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Northern Ireland News for December 2009 : Page 2
Northern Ireland News, Dec 17, 2009
UDA Halts McGuinness Talks
Loyalist paramilitaries cancelled historic talks with Martin McGuiness yesterday, after details of the meeting were leaked to the media. According to reports in the Belfast Telegraph, a four-man del...
UDA Halts McGuinness Talks
Loyalist paramilitaries cancelled historic talks with Martin McGuiness yesterday, after details of the meeting were leaked to the media. According to reports in the Belfast Telegraph, a four-man del...
UK National News, Dec 17, 2009
Warning On Under-15s Drinking
England's top doctor has warned parents against giving alcohol to children under the age of 15. Launching guidance on the issue, Chief Medical Officer Sir Liam Donaldson said public consultation fou...
Warning On Under-15s Drinking
England's top doctor has warned parents against giving alcohol to children under the age of 15. Launching guidance on the issue, Chief Medical Officer Sir Liam Donaldson said public consultation fou...
UK National News, Dec 17, 2009
Boys Aged 10 Charged With Rape
Police in west London have charged two 10-year-old boys with rape. The pair are accused of raping an eight-year-old girl in October. Each of the boys faces two counts of attacking a female under t...
Boys Aged 10 Charged With Rape
Police in west London have charged two 10-year-old boys with rape. The pair are accused of raping an eight-year-old girl in October. Each of the boys faces two counts of attacking a female under t...
Business News, Dec 17, 2009
Health Deficit Falling: McGimpsey
While local health trust deficits have reduced significantly, the Health and Social Care service (HSC) is still facing major financial difficulties. The NI Health Minister, Michael McGimpsey said tha...
Health Deficit Falling: McGimpsey
While local health trust deficits have reduced significantly, the Health and Social Care service (HSC) is still facing major financial difficulties. The NI Health Minister, Michael McGimpsey said tha...
Northern Ireland News, Dec 17, 2009
Portstewart Killing: Four Charged
The weekend murder of a man outside a Co Londonderry nightclub has led to charges against four people. The men will appear before Ballymena Magistrates Court this morning charged in connection with t...
Portstewart Killing: Four Charged
The weekend murder of a man outside a Co Londonderry nightclub has led to charges against four people. The men will appear before Ballymena Magistrates Court this morning charged in connection with t...
UK National News, Dec 17, 2009
Retail Sales 'Gloomy' During November
If sales figures continue at the same level as last month, then British retailers may not have a very Happy Christmas. UK shop sales fell unexpectedly in November by 0.3%, dropping at their fastest p...
Retail Sales 'Gloomy' During November
If sales figures continue at the same level as last month, then British retailers may not have a very Happy Christmas. UK shop sales fell unexpectedly in November by 0.3%, dropping at their fastest p...
Northern Ireland News, Dec 17, 2009
Top Producer, Brian Waddell Mourned
A TV producer who set up an award-winning independent TV production business in Northern Ireland is being mourned as news of the death of Waddell Media's founder, J. Brian Waddell is revealed. He was...
Top Producer, Brian Waddell Mourned
A TV producer who set up an award-winning independent TV production business in Northern Ireland is being mourned as news of the death of Waddell Media's founder, J. Brian Waddell is revealed. He was...
Northern Ireland News, Dec 17, 2009
Approved For Laganside Regeneration
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...
Approved For Laganside Regeneration
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 17, 2009
Developer Announced For Queen's Parade
A run-down part of a popular North Down seaside town is likely to undergo a major redevelopment next year. Northern Ireland Social Development Minister Margaret Ritchie was in Bangor this week to ann...
Developer Announced For Queen's Parade
A run-down part of a popular North Down seaside town is likely to undergo a major redevelopment next year. Northern Ireland Social Development Minister Margaret Ritchie was in Bangor this week to ann...
UK National News, Dec 17, 2009
Charges Over Bryce Murder
Detectives investigating the murder of 27-year-old Nehemiah Bryce, who was fatally shot in Newtown last March, have charged a man with an offence under the Proceeds of Crime Act. The 40-year-old from...
Charges Over Bryce Murder
Detectives investigating the murder of 27-year-old Nehemiah Bryce, who was fatally shot in Newtown last March, have charged a man with an offence under the Proceeds of Crime Act. The 40-year-old from...
