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Northern Ireland News for December 2009 : Page 6
UK National News, Dec 10, 2009
Sentencing Over Terror Bid
Three Muslim men have been jailed over a foiled plot to blow up transatlantic flights. Four other men have already been convicted of conspiring to bomb passenger jets flying out of Heathrow, among th...
Sentencing Over Terror Bid
Three Muslim men have been jailed over a foiled plot to blow up transatlantic flights. Four other men have already been convicted of conspiring to bomb passenger jets flying out of Heathrow, among th...
UK National News, Dec 10, 2009
Child Obesity 'Levelling Off'
New figures have suggested escalating child obesity in the UK is beginning to level off, however, rates are still too high, according to the government. The National Child Measurement Programme sug...
Child Obesity 'Levelling Off'
New figures have suggested escalating child obesity in the UK is beginning to level off, however, rates are still too high, according to the government. The National Child Measurement Programme sug...
Northern Ireland News, Dec 10, 2009
Budget Report Strikes Different Notes
While the NIO Secretary of State Shaun Woodward has welcomed yesterday's Pre Budget Report from Chancellor Alistair Darling, not everyone is quite so upbeat. The Secretary of State said: 'This Pre Bu...
Budget Report Strikes Different Notes
While the NIO Secretary of State Shaun Woodward has welcomed yesterday's Pre Budget Report from Chancellor Alistair Darling, not everyone is quite so upbeat. The Secretary of State said: 'This Pre Bu...
Northern Ireland News, Dec 10, 2009
Elderly Attack Slammed
Local condemnation has followed the attack of an elderly woman in her own home in Co Armagh. Speaking after the victim - who is in her 80s - was robbed in her home in Keady, the Newry and Armagh Sinn...
Elderly Attack Slammed
Local condemnation has followed the attack of an elderly woman in her own home in Co Armagh. Speaking after the victim - who is in her 80s - was robbed in her home in Keady, the Newry and Armagh Sinn...
Business News, Dec 10, 2009
Budget's Construction Cuts Are 'A Blow': CIF
The Construction Industry Federation (CIF) has claimed the Irish Government's decision to cut nearly €1bn from its capital investment programme represents a 'blow to jobs' in its sector and that will ...
Budget's Construction Cuts Are 'A Blow': CIF
The Construction Industry Federation (CIF) has claimed the Irish Government's decision to cut nearly €1bn from its capital investment programme represents a 'blow to jobs' in its sector and that will ...
Business News, Dec 10, 2009
Derry Housing Investment Announced
There's to be a multi-million pound investment in a Londonderry housing project. NI Minister for Social Development Margaret Ritchie has announced funding of over £23million for two new social housin...
Derry Housing Investment Announced
There's to be a multi-million pound investment in a Londonderry housing project. NI Minister for Social Development Margaret Ritchie has announced funding of over £23million for two new social housin...
UK National News, Dec 10, 2009
Guman Stopped Near Blair's Home
An Albanian man has been accused of possessing a loaded weapon outside the London home of former prime minister Tony Blair. Kutjim Nurka, 56, was stopped in his car by officers patrolling Connaught ...
Guman Stopped Near Blair's Home
An Albanian man has been accused of possessing a loaded weapon outside the London home of former prime minister Tony Blair. Kutjim Nurka, 56, was stopped in his car by officers patrolling Connaught ...
UK National News, Dec 10, 2009
Royal Mail Profits Up
Operating profits at Royal Mail grew by 4% in the six months proceeding September, it was confirmed today. Profits during this period were valued at £184m and the business injected around £300m into...
Royal Mail Profits Up
Operating profits at Royal Mail grew by 4% in the six months proceeding September, it was confirmed today. Profits during this period were valued at £184m and the business injected around £300m into...
Northern Ireland News, Dec 10, 2009
Extra Police Meeting Security 'Unwanted'
A senior Unionist has insisted public policing meetings cannot be turned into 'fortresses' in response to the threat from dissident republicans. UUP Assemblyman Basil McCrea (pictured) said upping ...
Extra Police Meeting Security 'Unwanted'
A senior Unionist has insisted public policing meetings cannot be turned into 'fortresses' in response to the threat from dissident republicans. UUP Assemblyman Basil McCrea (pictured) said upping ...
Northern Ireland News, Dec 10, 2009
Executive Victims' Strategy Revealed
The long-awaited publication of the Stormont Executive's Strategy for Victims and Survivors of The Troubles has been announced. First Minister Peter Robinson and Deputy First Minister Martin McGuinne...
Executive Victims' Strategy Revealed
The long-awaited publication of the Stormont Executive's Strategy for Victims and Survivors of The Troubles has been announced. First Minister Peter Robinson and Deputy First Minister Martin McGuinne...
