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Northern Ireland News for December 2008 : Page 2
Northern Ireland News, Dec 18, 2008
Council To Spruce Up Belfast Orange Hall
Improvement works are to take place at Belfast's main Orange Hall - in Clifton Street - to restore the façade of the historic building back to its former glory. The hall is a building with significan...
Council To Spruce Up Belfast Orange Hall
Improvement works are to take place at Belfast's main Orange Hall - in Clifton Street - to restore the façade of the historic building back to its former glory. The hall is a building with significan...
UK National News, Dec 18, 2008
Appeal After Man Found In Burning Car
Police are appealing for information concerning the death of a man found in a burning car. Officers were called to reports of a car on fire at Mowlem Trading Estate, near to Leeside Road, N17, shortl...
Appeal After Man Found In Burning Car
Police are appealing for information concerning the death of a man found in a burning car. Officers were called to reports of a car on fire at Mowlem Trading Estate, near to Leeside Road, N17, shortl...
Northern Ireland News, Dec 18, 2008
Green Light For NI Hospital Building Schemes
Major construction projects that include a new health and care centre and phase one of a major re-development for Craigavon Area and Daisy Hill Hospitals are among planned infrastructure developments ...
Green Light For NI Hospital Building Schemes
Major construction projects that include a new health and care centre and phase one of a major re-development for Craigavon Area and Daisy Hill Hospitals are among planned infrastructure developments ...
UK National News, Dec 18, 2008
MoD Responds To National Audit Office's Report
The National Audit Office has today published its annual report into Ministry of Defence (MoD) major projects covering the year 2007-2008. In response to the report Minister for Defence Equipment and...
MoD Responds To National Audit Office's Report
The National Audit Office has today published its annual report into Ministry of Defence (MoD) major projects covering the year 2007-2008. In response to the report Minister for Defence Equipment and...
Northern Ireland News, Dec 18, 2008
Marine Bio Fuels Research Boosted
A team of Scottish, Irish and Northern Ireland marine science experts are set to pioneer innovative research into marine renewable energy after being awarded £5m supported by the European Union. The ...
Marine Bio Fuels Research Boosted
A team of Scottish, Irish and Northern Ireland marine science experts are set to pioneer innovative research into marine renewable energy after being awarded £5m supported by the European Union. The ...
UK National News, Dec 18, 2008
Top Docs Issue Festive Head Banging Warning
Look out festive rockers, doctors say that head banging increases the risk of head and neck injury. However, those who go for mellower music can see the effects lessened. Top docs said this week that...
Top Docs Issue Festive Head Banging Warning
Look out festive rockers, doctors say that head banging increases the risk of head and neck injury. However, those who go for mellower music can see the effects lessened. Top docs said this week that...
Northern Ireland News, Dec 18, 2008
Healthcare Staff Deserve 'Peaceful' Christmas, Says Minister
In the knowledge that healthcare staff and the emergency services are already often subjected to verbal and physical abuse, the Northern Ireland Health Minister, Michael McGimpsey has called on the pu...
Healthcare Staff Deserve 'Peaceful' Christmas, Says Minister
In the knowledge that healthcare staff and the emergency services are already often subjected to verbal and physical abuse, the Northern Ireland Health Minister, Michael McGimpsey has called on the pu...
Northern Ireland News, Dec 17, 2008
Construction Jobless Boost Rapid Rise In Unemployment
While the construction industry in Northern Ireland accounted for approximately one third of a dramatic rise in the number of unemployment benefit claimants in November, job losses are now more widely...
Construction Jobless Boost Rapid Rise In Unemployment
While the construction industry in Northern Ireland accounted for approximately one third of a dramatic rise in the number of unemployment benefit claimants in November, job losses are now more widely...
UK National News, Dec 17, 2008
Other News In Brief
ASBO Chief Arrested Over 'Violent Disorder' The chief anti-social behaviour officer in Nottingham has been arrested over an incident of "violent disorder", it has emerged. Richard Antcliff, who is in...
Other News In Brief
ASBO Chief Arrested Over 'Violent Disorder' The chief anti-social behaviour officer in Nottingham has been arrested over an incident of "violent disorder", it has emerged. Richard Antcliff, who is in...
UK National News, Dec 17, 2008
NHS Doctor Sentenced To Life In Prison
An Iraqi NHS doctor who was convicted of conspiring to murder hundreds of people by carrying out bombings in London and Glasgow has been sentenced to at least 32 years in prison. Bilal Abdulla, 29, w...
NHS Doctor Sentenced To Life In Prison
An Iraqi NHS doctor who was convicted of conspiring to murder hundreds of people by carrying out bombings in London and Glasgow has been sentenced to at least 32 years in prison. Bilal Abdulla, 29, w...
UK National News, Dec 17, 2008
Woolworths Stores 'To Be Closed By Early January'
Administrators have confirmed that troubled chain Woolworths will close its doors for good next month, after almost a century of High Street trading. The first of the 807 stores are due to close on D...
