Northern Ireland News for November 2008 : Page 9
UK National News, Nov 13, 2008
BT Announce 10,000 Job Cuts
Telecommunications giant BT has announced it will slash 10,000 jobs, as the company faces the global economic downturn. The company, which said 4,000 jobs have already been axed, will shed a further ...
BT Announce 10,000 Job Cuts
Telecommunications giant BT has announced it will slash 10,000 jobs, as the company faces the global economic downturn. The company, which said 4,000 jobs have already been axed, will shed a further ...
UK National News, Nov 13, 2008
Council 'Truly Sorry' About Baby P Death
A Haringey councillor has expressed her "deepest sympathy" for the death of 17-month-old Baby P. The 17-month-old baby had died in a blood-splattered cot at his home in Haringey in August, after suff...
Council 'Truly Sorry' About Baby P Death
A Haringey councillor has expressed her "deepest sympathy" for the death of 17-month-old Baby P. The 17-month-old baby had died in a blood-splattered cot at his home in Haringey in August, after suff...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 13, 2008
Kidnap-Robbery Scene Revisited
Police are continuing to probe the latest of Northern Ireland's so-called 'Tiger Kidnap' robberies, where a loved one is held hostage to force the victim to hand over property or money. The scene of ...
Kidnap-Robbery Scene Revisited
Police are continuing to probe the latest of Northern Ireland's so-called 'Tiger Kidnap' robberies, where a loved one is held hostage to force the victim to hand over property or money. The scene of ...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 13, 2008
World Record In Sight For NI Climber
A Co Down climber has achieved the sixth mountain summit of his world record bid, by summitting Oceania's highest peak, the 16,020 ft granite wall known as Carstenz Pyramid. Noel Hanna, 42, from Drom...
World Record In Sight For NI Climber
A Co Down climber has achieved the sixth mountain summit of his world record bid, by summitting Oceania's highest peak, the 16,020 ft granite wall known as Carstenz Pyramid. Noel Hanna, 42, from Drom...
UK National News, Nov 13, 2008
Newlove Killer Loses Conviction Appeal
A youth jailed for the murder of a man who was kicked and punched "like a football" has lost his appeal against his conviction. Adam Swellings, 20 was sentenced to life imprisonment for the alcohol-f...
Newlove Killer Loses Conviction Appeal
A youth jailed for the murder of a man who was kicked and punched "like a football" has lost his appeal against his conviction. Adam Swellings, 20 was sentenced to life imprisonment for the alcohol-f...
UK National News, Nov 13, 2008
Investigation Into Drogba 'Missile throwing' Incident
Chelsea striker Didier Drogba is facing a police and Football Association investigation after throwing an object into the crowd during last night's Carling Cup draw against Burnley. Drogba, who claim...
Investigation Into Drogba 'Missile throwing' Incident
Chelsea striker Didier Drogba is facing a police and Football Association investigation after throwing an object into the crowd during last night's Carling Cup draw against Burnley. Drogba, who claim...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 13, 2008
Other NI News In Brief
Victoria's Festive Tree Is Tops One of Belfast's leading shopping centres, Victoria Square, is about to light-up Northern Ireland's tallest Christmas tree, but only after a rigger, Chris Williams, ab...
Other NI News In Brief
Victoria's Festive Tree Is Tops One of Belfast's leading shopping centres, Victoria Square, is about to light-up Northern Ireland's tallest Christmas tree, but only after a rigger, Chris Williams, ab...
UK National News, Nov 13, 2008
£1bn Post Office Contract Welcomed
The Post Office has been awarded a contract that would distribute benefits to millions of claimants, it was announced today. Work and Pensions Secretary James Purnell said the announcement that the P...
£1bn Post Office Contract Welcomed
The Post Office has been awarded a contract that would distribute benefits to millions of claimants, it was announced today. Work and Pensions Secretary James Purnell said the announcement that the P...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 13, 2008
Motorcyclist Is Latest Road Fatality
A motorcyclist has been killed in a road accident near Belfast. The man was travelling on the Old Holywood Road when the incident happened. It is believe the crash happened after 8.40pm, no other ve...
Motorcyclist Is Latest Road Fatality
A motorcyclist has been killed in a road accident near Belfast. The man was travelling on the Old Holywood Road when the incident happened. It is believe the crash happened after 8.40pm, no other ve...
UK National News, Nov 13, 2008
Government Approves Oil And Gas Exploration
The government has granted seven North Sea exploration licences to allow three major energy companies hunt for oil and gas. Genesis Petroleum Corp, Faroe Petroleum and Stratic Energy Corp were award...
Government Approves Oil And Gas Exploration
The government has granted seven North Sea exploration licences to allow three major energy companies hunt for oil and gas. Genesis Petroleum Corp, Faroe Petroleum and Stratic Energy Corp were award...
