Northern Ireland News for February 2012 : Page 13
Northern Ireland News, Feb 6, 2012
Woman Charged With Attempted Murder In Foyle
A 50-year-old female has been charged with attempted murder and is due to appear at Londonderry Magistrates Court on Monday morning. The charges follow a serious assault at the Garden City, Foyle are...
Woman Charged With Attempted Murder In Foyle
A 50-year-old female has been charged with attempted murder and is due to appear at Londonderry Magistrates Court on Monday morning. The charges follow a serious assault at the Garden City, Foyle are...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 6, 2012
Shooting Incident In Carlisle Square
An appealing for information has been launched after a shooting incident in the Carlisle Square area on Sunday night. Police in North Belfast that shortly before 8.15pm, it was reported that three ma...
Shooting Incident In Carlisle Square
An appealing for information has been launched after a shooting incident in the Carlisle Square area on Sunday night. Police in North Belfast that shortly before 8.15pm, it was reported that three ma...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 6, 2012
Man Charged With Attempted Murder Of Police Officer
A man has been charged after allegedly attempting to murder a PSNI officer in Lurgan. Police said they charged the 41-year-old man with attempted murder, assault occasioning actual bodily harm and p...
Man Charged With Attempted Murder Of Police Officer
A man has been charged after allegedly attempting to murder a PSNI officer in Lurgan. Police said they charged the 41-year-old man with attempted murder, assault occasioning actual bodily harm and p...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 6, 2012
Other News In Brief
Ian Paisley Admitted To Hospital It is being reported that the former first minister and leader of the DUP, Ian Paisley, has been admitted to hospital. Lord Bannside, who is 85, was taken ill ...
Other News In Brief
Ian Paisley Admitted To Hospital It is being reported that the former first minister and leader of the DUP, Ian Paisley, has been admitted to hospital. Lord Bannside, who is 85, was taken ill ...
UK National News, Feb 6, 2012
Labour Says Govt Needs Consent To Change Bonuses
The Labour party says it has discovered the Department for Transport has to give 'prior written consent' to Network Rail before it can make changes to its incentive policy. Speaking on Sunday, Maria...
Labour Says Govt Needs Consent To Change Bonuses
The Labour party says it has discovered the Department for Transport has to give 'prior written consent' to Network Rail before it can make changes to its incentive policy. Speaking on Sunday, Maria...
UK National News, Feb 6, 2012
Ending Corporation Tax Relief Could Raise £1.7bn
Ending corporation tax relief for high pay and top bonuses could raise around £1.7bn a year if applied to the banking and financial services sector, according to a new report published on Monday. The...
Ending Corporation Tax Relief Could Raise £1.7bn
Ending corporation tax relief for high pay and top bonuses could raise around £1.7bn a year if applied to the banking and financial services sector, according to a new report published on Monday. The...
UK National News, Feb 6, 2012
Save 6,000 Nurses By Abandoning Health Bill
Ed Miliband has accused the Government of directly damaging frontline patient care with its controversial health care bill. Talking about frontline pressure right across the NHS, Mr Miliband pointed ...
Save 6,000 Nurses By Abandoning Health Bill
Ed Miliband has accused the Government of directly damaging frontline patient care with its controversial health care bill. Talking about frontline pressure right across the NHS, Mr Miliband pointed ...
UK National News, Feb 6, 2012
Queen Releases Jubilee Message
The Queen has released a message to the public ahead of celebrations marking her diamond jubilee this year. 2012 marks 60 years of the Queen's reign, which began in 1952. Speaking about the "speci...
Queen Releases Jubilee Message
The Queen has released a message to the public ahead of celebrations marking her diamond jubilee this year. 2012 marks 60 years of the Queen's reign, which began in 1952. Speaking about the "speci...
UK National News, Feb 6, 2012
Campaign Launched To Ban Adults From Smoking In Cars With Children
A campaign to eventually ban adults from smoking in cars with children present has been launched in Wales. The campaign will try to reduce children’s exposure to second-hand smoke within three years,...
Campaign Launched To Ban Adults From Smoking In Cars With Children
A campaign to eventually ban adults from smoking in cars with children present has been launched in Wales. The campaign will try to reduce children’s exposure to second-hand smoke within three years,...
UK National News, Feb 6, 2012
Giants Win Is 'Greatest Feeling In Professional Sports'
The coach of the victorious New York Giants has described winning the Superbowl as "the greatest feeling in professional sports". Speaking after his teams hard earned 21-17 victory over the New Engla...
Giants Win Is 'Greatest Feeling In Professional Sports'
The coach of the victorious New York Giants has described winning the Superbowl as "the greatest feeling in professional sports". Speaking after his teams hard earned 21-17 victory over the New Engla...
