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Northern Ireland News for December 2010 : Page 11
Business News, Dec 3, 2010
Acheson & Glover Checks-out GB Supermarkets
Northern Ireland-based concrete products manufacturers Acheson & Glover is tapping into a lucrative new market in the UK for supermarket construction, with a number of substantial contract wins. The ...
Acheson & Glover Checks-out GB Supermarkets
Northern Ireland-based concrete products manufacturers Acheson & Glover is tapping into a lucrative new market in the UK for supermarket construction, with a number of substantial contract wins. The ...
UK National News, Dec 2, 2010
England Miss Out On 2018 World Cup Bid
England has lost out on the chance to host the 2018 World Cup after Fifa, football's governing body, selected Russia to stage the event for the first time. Russia fought off rival bids from Spain-Por...
England Miss Out On 2018 World Cup Bid
England has lost out on the chance to host the 2018 World Cup after Fifa, football's governing body, selected Russia to stage the event for the first time. Russia fought off rival bids from Spain-Por...
UK National News, Dec 2, 2010
It's 'Snow Joke' For Travellers
Freezing temperatures are continuing to cause major problems across parts of the UK as airports, roads and rail continue to be badly hit by snow. Gatwick Airport has extended its closure until at lea...
It's 'Snow Joke' For Travellers
Freezing temperatures are continuing to cause major problems across parts of the UK as airports, roads and rail continue to be badly hit by snow. Gatwick Airport has extended its closure until at lea...
UK National News, Dec 2, 2010
Doctors Voice Frustration Over Waiting Times
Following on from the Minister’s announcements today on hospital waiting times, British Medical Association (BMA NI) Chairman Dr Paul Darragh responded: “Doctors are working harder than ever to make s...
Doctors Voice Frustration Over Waiting Times
Following on from the Minister’s announcements today on hospital waiting times, British Medical Association (BMA NI) Chairman Dr Paul Darragh responded: “Doctors are working harder than ever to make s...
UK National News, Dec 2, 2010
MPs Expenses Total £3.1m In Four Months
According to the Independent Parliamentary Standards Authority, MPs have claimed £3.1m in expenses between May and August this year. The document lists how 576 members of Parliament submitted 20,000 ...
MPs Expenses Total £3.1m In Four Months
According to the Independent Parliamentary Standards Authority, MPs have claimed £3.1m in expenses between May and August this year. The document lists how 576 members of Parliament submitted 20,000 ...
UK National News, Dec 2, 2010
Mortar Bomb 'Aimed Across Irish Border'
After an Irish army ordnance team made safe a mortar bomb in Co Louth on Tuesday night, it has emerged that Gardaí believe dissident republican group, Oglaigh na hEireann was behind the foiled bomb at...
Mortar Bomb 'Aimed Across Irish Border'
After an Irish army ordnance team made safe a mortar bomb in Co Louth on Tuesday night, it has emerged that Gardaí believe dissident republican group, Oglaigh na hEireann was behind the foiled bomb at...
UK National News, Dec 2, 2010
Pesticide Exposure 'Linked To Dementia'
Long term exposure to pesticides may be linked to the development of dementia, suggests research published online in Occupational and Environmental Medicine. The authors base their findings on 614 vi...
Pesticide Exposure 'Linked To Dementia'
Long term exposure to pesticides may be linked to the development of dementia, suggests research published online in Occupational and Environmental Medicine. The authors base their findings on 614 vi...
UK National News, Dec 2, 2010
Housing Poll Shows 'Nibyism' Rising
A YouGov survey commissioned by the New Homes Marketing Board (NHMB) has revealed that more than eight in ten people (81 per cent) believe Britain needs more housing for sale and rent, especially affo...
Housing Poll Shows 'Nibyism' Rising
A YouGov survey commissioned by the New Homes Marketing Board (NHMB) has revealed that more than eight in ten people (81 per cent) believe Britain needs more housing for sale and rent, especially affo...
Northern Ireland News, Dec 2, 2010
Mortar Bomb 'Aimed Across Irish Border'
After an Irish army ordnance team made safe a mortar bomb in Co Louth on Tuesday night, it has emerged that Gardaí believe dissident republican group, Oglaigh na hEireann was behind the foiled bomb at...
Mortar Bomb 'Aimed Across Irish Border'
After an Irish army ordnance team made safe a mortar bomb in Co Louth on Tuesday night, it has emerged that Gardaí believe dissident republican group, Oglaigh na hEireann was behind the foiled bomb at...
