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Northern Ireland News for December 2009
UK National News, Dec 18, 2009
Review Issues Repossession Warning
The latest edition of the most authoritative guide to the UK housing market calls for the government to extend the safety net for home owners to ensure that repossessions do not continue to rise in 20...
Review Issues Repossession Warning
The latest edition of the most authoritative guide to the UK housing market calls for the government to extend the safety net for home owners to ensure that repossessions do not continue to rise in 20...
UK National News, Dec 18, 2009
Charges Over Stockport Murder
A woman has been charged in connection with the death of a man whose body was found in the River Tame. Chelsea Platt, 18, of Furness Grove, Heaton Mersey, Stockport, has been charged with aiding and ...
Charges Over Stockport Murder
A woman has been charged in connection with the death of a man whose body was found in the River Tame. Chelsea Platt, 18, of Furness Grove, Heaton Mersey, Stockport, has been charged with aiding and ...
UK National News, Dec 18, 2009
Second Arson Attack At Sedgley Pub
Detectives are investigating a second suspicious fire at a Sedgley pub in the space of two months. The incident, which happened at The Clifton on the Bull Ring, is being treated as arson. An alarm a...
Second Arson Attack At Sedgley Pub
Detectives are investigating a second suspicious fire at a Sedgley pub in the space of two months. The incident, which happened at The Clifton on the Bull Ring, is being treated as arson. An alarm a...
UK National News, Dec 18, 2009
Increased London 2012 Confidence
A nationwide survey shows that public support for the London 2012 Olympic Games remains high, with confidence that the UK will stage a successful Games growing to 79% from 76% last year. With just un...
Increased London 2012 Confidence
A nationwide survey shows that public support for the London 2012 Olympic Games remains high, with confidence that the UK will stage a successful Games growing to 79% from 76% last year. With just un...
UK National News, Dec 18, 2009
AA Expresses Winter Concerns
The AA warned earlier this week that some local authorities may not have learned lessons from last February’s problems with gritting on the roads. Now the Chairman of the UK Roads Liaison Group revi...
AA Expresses Winter Concerns
The AA warned earlier this week that some local authorities may not have learned lessons from last February’s problems with gritting on the roads. Now the Chairman of the UK Roads Liaison Group revi...
Business News, Dec 18, 2009
Faro Link For City Of Derry
The sky's the limit for the North West's own City of Derry Airport with news of a second international scheduled flight just announced. Ryanair is to add Faro in Portugal to the list of direct destin...
Faro Link For City Of Derry
The sky's the limit for the North West's own City of Derry Airport with news of a second international scheduled flight just announced. Ryanair is to add Faro in Portugal to the list of direct destin...
Business News, Dec 18, 2009
Developer Announced For Bangor Project
Northern Ireland Social Development Minister Margaret Ritchie was in Bangor this week to announce Karl Greenfarm Properties as the preferred developer for the regeneration of the town's Queen's Parade...
Developer Announced For Bangor Project
Northern Ireland Social Development Minister Margaret Ritchie was in Bangor this week to announce Karl Greenfarm Properties as the preferred developer for the regeneration of the town's Queen's Parade...
Business News, Dec 18, 2009
Belfast Company In Saudi Link-up
A Belfast-based international consultancy firm has formed a partnership with a Saudi Arabian law firm. Quigg Golden, which specialises in dispute resolution within the construction industry, has link...
Belfast Company In Saudi Link-up
A Belfast-based international consultancy firm has formed a partnership with a Saudi Arabian law firm. Quigg Golden, which specialises in dispute resolution within the construction industry, has link...
Northern Ireland News, Dec 18, 2009
Stomp Hits Belfast's Waterfront
The gloomy post-New Year period is to be brightened-up considerably as a major London stage show blasts into town. Stomp comes bashing, crashing, smashing and swishing to the Waterfront Hall from Tue...
Stomp Hits Belfast's Waterfront
The gloomy post-New Year period is to be brightened-up considerably as a major London stage show blasts into town. Stomp comes bashing, crashing, smashing and swishing to the Waterfront Hall from Tue...
Northern Ireland News, Dec 18, 2009
North West Builder Lays Off Staff
With news this week that the construction industry is still topping local employment sectors that are shedding jobs, one firm in Co Londondery has proved to be a case in point. The Derry building fir...
North West Builder Lays Off Staff
With news this week that the construction industry is still topping local employment sectors that are shedding jobs, one firm in Co Londondery has proved to be a case in point. The Derry building fir...
Northern Ireland News, Dec 18, 2009
Minister McCausland Visits Pool Site
Northern Ireland Sports Minister Nelson McCausland (pictured) has visited the site for a 50-metre swimming pool, which will be built in Bangor by North Down Borough Council. The Minister said: "I am ...
