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Northern Ireland News for November 2008 : Page 2
Recruitment News, Nov 27, 2008
Woolworths Worth Saving
There was better news today as crisis-hit Woolworths' administrators have begun efforts to rescue the troubled chain, which has 19 stores in Northern Ireland. About 200 Woolies' jobs are under threat...
Woolworths Worth Saving
There was better news today as crisis-hit Woolworths' administrators have begun efforts to rescue the troubled chain, which has 19 stores in Northern Ireland. About 200 Woolies' jobs are under threat...
UK National News, Nov 27, 2008
CPS 'Complex And Ineffecient'
A report has warned that an increasing number of suspects are being granted bail by police because of delays in making decisions on charges. The study by the Inspectorate of Constabulary and the Insp...
CPS 'Complex And Ineffecient'
A report has warned that an increasing number of suspects are being granted bail by police because of delays in making decisions on charges. The study by the Inspectorate of Constabulary and the Insp...
UK National News, Nov 27, 2008
Coach Death Driver Jailed
A National Express coach driver was sentenced yesterday to five years in prison and banned from driving for three years after pleading guilty to three counts of causing death by dangerous driving. Ox...
Coach Death Driver Jailed
A National Express coach driver was sentenced yesterday to five years in prison and banned from driving for three years after pleading guilty to three counts of causing death by dangerous driving. Ox...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 27, 2008
McAleese Visits Orange Hall
Irish Head of State Mary McAleese has made an official visit to a County Cavan Orange Hall today, in what one lodge leader has described as a "very significant" step. The President toured Brakey Ora...
McAleese Visits Orange Hall
Irish Head of State Mary McAleese has made an official visit to a County Cavan Orange Hall today, in what one lodge leader has described as a "very significant" step. The President toured Brakey Ora...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 27, 2008
Online Guide To Taxing Matters Launched
The latest guidance for tax agents and advisers is now available in the 'Taxes, Returns and Payroll' theme of Invest Northern Ireland's nibusinessinfo.co.uk site <A HREF= 'http://www.4ni.co.uk/link-e...
Online Guide To Taxing Matters Launched
The latest guidance for tax agents and advisers is now available in the 'Taxes, Returns and Payroll' theme of Invest Northern Ireland's nibusinessinfo.co.uk site <A HREF= 'http://www.4ni.co.uk/link-e...
UK National News, Nov 27, 2008
Free School Meals For Scottish Kids
The Scottish Parliament is expected to pass a Bill that will allow local authorities to supply free meals to primary school children. Councils will be able to provide dinners to kids during their fi...
Free School Meals For Scottish Kids
The Scottish Parliament is expected to pass a Bill that will allow local authorities to supply free meals to primary school children. Councils will be able to provide dinners to kids during their fi...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 27, 2008
Boost SMEs, Says MLAs
Northern Ireland's smaller businesses were in focus this week as a local politician welcomed the introduction of the Small Business Finance Scheme in the Chancellor's Pre-budget report - and another s...
Boost SMEs, Says MLAs
Northern Ireland's smaller businesses were in focus this week as a local politician welcomed the introduction of the Small Business Finance Scheme in the Chancellor's Pre-budget report - and another s...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 27, 2008
Irish Language 'Knows No Boundaries', Say SF
There has been a call for the inclusion of Irish place names within new council boundaries. Sinn Féin made several recommendation to the Boundary Commission's public hearings - including the use of I...
Irish Language 'Knows No Boundaries', Say SF
There has been a call for the inclusion of Irish place names within new council boundaries. Sinn Féin made several recommendation to the Boundary Commission's public hearings - including the use of I...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 27, 2008
Other NI News In Brief
Court Remand Over Weapons Find There was a court appearance today for a Newtownabbey man charged with having explosives with intent to endanger life. William Mason, 22, appeared at Belfast Magistrate...
Other NI News In Brief
Court Remand Over Weapons Find There was a court appearance today for a Newtownabbey man charged with having explosives with intent to endanger life. William Mason, 22, appeared at Belfast Magistrate...
Recruitment News, Nov 26, 2008
NI Wages Starting To Meet UK Average
Estimated earnings in Northern Ireland are said to be closing in on the UK average, according to new figures. Provisional results from the Annual Survey of Hours and Earnings (ASHE) showed that grow...
NI Wages Starting To Meet UK Average
Estimated earnings in Northern Ireland are said to be closing in on the UK average, according to new figures. Provisional results from the Annual Survey of Hours and Earnings (ASHE) showed that grow...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 26, 2008
Jailed Killer Warranted 'Severe Punishment'
A Ballymurphy killer has been handed an 11-year jail sentence. Francisco Antonio Notarantonio, 21, of Whitecliff Parade, Belfast was jailed for the manslaughter of Gerard Devlin whose death was witne...
