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Northern Ireland News for December 2012 : Page 5
Northern Ireland News, Dec 13, 2012
Other News In Brief
Norman Moffatt Murder - Man Charged A man has been charged with perverting the course of justice over the murder of Norman Moffat in 2001. 73-year-old Mr Moffatt was attacked and stabbed in J...
Other News In Brief
Norman Moffatt Murder - Man Charged A man has been charged with perverting the course of justice over the murder of Norman Moffat in 2001. 73-year-old Mr Moffatt was attacked and stabbed in J...
UK National News, Dec 13, 2012
Other News In Brief
Third Arrest Over Gambian National Murder A third man has been charged with the murder of a Gambian national in Leith, Edinburgh. Dodou Leigh, 30, was found dead in a flat in Hawkhill Close o...
Other News In Brief
Third Arrest Over Gambian National Murder A third man has been charged with the murder of a Gambian national in Leith, Edinburgh. Dodou Leigh, 30, was found dead in a flat in Hawkhill Close o...
Business News, Dec 12, 2012
Minister Launches £415,000 Lisburn Enterprise Project
Northern Ireland’s Social Development Minister has launched a new £415,000 social enterprise project at Resurgam Trust in Lisburn Nelson McCausland launched the project, which will see Resurgam estab...
Minister Launches £415,000 Lisburn Enterprise Project
Northern Ireland’s Social Development Minister has launched a new £415,000 social enterprise project at Resurgam Trust in Lisburn Nelson McCausland launched the project, which will see Resurgam estab...
Northern Ireland News, Dec 12, 2012
PM Condemns Loyalist Flag Violence
David Cameron has condemned the loyalists and unionists responsible for acts of violence across Northern Ireland in the wake of the union flag vote at Belfast City Hall. He was speaking at Prime Mini...
PM Condemns Loyalist Flag Violence
David Cameron has condemned the loyalists and unionists responsible for acts of violence across Northern Ireland in the wake of the union flag vote at Belfast City Hall. He was speaking at Prime Mini...
Northern Ireland News, Dec 12, 2012
NI Submariner Jailed For Secrets Breach
A navy submariner originally from Northern Ireland has been sentenced to eight years in jail after offering secrets to MI5 agents posing as Russian spies. Petty Officer Edward Devenney, 30, is origin...
NI Submariner Jailed For Secrets Breach
A navy submariner originally from Northern Ireland has been sentenced to eight years in jail after offering secrets to MI5 agents posing as Russian spies. Petty Officer Edward Devenney, 30, is origin...
Northern Ireland News, Dec 12, 2012
Finucane Murder Cover-Up 'Shocking' - Cameron
David Cameron has described as "shocking" the level of state collusion into the murder of lawyer Pat Finucane, as revealed in a report. Sir Desmond de Silva’s review found agents of the state were in...
Finucane Murder Cover-Up 'Shocking' - Cameron
David Cameron has described as "shocking" the level of state collusion into the murder of lawyer Pat Finucane, as revealed in a report. Sir Desmond de Silva’s review found agents of the state were in...
Recruitment News, Dec 12, 2012
Avon To Axe 1,500 Jobs
Avon is to cut 1,500 jobs in a bid to save costs. The cosmetics group will pull out of South Korea and Vietnam as part of a plan to save $400m. Sheri McCoy, the chief executive, announced the news t...
Avon To Axe 1,500 Jobs
Avon is to cut 1,500 jobs in a bid to save costs. The cosmetics group will pull out of South Korea and Vietnam as part of a plan to save $400m. Sheri McCoy, the chief executive, announced the news t...
Northern Ireland News, Dec 12, 2012
Poots And Donaldson Receive Death Threats
Jeffrey Donaldson and Edwin Poots have become the latest politicians in Northern Ireland to have death threats issued against themselves and their families. The DUP has confirmed the Lagan Valley MP ...
Poots And Donaldson Receive Death Threats
Jeffrey Donaldson and Edwin Poots have become the latest politicians in Northern Ireland to have death threats issued against themselves and their families. The DUP has confirmed the Lagan Valley MP ...
Recruitment News, Dec 12, 2012
Small Businesses Offered £110m Boost
Small businesses struggling to access credit are to be given a welcome boost with £110 million of new funding, Vince Cable announced today. The Business Secretary pledged £55 million of Government fu...
Small Businesses Offered £110m Boost
Small businesses struggling to access credit are to be given a welcome boost with £110 million of new funding, Vince Cable announced today. The Business Secretary pledged £55 million of Government fu...
UK National News, Dec 12, 2012
Workers Stranded On North Sea Rig
Over 90 workers have been stranded on a gas rig in the North Sea since Monday after a helicopter broke down. The workers have been stranded for two days on the Ensco 80 rig, located 100 miles off the...
