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Northern Ireland News for January 2013 : Page 7
Recruitment News, Jan 21, 2013
Call For Students To Consider Best Job Opportunities For The Future
As many of the world's leading multinational companies continue to select Ireland as a leading location for their Foreign Direct Investment (FDI), Barry O'Leary, CEO of IDA Ireland, has called on Iris...
Call For Students To Consider Best Job Opportunities For The Future
As many of the world's leading multinational companies continue to select Ireland as a leading location for their Foreign Direct Investment (FDI), Barry O'Leary, CEO of IDA Ireland, has called on Iris...
UK National News, Jan 21, 2013
Asthma In Children Down Since Smoking Ban
New research has shown there was a sharp drop in childhood asthma cases following the smoking in public places ban. Using NHS figures going back to April 2002, researchers from Imperial College Londo...
Asthma In Children Down Since Smoking Ban
New research has shown there was a sharp drop in childhood asthma cases following the smoking in public places ban. Using NHS figures going back to April 2002, researchers from Imperial College Londo...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 21, 2013
Hazel Stewart Drops Murder Appeal
Hazel Stewart has dropped an appeal against her conviction for murdering her husband over twenty years ago. The 49-year-old was involved in a ploy with her ex-lover, Colin Howell, to murder their res...
Hazel Stewart Drops Murder Appeal
Hazel Stewart has dropped an appeal against her conviction for murdering her husband over twenty years ago. The 49-year-old was involved in a ploy with her ex-lover, Colin Howell, to murder their res...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 21, 2013
Men Arrested During City Of Culture Protests
Two men have been arrested during union flag protests at the opening concert for L’Derry’s year as UK City of Culture. 150 loyalists staged a protest at the Sons and Daughters concert on Sunday night...
Men Arrested During City Of Culture Protests
Two men have been arrested during union flag protests at the opening concert for L’Derry’s year as UK City of Culture. 150 loyalists staged a protest at the Sons and Daughters concert on Sunday night...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 21, 2013
NI Politicians Condemn Police Parcel Bomb
Northern Ireland’s main political parties have condemned the posting of a bomb to a police inspector in Strabane in County Tyrone. A suspicious package was found by postal workers at the Strabane sor...
NI Politicians Condemn Police Parcel Bomb
Northern Ireland’s main political parties have condemned the posting of a bomb to a police inspector in Strabane in County Tyrone. A suspicious package was found by postal workers at the Strabane sor...
UK National News, Jan 21, 2013
Ex-MP Expenses Fraud Inquiry To Be Re-Opened
The inquiry into ex-Labour MP Denis McShane over allegations of expenses fraud is to be reopened by police. The former MP for Rotherham quit last year after admitting using fake receipts to wrongly c...
Ex-MP Expenses Fraud Inquiry To Be Re-Opened
The inquiry into ex-Labour MP Denis McShane over allegations of expenses fraud is to be reopened by police. The former MP for Rotherham quit last year after admitting using fake receipts to wrongly c...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 21, 2013
One In Four Women Miss Cancer Tests
One in four women in Northern Ireland fail to get screened for cervical cancer, according to the UK’s only dedicated cervical cancer charity. Jo’s Trust have released the statistics to mark the launc...
One In Four Women Miss Cancer Tests
One in four women in Northern Ireland fail to get screened for cervical cancer, according to the UK’s only dedicated cervical cancer charity. Jo’s Trust have released the statistics to mark the launc...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 21, 2013
Alliance Repeats Flag Regulation Call
Stephen Farry has reiterated the Alliance Party’s call for the regulation of flags, symbols and emblems in Northern Ireland. The announcement follows criticism by First Minister Peter Robinson of an ...
Alliance Repeats Flag Regulation Call
Stephen Farry has reiterated the Alliance Party’s call for the regulation of flags, symbols and emblems in Northern Ireland. The announcement follows criticism by First Minister Peter Robinson of an ...
UK National News, Jan 21, 2013
HMV To Honour Gift Vouchers
HMV will again accept gift vouchers from Tuesday, according to administrators. Deloitte, who took over operations of the store last Tuesday, had previously said that gift cards would not be redeemed ...
HMV To Honour Gift Vouchers
HMV will again accept gift vouchers from Tuesday, according to administrators. Deloitte, who took over operations of the store last Tuesday, had previously said that gift cards would not be redeemed ...
UK National News, Jan 21, 2013
PM's Euro Speech Rescheduled
Downing Street has confirm that David Cameron’s long awaited speech on the UK and European will take place on Wednesday morning. It had originally been scheduled last Friday, to take place in the Net...
PM's Euro Speech Rescheduled
Downing Street has confirm that David Cameron’s long awaited speech on the UK and European will take place on Wednesday morning. It had originally been scheduled last Friday, to take place in the Net...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 21, 2013
Teenagers 'Banned' From Donegal
Two teenagers from L’Derry have been banned from returning to County Donegal. The two young men were arrested following an alleged theft on Sunday, according to BBC Northern Ireland. They both appea...
