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Northern Ireland News for January 2010 : Page 13
Northern Ireland News, Jan 8, 2010
Swine Flu Claims Latest NI Victim
There has been another fatality from swine flu with yesterday's Department of Health's weekly flu bulletin revealing a further flu related death. This brings the total to 17, as at 6 January, officia...
Swine Flu Claims Latest NI Victim
There has been another fatality from swine flu with yesterday's Department of Health's weekly flu bulletin revealing a further flu related death. This brings the total to 17, as at 6 January, officia...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 8, 2010
Sesame Tree 'Grows' A Second Series
It has been announced that Sesame Tree, Northern Ireland's own version of the US Sesame Street is to return to TV screens this year with a second series. Sesame Tree successfully aired on BBC Norther...
Sesame Tree 'Grows' A Second Series
It has been announced that Sesame Tree, Northern Ireland's own version of the US Sesame Street is to return to TV screens this year with a second series. Sesame Tree successfully aired on BBC Norther...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 8, 2010
Unemployed Young People 'Unhealthy'
Young people in Northern Ireland who are unable to find work could face a lifetime of poorer health and unhappiness, warns a recent report by The Prince's Trust. The YouGov Youth Index reveals that ...
Unemployed Young People 'Unhealthy'
Young people in Northern Ireland who are unable to find work could face a lifetime of poorer health and unhappiness, warns a recent report by The Prince's Trust. The YouGov Youth Index reveals that ...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 8, 2010
Wilson Debates Downturn in Trade
Northern Ireland Finance Minister, Sammy Wilson, has met with representatives from the Belfast Chamber of Trade and Commerce to discuss the impact of the economic downturn on the Belfast and wider Nor...
Wilson Debates Downturn in Trade
Northern Ireland Finance Minister, Sammy Wilson, has met with representatives from the Belfast Chamber of Trade and Commerce to discuss the impact of the economic downturn on the Belfast and wider Nor...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 8, 2010
Grid Links Across The Irish Sea
Efforts to build an offshore electricity transmission network linking Scotland, Northern Ireland and Ireland have taken a step forward. RPS Group have been awarded a contract to examine the feasibili...
Grid Links Across The Irish Sea
Efforts to build an offshore electricity transmission network linking Scotland, Northern Ireland and Ireland have taken a step forward. RPS Group have been awarded a contract to examine the feasibili...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 8, 2010
Durkan To Meet Minister On Listed Buildings
Cutbacks in repairs to historic buildings in Londonderry are up for high level discussion. SDLP Leader Mark Durkan is to meet NI Minister for Environment Edwin Poots at Stormont on Monday to discuss ...
Durkan To Meet Minister On Listed Buildings
Cutbacks in repairs to historic buildings in Londonderry are up for high level discussion. SDLP Leader Mark Durkan is to meet NI Minister for Environment Edwin Poots at Stormont on Monday to discuss ...
UK National News, Jan 8, 2010
Fire Service Funding Boost
Fire and Rescue Services in England will get £21m this year to support their work in dealing with major incidents, Fire Minister Shahid Malik has announced. Improving urban search and rescue (USAR)...
Fire Service Funding Boost
Fire and Rescue Services in England will get £21m this year to support their work in dealing with major incidents, Fire Minister Shahid Malik has announced. Improving urban search and rescue (USAR)...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 8, 2010
Ryanair Denies Third Aer Lingus Bid
The budget airline Ryanair - which flies from City of Derry and George Best Belfast City Airport - has waved off speculation it is preparing a third bid for Aer Lingus - which has a hub at Belfast Int...
Ryanair Denies Third Aer Lingus Bid
The budget airline Ryanair - which flies from City of Derry and George Best Belfast City Airport - has waved off speculation it is preparing a third bid for Aer Lingus - which has a hub at Belfast Int...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 8, 2010
Other NI News In Brief
Waterfront Accolade Two of Belfast's most prestigious entertainment venues have been recognised for their efforts to become accessible to all. The Waterfront and Ulster Hall have become the first org...
Other NI News In Brief
Waterfront Accolade Two of Belfast's most prestigious entertainment venues have been recognised for their efforts to become accessible to all. The Waterfront and Ulster Hall have become the first org...
UK National News, Jan 8, 2010
'Water' Cars Step Forward
A new project that could make water powered vehicles a practical reality took a step forward this week as 'clean technology' provider Ultra Green, announced a new deal to provide funding for the Elect...
