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Northern Ireland News for December 2009 : Page 10
Recruitment News, Dec 3, 2009
Jobs At Risk Over Biomass Emissions
A plan to build a £100m biomass power plant in Co Antrim could endanger the future of a nearby laboratory and hit over 350 associated jobs, writes Carla Liébana. The proposed Rose Energy power...
Jobs At Risk Over Biomass Emissions
A plan to build a £100m biomass power plant in Co Antrim could endanger the future of a nearby laboratory and hit over 350 associated jobs, writes Carla Liébana. The proposed Rose Energy power...
Business News, Dec 3, 2009
Deadline Set For Royal Exchange Plans
Plans to regenerate Belfast's Royal Exchange area must be outlined by October next year, a development consortium has been told. NI Social Development Minister Margaret Ritchie laid down the deadli...
Deadline Set For Royal Exchange Plans
Plans to regenerate Belfast's Royal Exchange area must be outlined by October next year, a development consortium has been told. NI Social Development Minister Margaret Ritchie laid down the deadli...
UK National News, Dec 3, 2009
Man Jailed For Managing Brothels
A 43-year-old man who managed brothels in Manchester has been jailed for 20 months. David Greenwood pleaded guilty to three charges connected to prostitution at Manchester Crown Court Crown Square. ...
Man Jailed For Managing Brothels
A 43-year-old man who managed brothels in Manchester has been jailed for 20 months. David Greenwood pleaded guilty to three charges connected to prostitution at Manchester Crown Court Crown Square. ...
Northern Ireland News, Dec 3, 2009
Fresh Trouble Flares In Central Belfast
City centre sectarian violence will be raised at a meeting of the Northern Ireland Policing Board today. The move comes after seven teenagers were arrested following trouble in Belfast city centre la...
Fresh Trouble Flares In Central Belfast
City centre sectarian violence will be raised at a meeting of the Northern Ireland Policing Board today. The move comes after seven teenagers were arrested following trouble in Belfast city centre la...
UK National News, Dec 3, 2009
Police "Name And Shame' Limit Imposed
Police forces which "name and shame" criminals must remove the details from websites after a month, new rules state. The personal details of criminals' such as their name, age, where they are from a...
Police "Name And Shame' Limit Imposed
Police forces which "name and shame" criminals must remove the details from websites after a month, new rules state. The personal details of criminals' such as their name, age, where they are from a...
UK National News, Dec 3, 2009
Teen Internet Misuse 'Doubles Self Harm'
Addiction to the internet seems to double the risk of self harm among teens. That's according to new research from China - just published in the journal, Injury Prevention. The researc...
Teen Internet Misuse 'Doubles Self Harm'
Addiction to the internet seems to double the risk of self harm among teens. That's according to new research from China - just published in the journal, Injury Prevention. The researc...
Northern Ireland News, Dec 3, 2009
Appeal After Portavogie Stabbing
Police have appealed for information after a man was stabbed in Portvogie, Co Down. The 37-year-old victim was attacked at around 6.30pm yesterday. He was in the Springfield Gardens area of the vill...
Appeal After Portavogie Stabbing
Police have appealed for information after a man was stabbed in Portvogie, Co Down. The 37-year-old victim was attacked at around 6.30pm yesterday. He was in the Springfield Gardens area of the vill...
Northern Ireland News, Dec 3, 2009
Prince Boosts Duke Of Edinburgh Scheme
On the second day of engagements in Northern Ireland HRH The Earl of Wessex has officially opened a Co Down educational facility - and underlined the importance of a leading UK youth achievement schem...
Prince Boosts Duke Of Edinburgh Scheme
On the second day of engagements in Northern Ireland HRH The Earl of Wessex has officially opened a Co Down educational facility - and underlined the importance of a leading UK youth achievement schem...
Northern Ireland News, Dec 3, 2009
Companies Feud Over Biomass Emissions
A plan to build a £100m biomass power plant in Co Antrim could endanger the future of a nearby laboratory and hit over 350 associated jobs, writes Carla Liébana. The proposed Rose Energy power...
Companies Feud Over Biomass Emissions
A plan to build a £100m biomass power plant in Co Antrim could endanger the future of a nearby laboratory and hit over 350 associated jobs, writes Carla Liébana. The proposed Rose Energy power...
Northern Ireland News, Dec 3, 2009
Efforts To Manage Waste Recycling
Although figures show recycling rates have increased during recent years, NI still needs to do more efforts to tackle waste management. That's according to the sixth conference that the non-for-profi...
Efforts To Manage Waste Recycling
Although figures show recycling rates have increased during recent years, NI still needs to do more efforts to tackle waste management. That's according to the sixth conference that the non-for-profi...
