Northern Ireland News for October 2008 : Page 16
UK National News, Oct 3, 2008
Doctors Call For Better Booze Labelling
A group of leading medics, the BMA Scotland, has called on the Government to legislate for the introduction of compulsory labelling on all alcoholic products. They said today that the move would help...
Doctors Call For Better Booze Labelling
A group of leading medics, the BMA Scotland, has called on the Government to legislate for the introduction of compulsory labelling on all alcoholic products. They said today that the move would help...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 3, 2008
NI Food Gets Rail
Three local food companies have been listed to supply products for catering operations on the Irish state railway network. Iarnrod Eireannrain services throughout the Republic of Ireland - provided b...
NI Food Gets Rail
Three local food companies have been listed to supply products for catering operations on the Irish state railway network. Iarnrod Eireannrain services throughout the Republic of Ireland - provided b...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 3, 2008
Sales Strengthen For Antrim Metal Firm
An Antrim architectural aluminium supplier has boosted export sales thanks to a major investment by the firm and support from Invest NI. Metal Technology Ltd, who design, manufacture and distribute ...
Sales Strengthen For Antrim Metal Firm
An Antrim architectural aluminium supplier has boosted export sales thanks to a major investment by the firm and support from Invest NI. Metal Technology Ltd, who design, manufacture and distribute ...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 3, 2008
Other NI News In Brief
Summit Off Today's planned meeting of the North South Ministerial Council in Armagh will not be taking place, Stormont sources said. It follows the cancellation of a meeting of the Assembly Executive...
Other NI News In Brief
Summit Off Today's planned meeting of the North South Ministerial Council in Armagh will not be taking place, Stormont sources said. It follows the cancellation of a meeting of the Assembly Executive...
UK National News, Oct 2, 2008
Sir Ian Blair Steps Down As Met Police Commissioner
Metropolitan Police Commissioner Sir Ian Blair has announced he is to resign after three years as Britain's most senior policeman. Sir Ian, who was appointed as the 24th Met Police Commissioner in Fe...
Sir Ian Blair Steps Down As Met Police Commissioner
Metropolitan Police Commissioner Sir Ian Blair has announced he is to resign after three years as Britain's most senior policeman. Sir Ian, who was appointed as the 24th Met Police Commissioner in Fe...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 2, 2008
SF Oppose Policing Board Approval For Taser
Most members of the Northern Ireland Policing Board today agreed to support the Chief Constable's proposal to introduce the non-fatal protection device, Taser. Chairman of the Board Professor Sir De...
SF Oppose Policing Board Approval For Taser
Most members of the Northern Ireland Policing Board today agreed to support the Chief Constable's proposal to introduce the non-fatal protection device, Taser. Chairman of the Board Professor Sir De...
UK National News, Oct 2, 2008
Rhys Jones Accused Trial Begins
A teenager accused of murdering a Liverpool schoolboy is to go on trial today. Rhys Jones, aged 11, was shot dead on August 22 last year as he was making his way homes from football training in Croxt...
Rhys Jones Accused Trial Begins
A teenager accused of murdering a Liverpool schoolboy is to go on trial today. Rhys Jones, aged 11, was shot dead on August 22 last year as he was making his way homes from football training in Croxt...
UK National News, Oct 2, 2008
Computer Containing 'Sensitive' Information Stolen
An MI5 hand-held computer believed to contain sensitive information about tackling terrorism has been stolen from a house in the Greater Manchester area. Police revealed the item - a palmtop device -...
Computer Containing 'Sensitive' Information Stolen
An MI5 hand-held computer believed to contain sensitive information about tackling terrorism has been stolen from a house in the Greater Manchester area. Police revealed the item - a palmtop device -...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 2, 2008
Concerns Over Competitiveness Follow Irish Bank Deal
As the European Commission confirmed that it is 'in close contact' with the Irish government about today's legislative move to guarantee all the deposits in Irish banks - with the emergency law receiv...
Concerns Over Competitiveness Follow Irish Bank Deal
As the European Commission confirmed that it is 'in close contact' with the Irish government about today's legislative move to guarantee all the deposits in Irish banks - with the emergency law receiv...
UK National News, Oct 2, 2008
Police Given More Time To Question Banker Death Suspects
Detectives investigating the murder of a city banker, who died attempting to break up a street brawl, have charged a 21-year-old man. Daniel Moy, of Costessey, near Norwich is accused of attacking th...
