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Northern Ireland News for January 2012 : Page 4
Recruitment News, Jan 25, 2012
UCATT Promises To Fight For Every Foundations Job
UCATT have vowed to fight for the job of every worker formerly employed by Fountains on Norwich City Council contracts. Over 150 workers were made redundant in Norwich this week after Fountains was b...
UCATT Promises To Fight For Every Foundations Job
UCATT have vowed to fight for the job of every worker formerly employed by Fountains on Norwich City Council contracts. Over 150 workers were made redundant in Norwich this week after Fountains was b...
Business News, Jan 25, 2012
NI TV Production Company Expands Its Export Horizons
A Northern-Ireland based production company is set to invest millions in exports over the next three years. With support from Invest Northern Ireland, the Newry-based Big Mountain Productions is targ...
NI TV Production Company Expands Its Export Horizons
A Northern-Ireland based production company is set to invest millions in exports over the next three years. With support from Invest Northern Ireland, the Newry-based Big Mountain Productions is targ...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 25, 2012
Man Shot In Derry
A man has been shot in the leg in Derry. Police said the man was put into a car at Ferguson Street at approximately 7.30pm on Tuesday. He was taken to an area between Rinmore Drive and Central Drive...
Man Shot In Derry
A man has been shot in the leg in Derry. Police said the man was put into a car at Ferguson Street at approximately 7.30pm on Tuesday. He was taken to an area between Rinmore Drive and Central Drive...
UK National News, Jan 25, 2012
Chancellor 'Horribly Wrong' As Economy Sinks
The chancellor's economic strategy is "horribly wrong" according to a major union, commenting as figures reveal the economy is continuing to shrink. Commenting on the first estimate of GDP growth pu...
Chancellor 'Horribly Wrong' As Economy Sinks
The chancellor's economic strategy is "horribly wrong" according to a major union, commenting as figures reveal the economy is continuing to shrink. Commenting on the first estimate of GDP growth pu...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 25, 2012
Gang Steals Car From North Belfast House
A masked gang has stolen a man's car after threatening him at his home in North Belfast. Three men went into the house in Hopefield Avenue at around 9pm on Tuesday night. The gang threatened the man...
Gang Steals Car From North Belfast House
A masked gang has stolen a man's car after threatening him at his home in North Belfast. Three men went into the house in Hopefield Avenue at around 9pm on Tuesday night. The gang threatened the man...
UK National News, Jan 25, 2012
Second Man Jailed For Shop Keeper Murder
A second man has been jailed for a robbery during which an elderly shop keeper was seriously assaulted. Vasile Christian David, 21, appeared at Wood Green Crown Court on Tuesday where he was sentence...
Second Man Jailed For Shop Keeper Murder
A second man has been jailed for a robbery during which an elderly shop keeper was seriously assaulted. Vasile Christian David, 21, appeared at Wood Green Crown Court on Tuesday where he was sentence...
UK National News, Jan 25, 2012
Military Theft Increasing
A parliamentary committee has reported that theft within the military is steadily increasing, while also reporting that the MoD's accounts were "unsatisfactory". The Defence Committee said it was co...
Military Theft Increasing
A parliamentary committee has reported that theft within the military is steadily increasing, while also reporting that the MoD's accounts were "unsatisfactory". The Defence Committee said it was co...
UK National News, Jan 25, 2012
Hauliers Welcome Charges For Foreign Trucks
The UK's hauliers have welcomed an announcement by the roads minister, calling for a charge to be levied on foreign goods vehicles. Announcing the plan, Roads Minister Mike Penning said most EU stat...
Hauliers Welcome Charges For Foreign Trucks
The UK's hauliers have welcomed an announcement by the roads minister, calling for a charge to be levied on foreign goods vehicles. Announcing the plan, Roads Minister Mike Penning said most EU stat...
UK National News, Jan 25, 2012
Govt To Focus On Gene Treatments
A report to Government on genomic technology published on Wednesday has called for greater use of gene therapy in the health service. The report from the Human Genomics Strategy Group, chaired by Pr...
Govt To Focus On Gene Treatments
A report to Government on genomic technology published on Wednesday has called for greater use of gene therapy in the health service. The report from the Human Genomics Strategy Group, chaired by Pr...
UK National News, Jan 25, 2012
Wheelchair Stolen From Elderly Man
An appeal has been launched after a wheelchair was stolen from an elderly man in Newcastle. Police said they are appealing for witnesses to the incident which happened between 10am and 11am on Monda...
Wheelchair Stolen From Elderly Man
An appeal has been launched after a wheelchair was stolen from an elderly man in Newcastle. Police said they are appealing for witnesses to the incident which happened between 10am and 11am on Monda...
