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Northern Ireland News for January 2013 : Page 4
Business News, Jan 25, 2013
Ballyhackamore Business Association Back Belfast
Ballyhackamore Business Association has thrown its weight behind the Backing Belfast Campaign, set up to tackle the dramatic drop in trade caused by street protests. East Belfast has been one of the ...
Ballyhackamore Business Association Back Belfast
Ballyhackamore Business Association has thrown its weight behind the Backing Belfast Campaign, set up to tackle the dramatic drop in trade caused by street protests. East Belfast has been one of the ...
Recruitment News, Jan 25, 2013
Dualway Announces 40 New Jobs
Fine Gael Dublin Mid West Deputy, Derek Keating, has said the news by the West Dublin-based transport and tourism company, Dualway, that it is set to create 40 new jobs this year is an endorsement of ...
Dualway Announces 40 New Jobs
Fine Gael Dublin Mid West Deputy, Derek Keating, has said the news by the West Dublin-based transport and tourism company, Dualway, that it is set to create 40 new jobs this year is an endorsement of ...
UK National News, Jan 25, 2013
Other News In Brief
Fifth Man Arrested In ‘Muslim Patrol’ Investigation Police investigating “Muslim patrol” videos appearing to show people being harassed by self styled vigilantes have arrested a fifth man. F...
Other News In Brief
Fifth Man Arrested In ‘Muslim Patrol’ Investigation Police investigating “Muslim patrol” videos appearing to show people being harassed by self styled vigilantes have arrested a fifth man. F...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 25, 2013
Backin' Belfast: Council Pledges £400k
Belfast City Council has announced it will be putting up £400,000 towards the Backin’ Belfast campaign, bringing the total to £1.5m. The Northern Ireland Executive pledged £600,000 earlier this week,...
Backin' Belfast: Council Pledges £400k
Belfast City Council has announced it will be putting up £400,000 towards the Backin’ Belfast campaign, bringing the total to £1.5m. The Northern Ireland Executive pledged £600,000 earlier this week,...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 25, 2013
Police Revisit Kidnapping Scenes
Detectives are revisiting three scenes as part of an investigation into a kidnap and robbery which began in Bangor and ended in Belfast last week. Police say a "substantial sum of money" was handed o...
Police Revisit Kidnapping Scenes
Detectives are revisiting three scenes as part of an investigation into a kidnap and robbery which began in Bangor and ended in Belfast last week. Police say a "substantial sum of money" was handed o...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 25, 2013
530m Barrels Of Oil Found At Rathlin
An Irish oil exploration firm has announced there could be 530m barrels of oil under the Rathlin Sound area, off the Antrim coast. Dublin-based Providence Resources have said they will drill an explo...
530m Barrels Of Oil Found At Rathlin
An Irish oil exploration firm has announced there could be 530m barrels of oil under the Rathlin Sound area, off the Antrim coast. Dublin-based Providence Resources have said they will drill an explo...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 25, 2013
Millie Martin Murderer Sentenced
The man found guilty of murdering Enniskillen toddler Millie Martin will serve a minimum of 25 years in prison, the BBC has reported. 33-year-old Barry McCarney from Trillick in County Tyrone was als...
Millie Martin Murderer Sentenced
The man found guilty of murdering Enniskillen toddler Millie Martin will serve a minimum of 25 years in prison, the BBC has reported. 33-year-old Barry McCarney from Trillick in County Tyrone was als...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 25, 2013
Belfast's Last Linen Mill To Close
The last working linen mill in Belfast has announced it will close. Copeland Linens Limited is based in the Shankill area of the city, and has been operating for 58 years. At the height of the mill’...
Belfast's Last Linen Mill To Close
The last working linen mill in Belfast has announced it will close. Copeland Linens Limited is based in the Shankill area of the city, and has been operating for 58 years. At the height of the mill’...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 25, 2013
Councils Must Act On Ice And Snow - Survey
Almost two thirds of people in Northern Ireland believe their council is not doing enough to keep pavements clear of ice and snow, according to a new survey commissioned by Living Streets. Of the 63%...
Councils Must Act On Ice And Snow - Survey
Almost two thirds of people in Northern Ireland believe their council is not doing enough to keep pavements clear of ice and snow, according to a new survey commissioned by Living Streets. Of the 63%...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 25, 2013
Executive 'Committed' To Construction Industry
The Northern Ireland Executive remains committed to the construction industry in the face of further declines in 2012. This was the message from Finance Minister Sammy Wilson, as he reacted to the la...
