Northern Ireland News for January 2008 : Page 11
Northern Ireland News, Jan 8, 2008
'Truth Commission' Unlikely Reconciliation Option
The Consultative Group on the Past - chaired by former Church of Ireland primate Lord Eames and former Police Authority Vice Chairman Denis Bradley - began a series of public meetings in Belfast last ...
'Truth Commission' Unlikely Reconciliation Option
The Consultative Group on the Past - chaired by former Church of Ireland primate Lord Eames and former Police Authority Vice Chairman Denis Bradley - began a series of public meetings in Belfast last ...
UK National News, Jan 8, 2008
Asian Teenager's Inquest Begins
A murder that allegedly bears the hallmarks of 'honour killing" is to be investigated at an inquest. The unsolved death of 17-year-old Shafilea Ahmed, who vanished from her home in 2003 is to be exam...
Asian Teenager's Inquest Begins
A murder that allegedly bears the hallmarks of 'honour killing" is to be investigated at an inquest. The unsolved death of 17-year-old Shafilea Ahmed, who vanished from her home in 2003 is to be exam...
UK National News, Jan 8, 2008
Wi-fi Trial On The Glasgow Subway
A wi-fi system is to be tried out at Buchanan Street Station on the Glasgow Subway. If successful, passengers will be able to use their laptops and make phone calls. The link could be in operation b...
Wi-fi Trial On The Glasgow Subway
A wi-fi system is to be tried out at Buchanan Street Station on the Glasgow Subway. If successful, passengers will be able to use their laptops and make phone calls. The link could be in operation b...
UK National News, Jan 8, 2008
House Price Trend Is Down In Subdued Market
House price inflation fell sharply at the end of last year according to the Halifax bank, the country's biggest mortgage lender, prices were rising at an annual rate of just 5.2% in December, half the...
House Price Trend Is Down In Subdued Market
House price inflation fell sharply at the end of last year according to the Halifax bank, the country's biggest mortgage lender, prices were rising at an annual rate of just 5.2% in December, half the...
UK National News, Jan 8, 2008
Travelodge To Build Recyclable Hotel
Travelodge are to build the worlds first recyclable hotel, in a move that could save the group £10m. The company will employ a construction method for the Uxbridge-based hotel that will use 86 modifi...
Travelodge To Build Recyclable Hotel
Travelodge are to build the worlds first recyclable hotel, in a move that could save the group £10m. The company will employ a construction method for the Uxbridge-based hotel that will use 86 modifi...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 8, 2008
MLAs Unite To Condemn Underspending
In an unusual show of solidarity, the Assembly's scrutiny committees have combined to demand the Stormont Executive eradicate "underspending". They jointly said today that millions of pounds is being...
MLAs Unite To Condemn Underspending
In an unusual show of solidarity, the Assembly's scrutiny committees have combined to demand the Stormont Executive eradicate "underspending". They jointly said today that millions of pounds is being...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 8, 2008
Ulsterman Brutually Murdered In US Bar
A bar room attack has left a north Belfast man – who had been living in the USA – dead. Seamus O'Neill - who came originally from Duncairn Parade - was identified last Friday by his wife, Bonnie, and...
Ulsterman Brutually Murdered In US Bar
A bar room attack has left a north Belfast man – who had been living in the USA – dead. Seamus O'Neill - who came originally from Duncairn Parade - was identified last Friday by his wife, Bonnie, and...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 8, 2008
Council Grant Boosts Lyric Rebuild Fund
A much needed grant boost for south Belfast's iconic Lyric theatre has been agreed, with more than £1m set to be paid by Belfast City Council. The £1,250,000 - from a £3m fund for cultural developmen...
Council Grant Boosts Lyric Rebuild Fund
A much needed grant boost for south Belfast's iconic Lyric theatre has been agreed, with more than £1m set to be paid by Belfast City Council. The £1,250,000 - from a £3m fund for cultural developmen...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 8, 2008
Scottish Leader To Face Committee On Trump Links
Scotland's First Minister Alex Salmond is to be questioned by his fellow MSPs over his handling of the Donald Trump golf resort affair. Next week's session will be at a meeting of the local governmen...
Scottish Leader To Face Committee On Trump Links
Scotland's First Minister Alex Salmond is to be questioned by his fellow MSPs over his handling of the Donald Trump golf resort affair. Next week's session will be at a meeting of the local governmen...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 8, 2008
Spending Caution Points To Slow Down
It's a chilly outlook for Northern Ireland businesses in 2008 as an economist warns of tougher economic conditions in the coming year. The property slowdown that marked the close of 2007 is expected...
