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Northern Ireland News for February 2009 : Page 7
Northern Ireland News, Feb 18, 2009
Picturesque Port Gets Starring Role In BBC Drama
A picturesque Co Down seaside village is 'in focus' today as it is being used as the location for a BBC drama. It's the second time in 18 months that Portaferry has provided the backdrop for a nation...
Picturesque Port Gets Starring Role In BBC Drama
A picturesque Co Down seaside village is 'in focus' today as it is being used as the location for a BBC drama. It's the second time in 18 months that Portaferry has provided the backdrop for a nation...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 17, 2009
Abandoned Horses Feel The Draft As Recession Deepens
Its 'horses for courses' as the recession deepens and more and more animals are abandoned, putting extra pressure on an equine charity in Co Antrim. Crosskennan Lane Animal Sanctuary near Antrim is c...
Abandoned Horses Feel The Draft As Recession Deepens
Its 'horses for courses' as the recession deepens and more and more animals are abandoned, putting extra pressure on an equine charity in Co Antrim. Crosskennan Lane Animal Sanctuary near Antrim is c...
UK National News, Feb 17, 2009
Mills Sentenced In Italian Bribery Case
The estranged husband of UK minister Tessa Jowell has today been found guilty of accepting bribes from the Italian Prime Minister. British tax lawyer David Mills has been sentenced to four and a half...
Mills Sentenced In Italian Bribery Case
The estranged husband of UK minister Tessa Jowell has today been found guilty of accepting bribes from the Italian Prime Minister. British tax lawyer David Mills has been sentenced to four and a half...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 17, 2009
Eighty-Year-Old Robbed
A pensioner has been left badly shaken after masked robbers forced their way into his house near Lisburn and demanded money and drugs. In the latest of a series of such attacks on the elderly, the ma...
Eighty-Year-Old Robbed
A pensioner has been left badly shaken after masked robbers forced their way into his house near Lisburn and demanded money and drugs. In the latest of a series of such attacks on the elderly, the ma...
UK National News, Feb 17, 2009
Ex-MI5 Boss Accuses Govt Of 'Exploiting Fear Of Terrorism'
Former head of MI5 Dame Stella Rimington has accused the Government of exploiting people's fear of terrorism to restrict civil liberties. In an interview with Spanish newspaper La Vanguardia, the 73-...
Ex-MI5 Boss Accuses Govt Of 'Exploiting Fear Of Terrorism'
Former head of MI5 Dame Stella Rimington has accused the Government of exploiting people's fear of terrorism to restrict civil liberties. In an interview with Spanish newspaper La Vanguardia, the 73-...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 17, 2009
EC Slams Farm Grant Queues
It has emerged that a Stormont department may have broken European Commission rules in the method used to distribute limited grant aid to farmers. The Department of Agriculture (DARD) could now be fo...
EC Slams Farm Grant Queues
It has emerged that a Stormont department may have broken European Commission rules in the method used to distribute limited grant aid to farmers. The Department of Agriculture (DARD) could now be fo...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 17, 2009
Three Held After Belfast Shooting
Police are asking anyone with information to come forward after an overnight shooting attack in west Belfast which has since seen the arrests of three men. It occurred on the Suffolk Road area at app...
Three Held After Belfast Shooting
Police are asking anyone with information to come forward after an overnight shooting attack in west Belfast which has since seen the arrests of three men. It occurred on the Suffolk Road area at app...
UK National News, Feb 17, 2009
Harrods Boss Will Not Face Charges
Harrods owner Mohamed Al Fayed will not face any charges over an allegation he sexually assaulted a 15-year-old girl. The Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) confirmed police had carried out extensive in...
Harrods Boss Will Not Face Charges
Harrods owner Mohamed Al Fayed will not face any charges over an allegation he sexually assaulted a 15-year-old girl. The Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) confirmed police had carried out extensive in...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 17, 2009
Belfast Cocaine Haul
A man has been arrested in Co Down in relation to a drugs seizure in Belfast. The 33-year-old was detained by officers after a large quantity of cocaine was found in the city. Police said the man, w...
Belfast Cocaine Haul
A man has been arrested in Co Down in relation to a drugs seizure in Belfast. The 33-year-old was detained by officers after a large quantity of cocaine was found in the city. Police said the man, w...
UK National News, Feb 17, 2009
Rifles Solider Killed In Helmand
A solider from the 1st Battalion The Rifles has been killed while on patrol in the southern Afghan city of Helmand The Ministry of Defence said the solider had been on foot near Lashkar Gah, close to...
Rifles Solider Killed In Helmand
A solider from the 1st Battalion The Rifles has been killed while on patrol in the southern Afghan city of Helmand The Ministry of Defence said the solider had been on foot near Lashkar Gah, close to...