Police Given More Time To Question Banker Death Suspects
Detectives investigating the murder of a city banker, who died attempting to break up a street brawl, have charged a 21-year-old man. Daniel Moy, of Costessey, near Norwich is accused of attacking th...
Recruitment News, Oct 2, 2008
Facebook Opens Dublin Site
Facebook, the popular social networking website, is reported to have chosen Dublin as the location for its European headquarters. The company is said to be initially planning to recruit a small numbe...
Facebook Opens Dublin Site
Facebook, the popular social networking website, is reported to have chosen Dublin as the location for its European headquarters. The company is said to be initially planning to recruit a small numbe...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 2, 2008
Rough Landings As Barcelona Route Axed
While two new destinations are being added, the budget airline Jet2.com has said it is dropping its Belfast to Barcelona route. Although Croatia and Cornwall will now go up on the company's online bo...
Rough Landings As Barcelona Route Axed
While two new destinations are being added, the budget airline Jet2.com has said it is dropping its Belfast to Barcelona route. Although Croatia and Cornwall will now go up on the company's online bo...
UK National News, Oct 2, 2008
Sales Slump At M&S
Profits at the up-market national retailer, Marks & Spencer have slumped. The company's 'bottom line' fell by around 6.1% in the three months up to September. The retailer's results have shown, for...
Sales Slump At M&S
Profits at the up-market national retailer, Marks & Spencer have slumped. The company's 'bottom line' fell by around 6.1% in the three months up to September. The retailer's results have shown, for...
UK National News, Oct 2, 2008
Seventy Years Imprisonment For Heroin Smugglers
Three members of a drug smuggling network have been sentenced for a total of 70 years in prison for their part in distributing huge quantities of heroin throughout the Midlands. Ronald van Overveld d...
Seventy Years Imprisonment For Heroin Smugglers
Three members of a drug smuggling network have been sentenced for a total of 70 years in prison for their part in distributing huge quantities of heroin throughout the Midlands. Ronald van Overveld d...
UK National News, Oct 2, 2008
House Prices Fall By 1.7%
UK house prices dropped by 1.7% in September leaving the average property costing £161,797 according to figures by the Nationwide Building Society. Overall house prices have fallen 12.4% in a year, h...
House Prices Fall By 1.7%
UK house prices dropped by 1.7% in September leaving the average property costing £161,797 according to figures by the Nationwide Building Society. Overall house prices have fallen 12.4% in a year, h...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 2, 2008
Doctors Press For All-Ireland Policy On Elderly Care
The medical profession across the island of Ireland is calling on their respective governments to lead the way in radically improving standards of care for older people. The British Medical Associati...
Doctors Press For All-Ireland Policy On Elderly Care
The medical profession across the island of Ireland is calling on their respective governments to lead the way in radically improving standards of care for older people. The British Medical Associati...
UK National News, Oct 2, 2008
Northern Rock Pulls Savings Deals As Deposits Rise
Nationalised financial institution Northern Rock has withdrawn a number of savings deals after 'herds' of customers queued up to deposit money. The bank, which was nationalised in February, was force...
Northern Rock Pulls Savings Deals As Deposits Rise
Nationalised financial institution Northern Rock has withdrawn a number of savings deals after 'herds' of customers queued up to deposit money. The bank, which was nationalised in February, was force...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 2, 2008
North-South Summit In Doubt As NI Executive Fails To Meet
The DUP and Sinn Fein are still at loggerheads over the timescale of the devolution of policing and justice, with the latter refusing to attend 'Cabinet' meetings until the matter is resolved. A Nort...
North-South Summit In Doubt As NI Executive Fails To Meet
The DUP and Sinn Fein are still at loggerheads over the timescale of the devolution of policing and justice, with the latter refusing to attend 'Cabinet' meetings until the matter is resolved. A Nort...
UK National News, Oct 2, 2008
Other News In Brief
Boris Johnson To Chair First Met Police Authority Meeting A meeting of the Metropolitan Police Authority will be held next month, which will be the Mayor of London's first meeting as Chairman of the ...
Other News In Brief
Boris Johnson To Chair First Met Police Authority Meeting A meeting of the Metropolitan Police Authority will be held next month, which will be the Mayor of London's first meeting as Chairman of the ...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 2, 2008
Arsonist Sought
Police are probing two overnight fires at a house in Co Tyrone where two cars were destroyed. They are treating the incidents as arson after the fire service was called twice to the same house on Bal...
