, Dec 17, 2012
Man Sentenced To Five Years For Having A Loaded Gun
A man has been jailed for five years for having a loaded gun outside a pub in Magherafelt. Dominic Leo McGrath, 35, from Altowen Park, Coalisland, who has 64 previous convictions, pleaded guilty to a...
Man Sentenced To Five Years For Having A Loaded Gun
A man has been jailed for five years for having a loaded gun outside a pub in Magherafelt. Dominic Leo McGrath, 35, from Altowen Park, Coalisland, who has 64 previous convictions, pleaded guilty to a...
Northern Ireland News, Dec 17, 2012
Staff Member Hurt In Armed Robbery
Three men armed with knives and a machete have robbed a restaurant in Dungannon. A member of staff has been taken to hospital and is being treated for suspected broken ribs. The robbery happened at ...
Staff Member Hurt In Armed Robbery
Three men armed with knives and a machete have robbed a restaurant in Dungannon. A member of staff has been taken to hospital and is being treated for suspected broken ribs. The robbery happened at ...
Northern Ireland News, Dec 17, 2012
Other News In Brief
Council Closes Clement Wilson Bridge Belfast City Council has had to close the Clement Wilson Bridge at New Forge Lane following a report which indicated that its condition has worsened. Wal...
Other News In Brief
Council Closes Clement Wilson Bridge Belfast City Council has had to close the Clement Wilson Bridge at New Forge Lane following a report which indicated that its condition has worsened. Wal...
Business News, Dec 17, 2012
Asphalt Burner Services Scoop Business In China
Enterprise Minister Arlene Foster has announced that Asphalt Burner Services in Castledawson has won its first business in China for innovative quarrying and road construction machinery. During the v...
Asphalt Burner Services Scoop Business In China
Enterprise Minister Arlene Foster has announced that Asphalt Burner Services in Castledawson has won its first business in China for innovative quarrying and road construction machinery. During the v...
UK National News, Dec 17, 2012
Hoax Call Nurse To Be Buried
Family and friends of the nurse who was found dead after taking a hoax telephone call to the hospital treating the Duchess of Cambridge have gathered for her funeral in India. Jacintha Saldanha, 46, ...
Hoax Call Nurse To Be Buried
Family and friends of the nurse who was found dead after taking a hoax telephone call to the hospital treating the Duchess of Cambridge have gathered for her funeral in India. Jacintha Saldanha, 46, ...
UK National News, Dec 17, 2012
Man Jailed After Racially Abusing And Attacking Muslim Men
A man has been put behind bars for almost two years after throwing a sword at three Muslim men after they escaped from a fire. Grant Robertson also shouted abuse at the men as they waited for emergen...
Man Jailed After Racially Abusing And Attacking Muslim Men
A man has been put behind bars for almost two years after throwing a sword at three Muslim men after they escaped from a fire. Grant Robertson also shouted abuse at the men as they waited for emergen...
UK National News, Dec 17, 2012
Police Officer Arrested Over 'Pleb' Leak
A Police officer has been arrested on suspicion of leaking information about ex-Chief Whip Andrew Mitchell's tirade against police on Downing Street. He was arrested on Saturday on suspicion of misco...
Police Officer Arrested Over 'Pleb' Leak
A Police officer has been arrested on suspicion of leaking information about ex-Chief Whip Andrew Mitchell's tirade against police on Downing Street. He was arrested on Saturday on suspicion of misco...
UK National News, Dec 17, 2012
Amy Winehouse Inquest To Be Reheard
The inquest into the death of singer Amy Winehouse is to be reheard, after the coroner involved resigned. Dr Andrew Scott Reid quit from his post after an inquiry into his decision to appoint his wif...
Amy Winehouse Inquest To Be Reheard
The inquest into the death of singer Amy Winehouse is to be reheard, after the coroner involved resigned. Dr Andrew Scott Reid quit from his post after an inquiry into his decision to appoint his wif...
UK National News, Dec 17, 2012
One In Four First-Time Buyers Take Ten Years To Raise Deposit
More than one in four first time buyers say that it will take them ten years or more to raise the necessary deposit to buy a property, say the Building Society Association (BSA) in their 19th edition ...
