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Northern Ireland News for February 2013 : Page 5
Northern Ireland News, Feb 21, 2013
Elderly Given More Drugs In Care Homes
A study by Queen’s University Belfast has found that the dispensing of psychotropic drugs to older people in Northern Ireland increases on entry to care homes. According to the study, due to be publi...
Elderly Given More Drugs In Care Homes
A study by Queen’s University Belfast has found that the dispensing of psychotropic drugs to older people in Northern Ireland increases on entry to care homes. According to the study, due to be publi...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 21, 2013
Police Ombudsman Criticises Missing Man Investigation
Twelve police officers have been disciplined over their actions following the disappearance of a 22-year-old man from the Ulster Hospital in Dundonald. James Fenton's body was found 40 metres from ...
Police Ombudsman Criticises Missing Man Investigation
Twelve police officers have been disciplined over their actions following the disappearance of a 22-year-old man from the Ulster Hospital in Dundonald. James Fenton's body was found 40 metres from ...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 21, 2013
Kings Hall Named As World Police and Fire Games Venue
The Kings Hall in Belfast is set to host the opening ceremony of the World Police and Fire Games in Northern Ireland. A total of 25,000 visitors are expected to visit Northern Ireland for the intern...
Kings Hall Named As World Police and Fire Games Venue
The Kings Hall in Belfast is set to host the opening ceremony of the World Police and Fire Games in Northern Ireland. A total of 25,000 visitors are expected to visit Northern Ireland for the intern...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 21, 2013
Future Of Childcare Consultation Launched
Junior Ministers Jonathan Bell and Jennifer McCann are encouraging people to come forward and deliver their views on the future of childcare in the province. The Junior Ministers were speaking at a p...
Future Of Childcare Consultation Launched
Junior Ministers Jonathan Bell and Jennifer McCann are encouraging people to come forward and deliver their views on the future of childcare in the province. The Junior Ministers were speaking at a p...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 21, 2013
Bootcamp Offers Employment Boost
A Graduate Winter Bootcamp at the University of Ulster to boost graduates' employment prospects has proved so popular that organisers are planning a series of similar events for the future. The two-d...
Bootcamp Offers Employment Boost
A Graduate Winter Bootcamp at the University of Ulster to boost graduates' employment prospects has proved so popular that organisers are planning a series of similar events for the future. The two-d...
UK National News, Feb 21, 2013
Other News In Brief
Birmingham Men Guilty Of Terrorism Plot Three Birmingham men have been found guilty of terrorism charges. Irfan Naseer, 31, Irfan Khalid, 27, and Ashik Ali, 27, were found guilty at Woolwich ...
Other News In Brief
Birmingham Men Guilty Of Terrorism Plot Three Birmingham men have been found guilty of terrorism charges. Irfan Naseer, 31, Irfan Khalid, 27, and Ashik Ali, 27, were found guilty at Woolwich ...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 21, 2013
One In Five New Cases Of HIV Are Men Over 45
Doctors are reinforcing the safe sex message after it was revealed men in Northern Ireland over the age of 45 make up 20% of new cases of HIV. Dr Carol Emerson, a consultant specialising in sexual he...
One In Five New Cases Of HIV Are Men Over 45
Doctors are reinforcing the safe sex message after it was revealed men in Northern Ireland over the age of 45 make up 20% of new cases of HIV. Dr Carol Emerson, a consultant specialising in sexual he...
Recruitment News, Feb 21, 2013
Quantcast Creates 100 New Jobs
Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation, Richard Bruton TD, today announced that Quantcast is to establish its EMEA Operations Centre in Dublin with the creation of 100 new high quality jobs over...
Quantcast Creates 100 New Jobs
Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation, Richard Bruton TD, today announced that Quantcast is to establish its EMEA Operations Centre in Dublin with the creation of 100 new high quality jobs over...
Business News, Feb 21, 2013
Moy Park Invest £6m In Training
Enterprise Minister Arlene Foster today announced a £6million investment in training by Moy Park, Northern Ireland's largest food processing company, supported by Invest Northern Ireland. Based in Cr...
Moy Park Invest £6m In Training
Enterprise Minister Arlene Foster today announced a £6million investment in training by Moy Park, Northern Ireland's largest food processing company, supported by Invest Northern Ireland. Based in Cr...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 21, 2013
Greater Protection Of Food Chain Needed - O'Neill
Agriculture Minister Michelle O'Neill has said greater protection of the foodchain is essential, following the recent horsemeat scandal. Minister O’Neill has met with the Chief Executive of Safefood ...
Greater Protection Of Food Chain Needed - O'Neill
Agriculture Minister Michelle O'Neill has said greater protection of the foodchain is essential, following the recent horsemeat scandal. Minister O’Neill has met with the Chief Executive of Safefood ...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 21, 2013
Other News In Brief
Woman Convicted Of Benefit Fraud A woman was convicted at Magherafelt Magistrates' court yesterday for claiming benefits she was not entitled to. Emma Cushenan (24) of Woodland Grove, Drapers...
