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Northern Ireland News, Dec 8, 2009
UU's Journalism MA Tops UK
NI Journalism students are 'top of the class' according to the industry's training body. The University of Ulster's MA Journalism course is officially the UK's best performing postgraduate journalism...
UU's Journalism MA Tops UK
NI Journalism students are 'top of the class' according to the industry's training body. The University of Ulster's MA Journalism course is officially the UK's best performing postgraduate journalism...
Northern Ireland News, Dec 8, 2009
Urban Regeneration Programme Praised
A major Belfast City Council programme has been hailed as an example of best practice in urban regeneration. The council's 'Renewing The Routes' initiative is one of six projects across the UK to hav...
Urban Regeneration Programme Praised
A major Belfast City Council programme has been hailed as an example of best practice in urban regeneration. The council's 'Renewing The Routes' initiative is one of six projects across the UK to hav...
UK National News, Dec 8, 2009
Sony Announces 3D FIFA World Cup
The World Cup is being filmed and transmitted in stunning 3D - a major global first for broadcasting. The Sony Corporation and FIFA (Fédération Internationale de Football Association) have announced ...
Sony Announces 3D FIFA World Cup
The World Cup is being filmed and transmitted in stunning 3D - a major global first for broadcasting. The Sony Corporation and FIFA (Fédération Internationale de Football Association) have announced ...
Northern Ireland News, Dec 8, 2009
A5 Contractors Appointed
Three joint ventures have been awarded the contract to build a record breaking dual carriage way between Derry and Aughnacloy. The 86 kilometres A5 Western Transport Corridor is the largest single ro...
A5 Contractors Appointed
Three joint ventures have been awarded the contract to build a record breaking dual carriage way between Derry and Aughnacloy. The 86 kilometres A5 Western Transport Corridor is the largest single ro...
Northern Ireland News, Dec 8, 2009
'Premier' Fit Out At Hamleys
A commercial electrical contractor from Northern Ireland has completed a £450,000 fit out for retail toy giant, Hamleys. Bellaghy-based Premier Electrics delivered its part of the Hamleys store in Gl...
'Premier' Fit Out At Hamleys
A commercial electrical contractor from Northern Ireland has completed a £450,000 fit out for retail toy giant, Hamleys. Bellaghy-based Premier Electrics delivered its part of the Hamleys store in Gl...
Business News, Dec 8, 2009
'Premier' Fit Out At Hamleys
A commercial electrical contractor from Northern Ireland has completed a £450,000 fit out for retail toy giant, Hamleys. Bellaghy-based Premier Electrics delivered its part of the Hamleys store in Gl...
'Premier' Fit Out At Hamleys
A commercial electrical contractor from Northern Ireland has completed a £450,000 fit out for retail toy giant, Hamleys. Bellaghy-based Premier Electrics delivered its part of the Hamleys store in Gl...
UK National News, Dec 8, 2009
Other News In Brief
Teens Sentenced To Life Two teenagers who murdered a man in a 'frenzied' attack have been jailed for life. Carl Marshall and Bret Atkins, both 19, were given minimum sentences of 19 and 21 years resp...
Other News In Brief
Teens Sentenced To Life Two teenagers who murdered a man in a 'frenzied' attack have been jailed for life. Carl Marshall and Bret Atkins, both 19, were given minimum sentences of 19 and 21 years resp...
Northern Ireland News, Dec 8, 2009
Other NI News In Brief
Wilson Reselected Sitting MP, Sammy Wilson (pictured) has been reselected by the East Antrim Association of the DUP to fight the next Westminster election as their candidate. Local party members unan...
Other NI News In Brief
Wilson Reselected Sitting MP, Sammy Wilson (pictured) has been reselected by the East Antrim Association of the DUP to fight the next Westminster election as their candidate. Local party members unan...
UK National News, Dec 7, 2009
Extra £3bn Govt Savings Planned
Gordon Brown has outlined plans to trim £12bn from the Government's budget over the next four years. He said savings plans had increased by £3bn, in a move squarely targeted at high earning public s...
Extra £3bn Govt Savings Planned
Gordon Brown has outlined plans to trim £12bn from the Government's budget over the next four years. He said savings plans had increased by £3bn, in a move squarely targeted at high earning public s...
Recruitment News, Dec 7, 2009
Job Losses As Recession Slows
The economy is on the turn, according to a leading local bank's economist. Positive economic growth is set to return as the recession falters, a Northern Bank economist Angela McGowan confirmed today...
Job Losses As Recession Slows
The economy is on the turn, according to a leading local bank's economist. Positive economic growth is set to return as the recession falters, a Northern Bank economist Angela McGowan confirmed today...
