Northern Ireland News for February 2013 : Page 13
UK National News, Feb 6, 2013
RBS Fined Over Libor Rate-Fixing
Royal Bank of Scotland has been fined £390m for its part in the Libor rate-fixing scandal. UK and US authorities imposed the fine, with the UK Financial Services Authority (FSA) issuing a penalty of ...
RBS Fined Over Libor Rate-Fixing
Royal Bank of Scotland has been fined £390m for its part in the Libor rate-fixing scandal. UK and US authorities imposed the fine, with the UK Financial Services Authority (FSA) issuing a penalty of ...
UK National News, Feb 6, 2013
Commons Backs Gay Marriage
Gay rights activists have a cause for celebration following the backing in the Commons of a Bill to introduce marriage equality for gay couples in England and Wales. Prime Minister David Cameron call...
Commons Backs Gay Marriage
Gay rights activists have a cause for celebration following the backing in the Commons of a Bill to introduce marriage equality for gay couples in England and Wales. Prime Minister David Cameron call...
UK National News, Feb 6, 2013
Scotland's First Satellite Prepares To Go Into Orbit
Scotland’s first satellite looks set to make its historic journey into outerspace. First Minister Alex Salmond has been visiting the Glasgow-based team behind the mission, who have announced plans to...
Scotland's First Satellite Prepares To Go Into Orbit
Scotland’s first satellite looks set to make its historic journey into outerspace. First Minister Alex Salmond has been visiting the Glasgow-based team behind the mission, who have announced plans to...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 6, 2013
Simon Tang Murder: Charge Withdrawn
A murder charge filed against one of the men accused of killing Chinese restaurateur Simon Tang in 1996 has been withdrawn. Mr Tang was killed in attack in which he was beaten and robbed outside his ...
Simon Tang Murder: Charge Withdrawn
A murder charge filed against one of the men accused of killing Chinese restaurateur Simon Tang in 1996 has been withdrawn. Mr Tang was killed in attack in which he was beaten and robbed outside his ...
UK National News, Feb 6, 2013
Community Hospital Site Deliberately Fire Damaged
A derelict community hospital site in Somerset has been damaged by a fire. A spokesperson for the fire service said the cause was deliberate. Fire crews from the former Butleigh Hospital, near Stree...
Community Hospital Site Deliberately Fire Damaged
A derelict community hospital site in Somerset has been damaged by a fire. A spokesperson for the fire service said the cause was deliberate. Fire crews from the former Butleigh Hospital, near Stree...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 6, 2013
BBC Poll Shows Support For Union
A BBC Spotlight poll has indicated strong support in favour of Northern Ireland’s continuing union with Great Britain. When asked how they would vote in a referendum, 65% of respondents said they wou...
BBC Poll Shows Support For Union
A BBC Spotlight poll has indicated strong support in favour of Northern Ireland’s continuing union with Great Britain. When asked how they would vote in a referendum, 65% of respondents said they wou...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 6, 2013
Calls For 'Opt Out' Organ Donor Debate
Health Minister Edwin Poots has called for a debate on how to improve organ donation rates, following increased interest in the introduction of an 'opt-out' scheme. Such a scheme would reverse the cu...
Calls For 'Opt Out' Organ Donor Debate
Health Minister Edwin Poots has called for a debate on how to improve organ donation rates, following increased interest in the introduction of an 'opt-out' scheme. Such a scheme would reverse the cu...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 6, 2013
Laser Pen Offender Identified Via Media Campaign
The High Court has heard how a man who shone a laser pen at police during rioting in north Belfast was identified through a media campaign, according to BBC NI. 50-year-old Stephen Boreland of Lord S...
Laser Pen Offender Identified Via Media Campaign
The High Court has heard how a man who shone a laser pen at police during rioting in north Belfast was identified through a media campaign, according to BBC NI. 50-year-old Stephen Boreland of Lord S...
UK National News, Feb 6, 2013
Call For NHS Consultant Management Improvements
A new contract for hospital consultants, introduced in October 2003, delivered many of the expected benefits, this was in exchange for a significant increase in consultants' pay. According to the Na...
Call For NHS Consultant Management Improvements
A new contract for hospital consultants, introduced in October 2003, delivered many of the expected benefits, this was in exchange for a significant increase in consultants' pay. According to the Na...
UK National News, Feb 6, 2013
Arrests Made In Guest House 'Abuse" Probe
Police investigating child abuse allegations at a London guest house in the early 1980s have arrested two men. The arrests were made as part of Operation Fernbridge. The inquiry is former around cla...
