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Northern Ireland News for January 2010 : Page 11
Northern Ireland News, Jan 13, 2010
Other NI News In Brief
'Knee-capping' Probed There's been another shooting in west Belfast with a 33-year-old man wounded in the legs by masked gunmen in a paramilitary style attack. The police said it happened shortly bef...
Other NI News In Brief
'Knee-capping' Probed There's been another shooting in west Belfast with a 33-year-old man wounded in the legs by masked gunmen in a paramilitary style attack. The police said it happened shortly bef...
UK National News, Jan 13, 2010
Other UK News In Brief
Haiti Help Pledged As a Government spokesman said no British casualties had been reported so far, emergency crews, charities and other UK agencies are co-ordinating efforts to help with the rescue op...
Other UK News In Brief
Haiti Help Pledged As a Government spokesman said no British casualties had been reported so far, emergency crews, charities and other UK agencies are co-ordinating efforts to help with the rescue op...
UK National News, Jan 12, 2010
Fundamental Islam Group Banned
A radical Islamic group that planned to protest through Wootton Bassett will be banned under anti-terror legislation. Home Secretary Alan Johnson has moved to outlaw the Islam4UK group, which said i...
Fundamental Islam Group Banned
A radical Islamic group that planned to protest through Wootton Bassett will be banned under anti-terror legislation. Home Secretary Alan Johnson has moved to outlaw the Islam4UK group, which said i...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 12, 2010
Time To Make Policing Deal: Durkan
There is further pressure this afternoon for the long-awaited establishment of a Stormont Policing and Justice Department. SDLP Leader and Foyle MP Mark Durkan has said today that the 'space' created...
Time To Make Policing Deal: Durkan
There is further pressure this afternoon for the long-awaited establishment of a Stormont Policing and Justice Department. SDLP Leader and Foyle MP Mark Durkan has said today that the 'space' created...
Business News, Jan 12, 2010
'Money Matters' As Stormont Business Continues
Despite the ongoing political 'crisis' over the Executive's First Minister and his wife's financial affairs, day-to-day Assembly business continues. This morning, NI Finance Minister, Sammy Wilson la...
'Money Matters' As Stormont Business Continues
Despite the ongoing political 'crisis' over the Executive's First Minister and his wife's financial affairs, day-to-day Assembly business continues. This morning, NI Finance Minister, Sammy Wilson la...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 12, 2010
Foster Firmly Behind Robinson
Northern Ireland's acting First Minister has reaffirmed her support for embattled Peter Robinson, who yesterday stood down from office for six weeks. Arlene Foster (pictured) said Mr Robinson is an ...
Foster Firmly Behind Robinson
Northern Ireland's acting First Minister has reaffirmed her support for embattled Peter Robinson, who yesterday stood down from office for six weeks. Arlene Foster (pictured) said Mr Robinson is an ...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 12, 2010
Less Festive Drink-Drivers Caught
Although more than 400 people were caught drink-driving in Northern Ireland over the festive period, the number is down on the previous year. While welcoming the fall, one of NI's top cops, said toda...
Less Festive Drink-Drivers Caught
Although more than 400 people were caught drink-driving in Northern Ireland over the festive period, the number is down on the previous year. While welcoming the fall, one of NI's top cops, said toda...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 12, 2010
'Money Matters' As MLA Business Continues
Despite the ongoing political 'crisis' over the Executive's First Minister and his wife's financial affairs, day-to-day Assembly business continues. This morning, NI Finance Minister, Sammy Wilson (p...
'Money Matters' As MLA Business Continues
Despite the ongoing political 'crisis' over the Executive's First Minister and his wife's financial affairs, day-to-day Assembly business continues. This morning, NI Finance Minister, Sammy Wilson (p...
UK National News, Jan 12, 2010
Campbell Quizzed On Iraq
Former Labour 'spin doctor' Alastair Campbell has told the Iraq Inquiry he stands over "every single word" of the 2002 dossier that led the UK into war. The document claimed Sudan Hussein had weapon...
Campbell Quizzed On Iraq
Former Labour 'spin doctor' Alastair Campbell has told the Iraq Inquiry he stands over "every single word" of the 2002 dossier that led the UK into war. The document claimed Sudan Hussein had weapon...
UK National News, Jan 12, 2010
£30m Heroin Haul
Three men have been sentenced at Kingston Crown Court to a total of 55.5 years in jail for their roles in a £30m drugs haul. Harminder Chana, 32, of Upton Lane, E6 was found guilty of conspiracy to s...
£30m Heroin Haul
Three men have been sentenced at Kingston Crown Court to a total of 55.5 years in jail for their roles in a £30m drugs haul. Harminder Chana, 32, of Upton Lane, E6 was found guilty of conspiracy to s...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 12, 2010
North West 200 'Jewel' In Tourism Crown
One of NI's most popular sporting events has been praised as Stormont Sports Minister Nelson McCausland joined with the North West organisers in launching the 2010 International North West 200. Speak...
