Northern Ireland News for February 2009 : Page 13
UK National News, Feb 6, 2009
NHS Ready For PROM Date
New guidance that will support the NHS to collect patient feedback on the success of their operations was published today by the Department of Health. Lord Darzi first set out proposals for the routi...
NHS Ready For PROM Date
New guidance that will support the NHS to collect patient feedback on the success of their operations was published today by the Department of Health. Lord Darzi first set out proposals for the routi...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 6, 2009
Women Advised To 'Have A Heart'
A leading NI medical charity is warning women that their symptoms of an impending heart attack can be very different from those in men. NI Chest, Heart and Stroke Chief Executive Andrew Dougal (pictu...
Women Advised To 'Have A Heart'
A leading NI medical charity is warning women that their symptoms of an impending heart attack can be very different from those in men. NI Chest, Heart and Stroke Chief Executive Andrew Dougal (pictu...
UK National News, Feb 6, 2009
Other News In Brief
Couple Deny Khyra Murder A couple have pleaded not guilty to the murder of a seven-year-old girl who allegedly starved to death. Angela Gordon, 34, and her partner Junaid Abuhamza, 30, appeared at Bi...
Other News In Brief
Couple Deny Khyra Murder A couple have pleaded not guilty to the murder of a seven-year-old girl who allegedly starved to death. Angela Gordon, 34, and her partner Junaid Abuhamza, 30, appeared at Bi...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 5, 2009
Three NI Banks Cut Interest Rates
Most of Northern Ireland's big banks have agreed to adopt the latest UK interest rate cut. First Trust, Bank of Ireland and Ulster Bank have all brought their base rates into line with the reduction....
Three NI Banks Cut Interest Rates
Most of Northern Ireland's big banks have agreed to adopt the latest UK interest rate cut. First Trust, Bank of Ireland and Ulster Bank have all brought their base rates into line with the reduction....
UK National News, Feb 5, 2009
Mortgage Lenders Vow To Pass Further Interest Rate Cuts
Four of the UK's biggest mortgage lenders have vowed to pass on the interest rate cuts, which were today announced by the Bank of England (BoE). The bank said the rate cuts, and government measures t...
Mortgage Lenders Vow To Pass Further Interest Rate Cuts
Four of the UK's biggest mortgage lenders have vowed to pass on the interest rate cuts, which were today announced by the Bank of England (BoE). The bank said the rate cuts, and government measures t...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 5, 2009
Tommy English Murder, Two More In Court
A total of 11 people have now been charged with the murder of Ulster Defence Association (UDA) man Tommy English, the police have said. The fresh charges over the killing of the 40-year-old, who was...
Tommy English Murder, Two More In Court
A total of 11 people have now been charged with the murder of Ulster Defence Association (UDA) man Tommy English, the police have said. The fresh charges over the killing of the 40-year-old, who was...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 5, 2009
Snow Falls Cripple Transport
With as much as 10 centimetres (4") of snow falling across the eastern part of Northern Ireland this morning - especially in east Antrim, Belfast and Co Down - disruption to road transport and flights...
Snow Falls Cripple Transport
With as much as 10 centimetres (4") of snow falling across the eastern part of Northern Ireland this morning - especially in east Antrim, Belfast and Co Down - disruption to road transport and flights...
UK National News, Feb 5, 2009
Heavy Snow Fall Brings Further Disruption
Heavy snow falls throughout Britain have caused further havoc and brought fresh travel disruption. The Met Office has issued a number of severe weather warnings for heavy snow in much of southern and...
Heavy Snow Fall Brings Further Disruption
Heavy snow falls throughout Britain have caused further havoc and brought fresh travel disruption. The Met Office has issued a number of severe weather warnings for heavy snow in much of southern and...
UK National News, Feb 5, 2009
UUP MP To Meet Shadow Cabinet
Opposition leader David Cameron has held talks with the Ulster Unionist Party's sole representative at Westminster, and suggested Lady Hermon meets with members of the Shadow Cabinet. Mr Cameron hos...
UUP MP To Meet Shadow Cabinet
Opposition leader David Cameron has held talks with the Ulster Unionist Party's sole representative at Westminster, and suggested Lady Hermon meets with members of the Shadow Cabinet. Mr Cameron hos...
UK National News, Feb 5, 2009
Richards Arrested Over Alleged Assault
Manchester City defender Micah Richards has been questioned by police in relation to an alleged assault outside a nightclub. Manchester police quizzed the 20-year-old England international, who becam...
