Northern Ireland News for January 2009 : Page 13
UK National News, Jan 8, 2009
Pietersen Arrives Home With Police Escort
Kevin Pietersen has arrived back to Britain from South Africa, following his shock resignation as England cricket captain. Pietersen, who resigned in controversial circumstances, was given a police e...
Pietersen Arrives Home With Police Escort
Kevin Pietersen has arrived back to Britain from South Africa, following his shock resignation as England cricket captain. Pietersen, who resigned in controversial circumstances, was given a police e...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 8, 2009
Dublin Rabies Scare Proves Unfounded
Just days after the tragic death of a Belfast woman who lost her extended fight with a rabies infection, four people have had to be given emergency vaccinations in a Dublin hospital. The precaution f...
Dublin Rabies Scare Proves Unfounded
Just days after the tragic death of a Belfast woman who lost her extended fight with a rabies infection, four people have had to be given emergency vaccinations in a Dublin hospital. The precaution f...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 8, 2009
£90m Belfast Skyscraper Rejected
Planning officials have rejected proposals for a £90m skyscraper in Belfast city centre, leaving the developer behind the scheme stunned in disbelief. The 37-storey apartment building - named Auro...
£90m Belfast Skyscraper Rejected
Planning officials have rejected proposals for a £90m skyscraper in Belfast city centre, leaving the developer behind the scheme stunned in disbelief. The 37-storey apartment building - named Auro...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 8, 2009
North West 200 Roars Into 2009
A top motorcycle road race has been hailed as a showcase for the best of what Northern Ireland has to offer. NI Sports Minister Gregory Campbell said today that the North West 200 roadrace attracts r...
North West 200 Roars Into 2009
A top motorcycle road race has been hailed as a showcase for the best of what Northern Ireland has to offer. NI Sports Minister Gregory Campbell said today that the North West 200 roadrace attracts r...
UK National News, Jan 8, 2009
Manchester Airport Rail Upgrade Brings Business Benefits
Passengers and businesses will reap the rewards of a new multi-million pound upgrade to Manchester Airport's railway station, just officially opened by Transport Secretary Geoff Hoon. The £15 million...
Manchester Airport Rail Upgrade Brings Business Benefits
Passengers and businesses will reap the rewards of a new multi-million pound upgrade to Manchester Airport's railway station, just officially opened by Transport Secretary Geoff Hoon. The £15 million...
UK National News, Jan 8, 2009
Peacocks Expands Sales, Pushing Forward Expansion
Another high street fashion chain has managed to buck gloomy retail trends through Christmas sales growth, prompting the group to steam ahead with expansion plans. Peacocks said it plans to open 50 ...
Peacocks Expands Sales, Pushing Forward Expansion
Another high street fashion chain has managed to buck gloomy retail trends through Christmas sales growth, prompting the group to steam ahead with expansion plans. Peacocks said it plans to open 50 ...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 8, 2009
NIO Staff Not Paid 'Danger Money', Says Union
A union chief has rejected claims so-called 'danger money' is being paid to hundreds of civil servants in the province, insisting the payments are related to Northern Ireland Office (NIO) staffs' work...
NIO Staff Not Paid 'Danger Money', Says Union
A union chief has rejected claims so-called 'danger money' is being paid to hundreds of civil servants in the province, insisting the payments are related to Northern Ireland Office (NIO) staffs' work...
Recruitment News, Jan 8, 2009
Computer Giant Slashes Limerick Jobs
The computer manufacturing multi-national Dell has briefed its employees on the company's plans to chop 1,900 jobs from its Irish workforce. The announcement was broken to employees through a video l...
Computer Giant Slashes Limerick Jobs
The computer manufacturing multi-national Dell has briefed its employees on the company's plans to chop 1,900 jobs from its Irish workforce. The announcement was broken to employees through a video l...
Business News, Jan 8, 2009
Emission Advice Scheme Unveiled
A free advice scheme has been launched in Northern Ireland to help hauliers cut fuel use and emissions. Environment Minister Sammy Wilson, unveiling Freight Best Practice Northern Ireland, said the p...
Emission Advice Scheme Unveiled
A free advice scheme has been launched in Northern Ireland to help hauliers cut fuel use and emissions. Environment Minister Sammy Wilson, unveiling Freight Best Practice Northern Ireland, said the p...
UK National News, Jan 8, 2009
Men In Court Over Stolen Passports
Three men have been charged with handling stolen goods after thousands of blank passports and visas were recovered from a delivery van in Oldham. Muneer Hussain, 29, of Dearnalay Way, Oldham, and Jaw...
