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Northern Ireland News for December 2009 : Page 4
UK National News, Dec 15, 2009
Other News In Brief
Child Detention Slammed News that nearly 1,000 children a year are detained while awaiting deportation from the UK has been slammed by an MP. Holding hundreds of children in immigration detention cen...
Other News In Brief
Child Detention Slammed News that nearly 1,000 children a year are detained while awaiting deportation from the UK has been slammed by an MP. Holding hundreds of children in immigration detention cen...
Northern Ireland News, Dec 15, 2009
House Sales Growing, But Trend Still Slow
A recently published survey has indicated that house sales in Northern Ireland have increased. However, the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) survey said sales are still well below norm...
House Sales Growing, But Trend Still Slow
A recently published survey has indicated that house sales in Northern Ireland have increased. However, the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) survey said sales are still well below norm...
Business News, Dec 15, 2009
Sustainable Development Workshop Opens
Local companies have been urged to apply sustainable development principles to their operations and secure significant cost savings. Northern Ireland Enterprise Minister Arlene Foster made her commen...
Sustainable Development Workshop Opens
Local companies have been urged to apply sustainable development principles to their operations and secure significant cost savings. Northern Ireland Enterprise Minister Arlene Foster made her commen...
Northern Ireland 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 on the Antrim Coast Road, (pictured...
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 on the Antrim Coast Road, (pictured...
Northern Ireland News, Dec 15, 2009
Sustainable Development Workshop Opens
Local companies have been urged to apply sustainable development principles to their operations and secure significant cost savings. Northern Ireland Enterprise Minister Arlene Foster (pictured) made...
Sustainable Development Workshop Opens
Local companies have been urged to apply sustainable development principles to their operations and secure significant cost savings. Northern Ireland Enterprise Minister Arlene Foster (pictured) made...
Northern Ireland News, Dec 15, 2009
PSNI Launches New Drugs Protocol
Police in Northern Ireland have unveiled a new drugs amnesty aimed at eradicating the presence of harmful substances in the community. The Forum for Action on Substance Abuse and Suicide Awareness (...
PSNI Launches New Drugs Protocol
Police in Northern Ireland have unveiled a new drugs amnesty aimed at eradicating the presence of harmful substances in the community. The Forum for Action on Substance Abuse and Suicide Awareness (...
Business News, Dec 15, 2009
Partnership Wins National Training Award
A partnership between Belfast Metropolitan College (BMC) and Belfast Boys' Model School that delivers a construction qualification has been recognised for its 'excellence in training' at this year's N...
Partnership Wins National Training Award
A partnership between Belfast Metropolitan College (BMC) and Belfast Boys' Model School that delivers a construction qualification has been recognised for its 'excellence in training' at this year's N...
Northern Ireland News, Dec 15, 2009
Other NI News In Brief
Judge Flees Home A judge has had to flee his Belfast home because of a threat to his life from dissident republicans. The High Court's Mr Justice Treacy has been involved in some of the most high pro...
Other NI News In Brief
Judge Flees Home A judge has had to flee his Belfast home because of a threat to his life from dissident republicans. The High Court's Mr Justice Treacy has been involved in some of the most high pro...
UK National News, Dec 14, 2009
Christmas Strike By BA Staff
British Airways cabin crew have voted to strike for 12 days over the busy festive period. Industrial action will commence on 22 December and run until 2 January. Staff, who are unhappy at job cuts a...
Christmas Strike By BA Staff
British Airways cabin crew have voted to strike for 12 days over the busy festive period. Industrial action will commence on 22 December and run until 2 January. Staff, who are unhappy at job cuts a...
UK National News, Dec 14, 2009
Brown's Pledge On Afghan Explosives
Prime Minister Gordon Brown has returned from a weekend in Afghanistan pledging to tackle deadly roadside bombs in the war torn region. He is expected to outline further funding for front-line troop...
Brown's Pledge On Afghan Explosives
Prime Minister Gordon Brown has returned from a weekend in Afghanistan pledging to tackle deadly roadside bombs in the war torn region. He is expected to outline further funding for front-line troop...
UK National News, Dec 14, 2009
Millions Watch Joe's X-Factor Victory
Over 17 million television viewers watched 18-year-old Geordie Joe McElderry scoop the 2009 X Factor crown last night. He beat-off fellow finalist Olly Murs, 25, to take the ITV show's title. Earl...
