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Northern Ireland News for April 2009 : Page 8
Recruitment News, Apr 17, 2009
DIY Jobs Lost
Seventeen workers are set to lose their jobs when a DIY store in Co Laois closes its doors this weekend. 4Home Superstores is closing the outlet in Portlaoise on Sunday. It says the decision was p...
DIY Jobs Lost
Seventeen workers are set to lose their jobs when a DIY store in Co Laois closes its doors this weekend. 4Home Superstores is closing the outlet in Portlaoise on Sunday. It says the decision was p...
UK National News, Apr 17, 2009
Convicted Child Abuser Jailed For 'Allowing' Baby Death
A convicted child abuser has today been jailed for two years and three months for doing nothing to stop his ex-partner's "horrific" cruelty against her son. Paul Husband, 33, from Newham, east London...
Convicted Child Abuser Jailed For 'Allowing' Baby Death
A convicted child abuser has today been jailed for two years and three months for doing nothing to stop his ex-partner's "horrific" cruelty against her son. Paul Husband, 33, from Newham, east London...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 17, 2009
ATM Cash Raid Sparks Lie-Detector Tests
Just weeks after a massive breach of security by armed robbers in Co Londonderry led to the loss of more than £600,000 as an ATM cash machine was being replenished, the security company involved has b...
ATM Cash Raid Sparks Lie-Detector Tests
Just weeks after a massive breach of security by armed robbers in Co Londonderry led to the loss of more than £600,000 as an ATM cash machine was being replenished, the security company involved has b...
UK National News, Apr 17, 2009
Boy 'Stable' After Caustic Soda Tank Fall
A nine-year-old boy is in a stable condition in hospital after falling into a vat of caustic soda. Brooklyn Briggs, from Rotherham, South Yorkshire, plunged through the roof of a derelict building in...
Boy 'Stable' After Caustic Soda Tank Fall
A nine-year-old boy is in a stable condition in hospital after falling into a vat of caustic soda. Brooklyn Briggs, from Rotherham, South Yorkshire, plunged through the roof of a derelict building in...
Recruitment News, Apr 17, 2009
Expansion At Dundrum Shopping Centre
Over 100 new jobs are to be created at Dundrum's largest shopping mall, as the award-winning centre expands its retail offering over the next several months. Dundrum Town Centre said seven new tenan...
Expansion At Dundrum Shopping Centre
Over 100 new jobs are to be created at Dundrum's largest shopping mall, as the award-winning centre expands its retail offering over the next several months. Dundrum Town Centre said seven new tenan...
Recruitment News, Apr 17, 2009
Protests Held Over Job Losses
Workers protesting over 1,000 job losses in Northern Ireland are to hold a mass rally today. The event is to highlight how manufacturing businesses in Northern Ireland lost 2% of its staff in just fo...
Protests Held Over Job Losses
Workers protesting over 1,000 job losses in Northern Ireland are to hold a mass rally today. The event is to highlight how manufacturing businesses in Northern Ireland lost 2% of its staff in just fo...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 17, 2009
Charges After City Drugs Raid
Four people have appeared before Laganside Magistrates Court charged with drug offences. The arrests were made following a police swoop in the greater Belfast area yesterday. Popular city centre nig...
Charges After City Drugs Raid
Four people have appeared before Laganside Magistrates Court charged with drug offences. The arrests were made following a police swoop in the greater Belfast area yesterday. Popular city centre nig...
UK National News, Apr 17, 2009
Body Pulled From York River 'Not Claudia'
A body pulled from a river in York, is not that of missing university chef Claudia Lawrence, it has been confirmed. A body was recovered at Bishopthorpe Bridge, close to where the A64 crosses the riv...
Body Pulled From York River 'Not Claudia'
A body pulled from a river in York, is not that of missing university chef Claudia Lawrence, it has been confirmed. A body was recovered at Bishopthorpe Bridge, close to where the A64 crosses the riv...
UK National News, Apr 17, 2009
Councils Face Surveillance Restrictions
Councils in England and Wales may face restrictions on the use of CCTV to monitor "trivial" offence, the Home Secretary Jacqui Smith has said. Town Hall officials have been criticised for using surve...
Councils Face Surveillance Restrictions
Councils in England and Wales may face restrictions on the use of CCTV to monitor "trivial" offence, the Home Secretary Jacqui Smith has said. Town Hall officials have been criticised for using surve...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 17, 2009
City Hate Crime Condemned
A 21-year-old man has been arrested following what police have called a hate crime in south Belfast last night. It is believed a gang burst into a house occupied by four Hungarian women in the Donega...
