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Northern Ireland News for January 2012 : Page 2
Business News, Jan 30, 2012
NI Businesses Urged To Avail Of Free IT Solutions
Businesses in Northern Ireland have been encouraged to take advantage of the significant cost-savings on offer through incorporating aspects of over 475,000 free open source software projects into the...
NI Businesses Urged To Avail Of Free IT Solutions
Businesses in Northern Ireland have been encouraged to take advantage of the significant cost-savings on offer through incorporating aspects of over 475,000 free open source software projects into the...
UK National News, Jan 30, 2012
Inquest Into Gary Speed Death Opens
An inquest into the death of former Wales football manager Gary Speed is to begin on Monday. Gary Speed, 42, who became a well known player during his career at Newcastle, Leeds and Bolton, among oth...
Inquest Into Gary Speed Death Opens
An inquest into the death of former Wales football manager Gary Speed is to begin on Monday. Gary Speed, 42, who became a well known player during his career at Newcastle, Leeds and Bolton, among oth...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 30, 2012
People Fear Economic Challenges in 2012, According To Report
People fear this year will bring increased economic challenges with a drop in disposable income, according to a new survey. The Irish League of Credit Unions announced the results of its first Househ...
People Fear Economic Challenges in 2012, According To Report
People fear this year will bring increased economic challenges with a drop in disposable income, according to a new survey. The Irish League of Credit Unions announced the results of its first Househ...
UK National News, Jan 30, 2012
Nasty Neighbour Plan 'Belated'
A plan on how police can more effectively deal with nasty neighbours has been criticised by the Labour Party who say it's "belated" and "weak". The strategy, launched by Teresa May on Monday, will g...
Nasty Neighbour Plan 'Belated'
A plan on how police can more effectively deal with nasty neighbours has been criticised by the Labour Party who say it's "belated" and "weak". The strategy, launched by Teresa May on Monday, will g...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 30, 2012
Search Resumes For Missing Fisherman
The search for a missing fisherman who fell overboard resumes today. The alarm was raised on Sunday afternoon after the man, believed to be from Ukraine, went missing from the Zenith boat. The man i...
Search Resumes For Missing Fisherman
The search for a missing fisherman who fell overboard resumes today. The alarm was raised on Sunday afternoon after the man, believed to be from Ukraine, went missing from the Zenith boat. The man i...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 30, 2012
Belfast Student Crowned UK Universities Brightest Business Brain
A final-year student from Queen’s University Belfast has outshone more than 3,000 competitors to be crowned the UK’s Universities Brightest Business Brain. David Galbraith, from east Belfast, a final...
Belfast Student Crowned UK Universities Brightest Business Brain
A final-year student from Queen’s University Belfast has outshone more than 3,000 competitors to be crowned the UK’s Universities Brightest Business Brain. David Galbraith, from east Belfast, a final...
UK National News, Jan 30, 2012
Minister Flies To Minnesota For Trade Talks
A senior British Government Minister is set to make a rare visit to the North Star State on Monday to discuss trade. Alistair Burt, the Parliamentary Under Secretary of State in the UK Foreign & Comm...
Minister Flies To Minnesota For Trade Talks
A senior British Government Minister is set to make a rare visit to the North Star State on Monday to discuss trade. Alistair Burt, the Parliamentary Under Secretary of State in the UK Foreign & Comm...
UK National News, Jan 30, 2012
Patient Goes Missing With Needle In Neck
A woman has gone missing from hospital in Colchester despite having a needle in her neck. Police said they were concerned for the welfare of the woman Abi Chapman, 31, who was last seen at the hospi...
Patient Goes Missing With Needle In Neck
A woman has gone missing from hospital in Colchester despite having a needle in her neck. Police said they were concerned for the welfare of the woman Abi Chapman, 31, who was last seen at the hospi...
UK National News, Jan 30, 2012
Police Respond To Cement Mixer Death Criticism
Police in Esssex have issued a response to a report by the complaints commission who were looking into police treatment of a tragic cement mixer death in 2002. The initial case involved Lee Balkwell...
Police Respond To Cement Mixer Death Criticism
Police in Esssex have issued a response to a report by the complaints commission who were looking into police treatment of a tragic cement mixer death in 2002. The initial case involved Lee Balkwell...
UK National News, Jan 30, 2012
Govt Talking Poo On Cancer Campaign
The Government is to launch a national cancer campaign to raise awareness over the symptoms of bowel cancer, asking the public to "talk about poo". Launched on Monday by Care Services Minister Paul ...
