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Northern Ireland News for January 2011 : Page 2
UK National News, Jan 28, 2011
Second Belfast Bomb 'Another Omagh'
A second terrorist bomb has been made safe this week on Belfast's Antrim Road. Police said they were only able to reopen the area on Thursday evening and for the remaining people who had been moved f...
Second Belfast Bomb 'Another Omagh'
A second terrorist bomb has been made safe this week on Belfast's Antrim Road. Police said they were only able to reopen the area on Thursday evening and for the remaining people who had been moved f...
Recruitment News, Jan 28, 2011
Jobs Boost As Causeway Centre Begins
Just over six months after preliminary developments took place, large-scale construction work has now started on the new Giant's Causeway World Heritage Site Visitors' Centre. Hundreds of jobs are to...
Jobs Boost As Causeway Centre Begins
Just over six months after preliminary developments took place, large-scale construction work has now started on the new Giant's Causeway World Heritage Site Visitors' Centre. Hundreds of jobs are to...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 28, 2011
Cigarette Smugglers 'Get A Kicking'
Thousands of cigarettes posted to Northern Ireland from China have been uncovered hidden inside protective pads used by kickboxers. The find was just the latest such haul having been recovered covere...
Cigarette Smugglers 'Get A Kicking'
Thousands of cigarettes posted to Northern Ireland from China have been uncovered hidden inside protective pads used by kickboxers. The find was just the latest such haul having been recovered covere...
Recruitment News, Jan 28, 2011
Green Financial Services 'May Create 7,000 Jobs'
The current Taoiseach, Brian Cowen, has announced he believes new 'green' financial services could produce 7,000 jobs and "put Ireland at the heart of green business". According to Mr Cowen today, th...
Green Financial Services 'May Create 7,000 Jobs'
The current Taoiseach, Brian Cowen, has announced he believes new 'green' financial services could produce 7,000 jobs and "put Ireland at the heart of green business". According to Mr Cowen today, th...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 28, 2011
Sensitive Laptops Stolen From Irish Revenue
A total of ten laptops, thought to contain sensitive information were stolen from the offices of the Irish Republic's Revenue Commissioner last night. Gardaí in Dublin said today they are investigat...
Sensitive Laptops Stolen From Irish Revenue
A total of ten laptops, thought to contain sensitive information were stolen from the offices of the Irish Republic's Revenue Commissioner last night. Gardaí in Dublin said today they are investigat...
UK National News, Jan 28, 2011
New Bill Of Sale Practice To Launch
The Government has announced today that the ‘Bills of Sale’ money lending industry will be working under a new Code of Practice. Lenders will also provide customers with a plain English information s...
New Bill Of Sale Practice To Launch
The Government has announced today that the ‘Bills of Sale’ money lending industry will be working under a new Code of Practice. Lenders will also provide customers with a plain English information s...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 28, 2011
'Giant Strides' For Northern Ireland in 2012
Northern Ireland will host one of the largest outdoor arts celebrations as part of the 2012 Cultural Olympiad. Legacy Trust UK today announced its final selection of four community celebrations to be...
'Giant Strides' For Northern Ireland in 2012
Northern Ireland will host one of the largest outdoor arts celebrations as part of the 2012 Cultural Olympiad. Legacy Trust UK today announced its final selection of four community celebrations to be...
Business News, Jan 28, 2011
Size 'No Barrier to the Green Deal'
Small construction companies must not be excluded from the Green New Deal was the message from the Federation of Master Builders (FMB) Northern Ireland to the Minister for Department of Social Develop...
Size 'No Barrier to the Green Deal'
Small construction companies must not be excluded from the Green New Deal was the message from the Federation of Master Builders (FMB) Northern Ireland to the Minister for Department of Social Develop...
Business News, Jan 28, 2011
New Players Fly Into Aer Lingus Dispute
Two major groups representing the country's employers and unions have weighed into the Aer Lingus dispute in an attempt to resolve the now two week long conflict. Talks between Aer Lingus management ...
New Players Fly Into Aer Lingus Dispute
Two major groups representing the country's employers and unions have weighed into the Aer Lingus dispute in an attempt to resolve the now two week long conflict. Talks between Aer Lingus management ...
UK National News, Jan 28, 2011
Minister Praises Salford For Green Growth
Climate Change Minister Greg Barker has congratulated the North West on seizing the opportunities that a low carbon future offers as local firm ENER-G announces the creation of 100 new jobs. Greg Bar...
