Northern Ireland News for February 2012 : Page 14
UK National News, Feb 3, 2012
Royal College Of GPs Urge Scrapping Of Bill
The Royal College of GPs has joined the chorus of health professionals calling for the Government's controversial health bill to be scrapped. The college, which represents 34,000 GPs in England, said...
Royal College Of GPs Urge Scrapping Of Bill
The Royal College of GPs has joined the chorus of health professionals calling for the Government's controversial health bill to be scrapped. The college, which represents 34,000 GPs in England, said...
UK National News, Feb 3, 2012
Temperatures At -10 As Cold Takes Hold
This weekend will see a marked change in the weather as the dry spell makes way for snow and ice in many parts, according to the Met Office. A spokesman for the meteorological service said that over...
Temperatures At -10 As Cold Takes Hold
This weekend will see a marked change in the weather as the dry spell makes way for snow and ice in many parts, according to the Met Office. A spokesman for the meteorological service said that over...
UK National News, Feb 3, 2012
Terry Stripped Of Captaincy Over Race Case
John Terry is to be stripped of the England captaincy for a second time as the racism investigation involving the Chelsea skipper and QPR defender Anton Ferdinand, continues. Terry's trial date for h...
Terry Stripped Of Captaincy Over Race Case
John Terry is to be stripped of the England captaincy for a second time as the racism investigation involving the Chelsea skipper and QPR defender Anton Ferdinand, continues. Terry's trial date for h...
UK National News, Feb 3, 2012
DPP To Advise Huhne Of Penalty Point Charges
The Energy Secretary Chris Huhne will be told on Friday morning whether he will face charges over the allegations he asked his wife to accept a penalty for speeding on his behalf. The Director of Pu...
DPP To Advise Huhne Of Penalty Point Charges
The Energy Secretary Chris Huhne will be told on Friday morning whether he will face charges over the allegations he asked his wife to accept a penalty for speeding on his behalf. The Director of Pu...
Business News, Feb 3, 2012
Sammy Wilson Visits One Of Northern Ireland’s 'Most Promising Successes'
Finance Minister Sammy Wilson visited the Northern Ireland Science Park (NISP) in Queen’s Island, Belfast, to find out about its work and its plans for the future. The Minister was greeted on arrival...
Sammy Wilson Visits One Of Northern Ireland’s 'Most Promising Successes'
Finance Minister Sammy Wilson visited the Northern Ireland Science Park (NISP) in Queen’s Island, Belfast, to find out about its work and its plans for the future. The Minister was greeted on arrival...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 2, 2012
Man Arrested After Dog Found With Serious Injuries
A man has been arrested after a dog was found with severe head injuries. The arrest follows an investigation into animal cruelty in County Down. As part of a nationwide operation into badger baiting...
Man Arrested After Dog Found With Serious Injuries
A man has been arrested after a dog was found with severe head injuries. The arrest follows an investigation into animal cruelty in County Down. As part of a nationwide operation into badger baiting...
UK National News, Feb 2, 2012
Four Arrested After Scooter Smash And Grab
Four men have arrested after a smash and grab incident in New Bond Street, London. Police said they were called to a commercial premises at approximately 11.2pm on Wednesday to reports of an attempt...
Four Arrested After Scooter Smash And Grab
Four men have arrested after a smash and grab incident in New Bond Street, London. Police said they were called to a commercial premises at approximately 11.2pm on Wednesday to reports of an attempt...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 2, 2012
Quinn's Family Face Court Challenge Against IBRC
A challenge by businessman Sean Quinn's family to a claim they are liable to repay loans of over €2 billion to the former Anglo Irish Bank begins in the High Court in Dublin today. Mr Quinn's wife, P...
Quinn's Family Face Court Challenge Against IBRC
A challenge by businessman Sean Quinn's family to a claim they are liable to repay loans of over €2 billion to the former Anglo Irish Bank begins in the High Court in Dublin today. Mr Quinn's wife, P...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 2, 2012
Belfast Property Taking Longer To Let
Money woes and job fears are driving stiff competition for cheaper property rentals across Belfast, leaving pricier properties on the market for longer, research published today reveals. The latest ...
Belfast Property Taking Longer To Let
Money woes and job fears are driving stiff competition for cheaper property rentals across Belfast, leaving pricier properties on the market for longer, research published today reveals. The latest ...
UK National News, Feb 2, 2012
Warning Over New Bank Card Scam
Police are reissuing their warning about a scam in which fraudsters are obtaining people’s bank cards, after numerous attempts to perpetrate the scam in the last month. The scam works by the victim i...
