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Northern Ireland News for December 2010 : Page 10
Northern Ireland News, Dec 6, 2010
Omagh Wildlife Gets Lottery Boost
An environmental project to improve the health and well being of people in the village of Loughmacrory in Omagh is today sharing in a grants windfall from the Big Lottery Fund. Loughmacrory Community...
Omagh Wildlife Gets Lottery Boost
An environmental project to improve the health and well being of people in the village of Loughmacrory in Omagh is today sharing in a grants windfall from the Big Lottery Fund. Loughmacrory Community...
Northern Ireland News, Dec 6, 2010
Budget Spells Cuts For TD's Pensions
Legislation to introduce some of the measures announced in this week's Irish Budget is likely to be introduced in the Dáil within days of Tuesday's announcement. The Financial Emergency Measures Bill...
Budget Spells Cuts For TD's Pensions
Legislation to introduce some of the measures announced in this week's Irish Budget is likely to be introduced in the Dáil within days of Tuesday's announcement. The Financial Emergency Measures Bill...
UK National News, Dec 6, 2010
Appeal Following Robbery In Haringey
Police are appealing for information following a robbery in Haringey, North London in which a man was stabbed and left lying bleeding in the snow. On Wednesday 1 December at around 7.10pm, a 52 year...
Appeal Following Robbery In Haringey
Police are appealing for information following a robbery in Haringey, North London in which a man was stabbed and left lying bleeding in the snow. On Wednesday 1 December at around 7.10pm, a 52 year...
UK National News, Dec 6, 2010
Other UK News In Brief
Sit-In University Students Get Reprieve Around 40 students from Sheffield University, who have been occupying the a lecture theatre since Tuesday, will be allowed to stay in protest. A High Court inj...
Other UK News In Brief
Sit-In University Students Get Reprieve Around 40 students from Sheffield University, who have been occupying the a lecture theatre since Tuesday, will be allowed to stay in protest. A High Court inj...
Northern Ireland News, Dec 6, 2010
Ground Heat Pumps 'Beat The Freeze'
As 'deep freeze' weather conditions swept across the British Isles, a 'ground-breaking' way to obtain power has been underlined as a way to heat-up NI's economy. Geothermal energy and ground source h...
Ground Heat Pumps 'Beat The Freeze'
As 'deep freeze' weather conditions swept across the British Isles, a 'ground-breaking' way to obtain power has been underlined as a way to heat-up NI's economy. Geothermal energy and ground source h...
Business News, Dec 6, 2010
Ground Heat Pumps 'Beat The Freeze'
As 'deep freeze' weather conditions swept across the British Isles, a 'ground-breaking' way to obtain power has been underlined as a way to heat-up NI's economy. Geothermal energy and ground source h...
Ground Heat Pumps 'Beat The Freeze'
As 'deep freeze' weather conditions swept across the British Isles, a 'ground-breaking' way to obtain power has been underlined as a way to heat-up NI's economy. Geothermal energy and ground source h...
Northern Ireland News, Dec 6, 2010
Other NI News In Brief
Snow, Snow, Snow Fresh snowfalls and further ice patches are expected throughout Monday with treacherous conditions expected to continue throughout Monday with heavy snowfall predicted in the afterno...
Other NI News In Brief
Snow, Snow, Snow Fresh snowfalls and further ice patches are expected throughout Monday with treacherous conditions expected to continue throughout Monday with heavy snowfall predicted in the afterno...
UK National News, Dec 3, 2010
Chaytor Pleads Guilty Over Expenses
Ex MP David Chaytor has pleaded guilty to false accounting over Parliamentary expenses totalling £18,350. Chaytor, 61, accepted the verdict relating to three charges after changing his plea at the Ol...
Chaytor Pleads Guilty Over Expenses
Ex MP David Chaytor has pleaded guilty to false accounting over Parliamentary expenses totalling £18,350. Chaytor, 61, accepted the verdict relating to three charges after changing his plea at the Ol...
Northern Ireland News, Dec 3, 2010
NI Men Among Four Charged In Dublin
The men who were charged at the Special Criminal Court in Dublin today in connection with the discovery of a mortar in Co Louth on Tuesday have been named as Dalton McKevitt, 35, from Dundalk and Nial...
NI Men Among Four Charged In Dublin
The men who were charged at the Special Criminal Court in Dublin today in connection with the discovery of a mortar in Co Louth on Tuesday have been named as Dalton McKevitt, 35, from Dundalk and Nial...
UK National News, Dec 3, 2010
Red Diesel Gets Green Light
HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) have confirmed today that during extreme weather farmers can use red diesel in their tractors to help grit and clear snow from public roads. Under normal rules any vehicle...