UK National News, Dec 17, 2009
Brown Welcomes Ministerial 'Mini E'
PM Gordon Brown has welcomed an all-electric, zero emissions Mini E to the Government car pool in Downing Street. The Mini E will be tested by ministers wanting to try a fully-fledged electric car ...
Brown Welcomes Ministerial 'Mini E'
PM Gordon Brown has welcomed an all-electric, zero emissions Mini E to the Government car pool in Downing Street. The Mini E will be tested by ministers wanting to try a fully-fledged electric car ...
UK National News, Dec 17, 2009
Charges Over Oldham Stabbing
Two men have been charged after an Oldham man was stabbed in the shoulder. Sajad Hussain, 36, and Babar Bashir, 43, both of Elgin Avenue, Clarksfield, Oldham have been charged with grievous bodily ha...
Charges Over Oldham Stabbing
Two men have been charged after an Oldham man was stabbed in the shoulder. Sajad Hussain, 36, and Babar Bashir, 43, both of Elgin Avenue, Clarksfield, Oldham have been charged with grievous bodily ha...
Northern Ireland News, Dec 17, 2009
Jobless Numbers Continuing To Grow
Figures just released have recorded a slight fall in the Northern Ireland unemployment rate during the latest quarter. However, the construction industry is still bearing the brunt of job losses even...
Jobless Numbers Continuing To Grow
Figures just released have recorded a slight fall in the Northern Ireland unemployment rate during the latest quarter. However, the construction industry is still bearing the brunt of job losses even...
UK National News, Dec 17, 2009
National News In Brief
White Christmas? About 200 drivers on the M20 and M2 in Kent were stuck in tailbacks overnight and flights have also been cancelled. Other commuters are also experiencing travel disruption as heavy s...
National News In Brief
White Christmas? About 200 drivers on the M20 and M2 in Kent were stuck in tailbacks overnight and flights have also been cancelled. Other commuters are also experiencing travel disruption as heavy s...
Northern Ireland News, Dec 17, 2009
Health Deficit Falling: McGimpsey
While local health trust deficits have reduced significantly, the Health and Social Care service (HSC) is still facing major financial difficulties. The NI Health Minister, Michael McGimpsey (picture...
Health Deficit Falling: McGimpsey
While local health trust deficits have reduced significantly, the Health and Social Care service (HSC) is still facing major financial difficulties. The NI Health Minister, Michael McGimpsey (picture...
Recruitment News, Dec 17, 2009
Jobless Numbers Show Improvement
Figures just released have recorded a slight fall in the Northern Ireland unemployment rate during the latest quarter. However, the construction industry is still bearing the brunt of job losses even...
Jobless Numbers Show Improvement
Figures just released have recorded a slight fall in the Northern Ireland unemployment rate during the latest quarter. However, the construction industry is still bearing the brunt of job losses even...
Northern Ireland News, Dec 17, 2009
Consultancy Wins 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...
Consultancy Wins 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 17, 2009
Other NI News In Brief
Bank Backs Ibis The Northern Bank has recently provided hotel group, Andras House, with £4.3m in finance towards the development of a new 124 bedroom hotel - Ibis Belfast City Centre, located on the ...
Other NI News In Brief
Bank Backs Ibis The Northern Bank has recently provided hotel group, Andras House, with £4.3m in finance towards the development of a new 124 bedroom hotel - Ibis Belfast City Centre, located on the ...
Business News, Dec 17, 2009
Minister Supports North West
The recession is hitting the North West hard and its impact continues to worry the NI Employment Minister. He said this week that he is committed to the local cause and is therefore holding different...
Minister Supports North West
The recession is hitting the North West hard and its impact continues to worry the NI Employment Minister. He said this week that he is committed to the local cause and is therefore holding different...
Business News, Dec 17, 2009
'Protection Call' For Struggling Homeowners
Legal protection to ensure that families across Scotland are only evicted as an "absolute last resort" must be put in place by the Scottish government as a matter of urgency, the charity Shelter Scotl...
'Protection Call' For Struggling Homeowners
Legal protection to ensure that families across Scotland are only evicted as an "absolute last resort" must be put in place by the Scottish government as a matter of urgency, the charity Shelter Scotl...
UK National News, Dec 16, 2009
BA Opens Talks With Union
British Airways and union officials have agreed to talks aimed at averting a walk-out by cabin crew over the festive period. Unite is expected to meet with airline bosses later this afternoon, but th...