One In Four First-Time Buyers Take Ten Years To Raise Deposit
More than one in four first time buyers say that it will take them ten years or more to raise the necessary deposit to buy a property, say the Building Society Association (BSA) in their 19th edition ...
UK National News, Dec 17, 2012
Man Arrested Following Stabbing Of Girlfriend
A man has been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after his girlfriend was stabbed in York. Michael Bennison, 28, was arrested after police issued an appeal to find him. His partner, 27, was ...
Man Arrested Following Stabbing Of Girlfriend
A man has been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after his girlfriend was stabbed in York. Michael Bennison, 28, was arrested after police issued an appeal to find him. His partner, 27, was ...
UK National News, Dec 17, 2012
Man Found Guilty Of Killing Former BBC Journalist
A man has been found guilty of the manslaughter if former BBC Scotland journalist Phillip Cottrell. Nicho Waipuka, 20, admitted punching Mr Cottrell, which caused him to fall and hit his head, during...
Man Found Guilty Of Killing Former BBC Journalist
A man has been found guilty of the manslaughter if former BBC Scotland journalist Phillip Cottrell. Nicho Waipuka, 20, admitted punching Mr Cottrell, which caused him to fall and hit his head, during...
UK National News, Dec 17, 2012
Other News In Brief
Wiggins Wins BBC Award Olympic gold medallist Bradley Wiggins has won the BBC Sports Personality of the Year award. The 32-year-old cyclist was presented with the trophy by the Duchess of Ca...
Other News In Brief
Wiggins Wins BBC Award Olympic gold medallist Bradley Wiggins has won the BBC Sports Personality of the Year award. The 32-year-old cyclist was presented with the trophy by the Duchess of Ca...
Recruitment News, Dec 14, 2012
MGS.Mfg Group To Create 150 Jobs
Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation, Richard Bruton TD, today announces MGS.Mfg Group Inc, a leading provider of engineered manufacturing solutions to the plastics Industry, is to establish a...
MGS.Mfg Group To Create 150 Jobs
Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation, Richard Bruton TD, today announces MGS.Mfg Group Inc, a leading provider of engineered manufacturing solutions to the plastics Industry, is to establish a...
Recruitment News, Dec 14, 2012
Appointment Of New IERC Centre Director
Tyndall National Institute has announced the appointment of Professor Tony Day as the Director of the International Energy Research Centre (IERC). The IERC is a new, industry-led, collaborative centr...
Appointment Of New IERC Centre Director
Tyndall National Institute has announced the appointment of Professor Tony Day as the Director of the International Energy Research Centre (IERC). The IERC is a new, industry-led, collaborative centr...
UK National News, Dec 14, 2012
Talks Planned Over ScotRail Strike
Talks are to be held on Saturday between managers from ScotRail and officials from the RMT union over potential strikes over Christmas. The two groups are to meet on Saturday to discuss strike action...
Talks Planned Over ScotRail Strike
Talks are to be held on Saturday between managers from ScotRail and officials from the RMT union over potential strikes over Christmas. The two groups are to meet on Saturday to discuss strike action...
UK National News, Dec 14, 2012
Memorial Service Held For Hoax Call Nurse
A memorial service has been held at the King Edward VII hospital for the nurse who took a hoax call regarding the Duchess of Cambridge. Jacintha Saldanha was found dead last Friday, three days after ...
Memorial Service Held For Hoax Call Nurse
A memorial service has been held at the King Edward VII hospital for the nurse who took a hoax call regarding the Duchess of Cambridge. Jacintha Saldanha was found dead last Friday, three days after ...
UK National News, Dec 14, 2012
Clegg Calls For UK Drugs Review
Nick Clegg has called for a review into the current drugs law in the UK. The deputy Prime Minister has backed calls for a royal commission to consider decriminalising illegal drugs. This is despite ...
Clegg Calls For UK Drugs Review
Nick Clegg has called for a review into the current drugs law in the UK. The deputy Prime Minister has backed calls for a royal commission to consider decriminalising illegal drugs. This is despite ...
UK National News, Dec 14, 2012
Teen Appears In Court Charged With The Murder Of Four Siblings
A 19-year-old has appeared in court charged with the murder of four children who died in a house fire. Dyson Allen is accused of killing siblings Jordon Smith, 2, twins Holly and Ella, 4, and Reece, ...
