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Northern Ireland News for December 2012 : Page 7
UK National News, Dec 10, 2012
Royal Hoax DJs Devastated By Nurse Suicide
The two Australian radio hosts who prank called the royal hospital in a hoax to get an update on Kate Middleton's pregnancy are upset about the death of nurse Jacintha Saldanha. Mrs Saldanha was foun...
Royal Hoax DJs Devastated By Nurse Suicide
The two Australian radio hosts who prank called the royal hospital in a hoax to get an update on Kate Middleton's pregnancy are upset about the death of nurse Jacintha Saldanha. Mrs Saldanha was foun...
UK National News, Dec 10, 2012
Call For Inquiry Into 1984 Miners Arrests
Two Labour politicians have called for an independent review into the convictions of 500 men during the miners’ strike in 1984. Labour MSP Neil Findlay and MP David Hamilton have urged Scottish Justi...
Call For Inquiry Into 1984 Miners Arrests
Two Labour politicians have called for an independent review into the convictions of 500 men during the miners’ strike in 1984. Labour MSP Neil Findlay and MP David Hamilton have urged Scottish Justi...
UK National News, Dec 10, 2012
BAE Wins Royal Navy Sub Contract
BAE Systems has been awarded a £1.2bn contract to build the Royal Navy’s new attack submarine. The deal to build the new ship Audacious is expected to secure 3,000 jobs at Barrow-in-Furness in Cumbri...
BAE Wins Royal Navy Sub Contract
BAE Systems has been awarded a £1.2bn contract to build the Royal Navy’s new attack submarine. The deal to build the new ship Audacious is expected to secure 3,000 jobs at Barrow-in-Furness in Cumbri...
Northern Ireland News, Dec 10, 2012
New Powers To Close Pubs And Clubs
Police have been given new powers to close down disorderly pubs and clubs. From 10 December, a Senior Police officer may close specific licensed premises where there is disorder occurring on or close...
New Powers To Close Pubs And Clubs
Police have been given new powers to close down disorderly pubs and clubs. From 10 December, a Senior Police officer may close specific licensed premises where there is disorder occurring on or close...
Northern Ireland News, Dec 10, 2012
75 NI Asbestos Deaths A Year
Up to 75 deaths per year in Northern Ireland have asbestosis and/or mesothelioma as the primary or secondary cause of death, according to the General Register Office. There are a further 40 lung canc...
75 NI Asbestos Deaths A Year
Up to 75 deaths per year in Northern Ireland have asbestosis and/or mesothelioma as the primary or secondary cause of death, according to the General Register Office. There are a further 40 lung canc...
UK National News, Dec 10, 2012
Man Arrested As Part Of Savile Operation Yewtree
A man in his 60s has been arrested as part of the Jimmy Savile Operation Yewtree. The man, from London, is being questioned at a south London police station, following his arrest at 06.45am, on suspi...
Man Arrested As Part Of Savile Operation Yewtree
A man in his 60s has been arrested as part of the Jimmy Savile Operation Yewtree. The man, from London, is being questioned at a south London police station, following his arrest at 06.45am, on suspi...
UK National News, Dec 10, 2012
Home Affairs Committee Call For Drug Policy Examination
The Home Affairs Committee has published its first report on drugs in a decade. After a wide-ranging and in-depth inquiry lasting a year and examining all areas of UK drug policy, the Committee has ...
Home Affairs Committee Call For Drug Policy Examination
The Home Affairs Committee has published its first report on drugs in a decade. After a wide-ranging and in-depth inquiry lasting a year and examining all areas of UK drug policy, the Committee has ...
Northern Ireland News, Dec 10, 2012
David Ford Attends Prison Carol Service
Justice Minister David Ford has attended the annual carol service for the Northern Ireland Prison Service (NIPS) at St Anne’s Cathedral in Belfast. The service has taken place every year since 1999 a...
David Ford Attends Prison Carol Service
Justice Minister David Ford has attended the annual carol service for the Northern Ireland Prison Service (NIPS) at St Anne’s Cathedral in Belfast. The service has taken place every year since 1999 a...
UK National News, Dec 10, 2012
Gold Heist Gang Jailed
Six members of a gang that ran a million pound gold and silver bullion heist in Belgium were jailed for more than 23 years today on Friday 8 December 2012. The Old Bailey heard how the meticulously p...
Gold Heist Gang Jailed
Six members of a gang that ran a million pound gold and silver bullion heist in Belgium were jailed for more than 23 years today on Friday 8 December 2012. The Old Bailey heard how the meticulously p...
Northern Ireland News, Dec 10, 2012
Other News In Brief
Name Of Road Accident Victim Released Police have released the name of a man who was killed in a road accident in County Armagh on Friday. 18-year-old Andrew Higgins was hit by a car on the M...
Other News In Brief
Name Of Road Accident Victim Released Police have released the name of a man who was killed in a road accident in County Armagh on Friday. 18-year-old Andrew Higgins was hit by a car on the M...
