Northern Ireland News for January 2013 : Page 15
Recruitment News, Jan 4, 2013
Call For Major Initiative On Jobs
Commenting on yesterday's better than expected exchequer returns for 2012, SIPTU General President, Jack O'Connor, has called on the Government to seize the initiative and follow through with a major ...
Call For Major Initiative On Jobs
Commenting on yesterday's better than expected exchequer returns for 2012, SIPTU General President, Jack O'Connor, has called on the Government to seize the initiative and follow through with a major ...
UK National News, Jan 4, 2013
Christmas Lunch Food Poisoning Victim Dies
A woman has died and 30 people are ill following a Christmas Day lunch at an east London pub. The Health Protection Agency (HPA) began an inquiry after the Clostridium perfringens bacterium was found...
Christmas Lunch Food Poisoning Victim Dies
A woman has died and 30 people are ill following a Christmas Day lunch at an east London pub. The Health Protection Agency (HPA) began an inquiry after the Clostridium perfringens bacterium was found...
UK National News, Jan 4, 2013
The Sun Runs Ad In Argentinian Newspaper
The Sun has taken out an advertisement in an Argentinian newspaper reasserting British sovereignty over the Falklands. The ad comes just days after Argentina's president, Cristina Fernández de Kirchn...
The Sun Runs Ad In Argentinian Newspaper
The Sun has taken out an advertisement in an Argentinian newspaper reasserting British sovereignty over the Falklands. The ad comes just days after Argentina's president, Cristina Fernández de Kirchn...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 4, 2013
Police Officers Injured In Flag Protests
Ten officers have been injured following another night of rioting and violence over the flying of the union flag at Belfast City Hall. Crowds threw petrol bombs and missiles after a peaceful protest ...
Police Officers Injured In Flag Protests
Ten officers have been injured following another night of rioting and violence over the flying of the union flag at Belfast City Hall. Crowds threw petrol bombs and missiles after a peaceful protest ...
UK National News, Jan 4, 2013
Call Made For Disbandment Of Met Riot Squad
The riot squad of the Metropolitan Police should be disbanded because of young people’s mistrust of it, a former London mayoral candidate has said. Green Party Assembly Member Jenny Jones said the Te...
Call Made For Disbandment Of Met Riot Squad
The riot squad of the Metropolitan Police should be disbanded because of young people’s mistrust of it, a former London mayoral candidate has said. Green Party Assembly Member Jenny Jones said the Te...
UK National News, Jan 4, 2013
51-Year-Old Undergoes Pioneering Hand Transplant
51-year-old Mark Cahill has become the first person in the UK to have a hand transplant. The former pub landlord from West Yorkshire had been unable to use his right hand after it was affected by gou...
51-Year-Old Undergoes Pioneering Hand Transplant
51-year-old Mark Cahill has become the first person in the UK to have a hand transplant. The former pub landlord from West Yorkshire had been unable to use his right hand after it was affected by gou...
Business News, Jan 4, 2013
O'Neill Announces Farm Modernisation Programme Tranche 3
Agricultural Minister Michelle O’Neill has announced Farm Modernisation Programme (FMP) Tranche 3 Letters of Offer will start to issue next week. Minister O’Neill said: "I can confirm that the first ...
O'Neill Announces Farm Modernisation Programme Tranche 3
Agricultural Minister Michelle O’Neill has announced Farm Modernisation Programme (FMP) Tranche 3 Letters of Offer will start to issue next week. Minister O’Neill said: "I can confirm that the first ...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 4, 2013
Sean Quinn 'Didn't Deserve' Jail
Sean Quinn has said he doesn’t feel he deserved his time in jail. The Fermanagh businessman, once Ireland’s richest man, said he found his spell in Mountjoy Prison "tough" and claims his sentencing w...
Sean Quinn 'Didn't Deserve' Jail
Sean Quinn has said he doesn’t feel he deserved his time in jail. The Fermanagh businessman, once Ireland’s richest man, said he found his spell in Mountjoy Prison "tough" and claims his sentencing w...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 4, 2013
Maze Site Set For Balmoral Show
Northern Ireland’s Environment Minister has approved plans to build new showgrounds at the Maze site in time for the Balmoral Show to take place in May. Alex Attwood said: "The Balmoral Show is an im...
Maze Site Set For Balmoral Show
Northern Ireland’s Environment Minister has approved plans to build new showgrounds at the Maze site in time for the Balmoral Show to take place in May. Alex Attwood said: "The Balmoral Show is an im...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 4, 2013
McIlroy May Sit Out 2016 Games
Rory McIlroy has revealed he may decide to sit out the 2016 Olympics Games over uncertainty as to which country to represent. The world number one golfer from Holywood, County Down, said his role in ...