BA Opens Talks With Union
British Airways and union officials have agreed to talks aimed at averting a walk-out by cabin crew over the festive period. Unite is expected to meet with airline bosses later this afternoon, but th...
UK National News, Dec 16, 2009
Barry George Wins Media Pay-Out
The man cleared of murdering BBC presenter Jill Dando has received compensation from newspapers who wrongly reported he had stalked other women. Barry George accepted "substantial damages" from News ...
Barry George Wins Media Pay-Out
The man cleared of murdering BBC presenter Jill Dando has received compensation from newspapers who wrongly reported he had stalked other women. Barry George accepted "substantial damages" from News ...
UK National News, Dec 16, 2009
PO Raiders Guilty Of Murder
Three men were today convicted of the murder of Craig Hodson-Walker who was shot dead in a raid at a Post Office in Worcestershire. A fourth member of the gang was cleared of murder and attempted mur...
PO Raiders Guilty Of Murder
Three men were today convicted of the murder of Craig Hodson-Walker who was shot dead in a raid at a Post Office in Worcestershire. A fourth member of the gang was cleared of murder and attempted mur...
UK National News, Dec 16, 2009
Homophobic Killer Gets Life
A man who carried out a brutal attack on a gay couple in south London has been imprisoned for life. One of the men was killed and the other seriously injured when they were set upon by 46-year-old D...
Homophobic Killer Gets Life
A man who carried out a brutal attack on a gay couple in south London has been imprisoned for life. One of the men was killed and the other seriously injured when they were set upon by 46-year-old D...
UK National News, Dec 16, 2009
Slowing Of UK Jobless Growth
Previous acceleration in the growth of the UK's jobless figure is continuing to ease, according to data released today. Unemployment levels between August and October rose by 21,000, bringing the to...
Slowing Of UK Jobless Growth
Previous acceleration in the growth of the UK's jobless figure is continuing to ease, according to data released today. Unemployment levels between August and October rose by 21,000, bringing the to...
Northern Ireland News, Dec 16, 2009
Hopes Rise For More UDA Disarmament
Loyalist paramilitaries could be poised to hand over more guns in the coming weeks, the Northern Ireland Secretary of State has suggested. Shaun Woodward said he is optimistic the Ulster Defence Asso...
Hopes Rise For More UDA Disarmament
Loyalist paramilitaries could be poised to hand over more guns in the coming weeks, the Northern Ireland Secretary of State has suggested. Shaun Woodward said he is optimistic the Ulster Defence Asso...
Northern Ireland News, Dec 16, 2009
Police Losing Public's Confidence
The public's confidence in NI policing is slowing, according to the latest Independent Omnibus Survey. Published yesterday, it looked at how the public rate the service delivered by the Police Servic...
Police Losing Public's Confidence
The public's confidence in NI policing is slowing, according to the latest Independent Omnibus Survey. Published yesterday, it looked at how the public rate the service delivered by the Police Servic...
UK National News, Dec 16, 2009
Brown's Gay Rights Push
Gordon Brown has conceded it could take "many years" for UK gay civil partnerships to be recognised in some parts of Europe. Speaking to gay lifestyle magazine Attitude, Mr Brown cited civil partner...
Brown's Gay Rights Push
Gordon Brown has conceded it could take "many years" for UK gay civil partnerships to be recognised in some parts of Europe. Speaking to gay lifestyle magazine Attitude, Mr Brown cited civil partner...
UK National News, Dec 16, 2009
Trafford Gun Threat Charge
A man has been charged after a police officer in Manchester was threatened at gunpoint. John Greenwood, 62, of Lytham Road, Flixton, Trafford is charged with making threats to kill, driving a motor v...
Trafford Gun Threat Charge
A man has been charged after a police officer in Manchester was threatened at gunpoint. John Greenwood, 62, of Lytham Road, Flixton, Trafford is charged with making threats to kill, driving a motor v...
UK National News, Dec 16, 2009
Nursery Abuse Workers Jailed Indefinitely
The two women at the centre of the Plymouth nursery abuse case have been given indefinite jail sentences. Vanessa George, 39, a mother-of-two from Plymouth in Devon, had previously pleaded guilty to ...
Nursery Abuse Workers Jailed Indefinitely
The two women at the centre of the Plymouth nursery abuse case have been given indefinite jail sentences. Vanessa George, 39, a mother-of-two from Plymouth in Devon, had previously pleaded guilty to ...
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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.
