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Northern Ireland News for February 2011 : Page 2
Northern Ireland News, Feb 25, 2011
Further Attempts At Libya Rescues Underway
The Republic's Air Corps is to attempt another evacuation of Irish citizens from Tripoli on Friday after a failed attempt on Wednesday night. The Department of Foreign Affairs said on Thursday evenin...
Further Attempts At Libya Rescues Underway
The Republic's Air Corps is to attempt another evacuation of Irish citizens from Tripoli on Friday after a failed attempt on Wednesday night. The Department of Foreign Affairs said on Thursday evenin...
Business News, Feb 25, 2011
Few Women Filling Top NI Business Posts
News that lady directors account for only 12.5% of all those in UK businesses has been greeted with disappointment in NI - and a claim that only 4% of company bosses in NI are women. "In a locally pr...
Few Women Filling Top NI Business Posts
News that lady directors account for only 12.5% of all those in UK businesses has been greeted with disappointment in NI - and a claim that only 4% of company bosses in NI are women. "In a locally pr...
UK National News, Feb 25, 2011
Extremist Videos Creator Jailed
A terrorist who created extremist videos and uploaded them onto the internet has been jailed for five years today, following an investigation by the Metropolitan Police Service's Counter Terrorism Co...
Extremist Videos Creator Jailed
A terrorist who created extremist videos and uploaded them onto the internet has been jailed for five years today, following an investigation by the Metropolitan Police Service's Counter Terrorism Co...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 25, 2011
Water Charges 'Backed By NI Advisory Group'
A semi-official body set up by the NI Executive to advise on the economy has been giving its considered reaction to the Stormont draft Budget. It has backed the introduction of water charges and also...
Water Charges 'Backed By NI Advisory Group'
A semi-official body set up by the NI Executive to advise on the economy has been giving its considered reaction to the Stormont draft Budget. It has backed the introduction of water charges and also...
UK National News, Feb 25, 2011
Appeal Following Attempted Armed Robbery
Detectives from Trident have today issued an E-fit following an attempted armed robbery in Canning Town, east London on Monday 21 February. Police were called at approximately 5.30pm following repor...
Appeal Following Attempted Armed Robbery
Detectives from Trident have today issued an E-fit following an attempted armed robbery in Canning Town, east London on Monday 21 February. Police were called at approximately 5.30pm following repor...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 25, 2011
Few Women Filling Top NI Business Posts
News that lady directors account for only 12.5% of all those in UK businesses has been greeted with disappointment in NI - and a claim that only 4% of company bosses in NI are women. "In a locally pr...
Few Women Filling Top NI Business Posts
News that lady directors account for only 12.5% of all those in UK businesses has been greeted with disappointment in NI - and a claim that only 4% of company bosses in NI are women. "In a locally pr...
UK National News, Feb 25, 2011
New Public Health School Launched
A new public health research school designed to build closer relations between researchers and practitioners across Public Health England and Local Authorities was launched today by Public Health Mini...
New Public Health School Launched
A new public health research school designed to build closer relations between researchers and practitioners across Public Health England and Local Authorities was launched today by Public Health Mini...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 25, 2011
Kilkeel Aerospace Firm Gets New Boss
There's a new high-flyer in Co Down with Neil Cairns just appointed to the post of Vice President and Managing Director of B/E Aerospace, Kilkeel. B/E Aerospace is the world's leading manufacturer o...
Kilkeel Aerospace Firm Gets New Boss
There's a new high-flyer in Co Down with Neil Cairns just appointed to the post of Vice President and Managing Director of B/E Aerospace, Kilkeel. B/E Aerospace is the world's leading manufacturer o...
UK National News, Feb 25, 2011
UK Stroke Care Is Improving, But Inequalities Still Exist
The quality of stroke care in the UK is improving, but significant inequalities still exist, warns a new study published on bmj.com today. Previous reports have suggested that the qual...
UK Stroke Care Is Improving, But Inequalities Still Exist
The quality of stroke care in the UK is improving, but significant inequalities still exist, warns a new study published on bmj.com today. Previous reports have suggested that the qual...
UK National News, Feb 25, 2011
Other UK News In Brief
Red Meat Link To Bowel Cancer People who eat a lot of red and processed meat are being advised for the first time to consider cutting down to help reduce the risk of bowel cancer, the Department of H...
Other UK News In Brief
Red Meat Link To Bowel Cancer People who eat a lot of red and processed meat are being advised for the first time to consider cutting down to help reduce the risk of bowel cancer, the Department of H...
Business News, Feb 25, 2011
Water Charges 'Backed By NI Advisory Group'
A semi-official body set up by the NI Executive to advise on the economy has been giving its considered reaction to the Stormont draft Budget. It has suggested that the main 'drivers of the economy' ...
