Northern Ireland News for November 2008 : Page 14
UK National News, Nov 5, 2008
Fast Track Help For Areas With Most Severe Alcohol Problems
Twenty of the areas worst hit by alcohol misuse are to receive support as part of a new programme which will help the local health service better identify and intervene with those at risk, Public Heal...
Fast Track Help For Areas With Most Severe Alcohol Problems
Twenty of the areas worst hit by alcohol misuse are to receive support as part of a new programme which will help the local health service better identify and intervene with those at risk, Public Heal...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 5, 2008
Belfast Hosts Prestigious 'Blue Book' Launch
Northern Ireland was today used as the launch pad for one of the country's most prestigious travel guides - the Blue Book. NI Tourism Minister, Arlene Foster, (pictured) formally 'opened' her copy of ...
Belfast Hosts Prestigious 'Blue Book' Launch
Northern Ireland was today used as the launch pad for one of the country's most prestigious travel guides - the Blue Book. NI Tourism Minister, Arlene Foster, (pictured) formally 'opened' her copy of ...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 5, 2008
Bring Back Minor Ailments Scheme, Says O'Neill
A leading member of the Northern Ireland Assembly's Health Committee has called for the speedy re-establishment of a previously successful initiative to tackle minor ailments at community level. The ...
Bring Back Minor Ailments Scheme, Says O'Neill
A leading member of the Northern Ireland Assembly's Health Committee has called for the speedy re-establishment of a previously successful initiative to tackle minor ailments at community level. The ...
UK National News, Nov 5, 2008
Other News In Brief
Interpreter Guilty Of 'Communicating Information To Enemy' An Army interpreter who worked for Britain's top general in Afghanistan, has been found guilty of spying for Iran. Daniel James, 45 - an Ir...
Other News In Brief
Interpreter Guilty Of 'Communicating Information To Enemy' An Army interpreter who worked for Britain's top general in Afghanistan, has been found guilty of spying for Iran. Daniel James, 45 - an Ir...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 5, 2008
Council 'Show Best Value'
More ratepayers than ever are satisfied with the service provided by Belfast City Council, according to a public consultation survey. The Council has been asked to submit a number of 'Best Value Perf...
Council 'Show Best Value'
More ratepayers than ever are satisfied with the service provided by Belfast City Council, according to a public consultation survey. The Council has been asked to submit a number of 'Best Value Perf...
Northern Ireland 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, (pictured) a...
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, (pictured) a...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 5, 2008
Art 'Behind Bars' Welcomed
North Belfast's historic Crumlin Road gaol is putting on a colourful face this week with news of an art exhibition at the now vacant premises. Local young artist Gemma Gallagher and Alicia Logan - fr...
Art 'Behind Bars' Welcomed
North Belfast's historic Crumlin Road gaol is putting on a colourful face this week with news of an art exhibition at the now vacant premises. Local young artist Gemma Gallagher and Alicia Logan - fr...
Recruitment News, Nov 5, 2008
Building Group Announces Redundancies
An Aberdeen-based housebuilder has announced redundancies, BBC Scotland has revealed. The Stewart Milne Group has announced 44 redundancies across its UK businesses. Meanwhile 73 further jobs are at...
Building Group Announces Redundancies
An Aberdeen-based housebuilder has announced redundancies, BBC Scotland has revealed. The Stewart Milne Group has announced 44 redundancies across its UK businesses. Meanwhile 73 further jobs are at...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 4, 2008
Cross-Border Policing Talks Highlight Stormont Divide
A united effort to target cross-border crime took a step forward today with news of a high-level meeting between Irish police force bosses alongside senior members of both governments. The Irish Repu...
Cross-Border Policing Talks Highlight Stormont Divide
A united effort to target cross-border crime took a step forward today with news of a high-level meeting between Irish police force bosses alongside senior members of both governments. The Irish Repu...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 4, 2008
No Motive For Larne Murder: PSNI
There is as yet no clear motive for the violent death of a Larne man at the weekend. As police yesterday began a full-scale murder inquiry into the brutal stabbing of the father-of-two, it emerged th...
No Motive For Larne Murder: PSNI
There is as yet no clear motive for the violent death of a Larne man at the weekend. As police yesterday began a full-scale murder inquiry into the brutal stabbing of the father-of-two, it emerged th...
UK National News, Nov 4, 2008
Balcony Fall Father To Appeal Inquest Ruling
A father who threw his two children off a balcony, killing his young son, has gained permission to appeal against an inquest verdict of unlawful killing. John Hogan, 34, of Bradley Stoke, South Glouc...
