Northern Ireland News for December 2011 : Page 5
Northern Ireland News, Dec 15, 2011
RVH Critical Care Facility 'Topped Out'
There may be ongoing change on the way health and social services are being delivered, but investment continues with a new Critical Care Building nearing completion at the Royal Hospitals site in west...
RVH Critical Care Facility 'Topped Out'
There may be ongoing change on the way health and social services are being delivered, but investment continues with a new Critical Care Building nearing completion at the Royal Hospitals site in west...
UK National News, Dec 15, 2011
Railway Workers Campaign Against Closures
Campaigners against cuts to staff and services on UK railways will be distributing postcards to passengers during the morning rush hour at train stations around England, Scotland and Wales. The Trade...
Railway Workers Campaign Against Closures
Campaigners against cuts to staff and services on UK railways will be distributing postcards to passengers during the morning rush hour at train stations around England, Scotland and Wales. The Trade...
UK National News, Dec 15, 2011
Newcastle Appeal For 'Racist' Away Fan
Police are appealing for information to trace a man who is suspected of shouting racist comments at a football match. It happened during the Newcastle United v Everton football match on November 5, 2...
Newcastle Appeal For 'Racist' Away Fan
Police are appealing for information to trace a man who is suspected of shouting racist comments at a football match. It happened during the Newcastle United v Everton football match on November 5, 2...
UK National News, Dec 15, 2011
Minister Visits Newcastle Ahead Of Devolution
Cities Minister Greg Clark will on Thursday visit Newcastle to continue talks on offering the city new powers as part of the forthcoming 'city deals'. The Government announced last week that England’...
Minister Visits Newcastle Ahead Of Devolution
Cities Minister Greg Clark will on Thursday visit Newcastle to continue talks on offering the city new powers as part of the forthcoming 'city deals'. The Government announced last week that England’...
Business News, Dec 15, 2011
Antrim Station On Track For Refit
Some £2.9 million in NI government funding has been given for Northern Ireland's first environmentally sustainable bus and rail station and Antrim. The newly refurbished, integrated bus and rail cent...
Antrim Station On Track For Refit
Some £2.9 million in NI government funding has been given for Northern Ireland's first environmentally sustainable bus and rail station and Antrim. The newly refurbished, integrated bus and rail cent...
Business News, Dec 15, 2011
Magherafelt Draft Plan Launched
A new planning framework which will boost development and aid economic recovery in the Magherafelt area has been launched by Environment Minister Alex Attwood. The framework, the Magherafelt Area Pla...
Magherafelt Draft Plan Launched
A new planning framework which will boost development and aid economic recovery in the Magherafelt area has been launched by Environment Minister Alex Attwood. The framework, the Magherafelt Area Pla...
Northern Ireland News, Dec 15, 2011
'Collusive Behaviour' In Miami Massacre: HET
There's controversy this week as the Historical Enquiries Team, (HET) publish their long-awaited report into the murders of three men shot dead in what became known as the Miami Showband massacre. Th...
'Collusive Behaviour' In Miami Massacre: HET
There's controversy this week as the Historical Enquiries Team, (HET) publish their long-awaited report into the murders of three men shot dead in what became known as the Miami Showband massacre. Th...
UK National News, Dec 15, 2011
Fossil Fuel Costs Not Green Tech Causing Hikes
A report from a UK committee on climate issues has found that energy bill increases are caused primarily by rising cost of gas, not environmental policies. The analysis from the Committee for Climate...
Fossil Fuel Costs Not Green Tech Causing Hikes
A report from a UK committee on climate issues has found that energy bill increases are caused primarily by rising cost of gas, not environmental policies. The analysis from the Committee for Climate...
Northern Ireland News, Dec 15, 2011
Magherafelt Draft Plan Launched
A new planning framework which will boost development and aid economic recovery in the Magherafelt area has been launched by Environment Minister Alex Attwood. The framework, the Magherafelt Area Pla...
Magherafelt Draft Plan Launched
A new planning framework which will boost development and aid economic recovery in the Magherafelt area has been launched by Environment Minister Alex Attwood. The framework, the Magherafelt Area Pla...
Northern Ireland News, Dec 15, 2011
Flout Fire Safety Rules 'At Your Peril'
Local business owners are being warned that they could face prosecution if they ignore new fire safety legislation. Such companies also risk being named and shamed on the Northern Ireland Fire & Resc...
Flout Fire Safety Rules 'At Your Peril'
Local business owners are being warned that they could face prosecution if they ignore new fire safety legislation. Such companies also risk being named and shamed on the Northern Ireland Fire & Resc...
