Northern Ireland News for February 2009 : Page 14
UK National News, Feb 4, 2009
Girl Dies In Hospital After Sledge Crash
A 16-year-old girl has died after suffering serious head injuries when she crashed her makeshift sledge in South Yorkshire. Francesca Anobile, of Morsborough, Sheffield, was injured along with three ...
Girl Dies In Hospital After Sledge Crash
A 16-year-old girl has died after suffering serious head injuries when she crashed her makeshift sledge in South Yorkshire. Francesca Anobile, of Morsborough, Sheffield, was injured along with three ...
Recruitment News, Feb 4, 2009
Boston Scientific Close Letterkenny Plant
A large pharmaceutical company has announced plans to transfer manufacturing from its Letterkenny base to its Galway site. The move by Boston Scientific follows a review of the medical device firm's ...
Boston Scientific Close Letterkenny Plant
A large pharmaceutical company has announced plans to transfer manufacturing from its Letterkenny base to its Galway site. The move by Boston Scientific follows a review of the medical device firm's ...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 4, 2009
Hermon And Cameron To Discuss Tory/UUP Pact
Lady Hermon - the Ulster Unionist Party's sole Westminster MP - is to meet with Commons opposition leader David Cameron later today. It is believed the pair will discuss the recent voting alliance s...
Hermon And Cameron To Discuss Tory/UUP Pact
Lady Hermon - the Ulster Unionist Party's sole Westminster MP - is to meet with Commons opposition leader David Cameron later today. It is believed the pair will discuss the recent voting alliance s...
UK National News, Feb 4, 2009
Fijian Man Jailed For Wife's Murder
A Fijian man has been today sentenced to life imprisonment for murdering his British wife in a frenzied attack. Raymond Singh, 30, was told he must serve at least 18 years by the High Court in the Fi...
Fijian Man Jailed For Wife's Murder
A Fijian man has been today sentenced to life imprisonment for murdering his British wife in a frenzied attack. Raymond Singh, 30, was told he must serve at least 18 years by the High Court in the Fi...
Business News, Feb 4, 2009
Rana's Derry Development Is A 'Priority'
Ulster leisure mogul Lord Rana has reaffirmed his plans to build a luxury hotel at an historic Londonderry site. Lord Rana's Andras group, which owns Belfast's Ramada Hotel, confirmed it is to prior...
Rana's Derry Development Is A 'Priority'
Ulster leisure mogul Lord Rana has reaffirmed his plans to build a luxury hotel at an historic Londonderry site. Lord Rana's Andras group, which owns Belfast's Ramada Hotel, confirmed it is to prior...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 4, 2009
DUP Backs Dodds In MEP Bid
A former DUP MLA has been selected as the party's candidate for the European Parliamentary elections. While several other Euro candidates are already lining up for the election, with the SDLP's Alban...
DUP Backs Dodds In MEP Bid
A former DUP MLA has been selected as the party's candidate for the European Parliamentary elections. While several other Euro candidates are already lining up for the election, with the SDLP's Alban...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 4, 2009
UU Unveils £250m Development Plans
One of Northern Ireland's universities has unveiled a £250m development plan, which will see the construction of a massive new capital city campus. The University of Ulster scheme is also set to cre...
UU Unveils £250m Development Plans
One of Northern Ireland's universities has unveiled a £250m development plan, which will see the construction of a massive new capital city campus. The University of Ulster scheme is also set to cre...
UK National News, Feb 4, 2009
Appeal After Violent Nightclub Attack
Police are appealing for information following a violent attack on a man in an Enfield nightclub. The assault took place in the early hours of 17 January at the Warehouse nightclub in Harbet Road, Ed...
Appeal After Violent Nightclub Attack
Police are appealing for information following a violent attack on a man in an Enfield nightclub. The assault took place in the early hours of 17 January at the Warehouse nightclub in Harbet Road, Ed...
UK National News, Feb 4, 2009
Kidney Cancer Drug Given Green Light
A drug, which prolongs the life of kidney cancer sufferers, has been given the go-ahead for patients in England and Northern Ireland, in a U-turn move. The National Institute for Health and Clinical ...
Kidney Cancer Drug Given Green Light
A drug, which prolongs the life of kidney cancer sufferers, has been given the go-ahead for patients in England and Northern Ireland, in a U-turn move. The National Institute for Health and Clinical ...
UK National News, Feb 4, 2009
Home Secretary Holds Burglary Summit
Home Secretary Jacqui Smith led an anti-burglary conference in London today, which focused on reducing the crime as the recession continues. Despite the number of domestic burglaries halving since L...
