Northern Ireland News for November 2007 : Page 13
UK National News, Nov 5, 2007
Cautious UK Economy Will Survive World Crisis
The UK will survive the growing worldwide bank crisis as the economy is strong enough. Chancellor Alistair Darling said it will be able to "carry us through an unparalleled period of financial uncert...
Cautious UK Economy Will Survive World Crisis
The UK will survive the growing worldwide bank crisis as the economy is strong enough. Chancellor Alistair Darling said it will be able to "carry us through an unparalleled period of financial uncert...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 5, 2007
Stormont Assembly Needs 'Own Staff'
A more 'dynamic' leadership would result from the Northern Ireland Assembly having its own staff, separate from the rest of the civil service, an independent review has recommended. The review said t...
Stormont Assembly Needs 'Own Staff'
A more 'dynamic' leadership would result from the Northern Ireland Assembly having its own staff, separate from the rest of the civil service, an independent review has recommended. The review said t...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 5, 2007
Railway Upgrade May Disrupt Passengers
NI Railways is advising passengers using Marino station halt on the Belfast to Bangor line that, due to upgrade work currently being carried out on the line, the platform in the Belfast direction will...
Railway Upgrade May Disrupt Passengers
NI Railways is advising passengers using Marino station halt on the Belfast to Bangor line that, due to upgrade work currently being carried out on the line, the platform in the Belfast direction will...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 5, 2007
'Unprecedented Demand' For The Arc Apartments At Titanic Quarter
There has been high demand for the first residential development at Titanic Quarter. To date over 350 apartments at The Arc have been sold, confirming the appeal of living in what is Europe’s largest...
'Unprecedented Demand' For The Arc Apartments At Titanic Quarter
There has been high demand for the first residential development at Titanic Quarter. To date over 350 apartments at The Arc have been sold, confirming the appeal of living in what is Europe’s largest...
UK National News, Nov 4, 2007
Body Of Missing Man Recovered From River
The shock discovery of a body in the river near Longford Town this morning may end a six-day hunt for a missing local pensioner. The body - belived to be that of an elderly man - was discovered just ...
Body Of Missing Man Recovered From River
The shock discovery of a body in the river near Longford Town this morning may end a six-day hunt for a missing local pensioner. The body - belived to be that of an elderly man - was discovered just ...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 2, 2007
UDA Decommissioning Fuels Internal Divisions
A limited number of loyalist weapons have been destroyed in a move overseen by the international decommissioning body. The small number of guns was handed over by members of the beleaguered South Eas...
UDA Decommissioning Fuels Internal Divisions
A limited number of loyalist weapons have been destroyed in a move overseen by the international decommissioning body. The small number of guns was handed over by members of the beleaguered South Eas...
UK National News, Nov 2, 2007
Arrest Bid Leaves WPC 'Critical'
A female police officer is in a critical condition after being hit by a car driven by a man she was trying to arrest. Det Con Catherine Corbett, 39, from the West Midlands force, suffered head injure...
Arrest Bid Leaves WPC 'Critical'
A female police officer is in a critical condition after being hit by a car driven by a man she was trying to arrest. Det Con Catherine Corbett, 39, from the West Midlands force, suffered head injure...
UK National News, Nov 2, 2007
Tennis Ace To Serve Porridge
A Crown Court Judge has sent a former ace tennis player to jail and criticised the tennis coach for trying to avoid justice by claiming the victim's mother invented allegations against her - because t...
Tennis Ace To Serve Porridge
A Crown Court Judge has sent a former ace tennis player to jail and criticised the tennis coach for trying to avoid justice by claiming the victim's mother invented allegations against her - because t...
UK National News, Nov 2, 2007
Resignation Call On Menezes Killing Verdict
Pressure is mounting on Metropolitan Police Commissioner Sir Ian Blair to resign over the shooting of innocent Brazilian Jean Charles de Menezes. The force broke health and safety laws when officers ...
Resignation Call On Menezes Killing Verdict
Pressure is mounting on Metropolitan Police Commissioner Sir Ian Blair to resign over the shooting of innocent Brazilian Jean Charles de Menezes. The force broke health and safety laws when officers ...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 2, 2007
Pensioner Critical After Brutal Assault
The aged victim of a brutal assault in Portadown is now in a critical condition in hospital. The 70-year-old man was found by a member of the public in an alleyway at Churchill Park in the Garvaghy R...
Pensioner Critical After Brutal Assault
The aged victim of a brutal assault in Portadown is now in a critical condition in hospital. The 70-year-old man was found by a member of the public in an alleyway at Churchill Park in the Garvaghy R...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 2, 2007
Gardaí foil armed robbery
Gardaí have made arrests after foiling a raid on a cash in transit vehicle taking money to service an ATM machine in Co Kildare. Coming just as Minister for Justice Brian Lenihan said his department ...
