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Northern Ireland News for January 2012 : Page 8
UK National News, Jan 18, 2012
Union Action Over Unilever 40% Pension Chop
Workers from three different unions are to begin a campaign of action against food supplier Unilever, over its plans to cut pensions by up to 40%. The action has commenced on Wednesday, coinciding w...
Union Action Over Unilever 40% Pension Chop
Workers from three different unions are to begin a campaign of action against food supplier Unilever, over its plans to cut pensions by up to 40%. The action has commenced on Wednesday, coinciding w...
UK National News, Jan 18, 2012
'McCluskey Is Wrong' - Miliband
The Leader of the Labour Party has defended his leadership and policies against major criticism from a top union chief. Responding to a highly critical article in Tuesday's Guardian by the leader of...
'McCluskey Is Wrong' - Miliband
The Leader of the Labour Party has defended his leadership and policies against major criticism from a top union chief. Responding to a highly critical article in Tuesday's Guardian by the leader of...
UK National News, Jan 18, 2012
New Police Chief Vows Drug Crackdown
The newly appointed head of Coventry Police has vowed to crackdown on drug dealing in the city after detectives smashed a prominent drugs ring in the city. Chief Superintendent Andy Nicholson – insta...
New Police Chief Vows Drug Crackdown
The newly appointed head of Coventry Police has vowed to crackdown on drug dealing in the city after detectives smashed a prominent drugs ring in the city. Chief Superintendent Andy Nicholson – insta...
UK National News, Jan 18, 2012
£20,000 Award Offered After Teen Death
Detectives investigating the murder of a 17-year-old student in 2010 are offering a reward of up to £20,000 for help. The award is on offer for information leading to the identification and prosecuti...
£20,000 Award Offered After Teen Death
Detectives investigating the murder of a 17-year-old student in 2010 are offering a reward of up to £20,000 for help. The award is on offer for information leading to the identification and prosecuti...
UK National News, Jan 18, 2012
Police To Rethink Trident
The Metropolitan Police have revealed it is developing a new strategy to tackle gang-related crime and serious youth violence in London. According to a Met spokesman, the new approach will enhance t...
Police To Rethink Trident
The Metropolitan Police have revealed it is developing a new strategy to tackle gang-related crime and serious youth violence in London. According to a Met spokesman, the new approach will enhance t...
UK National News, Jan 18, 2012
Govt Launches Hydrogen Car Project
The Government has announced a project to ready the UK for hydrogen fuel vehicles starting in 2014. Launching the project on Wednesday, Business Minister Mark Prisk said the new programme, called UK...
Govt Launches Hydrogen Car Project
The Government has announced a project to ready the UK for hydrogen fuel vehicles starting in 2014. Launching the project on Wednesday, Business Minister Mark Prisk said the new programme, called UK...
UK National News, Jan 18, 2012
Call To Reform 'Confusing' Gang Laws
MPs have called for a change to the UKs laws on the actions of criminal gangs, which they say are currently "too confusing". According to the Justice Select Committee, the law on joint enterprise - ...
Call To Reform 'Confusing' Gang Laws
MPs have called for a change to the UKs laws on the actions of criminal gangs, which they say are currently "too confusing". According to the Justice Select Committee, the law on joint enterprise - ...
UK National News, Jan 18, 2012
Other News In Brief
Newcastle Thieves Rob Charity An appeal has been launched after a number of thieves burgled a South Tyneside charity. The incident occurred between 9.05am and 9.30am, on Tuesday, December 17,...
Other News In Brief
Newcastle Thieves Rob Charity An appeal has been launched after a number of thieves burgled a South Tyneside charity. The incident occurred between 9.05am and 9.30am, on Tuesday, December 17,...
Business News, Jan 18, 2012
CoolSky Makes Controlling Solar Heating Easier
CoolSky in Newtownards has been assisted by Invest Northern Ireland to develop an innovative control system for solar thermal heating which it is now marketing abroad for both commercial and residenti...
CoolSky Makes Controlling Solar Heating Easier
CoolSky in Newtownards has been assisted by Invest Northern Ireland to develop an innovative control system for solar thermal heating which it is now marketing abroad for both commercial and residenti...
Recruitment News, Jan 18, 2012
Hamilton Queries ICTU Job Loss Claims
Strangford DUP MLA and Assembly Private Secretary in the Department of Finance Simon Hamilton has questioned the ICTU’s claim that Northern Ireland is set to lose over 25,000 public sector jobs. Mr...
Hamilton Queries ICTU Job Loss Claims
Strangford DUP MLA and Assembly Private Secretary in the Department of Finance Simon Hamilton has questioned the ICTU’s claim that Northern Ireland is set to lose over 25,000 public sector jobs. Mr...
