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Northern Ireland News for January 2013 : Page 2
UK National News, Jan 30, 2013
ASA Clear Asda Over 'Sexist' Christmas Ad
Asda’s festive TV campaign has been cleared by the advertising watchdog, despite it receiving more than 600 complaints. The Advertising Standards Authority received 620 complaints about the TV ad, wh...
ASA Clear Asda Over 'Sexist' Christmas Ad
Asda’s festive TV campaign has been cleared by the advertising watchdog, despite it receiving more than 600 complaints. The Advertising Standards Authority received 620 complaints about the TV ad, wh...
UK National News, Jan 30, 2013
Census Shows 138,000 People Speak No English
Figures from the 2011 census have revealed that 138,000 people living in England and Wales could not speak any English. The 2011 census was the first to ask how well the population could speak Englis...
Census Shows 138,000 People Speak No English
Figures from the 2011 census have revealed that 138,000 people living in England and Wales could not speak any English. The 2011 census was the first to ask how well the population could speak Englis...
UK National News, Jan 30, 2013
Meat Supplier Dropped By Tesco
Tesco has dropped meat supplier Silvercrest following the discovery of horse DNA in burgers, stating the, "breach of trust [was] simply too great". The supermarket has said the meat in the offending ...
Meat Supplier Dropped By Tesco
Tesco has dropped meat supplier Silvercrest following the discovery of horse DNA in burgers, stating the, "breach of trust [was] simply too great". The supermarket has said the meat in the offending ...
UK National News, Jan 30, 2013
Other News In Brief
Surgeons To Repair Missing Part Of Malala Yousafzai’s Skull Pakistani schoolgirl activist Malala Yousafzai is to have a missing part of her skull repaired. Surgeons at Birmingham's Queen Eliz...
Other News In Brief
Surgeons To Repair Missing Part Of Malala Yousafzai’s Skull Pakistani schoolgirl activist Malala Yousafzai is to have a missing part of her skull repaired. Surgeons at Birmingham's Queen Eliz...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 30, 2013
Body Remains In Mortuary 18 Months After Death
18 months after the death of a Ghanaian national, who worked on a Kilkeel trawler, his remains are still in the mortuary department of the Royal Victoria Hospital. It is understood that so far all ef...
Body Remains In Mortuary 18 Months After Death
18 months after the death of a Ghanaian national, who worked on a Kilkeel trawler, his remains are still in the mortuary department of the Royal Victoria Hospital. It is understood that so far all ef...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 30, 2013
Stormont Intervene To Save Crumlin Road Courthouse
The future of one of Northern Ireland’s best-known listed buildings is to be decided by Stormont. The Crumlin Road Courthouse in north Belfast has been derelict and in a state of serious disrepair fo...
Stormont Intervene To Save Crumlin Road Courthouse
The future of one of Northern Ireland’s best-known listed buildings is to be decided by Stormont. The Crumlin Road Courthouse in north Belfast has been derelict and in a state of serious disrepair fo...
Business News, Jan 30, 2013
Business Programme In Strabane Launches
Enterprise Minister Arlene Foster today launched a new business programme in Strabane, which aims to help local businesses grow through tailored sales and marketing support. The Inspire Business Prog...
Business Programme In Strabane Launches
Enterprise Minister Arlene Foster today launched a new business programme in Strabane, which aims to help local businesses grow through tailored sales and marketing support. The Inspire Business Prog...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 30, 2013
Man Charged With McGovern Manslaughter
A 21-year-old man has appeared in court charged with the manslaughter of teenager Jason McGovern. Mr McGovern, 19, of Tydavnet, Co Monaghan, was attacked in Omagh, Co Tyrone, on New Year's Eve. He ...
Man Charged With McGovern Manslaughter
A 21-year-old man has appeared in court charged with the manslaughter of teenager Jason McGovern. Mr McGovern, 19, of Tydavnet, Co Monaghan, was attacked in Omagh, Co Tyrone, on New Year's Eve. He ...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 30, 2013
Viable Pipe Bomb Removed In North Belfast
Army bomb disposal officers have recovered a pipe bomb left close to a Belfast community centre. The device was found on the Shore Road in the north of the city, near the Greater Whitewell Community ...
Viable Pipe Bomb Removed In North Belfast
Army bomb disposal officers have recovered a pipe bomb left close to a Belfast community centre. The device was found on the Shore Road in the north of the city, near the Greater Whitewell Community ...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 30, 2013
Other News In Brief
Urgent Action Needed To Employ Newly Qualified Teachers The Ulster Unionist Party's South Belfast MLA Michael McGimpsey has accused the Departments of Education and Employment & Learning of fa...
Other News In Brief
Urgent Action Needed To Employ Newly Qualified Teachers The Ulster Unionist Party's South Belfast MLA Michael McGimpsey has accused the Departments of Education and Employment & Learning of fa...
