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Northern Ireland News for December 2012 : Page 4
UK National News, Dec 14, 2012
Other News In Brief
Review Launched Over Toddler's Heroin Overdose A case review is to be conducted over the death of a toddler from a heroin overdose in Wolverhampton. Daniel Jones was aged just 23 months when ...
Other News In Brief
Review Launched Over Toddler's Heroin Overdose A case review is to be conducted over the death of a toddler from a heroin overdose in Wolverhampton. Daniel Jones was aged just 23 months when ...
Northern Ireland News, Dec 14, 2012
Circuit Of Ireland Rally Called Off
The 2013 Circuit of Ireland Rally, one of the biggest motoring events in Ireland, has been called off due to insufficient funding. Rally director Bobby Willis said the decision to cancel the event ha...
Circuit Of Ireland Rally Called Off
The 2013 Circuit of Ireland Rally, one of the biggest motoring events in Ireland, has been called off due to insufficient funding. Rally director Bobby Willis said the decision to cancel the event ha...
Northern Ireland News, Dec 14, 2012
Mother's Day Attacker May Never Be Freed
A paranoid schizophrenic who stabbed his mother to death on Mother’s Day has been told he may never be freed. John Charles Coburn attacked his mother at her home in the village of Kells and Connor on...
Mother's Day Attacker May Never Be Freed
A paranoid schizophrenic who stabbed his mother to death on Mother’s Day has been told he may never be freed. John Charles Coburn attacked his mother at her home in the village of Kells and Connor on...
Northern Ireland News, Dec 14, 2012
Translink Announces Increased Train Services
Translink has announced it will be increasing the number of services and carriages on trains in the New Year. General Manager Mal McGreevy said the company’s purchase of 20 new trains was paying off....
Translink Announces Increased Train Services
Translink has announced it will be increasing the number of services and carriages on trains in the New Year. General Manager Mal McGreevy said the company’s purchase of 20 new trains was paying off....
Business News, Dec 14, 2012
Sammy Wilson Responds To SDLP Foyle Tender Statement
Finance Minister Sammy Wilson has responded to a press release issued by the SDLP’s Pat Ramsey on tendering in L'Derry, describing it as "misleading". SDLP Foyle MLA Pat Ramsey has released a press s...
Sammy Wilson Responds To SDLP Foyle Tender Statement
Finance Minister Sammy Wilson has responded to a press release issued by the SDLP’s Pat Ramsey on tendering in L'Derry, describing it as "misleading". SDLP Foyle MLA Pat Ramsey has released a press s...
Northern Ireland News, Dec 14, 2012
PSNI ACC Releases Flag Protest Statement
The PSNI’s Assistant Chief Constable has released a statement regarding the ongoing protests over the union flag at Belfast City Hall. ACC Will Kerr explained: "Despite the ongoing policing operation...
PSNI ACC Releases Flag Protest Statement
The PSNI’s Assistant Chief Constable has released a statement regarding the ongoing protests over the union flag at Belfast City Hall. ACC Will Kerr explained: "Despite the ongoing policing operation...
Business News, Dec 14, 2012
Deli Lites Signs £1m Contract
Enterprise Minister Arlene Foster has welcomed a new £1m export contract for a convenience foods supplier in Warrenpoint. Deli Lites Ireland has signed with Applegreen in the Republic of Ireland to p...
Deli Lites Signs £1m Contract
Enterprise Minister Arlene Foster has welcomed a new £1m export contract for a convenience foods supplier in Warrenpoint. Deli Lites Ireland has signed with Applegreen in the Republic of Ireland to p...
Northern Ireland News, Dec 14, 2012
Other News In Brief
Woman Charged Over Dissident Activity A woman in west Belfast has been charged by police investigating dissident republican activity. The 21-year-old was charged with attempting to possess cr...
Other News In Brief
Woman Charged Over Dissident Activity A woman in west Belfast has been charged by police investigating dissident republican activity. The 21-year-old was charged with attempting to possess cr...
Business News, Dec 13, 2012
Directors Disqualified From NI Property Company
Two directors of a Northern Ireland property company have been disqualified. The Department of Enterprise, Trade and Investment (DETI) has accepted the disqualifications for eight years of Maurice Co...
Directors Disqualified From NI Property Company
Two directors of a Northern Ireland property company have been disqualified. The Department of Enterprise, Trade and Investment (DETI) has accepted the disqualifications for eight years of Maurice Co...
UK National News, Dec 13, 2012
ScotRail Workers Announce Christmas Eve Strike
ScotRail workers are to strike on 22 December and again on Christmas Eve, according to the RMT union. Staff voted to take action in November. RMT says one of its members was sacked after trying to m...
ScotRail Workers Announce Christmas Eve Strike
ScotRail workers are to strike on 22 December and again on Christmas Eve, according to the RMT union. Staff voted to take action in November. RMT says one of its members was sacked after trying to m...
