Northern Ireland News for February 2013 : Page 11
Northern Ireland News, Feb 11, 2013
PSNI Renews Garda Murder Appeal
The PSNI has renewed an appeal for information regarding the murder of Detective Garda Adrian Donohoe two weeks ago. PSNI detectives who are assisting colleagues in An Garda Siochana with the murder ...
PSNI Renews Garda Murder Appeal
The PSNI has renewed an appeal for information regarding the murder of Detective Garda Adrian Donohoe two weeks ago. PSNI detectives who are assisting colleagues in An Garda Siochana with the murder ...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 11, 2013
NI Apprenticeship Review Launched
Employment Minister Dr Stephen Farry has announced a review of apprenticeships and training in Northern Ireland. The review will aim to assist economic growth by providing employers with a skilled wo...
NI Apprenticeship Review Launched
Employment Minister Dr Stephen Farry has announced a review of apprenticeships and training in Northern Ireland. The review will aim to assist economic growth by providing employers with a skilled wo...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 11, 2013
NI Energy Bill Approved
The Executive has approved the new Northern Ireland Energy Bill. The Bill will help the Executive with its aim to create a sustainable energy system which relies on more renewable energy sources. Th...
NI Energy Bill Approved
The Executive has approved the new Northern Ireland Energy Bill. The Bill will help the Executive with its aim to create a sustainable energy system which relies on more renewable energy sources. Th...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 11, 2013
£5m Fund For NI Businesses
A new £5m fund has been launched to help small businesses in Northern Ireland. The NI Small Business Loan Fund is part of Invest Northern Ireland’s Access to Finance Strategy. Enterprise Minister Ar...
£5m Fund For NI Businesses
A new £5m fund has been launched to help small businesses in Northern Ireland. The NI Small Business Loan Fund is part of Invest Northern Ireland’s Access to Finance Strategy. Enterprise Minister Ar...
UK National News, Feb 11, 2013
Five Missing Hill-Walkers Found
Police have safely located five of the missing six hill walkers who had not been seen since yesterday. Once contact had been made with the group it was established that one person was still outstandi...
Five Missing Hill-Walkers Found
Police have safely located five of the missing six hill walkers who had not been seen since yesterday. Once contact had been made with the group it was established that one person was still outstandi...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 11, 2013
Other News In Brief
Police Appeal Over Whitehead Armed Robbery The PSNI is appealing for information regarding an armed robbery at a convenience store on Edward road, Whitehead, County Antrim. At about 21.20 on ...
Other News In Brief
Police Appeal Over Whitehead Armed Robbery The PSNI is appealing for information regarding an armed robbery at a convenience store on Edward road, Whitehead, County Antrim. At about 21.20 on ...
UK National News, Feb 11, 2013
Man Arrested In Toddler Death Probe
A 30-year-old man has been arrested in connection with the murder of a three-year-old girl. The toddler was brought to hospital on Friday but died in the early hours of Saturday morning. A South Yor...
Man Arrested In Toddler Death Probe
A 30-year-old man has been arrested in connection with the murder of a three-year-old girl. The toddler was brought to hospital on Friday but died in the early hours of Saturday morning. A South Yor...
UK National News, Feb 11, 2013
Business Confidence Hits 21-Year Low
Business confidence continued to decline this month, as the BDO Optimism Index fell to its lowest reading since the report began 21 years ago. The latest Business Trends report by accountants and bus...
Business Confidence Hits 21-Year Low
Business confidence continued to decline this month, as the BDO Optimism Index fell to its lowest reading since the report began 21 years ago. The latest Business Trends report by accountants and bus...
UK National News, Feb 11, 2013
Legal Action Begins Against Horse Meat Contamination Firms
Legal action is set to begin in continental Europe against providers of processed beef products contaminated with horse meat. Environment Secretary Owen Paterson said reports from France suggested th...
Legal Action Begins Against Horse Meat Contamination Firms
Legal action is set to begin in continental Europe against providers of processed beef products contaminated with horse meat. Environment Secretary Owen Paterson said reports from France suggested th...
UK National News, Feb 11, 2013
Other News In Brief
Baby Attacked By Staffordshire Bull Terrier An 18-month-old baby is being treated in hospital in Glasgow following an attack by a Staffordshire bull terrier. The baby girl suffered serious fa...
Other News In Brief
Baby Attacked By Staffordshire Bull Terrier An 18-month-old baby is being treated in hospital in Glasgow following an attack by a Staffordshire bull terrier. The baby girl suffered serious fa...
Recruitment News, Feb 8, 2013
ICT Skills Gap Will Be A Crucial Part Of EU's Employment Strategy
Addressing the ICT skills gap will be a crucial part of the EU's employment strategy, given projections that there could be up to 700,000 unfilled vacancies in the EU by 2015, the Minister for Jobs, E...
