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Northern Ireland News for February 2010 : Page 6
UK National News, Feb 18, 2010
Dads Unaware Of Flexible Work
British fathers overwhelmingly back flexible working hours, but many are unaware of their rights, a study has found. Department for Business research found 56% of those surveyed with children under ...
Dads Unaware Of Flexible Work
British fathers overwhelmingly back flexible working hours, but many are unaware of their rights, a study has found. Department for Business research found 56% of those surveyed with children under ...
UK National News, Feb 18, 2010
Teens Face Prison Over Gun
Two teenagers who looked after a loaded handgun for a local criminal are facing jail. Appearing before Manchester Minshull Street Crown Court, Chloe Goodman, 18, of Stephen Street, Urmston pleaded gu...
Teens Face Prison Over Gun
Two teenagers who looked after a loaded handgun for a local criminal are facing jail. Appearing before Manchester Minshull Street Crown Court, Chloe Goodman, 18, of Stephen Street, Urmston pleaded gu...
UK National News, Feb 18, 2010
Other UK News In Brief
Heroes Return The bodies of five UK soldiers killed in Afghanistan have been repatriated. Lance Sergeant Dave Greenhalgh, L/Cpl Darren Hicks, Kingsman Sean Dawson, Rifleman Mark Marshall and Sapper G...
Other UK News In Brief
Heroes Return The bodies of five UK soldiers killed in Afghanistan have been repatriated. Lance Sergeant Dave Greenhalgh, L/Cpl Darren Hicks, Kingsman Sean Dawson, Rifleman Mark Marshall and Sapper G...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 18, 2010
Cross-Border Soccer Kicks Off
Football was to the fore this week as the second phase of the Setanta Sports Cup was officially launched. Clubs gathered at Belfast City Hall to officially mark the re-launch of the tournament follow...
Cross-Border Soccer Kicks Off
Football was to the fore this week as the second phase of the Setanta Sports Cup was officially launched. Clubs gathered at Belfast City Hall to officially mark the re-launch of the tournament follow...
Business News, Feb 18, 2010
HP Focus On Irish Innovation
An initiative to encourage innovative proposals which can help foster economic renewal across Ireland has been launched. Hewlett-Packard (HP) is a key contributor providing financial and in-kind ser...
HP Focus On Irish Innovation
An initiative to encourage innovative proposals which can help foster economic renewal across Ireland has been launched. Hewlett-Packard (HP) is a key contributor providing financial and in-kind ser...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 18, 2010
Oregano Caught 'Red Handed'
Two Co Antrim-based restaurateurs are celebrating the success of a coveted Bib Gourmand from the prestigious 2010 Michelin guide awarded to their restaurant, Oregano. Regarded by the world's top chef...
Oregano Caught 'Red Handed'
Two Co Antrim-based restaurateurs are celebrating the success of a coveted Bib Gourmand from the prestigious 2010 Michelin guide awarded to their restaurant, Oregano. Regarded by the world's top chef...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 18, 2010
Other NI News In Brief
Focus On Irish Innovation An initiative to encourage innovative proposals which can help foster economic renewal across Ireland has been launched. Hewlett-Packard is a key contributor providing fina...
Other NI News In Brief
Focus On Irish Innovation An initiative to encourage innovative proposals which can help foster economic renewal across Ireland has been launched. Hewlett-Packard is a key contributor providing fina...
Business News, Feb 18, 2010
Poots Announces Extension Of Award-Winning Scheme
The Planning Service in Northern Ireland has recently received an award for innovation and imagination in modernising planning processes. The Royal Town Planning Institute (RPTI) award was achieved f...
Poots Announces Extension Of Award-Winning Scheme
The Planning Service in Northern Ireland has recently received an award for innovation and imagination in modernising planning processes. The Royal Town Planning Institute (RPTI) award was achieved f...
UK National News, Feb 17, 2010
BBC Man Held For Killing Ill Lover
Police are questioning a TV presenter after he admitted killing a former lover suffering from Aids. Ray Gosling was arrested by officers from Nottinghamshire Police this morning after making the dis...
BBC Man Held For Killing Ill Lover
Police are questioning a TV presenter after he admitted killing a former lover suffering from Aids. Ray Gosling was arrested by officers from Nottinghamshire Police this morning after making the dis...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 17, 2010
Nesbitt Bids For Iris' Seat
Northern Ireland Victims' Commissioner Mike Nesbitt has been selected as the Ulster Unionist Party's Westminster parliamentary candidate in Strangford. Mr Nesbitt, who is expected to resign from his...
