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Northern Ireland News for February 2010 : Page 13
UK National News, Feb 4, 2010
Interest Rates And 'Easing' Held
The Bank of England today held interest rates at 0.5%, with so-called 'quantitative easing' being mainted at £200 billion. The UK officially climbed out of recession last month, following a 0.1% grow...
Interest Rates And 'Easing' Held
The Bank of England today held interest rates at 0.5%, with so-called 'quantitative easing' being mainted at £200 billion. The UK officially climbed out of recession last month, following a 0.1% grow...
UK National News, Feb 4, 2010
Car Scrappage Scheme Extended
An extra month has been added to the deadline for the Government Scrappage Scheme. This move will provide manufacturers and dealers more time to prepare for and operate the exit phase of the scheme. ...
Car Scrappage Scheme Extended
An extra month has been added to the deadline for the Government Scrappage Scheme. This move will provide manufacturers and dealers more time to prepare for and operate the exit phase of the scheme. ...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 4, 2010
Murphy Dives Into Water Funding Row
There has been a dramatic intervention into proposed cost cutting at NI's main water provider. Just hours after the Utility Regulator - an independent body which regulates water and sewerage services...
Murphy Dives Into Water Funding Row
There has been a dramatic intervention into proposed cost cutting at NI's main water provider. Just hours after the Utility Regulator - an independent body which regulates water and sewerage services...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 4, 2010
'Slow' Recovery For NI Housing Market
A new survey has suggested the Northern Ireland housing market showed modest signs of recovery in the last quarter of 2009. The report, by the University of Ulster and the Bank of Ireland, reveals th...
'Slow' Recovery For NI Housing Market
A new survey has suggested the Northern Ireland housing market showed modest signs of recovery in the last quarter of 2009. The report, by the University of Ulster and the Bank of Ireland, reveals th...
Northern Ireland 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...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 4, 2010
Access Denied To Stolen GP Records
There is little chance of personal medical records stolen in Co Down over Christmas being read by the thieves. The break-in happened at the surgery of Drs Hannah and McGoldrick at Pound Lane, Downpat...
Access Denied To Stolen GP Records
There is little chance of personal medical records stolen in Co Down over Christmas being read by the thieves. The break-in happened at the surgery of Drs Hannah and McGoldrick at Pound Lane, Downpat...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 4, 2010
Jobs Boost As Shops Expansion Passed
Plans for a major redevelopment of Dairy Farm Shopping Centre in Dunmurry, Co Antrim have been approved. NI Environment Minister, Edwin Poots said: "This is a welcome investment boost for the area pr...
Jobs Boost As Shops Expansion Passed
Plans for a major redevelopment of Dairy Farm Shopping Centre in Dunmurry, Co Antrim have been approved. NI Environment Minister, Edwin Poots said: "This is a welcome investment boost for the area pr...
UK National News, Feb 4, 2010
Welsh Ministers Seek More Powers
Wales' First and Deputy First Minister have called for a referendum on increased devolution from Westminster. A motion on a referendum will be debated by Welsh Assembly members next week. First M...
Welsh Ministers Seek More Powers
Wales' First and Deputy First Minister have called for a referendum on increased devolution from Westminster. A motion on a referendum will be debated by Welsh Assembly members next week. First M...
UK National News, Feb 4, 2010
£20k Reward Over 2007 Murder
Detectives in London have offered a £20,000 reward for information leading to the identification, arrest and prosecution of the person responsible for the murder of James Andre Smartt-Ford more than t...
£20k Reward Over 2007 Murder
Detectives in London have offered a £20,000 reward for information leading to the identification, arrest and prosecution of the person responsible for the murder of James Andre Smartt-Ford more than t...
UK National News, Feb 4, 2010
Man Arrested Over Indecent Images
A 27-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of possessing indecent images after a number of girls were approached in Salford. The incidents occurred in the Pendlebury area between 3pm and 4pm on...
Man Arrested Over Indecent Images
A 27-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of possessing indecent images after a number of girls were approached in Salford. The incidents occurred in the Pendlebury area between 3pm and 4pm on...
UK National News, Feb 4, 2010
Other UK News In Brief
Charges Over Edinburgh Handbag Snatch A 20-year-old man has been arrested and charged in connection with an alleged handbag snatch that happened in Craigmillar area of Edinburgh on the 22nd January....