Recruitment News, Jan 30, 2013
35 New Jobs Announced For Kinsale
Fine Gael Cork South West Deputy, Jim Daly, has said the announcement of 35 new jobs for Kinsale further cements Ireland's reputation as a life sciences hub and an attractive location for foreign dire...
35 New Jobs Announced For Kinsale
Fine Gael Cork South West Deputy, Jim Daly, has said the announcement of 35 new jobs for Kinsale further cements Ireland's reputation as a life sciences hub and an attractive location for foreign dire...
Recruitment News, Jan 29, 2013
167 New Jobs Announced For Dublin And Cork
Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation, Richard Bruton, TD, today, announced the creation of 167 new jobs for Dublin and Cork from 6 companies, from both the US and Europe, currently undergoing ...
167 New Jobs Announced For Dublin And Cork
Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation, Richard Bruton, TD, today, announced the creation of 167 new jobs for Dublin and Cork from 6 companies, from both the US and Europe, currently undergoing ...
Recruitment News, Jan 29, 2013
Pay Rise For Agricultural Workers
The Agricultural Wages Board (AWB) for Northern Ireland has announced proposed changes to pay for agricultural workers. Following a meeting on 18 January 2013, the AWB proposes to increase existing m...
Pay Rise For Agricultural Workers
The Agricultural Wages Board (AWB) for Northern Ireland has announced proposed changes to pay for agricultural workers. Following a meeting on 18 January 2013, the AWB proposes to increase existing m...
Business News, Jan 29, 2013
New Technology Helps Meta Firms Boost Sales
Invest Northern Ireland has assisted the development of meatconnected.com, a new and unique online business-to-business networking, trading and information system for the meat industry. The innovativ...
New Technology Helps Meta Firms Boost Sales
Invest Northern Ireland has assisted the development of meatconnected.com, a new and unique online business-to-business networking, trading and information system for the meat industry. The innovativ...
UK National News, Jan 29, 2013
ECHR Rule Government To Pay Damages To Rapist
A convicted rapist has won damages in a case brought against the government over delays to a review on whether he should be released. Samuel Betteridge, jailed in 2005 for raping a 14-year-old girl, ...
ECHR Rule Government To Pay Damages To Rapist
A convicted rapist has won damages in a case brought against the government over delays to a review on whether he should be released. Samuel Betteridge, jailed in 2005 for raping a 14-year-old girl, ...
UK National News, Jan 29, 2013
Four Arrested On Suspicion Of Child Sex Offences
Buckinghamshire police have arrested four men on suspicion of committing sex offences against a girl. The men, aged 19, 20, 21 and 22 were arrested on Tuesday as part of Operation Ribbon. Supt Gilbe...
Four Arrested On Suspicion Of Child Sex Offences
Buckinghamshire police have arrested four men on suspicion of committing sex offences against a girl. The men, aged 19, 20, 21 and 22 were arrested on Tuesday as part of Operation Ribbon. Supt Gilbe...
UK National News, Jan 29, 2013
Report Urges Government To Tax Sugary Drinks
A new report has recommend the government establish a new tax on sugary drinks, with the proceeds going towards child health. A duty on sugary drinks could raise £1bn a year, which could be used to p...
Report Urges Government To Tax Sugary Drinks
A new report has recommend the government establish a new tax on sugary drinks, with the proceeds going towards child health. A duty on sugary drinks could raise £1bn a year, which could be used to p...
UK National News, Jan 29, 2013
Man Jailed For Life In 'Head-Severing' Case
A 35-year-old man has been sentenced to life imprisonment for the murder of his landlord. Former abattoir worker Karl Bestford stabbed and mutilated Simon Meech, 46, after inviting him round to his r...
Man Jailed For Life In 'Head-Severing' Case
A 35-year-old man has been sentenced to life imprisonment for the murder of his landlord. Former abattoir worker Karl Bestford stabbed and mutilated Simon Meech, 46, after inviting him round to his r...
UK National News, Jan 29, 2013
Government To Challenge Ruling On Criminal Records
The government is to seek leave to appeal a ruling that the law that requires people to disclose all previous convictions to certain employers is a breach of human rights. It follows the case of a 21...
Government To Challenge Ruling On Criminal Records
The government is to seek leave to appeal a ruling that the law that requires people to disclose all previous convictions to certain employers is a breach of human rights. It follows the case of a 21...
UK National News, Jan 29, 2013
Body Found In Missing Boat Search
Rescuers searching for a fishing boat off the coast of Devon have discovered a body. The 19ft (5.8m) JCK was last seen travelling past Thatcher's Rock, near Torquay, at 18:25 on Monday. Exmouth RNLI...
Body Found In Missing Boat Search
Rescuers searching for a fishing boat off the coast of Devon have discovered a body. The 19ft (5.8m) JCK was last seen travelling past Thatcher's Rock, near Torquay, at 18:25 on Monday. Exmouth RNLI...
