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Northern Ireland News for February 2010 : Page 2
UK National News, Feb 25, 2010
Suspicious Aldenham Death
Police in Hertfordshire are attempting to piece together the last movements of a man whose body was found in a country park yesterday morning. The man's remains were discovered at Aldenham Country P...
Suspicious Aldenham Death
Police in Hertfordshire are attempting to piece together the last movements of a man whose body was found in a country park yesterday morning. The man's remains were discovered at Aldenham Country P...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 25, 2010
Derry Bid For City Of Culture Applauded
There has been a broad welcome this week for the shortlisting of the Derry City Council-led bid to become the UK's City of Culture in 2013. The University of Ulster welcomed the move, with Professor ...
Derry Bid For City Of Culture Applauded
There has been a broad welcome this week for the shortlisting of the Derry City Council-led bid to become the UK's City of Culture in 2013. The University of Ulster welcomed the move, with Professor ...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 25, 2010
Lack Of Roads Finance Slammed
Doubts have been expresssed this week over the Stormont Executive's roads' maintenance funding. SDLP Regional Development spokesperson, Tommy Gallagher said he is very concerned that a lack of financ...
Lack Of Roads Finance Slammed
Doubts have been expresssed this week over the Stormont Executive's roads' maintenance funding. SDLP Regional Development spokesperson, Tommy Gallagher said he is very concerned that a lack of financ...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 25, 2010
Building Boost On Way For Tesco Derry
The redevelopment of supermarket giant Tesco's Lisnagelvin store could create as many as 300 construction jobs - if planners agree their proposals. Plans for a new £40m flagship Tesco superstore - th...
Building Boost On Way For Tesco Derry
The redevelopment of supermarket giant Tesco's Lisnagelvin store could create as many as 300 construction jobs - if planners agree their proposals. Plans for a new £40m flagship Tesco superstore - th...
UK National News, Feb 25, 2010
Pipe Bomb Maker Jailed
A man caught with a home-made pipe bomb and gun at his home in Gwent, Wales, has been jailed for three years, following an investigation counter terror police. Darren Tinklin, 24, an unemployed buil...
Pipe Bomb Maker Jailed
A man caught with a home-made pipe bomb and gun at his home in Gwent, Wales, has been jailed for three years, following an investigation counter terror police. Darren Tinklin, 24, an unemployed buil...
UK National News, Feb 25, 2010
Man Jailed For Baseball Bat Attack
A man has been jailed for eight-and-a-half years for attacking his friend with a baseball bat before marching him to a cashpoint and stealing money. William 'Billy' Donovan, 39, of Norfolk Terrace, C...
Man Jailed For Baseball Bat Attack
A man has been jailed for eight-and-a-half years for attacking his friend with a baseball bat before marching him to a cashpoint and stealing money. William 'Billy' Donovan, 39, of Norfolk Terrace, C...
UK National News, Feb 25, 2010
Victoria Cross For Hero Dog
A hero war dog that saved soldiers’ lives by sniffing out IEDs in Afghanistan has been awarded the animal equivalent of the Victoria Cross. Treo, an eight-year-old black Labrador, received the People...
Victoria Cross For Hero Dog
A hero war dog that saved soldiers’ lives by sniffing out IEDs in Afghanistan has been awarded the animal equivalent of the Victoria Cross. Treo, an eight-year-old black Labrador, received the People...
UK National News, Feb 25, 2010
Movie 'Storm In A Teacup' Continues...
The latest 3D blockbuster, Alice In Wonderland will now be screened in all Vue cinemas after the chain managed to enter a crisis-breaking "far reaching agreement" with Disney. The Tim Burton film, st...
Movie 'Storm In A Teacup' Continues...
The latest 3D blockbuster, Alice In Wonderland will now be screened in all Vue cinemas after the chain managed to enter a crisis-breaking "far reaching agreement" with Disney. The Tim Burton film, st...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 25, 2010
University 'Goes To Blazes' In Design Test
Construction professionals from across the world will watch how steel beams used in modern office buildings react in a burning inferno, in the first fire test of its kind, staged by the University of ...
University 'Goes To Blazes' In Design Test
Construction professionals from across the world will watch how steel beams used in modern office buildings react in a burning inferno, in the first fire test of its kind, staged by the University of ...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 25, 2010
Rights' Bill Consultation Extended
An extension has this week been granted to allow more time for public consultation on the next steps towards a Bill of Rights for Northern Ireland The consultation process has been extended by four...
Rights' Bill Consultation Extended
An extension has this week been granted to allow more time for public consultation on the next steps towards a Bill of Rights for Northern Ireland The consultation process has been extended by four...
