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Northern Ireland News for December 2008 : Page 6
UK National News, Dec 10, 2008
Mother Charged With Young Son' Murders
A woman has appeared in court charged with the murder of her two young children. Jael Mullings, 21, appeared before Manchester City Magistrates' Court, accused of stabbing to death Romario Mullings-S...
Mother Charged With Young Son' Murders
A woman has appeared in court charged with the murder of her two young children. Jael Mullings, 21, appeared before Manchester City Magistrates' Court, accused of stabbing to death Romario Mullings-S...
UK National News, Dec 10, 2008
Police Investigate Racist Chanting At Football Match
Police investigating racist and homophobic chants at a football match have today released pictures of 16 suspects. The investigation follows abuse aimed at Portsmouth's Sol Campbell during a game aga...
Police Investigate Racist Chanting At Football Match
Police investigating racist and homophobic chants at a football match have today released pictures of 16 suspects. The investigation follows abuse aimed at Portsmouth's Sol Campbell during a game aga...
Northern Ireland News, Dec 10, 2008
Tyrone Link In PCB Contamination Probed
There's a cross-border probe underway today as the police in Northern Ireland help gardaí investigate apparent contamination of animal feed which sparked a major health alert over Irish pork products ...
Tyrone Link In PCB Contamination Probed
There's a cross-border probe underway today as the police in Northern Ireland help gardaí investigate apparent contamination of animal feed which sparked a major health alert over Irish pork products ...
Northern Ireland News, Dec 10, 2008
NI Barristers Threaten Strike Action
Unpaid legal fees, in excess of £40m, could prompt senior barristers in the province to take strike action, it has emerged. Some legal professionals have been waiting for more than fours years for p...
NI Barristers Threaten Strike Action
Unpaid legal fees, in excess of £40m, could prompt senior barristers in the province to take strike action, it has emerged. Some legal professionals have been waiting for more than fours years for p...
Northern Ireland News, Dec 10, 2008
Exports Up, But Rate Slows
Total sales and exports by manufacturing companies in Northern Ireland increased from 2006/07 to 2007/08, however, the growth rate was slower than in previous years. The latest figures from the North...
Exports Up, But Rate Slows
Total sales and exports by manufacturing companies in Northern Ireland increased from 2006/07 to 2007/08, however, the growth rate was slower than in previous years. The latest figures from the North...
Northern Ireland News, Dec 10, 2008
ASA Reject 'Father Ted' Complaint
Father Jack's favourite catchline, Feck Off! has been deemed merely a 'mild rebuke' by the Advertising Standards Authority. The RTE TV comedy show character, who plagued the eponymous Father Ted, was...
ASA Reject 'Father Ted' Complaint
Father Jack's favourite catchline, Feck Off! has been deemed merely a 'mild rebuke' by the Advertising Standards Authority. The RTE TV comedy show character, who plagued the eponymous Father Ted, was...
UK National News, Dec 10, 2008
Former DIY Boss In Woolworths Bid
The former Chief Executive of Kingfisher has made a bid for 500 stores owned by ailing retailer Woolworths, it has been reported. The Sun newspaper claims Geoff Mulcahy is prepared to step-up and at...
Former DIY Boss In Woolworths Bid
The former Chief Executive of Kingfisher has made a bid for 500 stores owned by ailing retailer Woolworths, it has been reported. The Sun newspaper claims Geoff Mulcahy is prepared to step-up and at...
Northern Ireland News, Dec 10, 2008
Raw Deal For Foreign Fishermen
Trade unionists yesterday slammed alleged poor treatment of Filipino fishermen in Northern Ireland. The Irish Congress of Trade Unions has described the situation as "absolutely appalling and unaccep...
Raw Deal For Foreign Fishermen
Trade unionists yesterday slammed alleged poor treatment of Filipino fishermen in Northern Ireland. The Irish Congress of Trade Unions has described the situation as "absolutely appalling and unaccep...
UK National News, Dec 10, 2008
Missing Evidence Uncovered After Media Appeal
Police investigating the murder of Ricardo Cox have found a missing bumper from a car involved in the shooting - thanks to public appeals. The bumper of a black Honda Civic Hybrid used by the murdere...
Missing Evidence Uncovered After Media Appeal
Police investigating the murder of Ricardo Cox have found a missing bumper from a car involved in the shooting - thanks to public appeals. The bumper of a black Honda Civic Hybrid used by the murdere...
UK National News, Dec 10, 2008
First GP Health Centre In East Midlands
The first fully operational new GP health centre in the East Midlands was officially opened in Corby, Northamptonshire, today by Health Minister Phil Hope. The Lakeside Plus centre is the first of fou...
First GP Health Centre In East Midlands
The first fully operational new GP health centre in the East Midlands was officially opened in Corby, Northamptonshire, today by Health Minister Phil Hope. The Lakeside Plus centre is the first of fou...
