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Northern Ireland News for January 2011 : Page 6
Northern Ireland News, Jan 21, 2011
Ministerial Council Summit Welcomes Cowen
The embattled Irish Taoiseach Brian Cowen is to lead the Irish government delegation at a meeting of the North-South Ministerial Council in Armagh today. He will travel north to a meeting hosted by t...
Ministerial Council Summit Welcomes Cowen
The embattled Irish Taoiseach Brian Cowen is to lead the Irish government delegation at a meeting of the North-South Ministerial Council in Armagh today. He will travel north to a meeting hosted by t...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 21, 2011
'Patient Power' To Aid Cut-back Battle
NI doctors have launched a major campaign to counter what they said is a threat to the vital services provided by family doctors across Northern Ireland. They have issued a survey for practices to co...
'Patient Power' To Aid Cut-back Battle
NI doctors have launched a major campaign to counter what they said is a threat to the vital services provided by family doctors across Northern Ireland. They have issued a survey for practices to co...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 21, 2011
Parades Commission Ridiculed Over March
Parading is back on the news agenda today with some commentators branding the official Parades Commission "ridiculous" after it was revealed an illegal republican march in support of a double murderer...
Parades Commission Ridiculed Over March
Parading is back on the news agenda today with some commentators branding the official Parades Commission "ridiculous" after it was revealed an illegal republican march in support of a double murderer...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 21, 2011
Robinson 'Impressed By Integrated School'
A major school re-construction scheme on the outskirts of east Belfast has received a political shot-in-the-arm. DUP Leader and First Minister Peter Robinson visited Lagan College to meet with staff ...
Robinson 'Impressed By Integrated School'
A major school re-construction scheme on the outskirts of east Belfast has received a political shot-in-the-arm. DUP Leader and First Minister Peter Robinson visited Lagan College to meet with staff ...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 21, 2011
Cabinet 'Collapse In Confidence For Cowen'
Thursday's Cabinet reshuffle debacle has prompted Fianna Fail members to call for the vote of confidence in the Taoiseach to be revisited. During a day of chaotic scenes in the Dáil and the resignat...
Cabinet 'Collapse In Confidence For Cowen'
Thursday's Cabinet reshuffle debacle has prompted Fianna Fail members to call for the vote of confidence in the Taoiseach to be revisited. During a day of chaotic scenes in the Dáil and the resignat...
UK National News, Jan 21, 2011
Dáil Election Set In Resignations Chaos
Ireland's Prime Minister Brian Cowen has announced that he intends to dissolve parliament and call a general election on 11 March. Mr Cowen was addressing parliament after five ministers resigned fro...
Dáil Election Set In Resignations Chaos
Ireland's Prime Minister Brian Cowen has announced that he intends to dissolve parliament and call a general election on 11 March. Mr Cowen was addressing parliament after five ministers resigned fro...
Business News, Jan 21, 2011
Twin Jobs Boosts Announced
A software company based in Belfast's science park is to create 90 new jobs - while a separate project in Co Down is to produce another 25 new jobs - hot from the oven. Fidessa is a leading supplier ...
Twin Jobs Boosts Announced
A software company based in Belfast's science park is to create 90 new jobs - while a separate project in Co Down is to produce another 25 new jobs - hot from the oven. Fidessa is a leading supplier ...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 21, 2011
Twin Jobs Boosts Announced
A software company based in Belfast's science park is to create 90 new jobs - while a separate project in Co Down is to produce another 25 new jobs - hot from the bakery oven. Fidessa is a leading su...
Twin Jobs Boosts Announced
A software company based in Belfast's science park is to create 90 new jobs - while a separate project in Co Down is to produce another 25 new jobs - hot from the bakery oven. Fidessa is a leading su...
Business News, Jan 21, 2011
BMA Highlight Threat To Family Doctors
The British Medical Association (BMA) have launched a major campaign today to thwart a threat to the vital services provided by family doctors across Northern Ireland. GPs...
BMA Highlight Threat To Family Doctors
The British Medical Association (BMA) have launched a major campaign today to thwart a threat to the vital services provided by family doctors across Northern Ireland. GPs...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 21, 2011
Ruane Calls For School Building Boost
Further investment in Northern Ireland's schools' estate is vital to the future. The Stormont Education Minister, Caitríona Ruane, has cut the first sod to commence the new-build project for St Josep...
Ruane Calls For School Building Boost
Further investment in Northern Ireland's schools' estate is vital to the future. The Stormont Education Minister, Caitríona Ruane, has cut the first sod to commence the new-build project for St Josep...
UK National News, Jan 21, 2011
Other UK News In Brief
Appeal Following Fatal Collision In Holloway Police are appealing for witnesses following the death of a cyclist in Holloway. Officers were called at approximately 8.00am on Wednesday, 19 January to...
