Northern Ireland News for November 2008 : Page 8
UK National News, Nov 17, 2008
Other News In Brief
Man Pleads Guilty After Father And Son Killed On M62 A man has pleaded guilty to killing a father and son after his car smashed into theirs on the M62. Imran Hussain, 32, of Como Avenue, Bradford ple...
Other News In Brief
Man Pleads Guilty After Father And Son Killed On M62 A man has pleaded guilty to killing a father and son after his car smashed into theirs on the M62. Imran Hussain, 32, of Como Avenue, Bradford ple...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 17, 2008
NI Business Has Role In Debt Recovery: Foster
There has been a high level call for the business community to play its part in beating the credit crunch. Northern Ireland Enterprise Minister Arlene Foster has said that local banks can do more to ...
NI Business Has Role In Debt Recovery: Foster
There has been a high level call for the business community to play its part in beating the credit crunch. Northern Ireland Enterprise Minister Arlene Foster has said that local banks can do more to ...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 17, 2008
Other NI News In Brief
Quinn Murder Probe: Man Held Gardaí have made an arrest as part of the on-going investigation into the murder of Paul Quinn in late October last year. Mr Quinn was found murdered at Castleblayney, Co...
Other NI News In Brief
Quinn Murder Probe: Man Held Gardaí have made an arrest as part of the on-going investigation into the murder of Paul Quinn in late October last year. Mr Quinn was found murdered at Castleblayney, Co...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 17, 2008
Calls For 'Joined-Up' Approach To West Belfast Development
Stormont Regeneration Minister Margaret Ritchie has outlined her plans for a co-ordinated approach to proposed development in Glen Road in West Belfast. There are 10 sites stretching along the Glen ...
Calls For 'Joined-Up' Approach To West Belfast Development
Stormont Regeneration Minister Margaret Ritchie has outlined her plans for a co-ordinated approach to proposed development in Glen Road in West Belfast. There are 10 sites stretching along the Glen ...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 14, 2008
Stone Guilty
The convicted loyalist killer, Michael Stone has been found guilty of attempted murder. Mr Justice Deeney delivered his judgment today in a non-jury case heard at Belfast Crown Court. Stone was foun...
Stone Guilty
The convicted loyalist killer, Michael Stone has been found guilty of attempted murder. Mr Justice Deeney delivered his judgment today in a non-jury case heard at Belfast Crown Court. Stone was foun...
Recruitment News, Nov 14, 2008
Jobs Lost In Galway
A Galway-based company has announced that it is to close next year with the loss of 90 full-time jobs and 26 part-time posts. The move by Inter Group Insurance Services which is part of the Royal Ba...
Jobs Lost In Galway
A Galway-based company has announced that it is to close next year with the loss of 90 full-time jobs and 26 part-time posts. The move by Inter Group Insurance Services which is part of the Royal Ba...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 14, 2008
City Runway Extension Plan Takes Off
Controversy is likely to follow today's news that a planning application to extend the runway at George Best Belfast City Airport has been submitted. The airport already expects to attract about two ...
City Runway Extension Plan Takes Off
Controversy is likely to follow today's news that a planning application to extend the runway at George Best Belfast City Airport has been submitted. The airport already expects to attract about two ...
UK National News, Nov 14, 2008
Other News In Brief
Man In Court Over Raping Two Girls A 21-year-old man has been charged with raping two teenage girls in Greater Manchester. The man, from Hyde, who is due to appear before Tameside Magistrates’ Court,...
Other News In Brief
Man In Court Over Raping Two Girls A 21-year-old man has been charged with raping two teenage girls in Greater Manchester. The man, from Hyde, who is due to appear before Tameside Magistrates’ Court,...
UK National News, Nov 14, 2008
Ministers 'Warned' Over Haringey Child Protection Procedures
Ministers were warned six months before the death of Baby P, that child protection procedures in Haringey Council were not being followed, it has emerged. The news came a day after Haringey apologise...
Ministers 'Warned' Over Haringey Child Protection Procedures
Ministers were warned six months before the death of Baby P, that child protection procedures in Haringey Council were not being followed, it has emerged. The news came a day after Haringey apologise...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 14, 2008
Other NI News In Brief
Drugs Bust In Glengormley Cannabis plants (pictured) estimated to be worth £32,000 along with cultivation equipment have been seized during a search operation of a house in Newtownabbey. The house, i...
Other NI News In Brief
Drugs Bust In Glengormley Cannabis plants (pictured) estimated to be worth £32,000 along with cultivation equipment have been seized during a search operation of a house in Newtownabbey. The house, i...
