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Northern Ireland News for December 2010 : Page 2
UK National News, Dec 20, 2010
BBC Correspondent Brian Hanrahan Dies
One of the BBC's best known correspondents has lost his battle with cancer. Brian Hanrahan, 61, was noted for his coverage of the Falklands War. He famously counted the returning Harrier jets to ensu...
BBC Correspondent Brian Hanrahan Dies
One of the BBC's best known correspondents has lost his battle with cancer. Brian Hanrahan, 61, was noted for his coverage of the Falklands War. He famously counted the returning Harrier jets to ensu...
UK National News, Dec 20, 2010
Transition For Universities Set Out
The Government has today published its annual Grant Letter to the Higher Education Funding Council for England (HEFCE). The letter from Secretary of State Vince Cable and Universities Minister David...
Transition For Universities Set Out
The Government has today published its annual Grant Letter to the Higher Education Funding Council for England (HEFCE). The letter from Secretary of State Vince Cable and Universities Minister David...
Business News, Dec 20, 2010
NI Surveyors Win UK Accolade
The Geological Survey of Northern Ireland (GSNI) has achieved the runner-up title in the prestigious 2010 Environment YES (Young Entrepreneurs Scheme) competition. The competition is run by the Natur...
NI Surveyors Win UK Accolade
The Geological Survey of Northern Ireland (GSNI) has achieved the runner-up title in the prestigious 2010 Environment YES (Young Entrepreneurs Scheme) competition. The competition is run by the Natur...
UK National News, Dec 20, 2010
Gang Jailed For £6 Million Tax Fraud
Six members of an Eastern European gang who stole £6 million from the taxpayer and spent the proceeds on exotic holidays, luxury houses and cosmetic surgery have been jailed at Croydon Crown Court for...
Gang Jailed For £6 Million Tax Fraud
Six members of an Eastern European gang who stole £6 million from the taxpayer and spent the proceeds on exotic holidays, luxury houses and cosmetic surgery have been jailed at Croydon Crown Court for...
Northern Ireland News, Dec 20, 2010
McCoy Is 2010 Sports Personality
The Co Antrim Grand National winning jockey, Tony McCoy has been voted the 2010 BBC Sports Personality of the Year. The 36-year-old has been the champion jump jockey 15 times and becomes the first ri...
McCoy Is 2010 Sports Personality
The Co Antrim Grand National winning jockey, Tony McCoy has been voted the 2010 BBC Sports Personality of the Year. The 36-year-old has been the champion jump jockey 15 times and becomes the first ri...
UK National News, Dec 20, 2010
Motorcycle Testing Set For Overhaul
Plans to trial a new, single, on-road motorcycle test were published today by Road Safety Minister Mike Penning. The report from the motorcycle test review is the result of work the department has un...
Motorcycle Testing Set For Overhaul
Plans to trial a new, single, on-road motorcycle test were published today by Road Safety Minister Mike Penning. The report from the motorcycle test review is the result of work the department has un...
Northern Ireland News, Dec 20, 2010
Orange Tint To Parades Commission
A former senior Orangeman who disagreed with the loyal order's leadership has been appointed to the contentious Parades Commission in Northern Ireland. Reverend Brian Kennaway will be part of a new c...
Orange Tint To Parades Commission
A former senior Orangeman who disagreed with the loyal order's leadership has been appointed to the contentious Parades Commission in Northern Ireland. Reverend Brian Kennaway will be part of a new c...
UK National News, Dec 20, 2010
Man Convicted Of 1982 Triple Murder
A man has been convicted of murdering a mother and her two daughters nearly 30 years ago. Wilbert Anthony Dyce (also know as Tony), 54, from Forest Gate, was found guilty at the Old Bailey of stabbi...
Man Convicted Of 1982 Triple Murder
A man has been convicted of murdering a mother and her two daughters nearly 30 years ago. Wilbert Anthony Dyce (also know as Tony), 54, from Forest Gate, was found guilty at the Old Bailey of stabbi...
Northern Ireland News, Dec 20, 2010
Dole Office To Become New Housing
The former Andersonstown Social Security Office in west Belfast is to be turned into 20 new family homes, it has been announced. Stormont Social Development Minister, Alex Attwood has said that the s...
Dole Office To Become New Housing
The former Andersonstown Social Security Office in west Belfast is to be turned into 20 new family homes, it has been announced. Stormont Social Development Minister, Alex Attwood has said that the s...
Northern Ireland News, Dec 20, 2010
Casement Park Transformation Kicks-Off
The Stormont Executive's approval of imaginative plans to transform Casement Park in west Belfast into an all-seater stadium has been given a warm welcome. Boosting both Gaelic sport and creating man...
Casement Park Transformation Kicks-Off
The Stormont Executive's approval of imaginative plans to transform Casement Park in west Belfast into an all-seater stadium has been given a warm welcome. Boosting both Gaelic sport and creating man...