UK National News, Feb 17, 2009
Five Arrested Over Tony Bromley Stabbing
Detectives investigating the death of an 18-year-old who was stabbed have named the victim as Tony Bromley. Five men, all from the Everton area of Liverpool, have been arrested on suspicion of murder...
Five Arrested Over Tony Bromley Stabbing
Detectives investigating the death of an 18-year-old who was stabbed have named the victim as Tony Bromley. Five men, all from the Everton area of Liverpool, have been arrested on suspicion of murder...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 17, 2009
X Factor' Star's Costly Return Revealed
The high profile 'homecoming' staged for X Factor finalist Eoghan Quigg, before Christmas was a major local event - but at a cost. The return of Dungiven's best-known son cost over £30,000. The 16-y...
X Factor' Star's Costly Return Revealed
The high profile 'homecoming' staged for X Factor finalist Eoghan Quigg, before Christmas was a major local event - but at a cost. The return of Dungiven's best-known son cost over £30,000. The 16-y...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 17, 2009
Gardaí Chase Driver Admits Guilt Over Death
A jail sentence looks "likely" for a 19-year-old man from Londonderry who has admitted killing a man after he crashed while being chased by gardaí. Thomas Long, 46, was knocked down as he worked at h...
Gardaí Chase Driver Admits Guilt Over Death
A jail sentence looks "likely" for a 19-year-old man from Londonderry who has admitted killing a man after he crashed while being chased by gardaí. Thomas Long, 46, was knocked down as he worked at h...
UK National News, Feb 17, 2009
Flight Crew Bailed Following £250k Drug Find
Customs officers have questioned 15 members of a South African Airways flight crew after £250,000 of cocaine was discovered on a plane. The employees were arrested after UK Border Agency officers fou...
Flight Crew Bailed Following £250k Drug Find
Customs officers have questioned 15 members of a South African Airways flight crew after £250,000 of cocaine was discovered on a plane. The employees were arrested after UK Border Agency officers fou...
UK National News, Feb 17, 2009
Home Secretary Calls To 'Keep Crime Down'
A new £1.6 million national crime prevention campaign has been launched today by Home Secretary Jacqui Smith. The adverts will appear in national and regional newspapers, television and radio over th...
Home Secretary Calls To 'Keep Crime Down'
A new £1.6 million national crime prevention campaign has been launched today by Home Secretary Jacqui Smith. The adverts will appear in national and regional newspapers, television and radio over th...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 17, 2009
Boxing Day Match Banned After Crowd Trouble
There is uproar today as the biggest match in the local soccer calendar has been effectively banned. The annual derby between Linfield and Glentoran on Boxing Day was marred by crowd trouble at Winds...
Boxing Day Match Banned After Crowd Trouble
There is uproar today as the biggest match in the local soccer calendar has been effectively banned. The annual derby between Linfield and Glentoran on Boxing Day was marred by crowd trouble at Winds...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 17, 2009
Mourne Mountain Rescue Accolade
The team credited with a dramatic mountain rescue operation last week in Co Wicklow is being honoured. Northern Ireland Sports Minister Gregory Campbell will tonight host an event to acknowledge the ...
Mourne Mountain Rescue Accolade
The team credited with a dramatic mountain rescue operation last week in Co Wicklow is being honoured. Northern Ireland Sports Minister Gregory Campbell will tonight host an event to acknowledge the ...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 17, 2009
Rural Business Fillip Welcomed
There has been a broad welcome for a range of business support seminars that are being made available in two suburban areas of NI. Enterprise Minister Arlene Foster said that the help they are provid...
Rural Business Fillip Welcomed
There has been a broad welcome for a range of business support seminars that are being made available in two suburban areas of NI. Enterprise Minister Arlene Foster said that the help they are provid...
UK National News, Feb 17, 2009
Homophobia In The Fire & Rescue Service Is Unacceptable: Sadiq Khan
The Fire Minister Sadiq Khan and the Fire & Rescue Service's associations and unions joined forces today urging all Fire and Rescue Services to sign up to the Stonewall Diversity Champions Programme. ...
Homophobia In The Fire & Rescue Service Is Unacceptable: Sadiq Khan
The Fire Minister Sadiq Khan and the Fire & Rescue Service's associations and unions joined forces today urging all Fire and Rescue Services to sign up to the Stonewall Diversity Champions Programme. ...
UK National News, Feb 17, 2009
Misleading Advertisers 'Could Face Enforcement Action'
Businesses that mislead the public by claiming they can arrange for unpaid loans, credit cards or other consumer debts to be written off have been told to stop or face action, the Justice Minister has...
Misleading Advertisers 'Could Face Enforcement Action'
Businesses that mislead the public by claiming they can arrange for unpaid loans, credit cards or other consumer debts to be written off have been told to stop or face action, the Justice Minister has...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 17, 2009
Other NI News In Brief
Kelly Snubs Eames-Bradley A senior Sinn Féin politican has added his voice to calls to scrap a plan to give £12,000 to the relatives of all those killed in the Northern Ireland Troubles. The party's ...