North West 200 'Jewel' In Tourism Crown
One of NI's most popular sporting events has been praised as Stormont Sports Minister Nelson McCausland joined with the North West organisers in launching the 2010 International North West 200. Speak...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 12, 2010
Ruling On Belfast Apartment Test Case
The High Court in Belfast has ruled in favour of a local property developer in the first 'test case' against buyers over new apartments. Barry Gilligan (pictured) began legal proceedings against 20 p...
Ruling On Belfast Apartment Test Case
The High Court in Belfast has ruled in favour of a local property developer in the first 'test case' against buyers over new apartments. Barry Gilligan (pictured) began legal proceedings against 20 p...
UK National News, Jan 12, 2010
Tesco Reports Strong Festive Sales
Retail giant Tesco enjoyed a three-year sales high over Christmas 2009. Sales during the six weeks proceeding 9 January - excluding new stores, VAT and fuel - grew by 4.9%. Tesco said double club ...
Tesco Reports Strong Festive Sales
Retail giant Tesco enjoyed a three-year sales high over Christmas 2009. Sales during the six weeks proceeding 9 January - excluding new stores, VAT and fuel - grew by 4.9%. Tesco said double club ...
UK National News, Jan 12, 2010
Dignity For Elderly In Care
Dignity Ambassador and broadcaster Sir Michael Parkinson has said "out of date" stereotypes of old people should be banish, with dignity at the heart of elderly care. In a report marking his first y...
Dignity For Elderly In Care
Dignity Ambassador and broadcaster Sir Michael Parkinson has said "out of date" stereotypes of old people should be banish, with dignity at the heart of elderly care. In a report marking his first y...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 12, 2010
Prisioner Rules To Change
Changes to a set of rules for inmates will help modernise the Northern Ireland Prison Service, Prisons' Minister Paul Goggins has claimed. The rules, which follow 12 weeks of public consultation, i...
Prisioner Rules To Change
Changes to a set of rules for inmates will help modernise the Northern Ireland Prison Service, Prisons' Minister Paul Goggins has claimed. The rules, which follow 12 weeks of public consultation, i...
Recruitment News, Jan 12, 2010
Funding For Jobs
A European cash injection of more than £34 million will be invested in programmes to develop Scotland's workforce and safeguard and create jobs. Speaking at a National Job Summit in Glasgow, First Mi...
Funding For Jobs
A European cash injection of more than £34 million will be invested in programmes to develop Scotland's workforce and safeguard and create jobs. Speaking at a National Job Summit in Glasgow, First Mi...
UK National News, Jan 12, 2010
Peaches Wins Libel Damages
Socialite Peaches Geldof has won a 'substantial' pay-out after a newspaper wrongly accused her of working as a prostitute. The daughter of political campaigner and musician, Sir Bob, took action aga...
Peaches Wins Libel Damages
Socialite Peaches Geldof has won a 'substantial' pay-out after a newspaper wrongly accused her of working as a prostitute. The daughter of political campaigner and musician, Sir Bob, took action aga...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 12, 2010
Beware Developers' Intentions: MLA
An MLA has warned over the future use of a recession-hit engineering company's site. She was commenting after news that Londonderry engineering company, Arntz Belting, is expected to close with the l...
Beware Developers' Intentions: MLA
An MLA has warned over the future use of a recession-hit engineering company's site. She was commenting after news that Londonderry engineering company, Arntz Belting, is expected to close with the l...
UK National News, Jan 12, 2010
Ice Cream Van Raper Jailed
A Bolton man who raped a woman in the back of his ice cream van has been jailed for five years. Javid Iqbal, 43, of Bury New Road was convicted of rape and possessing false identity documents at Bolt...
Ice Cream Van Raper Jailed
A Bolton man who raped a woman in the back of his ice cream van has been jailed for five years. Javid Iqbal, 43, of Bury New Road was convicted of rape and possessing false identity documents at Bolt...
UK National News, Jan 12, 2010
Lords Launch Digital Switchover Inquiry
The House of Lords Communications Committee has announced an inquiry into the progress of, and prospects for, digital switchover of both television and radio in the United Kingdom. The Digital Switch...
Lords Launch Digital Switchover Inquiry
The House of Lords Communications Committee has announced an inquiry into the progress of, and prospects for, digital switchover of both television and radio in the United Kingdom. The Digital Switch...
UK National News, Jan 12, 2010
Suspicious Coventry Death Appeal
Policing investigating the suspicious death of a man in the Radford area of Coventry have named the deceased as Kevin Lowry. Mr Lowry, 54, lived in Coventry but had connections in the Kenilworth area...
