Northern Ireland News for November 2008 : Page 13
UK National News, Nov 6, 2008
Man Killed In Industrial Site Explosion
A man has died following an explosion at a warehouse in Hertfordshire. Six people were also injured in the blast which occurred at the site at the Mundells, Welwyn Garden City, Hertfordshire, at 3pm ...
Man Killed In Industrial Site Explosion
A man has died following an explosion at a warehouse in Hertfordshire. Six people were also injured in the blast which occurred at the site at the Mundells, Welwyn Garden City, Hertfordshire, at 3pm ...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 6, 2008
Migrating NI Builders Might 'Never Return', Claims Construction Group
Northern Ireland builders - forced to find work abroad, amid a domestic construction sector slump – might never return to the province, an industry group has said. As ailing construction firms conti...
Migrating NI Builders Might 'Never Return', Claims Construction Group
Northern Ireland builders - forced to find work abroad, amid a domestic construction sector slump – might never return to the province, an industry group has said. As ailing construction firms conti...
Business News, Nov 6, 2008
Investors In People Rewarded
People power came to the fore this week with news that 37 local business organisations have been presented with the prestigious 'Investors in People' accreditation. The awards were made by NI Employm...
Investors In People Rewarded
People power came to the fore this week with news that 37 local business organisations have been presented with the prestigious 'Investors in People' accreditation. The awards were made by NI Employm...
UK National News, Nov 6, 2008
Labour Faces SNP 'Favourites' In Scottish By-Election
Gordon Brown's handling of the international financial crisis is set to face its first litmus test today, as voters in the Scottish constituency of Glenrothes take to the polls for a parliamentary by-...
Labour Faces SNP 'Favourites' In Scottish By-Election
Gordon Brown's handling of the international financial crisis is set to face its first litmus test today, as voters in the Scottish constituency of Glenrothes take to the polls for a parliamentary by-...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 6, 2008
Dunnes Managers Expect "Significant Announcement"
Speculation over the rumoured takeover of Dunnes Stores by the British supermarket chain Asda have shifted up a gear following an unscheduled management briefing. According to reports on Thursday morn...
Dunnes Managers Expect "Significant Announcement"
Speculation over the rumoured takeover of Dunnes Stores by the British supermarket chain Asda have shifted up a gear following an unscheduled management briefing. According to reports on Thursday morn...
UK National News, Nov 6, 2008
OFT Works With Citizens Advice To 'Save Xmas'
The OFT's 'Save Xmas' campaign has had a major impact on people's behaviour towards saving, new independent research shows. Following the collapse of the Farepak hamper company, the OFT partnered wit...
OFT Works With Citizens Advice To 'Save Xmas'
The OFT's 'Save Xmas' campaign has had a major impact on people's behaviour towards saving, new independent research shows. Following the collapse of the Farepak hamper company, the OFT partnered wit...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 6, 2008
Four Fermanagh Police Stations Face Axe
Four Fermanagh police stations have been earmarked for closure, it has been revealed. Proposals to shut down the stations in Kesh, Belcoo, Belleek and Newtownbutler have already been subjected to pu...
Four Fermanagh Police Stations Face Axe
Four Fermanagh police stations have been earmarked for closure, it has been revealed. Proposals to shut down the stations in Kesh, Belcoo, Belleek and Newtownbutler have already been subjected to pu...
UK National News, Nov 6, 2008
Women In Film And Television Honours Julie Walters
Golden Globe and BAFTA award-winning stage and screen actress Julie Walters is the latest British star to be honoured by Women in Film and Television (WFTV). In December, she will receive their high...
Women In Film And Television Honours Julie Walters
Golden Globe and BAFTA award-winning stage and screen actress Julie Walters is the latest British star to be honoured by Women in Film and Television (WFTV). In December, she will receive their high...
UK National News, Nov 6, 2008
Other News In Brief
Gurkha Army Soldier Dies In Afghanistan A British Army soldier, who died in Afghanistan, has been named by the Ministry of Defence (MoD). Yubraj Rai, 28, from Khotang in eastern Nepal was the first ...
Other News In Brief
Gurkha Army Soldier Dies In Afghanistan A British Army soldier, who died in Afghanistan, has been named by the Ministry of Defence (MoD). Yubraj Rai, 28, from Khotang in eastern Nepal was the first ...
Business News, Nov 6, 2008
Dublin Show 'Building' Cross-Border Links
Northern Ireland-based construction firms are looking south for new business. Ten building supplies companies are being helped by the Government agency, Invest Northern Ireland to market their produc...