Nesbitt Bids For Iris' Seat
Northern Ireland Victims' Commissioner Mike Nesbitt has been selected as the Ulster Unionist Party's Westminster parliamentary candidate in Strangford. Mr Nesbitt, who is expected to resign from his...
UK National News, Feb 17, 2010
Juries 'Confused' In Court
More than two-thirds of jurors sitting in England and Wales have difficulty understanding legal terminology used in court, a report revealed today. Research from the Justice Department found that on...
Juries 'Confused' In Court
More than two-thirds of jurors sitting in England and Wales have difficulty understanding legal terminology used in court, a report revealed today. Research from the Justice Department found that on...
UK National News, Feb 17, 2010
Joblessness Falls Again
UK unemployment has fallen for a second consecutive month, however the number of people claiming Jobseeker’s Allowance has increased. The claimant count remains around 450,000 lower than expected las...
Joblessness Falls Again
UK unemployment has fallen for a second consecutive month, however the number of people claiming Jobseeker’s Allowance has increased. The claimant count remains around 450,000 lower than expected las...
UK National News, Feb 17, 2010
Mum Charged With 'Acid' Murder
A 24-year-old woman has appeared in court charged with murdering a child aged 3. Iman Omar Yousef is believed to be the mother of the little girl. Ms Yousef spoke only to confirm her name, address...
Mum Charged With 'Acid' Murder
A 24-year-old woman has appeared in court charged with murdering a child aged 3. Iman Omar Yousef is believed to be the mother of the little girl. Ms Yousef spoke only to confirm her name, address...
UK National News, Feb 17, 2010
Designer 'Hanged Himself In Wardrobe'
Renowned British fashion designer Alexander 'Lee' McQueen died after hanging himself in a wardrobe, an inquest into his death was told today. McQueen was found dead at his London home last Thursday....
Designer 'Hanged Himself In Wardrobe'
Renowned British fashion designer Alexander 'Lee' McQueen died after hanging himself in a wardrobe, an inquest into his death was told today. McQueen was found dead at his London home last Thursday....
UK National News, Feb 17, 2010
Football Ban For Rome Attacker
A man has been banned from football after he assaulted another man during last year's Champion's League final in Rome. Ian Potts, 41, of Sanderson Close, Worsley, was convicted after pleading guilty ...
Football Ban For Rome Attacker
A man has been banned from football after he assaulted another man during last year's Champion's League final in Rome. Ian Potts, 41, of Sanderson Close, Worsley, was convicted after pleading guilty ...
Business News, Feb 17, 2010
NI's Unemployment Falling
Northern Ireland's unemployment rate of 6% has fallen and has also remained below the UK average (7.8%) and is also the lowest rate among the UK regions. A National Statistics press release, detaili...
NI's Unemployment Falling
Northern Ireland's unemployment rate of 6% has fallen and has also remained below the UK average (7.8%) and is also the lowest rate among the UK regions. A National Statistics press release, detaili...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 17, 2010
Warning On 'Falling' Unemployment Levels
Northern Ireland's latest unemployment rate of 6% has shown a drop and has remained below the UK average (7.8%) and is also the lowest rate among the UK regions. A National Statistics press release,...
Warning On 'Falling' Unemployment Levels
Northern Ireland's latest unemployment rate of 6% has shown a drop and has remained below the UK average (7.8%) and is also the lowest rate among the UK regions. A National Statistics press release,...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 17, 2010
No Black Hack For Jose
A Spanish man who is fighting extradition proceedings on allegations of glorifying terrorism has been refused a licence to work as a taxi driver in Northern Ireland. Jose Ignacio de Juana Chaos, a B...
No Black Hack For Jose
A Spanish man who is fighting extradition proceedings on allegations of glorifying terrorism has been refused a licence to work as a taxi driver in Northern Ireland. Jose Ignacio de Juana Chaos, a B...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 17, 2010
Property Firm Wins Deposit Case
The Belfast High Court has dismissed a case taken against a property company by a buyer seeking to reclaim the deposit he had put down on an apartment. The verdict came down on the side of Big Pictur...
Property Firm Wins Deposit Case
The Belfast High Court has dismissed a case taken against a property company by a buyer seeking to reclaim the deposit he had put down on an apartment. The verdict came down on the side of Big Pictur...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 17, 2010
Award-Winning Planning Scheme Extended
A fast-track approach by the Planning Service that has recently received an award for innovation and imagination in modernising planning processes is to be extended. The Royal Town Planning Institute...
Award-Winning Planning Scheme Extended
A fast-track approach by the Planning Service that has recently received an award for innovation and imagination in modernising planning processes is to be extended. The Royal Town Planning Institute...