Arsonist Sought
Police are probing two overnight fires at a house in Co Tyrone where two cars were destroyed. They are treating the incidents as arson after the fire service was called twice to the same house on Bal...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 2, 2008
'Get The Flu Jab' Stresses Ulster's Top Doc
Northern Ireland's top doctor has urged the most vulnerable in society to get vaccinated against the flu this winter. The Chief Medical Officer's advice comes after it was revealed health authoriti...
'Get The Flu Jab' Stresses Ulster's Top Doc
Northern Ireland's top doctor has urged the most vulnerable in society to get vaccinated against the flu this winter. The Chief Medical Officer's advice comes after it was revealed health authoriti...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 2, 2008
Man Bailed Over Nairac Death
The man charged in May with the kidnap and false imprisonment of an army undercover officer, Captain Robert Nairac three decades ago, has this week appeared in court. The military intelligence office...
Man Bailed Over Nairac Death
The man charged in May with the kidnap and false imprisonment of an army undercover officer, Captain Robert Nairac three decades ago, has this week appeared in court. The military intelligence office...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 2, 2008
Economy 'Escalating Violent Crime'
Claims that the current economic crisis may be helping to fuel crime have been underlined this week with news that a failed drug smuggler has been jailed. Rory Forrester, a 25-year-old man from Viole...
Economy 'Escalating Violent Crime'
Claims that the current economic crisis may be helping to fuel crime have been underlined this week with news that a failed drug smuggler has been jailed. Rory Forrester, a 25-year-old man from Viole...
UK National News, Oct 2, 2008
Free School Meals For Scots Primary School Pupils
All school pupils in primaries one to three in Scotland are to be entitled to free school meals following successful pilot schemes. Plans for a national roll out were announced today by Education Sec...
Free School Meals For Scots Primary School Pupils
All school pupils in primaries one to three in Scotland are to be entitled to free school meals following successful pilot schemes. Plans for a national roll out were announced today by Education Sec...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 2, 2008
Other NI News In Brief
Minister Backs £8m Derry Regeneration Multi-million pound plans to transform parts of Derry City centre have been backed by NI Social Development Minister Margaret Ritchie. Ms Ritchie was in northwes...
Other NI News In Brief
Minister Backs £8m Derry Regeneration Multi-million pound plans to transform parts of Derry City centre have been backed by NI Social Development Minister Margaret Ritchie. Ms Ritchie was in northwes...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 2, 2008
Repeat Prescription For Ulster Veterinary Nurse
A newly qualified veterinary nursing and practice management graduate was celebrating this week - and doubly so with an extra special Northern Ireland link to the graduation festivities at the Shropsh...
Repeat Prescription For Ulster Veterinary Nurse
A newly qualified veterinary nursing and practice management graduate was celebrating this week - and doubly so with an extra special Northern Ireland link to the graduation festivities at the Shropsh...
Recruitment News, Oct 2, 2008
£15m City Hotel Development Opens In Belfast
One of Belfast's latest regeneration schemes will be unveiled later today - following the £15m transformation of a derelict Victorian building into an ultra-modern city centre hotel. The Four Corner...
£15m City Hotel Development Opens In Belfast
One of Belfast's latest regeneration schemes will be unveiled later today - following the £15m transformation of a derelict Victorian building into an ultra-modern city centre hotel. The Four Corner...
UK National News, Oct 1, 2008
Three Held Over City Banker Death
Detectives investigating the murder of a city banker, who was killed attempting to break up a street brawl, have arrested three people. Frank McGarahan, 45, was Chief Operating Officer of a major ban...
Three Held Over City Banker Death
Detectives investigating the murder of a city banker, who was killed attempting to break up a street brawl, have arrested three people. Frank McGarahan, 45, was Chief Operating Officer of a major ban...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 1, 2008
Green Light For New 999 Ambulances
Up to 60 new A&E ambulances - and a further 60 non-emergency vehicles and 26 Rapid Response Vehicles - will be purchased as part of a major £17 million capital investment in the Northern Ireland Ambul...
Green Light For New 999 Ambulances
Up to 60 new A&E ambulances - and a further 60 non-emergency vehicles and 26 Rapid Response Vehicles - will be purchased as part of a major £17 million capital investment in the Northern Ireland Ambul...
UK National News, Oct 1, 2008
Police Appeal After Man Killed In Crash
Police are appealing for information following the death of a 21-year-old man after a collision in Brynteg, Wrexham, Wales, last night. The man was killed after his van had collided with three parked...
Police Appeal After Man Killed In Crash
Police are appealing for information following the death of a 21-year-old man after a collision in Brynteg, Wrexham, Wales, last night. The man was killed after his van had collided with three parked...
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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.