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Northern Ireland News for December 2010 : Page 9
UK National News, Dec 7, 2010
MoD Name Afghanistan Soldier
A soldier killed in Afghanistan has been named by the Ministry of Defence. Private John Howard, from 3rd Battalion, The Parachute Regiment was serving with 16 Air Assault Brigade's Reconnaissance For...
MoD Name Afghanistan Soldier
A soldier killed in Afghanistan has been named by the Ministry of Defence. Private John Howard, from 3rd Battalion, The Parachute Regiment was serving with 16 Air Assault Brigade's Reconnaissance For...
Northern Ireland News, Dec 7, 2010
Big Freeze Chills Tyrone To -14C
Parts of Northern Ireland have recorded their lowest temperatures in ten years overnight, with Castlederg in Co Tyrone dipping to -14.5C. The big freeze has also seen the second of this winter's cold...
Big Freeze Chills Tyrone To -14C
Parts of Northern Ireland have recorded their lowest temperatures in ten years overnight, with Castlederg in Co Tyrone dipping to -14.5C. The big freeze has also seen the second of this winter's cold...
UK National News, Dec 7, 2010
Student Visa Reform Proposals Set Out
Tougher entrance criteria, limits on work and an end to students staying in the UK to look for a job are just some of the changes proposed by Immigration Minister Damian Green today as part of a shake...
Student Visa Reform Proposals Set Out
Tougher entrance criteria, limits on work and an end to students staying in the UK to look for a job are just some of the changes proposed by Immigration Minister Damian Green today as part of a shake...
Northern Ireland News, Dec 7, 2010
City Airport 'Seats For Sale' Restriction Ends
The Stormont Environment Minister Edwin Poots has just announced a decision to remove the controversial 'seats for sale' restriction at George Best Belfast City Airport. Previously, no more than two...
City Airport 'Seats For Sale' Restriction Ends
The Stormont Environment Minister Edwin Poots has just announced a decision to remove the controversial 'seats for sale' restriction at George Best Belfast City Airport. Previously, no more than two...
Business News, Dec 7, 2010
Aer Lingus' Passenger Numbers Fall
Aer Lingus has reported a decrease of almost 16% in passenger numbers compared to last month. According to reports this morning, the number of people carried by the airline fell from 776,000 in Novem...
Aer Lingus' Passenger Numbers Fall
Aer Lingus has reported a decrease of almost 16% in passenger numbers compared to last month. According to reports this morning, the number of people carried by the airline fell from 776,000 in Novem...
Northern Ireland News, Dec 7, 2010
NI Children's' Policies Debated
The youngest of NI's citizens were in focus at the Assembly on Monday as both an Early Years Strategy was discussed and child poverty was tackled. The Stormont Junior Ministers, Robin Newton (picture...
NI Children's' Policies Debated
The youngest of NI's citizens were in focus at the Assembly on Monday as both an Early Years Strategy was discussed and child poverty was tackled. The Stormont Junior Ministers, Robin Newton (picture...
UK National News, Dec 7, 2010
UK Schools 'Under-Performing' Internationally
According to a new survey from the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD), UK secondary schools are under-performing in the global league table. British pupils have slipped dow...
UK Schools 'Under-Performing' Internationally
According to a new survey from the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD), UK secondary schools are under-performing in the global league table. British pupils have slipped dow...
UK National News, Dec 7, 2010
Mobile Phone Exposure Linked To Kids’ Behavioural Problems
Pregnant mums who regularly use mobile phones may be more likely to have kids with behavioural problems, particularly if those children start using mobile phones early themselves, suggests research pu...
Mobile Phone Exposure Linked To Kids’ Behavioural Problems
Pregnant mums who regularly use mobile phones may be more likely to have kids with behavioural problems, particularly if those children start using mobile phones early themselves, suggests research pu...
Northern Ireland News, Dec 7, 2010
Ulster Children Developing 'Unequally'
Research published today has highlighted a range of inequalities in the development of young children between the ages of five and seven. The Office of the First Minister and Deputy First Minister's ...
Ulster Children Developing 'Unequally'
Research published today has highlighted a range of inequalities in the development of young children between the ages of five and seven. The Office of the First Minister and Deputy First Minister's ...
Northern Ireland News, Dec 7, 2010
Dublin Security Increased Ahead Of Budget
Security at Government buildings in Dublin has been increased as a number of Budget protests got underway outside. Several groups have called for demonstrations outside Leinster House (pictured) and ...
Dublin Security Increased Ahead Of Budget
Security at Government buildings in Dublin has been increased as a number of Budget protests got underway outside. Several groups have called for demonstrations outside Leinster House (pictured) and ...
