Northern Ireland News for November 2008 : Page 11
Northern Ireland News, Nov 11, 2008
Post Early For Christmas
Royal Mail is reminding customers to make a note of this year's latest recommended posting dates for Christmas mail. All mail within the UK must be sent by Saturday, 20 December for 1st Class mail; T...
Post Early For Christmas
Royal Mail is reminding customers to make a note of this year's latest recommended posting dates for Christmas mail. All mail within the UK must be sent by Saturday, 20 December for 1st Class mail; T...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 11, 2008
Irwin's Fined For 'Shortweight' Bread
Well-known Portadown bakery Irwin's was fined £1,500 at Craigavon Magistrates' Court, yesterday, for selling underweight bread. In April, a Trading Standards routine weighing inspection found 38 out ...
Irwin's Fined For 'Shortweight' Bread
Well-known Portadown bakery Irwin's was fined £1,500 at Craigavon Magistrates' Court, yesterday, for selling underweight bread. In April, a Trading Standards routine weighing inspection found 38 out ...
Recruitment News, Nov 11, 2008
Iceland Comes To Downpatrick
Food retailer Iceland has announced plans to open a new store in Downpatrick, Co Down, with new jobs in store too. Engineers have already moved onsite to kit out the store, which will the first new t...
Iceland Comes To Downpatrick
Food retailer Iceland has announced plans to open a new store in Downpatrick, Co Down, with new jobs in store too. Engineers have already moved onsite to kit out the store, which will the first new t...
UK National News, Nov 10, 2008
Other News In Brief
Royal Mail Staff Evacuated After Fire Around 150 Royal Mail staff have been evacuated after a fire broke out at a Cardiff sorting office. It is believed the fire started in a loading bay. Some vans w...
Other News In Brief
Royal Mail Staff Evacuated After Fire Around 150 Royal Mail staff have been evacuated after a fire broke out at a Cardiff sorting office. It is believed the fire started in a loading bay. Some vans w...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 10, 2008
Deadly Road Toll Rises
The number of people killed on the roads of Northern Ireland has risen again with news that a man has become the 87th person to lose his life after being knocked down by a van in a road accident at th...
Deadly Road Toll Rises
The number of people killed on the roads of Northern Ireland has risen again with news that a man has become the 87th person to lose his life after being knocked down by a van in a road accident at th...
UK National News, Nov 10, 2008
PM Hints At Tax Cuts
Number 10 has failed to quell speculation that a cut in taxation is being considered. Prime Minister Gordon Brown has said he was looking "at everything" that could be done to help people through the...
PM Hints At Tax Cuts
Number 10 has failed to quell speculation that a cut in taxation is being considered. Prime Minister Gordon Brown has said he was looking "at everything" that could be done to help people through the...
UK National News, Nov 10, 2008
Man Arrested Over Model's Murder
A 21-year-old West Midlands man has been arrested in connection with the murder of a promising young model at the weekend. Amy Leigh Barnes was found stabbed at her Bolton home on Saturday morning....
Man Arrested Over Model's Murder
A 21-year-old West Midlands man has been arrested in connection with the murder of a promising young model at the weekend. Amy Leigh Barnes was found stabbed at her Bolton home on Saturday morning....
UK National News, Nov 10, 2008
Nine Schoolboys Face Jail For 'Punishment' Gang Rape
Nine schoolboys are facing years behind bars for carrying out a "punishment" rape on a 14-year-old girl. The boys, who were aged as young as 13, snatched the girl from the street, and brought her to ...
Nine Schoolboys Face Jail For 'Punishment' Gang Rape
Nine schoolboys are facing years behind bars for carrying out a "punishment" rape on a 14-year-old girl. The boys, who were aged as young as 13, snatched the girl from the street, and brought her to ...
UK National News, Nov 10, 2008
Mother's Anger At 'Handcuffs' Gesture
A footballer has come under fire by the mother of two young boys, who were killed in a motorway crash, for a "handcuffs" goal celebration, allegedly in support of a convicted drink-driver. Ipswich mi...
Mother's Anger At 'Handcuffs' Gesture
A footballer has come under fire by the mother of two young boys, who were killed in a motorway crash, for a "handcuffs" goal celebration, allegedly in support of a convicted drink-driver. Ipswich mi...
Recruitment News, Nov 10, 2008
Irish Jobs Boost Revealed
There's good news on employment across Ireland this week with more than 60 high-tech jobs being created in Londonderry and Belfast, and hundreds in retailing in Dublin. The 60 new posts in Northern I...
