Northern Ireland News for November 2009 : Page 11
UK National News, Nov 12, 2009
Disabled Woman Robbed For Second Time
A West Midlands wheelchair user had been robbed in her home for the second time this year. The latest intruder entered the disabled woman's Chelmsley Wood home at around 7.20pm last Thursday evening...
Disabled Woman Robbed For Second Time
A West Midlands wheelchair user had been robbed in her home for the second time this year. The latest intruder entered the disabled woman's Chelmsley Wood home at around 7.20pm last Thursday evening...
UK National News, Nov 12, 2009
Bury 'Bookie Bandit' Behind Bars
A man has been jailed for almost three years after robbing a bookmakers in Bury. Daniel Weatherilt, 19, of Tintern Avenue, Whitefield, was convicted of one count of robbery following a trial at Manc...
Bury 'Bookie Bandit' Behind Bars
A man has been jailed for almost three years after robbing a bookmakers in Bury. Daniel Weatherilt, 19, of Tintern Avenue, Whitefield, was convicted of one count of robbery following a trial at Manc...
UK National News, Nov 12, 2009
Olympic Park Company's Board Announced
An Olympic Gold Medallist, and an ambassador for the London 2012 Games, is among the people just appointed as members of the Olympic Park Legacy Company's Board. Medalist Tessa Sanderson was one of t...
Olympic Park Company's Board Announced
An Olympic Gold Medallist, and an ambassador for the London 2012 Games, is among the people just appointed as members of the Olympic Park Legacy Company's Board. Medalist Tessa Sanderson was one of t...
UK National News, Nov 12, 2009
UK Ice Cream Champ Crowned
When it comes to making ice cream, Philip Mancini takes some licking - and to prove it he has been officially crowned the ice cream king of Great Britain. Philip swept the board at the national ice c...
UK Ice Cream Champ Crowned
When it comes to making ice cream, Philip Mancini takes some licking - and to prove it he has been officially crowned the ice cream king of Great Britain. Philip swept the board at the national ice c...
UK National News, Nov 12, 2009
Other News In Brief
Murder Charge Over SAS Soldier A man has been charged with the murder of British Army officer Robert Nairac more than 32 years ago. Kevin Crilly, 59, from Jonesborough, south Armagh, was charged with...
Other News In Brief
Murder Charge Over SAS Soldier A man has been charged with the murder of British Army officer Robert Nairac more than 32 years ago. Kevin Crilly, 59, from Jonesborough, south Armagh, was charged with...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 12, 2009
Delegates Debate 'Building' NI's Economy
The construction industry is vital lifeblood to the recovering economy of Northern Ireland, a conference in Belfast will hear today. Hosted by Belfast City Council at the Hilton Hotel, 120 delegates...
Delegates Debate 'Building' NI's Economy
The construction industry is vital lifeblood to the recovering economy of Northern Ireland, a conference in Belfast will hear today. Hosted by Belfast City Council at the Hilton Hotel, 120 delegates...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 12, 2009
Merchant's £16m Expansion Plans
Plans to expand one of Belfast's most luxurious hotels have been unveiled. The Merchant, nestled in the heart of the city's thriving Cathedral Quarter, will build an additional 38 rooms, as well as ...
Merchant's £16m Expansion Plans
Plans to expand one of Belfast's most luxurious hotels have been unveiled. The Merchant, nestled in the heart of the city's thriving Cathedral Quarter, will build an additional 38 rooms, as well as ...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 12, 2009
International Fund Backs Border Projects
The International Fund for Ireland has announced a further £7.4m in funding for projects that support social and economic development. The latest funding package was announced after the fund's most r...
International Fund Backs Border Projects
The International Fund for Ireland has announced a further £7.4m in funding for projects that support social and economic development. The latest funding package was announced after the fund's most r...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 12, 2009
Other NI News In Brief
Prostitution Charge Even though a woman was found guilty of controlling prostitutes at a Belfast brothel, she has walked free from court. Cheng Sook Wong, who is originally from Malaysia, was arreste...
Other NI News In Brief
Prostitution Charge Even though a woman was found guilty of controlling prostitutes at a Belfast brothel, she has walked free from court. Cheng Sook Wong, who is originally from Malaysia, was arreste...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 11, 2009
Justice D'Hondt Selection Rejected
Northern Ireland's future Justice Minister will not be selected under current Assembly rules, MLAs decided last night. An SDLP motion to implement the D'Hondt system was defeated during ten hours of...
Justice D'Hondt Selection Rejected
Northern Ireland's future Justice Minister will not be selected under current Assembly rules, MLAs decided last night. An SDLP motion to implement the D'Hondt system was defeated during ten hours of...