UK National News, Jan 25, 2012
PM To Call For European Court Reform
David Cameron is to call for the reform of the European Court of Human Rights during a speech in Strasbourg on Wednesday. In a pre-released copy of the Prime Minister's speech, Mr Cameron is expecte...
PM To Call For European Court Reform
David Cameron is to call for the reform of the European Court of Human Rights during a speech in Strasbourg on Wednesday. In a pre-released copy of the Prime Minister's speech, Mr Cameron is expecte...
UK National News, Jan 25, 2012
Question's For Cameron Over Companies 'Buying Influence'
David Cameron is facing tough questions on Tuesday over his party's dealings with an exclusive club that is reportedly paying to meet and influence ministers. According to reports, companies are pay...
Question's For Cameron Over Companies 'Buying Influence'
David Cameron is facing tough questions on Tuesday over his party's dealings with an exclusive club that is reportedly paying to meet and influence ministers. According to reports, companies are pay...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 25, 2012
HSENI To Help Stop Carnage On Farms
The Health and Safety Executive for Northern Ireland (HSENI) is launching a Help initiative which will focus its attention of farm safety. Each month last year a farmer was killed while working on a ...
HSENI To Help Stop Carnage On Farms
The Health and Safety Executive for Northern Ireland (HSENI) is launching a Help initiative which will focus its attention of farm safety. Each month last year a farmer was killed while working on a ...
UK National News, Jan 25, 2012
Investigation As Soldier Dies In Afghan Base
The Ministry of Defence has reported the death of a soldier at a base in Afghanistan on Tuesday. The soldier, from 200 Signal Squadron, was at an ISAF patrol base in the Nahr-e Saraj district of Hel...
Investigation As Soldier Dies In Afghan Base
The Ministry of Defence has reported the death of a soldier at a base in Afghanistan on Tuesday. The soldier, from 200 Signal Squadron, was at an ISAF patrol base in the Nahr-e Saraj district of Hel...
UK National News, Jan 25, 2012
Other News In Brief
Two Arrested After Crash In Alnwick A man and a woman have been arrested in connection with a car crash in Newcastle. The incident occurred at 5:38am on Wednesday morning when police received ...
Other News In Brief
Two Arrested After Crash In Alnwick A man and a woman have been arrested in connection with a car crash in Newcastle. The incident occurred at 5:38am on Wednesday morning when police received ...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 25, 2012
NI TV Production Company Expands Its Export Horizons
A Northern-Ireland based production company is set to invest millions in exports over the next three years. With support from Invest Northern Ireland, the Newry-based Big Mountain Productions is targ...
NI TV Production Company Expands Its Export Horizons
A Northern-Ireland based production company is set to invest millions in exports over the next three years. With support from Invest Northern Ireland, the Newry-based Big Mountain Productions is targ...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 25, 2012
Bus Evacuated After It Catches Fire
A bus with 20 passengers had to be evacuated after it caught fire in Belfast. The double-decker bus was in York Street at around 7pm on Tuesday evening. The fire was spotted by another motorist. It...
Bus Evacuated After It Catches Fire
A bus with 20 passengers had to be evacuated after it caught fire in Belfast. The double-decker bus was in York Street at around 7pm on Tuesday evening. The fire was spotted by another motorist. It...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 25, 2012
Other News In Brief
£12m Spent on Council Staff Pensions Belfast City Council spent almost £12 million on employees' pensions last year, more than anywhere else in Northern Ireland. A total of £44.64 per head of ...
Other News In Brief
£12m Spent on Council Staff Pensions Belfast City Council spent almost £12 million on employees' pensions last year, more than anywhere else in Northern Ireland. A total of £44.64 per head of ...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 24, 2012
Arrests Made Over Cannabis Find
A man and woman have been arrested after police seized cannabis plants and resin in a house in Rostrevor, Co Down. Seventy cannabis plants and 35kgs of cannabis resin were found during the police sea...
Arrests Made Over Cannabis Find
A man and woman have been arrested after police seized cannabis plants and resin in a house in Rostrevor, Co Down. Seventy cannabis plants and 35kgs of cannabis resin were found during the police sea...
Recruitment News, Jan 24, 2012
Markham Vale Regeneration Offers Jobs Boost
Over 120 jobs will be created after a leading firm signed a deal to invest in Derbyshire's regeneration site. Car parts distributor Andrew Page Limited is setting up its new national distribution cen...
