Northern Ireland News for December 2008 : Page 8
UK National News, Dec 5, 2008
Hain Will Not Face Donation Charges
Former Cabinet Minister Peter Hain will not face criminal charges over political donations he received during his failed deputy leadership challenge last year. Mr Hain resigned over the matter, forc...
Hain Will Not Face Donation Charges
Former Cabinet Minister Peter Hain will not face criminal charges over political donations he received during his failed deputy leadership challenge last year. Mr Hain resigned over the matter, forc...
Northern Ireland News, Dec 5, 2008
Republic's Road Toll Rises As Dangerous Driving Conditions Continue
Although a motorist was killed last night in Donegal, so far, there are no reports of injury in a series of crashes in the county this morning due to ice on the roads. Parts of Co Donegal have come t...
Republic's Road Toll Rises As Dangerous Driving Conditions Continue
Although a motorist was killed last night in Donegal, so far, there are no reports of injury in a series of crashes in the county this morning due to ice on the roads. Parts of Co Donegal have come t...
Northern Ireland News, Dec 5, 2008
Former NIO Boss Will Not Face Charges
It has been revealed that one of the last politicians to serve as NI Secretary of State, the ex Cabinet Minister Peter Hain, will not be facing criminal charges over political donations he received du...
Former NIO Boss Will Not Face Charges
It has been revealed that one of the last politicians to serve as NI Secretary of State, the ex Cabinet Minister Peter Hain, will not be facing criminal charges over political donations he received du...
UK National News, Dec 5, 2008
Boy George Guilty Of False Imprisonment
Singer Boy George has been found guilty of falsely imprisoning a male escort at his east London flat. Norwegian Audun Carlsen, 29, told the court the ex-Culture Club frontman - tried under his real n...
Boy George Guilty Of False Imprisonment
Singer Boy George has been found guilty of falsely imprisoning a male escort at his east London flat. Norwegian Audun Carlsen, 29, told the court the ex-Culture Club frontman - tried under his real n...
UK National News, Dec 5, 2008
Woolies Launches 'Biggest' Sale, As Search For Buyer Continues
Troubled high street retailer Woolworths is to hold its "biggest ever" sale, as the search for a buyer for the chain continues. Administrator Deloitte said it would slash up to 50% off goods - includ...
Woolies Launches 'Biggest' Sale, As Search For Buyer Continues
Troubled high street retailer Woolworths is to hold its "biggest ever" sale, as the search for a buyer for the chain continues. Administrator Deloitte said it would slash up to 50% off goods - includ...
Northern Ireland News, Dec 5, 2008
Lord Trimble 'Graduates'
The former Ulster Unionist Leader and original First Minister of Northern Ireland, David Trimble is being honoured by a Scottish university today. David Trimble - now Lord Trimble of Lisnagarvey - wi...
Lord Trimble 'Graduates'
The former Ulster Unionist Leader and original First Minister of Northern Ireland, David Trimble is being honoured by a Scottish university today. David Trimble - now Lord Trimble of Lisnagarvey - wi...
UK National News, Dec 5, 2008
Honda Announces Plans To Quit Formula One
Honda has announced plans to pull out of Formula One championship events, if they cannot find a buyer by the end of the month. Staff at the motor company's plant in Brackley, Northamptonshire, has be...
Honda Announces Plans To Quit Formula One
Honda has announced plans to pull out of Formula One championship events, if they cannot find a buyer by the end of the month. Staff at the motor company's plant in Brackley, Northamptonshire, has be...
Northern Ireland News, Dec 5, 2008
International Award For Victoria Square Project
Belfast's ambitious Victoria Square retail complex has been internationally recognised for its regeneration impact. The £400m development was lauded at the MAPIC Eg Retail Awards in France, picking...
International Award For Victoria Square Project
Belfast's ambitious Victoria Square retail complex has been internationally recognised for its regeneration impact. The £400m development was lauded at the MAPIC Eg Retail Awards in France, picking...
UK National News, Dec 5, 2008
Prime Minister Urges Banks To Pass Rate Cut On
Gordon Brown has urged banks to pass on the latest interest rate cuts, so customers can feel the full benefits of the 1% reduction. The cost of borrowing was cut by one percentage point, yesterday, p...
Prime Minister Urges Banks To Pass Rate Cut On
Gordon Brown has urged banks to pass on the latest interest rate cuts, so customers can feel the full benefits of the 1% reduction. The cost of borrowing was cut by one percentage point, yesterday, p...
UK National News, Dec 5, 2008
Special Birthday Celebrated With Opening Of £174m M6 Extension
British motorways turn 50 in style today as Transport Minister Andrew Adonis looks to the future by opening the UK's newest stretch of motorway - bridging the 'missing link' between London and Glasgow...
