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Northern Ireland News for February 2010 : Page 9
UK National News, Feb 12, 2010
Other UK News In Brief
Tragic Farewell The bodies of three British soldiers killed in Helmand, Afghanistan, have arrived back in the UK. Cpl John Moore, 22, from Lanarkshire, and Pte Sean McDonald, 26, who went to school i...
Other UK News In Brief
Tragic Farewell The bodies of three British soldiers killed in Helmand, Afghanistan, have arrived back in the UK. Cpl John Moore, 22, from Lanarkshire, and Pte Sean McDonald, 26, who went to school i...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 12, 2010
Other NI News In Brief
Newtownabbey Police 'Closed' District Policing Partnership (DPP) members have reacted angrily to a move by the PSNI for Newtownabbey Police Station to be closed to the public at nights. DPP members r...
Other NI News In Brief
Newtownabbey Police 'Closed' District Policing Partnership (DPP) members have reacted angrily to a move by the PSNI for Newtownabbey Police Station to be closed to the public at nights. DPP members r...
UK National News, Feb 11, 2010
Arrest After Car Plunges Into River
A man has been arrested in Evesham on suspicion of attempted murder, following an incident at the River Avon, Boat Lane. Officers were called to the scene at around 9.19am after reports a car contain...
Arrest After Car Plunges Into River
A man has been arrested in Evesham on suspicion of attempted murder, following an incident at the River Avon, Boat Lane. Officers were called to the scene at around 9.19am after reports a car contain...
UK National News, Feb 11, 2010
Curry Poison Murderer Jailed
A woman has been jailed for life after being convicted of poisoning her former lover and his fiancé in January 2009. Lakhvinder Cheema, 39, died and his fiancé Gurjeet Choough was seriously ill in ho...
Curry Poison Murderer Jailed
A woman has been jailed for life after being convicted of poisoning her former lover and his fiancé in January 2009. Lakhvinder Cheema, 39, died and his fiancé Gurjeet Choough was seriously ill in ho...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 11, 2010
Unionist Blasts Woodward's 'Neutrality'
Labour's 'neutrality' towards the Union will bolster the Ulster Unionist-Tory joint ticket at the ballot box, a UUP Assemblyman has claimed. Tom Elliott (pictured) criticised Northern Ireland Secret...
Unionist Blasts Woodward's 'Neutrality'
Labour's 'neutrality' towards the Union will bolster the Ulster Unionist-Tory joint ticket at the ballot box, a UUP Assemblyman has claimed. Tom Elliott (pictured) criticised Northern Ireland Secret...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 11, 2010
Newcastle Death: Man Bailed
A man who was being questioned about the death of a woman in her 50s has been freed overnight on bail. The body of the female was found at her home in the Kenway Drive area of the Co Down town on Wed...
Newcastle Death: Man Bailed
A man who was being questioned about the death of a woman in her 50s has been freed overnight on bail. The body of the female was found at her home in the Kenway Drive area of the Co Down town on Wed...
UK National News, Feb 11, 2010
Justice Clamp Down On Facebook
Thirty Facebook accounts used by convicted criminals to taunt their victims were today shut down. Justice Secretary Jack Straw welcomed the move, but said social networking sites must do more to curb...
Justice Clamp Down On Facebook
Thirty Facebook accounts used by convicted criminals to taunt their victims were today shut down. Justice Secretary Jack Straw welcomed the move, but said social networking sites must do more to curb...
UK National News, Feb 11, 2010
Scottish Minister Under Fire
Calls have been made for Scotland's deputy first minister to quit office, after it was revealed she provided a character reference for a benefit fraudster facing prison. Nicola Sturgeon has defended...
Scottish Minister Under Fire
Calls have been made for Scotland's deputy first minister to quit office, after it was revealed she provided a character reference for a benefit fraudster facing prison. Nicola Sturgeon has defended...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 11, 2010
Oldpark Bus Attack Condemned
Politicians have hit-out at those behind a terrifying attack on a bus full of school children yesterday. Ulster Unionist North Belfast MLA Fred Cobain has said that attacks on buses amount to an "ass...
Oldpark Bus Attack Condemned
Politicians have hit-out at those behind a terrifying attack on a bus full of school children yesterday. Ulster Unionist North Belfast MLA Fred Cobain has said that attacks on buses amount to an "ass...
UK National News, Feb 11, 2010
Valentine's Murder Appeal Renewed
Detectives investigating the murder of a north Clapham teenager three years ago have renewed their appeal for information. Billy Cox, 15, was shot in his Fenwick Place home on Valentine's Day 2007 ...
