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Northern Ireland News for January 2012 : Page 9
UK National News, Jan 17, 2012
Peacocks Problems Sign Of 'Economic Failure'
As time runs out for large clothing firm Peacocks, Labour has said the firm's difficulties are a sign of "economic failure". The retailer is currently in talks with lenders and possible investors reg...
Peacocks Problems Sign Of 'Economic Failure'
As time runs out for large clothing firm Peacocks, Labour has said the firm's difficulties are a sign of "economic failure". The retailer is currently in talks with lenders and possible investors reg...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 17, 2012
Other News in Brief
NI To Lose 26,000 Jobs By 2017 Northern Ireland will be the UK region hardest hit by public sector job cuts. The Irish Congress of Trade Unions has called on the executive to take account of...
Other News in Brief
NI To Lose 26,000 Jobs By 2017 Northern Ireland will be the UK region hardest hit by public sector job cuts. The Irish Congress of Trade Unions has called on the executive to take account of...
UK National News, Jan 17, 2012
Other News In Brief
Hislop Says Hacking Laws Are In Place The Private Eye editor Ian Hislop has rejected statutory regulation of the press, insisting that existing laws were enough to prosecute abuses like phone...
Other News In Brief
Hislop Says Hacking Laws Are In Place The Private Eye editor Ian Hislop has rejected statutory regulation of the press, insisting that existing laws were enough to prosecute abuses like phone...
Recruitment News, Jan 17, 2012
Minister Announces 30 New Jobs In Dublin Firm
The Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation Richard Bruton TD has announced that Sysnet Global Solutions, the Dublin information security and services company, is to invest €1.34m in a major rese...
Minister Announces 30 New Jobs In Dublin Firm
The Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation Richard Bruton TD has announced that Sysnet Global Solutions, the Dublin information security and services company, is to invest €1.34m in a major rese...
Recruitment News, Jan 17, 2012
Water Metering Programme To Create 2,000 Jobs
Phil Hogan, TD, Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government, stated today that the water reforms the Government has planned will create 2,000 construction related jobs in the economy ...
Water Metering Programme To Create 2,000 Jobs
Phil Hogan, TD, Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government, stated today that the water reforms the Government has planned will create 2,000 construction related jobs in the economy ...
UK National News, Jan 16, 2012
Two Found Dead In Neighbouring Homes
Police are investigating after two men where found dead in neighbouring homes. Both bodies were discovered late yesterday afternoon in neighbouring homes in Eagle Lane, Braintree, Essex. The men are...
Two Found Dead In Neighbouring Homes
Police are investigating after two men where found dead in neighbouring homes. Both bodies were discovered late yesterday afternoon in neighbouring homes in Eagle Lane, Braintree, Essex. The men are...
UK National News, Jan 16, 2012
Rugby Star Fined For Drink-Driving
An England rugby star has been fined and banned from driving after pleading guilty to drink driving charges. Danny Care was caught driving whilst intoxicated in the early hours of New Year’s Day. He ...
Rugby Star Fined For Drink-Driving
An England rugby star has been fined and banned from driving after pleading guilty to drink driving charges. Danny Care was caught driving whilst intoxicated in the early hours of New Year’s Day. He ...
UK National News, Jan 16, 2012
Cameron And Salmond Get Set For Talks
Britain’s Prime Minister and Scotland’s First Minister will arrange a meeting to discuss Scottish independence in the next few days, it has been revealed. PM David Cameron and Alex Salmond will discu...
Cameron And Salmond Get Set For Talks
Britain’s Prime Minister and Scotland’s First Minister will arrange a meeting to discuss Scottish independence in the next few days, it has been revealed. PM David Cameron and Alex Salmond will discu...
UK National News, Jan 16, 2012
Peacocks Clothing Company In Debt Talks
Clothing retailer Peacocks is in talks with lenders regarding restructuring debts of around £240m. If the Cardiff-based company's negotiations fail administration is a possibility. The discount clot...
Peacocks Clothing Company In Debt Talks
Clothing retailer Peacocks is in talks with lenders regarding restructuring debts of around £240m. If the Cardiff-based company's negotiations fail administration is a possibility. The discount clot...
UK National News, Jan 16, 2012
Christmas Calls To ChildLine Double
Almost 50,000 young people contacted ChildLine over the Christmas holidays while the organisation said counselling sessions on Christmas day had doubled since last year. A total of 48,751 contacts we...
Christmas Calls To ChildLine Double
Almost 50,000 young people contacted ChildLine over the Christmas holidays while the organisation said counselling sessions on Christmas day had doubled since last year. A total of 48,751 contacts we...