Special Birthday Celebrated With Opening Of £174m M6 Extension
British motorways turn 50 in style today as Transport Minister Andrew Adonis looks to the future by opening the UK's newest stretch of motorway - bridging the 'missing link' between London and Glasgow...
Northern Ireland News, Dec 5, 2008
Plans To Speed Up NI Planning Service
Stormont Environment Minister Sammy Wilson has announced provisions aimed at tackling the backlog in the province's planning service. Mr Wilson said a streamlined scheme could be rolled out across a...
Plans To Speed Up NI Planning Service
Stormont Environment Minister Sammy Wilson has announced provisions aimed at tackling the backlog in the province's planning service. Mr Wilson said a streamlined scheme could be rolled out across a...
Northern Ireland News, Dec 5, 2008
Other NI News In Brief
Back From The USA Northern Ireland First Minister Peter Robinson (pictured) and the NI Deputy First Minister Martin McGuinness have his week concluded their US visit with a meeting with New York Stat...
Other NI News In Brief
Back From The USA Northern Ireland First Minister Peter Robinson (pictured) and the NI Deputy First Minister Martin McGuinness have his week concluded their US visit with a meeting with New York Stat...
UK National News, Dec 5, 2008
Two Guilty Of 'Mobile Phone' Murder
Two teenagers have been found guilty of the murder of a 15-year-old who was stabbed 13-times in an argument about a missing mobile phone. Damien Solobowale, 18, from Gypsy Hill and 17-year-old Tobi P...
Two Guilty Of 'Mobile Phone' Murder
Two teenagers have been found guilty of the murder of a 15-year-old who was stabbed 13-times in an argument about a missing mobile phone. Damien Solobowale, 18, from Gypsy Hill and 17-year-old Tobi P...
UK National News, Dec 5, 2008
Welsh Doctors Slam Lack Of Investment
A top doctors' group in Wales has slammed what it says is a virtual moratorium on building work for GP practices across the country. BMA Cymru Wales is said to be extremely concerned that the Nationa...
Welsh Doctors Slam Lack Of Investment
A top doctors' group in Wales has slammed what it says is a virtual moratorium on building work for GP practices across the country. BMA Cymru Wales is said to be extremely concerned that the Nationa...
Recruitment News, Dec 5, 2008
500 Wexford Construction Jobs Welcomed
Coca-Cola's plans to build a new plant in Wexford will bring 500 much-needed construction jobs, the local council has heard, Describing the building work as a "major shot in the arm" for the sector,...
500 Wexford Construction Jobs Welcomed
Coca-Cola's plans to build a new plant in Wexford will bring 500 much-needed construction jobs, the local council has heard, Describing the building work as a "major shot in the arm" for the sector,...
Northern Ireland News, Dec 5, 2008
Scottish Borders Motorway Link Eases Travel From NI
The long haul for travellers from Northern Ireland through ferry ports in western Scotland to England and beyond just got easier. Exactly 50 years since the UK's first motorway class road opened, Tra...
Scottish Borders Motorway Link Eases Travel From NI
The long haul for travellers from Northern Ireland through ferry ports in western Scotland to England and beyond just got easier. Exactly 50 years since the UK's first motorway class road opened, Tra...
Northern Ireland News, Dec 5, 2008
Economic Downturn Boosts Charity Shop Trade
Charity shops throughout Northern Ireland are witnessing unprecedented demand as the economic climate has toughened, according to new research from Yell.com - the online service from Yellow Pages. An...
Economic Downturn Boosts Charity Shop Trade
Charity shops throughout Northern Ireland are witnessing unprecedented demand as the economic climate has toughened, according to new research from Yell.com - the online service from Yellow Pages. An...
Business News, Dec 5, 2008
Maze Move Mooted As Winter Celebration Of Agriculture Comes To Town
Even with a squeeze on finances the 2008 Royal Ulster Winter Fair - which starts next week - is to be one of the best - although there's news that it may be one of the last such events on the current ...
Maze Move Mooted As Winter Celebration Of Agriculture Comes To Town
Even with a squeeze on finances the 2008 Royal Ulster Winter Fair - which starts next week - is to be one of the best - although there's news that it may be one of the last such events on the current ...
Northern Ireland News, Dec 5, 2008
Special Needs Pupils Get Cross-Border Attention
A ground-breaking, first ever north/south conference for special school principals has just been held. Will Haire, Permanent Secretary, Northern Ireland Department of Education launched the event - ...
Special Needs Pupils Get Cross-Border Attention
A ground-breaking, first ever north/south conference for special school principals has just been held. Will Haire, Permanent Secretary, Northern Ireland Department of Education launched the event - ...
Recruitment News, Dec 4, 2008
145 IT Jobs For Cork
Cork has received news of another jobs boost, with 145 new posts to be created in the IT sector. The announcement was made by American computer firm Option Wireless, with the opportunities being dis...