UK National News, Feb 6, 2012
Met Issues Warnings Over Icy Roads
The UK's weather office has issued a warning to drivers over icy roads following a cold weekend. A spokesperson for the Met said ice is likely to be a hazard on roads and pavements across parts of s...
Met Issues Warnings Over Icy Roads
The UK's weather office has issued a warning to drivers over icy roads following a cold weekend. A spokesperson for the Met said ice is likely to be a hazard on roads and pavements across parts of s...
UK National News, Feb 6, 2012
Drinking Over Recommendations Is Risky – Lansley
Drinking just a little more that you should puts you at risk from serious illness including heart disease, stroke and cancer, the Health Secretary Andrew Lansley has said. Mr Lansley's comments come ...
Drinking Over Recommendations Is Risky – Lansley
Drinking just a little more that you should puts you at risk from serious illness including heart disease, stroke and cancer, the Health Secretary Andrew Lansley has said. Mr Lansley's comments come ...
UK National News, Feb 6, 2012
Cable Announces Apprenticeship Week
The Business Secretary Vince Cable has launched the fifth annual Apprenticeship Week on Monday. The week will be one of the biggest apprenticeship events to-date, accoding to the Government, with ov...
Cable Announces Apprenticeship Week
The Business Secretary Vince Cable has launched the fifth annual Apprenticeship Week on Monday. The week will be one of the biggest apprenticeship events to-date, accoding to the Government, with ov...
UK National News, Feb 6, 2012
Other News In Brief
Appeal After Man Attacked Outside Hove Pub An appeal has been launched by police after a local man was treated in hospital for a serious head wound following an assault outside the Albion pub ...
Other News In Brief
Appeal After Man Attacked Outside Hove Pub An appeal has been launched by police after a local man was treated in hospital for a serious head wound following an assault outside the Albion pub ...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 3, 2012
WWII Veteran Makes Heroes Return
A Northern Ireland veteran who fought in WWII has made an emotional journey to re-visit old friends and memories thanks to a grant from the Big Lottery Fund. The Heroes Return 2 programme has allowed...
WWII Veteran Makes Heroes Return
A Northern Ireland veteran who fought in WWII has made an emotional journey to re-visit old friends and memories thanks to a grant from the Big Lottery Fund. The Heroes Return 2 programme has allowed...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 3, 2012
County Armagh Haulage Firm Shuts
Noel Zwecker International Transport, based on the outskirts of Armagh, has closed. More than 50 jobs have gone as a result. The family-run haulage firm blamed increased fuel costs and the economic ...
County Armagh Haulage Firm Shuts
Noel Zwecker International Transport, based on the outskirts of Armagh, has closed. More than 50 jobs have gone as a result. The family-run haulage firm blamed increased fuel costs and the economic ...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 3, 2012
Extended Bowel Screening Programme Welcomed
The Ulster Cancer Foundation (UCF) has welcomed news that Northern Ireland's bowel cancer screening programme is to be extended with more people being targeted across all of the health trusts. Deird...
Extended Bowel Screening Programme Welcomed
The Ulster Cancer Foundation (UCF) has welcomed news that Northern Ireland's bowel cancer screening programme is to be extended with more people being targeted across all of the health trusts. Deird...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 3, 2012
Maze Centre EU Funding Welcomed
Lagan Valley Alliance MLA Trevor Lunn has welcomed news that EU funding has been approved for the conflict resolution centre at the Maze site. Trevor has long campaigned for swift progress on redeve...
Maze Centre EU Funding Welcomed
Lagan Valley Alliance MLA Trevor Lunn has welcomed news that EU funding has been approved for the conflict resolution centre at the Maze site. Trevor has long campaigned for swift progress on redeve...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 3, 2012
Other News In Brief
Belfast Man Convicted Of Benefit Fraud A man was convicted at Belfast Crown court yesterday for claiming benefits he was not entitled to. Gary Eaton (51) of Jubilee Avenue, Belfast claimed I...
Other News In Brief
Belfast Man Convicted Of Benefit Fraud A man was convicted at Belfast Crown court yesterday for claiming benefits he was not entitled to. Gary Eaton (51) of Jubilee Avenue, Belfast claimed I...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 3, 2012
Ford Highlights Reforms To Fine Enforcement System
Justice Minister David Ford has today signalled his intention to fundamentally reform how the justice system deals with fine defaulters. Among the proposals he is considering are the development of a...
Ford Highlights Reforms To Fine Enforcement System
Justice Minister David Ford has today signalled his intention to fundamentally reform how the justice system deals with fine defaulters. Among the proposals he is considering are the development of a...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 3, 2012
Pet Rescue Puts Life In Jeopardy
A woman has been rescued from an overnight house fire in Glengormley after she returned to the burning building to save her dog. A man and woman escaped the living room fire at the property at Sandy...