UK National News, Nov 14, 2008
Inquiries Into Boy's Deaths Launched
Two separate inquiries into the death of two young boy's who were found stabbed at their home in Greater Manchester, have been launched today. The bodies, Delayno, who was three-months-old and his tw...
Inquiries Into Boy's Deaths Launched
Two separate inquiries into the death of two young boy's who were found stabbed at their home in Greater Manchester, have been launched today. The bodies, Delayno, who was three-months-old and his tw...
UK National News, Nov 14, 2008
Lockerbie Bomber Loses Bail Bid
The man convicted of the Lockerbie bomb has lost his bid to be freed on bail. Abdelbaset Ali al-Megrahi, 56, a former Libyan intelligence agent, is serving a life sentence, with a minimum term of 27 ...
Lockerbie Bomber Loses Bail Bid
The man convicted of the Lockerbie bomb has lost his bid to be freed on bail. Abdelbaset Ali al-Megrahi, 56, a former Libyan intelligence agent, is serving a life sentence, with a minimum term of 27 ...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 14, 2008
Child Porn Cop Given Probation
An former Ulster policeman - who admitted downloading child pornography - has walked free from court, after being handed down three years probation. William Neil McGonigle, aged 39, came to the att...
Child Porn Cop Given Probation
An former Ulster policeman - who admitted downloading child pornography - has walked free from court, after being handed down three years probation. William Neil McGonigle, aged 39, came to the att...
Business News, Nov 14, 2008
Republic's Minister Welcomes Subway Jobs Boost
Irish Enterprise Minister Mary Coughlan has welcomed Subway's decision to significantly increase its operations across Ireland The development will be over the next two years - a move that is expecte...
Republic's Minister Welcomes Subway Jobs Boost
Irish Enterprise Minister Mary Coughlan has welcomed Subway's decision to significantly increase its operations across Ireland The development will be over the next two years - a move that is expecte...
UK National News, Nov 14, 2008
Police Officer Bailed Over Model Death
A policewoman arrested in connection with the murder of Amy Leigh Barnes has been released on bail. Miss Barnes, a former pupil of Lords Independent School in Bolton, was found stabbed at her home in...
Police Officer Bailed Over Model Death
A policewoman arrested in connection with the murder of Amy Leigh Barnes has been released on bail. Miss Barnes, a former pupil of Lords Independent School in Bolton, was found stabbed at her home in...
UK National News, Nov 14, 2008
Charles 'Reigns' In Public Opinion At 60
Prince Charles has celebrated turning 60, today, by pipping his son in the opinions polls, which now favour the aging royal as the next crowned head of the United Kingdom. The Prince of Wales - one...
Charles 'Reigns' In Public Opinion At 60
Prince Charles has celebrated turning 60, today, by pipping his son in the opinions polls, which now favour the aging royal as the next crowned head of the United Kingdom. The Prince of Wales - one...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 14, 2008
Law Lords Dismiss Holy Cross Case
Seven years after the eyes of the world focused on a sectarian dispute centred on a north Belfast school, the House of Lords has praised the police for their role. The Law Lords said the RUC's handli...
Law Lords Dismiss Holy Cross Case
Seven years after the eyes of the world focused on a sectarian dispute centred on a north Belfast school, the House of Lords has praised the police for their role. The Law Lords said the RUC's handli...
UK National News, Nov 14, 2008
Couple Die In Newport House Blaze
A man and woman have died following a blaze at their Newport home last night. The fire broke out in the bungalow in Bishpool Gardens, Ringland, at around 7.05pm. The woman, thought to be 69, was res...
Couple Die In Newport House Blaze
A man and woman have died following a blaze at their Newport home last night. The fire broke out in the bungalow in Bishpool Gardens, Ringland, at around 7.05pm. The woman, thought to be 69, was res...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 14, 2008
Warm Welcome For Post Office Pensions' Deal
There was cross-party agreement in Northern Ireland this week to welcome the news of Royal Mail's success in retaining the benefit's payment system for its Post Office outlets. Robin Newton, the East...
Warm Welcome For Post Office Pensions' Deal
There was cross-party agreement in Northern Ireland this week to welcome the news of Royal Mail's success in retaining the benefit's payment system for its Post Office outlets. Robin Newton, the East...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 14, 2008
Mayo Soldier Killed In Afghanistan
A Co Mayo man fighting in Afghanistan has been killed along with a colleague while serving with British forces. Robert McKibben, 32, from Westport, died alongside a fellow marine after their patrol w...
Mayo Soldier Killed In Afghanistan
A Co Mayo man fighting in Afghanistan has been killed along with a colleague while serving with British forces. Robert McKibben, 32, from Westport, died alongside a fellow marine after their patrol w...