UK National News, Dec 7, 2009
Flood Death Bridge Renamed
The death of a policeman swept away in recent floods has been marked by naming a rapidly-built replacement bridge in his name. Building work has been completed on the new footbridge which is now reun...
Flood Death Bridge Renamed
The death of a policeman swept away in recent floods has been marked by naming a rapidly-built replacement bridge in his name. Building work has been completed on the new footbridge which is now reun...
UK National News, Dec 7, 2009
Husband Held Over Newlywed Death
Police investigating the death of newlywed Vicky Roberts in Cheshire have arrested her husband. Mrs Roberts, 25, was found dead in the garage of her home near Runcorn, Cheshire on Thursday, after her...
Husband Held Over Newlywed Death
Police investigating the death of newlywed Vicky Roberts in Cheshire have arrested her husband. Mrs Roberts, 25, was found dead in the garage of her home near Runcorn, Cheshire on Thursday, after her...
UK National News, Dec 7, 2009
Paedophiles On Most Wanted Website
Police have turned to the web and a 'Most Wanted' website to track down two criminals who have went 'AWOL'. The Police in Merseyside and Cornwall have placed two paedophiles who they have called 'da...
Paedophiles On Most Wanted Website
Police have turned to the web and a 'Most Wanted' website to track down two criminals who have went 'AWOL'. The Police in Merseyside and Cornwall have placed two paedophiles who they have called 'da...
UK National News, Dec 7, 2009
Take Fresh Look At Emissions: CBI
A leading employers' organisation has claimed that UK companies could find themselves at a serious disadvantage if manufacturers switch production to countries where emissions targets aren't as tough ...
Take Fresh Look At Emissions: CBI
A leading employers' organisation has claimed that UK companies could find themselves at a serious disadvantage if manufacturers switch production to countries where emissions targets aren't as tough ...
Northern Ireland News, Dec 7, 2009
Maghaberry Boss Resignation Shock
NI's Prison Service has again been rocked by bad news as the man who was to lead reform and clear up problems at what was officially labelled the worst and most expensive prison in the UK has quit, wr...
Maghaberry Boss Resignation Shock
NI's Prison Service has again been rocked by bad news as the man who was to lead reform and clear up problems at what was officially labelled the worst and most expensive prison in the UK has quit, wr...
Business News, Dec 7, 2009
Construction Weak, But Recession Over
The economy is on the turn, according to a leading local bank's economist. Positive economic growth is set to return as the recession falters before the end of the year, Northern Bank economist Angel...
Construction Weak, But Recession Over
The economy is on the turn, according to a leading local bank's economist. Positive economic growth is set to return as the recession falters before the end of the year, Northern Bank economist Angel...
UK National News, Dec 7, 2009
Go Go Hamster Safe, Says Maker
The manufacturer of a hit Christmas toy has defended its safety. Cepia said today that Mr Squiggles the Go Go Hamster - which is on Santa's list for most UK children and was at the centre of a health...
Go Go Hamster Safe, Says Maker
The manufacturer of a hit Christmas toy has defended its safety. Cepia said today that Mr Squiggles the Go Go Hamster - which is on Santa's list for most UK children and was at the centre of a health...
Northern Ireland News, Dec 7, 2009
Belfast Murder Victim 'From Dublin'
It has been a violent weekend in Northern Ireland with two separate deaths being probed as well as a stabbing and a shooting incident also being under investigation. The death of a 19-year-old man at...
Belfast Murder Victim 'From Dublin'
It has been a violent weekend in Northern Ireland with two separate deaths being probed as well as a stabbing and a shooting incident also being under investigation. The death of a 19-year-old man at...
UK National News, Dec 7, 2009
Gas Suppliers Warned On Bills
A UK energy regulator has warned gas suppliers that prices charged to households must come down if the price of wholesale gas continues to fall. The regulator, Ofgem, said companies must not "use in...
Gas Suppliers Warned On Bills
A UK energy regulator has warned gas suppliers that prices charged to households must come down if the price of wholesale gas continues to fall. The regulator, Ofgem, said companies must not "use in...
Northern Ireland News, Dec 7, 2009
'Publish Justice Letter', Says McGuinness
Martin McGuinness has challenged Peter Robinson to publish a letter his party reportedly sent to Downing Street outlining policing and justice 'preconditions'. The Sinn Féin Deputy First Minister's ...
'Publish Justice Letter', Says McGuinness
Martin McGuinness has challenged Peter Robinson to publish a letter his party reportedly sent to Downing Street outlining policing and justice 'preconditions'. The Sinn Féin Deputy First Minister's ...
