Northern Ireland News for January 2009 : Page 10
UK National News, Jan 14, 2009
Renewed Appeals Follow Arrest Of Brixton Murder Suspect
Officers from the Homicide and Serious Crime Command have renewed their appeals to the public for witnesses to a murder in Brixton last year following the arrest of a suspect. Detectives would like to...
Renewed Appeals Follow Arrest Of Brixton Murder Suspect
Officers from the Homicide and Serious Crime Command have renewed their appeals to the public for witnesses to a murder in Brixton last year following the arrest of a suspect. Detectives would like to...
UK National News, Jan 14, 2009
Nurses Face Quizzing Over C.Diff Outbreaks
Nurses are to face police questioning over a number of deaths during a Clostridium difficile (C.Diff) outbreak at a Dunbartonshire hospital. Staff at the Vale of Leven Hospital Hospital - where a C.d...
Nurses Face Quizzing Over C.Diff Outbreaks
Nurses are to face police questioning over a number of deaths during a Clostridium difficile (C.Diff) outbreak at a Dunbartonshire hospital. Staff at the Vale of Leven Hospital Hospital - where a C.d...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 14, 2009
Public Phase Of Hamill Murder Inquiry Underway
The latest stage of a probe into the contentious death of Portadown man over a decade ago has got underway in Belfast. The Public Inquiry into the murder of Robert Hamill, a Catholic, who died after ...
Public Phase Of Hamill Murder Inquiry Underway
The latest stage of a probe into the contentious death of Portadown man over a decade ago has got underway in Belfast. The Public Inquiry into the murder of Robert Hamill, a Catholic, who died after ...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 14, 2009
Building Continues Despite Dwindling NIHE Capital
The NI Housing Executive has been praised for maximising its extremely limited funding in continuing to target new house construction in Northern Ireland. NI Social Development Minister Margaret Ritc...
Building Continues Despite Dwindling NIHE Capital
The NI Housing Executive has been praised for maximising its extremely limited funding in continuing to target new house construction in Northern Ireland. NI Social Development Minister Margaret Ritc...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 14, 2009
X Factor Eoghan Back In School
GCSE studies rather than dance steps and lyrics are now filling the days for Co Londonderry teenager Eoghan Quigg as he returned to his old school desk this week after finding fame as an X Factor fina...
X Factor Eoghan Back In School
GCSE studies rather than dance steps and lyrics are now filling the days for Co Londonderry teenager Eoghan Quigg as he returned to his old school desk this week after finding fame as an X Factor fina...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 14, 2009
Cast Sought For Irish Tourism Film Shorts
An-Ireland wide tourism promotional agency has launched its own 'search for a star'. Comedy TV actors Tim McGarry and Ali Ford, (Da and Dympna from 'Give my Head Peace'), launched the search (Picture...
Cast Sought For Irish Tourism Film Shorts
An-Ireland wide tourism promotional agency has launched its own 'search for a star'. Comedy TV actors Tim McGarry and Ali Ford, (Da and Dympna from 'Give my Head Peace'), launched the search (Picture...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 14, 2009
March Opening For £27m Belfast Hotel
A new £27m hotel is to open its doors to Belfast visitors in March, it has been announced. The Fitzwilliam Hotel will take up a prime location in the city centre, boasting 130 bedrooms and creating ...
March Opening For £27m Belfast Hotel
A new £27m hotel is to open its doors to Belfast visitors in March, it has been announced. The Fitzwilliam Hotel will take up a prime location in the city centre, boasting 130 bedrooms and creating ...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 14, 2009
Health Trusts Accused Of Being 'Slow Payers'
Although firms that are slow to pay their suppliers are usually just an annoying cash-flow problem, there has been a claim that local health trusts not paying their bills on time is risking stocks of ...
Health Trusts Accused Of Being 'Slow Payers'
Although firms that are slow to pay their suppliers are usually just an annoying cash-flow problem, there has been a claim that local health trusts not paying their bills on time is risking stocks of ...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 14, 2009
Other NI News In Brief
Spain Link For Derry? Ryanair is expected to announce details of a new flight route at City of Derry Airport today. It is understood Alicante in Spain will be City of Derry Airport's new destination....
Other NI News In Brief
Spain Link For Derry? Ryanair is expected to announce details of a new flight route at City of Derry Airport today. It is understood Alicante in Spain will be City of Derry Airport's new destination....
UK National News, Jan 14, 2009
Historic Astoria Theatre To Close
The demolition of London's famous Astoria Theatre, to make way for the Crossrail development, is due to begin in the coming weeks. A glittering 'Demolition Ball' is to be held later today before the ...
