Northern Ireland News for October 2011

Northern Ireland News, Oct 31, 2011
East Belfast Blaze Claims Life
There was tragedy at the weekend when a man in his 50s died despite being rescued from a blaze in east Belfast. It happened at a first-floor flat at Station Road, Sydenham, at about 10pm on Sunday. ...
UK National News, Oct 31, 2011
Barclays Reveals £1.3bn Profits
Banking group Barclays has revealed it has made £1.3 billion in profits in the last quarter, representing a 5% rise. The bank made pre-tax profits for the three months to September 30 of £1.34bn, co...
UK National News, Oct 31, 2011
Gov To Target Tax Cheats
Tax cheats with overseas property are now being targeted by a 200-strong team of investigators and specialists, according to the tax office. HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) said on Monday that a newly-...
UK National News, Oct 31, 2011
Clegg Announces £950M For Jobs
The Deputy Prime Minister has announced a Government investment of £950 million to create and safeguard more than 200,000 jobs across England. The money is the second tranche from the Government’s £1...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 31, 2011
Larne Gang Attack Condemned By Sinn Fein
A local Larne politician has said that more needs to be done to prevent attacks by gangs in the Co Antrim port town after a man was beaten with hammers and baseball bats in an attack yesterday. Sinn ...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 31, 2011
Higgins Voted Ireland's Ninth President
After weeks of campaigning and debates Michael D Higgins has been named as the ninth president of Ireland. The official results came in on Saturday afternoon at Dublin Castle national count centre. ...
Recruitment News, Oct 31, 2011
Success Is Bedding Down In Tyrone
Jobs have ben secured in a Co Tyrone firm that is on target to achieve £250,000 worth of new business in Great Britain and the Republic of Ireland following support from Invest Northern Ireland. Comf...
UK National News, Oct 31, 2011
MP's Stolen Kitten Found
The kitten stolen by the wife of a Liberal Democrat Minister from the home of her husband's lover has been found in Birmingham. John Hemming, MP for Birmingham Yardley, said that the young kitten, kn...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 31, 2011
Ulster University Takes 'Broadview Of Internet'
Low speed broadband, poor strength mobile phone signal, dropped calls and international roaming charges are now all in focus at the University of Ulster. Professor of Telecommunications Engineering G...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 31, 2011
NI's Best Pharmacist Is Sought
A major competition is calling for people across to celebrate their local pharmacist and help them win a prestigious award. Supported by Danone Baby Nutrition, the Commitment to Health and Social Wel...
UK National News, Oct 31, 2011
'Worrying Developments' In Nuclear Race - Report
A report issued on Monday has said there are "worrying developments" in the development of nuclear force amongst the world’s nuclear armed states. The report, called Beyond the UK: Trends in the Othe...
UK National News, Oct 31, 2011
PM Expresses Sadness Over Afghan Attacks
The Prime Minister has expressed his “sadness” at the deaths of Australian, US and Canadian personnel in Afghanistan. On Friday, Australians Corporal Ashley Birt, 22, Lance Corporal Luke Gavin, 27, a...
UK National News, Oct 31, 2011
Ed Balls Attacks Government Over Jobs
The Shadow Chancellor has attacked the Government over its lack of growth in the economy, saying that Britain has flat-lined. Speaking in advance of Tuesday’s figures for UK economic growth in the t...
UK National News, Oct 31, 2011
Avoid Frozen Pipes Says Consumer Group
A government body has issued advice for the public to avoid frozen pipes this winter. According to a pre-winter-warning from the Consumer Council, cold weather can wreak havoc on water pipes but by ...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 31, 2011
'World's A Stage As Lyric Wins Diversity Award
Belfast's iconic Lyric Theatre is today celebrating after winning an award in London last night for its promotion of cultural diversity. The annual Theatre Awards UK are given by the Theatrical Manag...
UK National News, Oct 31, 2011
Cyber Attacks 'Disturbing'
A director at the intelligence agency has revealed the UK has been subject to a "disturbing" number of cyber attacks. The Director Of Communications at the intelligence agency GCHQ, Iain Lobban, said...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 31, 2011
Haunted Houses 'Won't Sell, Says RICS
Unusual happenings, such as haunting, can dramatically affect the saleability of a property, according to RICS (Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors). Homes in Northern Ireland and elsewhere in t...
UK National News, Oct 31, 2011
House Prices Take September Dip
Data from Land Registry's House Price Index has revealed an annual price decrease of 2.6%. The average property value in England and Wales is now £162,109, representing a monthly change from August t...
UK National News, Oct 31, 2011
UCAS System Faces Shake Up
The rules for applying for a place in university could undergo their biggest change in over 50 years, under proposals published on Monday. According to the report by student applications body, UCAS,...
Recruitment News, Oct 31, 2011
Vince Cable Announces £950M For Jobs
The Deputy Prime Minister has announced a Government investment of £950 million to create and safeguard more than 200,000 jobs across England. The money is the second tranche from the Government’s £1...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 31, 2011
Success Is Bedding Down In Tyrone
A Co Tyrone firm is on target to achieve £250,000 worth of new business in Great Britain and the Republic of Ireland following support from Invest Northern Ireland. Comfizone manufactures mattresses ...
Business News, Oct 31, 2011
Success Is Bedding Down In Tyrone
A Co Tyrone firm is on target to achieve £250,000 worth of new business in Great Britain and the Republic of Ireland following support from Invest Northern Ireland. Comfizone manufactures mattresses ...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 31, 2011
NI Firm To Build £45m Superstore
An Antrim-based construction firm has been appointed by a supermarket giant to build a new 130,000 sq ft supermarket in Salford. Ballymena builder, Patton Construction, has been sought out by Tesco t...
UK National News, Oct 31, 2011
Other News In Brief
Man Charged Over Clapton Murder Detectives investigating the murder of a man in Clapton last week have charged one of the four men arrested over the incident. Martin Terrance Ward, 23, unemplo...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 31, 2011
Other NI News In Brief
Pensioner Dies The police are investigating the sudden death of an elderly man with an inquiry now underway following the death at Clady Road near the village of Clady in Co Londonderry. It ha...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 28, 2011
Homes Welcomed On Site Of MP's School
East Belfast MP Naomi Long and Chris Lyttle MLA have welcomed the official opening of a new £5 million housing development on the site of the former Mersey Street Primary School. The listed building...
UK National News, Oct 28, 2011
Other News In Brief
Officer Commended For Saving Cadet Coach A Westminster officer has been commended for his bravery after he saved a coach full of teenagers, averting a crash. Michael Haughey, 25, took the wheel of a ...
UK National News, Oct 28, 2011
St Paul's Launch Legal Action Over Camp
Officials at St Paul's Cathedral have on Friday announced they have begun legal proceeding against the Occupy London Stock Exchange Protestors. In a statement from the Dean and Chapter, officials sa...
UK National News, Oct 28, 2011
NTC Deny Army Involvement In Gadaffi Killing
The transitional Government in Libya have denied their revolutionary forces were involved in the killing of the countries former dictator, Muammar Gadaffi. Responding to outcry over Gadaffi's captur...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 28, 2011
Crucifix Killer Jailed For At Least 20 Years
Dublin pharmacist Karen Walsh has been jailed for a minimum of 20 years for murdering her neighbour Marie Rankin on Christmas Day in 2008. Walsh, 45, showed no emotion as Mr Justice Hart sentenced he...