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Northern Ireland News for January 2010 : Page 15
Northern Ireland News, Jan 5, 2010
NI Water Hit By Pollution Fine
NI's official water provider has itself been guilty of pollution. Northern Ireland Water Ltd (NIW) was fined £500 plus £22 court costs at Downpatrick Magistrates' Court on 4 January for making a poll...
NI Water Hit By Pollution Fine
NI's official water provider has itself been guilty of pollution. Northern Ireland Water Ltd (NIW) was fined £500 plus £22 court costs at Downpatrick Magistrates' Court on 4 January for making a poll...
UK National News, Jan 5, 2010
New 'Green' Boiler Incentives
A new national scheme to upgrade household heating systems could help save money on fuel bills and sustain work for the heating industry, the Government has said. Up to 125,000 households in England...
New 'Green' Boiler Incentives
A new national scheme to upgrade household heating systems could help save money on fuel bills and sustain work for the heating industry, the Government has said. Up to 125,000 households in England...
UK National News, Jan 5, 2010
Diamond Jubilee Holiday Plans
The UK will enjoy an extra Bank Holiday in 2012 to mark the Queen's Diamond Jubilee, it was announced today. A "nationwide celebration" will be held to honour the Queen's 60-year reign, Lord Mandelso...
Diamond Jubilee Holiday Plans
The UK will enjoy an extra Bank Holiday in 2012 to mark the Queen's Diamond Jubilee, it was announced today. A "nationwide celebration" will be held to honour the Queen's 60-year reign, Lord Mandelso...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 5, 2010
Hermon's Future Still Uncertain
Maverick Ulster Unionist Sylvia Hermon's position within the party still remains vague following a lengthy meeting with Sir Reg Empey at the weekend. North Down MP Lady Hermon, the UUP's sole House ...
Hermon's Future Still Uncertain
Maverick Ulster Unionist Sylvia Hermon's position within the party still remains vague following a lengthy meeting with Sir Reg Empey at the weekend. North Down MP Lady Hermon, the UUP's sole House ...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 5, 2010
Lagan Canal Reopening Opposed
Anglers are casting doubts on a massive construction project that would see the restoration of a once thriving commercial waterway into the heart of Belfast. Plans to re-open the Lagan Canal to navig...
Lagan Canal Reopening Opposed
Anglers are casting doubts on a massive construction project that would see the restoration of a once thriving commercial waterway into the heart of Belfast. Plans to re-open the Lagan Canal to navig...
Recruitment News, Jan 5, 2010
Waterford Crystal Sale Shatters Hopes
Former staff hoping to get back to their jobs at Waterford Crystal have seen their hopes shattered as the site goes up for sale today. Bankruptcy officials closed the crippled factory in January 2009...
Waterford Crystal Sale Shatters Hopes
Former staff hoping to get back to their jobs at Waterford Crystal have seen their hopes shattered as the site goes up for sale today. Bankruptcy officials closed the crippled factory in January 2009...
UK National News, Jan 5, 2010
Mandelson 'Lacks Commons Ambition'
Business Secretary Lord Mandelson has claimed that two major stumbling blocks stand in the way of him becoming an MP again - his life peerage and a "lack of ambition". Much was made of Peter Mandelso...
Mandelson 'Lacks Commons Ambition'
Business Secretary Lord Mandelson has claimed that two major stumbling blocks stand in the way of him becoming an MP again - his life peerage and a "lack of ambition". Much was made of Peter Mandelso...
UK National News, Jan 5, 2010
Sentencing Over Racehorse Threats
A man who threatened to harm a racehorse has been sentenced. Andrew Rodgerson, 26, of Craiglands, Rochdale, admitted one count of threatening to commit damage at an earlier hearing. Yesterday, he wa...
Sentencing Over Racehorse Threats
A man who threatened to harm a racehorse has been sentenced. Andrew Rodgerson, 26, of Craiglands, Rochdale, admitted one count of threatening to commit damage at an earlier hearing. Yesterday, he wa...
Business News, Jan 5, 2010
PSI Lighting Gets The Party Started
When Belfast-based lighting rental company Production Services Ireland (PSI) started planning their annual staff Festive Party, they soon realised the potential of evolving it into a unique event to s...
PSI Lighting Gets The Party Started
When Belfast-based lighting rental company Production Services Ireland (PSI) started planning their annual staff Festive Party, they soon realised the potential of evolving it into a unique event to s...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 5, 2010
Election Looms For NI
With the General Election only a matter of months away the Electoral Office for Northern Ireland has launched a number of wide ranging initiatives and pilot schemes aimed at making it even easier for ...