McIlroy May Sit Out 2016 Games
Rory McIlroy has revealed he may decide to sit out the 2016 Olympics Games over uncertainty as to which country to represent. The world number one golfer from Holywood, County Down, said his role in ...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 4, 2013
Movie House Launches Autism-Friendly Screenings
Movie House Cinemas have announced they will be hosting the company’s first ever autism-friendly screening on 12 January at the Cityside venue, formerly Yorkgate. The Belfast cinema will screen the n...
Movie House Launches Autism-Friendly Screenings
Movie House Cinemas have announced they will be hosting the company’s first ever autism-friendly screening on 12 January at the Cityside venue, formerly Yorkgate. The Belfast cinema will screen the n...
UK National News, Jan 4, 2013
Body Of Man Hit By Train Identified 24 Years On
A new national drive to bring closure to families who have lost relatives has identified the body of a man who was hit by a train almost 24 years ago. Derek Burns, 20, of West Calder, West Lothian, w...
Body Of Man Hit By Train Identified 24 Years On
A new national drive to bring closure to families who have lost relatives has identified the body of a man who was hit by a train almost 24 years ago. Derek Burns, 20, of West Calder, West Lothian, w...
UK National News, Jan 4, 2013
Satisfaction Tests Should Extend To GPs Surgeries
Patient and staff satisfaction tests soon to be introduced in hospitals should be extended to GPs surgeries, David Cameron has said. A "friends and family" test, in which patients and staff are asked...
Satisfaction Tests Should Extend To GPs Surgeries
Patient and staff satisfaction tests soon to be introduced in hospitals should be extended to GPs surgeries, David Cameron has said. A "friends and family" test, in which patients and staff are asked...
UK National News, Jan 4, 2013
Cats Die In Fire At Animal Shelter
Up to 15 cats have died following a fire at a cattery in Staffordshire. About 30 firefighters were called to Pinetrees Cattery in Huntington, north of Cannock, after the alarm was raised at about 05:...
Cats Die In Fire At Animal Shelter
Up to 15 cats have died following a fire at a cattery in Staffordshire. About 30 firefighters were called to Pinetrees Cattery in Huntington, north of Cannock, after the alarm was raised at about 05:...
UK National News, Jan 4, 2013
Other News In Brief
Co-operative Bank Fined Over PPI Mishandling The Financial Services Authority has fined the Co-operative Bank £113,300 for failing to properly handle 1,629 payment protection insurance (PPI) c...
Other News In Brief
Co-operative Bank Fined Over PPI Mishandling The Financial Services Authority has fined the Co-operative Bank £113,300 for failing to properly handle 1,629 payment protection insurance (PPI) c...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 4, 2013
Two Men Charged Over Planning Offences
Two men have been fined at Coleraine Magistrates’ Court for planning offences. Coleraine man Hugh Patrick Henry was fined £200 plus £105 legal and court costs. Mr Henry of Craigmore Road, Ringsend, ...
Two Men Charged Over Planning Offences
Two men have been fined at Coleraine Magistrates’ Court for planning offences. Coleraine man Hugh Patrick Henry was fined £200 plus £105 legal and court costs. Mr Henry of Craigmore Road, Ringsend, ...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 4, 2013
Ulster Basking Shark Found Off African Coast
The discovery of a Donegal basking shark off the western coast of Africa is throwing into question many theories on the animal’s habits. The shark, named Banba, was originally tagged off Malin Head b...
Ulster Basking Shark Found Off African Coast
The discovery of a Donegal basking shark off the western coast of Africa is throwing into question many theories on the animal’s habits. The shark, named Banba, was originally tagged off Malin Head b...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 4, 2013
Other News In Brief
Man Arrested Over Dissident Activity A man has been arrested in Belfast by detectives investigating dissident republican activity. The 43-year-old suspect was detained on Thursday by the PSNI...
Other News In Brief
Man Arrested Over Dissident Activity A man has been arrested in Belfast by detectives investigating dissident republican activity. The 43-year-old suspect was detained on Thursday by the PSNI...
UK National News, Jan 3, 2013
BoE Say Mortgage Funds To Increase 'Significantly'
The Bank of England has said that mortgage funds will be increased "significantly" by the Funding for Lending Scheme (FLS). A survey of lenders by the Bank reports that lending picked up in the last ...
BoE Say Mortgage Funds To Increase 'Significantly'
The Bank of England has said that mortgage funds will be increased "significantly" by the Funding for Lending Scheme (FLS). A survey of lenders by the Bank reports that lending picked up in the last ...
UK National News, Jan 3, 2013
Tony Nicklinson Family Win Right To Appeal Case
The family Tony Nicklinson, who lost a legal battle for the right-to-die, have won permission to continue his campaign and appeal against the High Court ruling. Mr Nicklinson, 58, died at his home in...
Tony Nicklinson Family Win Right To Appeal Case
The family Tony Nicklinson, who lost a legal battle for the right-to-die, have won permission to continue his campaign and appeal against the High Court ruling. Mr Nicklinson, 58, died at his home in...