Water Charges 'Backed By NI Advisory Group'
A semi-official body set up by the NI Executive to advise on the economy has been giving its considered reaction to the Stormont draft Budget. It has suggested that the main 'drivers of the economy' ...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 25, 2011
Home Front Blitz Anniversary Looms
Preparations are continuing for the 70th anniversary of the WWII Easter Blitz when German bombers left their deadly mark on the city on the night of Easter Tuesday, 15 April 1941 - with another raid j...
Home Front Blitz Anniversary Looms
Preparations are continuing for the 70th anniversary of the WWII Easter Blitz when German bombers left their deadly mark on the city on the night of Easter Tuesday, 15 April 1941 - with another raid j...
Recruitment News, Feb 25, 2011
'Window Of Opportunity' As Camden Recruits
The door to expansion has been flung open with a major investment in a construction sector business specialising in doors and windows. The Stormont Enterprise Minister Arlene Foster said that the £16...
'Window Of Opportunity' As Camden Recruits
The door to expansion has been flung open with a major investment in a construction sector business specialising in doors and windows. The Stormont Enterprise Minister Arlene Foster said that the £16...
Business News, Feb 25, 2011
Door Opened For Jobs As Camden Expands
The door to expansion has been flung open with a major investment in a construction sector business specialising in doors and windows just announced. The Stormont Enterprise Minister Arlene Foster sa...
Door Opened For Jobs As Camden Expands
The door to expansion has been flung open with a major investment in a construction sector business specialising in doors and windows just announced. The Stormont Enterprise Minister Arlene Foster sa...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 25, 2011
Other NI News In Brief
Circuit Of Ireland 'Revs-up' The 2011 Donnelly Group Circuit of Ireland Rally in association with UTV Drive has been officially launched. The world famous Rally will take place across the Eas...
Other NI News In Brief
Circuit Of Ireland 'Revs-up' The 2011 Donnelly Group Circuit of Ireland Rally in association with UTV Drive has been officially launched. The world famous Rally will take place across the Eas...
Business News, Feb 25, 2011
Causeway Coastal Route 'Key Link': Wilson
An improvement scheme for tourism on the shores of Co Antrim has been described by the local MP as a key stop-off point to view the scenery and wildlife at Belfast Lough. The Stormont Finance Ministe...
Causeway Coastal Route 'Key Link': Wilson
An improvement scheme for tourism on the shores of Co Antrim has been described by the local MP as a key stop-off point to view the scenery and wildlife at Belfast Lough. The Stormont Finance Ministe...
UK National News, Feb 24, 2011
Two Britons Killed In Christchurch Quake
The Foreign Office has confirmed that two Britons died in the earthquake in Christchurch, New Zealand's second city. The UK nationals are among 98 other victims whose bodies were recovered. They were...
Two Britons Killed In Christchurch Quake
The Foreign Office has confirmed that two Britons died in the earthquake in Christchurch, New Zealand's second city. The UK nationals are among 98 other victims whose bodies were recovered. They were...
UK National News, Feb 24, 2011
PM Apologises Over UK Response To Libya Chaos
David Cameron has said he is "extremely sorry" over the government's rescue efforts of UK nationals stranded in Libya. The Prime Minister's statement follows criticism by the Labour Party of being "s...
PM Apologises Over UK Response To Libya Chaos
David Cameron has said he is "extremely sorry" over the government's rescue efforts of UK nationals stranded in Libya. The Prime Minister's statement follows criticism by the Labour Party of being "s...
UK National News, Feb 24, 2011
Assange Faces Extradition To Sweden
Following a hearing two weeks ago, a judge has ruled that Julian Assange should be extradited to Sweden to face sexual assault allegations. The Wikileaks founder is now set to appeal against the rul...
Assange Faces Extradition To Sweden
Following a hearing two weeks ago, a judge has ruled that Julian Assange should be extradited to Sweden to face sexual assault allegations. The Wikileaks founder is now set to appeal against the rul...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 24, 2011
Derry Teen Charged In 'Ongoing Investigation'
What the PSNI said last November was an "ongoing investigation" has led to a teenager being brought to NI from London to be charged with murdering a pizza deliveryman almost two years ago. Thaddeus M...
Derry Teen Charged In 'Ongoing Investigation'
What the PSNI said last November was an "ongoing investigation" has led to a teenager being brought to NI from London to be charged with murdering a pizza deliveryman almost two years ago. Thaddeus M...
UK National News, Feb 24, 2011
Teen Held In London In 'Ongoing Investigation'
A teenager who was arrested in London yesterday as part of what the PSNI said was an "ongoing investigation" has been charged with murdering a pizza deliveryman almost two years ago in Northern Irelan...
