Northern Ireland News for February 2009 : Page 15
Northern Ireland News, Feb 3, 2009
Ryanair Predicts Profit Will Follow Loss
A budget Irish airline which has a base at two NI airports has hit turbulence, reporting a major financial loss last year. Ryanair, which has flights from both City of Derry and George Best Belfast C...
Ryanair Predicts Profit Will Follow Loss
A budget Irish airline which has a base at two NI airports has hit turbulence, reporting a major financial loss last year. Ryanair, which has flights from both City of Derry and George Best Belfast C...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 3, 2009
Dáil Cuts Go Ahead Despite Talks Collapse
The Irish government is to push ahead with economic cutbacks despite the sensational collapse of talks with trade unions. The government will make its sweeping cuts anyway, even though the talks ende...
Dáil Cuts Go Ahead Despite Talks Collapse
The Irish government is to push ahead with economic cutbacks despite the sensational collapse of talks with trade unions. The government will make its sweeping cuts anyway, even though the talks ende...
UK National News, Feb 3, 2009
Man Jailed For 'Smashing Way Into Shop'
A man, police have described as "very arrogant", has been jailed after smashing his way into a Northern Moor convenience store. James Samuel Jackson, 32, of Greenbow Road, Newall Green, was sentenced...
Man Jailed For 'Smashing Way Into Shop'
A man, police have described as "very arrogant", has been jailed after smashing his way into a Northern Moor convenience store. James Samuel Jackson, 32, of Greenbow Road, Newall Green, was sentenced...
UK National News, Feb 3, 2009
Pontin's To Create 2,000 New Jobs
Holiday camp chain Pontin's has announced it is to create 2,000 new jobs as it redevelops its holiday centres. Owners Ocean Parcs confirmed it will be investing £50 million in its six UK sites. The n...
Pontin's To Create 2,000 New Jobs
Holiday camp chain Pontin's has announced it is to create 2,000 new jobs as it redevelops its holiday centres. Owners Ocean Parcs confirmed it will be investing £50 million in its six UK sites. The n...
UK National News, Feb 3, 2009
Scheme To Provide Help For Those Escaping Gang Crime
A new scheme to provide safe accommodation for people at serious risk of violence associated with gang or weapon crime will begin this month in Southwark. Funded jointly by the Department for Communi...
Scheme To Provide Help For Those Escaping Gang Crime
A new scheme to provide safe accommodation for people at serious risk of violence associated with gang or weapon crime will begin this month in Southwark. Funded jointly by the Department for Communi...
UK National News, Feb 3, 2009
Developer Revealed For £2.4bn Revamp Of Birmingham Secondary Schools
Birmingham City Council has selected Catalyst Education to undertake a £2.4 billion drive to rebuild or refurbish all 89 of its secondary schools by 2024. This is the biggest school transformation pr...
Developer Revealed For £2.4bn Revamp Of Birmingham Secondary Schools
Birmingham City Council has selected Catalyst Education to undertake a £2.4 billion drive to rebuild or refurbish all 89 of its secondary schools by 2024. This is the biggest school transformation pr...
Business News, Feb 3, 2009
Ryanair Predicts Profits Will Follow €100m Loss
Although Irish budget airline Ryanair now expects a smaller fourth-quarter loss than previously anticipated - due to lower fuel costs - the airline has today reported a loss of €102m for the third qua...
Ryanair Predicts Profits Will Follow €100m Loss
Although Irish budget airline Ryanair now expects a smaller fourth-quarter loss than previously anticipated - due to lower fuel costs - the airline has today reported a loss of €102m for the third qua...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 3, 2009
Degree For West Belfast Actress
A west Belfast actress who is well known for her roles in major movies and on highly successful TV programmes is among those being honoured at Queen's University. Geraldine Hughes, who is originally ...
Degree For West Belfast Actress
A west Belfast actress who is well known for her roles in major movies and on highly successful TV programmes is among those being honoured at Queen's University. Geraldine Hughes, who is originally ...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 3, 2009
Support For Children With Complex Physical Healthcare Announced
Children and young people with complex physical healthcare needs are to be supported to live within their family setting due to funding announced by the Health Minister. The £9 million investment, ov...
Support For Children With Complex Physical Healthcare Announced
Children and young people with complex physical healthcare needs are to be supported to live within their family setting due to funding announced by the Health Minister. The £9 million investment, ov...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 3, 2009
Other NI News In Brief
Winter Chaos Misses NI While Northern Ireland travellers were being warned of further disruptions today as the cold snap tightened its grip and temperatures of just -1C or -2C were reported, Northern...