UK National News, Nov 13, 2008
Binge Drinkers To Confront Alcohol-Related Criminal Behaviour
Binge drinkers arrested for alcohol-related offences in nine police force areas across the country will be compelled to face up to the consequences of their drinking, Home Office Minister Alan Campbel...
Binge Drinkers To Confront Alcohol-Related Criminal Behaviour
Binge drinkers arrested for alcohol-related offences in nine police force areas across the country will be compelled to face up to the consequences of their drinking, Home Office Minister Alan Campbel...
UK National News, Nov 13, 2008
Other News In Brief
Prisoner Escapes In Manchester City Centre A man convicted of attempted murder has escaped while on an escorted visit in Manchester. Stephen Edwards, 44, of HMP Risley in Cheshire, was with guards wh...
Other News In Brief
Prisoner Escapes In Manchester City Centre A man convicted of attempted murder has escaped while on an escorted visit in Manchester. Stephen Edwards, 44, of HMP Risley in Cheshire, was with guards wh...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 13, 2008
Empey Steps In To Support Apprenticeships
Stormont Employment Minister Sir Reg Empey has stepped in to help trade apprentices who could face redundancy as a consequence of the economic slowdown. The Minister unveiled new contingency arrange...
Empey Steps In To Support Apprenticeships
Stormont Employment Minister Sir Reg Empey has stepped in to help trade apprentices who could face redundancy as a consequence of the economic slowdown. The Minister unveiled new contingency arrange...
Recruitment News, Nov 13, 2008
WIS Engineers Additional Jobs In Mallusk
There's good news on job creation this week with a Co Antrim company revealing that it has invested £3.3 million to develop new products and increase its focus on export markets. Williams Industrial ...
WIS Engineers Additional Jobs In Mallusk
There's good news on job creation this week with a Co Antrim company revealing that it has invested £3.3 million to develop new products and increase its focus on export markets. Williams Industrial ...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 13, 2008
WIS Engineers Additional Jobs In Mallusk
There's good news on job creation this week with a Co Antrim company revealing that it has invested £3.3 million to develop new products and increase its focus on export markets. Williams Industrial ...
WIS Engineers Additional Jobs In Mallusk
There's good news on job creation this week with a Co Antrim company revealing that it has invested £3.3 million to develop new products and increase its focus on export markets. Williams Industrial ...
Business News, Nov 13, 2008
Leap In Number Of NI Business Failures
There was a third more business failures in Northern Ireland in the 12 months up to the end of September. The Department of Trade and Industry has revealed that 1,011 bankruptcy orders had also been...
Leap In Number Of NI Business Failures
There was a third more business failures in Northern Ireland in the 12 months up to the end of September. The Department of Trade and Industry has revealed that 1,011 bankruptcy orders had also been...
Recruitment News, Nov 13, 2008
Aldi Expansion Leads To 650 Jobs
Discount supermarket chain Aldi is planning a €350 million expansion in Ireland that could create 650 jobs. A total of 35 new stores are planned, including a distribution centre to be built in Mitche...
Aldi Expansion Leads To 650 Jobs
Discount supermarket chain Aldi is planning a €350 million expansion in Ireland that could create 650 jobs. A total of 35 new stores are planned, including a distribution centre to be built in Mitche...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 13, 2008
Health Minister Seeks Support For Spending Increase
Construction work on a new women's and children's hospitals cannot get underway until more funds are released by the Executive, Health Minister Michael McGimpsey has warned. The Minister called for m...
Health Minister Seeks Support For Spending Increase
Construction work on a new women's and children's hospitals cannot get underway until more funds are released by the Executive, Health Minister Michael McGimpsey has warned. The Minister called for m...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 13, 2008
Holiday Scratch Cards Scam Targeted
The Trading Standards Service is warning holidaymakers to beware of bogus holiday clubs. The prospect of escaping the cold, dark winter nights in Northern Ireland is luring some unwary consumers into...
Holiday Scratch Cards Scam Targeted
The Trading Standards Service is warning holidaymakers to beware of bogus holiday clubs. The prospect of escaping the cold, dark winter nights in Northern Ireland is luring some unwary consumers into...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 12, 2008
Opening Hours To Be Slashed At Glengormley Barracks
Further cuts are being proposed to public opening hours at a suburban PSNI station. The shock move would hit Glengormley barracks - which originally went onto part-time opening hours three years ago ...
Opening Hours To Be Slashed At Glengormley Barracks
Further cuts are being proposed to public opening hours at a suburban PSNI station. The shock move would hit Glengormley barracks - which originally went onto part-time opening hours three years ago ...