Balcony Fall Father To Appeal Inquest Ruling
A father who threw his two children off a balcony, killing his young son, has gained permission to appeal against an inquest verdict of unlawful killing. John Hogan, 34, of Bradley Stoke, South Glouc...
UK National News, Nov 4, 2008
Teen Held In Terror Raid
Police investigating alleged death threats against the Prime Minister have arrested a man in Blackburn. It is believed the threats to kill Gordon Brown were posted on an Islamic website. A 19-year...
Teen Held In Terror Raid
Police investigating alleged death threats against the Prime Minister have arrested a man in Blackburn. It is believed the threats to kill Gordon Brown were posted on an Islamic website. A 19-year...
UK National News, Nov 4, 2008
M6 Crash Family Funerals To Take Place
Six family members who died in a motorway crash in Cheshire are to be laid to rest today. David Statham, 38 and his 33-year-old wife Michelle were returning to their home in Llandudno, with their fou...
M6 Crash Family Funerals To Take Place
Six family members who died in a motorway crash in Cheshire are to be laid to rest today. David Statham, 38 and his 33-year-old wife Michelle were returning to their home in Llandudno, with their fou...
UK National News, Nov 4, 2008
Three More Arrested Over Army Cadet Murder
Police investigating the murder of a teenage Army cadet have arrested three more people. Joseph Lappin, 16, from Old Swan, died in hospital on October 20, after he was stabbed in the heart outside a ...
Three More Arrested Over Army Cadet Murder
Police investigating the murder of a teenage Army cadet have arrested three more people. Joseph Lappin, 16, from Old Swan, died in hospital on October 20, after he was stabbed in the heart outside a ...
UK National News, Nov 4, 2008
Police Investigate Alleged Barracks Sexual Assault
Police are investigating an alleged sexual assault at an Army training centre in Hampshire. According to reports, officers searched The Prince Philip Barracks in Bordon, Hampshire, following reports ...
Police Investigate Alleged Barracks Sexual Assault
Police are investigating an alleged sexual assault at an Army training centre in Hampshire. According to reports, officers searched The Prince Philip Barracks in Bordon, Hampshire, following reports ...
UK National News, Nov 4, 2008
Crossrail Boost As BAA Agree £230m Funding
Crossrail took a significant step forward today thanks to the agreement of a £230 million funding package from BAA, Transport Minister Andrew Adonis and BAA's Strategy Director Mike Forster have annou...
Crossrail Boost As BAA Agree £230m Funding
Crossrail took a significant step forward today thanks to the agreement of a £230 million funding package from BAA, Transport Minister Andrew Adonis and BAA's Strategy Director Mike Forster have annou...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 4, 2008
NI Will Be Hardest Hit In Recession, Says Bank
A UK recession will hit Northern Ireland worst, the Ulster Bank has warned. The gloomy prediction has been attributed to the province's reliance on the ailing construction industry, which has been ...
NI Will Be Hardest Hit In Recession, Says Bank
A UK recession will hit Northern Ireland worst, the Ulster Bank has warned. The gloomy prediction has been attributed to the province's reliance on the ailing construction industry, which has been ...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 4, 2008
Antrim Hopes Dashed As Trump Wins Scottish Approval
Despite hopes for a Northern Ireland branch of the 'Trump Empire', American magnate Donald Trump has finally gained permission to build a much-mooted £1bn golf resort in Scotland. During intense wra...
Antrim Hopes Dashed As Trump Wins Scottish Approval
Despite hopes for a Northern Ireland branch of the 'Trump Empire', American magnate Donald Trump has finally gained permission to build a much-mooted £1bn golf resort in Scotland. During intense wra...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 4, 2008
Older People Get Advocate
There's a new voice speaking out for older people in Northern Ireland. The former head of the Equality Commission, Dame Joan Harbison (pictured) has been appointed as Older People's 'Advocate' with J...
Older People Get Advocate
There's a new voice speaking out for older people in Northern Ireland. The former head of the Equality Commission, Dame Joan Harbison (pictured) has been appointed as Older People's 'Advocate' with J...
UK National News, Nov 4, 2008
Welsh Suicide Action Plan Launched
A new action plan that aims to reduce suicide and self-harm in Wales has been launched today by the Welsh Assembly Government. Teachers, GPs, employment advisers and police are to be trained to spot ...
Welsh Suicide Action Plan Launched
A new action plan that aims to reduce suicide and self-harm in Wales has been launched today by the Welsh Assembly Government. Teachers, GPs, employment advisers and police are to be trained to spot ...
UK National News, Nov 4, 2008
Prisoner Ordered To Pay £95k 'Proceeds Of Crime'
A man convicted of growing cannabis has been ordered to pay almost £100,000 at a Proceeds of Crime Hearing at Bolton Crown Court. Michael Nixon, 43, of Hill Lane, Blackley, was this week ordered to p...
