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Northern Ireland News for December 2008 : Page 5
UK National News, Dec 12, 2008
£4 Billion Boost For Pensioners
Pensioners are set for a £4 billion boost next year as the Government confirmed the biggest rise in the Basic State Pension since 2001 today, on top of £900m in Christmas Bonuses and a £575m increase ...
£4 Billion Boost For Pensioners
Pensioners are set for a £4 billion boost next year as the Government confirmed the biggest rise in the Basic State Pension since 2001 today, on top of £900m in Christmas Bonuses and a £575m increase ...
UK National News, Dec 12, 2008
Homelessness Numbers Down By 60%
National statistics released yesterday show that the number of households accepted as homeless has been cut by 60% since 2003. The figures show that 14,340 households were accepted as homeless by loc...
Homelessness Numbers Down By 60%
National statistics released yesterday show that the number of households accepted as homeless has been cut by 60% since 2003. The figures show that 14,340 households were accepted as homeless by loc...
Recruitment News, Dec 12, 2008
Corus Steel Workers 'May Face Pay Cut'
Corus Steel workers are expected to take a pay cut due to the firm downsizing it's European output, it has emerged. The company employs 25,000 workers, and fears the economic crisis has bitten the st...
Corus Steel Workers 'May Face Pay Cut'
Corus Steel workers are expected to take a pay cut due to the firm downsizing it's European output, it has emerged. The company employs 25,000 workers, and fears the economic crisis has bitten the st...
Northern Ireland News, Dec 11, 2008
Bill Of Rights Sparks Disagreement
A report that makes recommendations on a proposed Bill of Rights for Northern Ireland has been condemned. Unionists have slammed the Northern Ireland Human Rights Commission, which yesterday presente...
Bill Of Rights Sparks Disagreement
A report that makes recommendations on a proposed Bill of Rights for Northern Ireland has been condemned. Unionists have slammed the Northern Ireland Human Rights Commission, which yesterday presente...
Northern Ireland News, Dec 11, 2008
Customers Flock To Last Days Of Woolworths
There were already queues of people at one Belfast outlet of the troubled retailer Woolworths this morning before the doors even opened for business, on foot of a dramatic, pre-Christmas closing down ...
Customers Flock To Last Days Of Woolworths
There were already queues of people at one Belfast outlet of the troubled retailer Woolworths this morning before the doors even opened for business, on foot of a dramatic, pre-Christmas closing down ...
UK National News, Dec 11, 2008
Other News In Brief
Four Dead After Car Crashes Into Shop Four people have died after a car crashed into a fish and chip shop in West Yorkshire. The Subaru vehicle burst into flames after the Killinghall Fisheries shop ...
Other News In Brief
Four Dead After Car Crashes Into Shop Four people have died after a car crashed into a fish and chip shop in West Yorkshire. The Subaru vehicle burst into flames after the Killinghall Fisheries shop ...
Northern Ireland News, Dec 11, 2008
Trailer Deal Praised
There was a spot of good commercial news this week as Invest Northern Ireland Chief Executive Leslie Morrison welcomed the announcement by Dungannon-based Chieftain Trailers Ltd of an export deal wort...
Trailer Deal Praised
There was a spot of good commercial news this week as Invest Northern Ireland Chief Executive Leslie Morrison welcomed the announcement by Dungannon-based Chieftain Trailers Ltd of an export deal wort...
Northern Ireland News, Dec 11, 2008
Withdrawal Of Gritters Leave Derry Roads Treacherous
An urgent meeting has been organised between local representatives and the Roads Service over the suspension of road gritting in parts of Londonderry. Speaking on BBC Radio Ulster this morning, local...
Withdrawal Of Gritters Leave Derry Roads Treacherous
An urgent meeting has been organised between local representatives and the Roads Service over the suspension of road gritting in parts of Londonderry. Speaking on BBC Radio Ulster this morning, local...
Northern Ireland News, Dec 11, 2008
PM Backs Backs Libya Terror Compensation Bid
Number 10 has changed tack on a vital issue affecting victims of The Troubles. Prime Minister, Gordon Brown (pictured) has performed what is being seen as a U-turn and indicated he will - after all -...
PM Backs Backs Libya Terror Compensation Bid
Number 10 has changed tack on a vital issue affecting victims of The Troubles. Prime Minister, Gordon Brown (pictured) has performed what is being seen as a U-turn and indicated he will - after all -...
Northern Ireland News, Dec 11, 2008
Basics Of Education Highlighted By CBI
A top NI business organisation has slammed 'wasted' money spent on education. The CBI in Northern Ireland has said millions of pounds will "continue to be wasted" in teaching unless more ambitious ta...
Basics Of Education Highlighted By CBI
A top NI business organisation has slammed 'wasted' money spent on education. The CBI in Northern Ireland has said millions of pounds will "continue to be wasted" in teaching unless more ambitious ta...