UK National News, Dec 15, 2011
Other News In Brief
Party House Closed In Cornwall Police and Cornwall Council have been granted a closure order on a house in Bodmin after a spate of parties and loud music at the property. Bodmin Magistrates Co...
Other News In Brief
Party House Closed In Cornwall Police and Cornwall Council have been granted a closure order on a house in Bodmin after a spate of parties and loud music at the property. Bodmin Magistrates Co...
Northern Ireland News, Dec 15, 2011
Cancer Foundation 'Sets New Record'
A leading local cancer charity, the Ulster Cancer Foundation (UCF), has had a record-breaking year reaching more people in Northern Ireland during 2011 than ever before, it revealed today. In the pas...
Cancer Foundation 'Sets New Record'
A leading local cancer charity, the Ulster Cancer Foundation (UCF), has had a record-breaking year reaching more people in Northern Ireland during 2011 than ever before, it revealed today. In the pas...
Northern Ireland News, Dec 15, 2011
£2.9m Upgrade For Antrim Station
£2.9 million government funding has been given for Northern Ireland's first environmentally sustainable bus and rail station and Antrim. The newly refurbished, integrated bus and rail centre in Antri...
£2.9m Upgrade For Antrim Station
£2.9 million government funding has been given for Northern Ireland's first environmentally sustainable bus and rail station and Antrim. The newly refurbished, integrated bus and rail centre in Antri...
Northern Ireland News, Dec 15, 2011
Other NI News In Brief
Frauds Pay Penalty Three people were convicted at Belfast Magistrates' court this week for claiming benefits they were not entitled to. Florence Hoy (58) of Dean Park, Carrickfergus claimed Ho...
Other NI News In Brief
Frauds Pay Penalty Three people were convicted at Belfast Magistrates' court this week for claiming benefits they were not entitled to. Florence Hoy (58) of Dean Park, Carrickfergus claimed Ho...
UK National News, Dec 14, 2011
Other News In Brief
Queen's Diamond Jubilee Plans Revealed The Queen and the Duke of Edinburgh will travel as widely as possible across the UK to mark 2012's Diamond Jubilee, Buckingham Palace has said. The Diamo...
Other News In Brief
Queen's Diamond Jubilee Plans Revealed The Queen and the Duke of Edinburgh will travel as widely as possible across the UK to mark 2012's Diamond Jubilee, Buckingham Palace has said. The Diamo...
Northern Ireland News, Dec 14, 2011
BMA Cautious On Planned Changes
Proposals to dramatically change the way health and social services are delivered across NI have been given a guarded welcome by doctors. Commenting on the report 'Transforming your care, a review of...
BMA Cautious On Planned Changes
Proposals to dramatically change the way health and social services are delivered across NI have been given a guarded welcome by doctors. Commenting on the report 'Transforming your care, a review of...
UK National News, Dec 14, 2011
UK Unemployment Up By 128k Since October
The UK's unemployment rate has risen by 128,000 in the three months to October, reaching 2.64 million, according to the Office for National Statistics (ONS). Reaching a 16-year high, the jobless rate...
UK Unemployment Up By 128k Since October
The UK's unemployment rate has risen by 128,000 in the three months to October, reaching 2.64 million, according to the Office for National Statistics (ONS). Reaching a 16-year high, the jobless rate...
UK National News, Dec 14, 2011
Government Complacency 'Staggering' – Labour
The Labour Party have accused the Government of "staggering" complacency on jobs after the unemployment rate reached a 16-year high. Sccording to the Office for National Statistics (ONS), the UK's u...
Government Complacency 'Staggering' – Labour
The Labour Party have accused the Government of "staggering" complacency on jobs after the unemployment rate reached a 16-year high. Sccording to the Office for National Statistics (ONS), the UK's u...
Northern Ireland News, Dec 14, 2011
NI Drivers 'Paying Too Much' For Insurance
There's a new focus today on private motor car insurance in the UK with a probe looking at recent increases in premiums. The Office of Fair Trading (OFT) has said that the cost of car insurance is 11...
NI Drivers 'Paying Too Much' For Insurance
There's a new focus today on private motor car insurance in the UK with a probe looking at recent increases in premiums. The Office of Fair Trading (OFT) has said that the cost of car insurance is 11...
Business News, Dec 14, 2011
Belfast 'Picture House' Looks Abroad
A Belfast-based TV production company is set to invest hundreds of thousands of pounds in a bid to build its reputation outside Northern Ireland. The Picture House is investing £157,000 with support ...
Belfast 'Picture House' Looks Abroad
A Belfast-based TV production company is set to invest hundreds of thousands of pounds in a bid to build its reputation outside Northern Ireland. The Picture House is investing £157,000 with support ...