Red Diesel Gets Green Light
HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) have confirmed today that during extreme weather farmers can use red diesel in their tractors to help grit and clear snow from public roads. Under normal rules any vehicle...
UK National News, Dec 3, 2010
‘Critical Friends’ For International Day
To mark International Day of Persons with Disabilities today, the Police Service is launching a bid to recruit members of the public to help improve services to people with disabilities. The volunte...
‘Critical Friends’ For International Day
To mark International Day of Persons with Disabilities today, the Police Service is launching a bid to recruit members of the public to help improve services to people with disabilities. The volunte...
UK National News, Dec 3, 2010
Other UK News In Brief
Ian Griffin To Be Extradited On Murder Charge A judge at City of Westminster Magistrates' Court has ruled that a British businessman arrested for murdering his girlfriend in Paris will be extradited ...
Other UK News In Brief
Ian Griffin To Be Extradited On Murder Charge A judge at City of Westminster Magistrates' Court has ruled that a British businessman arrested for murdering his girlfriend in Paris will be extradited ...
Recruitment News, Dec 3, 2010
NI Construction Skills Celebrated
A Stormont politician has been building closer relationships with the NI construction sector. The Employment and Learning Minister, Danny Kennedy, has hosted a reception in Parliament Buildings, to c...
NI Construction Skills Celebrated
A Stormont politician has been building closer relationships with the NI construction sector. The Employment and Learning Minister, Danny Kennedy, has hosted a reception in Parliament Buildings, to c...
Northern Ireland News, Dec 3, 2010
Robinson Seeks MLA Pay Cuts
Ministers at Stormont may be on course for a voluntary pay-cut as part of a deal to finalise a cost-saving budget. The move could see politicians across all parties take the personal drop in pay as w...
Robinson Seeks MLA Pay Cuts
Ministers at Stormont may be on course for a voluntary pay-cut as part of a deal to finalise a cost-saving budget. The move could see politicians across all parties take the personal drop in pay as w...
Northern Ireland News, Dec 3, 2010
Christmas Card Scenes As Snow Blankets NI
Picturesque winter scenes across NI are today being further enhanced by fresh falls of snow blowing in from an Atlantic weather system. However, it is adding to the continuing Siberian freeze that ha...
Christmas Card Scenes As Snow Blankets NI
Picturesque winter scenes across NI are today being further enhanced by fresh falls of snow blowing in from an Atlantic weather system. However, it is adding to the continuing Siberian freeze that ha...
UK National News, Dec 3, 2010
Elderly Found Dead As Big Freeze Takes It Toll
Two elderly people have been found dead in their gardens due to freezing weather conditions. On Tuesday, an elderly man was found in his garden in Kirkby Stephen in Cumbria. The following morning, a...
Elderly Found Dead As Big Freeze Takes It Toll
Two elderly people have been found dead in their gardens due to freezing weather conditions. On Tuesday, an elderly man was found in his garden in Kirkby Stephen in Cumbria. The following morning, a...
UK National News, Dec 3, 2010
Two Arrested In Daniel Smith Murder Investigation
Detectives investigating the murder of Daniel Smith have arrested two men on suspicion of murder. A 23 year old, and a 48 year old man are currently in custody. Police were called at approximately...
Two Arrested In Daniel Smith Murder Investigation
Detectives investigating the murder of Daniel Smith have arrested two men on suspicion of murder. A 23 year old, and a 48 year old man are currently in custody. Police were called at approximately...
Business News, Dec 3, 2010
Capital Expenditure Gains 'Lost In HSE 'Pay-offs'
Exchequer returns have been published by the Department of Finance and are showing a large budget deficit. The amount hit €13.3 billion at the end of November, but that deficit compares well to a bud...
Capital Expenditure Gains 'Lost In HSE 'Pay-offs'
Exchequer returns have been published by the Department of Finance and are showing a large budget deficit. The amount hit €13.3 billion at the end of November, but that deficit compares well to a bud...
Northern Ireland News, Dec 3, 2010
BMA Frustrated Over Waiting Times
NI medics have expressed their frustrations on the length of time their patients have to wait for specialised treatment at hospitals. Following the announcement on Thursday on a poor performance on h...
BMA Frustrated Over Waiting Times
NI medics have expressed their frustrations on the length of time their patients have to wait for specialised treatment at hospitals. Following the announcement on Thursday on a poor performance on h...
Business News, Dec 3, 2010
Antrim Wastewater Facility On Line
A new state-of-the-art £23 million Wastewater Treatment Works at Antrim has been officially opened by the NI Regional Development Minister, Conor Murphy. The project, which is designed to cater for a...
Antrim Wastewater Facility On Line
A new state-of-the-art £23 million Wastewater Treatment Works at Antrim has been officially opened by the NI Regional Development Minister, Conor Murphy. The project, which is designed to cater for a...