Spending Caution Points To Slow Down
It's a chilly outlook for Northern Ireland businesses in 2008 as an economist warns of tougher economic conditions in the coming year. The property slowdown that marked the close of 2007 is expected...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 8, 2008
Ritchie Announces A New Enterprise Park For Tullycarnet
Funding for the £800,000 regeneration of the Tullycarnet area of East Belfast has been confirmed by Northern Ireland Social Development Minister Margaret Ritchie. The proposed Tullycarnet Enterprise ...
Ritchie Announces A New Enterprise Park For Tullycarnet
Funding for the £800,000 regeneration of the Tullycarnet area of East Belfast has been confirmed by Northern Ireland Social Development Minister Margaret Ritchie. The proposed Tullycarnet Enterprise ...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 8, 2008
NI Leads Regional Online Recruitment Growth
Online recruitment activity in all UK regions either grew or remained constant in December, but Northern Ireland reversed a two-month decline, registering the strongest monthly rate of increase. This...
NI Leads Regional Online Recruitment Growth
Online recruitment activity in all UK regions either grew or remained constant in December, but Northern Ireland reversed a two-month decline, registering the strongest monthly rate of increase. This...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 8, 2008
Literacy and Numeracy Skills Targeted
It's hard to find a job with reading or writing problems, yet about a quarter of the population in Northern Ireland admit to having difficulties with the basics. The Department for Employment and Lea...
Literacy and Numeracy Skills Targeted
It's hard to find a job with reading or writing problems, yet about a quarter of the population in Northern Ireland admit to having difficulties with the basics. The Department for Employment and Lea...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 7, 2008
Tragedy As Six-Year-Old Armagh Pupil Dies
Despite efforts by teachers to give emergency aid, a six-year-old boy has died after collapsing at his school in Armagh city. The child took ill in class at St Patrick's Primary School on Monday morn...
Tragedy As Six-Year-Old Armagh Pupil Dies
Despite efforts by teachers to give emergency aid, a six-year-old boy has died after collapsing at his school in Armagh city. The child took ill in class at St Patrick's Primary School on Monday morn...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 7, 2008
NI Left Out Of Single Carry-On Flight Bag Relaxation
When is a relaxation on a 'single item' hand baggage rule not a relaxation on a 'single item' hand baggage rule? When it's in Britain, it seems as newly introduced carry-on hand luggage rules – oste...
NI Left Out Of Single Carry-On Flight Bag Relaxation
When is a relaxation on a 'single item' hand baggage rule not a relaxation on a 'single item' hand baggage rule? When it's in Britain, it seems as newly introduced carry-on hand luggage rules – oste...
UK National News, Jan 7, 2008
French Fishermen Missing
Only one of the six crew members missing after a French fishing vessel sank 50 miles off the British coast has been picked up. Coastguards have said that the vessel, Le Petit Julie was caught in stor...
French Fishermen Missing
Only one of the six crew members missing after a French fishing vessel sank 50 miles off the British coast has been picked up. Coastguards have said that the vessel, Le Petit Julie was caught in stor...
UK National News, Jan 7, 2008
Prince William's Flight Training Takes Off
'King in Waiting', Prince William is today taking the first steps toward being someone for loyal subjects to really 'look up to' by starting his flight training with the RAF. Appropriate to the kind ...
Prince William's Flight Training Takes Off
'King in Waiting', Prince William is today taking the first steps toward being someone for loyal subjects to really 'look up to' by starting his flight training with the RAF. Appropriate to the kind ...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 7, 2008
Cregagh Body Find Probed
An investigation has been launched into the circumstances of how a man died in east Belfast. The police inquiry began after a body was found in the Cregagh estate on Saturday morning. Further inform...
Cregagh Body Find Probed
An investigation has been launched into the circumstances of how a man died in east Belfast. The police inquiry began after a body was found in the Cregagh estate on Saturday morning. Further inform...
UK National News, Jan 7, 2008
Despite Mental Anguish, Britney Races Up UK Charts
While sales of her new track 'Piece Of Me' have rocketed - climbing from 46 to 19 this week - chaotic pop star Britney Spears is today continuing her recovery after being treated in hospital following...
Despite Mental Anguish, Britney Races Up UK Charts
While sales of her new track 'Piece Of Me' have rocketed - climbing from 46 to 19 this week - chaotic pop star Britney Spears is today continuing her recovery after being treated in hospital following...
UK National News, Jan 7, 2008
Prevention Better Than Cure Says PM
NHS patients will no longer have to 'be sick' to be 'treated', as new plans for the first national health screening programme have revealed. The initiative aims to detect early signs of the top kille...
Prevention Better Than Cure Says PM
NHS patients will no longer have to 'be sick' to be 'treated', as new plans for the first national health screening programme have revealed. The initiative aims to detect early signs of the top kille...