Teen Appears In Court Charged With The Murder Of Four Siblings
A 19-year-old has appeared in court charged with the murder of four children who died in a house fire. Dyson Allen is accused of killing siblings Jordon Smith, 2, twins Holly and Ella, 4, and Reece, ...
Northern Ireland News, Dec 14, 2012
NI Health Trust Chairman Sacked
The chairman of the Northern Ireland Health Trust has been sacked. This is the first time a senior health manager has been sacked from a Northern Ireland trust. The removal of Trust chairman Jim Ste...
NI Health Trust Chairman Sacked
The chairman of the Northern Ireland Health Trust has been sacked. This is the first time a senior health manager has been sacked from a Northern Ireland trust. The removal of Trust chairman Jim Ste...
Northern Ireland News, Dec 14, 2012
Foster's Flag Violence Condemnation 'Long Overdue'
The SDLP Chair of the Assembly's Enterprise Trade and Investment Committee Patsy McGlone has branded Arlene Foster’s condemnation of the ongoing violence in Northern Ireland as "long overdue". The En...
Foster's Flag Violence Condemnation 'Long Overdue'
The SDLP Chair of the Assembly's Enterprise Trade and Investment Committee Patsy McGlone has branded Arlene Foster’s condemnation of the ongoing violence in Northern Ireland as "long overdue". The En...
Northern Ireland News, Dec 14, 2012
Pipe Bomb Found At Photographer's Home
A press photographer and his family have had to evacuate their home near Newry, County Down, after a pipe bomb was discovered. Mark Pearce from Mayobridge believes he was targeted because of his job....
Pipe Bomb Found At Photographer's Home
A press photographer and his family have had to evacuate their home near Newry, County Down, after a pipe bomb was discovered. Mark Pearce from Mayobridge believes he was targeted because of his job....
UK National News, Dec 14, 2012
Detectives Appeal For Missing Teenager Shelley Pratt
Detectives investigating the disappearance of missing teenager Shelley Pratt are today, releasing a new CCTV still of a young man seen with her in a bid to trace his identity. The still, which was ta...
Detectives Appeal For Missing Teenager Shelley Pratt
Detectives investigating the disappearance of missing teenager Shelley Pratt are today, releasing a new CCTV still of a young man seen with her in a bid to trace his identity. The still, which was ta...
Northern Ireland News, Dec 14, 2012
Child Protection Investigation Launched
An investigation is to be held into deficiencies in child protection within the culture, arts and leisure sectors in Northern Ireland. The Assembly’s Committee for Culture, Arts and Leisure has annou...
Child Protection Investigation Launched
An investigation is to be held into deficiencies in child protection within the culture, arts and leisure sectors in Northern Ireland. The Assembly’s Committee for Culture, Arts and Leisure has annou...
UK National News, Dec 14, 2012
Eva Rausing Died Of Cocaine Abuse
The wife of multi-millionaire Hans Kristian Rausing died of cocaine abuse, a coroner has rule. Eva Rausing, 48, was found at the couple's house in Belgravia on 9th July. Her husband received a 10 mo...
Eva Rausing Died Of Cocaine Abuse
The wife of multi-millionaire Hans Kristian Rausing died of cocaine abuse, a coroner has rule. Eva Rausing, 48, was found at the couple's house in Belgravia on 9th July. Her husband received a 10 mo...
Northern Ireland News, Dec 14, 2012
NI Fracking A Decision For Stormont - Attwood
Environment Minister Alex Attwood has said a decision on fracking in northern Ireland will only be made at Stormont. Reacting to the news that Westminster has given the controversial gas-extraction t...
NI Fracking A Decision For Stormont - Attwood
Environment Minister Alex Attwood has said a decision on fracking in northern Ireland will only be made at Stormont. Reacting to the news that Westminster has given the controversial gas-extraction t...
UK National News, Dec 14, 2012
RCPH Launches Campaign Tackling Vitamin D Deficiency
The RCPCH has today launched its position statement and campaign on tackling vitamin D deficiency. Widely available and low-cost vitamin D supplements, fortification of foods, greater knowledge among...
RCPH Launches Campaign Tackling Vitamin D Deficiency
The RCPCH has today launched its position statement and campaign on tackling vitamin D deficiency. Widely available and low-cost vitamin D supplements, fortification of foods, greater knowledge among...
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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.