Arrests Made In Guest House 'Abuse" Probe
Police investigating child abuse allegations at a London guest house in the early 1980s have arrested two men. The arrests were made as part of Operation Fernbridge. The inquiry is former around cla...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 6, 2013
Asda Withdraws Burgers Over Horsemeat Controversy
Supermarket chain Asda has withdrawn four frozen burger products produced by a company in Northern Ireland after a separate batch of meat on the premises was found to contain horse DNA. The Food Stan...
Asda Withdraws Burgers Over Horsemeat Controversy
Supermarket chain Asda has withdrawn four frozen burger products produced by a company in Northern Ireland after a separate batch of meat on the premises was found to contain horse DNA. The Food Stan...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 6, 2013
Children's Charity Receives £1m Funding
A local children’s charity has benefited from fundraising which totaled more than £1m at the Belfast Business Awards 2012. The Children’s MRI Scanner Appeal picked up a ch...
Children's Charity Receives £1m Funding
A local children’s charity has benefited from fundraising which totaled more than £1m at the Belfast Business Awards 2012. The Children’s MRI Scanner Appeal picked up a ch...
UK National News, Feb 6, 2013
'Live In Welsh' Policy Push
A language pressure group is calling for policy changes after 2011 Census results showed declining use of Welsh. Cymdeithas yr Iaith Gymraeg want people "want to live in Welsh". They have has taken ...
'Live In Welsh' Policy Push
A language pressure group is calling for policy changes after 2011 Census results showed declining use of Welsh. Cymdeithas yr Iaith Gymraeg want people "want to live in Welsh". They have has taken ...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 6, 2013
Foster Welcomes EC Delegates To Innovation Workshop
Enterprise Minister Arlene foster has been welcoming 100 delegates from 17 regions across Europe to a workshop event on service innovation. The European Commission’s Enterprise and Industry Directora...
Foster Welcomes EC Delegates To Innovation Workshop
Enterprise Minister Arlene foster has been welcoming 100 delegates from 17 regions across Europe to a workshop event on service innovation. The European Commission’s Enterprise and Industry Directora...
UK National News, Feb 6, 2013
Compulsory Microchips For Dogs From 2016
Dog owners in England must microchip their animals by April 2016 under new government plans. Changes to the Animal Welfare Act will see the animals chipped with contact details of owners to cut the g...
Compulsory Microchips For Dogs From 2016
Dog owners in England must microchip their animals by April 2016 under new government plans. Changes to the Animal Welfare Act will see the animals chipped with contact details of owners to cut the g...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 6, 2013
Other News In Brief
Woman Pleads Guilty To £77k Benefit fraud A woman has pleaded guilty to benefit fraud totalling £77,000 at Londonderry Magistrates Court. 40-year-old Surina Vig from Waterfoot Park in the cit...
Other News In Brief
Woman Pleads Guilty To £77k Benefit fraud A woman has pleaded guilty to benefit fraud totalling £77,000 at Londonderry Magistrates Court. 40-year-old Surina Vig from Waterfoot Park in the cit...
UK National News, Feb 6, 2013
Other News In Brief
Funeral For Murdered Church Organist The funeral is taking place of a church organist who died after being assaulted on Christmas Eve. 68-year-old Alan Greaves from High Green, Sheffield, was...
Other News In Brief
Funeral For Murdered Church Organist The funeral is taking place of a church organist who died after being assaulted on Christmas Eve. 68-year-old Alan Greaves from High Green, Sheffield, was...
Recruitment News, Feb 5, 2013
Old Darney Lodge Employees To Attend Creditors Meeting
Workers at the Old Darnley Lodge, whose sit-in at the hotel in Athboy, Co. Meath, is now in its third week, are attending a creditors meeting of the business's management company in the Cavan Crystal ...
Old Darney Lodge Employees To Attend Creditors Meeting
Workers at the Old Darnley Lodge, whose sit-in at the hotel in Athboy, Co. Meath, is now in its third week, are attending a creditors meeting of the business's management company in the Cavan Crystal ...
Business News, Feb 5, 2013
Local Firms Urged To Seize Export Opportunities
Enterprise Minister Arlene Foster has encouraged local companies to seize export opportunities in emerging areas of the Middle East. The Minister was speaking as she welcomed His Excellency Masoud Ba...
Local Firms Urged To Seize Export Opportunities
Enterprise Minister Arlene Foster has encouraged local companies to seize export opportunities in emerging areas of the Middle East. The Minister was speaking as she welcomed His Excellency Masoud Ba...
Business News, Feb 5, 2013
Top Photographer Snaps Up Export Business
Donal Doherty Photography in L'Derry has been assisted by Invest Northern Ireland to win business abroad by means of an innovative website. Lifestyle photographer Donal Doherty, who formed the small ...
