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Northern Ireland News for February 2012 : Page 5
Business News, Feb 22, 2012
Acheson And Glover Paves Way To Success With Data From Invest NI
Fivemiletown-based Acheson and Glover used market information from Invest Northern Ireland to achieve a 50 per cent growth in sales last year of paving and walling products in Great Britain. Acheson ...
Acheson And Glover Paves Way To Success With Data From Invest NI
Fivemiletown-based Acheson and Glover used market information from Invest Northern Ireland to achieve a 50 per cent growth in sales last year of paving and walling products in Great Britain. Acheson ...
UK National News, Feb 22, 2012
Brit Awards Success For Adele
Arguably the highlight of last years Brit awards Adele has achieved a definitive exclamation mark on another highlight year with the 23-year-old singer winning the awards for best British female and b...
Brit Awards Success For Adele
Arguably the highlight of last years Brit awards Adele has achieved a definitive exclamation mark on another highlight year with the 23-year-old singer winning the awards for best British female and b...
UK National News, Feb 22, 2012
Other News In Brief
Protester’s Eviction Appeal Thrown Out The appeal against the eviction of ‘Occupy’ protester’s at St Paul’s Cathedral has been thrown out by the High Court. Occupy London had appealed the evic...
Other News In Brief
Protester’s Eviction Appeal Thrown Out The appeal against the eviction of ‘Occupy’ protester’s at St Paul’s Cathedral has been thrown out by the High Court. Occupy London had appealed the evic...
UK National News, Feb 21, 2012
Footballers Death 'Tragic and Untimely'
Dumbarton FC captain Gordon Lennon's death has been described as "tragic and untimely". The passenger in a 4x4 that crashed into an electricity pole during an off-roading trip on Brahan Estate, Sheri...
Footballers Death 'Tragic and Untimely'
Dumbarton FC captain Gordon Lennon's death has been described as "tragic and untimely". The passenger in a 4x4 that crashed into an electricity pole during an off-roading trip on Brahan Estate, Sheri...
UK National News, Feb 21, 2012
Clampers Jailed For 8 Years
Five employees of Midland Parking Contracts have received a total of eight years for conspiracy to commit fraud. The clamping company based in Redditch is said to have used the public as "a license t...
Clampers Jailed For 8 Years
Five employees of Midland Parking Contracts have received a total of eight years for conspiracy to commit fraud. The clamping company based in Redditch is said to have used the public as "a license t...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 21, 2012
Sister Sentenced In £16m Fraud Case
A woman who allowed her fraudster brother to use her bank account has been sentenced. Carol Kealey, 53, from The Crescent in Coleraine, admitted obstructing police between January 1998 and January 20...
Sister Sentenced In £16m Fraud Case
A woman who allowed her fraudster brother to use her bank account has been sentenced. Carol Kealey, 53, from The Crescent in Coleraine, admitted obstructing police between January 1998 and January 20...
UK National News, Feb 21, 2012
Baby P Social Workers Launch Unfair Dismissal Case
Former social workers, Gille Christou and Marie Ward, have made a new claim of unfair dismissal over losing their jobs as a result of the Baby P case. Baby P, Peter Connelly, died due to abuse in Ha...
Baby P Social Workers Launch Unfair Dismissal Case
Former social workers, Gille Christou and Marie Ward, have made a new claim of unfair dismissal over losing their jobs as a result of the Baby P case. Baby P, Peter Connelly, died due to abuse in Ha...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 21, 2012
Four Men Admit Involvement In Fatal Portstewart Fight
Four men have admitted being involved in a fight outside a nightclub that resulted in the death of man in his 20s and the injury of another man. Trevor Spiers, 28, died of brain injuries after a figh...
Four Men Admit Involvement In Fatal Portstewart Fight
Four men have admitted being involved in a fight outside a nightclub that resulted in the death of man in his 20s and the injury of another man. Trevor Spiers, 28, died of brain injuries after a figh...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 21, 2012
Man Arrested In Connection With Rape In Derry
A man has been arrested in connection with the rape of a woman in Londonderry at the weekend. It is understood that the police arrested a 21-year-old on Monday. It was reported yesterday that a woma...
Man Arrested In Connection With Rape In Derry
A man has been arrested in connection with the rape of a woman in Londonderry at the weekend. It is understood that the police arrested a 21-year-old on Monday. It was reported yesterday that a woma...
UK National News, Feb 21, 2012
Payments By Mobile 'Expected This Year'
A scheme has been unveiled by the Payments Council that will allow instant electronic payments via mobile phone, and will be as easy as sending a text. Mobile customers who register for the service ...
