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Northern Ireland News for December 2010 : Page 8
Northern Ireland News, Dec 9, 2010
Step-Up For Dungannon High Flyers
A high-flying local company that supplies boarding equipment to airports throughout the world has signed a lucrative deal that will also boost Ryanair's growing operation in Germany. Having already d...
Step-Up For Dungannon High Flyers
A high-flying local company that supplies boarding equipment to airports throughout the world has signed a lucrative deal that will also boost Ryanair's growing operation in Germany. Having already d...
Northern Ireland News, Dec 9, 2010
Republic's Welfare Cuts Face Opposition
Brian Lenihan's welfare cuts in the Irish Republic are facing significant threat from the Opposition parties in the Dáil along with the State's largest union's. On Tuesday, the Finance Minister (pic...
Republic's Welfare Cuts Face Opposition
Brian Lenihan's welfare cuts in the Irish Republic are facing significant threat from the Opposition parties in the Dáil along with the State's largest union's. On Tuesday, the Finance Minister (pic...
UK National News, Dec 9, 2010
NHS Efficiency And Quality Threatened By Cuts
The health service will struggle to protect quality and find efficiency savings if cuts to the protected time senior doctors can devote to the improvement of services continue, the BMA says today. A...
NHS Efficiency And Quality Threatened By Cuts
The health service will struggle to protect quality and find efficiency savings if cuts to the protected time senior doctors can devote to the improvement of services continue, the BMA says today. A...
Northern Ireland News, Dec 9, 2010
Other NI News In Brief
Derry Lights Out Some 1,000 homes and businesses were left without electricity in Londonderry on Wednesday evening after a fault with an underground cable. The fault also caused near-chaos on the alr...
Other NI News In Brief
Derry Lights Out Some 1,000 homes and businesses were left without electricity in Londonderry on Wednesday evening after a fault with an underground cable. The fault also caused near-chaos on the alr...
UK National News, Dec 8, 2010
Blair Recalled Over Iraq Inquiry
Tony Blair has been recalled to give evidence in the Iraq Inquiry. The former Prime Minister is one of a number of key figures to reappear before the Chilcot committee. Other witnesses include; forme...
Blair Recalled Over Iraq Inquiry
Tony Blair has been recalled to give evidence in the Iraq Inquiry. The former Prime Minister is one of a number of key figures to reappear before the Chilcot committee. Other witnesses include; forme...
UK National News, Dec 8, 2010
Cameron And Miliband Clash Over Tuition Fees
Ed Miliband has been accused of "rank hypocrisy" by the Prime Minister during a Commons clash over tuition fees. The Labour Leader encouraged ministers to rethink the rise in fees, saying they were "...
Cameron And Miliband Clash Over Tuition Fees
Ed Miliband has been accused of "rank hypocrisy" by the Prime Minister during a Commons clash over tuition fees. The Labour Leader encouraged ministers to rethink the rise in fees, saying they were "...
UK National News, Dec 8, 2010
Man Arrested On Behalf Of South African Authorities
Officers from the Metropolitan Police Service's Extradition Unit yesterday, arrested Shrien Prakash Dewani, 30, on behalf of the South African authorities. Mr Dewani surrendered himself at a Bristol...
Man Arrested On Behalf Of South African Authorities
Officers from the Metropolitan Police Service's Extradition Unit yesterday, arrested Shrien Prakash Dewani, 30, on behalf of the South African authorities. Mr Dewani surrendered himself at a Bristol...
UK National News, Dec 8, 2010
Troublemakers Could Threaten Student Protests
Students planning to protest in the capital again this week are being warned that troublemakers are using the demonstrations purely as an excuse for violence. Protests are planned for central London...
Troublemakers Could Threaten Student Protests
Students planning to protest in the capital again this week are being warned that troublemakers are using the demonstrations purely as an excuse for violence. Protests are planned for central London...
UK National News, Dec 8, 2010
Government Must Rethink Unfair Fee Proposals, Warns BMA
The British Medical Association (BMA) has today urged ministers to rethink their proposals to increase university tuition fees to as much as £9,000 a year as MPs prepared to vote on the issue in Parli...
Government Must Rethink Unfair Fee Proposals, Warns BMA
The British Medical Association (BMA) has today urged ministers to rethink their proposals to increase university tuition fees to as much as £9,000 a year as MPs prepared to vote on the issue in Parli...
Business News, Dec 8, 2010
Budget To Get Ireland 'Back On Our Own Feet'
Minister for Finance Brian Lenihan's widely feared 2010 budget has slashed welfare and increased taxes, prompting heckles within the Dáil that the measures were "an attack on the poor". It is estimat...
Budget To Get Ireland 'Back On Our Own Feet'
Minister for Finance Brian Lenihan's widely feared 2010 budget has slashed welfare and increased taxes, prompting heckles within the Dáil that the measures were "an attack on the poor". It is estimat...