Minister Praises Salford For Green Growth
Climate Change Minister Greg Barker has congratulated the North West on seizing the opportunities that a low carbon future offers as local firm ENER-G announces the creation of 100 new jobs. Greg Bar...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 28, 2011
Innovation 'Alive And Well Across Ireland'
Several Northern Ireland-based companies are leading the way in innovation as the finalists of the Irish Times InterTradeIreland and All-island Innovation awards 2011 are revealed. The Portadown ren...
Innovation 'Alive And Well Across Ireland'
Several Northern Ireland-based companies are leading the way in innovation as the finalists of the Irish Times InterTradeIreland and All-island Innovation awards 2011 are revealed. The Portadown ren...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 28, 2011
Size 'No Barrier to the Green Deal'
Small construction companies must not be excluded from the Green New Deal was the message from the Federation of Master Builders (FMB) Northern Ireland to the Minister for Department of Social Develop...
Size 'No Barrier to the Green Deal'
Small construction companies must not be excluded from the Green New Deal was the message from the Federation of Master Builders (FMB) Northern Ireland to the Minister for Department of Social Develop...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 28, 2011
£24m Lisburn Housing Development Opened
Some 75 new homes at Ballymacoss in Co Antrim have just become available with this latest phase of new social housing, provided by the Department for Social Development in partnership with Ulidia Hous...
£24m Lisburn Housing Development Opened
Some 75 new homes at Ballymacoss in Co Antrim have just become available with this latest phase of new social housing, provided by the Department for Social Development in partnership with Ulidia Hous...
UK National News, Jan 28, 2011
Other UK News In Brief
Five Arrested Under Computer Misuse Act Detectives from the Metropolitan Police Service's Police Central e-Crime Unit (PCeU) have arrested five people in connection with offences under the Computer ...
Other UK News In Brief
Five Arrested Under Computer Misuse Act Detectives from the Metropolitan Police Service's Police Central e-Crime Unit (PCeU) have arrested five people in connection with offences under the Computer ...
Recruitment News, Jan 28, 2011
Union Leaders Debate Anti-Cuts Strike
Union bosses will announce their next move over government's spending cuts later today. The debate to support a co-ordinated campaign of industrial action is currently undecided. A warning of possib...
Union Leaders Debate Anti-Cuts Strike
Union bosses will announce their next move over government's spending cuts later today. The debate to support a co-ordinated campaign of industrial action is currently undecided. A warning of possib...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 28, 2011
Other NI News In Brief
Starters' Orders Belfast's Deep RiverRock City Marathon is into the final stages of planning before it takes place on Monday 2 May. A record 20,000 participants are expected to help the event to cele...
Other NI News In Brief
Starters' Orders Belfast's Deep RiverRock City Marathon is into the final stages of planning before it takes place on Monday 2 May. A record 20,000 participants are expected to help the event to cele...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 27, 2011
Swine Flu Claims Three More Irish Lives
While the health protection authorities have said the swine flu virus "has peaked" there were still two more deaths in Northern Ireland from swine flu last week and a further fatality across the Irish...
Swine Flu Claims Three More Irish Lives
While the health protection authorities have said the swine flu virus "has peaked" there were still two more deaths in Northern Ireland from swine flu last week and a further fatality across the Irish...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 27, 2011
Families Suffer As Bomb Clearance Continues
About 50 families have spent a second night out of their homes on Wednesday as the PSNI Commander in north Belfast said he hopes the ongoing security alert on the Antrim Road will be over by Thursday ...
Families Suffer As Bomb Clearance Continues
About 50 families have spent a second night out of their homes on Wednesday as the PSNI Commander in north Belfast said he hopes the ongoing security alert on the Antrim Road will be over by Thursday ...
UK National News, Jan 27, 2011
House Prices Fall For The Seventh Month
A recent survey by a UK housing intelligence business has revealed that house prices have fallen for the seventh month in a row. The Hometrack survey highlights how the average cost of a house in Eng...
House Prices Fall For The Seventh Month
A recent survey by a UK housing intelligence business has revealed that house prices have fallen for the seventh month in a row. The Hometrack survey highlights how the average cost of a house in Eng...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 27, 2011
Cross Border Explosive Finds Revealed
An operation by the police in Co Galway carried out yesterday has uncovered "explosive material" and a number of firearms - while in Northern Ireland in an unconnected incident - the PSNI said they ha...
Cross Border Explosive Finds Revealed
An operation by the police in Co Galway carried out yesterday has uncovered "explosive material" and a number of firearms - while in Northern Ireland in an unconnected incident - the PSNI said they ha...