Executive 'Committed' To Construction Industry
The Northern Ireland Executive remains committed to the construction industry in the face of further declines in 2012. This was the message from Finance Minister Sammy Wilson, as he reacted to the la...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 25, 2013
67 Legal Jobs For Belfast
67 jobs are to be created at a new legal centre in Belfast. Law firm Allen & Overy has received funding by Invest Northern Ireland of £348,400 to help create the jobs, which will be located at its ex...
67 Legal Jobs For Belfast
67 jobs are to be created at a new legal centre in Belfast. Law firm Allen & Overy has received funding by Invest Northern Ireland of £348,400 to help create the jobs, which will be located at its ex...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 25, 2013
New Solar Energy Support Levels Announced
New support levels for solar energy in Northern Ireland have been announced. The new levels will come into operation on 1 April 2013 and are designed to incentivise larger solar photovoltaic stations...
New Solar Energy Support Levels Announced
New support levels for solar energy in Northern Ireland have been announced. The new levels will come into operation on 1 April 2013 and are designed to incentivise larger solar photovoltaic stations...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 25, 2013
Other News In Brief
Man Charged over Cannabis Seizure A man who was found with £1m worth of cannabis resin has been charged with drug offences. The 49-year-old was stopped while driving at the Hillsborough Road ...
Other News In Brief
Man Charged over Cannabis Seizure A man who was found with £1m worth of cannabis resin has been charged with drug offences. The 49-year-old was stopped while driving at the Hillsborough Road ...
Recruitment News, Jan 25, 2013
Allen & Overy Announce 67 New Posts
Enterprise Minister Arlene Foster has announced that leading international law firm Allen & Overy is to create up to 67 new high quality jobs in Belfast. The investment is being supported by Invest N...
Allen & Overy Announce 67 New Posts
Enterprise Minister Arlene Foster has announced that leading international law firm Allen & Overy is to create up to 67 new high quality jobs in Belfast. The investment is being supported by Invest N...
Business News, Jan 25, 2013
Support For Waterford Crystal Campaign
Sinn Féin Senator David Cullinane has given his backing to a European legal campaign to have the name 'Waterford Crystal' attached only to glassware made in Waterford. He commended the Unite trade un...
Support For Waterford Crystal Campaign
Sinn Féin Senator David Cullinane has given his backing to a European legal campaign to have the name 'Waterford Crystal' attached only to glassware made in Waterford. He commended the Unite trade un...
UK National News, Jan 24, 2013
Melting Snow Raises Concerns Over Flooding
The Met Office has issued a fresh warning as further snowfall is expected across much of Scotland, northern England and the Midlands on Friday. There is now an additional danger of rising water level...
Melting Snow Raises Concerns Over Flooding
The Met Office has issued a fresh warning as further snowfall is expected across much of Scotland, northern England and the Midlands on Friday. There is now an additional danger of rising water level...
UK National News, Jan 24, 2013
Old Bailey Bomber Dolours Price Found Dead
Dolours Price, the woman convicted of the 1973 IRA bombing of the Old Bailey, has been found dead at her home in Dublin. It is understood that her death was sudden and Irish police, Garda Síochána ar...
Old Bailey Bomber Dolours Price Found Dead
Dolours Price, the woman convicted of the 1973 IRA bombing of the Old Bailey, has been found dead at her home in Dublin. It is understood that her death was sudden and Irish police, Garda Síochána ar...
UK National News, Jan 24, 2013
Foreign Office Tells Britons To Leave Libya
The Foreign Office has urged British nationals to immediately leave the Libyan city of Benghazi, following “a specific threat to Westerners". Saying they could not comment further on the nature of th...
Foreign Office Tells Britons To Leave Libya
The Foreign Office has urged British nationals to immediately leave the Libyan city of Benghazi, following “a specific threat to Westerners". Saying they could not comment further on the nature of th...
UK National News, Jan 24, 2013
Police Think Body Found In Fire Was Murdered By Husband
Police have said they suspect a woman found after a house fire in north London was murdered by her husband. Fire crews found the bodies of both the husband and wife in the house in Fallow Court Avenu...
Police Think Body Found In Fire Was Murdered By Husband
Police have said they suspect a woman found after a house fire in north London was murdered by her husband. Fire crews found the bodies of both the husband and wife in the house in Fallow Court Avenu...
Recruitment News, Jan 24, 2013
First Start Initiative Helps 100 People Towards Employment
Employment and Learning Minister Dr Stephen Farry today announced that over 100 young people have already been helped towards permanent employment through the First Start initiative. First Start is t...
First Start Initiative Helps 100 People Towards Employment
Employment and Learning Minister Dr Stephen Farry today announced that over 100 young people have already been helped towards permanent employment through the First Start initiative. First Start is t...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 24, 2013
Dolours Price Found Dead
Convicted IRA bomber Dolours Price has been found dead at her home in Malahide, County Dublin. Ms Price's family confirmed she died on Wednesday night. The 62-year-old was a prominent figure in the ...