UK National News, Jan 16, 2012
2012 Smoking Campaign Launched
A new campaign was launched today encouraging smokers to quit with the help of Scotland's national stop smoking helpline. Smokeline 0800 848484 offers people tips on how to kick the habit geared towa...
2012 Smoking Campaign Launched
A new campaign was launched today encouraging smokers to quit with the help of Scotland's national stop smoking helpline. Smokeline 0800 848484 offers people tips on how to kick the habit geared towa...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 16, 2012
Man In Court Over Strickland Murder
A man is due to appear in court today charged in connection with the murder of another man shot in County Down last week. The 44-year-old has been charged with assisting offenders. Thirty- six-year...
Man In Court Over Strickland Murder
A man is due to appear in court today charged in connection with the murder of another man shot in County Down last week. The 44-year-old has been charged with assisting offenders. Thirty- six-year...
UK National News, Jan 16, 2012
Unemployment Likely To Reach Three Million, Says Think Tank
Political uncertainty in the Eurozone has paralysed the UK recovery, according to the latest quarterly forecast from the Ernst & Young ITEM Club, with UK GDP expected to flatline for the rest of year....
Unemployment Likely To Reach Three Million, Says Think Tank
Political uncertainty in the Eurozone has paralysed the UK recovery, according to the latest quarterly forecast from the Ernst & Young ITEM Club, with UK GDP expected to flatline for the rest of year....
Northern Ireland News, Jan 16, 2012
Former Billionaire Declared Bankrupt
Businessman Sean Quinn has been declared bankrupt in the High Court today. Mr Quinn had his bankruptcy status in Northern Ireland annulled last Tuesday. The former billionaire accepted the decision ...
Former Billionaire Declared Bankrupt
Businessman Sean Quinn has been declared bankrupt in the High Court today. Mr Quinn had his bankruptcy status in Northern Ireland annulled last Tuesday. The former billionaire accepted the decision ...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 16, 2012
Helm Housing Report To Be 'Critical'
One of Northern Ireland’s largest social housing organisations are expected to be slammed in a new report this afternoon. Helm Housing could face criticism when a report is released that focuses on s...
Helm Housing Report To Be 'Critical'
One of Northern Ireland’s largest social housing organisations are expected to be slammed in a new report this afternoon. Helm Housing could face criticism when a report is released that focuses on s...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 16, 2012
Northern Bank To Close Four Branches
Northern Bank has confirmed that it will close four branches in the coming months. Earlier the bank had announced that it would close Northern Bank branches in Portrush and Portstewart: it has now sa...
Northern Bank To Close Four Branches
Northern Bank has confirmed that it will close four branches in the coming months. Earlier the bank had announced that it would close Northern Bank branches in Portrush and Portstewart: it has now sa...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 16, 2012
Gilchrist Killer Jailed Again On Probation Breach
The man who admitted to the manslaughter of a Londonderry musician has been jailed again. Daryl Quigley was originally sentenced to 10 years in jail for killing Jim Gilchrist in 2005. The 24-year-o...
Gilchrist Killer Jailed Again On Probation Breach
The man who admitted to the manslaughter of a Londonderry musician has been jailed again. Daryl Quigley was originally sentenced to 10 years in jail for killing Jim Gilchrist in 2005. The 24-year-o...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 16, 2012
Occupy Belfast Take Over Vacant Bank
Protesters are occupying a former and vacant Bank of Ireland building in Belfast’s city centre as part of the 'occupy' movement. Police are currently at the scene, after a number of people were repor...
Occupy Belfast Take Over Vacant Bank
Protesters are occupying a former and vacant Bank of Ireland building in Belfast’s city centre as part of the 'occupy' movement. Police are currently at the scene, after a number of people were repor...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 16, 2012
Christmas ChildLine Calls Double In 2011
Almost 50,000 young people contacted ChildLine over the Christmas holidays while the organisation said counselling sessions on Christmas day had doubled since last year. A total of 48,751 contacts we...
Christmas ChildLine Calls Double In 2011
Almost 50,000 young people contacted ChildLine over the Christmas holidays while the organisation said counselling sessions on Christmas day had doubled since last year. A total of 48,751 contacts we...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 16, 2012
NI Bankruptcy Soars
It has been revealed that more than four people a day have declared themselves bankrupt in Northern Ireland since April. According to a statement by Enterprise Minister Arlene Foster during the finan...
NI Bankruptcy Soars
It has been revealed that more than four people a day have declared themselves bankrupt in Northern Ireland since April. According to a statement by Enterprise Minister Arlene Foster during the finan...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 16, 2012
NHS Dental Budget To Be Cut
It has been revealed that up to a three month wait could be ahead for those people unable to afford private dental care as proposals suggest cutting millions from the NHS dental budget. It is underst...
