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Northern Ireland News for February 2009 : Page 5
UK National News, Feb 20, 2009
Murder Victim Made 'Repeat Allegations'
A woman who was found murdered had made "repeat allegations" about a man police believed killed her, it has emerged. The Independent Police Complaints Commission (IPCC) has confirmed it launched an i...
Murder Victim Made 'Repeat Allegations'
A woman who was found murdered had made "repeat allegations" about a man police believed killed her, it has emerged. The Independent Police Complaints Commission (IPCC) has confirmed it launched an i...
UK National News, Feb 20, 2009
Supermarket Attacker Detained Indefinitely
A paranoid schizophrenic man has been detained in hospital indefinitely after stabbing a 20-year-old woman during a frenzied knife attack in a Sussex supermarket. Samuel Reid-Wentworth, 22, attacked ...
Supermarket Attacker Detained Indefinitely
A paranoid schizophrenic man has been detained in hospital indefinitely after stabbing a 20-year-old woman during a frenzied knife attack in a Sussex supermarket. Samuel Reid-Wentworth, 22, attacked ...
Recruitment News, Feb 20, 2009
Jobs To Go At Kerry Foods
Kerry Foods in Co Wicklow have told its staff that scores of workers are to be axed from its plant. A spokesman at the meat processing plant in Shillelagh, said there were significant industrial and ...
Jobs To Go At Kerry Foods
Kerry Foods in Co Wicklow have told its staff that scores of workers are to be axed from its plant. A spokesman at the meat processing plant in Shillelagh, said there were significant industrial and ...
UK National News, Feb 20, 2009
Two Dead After London Stabbings
Two teenagers have been killed in separate stabbing incidents in London. A 19-year-old man received fatal knife wounds at 7.30pm on Thursday night, at High Weald Service Station in Wealdstone, north-...
Two Dead After London Stabbings
Two teenagers have been killed in separate stabbing incidents in London. A 19-year-old man received fatal knife wounds at 7.30pm on Thursday night, at High Weald Service Station in Wealdstone, north-...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 20, 2009
Omagh Bomb Officers Cleared
There will be no criminal action taken against two PSNI officers incorrectly accused of lying during the Omagh bomb trial by the judge. After news that they have been effectively cleared, there has b...
Omagh Bomb Officers Cleared
There will be no criminal action taken against two PSNI officers incorrectly accused of lying during the Omagh bomb trial by the judge. After news that they have been effectively cleared, there has b...
UK National News, Feb 20, 2009
Blears Plays-Down Cabinet Leadership Jostle
Government minister Hazel Blears has said mounting media speculation over the future Labour leadership is 'playing into the hands' of David Cameron. Ms Blears, speaking from her constituency, said c...
Blears Plays-Down Cabinet Leadership Jostle
Government minister Hazel Blears has said mounting media speculation over the future Labour leadership is 'playing into the hands' of David Cameron. Ms Blears, speaking from her constituency, said c...
UK National News, Feb 20, 2009
Thompson Made 'Reasonable' Decision On Gaza Appeal
BBC Director-General Mark Thompson made a "reasonable" decision in deciding not to broadcast an humanitarian aid appeal for Gaza, the BBC Trust has ruled. ITV, Channel 4 and Channel Five showed the D...
Thompson Made 'Reasonable' Decision On Gaza Appeal
BBC Director-General Mark Thompson made a "reasonable" decision in deciding not to broadcast an humanitarian aid appeal for Gaza, the BBC Trust has ruled. ITV, Channel 4 and Channel Five showed the D...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 20, 2009
Fire Guts Warehouse
Parts of south Belfast came to a standstill last night as a large fire almost destroyed a warehouse in the university area. Fire crews battled the blaze (pictures here by Adam McCalden) which badly d...
Fire Guts Warehouse
Parts of south Belfast came to a standstill last night as a large fire almost destroyed a warehouse in the university area. Fire crews battled the blaze (pictures here by Adam McCalden) which badly d...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 20, 2009
Other NI News In Brief
Invest NI Meets Agri-Journalists Maynard Mawhinney, Director of Food at Invest Northern Ireland, explains how his organisation is helping promote growth in the farming sector to Sabrina Sweeney, BBC,...
Other NI News In Brief
Invest NI Meets Agri-Journalists Maynard Mawhinney, Director of Food at Invest Northern Ireland, explains how his organisation is helping promote growth in the farming sector to Sabrina Sweeney, BBC,...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 20, 2009
Trauma To Be Less Traumatic
There's a more positive prognosis ahead for people here who suffer severe trauma, such as life threatening neck or back injuries. Northern Ireland Health Minister, Michael McGimpsey has just announce...
Trauma To Be Less Traumatic
There's a more positive prognosis ahead for people here who suffer severe trauma, such as life threatening neck or back injuries. Northern Ireland Health Minister, Michael McGimpsey has just announce...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 20, 2009
Magners Jobs Losses Felt In NI
The impact of job losses in the drinks industry in the Irish Republic has spilled over into the agricultural industry in Northern Ireland. NI Minister Michelle Gildernew yesterday expressed regret an...