Home Secretary Holds Burglary Summit
Home Secretary Jacqui Smith led an anti-burglary conference in London today, which focused on reducing the crime as the recession continues. Despite the number of domestic burglaries halving since L...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 4, 2009
Rana's Derry Development Is A 'Priority'
Ulster leisure mogul Lord Rana (pictured) has reaffirmed his plans to build a luxury hotel at an historic Londonderry site. Lord Rana's Andras group, which owns Belfast's Ramada Hotel, confirmed it ...
Rana's Derry Development Is A 'Priority'
Ulster leisure mogul Lord Rana (pictured) has reaffirmed his plans to build a luxury hotel at an historic Londonderry site. Lord Rana's Andras group, which owns Belfast's Ramada Hotel, confirmed it ...
UK National News, Feb 4, 2009
Government Commits To Rights For Disabled People
Disabled people will have the opportunity to take their case to the UN if they feel their rights have been breached, Jonathan Shaw, Minister for Disabled People said today. Announcing that the UK Gov...
Government Commits To Rights For Disabled People
Disabled people will have the opportunity to take their case to the UN if they feel their rights have been breached, Jonathan Shaw, Minister for Disabled People said today. Announcing that the UK Gov...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 4, 2009
Lidl Backs UCF On Healthier Kids Diet
Local stores in an international food retail chain are teaming up with a top cancer charity in a bid to promote healthy eating. The Ulster Cancer Foundation (UCF) and the International Union Against ...
Lidl Backs UCF On Healthier Kids Diet
Local stores in an international food retail chain are teaming up with a top cancer charity in a bid to promote healthy eating. The Ulster Cancer Foundation (UCF) and the International Union Against ...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 4, 2009
Neighbours Go Behind Bars
The austere surroundings of the now closed Crumlin Road gaol (pictured) will be the venue for an innovative community scheme next month. Called 'Meet the Neighbours' it aims to bring together all com...
Neighbours Go Behind Bars
The austere surroundings of the now closed Crumlin Road gaol (pictured) will be the venue for an innovative community scheme next month. Called 'Meet the Neighbours' it aims to bring together all com...
UK National News, Feb 4, 2009
Home Secretary Welcomes Lord Carlile Report
The draft Order to renew control orders legislation was laid before Parliament by the Home Secretary Jacqui Smith. The annual report on the operation of control orders legislation by the independent ...
Home Secretary Welcomes Lord Carlile Report
The draft Order to renew control orders legislation was laid before Parliament by the Home Secretary Jacqui Smith. The annual report on the operation of control orders legislation by the independent ...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 4, 2009
€230k Funding For Downpatrick Play Parks
Northern Ireland Communities Minister Margaret Ritchie has allocated £233,000 for play parks at Mount Crescent, and Marian Park in Downpatrick. The projects are to be brought forward at a cost of ov...
€230k Funding For Downpatrick Play Parks
Northern Ireland Communities Minister Margaret Ritchie has allocated £233,000 for play parks at Mount Crescent, and Marian Park in Downpatrick. The projects are to be brought forward at a cost of ov...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 4, 2009
Other NI News In Brief
Rail Death Was Murder, Say Police The tragic death of a Portrush schoolboy killed on a railway line is now officially being treated as murder, police have confirmed. Ryan Quinn, 14, was struck by a t...
Other NI News In Brief
Rail Death Was Murder, Say Police The tragic death of a Portrush schoolboy killed on a railway line is now officially being treated as murder, police have confirmed. Ryan Quinn, 14, was struck by a t...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 3, 2009
Royal Visitors Back Glenarm Salmon's Relaunch
One of the UK's most avid supporters of country sports, Prince Charles has thrown his weight behind the re-birth of a troubled Co Antrim salmon fishery. As police kept a discrete watch on main roads ...
Royal Visitors Back Glenarm Salmon's Relaunch
One of the UK's most avid supporters of country sports, Prince Charles has thrown his weight behind the re-birth of a troubled Co Antrim salmon fishery. As police kept a discrete watch on main roads ...
UK National News, Feb 3, 2009
Other News In Brief
Teen Accused Of Lithuanian Man’s Murder A teenager has appeared in court accused of murdering a 35-year-old Lithuanian man. Alexander McDonald Sharp, from Bo'ness, made no plea or declaration and was...
Other News In Brief
Teen Accused Of Lithuanian Man’s Murder A teenager has appeared in court accused of murdering a 35-year-old Lithuanian man. Alexander McDonald Sharp, from Bo'ness, made no plea or declaration and was...
UK National News, Feb 3, 2009
Baby 'Glucose' Death Investigated
A police investigation is being launched after a five-week-old baby girl, died after a suspected overdose of glucose. Poppy Davies, born three months prematurely, died on Sunday night at Great Ormond...
Baby 'Glucose' Death Investigated
A police investigation is being launched after a five-week-old baby girl, died after a suspected overdose of glucose. Poppy Davies, born three months prematurely, died on Sunday night at Great Ormond...
