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Northern Ireland News for February 2010 : Page 12
Northern Ireland News, Feb 5, 2010
DUP Backs Justice Deal
Democratic Unionist Assembly members have given their unanimous support to a deal that will see policing and justice powers devolved to the NI power-sharing government. The party's 35 MLAs backed th...
DUP Backs Justice Deal
Democratic Unionist Assembly members have given their unanimous support to a deal that will see policing and justice powers devolved to the NI power-sharing government. The party's 35 MLAs backed th...
UK National News, Feb 5, 2010
Paralympian Joins The Lords
Britain's most successful Paralympian Dame Tanni Grey-Thompson is to be ennobled, along with three other new non-party-political peers. Dame Tanni has 11 gold medals in wheelchair racing to her name...
Paralympian Joins The Lords
Britain's most successful Paralympian Dame Tanni Grey-Thompson is to be ennobled, along with three other new non-party-political peers. Dame Tanni has 11 gold medals in wheelchair racing to her name...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 5, 2010
Bomb Blast Culprits Slammed
A top republican has condemned the people responsible for a Belfast bomb attack, and said they "offer our community nothing". The Sinn Féin MLA for North Belfast Gerry Kelly slammed those responsible...
Bomb Blast Culprits Slammed
A top republican has condemned the people responsible for a Belfast bomb attack, and said they "offer our community nothing". The Sinn Féin MLA for North Belfast Gerry Kelly slammed those responsible...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 5, 2010
Swine Flu Cases Still Falling
The level of flu activity across Northern Ireland has again dropped. The Department of Health's weekly flu bulletin - covering the week ending Friday 29 January shows that GP consultation rates for f...
Swine Flu Cases Still Falling
The level of flu activity across Northern Ireland has again dropped. The Department of Health's weekly flu bulletin - covering the week ending Friday 29 January shows that GP consultation rates for f...
UK National News, Feb 5, 2010
Landowner Convicted Of Killing Wife
A Gloucestershire landowner was today found guilty of murdering his estranged wife, whose body has never been found. Adrian Prout, 47, had denied murdering his 55-year-old wife Kate, he is now expec...
Landowner Convicted Of Killing Wife
A Gloucestershire landowner was today found guilty of murdering his estranged wife, whose body has never been found. Adrian Prout, 47, had denied murdering his 55-year-old wife Kate, he is now expec...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 5, 2010
Victoria Square Picks Up Top Award
Belfast's Victoria Square shopping and leisure centre has been awarded the UK's top planning prize. The regeneration project scooped the Silver Jubilee Cup in a ceremony celebrating the best planning...
Victoria Square Picks Up Top Award
Belfast's Victoria Square shopping and leisure centre has been awarded the UK's top planning prize. The regeneration project scooped the Silver Jubilee Cup in a ceremony celebrating the best planning...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 5, 2010
Gildernew 'Got It Wrong' Say Farmers
The Agriculture Minister is being urged to urgently rethink her decision to axe her Department's Supply Chain Development Branch along with the rural development advisors. National Beef Association N...
Gildernew 'Got It Wrong' Say Farmers
The Agriculture Minister is being urged to urgently rethink her decision to axe her Department's Supply Chain Development Branch along with the rural development advisors. National Beef Association N...
Business News, Feb 5, 2010
Construction Jobs At Risk: SCS
The Society of Chartered Surveyors (SCS) has predicted that a further 40,000 construction jobs could in 2010 unless the Government provide a stimulus package. SCS President, Ken Cribben told the audi...
Construction Jobs At Risk: SCS
The Society of Chartered Surveyors (SCS) has predicted that a further 40,000 construction jobs could in 2010 unless the Government provide a stimulus package. SCS President, Ken Cribben told the audi...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 5, 2010
NI Style Defies February Gloom
Northern Ireland has style - even on a wet, cold February evening - with the Magners Light Style Awards, run annually in partnership with the Ulster Tatler, celebrating the most stylish people and ven...
NI Style Defies February Gloom
Northern Ireland has style - even on a wet, cold February evening - with the Magners Light Style Awards, run annually in partnership with the Ulster Tatler, celebrating the most stylish people and ven...
UK National News, Feb 5, 2010
Out-Of-Hours GP Services Tightened
GPs providing out of hours care in England will be subject to tighter controls and more robust skills and knowledge testing, Health Minister Mike O'Brien announced today. These tough new measures for...
Out-Of-Hours GP Services Tightened
GPs providing out of hours care in England will be subject to tighter controls and more robust skills and knowledge testing, Health Minister Mike O'Brien announced today. These tough new measures for...