Minister McCausland Visits Pool Site
Northern Ireland Sports Minister Nelson McCausland (pictured) has visited the site for a 50-metre swimming pool, which will be built in Bangor by North Down Borough Council. The Minister said: "I am ...
Northern Ireland News, Dec 18, 2009
New Sun Lights-up Waterfront
Another piece of public art has been erected on Belfast's streets: a huge sun that 'lights the entire city', writes Carla Liébana. The new sculpture, which has been unveiled this week, is plac...
New Sun Lights-up Waterfront
Another piece of public art has been erected on Belfast's streets: a huge sun that 'lights the entire city', writes Carla Liébana. The new sculpture, which has been unveiled this week, is plac...
Recruitment News, Dec 18, 2009
Carpenter Carves Construction Career
A newly-qualified carpenter working on a major housing improvement scheme in Liverpool has been given a permanent job with Lovell after completing his apprenticeship with the company. Mike Jellicoe h...
Carpenter Carves Construction Career
A newly-qualified carpenter working on a major housing improvement scheme in Liverpool has been given a permanent job with Lovell after completing his apprenticeship with the company. Mike Jellicoe h...
Business News, Dec 18, 2009
Regeneration Approved For Laganside Factory
Planning approval for the £100m regeneration of the former Barbour Threads Textiles Factory in Lisburn, Co Down has been granted. Making the announcement, Northern Ireland Environment Minister, Edwin...
Regeneration Approved For Laganside Factory
Planning approval for the £100m regeneration of the former Barbour Threads Textiles Factory in Lisburn, Co Down has been granted. Making the announcement, Northern Ireland Environment Minister, Edwin...
Northern Ireland News, Dec 18, 2009
Recreational Centre Faces Huge Flood Bill
A Co Fermanagh recreational centre for disabled people may be facing costs of £500,000 to repair damages caused by floods in November which hit large parts of Co Fermanagh (pictured). Certain section...
Recreational Centre Faces Huge Flood Bill
A Co Fermanagh recreational centre for disabled people may be facing costs of £500,000 to repair damages caused by floods in November which hit large parts of Co Fermanagh (pictured). Certain section...
Northern Ireland News, Dec 18, 2009
London-Paris Cycle Run Boosts Hospice
A Belfast man, Christopher Coyle has really 'got on his bike' for charity by cycling all the way from London to Paris in support of the Northern Ireland Hospice, writes Carla Liébana. Taking just thr...
London-Paris Cycle Run Boosts Hospice
A Belfast man, Christopher Coyle has really 'got on his bike' for charity by cycling all the way from London to Paris in support of the Northern Ireland Hospice, writes Carla Liébana. Taking just thr...
Northern Ireland News, Dec 18, 2009
Faro Link For City Of Derry
The sky's the limit for the North West's own City of Derry Airport with news of a second international scheduled flight just announced. Ryanair is to add Faro in Portugal to the list of direct destin...
Faro Link For City Of Derry
The sky's the limit for the North West's own City of Derry Airport with news of a second international scheduled flight just announced. Ryanair is to add Faro in Portugal to the list of direct destin...
UK National News, Dec 18, 2009
Wider Use Of 20mph Zones
New proposals to allow councils to put in place 20 mph schemes over groups of streets without the need for traffic calming measures such as speed humps had been announced by Road Safety Minister Paul ...
Wider Use Of 20mph Zones
New proposals to allow councils to put in place 20 mph schemes over groups of streets without the need for traffic calming measures such as speed humps had been announced by Road Safety Minister Paul ...
Northern Ireland News, Dec 18, 2009
Colorite Gets £3m Investment
A new production line at Colorite Europe has been launched with support from Invest Northern Ireland. Invest NI's Chief Executive, Alastair Hamilton, said it is part of a £3m investment which aims to...
Colorite Gets £3m Investment
A new production line at Colorite Europe has been launched with support from Invest Northern Ireland. Invest NI's Chief Executive, Alastair Hamilton, said it is part of a £3m investment which aims to...
Northern Ireland News, Dec 18, 2009
Tayto Are Terrific: Official
An iconic snack that stands out as an individual NI product across the world has received official Stormont approval as being both tasty and 'green' as well. The Tayto Factory, which was founded in 1...
Tayto Are Terrific: Official
An iconic snack that stands out as an individual NI product across the world has received official Stormont approval as being both tasty and 'green' as well. The Tayto Factory, which was founded in 1...
Northern Ireland News, Dec 18, 2009
Kids Wise Words Make Wee Screen
A new TV programme is to give NI children a voice, with a Flickerpix animated series, Wee Wise Words just made for BBC Northern Ireland. According to the kids, you need "nine million thousand pounds"...