Election Looms For NI
With the General Election only a matter of months away the Electoral Office for Northern Ireland has launched a number of wide ranging initiatives and pilot schemes aimed at making it even easier for ...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 5, 2010
Essential Skills 'Wins' University Place
The two NI universities will now accept Essential Skills qualifications as acceptable alternatives to GCSEs, making higher education accessible to many more learners. Queen's University, Belfast and ...
Essential Skills 'Wins' University Place
The two NI universities will now accept Essential Skills qualifications as acceptable alternatives to GCSEs, making higher education accessible to many more learners. Queen's University, Belfast and ...
UK National News, Jan 5, 2010
UK Cold Snap Continues
Persistent snow showers and freezing conditions are continuing to cause travel chaos across most of the UK. Last night the Met Office issued multiple severe weather warning, which subsequently saw t...
UK Cold Snap Continues
Persistent snow showers and freezing conditions are continuing to cause travel chaos across most of the UK. Last night the Met Office issued multiple severe weather warning, which subsequently saw t...
UK National News, Jan 5, 2010
Movies To Gross £1bn
The UK Film Council has said that the final 2009 box office receipts for the UK and the Irish Republic are on track to top £1 billion for the first time. With a figure that is up from £935 million in...
Movies To Gross £1bn
The UK Film Council has said that the final 2009 box office receipts for the UK and the Irish Republic are on track to top £1 billion for the first time. With a figure that is up from £935 million in...
UK National News, Jan 5, 2010
Pub 'Peacemaker' Killed
Police in west London have launched a murder investigation following the death of a man assaulted whilst celebrating at a New Year's Eve party. Emergency services were called at approximately 3.20am ...
Pub 'Peacemaker' Killed
Police in west London have launched a murder investigation following the death of a man assaulted whilst celebrating at a New Year's Eve party. Emergency services were called at approximately 3.20am ...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 5, 2010
Redevelopment Deal For Armagh Landmark
A £10m project to transform a Co Armagh landmark into a housing development has been given the go-ahead. Sinton Mills in Tandragee will be converted into 59 residential units and 113 apartments overl...
Redevelopment Deal For Armagh Landmark
A £10m project to transform a Co Armagh landmark into a housing development has been given the go-ahead. Sinton Mills in Tandragee will be converted into 59 residential units and 113 apartments overl...
UK National News, Jan 5, 2010
Cash-Strapped BBC Splashes-Out On Art
Artistic works commissioned to mark the refurbishment of the BBC's Broadcasting House are reported to be costing the licence fee payer dearly - despite the continuing recession and associated job cuts...
Cash-Strapped BBC Splashes-Out On Art
Artistic works commissioned to mark the refurbishment of the BBC's Broadcasting House are reported to be costing the licence fee payer dearly - despite the continuing recession and associated job cuts...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 5, 2010
UU Canvass For Craigavon Ward
Leading Ulster Unionist figures have been canvassing in Waringstown ahead of next week's by-election on Craigavon Borough Council. Only a few months in advance of an expected UK general election, the...
UU Canvass For Craigavon Ward
Leading Ulster Unionist figures have been canvassing in Waringstown ahead of next week's by-election on Craigavon Borough Council. Only a few months in advance of an expected UK general election, the...
UK National News, Jan 5, 2010
Other UK News In Brief
Islamic 'Coffin Protest' Opposed The Home Secretary has said he will back any request from police or local government to ban an Islamic group marching through Wootton Bassett. Alan Johnson said he fe...
Other UK News In Brief
Islamic 'Coffin Protest' Opposed The Home Secretary has said he will back any request from police or local government to ban an Islamic group marching through Wootton Bassett. Alan Johnson said he fe...
Business News, Jan 5, 2010
OFT 'Wrong' Over Ryanair Criticism
Irish budget airline Ryanair has attacked a British fair trading watchdog which said that its payment policy was "puerile and childish". In an interview published in an Irish newspaper today, Office ...
OFT 'Wrong' Over Ryanair Criticism
Irish budget airline Ryanair has attacked a British fair trading watchdog which said that its payment policy was "puerile and childish". In an interview published in an Irish newspaper today, Office ...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 5, 2010
Other NI News In Brief
Former Primate Buried Cardinal Daly - who died last week - is to be buried today with his own nephew Fr Brian Daly as concelebrate at the Mass, while the mourners will be led by other family members ...