Other UK News In Brief
Appeal Following Fatal Collision In Holloway Police are appealing for witnesses following the death of a cyclist in Holloway. Officers were called at approximately 8.00am on Wednesday, 19 January to...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 21, 2011
Attwood 'Markets' New Housing Project
Northern Ireland's Social Development Minister, Alex Attwood has officially launched the start of building work at a £2m housing scheme in the nationalist Markets area of south Belfast. The developme...
Attwood 'Markets' New Housing Project
Northern Ireland's Social Development Minister, Alex Attwood has officially launched the start of building work at a £2m housing scheme in the nationalist Markets area of south Belfast. The developme...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 21, 2011
Mayor Pulls Europa's 40th Birthday Pint
Belfast's once infamous Europa Hotel turns 40-years-old this year with many memories of the 'front-line' hotel being recalled. For the Lord Mayor of Belfast, Cllr Pat Convery, the birthday celebratio...
Mayor Pulls Europa's 40th Birthday Pint
Belfast's once infamous Europa Hotel turns 40-years-old this year with many memories of the 'front-line' hotel being recalled. For the Lord Mayor of Belfast, Cllr Pat Convery, the birthday celebratio...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 21, 2011
Other NI News In Brief
Obel Abseilers Sought Gail Boyce, Director of Karl Group of Companies, the developer of The Obel building on Belfast's waterfront and local TV personality Pamela Ballantine will take a leap o...
Other NI News In Brief
Obel Abseilers Sought Gail Boyce, Director of Karl Group of Companies, the developer of The Obel building on Belfast's waterfront and local TV personality Pamela Ballantine will take a leap o...
Recruitment News, Jan 21, 2011
Builders Boosted As IT Complex Announced
Ireland's Enterprise Minister Batt O'Keeffe has announced that 150 permanent jobs are to be created by the setting up of an international shared services centre in Cork city. Leading US firm Quest So...
Builders Boosted As IT Complex Announced
Ireland's Enterprise Minister Batt O'Keeffe has announced that 150 permanent jobs are to be created by the setting up of an international shared services centre in Cork city. Leading US firm Quest So...
Business News, Jan 20, 2011
Dynamic Agri-food Sector Backed By Northern
The importance of NI's agri-food industry in the overall economy has been again underlined today with news from one of the biggest local banks that the outlook for the agricultural sector is positive ...
Dynamic Agri-food Sector Backed By Northern
The importance of NI's agri-food industry in the overall economy has been again underlined today with news from one of the biggest local banks that the outlook for the agricultural sector is positive ...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 20, 2011
Dáil Election Set Amid Resignations Chaos
Ireland's Prime Minister Brian Cowen has announced that he intends to dissolve parliament and call a general election on 11 March. Mr Cowen was addressing parliament after five ministers resigned fro...
Dáil Election Set Amid Resignations Chaos
Ireland's Prime Minister Brian Cowen has announced that he intends to dissolve parliament and call a general election on 11 March. Mr Cowen was addressing parliament after five ministers resigned fro...
UK National News, Jan 20, 2011
Man Arrested In Jo Yeates Case
Detectives investigating the murder of Jo Yeates have arrested a 32-year-old man on suspicion of murder. The 25-year-old was found on Christmas day in Longwood Lane, Failand, eight days after she was...
Man Arrested In Jo Yeates Case
Detectives investigating the murder of Jo Yeates have arrested a 32-year-old man on suspicion of murder. The 25-year-old was found on Christmas day in Longwood Lane, Failand, eight days after she was...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 20, 2011
Cancer-hit PSNI Inspector Awarded Damages
A middle-ranking female police officer has successfully claimed discrimination after returning to work from cancer treatment. The PSNI paid £55,000 in compensation to her - but made the payment witho...
Cancer-hit PSNI Inspector Awarded Damages
A middle-ranking female police officer has successfully claimed discrimination after returning to work from cancer treatment. The PSNI paid £55,000 in compensation to her - but made the payment witho...
UK National News, Jan 20, 2011
Terror Detention Change Announced
Home Office Minister Damian Green has announced changes to powers allowing terror suspects to be held for 28 days without charge. Powers will be allowed to lapse next Tuesday, and will return to a 14...
Terror Detention Change Announced
Home Office Minister Damian Green has announced changes to powers allowing terror suspects to be held for 28 days without charge. Powers will be allowed to lapse next Tuesday, and will return to a 14...
UK National News, Jan 20, 2011
Funding Boost For Local Authorities
Local authorities are set to receive an unprecedented £560m funding boost for sustainable transport projects to help create economic growth and reduce carbon emissions. Full details of the Local Sust...