Historic Astoria Theatre To Close
The demolition of London's famous Astoria Theatre, to make way for the Crossrail development, is due to begin in the coming weeks. A glittering 'Demolition Ball' is to be held later today before the ...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 14, 2009
Burns Night Celebrates 250th Anniversary
A particularly important 'Burns Night' looms later this month as 2009 sees the 250th anniversary of the birth of Robert Burns - Scotland's national bard. To commemorate this cultural milestone, the ...
Burns Night Celebrates 250th Anniversary
A particularly important 'Burns Night' looms later this month as 2009 sees the 250th anniversary of the birth of Robert Burns - Scotland's national bard. To commemorate this cultural milestone, the ...
UK National News, Jan 14, 2009
Most GP Surgeries Now Offering Extended Opening
Over two thirds of GP surgeries are now offering patients extended opening hours, the Department of Health has announced. Statistics released by the Department show that as at the end of December tar...
Most GP Surgeries Now Offering Extended Opening
Over two thirds of GP surgeries are now offering patients extended opening hours, the Department of Health has announced. Statistics released by the Department show that as at the end of December tar...
UK National News, Jan 14, 2009
Over Counter Prescription Drug Plan Slammed
Government plans to make certain prescription-only drugs for common problems available over the counter (OTC) have overwhelmingly been given the thumbs down by healthcare professionals, reveals a surv...
Over Counter Prescription Drug Plan Slammed
Government plans to make certain prescription-only drugs for common problems available over the counter (OTC) have overwhelmingly been given the thumbs down by healthcare professionals, reveals a surv...
UK National News, Jan 13, 2009
Other News In Brief
Ford Transit Company Announces Shift Cuts Workers at Southampton's Ford factory are facing a cut in earnings after the firm said it was replacing its two-shift working day with a single shift. The fa...
Other News In Brief
Ford Transit Company Announces Shift Cuts Workers at Southampton's Ford factory are facing a cut in earnings after the firm said it was replacing its two-shift working day with a single shift. The fa...
UK National News, Jan 13, 2009
Pc Beshenivsky Accused Admits Robbery
The man accused of murdering Pc Sharon Beshenivsky in Bradford in 2005 has admitted robbing a travel agent on the day she died. Mustaf Jama has pleaded guilty to one count of robbery. However, he den...
Pc Beshenivsky Accused Admits Robbery
The man accused of murdering Pc Sharon Beshenivsky in Bradford in 2005 has admitted robbing a travel agent on the day she died. Mustaf Jama has pleaded guilty to one count of robbery. However, he den...
UK National News, Jan 13, 2009
Miliband Puts Pressure On Pakistani Authorities
Foreign Secretary David Miliband has called on Pakistani authorities to take action against those responsible for the Mumbai terror attacks. Mr Miliband told the government of responsibility that re...
Miliband Puts Pressure On Pakistani Authorities
Foreign Secretary David Miliband has called on Pakistani authorities to take action against those responsible for the Mumbai terror attacks. Mr Miliband told the government of responsibility that re...
UK National News, Jan 13, 2009
Britain Facing 'Very Serious Recession'
Britain is facing a "very serious recession" according to new figures published today which showed the worst sales figures in December on record. The British Chambers of Commerce (BCC) published its ...
Britain Facing 'Very Serious Recession'
Britain is facing a "very serious recession" according to new figures published today which showed the worst sales figures in December on record. The British Chambers of Commerce (BCC) published its ...
Business News, Jan 13, 2009
Awards Lead To The Right Path For Skills
Finding a way out of the 'maze' and onto the right path of action to acquire professional skills is NI Employment and Learning Minister, Sir Reg Empey, who is pictured launching the Essential Skills A...
Awards Lead To The Right Path For Skills
Finding a way out of the 'maze' and onto the right path of action to acquire professional skills is NI Employment and Learning Minister, Sir Reg Empey, who is pictured launching the Essential Skills A...
Business News, Jan 13, 2009
Seagate Job Loses Loom?
Fears are growing that jobs are in jeopardy at a major North West computer engineering company. Workers at the prestigious Seagate plant in Londonderry will meet management tomorrow (Wednesday) as ru...
Seagate Job Loses Loom?
Fears are growing that jobs are in jeopardy at a major North West computer engineering company. Workers at the prestigious Seagate plant in Londonderry will meet management tomorrow (Wednesday) as ru...
UK National News, Jan 13, 2009
Eight Arrests Over Post Office Shooting
Police investigating the death of a sub-postmaster's son during an armed raid have arrested eight people. Craig Hodson-Walker, 29, was shot in the chest and died from gunshot wounds following a robbe...