Other News In Brief
Woman Convicted Of Benefit Fraud A woman was convicted at Magherafelt Magistrates' court yesterday for claiming benefits she was not entitled to. Emma Cushenan (24) of Woodland Grove, Drapers...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 21, 2013
Arrest Follows South Belfast Road Accident
A 27-year-old man is under-arrest following a crash that injured two people in south Belfast. Two men were treated for injuries following the collision at Annadale Embankment at around 9.40pm on Wedn...
Arrest Follows South Belfast Road Accident
A 27-year-old man is under-arrest following a crash that injured two people in south Belfast. Two men were treated for injuries following the collision at Annadale Embankment at around 9.40pm on Wedn...
UK National News, Feb 20, 2013
Charity Claims Dubai Police Beat And Electrocute British Prisoners
Dubai police have beaten and electrocuted three British men awaiting trial on drugs charges, a human rights charity has alleged. The three men, Grant Cameron and Karl Williams, from London, and Sunee...
Charity Claims Dubai Police Beat And Electrocute British Prisoners
Dubai police have beaten and electrocuted three British men awaiting trial on drugs charges, a human rights charity has alleged. The three men, Grant Cameron and Karl Williams, from London, and Sunee...
UK National News, Feb 20, 2013
Fallen Power Lines Cause Major Delays On Key Rail Route
Fallen overhead power lines have major delays on one of UK’s key railway routes, with thousands of passengers being advised not to travel. The east coast mainline between London and Peterborough has ...
Fallen Power Lines Cause Major Delays On Key Rail Route
Fallen overhead power lines have major delays on one of UK’s key railway routes, with thousands of passengers being advised not to travel. The east coast mainline between London and Peterborough has ...
UK National News, Feb 20, 2013
Man On Trial For Murder Of Ex-Girlfriend And Unborn Child
The trial has opened of a man accused of a fatal "brutal and sustained" attack on his pregnant ex-girlfriend. 20-year-old Eystna Blunnie was found with fatal head injuries near her home in Howard Way...
Man On Trial For Murder Of Ex-Girlfriend And Unborn Child
The trial has opened of a man accused of a fatal "brutal and sustained" attack on his pregnant ex-girlfriend. 20-year-old Eystna Blunnie was found with fatal head injuries near her home in Howard Way...
UK National News, Feb 20, 2013
Fish And Chips Fight Landlord Fined For Wasting Police Time
The pub landlord who alleged he fought off four attackers while keeping hold of his fish and chips, has withdrawn his statement and been fined for wasting police time. 37-year-old John Wood claims he...
Fish And Chips Fight Landlord Fined For Wasting Police Time
The pub landlord who alleged he fought off four attackers while keeping hold of his fish and chips, has withdrawn his statement and been fined for wasting police time. 37-year-old John Wood claims he...
UK National News, Feb 20, 2013
Number of UK Employed Reaches Record High
In the three months to December UK unemployment fell 14,000 to a total of 2.5 million, figures from the Office for National Statistics (ONS) show. Alongside the fall the number of people in work jump...
Number of UK Employed Reaches Record High
In the three months to December UK unemployment fell 14,000 to a total of 2.5 million, figures from the Office for National Statistics (ONS) show. Alongside the fall the number of people in work jump...
UK National News, Feb 20, 2013
Ex-Police Officer Investigated Over Savile Claims
Claims that a former police inspector “acted on behalf” of Jimmy Savile before he faced a police interview are being investigated. It is allegedly the ex-officer contacted Surrey Police before they q...
Ex-Police Officer Investigated Over Savile Claims
Claims that a former police inspector “acted on behalf” of Jimmy Savile before he faced a police interview are being investigated. It is allegedly the ex-officer contacted Surrey Police before they q...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 20, 2013
NI Unemployment Increases
Northern Ireland's unemployment rate increased marginally by 0.2% over the period of October – December 2012. The current figure now stands at 7.8%. But figures for January 2013 show the number of un...
NI Unemployment Increases
Northern Ireland's unemployment rate increased marginally by 0.2% over the period of October – December 2012. The current figure now stands at 7.8%. But figures for January 2013 show the number of un...
UK National News, Feb 20, 2013
BP Tanker Drivers To Strike Over Pension And Pay Dispute
Grangemouth oil refinery tanker drivers will walk out for three days next Friday in a dispute over pensions and pay. The Unite members at the Forth estuary facility, employed by BP, will also ban ove...
BP Tanker Drivers To Strike Over Pension And Pay Dispute
Grangemouth oil refinery tanker drivers will walk out for three days next Friday in a dispute over pensions and pay. The Unite members at the Forth estuary facility, employed by BP, will also ban ove...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 20, 2013
Eileen Doherty Murder: Jailed Seeks Pardon
The man who was jailed last week for the murder of a 19-year-old Catholic woman in 1973 has written to the Secretary of State to ask for a pardon. Robert Rodgers' lawyers have asked Theresa Villiers ...