Other NI News In Brief
Winter Chaos Misses NI While Northern Ireland travellers were being warned of further disruptions today as the cold snap tightened its grip and temperatures of just -1C or -2C were reported, Northern...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 2, 2009
Ruane Plan For Poorer Children To Access Grammar Schools
Children entitled to free school meals are to make up at least 20% of all those being admitted to grammar schools. The news comes as Northern Ireland Education Minister Caitríona Ruane has issued gui...
Ruane Plan For Poorer Children To Access Grammar Schools
Children entitled to free school meals are to make up at least 20% of all those being admitted to grammar schools. The news comes as Northern Ireland Education Minister Caitríona Ruane has issued gui...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 2, 2009
Major Reform Of NI Sex Laws
A radical overhaul of the law surrounding sexual offences came into force in Northern Ireland today. The tougher new penalties will see kerb crawling and prostitution outlawed, and a maximum life se...
Major Reform Of NI Sex Laws
A radical overhaul of the law surrounding sexual offences came into force in Northern Ireland today. The tougher new penalties will see kerb crawling and prostitution outlawed, and a maximum life se...
Recruitment News, Feb 2, 2009
NI 'Green Jobs' Potential
Northern Ireland has the opportunity to create 'green jobs' by maximising its sustainable energy activity, according to NI Enterprise Minister Arlene Foster. Ms Foster, chairing the first meeting of...
NI 'Green Jobs' Potential
Northern Ireland has the opportunity to create 'green jobs' by maximising its sustainable energy activity, according to NI Enterprise Minister Arlene Foster. Ms Foster, chairing the first meeting of...
Recruitment News, Feb 2, 2009
Freefoam Appoints New Ops Manager
Geoff Barnett has been appointed Technical Operations Manager at Freefoam Plastics, it has been announced. Mr Barnett, who has worked in the PVC industry for over 30 year, is a member of the organis...
Freefoam Appoints New Ops Manager
Geoff Barnett has been appointed Technical Operations Manager at Freefoam Plastics, it has been announced. Mr Barnett, who has worked in the PVC industry for over 30 year, is a member of the organis...
UK National News, Feb 2, 2009
Other News In Brief
Two Bodies Found In Snowdon Two bodies have been found on Snowdon by rescuers searching for brothers who went missing following a weekend trip. Mountain rescue teams from Llanberis and RAF Valley had...
Other News In Brief
Two Bodies Found In Snowdon Two bodies have been found on Snowdon by rescuers searching for brothers who went missing following a weekend trip. Mountain rescue teams from Llanberis and RAF Valley had...
UK National News, Feb 2, 2009
Heavy Snow Causes Chaos Across Britain
Heavy snow and wintry weather is causing chaos across Britain, with hundreds of schools being forced to shut and bus, train and air travel services temporarily closed. South-east England is the worst...
Heavy Snow Causes Chaos Across Britain
Heavy snow and wintry weather is causing chaos across Britain, with hundreds of schools being forced to shut and bus, train and air travel services temporarily closed. South-east England is the worst...
UK National News, Feb 2, 2009
Text Death-Crash Driver Jailed
A 21-year-old motorist, who sent and received more than 20 text messages, before she crashed into another car killing the driver, has been jailed for 21 months. Philippa Curtis from Bury St Edmunds, ...
Text Death-Crash Driver Jailed
A 21-year-old motorist, who sent and received more than 20 text messages, before she crashed into another car killing the driver, has been jailed for 21 months. Philippa Curtis from Bury St Edmunds, ...
UK National News, Feb 2, 2009
Sellafield Workers Join Wildcat Strikes
Hundreds of contract workers at a nuclear site have walked out in support of protests over the use of foreign labour. The wildcat strikes, which broke out last week over an oil refinerys use of forei...
Sellafield Workers Join Wildcat Strikes
Hundreds of contract workers at a nuclear site have walked out in support of protests over the use of foreign labour. The wildcat strikes, which broke out last week over an oil refinerys use of forei...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 2, 2009
Other NI News In Brief
One Bailed, One Held Over 'Suicide' Deaths The deaths of a man and woman found dead in a fume-filled car in 1991 have been revisited in court today as their former partners have been charged with the...
Other NI News In Brief
One Bailed, One Held Over 'Suicide' Deaths The deaths of a man and woman found dead in a fume-filled car in 1991 have been revisited in court today as their former partners have been charged with the...
UK National News, Feb 2, 2009
Straw Pledges Lords Reforms
Rogue lords found guilty of corruption could be permanently banned from Parliament, under proposals brought forward by the government yesterday. Justice Secretary Jack Straw insisted more robust pen...
Straw Pledges Lords Reforms
Rogue lords found guilty of corruption could be permanently banned from Parliament, under proposals brought forward by the government yesterday. Justice Secretary Jack Straw insisted more robust pen...