UK National News, Nov 12, 2008
Shannon Kidnapped In 'Dishonest And Wicked' Plan
Shannon Matthews was drugged and kidnapped as part of a "dishonest and wicked plan" by her mother and the man whose flat she was found in, a court has heard. The nine-year-old schoolgirl's mother Kar...
Shannon Kidnapped In 'Dishonest And Wicked' Plan
Shannon Matthews was drugged and kidnapped as part of a "dishonest and wicked plan" by her mother and the man whose flat she was found in, a court has heard. The nine-year-old schoolgirl's mother Kar...
UK National News, Nov 12, 2008
Jersey Police Chief Suspended
Jersey's Chief of Police has been suspended after a team investigating alleged child abuse at a care home found previously released evidence had been inaccurate. The island's Prime Minister relieved ...
Jersey Police Chief Suspended
Jersey's Chief of Police has been suspended after a team investigating alleged child abuse at a care home found previously released evidence had been inaccurate. The island's Prime Minister relieved ...
UK National News, Nov 12, 2008
Police Officer Arrested In Connection With Model Death
A 49-year-old policewoman has been arrested in connection with the murder of teenage model Amy Leigh Barnes. The West Midlands officer is being held in connection with the death of the 19-year-old, w...
Police Officer Arrested In Connection With Model Death
A 49-year-old policewoman has been arrested in connection with the murder of teenage model Amy Leigh Barnes. The West Midlands officer is being held in connection with the death of the 19-year-old, w...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 12, 2008
Search Continues For Human Remains In Wicklow
Mechanical diggers are being used to aid forensic scientists who are still working at the site near Blessington in Co Wicklow where human remains were found earlier this week. A large Gardaí forensic...
Search Continues For Human Remains In Wicklow
Mechanical diggers are being used to aid forensic scientists who are still working at the site near Blessington in Co Wicklow where human remains were found earlier this week. A large Gardaí forensic...
UK National News, Nov 12, 2008
Pre-Budget Date Announced
The Chancellor's pre-Budget report is to be published on Monday 24 November, it has been confirmed. It is highly-anticipated that the findings in the report will lead to tax cuts, aimed at stimulati...
Pre-Budget Date Announced
The Chancellor's pre-Budget report is to be published on Monday 24 November, it has been confirmed. It is highly-anticipated that the findings in the report will lead to tax cuts, aimed at stimulati...
UK National News, Nov 12, 2008
Man Arrested Over Derby Shooting
A man has been arrested in relation to the death of a 15-year-old boy who was shot in the chest in Derby. Police have launched a murder hunt after Kadeem Blackwood, who had been walking along Caxon S...
Man Arrested Over Derby Shooting
A man has been arrested in relation to the death of a 15-year-old boy who was shot in the chest in Derby. Police have launched a murder hunt after Kadeem Blackwood, who had been walking along Caxon S...
UK National News, Nov 12, 2008
Unemployment Highest In Over A Decade
Unemployment has risen by 140,000 to 1.82 million - the highest rate in 11 years, according to grim figures released today. The Office for National Statistics figures also revealed the number of peop...
Unemployment Highest In Over A Decade
Unemployment has risen by 140,000 to 1.82 million - the highest rate in 11 years, according to grim figures released today. The Office for National Statistics figures also revealed the number of peop...
UK National News, Nov 12, 2008
Miliband's Syria Mission Announced
Foreign Secretary David Miliband will be dispatched to Syria in an attempt to improve Middle East relations, the Foreign Office has confirmed. As part of the goodwill mission, Mr Miliband will trave...
Miliband's Syria Mission Announced
Foreign Secretary David Miliband will be dispatched to Syria in an attempt to improve Middle East relations, the Foreign Office has confirmed. As part of the goodwill mission, Mr Miliband will trave...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 12, 2008
Teen Struck By Bus Dies
A teenage girl has died in hospital after being struck by a bus in Belfast city centre yesterday evening. The incident occurred around 5pm at Castle Junction, where Donegal Place and Royal Avenue me...
Teen Struck By Bus Dies
A teenage girl has died in hospital after being struck by a bus in Belfast city centre yesterday evening. The incident occurred around 5pm at Castle Junction, where Donegal Place and Royal Avenue me...
Recruitment News, Nov 12, 2008
2,200 Job Cuts Under Virgin Media Restructure
British cable operator, Virgin Media, has announced it will be cutting over 2,000 jobs under new restructuring plans. Virgin Media announced the 2,200 cuts, which equate to around 15% of the company'...
2,200 Job Cuts Under Virgin Media Restructure
British cable operator, Virgin Media, has announced it will be cutting over 2,000 jobs under new restructuring plans. Virgin Media announced the 2,200 cuts, which equate to around 15% of the company'...
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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.