Northern Ireland News, Dec 13, 2012
Man Charged Over Peter Robinson Death Threat
A man has been charged with threatening to kill Northern Ireland’s First Minister, Peter Robinson. The 34-year-old is due to appear in court on Thursday, charged with making threats to kill as well a...
Man Charged Over Peter Robinson Death Threat
A man has been charged with threatening to kill Northern Ireland’s First Minister, Peter Robinson. The 34-year-old is due to appear in court on Thursday, charged with making threats to kill as well a...
Business News, Dec 13, 2012
Former Murray's Tobacco Factory Reopens
The former Murray’s Tobacco factory in Belfast has reopened following a £1.3m grant. The Department for Social Development grant went towards the £4.6m refurbishment and restoration of the factory. ...
Former Murray's Tobacco Factory Reopens
The former Murray’s Tobacco factory in Belfast has reopened following a £1.3m grant. The Department for Social Development grant went towards the £4.6m refurbishment and restoration of the factory. ...
Northern Ireland News, Dec 13, 2012
L'Derry Men Refused Bail Over Rocket
Three men arrested following the discovery of a rocket in County L’Derry have been refused bail. L’Derry Magistrates Court District Judge Greg McCourt said he refused bail due to the risk of the men ...
L'Derry Men Refused Bail Over Rocket
Three men arrested following the discovery of a rocket in County L’Derry have been refused bail. L’Derry Magistrates Court District Judge Greg McCourt said he refused bail due to the risk of the men ...
Northern Ireland News, Dec 13, 2012
UUP Disciplines Member Over Flag Comments
The Ulster Unionist Party has disciplined one of its members for comments made regarding the flag dispute at Belfast City Hall. Party leader Mike Nesbitt, has claimed Basil McCrea has done "enormous ...
UUP Disciplines Member Over Flag Comments
The Ulster Unionist Party has disciplined one of its members for comments made regarding the flag dispute at Belfast City Hall. Party leader Mike Nesbitt, has claimed Basil McCrea has done "enormous ...
Northern Ireland News, Dec 13, 2012
National Trust Challenges Golf Course Development
The National Trust has said "nowhere is safe from development" if a new golf resort near the Giant’s Causeway goes ahead. The Trust told members in a letter Northern Ireland needs a planning system t...
National Trust Challenges Golf Course Development
The National Trust has said "nowhere is safe from development" if a new golf resort near the Giant’s Causeway goes ahead. The Trust told members in a letter Northern Ireland needs a planning system t...
UK National News, Dec 13, 2012
Succession To The Crown Bill Published
A new law has been published which will end discrimination against women in line for the British throne. Previously, male heirs were given precedence over women in line to the throne, regardless of a...
Succession To The Crown Bill Published
A new law has been published which will end discrimination against women in line for the British throne. Previously, male heirs were given precedence over women in line to the throne, regardless of a...
UK National News, Dec 13, 2012
Terror-Related Arrests Increase 60%
The number of people arrested for terrorism-related offences has increased by over 60%, according to government figures. The statistics show 228 suspects were arrested in England, Wales and Scotland ...
Terror-Related Arrests Increase 60%
The number of people arrested for terrorism-related offences has increased by over 60%, according to government figures. The statistics show 228 suspects were arrested in England, Wales and Scotland ...
UK National News, Dec 13, 2012
UK Fracking Given Green Light
Fracking has been given the go-ahead by the UK government, despite the controversy surrounding the technique. Fracking involves pumping a mixture of water, sand and chemicals into a well to force the...
UK Fracking Given Green Light
Fracking has been given the go-ahead by the UK government, despite the controversy surrounding the technique. Fracking involves pumping a mixture of water, sand and chemicals into a well to force the...
Recruitment News, Dec 13, 2012
Skills Minister Urges Adults To Improve Basic Maths And English For Jobs
In some areas of the country around a quarter of adults have the numeracy skills of a seven to nine year old, or below, according to Skills for Life . Skills for Life examines the maths, English and ...
Skills Minister Urges Adults To Improve Basic Maths And English For Jobs
In some areas of the country around a quarter of adults have the numeracy skills of a seven to nine year old, or below, according to Skills for Life . Skills for Life examines the maths, English and ...
UK National News, Dec 13, 2012
Decrease In University Admissions
There has been a record fall in the number of people taking up places at UK universities, according to figures from UCAS. The admissions body found the total number of applicants in 2012 dropped by 6...
Decrease In University Admissions
There has been a record fall in the number of people taking up places at UK universities, according to figures from UCAS. The admissions body found the total number of applicants in 2012 dropped by 6...
UK National News, Dec 13, 2012
Cyber Criminal Arrests Made
Detectives from the Met Police Central e-Crime Unit (PCeU) investigating cyber criminals have arrested three people over ransomware . This is malicious software that is inadvertently downloaded and i...