Top Photographer Snaps Up Export Business
Donal Doherty Photography in L'Derry has been assisted by Invest Northern Ireland to win business abroad by means of an innovative website. Lifestyle photographer Donal Doherty, who formed the small ...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 5, 2013
75% Believe Flag Protests Should Stop
Over 75% of people believe the union flag protests at Belfast City Hall should stop, according to the BBC. BBC Spotlight surveyed the public in an opinion poll on the continuing protests over the lim...
75% Believe Flag Protests Should Stop
Over 75% of people believe the union flag protests at Belfast City Hall should stop, according to the BBC. BBC Spotlight surveyed the public in an opinion poll on the continuing protests over the lim...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 5, 2013
UK Govt Must Pay For G8 Summit
A Sinn Féin MLA has said the British government must step up and foot the bill for the 2013 G8 summit in Fermanagh. Fermanagh & South Tyrone MLA Phil Flanagan said Britain should provide funding to c...
UK Govt Must Pay For G8 Summit
A Sinn Féin MLA has said the British government must step up and foot the bill for the 2013 G8 summit in Fermanagh. Fermanagh & South Tyrone MLA Phil Flanagan said Britain should provide funding to c...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 5, 2013
NI Water Fined For Pollution Offences
Northern Ireland Water (NIW) has been fined £2,500 for pollution offences at Downpatrick Magistrates Court. The company was ordered to pay the fine, plus court costs, after pleading guilty to making ...
NI Water Fined For Pollution Offences
Northern Ireland Water (NIW) has been fined £2,500 for pollution offences at Downpatrick Magistrates Court. The company was ordered to pay the fine, plus court costs, after pleading guilty to making ...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 5, 2013
NI Businesses Must Seize Middle East Markets
Enterprise Minister Arlene Foster has encouraged Northern Ireland businesses to take advantage of export opportunities emerging in middle Eastern markets. The Minister was speaking as she welcomed Ma...
NI Businesses Must Seize Middle East Markets
Enterprise Minister Arlene Foster has encouraged Northern Ireland businesses to take advantage of export opportunities emerging in middle Eastern markets. The Minister was speaking as she welcomed Ma...
UK National News, Feb 5, 2013
Cleanliness In Scottish Hospitals 'Improving'
Standards of cleanliness in Scottish hospitals are improving, according to the country’s top hospital inspector. A report by the Chief Inspector of the Healthcare Environment Inspectorate (HEI) found...
Cleanliness In Scottish Hospitals 'Improving'
Standards of cleanliness in Scottish hospitals are improving, according to the country’s top hospital inspector. A report by the Chief Inspector of the Healthcare Environment Inspectorate (HEI) found...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 5, 2013
Communities Consulted Over Stadium Developments
Residents in south and west Belfast are being consulted on proposed developments for the Windsor and Casement Park stadiums, to see how they can be used to benefit the communities. £25.2m is being co...
Communities Consulted Over Stadium Developments
Residents in south and west Belfast are being consulted on proposed developments for the Windsor and Casement Park stadiums, to see how they can be used to benefit the communities. £25.2m is being co...
UK National News, Feb 5, 2013
65-Year-Old Man Arrested In Operation Yewtree
A 65-year-old man has been arrested in London as part of Operation Yewtree; the investigation into sexual abuse established in the wake of revelations regarding the late broadcaster, Jimmy Saville. T...
65-Year-Old Man Arrested In Operation Yewtree
A 65-year-old man has been arrested in London as part of Operation Yewtree; the investigation into sexual abuse established in the wake of revelations regarding the late broadcaster, Jimmy Saville. T...
UK National News, Feb 5, 2013
Other News In Brief
Man Still Missing In English Channel A man who was washed overboard in gale force winds on the English Channel is still missing, following a nine-hour search by lifeboats. The Eastbourne all-...
Other News In Brief
Man Still Missing In English Channel A man who was washed overboard in gale force winds on the English Channel is still missing, following a nine-hour search by lifeboats. The Eastbourne all-...
UK National News, Feb 5, 2013
Police Warn Against 'Green Apple' Ecstasy
Police in Wales are warning drug users against taking a form of ecstasy pill known as a "green apple", following the death of a teenager. One 19-year-old is seriously ill, while another has died. Bot...
Police Warn Against 'Green Apple' Ecstasy
Police in Wales are warning drug users against taking a form of ecstasy pill known as a "green apple", following the death of a teenager. One 19-year-old is seriously ill, while another has died. Bot...
UK National News, Feb 5, 2013
BBC Journalists Begin Strike Action
BBC journalists have begun strike action over job losses and redundancies. Journalists at BBC Scotland have begun a work-to-rule, according to the National Union of Journalists (NUJ). The offices af...
BBC Journalists Begin Strike Action
BBC journalists have begun strike action over job losses and redundancies. Journalists at BBC Scotland have begun a work-to-rule, according to the National Union of Journalists (NUJ). The offices af...
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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.