UK National News, Dec 10, 2012
Other News In Brief
Men Arrested Over Perth Death Tayside Police have charged three men in connection with the death of another man in Perth. The charges follow the discovery of a man found with serious injuries...
Other News In Brief
Men Arrested Over Perth Death Tayside Police have charged three men in connection with the death of another man in Perth. The charges follow the discovery of a man found with serious injuries...
Northern Ireland News, Dec 7, 2012
UUP Councillors Criticise McCrea Flag Remark
The three Ulster Unionist Party councillors have demanded Basil McCrea be disciplined over his remarks that the Alliance Party was right to suggest the union flag only be flown on designated days over...
UUP Councillors Criticise McCrea Flag Remark
The three Ulster Unionist Party councillors have demanded Basil McCrea be disciplined over his remarks that the Alliance Party was right to suggest the union flag only be flown on designated days over...
UK National News, Dec 7, 2012
Brother Admits Manslaughter Of Gemma McCluskie
The brother of former EastEnders actor Gemma McCluskie has pleaded guilty to her manslaughter. 35-year-old Tony McCluskie claims to have suffered a "loss of control" when he killed her on 1 March. ...
Brother Admits Manslaughter Of Gemma McCluskie
The brother of former EastEnders actor Gemma McCluskie has pleaded guilty to her manslaughter. 35-year-old Tony McCluskie claims to have suffered a "loss of control" when he killed her on 1 March. ...
Recruitment News, Dec 7, 2012
Nypro Healthcare Creates 100 New Jobs
Taoiseach Enda Kenny, together with Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation Richard Bruton, has announced that Nypro Healthcare is to further expand its medical device operations in Bray, Co. Wic...
Nypro Healthcare Creates 100 New Jobs
Taoiseach Enda Kenny, together with Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation Richard Bruton, has announced that Nypro Healthcare is to further expand its medical device operations in Bray, Co. Wic...
UK National News, Dec 7, 2012
15 Years For Cab Driver Who Used Taxi 'As A Weapon'
A taxi driver has been jailed for 15 years for using his black cab "like a bowling ball" to run down a group of men. 28-year-old Majid Rehman, of Grangetown, Cardiff, deliberately used his taxi to ru...
15 Years For Cab Driver Who Used Taxi 'As A Weapon'
A taxi driver has been jailed for 15 years for using his black cab "like a bowling ball" to run down a group of men. 28-year-old Majid Rehman, of Grangetown, Cardiff, deliberately used his taxi to ru...
UK National News, Dec 7, 2012
Council Fined Over Firefighters Deaths
Warwickshire County Council has been fined £30,000 over the deaths of four firefighters in a blaze at a vegetable packing plant. The bodies of John Averis, 27, Ashley Stephens, 20 and Darren Yates-Ba...
Council Fined Over Firefighters Deaths
Warwickshire County Council has been fined £30,000 over the deaths of four firefighters in a blaze at a vegetable packing plant. The bodies of John Averis, 27, Ashley Stephens, 20 and Darren Yates-Ba...
UK National News, Dec 7, 2012
Cameron Wants Gay Marriage In Churches
David Cameron wants churches in England and Wales to be allowed to conduct same-sex marriage ceremonies. The Prime Minister said he did not want gay people to be "excluded from a great institution", ...
Cameron Wants Gay Marriage In Churches
David Cameron wants churches in England and Wales to be allowed to conduct same-sex marriage ceremonies. The Prime Minister said he did not want gay people to be "excluded from a great institution", ...
UK National News, Dec 7, 2012
Amnesty Raise Concerns Over Police Taser Use
Amnesty International has raised concerns over police use of Tasers, saying that your chances of having the weapon used against you could depend more on where you live as forces are interpreting the r...
Amnesty Raise Concerns Over Police Taser Use
Amnesty International has raised concerns over police use of Tasers, saying that your chances of having the weapon used against you could depend more on where you live as forces are interpreting the r...
Northern Ireland News, Dec 7, 2012
Hillary Clinton Condemns Flag Violence
Hillary Clinton has condemned the violence surrounding the Belfast City Hall flag dispute during her visit to Belfast. She said: "There will always be disagreements in democratic society but violence...
Hillary Clinton Condemns Flag Violence
Hillary Clinton has condemned the violence surrounding the Belfast City Hall flag dispute during her visit to Belfast. She said: "There will always be disagreements in democratic society but violence...
UK National News, Dec 7, 2012
Man Cleared Over Wife's Honeymoon Overdose
A coroner has recorded an open verdict in the case of a woman who died of a drug overdose while on honeymoon. During an inquest the woman’s husband had faced tough questions about his involvement in ...
Man Cleared Over Wife's Honeymoon Overdose
A coroner has recorded an open verdict in the case of a woman who died of a drug overdose while on honeymoon. During an inquest the woman’s husband had faced tough questions about his involvement in ...
