Northern Ireland News for January 2008 : Page 10
Northern Ireland News, Jan 10, 2008
Age Discrimination Case Is First In NI
A Belfast timber firm has been found to have discriminated against a County Down man in the first ever case of ageism in Northern Ireland. Terence McCoy from Newtownards brought the case under legisl...
Age Discrimination Case Is First In NI
A Belfast timber firm has been found to have discriminated against a County Down man in the first ever case of ageism in Northern Ireland. Terence McCoy from Newtownards brought the case under legisl...
Recruitment News, Jan 10, 2008
Essential Designs Opens Door To Export Growth
A Portglenone company is investing £1.7m to develop sales of a new range of fire doors in Great Britain. Essential Designs (NI) Ltd is also planning to move to a new and purpose-built 31,000sq ft fa...
Essential Designs Opens Door To Export Growth
A Portglenone company is investing £1.7m to develop sales of a new range of fire doors in Great Britain. Essential Designs (NI) Ltd is also planning to move to a new and purpose-built 31,000sq ft fa...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 10, 2008
Fresh Gardaí Appeal Highlights Quinn Murder Van
The Irish police investigating the murder of County Armagh man Paul Quinn have appealed for information about a white van. Mr Quinn, from Cullyhanna, was beaten to death in a shed in County Monaghan ...
Fresh Gardaí Appeal Highlights Quinn Murder Van
The Irish police investigating the murder of County Armagh man Paul Quinn have appealed for information about a white van. Mr Quinn, from Cullyhanna, was beaten to death in a shed in County Monaghan ...
UK National News, Jan 10, 2008
Horse Cruelty Shock
An appalling animal cruelty case has shocked the UK this week with the discovery of over 80 neglected horses being found in a field with more than 30 other dead animals. The RSPCA found 31 dead horse...
Horse Cruelty Shock
An appalling animal cruelty case has shocked the UK this week with the discovery of over 80 neglected horses being found in a field with more than 30 other dead animals. The RSPCA found 31 dead horse...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 10, 2008
Antrim Bomb Find Probed
An explosive device, believed to be a pipe bomb has been found at a house in Antrim town. It was found in Somerset Park in the town's Rathenraw estate on Thursday morning, around 1am, following a num...
Antrim Bomb Find Probed
An explosive device, believed to be a pipe bomb has been found at a house in Antrim town. It was found in Somerset Park in the town's Rathenraw estate on Thursday morning, around 1am, following a num...
UK National News, Jan 10, 2008
PM Meets Beckham
The Prime Minister, Gordon Brown is to visit David Beckham's football academy. He is said to be interested in seeing how it is working with potential future stars and helping with community relations...
PM Meets Beckham
The Prime Minister, Gordon Brown is to visit David Beckham's football academy. He is said to be interested in seeing how it is working with potential future stars and helping with community relations...
UK National News, Jan 10, 2008
Chantelle Backs 'Hijack-style' Big Brother
Former reality show star Chantelle Houghton has revealed that she's a fan of the new-style 'Hijack' show. The previous Celebrity Big Brother winner thinks the new style TV programme is a positive pro...
Chantelle Backs 'Hijack-style' Big Brother
Former reality show star Chantelle Houghton has revealed that she's a fan of the new-style 'Hijack' show. The previous Celebrity Big Brother winner thinks the new style TV programme is a positive pro...
Recruitment News, Jan 10, 2008
Jobs Boost As €35M Development begins at Inis Mór
There's to be an employment boost on the Gaeltacht island of Inis Mór soon with the beginning of construction work for a €35 million redevelopment of the island's harbour. Both secondary employment i...
Jobs Boost As €35M Development begins at Inis Mór
There's to be an employment boost on the Gaeltacht island of Inis Mór soon with the beginning of construction work for a €35 million redevelopment of the island's harbour. Both secondary employment i...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 10, 2008
Armagh Meat Plant Expansion Creates New Jobs
There's new jobs 'at steak' in County Armagh as a local meat plant is set to create about 30 new jobs through the development of a new product range. Loughall's Hewitt Meats, which currently employs ...
Armagh Meat Plant Expansion Creates New Jobs
There's new jobs 'at steak' in County Armagh as a local meat plant is set to create about 30 new jobs through the development of a new product range. Loughall's Hewitt Meats, which currently employs ...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 9, 2008
Child Sex Abuse Highlighted
While a convicted sex offender in Londonderry has admitted to further charges of child sex abuse, three other men have been charged with making and possessing indecent images of children. As part of ...
Child Sex Abuse Highlighted
While a convicted sex offender in Londonderry has admitted to further charges of child sex abuse, three other men have been charged with making and possessing indecent images of children. As part of ...
UK National News, Jan 9, 2008
Kent Boy Killed By Bus As Three Die In Scottish Smash
A road crash tragedy has claimed the life of an 11-year-old boy who died after being hit by a bus in north Kent. Emergency teams were called to the scene in Dartford after a report that a child had b...