Warning Over New Bank Card Scam
Police are reissuing their warning about a scam in which fraudsters are obtaining people’s bank cards, after numerous attempts to perpetrate the scam in the last month. The scam works by the victim i...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 2, 2012
A1 Reopens After Lorry Fire
The A1 is now open following a lorry blaze close to the coach works at Banbridge Road, Dromore, this morning. It was closed in both directions after the driver reported smelling fumes from his cab an...
A1 Reopens After Lorry Fire
The A1 is now open following a lorry blaze close to the coach works at Banbridge Road, Dromore, this morning. It was closed in both directions after the driver reported smelling fumes from his cab an...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 2, 2012
Foster Congratulates Fivemiletown On Export Success
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...
Foster Congratulates Fivemiletown On Export Success
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 2, 2012
Blatter 'Shocked' By Egypt Riot
The Fifa president has said he is "shocked and saddened" by riots during a football match in Egypt that claimed 74 lives. His comments come as it is reported that around 1,000 people were injured in...
Blatter 'Shocked' By Egypt Riot
The Fifa president has said he is "shocked and saddened" by riots during a football match in Egypt that claimed 74 lives. His comments come as it is reported that around 1,000 people were injured in...
UK National News, Feb 2, 2012
Labour Question Tax Deal For Student Loans Chief
Labour's Shadow Exchequer Secretary has called for an investigation after reports emerged that the chief executive of the Student Loans Company was paid through a third party company. On Thursday, th...
Labour Question Tax Deal For Student Loans Chief
Labour's Shadow Exchequer Secretary has called for an investigation after reports emerged that the chief executive of the Student Loans Company was paid through a third party company. On Thursday, th...
UK National News, Feb 2, 2012
MoD Plans For Upsurge Tech Investment
MoD has set out plans to invest in state-of-the-art defence equipment, as it reconsiders its tightening budget. The Government said it plans to prioritise investment in Science and Technology, in or...
MoD Plans For Upsurge Tech Investment
MoD has set out plans to invest in state-of-the-art defence equipment, as it reconsiders its tightening budget. The Government said it plans to prioritise investment in Science and Technology, in or...
UK National News, Feb 2, 2012
Hague Makes Historic Visit To Somalia
The Foreign Secretary has visited the war torn country of Somalia – the first such visit by a foreign secretary in 20 years. While in the country's capital Mogadishu, William Hague said the visit wa...
Hague Makes Historic Visit To Somalia
The Foreign Secretary has visited the war torn country of Somalia – the first such visit by a foreign secretary in 20 years. While in the country's capital Mogadishu, William Hague said the visit wa...
UK National News, Feb 2, 2012
Gov Has 'Listened To Peers' On Health Bill
The Government has said it has listened to peers over it's highly controversial Health bill, as it prepares to enter the House of Lords for a second time next week. The bill has attracted wide criti...
Gov Has 'Listened To Peers' On Health Bill
The Government has said it has listened to peers over it's highly controversial Health bill, as it prepares to enter the House of Lords for a second time next week. The bill has attracted wide criti...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 2, 2012
Report Aims To Encourage Community Use Of School Premises
Education Minister, John O’Dowd, has welcomed the publication of a Working Group Report aimed at increasing the use of school premises by local communities. The Report was completed by a Working Grou...
Report Aims To Encourage Community Use Of School Premises
Education Minister, John O’Dowd, has welcomed the publication of a Working Group Report aimed at increasing the use of school premises by local communities. The Report was completed by a Working Grou...
UK National News, Feb 2, 2012
Highways Agency Issues Weather Warning
The Highways Agency is urging people to be prepared when setting out on a journey, as temperatures continue to fall during the week. The agency, which looks after England’s motorways and major A road...
Highways Agency Issues Weather Warning
The Highways Agency is urging people to be prepared when setting out on a journey, as temperatures continue to fall during the week. The agency, which looks after England’s motorways and major A road...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 2, 2012
Women Questioned Over Comber Murder
Two 20-year-old women have been arrested following the murder of a man in Comber in January. 36-year-old Philip Strickland was found shot dead in a car in the Ballydrain Road area on 11th January. S...
Women Questioned Over Comber Murder
Two 20-year-old women have been arrested following the murder of a man in Comber in January. 36-year-old Philip Strickland was found shot dead in a car in the Ballydrain Road area on 11th January. S...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 2, 2012
Man Arrested After £200,000 Cannabis Find
Cannabis plants worth around £200,000 have been discovered in Belfast. Police raided a property at Garnerville Grove on Wednesday and seized cultivating equipment and other drugs paraphernalia. A 47...