Recruitment News, Jan 18, 2012
Minister Announces Employment Initiative
Employment and Learning Minister Dr Stephen Farry has announced the introduction of a new employment initiative 'Step Ahead 2012' as part of the Steps to Work programme. The Department secured £1.2m...
Minister Announces Employment Initiative
Employment and Learning Minister Dr Stephen Farry has announced the introduction of a new employment initiative 'Step Ahead 2012' as part of the Steps to Work programme. The Department secured £1.2m...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 17, 2012
Priest Wins Appeal Over Sex Conviction
A priest jailed for sexually abusing three young girls is set to be freed after winning his appeal against conviction. Father Eugene Lewis has partially won his appeal today after senior judges dismi...
Priest Wins Appeal Over Sex Conviction
A priest jailed for sexually abusing three young girls is set to be freed after winning his appeal against conviction. Father Eugene Lewis has partially won his appeal today after senior judges dismi...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 17, 2012
Hijackings Raise PSNI Concern
Concerns have been raised following a significant number of carjackings in the Belfast area. Senior PSNI officer, Deputy Chief Constable Judith Gillespie, is responding to the fact that two more cars...
Hijackings Raise PSNI Concern
Concerns have been raised following a significant number of carjackings in the Belfast area. Senior PSNI officer, Deputy Chief Constable Judith Gillespie, is responding to the fact that two more cars...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 17, 2012
Pipe Bomb Discovered Near Primary School
A pipe bomb has been found close to a primary school in West Belfast, it has been reported. St Teresa's Primary School was closed and a number of homes were evacuated after the device was found early...
Pipe Bomb Discovered Near Primary School
A pipe bomb has been found close to a primary school in West Belfast, it has been reported. St Teresa's Primary School was closed and a number of homes were evacuated after the device was found early...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 17, 2012
Three More Charged With Strickland Murder
A further three men have appeared in court charged with the murder of Phillip Strickland outside Comber last week. The 36-year-old was found in a car on Quarry Road, off the Ballydrain Road, near Com...
Three More Charged With Strickland Murder
A further three men have appeared in court charged with the murder of Phillip Strickland outside Comber last week. The 36-year-old was found in a car on Quarry Road, off the Ballydrain Road, near Com...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 17, 2012
Could Titanic Belfast Increase Tourism?
Commemorations scheduled to mark the Titanic centenary are being hailed as "the world’s biggest tourism story in 2012." Fodor’s Ireland 2012, a well-known and established travel guide, has dedicated ...
Could Titanic Belfast Increase Tourism?
Commemorations scheduled to mark the Titanic centenary are being hailed as "the world’s biggest tourism story in 2012." Fodor’s Ireland 2012, a well-known and established travel guide, has dedicated ...
UK National News, Jan 17, 2012
MoD To Announce Armed Forces Cuts
A second round of redundancies has been announced by the armed forces on Tuesday. The Ministry of Defence said it plans to reduce the size of the Army by 7,000 personnel and both the Navy and RAF by...
MoD To Announce Armed Forces Cuts
A second round of redundancies has been announced by the armed forces on Tuesday. The Ministry of Defence said it plans to reduce the size of the Army by 7,000 personnel and both the Navy and RAF by...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 17, 2012
NI Youth Unemployment Soars
Youth unemployment in Northern Ireland has more than doubled in the last four years it has been revealed. According to recent figures the rate of youth unemployment in Northern Ireland are highest in...
NI Youth Unemployment Soars
Youth unemployment in Northern Ireland has more than doubled in the last four years it has been revealed. According to recent figures the rate of youth unemployment in Northern Ireland are highest in...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 17, 2012
Stormont Departments Receive £32m Boost
Stormont departments are to receive a financial boost of £32m with unemployment, road work and fuel poverty schemes taking the biggest cut of the money. Finance Minister Sammy Wilson has redistribute...
Stormont Departments Receive £32m Boost
Stormont departments are to receive a financial boost of £32m with unemployment, road work and fuel poverty schemes taking the biggest cut of the money. Finance Minister Sammy Wilson has redistribute...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 17, 2012
Changes Ahead For Pre-School Education
Changes are ahead for pre-school education in Northern Ireland, says the Education Minister. John O’Dowd decided that children born in July and August will no longer have priority in the admissions ...
Changes Ahead For Pre-School Education
Changes are ahead for pre-school education in Northern Ireland, says the Education Minister. John O’Dowd decided that children born in July and August will no longer have priority in the admissions ...