City Hate Crime Condemned
A 21-year-old man has been arrested following what police have called a hate crime in south Belfast last night. It is believed a gang burst into a house occupied by four Hungarian women in the Donega...
UK National News, Apr 17, 2009
Gun Found During Leeds Drugs Swoop
Police in North East Leeds have seized a revolver and a large quantity of class A heroin following two raids on properties in the Chapeltown and Meanwood areas of the city. Officers working as part o...
Gun Found During Leeds Drugs Swoop
Police in North East Leeds have seized a revolver and a large quantity of class A heroin following two raids on properties in the Chapeltown and Meanwood areas of the city. Officers working as part o...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 17, 2009
Three Rescued In Coleraine Blaze Drama
There was high drama in Co Londonderry earlier this week as neighbours rushed to the rescue of people trapped by a house fire. While the fire service was still on route, the three victims - who were ...
Three Rescued In Coleraine Blaze Drama
There was high drama in Co Londonderry earlier this week as neighbours rushed to the rescue of people trapped by a house fire. While the fire service was still on route, the three victims - who were ...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 17, 2009
Belfast Rocking To First 'Big Gig'
A new series of gigs is being added to the local music scene next week. Northern Ireland's number one entertainment guide, The Big List, is set to launch The Big Gig. Joining forces with the 'movers ...
Belfast Rocking To First 'Big Gig'
A new series of gigs is being added to the local music scene next week. Northern Ireland's number one entertainment guide, The Big List, is set to launch The Big Gig. Joining forces with the 'movers ...
UK National News, Apr 17, 2009
CML Research On Housing Equity Through The Downturn
At the depth of the last housing market recession in 1993, 1.5 million households or more were estimated to have negative equity according to the Council of Mortgage Lenders (CML). A new research ar...
CML Research On Housing Equity Through The Downturn
At the depth of the last housing market recession in 1993, 1.5 million households or more were estimated to have negative equity according to the Council of Mortgage Lenders (CML). A new research ar...
UK National News, Apr 17, 2009
Older Stroke Patients Get Poorer Treatment, Says BMJ
Older people are less likely to receive drug treatment after a stroke compared to younger people, despite the fact that treatment is equally effective. A study published on bmj.com today shows there ...
Older Stroke Patients Get Poorer Treatment, Says BMJ
Older people are less likely to receive drug treatment after a stroke compared to younger people, despite the fact that treatment is equally effective. A study published on bmj.com today shows there ...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 17, 2009
Rates Discount Announced
A 4% discount is available to all Northern Ireland domestic ratepayers if they pay their rate bill in full by 5 May, the Department of Finance has said. Payment must be received and credited to rate...
Rates Discount Announced
A 4% discount is available to all Northern Ireland domestic ratepayers if they pay their rate bill in full by 5 May, the Department of Finance has said. Payment must be received and credited to rate...
UK National News, Apr 17, 2009
Other News In Brief
Man, 26, Charged With Attempted Murder A 26-year-old man has been charged with attempted murder after a man was discovered with stab wounds at a house in Lincoln. Andrew Dawidowski, 53, was discovere...
Other News In Brief
Man, 26, Charged With Attempted Murder A 26-year-old man has been charged with attempted murder after a man was discovered with stab wounds at a house in Lincoln. Andrew Dawidowski, 53, was discovere...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 17, 2009
Other NI News In Brief
Fish Die In Waterworks Several hundreds of fish have been killed in a stream that leads to the Waterworks pond in north Belfast. The pond is stocked with rainbow trout by the fishing club, 'Families ...
Other NI News In Brief
Fish Die In Waterworks Several hundreds of fish have been killed in a stream that leads to the Waterworks pond in north Belfast. The pond is stocked with rainbow trout by the fishing club, 'Families ...
Recruitment News, Apr 16, 2009
Visteon Settlement Looms
Most of the protesting workers at a doomed Belfast factory are to be offered individual cash payments. The move comes amid efforts to halt a sit-in and protest by the former workers at Visteon Corpor...
Visteon Settlement Looms
Most of the protesting workers at a doomed Belfast factory are to be offered individual cash payments. The move comes amid efforts to halt a sit-in and protest by the former workers at Visteon Corpor...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 16, 2009
Visteon Settlement Rejected
The union representing former workers at Visteon has rejected an offer of cash payments by the firm's US owners A Unite union spokesman called the offer "derisory" and that it added "insult to injury...