Workers Stranded On North Sea Rig
Over 90 workers have been stranded on a gas rig in the North Sea since Monday after a helicopter broke down. The workers have been stranded for two days on the Ensco 80 rig, located 100 miles off the...
Recruitment News, Dec 12, 2012
UK Unemployment Decreases
The number of unemployed people in the UK fell by 82,000 between August and October. The figure now stands at 2.51 million, according to the Office for National Statistic. Unemployment rate stood a...
UK Unemployment Decreases
The number of unemployed people in the UK fell by 82,000 between August and October. The figure now stands at 2.51 million, according to the Office for National Statistic. Unemployment rate stood a...
UK National News, Dec 12, 2012
Dawkins Congratulates Wales On Religion Decline
Prominent atheist and scientist Professor Richard Dawkins has welcomed the news that a third of people in Wales claim to have no religion. The figure came from the publication of the 2011 census. Pr...
Dawkins Congratulates Wales On Religion Decline
Prominent atheist and scientist Professor Richard Dawkins has welcomed the news that a third of people in Wales claim to have no religion. The figure came from the publication of the 2011 census. Pr...
UK National News, Dec 12, 2012
Scotland Gay Marriage Consultation Begins
A consultation has begun today on a draft bill to introduce gay marriage in Scotland. The plans have received cross party support in the Scottish Parliament. The consultation will investigate views ...
Scotland Gay Marriage Consultation Begins
A consultation has begun today on a draft bill to introduce gay marriage in Scotland. The plans have received cross party support in the Scottish Parliament. The consultation will investigate views ...
Northern Ireland News, Dec 12, 2012
NI Unemployment Continues To Rise
The number of people claiming unemployment benefits in Northern Ireland has risen, according to the latest figures. The Labour Force Survey (LFS) showed that, while the period August - October 2012 s...
NI Unemployment Continues To Rise
The number of people claiming unemployment benefits in Northern Ireland has risen, according to the latest figures. The Labour Force Survey (LFS) showed that, while the period August - October 2012 s...
UK National News, Dec 12, 2012
Application To Overturn Hillsborough Verdicts Submitted
The High Court will hear an application to quash the original Hillsborough inquest verdicts next Wednesday. Attorney General Dominic Grieve made the application on Monday. The decision follows the r...
Application To Overturn Hillsborough Verdicts Submitted
The High Court will hear an application to quash the original Hillsborough inquest verdicts next Wednesday. Attorney General Dominic Grieve made the application on Monday. The decision follows the r...
Northern Ireland News, Dec 12, 2012
Fultons Furniture To Close
Furniture retailer Fultons is facing closure after administrators announced they have been unable to find a buyer. The company was placed into administration in July. PwC took over the running of th...
Fultons Furniture To Close
Furniture retailer Fultons is facing closure after administrators announced they have been unable to find a buyer. The company was placed into administration in July. PwC took over the running of th...
UK National News, Dec 12, 2012
Hunt For April Jones Continues
The search for missing five year old April Jones is set to continue. Dyfed-Powys Police have not set an end date for the operation but will scale back the search over Christmas. Superintendent Ian ...
Hunt For April Jones Continues
The search for missing five year old April Jones is set to continue. Dyfed-Powys Police have not set an end date for the operation but will scale back the search over Christmas. Superintendent Ian ...
UK National News, Dec 12, 2012
One In Three Year Six Children Overweight
One in three final year primary school children are overweight or obese. The percentage of final year – Year 6 - primary school children (generally aged ten to 11) who were overweight or obese increa...
One In Three Year Six Children Overweight
One in three final year primary school children are overweight or obese. The percentage of final year – Year 6 - primary school children (generally aged ten to 11) who were overweight or obese increa...
UK National News, Dec 12, 2012
Maths Education 'Must Not Be Rushed' Says Advisory Committee
Young people with the potential to successfully study mathematics at A level and beyond are being let down by a system that rushes them through the learning process and fails to allow them to develop ...
Maths Education 'Must Not Be Rushed' Says Advisory Committee
Young people with the potential to successfully study mathematics at A level and beyond are being let down by a system that rushes them through the learning process and fails to allow them to develop ...
UK National News, Dec 12, 2012
Chemical Tanker Fire Closes M6
Part of the M6 motorway in Warwickshire has been shut after a chemical tanker caught fire. Five people are being treated for injuries. The Highways Agency closed the motorway in both directions betw...
Chemical Tanker Fire Closes M6
Part of the M6 motorway in Warwickshire has been shut after a chemical tanker caught fire. Five people are being treated for injuries. The Highways Agency closed the motorway in both directions betw...
UK National News, Dec 12, 2012
Other News In Brief
Woman Injured In Road Crash A woman has been badly injured following a collision on the A862 near Inverness. A van and a lorry were involved in the crash, which happened at about 07:40 on the...
Other News In Brief
Woman Injured In Road Crash A woman has been badly injured following a collision on the A862 near Inverness. A van and a lorry were involved in the crash, which happened at about 07:40 on the...
