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Northern Ireland News for December 2010 : Page 5
Business News, Dec 15, 2010
Banks Were 'A Bit Optimistic' Says Leak
Ireland's economic outlook from both the banks and Government were under suspicion by the US as early as 2008, as claims emerge that their projections were "a bit optimistic". Two-year-old cables, re...
Banks Were 'A Bit Optimistic' Says Leak
Ireland's economic outlook from both the banks and Government were under suspicion by the US as early as 2008, as claims emerge that their projections were "a bit optimistic". Two-year-old cables, re...
Northern Ireland News, Dec 15, 2010
Other NI News In Brief
Belfast Blaze Fatal A woman has died in a house fire in north Belfast. The police and fire service attended the blaze at Chichester Park North, off the Antrim Road after the fire was apparently start...
Other NI News In Brief
Belfast Blaze Fatal A woman has died in a house fire in north Belfast. The police and fire service attended the blaze at Chichester Park North, off the Antrim Road after the fire was apparently start...
Business News, Dec 15, 2010
Cookstown Roads' Improvements Welcomed
Cookstown is really getting 'on the road' with news of continuing investment totalling £1.9m in the area. Stormont Transport Minister Conor Murphy has welcomed Roads Service's progress on scheduled c...
Cookstown Roads' Improvements Welcomed
Cookstown is really getting 'on the road' with news of continuing investment totalling £1.9m in the area. Stormont Transport Minister Conor Murphy has welcomed Roads Service's progress on scheduled c...
Business News, Dec 15, 2010
Brian Blocks Bank Bonus Bonanza
The Irish Republic's Finance Minister has blocked the payment of €40 million in bonuses by the state dependant AIB bank. Brian Lenihan wrote to Allied Irish Banks (AIB) saying that state support for...
Brian Blocks Bank Bonus Bonanza
The Irish Republic's Finance Minister has blocked the payment of €40 million in bonuses by the state dependant AIB bank. Brian Lenihan wrote to Allied Irish Banks (AIB) saying that state support for...
UK National News, Dec 14, 2010
Wikileaks Founder Granted Bail
The founder of whistle-blowing website Wikileaks has been granted bail in London. Julian Assange, 39, will however remain in custody as prosecutors have two hours to lodge an appeal. The Australian ...
Wikileaks Founder Granted Bail
The founder of whistle-blowing website Wikileaks has been granted bail in London. Julian Assange, 39, will however remain in custody as prosecutors have two hours to lodge an appeal. The Australian ...
UK National News, Dec 14, 2010
Further Arrests Made Over London Protests
Arrests made in connection with the disorder in central London last Thursday now total 40. On the day of the protests 34 people were arrested and taken to various London police stations, however the...
Further Arrests Made Over London Protests
Arrests made in connection with the disorder in central London last Thursday now total 40. On the day of the protests 34 people were arrested and taken to various London police stations, however the...
Recruitment News, Dec 14, 2010
HP Boosts Galway Jobs Market
Over 100 new jobs have been announced for Hewlett Packard's premises in Galway by the Enterprise Minister Batt O'Keeffe. He said the 105 positions would be in the Global Information Technology organi...
HP Boosts Galway Jobs Market
Over 100 new jobs have been announced for Hewlett Packard's premises in Galway by the Enterprise Minister Batt O'Keeffe. He said the 105 positions would be in the Global Information Technology organi...
UK National News, Dec 14, 2010
Surveyors Report House Prices Falling
House prices slipped further in November, according to the latest RICS UK Housing Market survey. Some 44% more chartered surveyors reported prices fell rather than rose in November, a slight improvem...
Surveyors Report House Prices Falling
House prices slipped further in November, according to the latest RICS UK Housing Market survey. Some 44% more chartered surveyors reported prices fell rather than rose in November, a slight improvem...
UK National News, Dec 14, 2010
NHS Cuts 'Already Here' Says BMA
In his response to England's Health Committee report on public expenditure, Dr Hamish Meldrum, British Medical Association (BMA) Chairman of Council, said the NHS is already a 'victim of cuts'. Altho...
NHS Cuts 'Already Here' Says BMA
In his response to England's Health Committee report on public expenditure, Dr Hamish Meldrum, British Medical Association (BMA) Chairman of Council, said the NHS is already a 'victim of cuts'. Altho...
UK National News, Dec 14, 2010
Arrests Follow NI Murder From 1970s
The hunt for the people who murdered a 19-year-old Catholic girl in Belfast almost four decades ago has led to the arrest of two suspects for questioning. Eileen Doherty was shot dead by sectarian g...
Arrests Follow NI Murder From 1970s
The hunt for the people who murdered a 19-year-old Catholic girl in Belfast almost four decades ago has led to the arrest of two suspects for questioning. Eileen Doherty was shot dead by sectarian g...