Recruitment News, Feb 3, 2009
Over 320 Jobs Lost Every Day
Some 320 jobs are being lost in Ireland everyday, according to the latest figures. The Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment show that there has been a increase in job losses by 143% compare...
Over 320 Jobs Lost Every Day
Some 320 jobs are being lost in Ireland everyday, according to the latest figures. The Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment show that there has been a increase in job losses by 143% compare...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 3, 2009
Teen Accused Of Attempting To Murder Mum
A 19-year-old Belfast man has been remanded in custody accused of attempting to kill his mother and another relative. Robert Brown, of Gotha Street, appeared at Belfast Magistrates Court yesterday c...
Teen Accused Of Attempting To Murder Mum
A 19-year-old Belfast man has been remanded in custody accused of attempting to kill his mother and another relative. Robert Brown, of Gotha Street, appeared at Belfast Magistrates Court yesterday c...
UK National News, Feb 3, 2009
Carol Thatcher Faces BBC Ban After 'Golliwog' Remark
The BBC has announced it has 'no plans' to use Carol Thatcher as a contributor on the One Show, after it emerged she referred to a tennis player as a "golliwog". Thatcher, the daughter of former Prim...
Carol Thatcher Faces BBC Ban After 'Golliwog' Remark
The BBC has announced it has 'no plans' to use Carol Thatcher as a contributor on the One Show, after it emerged she referred to a tennis player as a "golliwog". Thatcher, the daughter of former Prim...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 3, 2009
Taoiseach To Address Daíl On Talks Breakdown
After the collapse of talks between social partners early today, the Irish Premier, Brian Cowen is addressing the Daíl on the issue this afternoon. Mr Cowen is giving a 10 minute address after it eme...
Taoiseach To Address Daíl On Talks Breakdown
After the collapse of talks between social partners early today, the Irish Premier, Brian Cowen is addressing the Daíl on the issue this afternoon. Mr Cowen is giving a 10 minute address after it eme...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 3, 2009
Dublin Express Slows As Communications Fail
Rail travellers suffered a slower than usual start to their day as communication problems dogged the morning rush. It also emerged that a failure of radio communications for train drivers to their ba...
Dublin Express Slows As Communications Fail
Rail travellers suffered a slower than usual start to their day as communication problems dogged the morning rush. It also emerged that a failure of radio communications for train drivers to their ba...
UK National News, Feb 3, 2009
Commuters Face Delays As Big Freeze Continues
Commuters are to face further disruption as Britain's 'Big freeze' continues to spread chaos across the country. Forecasters have warned northern England, Scotland and Wales could be battered with th...
Commuters Face Delays As Big Freeze Continues
Commuters are to face further disruption as Britain's 'Big freeze' continues to spread chaos across the country. Forecasters have warned northern England, Scotland and Wales could be battered with th...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 3, 2009
NI's Annual Health Budget Goes Online
Billions of pounds are to be spent on health across Northern Ireland in the coming year. The Department of Health, Social Services and Public Safety (DHSSPS) has just published its annual report, the...
NI's Annual Health Budget Goes Online
Billions of pounds are to be spent on health across Northern Ireland in the coming year. The Department of Health, Social Services and Public Safety (DHSSPS) has just published its annual report, the...
UK National News, Feb 3, 2009
French Extradition Of UK Man
A 49-year-old British man is to be extradited from France, after allegedly running away with a 15-year-old schoolgirl. Robert Williams is to be questioned by UK officers over the disappearance of t...
French Extradition Of UK Man
A 49-year-old British man is to be extradited from France, after allegedly running away with a 15-year-old schoolgirl. Robert Williams is to be questioned by UK officers over the disappearance of t...
UK National News, Feb 3, 2009
Man Charged Over Chinese PM Shoe Throwing Protest
A 27-year-old man is to appear in court next week accused of throwing a shoe at Chinese Prime Minister Wen Jiabao during a visit to Cambridge University. The man, who has not been named, has been cha...
Man Charged Over Chinese PM Shoe Throwing Protest
A 27-year-old man is to appear in court next week accused of throwing a shoe at Chinese Prime Minister Wen Jiabao during a visit to Cambridge University. The man, who has not been named, has been cha...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 3, 2009
Ulster Bank Extends No-Deposit Mortgage
Another 18 local property developers have signed up to the Ulster Bank's Momentum Mortgage scheme, which aims to get first time buyers back into the market by eliminating the need for a hefty deposit....
Ulster Bank Extends No-Deposit Mortgage
Another 18 local property developers have signed up to the Ulster Bank's Momentum Mortgage scheme, which aims to get first time buyers back into the market by eliminating the need for a hefty deposit....
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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.