Prisoner Ordered To Pay £95k 'Proceeds Of Crime'
A man convicted of growing cannabis has been ordered to pay almost £100,000 at a Proceeds of Crime Hearing at Bolton Crown Court. Michael Nixon, 43, of Hill Lane, Blackley, was this week ordered to p...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 4, 2008
Welcomes News As More Smokers Are 'Stubbing It Out'
A leading NI doctor has welcomed new statistics just released by the Department of Health that show how well their campaign to persuade more smokers to 'pack it in' is working. The figures, relating ...
Welcomes News As More Smokers Are 'Stubbing It Out'
A leading NI doctor has welcomed new statistics just released by the Department of Health that show how well their campaign to persuade more smokers to 'pack it in' is working. The figures, relating ...
UK National News, Nov 4, 2008
Essex Police Congratulated For Delivering First Policing Pledge
Sixty areas across the country have signed up to become new neighbourhood crime and justice pioneer areas, Home Secretary Jacqui Smith announced today. The Home Secretary also congratulated Essex on...
Essex Police Congratulated For Delivering First Policing Pledge
Sixty areas across the country have signed up to become new neighbourhood crime and justice pioneer areas, Home Secretary Jacqui Smith announced today. The Home Secretary also congratulated Essex on...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 4, 2008
TV 'Apprentice' To Aid Local Businesses
One of Britain's top business consultants will be visiting Belfast later this month, to share her expertise with local entrepreneurs. Ruth Badger - best known for her appearance on BBC TV's 'The Appr...
TV 'Apprentice' To Aid Local Businesses
One of Britain's top business consultants will be visiting Belfast later this month, to share her expertise with local entrepreneurs. Ruth Badger - best known for her appearance on BBC TV's 'The Appr...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 4, 2008
Other NI News In Brief
Tobacco Seized It has emerged that illegal cigarettes - valued at £50m - have been recovered across the island of Ireland in less than two years. In Northern Ireland, 12 million cigarettes put at £3....
Other NI News In Brief
Tobacco Seized It has emerged that illegal cigarettes - valued at £50m - have been recovered across the island of Ireland in less than two years. In Northern Ireland, 12 million cigarettes put at £3....
UK National News, Nov 4, 2008
Other News In Brief
Man Found Dead In London Street A murder inquiry has been launched following the discovery of a man who was found stabbed in south London. The victim, aged 21, was discovered in Lebanon Street in Wan...
Other News In Brief
Man Found Dead In London Street A murder inquiry has been launched following the discovery of a man who was found stabbed in south London. The victim, aged 21, was discovered in Lebanon Street in Wan...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 4, 2008
Public Consultation On New Belfast Waste Site
Belfast City Council has urged members of the public, and the local business community, to express their views on a proposal to transfer land to arc21 to site a new waste treatment facility on the Nor...
Public Consultation On New Belfast Waste Site
Belfast City Council has urged members of the public, and the local business community, to express their views on a proposal to transfer land to arc21 to site a new waste treatment facility on the Nor...
Recruitment News, Nov 4, 2008
Jobs Boost for Cork And Carlow
There's to be a jobs' bonanza in counties Carlow and Cork with news of hundreds of new jobs. Some are to be created by pharmaceutical company Merck Sharp & Dohme which has announced it will boost loc...
Jobs Boost for Cork And Carlow
There's to be a jobs' bonanza in counties Carlow and Cork with news of hundreds of new jobs. Some are to be created by pharmaceutical company Merck Sharp & Dohme which has announced it will boost loc...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 4, 2008
Santa Claus Is Coming To Town
As the song goes, Santa Claus is coming to 'town' - or to the city of Belfast to be more specific - with the man in red landing at the City Hall this week to reveal that he will be taking up residence...
Santa Claus Is Coming To Town
As the song goes, Santa Claus is coming to 'town' - or to the city of Belfast to be more specific - with the man in red landing at the City Hall this week to reveal that he will be taking up residence...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 3, 2008
Alliance MLA Attacks 'Unacceptable' Delays On Maze Decision
An Alliance Party MLA has blasted delays over the 'Maze' stadium decision as "unacceptable". Assemblyman Trevor Lunn (pictured) urged Sport Minister Gregory Campbell not to renege on promises to bri...
Alliance MLA Attacks 'Unacceptable' Delays On Maze Decision
An Alliance Party MLA has blasted delays over the 'Maze' stadium decision as "unacceptable". Assemblyman Trevor Lunn (pictured) urged Sport Minister Gregory Campbell not to renege on promises to bri...
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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.