Millions Watch Joe's X-Factor Victory
Over 17 million television viewers watched 18-year-old Geordie Joe McElderry scoop the 2009 X Factor crown last night. He beat-off fellow finalist Olly Murs, 25, to take the ITV show's title. Earl...
Recruitment News, Dec 14, 2009
Derry Call Centre Jobs To Be Axed
More than 300 call centre staff employed by Stream International in Londonderry are set to lose their jobs, following the company's failure to secure new contracts. The company, which provides suppor...
Derry Call Centre Jobs To Be Axed
More than 300 call centre staff employed by Stream International in Londonderry are set to lose their jobs, following the company's failure to secure new contracts. The company, which provides suppor...
Northern Ireland News, Dec 14, 2009
Baby's Death Leaves 'Heartbreak' Behind
The horrific murder of a toddler in Co Fermanagh is still being investigated while her family have been left "heartbroken and numb with pain". The PSNI Serious Crime Unit has been granted an extra 24...
Baby's Death Leaves 'Heartbreak' Behind
The horrific murder of a toddler in Co Fermanagh is still being investigated while her family have been left "heartbroken and numb with pain". The PSNI Serious Crime Unit has been granted an extra 24...
UK National News, Dec 14, 2009
Cadbury Defends Takeover Refusal
Chocolatier giant Cadbury has claimed an international food conglomerate attempted to buy it "on the cheap". Cadbury rejected Kraft Foods's hostile takeover bid last month, describing it as "derisor...
Cadbury Defends Takeover Refusal
Chocolatier giant Cadbury has claimed an international food conglomerate attempted to buy it "on the cheap". Cadbury rejected Kraft Foods's hostile takeover bid last month, describing it as "derisor...
Northern Ireland News, Dec 14, 2009
Autism Care Gets North-South Boost
Northern Ireland's top politicians met the Irish premier in Co Londonderry today for the latest round of talks. Brian Cowen said the Dáil government would now be backing a specialist facility, the Mi...
Autism Care Gets North-South Boost
Northern Ireland's top politicians met the Irish premier in Co Londonderry today for the latest round of talks. Brian Cowen said the Dáil government would now be backing a specialist facility, the Mi...
Northern Ireland News, Dec 14, 2009
Portstewart Murder Shock
The police are still questioning two people after a man was murdered in Co Londonderry at the weekend. Witnesses who came to the victim's aid are being sought as enquiries continue today after the de...
Portstewart Murder Shock
The police are still questioning two people after a man was murdered in Co Londonderry at the weekend. Witnesses who came to the victim's aid are being sought as enquiries continue today after the de...
Northern Ireland News, Dec 14, 2009
IRA Dissidents 'Raiding ATMs'
The recent spate of cross-border ATM raids have been linked to republican dissidents by those investigating the thefts. Gardaí and the PSNI are continuing investigations on both sides of the border i...
IRA Dissidents 'Raiding ATMs'
The recent spate of cross-border ATM raids have been linked to republican dissidents by those investigating the thefts. Gardaí and the PSNI are continuing investigations on both sides of the border i...
Northern Ireland News, Dec 14, 2009
Garda Death Mourned By Commissioner
The Irish Republic's top policeman, the Garda Commissioner, has said he is "deeply saddened" after the death of a member of the Garda in Donegal. Garda Gary McLoughlin, 24, died after he was involve...
Garda Death Mourned By Commissioner
The Irish Republic's top policeman, the Garda Commissioner, has said he is "deeply saddened" after the death of a member of the Garda in Donegal. Garda Gary McLoughlin, 24, died after he was involve...
Northern Ireland News, Dec 14, 2009
Orange Lodges To 'Go Public'
NI's leading loyal order has launched ambitious plans to develop two interpretive centres. One of the Orange Order's new facilities will be at the organisation's headquarters in Belfast and the other...
Orange Lodges To 'Go Public'
NI's leading loyal order has launched ambitious plans to develop two interpretive centres. One of the Orange Order's new facilities will be at the organisation's headquarters in Belfast and the other...
Northern Ireland News, Dec 14, 2009
Brewery To Become New Homes
A new £25m housing scheme has been approved for the old Bass Brewery in west Belfast. Some 166 new homes will be built in what is being billed as one of the largest social housing schemes undertaken ...
Brewery To Become New Homes
A new £25m housing scheme has been approved for the old Bass Brewery in west Belfast. Some 166 new homes will be built in what is being billed as one of the largest social housing schemes undertaken ...