Recruitment News, Dec 14, 2010
Kier Takes On More Apprentices
Builders Kier Stoke has taken on over 80 apprentices and placed them throughout its supply chain to complete apprenticeships in just two years. By July 2011, many of the youngsters, aged 18 to 24, w...
Kier Takes On More Apprentices
Builders Kier Stoke has taken on over 80 apprentices and placed them throughout its supply chain to complete apprenticeships in just two years. By July 2011, many of the youngsters, aged 18 to 24, w...
Business News, Dec 14, 2010
'Agree Stormont Budget' Urges RICS
An important professional construction body has called on the NI Assembly to urgently put its 'house in order' and finalise a budget in order to slow the falling trend in local house prices. A new Ro...
'Agree Stormont Budget' Urges RICS
An important professional construction body has called on the NI Assembly to urgently put its 'house in order' and finalise a budget in order to slow the falling trend in local house prices. A new Ro...
UK National News, Dec 14, 2010
Culture Secretary Says 'BBC Is Left Wing'
Just a few months after a BBC boss suggested that his own organisation was 'left wing' the corporation has again been blasted for alleged anti-right wing political bias. The Culture Secretary, Jeremy...
Culture Secretary Says 'BBC Is Left Wing'
Just a few months after a BBC boss suggested that his own organisation was 'left wing' the corporation has again been blasted for alleged anti-right wing political bias. The Culture Secretary, Jeremy...
UK National News, Dec 14, 2010
Electric Car Revolution Revs-Up
The Government drove the UK firmly into the fast lane of the electric and ultra-low emission car revolution today as Ministers unveiled nine trailblazing models that will be eligible for generous gran...
Electric Car Revolution Revs-Up
The Government drove the UK firmly into the fast lane of the electric and ultra-low emission car revolution today as Ministers unveiled nine trailblazing models that will be eligible for generous gran...
UK National News, Dec 14, 2010
Cricklewood Murder Witnesses Sought
Detectives are appealing for witnesses and information following the murder of a woman in Cricklewood. Police were called at approximately 4.45am on Saturday 11 December to reports of a woman assaul...
Cricklewood Murder Witnesses Sought
Detectives are appealing for witnesses and information following the murder of a woman in Cricklewood. Police were called at approximately 4.45am on Saturday 11 December to reports of a woman assaul...
UK National News, Dec 14, 2010
Scotland's Homicide Rate At 30-Year Low
According to official statistics published today, Scotland's homicide rate has fallen to its lowest level in 31 years, with knife murders alone dropping 39 per cent in the past 12 months. Figures fro...
Scotland's Homicide Rate At 30-Year Low
According to official statistics published today, Scotland's homicide rate has fallen to its lowest level in 31 years, with knife murders alone dropping 39 per cent in the past 12 months. Figures fro...
Northern Ireland News, Dec 14, 2010
'Agree Stormont Budget' Urges RICS
An important professional construction body has called on the NI Assembly to urgently put its 'house in order' and finalise a budget in order to slow the falling trend in local house prices. A new Ro...
'Agree Stormont Budget' Urges RICS
An important professional construction body has called on the NI Assembly to urgently put its 'house in order' and finalise a budget in order to slow the falling trend in local house prices. A new Ro...
Business News, Dec 14, 2010
Slieve Donard Goes Green
A popular Hastings Hotel's seaside hotel, the Slieve Donard Resort and Spa has announced that it is the first hotel in Northern Ireland to receive a prestigious Green Hospitality Eco Label The Green ...
Slieve Donard Goes Green
A popular Hastings Hotel's seaside hotel, the Slieve Donard Resort and Spa has announced that it is the first hotel in Northern Ireland to receive a prestigious Green Hospitality Eco Label The Green ...
UK National News, Dec 14, 2010
Scottish Power Fined After Live Cable Death
The death of a young man who spent his last moments warning motorists about a live electricity cable has prompted the prosecution of a power company. The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) has taken a...
Scottish Power Fined After Live Cable Death
The death of a young man who spent his last moments warning motorists about a live electricity cable has prompted the prosecution of a power company. The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) has taken a...
Northern Ireland News, Dec 14, 2010
Prisons 'Cost Too Much To Run'
It has emerged that there are more people working in NI jails than there are inmates to supervise. A report - just published - has also described industrial relations in NI prisons as "destructive". ...
Prisons 'Cost Too Much To Run'
It has emerged that there are more people working in NI jails than there are inmates to supervise. A report - just published - has also described industrial relations in NI prisons as "destructive". ...