UK National News, Dec 3, 2010
Celebrity Lifestyle Fraudsters Jailed
Five gang members have been jailed for 15 years for stealing £17m of taxpayer’s money in a complicated ‘missing trader’ VAT fraud. During a four and a half year investigation, criminal investigators ...
Celebrity Lifestyle Fraudsters Jailed
Five gang members have been jailed for 15 years for stealing £17m of taxpayer’s money in a complicated ‘missing trader’ VAT fraud. During a four and a half year investigation, criminal investigators ...
UK National News, Dec 3, 2010
Call For Customers To Help Fight Winter Leaks
Thames Water today called on its 13.8 million customers to help it fight leakage this winter by reporting burst or leaking water pipes when they spot them. Britain's biggest water and sewerage compan...
Call For Customers To Help Fight Winter Leaks
Thames Water today called on its 13.8 million customers to help it fight leakage this winter by reporting burst or leaking water pipes when they spot them. Britain's biggest water and sewerage compan...
Northern Ireland News, Dec 3, 2010
UTV Moves Ahead On Archiving
Ulster Television (UTV) has teamed up with a leading supplier of digital media solutions, Tyrell CCT in a deal that will boost the broadcaster's programme archiving system. Powered by Marquis Broadca...
UTV Moves Ahead On Archiving
Ulster Television (UTV) has teamed up with a leading supplier of digital media solutions, Tyrell CCT in a deal that will boost the broadcaster's programme archiving system. Powered by Marquis Broadca...
Northern Ireland News, Dec 3, 2010
NI Construction Skills Celebrated
A Stormont politician has been building closer relationships with the NI construction sector. The Employment and Learning Minister, Danny Kennedy, (pictured) has hosted a reception in Parliament Buil...
NI Construction Skills Celebrated
A Stormont politician has been building closer relationships with the NI construction sector. The Employment and Learning Minister, Danny Kennedy, (pictured) has hosted a reception in Parliament Buil...
Northern Ireland News, Dec 3, 2010
Treatment Works Keeps Six Mile Water Cleaner
A scenic, environmentally sensitive waterway is to be better protected now that a new state-of-the-art £23 million wastewater treatment works at Antrim has been officially opened. "The facility has b...
Treatment Works Keeps Six Mile Water Cleaner
A scenic, environmentally sensitive waterway is to be better protected now that a new state-of-the-art £23 million wastewater treatment works at Antrim has been officially opened. "The facility has b...
Northern Ireland News, Dec 3, 2010
Supermarket Deals Are Concrete Success
Northern Ireland-based concrete products manufacturer, Acheson & Glover is tapping into a lucrative new market in Great Britain for supermarket construction, with a number of substantial contract just...
Supermarket Deals Are Concrete Success
Northern Ireland-based concrete products manufacturer, Acheson & Glover is tapping into a lucrative new market in Great Britain for supermarket construction, with a number of substantial contract just...
UK National News, Dec 3, 2010
Fatal Fall Home Fined After Investigation
A court has heard how a vulnerable 92-year-old woman died after falling from a first floor window in a Worcestershire care home. Thora Monk died after falling more than 4m from her bedroom window at ...
Fatal Fall Home Fined After Investigation
A court has heard how a vulnerable 92-year-old woman died after falling from a first floor window in a Worcestershire care home. Thora Monk died after falling more than 4m from her bedroom window at ...
UK National News, Dec 3, 2010
Europe Gauges Google
A European Commission probe into Internet search engine 'giant' Google has been called after repeated allegations that the company uses its Internet dominance to 'fiddle' statistics for its own benefi...
Europe Gauges Google
A European Commission probe into Internet search engine 'giant' Google has been called after repeated allegations that the company uses its Internet dominance to 'fiddle' statistics for its own benefi...
Recruitment News, Dec 3, 2010
Bridge Contract 'Boosted Construction Jobs'
A major roads infrastructure link has been officially opened by the Roads Minister Conor Murphy - and has also been hailed as a boost for the beleaguered building trade by the First Minister. Conor M...
Bridge Contract 'Boosted Construction Jobs'
A major roads infrastructure link has been officially opened by the Roads Minister Conor Murphy - and has also been hailed as a boost for the beleaguered building trade by the First Minister. Conor M...
Northern Ireland News, Dec 3, 2010
Other NI News In Brief
'Remembrance Day' Burial The funeral for the young Co Londonderry soldier Aaron McCormick who was killed in an explosion in Afghanistan on Remembrance Sunday is to take place on Saturday in h...
Other NI News In Brief
'Remembrance Day' Burial The funeral for the young Co Londonderry soldier Aaron McCormick who was killed in an explosion in Afghanistan on Remembrance Sunday is to take place on Saturday in h...
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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.