Other NI News In Brief
Former Primate Buried Cardinal Daly - who died last week - is to be buried today with his own nephew Fr Brian Daly as concelebrate at the Mass, while the mourners will be led by other family members ...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 4, 2010
Deadly Year On NI Roads Outlined
A total of 115 people were killed on Northern Ireland's roads in 2009, according to provisional figures released today. This is eight people more than in 2008. Commenting on the tragic figures Storm...
Deadly Year On NI Roads Outlined
A total of 115 people were killed on Northern Ireland's roads in 2009, according to provisional figures released today. This is eight people more than in 2008. Commenting on the tragic figures Storm...
UK National News, Jan 4, 2010
Greater Air Security Sanctioned
The British government has vowed to introduce full body scanners at all major UK airports, following an attempted terrorist attack on-board a US flight last week. Prime Minister Gordon Brown's pledg...
Greater Air Security Sanctioned
The British government has vowed to introduce full body scanners at all major UK airports, following an attempted terrorist attack on-board a US flight last week. Prime Minister Gordon Brown's pledg...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 4, 2010
Swine Flu Kills Again
An elderly man has become the latest local victim of swine flu. The Department of Health published its latest weekly flu update at the end of December and NI Health Minister Michael McGimpsey said: "...
Swine Flu Kills Again
An elderly man has become the latest local victim of swine flu. The Department of Health published its latest weekly flu update at the end of December and NI Health Minister Michael McGimpsey said: "...
Business News, Jan 4, 2010
Brett Martin See Profit Slump
One of Northern Ireland's biggest building materials manufacturer has seen its pre-tax profits slump from £6.9m to £1.2m. Even though Co Antrim-based Brett Martin, is a global company with four sites...
Brett Martin See Profit Slump
One of Northern Ireland's biggest building materials manufacturer has seen its pre-tax profits slump from £6.9m to £1.2m. Even though Co Antrim-based Brett Martin, is a global company with four sites...
UK National News, Jan 4, 2010
First Election Battle Cries Made
Britain's main political parties today sounded their first pre-election battle cries. The Tories pledged their utmost support for the NHS, making the health service its "number one priority". Conser...
First Election Battle Cries Made
Britain's main political parties today sounded their first pre-election battle cries. The Tories pledged their utmost support for the NHS, making the health service its "number one priority". Conser...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 4, 2010
Cardinal Lying In State
The remains of Cardinal Cahal Daly have been moved to Armagh, where he will lie in state ahead of tomorrow's funeral mass. Cardinal Daly, the former Catholic Primate of All-Ireland, died on Thursday ...
Cardinal Lying In State
The remains of Cardinal Cahal Daly have been moved to Armagh, where he will lie in state ahead of tomorrow's funeral mass. Cardinal Daly, the former Catholic Primate of All-Ireland, died on Thursday ...
Recruitment News, Jan 4, 2010
Rail Jobs On Track In London
Construction work on the new Crossrail rail network serving London and the south east will continue apace next year, creating the first of thousands of new jobs in construction. Starting with prepara...
Rail Jobs On Track In London
Construction work on the new Crossrail rail network serving London and the south east will continue apace next year, creating the first of thousands of new jobs in construction. Starting with prepara...
UK National News, Jan 4, 2010
Anglian Solider Killed In Helmand
A British solider has been killed in the Helmand province of Afghanistan. The Ministry of (MoD) said the man was caught in an explosion while on foot patrol in the Nad-e Ali area yesterday. He was...
Anglian Solider Killed In Helmand
A British solider has been killed in the Helmand province of Afghanistan. The Ministry of (MoD) said the man was caught in an explosion while on foot patrol in the Nad-e Ali area yesterday. He was...
Recruitment News, Jan 4, 2010
Film Career Opportunity Offered
Working Title Films' Action! Programme has invited 'outstanding individuals' seeking a career in film to apply for one-year internship positions with their London office. They are looking for hard w...
Film Career Opportunity Offered
Working Title Films' Action! Programme has invited 'outstanding individuals' seeking a career in film to apply for one-year internship positions with their London office. They are looking for hard w...
UK National News, Jan 4, 2010
More Wintry Weather Predicted
Snowy conditions and sub-zero temperatures are set to spread across the UK, the Met Office warned today. According to forecasters, the cold snap could linger over the coming weeks. Snow fall is pr...
More Wintry Weather Predicted
Snowy conditions and sub-zero temperatures are set to spread across the UK, the Met Office warned today. According to forecasters, the cold snap could linger over the coming weeks. Snow fall is pr...
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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.