UK National News, Feb 25, 2010
Other UK News In Brief
Derry Victim Named The man murdered and dumped near Londonderry last night has been named. He was Ciaran Doherty, 31, and came from the Brandywell area in the city. He was due to get married in three...
Other UK News In Brief
Derry Victim Named The man murdered and dumped near Londonderry last night has been named. He was Ciaran Doherty, 31, and came from the Brandywell area in the city. He was due to get married in three...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 25, 2010
Other NI News In Brief
Ford Gears-up For Executive The Alliance party's leader David Ford (pictured) has this morning announced his intention to stand for the position of Justice Minister. He has been favourite for the pos...
Other NI News In Brief
Ford Gears-up For Executive The Alliance party's leader David Ford (pictured) has this morning announced his intention to stand for the position of Justice Minister. He has been favourite for the pos...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 24, 2010
SDLP Slams Community Relations Strategy
A leading nationalist politician has attacked a newly published strategy that is supposed to combat sectarianism. Commenting on the publication of a Shared Cohesion Strategy (CSI) by the First and De...
SDLP Slams Community Relations Strategy
A leading nationalist politician has attacked a newly published strategy that is supposed to combat sectarianism. Commenting on the publication of a Shared Cohesion Strategy (CSI) by the First and De...
UK National News, Feb 24, 2010
Brown Denies Darling Tirade
Opposition leader David Cameron has taunted the Prime Minister over claims he had come to blows with his Chancellor. It was alleged Mr Brown order advisers to brief against Alastair Darling in the w...
Brown Denies Darling Tirade
Opposition leader David Cameron has taunted the Prime Minister over claims he had come to blows with his Chancellor. It was alleged Mr Brown order advisers to brief against Alastair Darling in the w...
UK National News, Feb 24, 2010
Pratt's Bullying Charity Suspended
An anti-bullying charity at the centre of a row with Downing Street has been suspended. It is alleged some Whitehall staff had contacted the National Bullying Helpline to vent work-related anguish. ...
Pratt's Bullying Charity Suspended
An anti-bullying charity at the centre of a row with Downing Street has been suspended. It is alleged some Whitehall staff had contacted the National Bullying Helpline to vent work-related anguish. ...
Recruitment News, Feb 24, 2010
Jobs Crash At Aer Lingus
Some 1,100 workers at Aer Lingus could be facing compulsory redundancies as the airline puts together a massive cost saving contingency plan. The plan by the part state owned carrier is expected to c...
Jobs Crash At Aer Lingus
Some 1,100 workers at Aer Lingus could be facing compulsory redundancies as the airline puts together a massive cost saving contingency plan. The plan by the part state owned carrier is expected to c...
UK National News, Feb 24, 2010
Teen Pregnancy At 20-Year Low
Teenage pregnancies in the UK have fallen to their lowest rate in over 20 years, annual statistics published today show. The 2008 Office of National Statistics conception research shows that, despit...
Teen Pregnancy At 20-Year Low
Teenage pregnancies in the UK have fallen to their lowest rate in over 20 years, annual statistics published today show. The 2008 Office of National Statistics conception research shows that, despit...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 24, 2010
Dungannon Court Alert Ends
A school in Dungannon, Co Tyrone was closed today because of a security alert. The incident, on Killyman Road led to the closure of St Patrick's Primary. Both it and the local courthouse were evacuat...
Dungannon Court Alert Ends
A school in Dungannon, Co Tyrone was closed today because of a security alert. The incident, on Killyman Road led to the closure of St Patrick's Primary. Both it and the local courthouse were evacuat...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 24, 2010
Suspected Dissidents In Dublin Court
Three men were today due to appear at a sitting of the Special Criminal Court in Dublin in connection with alleged dissident republican activities. The hearing is related to an on-going operation to ...
Suspected Dissidents In Dublin Court
Three men were today due to appear at a sitting of the Special Criminal Court in Dublin in connection with alleged dissident republican activities. The hearing is related to an on-going operation to ...
Business News, Feb 24, 2010
Property Group Scoops £35m Hotel Contract
Belfast-based developer Deramore Property Group has been awarded the construction contract on a £35m hotel development on Edinburgh's iconic Princes Street. Deramore has signed-up Gilbert Ash contrac...
Property Group Scoops £35m Hotel Contract
Belfast-based developer Deramore Property Group has been awarded the construction contract on a £35m hotel development on Edinburgh's iconic Princes Street. Deramore has signed-up Gilbert Ash contrac...