UK National News, Dec 7, 2010
Other UK News In Brief
Further Arrest In Connection With Millbank Area Disorder Officers investigating the disorder at the NUS student march in central London on 10 November have arrested another person. The 16 year-old m...
Other UK News In Brief
Further Arrest In Connection With Millbank Area Disorder Officers investigating the disorder at the NUS student march in central London on 10 November have arrested another person. The 16 year-old m...
Northern Ireland News, Dec 7, 2010
Brian Cowen To Take €14,000 Pay Cut
The Republic of Ireland's leader, Taoiseach Brian Cowen is to give himself a €14,000 paycut in today's budget. According to early reports this afternoon, the Fianna Fail leader (pictured) will also b...
Brian Cowen To Take €14,000 Pay Cut
The Republic of Ireland's leader, Taoiseach Brian Cowen is to give himself a €14,000 paycut in today's budget. According to early reports this afternoon, the Fianna Fail leader (pictured) will also b...
Northern Ireland News, Dec 7, 2010
M1 Link Planned In £6m Lisburn Boost
There has been a major investment in roads across a Co Antrim city with the Transport Minister Conor Murphy welcoming Roads Service's progress on work totalling £6.4million in the Lisburn area this ye...
M1 Link Planned In £6m Lisburn Boost
There has been a major investment in roads across a Co Antrim city with the Transport Minister Conor Murphy welcoming Roads Service's progress on work totalling £6.4million in the Lisburn area this ye...
Northern Ireland News, Dec 7, 2010
Castle Mall Sale Hailed As Jobs Boost
A regional town centre is set for an investment boost with news that Castle Mall shopping centre in Antrim town has been bought by the Edinburgh House business group. The new owners plan to develop t...
Castle Mall Sale Hailed As Jobs Boost
A regional town centre is set for an investment boost with news that Castle Mall shopping centre in Antrim town has been bought by the Edinburgh House business group. The new owners plan to develop t...
Northern Ireland News, Dec 7, 2010
Aer Lingus' Passenger Numbers Fall
Aer Lingus - which flies from its Belfast International Airport hub in NI - has reported a decrease of almost 16% in passenger numbers compared to last month. According to reports this morning, the n...
Aer Lingus' Passenger Numbers Fall
Aer Lingus - which flies from its Belfast International Airport hub in NI - has reported a decrease of almost 16% in passenger numbers compared to last month. According to reports this morning, the n...
Northern Ireland News, Dec 7, 2010
Other NI News In Brief
Thaw On Wednesday? People in NI are set for a respite from the freezing weather with a thaw in the icy conditions likely towards the end of this week. The sub-zero temperatures caused travel chaos fo...
Other NI News In Brief
Thaw On Wednesday? People in NI are set for a respite from the freezing weather with a thaw in the icy conditions likely towards the end of this week. The sub-zero temperatures caused travel chaos fo...
UK National News, Dec 6, 2010
UK Drivers Continue To Face The Freeze
The Met Office have issued warnings of ice and heavy snow across Northern Ireland and central Scotland today. Drivers are being warned to take extra care when out on the road. Liverpool John Lennon ...
UK Drivers Continue To Face The Freeze
The Met Office have issued warnings of ice and heavy snow across Northern Ireland and central Scotland today. Drivers are being warned to take extra care when out on the road. Liverpool John Lennon ...
Northern Ireland News, Dec 6, 2010
Road Victims Named As Snow Closes Airports
Belfast International Airport has now been closed as heavy snow continued to cause traffic chaos across Northern Ireland on Monday afternoon. The northwest has been worst affected with the runway at ...
Road Victims Named As Snow Closes Airports
Belfast International Airport has now been closed as heavy snow continued to cause traffic chaos across Northern Ireland on Monday afternoon. The northwest has been worst affected with the runway at ...
Business News, Dec 6, 2010
Ireland 'Must Focus On Growth'
Just after news that the Taoiseach, Brian Cowen had welcomed strong interest by potential investors in a new investment initiative, a top business forum has urged a return to economic growth. The Iri...
Ireland 'Must Focus On Growth'
Just after news that the Taoiseach, Brian Cowen had welcomed strong interest by potential investors in a new investment initiative, a top business forum has urged a return to economic growth. The Iri...
UK National News, Dec 6, 2010
Further Leaks 'Critically Impact' US Security
A secret list of key infrastructure sites around the world, whose loss or attack by terrorists could "critically impact" US security, has be unveiled by WikiLeaks. The whistleblowing website's lates...