Teenagers 'Banned' From Donegal
Two teenagers from L’Derry have been banned from returning to County Donegal. The two young men were arrested following an alleged theft on Sunday, according to BBC Northern Ireland. They both appea...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 21, 2013
Bangor Teenager Kidnapped
PSNI detectives are appealing for information following the kidnap of an 18-year-old man from his home in Bangor. The incident occurred at about 22:15 on Thursday, 17 January, when three masked and a...
Bangor Teenager Kidnapped
PSNI detectives are appealing for information following the kidnap of an 18-year-old man from his home in Bangor. The incident occurred at about 22:15 on Thursday, 17 January, when three masked and a...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 21, 2013
'Too Much Spent On Small Schools' - Panel
A review into the funding of schools in Northern Ireland has found that too much is being spent on keeping smaller schools open, while disadvantaged pupils are being neglected. Education Minister Joh...
'Too Much Spent On Small Schools' - Panel
A review into the funding of schools in Northern Ireland has found that too much is being spent on keeping smaller schools open, while disadvantaged pupils are being neglected. Education Minister Joh...
UK National News, Jan 21, 2013
Other News In Brief
Michael Winner Dies Aged 77 Director, writer and critic Michael Winner has died, aged 77, his wife Geraldine has confirmed. Born in 1935 in Hampstead, London, he directed more than 30 films, ...
Other News In Brief
Michael Winner Dies Aged 77 Director, writer and critic Michael Winner has died, aged 77, his wife Geraldine has confirmed. Born in 1935 in Hampstead, London, he directed more than 30 films, ...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 21, 2013
Other News In Brief
Knife Man Tasered By Police A man has been tasered and arrested by police in north Belfast, after having allegedly been found armed with a knife. The PSNI says officers used a Taser gun on th...
Other News In Brief
Knife Man Tasered By Police A man has been tasered and arrested by police in north Belfast, after having allegedly been found armed with a knife. The PSNI says officers used a Taser gun on th...
UK National News, Jan 18, 2013
Banks Ask For PPI Cut-Off Deadline
The Financial Services Authority (FSA) has been asked by UK banks to set a deadline of April 2014 for all further claims for compensation for mis-sold payment protection insurance (PPI) policies. Ini...
Banks Ask For PPI Cut-Off Deadline
The Financial Services Authority (FSA) has been asked by UK banks to set a deadline of April 2014 for all further claims for compensation for mis-sold payment protection insurance (PPI) policies. Ini...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 18, 2013
McGuinness Calls For 'Common Ground'
Martin McGuinness has called for the exploration of common ground to build trust between communities, amid the ongoing violence over the union flag at Belfast City Hall. The Sinn Féin MLA and deputy ...
McGuinness Calls For 'Common Ground'
Martin McGuinness has called for the exploration of common ground to build trust between communities, amid the ongoing violence over the union flag at Belfast City Hall. The Sinn Féin MLA and deputy ...
Business News, Jan 18, 2013
Japanese Ambassador Attends NI Business Delegation
Invest Northern Ireland has welcomed a business delegation to Northern Ireland as part of a two day trip to boost trade, inward investment and tourism links. The delegation, which included the Japane...
Japanese Ambassador Attends NI Business Delegation
Invest Northern Ireland has welcomed a business delegation to Northern Ireland as part of a two day trip to boost trade, inward investment and tourism links. The delegation, which included the Japane...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 18, 2013
NI Science Park 'Outstanding' - Lord Mayor
The Lord Mayor of Belfast has described as "outstanding" the success of the Northern Ireland Science Park in generating investment and employment. Alderman Gavin Robinson, said the Park, located in t...
NI Science Park 'Outstanding' - Lord Mayor
The Lord Mayor of Belfast has described as "outstanding" the success of the Northern Ireland Science Park in generating investment and employment. Alderman Gavin Robinson, said the Park, located in t...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 18, 2013
Other News In Brief
Suspicious Package Addressed To Police Chief Army bomb disposal officers are currently inspecting a suspicious package after being called to a postal sorting office on Castle Street in Straban...
Other News In Brief
Suspicious Package Addressed To Police Chief Army bomb disposal officers are currently inspecting a suspicious package after being called to a postal sorting office on Castle Street in Straban...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 18, 2013
Belfast Hostage Ready To Come Home
A Belfast man who had been kidnapped by militants in Algeria is making arrangements to return home. 36-year-old Stephen McFaul had been held at a BP gas facility along with other foreign nationals. ...
Belfast Hostage Ready To Come Home
A Belfast man who had been kidnapped by militants in Algeria is making arrangements to return home. 36-year-old Stephen McFaul had been held at a BP gas facility along with other foreign nationals. ...