UK National News, Dec 20, 2010
National Jockey Wins Sports Personality Race
The Co Antrim Grand National winning jockey, Tony McCoy has been voted the 2010 BBC Sports Personality of the Year. The 36-year-old has been the champion jump jockey 15 times and becomes the first ri...
National Jockey Wins Sports Personality Race
The Co Antrim Grand National winning jockey, Tony McCoy has been voted the 2010 BBC Sports Personality of the Year. The 36-year-old has been the champion jump jockey 15 times and becomes the first ri...
Northern Ireland News, Dec 20, 2010
Gardaí To Investigate Ryan 'Drug Exposé'
The Irish police have announced this morning they will investigate allegations they "turned a blind eye" to cocaine use by the late Gerry Ryan. In a statement this morning, a Gardaí spokesman said i...
Gardaí To Investigate Ryan 'Drug Exposé'
The Irish police have announced this morning they will investigate allegations they "turned a blind eye" to cocaine use by the late Gerry Ryan. In a statement this morning, a Gardaí spokesman said i...
UK National News, Dec 20, 2010
Other UK News In Brief
Jobs Loss Threat To Patient Care, Says BMA NI Doctors leaders today expressed concern over the threat of job losses in the health sector as a consequence of the draft budget. Danny Lamb...
Other UK News In Brief
Jobs Loss Threat To Patient Care, Says BMA NI Doctors leaders today expressed concern over the threat of job losses in the health sector as a consequence of the draft budget. Danny Lamb...
Northern Ireland News, Dec 20, 2010
NI Surveyors Win UK Accolade
The Geological Survey of Northern Ireland (GSNI) has achieved the runner-up title in the prestigious 2010 Environment YES (Young Entrepreneurs Scheme) competition. The competition is run by the Natur...
NI Surveyors Win UK Accolade
The Geological Survey of Northern Ireland (GSNI) has achieved the runner-up title in the prestigious 2010 Environment YES (Young Entrepreneurs Scheme) competition. The competition is run by the Natur...
Northern Ireland News, Dec 20, 2010
Anglo Findings To Be Published
The Republic of Ireland investigation into the former Anglo Irish Bank Chairman, Sean Fitzpatrick, and its former Chief Executive, David Drumm, is to conclude today. Mr Fitzpatrick and Drumm have bee...
Anglo Findings To Be Published
The Republic of Ireland investigation into the former Anglo Irish Bank Chairman, Sean Fitzpatrick, and its former Chief Executive, David Drumm, is to conclude today. Mr Fitzpatrick and Drumm have bee...
Northern Ireland News, Dec 20, 2010
Other NI News In Brief
Be 'Snow Ready': MLA Robin Newton, an East Belfast DUP MLA said as the winter snows fall and getting around becomes dangerous or at least difficult there is a need to invest in ways of handling these...
Other NI News In Brief
Be 'Snow Ready': MLA Robin Newton, an East Belfast DUP MLA said as the winter snows fall and getting around becomes dangerous or at least difficult there is a need to invest in ways of handling these...
Business News, Dec 20, 2010
PSI Lights BBC NI Spectacular
A leading UK-based firm, Production Services Ireland (PSI), supplied lighting, video including screens and media servers, trussing and rigging to BBC Northern Ireland for the 2010 Belfast Children In ...
PSI Lights BBC NI Spectacular
A leading UK-based firm, Production Services Ireland (PSI), supplied lighting, video including screens and media servers, trussing and rigging to BBC Northern Ireland for the 2010 Belfast Children In ...
UK National News, Dec 17, 2010
Big Freeze Returns To British Isles
All part of the UK and the Irish Republic are today heading for a blanket of heavy show as the Met Office predicted night-time temperatures will drop to -5C in some parts of the country. Snow began t...
Big Freeze Returns To British Isles
All part of the UK and the Irish Republic are today heading for a blanket of heavy show as the Met Office predicted night-time temperatures will drop to -5C in some parts of the country. Snow began t...
Northern Ireland News, Dec 17, 2010
More Snow As Big Freeze Returns
With more snow expected on Friday, over 250 schools closed for the day with all counties in NI affected. However, with thousands of people taking Friday off after last night's weather warnings, trave...
More Snow As Big Freeze Returns
With more snow expected on Friday, over 250 schools closed for the day with all counties in NI affected. However, with thousands of people taking Friday off after last night's weather warnings, trave...
UK National News, Dec 17, 2010
Assange Tells Of 'Smear Campaign'
Julian Assange, the founder of whistle-blowing website Wikileaks, has said attempts to extradite him to Sweden over sexual assault allegations are part of a "smear" campaign. He is currently residing...
Assange Tells Of 'Smear Campaign'
Julian Assange, the founder of whistle-blowing website Wikileaks, has said attempts to extradite him to Sweden over sexual assault allegations are part of a "smear" campaign. He is currently residing...
