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Northern Ireland News for December 2009 : Page 3
Northern Ireland News, Dec 16, 2009
ATM Security Boosted
As the number of ram-raid attacks on automated teller machine (ATMs) climbed higher this week, a dedicated group to counter the thefts has been revealed. Paul Goggins, (pictured) the NIO Security Min...
ATM Security Boosted
As the number of ram-raid attacks on automated teller machine (ATMs) climbed higher this week, a dedicated group to counter the thefts has been revealed. Paul Goggins, (pictured) the NIO Security Min...
UK National News, Dec 16, 2009
Teen Detained Over Bullying Death
A teenage girl who bullied another teenager until she jumped to her death from a window has been detained for eight years. Hatice Can, 15, of Belvedere, Kent, was found guilty last month of the mansl...
Teen Detained Over Bullying Death
A teenage girl who bullied another teenager until she jumped to her death from a window has been detained for eight years. Hatice Can, 15, of Belvedere, Kent, was found guilty last month of the mansl...
UK National News, Dec 16, 2009
Man Guilty Of Terrorism Offences
A Derby man has been convicted of five terrorism offences and handed down a seven year jail term at Preston Crown Court. Krenar Lusha, 30, of Moore Street, was in the process of downloading explosive...
Man Guilty Of Terrorism Offences
A Derby man has been convicted of five terrorism offences and handed down a seven year jail term at Preston Crown Court. Krenar Lusha, 30, of Moore Street, was in the process of downloading explosive...
Business News, Dec 16, 2009
Pipeline Brings 200 Jobs
A new gas pipeline between Kerry and Limerick will result in the creation of 200 jobs in the region. The project has been welcomed in the area where construction jobs have dropped by over half. The ...
Pipeline Brings 200 Jobs
A new gas pipeline between Kerry and Limerick will result in the creation of 200 jobs in the region. The project has been welcomed in the area where construction jobs have dropped by over half. The ...
Northern Ireland News, Dec 16, 2009
EU Reaches Deal On Fishing Quotas
European Union ministers have reached a deal to reduce many of next year's fish quotas for overexploited species, while cautiously increasing others to ensure the livelihood of fishermen. "I am delig...
EU Reaches Deal On Fishing Quotas
European Union ministers have reached a deal to reduce many of next year's fish quotas for overexploited species, while cautiously increasing others to ensure the livelihood of fishermen. "I am delig...
Northern Ireland News, Dec 16, 2009
Cross-border Shoppers Make Belfast Buzz
Last year, 800,000 shoppers from the Republic of Ireland spent an estimated £94 million in Belfast during the run up to Christmas. This year, Belfast City Council, Belfast Visitor and Convention Bure...
Cross-border Shoppers Make Belfast Buzz
Last year, 800,000 shoppers from the Republic of Ireland spent an estimated £94 million in Belfast during the run up to Christmas. This year, Belfast City Council, Belfast Visitor and Convention Bure...
Northern Ireland News, Dec 16, 2009
Leftover Food To Aid Homeless
The Council for the Homeless is targeting a new food-sharing scheme called 'Food for Thought' which aims to divert edible food destined for landfill and redistribute it among those in need, writes ...
Leftover Food To Aid Homeless
The Council for the Homeless is targeting a new food-sharing scheme called 'Food for Thought' which aims to divert edible food destined for landfill and redistribute it among those in need, writes ...
Northern Ireland News, Dec 16, 2009
Magherafelt School Gets Green Light
Northern Ireland Education Minister, Caitríona Ruane, has given the go ahead for a new, £9m Magherafelt High School. "It is essential that while I am implementing reforms to raise educational standar...
Magherafelt School Gets Green Light
Northern Ireland Education Minister, Caitríona Ruane, has given the go ahead for a new, £9m Magherafelt High School. "It is essential that while I am implementing reforms to raise educational standar...
Recruitment News, Dec 16, 2009
New Pipeline Brings 200 Jobs
A new gas pipeline between Kerry and Limerick will result in the creation of 200 jobs in the region. The project has been welcomed in the area where construction jobs have dropped by over half. The ...
New Pipeline Brings 200 Jobs
A new gas pipeline between Kerry and Limerick will result in the creation of 200 jobs in the region. The project has been welcomed in the area where construction jobs have dropped by over half. The ...
Northern Ireland News, Dec 16, 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...
UK National News, Dec 16, 2009
Other News In Brief
Fatalities Hit 102 The Ministry of Defence has confirmed that two soldiers from 3rd Battalion The Rifles were killed yesterday near Sangin, in Afghanistan's Helmand province, taking the total number ...