Northern Ireland News, Dec 10, 2009
Belfast Film Company Partners In US
An award-winning Belfast-based production company has announced a partnership agreement with Academy Award-winning US director Alex Gibney. The two-year cross-Atlantic partnership will enable 'Below...
Belfast Film Company Partners In US
An award-winning Belfast-based production company has announced a partnership agreement with Academy Award-winning US director Alex Gibney. The two-year cross-Atlantic partnership will enable 'Below...
UK National News, Dec 10, 2009
Swine Flu Deaths 'Less Than Expected'
New data, published today, has shown that anticipated deaths from swine flu are lower than were first anticipated. The British Medical Journal's website, bmj.com, reveals that there were 26 deaths ou...
Swine Flu Deaths 'Less Than Expected'
New data, published today, has shown that anticipated deaths from swine flu are lower than were first anticipated. The British Medical Journal's website, bmj.com, reveals that there were 26 deaths ou...
UK National News, Dec 10, 2009
Tube Memorial For Menezes
A permanent memorial will be erected in the south London Tube station where Jean Charles de Menezes was shot dead by police. Transport authorities have given the go ahead for a mosaic to be installe...
Tube Memorial For Menezes
A permanent memorial will be erected in the south London Tube station where Jean Charles de Menezes was shot dead by police. Transport authorities have given the go ahead for a mosaic to be installe...
Northern Ireland News, Dec 10, 2009
PR 'Guru' To Join Assembly
The SDLP last night selected Conall McDevitt to replace Carmel Hanna as an Assembly member for South Belfast. Mr McDevitt will takeover from Mrs Hanna in the New Year after defeating city councillor ...
PR 'Guru' To Join Assembly
The SDLP last night selected Conall McDevitt to replace Carmel Hanna as an Assembly member for South Belfast. Mr McDevitt will takeover from Mrs Hanna in the New Year after defeating city councillor ...
Northern Ireland News, Dec 10, 2009
Fermanagh Hospital 'Well Underway'
Construction at a new £270million Enniskillen hospital development is now six months into the project - and is advancing well. The three-year construction programme, that will see the hospital openin...
Fermanagh Hospital 'Well Underway'
Construction at a new £270million Enniskillen hospital development is now six months into the project - and is advancing well. The three-year construction programme, that will see the hospital openin...
UK National News, Dec 10, 2009
Schoolgirl Raped In East London
A 12-year-old girl has been raped as she walked to school in east London. It is understood that the girl was grabbed by a man as she walked along Worlsey Road in Leytonstone, shortly before 8.30am on...
Schoolgirl Raped In East London
A 12-year-old girl has been raped as she walked to school in east London. It is understood that the girl was grabbed by a man as she walked along Worlsey Road in Leytonstone, shortly before 8.30am on...
UK National News, Dec 10, 2009
Other News In Brief
Woman's Car taken A 51-year-old woman has been the victim of a carjacking in Edinburgh. She was sitting in her green Jaguar X-Type in Commiston Springs Avenue, Morningside, at 1820 GMT when a man app...
Other News In Brief
Woman's Car taken A 51-year-old woman has been the victim of a carjacking in Edinburgh. She was sitting in her green Jaguar X-Type in Commiston Springs Avenue, Morningside, at 1820 GMT when a man app...
Northern Ireland News, Dec 10, 2009
City 'Arts Hub' Contract Confirmed
Work will start on a new £17.5m Belfast arts hub before Christmas, it has been confirmed. The 5,500 square metres Metropolitan Arts Centre (MAC) will be built in the city's Cathedral Quarter and cre...
City 'Arts Hub' Contract Confirmed
Work will start on a new £17.5m Belfast arts hub before Christmas, it has been confirmed. The 5,500 square metres Metropolitan Arts Centre (MAC) will be built in the city's Cathedral Quarter and cre...
Northern Ireland News, Dec 10, 2009
Other NI News In Brief
Road Death 'Tragic' SDLP East Derry MLA John Dallat has extended his sympathies to the motorist who died this morning following a collision with a police vehicle on the Ballybogey Road near Portrush....
Other NI News In Brief
Road Death 'Tragic' SDLP East Derry MLA John Dallat has extended his sympathies to the motorist who died this morning following a collision with a police vehicle on the Ballybogey Road near Portrush....
Business News, Dec 10, 2009
Tesco's Northcott Rebuilding Plan Approved
After a lengthy wait, and as the current infrastructure continues to deteriorate, a once major Co Antrim shopping centre is to be rebuilt. The proposed complete redevelopment of Northcott Shopping Ce...
Tesco's Northcott Rebuilding Plan Approved
After a lengthy wait, and as the current infrastructure continues to deteriorate, a once major Co Antrim shopping centre is to be rebuilt. The proposed complete redevelopment of Northcott Shopping Ce...
Northern Ireland News, Dec 9, 2009
Latest ATM Robbery Fails
Another cash machine has been targeted by ram-raiders. This time it was at a Bank of Ireland branch in Main Street, Keady, which was attacked with a construction digger shortly after 3am on Wednesday...