Woolworths Stores 'To Be Closed By Early January'
Administrators have confirmed that troubled chain Woolworths will close its doors for good next month, after almost a century of High Street trading. The first of the 807 stores are due to close on D...
Recruitment News, Dec 17, 2008
Greyhound Stadium To Create 250 Construction Jobs For Limerick
The Irish Greyhound Board (IGB) has confirmed that work will begin on the construction of a new greyhound stadium in Limerick in March of next year. The project will generate 250 new construction jo...
Greyhound Stadium To Create 250 Construction Jobs For Limerick
The Irish Greyhound Board (IGB) has confirmed that work will begin on the construction of a new greyhound stadium in Limerick in March of next year. The project will generate 250 new construction jo...
UK National News, Dec 17, 2008
Jailed Liverpool Fan Wins High Court Bid
A Liverpool football fan who was jailed in Bulgaria for attempted murder, has won a High Court battle in his bid for a free pardon. Michael Shields, 22, is serving a 10-year sentence for the attempte...
Jailed Liverpool Fan Wins High Court Bid
A Liverpool football fan who was jailed in Bulgaria for attempted murder, has won a High Court battle in his bid for a free pardon. Michael Shields, 22, is serving a 10-year sentence for the attempte...
Northern Ireland News, Dec 17, 2008
Woolworths Stores 'To Be Closed By Early January'
Administrators have confirmed that troubled UK chain Woolworths will close its doors for good next month, after almost a century of High Street trading. All the Northern Ireland stores will be includ...
Woolworths Stores 'To Be Closed By Early January'
Administrators have confirmed that troubled UK chain Woolworths will close its doors for good next month, after almost a century of High Street trading. All the Northern Ireland stores will be includ...
UK National News, Dec 17, 2008
Labour MP Resigns Over Royal Mail Plans
A Labour MP has resigned over Government plans to partly privatise the Royal Mail. Jim McGovern, MP for Dundee west, has stepped down from his position as parliamentary Private Secretary (PPS) to Bus...
Labour MP Resigns Over Royal Mail Plans
A Labour MP has resigned over Government plans to partly privatise the Royal Mail. Jim McGovern, MP for Dundee west, has stepped down from his position as parliamentary Private Secretary (PPS) to Bus...
Recruitment News, Dec 17, 2008
Jobless Figures Highest In Nearly 30 Years
While the construction industry in Northern Ireland accounted for approximately one third of a dramatic rise in the number of unemployment benefit claimants in November, job losses have been more wide...
Jobless Figures Highest In Nearly 30 Years
While the construction industry in Northern Ireland accounted for approximately one third of a dramatic rise in the number of unemployment benefit claimants in November, job losses have been more wide...
UK National News, Dec 17, 2008
BAA Told To Sell Three Airports
The Competition Commission (CC) has confirmed that, subject to final consultation, it will require BAA to sell both Gatwick and Stansted airports as well as Edinburgh airport. It also proposes to in...
BAA Told To Sell Three Airports
The Competition Commission (CC) has confirmed that, subject to final consultation, it will require BAA to sell both Gatwick and Stansted airports as well as Edinburgh airport. It also proposes to in...
UK National News, Dec 17, 2008
National Express Announces 750 Job Cuts
Rail and bus firm National Express has announced it plans to cut up to 750 jobs in a bid to save £15 million a year. The company, based in Birmingham, said it was offering voluntary redundancies. How...
National Express Announces 750 Job Cuts
Rail and bus firm National Express has announced it plans to cut up to 750 jobs in a bid to save £15 million a year. The company, based in Birmingham, said it was offering voluntary redundancies. How...
Northern Ireland News, Dec 17, 2008
Other NI News In Brief
Ryobi Job Losses Slammed A Co Antrim company has been accused of sharp practice in limiting redundancies under a particular total, in order to cut down on their legally required consultation period. ...
Other NI News In Brief
Ryobi Job Losses Slammed A Co Antrim company has been accused of sharp practice in limiting redundancies under a particular total, in order to cut down on their legally required consultation period. ...
Northern Ireland News, Dec 17, 2008
Pupil Profiling Scrapped
A new system of 'pupil profiling' at Ulster schools has been cancelled, it has been confirmed. The latest controversy at the NI Department of Education comes after officials performed a 'U-turn' and ...
Pupil Profiling Scrapped
A new system of 'pupil profiling' at Ulster schools has been cancelled, it has been confirmed. The latest controversy at the NI Department of Education comes after officials performed a 'U-turn' and ...
Northern Ireland News, Dec 17, 2008
Jack And Katie Top Of New Parents' Choices
It's not 'Jack and Jill going up the hill' anymore, but rather Jack and Katie who are the most popular first names given to local children. They were the two favoured named for babies whose births we...