Visteon Settlement Rejected
The union representing former workers at Visteon has rejected an offer of cash payments by the firm's US owners A Unite union spokesman called the offer "derisory" and that it added "insult to injury...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 16, 2009
Extra M2 Lane Opens For Testing
A new Belfast motorway lane has been temporarily opened today as testing takes place during the final phase of a major arterial infrastructure scheme. The development follows the recent opening of th...
Extra M2 Lane Opens For Testing
A new Belfast motorway lane has been temporarily opened today as testing takes place during the final phase of a major arterial infrastructure scheme. The development follows the recent opening of th...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 16, 2009
Orde To Leave PSNI
Northern Ireland police chief Sir Hugh Orde is to step down from his high profile role to become president of the Association of Chief Police Officers (ACPO). Sir Hugh, who as been PSNI Chief Constab...
Orde To Leave PSNI
Northern Ireland police chief Sir Hugh Orde is to step down from his high profile role to become president of the Association of Chief Police Officers (ACPO). Sir Hugh, who as been PSNI Chief Constab...
UK National News, Apr 16, 2009
No Charges Over Home Office Leak Inquiry
There is 'insufficient evidence' to bring a court case against the Conservative Shadow Immigration Minister. MP Damian Green, who was arrested as part of an inquiry over Home Office leaks, will not f...
No Charges Over Home Office Leak Inquiry
There is 'insufficient evidence' to bring a court case against the Conservative Shadow Immigration Minister. MP Damian Green, who was arrested as part of an inquiry over Home Office leaks, will not f...
Recruitment News, Apr 16, 2009
Shannon Job Loss Shock
A company, which provides contact centre services to UK public and private sector organisations in Shannon, is to close. Agilisys Contact Services has announced that its centre in Shannon will shut d...
Shannon Job Loss Shock
A company, which provides contact centre services to UK public and private sector organisations in Shannon, is to close. Agilisys Contact Services has announced that its centre in Shannon will shut d...
UK National News, Apr 16, 2009
Channel Blockade Lifted As Talks Begin
An offer of talks on an apparent offer of cash aid from the French government has today halted a blockade of Channel ports in France. Ferry services from Dover have resumed after French fishermen end...
Channel Blockade Lifted As Talks Begin
An offer of talks on an apparent offer of cash aid from the French government has today halted a blockade of Channel ports in France. Ferry services from Dover have resumed after French fishermen end...
Recruitment News, Apr 16, 2009
Internet Profiles Influence Employers' Candidate Choice
Job candidates across the UK are at risk of losing out in securing employment due to poorly maintained social media profiles. According to <A HREF= 'http://www.4ni.co.uk/link-error.aspx' TARGET = '_N...
Internet Profiles Influence Employers' Candidate Choice
Job candidates across the UK are at risk of losing out in securing employment due to poorly maintained social media profiles. According to <A HREF= 'http://www.4ni.co.uk/link-error.aspx' TARGET = '_N...
UK National News, Apr 16, 2009
Orde To Leave PSNI
Northern Ireland's police chief Sir Hugh Orde is to step down from his high profile role to become the next president of the Association of Chief Police Officers (ACPO). Sir Hugh, who as been PSNI Ch...
Orde To Leave PSNI
Northern Ireland's police chief Sir Hugh Orde is to step down from his high profile role to become the next president of the Association of Chief Police Officers (ACPO). Sir Hugh, who as been PSNI Ch...
UK National News, Apr 16, 2009
Drop In March Retail Sales
There was a second consecutive monthly fall in retail sales recorded in March, it has been revealed. However, despite like-for-like sales falling, some have suggested that the Easter period could ha...
Drop In March Retail Sales
There was a second consecutive monthly fall in retail sales recorded in March, it has been revealed. However, despite like-for-like sales falling, some have suggested that the Easter period could ha...
UK National News, Apr 16, 2009
Sir Clement Freud Dies Aged 84
Writer, broadcaster and former Liberal MP, Sir Clement Freud, has died at the age of 84. The writer passed away at his home on London on Wednesday evening, his family announced. Renowned for his lug...
Sir Clement Freud Dies Aged 84
Writer, broadcaster and former Liberal MP, Sir Clement Freud, has died at the age of 84. The writer passed away at his home on London on Wednesday evening, his family announced. Renowned for his lug...
UK National News, Apr 16, 2009
Insurers Detect Record Amount Of Fraudulent Claims
Insurers are detecting record levels of fraudulent insurance claims, 2,000 every week - worth £14 million - according to figures released today by the Association of British Insurers (ABI). However ...
Insurers Detect Record Amount Of Fraudulent Claims
Insurers are detecting record levels of fraudulent insurance claims, 2,000 every week - worth £14 million - according to figures released today by the Association of British Insurers (ABI). However ...
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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.