Northern Ireland News, Dec 8, 2010
Stormont Budget Deal Stalled
Sinn Fein and DUP politicians are still at loggerheads over an agreed Assembly budget. DUP leader and First Minister Peter Robinson and the Deputy First Minister, Martin McGuinness (pictured) have e...
Stormont Budget Deal Stalled
Sinn Fein and DUP politicians are still at loggerheads over an agreed Assembly budget. DUP leader and First Minister Peter Robinson and the Deputy First Minister, Martin McGuinness (pictured) have e...
UK National News, Dec 8, 2010
Progress Made On Learning Difficulties Services
People with learning disabilities have seen increasing improvements across the health, employment and housing sectors, Care Services Minister Paul Burstow will announce later today. Speaking at the L...
Progress Made On Learning Difficulties Services
People with learning disabilities have seen increasing improvements across the health, employment and housing sectors, Care Services Minister Paul Burstow will announce later today. Speaking at the L...
Business News, Dec 8, 2010
Construction Recovery Stalled Until 2013
The recovery in construction output experienced by the industry during much of 2010 will stall in 2011 according to the latest forecasts from the Construction Products Association (CPA). Industry out...
Construction Recovery Stalled Until 2013
The recovery in construction output experienced by the industry during much of 2010 will stall in 2011 according to the latest forecasts from the Construction Products Association (CPA). Industry out...
Business News, Dec 8, 2010
Quarry Worries Follow Review
Dublin's High Court has moved to quash planning permission for a large quarry in Co Monaghan in a move that could have major implications for other quarries throughout the State. Following a judicial...
Quarry Worries Follow Review
Dublin's High Court has moved to quash planning permission for a large quarry in Co Monaghan in a move that could have major implications for other quarries throughout the State. Following a judicial...
UK National News, Dec 8, 2010
Public Called Upon To Find Taser
Police are appealing for the assistance of the public in finding a Taser which has fallen from a police vehicle in Lambeth. An officer from the Metropolitan Police Service (MPS) CO19 Firearms Unit h...
Public Called Upon To Find Taser
Police are appealing for the assistance of the public in finding a Taser which has fallen from a police vehicle in Lambeth. An officer from the Metropolitan Police Service (MPS) CO19 Firearms Unit h...
UK National News, Dec 8, 2010
Other UK News In Brief
Southwark Murder Investigation Underway Detectives have launched a murder investigation following the death of a young man in Southwark. At around 4.35am on Sunday 5 December, police officers and the...
Other UK News In Brief
Southwark Murder Investigation Underway Detectives have launched a murder investigation following the death of a young man in Southwark. At around 4.35am on Sunday 5 December, police officers and the...
Northern Ireland News, Dec 8, 2010
Budget To Get Ireland 'Back On Own Feet'
Minister for Finance Brian Lenihan's widely feared 2010 budget has slashed welfare and increased taxes, prompting heckles within the Dáil that the measures were "an attack on the poor". It is estimat...
Budget To Get Ireland 'Back On Own Feet'
Minister for Finance Brian Lenihan's widely feared 2010 budget has slashed welfare and increased taxes, prompting heckles within the Dáil that the measures were "an attack on the poor". It is estimat...
Recruitment News, Dec 8, 2010
Antrim Jobs On Screen
Antrim Omniplex Cinemas is to create 60 full and part time jobs after the largest cinema chain in Northern Ireland signed a deal to open a new multiscreen cinema at Junction One Retail and Leisure Par...
Antrim Jobs On Screen
Antrim Omniplex Cinemas is to create 60 full and part time jobs after the largest cinema chain in Northern Ireland signed a deal to open a new multiscreen cinema at Junction One Retail and Leisure Par...
Northern Ireland News, Dec 8, 2010
Belfast Backs Safer Party Season
Festive partygoers have been urged to plan their homeward journey in advance and 'Get Home Safe'. The new campaign has just been launched with people told to go out and celebrate the festive season i...
Belfast Backs Safer Party Season
Festive partygoers have been urged to plan their homeward journey in advance and 'Get Home Safe'. The new campaign has just been launched with people told to go out and celebrate the festive season i...
Recruitment News, Dec 8, 2010
Turner Prize Boosts NI University
A University of Ulster graduate has become the first 'sound artist' to win the Turner Prize for Modern Art. Glasgow-born Susan Philipsz completed a Master of Fine Art at the University of Ulster's Be...
Turner Prize Boosts NI University
A University of Ulster graduate has become the first 'sound artist' to win the Turner Prize for Modern Art. Glasgow-born Susan Philipsz completed a Master of Fine Art at the University of Ulster's Be...
Northern Ireland News, Dec 8, 2010
Cllr Explains 'Clear Pavements' Dispute
A Newtownabbey councillor has clarified problems over Stormont Roads Minister Conor Murphy's call to local authorities to take more responsibility for clearing pavements in the current freezing condit...