Gardaí foil armed robbery
Gardaí have made arrests after foiling a raid on a cash in transit vehicle taking money to service an ATM machine in Co Kildare. Coming just as Minister for Justice Brian Lenihan said his department ...
UK National News, Nov 2, 2007
Minister Pays Price For Mobile Call
The Home Office Minister, Liam Byrne has been found guilty of breaking the law by driving while on his mobile phone. The Immigration Minister told Sutton Coldfield Magistrates' Court in a letter that...
Minister Pays Price For Mobile Call
The Home Office Minister, Liam Byrne has been found guilty of breaking the law by driving while on his mobile phone. The Immigration Minister told Sutton Coldfield Magistrates' Court in a letter that...
UK National News, Nov 2, 2007
Bus Blaze Escape
Passengers who were forced to flee a fire on board a London to Aberdeen bus on the A74(M) in Dumfries and Galloway have had a lucky escape. More than 60 people had to leave the megabus.com vehicle du...
Bus Blaze Escape
Passengers who were forced to flee a fire on board a London to Aberdeen bus on the A74(M) in Dumfries and Galloway have had a lucky escape. More than 60 people had to leave the megabus.com vehicle du...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 2, 2007
Disappeared Commemorated
Relatives of the nine ‘Disappeared’ – people abducted, murdered and secretively buried by the IRA - will carry a black wreath with nine white lilies to remember them to the steps of Stormont today. T...
Disappeared Commemorated
Relatives of the nine ‘Disappeared’ – people abducted, murdered and secretively buried by the IRA - will carry a black wreath with nine white lilies to remember them to the steps of Stormont today. T...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 2, 2007
Man Released In West Belfast Murder Case
The man who was questioned and later arrested by officers investigating the death of a woman in west Belfast has now been released without charge. However, police have now said that the woman, identi...
Man Released In West Belfast Murder Case
The man who was questioned and later arrested by officers investigating the death of a woman in west Belfast has now been released without charge. However, police have now said that the woman, identi...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 2, 2007
Quinn Murder Suspects In Northern Ireland
A classic IRA tactic throughout the Troubles has proved to have been repeated and be hampering the police in investigating the brutal beating that killed Cullyhanna man, Paul Quinn. It has emerged th...
Quinn Murder Suspects In Northern Ireland
A classic IRA tactic throughout the Troubles has proved to have been repeated and be hampering the police in investigating the brutal beating that killed Cullyhanna man, Paul Quinn. It has emerged th...
UK National News, Nov 2, 2007
London Summit On Iran Threat
Iran’s emerging nuclear threat is on the agenda for a high-powered meeting today in London. Representatives of the world’s major powers are to discuss the possible tightening of sanctions on Iran if ...
London Summit On Iran Threat
Iran’s emerging nuclear threat is on the agenda for a high-powered meeting today in London. Representatives of the world’s major powers are to discuss the possible tightening of sanctions on Iran if ...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 2, 2007
Tourists Targeted On Falls Bus Tour
Tourists took a pasting yesterday when one of the now familiar open-top bus tours was attacked on the Falls Road. The Belfast Sightseeing company who take thousands of tourists around the city every...
Tourists Targeted On Falls Bus Tour
Tourists took a pasting yesterday when one of the now familiar open-top bus tours was attacked on the Falls Road. The Belfast Sightseeing company who take thousands of tourists around the city every...
UK National News, Nov 2, 2007
Fresh Sighting As Family Mark Maddie Anniversary
With the six months since Madeleine McCann went missing set to be marked tomorrow, there is fresh news and continuing hope as Spanish private detectives hired by parents Gerry and Kate McCann are now ...
Fresh Sighting As Family Mark Maddie Anniversary
With the six months since Madeleine McCann went missing set to be marked tomorrow, there is fresh news and continuing hope as Spanish private detectives hired by parents Gerry and Kate McCann are now ...
UK National News, Nov 2, 2007
Suspect Extradited In WPC Murder Case
A man suspected of involvement in the murder of WPC Sharon Beshenivsky has been extradited from Somalia. West Yorkshire Police said Mustaf Jama (27) had been arrested and flown back to the UK followi...
Suspect Extradited In WPC Murder Case
A man suspected of involvement in the murder of WPC Sharon Beshenivsky has been extradited from Somalia. West Yorkshire Police said Mustaf Jama (27) had been arrested and flown back to the UK followi...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 2, 2007
You Couldn't Lick It! Mullins Celebrates Expansion
Kilrea-based Mullin's Ice Cream has officially opened its new factory and office premises after investing a 'cool' £775 thousand in a development programme assisted by Invest NI. The family-run busin...