UK National News, Feb 2, 2009
Man In Court Over Boxer Death
A 22-year-old man has been charged with the murder of a boxer who was stabbed to death in front of his young daughter. John Abbey, 26, originally from Ghana, died from a single stab wound to the hear...
Man In Court Over Boxer Death
A 22-year-old man has been charged with the murder of a boxer who was stabbed to death in front of his young daughter. John Abbey, 26, originally from Ghana, died from a single stab wound to the hear...
Business News, Feb 2, 2009
Woolworths To Return Online
Failed retailer Woolworths is to return as an online retailer, in an unexpected move, following the acquisition of the name by Shop Direct. Just weeks after the company went into administration, whic...
Woolworths To Return Online
Failed retailer Woolworths is to return as an online retailer, in an unexpected move, following the acquisition of the name by Shop Direct. Just weeks after the company went into administration, whic...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 2, 2009
Weekend Rail Tragedy Hits Seaside Resort
There was a tragic end to a weekend night out when a teenager died on the railway line near the seaside town of Portrush. Ryan Quinn (14) was killed when hit by a train on Friday night. Police inves...
Weekend Rail Tragedy Hits Seaside Resort
There was a tragic end to a weekend night out when a teenager died on the railway line near the seaside town of Portrush. Ryan Quinn (14) was killed when hit by a train on Friday night. Police inves...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 2, 2009
Flights Cancelled As Snow Hits Air Travel
In advance of wintry weather that is expected to hit overnight, there are delays and cancellations to some flights in and out of Northern Ireland this morning because of heavy snow already apparent in...
Flights Cancelled As Snow Hits Air Travel
In advance of wintry weather that is expected to hit overnight, there are delays and cancellations to some flights in and out of Northern Ireland this morning because of heavy snow already apparent in...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 2, 2009
Landmark Study Finds Consumers 'Less Pessimistic'
Results of a landmark study into consumer confidence in Northern Ireland show that consumers outlook for the year ahead is now less pessimistic than it was three months ago, according to a leading eco...
Landmark Study Finds Consumers 'Less Pessimistic'
Results of a landmark study into consumer confidence in Northern Ireland show that consumers outlook for the year ahead is now less pessimistic than it was three months ago, according to a leading eco...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 2, 2009
Rain Fails To Dampen Loeb's Rally Ireland Victory
Torrential rain and the cancellation of two stages of the opening round of the World Rally Championships failed to halt another victory by French driver Sebastien Loeb at the wekend. Loeb, (pictured ...
Rain Fails To Dampen Loeb's Rally Ireland Victory
Torrential rain and the cancellation of two stages of the opening round of the World Rally Championships failed to halt another victory by French driver Sebastien Loeb at the wekend. Loeb, (pictured ...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 2, 2009
Irvine's Dublin Party Haunt To Close
A trendy Dublin bar - owned by Co Down-born F1 ace Eddie Irvine - is to close. It has been revealed that Cocoon bar - a favourite city centre hangout for celebrities and models - is believed to have ...
Irvine's Dublin Party Haunt To Close
A trendy Dublin bar - owned by Co Down-born F1 ace Eddie Irvine - is to close. It has been revealed that Cocoon bar - a favourite city centre hangout for celebrities and models - is believed to have ...
UK National News, Feb 2, 2009
Three Dead After Car Crashes Into House
Three men have died after the car they were in ploughed into the front of a house in Hamilton, Lanarkshire on Saturday night. The men have been named as Derek Campbell, 19 and Andrew Morrison, from t...
Three Dead After Car Crashes Into House
Three men have died after the car they were in ploughed into the front of a house in Hamilton, Lanarkshire on Saturday night. The men have been named as Derek Campbell, 19 and Andrew Morrison, from t...
UK National News, Feb 2, 2009
'Scamnesty' Launch As New Figures Reveal Top Scams
The OFT has today launched its 2009 Scams Awareness Month to raise awareness of mass marketed scams, which cost the UK public £3.5billion a year. Every year an estimated three million UK consumers f...
'Scamnesty' Launch As New Figures Reveal Top Scams
The OFT has today launched its 2009 Scams Awareness Month to raise awareness of mass marketed scams, which cost the UK public £3.5billion a year. Every year an estimated three million UK consumers f...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 2, 2009
Former MoD Homes For Social Housing
One hundred and twelve former Ministry of Defence (MoD) homes are to be converted into social housing, Stormont Minister Margaret Ritchie has announced. The homes - located in Pond Park, Lisburn - w...
Former MoD Homes For Social Housing
One hundred and twelve former Ministry of Defence (MoD) homes are to be converted into social housing, Stormont Minister Margaret Ritchie has announced. The homes - located in Pond Park, Lisburn - w...
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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.