Other News In Brief
Fatalities Hit 102 The Ministry of Defence has confirmed that two soldiers from 3rd Battalion The Rifles were killed yesterday near Sangin, in Afghanistan's Helmand province, taking the total number ...
Northern Ireland News, Dec 16, 2009
MLA 'Disappointed On Occupancy Impasse'
Northern Ireland's Planning Service, along with the country's lending institutions, have failed to reach any form of agreement on the issue of planning approvals that contain occupancy conditions, acc...
MLA 'Disappointed On Occupancy Impasse'
Northern Ireland's Planning Service, along with the country's lending institutions, have failed to reach any form of agreement on the issue of planning approvals that contain occupancy conditions, acc...
Northern Ireland News, Dec 16, 2009
Fermanagh Jobs Boost Welcomed
NI Enterprise Minister Arlene Foster has announced that up to 110 new jobs could be created as a result of expansions by two Fermanagh companies. Western Brand Poultry (NI), a leading supplier of pou...
Fermanagh Jobs Boost Welcomed
NI Enterprise Minister Arlene Foster has announced that up to 110 new jobs could be created as a result of expansions by two Fermanagh companies. Western Brand Poultry (NI), a leading supplier of pou...
Northern Ireland News, Dec 16, 2009
Other NI News In Brief
'More To Do' On Prisons Prisons' Minister Paul Goggins has welcomed the publication of the Criminal Justice Inspection Northern Ireland (CJI) Report on the 'Treatment of Vulnerable Prisoners By The N...
Other NI News In Brief
'More To Do' On Prisons Prisons' Minister Paul Goggins has welcomed the publication of the Criminal Justice Inspection Northern Ireland (CJI) Report on the 'Treatment of Vulnerable Prisoners By The N...
UK National News, Dec 15, 2009
BA Takes Legal Action To Stop Strike
British Airways has launched legal action in a bid to stop a planned 12-day strike by cabin crew staff in a protest over new working practices over the festive period. The airline launched the legal ...
BA Takes Legal Action To Stop Strike
British Airways has launched legal action in a bid to stop a planned 12-day strike by cabin crew staff in a protest over new working practices over the festive period. The airline launched the legal ...
Business News, Dec 15, 2009
NI Villages Battle For TV Lottery Funds
Two enterprising Northern Ireland village communities are set to get a boost from prominent UK business experts in the latest stage of TV's Village SOS. Ballygally in Antrim, and Belleek in Fermanagh...
NI Villages Battle For TV Lottery Funds
Two enterprising Northern Ireland village communities are set to get a boost from prominent UK business experts in the latest stage of TV's Village SOS. Ballygally in Antrim, and Belleek in Fermanagh...
Recruitment News, Dec 15, 2009
Recruitment Boost For Frontline
Midlands-based Frontline Recruitment is celebrating after bucking the national trend in 2009 and taking on 150 new clients since the beginning of the year. Despite the economic doom and gloom, the fi...
Recruitment Boost For Frontline
Midlands-based Frontline Recruitment is celebrating after bucking the national trend in 2009 and taking on 150 new clients since the beginning of the year. Despite the economic doom and gloom, the fi...
UK National News, Dec 15, 2009
MoD Chopper Spending Threatens Jobs
A new fleet of Chinook helicopters could be funded by job cuts at the Ministry of Defence, according to reports. Defence Secretary Bob Ainsworth said the government would purchase 22 new choppers to...
MoD Chopper Spending Threatens Jobs
A new fleet of Chinook helicopters could be funded by job cuts at the Ministry of Defence, according to reports. Defence Secretary Bob Ainsworth said the government would purchase 22 new choppers to...
Northern Ireland News, Dec 15, 2009
Sex Shock Allegation Over Toddler Murder
The Fermanagh toddler who died from severe injuries in hospital on Friday may have also been sexually assaulted, writes Carla Liébana. Barry Michael McCarney, 30, an unemployed man from Sally'...
Sex Shock Allegation Over Toddler Murder
The Fermanagh toddler who died from severe injuries in hospital on Friday may have also been sexually assaulted, writes Carla Liébana. Barry Michael McCarney, 30, an unemployed man from Sally'...
UK National News, Dec 15, 2009
Petrol Price Pump Up Inflation
Growth in the UK inflation rate last month has been attributed to increased petrol prices. Official figures show the consumer prices index (CPI) rose faster than predicted to an annual rate of 1.9%,...
Petrol Price Pump Up Inflation
Growth in the UK inflation rate last month has been attributed to increased petrol prices. Official figures show the consumer prices index (CPI) rose faster than predicted to an annual rate of 1.9%,...