UK National News, Dec 14, 2011
Pictures Of Over 200 Riot Suspects Released
Police have released pictures of the 213 most wanted suspects believed to have been involved in the London riots in August as part of a campaign to catch alleged offenders in the run up to Christmas. ...
Pictures Of Over 200 Riot Suspects Released
Police have released pictures of the 213 most wanted suspects believed to have been involved in the London riots in August as part of a campaign to catch alleged offenders in the run up to Christmas. ...
UK National News, Dec 14, 2011
Health Secretary Announces £2.5bn NHS Boost
Health Secretary Andrew Lansley has announced the NHS will get a funding boost of over £2.5 billion to provide services for patients next year. Speaking on Wednesday, Mr Lansley said £91.6 billion wi...
Health Secretary Announces £2.5bn NHS Boost
Health Secretary Andrew Lansley has announced the NHS will get a funding boost of over £2.5 billion to provide services for patients next year. Speaking on Wednesday, Mr Lansley said £91.6 billion wi...
UK National News, Dec 14, 2011
Thomas Cook Close 200 Outlets
Travel agent Thomas Cook is to close 200 stores after announcing huge losses over the last year. The travel operator revealed it had recorded pre-tax annual losses of £398m and said it would close t...
Thomas Cook Close 200 Outlets
Travel agent Thomas Cook is to close 200 stores after announcing huge losses over the last year. The travel operator revealed it had recorded pre-tax annual losses of £398m and said it would close t...
Northern Ireland News, Dec 14, 2011
Belfast To Get New TV Channel
Belfast is to be switched on to a new TV channel soon as it has been chosen by the Government for a new station. Culture Secretary Jeremy Hunt yesterday revealed the 20 towns and cities across the UK...
Belfast To Get New TV Channel
Belfast is to be switched on to a new TV channel soon as it has been chosen by the Government for a new station. Culture Secretary Jeremy Hunt yesterday revealed the 20 towns and cities across the UK...
UK National News, Dec 14, 2011
Study To Probe Motor Insurance Premium Surge
The Office of Fair Trading (OFT) has launched a market study into private motor insurance in the UK, to investigate recent increases in private motor insurance premiums associated with third party rep...
Study To Probe Motor Insurance Premium Surge
The Office of Fair Trading (OFT) has launched a market study into private motor insurance in the UK, to investigate recent increases in private motor insurance premiums associated with third party rep...
Northern Ireland News, Dec 14, 2011
McGuinness' Nephew Wounded In Derry
There has been another apparent 'punishment-style shooting', this time with two men shot in the legs in Londonderry. One victim, Ruairi Canning, is the nephew of Sinn Fein's Martin McGuinness, the De...
McGuinness' Nephew Wounded In Derry
There has been another apparent 'punishment-style shooting', this time with two men shot in the legs in Londonderry. One victim, Ruairi Canning, is the nephew of Sinn Fein's Martin McGuinness, the De...
Northern Ireland News, Dec 14, 2011
Concrete Block Dropped On Lough Patrol
Attacks on the people whose job it is to protect a vital part of NI's environment were on the agenda this week. It emerged that a patrol boat was even targeted with a potentially lethal concrete bloc...
Concrete Block Dropped On Lough Patrol
Attacks on the people whose job it is to protect a vital part of NI's environment were on the agenda this week. It emerged that a patrol boat was even targeted with a potentially lethal concrete bloc...
UK National News, Dec 14, 2011
Gov Pushes Aerospace Business Take Off
Business Secretary Vince Cable has said he plans to address barriers to growth, boost exports and increase the number of high value jobs in the UK's Aerospace industry. During an Aerospace Business ...
Gov Pushes Aerospace Business Take Off
Business Secretary Vince Cable has said he plans to address barriers to growth, boost exports and increase the number of high value jobs in the UK's Aerospace industry. During an Aerospace Business ...
UK National News, Dec 14, 2011
Mismanaged Diabetes 'Killed 24,000'
A report into diabetes mortality has found 24,000 deaths could have been prevented if sufferers had managed their disease better. The report from the National Diabetes Audit outlined what it describ...
Mismanaged Diabetes 'Killed 24,000'
A report into diabetes mortality has found 24,000 deaths could have been prevented if sufferers had managed their disease better. The report from the National Diabetes Audit outlined what it describ...
Northern Ireland News, Dec 14, 2011
Modest Fall In Unemployment Welcomed
There has been an official welcome for a modest fall in unemployment rate. Figures released today for the period August - October 2011 show that the Northern Ireland unemployment rate fell over the q...
Modest Fall In Unemployment Welcomed
There has been an official welcome for a modest fall in unemployment rate. Figures released today for the period August - October 2011 show that the Northern Ireland unemployment rate fell over the q...
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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.