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Northern Ireland News for January 2013 : Page 9
UK National News, Jan 17, 2013
Other News In Brief
Dappy Found Guilty Of Affray Dappy, the former N-Dubz rapper, has been found guilty of affray and one count of assault. The 25-year-old appeared at Guildford Crown Court in Surrey with two ot...
Other News In Brief
Dappy Found Guilty Of Affray Dappy, the former N-Dubz rapper, has been found guilty of affray and one count of assault. The 25-year-old appeared at Guildford Crown Court in Surrey with two ot...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 16, 2013
NI Man Abducted By Algerian Militants
A Northern Irish man is among a group of foreigners abducted by Islamist militants in eastern Algeria. Algerian security officials say one person has been killed and the rest abducted following an at...
NI Man Abducted By Algerian Militants
A Northern Irish man is among a group of foreigners abducted by Islamist militants in eastern Algeria. Algerian security officials say one person has been killed and the rest abducted following an at...
UK National News, Jan 16, 2013
Nine Men Face 51 Charges Of Rape And Child Trafficking
A group of nine men are on trial charged with rape, forcing children into prostitution and trafficking. A court heard how vulnerable girls as young as 11 were groomed, subjected to acts of "extreme d...
Nine Men Face 51 Charges Of Rape And Child Trafficking
A group of nine men are on trial charged with rape, forcing children into prostitution and trafficking. A court heard how vulnerable girls as young as 11 were groomed, subjected to acts of "extreme d...
UK National News, Jan 16, 2013
86-Year-Old Killed In Brutal Assault
An 86-year-old woman was murdered in a "brutal assault" at her Cambridgeshire home, police have confirmed. Una Crown, who was last seen alive on Friday, was found in her bungalow in Magazine Lane, Wi...
86-Year-Old Killed In Brutal Assault
An 86-year-old woman was murdered in a "brutal assault" at her Cambridgeshire home, police have confirmed. Una Crown, who was last seen alive on Friday, was found in her bungalow in Magazine Lane, Wi...
UK National News, Jan 16, 2013
£1m Worth Of Jewellery Stolen In Shop Raid
Jewellery valued at £1m has been stolen from a shop in Edinburgh during a raid in which glass display cabinets where smashed with an axe. The robbery happened at about 17:15 on Tuesday at the Rox Jew...
£1m Worth Of Jewellery Stolen In Shop Raid
Jewellery valued at £1m has been stolen from a shop in Edinburgh during a raid in which glass display cabinets where smashed with an axe. The robbery happened at about 17:15 on Tuesday at the Rox Jew...
Business News, Jan 16, 2013
Emergency Action Needed After Meeting With Business Leaders
The need for urgent action to bring people back into Belfast city centre was the key message that came out of an emergency meeting with retailers, representatives of the hospitality industry, business...
Emergency Action Needed After Meeting With Business Leaders
The need for urgent action to bring people back into Belfast city centre was the key message that came out of an emergency meeting with retailers, representatives of the hospitality industry, business...
UK National News, Jan 16, 2013
Blockbuster Latest To Go Into Administration
DVD rental firm Blockbuster has become the latest UK high street firm to go into administration. The chain has 528 stores employing 4,190 staff. Deloitte, the accountancy firm which will now take ov...
Blockbuster Latest To Go Into Administration
DVD rental firm Blockbuster has become the latest UK high street firm to go into administration. The chain has 528 stores employing 4,190 staff. Deloitte, the accountancy firm which will now take ov...
UK National News, Jan 16, 2013
London Helicopter Crash Kills Two
Two people have been killed as a helicopter crashed into a crane in central London. The tower is a 185-metre high cylindrical block overlooking the Thames and the Houses of Parliament. The helicopte...
London Helicopter Crash Kills Two
Two people have been killed as a helicopter crashed into a crane in central London. The tower is a 185-metre high cylindrical block overlooking the Thames and the Houses of Parliament. The helicopte...
Recruitment News, Jan 16, 2013
New Strand Of Steps To Work Programme Approved
SDLP Employment and Learning Spokesperson Pat Ramsey has welcomed the news that the DEL Minister has approved a new strand of the Steps to Work (StW) programme to be known as Step Ahead 50+ that will ...
New Strand Of Steps To Work Programme Approved
SDLP Employment and Learning Spokesperson Pat Ramsey has welcomed the news that the DEL Minister has approved a new strand of the Steps to Work (StW) programme to be known as Step Ahead 50+ that will ...
UK National News, Jan 16, 2013
27 Oil Fields Shut Down Following Leak
A leak on the Cormorant Alpha platform has lead to a pipeline system servicing up to 27 oil fields being shut down. The fields affected, and another eight associated platforms, produce about 10% of t...
