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Northern Ireland News for February 2010 : Page 8
UK National News, Feb 15, 2010
Crackdown On Internet Scams
A new fightback against online fraudster was launched by the Government today. More cash is to be pumped into Trading Standards investigations in addition to a newly formed specialist cyber enforcem...
Crackdown On Internet Scams
A new fightback against online fraudster was launched by the Government today. More cash is to be pumped into Trading Standards investigations in addition to a newly formed specialist cyber enforcem...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 15, 2010
Booze Label Warning On Way?
A public consultation exercise on proposed labelling of alcohol, launched by the Department of Health in London, has been extended to Northern Ireland. The consultation addresses how best to take for...
Booze Label Warning On Way?
A public consultation exercise on proposed labelling of alcohol, launched by the Department of Health in London, has been extended to Northern Ireland. The consultation addresses how best to take for...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 15, 2010
Minister Launches New Housing Scheme
NI Social Development Minister Margaret Ritchie has cut the first sod for a new housing scheme in Co Down for people with dementia. The £3m Downpatrick development by Trinity Housing Association is i...
Minister Launches New Housing Scheme
NI Social Development Minister Margaret Ritchie has cut the first sod for a new housing scheme in Co Down for people with dementia. The £3m Downpatrick development by Trinity Housing Association is i...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 15, 2010
Other NI News In Brief
Cash For Afghanistan Rathcoole girls Sarah Ward and Tanya Hay (pictured) were among guests at a weekend fundraiser when well over a thousand pounds was raised to aid British soldiers who have been fi...
Other NI News In Brief
Cash For Afghanistan Rathcoole girls Sarah Ward and Tanya Hay (pictured) were among guests at a weekend fundraiser when well over a thousand pounds was raised to aid British soldiers who have been fi...
UK National News, Feb 15, 2010
Tory Teen Pregnancy Blunder
The Conservatives have been blasted by their political opponents for wrongly stating half of girls from disadvantaged areas become teenage mothers before the age of 18. A document published by the T...
Tory Teen Pregnancy Blunder
The Conservatives have been blasted by their political opponents for wrongly stating half of girls from disadvantaged areas become teenage mothers before the age of 18. A document published by the T...
UK National News, Feb 15, 2010
Man Jailed For Shooting Partner
A man has been jailed after he shot his girlfriend in the shoulder and neck with a sawn-off shotgun. Alan Long, 34, of Belper Street, pleaded guilty at an earlier hearing to two offences of possessio...
Man Jailed For Shooting Partner
A man has been jailed after he shot his girlfriend in the shoulder and neck with a sawn-off shotgun. Alan Long, 34, of Belper Street, pleaded guilty at an earlier hearing to two offences of possessio...
UK National News, Feb 15, 2010
Former Prison Officer Escapes Jail
A bankrupt former prison officer from Leeds has been given a nine month suspended prison sentence for failing to tell the Official Receiver about his debts and land he owned. Paul Andrew Roberts, a p...
Former Prison Officer Escapes Jail
A bankrupt former prison officer from Leeds has been given a nine month suspended prison sentence for failing to tell the Official Receiver about his debts and land he owned. Paul Andrew Roberts, a p...
UK National News, Feb 15, 2010
Drug Smuggler Ordered To Pay £2m
The ringleader of a gang involved in the large-scale importation of cannabis has been ordered to pay back almost £2m following an investigation into his finances. Christopher Rowe, 63, from Rickmanhi...
Drug Smuggler Ordered To Pay £2m
The ringleader of a gang involved in the large-scale importation of cannabis has been ordered to pay back almost £2m following an investigation into his finances. Christopher Rowe, 63, from Rickmanhi...
UK National News, Feb 15, 2010
Other UK News In Brief
Mussel Farm Tragedy Probed Last weekend saw a man being killed after he was trapped beneath a fork lift truck at a mussel farm in Shetland. Emergency services were called to Baltasound Mussel Factory...
Other UK News In Brief
Mussel Farm Tragedy Probed Last weekend saw a man being killed after he was trapped beneath a fork lift truck at a mussel farm in Shetland. Emergency services were called to Baltasound Mussel Factory...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 12, 2010
Presbyterian Mutual: Not Creditors
There's more bad news today for savers in the failed Presbyterian Mutual Society as a court decision sets back their campaign to gain access to their 'frozen' savings. While Stormont's top team, Firs...
Presbyterian Mutual: Not Creditors
There's more bad news today for savers in the failed Presbyterian Mutual Society as a court decision sets back their campaign to gain access to their 'frozen' savings. While Stormont's top team, Firs...