Other UK News In Brief
Charges Over Edinburgh Handbag Snatch A 20-year-old man has been arrested and charged in connection with an alleged handbag snatch that happened in Craigmillar area of Edinburgh on the 22nd January....
Northern Ireland News, Feb 4, 2010
Digitally Made Shorts Get Viewing
A year-long programme to develop new filmmaking talent and enable innovative short films using digital technology to be produced has paid off. The Digital Short films produced last year will be scree...
Digitally Made Shorts Get Viewing
A year-long programme to develop new filmmaking talent and enable innovative short films using digital technology to be produced has paid off. The Digital Short films produced last year will be scree...
Recruitment News, Feb 4, 2010
Roscrea Pharma Firm Jobs Lost
A pharmaceutical company in Roscrea, Co Tipperary has revealed some 31 jobs will be lost as a result of its closure. Taro Pharmaceuticals, the Irish arm of the Israeli drug company, has announced th...
Roscrea Pharma Firm Jobs Lost
A pharmaceutical company in Roscrea, Co Tipperary has revealed some 31 jobs will be lost as a result of its closure. Taro Pharmaceuticals, the Irish arm of the Israeli drug company, has announced th...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 4, 2010
World Cancer Day Marked In NI
A global consortium of cancer organisations is to lead a year-long communication campaign to educate local people on simple measures they can take to prevent cancer. The campaign called 'Cancer can...
World Cancer Day Marked In NI
A global consortium of cancer organisations is to lead a year-long communication campaign to educate local people on simple measures they can take to prevent cancer. The campaign called 'Cancer can...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 4, 2010
Other NI News In Brief
Manchester 'For A Tenner' Noah Johnston, 4, from Dundonald is pictured with his cousin Max Weiniger, 7, celebrating bmibaby flights from Belfast to Manchester - a city famous for its football and uni...
Other NI News In Brief
Manchester 'For A Tenner' Noah Johnston, 4, from Dundonald is pictured with his cousin Max Weiniger, 7, celebrating bmibaby flights from Belfast to Manchester - a city famous for its football and uni...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 3, 2010
Robinson Faces Down DUP 'Division'
Senior DUP members have rejected claims some of the party's MLAs threatened to resign over a proposed policing and justice deal. Deputy party leader Nigel Dodds said Mr Robinson has the DUP's "total...
Robinson Faces Down DUP 'Division'
Senior DUP members have rejected claims some of the party's MLAs threatened to resign over a proposed policing and justice deal. Deputy party leader Nigel Dodds said Mr Robinson has the DUP's "total...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 3, 2010
Police Officer Run Over
There has been a dramatic conclusion to a so-called 'creeper burglary', where thieves break into an occupied house to take car keys and valuables as the owners sleep. A police spokeswoman said this m...
Police Officer Run Over
There has been a dramatic conclusion to a so-called 'creeper burglary', where thieves break into an occupied house to take car keys and valuables as the owners sleep. A police spokeswoman said this m...
UK National News, Feb 3, 2010
Dementia Research 'Underfunded'
Dementia research in the UK remains more underfunded than other serious illnesses such as cancer and heart disease, an Alzheimer charity warned today, it has been claimed. It costs the health service...
Dementia Research 'Underfunded'
Dementia research in the UK remains more underfunded than other serious illnesses such as cancer and heart disease, an Alzheimer charity warned today, it has been claimed. It costs the health service...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 3, 2010
No DUP/UUP Merger Says Empey
Ulster Unionist Leader Sir Reg Empey has quashed reports his party is set to merge with the DUP. Sir Reg said the UUP remains 100% committed to its electoral pact with the UK Tories. At an Ulster...
No DUP/UUP Merger Says Empey
Ulster Unionist Leader Sir Reg Empey has quashed reports his party is set to merge with the DUP. Sir Reg said the UUP remains 100% committed to its electoral pact with the UK Tories. At an Ulster...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 3, 2010
NI Water Funding 'Tap Turned Off'
NI Water has been told it must make dramatic spending cuts over the next three years. Just weeks after the launch of a six-year plan to improve the quality of water in Northern Ireland's rivers, the ...
NI Water Funding 'Tap Turned Off'
NI Water has been told it must make dramatic spending cuts over the next three years. Just weeks after the launch of a six-year plan to improve the quality of water in Northern Ireland's rivers, the ...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 3, 2010
Historic Buildings Protected From Demolition
Part of the former Liddell's Mill complex in Donaghcloney, Co Down has been 'spot listed' by the application of a Building Preservation Notice (BPN) The Mill complex is the oldest industrial site in...
