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Northern Ireland News for February 2010 : Page 3
UK National News, Feb 24, 2010
£11k Heroin Haul In Wales
Heroin with a street value of over £11,000 has been seized in the last few weeks by Dyfed Powys Police. As part of 'Operation Poker' around 2oz of heroin destined for the streets of Pembrokeshire has...
£11k Heroin Haul In Wales
Heroin with a street value of over £11,000 has been seized in the last few weeks by Dyfed Powys Police. As part of 'Operation Poker' around 2oz of heroin destined for the streets of Pembrokeshire has...
UK National News, Feb 24, 2010
Gun Gang To Be Sentenced
Eight men are awaiting sentencing for their part in a major drugs and firearms conspiracy spanning the UK, Europe and South America. Martin Graham, Michael Hailwood, Edward McIntosh, Lucasz Litwinski...
Gun Gang To Be Sentenced
Eight men are awaiting sentencing for their part in a major drugs and firearms conspiracy spanning the UK, Europe and South America. Martin Graham, Michael Hailwood, Edward McIntosh, Lucasz Litwinski...
UK National News, Feb 24, 2010
Other UK News In Brief
Forced Migrants Win Apology The PM Gordon Brown has today apologised for the UK's role in sending more than 130,000 children to former colonies where many suffered abuse. He expressed regret for the ...
Other UK News In Brief
Forced Migrants Win Apology The PM Gordon Brown has today apologised for the UK's role in sending more than 130,000 children to former colonies where many suffered abuse. He expressed regret for the ...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 24, 2010
Other NI News In Brief
Wilson Founded Dies An icon of NI engineering has passed away. The leading industrialist Fred Wilson has died at the age of 84. He founded engineering firm FG Wilson in 1966 which began with just six...
Other NI News In Brief
Wilson Founded Dies An icon of NI engineering has passed away. The leading industrialist Fred Wilson has died at the age of 84. He founded engineering firm FG Wilson in 1966 which began with just six...
Recruitment News, Feb 24, 2010
Vat Cut Would Build Jobs, Says Report
There's a simple solution being mooted for the ailing construction industry. More than 24,000 jobs in the construction sector as well as an extra 31,000 other new jobs in the wider economy could be c...
Vat Cut Would Build Jobs, Says Report
There's a simple solution being mooted for the ailing construction industry. More than 24,000 jobs in the construction sector as well as an extra 31,000 other new jobs in the wider economy could be c...
UK National News, Feb 23, 2010
Brown Iraq Inquiry Date Set
The Prime Minister will give evidence to the Iraq Inquiry next Friday, it has been confirmed. Gordon Brown's appearance on 5 March will be followed by International Development Secretary Douglas Ale...
Brown Iraq Inquiry Date Set
The Prime Minister will give evidence to the Iraq Inquiry next Friday, it has been confirmed. Gordon Brown's appearance on 5 March will be followed by International Development Secretary Douglas Ale...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 23, 2010
Newry Car Bomb Condemned
Dissident republicans have been blamed for an overnight car bomb attack in Newry. Police said it was a "miracle" no-one was injured or killed in the blast, which happened outside the city's courthous...
Newry Car Bomb Condemned
Dissident republicans have been blamed for an overnight car bomb attack in Newry. Police said it was a "miracle" no-one was injured or killed in the blast, which happened outside the city's courthous...
UK National News, Feb 23, 2010
'Dead Dogs' PC Convicted
A Nottinghamshire police dog handler has been found guilty of causing unnecessary suffering to two police dogs after they were left in a car for seven hours and died. The dogs were found dead in PC M...
'Dead Dogs' PC Convicted
A Nottinghamshire police dog handler has been found guilty of causing unnecessary suffering to two police dogs after they were left in a car for seven hours and died. The dogs were found dead in PC M...
UK National News, Feb 23, 2010
BA Workers Back Picket
British Airways cabin crew have voted to take industrial action against their employer. The Unite union said a ballot of its members had resulted in overwhelming vote for strike action in a long-run...
BA Workers Back Picket
British Airways cabin crew have voted to take industrial action against their employer. The Unite union said a ballot of its members had resulted in overwhelming vote for strike action in a long-run...
UK National News, Feb 23, 2010
'Dominant' Gaviscon Faces Probe
The Office of Fair Trading (OFT) today issued a Statement of Objections alleging that Reckitt Benckiser abused its dominant position in the market for the NHS supply of alginate and antacid heartburn ...
'Dominant' Gaviscon Faces Probe
The Office of Fair Trading (OFT) today issued a Statement of Objections alleging that Reckitt Benckiser abused its dominant position in the market for the NHS supply of alginate and antacid heartburn ...