UK National News, Feb 12, 2010
Brown Discusses Blair Rift
Gordon Brown has revealed how he struck a deal with Tony Blair over his eventual succession to the Labour leadership. The ambitious pair agreed in 1994 that Mr Blair would have a clear run until he s...
Brown Discusses Blair Rift
Gordon Brown has revealed how he struck a deal with Tony Blair over his eventual succession to the Labour leadership. The ambitious pair agreed in 1994 that Mr Blair would have a clear run until he s...
Business News, Feb 12, 2010
MLA Demands Golf Club Planning Probe
A member of the Northern Ireland Assembly's Environment Committee has called for an investigation into the approval of an application to build up to 400 homes at Knock Golf Club. According to the Bel...
MLA Demands Golf Club Planning Probe
A member of the Northern Ireland Assembly's Environment Committee has called for an investigation into the approval of an application to build up to 400 homes at Knock Golf Club. According to the Bel...
UK National News, Feb 12, 2010
Stars Pay Tribute To McQueen
Victoria Beckham has led tributes to award-winning British fashion designer Alexander 'Lee' McDonald who was found dead at his London home yesterday. Police have said they are not treating the death...
Stars Pay Tribute To McQueen
Victoria Beckham has led tributes to award-winning British fashion designer Alexander 'Lee' McDonald who was found dead at his London home yesterday. Police have said they are not treating the death...
UK National News, Feb 12, 2010
Footballers Miss Anti-Homophobia Film
Several high-profile premiership stars have declined to participate in a TV advertisement aimed at stamping out homophobia in football. The players are reportedly concerned their involvement will le...
Footballers Miss Anti-Homophobia Film
Several high-profile premiership stars have declined to participate in a TV advertisement aimed at stamping out homophobia in football. The players are reportedly concerned their involvement will le...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 12, 2010
SF Taking Poll Position
A survey published in today's Belfast Telegraph has suggested that Sinn Féin could become the largest political party in Northern Ireland. The poll of 1,080 adults was carried out by Inform Communica...
SF Taking Poll Position
A survey published in today's Belfast Telegraph has suggested that Sinn Féin could become the largest political party in Northern Ireland. The poll of 1,080 adults was carried out by Inform Communica...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 12, 2010
Officers Hurt In Police Station Alert
Five officers have been slightly injured following a car crash with a suspect vehicle in north Belfast. The PSNI said it happened when a car was seen to be driven in a suspicious manner at the back ...
Officers Hurt In Police Station Alert
Five officers have been slightly injured following a car crash with a suspect vehicle in north Belfast. The PSNI said it happened when a car was seen to be driven in a suspicious manner at the back ...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 12, 2010
'Give Up Garvaghy March': McGuinness
Portadown Orangemen should "make a gesture" to the residents of the Garvaghy Road and rescind their claim to walk through the nationalist area, Sinn Fein's Martin McGuinness has said. The Deputy Firs...
'Give Up Garvaghy March': McGuinness
Portadown Orangemen should "make a gesture" to the residents of the Garvaghy Road and rescind their claim to walk through the nationalist area, Sinn Fein's Martin McGuinness has said. The Deputy Firs...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 12, 2010
All Losers After Pitch Battle Disciplinary
There's to be an appeal after the IFA Disciplinary Committee handed out punishments to Larne and Newry City following the abandonment of their JJB Irish Cup tie on 16 January. Larne were fined £1,200...
All Losers After Pitch Battle Disciplinary
There's to be an appeal after the IFA Disciplinary Committee handed out punishments to Larne and Newry City following the abandonment of their JJB Irish Cup tie on 16 January. Larne were fined £1,200...
UK National News, Feb 12, 2010
New Lap Dance Club Laws
Local authorities in England and Wales have been granted more power to challenge the establishment of lap dancing clubs. From April councils and communities will be able to oppose an application for ...
New Lap Dance Club Laws
Local authorities in England and Wales have been granted more power to challenge the establishment of lap dancing clubs. From April councils and communities will be able to oppose an application for ...
Recruitment News, Feb 12, 2010
Hertz Expansion To Create Jobs
Car rental giant, Hertz is to expand its European Shared Services Centre in Dublin with the creation of up to 100 new jobs. The increased capacity of the Shared Services Centre will see the transfor...
Hertz Expansion To Create Jobs
Car rental giant, Hertz is to expand its European Shared Services Centre in Dublin with the creation of up to 100 new jobs. The increased capacity of the Shared Services Centre will see the transfor...