27 Oil Fields Shut Down Following Leak
A leak on the Cormorant Alpha platform has lead to a pipeline system servicing up to 27 oil fields being shut down. The fields affected, and another eight associated platforms, produce about 10% of t...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 16, 2013
Massereene Murders: Retrial Confirmed
Brian Shivers is to face a retrial, following the overturning of his convictions for murdering two British soldiers at Massereene barracks in 2009. Northern Ireland's Court of Appeal has ordered the ...
Massereene Murders: Retrial Confirmed
Brian Shivers is to face a retrial, following the overturning of his convictions for murdering two British soldiers at Massereene barracks in 2009. Northern Ireland's Court of Appeal has ordered the ...
Recruitment News, Jan 16, 2013
SIPTU Will Not Sign Up To New Public Service Agreement
SIPTU has stated that it will not sign up to a new public service agreement if it involves compulsory redundancies. SIPTU Vice President, Patricia King, said: "Opposition to compulsory redundancies i...
SIPTU Will Not Sign Up To New Public Service Agreement
SIPTU has stated that it will not sign up to a new public service agreement if it involves compulsory redundancies. SIPTU Vice President, Patricia King, said: "Opposition to compulsory redundancies i...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 16, 2013
Horsemeat Investigation To Include NI
The Food Standards Agency is including Northern Ireland in an investigation into the presence of horsemeat in supermarket burgers. The move follows concerns from food safety officials in the UK and t...
Horsemeat Investigation To Include NI
The Food Standards Agency is including Northern Ireland in an investigation into the presence of horsemeat in supermarket burgers. The move follows concerns from food safety officials in the UK and t...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 16, 2013
Retired Couple Died Of Cold
A Northern Ireland woman has been found dead along with a friend in a Dublin flat after dying from the cold. The bodies of John Glennon, 67, and Debbie McEvoy ,63, were found together on the floor of...
Retired Couple Died Of Cold
A Northern Ireland woman has been found dead along with a friend in a Dublin flat after dying from the cold. The bodies of John Glennon, 67, and Debbie McEvoy ,63, were found together on the floor of...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 16, 2013
Lord Mayor Promises Action On Flag Disturbances
The Lord Mayor of Belfast has promised to act on the the recent disturbances in the city centre, following a meeting with business leaders. The emergency meeting was hosted by Lord Mayor Gavin Robins...
Lord Mayor Promises Action On Flag Disturbances
The Lord Mayor of Belfast has promised to act on the the recent disturbances in the city centre, following a meeting with business leaders. The emergency meeting was hosted by Lord Mayor Gavin Robins...
UK National News, Jan 16, 2013
21-Year-Old Father Jailed For Death Of Child
A young father has been jailed for three years and eight months for the killing of his three-month-old son. The court heard that 21-year-old Stephen Coukham, of Truro, Cornwall, lost his temper with ...
21-Year-Old Father Jailed For Death Of Child
A young father has been jailed for three years and eight months for the killing of his three-month-old son. The court heard that 21-year-old Stephen Coukham, of Truro, Cornwall, lost his temper with ...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 16, 2013
First NI Motorway Service Stations Announced
Northern Ireland’s first ever motorway service stations have been granted planning permission. Currently, motorists have to leave the motorway in order to find a service station, but the two developm...
First NI Motorway Service Stations Announced
Northern Ireland’s first ever motorway service stations have been granted planning permission. Currently, motorists have to leave the motorway in order to find a service station, but the two developm...
UK National News, Jan 16, 2013
Investigation Launched Into Horsemeat Beefburgers
An investigation has been launched following the discovery that beefburgers on sale in UK and Irish Republic supermarkets contained horsemeat. Irish food safety officials, who carried out tests two m...
Investigation Launched Into Horsemeat Beefburgers
An investigation has been launched following the discovery that beefburgers on sale in UK and Irish Republic supermarkets contained horsemeat. Irish food safety officials, who carried out tests two m...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 16, 2013
£2m Of Reservations For Police And Fire Games
Over £2m of reservations have been booked in Northern Ireland in anticipation of the 2013 World Police and Fire Games. Sports Minister Carál Ní Chuilín and Tourism Minister Arlene Foster announced th...
£2m Of Reservations For Police And Fire Games
Over £2m of reservations have been booked in Northern Ireland in anticipation of the 2013 World Police and Fire Games. Sports Minister Carál Ní Chuilín and Tourism Minister Arlene Foster announced th...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 16, 2013
US IT Firm To Create 33 Belfast Jobs
33 jobs are to be created following a decision by a US IT firm to locate a development centre in Belfast. Enterprise Minister Arlene Foster announced the decision by Oxford Consulting Group (OCG) Inc...
US IT Firm To Create 33 Belfast Jobs
33 jobs are to be created following a decision by a US IT firm to locate a development centre in Belfast. Enterprise Minister Arlene Foster announced the decision by Oxford Consulting Group (OCG) Inc...