Valentine's Murder Appeal Renewed
Detectives investigating the murder of a north Clapham teenager three years ago have renewed their appeal for information. Billy Cox, 15, was shot in his Fenwick Place home on Valentine's Day 2007 ...
UK National News, Feb 11, 2010
More Support For Wounded Soldiers
Sick and injured UK soldiers will be given enhanced support to help them return to duty or civilian life, under new plans announced by the Ministry of Defence today. The Army Recovery Capability (ARC...
More Support For Wounded Soldiers
Sick and injured UK soldiers will be given enhanced support to help them return to duty or civilian life, under new plans announced by the Ministry of Defence today. The Army Recovery Capability (ARC...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 11, 2010
Stena Launches £200m Port Project
It has just been announced that a new £200 million port is to be built on Scotland's Loch Ryan. The facility will service the Stena Line operations between Belfast and Scotland and will replace the e...
Stena Launches £200m Port Project
It has just been announced that a new £200 million port is to be built on Scotland's Loch Ryan. The facility will service the Stena Line operations between Belfast and Scotland and will replace the e...
Business News, Feb 11, 2010
Stena Port To Create Construction Jobs
It has just been announced that a new £200 million port is to be built on Scotland's Loch Ryan. The facility will service the Stena Line operations between Belfast and Scotland and will replace the e...
Stena Port To Create Construction Jobs
It has just been announced that a new £200 million port is to be built on Scotland's Loch Ryan. The facility will service the Stena Line operations between Belfast and Scotland and will replace the e...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 11, 2010
Quit Call As 'No Smoking Day' Looms
It's nearly time to dump the ciggies - with Stormont Health Minister, Michael McGimpsey today joining the Ulster Cancer Foundation (UCF) to urge smokers to take the opportunity of No Smoking Day – Wed...
Quit Call As 'No Smoking Day' Looms
It's nearly time to dump the ciggies - with Stormont Health Minister, Michael McGimpsey today joining the Ulster Cancer Foundation (UCF) to urge smokers to take the opportunity of No Smoking Day – Wed...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 11, 2010
Antrim Coast Road Erosion In Focus
The impact of both the recent extreme weather and natural erosion on the world-famous Antrim Coast Road - the A2 - has been under the spotlight this week. NI Roads Minister, Conor Murphy, joined Road...
Antrim Coast Road Erosion In Focus
The impact of both the recent extreme weather and natural erosion on the world-famous Antrim Coast Road - the A2 - has been under the spotlight this week. NI Roads Minister, Conor Murphy, joined Road...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 11, 2010
Healthier Options For Year Of Tiger
Chefs from Chinese restaurants across Belfast will be doing battle this Valentine's Day in a 'masterchef' competition organised by the city council. Alos celebrating the Chinese New Year, the culinar...
Healthier Options For Year Of Tiger
Chefs from Chinese restaurants across Belfast will be doing battle this Valentine's Day in a 'masterchef' competition organised by the city council. Alos celebrating the Chinese New Year, the culinar...
UK National News, Feb 11, 2010
Manchester Cannabis Seizure
More than 700 cannabis plants have been recovered in Leigh, Greater Manchester. A warrant was executed at a flat on Chapel Street in the town in Tuesday afternoon. Police found a cannabis farm with ...
Manchester Cannabis Seizure
More than 700 cannabis plants have been recovered in Leigh, Greater Manchester. A warrant was executed at a flat on Chapel Street in the town in Tuesday afternoon. Police found a cannabis farm with ...
UK National News, Feb 11, 2010
Boost For Lone Parent Job Seekers
Thousands of lone parents will get extra help to attain training and work experience while their children are at nursery school, the Government announced today. Those who work less than 16 hours a w...
Boost For Lone Parent Job Seekers
Thousands of lone parents will get extra help to attain training and work experience while their children are at nursery school, the Government announced today. Those who work less than 16 hours a w...
UK National News, Feb 11, 2010
Other UK News In Brief
Rugby Star Found Dead A former Wales A rugby international rugby player has been found dead at his home in Cardiff. The body of Mike Budd, who was 46, was found at his house in the Cyncoed area of th...
Other UK News In Brief
Rugby Star Found Dead A former Wales A rugby international rugby player has been found dead at his home in Cardiff. The body of Mike Budd, who was 46, was found at his house in the Cyncoed area of th...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 11, 2010
Shoreline Park To Get Makeover
Over £1.3m is to be spent upgrading facilities at a Co Antrim seaside park. Newtownabbey Borough Council has committed just over half (£672,658) of the total cost involved to improve Loughshore Park ...