145 IT Jobs For Cork
Cork has received news of another jobs boost, with 145 new posts to be created in the IT sector. The announcement was made by American computer firm Option Wireless, with the opportunities being dis...
Northern Ireland News, Dec 4, 2008
National Rate Cut Prompts Local Response
Some Northern Ireland banks are already getting ready to cut their mortgage rates as the national cost of borrowing falls again. It has been reduced by a full percentage point, pushing the base rate ...
National Rate Cut Prompts Local Response
Some Northern Ireland banks are already getting ready to cut their mortgage rates as the national cost of borrowing falls again. It has been reduced by a full percentage point, pushing the base rate ...
UK National News, Dec 4, 2008
Other News In Brief
£20,000 Award In Shooting Investigation An award has been offered for information that may lead to the conviction of those responsible for the death of a 24-year-old Suffolk man. Suffolk police annou...
Other News In Brief
£20,000 Award In Shooting Investigation An award has been offered for information that may lead to the conviction of those responsible for the death of a 24-year-old Suffolk man. Suffolk police annou...
UK National News, Dec 4, 2008
Shannon's Mum Guilty Over Kidnap
Karen Matthews has today been found guilty of kidnap offences relating to the high-profile disappearance of her daughter Shannon. Ms Matthews, 33, and her co-accused 40-year-old Michael Donovan were ...
Shannon's Mum Guilty Over Kidnap
Karen Matthews has today been found guilty of kidnap offences relating to the high-profile disappearance of her daughter Shannon. Ms Matthews, 33, and her co-accused 40-year-old Michael Donovan were ...
UK National News, Dec 4, 2008
UK Interest Rate Slashed To 2%
The cost of borrowing has been cut by one percentage point, pushing the base rate of interest to 2% - the lowest level since September 1939. The Bank of England made the move, which is sure to be wel...
UK Interest Rate Slashed To 2%
The cost of borrowing has been cut by one percentage point, pushing the base rate of interest to 2% - the lowest level since September 1939. The Bank of England made the move, which is sure to be wel...
UK National News, Dec 4, 2008
Jacqui Smith Defends Home Office Over Leaks
The Home Secretary has come under fire for defending the decision to call in police to investigate leaks from the Home Office. In a Commons statement, Jacqui Smith reiterated her previous statement,...
Jacqui Smith Defends Home Office Over Leaks
The Home Secretary has come under fire for defending the decision to call in police to investigate leaks from the Home Office. In a Commons statement, Jacqui Smith reiterated her previous statement,...
Recruitment News, Dec 4, 2008
Insurance Company Creates 350 Jobs In Cork
Quinn Insurance is planning to create 350 new jobs in Co Cork over the coming years. The positions will be located at a new base in Little Island. Tánaiste Mary Coughlan will formally announce det...
Insurance Company Creates 350 Jobs In Cork
Quinn Insurance is planning to create 350 new jobs in Co Cork over the coming years. The positions will be located at a new base in Little Island. Tánaiste Mary Coughlan will formally announce det...
UK National News, Dec 4, 2008
Scottish Revenue Office Closures Confirmed
HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) has confirmed the closure of 20 offices at locations across Scotland following a UK-wide accommodation review. According to the Public and Commercial Services (PCS) union...
Scottish Revenue Office Closures Confirmed
HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) has confirmed the closure of 20 offices at locations across Scotland following a UK-wide accommodation review. According to the Public and Commercial Services (PCS) union...
Recruitment News, Dec 4, 2008
Armagh Ramp Firm Wins 'Innovation' Vouchers
A Craigavon-based ramp manufacturer has been awarded the 100th Invest Northern Ireland Innovation Voucher, it has been announced. Enterprise Minister Arlene Foster presented the prize to Access Need...
Armagh Ramp Firm Wins 'Innovation' Vouchers
A Craigavon-based ramp manufacturer has been awarded the 100th Invest Northern Ireland Innovation Voucher, it has been announced. Enterprise Minister Arlene Foster presented the prize to Access Need...
UK National News, Dec 4, 2008
Landmark DNA Database Ruling Made
A landmark legal ruling could soon force ministers to remove DNA samples of innocent people from the British database. The European Court of Human Rights (pictured) ruled that two British men should ...
Landmark DNA Database Ruling Made
A landmark legal ruling could soon force ministers to remove DNA samples of innocent people from the British database. The European Court of Human Rights (pictured) ruled that two British men should ...
Northern Ireland News, Dec 4, 2008
Confidence In Policing Grows
While a deadly threat from republican dissidents remains - on occasions preventing a 'normal' policing service being provided - there's good news this week on how NI's police service is being viewed. ...
Confidence In Policing Grows
While a deadly threat from republican dissidents remains - on occasions preventing a 'normal' policing service being provided - there's good news this week on how NI's police service is being viewed. ...
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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.