Suspicious Coventry Death Appeal
Policing investigating the suspicious death of a man in the Radford area of Coventry have named the deceased as Kevin Lowry. Mr Lowry, 54, lived in Coventry but had connections in the Kenilworth area...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 12, 2010
Business Legislation Goes Online
A firm of Northern Ireland solicitors has launched a free-to-view comprehensive online business law guide. Belfast commercial law specialists, Wilson Nesbitt solicitors is also including an extensive...
Business Legislation Goes Online
A firm of Northern Ireland solicitors has launched a free-to-view comprehensive online business law guide. Belfast commercial law specialists, Wilson Nesbitt solicitors is also including an extensive...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 12, 2010
Mayor In Caribbean Welcome
The launch of a new support strategy for the Northern Ireland's growing African and Caribbean communities has been marked today. The Lord Mayor of Belfast, Councillor Naomi Long, welcomed the Afro-Co...
Mayor In Caribbean Welcome
The launch of a new support strategy for the Northern Ireland's growing African and Caribbean communities has been marked today. The Lord Mayor of Belfast, Councillor Naomi Long, welcomed the Afro-Co...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 12, 2010
Other NI News In Brief
Londonderry Jobs Shock An Ulster Unionist Foyle councillor, Alderman Mary Hamilton, (pictured) has expressed sadness at news that Londonderry engineering company, Arntz Belting, is expected to close ...
Other NI News In Brief
Londonderry Jobs Shock An Ulster Unionist Foyle councillor, Alderman Mary Hamilton, (pictured) has expressed sadness at news that Londonderry engineering company, Arntz Belting, is expected to close ...
UK National News, Jan 12, 2010
Other UK News In Brief
Glasgow Flat Death Arrests Two women are being held in police custody following the death of a 49-year-old man at a flat in the east end of Glasgow. The body of the man, whose identity has not been r...
Other UK News In Brief
Glasgow Flat Death Arrests Two women are being held in police custody following the death of a 49-year-old man at a flat in the east end of Glasgow. The body of the man, whose identity has not been r...
Business News, Jan 12, 2010
Further Slide For Irish Construction Sector
Conditions facing the Irish construction industry fell again in December, at the fastest rate in seven months. The latest Ulster Bank survey has revealed that activity, new business and employment al...
Further Slide For Irish Construction Sector
Conditions facing the Irish construction industry fell again in December, at the fastest rate in seven months. The latest Ulster Bank survey has revealed that activity, new business and employment al...
Recruitment News, Jan 11, 2010
Londonderry Jobs Shock
An Ulster Unionist Foyle councillor, Alderman Mary Hamilton, has expressed sadness at news that Londonderry engineering company, Arntz Belting, is expected to close with the loss of over 100 jobs. "...
Londonderry Jobs Shock
An Ulster Unionist Foyle councillor, Alderman Mary Hamilton, has expressed sadness at news that Londonderry engineering company, Arntz Belting, is expected to close with the loss of over 100 jobs. "...
UK National News, Jan 11, 2010
Brown Gears Up Team For Election
Prime Minister Gordon Brown is to sound a battle cry to Labour MPs telling them the General Election is winnable. Senior Cabinet figures have stressed broad unity following a failed leadership coup ...
Brown Gears Up Team For Election
Prime Minister Gordon Brown is to sound a battle cry to Labour MPs telling them the General Election is winnable. Senior Cabinet figures have stressed broad unity following a failed leadership coup ...
UK National News, Jan 11, 2010
Schools Reopen For Exams
Hundreds of UK schools have reopened following a week of arctic weather conditions, which forced thousands to close. Steps have been taken to facilitate GCSE, AS Level and A Level students due to ta...
Schools Reopen For Exams
Hundreds of UK schools have reopened following a week of arctic weather conditions, which forced thousands to close. Steps have been taken to facilitate GCSE, AS Level and A Level students due to ta...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 11, 2010
DUP Backs Robinson As Foster Takes Reins
Arlene Foster is to assume the role of Northern Ireland First Minister for six weeks, it was confirmed this afternoon. The move came after DUP Assembly members offered their "wholehearted support" t...
DUP Backs Robinson As Foster Takes Reins
Arlene Foster is to assume the role of Northern Ireland First Minister for six weeks, it was confirmed this afternoon. The move came after DUP Assembly members offered their "wholehearted support" t...
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Northern Ireland WeatherToday:A chilly start with a widespread frost and some freezing fog, any freezing fog slow to clear. Otherwise bright with sunny spells and coastal showers. Light winds. Maximum temperature 6 °C.Tonight:Coastal showers dying out with a widespread frost developing along with freezing fog, which could become extensive. Winds remaining light. Minimum temperature -3 °C.