Dublin Show 'Building' Cross-Border Links
Northern Ireland-based construction firms are looking south for new business. Ten building supplies companies are being helped by the Government agency, Invest Northern Ireland to market their produc...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 6, 2008
Dublin Show 'Building' Cross-Border Links
Northern Ireland-based construction firms are looking south for new business. Ten building supplies companies are being helped by the Government agency, Invest Northern Ireland to market their produ...
Dublin Show 'Building' Cross-Border Links
Northern Ireland-based construction firms are looking south for new business. Ten building supplies companies are being helped by the Government agency, Invest Northern Ireland to market their produ...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 6, 2008
Lottery Underpins Voluntary Sector
Big Lottery Fund has announced details of a multi-million pound investment to help develop and shape the future of Northern Ireland's community and voluntary sector. The Building Change Trust will in...
Lottery Underpins Voluntary Sector
Big Lottery Fund has announced details of a multi-million pound investment to help develop and shape the future of Northern Ireland's community and voluntary sector. The Building Change Trust will in...
Recruitment News, Nov 6, 2008
Asda Takeover Of Dunnes Rumoured
Jobs may be in danger as rumours emerge of a possible major deal between US-owned Asda and Irish-flagflyer, Dunnes stores. The trade union representing staff at Dunnes Stores has written to the compa...
Asda Takeover Of Dunnes Rumoured
Jobs may be in danger as rumours emerge of a possible major deal between US-owned Asda and Irish-flagflyer, Dunnes stores. The trade union representing staff at Dunnes Stores has written to the compa...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 6, 2008
Other NI News In Brief
Rates Deal To Help Pensioners A rates deferment scheme for pensioners is to be introduced in Northern Ireland, the Finance Minister has said. The move is a result of last year's Executive review of r...
Other NI News In Brief
Rates Deal To Help Pensioners A rates deferment scheme for pensioners is to be introduced in Northern Ireland, the Finance Minister has said. The move is a result of last year's Executive review of r...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 6, 2008
Investors In People Rewarded
People power came to the fore this week with news that 37 local business organisations have been presented with the prestigious 'Investors in People' accreditation. The awards were made by NI Employm...
Investors In People Rewarded
People power came to the fore this week with news that 37 local business organisations have been presented with the prestigious 'Investors in People' accreditation. The awards were made by NI Employm...
UK National News, Nov 5, 2008
Brown Praises President-Elect Obama
British Prime Minister Gordon Brown has congratulated US president-elect Barack Obama for running an "inspirational campaign", and said he is looking forward to working with him. Democratic Senator B...
Brown Praises President-Elect Obama
British Prime Minister Gordon Brown has congratulated US president-elect Barack Obama for running an "inspirational campaign", and said he is looking forward to working with him. Democratic Senator B...
UK National News, Nov 5, 2008
British Soldier Dies In Afghanistan
A British soldier has been killed in Afghanistan, the Ministry of Defence (MoD) has confirmed. The soldier from 2nd Battalion The Royal Gurkha Rifles was killed as a result of enemy fire, in the Musa...
British Soldier Dies In Afghanistan
A British soldier has been killed in Afghanistan, the Ministry of Defence (MoD) has confirmed. The soldier from 2nd Battalion The Royal Gurkha Rifles was killed as a result of enemy fire, in the Musa...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 5, 2008
Politicians Join In Congratulating Barack Obama
Ireland's politicians - north and south - have symbolically joined in their congratulations for the new President-elect, Barack Obama. Northern Ireland First Minister Peter Robinson and the Deputy Fi...
Politicians Join In Congratulating Barack Obama
Ireland's politicians - north and south - have symbolically joined in their congratulations for the new President-elect, Barack Obama. Northern Ireland First Minister Peter Robinson and the Deputy Fi...
UK National News, Nov 5, 2008
Teenage Army Cadet's Funeral Takes Place
The funeral of a teenage Army cadet, who was murdered outside a youth club, is to take place today. Joseph Lappin, 16, from Old Swan, died in hospital on October 20, after he was stabbed in the heart...
Teenage Army Cadet's Funeral Takes Place
The funeral of a teenage Army cadet, who was murdered outside a youth club, is to take place today. Joseph Lappin, 16, from Old Swan, died in hospital on October 20, after he was stabbed in the heart...
UK National News, Nov 5, 2008
NHS Drug 'Top Up' Plans Announced
Patients will be able to pay for medicines privately, as well as receiving National Health Service (NHS) treatment, under new plans drawn up by ministers. Health Secretary Alan Johnson made the annou...