'Water' Cars Step Forward
A new project that could make water powered vehicles a practical reality took a step forward this week as 'clean technology' provider Ultra Green, announced a new deal to provide funding for the Elect...
UK National News, Jan 8, 2010
Moira Set For BBC Comeback
Although aged 60, and previoulsy 'dropped' by the broadcaster, presenter Moira Stuart is gearing up for a welcome return to the BBC. The move comes two years after she was dropped from her role in t...
Moira Set For BBC Comeback
Although aged 60, and previoulsy 'dropped' by the broadcaster, presenter Moira Stuart is gearing up for a welcome return to the BBC. The move comes two years after she was dropped from her role in t...
Business News, Jan 8, 2010
Derry Academy Goes European
Londonderry-based North West Academy of English has been assisted by Invest Northern Ireland to win its first business in Romania. The Academy, which is based at Northland Road and has received mark...
Derry Academy Goes European
Londonderry-based North West Academy of English has been assisted by Invest Northern Ireland to win its first business in Romania. The Academy, which is based at Northland Road and has received mark...
UK National News, Jan 8, 2010
Other UK News In Brief
Pilots Made Fatal Error The pilots of two light aircraft which collided over south Wales did not see each other "until it was too late" an inquiry has found. Hylton Price and Andrew Marsh and two Air...
Other UK News In Brief
Pilots Made Fatal Error The pilots of two light aircraft which collided over south Wales did not see each other "until it was too late" an inquiry has found. Hylton Price and Andrew Marsh and two Air...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 7, 2010
First Minister Back At Stormont
Stormont First Minister Peter Robinson returns to the heart of Northern Ireland government today, following a media furore over his private life. Yesterday evening Mr Robinson's wife of 40 years, Ir...
First Minister Back At Stormont
Stormont First Minister Peter Robinson returns to the heart of Northern Ireland government today, following a media furore over his private life. Yesterday evening Mr Robinson's wife of 40 years, Ir...
UK National News, Jan 7, 2010
No Let Up In Cold Snap
Dipping temperatures across the country are continuing to cause havoc, as some regions experience icy conditions of -18C. Thousands of schools on mainland Britain have been shut, while many roads rem...
No Let Up In Cold Snap
Dipping temperatures across the country are continuing to cause havoc, as some regions experience icy conditions of -18C. Thousands of schools on mainland Britain have been shut, while many roads rem...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 7, 2010
Cash Robbery Prompts Probe
Robbers targeting automated teller machines (ATMs) have again switched tactics. Following a series of ram-raids on actual cash machines themselves - using industrial diggers - two cash-in-transit sec...
Cash Robbery Prompts Probe
Robbers targeting automated teller machines (ATMs) have again switched tactics. Following a series of ram-raids on actual cash machines themselves - using industrial diggers - two cash-in-transit sec...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 7, 2010
Winter Bites
As temperatures plummeted overnight to new levels of chill, travellers continued to suffer disruption today as what has been described as the worst winter in a century continues to bite. The runway a...
Winter Bites
As temperatures plummeted overnight to new levels of chill, travellers continued to suffer disruption today as what has been described as the worst winter in a century continues to bite. The runway a...
UK National News, Jan 7, 2010
Brown Supporters Rally
Prime Minister Gordon Brown has dismissed an attempted internal leadership coupe as a "storm in a teacup". Mr Brown told the BBC he was "leading from the front" following a potential challenge orches...
Brown Supporters Rally
Prime Minister Gordon Brown has dismissed an attempted internal leadership coupe as a "storm in a teacup". Mr Brown told the BBC he was "leading from the front" following a potential challenge orches...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 7, 2010
Consultancy Fees On A5 Accelerate
A leading consultancy business has been earning millions of pounds for a proposed new road that aims to vastly improve a vital 'transport corroridor' in the North West. Information revealed in respon...
Consultancy Fees On A5 Accelerate
A leading consultancy business has been earning millions of pounds for a proposed new road that aims to vastly improve a vital 'transport corroridor' in the North West. Information revealed in respon...
UK National News, Jan 7, 2010
Ross Leaving BBC
Jonathan Ross will not renew his contract with the BBC when it expires, the presenter announced today. The host of the self titled Friday Night With said the decision was not about money. It had ea...
Ross Leaving BBC
Jonathan Ross will not renew his contract with the BBC when it expires, the presenter announced today. The host of the self titled Friday Night With said the decision was not about money. It had ea...