UK National News, Jan 29, 2013
Proposal Will Allow Childminders To Accept More Children
New proposals will allow nurseries and childminders in England to look after more children, providing carers qualifications meet new standards. The proposals, due to come into effect in the autumn, w...
Proposal Will Allow Childminders To Accept More Children
New proposals will allow nurseries and childminders in England to look after more children, providing carers qualifications meet new standards. The proposals, due to come into effect in the autumn, w...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 29, 2013
First Trust Face £2m Payout
A judge has ruled against First Trust Bank’s appeal over bonuses and pay rises, they now face a payout of £2m. The ruling by senior judges in Belfast on Monday is expected to result in increased wage...
First Trust Face £2m Payout
A judge has ruled against First Trust Bank’s appeal over bonuses and pay rises, they now face a payout of £2m. The ruling by senior judges in Belfast on Monday is expected to result in increased wage...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 29, 2013
Justice Minister Says Blocking NCA Is 'A Mistake'
The National Crime Agency (NCA) has been blocked from operating in NI as it will in the UK. Sinn Féin and the SDLP have stopped a move to give the new policing agency, described as the ‘British FBI’,...
Justice Minister Says Blocking NCA Is 'A Mistake'
The National Crime Agency (NCA) has been blocked from operating in NI as it will in the UK. Sinn Féin and the SDLP have stopped a move to give the new policing agency, described as the ‘British FBI’,...
UK National News, Jan 29, 2013
Other News In Brief
More Time Given To Question Man Over Tandem Deaths Police have been granted more time to question a 38-year-old man in connection with the death of a married couple killed when a car hit their...
Other News In Brief
More Time Given To Question Man Over Tandem Deaths Police have been granted more time to question a 38-year-old man in connection with the death of a married couple killed when a car hit their...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 29, 2013
DUP Call For Sinn Féin Grant To Be Withdrawn
State funds given to Sinn Fein for research and policy work at Westminster should be withdrawn, the DUP has said. Under a scheme designed for parties that do not sit in the chamber Sinn Féin receive ...
DUP Call For Sinn Féin Grant To Be Withdrawn
State funds given to Sinn Fein for research and policy work at Westminster should be withdrawn, the DUP has said. Under a scheme designed for parties that do not sit in the chamber Sinn Féin receive ...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 29, 2013
Legal Bid Attempts To Identify Source Of Threats Posted On Facebook
The High Court has heard that there will be a legal attempt to identify who made threats against a man on two Facebook pages connected to the union flag protests. The man’s lawyers hope to find out w...
Legal Bid Attempts To Identify Source Of Threats Posted On Facebook
The High Court has heard that there will be a legal attempt to identify who made threats against a man on two Facebook pages connected to the union flag protests. The man’s lawyers hope to find out w...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 29, 2013
20-Year-Old Arrested In Connection With East Belfast Disorder
A 20-year-old man has been arrested in connection with serious disorder in east Belfast. Police are questioning the man about violence on the Albertbridge Road on Saturday, 12 January. Trouble flare...
20-Year-Old Arrested In Connection With East Belfast Disorder
A 20-year-old man has been arrested in connection with serious disorder in east Belfast. Police are questioning the man about violence on the Albertbridge Road on Saturday, 12 January. Trouble flare...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 29, 2013
Two Arrested In Connection With Jason McGovern Murder
Two men have been arrested in connection with the murder of a 19-year-old, who was attacked in Omagh, County Tyrone. Jason McGovern died after being attacked twice on New Year's Eve. He was discover...
Two Arrested In Connection With Jason McGovern Murder
Two men have been arrested in connection with the murder of a 19-year-old, who was attacked in Omagh, County Tyrone. Jason McGovern died after being attacked twice on New Year's Eve. He was discover...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 29, 2013
Man Dies In Road Crash In County Armagh
A man has died in a car crash in County Armagh, according to the police. The accident occurred on the Monaghan Road at Madden on Monday night. The emergency services were alerted at 22.40pm. The 26...
Man Dies In Road Crash In County Armagh
A man has died in a car crash in County Armagh, according to the police. The accident occurred on the Monaghan Road at Madden on Monday night. The emergency services were alerted at 22.40pm. The 26...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 29, 2013
Alliance Launches 'For Everyone'
The Alliance Party has today published its version of what an Executive Strategy for creating a Shared Future should look like. The publication comes in the context of ongoing absence of a formal No...
Alliance Launches 'For Everyone'
The Alliance Party has today published its version of what an Executive Strategy for creating a Shared Future should look like. The publication comes in the context of ongoing absence of a formal No...
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Northern Ireland WeatherToday:There will be a mixture of bright intervals and a few showers. Best of the sunny spells will be near the North Coast. Feeling on the cool side. Maximum temperature 10 °C.Tonight:Showers will gradually die out during the evening. A cold night with long clear spells leading to a touch of frost in places. Minimum temperature 0 °C.