UK National News, Dec 3, 2009
Nation's Unhealthiest Workers Revealed
Chefs have topped a poll of the unhealthiest workers in Britain. Those who work in the hospitality industry eat more junk food and ready meals, smoke more cigarettes and drink more alcohol than any o...
Nation's Unhealthiest Workers Revealed
Chefs have topped a poll of the unhealthiest workers in Britain. Those who work in the hospitality industry eat more junk food and ready meals, smoke more cigarettes and drink more alcohol than any o...
UK National News, Dec 3, 2009
Other News In Brief
Evacuations Follow Explosion An explosion after a fire involving acetylene cylinders in an industrial unit has forced the evacuation of about 250 homes in West Sussex. The fire broke out just before ...
Other News In Brief
Evacuations Follow Explosion An explosion after a fire involving acetylene cylinders in an industrial unit has forced the evacuation of about 250 homes in West Sussex. The fire broke out just before ...
Northern Ireland News, Dec 3, 2009
Broadband Boosts Rural NI
A fresh investment of almost £50m in 'Next Generation Broadband' will be a great boost to towns, villages and the entire rural community across Northern Ireland. According to Stormont Agriculture & R...
Broadband Boosts Rural NI
A fresh investment of almost £50m in 'Next Generation Broadband' will be a great boost to towns, villages and the entire rural community across Northern Ireland. According to Stormont Agriculture & R...
Northern Ireland News, Dec 3, 2009
£101k For Railway Street Revamp
Antrim town's Railway Street is to undergo a £101,000 facelift. The public realm improvement scheme will run from High Street to the entrance of Castle Mall Shopping Centre. Social Development Mini...
£101k For Railway Street Revamp
Antrim town's Railway Street is to undergo a £101,000 facelift. The public realm improvement scheme will run from High Street to the entrance of Castle Mall Shopping Centre. Social Development Mini...
Northern Ireland News, Dec 3, 2009
Other NI News In Brief
Ahoghill Road Death A man has died following a road accident in Co Antrim. The victim was killed as he was walking along the Galgorm Road in Ahoghill shortly after 7.30am on Thursday when he was hit ...
Other NI News In Brief
Ahoghill Road Death A man has died following a road accident in Co Antrim. The victim was killed as he was walking along the Galgorm Road in Ahoghill shortly after 7.30am on Thursday when he was hit ...
Business News, Dec 3, 2009
Broadband Boosts Rural NI
A fresh investment of almost £50m in 'Next Generation Broadband' will be a great boost to towns, villages and the entire rural community across Northern Ireland. According to Stormont Agriculture & R...
Broadband Boosts Rural NI
A fresh investment of almost £50m in 'Next Generation Broadband' will be a great boost to towns, villages and the entire rural community across Northern Ireland. According to Stormont Agriculture & R...
UK National News, Dec 2, 2009
'Progress Being Made' In Afghanistan War
There's to be 'progress' in the war in Afghanistan over the next year. Arriving in Belfast for a commemoration ceremony, Defence Secretary Bob Ainsworth predicted success in the bloody conflict. He ...
'Progress Being Made' In Afghanistan War
There's to be 'progress' in the war in Afghanistan over the next year. Arriving in Belfast for a commemoration ceremony, Defence Secretary Bob Ainsworth predicted success in the bloody conflict. He ...
UK National News, Dec 2, 2009
British Sailors Freed By Iran
Five British yachtsmen detained by Iran's Revolutionary Guard for a week have been released, the UK's Foreign and Commonwealth Office has confirmed. The crew were held in the Gulf after their yacht, ...
British Sailors Freed By Iran
Five British yachtsmen detained by Iran's Revolutionary Guard for a week have been released, the UK's Foreign and Commonwealth Office has confirmed. The crew were held in the Gulf after their yacht, ...
UK National News, Dec 2, 2009
Police Were Warned Over Dangerous Dog
An internal police investigation has been mounted after it emerged today that concerns about dogs at the 'house of death' in Liverpool were reported to the force as long ago as last February. John-Pa...
Police Were Warned Over Dangerous Dog
An internal police investigation has been mounted after it emerged today that concerns about dogs at the 'house of death' in Liverpool were reported to the force as long ago as last February. John-Pa...
UK National News, Dec 2, 2009
Jones Wins Welsh Labour Leader Race
Carwyn Jones has been elected leader of the Labour Party in Wales. He will be sworn in as the Welsh Assembly's First Minister within weeks. Mr Jones (pictured) fended off contenders Health Ministe...
Jones Wins Welsh Labour Leader Race
Carwyn Jones has been elected leader of the Labour Party in Wales. He will be sworn in as the Welsh Assembly's First Minister within weeks. Mr Jones (pictured) fended off contenders Health Ministe...