UK National News, Dec 11, 2008
Closing Down Sale For Troubled Woolies
Troubled retailer Woolworths is to begin a closing down sale today as administrators said they could not find a buyer for the chain. Up to 25,000 jobs are now at risk as Deloitte warned some of the c...
Closing Down Sale For Troubled Woolies
Troubled retailer Woolworths is to begin a closing down sale today as administrators said they could not find a buyer for the chain. Up to 25,000 jobs are now at risk as Deloitte warned some of the c...
Northern Ireland News, Dec 11, 2008
Other NI News In Brief
Police Death Crash Mystery Remains The cause of a Co Down road tragedy that claimed four police offices lives may remain a mystery after the police revealed that the vehicle's onboard computer was de...
Other NI News In Brief
Police Death Crash Mystery Remains The cause of a Co Down road tragedy that claimed four police offices lives may remain a mystery after the police revealed that the vehicle's onboard computer was de...
Northern Ireland News, Dec 11, 2008
Second Lisbon Referendum Looms
The Irish Premier is expected to tell an EU summit in Brussels that a second Lisbon treaty vote will be taken by October. The Taoiseach, Brian Cowen, (pictured) has been touring Europe over the past ...
Second Lisbon Referendum Looms
The Irish Premier is expected to tell an EU summit in Brussels that a second Lisbon treaty vote will be taken by October. The Taoiseach, Brian Cowen, (pictured) has been touring Europe over the past ...
UK National News, Dec 11, 2008
Premiership Footballer Arrested After Alleged Assault
Premier League footballer Marlon King has been arrested after allegedly assaulting a woman in a nightclub. The Hull City forward, 28, was arrested on Wednesday after he voluntarily attended a police ...
Premiership Footballer Arrested After Alleged Assault
Premier League footballer Marlon King has been arrested after allegedly assaulting a woman in a nightclub. The Hull City forward, 28, was arrested on Wednesday after he voluntarily attended a police ...
Recruitment News, Dec 11, 2008
Jobs Boost Likely As Millions Pledged For Housing Growth
While the building industry is contracting fast, both locally and nationally, there was some good news on construction opportunities this week. The UK Housing Minister Margaret Beckett has announced ...
Jobs Boost Likely As Millions Pledged For Housing Growth
While the building industry is contracting fast, both locally and nationally, there was some good news on construction opportunities this week. The UK Housing Minister Margaret Beckett has announced ...
Northern Ireland News, Dec 11, 2008
Sailor Rescued Off Irish Coast
An injured sailor is recovering in hospital in Limerick after a helicopter rescue hundreds of miles off the Irish coast. Four UK and US aircraft were scrambled to the scene, where the man was injured...
Sailor Rescued Off Irish Coast
An injured sailor is recovering in hospital in Limerick after a helicopter rescue hundreds of miles off the Irish coast. Four UK and US aircraft were scrambled to the scene, where the man was injured...
UK National News, Dec 11, 2008
Blanchflower To Step Down From Bank Of England's MPC
Bank of England policymaker David Blanchflower has announced he will step down at the end of May next year. Chancellor Alistair Darling told MPs yesterday that Mr Blanchflower will not serve a second...
Blanchflower To Step Down From Bank Of England's MPC
Bank of England policymaker David Blanchflower has announced he will step down at the end of May next year. Chancellor Alistair Darling told MPs yesterday that Mr Blanchflower will not serve a second...
UK National News, Dec 11, 2008
Government Steps Up The Fight Against Extremism
Home Secretary Jacqui Smith and Communities Secretary Hazel Blears today stepped up the fight against extremism, challenging the rhetoric of extremists, calling for a stronger civil response and pledg...
Government Steps Up The Fight Against Extremism
Home Secretary Jacqui Smith and Communities Secretary Hazel Blears today stepped up the fight against extremism, challenging the rhetoric of extremists, calling for a stronger civil response and pledg...
Northern Ireland News, Dec 11, 2008
A2 Derry Dualling Scheme By Next Year, Says Murphy
Northern Ireland Roads Minister Conor Murphy (pictured) has suggested that an A2 dualling scheme close to the Derry City Airport could begin early next year. At a meeting with the local council this...
A2 Derry Dualling Scheme By Next Year, Says Murphy
Northern Ireland Roads Minister Conor Murphy (pictured) has suggested that an A2 dualling scheme close to the Derry City Airport could begin early next year. At a meeting with the local council this...
UK National News, Dec 11, 2008
Winners Of National Tackling Drugs Awards Announced
The two overall winners of this year's Tackling Drugs Changing Lives Awards were announced by Home Office Minister Alan Campbell at an awards ceremony in London today. Daniel Smyth from the Brent Cen...
Winners Of National Tackling Drugs Awards Announced
The two overall winners of this year's Tackling Drugs Changing Lives Awards were announced by Home Office Minister Alan Campbell at an awards ceremony in London today. Daniel Smyth from the Brent Cen...