Teen Held In London In 'Ongoing Investigation'
A teenager who was arrested in London yesterday as part of what the PSNI said was an "ongoing investigation" has been charged with murdering a pizza deliveryman almost two years ago in Northern Irelan...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 24, 2011
Irish Military Plane To Return To Tripoli
An Irish Defence Force's plane that was yesterday sent away from Libya and was unable to rescue stranded Irish nationals in the turbulent country, is now on the way back. The Air Corps Learjet spent...
Irish Military Plane To Return To Tripoli
An Irish Defence Force's plane that was yesterday sent away from Libya and was unable to rescue stranded Irish nationals in the turbulent country, is now on the way back. The Air Corps Learjet spent...
UK National News, Feb 24, 2011
Women Remain Minority In FTSE 100, Says Report
UK listed companies in the FTSE 100 should be aiming for a minimum of 25% female board member representation by 2015, Lord Davies of Abersoch said today when launching his independent review into Wome...
Women Remain Minority In FTSE 100, Says Report
UK listed companies in the FTSE 100 should be aiming for a minimum of 25% female board member representation by 2015, Lord Davies of Abersoch said today when launching his independent review into Wome...
UK National News, Feb 24, 2011
Man Jailed For 1996 Attack
A 31-year-old man has been sentenced to three years in jail after he pleaded guilty to an indecent assault dating back to 1996. On 30 January 1996 an employee at a south London hospital was sexually...
Man Jailed For 1996 Attack
A 31-year-old man has been sentenced to three years in jail after he pleaded guilty to an indecent assault dating back to 1996. On 30 January 1996 an employee at a south London hospital was sexually...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 24, 2011
Irishman Trapped Under Building In NZ
It has emerged an Irishman is one of those trapped under a building in the aftermath of the New Zealand earthquake. It has also been confirmed that at least two Britons died in the earthquake in Chr...
Irishman Trapped Under Building In NZ
It has emerged an Irishman is one of those trapped under a building in the aftermath of the New Zealand earthquake. It has also been confirmed that at least two Britons died in the earthquake in Chr...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 24, 2011
'Window Opened' For Jobs As Camden Expands
The door to expansion has been flung open with a major investment in a construction sector business specialising in doors and windows just announced. The Stormont Enterprise Minister Arlene Foster sa...
'Window Opened' For Jobs As Camden Expands
The door to expansion has been flung open with a major investment in a construction sector business specialising in doors and windows just announced. The Stormont Enterprise Minister Arlene Foster sa...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 24, 2011
NI Leads As Potholed Roads Get Extra Funds
England followed Nl's example this week with winter damage to the roads being addressed on a national basis. Already, in Northern Ireland, the severe weather at New Year has led to an extra £8.5m bei...
NI Leads As Potholed Roads Get Extra Funds
England followed Nl's example this week with winter damage to the roads being addressed on a national basis. Already, in Northern Ireland, the severe weather at New Year has led to an extra £8.5m bei...
UK National News, Feb 24, 2011
Patient Rights Bill 'Little More Than Political Rhetoric', Warns BMA Scotland
The British Medical Association (BMA) Scotland today called on politicians to reject the Patient Rights Bill claiming that the legislation was more about political rhetoric than patient care. &#...
Patient Rights Bill 'Little More Than Political Rhetoric', Warns BMA Scotland
The British Medical Association (BMA) Scotland today called on politicians to reject the Patient Rights Bill claiming that the legislation was more about political rhetoric than patient care. &#...
UK National News, Feb 24, 2011
Patient Confidentiality Could Be Under Threat, Warns BMA
Doctors’ leaders today warned ministers that flaws in the government’s Health and Social Care Bill could threaten the confidentiality of patient records. Dr Vivienne Nathanson, Head of ...
Patient Confidentiality Could Be Under Threat, Warns BMA
Doctors’ leaders today warned ministers that flaws in the government’s Health and Social Care Bill could threaten the confidentiality of patient records. Dr Vivienne Nathanson, Head of ...
UK National News, Feb 24, 2011
England's Potholed Roads Get Extra Funds
Councils in England will be given more than £100m of extra funding to spend on repairing potholes, Transport Secretary Philip Hammond announced on Wednesday. The funding is in addition to the £831m ...
England's Potholed Roads Get Extra Funds
Councils in England will be given more than £100m of extra funding to spend on repairing potholes, Transport Secretary Philip Hammond announced on Wednesday. The funding is in addition to the £831m ...
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Northern Ireland WeatherToday:A few fog patches at first, soon clearing to leave a dry day with some patchy cloud and good sunny spells. Light and variable winds. Feeling mild in sunny spells. Maximum temperature 14 °C.Tonight:Dry and quite chilly overnight under prolonged clear spells and light winds. This will allow a few fog patches to develop in places. Minimum temperature 2 °C.