Jailed Killer Warranted 'Severe Punishment'
A Ballymurphy killer has been handed an 11-year jail sentence. Francisco Antonio Notarantonio, 21, of Whitecliff Parade, Belfast was jailed for the manslaughter of Gerard Devlin whose death was witne...
UK National News, Nov 26, 2008
British Tourists Stranded At Thai Airport
Hundreds of British tourists are believed to have been left stranded at Thailand's main international airport in Bangkok, after anti-government protestors occupied the building. According to reports,...
British Tourists Stranded At Thai Airport
Hundreds of British tourists are believed to have been left stranded at Thailand's main international airport in Bangkok, after anti-government protestors occupied the building. According to reports,...
UK National News, Nov 26, 2008
German Charged With Student Murder
Police have charged a German man with the murder of Nottingham student Matthew Pyke. Mr Pyke, 20, was found stabbed to death in his flat in North Sherwood Street on September 19th. David Marcel-Heis...
German Charged With Student Murder
Police have charged a German man with the murder of Nottingham student Matthew Pyke. Mr Pyke, 20, was found stabbed to death in his flat in North Sherwood Street on September 19th. David Marcel-Heis...
Business News, Nov 26, 2008
European Parliament Could Assist Maze Development, Says President
Controversial plans for a conflict resolution centre at the former-Maze prison site, near Lisburn, could get a boost from the European Parliament, it has been announced. Visiting the Northern Irelan...
European Parliament Could Assist Maze Development, Says President
Controversial plans for a conflict resolution centre at the former-Maze prison site, near Lisburn, could get a boost from the European Parliament, it has been announced. Visiting the Northern Irelan...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 26, 2008
Stormont Rally Stalls
There will be no high-octane Stormont launch for the World Rally Championships first event of 2009. Just a month after news that Rally Ireland co-founders Sean O'Connor and Ronan Morgan were standing...
Stormont Rally Stalls
There will be no high-octane Stormont launch for the World Rally Championships first event of 2009. Just a month after news that Rally Ireland co-founders Sean O'Connor and Ronan Morgan were standing...
UK National News, Nov 26, 2008
Pre-Budget Bolsters 'Brown Bounce'
The radical pre-Budget report, published earlier this week, appears to have bolstered Gordon Brown's charge on the opposition in the opinion polls. Figures released today, suggest the Prime Minister...
Pre-Budget Bolsters 'Brown Bounce'
The radical pre-Budget report, published earlier this week, appears to have bolstered Gordon Brown's charge on the opposition in the opinion polls. Figures released today, suggest the Prime Minister...
UK National News, Nov 26, 2008
Woolworth Worthless?
Despite the festive shopping season being well underway, troubled retailer Woolworths has today seen dealing in its shares suspended as the firm continues talks to rescue the business. Woolworths sai...
Woolworth Worthless?
Despite the festive shopping season being well underway, troubled retailer Woolworths has today seen dealing in its shares suspended as the firm continues talks to rescue the business. Woolworths sai...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 26, 2008
City Centre Traffic Discussed
Just a few weeks after the tragic death of a schoolgirl - knocked down by a bus in Royal Avenue - the Northern Ireland Roads Minister Conor Murphy has met with the Mayor of Belfast, Tom Hartley, to di...
City Centre Traffic Discussed
Just a few weeks after the tragic death of a schoolgirl - knocked down by a bus in Royal Avenue - the Northern Ireland Roads Minister Conor Murphy has met with the Mayor of Belfast, Tom Hartley, to di...
Business News, Nov 26, 2008
Protect Local Broadcasting, Says Assembly
The Stormont Assembly has this week called for the protection of public service broadcasting and for UTV to suspend its restructuring and redundancy programme. Sinn Féin MLA and Chair of the Culture...
Protect Local Broadcasting, Says Assembly
The Stormont Assembly has this week called for the protection of public service broadcasting and for UTV to suspend its restructuring and redundancy programme. Sinn Féin MLA and Chair of the Culture...
UK National News, Nov 26, 2008
Father Guilty Of Family Murder
A man has been found guilty of murdering four members of his family. Neil Crampton, 36, of Winlaton, Gateshead, admitted killing his daughter Abigail, 12, son Steven, five, ex-partner Olufunke Sobo a...
Father Guilty Of Family Murder
A man has been found guilty of murdering four members of his family. Neil Crampton, 36, of Winlaton, Gateshead, admitted killing his daughter Abigail, 12, son Steven, five, ex-partner Olufunke Sobo a...
UK National News, Nov 26, 2008
Man Guilty Of Hannah Foster Murder
A former sandwich delivery driver has been jailed for life, for the rape, murder, false imprisonment and kidnap of 17-year-old Hannah Foster. Maninder Pal Singh Kohli, a 41-year-old father of two, wa...