Kent Boy Killed By Bus As Three Die In Scottish Smash
A road crash tragedy has claimed the life of an 11-year-old boy who died after being hit by a bus in north Kent. Emergency teams were called to the scene in Dartford after a report that a child had b...
UK National News, Jan 9, 2008
Long Term Jobless To Lose Benefits: Tories
A new national plan by Tories to get those on the Dole back to work could see many unemployed people stripped of benefit if they refuse to prove themselves not to be 'work-shy' by doing voluntary work...
Long Term Jobless To Lose Benefits: Tories
A new national plan by Tories to get those on the Dole back to work could see many unemployed people stripped of benefit if they refuse to prove themselves not to be 'work-shy' by doing voluntary work...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 9, 2008
Court Appearance Underlines Ulster Cocaine Problem
Cocaine use continues to escalate in Northern Ireland, a problem underlined this week when a Dutch man was in court accused of trying to smuggle cocaine - the fourth such haul at Belfast International...
Court Appearance Underlines Ulster Cocaine Problem
Cocaine use continues to escalate in Northern Ireland, a problem underlined this week when a Dutch man was in court accused of trying to smuggle cocaine - the fourth such haul at Belfast International...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 9, 2008
Life Sentence For Tyrone Pensioner's Killer
A court has yesterday accepted a plea of manslaughter in the killing of a County Tyrone pensioner. Arthur Francis Murray's plea to causing the death of 76-year-old Patrick McGrath was accepted on the...
Life Sentence For Tyrone Pensioner's Killer
A court has yesterday accepted a plea of manslaughter in the killing of a County Tyrone pensioner. Arthur Francis Murray's plea to causing the death of 76-year-old Patrick McGrath was accepted on the...
UK National News, Jan 9, 2008
No Maddie Movie Planned
The parents of missing youngster, Madeleine McCann, have denied reports they are planning to make a film about her disappearance. Madeleine's father Gerry McCann said speculation about a film deal wa...
No Maddie Movie Planned
The parents of missing youngster, Madeleine McCann, have denied reports they are planning to make a film about her disappearance. Madeleine's father Gerry McCann said speculation about a film deal wa...
UK National News, Jan 9, 2008
Writers' Strike Halts Golden Globe Awards
Long-running industrial action by Hollywood writers has claimed another 'casualty' with the glamorous Golden Globe Awards ceremony being axed. The star-studded event was scheduled for January 13 but ...
Writers' Strike Halts Golden Globe Awards
Long-running industrial action by Hollywood writers has claimed another 'casualty' with the glamorous Golden Globe Awards ceremony being axed. The star-studded event was scheduled for January 13 but ...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 9, 2008
Snow Gives Way To 100mph Gales As Winter Bites
Widespread disruption caused by last week's heavy snowfalls has this week given way to gale force winds and heavy rain. Gusts of up to 105mph battered parts of Ulster on Tuesday night and the early h...
Snow Gives Way To 100mph Gales As Winter Bites
Widespread disruption caused by last week's heavy snowfalls has this week given way to gale force winds and heavy rain. Gusts of up to 105mph battered parts of Ulster on Tuesday night and the early h...
UK National News, Jan 9, 2008
£50m Development For Former Glasgow Hospital Site
A £50m development has been planned for the 40-acre site of the former Ruchill Hospital in Glasgow. Plans for the site which has lain derelict for over ten years include restoration of key listed bui...
£50m Development For Former Glasgow Hospital Site
A £50m development has been planned for the 40-acre site of the former Ruchill Hospital in Glasgow. Plans for the site which has lain derelict for over ten years include restoration of key listed bui...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 9, 2008
'Work-Shy' Long Term Jobless May Lose Benefits
A new national plan by Tories to get those on the Dole back to work could see about a third of unemployed Northern Ireland people stripped of benefit if they refuse to prove themselves not to be 'work...
'Work-Shy' Long Term Jobless May Lose Benefits
A new national plan by Tories to get those on the Dole back to work could see about a third of unemployed Northern Ireland people stripped of benefit if they refuse to prove themselves not to be 'work...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 9, 2008
Measures Implemented To Limit Disruption During Bridge Replacement
A package of measures to be implemented during the replacement of the Hightown Road Bridge over the M2 at Glengormley have been announced by Roads Minister Conor Murphy. Work on the 50 year old Hight...
Measures Implemented To Limit Disruption During Bridge Replacement
A package of measures to be implemented during the replacement of the Hightown Road Bridge over the M2 at Glengormley have been announced by Roads Minister Conor Murphy. Work on the 50 year old Hight...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 9, 2008
Invest NI Helps Software Firm Bolster R&D in Belfast
Invest Northern Ireland is helping international software firm SAP AG embark on a research programme through a £900,000 investment at its local research facility. SAP established a Campus-based Engin...