UK National News, Dec 11, 2008
£605m For Local Authorities With Plans For Housing Growth
Housing Minister Margaret Beckett has announced a £605 million allocation to 163 local authorities with long-term plans to increase house building to meet the needs of their communities. Despite the ...
£605m For Local Authorities With Plans For Housing Growth
Housing Minister Margaret Beckett has announced a £605 million allocation to 163 local authorities with long-term plans to increase house building to meet the needs of their communities. Despite the ...
UK National News, Dec 11, 2008
£12m To Help Expand Biomass Heating In England
Moving to low-carbon heat sources is crucial in the battle against climate change with nearly half of the UK’s emissions coming from heating. Today more government money becomes available for industr...
£12m To Help Expand Biomass Heating In England
Moving to low-carbon heat sources is crucial in the battle against climate change with nearly half of the UK’s emissions coming from heating. Today more government money becomes available for industr...
Northern Ireland News, Dec 11, 2008
£1.2m Regeneration 'Boost' For Kilkeel
Northern Ireland Regeneration Minister Margaret Ritchie has unveiled a £1.2m public realm "boost" for Kilkeel, to improve "unattractive" parts of the town centre. Works planned for the area include ...
£1.2m Regeneration 'Boost' For Kilkeel
Northern Ireland Regeneration Minister Margaret Ritchie has unveiled a £1.2m public realm "boost" for Kilkeel, to improve "unattractive" parts of the town centre. Works planned for the area include ...
Northern Ireland News, Dec 10, 2008
Cancer And Heart Disease Kill Most In NI
While the number of deaths registered in Northern Ireland last year was up only slightly at 14,649 - an increase of just over 100 deaths or 0.8% on the 14,532 deaths registered in 2006 - the causes we...
Cancer And Heart Disease Kill Most In NI
While the number of deaths registered in Northern Ireland last year was up only slightly at 14,649 - an increase of just over 100 deaths or 0.8% on the 14,532 deaths registered in 2006 - the causes we...
UK National News, Dec 10, 2008
Other News In Brief
Teen Found Guilty Of Murder A 16-year-old boy has been found guilty of murdering David Idowu in Southwark earlier this year. The teen was found guilty at the Kingston Crown Court on Tuesday 9 Decembe...
Other News In Brief
Teen Found Guilty Of Murder A 16-year-old boy has been found guilty of murdering David Idowu in Southwark earlier this year. The teen was found guilty at the Kingston Crown Court on Tuesday 9 Decembe...
Northern Ireland News, Dec 10, 2008
Other NI News In Brief
Toxic Cargo Sought As much as 2,000 litres of toxic acid have been stolen from a trailer in Co Down. It was known to have containing at least 1,500 litres of the solution, but could have been filled ...
Other NI News In Brief
Toxic Cargo Sought As much as 2,000 litres of toxic acid have been stolen from a trailer in Co Down. It was known to have containing at least 1,500 litres of the solution, but could have been filled ...
Northern Ireland News, Dec 10, 2008
Population Growing Faster in Ireland
Northern Ireland's population has now exceeded 1.75 million and is growing faster than any other UK region - but is dwarfed by the rate of increase in the Irish Republic. Official statistics just rev...
Population Growing Faster in Ireland
Northern Ireland's population has now exceeded 1.75 million and is growing faster than any other UK region - but is dwarfed by the rate of increase in the Irish Republic. Official statistics just rev...
UK National News, Dec 10, 2008
'Fair' Benefit Reforms Announced
Plans to get one million people off the welfare system, and into the workplace, have been unveiled today and are being described as a "fair deal" by the Government. A White Paper, published by Work a...
'Fair' Benefit Reforms Announced
Plans to get one million people off the welfare system, and into the workplace, have been unveiled today and are being described as a "fair deal" by the Government. A White Paper, published by Work a...
UK National News, Dec 10, 2008
Jury Sent Out In Rhys Jones Murder Trial
The jury in the trial of a teenager accused of killing Liverpool schoolboy Rhys Jones has been sent out to consider its verdict. The prosecution claims 18-year-old Sean Mercer is a member of the Crox...
Jury Sent Out In Rhys Jones Murder Trial
The jury in the trial of a teenager accused of killing Liverpool schoolboy Rhys Jones has been sent out to consider its verdict. The prosecution claims 18-year-old Sean Mercer is a member of the Crox...
Northern Ireland News, Dec 10, 2008
Maze Stadium Plans 'Deferred' For Four Years
Plans for a national sports stadium on the site of the former Maze prison will be deferred for another four years, according to reports. However, it has been suggested plans are afoot for a Conflict ...
Maze Stadium Plans 'Deferred' For Four Years
Plans for a national sports stadium on the site of the former Maze prison will be deferred for another four years, according to reports. However, it has been suggested plans are afoot for a Conflict ...
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Northern Ireland WeatherThis Evening and Tonight:After any lingering afternoon showers soon die away it will be a dry night with clear periods. Some patches of mist and fog will form towards dawn. Light winds. Minimum temperature 8 °C.