UK National News, Jan 7, 2008
Confusion Over Single Item Carry-On Flight Bag Rule
When is a relaxation on a 'single item' hand baggage rule not a relaxation on a 'single item' hand baggage rule? When it's in Britain, it seems as newly introduced carry-on hand luggage rules – oste...
Confusion Over Single Item Carry-On Flight Bag Rule
When is a relaxation on a 'single item' hand baggage rule not a relaxation on a 'single item' hand baggage rule? When it's in Britain, it seems as newly introduced carry-on hand luggage rules – oste...
Recruitment News, Jan 7, 2008
Retailing 'Not An Easy Option" For Women Returning To Work
The official Sector Skills Council for the local retail industry has warned that the sector shouldn't be seen as "an easy option" to get women to return to working life. Following its latest research...
Retailing 'Not An Easy Option" For Women Returning To Work
The official Sector Skills Council for the local retail industry has warned that the sector shouldn't be seen as "an easy option" to get women to return to working life. Following its latest research...
UK National News, Jan 7, 2008
Madeleine Witness Claim Refuted
There is still confusion over the importance of a witnesses' claim to have spotted the girlfriend of one-time suspect Robert Murat "with Madeleine McCann" two days after she vanished from her family's...
Madeleine Witness Claim Refuted
There is still confusion over the importance of a witnesses' claim to have spotted the girlfriend of one-time suspect Robert Murat "with Madeleine McCann" two days after she vanished from her family's...
UK National News, Jan 7, 2008
Darling Seeks Talks Over Fuel Bills
Chancellor Alistair Darling has called for a meeting with energy regulator Ofgem to discuss last week's hike in gas and electricity bills by Npower. Darling is said to be unconvinced by Npower 's ar...
Darling Seeks Talks Over Fuel Bills
Chancellor Alistair Darling has called for a meeting with energy regulator Ofgem to discuss last week's hike in gas and electricity bills by Npower. Darling is said to be unconvinced by Npower 's ar...
UK National News, Jan 7, 2008
Rangers Unveil Plans To Revamp Ibrox
Rangers FC have unveiled ambitious plans to revamp its Ibrox Stadium. The plans, one of three options currently being considered by the Glasgow club, would see the capacity of the ground rise to 70,0...
Rangers Unveil Plans To Revamp Ibrox
Rangers FC have unveiled ambitious plans to revamp its Ibrox Stadium. The plans, one of three options currently being considered by the Glasgow club, would see the capacity of the ground rise to 70,0...
Recruitment News, Jan 7, 2008
Army Recruitment Campaign 'Misleading'
It's not as exciting and as glamorous a life in the army as potential recruits are being led to believe. According to a new report, recruitment advertisements are giving a "misleading" picture of lif...
Army Recruitment Campaign 'Misleading'
It's not as exciting and as glamorous a life in the army as potential recruits are being led to believe. According to a new report, recruitment advertisements are giving a "misleading" picture of lif...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 7, 2008
Victims' Group Meets NIO Secretary
The official Consultative Group on the Past is meeting NIO Secretary, Shaun Woodward today ahead of hosting its first public discussion forum in Belfast. The group, which is co-chaired by former Chur...
Victims' Group Meets NIO Secretary
The official Consultative Group on the Past is meeting NIO Secretary, Shaun Woodward today ahead of hosting its first public discussion forum in Belfast. The group, which is co-chaired by former Chur...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 7, 2008
Lurgan Angler Takes First Salmon Of 2008
A Northern Ireland angler has had to wait almost a week into the New Year to land the first salmon of 2008. Retired farmer Colin Gardiner landed a 13lb fish in Co Leitrim on Saturday after having to ...
Lurgan Angler Takes First Salmon Of 2008
A Northern Ireland angler has had to wait almost a week into the New Year to land the first salmon of 2008. Retired farmer Colin Gardiner landed a 13lb fish in Co Leitrim on Saturday after having to ...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 7, 2008
Quit Smoking Campaign Underway
A New Year television campaign has been launched to help smokers kick their habit. With three-quarters of smokers in Northern Ireland saying they want to quit and as New Year resolutions are being pl...
Quit Smoking Campaign Underway
A New Year television campaign has been launched to help smokers kick their habit. With three-quarters of smokers in Northern Ireland saying they want to quit and as New Year resolutions are being pl...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 7, 2008
Nominations Sought For 1st Class Royal Mail Award
The public throughtout Northern Ireland are being invited to nominate Royal Mail postmen and women as the unsung heroes of their community – and enter themselves in a holiday prize draw at the same ti...
Nominations Sought For 1st Class Royal Mail Award
The public throughtout Northern Ireland are being invited to nominate Royal Mail postmen and women as the unsung heroes of their community – and enter themselves in a holiday prize draw at the same ti...
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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.