Shoreline Park To Get Makeover
Over £1.3m is to be spent upgrading facilities at a Co Antrim seaside park. Newtownabbey Borough Council has committed just over half (£672,658) of the total cost involved to improve Loughshore Park ...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 11, 2010
Other NI News In Brief
Thomas Murder Case Continues It has emerged this week that paramilitaries were not involved in the killing of schoolboy Thomas Devlin. A detective testifying at the trial of two men accused of murder...
Other NI News In Brief
Thomas Murder Case Continues It has emerged this week that paramilitaries were not involved in the killing of schoolboy Thomas Devlin. A detective testifying at the trial of two men accused of murder...
Recruitment News, Feb 11, 2010
SIPTU Launches Unpaid Wages Action
One of the Irish state's largest unions, SIPTU has announced a protest at the City Hall in Galway over unpaid wages for construction workers. SIPTU said the action is to highlight the fact that Olive...
SIPTU Launches Unpaid Wages Action
One of the Irish state's largest unions, SIPTU has announced a protest at the City Hall in Galway over unpaid wages for construction workers. SIPTU said the action is to highlight the fact that Olive...
UK National News, Feb 10, 2010
Court Backs Torture File's Publication
Foreign Secretary David Miliband has said he accepts an Appeal Court ruling to release details of alleged torture against a UK terrorism suspect. Mr Miliband had earlier claimed such a decision woul...
Court Backs Torture File's Publication
Foreign Secretary David Miliband has said he accepts an Appeal Court ruling to release details of alleged torture against a UK terrorism suspect. Mr Miliband had earlier claimed such a decision woul...
UK National News, Feb 10, 2010
Latest Afghan Fatalities Named
The Ministry of Defence has released the names of two men killed in Afghanistan's Helmand at the weekend, and the identity of a further fatality on Monday. Corporal John Moore and Private Sean McDon...
Latest Afghan Fatalities Named
The Ministry of Defence has released the names of two men killed in Afghanistan's Helmand at the weekend, and the identity of a further fatality on Monday. Corporal John Moore and Private Sean McDon...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 10, 2010
First Minister's Devolution Warning
Peter Robinson is poised to execute a 'Trimble-esque' post-dated resignation should the Hillsborough Castle Agreement fail to be faithfully implemented. The DUP First Minister told the Assembly he w...
First Minister's Devolution Warning
Peter Robinson is poised to execute a 'Trimble-esque' post-dated resignation should the Hillsborough Castle Agreement fail to be faithfully implemented. The DUP First Minister told the Assembly he w...
Recruitment News, Feb 10, 2010
Halifax Closes With Loss Of 750 Jobs
Ireland's employment woes continue as the Bank of Scotland has announced it will be closing its network of financial services in the state, costing some 750 jobs in the sector. Announcing the decisio...
Halifax Closes With Loss Of 750 Jobs
Ireland's employment woes continue as the Bank of Scotland has announced it will be closing its network of financial services in the state, costing some 750 jobs in the sector. Announcing the decisio...
Recruitment News, Feb 10, 2010
HSE's Top Staff Set For Pay Boost
The Irish Department of Finance is considering proposals for pay increases of up to 5.5% for its top-level managers in the Department of Health. They were told that national directors and assistant n...
HSE's Top Staff Set For Pay Boost
The Irish Department of Finance is considering proposals for pay increases of up to 5.5% for its top-level managers in the Department of Health. They were told that national directors and assistant n...
UK National News, Feb 10, 2010
Kraft Confirms Cadbury Closure
Business Secretary Lord Mandelson has attacked Kraft Foods over it decision to close a Bristol-based Cadbury factory. Kraft bought the chocolate manufacturer earlier this month, having pledged its co...
Kraft Confirms Cadbury Closure
Business Secretary Lord Mandelson has attacked Kraft Foods over it decision to close a Bristol-based Cadbury factory. Kraft bought the chocolate manufacturer earlier this month, having pledged its co...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 10, 2010
Sewage Tragedy Probed
There has been a fatal accident at a sewage treatment works near Ballymena. The victim, thought to be in his 40s, died in the incident at the Northern Ireland Water facility on Monday afternoon A po...
Sewage Tragedy Probed
There has been a fatal accident at a sewage treatment works near Ballymena. The victim, thought to be in his 40s, died in the incident at the Northern Ireland Water facility on Monday afternoon A po...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 10, 2010
Thalidomide Cash Aid Announced
Compensation for those hit by Thalidomide - a drug given to pregnant women to combat common symptoms of early pregnancy - has been announced. Eighteen thalidomide survivors from Northern Ireland are ...
Thalidomide Cash Aid Announced
Compensation for those hit by Thalidomide - a drug given to pregnant women to combat common symptoms of early pregnancy - has been announced. Eighteen thalidomide survivors from Northern Ireland are ...
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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.
