Northern Ireland News for October 2008 : Page 13
UK National News, Oct 9, 2008
Man Admits £10m Cannabis Conspiracy
A 61-year-old man has pleaded guilty to conspiracy to supply 3.06 tonnes of cannabis resin with a street value of approximately £10 million. Unemployed Gerard John Dutton, 61, of Saddlemakers Lane, M...
Man Admits £10m Cannabis Conspiracy
A 61-year-old man has pleaded guilty to conspiracy to supply 3.06 tonnes of cannabis resin with a street value of approximately £10 million. Unemployed Gerard John Dutton, 61, of Saddlemakers Lane, M...
UK National News, Oct 9, 2008
Scottish Rail Strike Suspended
Scottish rail services are expected to return to normal after talks between Network Rail and the Rail Maritime and Transport (RMT) union lead to a suspension of the 24-hour strike scheduled for noon. ...
Scottish Rail Strike Suspended
Scottish rail services are expected to return to normal after talks between Network Rail and the Rail Maritime and Transport (RMT) union lead to a suspension of the 24-hour strike scheduled for noon. ...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 9, 2008
Lynda Bryans Leaves U105
Popular local personality Lynda Bryans has lost her lunchtime slot on U105, it has been revealed. The UTV Live anchorwoman has been told her contract with the radio station will not be renewed, and ...
Lynda Bryans Leaves U105
Popular local personality Lynda Bryans has lost her lunchtime slot on U105, it has been revealed. The UTV Live anchorwoman has been told her contract with the radio station will not be renewed, and ...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 9, 2008
Inspections Will Cut Accident Risks For Businesses
Local businesses are to benefit from advice on how to reduce the risk of accidents in the workplace. The aim is to help them reduce absenteeism as a result of workplace accidents and lower insurance...
Inspections Will Cut Accident Risks For Businesses
Local businesses are to benefit from advice on how to reduce the risk of accidents in the workplace. The aim is to help them reduce absenteeism as a result of workplace accidents and lower insurance...
Recruitment News, Oct 9, 2008
Asda Boost For Jobs
National food retailer, Asda has created more than 30 new jobs at a Co Antrim store with the expansion of the company's home delivery service. The announcement was made by Asda Chief Executive Andy ...
Asda Boost For Jobs
National food retailer, Asda has created more than 30 new jobs at a Co Antrim store with the expansion of the company's home delivery service. The announcement was made by Asda Chief Executive Andy ...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 9, 2008
High Street Backing For Breast Cancer Awareness
A chain of NI chemist shops has linked up with leading local cancer charity, the Ulster Cancer Foundation to encourage people to Think Pink! Throughout October the MediCare Pharmacy Group has agreed ...
High Street Backing For Breast Cancer Awareness
A chain of NI chemist shops has linked up with leading local cancer charity, the Ulster Cancer Foundation to encourage people to Think Pink! Throughout October the MediCare Pharmacy Group has agreed ...
UK National News, Oct 9, 2008
GP Pay Deal Proves 'Good For Patients'
A landmark pay deal negotiated by doctors has had the thumbs up from an important Government watchdog - but is also hedged with some doubts over 'productivity'. Broadly welcoming the Public Accounts ...
GP Pay Deal Proves 'Good For Patients'
A landmark pay deal negotiated by doctors has had the thumbs up from an important Government watchdog - but is also hedged with some doubts over 'productivity'. Broadly welcoming the Public Accounts ...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 9, 2008
Other NI News In Brief
Men Taken To Hospital After Attack Two men have been taken to hospital following an attack in their east Belfast home. Both men who lived in the house received head injuries, although they are not th...
Other NI News In Brief
Men Taken To Hospital After Attack Two men have been taken to hospital following an attack in their east Belfast home. Both men who lived in the house received head injuries, although they are not th...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 8, 2008
Obama Backs Finucane Inquiry Call
The US presidential candidate has entered the minefield of NI politics. Barack Obama has backed calls for an inquiry into the murder of Northern Ireland solicitor Pat Finucane, campaigners said last ...
Obama Backs Finucane Inquiry Call
The US presidential candidate has entered the minefield of NI politics. Barack Obama has backed calls for an inquiry into the murder of Northern Ireland solicitor Pat Finucane, campaigners said last ...
UK National News, Oct 8, 2008
Other News In Brief
Man Found Guilty Of Boxer Death A man has been found guilty of the murder of a former champion boxer. Kanyata Mulenga, 33, of Putney was today found guilty of the murder of James Oyebola, 46, at the ...