Magners Jobs Losses Felt In NI
The impact of job losses in the drinks industry in the Irish Republic has spilled over into the agricultural industry in Northern Ireland. NI Minister Michelle Gildernew yesterday expressed regret an...
UK National News, Feb 20, 2009
Unhealthy Lifestyle More Than Doubles Stroke Risk
People who lead unhealthy lifestyles are more than twice as likely to suffer a stroke than those who eat and drink sensibly, don’t smoke, and take regular exercise, finds a study published on bmj.com ...
Unhealthy Lifestyle More Than Doubles Stroke Risk
People who lead unhealthy lifestyles are more than twice as likely to suffer a stroke than those who eat and drink sensibly, don’t smoke, and take regular exercise, finds a study published on bmj.com ...
UK National News, Feb 20, 2009
Government Guaranteeing More Than £1m Loans A Day
Business Secretary Lord Mandelson today highlighted the success of a Government loan guarantee scheme after more than £1m of loans a day were underwritten to companies during the first few days. Sinc...
Government Guaranteeing More Than £1m Loans A Day
Business Secretary Lord Mandelson today highlighted the success of a Government loan guarantee scheme after more than £1m of loans a day were underwritten to companies during the first few days. Sinc...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 20, 2009
Belfast Celebrates Cultural Lithuania
There's to be a Euopean celebration in Belfast next week. The city will join Lithuanian officials to mark a special European allocade. Lord Mayor, Councillor Tom Hartley will be at a special concer...
Belfast Celebrates Cultural Lithuania
There's to be a Euopean celebration in Belfast next week. The city will join Lithuanian officials to mark a special European allocade. Lord Mayor, Councillor Tom Hartley will be at a special concer...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 20, 2009
£7.5m Belfast Health Building Underway
Health Minister Michael McGimpsey has visited the site of a new £7.5m medicines manufacturing facility, being built in the grounds of the Royal Group of Hospitals in Belfast. Construction of Victoria...
£7.5m Belfast Health Building Underway
Health Minister Michael McGimpsey has visited the site of a new £7.5m medicines manufacturing facility, being built in the grounds of the Royal Group of Hospitals in Belfast. Construction of Victoria...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 20, 2009
Omagh Environmental Scheme Kicks-Off
Environmental improvement works have commenced on an Omagh housing estate. The works - worth around £175,000 - are set to enhance the Strathroy area, and have been backed by Social Development Minis...
Omagh Environmental Scheme Kicks-Off
Environmental improvement works have commenced on an Omagh housing estate. The works - worth around £175,000 - are set to enhance the Strathroy area, and have been backed by Social Development Minis...
UK National News, Feb 20, 2009
Other News In Brief
Body Washed Up On Shore A man's body has been washed up along the shoreline in Portsmouth. Hampshire Police said a passerby spotted the body in the water at Eastney Esplanade on Friday morning and al...
Other News In Brief
Body Washed Up On Shore A man's body has been washed up along the shoreline in Portsmouth. Hampshire Police said a passerby spotted the body in the water at Eastney Esplanade on Friday morning and al...
Recruitment News, Feb 19, 2009
Bulmers Staff Fear The Worst On Jobs
Staff at one of Ireland's largest cider brewers are growing concerned for their jobs following an unscheduled meeting called by management. The meeting, which ended this morning, involved management ...
Bulmers Staff Fear The Worst On Jobs
Staff at one of Ireland's largest cider brewers are growing concerned for their jobs following an unscheduled meeting called by management. The meeting, which ended this morning, involved management ...
Recruitment News, Feb 19, 2009
2,500 Jobs To Be Axed As Shoe Chain Closes
Around 2,500 jobs are being axed, after it was announced the parent company of high street shoe chains PriceLess and Barratts has been placed in administration. Bradford-based Stylo appointed Deloitt...
2,500 Jobs To Be Axed As Shoe Chain Closes
Around 2,500 jobs are being axed, after it was announced the parent company of high street shoe chains PriceLess and Barratts has been placed in administration. Bradford-based Stylo appointed Deloitt...
UK National News, Feb 19, 2009
Qatada Wins £2,500 Human Rights Compensation
Radical preacher Abu Qatada has been awarded £2,500 compensation by European judges for being detained after the September 11 attacks. Judges at the European Court of Human Rights in Strasbourg made ...
Qatada Wins £2,500 Human Rights Compensation
Radical preacher Abu Qatada has been awarded £2,500 compensation by European judges for being detained after the September 11 attacks. Judges at the European Court of Human Rights in Strasbourg made ...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 19, 2009
Belfast 'Device' Find Investigated
The Army was this afternoon examining a suspicious object in north Belfast. It was found by construction workers on the roof of a building in Greencastle with the adjacent Shore Road (A2) closed due ...