Business News, Feb 23, 2010
Foster Talks Up NI Investment Opportunities
Northern Ireland Enterprise Minister Arlene Foster has reinforced the country as a strong proposition to potential investors. The Minister attended yesterday's Global Investment Conference in London,...
Foster Talks Up NI Investment Opportunities
Northern Ireland Enterprise Minister Arlene Foster has reinforced the country as a strong proposition to potential investors. The Minister attended yesterday's Global Investment Conference in London,...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 23, 2010
Manpower Warning Follows Court Bombing
Complacency by the PSNI Chief Constable and his senior commanders - as well as by senior political figures - is leading to a lack of police manpower on-the-ground. This in turn is leaving the way cle...
Manpower Warning Follows Court Bombing
Complacency by the PSNI Chief Constable and his senior commanders - as well as by senior political figures - is leading to a lack of police manpower on-the-ground. This in turn is leaving the way cle...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 23, 2010
Hermon UUP Selection Quandary
Ulster Unionists have until this evening to select the party's North Down Westminster candidate, amid continued resistance from incumbent Lady Hermon over a Tory electoral pact. The UUP and Conservat...
Hermon UUP Selection Quandary
Ulster Unionists have until this evening to select the party's North Down Westminster candidate, amid continued resistance from incumbent Lady Hermon over a Tory electoral pact. The UUP and Conservat...
UK National News, Feb 23, 2010
Strathclyde Bookmakers Robbery
Police are investigating three separate robberies carried out at William Hill bookmakers in the Strathclyde area yesterday. The first robbery was carried out at the Main Street, Baillieston branch at...
Strathclyde Bookmakers Robbery
Police are investigating three separate robberies carried out at William Hill bookmakers in the Strathclyde area yesterday. The first robbery was carried out at the Main Street, Baillieston branch at...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 23, 2010
Human Trafficking Tackled By NIO
Organised crime gangs are making huge profits by trafficking people into Northern Ireland for labour and sexual exploitation. It has emerged today that far from being immune to such activities, the...
Human Trafficking Tackled By NIO
Organised crime gangs are making huge profits by trafficking people into Northern Ireland for labour and sexual exploitation. It has emerged today that far from being immune to such activities, the...
Business News, Feb 23, 2010
Jail Call Over Bank Crisis Blunders
The Governor of Ireland's Central Bank has advocated the jailing of the individuals responsible for the banking crisis in Ireland. Prof Patrick Honohan made the surprise remark in Cavan yesterday wh...
Jail Call Over Bank Crisis Blunders
The Governor of Ireland's Central Bank has advocated the jailing of the individuals responsible for the banking crisis in Ireland. Prof Patrick Honohan made the surprise remark in Cavan yesterday wh...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 23, 2010
Bomb Overshadows NI Investment Bid
The PM was on hand yesterday to hear what a great place NI is for investors. However, news of a border city bomb attack overnight may dampen the enthusiasm of some of those attending the London confe...
Bomb Overshadows NI Investment Bid
The PM was on hand yesterday to hear what a great place NI is for investors. However, news of a border city bomb attack overnight may dampen the enthusiasm of some of those attending the London confe...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 23, 2010
'Troops Out' Protest Over Haiti
Activists from a Haiti interest group have announced a protest calling for the removal of American and international troops from the quake-ravaged country. Haiti Solidarity Ireland has called for a p...
'Troops Out' Protest Over Haiti
Activists from a Haiti interest group have announced a protest calling for the removal of American and international troops from the quake-ravaged country. Haiti Solidarity Ireland has called for a p...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 23, 2010
Top Architect Heads Barrack's Design
World-leading architect Daniel Libeskind will chair a design competition for the former Andersonstown barracks site in west Belfast. NI Social Development Minister Margaret Ritchie has announced that...
Top Architect Heads Barrack's Design
World-leading architect Daniel Libeskind will chair a design competition for the former Andersonstown barracks site in west Belfast. NI Social Development Minister Margaret Ritchie has announced that...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 23, 2010
Presidental Visit For Ballyclare
A leading Co Antrim school had a special visitor this week, as the Belfast-born and educated President of Ireland Mary McAleese came to town. She met pupils, teachers and governors at Ballyclare High...
Presidental Visit For Ballyclare
A leading Co Antrim school had a special visitor this week, as the Belfast-born and educated President of Ireland Mary McAleese came to town. She met pupils, teachers and governors at Ballyclare High...
UK National News, Feb 23, 2010
Stroud Hit And Run Appeal
The family of a woman involved in a hit and run in Gloucestershire have appealed for the driver of the vehicle to come forward. Julie Bloodworth, also known as Julie Roberts, suffered serious injurie...