UK National News, Feb 5, 2010
Appeal Over Strathclyde Murder
Strathclyde Detectives investigating the fatal shooting of Kevin Carroll on 13 January, have renewed their appeal for information. It is nearly three weeks since 29-year-old Mr Carroll was shot whil...
Appeal Over Strathclyde Murder
Strathclyde Detectives investigating the fatal shooting of Kevin Carroll on 13 January, have renewed their appeal for information. It is nearly three weeks since 29-year-old Mr Carroll was shot whil...
UK National News, Feb 5, 2010
Swine Flu Vaccine 'Still Vital'
Swine flu cases remain near their lowest level since the early stages of the disease in the UK, according to a statistical bulletin from the Chief Medical Officer for England, published today. The bu...
Swine Flu Vaccine 'Still Vital'
Swine flu cases remain near their lowest level since the early stages of the disease in the UK, according to a statistical bulletin from the Chief Medical Officer for England, published today. The bu...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 5, 2010
Border Village Regeneration Approved
An initiative designed to enhance the twin villages of Pettigo in Co Donegal and Tullyhommon in Co Fermanagh has been granted approval. The €8.3m Termon regeneration project, funded by the European...
Border Village Regeneration Approved
An initiative designed to enhance the twin villages of Pettigo in Co Donegal and Tullyhommon in Co Fermanagh has been granted approval. The €8.3m Termon regeneration project, funded by the European...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 5, 2010
World Cup Kick Off For Soccer Ladies
The Northern Ireland senior women's football team will turn out next month at Windsor Park in a vital international match, writes Natalie McCullough. They will take on France in a 2011 World Cup Qual...
World Cup Kick Off For Soccer Ladies
The Northern Ireland senior women's football team will turn out next month at Windsor Park in a vital international match, writes Natalie McCullough. They will take on France in a 2011 World Cup Qual...
UK National News, Feb 5, 2010
Six Year Sentence For Stabbing
A man has been jailed after he stabbed a Gorton man, narrowly missing his heart. Paul Johnstone, 28, of no fixed abode pleaded guilty to wounding with intent at Manchester Crown Court, Crown Square. ...
Six Year Sentence For Stabbing
A man has been jailed after he stabbed a Gorton man, narrowly missing his heart. Paul Johnstone, 28, of no fixed abode pleaded guilty to wounding with intent at Manchester Crown Court, Crown Square. ...
UK National News, Feb 5, 2010
Travel Agents Robber Jailed
An armed robber who threatened staff at a travel agents with a pistol has been given an indeterminate sentence - to serve a minimum of five years imprisonment. Michael Michaelides, 42, of Cardinals W...
Travel Agents Robber Jailed
An armed robber who threatened staff at a travel agents with a pistol has been given an indeterminate sentence - to serve a minimum of five years imprisonment. Michael Michaelides, 42, of Cardinals W...
UK National News, Feb 5, 2010
Other UK News In Brief
Ship Blaze tackled Up to 50 firefighters have tackled a fire on a so-called "ghost ship" being dismantled at a yard on Teesside. Crews battled flames on the former French aircraft carrier Clemenceau ...
Other UK News In Brief
Ship Blaze tackled Up to 50 firefighters have tackled a fire on a so-called "ghost ship" being dismantled at a yard on Teesside. Crews battled flames on the former French aircraft carrier Clemenceau ...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 5, 2010
Customs Seize Oil Tanker At Border
Officers from Revenue's Customs Service in Letterkenny, Co Donegal, have seized an oil tanker illegally importing kerosene from Northern Ireland. Customs officers, assisted by officers from Sligo, ma...
Customs Seize Oil Tanker At Border
Officers from Revenue's Customs Service in Letterkenny, Co Donegal, have seized an oil tanker illegally importing kerosene from Northern Ireland. Customs officers, assisted by officers from Sligo, ma...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 5, 2010
'Hidden World' of Architecture Revealed
A unique exhibition revealing aspects of Belfast architecture normally 'hidden' from the world opens this week. The Secret Laboratory, curated and co-designed by Paul Clarke, Course Director of the ...
'Hidden World' of Architecture Revealed
A unique exhibition revealing aspects of Belfast architecture normally 'hidden' from the world opens this week. The Secret Laboratory, curated and co-designed by Paul Clarke, Course Director of the ...
Recruitment News, Feb 5, 2010
Bon Secours Dispute Goes To Labour Court
Talks are to begin today at the Labour Relations Commission to resolve a dispute at the Bon Secours Hospital group over pay cuts and job security. Representatives of SIPTU, the Irish Nurses and Midwi...
Bon Secours Dispute Goes To Labour Court
Talks are to begin today at the Labour Relations Commission to resolve a dispute at the Bon Secours Hospital group over pay cuts and job security. Representatives of SIPTU, the Irish Nurses and Midwi...