Irish Jobs Boost Revealed
There's good news on employment across Ireland this week with more than 60 high-tech jobs being created in Londonderry and Belfast, and hundreds in retailing in Dublin. The 60 new posts in Northern I...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 10, 2008
Condemnations Follow GAA Club Attacks
The Orange Order has condemned weekend arson attacks on Gaelic Athletic Association (GAA) clubrooms. A statement from the top loyal order today said: "We condemn all attacks on halls in our community...
Condemnations Follow GAA Club Attacks
The Orange Order has condemned weekend arson attacks on Gaelic Athletic Association (GAA) clubrooms. A statement from the top loyal order today said: "We condemn all attacks on halls in our community...
UK National News, Nov 10, 2008
Witness Appeal After Ilford Fatal Stabbing
Detectives are appealing for witnesses and information after a 19-year-old man was murdered in Ilford. Police were called at approximately 2.30am on Saturday 8 November to reports of a stabbing in Hi...
Witness Appeal After Ilford Fatal Stabbing
Detectives are appealing for witnesses and information after a 19-year-old man was murdered in Ilford. Police were called at approximately 2.30am on Saturday 8 November to reports of a stabbing in Hi...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 10, 2008
Accused Denies Fatal Larne Stabbing
A Larne man has denied involvement in the death of another man from the Co Antrim town. The 35-year-old appeared in court charged in connection with the murder of Kenneth Nicholl last weekend. Troy ...
Accused Denies Fatal Larne Stabbing
A Larne man has denied involvement in the death of another man from the Co Antrim town. The 35-year-old appeared in court charged in connection with the murder of Kenneth Nicholl last weekend. Troy ...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 10, 2008
Other NI News In Brief
Ex-RUC Chief Laid To Rest Top leaders in the political field, senior police officers and even representatives of royalty yesterday attended the funeral of former RUC Chief Constable, Sir John Hermon....
Other NI News In Brief
Ex-RUC Chief Laid To Rest Top leaders in the political field, senior police officers and even representatives of royalty yesterday attended the funeral of former RUC Chief Constable, Sir John Hermon....
UK National News, Nov 10, 2008
MPs Call For 'Happy Hour' Drinking Ban
Supermarkets should be banned from selling alcohol at a loss in order to address the growing issue of alcohol-fuelled violence. The Home Affairs Select Committee also said pub 'happy hours' should be...
MPs Call For 'Happy Hour' Drinking Ban
Supermarkets should be banned from selling alcohol at a loss in order to address the growing issue of alcohol-fuelled violence. The Home Affairs Select Committee also said pub 'happy hours' should be...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 10, 2008
School Watch For St Colm's Bomb Hoaxers
A community-led effort has been undertaken to defeat bomb hoaxers who have been plaguing a west Belfast school for weeks. The neighbourhood groups have begun watching the school overnight to deter th...
School Watch For St Colm's Bomb Hoaxers
A community-led effort has been undertaken to defeat bomb hoaxers who have been plaguing a west Belfast school for weeks. The neighbourhood groups have begun watching the school overnight to deter th...
UK National News, Nov 10, 2008
Over £100m To Help Councils Unlock Their Housing Market
Councils will get over a hundred million pounds tomorrow to help maintain the building of the family and first-time buyer homes still desperately needed announced Housing Minister Margaret Beckett tod...
Over £100m To Help Councils Unlock Their Housing Market
Councils will get over a hundred million pounds tomorrow to help maintain the building of the family and first-time buyer homes still desperately needed announced Housing Minister Margaret Beckett tod...
UK National News, Nov 10, 2008
Small Growth In Xmas Online Shoppers Predicted
A drop in online spending has been predicted for this Christmas, with only a 15% growth in internet shopping expected. This is in stark contrast to the 54% year-on-year increase in online shopping i...
Small Growth In Xmas Online Shoppers Predicted
A drop in online spending has been predicted for this Christmas, with only a 15% growth in internet shopping expected. This is in stark contrast to the 54% year-on-year increase in online shopping i...
UK National News, Nov 10, 2008
£30m Healthy Towns Kick Start Change4life
Nine towns have won the opportunity to lead the way in helping their residents live healthier lives as part of the new Change4Life movement, Health Secretary Alan Johnson announced today. The "Health...
£30m Healthy Towns Kick Start Change4life
Nine towns have won the opportunity to lead the way in helping their residents live healthier lives as part of the new Change4Life movement, Health Secretary Alan Johnson announced today. The "Health...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 10, 2008
Remembrance Services Held
Ceremonies were held across the province yesterday morning to pay tribute to the 'fallen', 90 years after the end of the First World War. People braved the cold November wind to lay wreaths at Cenota...
