Northern Ireland News for February 2008 : Page 11
Northern Ireland News, Feb 11, 2008
Numbers Of Non English Speaking Pupils Growing
Eastern Europeans are pushing the number of schoolchildren in Northern Ireland whose first language is not English up to new levels. In the last four years the number of children arriving with immig...
Numbers Of Non English Speaking Pupils Growing
Eastern Europeans are pushing the number of schoolchildren in Northern Ireland whose first language is not English up to new levels. In the last four years the number of children arriving with immig...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 11, 2008
Gem Of A Contract Creates 100 Extra Jobs
Belfast Company Gem Call Centre is to create 100 new jobs thanks to a major contract win. The company has secured a deal with Irish communications company Perlico, a subsidiary of Vodafone. Gem will...
Gem Of A Contract Creates 100 Extra Jobs
Belfast Company Gem Call Centre is to create 100 new jobs thanks to a major contract win. The company has secured a deal with Irish communications company Perlico, a subsidiary of Vodafone. Gem will...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 11, 2008
Minister Publishes Tougher Planning Guidelines
Tougher planning rules on sustainable residential development in urban areas have been announced by the Irish Minister for the Environment, John Gormley. The proposed planning guidelines will force d...
Minister Publishes Tougher Planning Guidelines
Tougher planning rules on sustainable residential development in urban areas have been announced by the Irish Minister for the Environment, John Gormley. The proposed planning guidelines will force d...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 8, 2008
Sinn Fein 'Spy Driver' Held In Protective Custody
A former driver to Sinn Fein has been taken into protective custody by MI5. It's alleged that the man, who comes from west Belfast, was an informer for the security services when he worked with Gerry...
Sinn Fein 'Spy Driver' Held In Protective Custody
A former driver to Sinn Fein has been taken into protective custody by MI5. It's alleged that the man, who comes from west Belfast, was an informer for the security services when he worked with Gerry...
Recruitment News, Feb 8, 2008
Batchelors' Athy Plant To Close
Batchelors has announced plans to close its packaging operation in Athy in Kildare with the loss of 16 jobs. The food-processing company is to move the operation in June, to a new €1m facility in the...
Batchelors' Athy Plant To Close
Batchelors has announced plans to close its packaging operation in Athy in Kildare with the loss of 16 jobs. The food-processing company is to move the operation in June, to a new €1m facility in the...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 8, 2008
Omagh Bomb Investigation Review To Get Underway
A panel of independent experts appointed by the NI Policing Board will carry out a review of the police investigation into the Omagh bomb. News of the decision comes despite opposition from relatives...
Omagh Bomb Investigation Review To Get Underway
A panel of independent experts appointed by the NI Policing Board will carry out a review of the police investigation into the Omagh bomb. News of the decision comes despite opposition from relatives...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 8, 2008
Distraught Mum Grieves 10th Portadown Suicide
The mother of a suicide victim has spoken of her grief following the news that her son's dead body lay undiscovered in his Co Armagh flat for three full days. The family of 21-year-old David Purdy ar...
Distraught Mum Grieves 10th Portadown Suicide
The mother of a suicide victim has spoken of her grief following the news that her son's dead body lay undiscovered in his Co Armagh flat for three full days. The family of 21-year-old David Purdy ar...
UK National News, Feb 8, 2008
Wright 'Singularly Unfortunate' In Picking Up Prostitutes
The man accused of the murder of five prostitutes in Ipswich has told a court that he could have picked up all of the women on the nights that they disappeared. Steve Wright, 49, told Ipswich Crown C...
Wright 'Singularly Unfortunate' In Picking Up Prostitutes
The man accused of the murder of five prostitutes in Ipswich has told a court that he could have picked up all of the women on the nights that they disappeared. Steve Wright, 49, told Ipswich Crown C...
UK National News, Feb 8, 2008
Criticism For Archbishop's Sharia Law Comments
The Archbishop of Canterbury has been criticised for comments he made which suggested that some aspects of Sharia law should be introduced in the UK. Islamic Sharia law is the legal framework which g...
Criticism For Archbishop's Sharia Law Comments
The Archbishop of Canterbury has been criticised for comments he made which suggested that some aspects of Sharia law should be introduced in the UK. Islamic Sharia law is the legal framework which g...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 8, 2008
International Trade Key To Strong Economy: Paisley
Increased international trade is the key to a successful economy in Northern Ireland. That was the message from First Minister Ian Paisley to the Dublin Chamber of Commerce. Speaking at the Chamber’s...
