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Northern Ireland News for February 2012 : Page 2
Northern Ireland News, Feb 28, 2012
Minister Launches Tobacco Strategy For NI
Health Minister Edwin Poots today launched a new ten-year tobacco control strategy for Northern Ireland. The new strategy has three main objectives: to reduce the numbers of people in Northern Irelan...
Minister Launches Tobacco Strategy For NI
Health Minister Edwin Poots today launched a new ten-year tobacco control strategy for Northern Ireland. The new strategy has three main objectives: to reduce the numbers of people in Northern Irelan...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 28, 2012
PHA Urges 'At-Risk' Groups To Get Flu Jab
Flu rates in Northern Ireland have been low so far this winter, but the number of cases has increased slightly in the last 1-2 weeks which may be an early sign of the start of flu season. The Public H...
PHA Urges 'At-Risk' Groups To Get Flu Jab
Flu rates in Northern Ireland have been low so far this winter, but the number of cases has increased slightly in the last 1-2 weeks which may be an early sign of the start of flu season. The Public H...
UK National News, Feb 28, 2012
Smuggled Cigarettes Not Child's Play
A gang who described over 20 million smuggled cigarettes as baby’s toys on shipping documents have been jailed after a covert surveillance operation caught them red-handed. The seven men were arreste...
Smuggled Cigarettes Not Child's Play
A gang who described over 20 million smuggled cigarettes as baby’s toys on shipping documents have been jailed after a covert surveillance operation caught them red-handed. The seven men were arreste...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 28, 2012
New Study Reveals More People Surviving Leukaemia
New study reveals more people surviving leukaemia and pancreatic cancer in Northern Ireland. The first audit of leukaemia treatment and survival in Northern Ireland by the Cancer Registry (NICR) at Q...
New Study Reveals More People Surviving Leukaemia
New study reveals more people surviving leukaemia and pancreatic cancer in Northern Ireland. The first audit of leukaemia treatment and survival in Northern Ireland by the Cancer Registry (NICR) at Q...
UK National News, Feb 28, 2012
Report Calls For Universities To Be At Heart Of Economy
A report published today calls for universities to be at the heart of the economy to promote growth in the UK and improve the employability of our graduates. The former vice-chancellor of the Univers...
Report Calls For Universities To Be At Heart Of Economy
A report published today calls for universities to be at the heart of the economy to promote growth in the UK and improve the employability of our graduates. The former vice-chancellor of the Univers...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 28, 2012
Lotto Cash Helps Community Venues Harness Renewable Energy
A Northern Ireland community organisation will be able to harness natural wind energy and cut the energy costs at its centre thanks to a grant from the Big Lottery Fund. St Joseph’s GAC, Craigbane...
Lotto Cash Helps Community Venues Harness Renewable Energy
A Northern Ireland community organisation will be able to harness natural wind energy and cut the energy costs at its centre thanks to a grant from the Big Lottery Fund. St Joseph’s GAC, Craigbane...
UK National News, Feb 28, 2012
Other News In Brief
Human Remains Found In Woodland A dog walker has found the remains in Wainbody Woods, Coventry, around 11:00. Police has sealed off the area. Det Insp Stuart Bell said: "The remains have bee...
Other News In Brief
Human Remains Found In Woodland A dog walker has found the remains in Wainbody Woods, Coventry, around 11:00. Police has sealed off the area. Det Insp Stuart Bell said: "The remains have bee...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 28, 2012
Ongoing Inaction On Aggregates Levy Disastrous For Construction Industry
SDLP South Down MP Margaret Ritchie has said that a seeming inertia in the European Commission with regard to the suspension of the Aggregates Levy Credit Scheme in Northern Ireland is threatening the...
Ongoing Inaction On Aggregates Levy Disastrous For Construction Industry
SDLP South Down MP Margaret Ritchie has said that a seeming inertia in the European Commission with regard to the suspension of the Aggregates Levy Credit Scheme in Northern Ireland is threatening the...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 28, 2012
Other News In Brief
£2m Partnership Will Maximise NI 2012 Tourism Opportunities Tourism Minister Arlene Foster has said an innovative partnership with airlines, ferry operators and airports will help bring more ...
Other News In Brief
£2m Partnership Will Maximise NI 2012 Tourism Opportunities Tourism Minister Arlene Foster has said an innovative partnership with airlines, ferry operators and airports will help bring more ...
UK National News, Feb 27, 2012
Unlicensed Cab Driver Jailed For Sexual Assaults
An unlicensed cab driver has been sentenced at Isleworth Crown Court today following sexual assaults on two women in Kingston and Chelsea in 2010. Amir Bhatti, 33, of Cranford Lane, Hounslow pleaded ...