Jack And Katie Top Of New Parents' Choices
It's not 'Jack and Jill going up the hill' anymore, but rather Jack and Katie who are the most popular first names given to local children. They were the two favoured named for babies whose births we...
Business News, Dec 17, 2008
Revamped Ryanair Offer Shot-Down
Aer Lingus has rejected the Ryanair offer despite a revised bid from the budget airline yesterday. The rejection comes in spite of two major changes to the initial hostile takeover offer, with the Ae...
Revamped Ryanair Offer Shot-Down
Aer Lingus has rejected the Ryanair offer despite a revised bid from the budget airline yesterday. The rejection comes in spite of two major changes to the initial hostile takeover offer, with the Ae...
Northern Ireland News, Dec 17, 2008
Noisy Neighbours Plague Belfast, Says Report
'Love thy Neighbour' may be a commandment that is one of the hardest to follow around NI's capital city as Belfast has proved to be the noisiest neighbourhood in Northern Ireland. Figures released by...
Noisy Neighbours Plague Belfast, Says Report
'Love thy Neighbour' may be a commandment that is one of the hardest to follow around NI's capital city as Belfast has proved to be the noisiest neighbourhood in Northern Ireland. Figures released by...
UK National News, Dec 17, 2008
Armed Forces Honoured At Sun Military Awards
Sailors, soldiers, air personnel and even Armed Forces animals were honoured last night at the Sun Military Awards, a new scheme run by The Sun newspaper in close association with the Ministry of Defe...
Armed Forces Honoured At Sun Military Awards
Sailors, soldiers, air personnel and even Armed Forces animals were honoured last night at the Sun Military Awards, a new scheme run by The Sun newspaper in close association with the Ministry of Defe...
Northern Ireland News, Dec 17, 2008
NI's Social Division Over Deadly Levels Of Smoking Highlighted
It has emerged that almost three times more manual workers smoke than professionals. The gap between the number of 'rich' and 'poorer' people taking up smoking in Northern Ireland is widening, it was...
NI's Social Division Over Deadly Levels Of Smoking Highlighted
It has emerged that almost three times more manual workers smoke than professionals. The gap between the number of 'rich' and 'poorer' people taking up smoking in Northern Ireland is widening, it was...
Northern Ireland News, Dec 17, 2008
Cross-Border Projects To Be 'Recession Beaters'
Funding for two significant cross-border research projects - which will have a positive effect on the Northern Ireland economy - have been announced this week. Employment and Learning Minister, Sir R...
Cross-Border Projects To Be 'Recession Beaters'
Funding for two significant cross-border research projects - which will have a positive effect on the Northern Ireland economy - have been announced this week. Employment and Learning Minister, Sir R...
Northern Ireland News, Dec 17, 2008
Asda Calls For Planning Decision Before Christmas
National supermarket chain Asda has expressed hopes it will receive the go-ahead to build a new flagship store at a Co Antrim development soon. Proposals for the Junction One retail park are currentl...
Asda Calls For Planning Decision Before Christmas
National supermarket chain Asda has expressed hopes it will receive the go-ahead to build a new flagship store at a Co Antrim development soon. Proposals for the Junction One retail park are currentl...
Business News, Dec 17, 2008
BAA Told To Sell Three Airports
The Competition Commission (CC) has confirmed that, subject to final consultation, it will require BAA to sell both Gatwick and Stansted airports as well as Edinburgh airport. It also proposes to in...
BAA Told To Sell Three Airports
The Competition Commission (CC) has confirmed that, subject to final consultation, it will require BAA to sell both Gatwick and Stansted airports as well as Edinburgh airport. It also proposes to in...
Northern Ireland News, Dec 17, 2008
Sarkozy Congratulates 'Irish Friends' On Promised Re-Vote
Top Euopean premier, Nicolas Sarkozy was full of compliments for the Irish following the Taoiseach's announcement last week that a re-vote on the Lisbon Treaty would go ahead. The French President wa...
Sarkozy Congratulates 'Irish Friends' On Promised Re-Vote
Top Euopean premier, Nicolas Sarkozy was full of compliments for the Irish following the Taoiseach's announcement last week that a re-vote on the Lisbon Treaty would go ahead. The French President wa...
UK National News, Dec 16, 2008
Teen Gang Member Sentenced To Life For Rhys Murder
A teenager found guilty of the murder of 11-year-old schoolboy Rhys Jones has been sentenced to life imprisonment. Gang member Sean Mercer, 18, of Croxteth was convicted of the murder following a nin...
Teen Gang Member Sentenced To Life For Rhys Murder
A teenager found guilty of the murder of 11-year-old schoolboy Rhys Jones has been sentenced to life imprisonment. Gang member Sean Mercer, 18, of Croxteth was convicted of the murder following a nin...
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Northern Ireland WeatherThis Evening and Tonight:Rain clearing away east by early evening with some clear spells but a few showers likely to affect the North coast and other areas towards dawn, remaining breezy and mild overnight. Minimum temperature 9 °C.
