Northern Ireland News for December 2011 : Page 9
UK National News, Dec 8, 2011
Man Jailed For Manslaughter Of Baby Son
A man has been sentenced to nine years imprisonment at the Old Bailey for the manslaughter of his 14-month-old son. Nathan Allen, 27, of Erith Crescent, Romford, was found not guilty of the murder of...
Man Jailed For Manslaughter Of Baby Son
A man has been sentenced to nine years imprisonment at the Old Bailey for the manslaughter of his 14-month-old son. Nathan Allen, 27, of Erith Crescent, Romford, was found not guilty of the murder of...
Northern Ireland News, Dec 8, 2011
Rent Prices Hold Up As House Sales Sag
Lack of affordable mortgages and a flagging local property market continue to prop up rent prices in and around Belfast, with values holding their own in the face of steady tenant demand, according to...
Rent Prices Hold Up As House Sales Sag
Lack of affordable mortgages and a flagging local property market continue to prop up rent prices in and around Belfast, with values holding their own in the face of steady tenant demand, according to...
Northern Ireland News, Dec 8, 2011
Other NI News In Brief
Farm 'Comforts' In Focus Today's Winter Fair at Balmoral is to feature cattle comfort and a little style too with a Galway-based firm that specialises in rubber matting exhibiting its products...
Other NI News In Brief
Farm 'Comforts' In Focus Today's Winter Fair at Balmoral is to feature cattle comfort and a little style too with a Galway-based firm that specialises in rubber matting exhibiting its products...
Northern Ireland News, Dec 7, 2011
Public Warned Over 'Bad Santa' Scams
The public are being urged to be wary of festive scams - and to think before they hand over bank details or credit card information. As Christmas approaches, the Department of Enterprise, Trade and I...
Public Warned Over 'Bad Santa' Scams
The public are being urged to be wary of festive scams - and to think before they hand over bank details or credit card information. As Christmas approaches, the Department of Enterprise, Trade and I...
UK National News, Dec 7, 2011
Call For Investigation Into Lobby Boasts
An exposé by a UK broadsheet has led to calls for an investigation into lobby groups who claim to have access to "the heart of the Government". The appeals come after reports by The Independent, whi...
Call For Investigation Into Lobby Boasts
An exposé by a UK broadsheet has led to calls for an investigation into lobby groups who claim to have access to "the heart of the Government". The appeals come after reports by The Independent, whi...
UK National News, Dec 7, 2011
Cabinet Minister Calls For Euro Referendum
A cabinet minister has further compromised the Government's position after saying that a UK referendum on Europe could be inevitable if EU leaders try to revise the treaties. During an interview with...
Cabinet Minister Calls For Euro Referendum
A cabinet minister has further compromised the Government's position after saying that a UK referendum on Europe could be inevitable if EU leaders try to revise the treaties. During an interview with...
UK National News, Dec 7, 2011
Cameron And Clarke Clash On Euro Crisis
The Prime Minister and Justice Secretary have made contradictory statements on the pivotal Euro summit next week, as the eurozone's future continues to fray. On Wednesday morning, David Cameron has ...
Cameron And Clarke Clash On Euro Crisis
The Prime Minister and Justice Secretary have made contradictory statements on the pivotal Euro summit next week, as the eurozone's future continues to fray. On Wednesday morning, David Cameron has ...
UK National News, Dec 7, 2011
Albanian Spy Chief Flees UK Extradition Hearing
A manhunt has been launched for the former head of Albanian Intelligence, who failed to attend an extradition hearing on charges of torture and kidnapping in his home country. Police said on Wednesd...
Albanian Spy Chief Flees UK Extradition Hearing
A manhunt has been launched for the former head of Albanian Intelligence, who failed to attend an extradition hearing on charges of torture and kidnapping in his home country. Police said on Wednesd...
Northern Ireland News, Dec 7, 2011
Witnesses Care Unit Proposals Supported
Those who are involved as witnesses in court cases need to have a single point of contact to deal with their issues. The Stormont Justice Minister David Ford has welcomed a report by the Criminal Jus...
Witnesses Care Unit Proposals Supported
Those who are involved as witnesses in court cases need to have a single point of contact to deal with their issues. The Stormont Justice Minister David Ford has welcomed a report by the Criminal Jus...
UK National News, Dec 7, 2011
Almost Half Of Cancers 'Due To Lifestyle'
A major cancer research group has announced on Wednesday that changing our lifestyle can prevent 40% of all cancers. Cancer Research UK said that more than 100,000 cancers – equivalent to one third ...
Almost Half Of Cancers 'Due To Lifestyle'
A major cancer research group has announced on Wednesday that changing our lifestyle can prevent 40% of all cancers. Cancer Research UK said that more than 100,000 cancers – equivalent to one third ...