Belfast 'Device' Find Investigated
The Army was this afternoon examining a suspicious object in north Belfast. It was found by construction workers on the roof of a building in Greencastle with the adjacent Shore Road (A2) closed due ...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 19, 2009
Bushmills Arson Arrest
An alleged overnight arson attack in Bushmills in which a car was set alight is being probed by the police. It is believed a petrol bomb was used in the car blaze incident which took place in the Haw...
Bushmills Arson Arrest
An alleged overnight arson attack in Bushmills in which a car was set alight is being probed by the police. It is believed a petrol bomb was used in the car blaze incident which took place in the Haw...
UK National News, Feb 19, 2009
MS Sufferer Loses Assisted Suicide Appeal Case
A multiple sclerosis sufferer has lost her Appeal Court case to get the law on assisted suicide clarified. Debbie Purdy, 45, wanted to know if her husband Omar Puente would be prosecuted if he helped...
MS Sufferer Loses Assisted Suicide Appeal Case
A multiple sclerosis sufferer has lost her Appeal Court case to get the law on assisted suicide clarified. Debbie Purdy, 45, wanted to know if her husband Omar Puente would be prosecuted if he helped...
UK National News, Feb 19, 2009
Homophobic-Christian Sect Banned From UK
Members of an American religious group, who have previously picketed the funerals of US soldiers, were today banned from entering Great Britain. Home Secretary Jacqui Smith said Westboro Baptist Chu...
Homophobic-Christian Sect Banned From UK
Members of an American religious group, who have previously picketed the funerals of US soldiers, were today banned from entering Great Britain. Home Secretary Jacqui Smith said Westboro Baptist Chu...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 19, 2009
Orde Defends Rise In 'Stop And Search' Incidents
NI's top cop has defended his force's conduct after a Sinn Féin member of the NI Policing Board slammed what she describes as a "massive increase" in police 'stop and search' incidents Speaking at a ...
Orde Defends Rise In 'Stop And Search' Incidents
NI's top cop has defended his force's conduct after a Sinn Féin member of the NI Policing Board slammed what she describes as a "massive increase" in police 'stop and search' incidents Speaking at a ...
UK National News, Feb 19, 2009
Rescue Operation After Helicopter Crashes Into Sea
Fifteen oil workers rescued from a helicopter that crashed in the North Sea have arrived back in Aberdeen harbour. An investigation is underway after the Super Puma's two-man crew and 16 oil workers ...
Rescue Operation After Helicopter Crashes Into Sea
Fifteen oil workers rescued from a helicopter that crashed in the North Sea have arrived back in Aberdeen harbour. An investigation is underway after the Super Puma's two-man crew and 16 oil workers ...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 19, 2009
Carrick To Rock With The Quo
Rock and roll giants, and a famous blues pianist are soon to hit the stage in historic Carrickfergus. This summer, as part of a series of events being organised to mark the 60th anniversary of Carric...
Carrick To Rock With The Quo
Rock and roll giants, and a famous blues pianist are soon to hit the stage in historic Carrickfergus. This summer, as part of a series of events being organised to mark the 60th anniversary of Carric...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 19, 2009
SF MLAs Welcome Sprucefield Public Inquiry
Two Sinn Féin assembly members have welcomed a public inquiry into plans for a John Lewis site in Northern Ireland. West Belfast and Lagan Valley MLAs Jennifer McCann (pictured) and Paul Butler said...
SF MLAs Welcome Sprucefield Public Inquiry
Two Sinn Féin assembly members have welcomed a public inquiry into plans for a John Lewis site in Northern Ireland. West Belfast and Lagan Valley MLAs Jennifer McCann (pictured) and Paul Butler said...
UK National News, Feb 19, 2009
Duffy Scores Hat Trick At Brit Awards
Welsh soul singer Duffy walked away with a trio of gongs last night at the annual Brit Awards. The 24-year-old was close to tears as she accepted the accolades in three categories, for Best British A...
Duffy Scores Hat Trick At Brit Awards
Welsh soul singer Duffy walked away with a trio of gongs last night at the annual Brit Awards. The 24-year-old was close to tears as she accepted the accolades in three categories, for Best British A...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 19, 2009
Foster Urges 'Quality' NI Tourist Experience
As one set of 'tourists' leave Northern Ireland - with a TV drama film crew just departed from picturesque Portaferry - the NI Tourism Minister Arlene Foster has put the development of leisure visitor...
Foster Urges 'Quality' NI Tourist Experience
As one set of 'tourists' leave Northern Ireland - with a TV drama film crew just departed from picturesque Portaferry - the NI Tourism Minister Arlene Foster has put the development of leisure visitor...
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Northern Ireland WeatherThis Evening and Tonight:Rain clearing away east by early evening with some clear spells but a few showers likely to affect the North coast and other areas towards dawn, remaining breezy and mild overnight. Minimum temperature 9 °C.