UK National News, Feb 24, 2010
Historically Low Council Tax Rise
Council tax in England will rise this year by the smallest amount since the tax was introduced in 1993. That estimation has been detailed in the country’s most authoritative survey, released today by...
Historically Low Council Tax Rise
Council tax in England will rise this year by the smallest amount since the tax was introduced in 1993. That estimation has been detailed in the country’s most authoritative survey, released today by...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 24, 2010
Unionist Hermon Rejects Tory Ticket
Lady Hermon will not stand as the joint Unionist and Tory candidate for North Down at the next General Election. The announcement came amid reports two UUP members have already positioned themselves ...
Unionist Hermon Rejects Tory Ticket
Lady Hermon will not stand as the joint Unionist and Tory candidate for North Down at the next General Election. The announcement came amid reports two UUP members have already positioned themselves ...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 24, 2010
Belfast Visit As Duke Jets In
The Duke of Edinburgh has arrived in Northern Ireland and has already met this year's Duke of Edinburgh Gold Award recipients at a presentation ceremony in Hillsborough Castle. On the second engageme...
Belfast Visit As Duke Jets In
The Duke of Edinburgh has arrived in Northern Ireland and has already met this year's Duke of Edinburgh Gold Award recipients at a presentation ceremony in Hillsborough Castle. On the second engageme...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 24, 2010
Council Reforms Need Clarity: MLA
The on-going process of local government reform in NI needs to be set out more clearly. Ulster Unionist MLA for South Antrim, Danny Kinahan, (pictured) has called for clarity from the DUP and Sinn Fe...
Council Reforms Need Clarity: MLA
The on-going process of local government reform in NI needs to be set out more clearly. Ulster Unionist MLA for South Antrim, Danny Kinahan, (pictured) has called for clarity from the DUP and Sinn Fe...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 24, 2010
Sydenham Bypass Set To Be Widened
The iconic Sydenham Bypass is to be upgraded. The NI Transport Minister, Conor Murphy has announced the improvements to the A2 Sydenham Bypass, in east Belfast. The Minister confirmed that on line ...
Sydenham Bypass Set To Be Widened
The iconic Sydenham Bypass is to be upgraded. The NI Transport Minister, Conor Murphy has announced the improvements to the A2 Sydenham Bypass, in east Belfast. The Minister confirmed that on line ...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 24, 2010
Concrete Success For Co Antrim Firm
A local construction business has been celebrating a successful initiative to reduce costs and increase profits. Most of the savings achieved by Ballymena's Moore Concrete to date have been through i...
Concrete Success For Co Antrim Firm
A local construction business has been celebrating a successful initiative to reduce costs and increase profits. Most of the savings achieved by Ballymena's Moore Concrete to date have been through i...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 24, 2010
Property Group Scoops £35m Hotel Contract
Belfast-based developer Deramore Property Group has been awarded the construction contract on a £35m hotel development on Edinburgh's iconic Princes Street. Deramore has signed-up Gilbert Ash contrac...
Property Group Scoops £35m Hotel Contract
Belfast-based developer Deramore Property Group has been awarded the construction contract on a £35m hotel development on Edinburgh's iconic Princes Street. Deramore has signed-up Gilbert Ash contrac...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 24, 2010
Farms' Income Needs Vision: SDLP
The Department of Agriculture must become the champion of a new vision of rural life and win the resources to deliver on the ground for farmers and all rural families. The SDLP Deputy Leader and Agri...
Farms' Income Needs Vision: SDLP
The Department of Agriculture must become the champion of a new vision of rural life and win the resources to deliver on the ground for farmers and all rural families. The SDLP Deputy Leader and Agri...
UK National News, Feb 24, 2010
Car Scrappage's 'Exit Phase' Begins
The final phase of the Government's scrappage scheme began today. Business Secretary Lord Mandelson has reminded would-be car buyers to take advantage of the scheme before it closes. Car manufactur...
Car Scrappage's 'Exit Phase' Begins
The final phase of the Government's scrappage scheme began today. Business Secretary Lord Mandelson has reminded would-be car buyers to take advantage of the scheme before it closes. Car manufactur...
UK National News, Feb 24, 2010
Northern Rock Closer To Independence
Northern Rock has reached an "important milestone" in its return to independence, the UK Treasury said today. According to the government, the bank has stepped closer to "commercial strength" with n...
Northern Rock Closer To Independence
Northern Rock has reached an "important milestone" in its return to independence, the UK Treasury said today. According to the government, the bank has stepped closer to "commercial strength" with n...
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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.