Men In Court Over Stolen Passports
Three men have been charged with handling stolen goods after thousands of blank passports and visas were recovered from a delivery van in Oldham. Muneer Hussain, 29, of Dearnalay Way, Oldham, and Jaw...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 8, 2009
Mental Health Problems To Cost NI Economy Over £3.5bn In 2009
Carecall, One of Northern Ireland's leading employee support providers has warned local businesses that hidden mental health problems in the workplace are costing the NI economy over a staggering £3.5...
Mental Health Problems To Cost NI Economy Over £3.5bn In 2009
Carecall, One of Northern Ireland's leading employee support providers has warned local businesses that hidden mental health problems in the workplace are costing the NI economy over a staggering £3.5...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 8, 2009
Other NI News In Brief
Killer Wins Photo Court Action A Belfast weekly newspaper has been banned from printing clear images of a convicted sex killer. A High Court judge ruled unobscured pictures - unpixilated photographs...
Other NI News In Brief
Killer Wins Photo Court Action A Belfast weekly newspaper has been banned from printing clear images of a convicted sex killer. A High Court judge ruled unobscured pictures - unpixilated photographs...
UK National News, Jan 8, 2009
Top Executives Focus On Rural Housing Crisis
The Commission for Rural Communities (CRC) is bringing together top executives from across the housing, economic and finance sectors in an attempt to tackle the rural housing crisis sparked by the rec...
Top Executives Focus On Rural Housing Crisis
The Commission for Rural Communities (CRC) is bringing together top executives from across the housing, economic and finance sectors in an attempt to tackle the rural housing crisis sparked by the rec...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 8, 2009
Derry Regeneration Boss Resigns
The man at the helm of regeneration projects in Londonderry has stepped down from his high-profile post. Bill Kirk resigned as Chief Executive at development body Ilex for family reasons. Mr Kirk ...
Derry Regeneration Boss Resigns
The man at the helm of regeneration projects in Londonderry has stepped down from his high-profile post. Bill Kirk resigned as Chief Executive at development body Ilex for family reasons. Mr Kirk ...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 8, 2009
Belfast To Host Global Climate Change Event
It has been claimed that Northern Ireland could be at the forefront of efforts to stave off the worst effects of a prolonged global recession - but only if it joins a 'green technology revolution' tha...
Belfast To Host Global Climate Change Event
It has been claimed that Northern Ireland could be at the forefront of efforts to stave off the worst effects of a prolonged global recession - but only if it joins a 'green technology revolution' tha...
UK National News, Jan 7, 2009
Toddler Death Driver Jailed For Seven Years
A woman driver has been jailed for seven years for crushing a toddler under the wheels of her car. Katie Gutierrez-Perez, 40, admitted causing the death by dangerous driving of fifteen-month-old Finl...
Toddler Death Driver Jailed For Seven Years
A woman driver has been jailed for seven years for crushing a toddler under the wheels of her car. Katie Gutierrez-Perez, 40, admitted causing the death by dangerous driving of fifteen-month-old Finl...
UK National News, Jan 7, 2009
M&S Announces Store Closures And Job Cuts
High street chain Marks and Spencer has announced plans to shut down 25 of its Simply Food stores and two of its smaller stores, after reporting one of its worst Christmas trading performances on reco...
M&S Announces Store Closures And Job Cuts
High street chain Marks and Spencer has announced plans to shut down 25 of its Simply Food stores and two of its smaller stores, after reporting one of its worst Christmas trading performances on reco...
UK National News, Jan 7, 2009
One Person Diagnosed With Diabetes Every Three Minutes
One person is diagnosed with diabetes every three minutes, according to new figures released from a national charity. Diabetes UK published new data which showed the number of people diagnosed with t...
One Person Diagnosed With Diabetes Every Three Minutes
One person is diagnosed with diabetes every three minutes, according to new figures released from a national charity. Diabetes UK published new data which showed the number of people diagnosed with t...
UK National News, Jan 7, 2009
Woman And Two Teens In Court Over Blaze
A woman and two teenagers are due in court today charged with murder, following a fire in Sheffield which killed three men. Michelle Lamb, 35, of Sheffield and a 14-year-old boy have been charged wit...
Woman And Two Teens In Court Over Blaze
A woman and two teenagers are due in court today charged with murder, following a fire in Sheffield which killed three men. Michelle Lamb, 35, of Sheffield and a 14-year-old boy have been charged wit...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 7, 2009
Rabies Victim Dies
A young Ulster woman has died in hospital after contracting the rabies virus. Lisa McMurray had been receiving treatment for the condition at Belfast's Royal Victoria Hospital. Ms McMurray, who wo...