UK National News, Jan 17, 2012
'Role Model' Jailed For Armed Robbery
A self proclaimed 'role model' and owner of an urban music clothing line has been jailed for 11 years after a series of armed robberies in South London. Ismail Farouk Abbas, 26, of Danbrook Road, Str...
'Role Model' Jailed For Armed Robbery
A self proclaimed 'role model' and owner of an urban music clothing line has been jailed for 11 years after a series of armed robberies in South London. Ismail Farouk Abbas, 26, of Danbrook Road, Str...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 17, 2012
Ministers To Discuss How To Build On The Construction Industry
SDLP Mid-Ulster MLA has said the construction industry has a crucial part to play in helping Northern Ireland break free of the recession. Patsy McGlone, who is the chairman of the Assembly's All-Par...
Ministers To Discuss How To Build On The Construction Industry
SDLP Mid-Ulster MLA has said the construction industry has a crucial part to play in helping Northern Ireland break free of the recession. Patsy McGlone, who is the chairman of the Assembly's All-Par...
UK National News, Jan 17, 2012
Premier Foods Predicts 5% Job Losses
A major UK food supplier has announced it is to lay off around 600 workers as it prepares to face a tough 2012. Publishing its growth plan for the coming year, Premier Foods said it would be doublin...
Premier Foods Predicts 5% Job Losses
A major UK food supplier has announced it is to lay off around 600 workers as it prepares to face a tough 2012. Publishing its growth plan for the coming year, Premier Foods said it would be doublin...
UK National News, Jan 17, 2012
Bank Overdrafts Are Too Complicated Says Study
A study by a leading consumer interest group has found that bank charges for overdrafts are too complicated. The research by Which? revealed it was difficult to calculate unauthorised bank charges u...
Bank Overdrafts Are Too Complicated Says Study
A study by a leading consumer interest group has found that bank charges for overdrafts are too complicated. The research by Which? revealed it was difficult to calculate unauthorised bank charges u...
UK National News, Jan 17, 2012
Wikipedia To Stage 24 Hour 'Blackout' Protest
The world's largest online encyclopaedia, Wikipedia, is to shut down its site for 24 hours on Wednesday in protest against new laws against internet piracy. Posting on its website on Tuesday, Wikiped...
Wikipedia To Stage 24 Hour 'Blackout' Protest
The world's largest online encyclopaedia, Wikipedia, is to shut down its site for 24 hours on Wednesday in protest against new laws against internet piracy. Posting on its website on Tuesday, Wikiped...
UK National News, Jan 17, 2012
Inflation Down In December
The Chancellor has breathed a sigh of relief as it emerges the two main measures of the UK's inflation rate both fell in December last year. The Consumer Price Index now stands at 4.2% for December ...
Inflation Down In December
The Chancellor has breathed a sigh of relief as it emerges the two main measures of the UK's inflation rate both fell in December last year. The Consumer Price Index now stands at 4.2% for December ...
UK National News, Jan 17, 2012
Electric Car Discount Extended To Vans
Van drivers can now avail of a discount up to £8000 off the cost of an electric van, according to the transport minister on Tuesday. Norman Baker and Business Minister Mark Prisk announced the move ...
Electric Car Discount Extended To Vans
Van drivers can now avail of a discount up to £8000 off the cost of an electric van, according to the transport minister on Tuesday. Norman Baker and Business Minister Mark Prisk announced the move ...
UK National News, Jan 17, 2012
Voting Registration Changes 'Lack Safeguards'
Changes being made to how the public registers to vote have removed safeguards, according to Labour on Tuesday. Concern is growing that the Government’s plans to move from the current system of hous...
Voting Registration Changes 'Lack Safeguards'
Changes being made to how the public registers to vote have removed safeguards, according to Labour on Tuesday. Concern is growing that the Government’s plans to move from the current system of hous...
Business News, Jan 17, 2012
Support Given To Over 40 Green Community Projects
Local environmental charities will receive nearly £250,000 from the Northern Ireland Environment Agency to carry out projects over the next three months. Over 40 projects will receive funding of up ...
Support Given To Over 40 Green Community Projects
Local environmental charities will receive nearly £250,000 from the Northern Ireland Environment Agency to carry out projects over the next three months. Over 40 projects will receive funding of up ...
Business News, Jan 17, 2012
Workspace Buys Energy Firm Therm Tech
One of Northern Ireland's most successful social enterprises, The Workspace Group, has acquired Manchester-based energy-saving technology specialist Therm Tech Limited, bolstering its UK-wide reach an...
Workspace Buys Energy Firm Therm Tech
One of Northern Ireland's most successful social enterprises, The Workspace Group, has acquired Manchester-based energy-saving technology specialist Therm Tech Limited, bolstering its UK-wide reach an...
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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.