UK National News, Nov 14, 2008
£82m 'Congestion-Busting' Scheme Welcomed
A multi-million pound congestion-busting road scheme has been welcomed by the Transport Secretary. The £50 million final stage of Leeds' vital Inner Ring Road was officially opened today by Geoff Hoo...
£82m 'Congestion-Busting' Scheme Welcomed
A multi-million pound congestion-busting road scheme has been welcomed by the Transport Secretary. The £50 million final stage of Leeds' vital Inner Ring Road was officially opened today by Geoff Hoo...
Recruitment News, Nov 14, 2008
Irish Jobs Safe From BT Job Cuts
BT have announced Ireland will largely escape its plans to cut 10,000 jobs in the UK as part of a cost-cutting programme. Making the announcement last night, BT said the cuts will mainly affect agenc...
Irish Jobs Safe From BT Job Cuts
BT have announced Ireland will largely escape its plans to cut 10,000 jobs in the UK as part of a cost-cutting programme. Making the announcement last night, BT said the cuts will mainly affect agenc...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 14, 2008
Public Service Broadcasting Supported
A top-level conference has heard a call to continue support for public service broadcasting. Northern Ireland Arts Minister Gregory Campbell underlined the importance of strengthening and sustaining ...
Public Service Broadcasting Supported
A top-level conference has heard a call to continue support for public service broadcasting. Northern Ireland Arts Minister Gregory Campbell underlined the importance of strengthening and sustaining ...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 14, 2008
All-Ireland Tourism Showcases In London
Tourism Ministers from Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland supported local tourism at the industry's largest trade exhibition, in London, this week. Northern Ireland's Tourism Minister Arlen...
All-Ireland Tourism Showcases In London
Tourism Ministers from Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland supported local tourism at the industry's largest trade exhibition, in London, this week. Northern Ireland's Tourism Minister Arlen...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 14, 2008
Go-Ahead Firms Win Seedcorn Round
Two companies have won €20,000 each and a chance to share in a total prize fund of €280,000 after clinching the Northern Ireland regional titles in the InterTradeIreland Seedcorn Business Competition ...
Go-Ahead Firms Win Seedcorn Round
Two companies have won €20,000 each and a chance to share in a total prize fund of €280,000 after clinching the Northern Ireland regional titles in the InterTradeIreland Seedcorn Business Competition ...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 14, 2008
Minister Defends NI Environment Agency
Stormont Environment Minister Sammy Wilson has revealed that a review of the newly-formed Northern Ireland Environment Agency (NIEA) is scheduled for 2011, after the next Assembly elections. The Min...
Minister Defends NI Environment Agency
Stormont Environment Minister Sammy Wilson has revealed that a review of the newly-formed Northern Ireland Environment Agency (NIEA) is scheduled for 2011, after the next Assembly elections. The Min...
UK National News, Nov 13, 2008
Two Royal Marines Killed In Explosion
Two Royal Marines have been killed in an explosion in Afghanistan, the Ministry of Defence (MoD) has announced. The pair were from the UK Landing Force Command Support Group, operating as part of Tas...
Two Royal Marines Killed In Explosion
Two Royal Marines have been killed in an explosion in Afghanistan, the Ministry of Defence (MoD) has announced. The pair were from the UK Landing Force Command Support Group, operating as part of Tas...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 13, 2008
Funding Boost Will Build For Belfast's Future Health
The Health Minister has announced plans to invest £180 million in capital over the next three years to improve health and social care services and facilities in the Belfast Trust area. Much needed jo...
Funding Boost Will Build For Belfast's Future Health
The Health Minister has announced plans to invest £180 million in capital over the next three years to improve health and social care services and facilities in the Belfast Trust area. Much needed jo...
UK National News, Nov 13, 2008
Mother Questioned Over Baby And Toddler Deaths
A 21-year-old mother has been arrested by police on suspicion of murder after her three-month-old boy and toddler were found dead in Greater Manchester. The bodies of the baby and a two-year-old chil...
Mother Questioned Over Baby And Toddler Deaths
A 21-year-old mother has been arrested by police on suspicion of murder after her three-month-old boy and toddler were found dead in Greater Manchester. The bodies of the baby and a two-year-old chil...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 13, 2008
Police Probe Pipe Bomb Blast
Police have just revealed news of an early morning bomb attack in north Belfast. A pipe bomb exploded beside a car on the Antrim Road, close to the junction with Dawson Street in the New Lodge area s...
Police Probe Pipe Bomb Blast
Police have just revealed news of an early morning bomb attack in north Belfast. A pipe bomb exploded beside a car on the Antrim Road, close to the junction with Dawson Street in the New Lodge area s...
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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.