Cllr Explains 'Clear Pavements' Dispute
A Newtownabbey councillor has clarified problems over Stormont Roads Minister Conor Murphy's call to local authorities to take more responsibility for clearing pavements in the current freezing condit...
Business News, Dec 8, 2010
Funding Secure To Complete Luas Extension To Citywest
Dublin South West T.D. Charlie O'Connor has welcomed the funding commitment from the Government for the completion of the Luas extension to Citywest. "The Minister for Transport Noel Dempsey has conf...
Funding Secure To Complete Luas Extension To Citywest
Dublin South West T.D. Charlie O'Connor has welcomed the funding commitment from the Government for the completion of the Luas extension to Citywest. "The Minister for Transport Noel Dempsey has conf...
Northern Ireland News, Dec 8, 2010
Turner Prize Boosts NI University
A University of Ulster graduate has become the first 'sound artist' to win the Turner Prize for Modern Art. Glasgow-born Susan Philipsz completed a Master of Fine Art at the University of Ulster's Be...
Turner Prize Boosts NI University
A University of Ulster graduate has become the first 'sound artist' to win the Turner Prize for Modern Art. Glasgow-born Susan Philipsz completed a Master of Fine Art at the University of Ulster's Be...
Northern Ireland News, Dec 8, 2010
Tesco 'New Build' Boosts Craigavon Jobs
A jobs fillip in Co Armagh was on the agenda for the NI Secretary of State this week when he saw the finishing touches being put to a new Tesco that is due to open shortly in Craigavon. Owen Paterson...
Tesco 'New Build' Boosts Craigavon Jobs
A jobs fillip in Co Armagh was on the agenda for the NI Secretary of State this week when he saw the finishing touches being put to a new Tesco that is due to open shortly in Craigavon. Owen Paterson...
Northern Ireland News, Dec 8, 2010
Rathcoole 'Multies' Facing Cutbacks
Only one of four iconic Newtownabbey tower blocks have been fully refurbished as cash flow problems stymied completion of a home improvement scheme. The famous 'Multies' in Co Antrim's Rathcoole have...
Rathcoole 'Multies' Facing Cutbacks
Only one of four iconic Newtownabbey tower blocks have been fully refurbished as cash flow problems stymied completion of a home improvement scheme. The famous 'Multies' in Co Antrim's Rathcoole have...
Northern Ireland News, Dec 8, 2010
Armagh And Larne 'On Better Road'
Over £3m is being spent in the Larne Borough Council area this year on roads. The A8 Belfast to Larne Dualling scheme is one of the developments with the Transport Minister Conor Murphy noting: "Sinc...
Armagh And Larne 'On Better Road'
Over £3m is being spent in the Larne Borough Council area this year on roads. The A8 Belfast to Larne Dualling scheme is one of the developments with the Transport Minister Conor Murphy noting: "Sinc...
Northern Ireland News, Dec 8, 2010
Other NI News In Brief
Stormont Cuts Stalled Sinn Fein and DUP politicians are at loggerheads over an agreed Assembly budget. DUP leader and First Minister Peter Robinson and the Deputy First Minister, Martin McGuinness ha...
Other NI News In Brief
Stormont Cuts Stalled Sinn Fein and DUP politicians are at loggerheads over an agreed Assembly budget. DUP leader and First Minister Peter Robinson and the Deputy First Minister, Martin McGuinness ha...
UK National News, Dec 7, 2010
More Snow, More Closures
It was another day off school for thousands of schoolchildren today. More heavy snow meant that around 900 schools in Scotland are shut, along with 650 in Northern Ireland and 70 in Cumbria. Temper...
More Snow, More Closures
It was another day off school for thousands of schoolchildren today. More heavy snow meant that around 900 schools in Scotland are shut, along with 650 in Northern Ireland and 70 in Cumbria. Temper...
UK National News, Dec 7, 2010
Wikileaks Whistleblower Arrested
The Metropolitan Police have arrested the founder of Wikileaks, Julian Assange on a European arrest warrant from Swedish authorities. The 39-year-old Australian was arrested at 9.30am at a London pol...
Wikileaks Whistleblower Arrested
The Metropolitan Police have arrested the founder of Wikileaks, Julian Assange on a European arrest warrant from Swedish authorities. The 39-year-old Australian was arrested at 9.30am at a London pol...
UK National News, Dec 7, 2010
Honeymoon Husband 'Plotted Murder'
A court has been told of allegations that the husband of a woman murdered on her honeymoon in South Africa had plotted his own wife's death. Last month, Shrien and Anni Dewani, both 28, from Bristol,...
Honeymoon Husband 'Plotted Murder'
A court has been told of allegations that the husband of a woman murdered on her honeymoon in South Africa had plotted his own wife's death. Last month, Shrien and Anni Dewani, both 28, from Bristol,...
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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.