Business News, Feb 5, 2010
Green Light For Rail Station Revamp
An Bord Pleanala has granted planning permission for the redevelopment of Dublin's Tara Street Station. Iarnórd Éireann will now press ahead with its plans to build a 50-metre skyscraper in the heart...
Green Light For Rail Station Revamp
An Bord Pleanala has granted planning permission for the redevelopment of Dublin's Tara Street Station. Iarnórd Éireann will now press ahead with its plans to build a 50-metre skyscraper in the heart...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 5, 2010
Other NI News In Brief
Four Beat Woman With Bats A house has been ransacked and windows broken after a 29-year-old woman was seriously injured by a masked gang at a house in Newtownards. It happened at about 10pm last nigh...
Other NI News In Brief
Four Beat Woman With Bats A house has been ransacked and windows broken after a 29-year-old woman was seriously injured by a masked gang at a house in Newtownards. It happened at about 10pm last nigh...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 4, 2010
Robinson Back In Office
Political opponents have urged Peter Robinson to publish the full legal report which prompted his return to the office of First Minister last night. DUP leader Mr Robinson stood down as the head of ...
Robinson Back In Office
Political opponents have urged Peter Robinson to publish the full legal report which prompted his return to the office of First Minister last night. DUP leader Mr Robinson stood down as the head of ...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 4, 2010
'50-50' Police Recruitment Extended
Opposing political figures have clashed over news that 'positive discrimination' measures - normally ruled to be illegal - are to continue for police recruiting in NI. The DUP's Ian Paisley Jr said t...
'50-50' Police Recruitment Extended
Opposing political figures have clashed over news that 'positive discrimination' measures - normally ruled to be illegal - are to continue for police recruiting in NI. The DUP's Ian Paisley Jr said t...
UK National News, Feb 4, 2010
More Furore Over MPs' Expenses
An investigation into parliamentary second home expenses has found UK MPs owe repayments of over £1.12m. Auditor Sir Thomas Legg recommended that 390 MPs - more than half of Commons members - should ...
More Furore Over MPs' Expenses
An investigation into parliamentary second home expenses has found UK MPs owe repayments of over £1.12m. Auditor Sir Thomas Legg recommended that 390 MPs - more than half of Commons members - should ...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 4, 2010
Housing Bid 'Won't Hit Bacon Plant Jobs'
A fresh bid to construct new houses on the site currently occupied by a busy Co Antrim meat processor won't put jobs in jeopardy, according to a company spokeswoman. Cullybackey's pork processing fac...
Housing Bid 'Won't Hit Bacon Plant Jobs'
A fresh bid to construct new houses on the site currently occupied by a busy Co Antrim meat processor won't put jobs in jeopardy, according to a company spokeswoman. Cullybackey's pork processing fac...
UK National News, Feb 4, 2010
German GP 'Incompetent'
An out-of-hours German doctor operating in the UK was "incompetent and not of an acceptable standard", a coroner ruled today. Two patients died after receiving treatment from Dr Daniel Ubani. David...
German GP 'Incompetent'
An out-of-hours German doctor operating in the UK was "incompetent and not of an acceptable standard", a coroner ruled today. Two patients died after receiving treatment from Dr Daniel Ubani. David...
UK National News, Feb 4, 2010
Energy Supplier Slashes Gas Price
British Gas has today cut its standard gas prices by an average 7%. The price cut, which will benefit 8 million households, takes effect immediately and makes British Gas, on average, the cheapest su...
Energy Supplier Slashes Gas Price
British Gas has today cut its standard gas prices by an average 7%. The price cut, which will benefit 8 million households, takes effect immediately and makes British Gas, on average, the cheapest su...
Business News, Feb 4, 2010
Claw-Back Call As Hughes Shuts-Down
Millions of pounds in grants have been paid to an east Belfast factory which closed down last week. Over 200 jobs are to be lost with the closure of the Hughes Christensen drill bit factory in Castlr...
Claw-Back Call As Hughes Shuts-Down
Millions of pounds in grants have been paid to an east Belfast factory which closed down last week. Over 200 jobs are to be lost with the closure of the Hughes Christensen drill bit factory in Castlr...
UK National News, Feb 4, 2010
Prostitute Jailed For Killing Wife
A man has been sentenced to a minimum of 19 years in prison for murdering his wife and dumping her body inside a suitcase. Paul Grabham, 26, had denied killing his 23-year-old wife Kirsty, whose bod...
Prostitute Jailed For Killing Wife
A man has been sentenced to a minimum of 19 years in prison for murdering his wife and dumping her body inside a suitcase. Paul Grabham, 26, had denied killing his 23-year-old wife Kirsty, whose bod...
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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.