UK National News, Nov 11, 2009
Armistice Day Marks Passing Of WWI Veterans
A special Armistice Day service at Westminster Abbey has been held to mark the deaths of the last three remaining First World War veterans in the UK, who all died in the past year. William Stone, 108...
Armistice Day Marks Passing Of WWI Veterans
A special Armistice Day service at Westminster Abbey has been held to mark the deaths of the last three remaining First World War veterans in the UK, who all died in the past year. William Stone, 108...
UK National News, Nov 11, 2009
Heathrow Pilot Faces 'Drunk' Charge
A pilot who was arrested at Heathrow Airport on suspicion of being drunk has been charged, the Metropolitan Police have confirmed. United Airlines pilot Erwin Washington, 51, was arrested as the Chic...
Heathrow Pilot Faces 'Drunk' Charge
A pilot who was arrested at Heathrow Airport on suspicion of being drunk has been charged, the Metropolitan Police have confirmed. United Airlines pilot Erwin Washington, 51, was arrested as the Chic...
UK National News, Nov 11, 2009
Teenage Child Rapist Detained
A teenage boy who raped a five-year-old boy just eight days escaping a custodial sentence for another attack has been detained for at least three years, The 16-year-old, who cannot be named for legal...
Teenage Child Rapist Detained
A teenage boy who raped a five-year-old boy just eight days escaping a custodial sentence for another attack has been detained for at least three years, The 16-year-old, who cannot be named for legal...
Recruitment News, Nov 11, 2009
250 Jobs Lost In Sligo
Some 250 jobs have been lost in Sligo after a medical company announced it was to begin winding down its operations. The 250 people employed at Stiefel Laboratories have been told that the company w...
250 Jobs Lost In Sligo
Some 250 jobs have been lost in Sligo after a medical company announced it was to begin winding down its operations. The 250 people employed at Stiefel Laboratories have been told that the company w...
UK National News, Nov 11, 2009
Government Unveils DNA Database Plans
A series of proposals regarding how long DNA profiles can be held on the national database have been unveiled by Home Secretary Alan Johnson. As expected, Mr Johnson proposed that all profiles of adu...
Government Unveils DNA Database Plans
A series of proposals regarding how long DNA profiles can be held on the national database have been unveiled by Home Secretary Alan Johnson. As expected, Mr Johnson proposed that all profiles of adu...
UK National News, Nov 11, 2009
Pre-Budget Due Next Month
Public spending is predicted to dominate next month's pre-Budget report, which will be presented by the Chancellor on Wednesday 9 December. It will be Allister Darling's last pre-Budget report befor...
Pre-Budget Due Next Month
Public spending is predicted to dominate next month's pre-Budget report, which will be presented by the Chancellor on Wednesday 9 December. It will be Allister Darling's last pre-Budget report befor...
UK National News, Nov 11, 2009
Mandelson Attacks 'Politicking' Sun
Peter Mandelson has lambasted a tabloid for allegedly branding Labour the "enemy" of troops serving in Afghanistan. The Sun switched its political allegiance to the Tory party during the Labour Part...
Mandelson Attacks 'Politicking' Sun
Peter Mandelson has lambasted a tabloid for allegedly branding Labour the "enemy" of troops serving in Afghanistan. The Sun switched its political allegiance to the Tory party during the Labour Part...
UK National News, Nov 11, 2009
Which? Asks Regulators To Investigate Energy Suppliers
Some energy suppliers could be breaching Consumer Protection Regulations (CPRs) by allowing customers to unknowingly build up large debts through underpaid bills, says Which? Consumers can be left ow...
Which? Asks Regulators To Investigate Energy Suppliers
Some energy suppliers could be breaching Consumer Protection Regulations (CPRs) by allowing customers to unknowingly build up large debts through underpaid bills, says Which? Consumers can be left ow...
Recruitment News, Nov 11, 2009
Staff Sought In Derry
Firstsource, a leading business process outsourcing company, headquartered in India, and which already employs over 700 people at a site on Northland Road in Londonderry and a further 500 in Belfast, ...
Staff Sought In Derry
Firstsource, a leading business process outsourcing company, headquartered in India, and which already employs over 700 people at a site on Northland Road in Londonderry and a further 500 in Belfast, ...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 11, 2009
NI Unemployment Rises
Figures released today have recorded a further increase in the Northern Ireland unemployment rate. During the third quarter of 2009, the Northern Ireland seasonally adjusted unemployment rate - as me...