Unlicensed Cab Driver Jailed For Sexual Assaults
An unlicensed cab driver has been sentenced at Isleworth Crown Court today following sexual assaults on two women in Kingston and Chelsea in 2010. Amir Bhatti, 33, of Cranford Lane, Hounslow pleaded ...
Business News, Feb 27, 2012
Hilti Fastening Systems Is Best Small Workplace In Ireland
Hilti Fastening Systems has been listed as number one in the Best Medium Sized workplaces in Ireland and Grünenthal Pharma Ltd is also number three on the list. The Great Place to Work organisation...
Hilti Fastening Systems Is Best Small Workplace In Ireland
Hilti Fastening Systems has been listed as number one in the Best Medium Sized workplaces in Ireland and Grünenthal Pharma Ltd is also number three on the list. The Great Place to Work organisation...
UK National News, Feb 27, 2012
Schmallenberg Virus Spreads
The first cases of Schmallenberg virus have been confirmed on the Isle of Wight, in West Berkshire and in Gloucestershire. The disease which causes birth defects and miscarriages in livestock. The ...
Schmallenberg Virus Spreads
The first cases of Schmallenberg virus have been confirmed on the Isle of Wight, in West Berkshire and in Gloucestershire. The disease which causes birth defects and miscarriages in livestock. The ...
UK National News, Feb 27, 2012
Money Worries Disturb Sleep
Brits are counting pennies rather than counting sheep, as almost three quarters of the nation admit to having sleepless nights thanks to financial worries keeping them awake at night. A sleep study...
Money Worries Disturb Sleep
Brits are counting pennies rather than counting sheep, as almost three quarters of the nation admit to having sleepless nights thanks to financial worries keeping them awake at night. A sleep study...
Recruitment News, Feb 27, 2012
Lilly To Invest €330m in New Facility In Cork
Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation Richard Bruton TD today announced that Eli Lilly and Company, a global leader in biopharmaceuticals, is to invest €330 million in a brand-new facility at i...
Lilly To Invest €330m in New Facility In Cork
Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation Richard Bruton TD today announced that Eli Lilly and Company, a global leader in biopharmaceuticals, is to invest €330 million in a brand-new facility at i...
UK National News, Feb 27, 2012
Routemaster Bus Makes London Debut
The new Routemaster bus has made its maiden voyage this morning in London. Mayor Boris Johnson had announced plans in 2008 for the hybrid buses, which run on a diesel-electric motor. In total 8 buses ...
Routemaster Bus Makes London Debut
The new Routemaster bus has made its maiden voyage this morning in London. Mayor Boris Johnson had announced plans in 2008 for the hybrid buses, which run on a diesel-electric motor. In total 8 buses ...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 27, 2012
'The Shore' Scoops Academy Award
The Northern Ireland Screen funded short film, 'The Shore', produced by Terry George and Oorlagh George and written and directed by Terry George scooped the Academy Award for best Live Action Short Fi...
'The Shore' Scoops Academy Award
The Northern Ireland Screen funded short film, 'The Shore', produced by Terry George and Oorlagh George and written and directed by Terry George scooped the Academy Award for best Live Action Short Fi...
UK National News, Feb 27, 2012
Severe Blaze At Essex Power Station
The Tilbury Power Station in the Thames valley has been engulfed by a ‘severe’ blaze since 08:00 this morning. Around 100 fire fighters are tackling the blaze in the pellet fuel handling area. RWE n...
Severe Blaze At Essex Power Station
The Tilbury Power Station in the Thames valley has been engulfed by a ‘severe’ blaze since 08:00 this morning. Around 100 fire fighters are tackling the blaze in the pellet fuel handling area. RWE n...
UK National News, Feb 27, 2012
Education Secretary Renews Public Relationship With Murdoch
The long standing relationship between Conservative MP Michael Gove and Rupert Murdoch has been publicly re-established this weekend when the education secretary and former Times journalist, attacked ...
Education Secretary Renews Public Relationship With Murdoch
The long standing relationship between Conservative MP Michael Gove and Rupert Murdoch has been publicly re-established this weekend when the education secretary and former Times journalist, attacked ...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 27, 2012
First Passengers Jump Aboard New London Bus
The Mayor of London, Boris Johnson, will today deliver on his manifesto pledge to introduce a 21st century bus that draws inspiration from the iconic Routemaster, as the first new bus for London enter...
First Passengers Jump Aboard New London Bus
The Mayor of London, Boris Johnson, will today deliver on his manifesto pledge to introduce a 21st century bus that draws inspiration from the iconic Routemaster, as the first new bus for London enter...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 27, 2012
Woman Charged With Firearm Possession
A woman has been charged with possession of a firearm following a police search in west Belfast. PSNI discovered a suspected firearm at a house in Norglen Parade early on Saturday morning. The 27-ye...