UK National News, Feb 17, 2010
Two Jailed For 'Property Deal' Murder
Two further men have been sentenced to life for the murder of Charalambos Christodoulides almost 10 years ago. Ylli Xhelo, 36-years-old of no fixed abode was sentenced to life to serve a minimum of 1...
Two Jailed For 'Property Deal' Murder
Two further men have been sentenced to life for the murder of Charalambos Christodoulides almost 10 years ago. Ylli Xhelo, 36-years-old of no fixed abode was sentenced to life to serve a minimum of 1...
UK National News, Feb 17, 2010
Manslaughter Firms To 'Go Public'
Companies convicted of corporate manslaughter could be forced to take out adverts publicising their conviction as a result of new measures which come into effect today. Courts will now be able to han...
Manslaughter Firms To 'Go Public'
Companies convicted of corporate manslaughter could be forced to take out adverts publicising their conviction as a result of new measures which come into effect today. Courts will now be able to han...
UK National News, Feb 17, 2010
Other UK News In Brief
Falklands 'War Of Words' Looms Argentina has announced new controls on shipping through its waters to the Falkland Islands in a growing dispute over British oil drilling plans. A permit will be neede...
Other UK News In Brief
Falklands 'War Of Words' Looms Argentina has announced new controls on shipping through its waters to the Falkland Islands in a growing dispute over British oil drilling plans. A permit will be neede...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 17, 2010
Boss Wins Accolade As UTV Cuts Back
The man said to have been responsible for developing a regional TV station into a multimedia group - while cutting jobs - has been honoured with a local business award. Although taking the company th...
Boss Wins Accolade As UTV Cuts Back
The man said to have been responsible for developing a regional TV station into a multimedia group - while cutting jobs - has been honoured with a local business award. Although taking the company th...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 17, 2010
Gromit Creator Opens Up In Belfast
Wallace and Gromit are set to make a Belfast appearance this week when one of their creators reveals the secrets of how the Oscar winning duo were brought to life. Jan Sanger - one of the world's mo...
Gromit Creator Opens Up In Belfast
Wallace and Gromit are set to make a Belfast appearance this week when one of their creators reveals the secrets of how the Oscar winning duo were brought to life. Jan Sanger - one of the world's mo...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 17, 2010
Scams Alert For Northern Ireland
An annual campaign that highlights how 'scammers' are targeting unsuspecting people by using increasingly sophisticated and manipulative tactics has been launched. The NI Enterprise Minister Arlene F...
Scams Alert For Northern Ireland
An annual campaign that highlights how 'scammers' are targeting unsuspecting people by using increasingly sophisticated and manipulative tactics has been launched. The NI Enterprise Minister Arlene F...
Business News, Feb 17, 2010
Ireland On Shortlist For Major Investment
Ireland has been confirmed as one of the main contenders to secure a major contract from technology giant Intel, that could be significant enough to speed the State's recovery. Israel and Ireland we...
Ireland On Shortlist For Major Investment
Ireland has been confirmed as one of the main contenders to secure a major contract from technology giant Intel, that could be significant enough to speed the State's recovery. Israel and Ireland we...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 17, 2010
Other NI News In Brief
Bin Lorry Kills Irish Boy A child has been killed in an accident involving a bin lorry in Co Donegal. It happened at about 11.30am on Tuesday morning in the Ballymacool Estate off the Glenties Road ...
Other NI News In Brief
Bin Lorry Kills Irish Boy A child has been killed in an accident involving a bin lorry in Co Donegal. It happened at about 11.30am on Tuesday morning in the Ballymacool Estate off the Glenties Road ...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 16, 2010
Planners Provoke Forecourt War
It's to be petrol nozzles at dawn as independent retailers battle Tesco in 'forecourt wars'. The redevelopment of Northcott Shopping Centre in Newtownabbey - by Blanca Developments was given the go-a...
Planners Provoke Forecourt War
It's to be petrol nozzles at dawn as independent retailers battle Tesco in 'forecourt wars'. The redevelopment of Northcott Shopping Centre in Newtownabbey - by Blanca Developments was given the go-a...
UK National News, Feb 16, 2010
Young Torturers' Sentence 'Not Lenient'
The sentences for two brothers convicted of torturing two other children was not "unduly lenient" and will not be referred to the Court of Appeal. The pair were given indeterminate sentences of deten...
Young Torturers' Sentence 'Not Lenient'
The sentences for two brothers convicted of torturing two other children was not "unduly lenient" and will not be referred to the Court of Appeal. The pair were given indeterminate sentences of deten...
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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.