UK National News, Jan 16, 2013
Paperless NHS 'Could Save Billions'
A paperless NHS could save billions of pounds a year, a report has suggested. The report by PwC has lead to health secretary Jeremy Hunt to say he wants the NHS to be paperless by 2018. In a speech ...
Paperless NHS 'Could Save Billions'
A paperless NHS could save billions of pounds a year, a report has suggested. The report by PwC has lead to health secretary Jeremy Hunt to say he wants the NHS to be paperless by 2018. In a speech ...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 16, 2013
£300,000 Funding For Belfast Community Projects
£300,000 of grant funding has been released to facilitate community events in Belfast city centre. Social Development Minister Nelson McCausland announced the Belfast City Centre Events and Community...
£300,000 Funding For Belfast Community Projects
£300,000 of grant funding has been released to facilitate community events in Belfast city centre. Social Development Minister Nelson McCausland announced the Belfast City Centre Events and Community...
UK National News, Jan 16, 2013
Other News In Brief
Almost 300 Schools Closed By Snow Heavy snow and freezing temperatures have forced the closure of more than 260 schools in Norfolk. Norwich Airport has been forced to shut and signal problems...
Other News In Brief
Almost 300 Schools Closed By Snow Heavy snow and freezing temperatures have forced the closure of more than 260 schools in Norfolk. Norwich Airport has been forced to shut and signal problems...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 16, 2013
Other News In Brief
Alliance Home Vandal Released A man who was arrested over an attack on the home of two Alliance councillors in Bangor, County Down has been released, pending inquiries. The attack on Michael ...
Other News In Brief
Alliance Home Vandal Released A man who was arrested over an attack on the home of two Alliance councillors in Bangor, County Down has been released, pending inquiries. The attack on Michael ...
Business News, Jan 16, 2013
OCG To Establish Development Centre In Belfast
Enterprise Minister Arlene Foster today welcomed the decision by US-based company Oxford Consulting Group (OCG) Inc to establish a 33 person development centre in Belfast. The investment is being sup...
OCG To Establish Development Centre In Belfast
Enterprise Minister Arlene Foster today welcomed the decision by US-based company Oxford Consulting Group (OCG) Inc to establish a 33 person development centre in Belfast. The investment is being sup...
Business News, Jan 16, 2013
Online Business Performance Tools Launch
Enterprise Minister Arlene Foster and Employment and Learning Minister Dr Stephen Farry today jointly launched two free online business performance tools. The diagnostic and self-help tools, develop...
Online Business Performance Tools Launch
Enterprise Minister Arlene Foster and Employment and Learning Minister Dr Stephen Farry today jointly launched two free online business performance tools. The diagnostic and self-help tools, develop...
Business News, Jan 15, 2013
ISME Demands Govt Takes Action More In Late Payments Issue
ISME, the Irish Small & Medium Enterprises Association, has demanded that the Government take a much stronger hand in the issue of Late Payments to SMEs in Ireland and introduce a strict statutory 30 ...
ISME Demands Govt Takes Action More In Late Payments Issue
ISME, the Irish Small & Medium Enterprises Association, has demanded that the Government take a much stronger hand in the issue of Late Payments to SMEs in Ireland and introduce a strict statutory 30 ...
Business News, Jan 15, 2013
Belfast Traders Need Help - Nesbitt
Ulster Unionist Leader, Mike Nesbitt MLA, is calling on Belfast City Council and the Northern Ireland Executive to listen carefully to tomorrow evening's meeting of Belfast traders at the Europa Hotel...
Belfast Traders Need Help - Nesbitt
Ulster Unionist Leader, Mike Nesbitt MLA, is calling on Belfast City Council and the Northern Ireland Executive to listen carefully to tomorrow evening's meeting of Belfast traders at the Europa Hotel...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 15, 2013
Massereene Conviction Quashed
A man who was jailed for his part in the murder of two soldiers at Massereene Army base in Antrim has had his convictions overturned. 47-year-old Brian Shivers, from Magherafelt, has successfully cha...
Massereene Conviction Quashed
A man who was jailed for his part in the murder of two soldiers at Massereene Army base in Antrim has had his convictions overturned. 47-year-old Brian Shivers, from Magherafelt, has successfully cha...
UK National News, Jan 15, 2013
Convicted Killer Walks Out Of South Wales Prison
A 26-year-old man who murdered a good Samaritan in a knife attack has gone on the run from prison. Brian Grady, also known as Brian Revill, was jailed for life in 2003 for the murder of 25-year-old L...
Convicted Killer Walks Out Of South Wales Prison
A 26-year-old man who murdered a good Samaritan in a knife attack has gone on the run from prison. Brian Grady, also known as Brian Revill, was jailed for life in 2003 for the murder of 25-year-old L...
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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.