Woman Charged With Firearm Possession
A woman has been charged with possession of a firearm following a police search in west Belfast. PSNI discovered a suspected firearm at a house in Norglen Parade early on Saturday morning. The 27-ye...
UK National News, Feb 27, 2012
NHS Reforms Continue To Come Under Fire
The Liberal Democrats are set to demand significant changes to the proposed NHS reforms including the scrapping of the Competition Commission. This comes in the wake of a damaging verdict from former...
NHS Reforms Continue To Come Under Fire
The Liberal Democrats are set to demand significant changes to the proposed NHS reforms including the scrapping of the Competition Commission. This comes in the wake of a damaging verdict from former...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 27, 2012
NI Sees Increase In House Purchase Loans
Northern Ireland was the only area of the UK to experience an increase in house purchase loans in the final quarter of 2011, according to new figures released today from the Council of Mortgage Lender...
NI Sees Increase In House Purchase Loans
Northern Ireland was the only area of the UK to experience an increase in house purchase loans in the final quarter of 2011, according to new figures released today from the Council of Mortgage Lender...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 27, 2012
Body Recovered From River Lagan
The body of Joby Murphy, 20, has been recovered from the River Lagan in Belfast. Mr Murphy fell from the footbridge at the Lagan Weir on 26 January after a night out at the Odyssey Arena. On Saturda...
Body Recovered From River Lagan
The body of Joby Murphy, 20, has been recovered from the River Lagan in Belfast. Mr Murphy fell from the footbridge at the Lagan Weir on 26 January after a night out at the Odyssey Arena. On Saturda...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 27, 2012
Ford Welcomes Opening Of Security Barrier
Justice Minister David Ford has today welcomed the opening of the security barrier at the Newington Street and Limestone Road junction. Mr Ford MLA, said: "Where local communities are willing to move...
Ford Welcomes Opening Of Security Barrier
Justice Minister David Ford has today welcomed the opening of the security barrier at the Newington Street and Limestone Road junction. Mr Ford MLA, said: "Where local communities are willing to move...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 27, 2012
Shots Fired At House In West Belfast
A child has sustained minor cuts after shots were fired at a house in west Belfast according to the police. The house, in the Mill Race area, was targeted at around 6.40pm on Saturday evening. A thr...
Shots Fired At House In West Belfast
A child has sustained minor cuts after shots were fired at a house in west Belfast according to the police. The house, in the Mill Race area, was targeted at around 6.40pm on Saturday evening. A thr...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 27, 2012
Minister Launches Careers Event
Minister Michelle O'Neill has launched a careers event which is being held at CAFRE, Greenmount Campus on Wednesday 29 February. The careers event aims to provide Greenmount students with the opportu...
Minister Launches Careers Event
Minister Michelle O'Neill has launched a careers event which is being held at CAFRE, Greenmount Campus on Wednesday 29 February. The careers event aims to provide Greenmount students with the opportu...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 27, 2012
More Than 11,000 Calls Made For Extra Cash
Over 11,000 calls have been made to the Department for Social Development’s Benefits Advice Line since it was launched in November. The calls, from people who felt that they may be missing out on ext...
More Than 11,000 Calls Made For Extra Cash
Over 11,000 calls have been made to the Department for Social Development’s Benefits Advice Line since it was launched in November. The calls, from people who felt that they may be missing out on ext...
UK National News, Feb 27, 2012
Other News In Brief
Hays Reports Tunnel Vision Trapping Workers And Hindering Growth The Hays Career Outlook Survey has revealed that workers are being trapped in career silos because they don't believe they can...
Other News In Brief
Hays Reports Tunnel Vision Trapping Workers And Hindering Growth The Hays Career Outlook Survey has revealed that workers are being trapped in career silos because they don't believe they can...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 27, 2012
Other News In Brief
Support For NI Tourism And Hospitality Industry Today Employment and Learning Minister, Dr Stephen Farry outlined that his Department is prioritising support for the tourism and hospitality i...
Other News In Brief
Support For NI Tourism And Hospitality Industry Today Employment and Learning Minister, Dr Stephen Farry outlined that his Department is prioritising support for the tourism and hospitality i...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 24, 2012
Police Officers Injured During Carjacking Chase
Three police officers have been injured when the car they were travelling in collided with a vehicle that had been stolen only minutes earlier. A blue Vauxhall Corsa was taken during a hijacking at i...
Police Officers Injured During Carjacking Chase
Three police officers have been injured when the car they were travelling in collided with a vehicle that had been stolen only minutes earlier. A blue Vauxhall Corsa was taken during a hijacking at i...
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Northern Ireland WeatherThis Evening and Tonight:It will be cloudy. Also mainly dry at first this evening but then occasional outbreaks of rain developing overnight. Light southwest winds, and staying mild. Minimum temperature 9 °C.