Eight Arrests Over Post Office Shooting
Police investigating the death of a sub-postmaster's son during an armed raid have arrested eight people. Craig Hodson-Walker, 29, was shot in the chest and died from gunshot wounds following a robbe...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 13, 2009
Strabane GP Sought Off Donegal Coast
An abandoned car on a scenic Co Donegal beach has sparked a major alert amid fears for a Co Tyrone GP - who has a holiday home in costal Donegal. She is being urgently sought today after concerns mou...
Strabane GP Sought Off Donegal Coast
An abandoned car on a scenic Co Donegal beach has sparked a major alert amid fears for a Co Tyrone GP - who has a holiday home in costal Donegal. She is being urgently sought today after concerns mou...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 13, 2009
Seagate Job Loses Loom?
Fears are growing that jobs are in jeopardy at a major North West computer engineering company. Workers at the prestigious Seagate plant in Londonderry will meet management tomorrow (Wednesday) as rum...
Seagate Job Loses Loom?
Fears are growing that jobs are in jeopardy at a major North West computer engineering company. Workers at the prestigious Seagate plant in Londonderry will meet management tomorrow (Wednesday) as rum...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 13, 2009
Robert Hamill Inquiry Opens Public Sessions
The Robert Hamill Inquiry commenced its full public hearings today. The probe - at the Interpoint Centre in Belfast - is examining how Robert Hamill died following an incident in Portadown on 27th A...
Robert Hamill Inquiry Opens Public Sessions
The Robert Hamill Inquiry commenced its full public hearings today. The probe - at the Interpoint Centre in Belfast - is examining how Robert Hamill died following an incident in Portadown on 27th A...
UK National News, Jan 13, 2009
Manchester Blackout Leaves Thousands Of Homes Without Power
Thousands of homes have been left without electricity after a power cut in central Manchester. More than 36,000 homes are said to be without power in areas including Manchester city centre, Bury, Pre...
Manchester Blackout Leaves Thousands Of Homes Without Power
Thousands of homes have been left without electricity after a power cut in central Manchester. More than 36,000 homes are said to be without power in areas including Manchester city centre, Bury, Pre...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 13, 2009
Five Charged After Derry Protest
Five men have been charged with a number of alleged offences, following skirmishes at a Londonderry anti-war protest. The demonstration was held outside the offices of US defence firm Raytheon yeste...
Five Charged After Derry Protest
Five men have been charged with a number of alleged offences, following skirmishes at a Londonderry anti-war protest. The demonstration was held outside the offices of US defence firm Raytheon yeste...
UK National News, Jan 13, 2009
Greenpeace Protesters Buy Heathrow Land
Greenpeace has bought a piece of land, earmarked for the proposed site of the Heathrow third runway, as Ministers near a decision whether to approve the controversial expansion. Land the size of a fo...
Greenpeace Protesters Buy Heathrow Land
Greenpeace has bought a piece of land, earmarked for the proposed site of the Heathrow third runway, as Ministers near a decision whether to approve the controversial expansion. Land the size of a fo...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 13, 2009
Ruane Targets Sustainable Schools
As Northern Ireland's Education Minister was yesterday opening an Irish medium nursery school - praising such facilities' contribution to sustaining and encouraging Irish language and cultural develop...
Ruane Targets Sustainable Schools
As Northern Ireland's Education Minister was yesterday opening an Irish medium nursery school - praising such facilities' contribution to sustaining and encouraging Irish language and cultural develop...
UK National News, Jan 13, 2009
New Guidelines 'May Do Little To Improve Availability Of Expensive Drugs'
New guidelines to help improve access to end-of-life drugs for terminally ill patients are unlikely to lead to acceptance of all the drugs provisionally refused, argues a senior researcher on the webs...
New Guidelines 'May Do Little To Improve Availability Of Expensive Drugs'
New guidelines to help improve access to end-of-life drugs for terminally ill patients are unlikely to lead to acceptance of all the drugs provisionally refused, argues a senior researcher on the webs...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 13, 2009
Cross Border Support For Inishowen Gem
There's a concerted cross-border initiative underway to maximise the tourism potential of Ireland's most northern point, Innishowen. SDLP man, John Dallat, East Derry's Northern Assembly member, who ...
Cross Border Support For Inishowen Gem
There's a concerted cross-border initiative underway to maximise the tourism potential of Ireland's most northern point, Innishowen. SDLP man, John Dallat, East Derry's Northern Assembly member, who ...
UK National News, Jan 13, 2009
Successful Crackdown On Knife And Gun Suspects
Five guns taken off the streets and visits to almost 200 venues are some of the achievements of Operation Argon. Argon, the Met's crackdown on people carrying knives and guns in and around the Capita...
Successful Crackdown On Knife And Gun Suspects
Five guns taken off the streets and visits to almost 200 venues are some of the achievements of Operation Argon. Argon, the Met's crackdown on people carrying knives and guns in and around the Capita...
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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.