UK National News, Dec 10, 2008
Justice Minister Continues Funding Support For Community Sentences Project
Further funding to fight local crime has been developed with the Community Sentence (LCCS) project making an agreement with Justice Minister David Hanson MP for the next year to support the work they ...
Justice Minister Continues Funding Support For Community Sentences Project
Further funding to fight local crime has been developed with the Community Sentence (LCCS) project making an agreement with Justice Minister David Hanson MP for the next year to support the work they ...
Recruitment News, Dec 10, 2008
Jobs Come And Go In Dublin
Mixed news for Dublin's workers as the turbulent job market strikes again. Aviation ground handling company, Aviance, has announced it is to cut 150 jobs when it closes its Dublin operation in March....
Jobs Come And Go In Dublin
Mixed news for Dublin's workers as the turbulent job market strikes again. Aviation ground handling company, Aviance, has announced it is to cut 150 jobs when it closes its Dublin operation in March....
Northern Ireland News, Dec 10, 2008
New Year Job Hopes Still Poor, Says Survey
Jobseekers are unlikely to find it any easier to get work at the start of 2009 than they did at the close of this year. According to a new survey published this week, people seeking employment across...
New Year Job Hopes Still Poor, Says Survey
Jobseekers are unlikely to find it any easier to get work at the start of 2009 than they did at the close of this year. According to a new survey published this week, people seeking employment across...
Northern Ireland News, Dec 10, 2008
Minister Welcomes Improved Visibility At Larne Junctions
Northern Ireland Roads Minister Conor Murphy has lauded the progress on a £2.3m investment package for the Larne area. Mr Murphy highlighted the improved visibility at a number of junctions, includi...
Minister Welcomes Improved Visibility At Larne Junctions
Northern Ireland Roads Minister Conor Murphy has lauded the progress on a £2.3m investment package for the Larne area. Mr Murphy highlighted the improved visibility at a number of junctions, includi...
Business News, Dec 9, 2008
Southern Shoppers NI Trade Bonanza
The tills are ringing out for Christmas as southern shoppers continue to flock north. As much as 50% of shop sales in Northern Ireland's border towns (like Newry, pictured) and main cities across the...
Southern Shoppers NI Trade Bonanza
The tills are ringing out for Christmas as southern shoppers continue to flock north. As much as 50% of shop sales in Northern Ireland's border towns (like Newry, pictured) and main cities across the...
Northern Ireland News, Dec 9, 2008
Chinook Pilots Verdict To Stand
There's bad news today for relatives of two RAF pilots, as an earlier verdict of 'gross negligence' on the two dead servicemen looks set to remain in place. Defence Secretary John Hutton has decided ...
Chinook Pilots Verdict To Stand
There's bad news today for relatives of two RAF pilots, as an earlier verdict of 'gross negligence' on the two dead servicemen looks set to remain in place. Defence Secretary John Hutton has decided ...
UK National News, Dec 9, 2008
Other News In Brief
Ex-England Cricketer Remanded Over Drugs A former England cricketer has been charged with attempted drug smuggling. Chris Lewis, 40, who played 32 Tests and 53 one-day internationals, was arrested fo...
Other News In Brief
Ex-England Cricketer Remanded Over Drugs A former England cricketer has been charged with attempted drug smuggling. Chris Lewis, 40, who played 32 Tests and 53 one-day internationals, was arrested fo...
UK National News, Dec 9, 2008
No Charges Over Rugby Player Assisted Suicide
The parents of a paralysed rugby player who travelled to Switzerland to commit suicide will not face charges, the Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) said. Daniel James, 23, of Worcester, died at the Dig...
No Charges Over Rugby Player Assisted Suicide
The parents of a paralysed rugby player who travelled to Switzerland to commit suicide will not face charges, the Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) said. Daniel James, 23, of Worcester, died at the Dig...
Northern Ireland News, Dec 9, 2008
Feed Taint Crisis Hits Beef
There was confusion this morning as it emerged that eight cattle herds in Northern Ireland have been fed contaminated feed from the Irish Republic. Adding fuel to the fire over an ongoing scare over ...
Feed Taint Crisis Hits Beef
There was confusion this morning as it emerged that eight cattle herds in Northern Ireland have been fed contaminated feed from the Irish Republic. Adding fuel to the fire over an ongoing scare over ...
Northern Ireland News, Dec 9, 2008
Bomb Find Condemned
The people behind a pipe bomb made safe outside a house in west Belfast early today have been condemned by a local Sinn Féin representative. Police said the device, described as viable, was discovere...
Bomb Find Condemned
The people behind a pipe bomb made safe outside a house in west Belfast early today have been condemned by a local Sinn Féin representative. Police said the device, described as viable, was discovere...
Northern Ireland News, Dec 9, 2008
NI Cannabis Stats Revealed
Key statistics in the fight against illegal drugs use in Northern Ireland have been revealed. The Department of Health, Social Services and Public Safety today published a statistical bulletin presen...