UK National News, Dec 2, 2009
PM's Question's Centre On Recession
Gordon Brown defended his predictions on the length and depth of the UK recession during a heated Prime Minister's Questions today. Opposition leader David Cameron said the government's forecasts we...
PM's Question's Centre On Recession
Gordon Brown defended his predictions on the length and depth of the UK recession during a heated Prime Minister's Questions today. Opposition leader David Cameron said the government's forecasts we...
Northern Ireland News, Dec 2, 2009
DUP Blasts SF As Justice Bill Is Passed
Northern Ireland Assembly members have passed legislation to create a local justice department, amid simmering tensions between the DUP and Sinn Fein. The bill, which passed its final stage last nig...
DUP Blasts SF As Justice Bill Is Passed
Northern Ireland Assembly members have passed legislation to create a local justice department, amid simmering tensions between the DUP and Sinn Fein. The bill, which passed its final stage last nig...
Recruitment News, Dec 2, 2009
Jobs To Flow From Royal Exchange Plans
Plans to regenerate Belfast's Royal Exchange area must be outlined by October next year, a development consortium has been told. NI Social Development Minister Margaret Ritchie laid down the deadli...
Jobs To Flow From Royal Exchange Plans
Plans to regenerate Belfast's Royal Exchange area must be outlined by October next year, a development consortium has been told. NI Social Development Minister Margaret Ritchie laid down the deadli...
Northern Ireland News, Dec 2, 2009
Deadline Set For Royal Exchange Plans
Plans to regenerate Belfast's Royal Exchange area must be outlined by October next year, a development consortium has been told. NI Social Development Minister Margaret Ritchie (pictured during ano...
Deadline Set For Royal Exchange Plans
Plans to regenerate Belfast's Royal Exchange area must be outlined by October next year, a development consortium has been told. NI Social Development Minister Margaret Ritchie (pictured during ano...
UK National News, Dec 2, 2009
Met Police Seek Shooting Suspect
Metropolitan police officers working on Operation Trident are seeking a 24-year-old man in relation to a shooting in Putney. Laurence Piatti, 24, is wanted for his involvement in a non-fatal shooting...
Met Police Seek Shooting Suspect
Metropolitan police officers working on Operation Trident are seeking a 24-year-old man in relation to a shooting in Putney. Laurence Piatti, 24, is wanted for his involvement in a non-fatal shooting...
Northern Ireland News, Dec 2, 2009
Man Wounded In Lurgan Robbery Bid
A man was shot in the leg during an attempted robbery near Lurgan last night. Two armed and masked men tried to force their way into the man's house on Rock Lane between Aghalee and Aghagallon just ...
Man Wounded In Lurgan Robbery Bid
A man was shot in the leg during an attempted robbery near Lurgan last night. Two armed and masked men tried to force their way into the man's house on Rock Lane between Aghalee and Aghagallon just ...
Northern Ireland News, Dec 2, 2009
Edward At Cathedral For Commemoration
A thanksgiving service for the Army's Ulster-based 19 Light Brigade has taken place at St Anne's Cathedral in Belfast. Her Majesty The Queen was represented by HRH The Earl of Wessex who is Royal Col...
Edward At Cathedral For Commemoration
A thanksgiving service for the Army's Ulster-based 19 Light Brigade has taken place at St Anne's Cathedral in Belfast. Her Majesty The Queen was represented by HRH The Earl of Wessex who is Royal Col...
UK National News, Dec 2, 2009
Poorer Pregnant Women Suffering
Despite improvements in obstetric care services, women from deprived areas are still more likely to give birth to a very preterm baby compared with mothers from more affluent areas, finds a study publ...
Poorer Pregnant Women Suffering
Despite improvements in obstetric care services, women from deprived areas are still more likely to give birth to a very preterm baby compared with mothers from more affluent areas, finds a study publ...
Northern Ireland News, Dec 2, 2009
Building Halted As Bank Calls In Debt
Social housing schemes in the greater Belfast area has stalled after a bank - recently bailed out by the taxpayer - forclosed on the contractor. The BBC in NI has reported that the various developmen...
Building Halted As Bank Calls In Debt
Social housing schemes in the greater Belfast area has stalled after a bank - recently bailed out by the taxpayer - forclosed on the contractor. The BBC in NI has reported that the various developmen...
Northern Ireland News, Dec 2, 2009
Loyalist Knight Jailed For Assaults
Loyalist killer Torrens Knight has been jailed for attacking two women in 2008. The convicted paramilitary will serve four months for beating two sisters in a Coleraine bar last May. A court found...
Loyalist Knight Jailed For Assaults
Loyalist killer Torrens Knight has been jailed for attacking two women in 2008. The convicted paramilitary will serve four months for beating two sisters in a Coleraine bar last May. A court found...
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Northern Ireland WeatherThis Evening and 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.