Latest ATM Robbery Fails
Another cash machine has been targeted by ram-raiders. This time it was at a Bank of Ireland branch in Main Street, Keady, which was attacked with a construction digger shortly after 3am on Wednesday...
Northern Ireland News, Dec 9, 2009
SF Backs Ritchie Justice Nomination
Sinn Féin has backed the SDLP's potential nomination of Margaret Ritchie for the job as the Stormont Justice Minister. The SDLP leadership is expected to formally put Ms Ritchie forward for the post...
SF Backs Ritchie Justice Nomination
Sinn Féin has backed the SDLP's potential nomination of Margaret Ritchie for the job as the Stormont Justice Minister. The SDLP leadership is expected to formally put Ms Ritchie forward for the post...
Northern Ireland News, Dec 9, 2009
Outgoing MLA's Warning Over Policing
Sinn Fein could walk away from the Northern Ireland Assembly if a timescale for devolving policing and justice powers is not agreed, a republican MLA has warned. Francie Brolly, who will retire from...
Outgoing MLA's Warning Over Policing
Sinn Fein could walk away from the Northern Ireland Assembly if a timescale for devolving policing and justice powers is not agreed, a republican MLA has warned. Francie Brolly, who will retire from...
UK National News, Dec 9, 2009
Pre-Budget Report Brings NI Rise
National Insurance contributions are to be increased under the Government's pre-Budget report, which was published today. Chancellor Alistair Darling said the 0.5p increase would come into effect fr...
Pre-Budget Report Brings NI Rise
National Insurance contributions are to be increased under the Government's pre-Budget report, which was published today. Chancellor Alistair Darling said the 0.5p increase would come into effect fr...
UK National News, Dec 9, 2009
Puma Crash Caused By 'Pilot Error'
An inquest into the deaths of two SAS soldiers killed in a helicopter crash in Iraq in 2007 has found the crash was primarily caused by pilot error. Sgt John Battersby, 31, of Lancashire, and Cpl Lee...
Puma Crash Caused By 'Pilot Error'
An inquest into the deaths of two SAS soldiers killed in a helicopter crash in Iraq in 2007 has found the crash was primarily caused by pilot error. Sgt John Battersby, 31, of Lancashire, and Cpl Lee...
UK National News, Dec 9, 2009
Economic X Factor Makes Headlines
The outgoing Chairman of ITV has reported that it is a strong possibility that regional news could be phased out in favour of programmes such as X-Factor, I'm a Celebrity, Doc Martin and Coronation St...
Economic X Factor Makes Headlines
The outgoing Chairman of ITV has reported that it is a strong possibility that regional news could be phased out in favour of programmes such as X-Factor, I'm a Celebrity, Doc Martin and Coronation St...
Northern Ireland News, Dec 9, 2009
Tesco's Northcott Plan Approved
After a lengthy wait, and as the current infrastructure continues to deteriorate, a once major Co Antrim shopping centre is to be rebuilt. The proposed complete redevelopment of Northcott Shopping Ce...
Tesco's Northcott Plan Approved
After a lengthy wait, and as the current infrastructure continues to deteriorate, a once major Co Antrim shopping centre is to be rebuilt. The proposed complete redevelopment of Northcott Shopping Ce...
Northern Ireland News, Dec 9, 2009
City Airport Extension 'Granted'
Plans to approve a controversial runway extension at Belfast City Airport have been drawn up without a public inquiry, according to SDLP MP Alasdair McDonnell Dr McDonnell said he understood the plan...
City Airport Extension 'Granted'
Plans to approve a controversial runway extension at Belfast City Airport have been drawn up without a public inquiry, according to SDLP MP Alasdair McDonnell Dr McDonnell said he understood the plan...
Business News, Dec 9, 2009
Aer Lingus Takeover Looms Again
Aer Lingus is again at risk of being taken over by Ryanair - unless employees agree to plans for sweeping cost cuts - its new boss has said. "If Aer Lingus isn't capable of mastering its own destiny,...
Aer Lingus Takeover Looms Again
Aer Lingus is again at risk of being taken over by Ryanair - unless employees agree to plans for sweeping cost cuts - its new boss has said. "If Aer Lingus isn't capable of mastering its own destiny,...
Northern Ireland News, Dec 9, 2009
Songwriters Festival Takes Voice
Belfast is to hit all the top notes in the New Year as the city celebrates music and poetry in a four-day festival as more than 100 songwriters take voice. The 6th annual Guinness Belfast Nashville ...
Songwriters Festival Takes Voice
Belfast is to hit all the top notes in the New Year as the city celebrates music and poetry in a four-day festival as more than 100 songwriters take voice. The 6th annual Guinness Belfast Nashville ...
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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.