Dolours Price Found Dead
Convicted IRA bomber Dolours Price has been found dead at her home in Malahide, County Dublin. Ms Price's family confirmed she died on Wednesday night. The 62-year-old was a prominent figure in the ...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 24, 2013
Matt Baggot Defends PSNI Flag Policing
PSNI chief constable Matt Baggot has defended the policing of the union flag protests to the NI Affairs Committee at Westminster, the BBC has reported. Despite the number of police officers injured i...
Matt Baggot Defends PSNI Flag Policing
PSNI chief constable Matt Baggot has defended the policing of the union flag protests to the NI Affairs Committee at Westminster, the BBC has reported. Despite the number of police officers injured i...
Business News, Jan 24, 2013
OSD Ensure Success In Global Market
Employees at a Londonderry data research and tele-marketing centre, which has been assisted by Invest Northern Ireland, have helped to ensure the success of a big Asian investment conference. One Sto...
OSD Ensure Success In Global Market
Employees at a Londonderry data research and tele-marketing centre, which has been assisted by Invest Northern Ireland, have helped to ensure the success of a big Asian investment conference. One Sto...
UK National News, Jan 24, 2013
Report Finds 10-Year Border Agency Backlog
A UK Border Agency backlog of more that 16,000 applicants has been described as "completely unacceptable" by the chief inspector of borders and immigration. John Vine found that some of the cases dat...
Report Finds 10-Year Border Agency Backlog
A UK Border Agency backlog of more that 16,000 applicants has been described as "completely unacceptable" by the chief inspector of borders and immigration. John Vine found that some of the cases dat...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 24, 2013
Oireachtas Discusses Belfast Protests
A committee at the Irish National Parliament is meeting today to discuss the economic disruption caused by the ongoing protests over the flying of the union flag at Belfast City Hall. The Joint Commi...
Oireachtas Discusses Belfast Protests
A committee at the Irish National Parliament is meeting today to discuss the economic disruption caused by the ongoing protests over the flying of the union flag at Belfast City Hall. The Joint Commi...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 24, 2013
Ukrainian Fisherman Wasn't Wearing Life Jacket
A Ukrainian fisherman who died off the coast of Northern Ireland after being swept overboard was not wearing a life jacket and had false papers, according to a report. Nikolai Nedoliz, 35, was in the...
Ukrainian Fisherman Wasn't Wearing Life Jacket
A Ukrainian fisherman who died off the coast of Northern Ireland after being swept overboard was not wearing a life jacket and had false papers, according to a report. Nikolai Nedoliz, 35, was in the...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 24, 2013
38 Engineering Jobs For Tyrone
38 jobs are to be created through a new engineering company in County Tyrone. Blackrock Manufacturing Ltd has been set up in Coalisland by Pat O’Neill, founder of Dungannon firm Powerscreen. Invest ...
38 Engineering Jobs For Tyrone
38 jobs are to be created through a new engineering company in County Tyrone. Blackrock Manufacturing Ltd has been set up in Coalisland by Pat O’Neill, founder of Dungannon firm Powerscreen. Invest ...
UK National News, Jan 24, 2013
Thinktank Calls For Tower Blocks To Be Demolished
High rise tower blocks should be demolished, an influential Conservative thinktank has recommended. Policy Exchange have produced a report saying the high rises should be replaced with streets of ter...
Thinktank Calls For Tower Blocks To Be Demolished
High rise tower blocks should be demolished, an influential Conservative thinktank has recommended. Policy Exchange have produced a report saying the high rises should be replaced with streets of ter...
UK National News, Jan 24, 2013
Councils Warned To Speed Up Adoption Or Lose Powers
The government has warned councils they could lose their powers over adoption services if they take too long to find adoptive parents. The warning highlighted that it was a last chance for local auth...
Councils Warned To Speed Up Adoption Or Lose Powers
The government has warned councils they could lose their powers over adoption services if they take too long to find adoptive parents. The warning highlighted that it was a last chance for local auth...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 24, 2013
NI Suicide Rate Hasn't Fallen Since 2006
Northern Ireland’s suicide rate has not fallen since 2006, despite over £32m of investment by the Department of Health. This was the message from Health Minister Edwin Poots as he launched a new repo...
NI Suicide Rate Hasn't Fallen Since 2006
Northern Ireland’s suicide rate has not fallen since 2006, despite over £32m of investment by the Department of Health. This was the message from Health Minister Edwin Poots as he launched a new repo...
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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.