Other News In Brief
Man Found Guilty Of Boxer Death A man has been found guilty of the murder of a former champion boxer. Kanyata Mulenga, 33, of Putney was today found guilty of the murder of James Oyebola, 46, at the ...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 8, 2008
Border Bomb Alert Ends
The care taken by security forces over a Co Fermanagh border alert has proved to have been the right approach. A four-day security alert at Newtownbutler has ended after explosive experts defused the...
Border Bomb Alert Ends
The care taken by security forces over a Co Fermanagh border alert has proved to have been the right approach. A four-day security alert at Newtownbutler has ended after explosive experts defused the...
UK National News, Oct 8, 2008
Interest Rate Cut Follows £50b 'Rescue Plan'
The Bank of England has sensationally slashed interest rates to 4.5%, on the same day Gordon Brown unveiled a radical £50b 'rescue plan' for UK banks. The interest rate move came earlier than expec...
Interest Rate Cut Follows £50b 'Rescue Plan'
The Bank of England has sensationally slashed interest rates to 4.5%, on the same day Gordon Brown unveiled a radical £50b 'rescue plan' for UK banks. The interest rate move came earlier than expec...
UK National News, Oct 8, 2008
Police Presence At Funeral Of Suicide Teenager 'Urged To Jump'
There will be a strong police presence at the funeral of a Derby teenager who was taunted to jump 60ft from the top level of a shopping centre car park. Police have said unwelcome guests will be aske...
Police Presence At Funeral Of Suicide Teenager 'Urged To Jump'
There will be a strong police presence at the funeral of a Derby teenager who was taunted to jump 60ft from the top level of a shopping centre car park. Police have said unwelcome guests will be aske...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 8, 2008
30 Homeless After Co Down Blaze
An afternoon inferno at a County Down block of flats has left around 30 people homeless. The three-storey structure was partially destroyed by the blaze, which broke out around 3.30pm yesterday. Fo...
30 Homeless After Co Down Blaze
An afternoon inferno at a County Down block of flats has left around 30 people homeless. The three-storey structure was partially destroyed by the blaze, which broke out around 3.30pm yesterday. Fo...
UK National News, Oct 8, 2008
'Urgent Action' Required To Combat Prison Gang Problem
Staff at a Cheshire prison are "struggling to cope" with the problems of drugs and violence, a watchdog report has revealed. Inspectors have called for urgent action to combat a growing gang problem ...
'Urgent Action' Required To Combat Prison Gang Problem
Staff at a Cheshire prison are "struggling to cope" with the problems of drugs and violence, a watchdog report has revealed. Inspectors have called for urgent action to combat a growing gang problem ...
UK National News, Oct 8, 2008
London Gun Victim Identified
A man who was shot dead in a block of flats in north-west London has been named. The body of Cima Sogojeva, 27, was discovered by firearms officers on Monday morning at his home in Caroline Court on ...
London Gun Victim Identified
A man who was shot dead in a block of flats in north-west London has been named. The body of Cima Sogojeva, 27, was discovered by firearms officers on Monday morning at his home in Caroline Court on ...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 8, 2008
Wright Inquiry 'Goes Wrong'
The campaigning dad of murdered loyalist Billy Wright is facing further frustration today as news emerges that the official Inquiry into the prison murder of his son has been forced to postpone hearin...
Wright Inquiry 'Goes Wrong'
The campaigning dad of murdered loyalist Billy Wright is facing further frustration today as news emerges that the official Inquiry into the prison murder of his son has been forced to postpone hearin...
UK National News, Oct 8, 2008
Police Investigating 7/7 Attacks Search Flat
Detectives investigating the deadly July 7th London terror attacks are searching a flat in Leeds, Scotland Yard has confirmed. Police raided the one-bedroom flat in the Shepherd's Lane, Harehill's ar...
Police Investigating 7/7 Attacks Search Flat
Detectives investigating the deadly July 7th London terror attacks are searching a flat in Leeds, Scotland Yard has confirmed. Police raided the one-bedroom flat in the Shepherd's Lane, Harehill's ar...
UK National News, Oct 8, 2008
ID Thieves Target Bank Accounts
Identity thieves are targeting existing bank and credit card accounts as the credit crunch has made it more difficult to use fake identities due to enforced restrictions. The All Party Parliamentary ...
ID Thieves Target Bank Accounts
Identity thieves are targeting existing bank and credit card accounts as the credit crunch has made it more difficult to use fake identities due to enforced restrictions. The All Party Parliamentary ...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 8, 2008
Other NI News In Brief
Lambs To The Slaughter Nine sheep have been left badly injured while 21 lambs have been worried to death by dogs on a farm in Co Londonderry. A farmer found the lambs dead in a field near Garvagh whe...