Northern Ireland News, Dec 2, 2010
Dublin Crisis Group Meets On Weather
Although Dublin airport reopened this morning after a second night of heavy snowfall closed the main runway to all traffic, flights to and from Dublin Airport have been suspended again, as snow and ic...
Dublin Crisis Group Meets On Weather
Although Dublin airport reopened this morning after a second night of heavy snowfall closed the main runway to all traffic, flights to and from Dublin Airport have been suspended again, as snow and ic...
Northern Ireland News, Dec 2, 2010
Long Waiting List For Out-Patients
There was disappointing news this week that over 50,000 people on hospital waiting lists have been queuing for over nine weeks. It also emerged that over half of these have been kept more than 13 wee...
Long Waiting List For Out-Patients
There was disappointing news this week that over 50,000 people on hospital waiting lists have been queuing for over nine weeks. It also emerged that over half of these have been kept more than 13 wee...
UK National News, Dec 2, 2010
Prisoners Reach Out To The Elderly
Low level offenders on community service have taken to the streets of Edinburgh to clear snow and ice from the pavements of a sheltered housing complex for the elderly. The offenders have been switch...
Prisoners Reach Out To The Elderly
Low level offenders on community service have taken to the streets of Edinburgh to clear snow and ice from the pavements of a sheltered housing complex for the elderly. The offenders have been switch...
Northern Ireland News, Dec 2, 2010
'Don't Stigmatise Unemployed', Says Alliance
Following the publication of figures by the Prince's Trust showing that youth unemployment costs £4.5m a week in Northern Ireland, the Alliance Employment Spokesperson Chris Lyttle has called for a co...
'Don't Stigmatise Unemployed', Says Alliance
Following the publication of figures by the Prince's Trust showing that youth unemployment costs £4.5m a week in Northern Ireland, the Alliance Employment Spokesperson Chris Lyttle has called for a co...
Northern Ireland News, Dec 2, 2010
NI 'Losing 2012 Olympic Training Race'
News that Northern Ireland hasn't been selected to host training for any of the teams competing in the 2012 Olympic Games has angered a local MLA. It has emerged that 27 venues in Northern Ireland ar...
NI 'Losing 2012 Olympic Training Race'
News that Northern Ireland hasn't been selected to host training for any of the teams competing in the 2012 Olympic Games has angered a local MLA. It has emerged that 27 venues in Northern Ireland ar...
UK National News, Dec 2, 2010
UK Consumers Revealed As Early Adopters Of New Technologies
UK consumers are some of the earliest adopters of new communications technologies, new Ofcom research reveals. They are among the best connected for broadband, mobile and digital TV and the UK has se...
UK Consumers Revealed As Early Adopters Of New Technologies
UK consumers are some of the earliest adopters of new communications technologies, new Ofcom research reveals. They are among the best connected for broadband, mobile and digital TV and the UK has se...
Northern Ireland News, Dec 2, 2010
Bailout Details Follow Dáil Debate
Just hours after the Irish premier, Brian Cowen used the second day of a special debate in the Dáil to further outline the contentious European funding programme for Ireland, the full details have bee...
Bailout Details Follow Dáil Debate
Just hours after the Irish premier, Brian Cowen used the second day of a special debate in the Dáil to further outline the contentious European funding programme for Ireland, the full details have bee...
Business News, Dec 2, 2010
EC Bailout Details Follow Dáil Debate
Just hours after the Irish premier, Brian Cowen used the second day of a special debate in the Dáil to further outline the contentious European funding programme for Ireland, the full details have bee...
EC Bailout Details Follow Dáil Debate
Just hours after the Irish premier, Brian Cowen used the second day of a special debate in the Dáil to further outline the contentious European funding programme for Ireland, the full details have bee...
Northern Ireland News, Dec 2, 2010
A29 Bridge Contract 'Boosted Construction'
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...
A29 Bridge Contract 'Boosted Construction'
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...
Recruitment News, Dec 2, 2010
Level Of Irish Redundancies Fall
The latest figures for redundancy claims for the first 11 months of the year show a drop of 16,970, or 23%, on the number filed for the same period last year. That's according to the Dáil Minister fo...
Level Of Irish Redundancies Fall
The latest figures for redundancy claims for the first 11 months of the year show a drop of 16,970, or 23%, on the number filed for the same period last year. That's according to the Dáil Minister fo...
Northern Ireland News, Dec 2, 2010
'Enable Disabled ' Says MLA
The Stormont Executive's commitment to equal rights for all very strongly includes people with disabilities. That's according to Junior Minister Robin Newton who was speaking at yesterday's 'Making t...