Remembrance Services Held
Ceremonies were held across the province yesterday morning to pay tribute to the 'fallen', 90 years after the end of the First World War. People braved the cold November wind to lay wreaths at Cenota...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 10, 2008
Birds Bring Ryanair Jet To Crashing Halt
All 166 passengers on a commuter Ryanair plane had to be evacuated down emergency chutes this morning at Rome's main airport after what is thought to have been multiple bird strikes. Two cabin crew a...
Birds Bring Ryanair Jet To Crashing Halt
All 166 passengers on a commuter Ryanair plane had to be evacuated down emergency chutes this morning at Rome's main airport after what is thought to have been multiple bird strikes. Two cabin crew a...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 10, 2008
40% Off 2007 Peak House Prices, Says Ulster Bank
Forty percent will be wiped off Northern Ireland house prices - from their August 2007 peak - by the end of next year, it has been claimed. Ulster Bank made the prediction in a recent assessment of ...
40% Off 2007 Peak House Prices, Says Ulster Bank
Forty percent will be wiped off Northern Ireland house prices - from their August 2007 peak - by the end of next year, it has been claimed. Ulster Bank made the prediction in a recent assessment of ...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 10, 2008
National Awards Accolade At Vivo
Top level service at a Northern Ireland convenience store shone through last week as a Coleraine woman claimed a national prize. Lorna McLaughlin, a Henderson Group employee at Vivo Mountsandel, Cole...
National Awards Accolade At Vivo
Top level service at a Northern Ireland convenience store shone through last week as a Coleraine woman claimed a national prize. Lorna McLaughlin, a Henderson Group employee at Vivo Mountsandel, Cole...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 10, 2008
£200k Interactive Play Area Opened In Belfast
An interactive play area has been officially opened at the new £200,000 Grove Health and Wellbeing Play Park in Belfast. The scheme is designed to encourage children to beat obesity and improve thei...
£200k Interactive Play Area Opened In Belfast
An interactive play area has been officially opened at the new £200,000 Grove Health and Wellbeing Play Park in Belfast. The scheme is designed to encourage children to beat obesity and improve thei...
Recruitment News, Nov 10, 2008
John Lewis Store Willl Bring 800 Jobs To Dublin
UK department store John Lewis has announced it plans to open a Dublin outlet, creating 800 jobs in the capital. The new store will be John Lewis' first outside Britain. The chain will be the anchor ...
John Lewis Store Willl Bring 800 Jobs To Dublin
UK department store John Lewis has announced it plans to open a Dublin outlet, creating 800 jobs in the capital. The new store will be John Lewis' first outside Britain. The chain will be the anchor ...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 10, 2008
Diaspora TV On Hold As RTÉ Cuts Spending
The new RTÉ channel for Irish citizens living in the UK is to be shelved following an announcement of a €50 million budget cut by the television company. RTÉ is to make the cuts, which will amount to...
Diaspora TV On Hold As RTÉ Cuts Spending
The new RTÉ channel for Irish citizens living in the UK is to be shelved following an announcement of a €50 million budget cut by the television company. RTÉ is to make the cuts, which will amount to...
Recruitment News, Nov 10, 2008
£6.2m Training Grants For East Of England
Businesses in the east of England will have access to training grants that will equip staff with new skills and move their business forward, following a major £6.2 million investment by the East of En...
£6.2m Training Grants For East Of England
Businesses in the east of England will have access to training grants that will equip staff with new skills and move their business forward, following a major £6.2 million investment by the East of En...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 7, 2008
Former RUC Chief Dies
'Jack' Hermon, the former Chief Constable of the RUC has died. He was in charge of the Royal Ulster Constabulary between 1980 and 1989 having originally joined the force in 1951. His widow, Lady S...
Former RUC Chief Dies
'Jack' Hermon, the former Chief Constable of the RUC has died. He was in charge of the Royal Ulster Constabulary between 1980 and 1989 having originally joined the force in 1951. His widow, Lady S...
UK National News, Nov 7, 2008
Surprise Win For Labour At By-Election
Labour has swept to victory at the Glenrothes by-election - a win tipped to go to the Scottish National Party (SNP). Yesterday, Labour sources mooted a loss at the polls, but today's shock result i...
Surprise Win For Labour At By-Election
Labour has swept to victory at the Glenrothes by-election - a win tipped to go to the Scottish National Party (SNP). Yesterday, Labour sources mooted a loss at the polls, but today's shock result i...
Business News, Nov 7, 2008
Insolvency Figures On The Rise
The number of people declared insolvent in England and Wales has risen by almost 9% during the third quarter of the year, according to new figures. Individual insolvencies rose by 8.8% to 27,087, whi...
Insolvency Figures On The Rise
The number of people declared insolvent in England and Wales has risen by almost 9% during the third quarter of the year, according to new figures. Individual insolvencies rose by 8.8% to 27,087, whi...
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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.