International Trade Key To Strong Economy: Paisley
Increased international trade is the key to a successful economy in Northern Ireland. That was the message from First Minister Ian Paisley to the Dublin Chamber of Commerce. Speaking at the Chamber’s...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 8, 2008
Bus Drivers Protest Over Lanes
Bus drivers are protesting on the streets today over dedicated bus lanes. The union, Unite, have launched a campaign to urge the government to take action of installing more bus corridors following T...
Bus Drivers Protest Over Lanes
Bus drivers are protesting on the streets today over dedicated bus lanes. The union, Unite, have launched a campaign to urge the government to take action of installing more bus corridors following T...
UK National News, Feb 8, 2008
Body Found In Flat 'Dead For Years'
The body of a man who is believed to have been dead for a number of years has been discovered in a flat in Bristol. The corpse, understood to be that of the former tenant of the flat, was found on a ...
Body Found In Flat 'Dead For Years'
The body of a man who is believed to have been dead for a number of years has been discovered in a flat in Bristol. The corpse, understood to be that of the former tenant of the flat, was found on a ...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 8, 2008
NI Football Legend Quits Ulster
Former Northern Ireland footballing legend Gerry Armstrong is quitting Ulster because his wife Debbie is suffering a campaign of harassment from a stalker. For 20 months Debbie has been subjected to ...
NI Football Legend Quits Ulster
Former Northern Ireland footballing legend Gerry Armstrong is quitting Ulster because his wife Debbie is suffering a campaign of harassment from a stalker. For 20 months Debbie has been subjected to ...
UK National News, Feb 8, 2008
Home Repossessions On The Rise
The number of people whose homes were repossessed last year rose by more than 20%, according to the latest figures released by the Council of Mortgage Lenders. The new figures showed that 27,100 home...
Home Repossessions On The Rise
The number of people whose homes were repossessed last year rose by more than 20%, according to the latest figures released by the Council of Mortgage Lenders. The new figures showed that 27,100 home...
UK National News, Feb 8, 2008
Southern Water Fined £20.3 Million
Southern Water has been fined £20.3 million by industry regulator Ofwat for deliberately misreporting information and delivering poor service to customers. Ofwat announced that Southern Water would r...
Southern Water Fined £20.3 Million
Southern Water has been fined £20.3 million by industry regulator Ofwat for deliberately misreporting information and delivering poor service to customers. Ofwat announced that Southern Water would r...
Recruitment News, Feb 8, 2008
US Firm Creates 200 Jobs In Carlow
A US company has announced plans to create 200 jobs at a software service centre in Carlow town. The insurance firm, Unum, specialises in providing employee benefits, with products like group and ind...
US Firm Creates 200 Jobs In Carlow
A US company has announced plans to create 200 jobs at a software service centre in Carlow town. The insurance firm, Unum, specialises in providing employee benefits, with products like group and ind...
UK National News, Feb 8, 2008
Abu Hamza Extradition Approved
Home Secretary Jacqui Smith has approved the extradition of radical Muslim cleric Abu Hamza al-Masri to the US to face terror charges. The 49-year-old Egyptian-born preacher, who is currently serving...
Abu Hamza Extradition Approved
Home Secretary Jacqui Smith has approved the extradition of radical Muslim cleric Abu Hamza al-Masri to the US to face terror charges. The 49-year-old Egyptian-born preacher, who is currently serving...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 8, 2008
Three More Die In Superbug Outbreak
Sinn Fein have called a public enquiry into the outbreak of the superbug Clostridium Difficile, otherwise known as C-Diff, following the confirmation of three more deaths in the Northern Health Trust ...
Three More Die In Superbug Outbreak
Sinn Fein have called a public enquiry into the outbreak of the superbug Clostridium Difficile, otherwise known as C-Diff, following the confirmation of three more deaths in the Northern Health Trust ...
UK National News, Feb 8, 2008
Driver Arrested Over 'Tanker Stowaways'
The driver of a chemical tanker in which eight people were found has been arrested on suspicion of people trafficking. It is understood that the 55-year-old is being questioned at a south London poli...
Driver Arrested Over 'Tanker Stowaways'
The driver of a chemical tanker in which eight people were found has been arrested on suspicion of people trafficking. It is understood that the 55-year-old is being questioned at a south London poli...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 8, 2008
Drop In Attacks On Firefighters
Attacks upon Northern Ireland fire crews have fallen over the last year, according to latest figures. 285 were reported to have been attacked in 2007 which was down on the 342 attacked from the previ...