UK National News, Feb 12, 2010
Policeman 'Struck' By Duke's Car
Scotland Yard is investigation allegations the Duke of York hit a uniformed police officer with his car. Prince Andrew was believed to be driving into Buckingham Palace when the incident took place. ...
Policeman 'Struck' By Duke's Car
Scotland Yard is investigation allegations the Duke of York hit a uniformed police officer with his car. Prince Andrew was believed to be driving into Buckingham Palace when the incident took place. ...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 12, 2010
O'Leary Makes Bizarre Easyjet Challenge
Ryaniar's eccentric Chief Executive Michael O'Leary has put a challenge to the boss of Easyjet in order to settle a dispute – a race around Trafalgar square. The challenge came as Easyjet lawyers co...
O'Leary Makes Bizarre Easyjet Challenge
Ryaniar's eccentric Chief Executive Michael O'Leary has put a challenge to the boss of Easyjet in order to settle a dispute – a race around Trafalgar square. The challenge came as Easyjet lawyers co...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 12, 2010
Older People To Enjoy Spanish Exchange
A Spanish delegation is visiting Belfast later this month to check out volunteer opportunities for older people. It is part of a unique exchange programme between Belfast and Madrid and will offer ol...
Older People To Enjoy Spanish Exchange
A Spanish delegation is visiting Belfast later this month to check out volunteer opportunities for older people. It is part of a unique exchange programme between Belfast and Madrid and will offer ol...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 12, 2010
NI Film Archive Opens
With everyting from GIs in Ulster to the Giant's Causeway, Northern Ireland Screen's Digital Film Archive has now been made freely available at a regional arts facility. The Flowerfield Arts Centre i...
NI Film Archive Opens
With everyting from GIs in Ulster to the Giant's Causeway, Northern Ireland Screen's Digital Film Archive has now been made freely available at a regional arts facility. The Flowerfield Arts Centre i...
UK National News, Feb 12, 2010
Loans Boost As Buyers Beat Stamp Duty
The number of loans to first-time buyers hit a two-year high in December 2009, driven by a rush to buy properties in the £125,000 - £175,000 bracket before the year-end stamp duty concession expired, ...
Loans Boost As Buyers Beat Stamp Duty
The number of loans to first-time buyers hit a two-year high in December 2009, driven by a rush to buy properties in the £125,000 - £175,000 bracket before the year-end stamp duty concession expired, ...
UK National News, Feb 12, 2010
Murder Appeal After Fatal Fire
A murder inquiry is underway after a 63-year-old man died following a fire at his home in Catford. Last Thursday police were alerted by the London Fire Brigade to a fire at a house on Pattenden Road ...
Murder Appeal After Fatal Fire
A murder inquiry is underway after a 63-year-old man died following a fire at his home in Catford. Last Thursday police were alerted by the London Fire Brigade to a fire at a house on Pattenden Road ...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 12, 2010
Recycling Gets Boost
Recycling is emerging as a leading force in the Northern Ireland economy. That's the message from Bryson Recycling, Northern Ireland's largest recycler as it revealed that the materials it handled fo...
Recycling Gets Boost
Recycling is emerging as a leading force in the Northern Ireland economy. That's the message from Bryson Recycling, Northern Ireland's largest recycler as it revealed that the materials it handled fo...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 12, 2010
University Issues Fencing Challenge
The University of Ulster is hosting an open day for fencing at its Jordanstown campus this weekend. The venture, in conjunction with Northern Ireland Fencing, is encouraging anyone wanting to try the...
University Issues Fencing Challenge
The University of Ulster is hosting an open day for fencing at its Jordanstown campus this weekend. The venture, in conjunction with Northern Ireland Fencing, is encouraging anyone wanting to try the...
UK National News, Feb 12, 2010
£19m Midlands 'Eco-Car' Fund
England's Midlands has been designated a new Low Carbon Economic Area (LCEA). To bolster the move, Business Secretary Lord Mandelson has pledged £19m toward the development of low carbon vehicles. L...
£19m Midlands 'Eco-Car' Fund
England's Midlands has been designated a new Low Carbon Economic Area (LCEA). To bolster the move, Business Secretary Lord Mandelson has pledged £19m toward the development of low carbon vehicles. L...
UK National News, Feb 12, 2010
Salford Drugs Seizure
Hundreds of tablets of ecstasy and bags of cannabis have been seized by police in Salford. The substantial haul of drugs were found after officers executed a warrant at a house on Kennedy Road, Weast...
Salford Drugs Seizure
Hundreds of tablets of ecstasy and bags of cannabis have been seized by police in Salford. The substantial haul of drugs were found after officers executed a warrant at a house on Kennedy Road, Weast...
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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.