Further Leaks 'Critically Impact' US Security
A secret list of key infrastructure sites around the world, whose loss or attack by terrorists could "critically impact" US security, has be unveiled by WikiLeaks. The whistleblowing website's lates...
UK National News, Dec 6, 2010
Government Clampdown On Tax Avoidance
David Gauke, Exchequer Secretary to the Treasury, has today announced a number of changes to legislation to tackle tax avoidance. Some of these changes will take immediate effect. Together, these ann...
Government Clampdown On Tax Avoidance
David Gauke, Exchequer Secretary to the Treasury, has today announced a number of changes to legislation to tackle tax avoidance. Some of these changes will take immediate effect. Together, these ann...
Northern Ireland News, Dec 6, 2010
All-Ireland Policing Summit For Dundalk
An island-wide policing strategy is being launched this evening with An Garda Síochána and the Police Service NI unveiling their joint Cross Border Policing Strategy document. Ironically given last w...
All-Ireland Policing Summit For Dundalk
An island-wide policing strategy is being launched this evening with An Garda Síochána and the Police Service NI unveiling their joint Cross Border Policing Strategy document. Ironically given last w...
UK National News, Dec 6, 2010
Superfast Internet On The Way
The government has revealed plans to boost the UK broadband network in Europe by 2015. By the end of this Parliament, under a new plan titled Britain's Superfast Broadband Future, the government will...
Superfast Internet On The Way
The government has revealed plans to boost the UK broadband network in Europe by 2015. By the end of this Parliament, under a new plan titled Britain's Superfast Broadband Future, the government will...
Northern Ireland News, Dec 6, 2010
Row Over PSNI 'Cut Too Deep' Comments
The number of police officers in NI has been cut back too far, with the PSNI Chief Constable's most recent assessment being that police numbers were reduced too quickly following the paramilitary ceas...
Row Over PSNI 'Cut Too Deep' Comments
The number of police officers in NI has been cut back too far, with the PSNI Chief Constable's most recent assessment being that police numbers were reduced too quickly following the paramilitary ceas...
Northern Ireland News, Dec 6, 2010
Disability Allowance Review Sparks Worries
With over 182,000 people in receipt of Disability Living Allowance (DLA) in Northern Ireland, news of national proposals for reform by the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has left the Stormont ...
Disability Allowance Review Sparks Worries
With over 182,000 people in receipt of Disability Living Allowance (DLA) in Northern Ireland, news of national proposals for reform by the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has left the Stormont ...
Northern Ireland News, Dec 6, 2010
Construction Forum's Birthday Celebrated
Despite hard times in the beleaguered sector, there was cause for a birthday celebration this week as the Stormont Finance Minister Sammy Wilson backed a milestone in a successful partnership between ...
Construction Forum's Birthday Celebrated
Despite hard times in the beleaguered sector, there was cause for a birthday celebration this week as the Stormont Finance Minister Sammy Wilson backed a milestone in a successful partnership between ...
Northern Ireland News, Dec 6, 2010
NI Gamblers 'Need Better Laws'
An official survey has revealed the need for tighter controls on gambling, because some 2% of the adult population in Northern Ireland have a gambling problem. The fact was revealed in a survey comm...
NI Gamblers 'Need Better Laws'
An official survey has revealed the need for tighter controls on gambling, because some 2% of the adult population in Northern Ireland have a gambling problem. The fact was revealed in a survey comm...
Recruitment News, Dec 6, 2010
Employees Warned Over Pay Freeze
A leading employment lawyer has warned employees that there is no obligation by employers to pay them for failing to attend work or for arriving late due to disruptions to public transport for the mis...
Employees Warned Over Pay Freeze
A leading employment lawyer has warned employees that there is no obligation by employers to pay them for failing to attend work or for arriving late due to disruptions to public transport for the mis...
UK National News, Dec 6, 2010
Scientists Advise On Biodiversity
The creation by the UN of a new scientific body on biodiversity is a major step forward in the global battle to stop the loss of animal and plant species and restore ecosystems, says Environment Secre...
Scientists Advise On Biodiversity
The creation by the UN of a new scientific body on biodiversity is a major step forward in the global battle to stop the loss of animal and plant species and restore ecosystems, says Environment Secre...
UK National News, Dec 6, 2010
Finchley Murder Appeal Launched
Detectives are reiterating their appeals for witnesses and information after a murder of a man in Finchley. Police were called to Tillingbourne Gardens, North London, at approximately 6.00am on Satu...
Finchley Murder Appeal Launched
Detectives are reiterating their appeals for witnesses and information after a murder of a man in Finchley. Police were called to Tillingbourne Gardens, North London, at approximately 6.00am on Satu...
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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.