Richards Arrested Over Alleged Assault
Manchester City defender Micah Richards has been questioned by police in relation to an alleged assault outside a nightclub. Manchester police quizzed the 20-year-old England international, who becam...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 5, 2009
UUP MP To Meet Shadow Cabinet
Opposition Leader David Cameron (pictured) has held talks with the Ulster Unionist Party's sole representative at Westminster and suggested Lady Hermon meets with members of the Shadow Cabinet. Mr C...
UUP MP To Meet Shadow Cabinet
Opposition Leader David Cameron (pictured) has held talks with the Ulster Unionist Party's sole representative at Westminster and suggested Lady Hermon meets with members of the Shadow Cabinet. Mr C...
UK National News, Feb 5, 2009
Apology After Adverts Interrupt FA Cup Goal
ITV boss Michael Grade has apologised to viewers watching last night's FA Cup game after adverts were shown over the only goal in the Merseyside derby. Many viewers missed Everton's Dan Gosling's ext...
Apology After Adverts Interrupt FA Cup Goal
ITV boss Michael Grade has apologised to viewers watching last night's FA Cup game after adverts were shown over the only goal in the Merseyside derby. Many viewers missed Everton's Dan Gosling's ext...
UK National News, Feb 5, 2009
Major Retailers Say 'No' To Knife Crime
Major British retailers have joined forces with the Government and the police as part of a new crackdown on knife crime launched by Home Secretary Jacqui Smith today. The Home Office has been working...
Major Retailers Say 'No' To Knife Crime
Major British retailers have joined forces with the Government and the police as part of a new crackdown on knife crime launched by Home Secretary Jacqui Smith today. The Home Office has been working...
Business News, Feb 5, 2009
Ulster Bank Backing Ulster
There has been a high level welcome for news that one of the major banks is freeing up additional funds for businesses in Northern Ireland - with hopes of other enterprise initiatives to come. First ...
Ulster Bank Backing Ulster
There has been a high level welcome for news that one of the major banks is freeing up additional funds for businesses in Northern Ireland - with hopes of other enterprise initiatives to come. First ...
Recruitment News, Feb 5, 2009
Ford To Axe Up To 850 Jobs
Car giant Ford is to axe up to 850 jobs in the UK, it has been announced. The decision to cut the jobs - which include between 400 and 500 at the Transit van plant in Southampton - came as a response...
Ford To Axe Up To 850 Jobs
Car giant Ford is to axe up to 850 jobs in the UK, it has been announced. The decision to cut the jobs - which include between 400 and 500 at the Transit van plant in Southampton - came as a response...
UK National News, Feb 5, 2009
London Workers Urged: Know Your Wage Rights
A national campaign to help boost workers' awareness of the increased national minimum wage comes to London for its final events this week. Campaign roadshow with advice and support from national min...
London Workers Urged: Know Your Wage Rights
A national campaign to help boost workers' awareness of the increased national minimum wage comes to London for its final events this week. Campaign roadshow with advice and support from national min...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 5, 2009
Loyalist Guns In Focus As Peace Broker Remembered
As leading loyalist figures joined mourners at the funeral of a 'peace-broker' clergyman yesterday, the focus of attention was again turning to weapons' decommissioning. The Rev Roy Magee, who was bu...
Loyalist Guns In Focus As Peace Broker Remembered
As leading loyalist figures joined mourners at the funeral of a 'peace-broker' clergyman yesterday, the focus of attention was again turning to weapons' decommissioning. The Rev Roy Magee, who was bu...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 5, 2009
Woodland Child Sex Suspect In Court
The High Court has heard how a 41-year-old man allegedly forced a young child into a wood in Co Antrim and subjected her to a sexual assault. The accused Alan Baird, from Cloughmills, was yesterday ...
Woodland Child Sex Suspect In Court
The High Court has heard how a 41-year-old man allegedly forced a young child into a wood in Co Antrim and subjected her to a sexual assault. The accused Alan Baird, from Cloughmills, was yesterday ...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 5, 2009
Cigarettes To Go 'Under The Counter'
Cigarettes are to disappear from view across all NI's shops. The Health Minister, Michael McGimpsey has confirmed plans to remove cigarette displays in shops in a move to prevent underage access. T...
Cigarettes To Go 'Under The Counter'
Cigarettes are to disappear from view across all NI's shops. The Health Minister, Michael McGimpsey has confirmed plans to remove cigarette displays in shops in a move to prevent underage access. T...
UK National News, Feb 5, 2009
Project Kangaroo Blocked Due To 'Competition Threat'
The on-demand video service Project Kangaroo has been blocked by the Competition Commission, because it posed "too much of a threat to competition". The commission said that the joint venture between...