ICT Skills Gap Will Be A Crucial Part Of EU's Employment Strategy
Addressing the ICT skills gap will be a crucial part of the EU's employment strategy, given projections that there could be up to 700,000 unfilled vacancies in the EU by 2015, the Minister for Jobs, E...
UK National News, Feb 8, 2013
Minister Leaves Church Over Gay Colleague Decision
The minister of an Aberdeen church and its members have made the decision to leave the Church of Scotland in protest over the appointment of gay ministers. Gilcomston South's minister Reverend Domini...
Minister Leaves Church Over Gay Colleague Decision
The minister of an Aberdeen church and its members have made the decision to leave the Church of Scotland in protest over the appointment of gay ministers. Gilcomston South's minister Reverend Domini...
UK National News, Feb 8, 2013
Couple Found Dead In House
A man and woman have been found dead in a house in Birmingham. The couple, believed to be aged in their 30s, were found in a bedroom on Miranda Close in Frankley at about 10:00am. They were pronounc...
Couple Found Dead In House
A man and woman have been found dead in a house in Birmingham. The couple, believed to be aged in their 30s, were found in a bedroom on Miranda Close in Frankley at about 10:00am. They were pronounc...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 8, 2013
Hazel Stewart Was 'Knowing And Willing' Accomplice
The Appeal Court has ruled Hazel Stewart was a "knowing and willing" participant in the murder of her husband and her former lover’s wife, the BBC has reported. Three senior judges have concluded she...
Hazel Stewart Was 'Knowing And Willing' Accomplice
The Appeal Court has ruled Hazel Stewart was a "knowing and willing" participant in the murder of her husband and her former lover’s wife, the BBC has reported. Three senior judges have concluded she...
UK National News, Feb 8, 2013
Measles Cases Reach '18-Year High'
There were 2,016 confirmed cases of measles in England and Wales according to the Health Protection Agency (HPA). Last year's figures were the highest annual total since 1994. The measles cases iden...
Measles Cases Reach '18-Year High'
There were 2,016 confirmed cases of measles in England and Wales according to the Health Protection Agency (HPA). Last year's figures were the highest annual total since 1994. The measles cases iden...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 8, 2013
Simon Tang: Second Murder Charge Withdrawn
A second murder charge over the killing of Chinese restaurateur Simon Tang in 1996 has been withdrawn. Belfast Magistrates' Court has heard the case against Paul Allen will not proceed. Mr Allen, 39...
Simon Tang: Second Murder Charge Withdrawn
A second murder charge over the killing of Chinese restaurateur Simon Tang in 1996 has been withdrawn. Belfast Magistrates' Court has heard the case against Paul Allen will not proceed. Mr Allen, 39...
UK National News, Feb 8, 2013
Earthquake Hits Wales
A minor earthquake has taken place in north west Wales. The British Geological Survey (BGS) confirmed a 2.3 magnitude earthquake around Caernarfon at 10.41pm on Thursday. Davie Galloway, of the BGS,...
Earthquake Hits Wales
A minor earthquake has taken place in north west Wales. The British Geological Survey (BGS) confirmed a 2.3 magnitude earthquake around Caernarfon at 10.41pm on Thursday. Davie Galloway, of the BGS,...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 8, 2013
Flag Protester Will Not Be NI Football Mascot
The Irish Football Association has confirmed loyalist protester Jamie Bryson will not be selected as a mascot for the Northern Ireland team after it was revealed he had performed the role at the last ...
Flag Protester Will Not Be NI Football Mascot
The Irish Football Association has confirmed loyalist protester Jamie Bryson will not be selected as a mascot for the Northern Ireland team after it was revealed he had performed the role at the last ...
UK National News, Feb 8, 2013
Gove Presses On With GCSE Reforms
Michael Gove and schools minister David Laws will press ahead with reforms to the GCSE examinations as early as 2015. The news comes despite yesterday’s announcement that the exams would not be renam...
Gove Presses On With GCSE Reforms
Michael Gove and schools minister David Laws will press ahead with reforms to the GCSE examinations as early as 2015. The news comes despite yesterday’s announcement that the exams would not be renam...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 8, 2013
Patton Group Headquarters For Sale
County Antrim-based construction group Patton has had its former headquarters put up for sale for £800,000. Patton’s administrator has put the building on sale following the firm’s collapse in Novemb...
Patton Group Headquarters For Sale
County Antrim-based construction group Patton has had its former headquarters put up for sale for £800,000. Patton’s administrator has put the building on sale following the firm’s collapse in Novemb...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 8, 2013
New Platform For Communities To Address Crime
Community impact statements have been introduced in Northern Ireland as a means for communities to voice their reaction to specific crimes within local areas. Minister of Justice David Ford has intro...