Eileen Doherty Murder: Jailed Seeks Pardon
The man who was jailed last week for the murder of a 19-year-old Catholic woman in 1973 has written to the Secretary of State to ask for a pardon. Robert Rodgers' lawyers have asked Theresa Villiers ...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 20, 2013
Lutton Confirmed As Mid-Ulster Unionist Candidate
Nigel Lutton has been officially confirmed as the joint unionist candidate for the Mid-Ulster by-election. His nomination was confirmed at the Ballymena Electoral Office on Tuesday. Mr Lutton was ac...
Lutton Confirmed As Mid-Ulster Unionist Candidate
Nigel Lutton has been officially confirmed as the joint unionist candidate for the Mid-Ulster by-election. His nomination was confirmed at the Ballymena Electoral Office on Tuesday. Mr Lutton was ac...
UK National News, Feb 20, 2013
Guidelines Layout Changes To IVF Treatment
New NHS guidelines say that IVF treatment should be offered a year sooner and to older women. The National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence have said that couples struggling to have a bab...
Guidelines Layout Changes To IVF Treatment
New NHS guidelines say that IVF treatment should be offered a year sooner and to older women. The National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence have said that couples struggling to have a bab...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 20, 2013
Windsor Park Project Approved
The redevelopment of Windsor Park has been approved by Environment Minister Alex Attwood. The Irish Football Association will now be able to build an 18,000 capacity stadium and two new stands to the...
Windsor Park Project Approved
The redevelopment of Windsor Park has been approved by Environment Minister Alex Attwood. The Irish Football Association will now be able to build an 18,000 capacity stadium and two new stands to the...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 20, 2013
West Belfast Shows Second Highest Child Poverty In UK
West Belfast has the second highest level of child poverty in the UK, according to a new report by a children's poverty campaign. The End Child Poverty campaign found that, out of the 650 UK parliame...
West Belfast Shows Second Highest Child Poverty In UK
West Belfast has the second highest level of child poverty in the UK, according to a new report by a children's poverty campaign. The End Child Poverty campaign found that, out of the 650 UK parliame...
UK National News, Feb 20, 2013
4G Auctions Nets Less Than Expected
Ofcom have raised £2.34bn from its auction of 4G mobile spectrum, noticeably less than had been forecast. Predictions issued by the Office for Budget Responsibility (OBR) had expected the auction to ...
4G Auctions Nets Less Than Expected
Ofcom have raised £2.34bn from its auction of 4G mobile spectrum, noticeably less than had been forecast. Predictions issued by the Office for Budget Responsibility (OBR) had expected the auction to ...
Recruitment News, Feb 20, 2013
Industrial Action By Bus Drivers To Take Place On Friday
SIPTU school bus drivers employed by Bus Éireann in the Galway area will withdraw their labour on Friday, 22nd February, in response to a long running campaign by management to undermine the workers’ ...
Industrial Action By Bus Drivers To Take Place On Friday
SIPTU school bus drivers employed by Bus Éireann in the Galway area will withdraw their labour on Friday, 22nd February, in response to a long running campaign by management to undermine the workers’ ...
Business News, Feb 20, 2013
Construction Firms Sign Contracts In France
Enterprise Ireland announced three important sales contracts by client companies responding to opportunities in the French Cleantech and Construction sectors. The announcement was made at a prestigi...
Construction Firms Sign Contracts In France
Enterprise Ireland announced three important sales contracts by client companies responding to opportunities in the French Cleantech and Construction sectors. The announcement was made at a prestigi...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 20, 2013
NI Property Prices Continue To Fall
Residential property prices continue to fall in Northern Ireland. Over the year to the end of December 2012, prices fell by 13%, according to the latest report by the Northern Ireland Statistics and ...
NI Property Prices Continue To Fall
Residential property prices continue to fall in Northern Ireland. Over the year to the end of December 2012, prices fell by 13%, according to the latest report by the Northern Ireland Statistics and ...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 20, 2013
Ministers Urge Ethnic Minority Fund Applications
The First Minister and deputy First Minister have called for community and voluntary organisations that work with or represent ethnic minorities in Northern Ireland to apply for a new funding scheme. ...
Ministers Urge Ethnic Minority Fund Applications
The First Minister and deputy First Minister have called for community and voluntary organisations that work with or represent ethnic minorities in Northern Ireland to apply for a new funding scheme. ...
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Northern Ireland WeatherThis Evening and Tonight:Rain clearing away east by early evening with some clear spells but a few showers likely to affect the North coast and other areas towards dawn, remaining breezy and mild overnight. Minimum temperature 9 °C.