Payments By Mobile 'Expected This Year'
A scheme has been unveiled by the Payments Council that will allow instant electronic payments via mobile phone, and will be as easy as sending a text. Mobile customers who register for the service ...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 21, 2012
Irish Mammals Under Serious Threat
Some of Ireland’s oldest inhabitants are facing serious threat and possible extinction because of foreign species, according to researchers at Queen’s University. The red squirrel, Irish hare and red...
Irish Mammals Under Serious Threat
Some of Ireland’s oldest inhabitants are facing serious threat and possible extinction because of foreign species, according to researchers at Queen’s University. The red squirrel, Irish hare and red...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 21, 2012
NI Has Highest Shop Vacancy Rates In UK
Northern Ireland has the highest shop vacancy rates in the UK according to recent figures. Research carried out by the British Retail Consortium has revealed that 14% of shops across the country are ...
NI Has Highest Shop Vacancy Rates In UK
Northern Ireland has the highest shop vacancy rates in the UK according to recent figures. Research carried out by the British Retail Consortium has revealed that 14% of shops across the country are ...
UK National News, Feb 21, 2012
Tesco To Offer Paid Work Placements
After a public outcry and calls to boycott, Tesco has said it will now offer paid placements with a guaranteed offer of a job to people on the governments work experience scheme. While it is still in...
Tesco To Offer Paid Work Placements
After a public outcry and calls to boycott, Tesco has said it will now offer paid placements with a guaranteed offer of a job to people on the governments work experience scheme. While it is still in...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 21, 2012
Ian Paisley Making Progress, Says Junior
Former Northern Ireland First Minister Ian Paisley is said to be making steady progress after being admitted to hospital last week. A report from his son North Antrim MP, Ian Paisley Junior, has reve...
Ian Paisley Making Progress, Says Junior
Former Northern Ireland First Minister Ian Paisley is said to be making steady progress after being admitted to hospital last week. A report from his son North Antrim MP, Ian Paisley Junior, has reve...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 21, 2012
Men Injured As More Cars Stolen
Two men have been injured in separate carjacking incidents in West Belfast and Carrickmore. Yesterday a man was struck in the face with a hammer as two men hijacked his car. It is believed the incid...
Men Injured As More Cars Stolen
Two men have been injured in separate carjacking incidents in West Belfast and Carrickmore. Yesterday a man was struck in the face with a hammer as two men hijacked his car. It is believed the incid...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 21, 2012
Golf Resort Given Green Light
The Tourism Minister today welcomed the decision to grant permission for a golf resort at Runkerry on the North Antrim coast. The new Bushmills Dunes Golf Resort and Spa, will be located close to nei...
Golf Resort Given Green Light
The Tourism Minister today welcomed the decision to grant permission for a golf resort at Runkerry on the North Antrim coast. The new Bushmills Dunes Golf Resort and Spa, will be located close to nei...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 21, 2012
Willie Clarke To Step Down From Assembly
Sinn Féin MLA Willie Clarke has announced that he is to give up his Assembly seat in order to concentrate on Down District Council. Mr Clarke said: "Sinn Féin has a policy of eradicating double jobbi...
Willie Clarke To Step Down From Assembly
Sinn Féin MLA Willie Clarke has announced that he is to give up his Assembly seat in order to concentrate on Down District Council. Mr Clarke said: "Sinn Féin has a policy of eradicating double jobbi...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 21, 2012
Other News In Brief
Maghaberry Searches Report Won’t Be Published Justice Minister David Ford has refused to publish the findings of a Prison Service study into alternatives to body searches at Maghaberry. He sai...
Other News In Brief
Maghaberry Searches Report Won’t Be Published Justice Minister David Ford has refused to publish the findings of a Prison Service study into alternatives to body searches at Maghaberry. He sai...
UK National News, Feb 21, 2012
NOTW Computer Hacker Revealed
Philip Campbell Smith, the man at the centre of the News of the World (NOTW) computer hacking allegations, has been convicted of conspiring to illegally access private information for profit. Legal r...
NOTW Computer Hacker Revealed
Philip Campbell Smith, the man at the centre of the News of the World (NOTW) computer hacking allegations, has been convicted of conspiring to illegally access private information for profit. Legal r...
UK National News, Feb 21, 2012
NHS Reform Backlash Sees Conservative's Lead Shrink
A backlash against David Cameron's proposed NHS reforms has lead to a drop in voter support of 4% for the Conservative Party, with Labour seeing a 2% increase. In a survey by the ICM, a 52% majority ...
NHS Reform Backlash Sees Conservative's Lead Shrink
A backlash against David Cameron's proposed NHS reforms has lead to a drop in voter support of 4% for the Conservative Party, with Labour seeing a 2% increase. In a survey by the ICM, a 52% majority ...
Recruitment News, Feb 21, 2012
Discussions On Plan To Tackle Youth Unemployment Begins
Labour TD Dominic Hannigan welcomes the meetings today between the European Commission and Irish officials to tackle youth unemployment. Speaking today Mr Hannigan said: "Meetings begin today between...