UK National News, Dec 7, 2011
Dawn Raids Lead To 64 Domestic Violence Arrests
A total of 64 suspected perpetrators of domestic violence and hate crime have been arrested during a series of raids carried out across London on Wednesday morning. The Metropolitan Police Service (M...
Dawn Raids Lead To 64 Domestic Violence Arrests
A total of 64 suspected perpetrators of domestic violence and hate crime have been arrested during a series of raids carried out across London on Wednesday morning. The Metropolitan Police Service (M...
UK National News, Dec 7, 2011
Dept of Business Launches £30K Community Buy Scheme
The Department of Business has launched a "community buying" scheme, tempting communities to concentrate their spending power with a £30K prize. According to the Government, the initiative will enabl...
Dept of Business Launches £30K Community Buy Scheme
The Department of Business has launched a "community buying" scheme, tempting communities to concentrate their spending power with a £30K prize. According to the Government, the initiative will enabl...
UK National News, Dec 7, 2011
Payday Loans Make Situation Worse, Says Report
Half of those taking high interest, short-term payday loans have reported it made their situation worse, according to a study published on Wednesday. The research from insolvency trade body R3 found...
Payday Loans Make Situation Worse, Says Report
Half of those taking high interest, short-term payday loans have reported it made their situation worse, according to a study published on Wednesday. The research from insolvency trade body R3 found...
Northern Ireland News, Dec 7, 2011
Industry Boss Backs Manufacturing Exports
NI's manufacturing sector has been enjoying a boost with export sales increasing as part of a continuing recession-busting trend. While there has also been bad news today - with confirmation that mor...
Industry Boss Backs Manufacturing Exports
NI's manufacturing sector has been enjoying a boost with export sales increasing as part of a continuing recession-busting trend. While there has also been bad news today - with confirmation that mor...
UK National News, Dec 7, 2011
Goldilocks Planet Tops Week Of Scientific Advances
Scientists have announced the planet discovered in a 'Goldilocks' orbit around a star some 600 lightyears away could harbour life, topping a week of major scientific breakthroughs. On Tuesday it was...
Goldilocks Planet Tops Week Of Scientific Advances
Scientists have announced the planet discovered in a 'Goldilocks' orbit around a star some 600 lightyears away could harbour life, topping a week of major scientific breakthroughs. On Tuesday it was...
Business News, Dec 7, 2011
Foster Welcomes Manufacturing Export Boost
While there has been bad news today - with confirmation that more businesses stopped trading than started trading in 2010 in Northern Ireland - other figures released today for the 2010/11 financial y...
Foster Welcomes Manufacturing Export Boost
While there has been bad news today - with confirmation that more businesses stopped trading than started trading in 2010 in Northern Ireland - other figures released today for the 2010/11 financial y...
Northern Ireland News, Dec 7, 2011
Students Boosted By Extra Uni Places
Hundreds of extra places are being made available at NI universities and colleges. An extra 700 undergraduate places will be opened up in Northern Ireland by 2015, the Stormont Employment and Learnin...
Students Boosted By Extra Uni Places
Hundreds of extra places are being made available at NI universities and colleges. An extra 700 undergraduate places will be opened up in Northern Ireland by 2015, the Stormont Employment and Learnin...
UK National News, Dec 7, 2011
Other News In Brief
Barrymore Fined For Cocaine Michael Barrymore has admitted to the possession cocaine in court on Wednesday, after an early-morning car collision in west London. The 59-year-old was held at 4.3...
Other News In Brief
Barrymore Fined For Cocaine Michael Barrymore has admitted to the possession cocaine in court on Wednesday, after an early-morning car collision in west London. The 59-year-old was held at 4.3...
Northern Ireland News, Dec 7, 2011
Duchess Continues NI Visits
There has been a series of special royal visits this week with HRH The Duchess of Gloucester first commemorating the official opening of a new accommodation block at the Somme Nursing Home, in Belfast...
Duchess Continues NI Visits
There has been a series of special royal visits this week with HRH The Duchess of Gloucester first commemorating the official opening of a new accommodation block at the Somme Nursing Home, in Belfast...
Northern Ireland News, Dec 7, 2011
Derry Comes Alive In Big Screen Switch-on
Derry is today well and truly 'Switched On' with the Stormont Culture Minister, Carál Ní Chuilín officially launching the Derry Live 'Big Screen' site. In good time for both the London Olympics and t...
Derry Comes Alive In Big Screen Switch-on
Derry is today well and truly 'Switched On' with the Stormont Culture Minister, Carál Ní Chuilín officially launching the Derry Live 'Big Screen' site. In good time for both the London Olympics and t...