NI Unemployment Rises
Figures released today have recorded a further increase in the Northern Ireland unemployment rate. During the third quarter of 2009, the Northern Ireland seasonally adjusted unemployment rate - as me...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 11, 2009
Ritchie Launches Leadership Bid
Margaret Richie has launched her SDLP leadership campaign, promising to rebuild the party. Outlining her ambitions, Ms Ritchie said her leadership would be bound by three pillars. She told support...
Ritchie Launches Leadership Bid
Margaret Richie has launched her SDLP leadership campaign, promising to rebuild the party. Outlining her ambitions, Ms Ritchie said her leadership would be bound by three pillars. She told support...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 11, 2009
Arrest Over SAS Captain's Murder
It has been reported that the Police Service of Northern Ireland have arrested a man in connection with the killing of an undercover British army officer over 30 years ago. According to Sky News, the...
Arrest Over SAS Captain's Murder
It has been reported that the Police Service of Northern Ireland have arrested a man in connection with the killing of an undercover British army officer over 30 years ago. According to Sky News, the...
UK National News, Nov 11, 2009
PM Faces Childcare Vouchers Revolt
Plans to scrap tax relief on childcare vouchers for most parents could cost Labour crucial votes at the election, a group of senior MPs have warned. Nine ex-cabinet ministers are among the signatorie...
PM Faces Childcare Vouchers Revolt
Plans to scrap tax relief on childcare vouchers for most parents could cost Labour crucial votes at the election, a group of senior MPs have warned. Nine ex-cabinet ministers are among the signatorie...
UK National News, Nov 11, 2009
Man Charged Over Pensioner's Mugging
A man has been charged over a robbery which resulted in an elderly woman's teeth being knocked out. On 28 October the 74-year-old victim was approached and pushed to the ground on Drake Street in R...
Man Charged Over Pensioner's Mugging
A man has been charged over a robbery which resulted in an elderly woman's teeth being knocked out. On 28 October the 74-year-old victim was approached and pushed to the ground on Drake Street in R...
UK National News, Nov 11, 2009
Other News In Brief
Child Chokes On Lolly A two-year-old boy from Manchester has choked to death after a lollipop sweet got lodged in his throat. Just days after a 10-year-old in Northern Ireland died while using a part...
Other News In Brief
Child Chokes On Lolly A two-year-old boy from Manchester has choked to death after a lollipop sweet got lodged in his throat. Just days after a 10-year-old in Northern Ireland died while using a part...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 11, 2009
Airport's Extra Passenger Bid Slammed
Residents have reacted angrily to reports that George Best Belfast City Airport is trying to get a cap on its passenger numbers lifted. A spokeswoman said this week that the airport's management has ...
Airport's Extra Passenger Bid Slammed
Residents have reacted angrily to reports that George Best Belfast City Airport is trying to get a cap on its passenger numbers lifted. A spokeswoman said this week that the airport's management has ...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 11, 2009
Long Kesh Clean-Up Mooted
A team of specialist contractors will be drafted in to clear the former Maze prison site at Long Kesh. The area has been earmarked for regeneration, having formally housed a jail and a World War II ...
Long Kesh Clean-Up Mooted
A team of specialist contractors will be drafted in to clear the former Maze prison site at Long Kesh. The area has been earmarked for regeneration, having formally housed a jail and a World War II ...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 11, 2009
Obel Tower Welcomes TV Star
A kids TV daredevil scaled the UK's tallest crane on a recent visit to the Obel Tower construction site in Belfast. Blue Peter's Joel Defries climbed 110 metres to see the work being undertake at Do...
Obel Tower Welcomes TV Star
A kids TV daredevil scaled the UK's tallest crane on a recent visit to the Obel Tower construction site in Belfast. Blue Peter's Joel Defries climbed 110 metres to see the work being undertake at Do...
Business News, Nov 11, 2009
Cash? That'll Do Nicely!
Shoppers across the UK are set to choose cash over credit for the first time in ten years this Christmas,. According to a new report into spending habits, caution among consumers means they are using...
Cash? That'll Do Nicely!
Shoppers across the UK are set to choose cash over credit for the first time in ten years this Christmas,. According to a new report into spending habits, caution among consumers means they are using...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 11, 2009
Transport Schemes To Aid Rural Areas
Two government initiatives are targeting a lack of public transport in rural parts of NI. People who live in the country and face various transport problems will soon have available two schemes to be...
Transport Schemes To Aid Rural Areas
Two government initiatives are targeting a lack of public transport in rural parts of NI. People who live in the country and face various transport problems will soon have available two schemes to be...
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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.