Pet Rescue Puts Life In Jeopardy
A woman has been rescued from an overnight house fire in Glengormley after she returned to the burning building to save her dog. A man and woman escaped the living room fire at the property at Sandy...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 3, 2012
Cross Border Co-Operation On Child Protection Launched
A new joint protocol aimed at protecting vulnerable children on both sides of the border has been formally launched today. Information in relation to children who are in care, who are on the child pr...
Cross Border Co-Operation On Child Protection Launched
A new joint protocol aimed at protecting vulnerable children on both sides of the border has been formally launched today. Information in relation to children who are in care, who are on the child pr...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 3, 2012
Ministers Welcome Work At South Belfast Youth Centre
Education Minister, John O’Dowd and Social Development Minister, Nelson McCausland, have welcomed the beginning of construction work at St Malachy’s Youth Centre in the Market area of Belfast. The £1...
Ministers Welcome Work At South Belfast Youth Centre
Education Minister, John O’Dowd and Social Development Minister, Nelson McCausland, have welcomed the beginning of construction work at St Malachy’s Youth Centre in the Market area of Belfast. The £1...
Business News, Feb 3, 2012
Fivemiletown Creamery Scoops Major Contract
Enterprise Minister Arlene Foster has welcomed the announcement that Fivemiletown Creamery in Co Tyrone, has won a contract with Hong Kong-based Dairy Farm International to supply cheese into one of A...
Fivemiletown Creamery Scoops Major Contract
Enterprise Minister Arlene Foster has welcomed the announcement that Fivemiletown Creamery in Co Tyrone, has won a contract with Hong Kong-based Dairy Farm International to supply cheese into one of A...
UK National News, Feb 3, 2012
Other News In Brief
HMS Brocklesby Wins Minesweeper Accolade HMS Brocklesby has been awarded the accolade of Britian's best minehunter for its work in the waters off Libya last year. The ship was singled out as t...
Other News In Brief
HMS Brocklesby Wins Minesweeper Accolade HMS Brocklesby has been awarded the accolade of Britian's best minehunter for its work in the waters off Libya last year. The ship was singled out as t...
UK National News, Feb 3, 2012
£4.8M Dale Farm Eviction Bill 'Under Budget'
The council responsible behind the mass eviction of a travelling community commune from its lands has said they have a "degree of satisfaction" that the £4.8 million price tag was "under budget". Ba...
£4.8M Dale Farm Eviction Bill 'Under Budget'
The council responsible behind the mass eviction of a travelling community commune from its lands has said they have a "degree of satisfaction" that the £4.8 million price tag was "under budget". Ba...
UK National News, Feb 3, 2012
'Petrol Money' Scammer Jailed
A man who "tricked" people out of their money by saying it was for petrol has been jailed. Ian Cook, 46, of North Road, Lancing, in Sussex was sentenced to 36 weeks in custody on Thursday for fraud ...
'Petrol Money' Scammer Jailed
A man who "tricked" people out of their money by saying it was for petrol has been jailed. Ian Cook, 46, of North Road, Lancing, in Sussex was sentenced to 36 weeks in custody on Thursday for fraud ...
UK National News, Feb 3, 2012
Miliband Says Banking Should Take 'Path Of Change'
The Labour Leader has called on the banking sector to take the "path of change" in response to public anger over failures within the sector. In a speech at the Thomson Reuters Building, the Labour L...
Miliband Says Banking Should Take 'Path Of Change'
The Labour Leader has called on the banking sector to take the "path of change" in response to public anger over failures within the sector. In a speech at the Thomson Reuters Building, the Labour L...
UK National News, Feb 3, 2012
Man Faces Sentencing Of Stabbing Ex-Wife 30 Times
A man who stabbed his ex-wife 20 times is to face sentencing on Friday after being convicted of her murder at the Old Bailey. Nathaniel Brown, 27, of no fixed address, was found guilty of killing mot...
Man Faces Sentencing Of Stabbing Ex-Wife 30 Times
A man who stabbed his ex-wife 20 times is to face sentencing on Friday after being convicted of her murder at the Old Bailey. Nathaniel Brown, 27, of no fixed address, was found guilty of killing mot...
UK National News, Feb 3, 2012
Driver Injured After Train Derails On West Coast
Rail passengers on the West Coast line are experiencing major delays after a freight train derailed on the West Coast main line at Bletchley. No services are now running between London Euston and Mil...
Driver Injured After Train Derails On West Coast
Rail passengers on the West Coast line are experiencing major delays after a freight train derailed on the West Coast main line at Bletchley. No services are now running between London Euston and Mil...
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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.