Cyber Criminal Arrests Made
Detectives from the Met Police Central e-Crime Unit (PCeU) investigating cyber criminals have arrested three people over ransomware . This is malicious software that is inadvertently downloaded and i...
Northern Ireland News, Dec 13, 2012
Enniskillen Hotel Opens Ahead Of G8 SUmmit
A new hotel has opened in Enniskillen ahead of next year’s G8 summit. The £825,000 Fermanagh development is expected to create 33 jobs over the next two years. Enterprise Minister Arlene Foster open...
Enniskillen Hotel Opens Ahead Of G8 SUmmit
A new hotel has opened in Enniskillen ahead of next year’s G8 summit. The £825,000 Fermanagh development is expected to create 33 jobs over the next two years. Enterprise Minister Arlene Foster open...
UK National News, Dec 13, 2012
Victims To Have Their Say In Antisocial Behaviour Punishment
Victims of antisocial behaviour and low level crime will be able to have their say on out-of-court punishments of offenders, the Home Office announced today. As part of the ongoing shake-up of antiso...
Victims To Have Their Say In Antisocial Behaviour Punishment
Victims of antisocial behaviour and low level crime will be able to have their say on out-of-court punishments of offenders, the Home Office announced today. As part of the ongoing shake-up of antiso...
UK National News, Dec 13, 2012
Royal Hoax Nurse Discovered Hanged
Jacintha Saldanha, a nurse fooled by the radio DJ hoax call to the London hospital treating the Duchess of Cambridge, was found hanged, an inquest has heard. Westminster Coroner's Court learned that...
Royal Hoax Nurse Discovered Hanged
Jacintha Saldanha, a nurse fooled by the radio DJ hoax call to the London hospital treating the Duchess of Cambridge, was found hanged, an inquest has heard. Westminster Coroner's Court learned that...
Recruitment News, Dec 13, 2012
ScotRail Workers Set For Christmas Eve Strike
ScotRail workers will strike on December 22 and on Christmas Eve, according to RMT Union. In November, staff voted overwhelmingly in favour of taking action following a dispute over the sacking of an...
ScotRail Workers Set For Christmas Eve Strike
ScotRail workers will strike on December 22 and on Christmas Eve, according to RMT Union. In November, staff voted overwhelmingly in favour of taking action following a dispute over the sacking of an...
UK National News, Dec 13, 2012
Inheritance Windfalls Decline
Recent figures show that fewer parents and grandparents are leaving large sums to their families as they borrow against their homes to pay off debts, address care fees, and make up pension shortfalls....
Inheritance Windfalls Decline
Recent figures show that fewer parents and grandparents are leaving large sums to their families as they borrow against their homes to pay off debts, address care fees, and make up pension shortfalls....
Northern Ireland News, Dec 13, 2012
Ford Hosts Human Trafficking Meeting
Justice Minister David Ford has hosted the first meeting of a new group set up to tackle the issue of human trafficking. The Engagement Group has been set up to formalise and improve the engagement b...
Ford Hosts Human Trafficking Meeting
Justice Minister David Ford has hosted the first meeting of a new group set up to tackle the issue of human trafficking. The Engagement Group has been set up to formalise and improve the engagement b...
Northern Ireland News, Dec 13, 2012
NI Measles Outbreak Declared
A measles outbreak has been declared by health authorities in Northern Ireland after four cases were detected in children in south Belfast. The Public Health Agency (PHA) said the children infected w...
NI Measles Outbreak Declared
A measles outbreak has been declared by health authorities in Northern Ireland after four cases were detected in children in south Belfast. The Public Health Agency (PHA) said the children infected w...
Northern Ireland News, Dec 13, 2012
£28m South Belfast Train Depot Opened
A new £28m Translink train depot has been opened at Adelaide in south Belfast. The facility has been built to maintain the Translink NI Railways fleet of 20 new Class 4000 trains recently introduced ...
£28m South Belfast Train Depot Opened
A new £28m Translink train depot has been opened at Adelaide in south Belfast. The facility has been built to maintain the Translink NI Railways fleet of 20 new Class 4000 trains recently introduced ...
Northern Ireland News, Dec 13, 2012
Hydebank Prisoners Win Reading Award
Northern Ireland Prison Service Director General Sue McAllister has welcomed the news that library and education staff and prisoners at Hybebank YOC have won an award at a reading challenge event in L...
Hydebank Prisoners Win Reading Award
Northern Ireland Prison Service Director General Sue McAllister has welcomed the news that library and education staff and prisoners at Hybebank YOC have won an award at a reading challenge event in L...
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Northern Ireland WeatherToday:A cloudy morning with a few showers at times. Becoming dry in the afternoon and staying mainly cloudy, but some sunshine breaking through particularly in the east. Maximum temperature 16 °C.Tonight:Quite cloudy across all counties at first but clear spells most likely towards Down and Antrim, becoming widespread through the evening and overnight. Minimum temperature 5 °C.