UK National News, Dec 17, 2010
Fresh Appeal On Anniversary Of Joslin Murder
Detectives Investigating the murder of David Joslin in Chingford are issuing a fresh appeal for information one year on from his death. The 23-year-old had been out enjoying a Christmas party with w...
Fresh Appeal On Anniversary Of Joslin Murder
Detectives Investigating the murder of David Joslin in Chingford are issuing a fresh appeal for information one year on from his death. The 23-year-old had been out enjoying a Christmas party with w...
UK National News, Dec 17, 2010
Government Urged To Step Up Flu Awareness
GP leaders are deeply concerned that a major flu crisis is brewing this winter and are calling on the government to step up the public awareness campaign for seasonal flu immunisation. ...
Government Urged To Step Up Flu Awareness
GP leaders are deeply concerned that a major flu crisis is brewing this winter and are calling on the government to step up the public awareness campaign for seasonal flu immunisation. ...
Northern Ireland News, Dec 17, 2010
Institutional Abuse Probe Underway
A task force is being set up to liaise with NI Government departments about an inquiry into the extent of child abuse in Catholic church and State-run institutions in Northern Ireland. The NI probe c...
Institutional Abuse Probe Underway
A task force is being set up to liaise with NI Government departments about an inquiry into the extent of child abuse in Catholic church and State-run institutions in Northern Ireland. The NI probe c...
Northern Ireland News, Dec 17, 2010
'No Obligation' On Abortion Ruling: Cardinal
The Archbishop of Bishop of Armagh has said yesterday's significant European ruling on abortion does not oblige Ireland to legalise the practise. Speaking in response to yesterday's judgement, which...
'No Obligation' On Abortion Ruling: Cardinal
The Archbishop of Bishop of Armagh has said yesterday's significant European ruling on abortion does not oblige Ireland to legalise the practise. Speaking in response to yesterday's judgement, which...
UK National News, Dec 17, 2010
Police Launch 'Twelve Ways Of Christmas'
Shoppers and revellers are being advised of the 12 best ways to avoid becoming a victim of crime in the run up to this year's festivities. As shoppers make the last dash for Christmas gifts and peop...
Police Launch 'Twelve Ways Of Christmas'
Shoppers and revellers are being advised of the 12 best ways to avoid becoming a victim of crime in the run up to this year's festivities. As shoppers make the last dash for Christmas gifts and peop...
Northern Ireland News, Dec 17, 2010
Hamill And Nelson Murder Reports Delayed
Continuing delays in the publication of reports into two contentious Troubles' murders have been slammed. The SDLP Upper Bann MLA Dolores Kelly said delayed publication of reports into the killings o...
Hamill And Nelson Murder Reports Delayed
Continuing delays in the publication of reports into two contentious Troubles' murders have been slammed. The SDLP Upper Bann MLA Dolores Kelly said delayed publication of reports into the killings o...
UK National News, Dec 17, 2010
BBC Three Gets New Boss
Zai Bennett, the director of ITV's digital channels and acquisitions, has been named the new controller of BBC Three. The 36-year-old replaces the outgoing Danny Cohen, who was appointed the new cont...
BBC Three Gets New Boss
Zai Bennett, the director of ITV's digital channels and acquisitions, has been named the new controller of BBC Three. The 36-year-old replaces the outgoing Danny Cohen, who was appointed the new cont...
Northern Ireland News, Dec 17, 2010
BMI Reopens Belfast-Stansted Route
Cancelled Ryaniair flights from Belfast to Stansted are to be replaced from next Spring with airline bmibaby announcing a new route from George Best Belfast City Airport to London Stansted Airport. ...
BMI Reopens Belfast-Stansted Route
Cancelled Ryaniair flights from Belfast to Stansted are to be replaced from next Spring with airline bmibaby announcing a new route from George Best Belfast City Airport to London Stansted Airport. ...
UK National News, Dec 17, 2010
NHS Wasting Millions On Expensive Insulin
A drive by the drug industry to promote new, more expensive type of insulins (known as analogue insulins) for people with type 2 diabetes is estimated to have cost the NHS at least £250m extra over th...
NHS Wasting Millions On Expensive Insulin
A drive by the drug industry to promote new, more expensive type of insulins (known as analogue insulins) for people with type 2 diabetes is estimated to have cost the NHS at least £250m extra over th...
Northern Ireland News, Dec 17, 2010
Divergent Views On Bill Of Rights
A Northern Ireland Office Minister of State, Hugo Swire has updated Westminster on the progress on a proposed NI Bill of Rights - and underlined that the way ahead is far from clear. The MP said: "Co...
Divergent Views On Bill Of Rights
A Northern Ireland Office Minister of State, Hugo Swire has updated Westminster on the progress on a proposed NI Bill of Rights - and underlined that the way ahead is far from clear. The MP said: "Co...
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Northern Ireland WeatherToday:A showery start with outbreaks most frequent north of Lough Neagh and through the morning, before dwindling during the afternoon as the northwest breezes ease and brighter spells of weak sunshine prosper. Maximum temperature 8 °C.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.