Govt Talking Poo On Cancer Campaign
The Government is to launch a national cancer campaign to raise awareness over the symptoms of bowel cancer, asking the public to "talk about poo". Launched on Monday by Care Services Minister Paul ...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 30, 2012
Other News In Brief
Ulster Builds Peace Through Sport The University of Ulster’s Sports Academy will deliver a European funded project that will challenge sectarian and racist attitudes in six council areas, it ...
Other News In Brief
Ulster Builds Peace Through Sport The University of Ulster’s Sports Academy will deliver a European funded project that will challenge sectarian and racist attitudes in six council areas, it ...
UK National News, Jan 30, 2012
Hester Bonus Rejection Praised By Miliband
The Royal Bank of Scotland chief executive Stephen Hester has been praised after caving to political pressure to turn down his £1 million bonus. It emerged on Monday morning that Mr Hestor would sur...
Hester Bonus Rejection Praised By Miliband
The Royal Bank of Scotland chief executive Stephen Hester has been praised after caving to political pressure to turn down his £1 million bonus. It emerged on Monday morning that Mr Hestor would sur...
UK National News, Jan 30, 2012
Other News In Brief
Gov Will Not Block RBS Bonuses The Government has said it will not block bonuses to other RBS executives despite chief executive Stephen Hester announcing on Monday he would waive £963,000 award. Spe...
Other News In Brief
Gov Will Not Block RBS Bonuses The Government has said it will not block bonuses to other RBS executives despite chief executive Stephen Hester announcing on Monday he would waive £963,000 award. Spe...
Recruitment News, Jan 27, 2012
Siptu Seek Meeting With Spicers Over Job Losses
Siptu and the Bakery and Food Workers Amalgamated Union (BFWAU) have requested an immediate meeting with the management of Spicers Bakery over announced redundancies. The Navan, Co Meath based food ...
Siptu Seek Meeting With Spicers Over Job Losses
Siptu and the Bakery and Food Workers Amalgamated Union (BFWAU) have requested an immediate meeting with the management of Spicers Bakery over announced redundancies. The Navan, Co Meath based food ...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 27, 2012
Six Arrested In Limavady Drugs Bust
Police have seized cannabis with the street value of £30,000 following a raid in Limavady. A "cannabis factory" was found in houses in the Glens area of the town. Police seized herbal cannabis, cann...
Six Arrested In Limavady Drugs Bust
Police have seized cannabis with the street value of £30,000 following a raid in Limavady. A "cannabis factory" was found in houses in the Glens area of the town. Police seized herbal cannabis, cann...
UK National News, Jan 27, 2012
Decapitated Stockport Man Named
The burned, shot and decapitated body of a man found in Stockport on Thursday has been identified as 32-year-old John Grainger. Police were called to Wellington Street in Sockport on at 5.10am on Thu...
Decapitated Stockport Man Named
The burned, shot and decapitated body of a man found in Stockport on Thursday has been identified as 32-year-old John Grainger. Police were called to Wellington Street in Sockport on at 5.10am on Thu...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 27, 2012
All-Ireland Fleadh Decision Due
A decision is due over the weekend as to the location of the 2013 All-Ireland Fleadh. The decision will be revealed in Dublin on Saturday when members of the 31-strong central executive of Comhaltas ...
All-Ireland Fleadh Decision Due
A decision is due over the weekend as to the location of the 2013 All-Ireland Fleadh. The decision will be revealed in Dublin on Saturday when members of the 31-strong central executive of Comhaltas ...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 27, 2012
Weather Alert Warns Of Weekend Snow
Weather forecasters are predicting that Northern Ireland could experience snowfall over the weekend. The Met Office has issued its BE AWARE warning for Northern Ireland and Scotland and said that peo...
Weather Alert Warns Of Weekend Snow
Weather forecasters are predicting that Northern Ireland could experience snowfall over the weekend. The Met Office has issued its BE AWARE warning for Northern Ireland and Scotland and said that peo...
UK National News, Jan 27, 2012
Financial Regulator Abolished
The Government has published legislation to "fundamentally transform" financial regulation in the UK including the abolition of the Financial Services Authority. Announcing the proposals, the financia...
Financial Regulator Abolished
The Government has published legislation to "fundamentally transform" financial regulation in the UK including the abolition of the Financial Services Authority. Announcing the proposals, the financia...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 27, 2012
Eastern Promise To Be Outlined At Asia Export Boot Camp
Northern Ireland companies with the potential to export to Asia will hear from some of the world’s leading experts on trading with the continent’s key markets during an Ulster Bank-backed event in Bel...
Eastern Promise To Be Outlined At Asia Export Boot Camp
Northern Ireland companies with the potential to export to Asia will hear from some of the world’s leading experts on trading with the continent’s key markets during an Ulster Bank-backed event in Bel...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 27, 2012
NI Households Have Worst Mortgage Debt
One in three people are struggling to pay their mortgages in Northern Ireland. According to a study commissioned by the Consumer Credit Counselling Service a third of households who took out mortgage...