Northern Ireland News, Dec 14, 2010
NI Hit As Brian Blocks Bank's Bonus Bonanza
The Irish Republic's Finance Minister has blocked the payment of €40 million in bonuses by the State dependant Allied Irish Banks (AIB). It has also emerged that almost 50 First Trust staff in Belfa...
NI Hit As Brian Blocks Bank's Bonus Bonanza
The Irish Republic's Finance Minister has blocked the payment of €40 million in bonuses by the State dependant Allied Irish Banks (AIB). It has also emerged that almost 50 First Trust staff in Belfa...
Northern Ireland News, Dec 14, 2010
Adams Selected For Louth 'Under Cloud'
The Sinn Féin President has been successfully selected to run for the party in Co Louth during the next election, but under a cloud of controversy. Speaking yesterday evening at the Fairways Hotel i...
Adams Selected For Louth 'Under Cloud'
The Sinn Féin President has been successfully selected to run for the party in Co Louth during the next election, but under a cloud of controversy. Speaking yesterday evening at the Fairways Hotel i...
Business News, Dec 14, 2010
Electricity Charge For NI Cars
Northern Ireland has been awarded funding for a pilot project to kick-start the use of electric cars. Charging points for electric cars will be put in place in Belfast as well as in five other towns ...
Electricity Charge For NI Cars
Northern Ireland has been awarded funding for a pilot project to kick-start the use of electric cars. Charging points for electric cars will be put in place in Belfast as well as in five other towns ...
Northern Ireland News, Dec 14, 2010
Electric Cars Charge Ahead In NI
Northern Ireland has been awarded funding for a pilot project to kick-start the use of electric cars. Charging points for electric cars will be put in place in Belfast as well as in five other towns ...
Electric Cars Charge Ahead In NI
Northern Ireland has been awarded funding for a pilot project to kick-start the use of electric cars. Charging points for electric cars will be put in place in Belfast as well as in five other towns ...
Northern Ireland News, Dec 14, 2010
Hospice Care Gets Assembly Focus
Care for those with life-limiting illnesses is being supported in Northern Ireland with Stormont Health Minister, Michael McGimpsey confirming that he will continue to fund hospice services across NI....
Hospice Care Gets Assembly Focus
Care for those with life-limiting illnesses is being supported in Northern Ireland with Stormont Health Minister, Michael McGimpsey confirming that he will continue to fund hospice services across NI....
Northern Ireland News, Dec 14, 2010
NI Firm Helps Azores Recycle Waste
A Co Armagh-based firm, Environmental Marketing Solutions (EMS) is helping two islands in the Azores to tackle chronic packaging waste problems after securing a series of export deals worth more than ...
NI Firm Helps Azores Recycle Waste
A Co Armagh-based firm, Environmental Marketing Solutions (EMS) is helping two islands in the Azores to tackle chronic packaging waste problems after securing a series of export deals worth more than ...
Northern Ireland News, Dec 14, 2010
Slieve Donard 'Goes Greener'
A popular Hastings Hotel's seaside hotel, the Slieve Donard Resort and Spa has announced that it is the first hotel in Northern Ireland to receive a prestigious Green Hospitality Eco Label The Green ...
Slieve Donard 'Goes Greener'
A popular Hastings Hotel's seaside hotel, the Slieve Donard Resort and Spa has announced that it is the first hotel in Northern Ireland to receive a prestigious Green Hospitality Eco Label The Green ...
Northern Ireland News, Dec 14, 2010
Other NI News In Brief
Killers From '73 Hunted The hunt for the people who murdered a 19-year-old girl almost four decades ago has led to the arrest of two suspects for questioning. Eileen Doherty was shot dead by gunmen w...
Other NI News In Brief
Killers From '73 Hunted The hunt for the people who murdered a 19-year-old girl almost four decades ago has led to the arrest of two suspects for questioning. Eileen Doherty was shot dead by gunmen w...
UK National News, Dec 14, 2010
Other UK News In Brief
Man Shot In Police Operation As part of a pre-planned armed operation by the MPS Flying Squad, police attended a commercial address in Eltham on Monday, during which time a police firearm was discha...
Other UK News In Brief
Man Shot In Police Operation As part of a pre-planned armed operation by the MPS Flying Squad, police attended a commercial address in Eltham on Monday, during which time a police firearm was discha...
Recruitment News, Dec 14, 2010
Mental Health Care Boosted
The provision of mental heath care in Dublin is to get a major fillip with the construction of a new mental health centre and care home in Whitehall, Dublin. The new health facility at Highfield Hosp...
Mental Health Care Boosted
The provision of mental heath care in Dublin is to get a major fillip with the construction of a new mental health centre and care home in Whitehall, Dublin. The new health facility at Highfield Hosp...
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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.