Man Guilty Of Hannah Foster Murder
A former sandwich delivery driver has been jailed for life, for the rape, murder, false imprisonment and kidnap of 17-year-old Hannah Foster. Maninder Pal Singh Kohli, a 41-year-old father of two, wa...
UK National News, Nov 26, 2008
Passenger And Freight Rail Services Set For Major Boost
A multi-million pound rail scheme to create an enhanced freight route through London is set to improve performance and capacity on a key link and ease pressure on Britain's roads, Secretary of State f...
Passenger And Freight Rail Services Set For Major Boost
A multi-million pound rail scheme to create an enhanced freight route through London is set to improve performance and capacity on a key link and ease pressure on Britain's roads, Secretary of State f...
UK National News, Nov 26, 2008
Don't Waste Cash On 'Quack' Weight Loss, Say Docs
Billions of pounds are being wasted on 'quack' health food products, according to top medics. Globally every year, obese people waste billions of pounds on food products that claim they aid weight lo...
Don't Waste Cash On 'Quack' Weight Loss, Say Docs
Billions of pounds are being wasted on 'quack' health food products, according to top medics. Globally every year, obese people waste billions of pounds on food products that claim they aid weight lo...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 26, 2008
Other NI News In Brief
Pipe Bombs Found In Rathcoole A 22-year-old man has been arrested and is currently being questioned about five pipe bombs and a large amount of ammunition which police uncovered at a house in a loyal...
Other NI News In Brief
Pipe Bombs Found In Rathcoole A 22-year-old man has been arrested and is currently being questioned about five pipe bombs and a large amount of ammunition which police uncovered at a house in a loyal...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 26, 2008
Work Kicks Off At £30m NI Record Office
Construction work has commenced on Northern Ireland's new £30m Public Record Office in Belfast's Titanic Quarter. Stormont Ministers Nigel Dodds and Gregory Campbell welcomed the scheme as a "much n...
Work Kicks Off At £30m NI Record Office
Construction work has commenced on Northern Ireland's new £30m Public Record Office in Belfast's Titanic Quarter. Stormont Ministers Nigel Dodds and Gregory Campbell welcomed the scheme as a "much n...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 26, 2008
Honour For Irish Serviceman Killed In Afghanistan
The Irishman killed serving with the Royal Marines in Afghanistan is to be remembered on an engraved Peace Park 'wall' in Co Mayo. Marine Robert McKibbin, 32, who was killed in action earlier this mo...
Honour For Irish Serviceman Killed In Afghanistan
The Irishman killed serving with the Royal Marines in Afghanistan is to be remembered on an engraved Peace Park 'wall' in Co Mayo. Marine Robert McKibbin, 32, who was killed in action earlier this mo...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 26, 2008
European Parliament Could Assist Maze Development, Says EC President
Controversial plans for a conflict resolution centre at the former-Maze prison site, near Lisburn, could get a boost from the European Parliament, it has been announced. Visiting the Northern Irelan...
European Parliament Could Assist Maze Development, Says EC President
Controversial plans for a conflict resolution centre at the former-Maze prison site, near Lisburn, could get a boost from the European Parliament, it has been announced. Visiting the Northern Irelan...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 26, 2008
Traditional Music In Focus
There has been a call to put more resources into the traditional arts in Northern Ireland. A Sinn Féin MLA has called on the NI Arts Council to recruit a full time member of staff for a role as a Tra...
Traditional Music In Focus
There has been a call to put more resources into the traditional arts in Northern Ireland. A Sinn Féin MLA has called on the NI Arts Council to recruit a full time member of staff for a role as a Tra...
UK National News, Nov 26, 2008
Other News In Brief
Fourth Found Guilty In Biker Murder A fourth man has been found guilty of murdering Hells Angel biker Gerry Tobin on the M40 in Warwickshire last year. Malcolm Bull, 53, was found guilty of the offen...
Other News In Brief
Fourth Found Guilty In Biker Murder A fourth man has been found guilty of murdering Hells Angel biker Gerry Tobin on the M40 in Warwickshire last year. Malcolm Bull, 53, was found guilty of the offen...
UK National News, Nov 25, 2008
Other News In Brief
Man Guilty Of Oxford Street Stabbing A 19-year-old man has been found guilty of manslaughter, following the death of a man who was stabbed to death outside a fast-food restaurant in Oxford Street. An...
Other News In Brief
Man Guilty Of Oxford Street Stabbing A 19-year-old man has been found guilty of manslaughter, following the death of a man who was stabbed to death outside a fast-food restaurant in Oxford Street. An...
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Northern Ireland WeatherThis Evening and Tonight:Dry in the southeast at first otherwise widespread light rain or drizzle for most. It will turn mostly dry towards dawn, although a few patches of light rain or drizzle continuing, mainly in the southwest. Minimum temperature 5 °C.