UK National News, Jan 27, 2011
New Phone Hacking Investigation Launched
The Metropolitan Police Service (MPS) has received significant new information from News International relating to allegations of phone hacking at the News of the World in 2005/06. As a result, the ...
New Phone Hacking Investigation Launched
The Metropolitan Police Service (MPS) has received significant new information from News International relating to allegations of phone hacking at the News of the World in 2005/06. As a result, the ...
UK National News, Jan 27, 2011
New Offence Keeps Airguns Under Lock And Key
A new offence to stop under 18s gaining unauthorised access to airguns has been introduced by the Government today. From 10 February, owners will be liable for a fine of up to £1000 if they do...
New Offence Keeps Airguns Under Lock And Key
A new offence to stop under 18s gaining unauthorised access to airguns has been introduced by the Government today. From 10 February, owners will be liable for a fine of up to £1000 if they do...
UK National News, Jan 27, 2011
Speed Camera Study In Focus
According to a new study by Which? over half the fixed cameras in England and Wales don’t work at any one time. The consumer watchdog found that Sussex had 60 fully functional cameras, while only 10%...
Speed Camera Study In Focus
According to a new study by Which? over half the fixed cameras in England and Wales don’t work at any one time. The consumer watchdog found that Sussex had 60 fully functional cameras, while only 10%...
UK National News, Jan 27, 2011
£3m Tax Credits Cheat Jailed
The central member of a gang who stole more than £3m of tax credits has been jailed today at the Old Bailey. Lithuanian Ricardas Virokaitis, of Eltham, South East London, was jailed for five years, f...
£3m Tax Credits Cheat Jailed
The central member of a gang who stole more than £3m of tax credits has been jailed today at the Old Bailey. Lithuanian Ricardas Virokaitis, of Eltham, South East London, was jailed for five years, f...
UK National News, Jan 27, 2011
SkyB Merger Competition Commission Referral Paused
The UK's Culture Secretary Jeremy Hunt is considering referring the proposed merger of News Corporation and BSkyB to the Competition Commission (CC) - but has delayed the process to allow for fresh re...
SkyB Merger Competition Commission Referral Paused
The UK's Culture Secretary Jeremy Hunt is considering referring the proposed merger of News Corporation and BSkyB to the Competition Commission (CC) - but has delayed the process to allow for fresh re...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 27, 2011
Latest Steps In Causeway Centre Taken
Just over six months after preliminary developments took place, large-scale construction work has now started on the new Giant's Causeway World Heritage Site Visitors' Centre. Hundreds of jobs are to...
Latest Steps In Causeway Centre Taken
Just over six months after preliminary developments took place, large-scale construction work has now started on the new Giant's Causeway World Heritage Site Visitors' Centre. Hundreds of jobs are to...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 27, 2011
Sex Not Just 'In The City'
Prostitution is not confined to the cities - and certainly not just to Belfast - with over 60% of the police command units across Northern Ireland having reported cases involving 'street-walkers'. Ju...
Sex Not Just 'In The City'
Prostitution is not confined to the cities - and certainly not just to Belfast - with over 60% of the police command units across Northern Ireland having reported cases involving 'street-walkers'. Ju...
Business News, Jan 27, 2011
Irish Finance Bill 'Passes Second Stage'
The Republic of Ireland's now minority Fianna Fáil Government has survived the crucial Dáil vote on the Second Stage of the Finance Bill after winning the support of independent TDs. Independent's M...
Irish Finance Bill 'Passes Second Stage'
The Republic of Ireland's now minority Fianna Fáil Government has survived the crucial Dáil vote on the Second Stage of the Finance Bill after winning the support of independent TDs. Independent's M...
Business News, Jan 27, 2011
Latest Steps In Causeway Centre Taken
Just over six months after preliminary developments took place, large-scale construction work has now started on the new Giant's Causeway World Heritage Site Visitors' Centre. About 750,000 people vi...
Latest Steps In Causeway Centre Taken
Just over six months after preliminary developments took place, large-scale construction work has now started on the new Giant's Causeway World Heritage Site Visitors' Centre. About 750,000 people vi...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 27, 2011
Michael Martin Seeks 'Leaders Debate'
The new Fianna Fail leader Michael Martin has called for American Presidential style debates between the three leaders of the main Irish parties. In a speech given yesterday, shortly after he was el...
Michael Martin Seeks 'Leaders Debate'
The new Fianna Fail leader Michael Martin has called for American Presidential style debates between the three leaders of the main Irish parties. In a speech given yesterday, shortly after he was el...
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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.