You Couldn't Lick It! Mullins Celebrates Expansion
Kilrea-based Mullin's Ice Cream has officially opened its new factory and office premises after investing a 'cool' £775 thousand in a development programme assisted by Invest NI. The family-run busin...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 2, 2007
Foreign Minister Heads North
The Irish Foreign Minister Dermot Ahern is to appear at the Social, Democratic and Labour Party's (SDLP) annual conference in Northern Ireland. An SDLP spokesman confirmed: "Mr Ahern will be attendin...
Foreign Minister Heads North
The Irish Foreign Minister Dermot Ahern is to appear at the Social, Democratic and Labour Party's (SDLP) annual conference in Northern Ireland. An SDLP spokesman confirmed: "Mr Ahern will be attendin...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 2, 2007
Aer Lingus Belfast Move Hits Irish Government Standing
Support for Fianna Fáil has suffered a big drop since the general election - in part due to the fall-out from the Aer Lingus departure from Shannon in favour of a Belfast ‘hub’ for operations. A pay ...
Aer Lingus Belfast Move Hits Irish Government Standing
Support for Fianna Fáil has suffered a big drop since the general election - in part due to the fall-out from the Aer Lingus departure from Shannon in favour of a Belfast ‘hub’ for operations. A pay ...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 2, 2007
Apartment Blight Targeted By Minister
Developers who buy the gardens of existing homes to cram in houses or apartments are being targeted by fresh guidelines. Environment Minister Arlene Foster said she recognised the "public concern on ...
Apartment Blight Targeted By Minister
Developers who buy the gardens of existing homes to cram in houses or apartments are being targeted by fresh guidelines. Environment Minister Arlene Foster said she recognised the "public concern on ...
UK National News, Nov 2, 2007
Tribute Paid To Selfless Strangers In Portuguese Beach Tragedy
The families of the tragic Britons who died while trying to save children from strong sea currents in Portugal said the kindness of strangers will "never be forgotten". Roy Dinsmore's wife, Jean Dins...
Tribute Paid To Selfless Strangers In Portuguese Beach Tragedy
The families of the tragic Britons who died while trying to save children from strong sea currents in Portugal said the kindness of strangers will "never be forgotten". Roy Dinsmore's wife, Jean Dins...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 2, 2007
Hunger Strike Moviemaker Barred From Council Facility
The DUP has effectively blocked a bid by an English moviemaker to use a building owned by Belfast City Council to film part of a new movie about the 1981 IRA hunger strike. Sinn Fein was hoping to ov...
Hunger Strike Moviemaker Barred From Council Facility
The DUP has effectively blocked a bid by an English moviemaker to use a building owned by Belfast City Council to film part of a new movie about the 1981 IRA hunger strike. Sinn Fein was hoping to ov...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 2, 2007
Inter-Ireland Gas Pipe Completed
Significant development of the gas industry in five major towns and cities along the route of the new inter-Ireland gas pipe is expected to follow completion of the natural gas interconnection. Antri...
Inter-Ireland Gas Pipe Completed
Significant development of the gas industry in five major towns and cities along the route of the new inter-Ireland gas pipe is expected to follow completion of the natural gas interconnection. Antri...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 2, 2007
Massive Leap In Armagh Recycling Figures
New figures released show a massive leap in recycling figures in Armagh. Information unveiled by the Armagh City and District Council shows the rate of recycling since the introduction of 'kerbie' bo...
Massive Leap In Armagh Recycling Figures
New figures released show a massive leap in recycling figures in Armagh. Information unveiled by the Armagh City and District Council shows the rate of recycling since the introduction of 'kerbie' bo...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 1, 2007
Police Station Bomb Attack Is Latest Dissident Action
A potentially lethal explosive device hurled at a border police station at the weekend was the work of republican 'dissidents'. The device - described by police as "viable" - was thrown at the base i...
Police Station Bomb Attack Is Latest Dissident Action
A potentially lethal explosive device hurled at a border police station at the weekend was the work of republican 'dissidents'. The device - described by police as "viable" - was thrown at the base i...
Recruitment News, Nov 1, 2007
Government Will Support Redundant Waterford Workers
Every effort will be made by the Government to find new jobs for hundreds of Waterford Crystal employees facing redundancy, Minister for Finance Brian Cowen has told the Dáil. Tánaiste Mr Cowen, who ...
Government Will Support Redundant Waterford Workers
Every effort will be made by the Government to find new jobs for hundreds of Waterford Crystal employees facing redundancy, Minister for Finance Brian Cowen has told the Dáil. Tánaiste Mr Cowen, who ...
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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.