Invest NI Helps Software Firm Bolster R&D in Belfast
Invest Northern Ireland is helping international software firm SAP AG embark on a research programme through a £900,000 investment at its local research facility. SAP established a Campus-based Engin...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 9, 2008
Historic Building To Be Saved From Demolition
An historic building in Belfast city centre has been saved from demolition by the Department for the Environment, it has emerged. The 'Frames' property, a distinctive triangular building at Little Do...
Historic Building To Be Saved From Demolition
An historic building in Belfast city centre has been saved from demolition by the Department for the Environment, it has emerged. The 'Frames' property, a distinctive triangular building at Little Do...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 9, 2008
Reception Held For WorldSkills' Champ
Employment and Learning Minister, Sir Reg Empey, has hosted a reception for apprentice car painter Jonathan Lloyd. Jonathan, from Newtownabbey, scooped a bronze medal at the recent WorldSkills compet...
Reception Held For WorldSkills' Champ
Employment and Learning Minister, Sir Reg Empey, has hosted a reception for apprentice car painter Jonathan Lloyd. Jonathan, from Newtownabbey, scooped a bronze medal at the recent WorldSkills compet...
UK National News, Jan 9, 2008
Developers Chosen For £1bn Swansea Revamp
Two developers have been chosen to develop four key sites as part of a £1bn facelift of Swansea city centre. Hammerson and Urban Splash will lead the regeneration of the city's retail and waterfront ...
Developers Chosen For £1bn Swansea Revamp
Two developers have been chosen to develop four key sites as part of a £1bn facelift of Swansea city centre. Hammerson and Urban Splash will lead the regeneration of the city's retail and waterfront ...
UK National News, Jan 9, 2008
Scots Urged To Go Greener In 2008
Scots were today urged to do their bit for the planet's future by pledging to go greener in 2008. Minister for Environment Michael Russell said by signing up to one or more of the Scottish Government...
Scots Urged To Go Greener In 2008
Scots were today urged to do their bit for the planet's future by pledging to go greener in 2008. Minister for Environment Michael Russell said by signing up to one or more of the Scottish Government...
UK National News, Jan 9, 2008
£10m Government Boost For New Technologies To Reduce CO2 Emissions
Research and development into low carbon energy technologies is set to receive a boost through a £10m investment by the Government-sponsored Technology Strategy Board. With many countries moving towa...
£10m Government Boost For New Technologies To Reduce CO2 Emissions
Research and development into low carbon energy technologies is set to receive a boost through a £10m investment by the Government-sponsored Technology Strategy Board. With many countries moving towa...
UK National News, Jan 8, 2008
Lebanon Bomb Heightens Tension Ahead of Bush Visit
Tensions are being raised ahead of a US presidential visit to the Middle East tomorrow with news that Irish troops have today had a lucky escape in a roadside bomb attack in Lebanon. The two UN peace...
Lebanon Bomb Heightens Tension Ahead of Bush Visit
Tensions are being raised ahead of a US presidential visit to the Middle East tomorrow with news that Irish troops have today had a lucky escape in a roadside bomb attack in Lebanon. The two UN peace...
UK National News, Jan 8, 2008
Guilty Plea On Preparation For Terrorism Charge
Legal history has been made with the first ever conviction for merely planning an act of terrorism. A man pleaded guilty today to trying to fly to Pakistan to commit terrorist acts. Sohail Qureshi, ...
Guilty Plea On Preparation For Terrorism Charge
Legal history has been made with the first ever conviction for merely planning an act of terrorism. A man pleaded guilty today to trying to fly to Pakistan to commit terrorist acts. Sohail Qureshi, ...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 8, 2008
Local Policing Powers Target Date Recedes
While Unionists have insisted the IRA Army Council would have to be completely disbanded before enough confidence exists for the proposed devolution of policing and justice powers, the issue is being ...
Local Policing Powers Target Date Recedes
While Unionists have insisted the IRA Army Council would have to be completely disbanded before enough confidence exists for the proposed devolution of policing and justice powers, the issue is being ...
UK National News, Jan 8, 2008
Child Killed By Devon House Blast
A child, believed to be a nine-year-old girl, has died and three other people have been injured in an explosion at a house in Devon. The girl received fatal injuries when a wall blew out as she walke...
Child Killed By Devon House Blast
A child, believed to be a nine-year-old girl, has died and three other people have been injured in an explosion at a house in Devon. The girl received fatal injuries when a wall blew out as she walke...
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Northern Ireland WeatherToday:A sunny but frosty start for many. However cloud increases by midday with a few showers reaching the north coast, these mostly light but spreading inland this afternoon. Chilly. Maximum temperature 8 °C.Tonight:A rather cloudy evening with scattered showers. Becoming drier through the night with some good clear spells developing and a patchy frost away from coasts. Minimum temperature 0 °C.