Funding Boost For Local Authorities
Local authorities are set to receive an unprecedented £560m funding boost for sustainable transport projects to help create economic growth and reduce carbon emissions. Full details of the Local Sust...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 20, 2011
Arrests Follow East Belfast Assault
Three people have been arrested after a 43-year-old man and a 27-year-old woman were attacked at a house in east Belfast. East Belfast Alliance Councillor Máire Hendron has condemned those involved a...
Arrests Follow East Belfast Assault
Three people have been arrested after a 43-year-old man and a 27-year-old woman were attacked at a house in east Belfast. East Belfast Alliance Councillor Máire Hendron has condemned those involved a...
UK National News, Jan 20, 2011
Crime Statistics Review Launched
The National Statistician, Jil Matheson, will lead an independent review into the collection and publication of crime statistics, Home Secretary Theresa May announced today. Setting a clear commitmen...
Crime Statistics Review Launched
The National Statistician, Jil Matheson, will lead an independent review into the collection and publication of crime statistics, Home Secretary Theresa May announced today. Setting a clear commitmen...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 20, 2011
Sporting Facilities Fall At First Hurdle
The shelving of a proposed new Lagan Valley sports centre in Lisburn and the dropping of a project to build an Elite Basketball facility at the Laurelhill Sports Zone and the elite Tennis centre at Hi...
Sporting Facilities Fall At First Hurdle
The shelving of a proposed new Lagan Valley sports centre in Lisburn and the dropping of a project to build an Elite Basketball facility at the Laurelhill Sports Zone and the elite Tennis centre at Hi...
UK National News, Jan 20, 2011
Patient-Centred NHS A Step Closer To Reality
Plans to modernise the National Health Service and put patients at the heart of everything it does have been set out in the Health and Social Care Bill. The proposed changes will lead to better quali...
Patient-Centred NHS A Step Closer To Reality
Plans to modernise the National Health Service and put patients at the heart of everything it does have been set out in the Health and Social Care Bill. The proposed changes will lead to better quali...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 20, 2011
Dynamic Agri-food Sector Backed By Northern
The importance of NI's agri-food industry in the overall economy has been again underlined today with news from one of the biggest local banks that the outlook for the agricultural sector is positive ...
Dynamic Agri-food Sector Backed By Northern
The importance of NI's agri-food industry in the overall economy has been again underlined today with news from one of the biggest local banks that the outlook for the agricultural sector is positive ...
UK National News, Jan 20, 2011
Flying Squad Release CCTV Footage In Hunt
The Flying Squad has released CCTV footage of a shopkeeper grappling with a violent armed robber as officers hunt men suspected of two crimes which took place just minutes apart. The images capture ...
Flying Squad Release CCTV Footage In Hunt
The Flying Squad has released CCTV footage of a shopkeeper grappling with a violent armed robber as officers hunt men suspected of two crimes which took place just minutes apart. The images capture ...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 20, 2011
Patten Interviewed For BBC Trust Chair
Interviews for the new BBC Trust Chairman's post have started with former Hong Kong Governor and ex Northern Ireland Office Minister, Lord Patten (pictured) as the first candidate to face the selectio...
Patten Interviewed For BBC Trust Chair
Interviews for the new BBC Trust Chairman's post have started with former Hong Kong Governor and ex Northern Ireland Office Minister, Lord Patten (pictured) as the first candidate to face the selectio...
UK National News, Jan 20, 2011
New Quality Guarantee For Apprenticeships
Further Education, Skills and Lifelong Learning Minister John Hayes today announced new measures to guarantee the quality of the Government's flagship Apprenticeship programme, ensuring every apprenti...
New Quality Guarantee For Apprenticeships
Further Education, Skills and Lifelong Learning Minister John Hayes today announced new measures to guarantee the quality of the Government's flagship Apprenticeship programme, ensuring every apprenti...
UK National News, Jan 20, 2011
Other UK News In Brief
Appeal Following Shooting In London Police are appealing for information following a shooting incident on Branksome Road, south west London. Police were called at approximately 19:50 hrs on 18 Januar...
Other UK News In Brief
Appeal Following Shooting In London Police are appealing for information following a shooting incident on Branksome Road, south west London. Police were called at approximately 19:50 hrs on 18 Januar...
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Northern Ireland WeatherToday:Any fog and low cloud burning off this morning. Then sunny intervals with a few showers breaking out this afternoon, these mainly across southern counties. Warm. Maximum temperature 21 °C.Tonight:Any showers dying out this evening. Then the rest of the night will be dry with variable amounts of cloud. Low cloud and fog developing in the early hours. Minimum temperature 10 °C.