Northern Ireland News, Dec 12, 2012
Chilean Health Delegates Visit Northern ireland
Health Minister Edwin Poots has welcomed delegates from the Chilean Health Industry to Northern Ireland. The delegates are currently on a familiarisation trip across Europe. Mr Poots welcomed them t...
Chilean Health Delegates Visit Northern ireland
Health Minister Edwin Poots has welcomed delegates from the Chilean Health Industry to Northern Ireland. The delegates are currently on a familiarisation trip across Europe. Mr Poots welcomed them t...
Northern Ireland News, Dec 12, 2012
Minister Delivers Ash Dieback Update
Northern Ireland’s Agricultural Minister has updated stakeholders on the handling of the ash dieback disease. Michelle O’Neill met with woodland growers, forestry agents, nursery and trade represent...
Minister Delivers Ash Dieback Update
Northern Ireland’s Agricultural Minister has updated stakeholders on the handling of the ash dieback disease. Michelle O’Neill met with woodland growers, forestry agents, nursery and trade represent...
Northern Ireland News, Dec 12, 2012
Salmon Conservation Outlined Ahead Of Fishing Season
Sports Minister Carál Ní Chuilín has outlined Northern Ireland’s plans for the conservation of salmon stocks. Ahead of the forthcoming salmon season, the minister has made a statement to the Assembly...
Salmon Conservation Outlined Ahead Of Fishing Season
Sports Minister Carál Ní Chuilín has outlined Northern Ireland’s plans for the conservation of salmon stocks. Ahead of the forthcoming salmon season, the minister has made a statement to the Assembly...
Northern Ireland News, Dec 12, 2012
Other News In Brief
Man Arrested Over Cannabis Factory A man has been charged following the discovery of a cannabis factory in Ballygowan, County Down. The 43-year-old was charged with cultivation and possession...
Other News In Brief
Man Arrested Over Cannabis Factory A man has been charged following the discovery of a cannabis factory in Ballygowan, County Down. The 43-year-old was charged with cultivation and possession...
Northern Ireland News, Dec 11, 2012
Historical Institutional Abuse Bill Passed
A new law has been passed which gives statutory powers to the Historical Institutional Abuse Inquiry. The 'Inquiry into Historical Institutional Abuse Bill' gives the Inquiry Chairperson Sir Anthony ...
Historical Institutional Abuse Bill Passed
A new law has been passed which gives statutory powers to the Historical Institutional Abuse Inquiry. The 'Inquiry into Historical Institutional Abuse Bill' gives the Inquiry Chairperson Sir Anthony ...
UK National News, Dec 11, 2012
Scottish Government Contacts EC Over Independence
The Scottish government has contacted the European Commission to call for talks over the independence referendum. The announcement follows EC president Jose Manuel Barroso's comments to the BBC that ...
Scottish Government Contacts EC Over Independence
The Scottish government has contacted the European Commission to call for talks over the independence referendum. The announcement follows EC president Jose Manuel Barroso's comments to the BBC that ...
Northern Ireland News, Dec 11, 2012
Alliance Party Won't Attend Flag Assembly Debate
The Alliance Party has said it will not be attending a special session at the Assembly today to discuss a motion tabled by unionists over the Belfast City Hall flag debate. The DUP has proposed a con...
Alliance Party Won't Attend Flag Assembly Debate
The Alliance Party has said it will not be attending a special session at the Assembly today to discuss a motion tabled by unionists over the Belfast City Hall flag debate. The DUP has proposed a con...
Recruitment News, Dec 11, 2012
New Board Member Appointed For Ulster Supported Employment Limited
The Minister for Employment and Learning, Dr Stephen Farry, has announced the appointment of Mr Trevor Hinds as a new Board member for Ulster Supported Employment Limited (USEL). This appointment ta...
New Board Member Appointed For Ulster Supported Employment Limited
The Minister for Employment and Learning, Dr Stephen Farry, has announced the appointment of Mr Trevor Hinds as a new Board member for Ulster Supported Employment Limited (USEL). This appointment ta...
Northern Ireland News, Dec 11, 2012
Gang Throws Petrol Bomb Into Police Car
A masked gang has thrown a petrol bomb into an unmarked police car. A group of men surrounded the car, smashing it with iron bars before throwing a petrol bomb inside. The unmarked police car was pa...
Gang Throws Petrol Bomb Into Police Car
A masked gang has thrown a petrol bomb into an unmarked police car. A group of men surrounded the car, smashing it with iron bars before throwing a petrol bomb inside. The unmarked police car was pa...
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Northern Ireland WeatherThis Evening and Tonight:Another cloudy and mild night with the odd spot of light drizzle. More widespread outbreaks of rain will spread southeast into western parts of Tyrone, Fermanagh and Derry late in the night. Minimum temperature 8 °C.