Other NI News In Brief
Lambs To The Slaughter Nine sheep have been left badly injured while 21 lambs have been worried to death by dogs on a farm in Co Londonderry. A farmer found the lambs dead in a field near Garvagh whe...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 8, 2008
Three Letterkenny Babies Contract MRSA
A specialist cleaning operation is underway at a Donegal hospital - after it was revealed three babies in its care had tested positive for the MRSA superbug. A spokesperson for the Letterkenny Gener...
Three Letterkenny Babies Contract MRSA
A specialist cleaning operation is underway at a Donegal hospital - after it was revealed three babies in its care had tested positive for the MRSA superbug. A spokesperson for the Letterkenny Gener...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 8, 2008
Belfast To Soar Above Aer Lingus Strike
Proposed strike action by staff at the former state-run Irish airline, Aer Lingus may not ground flights from the newly opened Belfast International Airport 'hub'. Aer Lingus has insisted that passen...
Belfast To Soar Above Aer Lingus Strike
Proposed strike action by staff at the former state-run Irish airline, Aer Lingus may not ground flights from the newly opened Belfast International Airport 'hub'. Aer Lingus has insisted that passen...
UK National News, Oct 8, 2008
'Ofgem Lets Down Some Of The Poorest In Society' Says NHF
Ofgem has failed some of the poorest customers in the country and should be 'scrapped' says the National Housing Federation (NHF), in response to the energy regulator's initial report on its energy ma...
'Ofgem Lets Down Some Of The Poorest In Society' Says NHF
Ofgem has failed some of the poorest customers in the country and should be 'scrapped' says the National Housing Federation (NHF), in response to the energy regulator's initial report on its energy ma...
UK National News, Oct 8, 2008
Faster Border Controls For Heathrow Announced
A joint initiative to reduce waiting times at Heathrow's border controls to a maximum of 15 minutes for UK passengers has been announced today by the Home Secretary and BAA. Home Secretary Jacqui Smi...
Faster Border Controls For Heathrow Announced
A joint initiative to reduce waiting times at Heathrow's border controls to a maximum of 15 minutes for UK passengers has been announced today by the Home Secretary and BAA. Home Secretary Jacqui Smi...
UK National News, Oct 8, 2008
Talks To Avert Further Scottish Rail Strikes
Talks to avert further strike action by rail signal workers on Thursday are to commence later. Network Rail bosses will meet with Rail Maritime and Transport (RMT) union members at the conciliation b...
Talks To Avert Further Scottish Rail Strikes
Talks to avert further strike action by rail signal workers on Thursday are to commence later. Network Rail bosses will meet with Rail Maritime and Transport (RMT) union members at the conciliation b...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 8, 2008
Less Is More In Emergency Services Says Minister
An Assembly debate was told yesterday that a controversial efficiency drive within health and social care will lead to more emergency cover in NI, not less. NI Health Minister, Michael McGimpsey also...
Less Is More In Emergency Services Says Minister
An Assembly debate was told yesterday that a controversial efficiency drive within health and social care will lead to more emergency cover in NI, not less. NI Health Minister, Michael McGimpsey also...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 8, 2008
Parcelforce Delivers Hospice Help
Royal Mail workers have been busy delivering something different recently - much needed garden maintenance at a care facility for life-limited children. Parcelforce Worldwide employees have been digg...
Parcelforce Delivers Hospice Help
Royal Mail workers have been busy delivering something different recently - much needed garden maintenance at a care facility for life-limited children. Parcelforce Worldwide employees have been digg...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 8, 2008
No Watering Down Of Skills
Training and the provision of essential skills were in focus today as the NI Employment and Learning Minister Sir Reg Empey attended an awards ceremony. The event for Essential Skills Learning at NI ...
No Watering Down Of Skills
Training and the provision of essential skills were in focus today as the NI Employment and Learning Minister Sir Reg Empey attended an awards ceremony. The event for Essential Skills Learning at NI ...
UK National News, Oct 7, 2008
Further Suffering In The City
There appears to be widespread financial chaos, following another disastrous day on the London Stock Market. Shares in one of the UK’s biggest banks plummeted by 40% and European officials failed to...
Further Suffering In The City
There appears to be widespread financial chaos, following another disastrous day on the London Stock Market. Shares in one of the UK’s biggest banks plummeted by 40% and European officials failed to...
UK National News, Oct 7, 2008
Man Dies In Glasgow Bar Shooting
A man has died following a late night shooting outside a bar in Glasgow city centre. Another man has been seriously injured in the incident, which took place outside the Waldorf Bar in Cambridge Stre...
Man Dies In Glasgow Bar Shooting
A man has died following a late night shooting outside a bar in Glasgow city centre. Another man has been seriously injured in the incident, which took place outside the Waldorf Bar in Cambridge Stre...
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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.