Markham Vale Regeneration Offers Jobs Boost
Over 120 jobs will be created after a leading firm signed a deal to invest in Derbyshire's regeneration site. Car parts distributor Andrew Page Limited is setting up its new national distribution cen...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 24, 2012
Taps Linked To Maternity Hospital Infection
A killer infection which killed three babies at the Royal Jubilee Maternity Hospital has been traced to taps, according to NI Health Minister. All the taps and connected pipe work in the room are to ...
Taps Linked To Maternity Hospital Infection
A killer infection which killed three babies at the Royal Jubilee Maternity Hospital has been traced to taps, according to NI Health Minister. All the taps and connected pipe work in the room are to ...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 24, 2012
NI Film Receives Oscar Nomination
The Shore, written and produced by Belfast film-maker Terry George, has been nominated for an Oscar. The short film has been nominated under the 'Best Short Film' category. The Shore, set on the bea...
NI Film Receives Oscar Nomination
The Shore, written and produced by Belfast film-maker Terry George, has been nominated for an Oscar. The short film has been nominated under the 'Best Short Film' category. The Shore, set on the bea...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 24, 2012
Invest NI Announces Major Drive To Boost Exports
Chief Executive of Invest Northern Ireland Alastair Hamilton has said that Northern Irish companies will have greater opportunities than ever before to develop export business during 2012/13. Mr Hami...
Invest NI Announces Major Drive To Boost Exports
Chief Executive of Invest Northern Ireland Alastair Hamilton has said that Northern Irish companies will have greater opportunities than ever before to develop export business during 2012/13. Mr Hami...
UK National News, Jan 24, 2012
Man Convicted Of Murdering Man, 79
A 27-year-old has been convicted of brutally murdering an elderly man in London. Andrew Monk, 27, of Abergeldie Road, SE12 was on Tuesday found guilty of the murder of James Land, 79, at Mr Land's h...
Man Convicted Of Murdering Man, 79
A 27-year-old has been convicted of brutally murdering an elderly man in London. Andrew Monk, 27, of Abergeldie Road, SE12 was on Tuesday found guilty of the murder of James Land, 79, at Mr Land's h...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 24, 2012
NI Primark Workers To Strike
Primark workers in Northern Ireland are to go on strike over a continued pay freeze. The workers have backed a union ballot to take industrial action in protest of the pay conditions. Primark has ei...
NI Primark Workers To Strike
Primark workers in Northern Ireland are to go on strike over a continued pay freeze. The workers have backed a union ballot to take industrial action in protest of the pay conditions. Primark has ei...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 24, 2012
Boston College Fight Legal Action
Boston College has defended its legal bid to keep interviews carried out with former paramilitaries. Jack Dunn from the college says he suspects the interviews are wanted in connection with dissident...
Boston College Fight Legal Action
Boston College has defended its legal bid to keep interviews carried out with former paramilitaries. Jack Dunn from the college says he suspects the interviews are wanted in connection with dissident...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 24, 2012
ITV Documentary Was 'Misleading', Says Ofcom
Ofcom has ruled that an ITV documentary mislead viewers in a significant breach of audience trust after it falsely labelled computer game footage. This follows the discovery last year that footage us...
ITV Documentary Was 'Misleading', Says Ofcom
Ofcom has ruled that an ITV documentary mislead viewers in a significant breach of audience trust after it falsely labelled computer game footage. This follows the discovery last year that footage us...
UK National News, Jan 24, 2012
HS2 Appoints CH2M Hill As Its Development Partner
HS2 Ltd today announced the proposed appointment of CH2M Hill, as its development partner for the next phase of engineering, design and environmental work on the London to the West Midlands line. T...
HS2 Appoints CH2M Hill As Its Development Partner
HS2 Ltd today announced the proposed appointment of CH2M Hill, as its development partner for the next phase of engineering, design and environmental work on the London to the West Midlands line. T...
UK National News, Jan 24, 2012
Balotelli Charged With Violent Conduct
The FA has charged Manchester City forward Mario Balotelli with violent conduct over suspected stamping incident during a home game against Tottenham Hotspur on Sunday. Balotelli, who has courted no...
Balotelli Charged With Violent Conduct
The FA has charged Manchester City forward Mario Balotelli with violent conduct over suspected stamping incident during a home game against Tottenham Hotspur on Sunday. Balotelli, who has courted no...
UK National News, Jan 24, 2012
Findings On Health Bill 'Death Knell' for Reform
A critical report by MPs into the Government's controversial health reforms has prompted the Labour party to call for the bill's scrapping. Responding to the publication of the Health Select Committ...
Findings On Health Bill 'Death Knell' for Reform
A critical report by MPs into the Government's controversial health reforms has prompted the Labour party to call for the bill's scrapping. Responding to the publication of the Health Select Committ...
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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.