NHS Dental Budget To Be Cut
It has been revealed that up to a three month wait could be ahead for those people unable to afford private dental care as proposals suggest cutting millions from the NHS dental budget. It is underst...
UK National News, Jan 16, 2012
Accountant Sang 'Sick Song' As He Ripped Off The Public
A professional tax adviser has been found guilty at Blackfriars Crown Court of trying to defraud taxpayers of £70m. He spent his cut of the stolen cash on expensive second homes, exotic holidays, wo...
Accountant Sang 'Sick Song' As He Ripped Off The Public
A professional tax adviser has been found guilty at Blackfriars Crown Court of trying to defraud taxpayers of £70m. He spent his cut of the stolen cash on expensive second homes, exotic holidays, wo...
UK National News, Jan 16, 2012
NHS Gets £100m Cash Injection To Improve Services
Patients across the country will benefit as the NHS receives a cash injection of up to £100 million to boost services in their communities, Health Secretary Andrew Lansley announced today. The Depart...
NHS Gets £100m Cash Injection To Improve Services
Patients across the country will benefit as the NHS receives a cash injection of up to £100 million to boost services in their communities, Health Secretary Andrew Lansley announced today. The Depart...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 16, 2012
Other News In Brief
Firefighters Tackle Co Down Blaze Fire crews have been tackling a large blaze at a vehicle scrap yard outside Mayobridge in County Down. Thousands of tyres were destroyed in the fire at the ...
Other News In Brief
Firefighters Tackle Co Down Blaze Fire crews have been tackling a large blaze at a vehicle scrap yard outside Mayobridge in County Down. Thousands of tyres were destroyed in the fire at the ...
UK National News, Jan 16, 2012
Other News In Brief
Son Claims Dead Father’s Benefits A man has admitted that he failed to report the death of his father for up to five months and pocketed his benefit payments. Christopher Blackburn, 29, plead...
Other News In Brief
Son Claims Dead Father’s Benefits A man has admitted that he failed to report the death of his father for up to five months and pocketed his benefit payments. Christopher Blackburn, 29, plead...
Business News, Jan 16, 2012
Eishtec Expansion Will Create 250 Jobs
The Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation has announced that Eishtec, a Waterford-based company providing consumer contact centre services, is to create 250 new jobs by mid-2012 as part of a ma...
Eishtec Expansion Will Create 250 Jobs
The Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation has announced that Eishtec, a Waterford-based company providing consumer contact centre services, is to create 250 new jobs by mid-2012 as part of a ma...
Recruitment News, Jan 16, 2012
Ó Snodaigh Calls For Employment Clause For Diageo's Brewery Project
Dublin South Central Sinn Féin TD Aengus Ó Snodaigh has welcomed the announcement from Diageo that it is to make a capital investment of €153 million in a brewing centre of excellence at St James's Ga...
Ó Snodaigh Calls For Employment Clause For Diageo's Brewery Project
Dublin South Central Sinn Féin TD Aengus Ó Snodaigh has welcomed the announcement from Diageo that it is to make a capital investment of €153 million in a brewing centre of excellence at St James's Ga...
Recruitment News, Jan 16, 2012
Govt Should Proceed With Green IFSC Centre
The leader of the Green Party in Ireland has said the Government should proceed with the Green Financial Services Centre that has been planned for the last three years. Eamon Ryan said: "The initiati...
Govt Should Proceed With Green IFSC Centre
The leader of the Green Party in Ireland has said the Government should proceed with the Green Financial Services Centre that has been planned for the last three years. Eamon Ryan said: "The initiati...
UK National News, Jan 13, 2012
Salmond, Cameron And Clegg To Talk Independence
Scotland’s First Minister, Alex Salmond, has invited the Prime Minister and Deputy Prime Minister to Scotland to discuss an independence referendum. The SNP government are understood to want the refe...
Salmond, Cameron And Clegg To Talk Independence
Scotland’s First Minister, Alex Salmond, has invited the Prime Minister and Deputy Prime Minister to Scotland to discuss an independence referendum. The SNP government are understood to want the refe...
UK National News, Jan 13, 2012
Man Sentenced To 20 Years For Burying Fiancée Alive
A 25-year-old man has been found guilty of the attempted murder of his fiancee. Marcin Kasprzak, of Penistone Road, Huddersfield, has been sentenced at Leeds Crown Court to 20 years in prison. On 28...
Man Sentenced To 20 Years For Burying Fiancée Alive
A 25-year-old man has been found guilty of the attempted murder of his fiancee. Marcin Kasprzak, of Penistone Road, Huddersfield, has been sentenced at Leeds Crown Court to 20 years in prison. On 28...
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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.