Man Arrested After £200,000 Cannabis Find
Cannabis plants worth around £200,000 have been discovered in Belfast. Police raided a property at Garnerville Grove on Wednesday and seized cultivating equipment and other drugs paraphernalia. A 47...
UK National News, Feb 2, 2012
Undercover Officer Mark Kennedy 'Defied' Instructions
The undercover policeman who infiltrated an environmentalist group before being accused of entrapment had "defied instructions", according to a report. The report by the HM Inspectorate of Constabul...
Undercover Officer Mark Kennedy 'Defied' Instructions
The undercover policeman who infiltrated an environmentalist group before being accused of entrapment had "defied instructions", according to a report. The report by the HM Inspectorate of Constabul...
UK National News, Feb 2, 2012
Other News In Brief
Sausage Machines Stolen In Newcastle Police are appealing for information after three sausage machines were stolen in a burglary in Gateshead. The incident happened between 4.30pm on Friday la...
Other News In Brief
Sausage Machines Stolen In Newcastle Police are appealing for information after three sausage machines were stolen in a burglary in Gateshead. The incident happened between 4.30pm on Friday la...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 2, 2012
Council Announces Investment Package
A £150 million investment package aimed at boosting the local economy has been unveiled by Belfast City Council. The initiative has been led and developed by all six leaders of the council's politica...
Council Announces Investment Package
A £150 million investment package aimed at boosting the local economy has been unveiled by Belfast City Council. The initiative has been led and developed by all six leaders of the council's politica...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 2, 2012
Other News In Brief
Free Admission To Exploris Exploris Aquarium plays host to the first 'People and Landscape' Roadshow this weekend (4th & 5th of February) and, as a way of encouraging people to engage with th...
Other News In Brief
Free Admission To Exploris Exploris Aquarium plays host to the first 'People and Landscape' Roadshow this weekend (4th & 5th of February) and, as a way of encouraging people to engage with th...
Business News, Feb 2, 2012
DX Ireland Invests In New ParcelXchange Service
DX Ireland, one of the country's leading independent mail and courier company, is deploying 35 ParcelXchange lockers throughout Ireland and Northern Ireland, following a €500,000 investment in hardwar...
DX Ireland Invests In New ParcelXchange Service
DX Ireland, one of the country's leading independent mail and courier company, is deploying 35 ParcelXchange lockers throughout Ireland and Northern Ireland, following a €500,000 investment in hardwar...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 1, 2012
Fuel Laundering Plant Discovered
Three fuel laundering plants discovered last week has demonstrated the risks fuel fraud presents to the public. HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) officers investigated a building destroyed by fire, unsafe...
Fuel Laundering Plant Discovered
Three fuel laundering plants discovered last week has demonstrated the risks fuel fraud presents to the public. HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) officers investigated a building destroyed by fire, unsafe...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 1, 2012
More Than 15,000 People In NI Caught Without TV Licence
More than 15,000 people in Northern Ireland were caught watching TV without a valid licence last year. This includes more than 4,600 in Belfast, 1,090 in Derry and 1,030 in Newry and Craigavon. Fari...
More Than 15,000 People In NI Caught Without TV Licence
More than 15,000 people in Northern Ireland were caught watching TV without a valid licence last year. This includes more than 4,600 in Belfast, 1,090 in Derry and 1,030 in Newry and Craigavon. Fari...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 1, 2012
UK Business Secretary Visits Northern Ireland
The importance of advanced manufacturing in growing the UK economy was the focus of Vince Cable’s first visit to Northern Ireland as Business Secretary. Yesterday the Secretary of State officially op...
UK Business Secretary Visits Northern Ireland
The importance of advanced manufacturing in growing the UK economy was the focus of Vince Cable’s first visit to Northern Ireland as Business Secretary. Yesterday the Secretary of State officially op...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 1, 2012
Pipe Bombs Found In Portadown
Four pipe bombs have been discovered in Portadown. During a security alert, Army bomb experts were called to a field at Carbet Road at around 10am on Tuesday morning. The bombs were found in a box a...
Pipe Bombs Found In Portadown
Four pipe bombs have been discovered in Portadown. During a security alert, Army bomb experts were called to a field at Carbet Road at around 10am on Tuesday morning. The bombs were found in a box a...
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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.