Drop In Attacks On Firefighters
Attacks upon Northern Ireland fire crews have fallen over the last year, according to latest figures. 285 were reported to have been attacked in 2007 which was down on the 342 attacked from the previ...
UK National News, Feb 8, 2008
Three Bailed Following Pepper Spray Attack
A 12-year-old boy and two parents who were arrested after a pepper spray attack at a Kent school have all been released on bail. Kent Police confirmed that the boy had been arrested on suspicion of p...
Three Bailed Following Pepper Spray Attack
A 12-year-old boy and two parents who were arrested after a pepper spray attack at a Kent school have all been released on bail. Kent Police confirmed that the boy had been arrested on suspicion of p...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 8, 2008
Possible Salary Increase For MLA's
MLA's could be in line to receive a pay windfall, which could see their salaries rise to £52,000, if recommendations of an independent review are accepted. The move is being proposed in a bid to brin...
Possible Salary Increase For MLA's
MLA's could be in line to receive a pay windfall, which could see their salaries rise to £52,000, if recommendations of an independent review are accepted. The move is being proposed in a bid to brin...
UK National News, Feb 8, 2008
British Investigators Say Bhutto 'Killed By Bomb Blast'
British police assisting in the investigation into the death of former Pakistani Prime Minister Benazir Bhutto have said that she died as a result of impact from a bomb blast, not from bullet wounds. ...
British Investigators Say Bhutto 'Killed By Bomb Blast'
British police assisting in the investigation into the death of former Pakistani Prime Minister Benazir Bhutto have said that she died as a result of impact from a bomb blast, not from bullet wounds. ...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 8, 2008
Strangford Lough Turbine Plan Powers Ahead
One of Northern Ireland's most scenic areas is soon to become a 'powerhouse' with revised plans now at an advanced stage to run an underwater electricity turbine. Strangford Lough, which has one of t...
Strangford Lough Turbine Plan Powers Ahead
One of Northern Ireland's most scenic areas is soon to become a 'powerhouse' with revised plans now at an advanced stage to run an underwater electricity turbine. Strangford Lough, which has one of t...
UK National News, Feb 8, 2008
Arrests Follow Headless Body Discovery
Police investigating the discovery of the headless body of a man in north-west London have arrested a man on suspicion of murder. It is understood that the man, believed to be in his 40s, was arreste...
Arrests Follow Headless Body Discovery
Police investigating the discovery of the headless body of a man in north-west London have arrested a man on suspicion of murder. It is understood that the man, believed to be in his 40s, was arreste...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 7, 2008
Police Pilot Quad Bikes
Already sporting baseball cap-styled headgear, the PSNI is about to add to its up-market trendy image by taking to four-wheel drive transportation with a difference - quad bikes. According to Chief I...
Police Pilot Quad Bikes
Already sporting baseball cap-styled headgear, the PSNI is about to add to its up-market trendy image by taking to four-wheel drive transportation with a difference - quad bikes. According to Chief I...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 7, 2008
Construction Industry Output Falls
The key finding from the latest official construction industry survey has shown an 'indexed' drop in output - equivalent to a fall of £21 million compared to the previous year. According to the Nort...
Construction Industry Output Falls
The key finding from the latest official construction industry survey has shown an 'indexed' drop in output - equivalent to a fall of £21 million compared to the previous year. According to the Nort...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 7, 2008
Border Murder Debated In Dail
The Irish parliament has been briefed on the brutal murder of south Armagh man, Paul Quinn. As Mr Quinn's father Stephen and other close relatives looked on from the Dail's public gallery, many cross...
Border Murder Debated In Dail
The Irish parliament has been briefed on the brutal murder of south Armagh man, Paul Quinn. As Mr Quinn's father Stephen and other close relatives looked on from the Dail's public gallery, many cross...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 7, 2008
Three Held In Murder Probe
Three people are still being questioned about the murder of a man in west Belfast. The 30-year-old victim - named as John Monagan - was attacked with machetes and hatchets in his bed by a gang who bu...
Three Held In Murder Probe
Three people are still being questioned about the murder of a man in west Belfast. The 30-year-old victim - named as John Monagan - was attacked with machetes and hatchets in his bed by a gang who bu...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 7, 2008
Consultancy Spending In NI Doubles
The already generous expenditure on consultants' fees by Northern Ireland's government has doubled in the last five years, with the bill now coming in at a cool £42 million. The figures were released...
Consultancy Spending In NI Doubles
The already generous expenditure on consultants' fees by Northern Ireland's government has doubled in the last five years, with the bill now coming in at a cool £42 million. The figures were released...
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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.