Kids Wise Words Make Wee Screen
A new TV programme is to give NI children a voice, with a Flickerpix animated series, Wee Wise Words just made for BBC Northern Ireland. According to the kids, you need "nine million thousand pounds"...
Northern Ireland News, Dec 18, 2009
Other NI News In Brief
Saving Christmas Northern Bank is offering the perfect stocking filler for children this Christmas. Pondus, is a free moneybox which comes in a limited edition special festive gift box and is...
Other NI News In Brief
Saving Christmas Northern Bank is offering the perfect stocking filler for children this Christmas. Pondus, is a free moneybox which comes in a limited edition special festive gift box and is...
UK National News, Dec 18, 2009
World Cup Games Score 3-D
According to FIFA, soccer's governing body, the 2010 World Cup tournament in South Africa will be captured in stereoscopic 3-D for the first time next June, with up to 25 of the games to be shot with ...
World Cup Games Score 3-D
According to FIFA, soccer's governing body, the 2010 World Cup tournament in South Africa will be captured in stereoscopic 3-D for the first time next June, with up to 25 of the games to be shot with ...
UK National News, Dec 18, 2009
Toyota Power Ahead With Hybrid Car
Toyota has revealed its new plug-in 'rechargable' hybrid car and is promising the ecological vehicle - which will go on sale in 2011 - will be at an "affordable" price. The Prius is Toyota's green ca...
Toyota Power Ahead With Hybrid Car
Toyota has revealed its new plug-in 'rechargable' hybrid car and is promising the ecological vehicle - which will go on sale in 2011 - will be at an "affordable" price. The Prius is Toyota's green ca...
UK National News, Dec 18, 2009
Rural 'Fuel Poverty' To Be Tackled
A major pilot project has been launched this week by the Commission for Rural Communities, in partnership with the Rural Services Network. Three areas of the country - County Durham, East Riding and ...
Rural 'Fuel Poverty' To Be Tackled
A major pilot project has been launched this week by the Commission for Rural Communities, in partnership with the Rural Services Network. Three areas of the country - County Durham, East Riding and ...
UK National News, Dec 17, 2009
BA Strike Stopped By Court
A proposed 12-day strike by British Airways cabin crew was deemed illegal at the High Court today. BA won an injunction against the action after claiming the union ballot wrongly included staff who ...
BA Strike Stopped By Court
A proposed 12-day strike by British Airways cabin crew was deemed illegal at the High Court today. BA won an injunction against the action after claiming the union ballot wrongly included staff who ...
Northern Ireland News, Dec 17, 2009
Shock Reminder Of Deadly Flu Virus
Although GP consultation rates for flu or flu-like symptoms continued their decrease - being down by 19% in the past week - there's been a shocking reminder of the possible deadly consequences of catc...
Shock Reminder Of Deadly Flu Virus
Although GP consultation rates for flu or flu-like symptoms continued their decrease - being down by 19% in the past week - there's been a shocking reminder of the possible deadly consequences of catc...
UK National News, Dec 17, 2009
Met Office Issues Snow Warning
After predicting the change to much colder weather, the Met Office has now forecast heavy falls of snow in parts of East Anglia and south-east England. Snow showers later on today and during Friday a...
Met Office Issues Snow Warning
After predicting the change to much colder weather, the Met Office has now forecast heavy falls of snow in parts of East Anglia and south-east England. Snow showers later on today and during Friday a...
Northern Ireland News, Dec 17, 2009
Four Die Overnight On Ireland's Road
Three people have been killed in an overnight road crash in Co Down - while one person has also died in Co Clare. There are few details as yet about the accident, other than it is understood two cars...
Four Die Overnight On Ireland's Road
Three people have been killed in an overnight road crash in Co Down - while one person has also died in Co Clare. There are few details as yet about the accident, other than it is understood two cars...
UK National News, Dec 17, 2009
Passengers Stranded As Airline Folds
Thousands of UK travellers have been left stranded across Europe after a Scottish airline went bust last night. Globespan, which owned Scottish subsidiary Flyglobespan, entered administration yester...
Passengers Stranded As Airline Folds
Thousands of UK travellers have been left stranded across Europe after a Scottish airline went bust last night. Globespan, which owned Scottish subsidiary Flyglobespan, entered administration yester...
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Northern Ireland WeatherToday:A showery start with outbreaks most frequent north of Lough Neagh and through the morning, before dwindling during the afternoon as the northwest breezes ease and brighter spells of weak sunshine prosper. Maximum temperature 8 °C.Tonight:A dry night, save for a few light showers around the coasts, with prolonged clear spells and light winds bringing a frosty dawn for many in central and southern parts. Minimum temperature -3 °C.