Historic Buildings Protected From Demolition
Part of the former Liddell's Mill complex in Donaghcloney, Co Down has been 'spot listed' by the application of a Building Preservation Notice (BPN) The Mill complex is the oldest industrial site in...
Business News, Feb 3, 2010
NI 'Iraq Invasion' Underway
Local firms are looking to new markets for business and Iraq is among new areas being promoted to local companies. They are on Invest Northern Ireland's new Market Visits programme for 2010-11. The...
NI 'Iraq Invasion' Underway
Local firms are looking to new markets for business and Iraq is among new areas being promoted to local companies. They are on Invest Northern Ireland's new Market Visits programme for 2010-11. The...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 3, 2010
Cross-Border Cattle 'Invasion Alert'
There's a cross-border invasion taking place - and its worrying local beef producers. The National Beef Association (NBA) has said questions must be asked about the retail destination of beef taken f...
Cross-Border Cattle 'Invasion Alert'
There's a cross-border invasion taking place - and its worrying local beef producers. The National Beef Association (NBA) has said questions must be asked about the retail destination of beef taken f...
UK National News, Feb 3, 2010
UK Energy Supply Warning
UK energy regulator Ofgem has called for far reaching energy market reforms in order to secure future supplies. An unprecedented combination of the global financial crisis, tough environmental tar...
UK Energy Supply Warning
UK energy regulator Ofgem has called for far reaching energy market reforms in order to secure future supplies. An unprecedented combination of the global financial crisis, tough environmental tar...
UK National News, Feb 3, 2010
Mandelson 'Disappointed' In Kraft
Kraft Foods' failure to provide job assurances to Cadbury's UK staff has "disappointed" the Business Secretary. Lord Mandelson said the US company would not commit itself to managing the chocolate b...
Mandelson 'Disappointed' In Kraft
Kraft Foods' failure to provide job assurances to Cadbury's UK staff has "disappointed" the Business Secretary. Lord Mandelson said the US company would not commit itself to managing the chocolate b...
UK National News, Feb 3, 2010
Two Die In Fatal Cortes Collision
Two people have been killed and a child has been seriously injured following a one vehicle road collision in Cortes at the weekend, Grampian Police confirmed today. The incident occurred on the A90 P...
Two Die In Fatal Cortes Collision
Two people have been killed and a child has been seriously injured following a one vehicle road collision in Cortes at the weekend, Grampian Police confirmed today. The incident occurred on the A90 P...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 3, 2010
NI Soundman Nominated For Oscar
A sound specialist who has 'boldly gone, where no man has gone before' has been nominated for an Academy Award for Best Achievement in Sound for his work on the movie, Star Trek. Originally from Nor...
NI Soundman Nominated For Oscar
A sound specialist who has 'boldly gone, where no man has gone before' has been nominated for an Academy Award for Best Achievement in Sound for his work on the movie, Star Trek. Originally from Nor...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 3, 2010
SeaGen System Wins £2.7m Grant
A tidal energy company has been handed a £2.7m grant to support the enhancement of one of the world's largest tidal energy systems, which is based in Co Down. SeaGen, the world's largest and so far o...
SeaGen System Wins £2.7m Grant
A tidal energy company has been handed a £2.7m grant to support the enhancement of one of the world's largest tidal energy systems, which is based in Co Down. SeaGen, the world's largest and so far o...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 3, 2010
Plans For Garden Centre Take Root
The property developer at a large Scottish garden centre chain has welcomed the 'green light' for a plan to build in Northern Ireland. The NI Planning Service has approved plans for a new garden cent...
Plans For Garden Centre Take Root
The property developer at a large Scottish garden centre chain has welcomed the 'green light' for a plan to build in Northern Ireland. The NI Planning Service has approved plans for a new garden cent...
UK National News, Feb 3, 2010
Mayor Bid MP To Quit Commons
A junior government minister is to quit Parliament in a bid become Birmingham's first elected city mayor. Sion Simon will not contest his Birmingham Erdington constituency seat at the next election,...
Mayor Bid MP To Quit Commons
A junior government minister is to quit Parliament in a bid become Birmingham's first elected city mayor. Sion Simon will not contest his Birmingham Erdington constituency seat at the next election,...
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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.