NI Cannabis Stats Revealed
Key statistics in the fight against illegal drugs use in Northern Ireland have been revealed. The Department of Health, Social Services and Public Safety today published a statistical bulletin presen...
Northern Ireland News, Dec 9, 2008
Eoghan Returns To Hero's Welcome
Derry's Walls looked down on a pre-Christmas spectacle of entertainment last night as Co Londonderry youngster and X Factor finalist Eoghan Quigg kept his word and gave a heart-warming performance bef...
Eoghan Returns To Hero's Welcome
Derry's Walls looked down on a pre-Christmas spectacle of entertainment last night as Co Londonderry youngster and X Factor finalist Eoghan Quigg kept his word and gave a heart-warming performance bef...
Northern Ireland News, Dec 9, 2008
No Serious Injuries As Icy Conditions Hit NI Roads
While a bus taking children to school skidded off the road after it hit black ice this morning, the cause of a separate accident involving a lorry driver losing control of his vehicle and partly demol...
No Serious Injuries As Icy Conditions Hit NI Roads
While a bus taking children to school skidded off the road after it hit black ice this morning, the cause of a separate accident involving a lorry driver losing control of his vehicle and partly demol...
Recruitment News, Dec 9, 2008
Pork Lay Off Rises To 1,400
Some 1,400 workers have now been laid off from all over the country over the pork poisoning scare. According to RTÉ, the lay-offs include workers for Rosderra Meats, where 850 have been laid off at t...
Pork Lay Off Rises To 1,400
Some 1,400 workers have now been laid off from all over the country over the pork poisoning scare. According to RTÉ, the lay-offs include workers for Rosderra Meats, where 850 have been laid off at t...
UK National News, Dec 9, 2008
Mother Charged With Schoolboy's Murder
A mother has been charged with the murder of her 11-year-old son who was found dead at their Kent home. Jennifer Knight, 44, of Knights Croft, Ash Green, will appear before Dartford Magistrates' Cour...
Mother Charged With Schoolboy's Murder
A mother has been charged with the murder of her 11-year-old son who was found dead at their Kent home. Jennifer Knight, 44, of Knights Croft, Ash Green, will appear before Dartford Magistrates' Cour...
UK National News, Dec 9, 2008
Poll Shows British Support For 2012 Olympics
A new nationwide survey suggests public enthusiasm for London staging the Olympic Games and Paralympic Games in 2012 now stands at 78% - with more people interested in London 2012 and more believing t...
Poll Shows British Support For 2012 Olympics
A new nationwide survey suggests public enthusiasm for London staging the Olympic Games and Paralympic Games in 2012 now stands at 78% - with more people interested in London 2012 and more believing t...
Northern Ireland News, Dec 9, 2008
Other NI News In Brief
Lost Must Be Found The families of the so-called 'Disappeared' have appealed for fresh information about where their loved ones were buried. As another festive season without their murdered family me...
Other NI News In Brief
Lost Must Be Found The families of the so-called 'Disappeared' have appealed for fresh information about where their loved ones were buried. As another festive season without their murdered family me...
Northern Ireland News, Dec 9, 2008
NI Pork Processing Resumes
No pigs from Northern Ireland were fed contaminated meal it has been revealed. The Food Standards Agency said no dioxins have been found in pork from the province and as a result, the processing of p...
NI Pork Processing Resumes
No pigs from Northern Ireland were fed contaminated meal it has been revealed. The Food Standards Agency said no dioxins have been found in pork from the province and as a result, the processing of p...
UK National News, Dec 9, 2008
Bagpuss Creator Oliver Postgate Dies
Bagpuss creator Oliver Postgate has died at the age of 83. Mr Postgate's partner, Naomi Linnell, confirmed he died at a nursing home in Broadstairs, Kent on Monday. His other creations include The Cl...
Bagpuss Creator Oliver Postgate Dies
Bagpuss creator Oliver Postgate has died at the age of 83. Mr Postgate's partner, Naomi Linnell, confirmed he died at a nursing home in Broadstairs, Kent on Monday. His other creations include The Cl...
Northern Ireland News, Dec 9, 2008
Northern Ireland Education Authority Bill Wins Support
The establishment of the Education and Skills Authority (ESA) has moved a step closer with the second stage of the Education Bill receiving Assembly support. Although hundreds of jobs will be lost in...
Northern Ireland Education Authority Bill Wins Support
The establishment of the Education and Skills Authority (ESA) has moved a step closer with the second stage of the Education Bill receiving Assembly support. Although hundreds of jobs will be lost in...
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Northern Ireland WeatherToday:A very mild, but mostly cloudy day, although with some bright or sunny spells. It will be mostly dry in the morning, but a little patchy light rain or drizzle at times in the afternoon. Maximum temperature 14 °C.Tonight:A band of heavier rain will move east during the evening before clearing eastwards after midnight. then mostly dry through the early hours, but a little rain towards dawn. Minimum temperature 8 °C.