NHS Drug 'Top Up' Plans Announced
Patients will be able to pay for medicines privately, as well as receiving National Health Service (NHS) treatment, under new plans drawn up by ministers. Health Secretary Alan Johnson made the annou...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 5, 2008
East Belfast Rocked By Street Violence
Inter-factional violence broke out in east Belfast last night as crowds of loyalist and nationalist youths took to the streets. The police have said that four of their officers were injured dealing w...
East Belfast Rocked By Street Violence
Inter-factional violence broke out in east Belfast last night as crowds of loyalist and nationalist youths took to the streets. The police have said that four of their officers were injured dealing w...
UK National News, Nov 5, 2008
Council Bans Smokers From Fostering
Smokers in a London borough council are to be banned from fostering children, under radical new policies. Redbridge Council's cabinet agreed on Tuesday night to place the ban on carers who smoke, unl...
Council Bans Smokers From Fostering
Smokers in a London borough council are to be banned from fostering children, under radical new policies. Redbridge Council's cabinet agreed on Tuesday night to place the ban on carers who smoke, unl...
Business News, Nov 5, 2008
Women Can 'Do The Business' Says Ruane
More women should be starting their own business, especially in the areas of Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM). Northern Ireland Education Minister Caitríona Ruane, attended the...
Women Can 'Do The Business' Says Ruane
More women should be starting their own business, especially in the areas of Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM). Northern Ireland Education Minister Caitríona Ruane, attended the...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 5, 2008
Sinn Féin Welcomes Church 11-Plus Initiative
The four main churches in Northern Ireland are joining forces in an attempt to end the current 11-Plus 'stalemate'. The Church of Ireland, Catholic, Methodist and Presbyterian churches are today seek...
Sinn Féin Welcomes Church 11-Plus Initiative
The four main churches in Northern Ireland are joining forces in an attempt to end the current 11-Plus 'stalemate'. The Church of Ireland, Catholic, Methodist and Presbyterian churches are today seek...
Recruitment News, Nov 5, 2008
Down Contractor Cuts 35 Jobs
An established County Down building firm has axed 35 jobs at its Kilkeel base. RG Coulter has operated in the town for over 40 years, but of recent times, has fallen victim to the housing market slo...
Down Contractor Cuts 35 Jobs
An established County Down building firm has axed 35 jobs at its Kilkeel base. RG Coulter has operated in the town for over 40 years, but of recent times, has fallen victim to the housing market slo...
UK National News, Nov 5, 2008
Reform To Protect 'Vulnerable' Workers
Business groups, unions and the government joined forces today for the first meeting of the Fair Employment Enforcement Board. The Board will lead the fight to protect vulnerable workers from the min...
Reform To Protect 'Vulnerable' Workers
Business groups, unions and the government joined forces today for the first meeting of the Fair Employment Enforcement Board. The Board will lead the fight to protect vulnerable workers from the min...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 5, 2008
Local Docs Welcome 'Top-Up Drugs' Move
The Northern Ireland section of the top UK doctors' body, the British Medical Association (BMA) has welcomed yesterday's decision by UK Health Secretary Alan Johnson, to allow patients in England to p...
Local Docs Welcome 'Top-Up Drugs' Move
The Northern Ireland section of the top UK doctors' body, the British Medical Association (BMA) has welcomed yesterday's decision by UK Health Secretary Alan Johnson, to allow patients in England to p...
UK National News, Nov 5, 2008
Students March Against 'Unfair' Top-Up Fees System
Poorer university undergraduates in England are suffering worst from the current top-up fees system, according to the National Union of Students, which will today stage a protest in London. Thousan...
Students March Against 'Unfair' Top-Up Fees System
Poorer university undergraduates in England are suffering worst from the current top-up fees system, according to the National Union of Students, which will today stage a protest in London. Thousan...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 5, 2008
Other NI News In Brief
Air Tax Slammed The chairman of one of the province's leading business organisations has warned that the UK Government's proposals for Aviation Duty, which will replace Air Passenger Duty, will damag...
Other NI News In Brief
Air Tax Slammed The chairman of one of the province's leading business organisations has warned that the UK Government's proposals for Aviation Duty, which will replace Air Passenger Duty, will damag...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 5, 2008
Down Contractor Cuts 35 Jobs
An established County Down building firm has axed 35 jobs at its Kilkeel base. RG Coulter has operated in the town for over 40 years, but of recent times, has fallen victim to the housing market slo...
Down Contractor Cuts 35 Jobs
An established County Down building firm has axed 35 jobs at its Kilkeel base. RG Coulter has operated in the town for over 40 years, but of recent times, has fallen victim to the housing market slo...
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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.