UK National News, Dec 15, 2009
Cannabis Spray 'Eases' Cancer Suffering
Cancer patients could benefit from a new painkiller made from cannabis extract, a study has shown. The oral spray reduced pain by 30% in a group of cancer patients who had not been helped by morphine...
Cannabis Spray 'Eases' Cancer Suffering
Cancer patients could benefit from a new painkiller made from cannabis extract, a study has shown. The oral spray reduced pain by 30% in a group of cancer patients who had not been helped by morphine...
Northern Ireland News, Dec 15, 2009
Justice Rift Goes Public
The growing rift between Stormont's top politicians, Peter Robinson and Martin McGuinness over policing and justice entered the public domain yesterday for the first time. Tensions between the First...
Justice Rift Goes Public
The growing rift between Stormont's top politicians, Peter Robinson and Martin McGuinness over policing and justice entered the public domain yesterday for the first time. Tensions between the First...
Northern Ireland News, Dec 15, 2009
Autism Centre 'Funding Rethink'
Cross border co-operation was seen as working this week when an all-Ireland centre for children with autism was put firmly back on track after the Irish government ended a pause in funding. Brian Cow...
Autism Centre 'Funding Rethink'
Cross border co-operation was seen as working this week when an all-Ireland centre for children with autism was put firmly back on track after the Irish government ended a pause in funding. Brian Cow...
UK National News, Dec 15, 2009
Scarf Strangles Karting Teen
A teenage girl from Cambridgeshire has been killed in a go-karting tragedy. She died shortly after she drove a go-kart around an indoor track and her scarf came loose and got caught in the engine, cu...
Scarf Strangles Karting Teen
A teenage girl from Cambridgeshire has been killed in a go-karting tragedy. She died shortly after she drove a go-kart around an indoor track and her scarf came loose and got caught in the engine, cu...
UK National News, Dec 15, 2009
City Accountant Guilty Of Fraud
A London accountant, who funded a band featuring X Factor contestant Danyl Johnson, has been found guilty of cheating "investors" out of millions of pounds of life savings. Qualified chartered accoun...
City Accountant Guilty Of Fraud
A London accountant, who funded a band featuring X Factor contestant Danyl Johnson, has been found guilty of cheating "investors" out of millions of pounds of life savings. Qualified chartered accoun...
Northern Ireland News, Dec 15, 2009
White Christmas Predicted
Wintery conditions are on the way to NI with the Province now looking likely to enjoy its first white Christmas in five years. Weather forecasters said today that overall temperatures are expected to...
White Christmas Predicted
Wintery conditions are on the way to NI with the Province now looking likely to enjoy its first white Christmas in five years. Weather forecasters said today that overall temperatures are expected to...
UK National News, Dec 15, 2009
BBC Website To Offer 'Open House'
Newspapers could be facing an online revolution as the BBC is planning to open up its website on www.bbc.co.uk to other news organisation. The broa...
BBC Website To Offer 'Open House'
Newspapers could be facing an online revolution as the BBC is planning to open up its website on www.bbc.co.uk to other news organisation. The broa...
UK National News, Dec 15, 2009
North West Lines Go 'Greener'
Three major rail routes in the North West are to be electrified to boost their 'green' credentials, the UK Transport Secretary has announced. Lord Adonis said the £200m electrification programme, co...
North West Lines Go 'Greener'
Three major rail routes in the North West are to be electrified to boost their 'green' credentials, the UK Transport Secretary has announced. Lord Adonis said the £200m electrification programme, co...
Northern Ireland News, Dec 15, 2009
Mail Reaches Festive Peak
Royal Mail in Northern Ireland has laid on four additional daily flights and boosted its normal 1,000-strong vehicle fleet with 137 extra vans and trucks to cope with the Christmas demand. It has al...
Mail Reaches Festive Peak
Royal Mail in Northern Ireland has laid on four additional daily flights and boosted its normal 1,000-strong vehicle fleet with 137 extra vans and trucks to cope with the Christmas demand. It has al...
UK National News, Dec 15, 2009
Stockport Sex Attacker Jailed
A 29-year-old sex attacker who preyed on lone woman dog walkers in Manchester has been jailed. Stuart Richard Hulme, of Councillor Lane, Cheadle, pleaded guilty at an earlier hearing to five offences...
Stockport Sex Attacker Jailed
A 29-year-old sex attacker who preyed on lone woman dog walkers in Manchester has been jailed. Stuart Richard Hulme, of Councillor Lane, Cheadle, pleaded guilty at an earlier hearing to five offences...
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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.