NI Households Have Worst Mortgage Debt
One in three people are struggling to pay their mortgages in Northern Ireland. According to a study commissioned by the Consumer Credit Counselling Service a third of households who took out mortgage...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 27, 2012
Woman Saved From House Fire
A woman in her 50s has been rescued from a house fire in Newry. Firefighters attended the blaze at a house on Mary Street in the County Down city at 7:15pm. The woman, who was found in a downstairs ...
Woman Saved From House Fire
A woman in her 50s has been rescued from a house fire in Newry. Firefighters attended the blaze at a house on Mary Street in the County Down city at 7:15pm. The woman, who was found in a downstairs ...
UK National News, Jan 27, 2012
RBS Boss Awarded £936,000 Bonus
The Board of The Royal Bank of Scotland has confirmed it is to award its Chief Executive with a £936,000 bonus, despite a disastrous year. The bailed out bank, whose board is controlled by the taxpa...
RBS Boss Awarded £936,000 Bonus
The Board of The Royal Bank of Scotland has confirmed it is to award its Chief Executive with a £936,000 bonus, despite a disastrous year. The bailed out bank, whose board is controlled by the taxpa...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 27, 2012
New TV Series To Be Filmed In NI
A new TV series is set to be filmed in Northern Ireland, it has been revealed. Produced by Twenty Twenty Television the new series is set in 1960 and based on the last intake of conscripts for Nation...
New TV Series To Be Filmed In NI
A new TV series is set to be filmed in Northern Ireland, it has been revealed. Produced by Twenty Twenty Television the new series is set in 1960 and based on the last intake of conscripts for Nation...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 27, 2012
Robinson And McGuinness Host Holocaust Event
First Minister Peter Robinson and deputy Martin McGuinness have hosted the 11th regional Holocaust Memorial Day commemoration. The theme of this year's event is "Speak Up, Speak Out" and will mark th...
Robinson And McGuinness Host Holocaust Event
First Minister Peter Robinson and deputy Martin McGuinness have hosted the 11th regional Holocaust Memorial Day commemoration. The theme of this year's event is "Speak Up, Speak Out" and will mark th...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 27, 2012
Innovation Boosts Sales Of Clandeboye Estate Yoghurt
Enterprise Minister Arlene Foster has heard how the Clandeboye Estate Yoghurt company in Bangor has almost doubled turnover by investing in innovation. The company utilised an Invest Northern Ireland...
Innovation Boosts Sales Of Clandeboye Estate Yoghurt
Enterprise Minister Arlene Foster has heard how the Clandeboye Estate Yoghurt company in Bangor has almost doubled turnover by investing in innovation. The company utilised an Invest Northern Ireland...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 27, 2012
Other News In Brief
Security Alert In Co. Fermanagh Police are attending a security alert in Co Fermanagh.A suspicious object was reported in the Drumroosk Road area of Kinawley on Friday morning.The road has be...
Other News In Brief
Security Alert In Co. Fermanagh Police are attending a security alert in Co Fermanagh.A suspicious object was reported in the Drumroosk Road area of Kinawley on Friday morning.The road has be...
UK National News, Jan 27, 2012
Man Suffers Serious Head Injuries In Assault
Police are appealing for witnesses to an assault in Newcastle that left a man in a critical condition. The incident was reported to officers at 2.09am on Friday after a 28-year-old man suffered seri...
Man Suffers Serious Head Injuries In Assault
Police are appealing for witnesses to an assault in Newcastle that left a man in a critical condition. The incident was reported to officers at 2.09am on Friday after a 28-year-old man suffered seri...
UK National News, Jan 27, 2012
MoD 'To Accelerate 3,000 Civilian Job Cuts'
The MoD is to cut its civilian staff by some 3,000 because of budget cuts. The military said it had already planned to shed 32,000 civilian posts by 2020, of which 25,000 were to go by 2015. Howev...
MoD 'To Accelerate 3,000 Civilian Job Cuts'
The MoD is to cut its civilian staff by some 3,000 because of budget cuts. The military said it had already planned to shed 32,000 civilian posts by 2020, of which 25,000 were to go by 2015. Howev...
UK National News, Jan 27, 2012
Armed Forces Could Lose Vote
Thousands of members of the Armed Forces could lose their chance to vote this year if not enough complete voter registration forms. Each year Service personnel at home, overseas or on deployed operat...
Armed Forces Could Lose Vote
Thousands of members of the Armed Forces could lose their chance to vote this year if not enough complete voter registration forms. Each year Service personnel at home, overseas or on deployed operat...
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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.