New Platform For Communities To Address Crime
Community impact statements have been introduced in Northern Ireland as a means for communities to voice their reaction to specific crimes within local areas. Minister of Justice David Ford has intro...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 8, 2013
Sinn Féin MEP To Oversee EU Smoking Legislation
Sinn Féin MEP Martina Anderson has been appointed to oversee new legislation on tackling smoking in the European Parliament. Ms Anderson will now track and amend the Tobacco Products Directive as it ...
Sinn Féin MEP To Oversee EU Smoking Legislation
Sinn Féin MEP Martina Anderson has been appointed to oversee new legislation on tackling smoking in the European Parliament. Ms Anderson will now track and amend the Tobacco Products Directive as it ...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 8, 2013
Tea Bags Generate 950 Tonnes Of Waste
Belfast City Council is encouraging people not to throw used tea bags in the bin, after it was revealed that 950 tonnes of waste are generated every year by sending them to the landfill. Belfast City...
Tea Bags Generate 950 Tonnes Of Waste
Belfast City Council is encouraging people not to throw used tea bags in the bin, after it was revealed that 950 tonnes of waste are generated every year by sending them to the landfill. Belfast City...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 8, 2013
Irish Butter Spreads To London
Arlene Foster has been congratulating family-owned, County Down butter churners Abernethy Butter after it emerged the company had secured a contract for high-end retailer Fortnum and Mason in London. ...
Irish Butter Spreads To London
Arlene Foster has been congratulating family-owned, County Down butter churners Abernethy Butter after it emerged the company had secured a contract for high-end retailer Fortnum and Mason in London. ...
Business News, Feb 8, 2013
Abernethy Butter Scoops Business In London
Enterprise Minister Arlene Foster has welcomed the success of Abernethy Butter in Dromara in winning business from high-end retailer Fortnum and Mason in London. Abernethy's hand churned and rolled b...
Abernethy Butter Scoops Business In London
Enterprise Minister Arlene Foster has welcomed the success of Abernethy Butter in Dromara in winning business from high-end retailer Fortnum and Mason in London. Abernethy's hand churned and rolled b...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 8, 2013
Report On NI Household Incomes Released
A report on the income and financial affairs of households in Northern Ireland has been released by the Department for Social Development . "Family Resources Survey, Northern Ireland, 2010/11" contai...
Report On NI Household Incomes Released
A report on the income and financial affairs of households in Northern Ireland has been released by the Department for Social Development . "Family Resources Survey, Northern Ireland, 2010/11" contai...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 8, 2013
Other News In Brief
Ballynahinch Cannabis Factory uncovered Downpatrick CID detectives have uncovered a cannabis factory following the search of a property in the Drumkeeragh Road area of Ballynahinch on 7 Februa...
Other News In Brief
Ballynahinch Cannabis Factory uncovered Downpatrick CID detectives have uncovered a cannabis factory following the search of a property in the Drumkeeragh Road area of Ballynahinch on 7 Februa...
UK National News, Feb 8, 2013
2.3m UK Children In Poverty
2.3m children, one in five, across the UK are living materially deprived lives but are not being included in the government’s measure of poverty. Thinktank Policy Exchange says the Child Poverty Targ...
2.3m UK Children In Poverty
2.3m children, one in five, across the UK are living materially deprived lives but are not being included in the government’s measure of poverty. Thinktank Policy Exchange says the Child Poverty Targ...
UK National News, Feb 8, 2013
Beef Lasagnes Contain '100% Horsemeat'
UK retailers are being ordered to carry out tests on processed beef products after it was discovered that beef lasagnes made by Findus contained up to 100% horsemeat. Catherine Brown, the chief execu...
Beef Lasagnes Contain '100% Horsemeat'
UK retailers are being ordered to carry out tests on processed beef products after it was discovered that beef lasagnes made by Findus contained up to 100% horsemeat. Catherine Brown, the chief execu...
UK National News, Feb 8, 2013
Scottish Researchers Win £100m Drug Contract
A Lanarkshire-based life sciences company and Dundee University researchers have won a £100m Europe-wide drug discovery contract. BioCity Scotland in Newhouse will work with Dundee University scienti...
Scottish Researchers Win £100m Drug Contract
A Lanarkshire-based life sciences company and Dundee University researchers have won a £100m Europe-wide drug discovery contract. BioCity Scotland in Newhouse will work with Dundee University scienti...
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Northern Ireland WeatherToday:A sunny but frosty start for many. However cloud increases by midday with a few showers reaching the north coast, these mostly light but spreading inland this afternoon. Chilly. Maximum temperature 8 °C.Tonight:A rather cloudy evening with scattered showers. Becoming drier through the night with some good clear spells developing and a patchy frost away from coasts. Minimum temperature 0 °C.