UK National News, Jan 18, 2013
Manager Charged In Connection With Gleision Colliery Disaster
A mine manager has been charged with manslaughter in connection with the deaths of four miners in the Gleision colliery disaster. The disaster at the mine in Swansea Valley happened on September 15 2...
Manager Charged In Connection With Gleision Colliery Disaster
A mine manager has been charged with manslaughter in connection with the deaths of four miners in the Gleision colliery disaster. The disaster at the mine in Swansea Valley happened on September 15 2...
UK National News, Jan 18, 2013
Parents Guilty Of Toddler Methadone Death
A mother and father have been found guilty over the death of their 2-year-old son, who died after drinking his mothers methadone. 45-year-old Shaun Binfield and 33-year-old Sally Dent, of Belper, Der...
Parents Guilty Of Toddler Methadone Death
A mother and father have been found guilty over the death of their 2-year-old son, who died after drinking his mothers methadone. 45-year-old Shaun Binfield and 33-year-old Sally Dent, of Belper, Der...
UK National News, Jan 18, 2013
Met To Spend Over £800,000 On Taser Rollout
Over £800,000 is being spent equipping Met police response vehicles with Tasers, despite growing concerns over their use. The total budget for the weapons is £817,864 for the first stage of the rollo...
Met To Spend Over £800,000 On Taser Rollout
Over £800,000 is being spent equipping Met police response vehicles with Tasers, despite growing concerns over their use. The total budget for the weapons is £817,864 for the first stage of the rollo...
UK National News, Jan 18, 2013
BGS Confirm East Midlands Earthquake
A 2.9 magnitude earthquake has been recorded near Loughborough in Leicester at 05:20 this morning. The British Geological Survey (BGS) confirmed the earthquake, which was felt in several parts of the...
BGS Confirm East Midlands Earthquake
A 2.9 magnitude earthquake has been recorded near Loughborough in Leicester at 05:20 this morning. The British Geological Survey (BGS) confirmed the earthquake, which was felt in several parts of the...
UK National News, Jan 18, 2013
Google Spend £1bn On New London Office Site
Google have bought a 2.4acre at King’s Cross in north London in a £1bn property deal. The technology giant will move its UK headquarters to the new site, where it plans to build two new complexes, on...
Google Spend £1bn On New London Office Site
Google have bought a 2.4acre at King’s Cross in north London in a £1bn property deal. The technology giant will move its UK headquarters to the new site, where it plans to build two new complexes, on...
UK National News, Jan 18, 2013
Heavy Snow Impacting Schools And Transport Services
A band of heavy snow affecting most of the UK has caused widespread transport disruption and the closure of hundreds of schools. 70 flights out of Heathrow Airport have been cancelled, alongside the ...
Heavy Snow Impacting Schools And Transport Services
A band of heavy snow affecting most of the UK has caused widespread transport disruption and the closure of hundreds of schools. 70 flights out of Heathrow Airport have been cancelled, alongside the ...
Business News, Jan 18, 2013
Cunningham Covers Secure Business In Africa
Maghera-based Cunningham Covers has secured new business in Africa and the Middle East totalling over £500,000 following a range of support from Invest Northern Ireland. Cunningham Covers is a market...
Cunningham Covers Secure Business In Africa
Maghera-based Cunningham Covers has secured new business in Africa and the Middle East totalling over £500,000 following a range of support from Invest Northern Ireland. Cunningham Covers is a market...
Recruitment News, Jan 18, 2013
Tayto Jobs Boost Welcomed
Fine Gael Meath East TD, Regina Doherty, has welcomed the announcement that 78 new jobs are being created at Tayto Park and Largo Foods in Co. Meath. Deputy Doherty added that the news would be a gr...
Tayto Jobs Boost Welcomed
Fine Gael Meath East TD, Regina Doherty, has welcomed the announcement that 78 new jobs are being created at Tayto Park and Largo Foods in Co. Meath. Deputy Doherty added that the news would be a gr...
UK National News, Jan 18, 2013
ONS Reveal 0.1% Fall In UK Retail Sales
Retail sales in the UK fell 0.1% in December, traditionally the busiest shopping month of the year. The new figures issued by the Office for National Statistics show the fall compared to December 201...
ONS Reveal 0.1% Fall In UK Retail Sales
Retail sales in the UK fell 0.1% in December, traditionally the busiest shopping month of the year. The new figures issued by the Office for National Statistics show the fall compared to December 201...
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Northern Ireland WeatherToday:A very mild, but mostly cloudy day, although with some bright or sunny spells. It will be mostly dry in the morning, but a little patchy light rain or drizzle at times in the afternoon. Maximum temperature 14 °C.Tonight:A band of heavier rain will move east during the evening before clearing eastwards after midnight. then mostly dry through the early hours, but a little rain towards dawn. Minimum temperature 8 °C.