Northern Ireland News, Dec 7, 2009
'End Double Jobbing Pay': Tories
A future UK Tory government would eliminate the possibility of Northern Ireland politicians collecting two salaries while holding dual mandates. So-called 'double jobbing' has become a hot topic at ...
'End Double Jobbing Pay': Tories
A future UK Tory government would eliminate the possibility of Northern Ireland politicians collecting two salaries while holding dual mandates. So-called 'double jobbing' has become a hot topic at ...
UK National News, Dec 7, 2009
Clampdown Targets 'Rogue' Security Firms
All firms providing private security for the Scottish Government will now have to have earned the 'approved contractor' kitemark. Justice Secretary Kenny MacAskill made the announcement ahead of a me...
Clampdown Targets 'Rogue' Security Firms
All firms providing private security for the Scottish Government will now have to have earned the 'approved contractor' kitemark. Justice Secretary Kenny MacAskill made the announcement ahead of a me...
UK National News, Dec 7, 2009
Woman, 89, Robbed In Manchester
An elderly woman has been burgled in Manchester after thieves tricked their way into her home. The 89-year-old victim, who lives on Ashfield Square, Droylsden, answered her door to two men at around...
Woman, 89, Robbed In Manchester
An elderly woman has been burgled in Manchester after thieves tricked their way into her home. The 89-year-old victim, who lives on Ashfield Square, Droylsden, answered her door to two men at around...
UK National News, Dec 7, 2009
Emmerdale Moves To HD
A review that recommended a considerable upgrade for studio facilities producing a major ITV 'soap' has led to a £5 million refurbishment being announced for the Emmerdale production centre. Aimed at...
Emmerdale Moves To HD
A review that recommended a considerable upgrade for studio facilities producing a major ITV 'soap' has led to a £5 million refurbishment being announced for the Emmerdale production centre. Aimed at...
Northern Ireland News, Dec 7, 2009
Recession Over, Says Northern
The economy is on the turn, according to a leading local bank's economist. Positive economic growth is set to return as the recession falters before the end of the year, Northern Bank economist Angel...
Recession Over, Says Northern
The economy is on the turn, according to a leading local bank's economist. Positive economic growth is set to return as the recession falters before the end of the year, Northern Bank economist Angel...
Northern Ireland News, Dec 7, 2009
Abuse Bishop 'Expected To Resign'
An Irish Bishop, whose failures in regard to clerical sex abuse were described as "inexcusable" in the recent Murphy report, is expected to resign during a visit to Rome today. Current Bishop of Lim...
Abuse Bishop 'Expected To Resign'
An Irish Bishop, whose failures in regard to clerical sex abuse were described as "inexcusable" in the recent Murphy report, is expected to resign during a visit to Rome today. Current Bishop of Lim...
Northern Ireland News, Dec 7, 2009
'Green' Welcome For Irish Minister
As world leaders joined some 16,500 people in the Danish capital to discuss climate change, there was a 'green', eco-friendly welcome being extended across the Irish border too. The Stormont Minister...
'Green' Welcome For Irish Minister
As world leaders joined some 16,500 people in the Danish capital to discuss climate change, there was a 'green', eco-friendly welcome being extended across the Irish border too. The Stormont Minister...
Northern Ireland News, Dec 7, 2009
Small Island Steps Up A Gear
A major dramatisation of Andrea Levy's bestselling novel has made a dent in the ratings for BBC1. Small Island gave Jeremy Clarkson's Top Gear (pictured) a good run for its money in the race to the ...
Small Island Steps Up A Gear
A major dramatisation of Andrea Levy's bestselling novel has made a dent in the ratings for BBC1. Small Island gave Jeremy Clarkson's Top Gear (pictured) a good run for its money in the race to the ...
Northern Ireland News, Dec 7, 2009
Other NI News In Brief
Hamill Inquiry Nears End The family of a man who was kicked to death by a loyalist mob in Co Armagh will later tell an inquiry why they believe police could have saved him. Robert Hamill, a 25-year-o...
Other NI News In Brief
Hamill Inquiry Nears End The family of a man who was kicked to death by a loyalist mob in Co Armagh will later tell an inquiry why they believe police could have saved him. Robert Hamill, a 25-year-o...
UK National News, Dec 7, 2009
Other News In Brief
Girl Drowned In Foster Home Pool An inquest is being heard at Portsmouth Crown Court following the death of a toddler in July 2007. The toddler drowned in a swimming pool after being left unsupervise...
Other News In Brief
Girl Drowned In Foster Home Pool An inquest is being heard at Portsmouth Crown Court following the death of a toddler in July 2007. The toddler drowned in a swimming pool after being left unsupervise...
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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.