'Enable Disabled ' Says MLA
The Stormont Executive's commitment to equal rights for all very strongly includes people with disabilities. That's according to Junior Minister Robin Newton who was speaking at yesterday's 'Making t...
Business News, Dec 2, 2010
A29 Bridge Contract 'Boosted Construction'
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...
A29 Bridge Contract 'Boosted Construction'
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...
UK National News, Dec 2, 2010
Other UK News In Brief
Report On Drink-Driving Does Not Go Far Enough, Says BMA Responding to England's Transport Committee report on drink-drive casualties launched today, the British Medical Association’s (...
Other UK News In Brief
Report On Drink-Driving Does Not Go Far Enough, Says BMA Responding to England's Transport Committee report on drink-drive casualties launched today, the British Medical Association’s (...
Recruitment News, Dec 2, 2010
High-Tech Jobs For Galway
A US telecommunications company has announced the creation of 100 jobs in Galway. The IDA-supported venture represents an €8m investment by the Texas-based company, Genband, a leading developer of I...
High-Tech Jobs For Galway
A US telecommunications company has announced the creation of 100 jobs in Galway. The IDA-supported venture represents an €8m investment by the Texas-based company, Genband, a leading developer of I...
Northern Ireland News, Dec 2, 2010
'Voices of Cavehill' To Be Heard
One of Belfast's best-loved open spaces, the Cavehill, is the subject of the latest book by local naturalist, Dr Ben Simon, which was launched this week. This project has taken a number of years to c...
'Voices of Cavehill' To Be Heard
One of Belfast's best-loved open spaces, the Cavehill, is the subject of the latest book by local naturalist, Dr Ben Simon, which was launched this week. This project has taken a number of years to c...
Business News, Dec 2, 2010
Kinahan Slams 'Hurried' Planning Bill
A newly proposed Assembly Bill on the devolution of planning powers has been slammed as being too hurried. The Ulster Unionist Environment Spokesperson Danny Kinahan has responded to the Environment ...
Kinahan Slams 'Hurried' Planning Bill
A newly proposed Assembly Bill on the devolution of planning powers has been slammed as being too hurried. The Ulster Unionist Environment Spokesperson Danny Kinahan has responded to the Environment ...
Northern Ireland News, Dec 2, 2010
Other NI News In Brief
Arrests After Car Crash Three men involved in a car crash in Craigavon, Co Armagh have been arrested on suspicion of armed robbery. The PSNI said yesterday that a man took money from a service statio...
Other NI News In Brief
Arrests After Car Crash Three men involved in a car crash in Craigavon, Co Armagh have been arrested on suspicion of armed robbery. The PSNI said yesterday that a man took money from a service statio...
Business News, Dec 2, 2010
Ryanair Surprised By 'Flight Tax Scrapping'
Budget flyer Ryanair has been taken by surprise at the news that the Irish Republic's Minister for Tourism is advocating scrapping the controversial €10 travel tax. Last week, Mary Hanafin told Fáil...
Ryanair Surprised By 'Flight Tax Scrapping'
Budget flyer Ryanair has been taken by surprise at the news that the Irish Republic's Minister for Tourism is advocating scrapping the controversial €10 travel tax. Last week, Mary Hanafin told Fáil...
Northern Ireland News, Dec 1, 2010
Ford Criticised As Third Prisoner Freed
The Stormont Justice Minister David Ford is under attack today after another prisoner was wrongly freed by the Prison Service. Sean Gerard Cahill was released after appearing at Laganside Courts (pic...
Ford Criticised As Third Prisoner Freed
The Stormont Justice Minister David Ford is under attack today after another prisoner was wrongly freed by the Prison Service. Sean Gerard Cahill was released after appearing at Laganside Courts (pic...
UK National News, Dec 1, 2010
Freezing Temperatures Wreak Havoc
The Met Office has issued heavy snow and ice warnings for most of the eastern and central areas of Britain, with up to 15cm of snow expected in some areas. The news comes as freezing temperatures con...
Freezing Temperatures Wreak Havoc
The Met Office has issued heavy snow and ice warnings for most of the eastern and central areas of Britain, with up to 15cm of snow expected in some areas. The news comes as freezing temperatures con...
UK National News, Dec 1, 2010
Christmas Drink Driving Crackdown Launched
This year's Christmas drink driving campaign has been launched today, set to encourage drivers to leave their car keys at home if they are going out for a drink. The month-long campaign supports the...
Christmas Drink Driving Crackdown Launched
This year's Christmas drink driving campaign has been launched today, set to encourage drivers to leave their car keys at home if they are going out for a drink. The month-long campaign supports the...
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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.