UK National News, Jan 3, 2013
2012 Second Wettest Year On Record
New data released by the Met Office has revealed 2012 to have been the second wettest in the UK since records began. The total rainfall for the UK during 2012 was 1,330.7mm (52.4in), just 6.6mm short...
2012 Second Wettest Year On Record
New data released by the Met Office has revealed 2012 to have been the second wettest in the UK since records began. The total rainfall for the UK during 2012 was 1,330.7mm (52.4in), just 6.6mm short...
UK National News, Jan 3, 2013
People Wrongly Told To Leave The UK
A company contracted by the UK Border Agency (UKBA) has incorrectly told people living legally in the UK that they must leave. Capita were contracted by UKBA in September to track down 174,000 illega...
People Wrongly Told To Leave The UK
A company contracted by the UK Border Agency (UKBA) has incorrectly told people living legally in the UK that they must leave. Capita were contracted by UKBA in September to track down 174,000 illega...
UK National News, Jan 3, 2013
Argentina Repeat Call For Return Of Falkland Islands
Argentina’s president has again called on the UK to return the Falkland Islands, a call strongly rebuffed by Downing St. Cristina Fernandez de Kirchner had urged UK Prime Minister David Cameron to ab...
Argentina Repeat Call For Return Of Falkland Islands
Argentina’s president has again called on the UK to return the Falkland Islands, a call strongly rebuffed by Downing St. Cristina Fernandez de Kirchner had urged UK Prime Minister David Cameron to ab...
Recruitment News, Jan 3, 2013
Private Hospital Creates 150 New Jobs In Cork
150 jobs will be created by Mater Private Healthcare, at a new €75 private hospital opened in Cork on Thursday. The news comes almost two years after the facility closed with the loss of 75 jobs and ...
Private Hospital Creates 150 New Jobs In Cork
150 jobs will be created by Mater Private Healthcare, at a new €75 private hospital opened in Cork on Thursday. The news comes almost two years after the facility closed with the loss of 75 jobs and ...
Business News, Jan 3, 2013
Ulster Bank To Close 20 Branches
Ulster Bank is to close "in the region" of 20 branches in Ireland this year. The bank said more details on the closures would be provided to customers and employees within the next few weeks. The Ir...
Ulster Bank To Close 20 Branches
Ulster Bank is to close "in the region" of 20 branches in Ireland this year. The bank said more details on the closures would be provided to customers and employees within the next few weeks. The Ir...
Recruitment News, Jan 3, 2013
Irish Exports Continue To Grow
Enterprise Ireland reported that Irish exporting companies increased employment by 3,804 in 2012. In its End of Year Statement published today they revealed the highest net gain for Irish companies ...
Irish Exports Continue To Grow
Enterprise Ireland reported that Irish exporting companies increased employment by 3,804 in 2012. In its End of Year Statement published today they revealed the highest net gain for Irish companies ...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 3, 2013
Men Arrested Over Teenager's Murder
Two men have been arrested by detectives investigating the murder of 19-year-old Jason McGovern. Mr McGovern, of Tydavnet in County Monaghan, was punched at a pub on John Street, Omagh, on Sunday. ...
Men Arrested Over Teenager's Murder
Two men have been arrested by detectives investigating the murder of 19-year-old Jason McGovern. Mr McGovern, of Tydavnet in County Monaghan, was punched at a pub on John Street, Omagh, on Sunday. ...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 3, 2013
13 Deaths From Accidental Fires In 2012
13 people lost their lives in accidental fires in the home last year in Northern Ireland. The figure was released as part of a New Year message from the Northern Ireland Fire & Rescue Service (NIFRS)...
13 Deaths From Accidental Fires In 2012
13 people lost their lives in accidental fires in the home last year in Northern Ireland. The figure was released as part of a New Year message from the Northern Ireland Fire & Rescue Service (NIFRS)...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 3, 2013
Road Deaths Reach Record Low
Deaths on the road in Northern Ireland reached a record low in 2012. Forty eight people died on Northern Ireland's roads last year; a decline on 2011’s figure of 59. Up until 2010, when 55 people lo...
Road Deaths Reach Record Low
Deaths on the road in Northern Ireland reached a record low in 2012. Forty eight people died on Northern Ireland's roads last year; a decline on 2011’s figure of 59. Up until 2010, when 55 people lo...
UK National News, Jan 3, 2013
Benefit Cuts For People Who Refuse Exercise
Under new proposals published today obese and other unhealthy people could be monitored to check whether they are taking exercise and have their benefits cut if they fail to do so. Westminster counci...
Benefit Cuts For People Who Refuse Exercise
Under new proposals published today obese and other unhealthy people could be monitored to check whether they are taking exercise and have their benefits cut if they fail to do so. Westminster counci...
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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.