Northern Ireland News, Dec 7, 2012
Bomb Found In L'Derry Car
A bomb has been found in a car in L’Derry which police say was "viable". Police stopped a car in Westway in the Creggan area on Thursday night and arrested four men, all in their 40s. The Army was c...
Bomb Found In L'Derry Car
A bomb has been found in a car in L’Derry which police say was "viable". Police stopped a car in Westway in the Creggan area on Thursday night and arrested four men, all in their 40s. The Army was c...
Northern Ireland News, Dec 7, 2012
Flag Violence Assembly Session Planned For Monday
A special session is to be held at the Assembly on Monday to express MLAs’ opposition to the violence caused by the removal of the union flag at Belfast City Hall. Alliance politicians' homes and off...
Flag Violence Assembly Session Planned For Monday
A special session is to be held at the Assembly on Monday to express MLAs’ opposition to the violence caused by the removal of the union flag at Belfast City Hall. Alliance politicians' homes and off...
UK National News, Dec 7, 2012
Bank Staff Still Under Pressure To Push Products
Banks continue to pressure counter staff into pushing potentially unsuitable products, despite the scandal surrounding mis-selling, Which? has said. During research carried out between October and ea...
Bank Staff Still Under Pressure To Push Products
Banks continue to pressure counter staff into pushing potentially unsuitable products, despite the scandal surrounding mis-selling, Which? has said. During research carried out between October and ea...
UK National News, Dec 7, 2012
Clifford Denies 'Damaging And Untrue' Allegations
Max Clifford, the celebrity PR consultant, has denied allegations of historical sexual abuse, saying the charges are “damaging and totally untrue. Speaking outside Belgravia police station after bein...
Clifford Denies 'Damaging And Untrue' Allegations
Max Clifford, the celebrity PR consultant, has denied allegations of historical sexual abuse, saying the charges are “damaging and totally untrue. Speaking outside Belgravia police station after bein...
UK National News, Dec 7, 2012
£2m Boost To Military In Schools Projects
A £2m government boost has been allocated to projects that put former servicemen and women in England's schools. Underprivileged children and those who have been expelled from school are among those ...
£2m Boost To Military In Schools Projects
A £2m government boost has been allocated to projects that put former servicemen and women in England's schools. Underprivileged children and those who have been expelled from school are among those ...
Northern Ireland News, Dec 7, 2012
Robber Jailed Over Pensioner Death
A man has been jailed for ten years after causing the death of a pensioner during a robbery at a newsagents in Belfast 21-year-old Darren Valliday-Smyth, of Clonard Place in west Belfast, was involve...
Robber Jailed Over Pensioner Death
A man has been jailed for ten years after causing the death of a pensioner during a robbery at a newsagents in Belfast 21-year-old Darren Valliday-Smyth, of Clonard Place in west Belfast, was involve...
Business News, Dec 7, 2012
Bombardier Aerospace Secure Major Order From US Firm
Enterprise Minister Arlene Foster has welcomed today’s announcement by Bombardier Aerospace that it has secured a major order with US firm Delta Air Lines, Inc. The order has a potential value of ove...
Bombardier Aerospace Secure Major Order From US Firm
Enterprise Minister Arlene Foster has welcomed today’s announcement by Bombardier Aerospace that it has secured a major order with US firm Delta Air Lines, Inc. The order has a potential value of ove...
Northern Ireland News, Dec 7, 2012
NI Prefers City Airport To International - Poll
Over six out of every ten people in Northern Ireland prefer to fly from George Best Belfast City Airport as opposed to Belfast international, according to a new poll. Over 50% believe growth at the C...
NI Prefers City Airport To International - Poll
Over six out of every ten people in Northern Ireland prefer to fly from George Best Belfast City Airport as opposed to Belfast international, according to a new poll. Over 50% believe growth at the C...
Northern Ireland News, Dec 7, 2012
£2.4m Funding For Portadown Railway Station
£2.4m funding has been secured for the redevelopment of Portadown Railway Station. Transport Minister Danny Kennedy secured the European Regional Development funding of £2.44m, which will go towards ...
£2.4m Funding For Portadown Railway Station
£2.4m funding has been secured for the redevelopment of Portadown Railway Station. Transport Minister Danny Kennedy secured the European Regional Development funding of £2.44m, which will go towards ...
Northern Ireland News, Dec 7, 2012
Bombardier Aerospace Announces $3bn US Deal
Belfast-based Bombardier Aerospace has announced a major, $3bn deal with US firm Air Lines, Inc. It is thought the order could have a potential value of over $3bn and includes 40 firm CRJ900 NextGen ...
Bombardier Aerospace Announces $3bn US Deal
Belfast-based Bombardier Aerospace has announced a major, $3bn deal with US firm Air Lines, Inc. It is thought the order could have a potential value of over $3bn and includes 40 firm CRJ900 NextGen ...
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Northern Ireland WeatherThis Evening and 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.