Discussions On Plan To Tackle Youth Unemployment Begins
Labour TD Dominic Hannigan welcomes the meetings today between the European Commission and Irish officials to tackle youth unemployment. Speaking today Mr Hannigan said: "Meetings begin today between...
Recruitment News, Feb 21, 2012
Paypal Set To Confirm 1000 Jobs
Over 1,000 new jobs are to be created in Ireland by PayPal. The US electronic payments company, which already employs 1,500 people at its European headquarters in Blanchardstown in Dublin, is set to ...
Paypal Set To Confirm 1000 Jobs
Over 1,000 new jobs are to be created in Ireland by PayPal. The US electronic payments company, which already employs 1,500 people at its European headquarters in Blanchardstown in Dublin, is set to ...
UK National News, Feb 21, 2012
'NEET' Solution To Teen Unemployment
The latest unemployment initiative launched by Deputy Prime Minister Nick Clegg will invite businesses and charities to bid for 'neet' teenagers. The £126 million payment-by-results scheme, part of t...
'NEET' Solution To Teen Unemployment
The latest unemployment initiative launched by Deputy Prime Minister Nick Clegg will invite businesses and charities to bid for 'neet' teenagers. The £126 million payment-by-results scheme, part of t...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 20, 2012
Police Hunt Gunman After Shot Fired
Police are hunting an armed man who fired a shot at a motorist over the weekend. The incident happened in the Pansy Street area of east Belfast at 1.20am on Saturday. The victim was approached by an...
Police Hunt Gunman After Shot Fired
Police are hunting an armed man who fired a shot at a motorist over the weekend. The incident happened in the Pansy Street area of east Belfast at 1.20am on Saturday. The victim was approached by an...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 20, 2012
PSNI Appeal For Information On Ronan Kerr Murder
Detectives investigating the murder of Constable Ronan Kerr in Omagh last April have issued a detailed appeal for assistance and information from the local community about a number of unidentified veh...
PSNI Appeal For Information On Ronan Kerr Murder
Detectives investigating the murder of Constable Ronan Kerr in Omagh last April have issued a detailed appeal for assistance and information from the local community about a number of unidentified veh...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 20, 2012
Inquiry Into Children's Deaths To Begin
Investigations into the deaths of five children in Northern Ireland who died while being treated in hospital are set to get underway. The first death being investigated in the inquiry happened nearly...
Inquiry Into Children's Deaths To Begin
Investigations into the deaths of five children in Northern Ireland who died while being treated in hospital are set to get underway. The first death being investigated in the inquiry happened nearly...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 20, 2012
NI Fuel Prices Investigated
A call has been made for an Office of Fair Trading investigation into the transparent pricing of fuel in Northern Ireland. This follows news that the country faced the highest Diesel prices in Europe...
NI Fuel Prices Investigated
A call has been made for an Office of Fair Trading investigation into the transparent pricing of fuel in Northern Ireland. This follows news that the country faced the highest Diesel prices in Europe...
UK National News, Feb 20, 2012
Teacher Dies In French School Trip Bus Crash
A teacher has been killed and more than 20 people were injured after a coach carrying a Worcestershire school party back from a skiing trip crashed near Chalons-en-Champagne in northern France. Peter...
Teacher Dies In French School Trip Bus Crash
A teacher has been killed and more than 20 people were injured after a coach carrying a Worcestershire school party back from a skiing trip crashed near Chalons-en-Champagne in northern France. Peter...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 20, 2012
Call Made For Organ Donation Opt-Out
It has been revealed that there is a shortage of available organs in Northern Ireland, whilst a call is being made for an opt out system. According to a recent report just over one in four adults in ...
Call Made For Organ Donation Opt-Out
It has been revealed that there is a shortage of available organs in Northern Ireland, whilst a call is being made for an opt out system. According to a recent report just over one in four adults in ...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 20, 2012
Woman Raped In Londonderry
Police are investigating reports of a rape in Derry at the weekend. It is understood that a woman was seriously sexually assaulted between 12.30 am and 1.30am on Saturday morning by a man in his 20s....
Woman Raped In Londonderry
Police are investigating reports of a rape in Derry at the weekend. It is understood that a woman was seriously sexually assaulted between 12.30 am and 1.30am on Saturday morning by a man in his 20s....
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Northern Ireland WeatherToday:Low cloud, mist or fog at first will clear through the morning to leave a dry day with some prolonged sunny spells through the afternoon. Maximum temperature 21 °C.Tonight:Dry with clear spells for most places through the evening and overnight will allow the odd mist or fog patch to form. Coastal low cloud spreads into northern counties. Minimum temperature 9 °C.