Northern Ireland News, Dec 7, 2011
Internet Tablet Sales Lead To Court Fine
A Newtownabbey man has been in court on charges in connection with the sale of unlicensed, unregulated drugs on the Internet. The Glengormley man was this week fined for sales of the unlicensed presc...
Internet Tablet Sales Lead To Court Fine
A Newtownabbey man has been in court on charges in connection with the sale of unlicensed, unregulated drugs on the Internet. The Glengormley man was this week fined for sales of the unlicensed presc...
Northern Ireland News, Dec 7, 2011
Benefit Fraudsters Pay The Penalty
Both a jail sentence and fines have been handed down to benefit fraudsters across NI. Two people were convicted at Newry Magistrates Court (pictured) on Monday for claiming benefits they were not ent...
Benefit Fraudsters Pay The Penalty
Both a jail sentence and fines have been handed down to benefit fraudsters across NI. Two people were convicted at Newry Magistrates Court (pictured) on Monday for claiming benefits they were not ent...
Northern Ireland News, Dec 7, 2011
Tenant Boost For Richmond Centre
Three important new lettings at Northern Ireland's Richmond Centre are a significant vote of confidence in the Londonderry scheme. JD Sports has just opened a new 5,000 sq ft store in time for Christ...
Tenant Boost For Richmond Centre
Three important new lettings at Northern Ireland's Richmond Centre are a significant vote of confidence in the Londonderry scheme. JD Sports has just opened a new 5,000 sq ft store in time for Christ...
Northern Ireland News, Dec 7, 2011
Other NI News In Brief
Road Accident Tragedy In a third road fatality within days, an elderly woman has died following a crash in Co Down. The woman, believed to be in her 80s, was a pedestrian and was fatally hurt ...
Other NI News In Brief
Road Accident Tragedy In a third road fatality within days, an elderly woman has died following a crash in Co Down. The woman, believed to be in her 80s, was a pedestrian and was fatally hurt ...
UK National News, Dec 6, 2011
Other News In Brief
Gary Speed 'Service Private' The funeral of Wales' football manager Gary Speed is to take place in private later this week, it has been announced. Speed, 42, was found dead at his home in Ches...
Other News In Brief
Gary Speed 'Service Private' The funeral of Wales' football manager Gary Speed is to take place in private later this week, it has been announced. Speed, 42, was found dead at his home in Ches...
UK National News, Dec 6, 2011
Olympic Games To Overshoot Budget
The 2012 Games will exceed its £9.3bn budget without "rigorous action" to cut costs, an Olympics spending watchdog has said. According to the National Audit Office (NOA) on Tuesday, the likely cost o...
Olympic Games To Overshoot Budget
The 2012 Games will exceed its £9.3bn budget without "rigorous action" to cut costs, an Olympics spending watchdog has said. According to the National Audit Office (NOA) on Tuesday, the likely cost o...
UK National News, Dec 6, 2011
UK Shipping To Be Allowed Armed Guards
Shocking statistics about modern-day piracy have emerged this afternoon along with news that UK-registered vessels will be able to employ armed guards to defend themselves against pirates. In an offi...
UK Shipping To Be Allowed Armed Guards
Shocking statistics about modern-day piracy have emerged this afternoon along with news that UK-registered vessels will be able to employ armed guards to defend themselves against pirates. In an offi...
UK National News, Dec 6, 2011
S&P Threaten To Derail Euro Rescue
A major credit ratings agency has sent shockwaves through Europe just as Germany and France broker a last minute deal to save the eurozone. Standard & Poor warned on Monday evening they were consider...
S&P Threaten To Derail Euro Rescue
A major credit ratings agency has sent shockwaves through Europe just as Germany and France broker a last minute deal to save the eurozone. Standard & Poor warned on Monday evening they were consider...
UK National News, Dec 6, 2011
Killer Wife Jailed For 10 Years
A 50-year-old woman from Enfield has been jailed for ten years at the Old Bailey for the manslaughter of her 73-year old husband. Leonora Sinclair, 50, of Windward Close, was found guilty at the Old...
Killer Wife Jailed For 10 Years
A 50-year-old woman from Enfield has been jailed for ten years at the Old Bailey for the manslaughter of her 73-year old husband. Leonora Sinclair, 50, of Windward Close, was found guilty at the Old...
UK National News, Dec 6, 2011
£1bn Regional Growth Boost Announced
The UK's £1 billion boost to the Regional Growth Fund announced in the Chancellor’s Autumn Statement last week is expected to enable the fund to support around half a million jobs in total. Deputy Pr...
£1bn Regional Growth Boost Announced
The UK's £1 billion boost to the Regional Growth Fund announced in the Chancellor’s Autumn Statement last week is expected to enable the fund to support around half a million jobs in total. Deputy Pr...
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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.