UK National News, Jan 7, 2010
Sainsbury's Results 'Strong'
Supermarket chain Sainbury's enjoyed "record" like-for-like sales over the festive period, it was revealed today. In the 13 weeks proceeding 2 January, sales - minus new store openings - grew by 3.7...
Sainsbury's Results 'Strong'
Supermarket chain Sainbury's enjoyed "record" like-for-like sales over the festive period, it was revealed today. In the 13 weeks proceeding 2 January, sales - minus new store openings - grew by 3.7...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 7, 2010
IT Workers Out For Three Days
Staff at a high-tech IT services company Fujitsu in Belfast and Londonderry are on strike. The workers are leaving their posts for three days over jobs, pay and pensions. The action is part of a nat...
IT Workers Out For Three Days
Staff at a high-tech IT services company Fujitsu in Belfast and Londonderry are on strike. The workers are leaving their posts for three days over jobs, pay and pensions. The action is part of a nat...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 7, 2010
Camlough Robbery Slammed
An violent robbery that saw an elderly man beaten with a bat has been roundly condemned. The SDLP Mayor of Newry and Mourne, John Feehan, said the attack on the elderly man in the Quarter Road in Cam...
Camlough Robbery Slammed
An violent robbery that saw an elderly man beaten with a bat has been roundly condemned. The SDLP Mayor of Newry and Mourne, John Feehan, said the attack on the elderly man in the Quarter Road in Cam...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 7, 2010
Farrans Predicts Profits Drop
Farrans in Northern Ireland and Northstone NI are facing hard times as the construction industry continues to struggle. The parent company, Irish building materials giant CRH has increased its propos...
Farrans Predicts Profits Drop
Farrans in Northern Ireland and Northstone NI are facing hard times as the construction industry continues to struggle. The parent company, Irish building materials giant CRH has increased its propos...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 7, 2010
Ards Redevelopment Views Sought
A call has been made for the people of Newtownards to have their say on the redevelopment of the town centre. Minister Ritchie (pictured) is in the Co Down town today to view an exhibition outlining ...
Ards Redevelopment Views Sought
A call has been made for the people of Newtownards to have their say on the redevelopment of the town centre. Minister Ritchie (pictured) is in the Co Down town today to view an exhibition outlining ...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 7, 2010
Belfast Means Business, Says Council
Details of a new business development programme, aimed at supporting Belfast companies to identify sales opportunities within both the public and private sectors has been announced. Belfast City Coun...
Belfast Means Business, Says Council
Details of a new business development programme, aimed at supporting Belfast companies to identify sales opportunities within both the public and private sectors has been announced. Belfast City Coun...
UK National News, Jan 7, 2010
Teen Lotto Winner Found Dead
A man who scooped £2m of lottery winnings aged 17 has been found dead at his Scottish home. Police have now launched an investigation into Stuart Donnelly's death. His body was discovered in Castle...
Teen Lotto Winner Found Dead
A man who scooped £2m of lottery winnings aged 17 has been found dead at his Scottish home. Police have now launched an investigation into Stuart Donnelly's death. His body was discovered in Castle...
UK National News, Jan 7, 2010
Cameras To Stop 'Cemetery Hate' Crime
Authorities in Manchester city have installed CCTV cameras at a cemetery following a recent spate of religious hate crimes. Police said the incidents at Southern Cemetery warranted CCTV and additiona...
Cameras To Stop 'Cemetery Hate' Crime
Authorities in Manchester city have installed CCTV cameras at a cemetery following a recent spate of religious hate crimes. Police said the incidents at Southern Cemetery warranted CCTV and additiona...
UK National News, Jan 7, 2010
Shopping Around For Fuel 'Pointless'
Driving to different forecourts for the cheapest fuel could be a waste of time, an exclusive Auto Express investigation has revealed. It tested six top-selling UK fuel brands - two from producers She...
Shopping Around For Fuel 'Pointless'
Driving to different forecourts for the cheapest fuel could be a waste of time, an exclusive Auto Express investigation has revealed. It tested six top-selling UK fuel brands - two from producers She...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 7, 2010
Man Held Over Dublin Drugs Find
A man in his 20s has been arrested in connection with a drug and weapon find in inner city Dublin. The arrest took place on Tuesday at around 5pm, as part of an ongoing operation into the sale and su...
Man Held Over Dublin Drugs Find
A man in his 20s has been arrested in connection with a drug and weapon find in inner city Dublin. The arrest took place on Tuesday at around 5pm, as part of an ongoing operation into the sale and su...
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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.