Stroud Hit And Run Appeal
The family of a woman involved in a hit and run in Gloucestershire have appealed for the driver of the vehicle to come forward. Julie Bloodworth, also known as Julie Roberts, suffered serious injurie...
UK National News, Feb 23, 2010
Leicester Drugs Raid
Two people have been arrested following a drugs raid in Leicester. Officers from the neighbourhood action team at Welford Road Police Station executed a warrant under the Misuse of Drugs Act at a ho...
Leicester Drugs Raid
Two people have been arrested following a drugs raid in Leicester. Officers from the neighbourhood action team at Welford Road Police Station executed a warrant under the Misuse of Drugs Act at a ho...
UK National News, Feb 23, 2010
International Push For St David's
Welsh First Minister Carwyn Jones has arrived in Brussels to kick start St David's Day celebrations around the world. To mark Wales' national day, Mr Jones hosted a reception at the city's Concert No...
International Push For St David's
Welsh First Minister Carwyn Jones has arrived in Brussels to kick start St David's Day celebrations around the world. To mark Wales' national day, Mr Jones hosted a reception at the city's Concert No...
UK National News, Feb 23, 2010
Other UK News In Brief
Border Bomb 'Futile' The Stormont First Minister and DUP Leader Peter D Robinson and the Sinn Fein Deputy First Minister Martin McGuinness have jointly condemned last night's bomb attack in the borde...
Other UK News In Brief
Border Bomb 'Futile' The Stormont First Minister and DUP Leader Peter D Robinson and the Sinn Fein Deputy First Minister Martin McGuinness have jointly condemned last night's bomb attack in the borde...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 23, 2010
Consultation Extended On City Regeneration
The consultation period on plans for the regeneration of five deprived areas of Belfast is to allowed a longer time in which to gather views. NI Minister for Social Development, Margaret Ritchie has ...
Consultation Extended On City Regeneration
The consultation period on plans for the regeneration of five deprived areas of Belfast is to allowed a longer time in which to gather views. NI Minister for Social Development, Margaret Ritchie has ...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 23, 2010
Other NI News In Brief
Names Quiz At Zoo Belfast Zoo has launched their latest competition to give someone the chance of naming the two pygmy goats (pictured) and win a top prize. Belfast Zoo welcomed two new pygmy goat ar...
Other NI News In Brief
Names Quiz At Zoo Belfast Zoo has launched their latest competition to give someone the chance of naming the two pygmy goats (pictured) and win a top prize. Belfast Zoo welcomed two new pygmy goat ar...
Recruitment News, Feb 23, 2010
Dole Queues Will 'Peak' In 2010
The State's unemployment rate will peak at about 13.5% later this year. The Irish Republic's training agency FÁS has said the number of people in work this year is likely to fall by 87,000 compared w...
Dole Queues Will 'Peak' In 2010
The State's unemployment rate will peak at about 13.5% later this year. The Irish Republic's training agency FÁS has said the number of people in work this year is likely to fall by 87,000 compared w...
UK National News, Feb 22, 2010
No 10 Rebuffs Bullying Inquiry Call
Labour has rejected calls for an inquiry into alleged bullying at 10 Downing Street. Tory Leader David Cameron - responding to the admission by an anti-bullying helpline that it had been contact by ...
No 10 Rebuffs Bullying Inquiry Call
Labour has rejected calls for an inquiry into alleged bullying at 10 Downing Street. Tory Leader David Cameron - responding to the admission by an anti-bullying helpline that it had been contact by ...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 22, 2010
DUP Slams Iris Reports
The DUP has robustly rebuffed reports concerning Iris Robinson printed in yesterday's tabloid newspapers. A spokesman for the party described some of the allegations made as "ruthless lies". Accord...
DUP Slams Iris Reports
The DUP has robustly rebuffed reports concerning Iris Robinson printed in yesterday's tabloid newspapers. A spokesman for the party described some of the allegations made as "ruthless lies". Accord...
UK National News, Feb 22, 2010
Baby P Doctor 'Suicidal'
A paediatrician who allegedly failed to spot signs of injury on Baby P's body just days before his death was unfit to appear before a medical tribunal today. Dr Sabah Al-Zayyat, who was at the centr...
Baby P Doctor 'Suicidal'
A paediatrician who allegedly failed to spot signs of injury on Baby P's body just days before his death was unfit to appear before a medical tribunal today. Dr Sabah Al-Zayyat, who was at the centr...
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Northern Ireland WeatherThis Evening and Tonight:Showers will gradually die out during the evening. A cold night with long clear spells leading to a touch of frost in places. Light winds. Minimum temperature 0 °C.