Rabies Victim Dies
A young Ulster woman has died in hospital after contracting the rabies virus. Lisa McMurray had been receiving treatment for the condition at Belfast's Royal Victoria Hospital. Ms McMurray, who wo...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 7, 2009
Calls For NI Diabetes Regional Strategy
Calls for a regional strategy to tackle diabetes in Northern Ireland have been made, following news that one person is diagnosed with the condition every three minutes in the UK. Diabetes UK publishe...
Calls For NI Diabetes Regional Strategy
Calls for a regional strategy to tackle diabetes in Northern Ireland have been made, following news that one person is diagnosed with the condition every three minutes in the UK. Diabetes UK publishe...
UK National News, Jan 7, 2009
UK Announces £39m Aid For Humanitarian Crisis In DRC
Britain is to deliver an additional £39m to meet urgent humanitarian needs in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), International Development Secretary Douglas Alexander has announced today. Th...
UK Announces £39m Aid For Humanitarian Crisis In DRC
Britain is to deliver an additional £39m to meet urgent humanitarian needs in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), International Development Secretary Douglas Alexander has announced today. Th...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 7, 2009
Real IRA Re-issues Threat To Police
Dissident republicans have re-issued their chilling threat to murder Northern Ireland police officers. Real IRA sources have said the group is intent on killing police in 2009, following a number of ...
Real IRA Re-issues Threat To Police
Dissident republicans have re-issued their chilling threat to murder Northern Ireland police officers. Real IRA sources have said the group is intent on killing police in 2009, following a number of ...
UK National News, Jan 7, 2009
Construction Contracts At Record Pace
The UK's construction industry has reached a new milestone, contracting at its fastest rate in over a decade. The industry is worth 6% of the nations economy and recent figures show. The Chartered I...
Construction Contracts At Record Pace
The UK's construction industry has reached a new milestone, contracting at its fastest rate in over a decade. The industry is worth 6% of the nations economy and recent figures show. The Chartered I...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 7, 2009
M&S To Close Simply Food Store In Newtownards
Marks and Spencer's Simply Food store in Newtownards is to close, with the loss of 37 jobs, it has been revealed. The news came as the High Street chain announced plans to shut down 25 of its Simply ...
M&S To Close Simply Food Store In Newtownards
Marks and Spencer's Simply Food store in Newtownards is to close, with the loss of 37 jobs, it has been revealed. The news came as the High Street chain announced plans to shut down 25 of its Simply ...
UK National News, Jan 7, 2009
Terror Threat Has 'Chilled', Says MI5 Boss
Britain's top spook has claimed the success rate of criminal prosecutions against extremists has diminished the terror threat on UK soil. MI5 boss Jonathan Evans said terrorists have been "chilled"...
Terror Threat Has 'Chilled', Says MI5 Boss
Britain's top spook has claimed the success rate of criminal prosecutions against extremists has diminished the terror threat on UK soil. MI5 boss Jonathan Evans said terrorists have been "chilled"...
UK National News, Jan 7, 2009
Other News In Brief
Body Found In Burning House The body of a woman has been discovered by firefighters who were called to a burning house in York. North Yorkshire Fire and Rescue and police were called to an address in...
Other News In Brief
Body Found In Burning House The body of a woman has been discovered by firefighters who were called to a burning house in York. North Yorkshire Fire and Rescue and police were called to an address in...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 7, 2009
New Stena Line Terminal Plans Tabled
Ferry Operator Stena Line have tabled plans for the first phase of a new £70m port in south west Scotland. The company want to move the Irish Sea services out of Stranraer into a new terminal to Old ...
New Stena Line Terminal Plans Tabled
Ferry Operator Stena Line have tabled plans for the first phase of a new £70m port in south west Scotland. The company want to move the Irish Sea services out of Stranraer into a new terminal to Old ...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 7, 2009
Ritchie Launches £5m Bangor Housing Development
Housing Minister Margaret Ritchie MLA has officially kicked-off construction at a new £5m housing scheme in Bangor, County Down. The development, by Oaklee Housing Association, will provide 34 high q...
Ritchie Launches £5m Bangor Housing Development
Housing Minister Margaret Ritchie MLA has officially kicked-off construction at a new £5m housing scheme in Bangor, County Down. The development, by Oaklee Housing Association, will provide 34 high q...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 7, 2009
Minister Committed To Energy Agenda
Stormont Energy Minister Arlene Foster has lauded the the Energy Institute Yearbook as an important contributor to the energy debate in Northern Ireland. The Institute is a chartered professional bod...
Minister Committed To Energy Agenda
Stormont Energy Minister Arlene Foster has lauded the the Energy Institute Yearbook as an important contributor to the energy debate in Northern Ireland. The Institute is a chartered professional bod...
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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.