UK National News, Dec 14, 2009
Europe Backs RBS Restructuring
The Government has welcomed the European Commission's approval of restructuring proposals for the Royal Bank of Scotland (RBS). Plans for the restructuring of RBS were announced on 3 November, follow...
Europe Backs RBS Restructuring
The Government has welcomed the European Commission's approval of restructuring proposals for the Royal Bank of Scotland (RBS). Plans for the restructuring of RBS were announced on 3 November, follow...
Northern Ireland News, Dec 14, 2009
Christmas Twitters From Belfast
New, high-tech communications have arrived to brighten-up Belfast during Christmas time, as the city council keeps in touch on a daily basis with its citizens through Twitter. The council will be 'tw...
Christmas Twitters From Belfast
New, high-tech communications have arrived to brighten-up Belfast during Christmas time, as the city council keeps in touch on a daily basis with its citizens through Twitter. The council will be 'tw...
UK National News, Dec 14, 2009
William 'Shadow King' Denial
Buckingham Palace has denied media reports that Prince William is to assume more of the Queen's official duties. A royal spokesman said the claims were a "total and utter fabrication" It had been s...
William 'Shadow King' Denial
Buckingham Palace has denied media reports that Prince William is to assume more of the Queen's official duties. A royal spokesman said the claims were a "total and utter fabrication" It had been s...
UK National News, Dec 14, 2009
Trafford Officer Tackles Gunman
A Manchester police man has been praised for tackling an armed assailant who threatened to shoot his colleague. The officer responded to a call for assistance after a fellow police man, who had been...
Trafford Officer Tackles Gunman
A Manchester police man has been praised for tackling an armed assailant who threatened to shoot his colleague. The officer responded to a call for assistance after a fellow police man, who had been...
UK National News, Dec 14, 2009
Training Review Slammed: BMA
Top UK doctors are criticising the government for a scheme they said actually threatens to cut millions of pounds from junior doctor training. The British Medical Association's (BMA) Junior Doctor C...
Training Review Slammed: BMA
Top UK doctors are criticising the government for a scheme they said actually threatens to cut millions of pounds from junior doctor training. The British Medical Association's (BMA) Junior Doctor C...
UK National News, Dec 14, 2009
Budget Gloom On Company Cars
It has emerged that UK businesses buying company cars may be facing a dramatic hike in tax. December's pre-Budget report is expected to result in a £120m increase in the amount of tax due when the go...
Budget Gloom On Company Cars
It has emerged that UK businesses buying company cars may be facing a dramatic hike in tax. December's pre-Budget report is expected to result in a £120m increase in the amount of tax due when the go...
Northern Ireland News, Dec 14, 2009
'Pilot' Land Registry Office Praised
A pilot project being run by Land & Property Services (LPS) to bring all its services together under one roof for ease of access has been hailed a success. NI Finance Minister, Sammy Wilson, visited ...
'Pilot' Land Registry Office Praised
A pilot project being run by Land & Property Services (LPS) to bring all its services together under one roof for ease of access has been hailed a success. NI Finance Minister, Sammy Wilson, visited ...
Northern Ireland News, Dec 14, 2009
R&D Falling, Says Report
Total expenditure on research and development, (R&D), in Northern Ireland, decreased by 2%, (£7.1million) to £344million, in 2008. This was due to decreases of £7.1million (-4.7%) in higher educatio...
R&D Falling, Says Report
Total expenditure on research and development, (R&D), in Northern Ireland, decreased by 2%, (£7.1million) to £344million, in 2008. This was due to decreases of £7.1million (-4.7%) in higher educatio...
UK National News, Dec 14, 2009
Other News In Brief
Use Emergency Services The NHS has appealed to the public to make appropriate use of accident and emergency services over the winter, when these are under extreme pressure. Currently emergency depart...
Other News In Brief
Use Emergency Services The NHS has appealed to the public to make appropriate use of accident and emergency services over the winter, when these are under extreme pressure. Currently emergency depart...
Northern Ireland News, Dec 14, 2009
Other NI News In Brief
ATM Robbery Foiled Police who arrived at the scene of a failed attempt to dig-out an ATM bank machine said they discovered a Caterpillar digger with its engine still running and another Nissan vehicl...
Other NI News In Brief
ATM Robbery Foiled Police who arrived at the scene of a failed attempt to dig-out an ATM bank machine said they discovered a Caterpillar digger with its engine still running and another Nissan vehicl...
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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.