Project Kangaroo Blocked Due To 'Competition Threat'
The on-demand video service Project Kangaroo has been blocked by the Competition Commission, because it posed "too much of a threat to competition". The commission said that the joint venture between...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 5, 2009
Other NI News In Brief
Lisburn Soldiers For Afghan Conflict Troops based in Northern Ireland are preparing for deployment in war-torn Afghanistan. The 19 Light Brigade from Lisburn's Thiepval Barracks completed its final t...
Other NI News In Brief
Lisburn Soldiers For Afghan Conflict Troops based in Northern Ireland are preparing for deployment in war-torn Afghanistan. The 19 Light Brigade from Lisburn's Thiepval Barracks completed its final t...
UK National News, Feb 5, 2009
Other News In Brief
Man Injured In Armed Raid A man has been attacked and robbed in his Glasgow home by a gang of four men. According to police, the robbers, one of whom had a firearm, ransacked the house in the Shawlan...
Other News In Brief
Man Injured In Armed Raid A man has been attacked and robbed in his Glasgow home by a gang of four men. According to police, the robbers, one of whom had a firearm, ransacked the house in the Shawlan...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 5, 2009
Ulster Bank's Business Backing Welcomed
There has been a high level welcome for news that one of the major banks is freeing up additional funds for businesses in Northern Ireland - with hopes of other enterprise initiatives to come. First ...
Ulster Bank's Business Backing Welcomed
There has been a high level welcome for news that one of the major banks is freeing up additional funds for businesses in Northern Ireland - with hopes of other enterprise initiatives to come. First ...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 5, 2009
Agricultural Industry To Help Set Own Skills Standards
Northern Ireland's agricultural industry is being urged to take more control of the way training and benchmarking is undertaken. The farming industry itself is being asked to help shape its own natio...
Agricultural Industry To Help Set Own Skills Standards
Northern Ireland's agricultural industry is being urged to take more control of the way training and benchmarking is undertaken. The farming industry itself is being asked to help shape its own natio...
Recruitment News, Feb 4, 2009
Jobs Boost As Details Of Flagship Asda Store Emerge
Supermarket chain Asda has released further details of its £25m flagship store proposed for Co Antrim. Around 400 jobs will be created at the supermarket, as well as much-needed construction work fo...
Jobs Boost As Details Of Flagship Asda Store Emerge
Supermarket chain Asda has released further details of its £25m flagship store proposed for Co Antrim. Around 400 jobs will be created at the supermarket, as well as much-needed construction work fo...
UK National News, Feb 4, 2009
Davis Calls For 'Guantanamo Torture' Statement
A former shadow home secretary has called on ministers to urgently respond to allegations the Government was complicit in the torture of a resident in Guantanamo Bay. Senior Conservative David Davis ...
Davis Calls For 'Guantanamo Torture' Statement
A former shadow home secretary has called on ministers to urgently respond to allegations the Government was complicit in the torture of a resident in Guantanamo Bay. Senior Conservative David Davis ...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 4, 2009
NI Health Care Provision 'Shrinks'
The long-awaited reorganisation of health and social care provision has today moved a step ahead with details published of the new organisations. Northern Ireland Health Minister Michael McGimpsey ha...
NI Health Care Provision 'Shrinks'
The long-awaited reorganisation of health and social care provision has today moved a step ahead with details published of the new organisations. Northern Ireland Health Minister Michael McGimpsey ha...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 4, 2009
Maternity Care 'Crisis' Alert In Craiavon
There are opposing views today on the extent of a 'crisis' facing Craigavon Area Hospital's maternity unit. Almost a year after the issue was last raised, the midwifery professional body, the Royal C...
Maternity Care 'Crisis' Alert In Craiavon
There are opposing views today on the extent of a 'crisis' facing Craigavon Area Hospital's maternity unit. Almost a year after the issue was last raised, the midwifery professional body, the Royal C...
UK National News, Feb 4, 2009
Deal Reached In 'Foreign Labour' Row
Union leaders are calling for an end to wildcat strikes, after a deal was reached over the ongoing dispute over the use of foreign workers. British workers have been offered 50% of the disputed jobs ...
Deal Reached In 'Foreign Labour' Row
Union leaders are calling for an end to wildcat strikes, after a deal was reached over the ongoing dispute over the use of foreign workers. British workers have been offered 50% of the disputed jobs ...
UK National News, Feb 4, 2009
Other News In Brief
Teenager Dies In Motorway crash A teen has died after being involved in a collision on the M1 Derbyshire involving two lorries and a car. Emergency crews were called to the northbound carriageway of ...
Other News In Brief
Teenager Dies In Motorway crash A teen has died after being involved in a collision on the M1 Derbyshire involving two lorries and a car. Emergency crews were called to the northbound carriageway of ...
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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.