Other NI News In Brief
Kelly Snubs Eames-Bradley A senior Sinn Féin politican has added his voice to calls to scrap a plan to give £12,000 to the relatives of all those killed in the Northern Ireland Troubles. The party's ...
Recruitment News, Feb 17, 2009
Bus Drivers Unite Over Strike Action
Drivers at Dublin Bus and Bus Eireann are to unite in protest over proposals to cut their work force. Drivers' body, the National Bus and Rail Union (NBRU) are expected to vote in favour of industria...
Bus Drivers Unite Over Strike Action
Drivers at Dublin Bus and Bus Eireann are to unite in protest over proposals to cut their work force. Drivers' body, the National Bus and Rail Union (NBRU) are expected to vote in favour of industria...
Recruitment News, Feb 17, 2009
Dunnes To Make 60 Managers Redundant
Dunnes Stores is seeking 60 voluntary redundancies from its management staff. Reports this afternoon suggest the voluntary redundancies will be sought across the ranks, including store managers, assi...
Dunnes To Make 60 Managers Redundant
Dunnes Stores is seeking 60 voluntary redundancies from its management staff. Reports this afternoon suggest the voluntary redundancies will be sought across the ranks, including store managers, assi...
UK National News, Feb 17, 2009
Other News In Brief
British Men Killed In Florida By Car Racer Two British men have been killed in Florida when an illegal road racer lost control of his car and mounted the kerb. Police said two sports cars were racing...
Other News In Brief
British Men Killed In Florida By Car Racer Two British men have been killed in Florida when an illegal road racer lost control of his car and mounted the kerb. Police said two sports cars were racing...
Business News, Feb 16, 2009
Jobs Boost Minister's 'Steady Hand' On Finance
Good news of the creation of dozens of hi-tech jobs for east Belfast has proved to be well timed. The 40 posts to be created at the Thales arms company in east Belfast, along with another 15 jobs at ...
Jobs Boost Minister's 'Steady Hand' On Finance
Good news of the creation of dozens of hi-tech jobs for east Belfast has proved to be well timed. The 40 posts to be created at the Thales arms company in east Belfast, along with another 15 jobs at ...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 16, 2009
Jobs Boost Minister's 'Steady Hand' On Finance
Good news of the creation of dozens of hi-tech jobs for east Belfast has proved to be well timed. The 40 posts to be created at the Thales arms company in east Belfast, along with another 15 jobs at ...
Jobs Boost Minister's 'Steady Hand' On Finance
Good news of the creation of dozens of hi-tech jobs for east Belfast has proved to be well timed. The 40 posts to be created at the Thales arms company in east Belfast, along with another 15 jobs at ...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 16, 2009
Two Arrested Over City Sex Assault Claims
Detectives in Belfast have arrested two men in connection with a alleged sexual assault in the city at the weekend. Police are questioning the men, aged 27 and 28-years-old, to establish more detail...
Two Arrested Over City Sex Assault Claims
Detectives in Belfast have arrested two men in connection with a alleged sexual assault in the city at the weekend. Police are questioning the men, aged 27 and 28-years-old, to establish more detail...
Recruitment News, Feb 16, 2009
Employment Rights Compensation Levels Rise
As the recession bites and more and more people face loosing their jobs or being 'let go' unnecessarily, the government has moved to adjust levels of compensation. The Northern Ireland Department for...
Employment Rights Compensation Levels Rise
As the recession bites and more and more people face loosing their jobs or being 'let go' unnecessarily, the government has moved to adjust levels of compensation. The Northern Ireland Department for...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 16, 2009
Friction Over Roads' Resurfacing
A 'planned' road closure that went horribly wrong at the weekend - and resulted in thousands of motorists being stranded in their cars for several hours - has led to a rethink over such blanket closur...
Friction Over Roads' Resurfacing
A 'planned' road closure that went horribly wrong at the weekend - and resulted in thousands of motorists being stranded in their cars for several hours - has led to a rethink over such blanket closur...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 16, 2009
Rates 'Kept Low' Says Minister
News that householders rates in the coming year are not going to be as 'taxing' as they might have been, has been today welcomed. Northern Ireland Environment Minister, Sammy Wilson today welcomed th...
Rates 'Kept Low' Says Minister
News that householders rates in the coming year are not going to be as 'taxing' as they might have been, has been today welcomed. Northern Ireland Environment Minister, Sammy Wilson today welcomed th...
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Northern Ireland WeatherToday:A very mild, but mostly cloudy day, although with some bright or sunny spells. It will be mostly dry in the morning, but a little patchy light rain or drizzle at times in the afternoon. Maximum temperature 14 °C.Tonight:A band of heavier rain will move east during the evening before clearing eastwards after midnight. then mostly dry through the early hours, but a little rain towards dawn. Minimum temperature 8 °C.
