Northern Ireland News for November 2009 : Page 15
UK National News, Nov 4, 2009
No 'Tory Turmoil' Over Lisbon: Cameron
The dissolution of a "cast iron" pledge to hold a UK referendum on the Lisbon Treaty has not brought the Tories into turmoil, David Cameron insisted today. Mr Cameron effectively dropped his party's...
No 'Tory Turmoil' Over Lisbon: Cameron
The dissolution of a "cast iron" pledge to hold a UK referendum on the Lisbon Treaty has not brought the Tories into turmoil, David Cameron insisted today. Mr Cameron effectively dropped his party's...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 4, 2009
Separate Shootings Probed
Two men have been taken to hospital for treatment after being shot in the legs in separate gun attacks in Northern Ireland. A 23-year-old man was shot after five men wearing scarves entered his house...
Separate Shootings Probed
Two men have been taken to hospital for treatment after being shot in the legs in separate gun attacks in Northern Ireland. A 23-year-old man was shot after five men wearing scarves entered his house...
UK National News, Nov 4, 2009
Remands Follow Halloween Hat Murder
Two 20-year-old men have appeared in court today charged with the murder of a man killed in a row over the theft of his girlfriend's Halloween hat. Ben Gardner, 30, was attacked in the early hours of...
Remands Follow Halloween Hat Murder
Two 20-year-old men have appeared in court today charged with the murder of a man killed in a row over the theft of his girlfriend's Halloween hat. Ben Gardner, 30, was attacked in the early hours of...
UK National News, Nov 4, 2009
Appeal Over Bus Stop Attack
Police have appealed for information after a 56-year-old North Shields man was attacked while standing at a bus shelter. The incident happened on the bus stop on the west bound slip road linking the ...
Appeal Over Bus Stop Attack
Police have appealed for information after a 56-year-old North Shields man was attacked while standing at a bus shelter. The incident happened on the bus stop on the west bound slip road linking the ...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 4, 2009
Dublin Appeals To DUP Over Justice
The Irish Republic's Foreign Affairs Minister has urged that policing and justice powers should be devolved from London without delay. As two leading republicans head to New York this week to underli...
Dublin Appeals To DUP Over Justice
The Irish Republic's Foreign Affairs Minister has urged that policing and justice powers should be devolved from London without delay. As two leading republicans head to New York this week to underli...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 4, 2009
North West Economic 'Crisis' Debated
During an Assembly debate on the economy this week, Ulster Unionist MLA Leslie Cree (pictured) has recognised the impact upon the North West region of Northern Ireland - but has also criticised a Sinn...
North West Economic 'Crisis' Debated
During an Assembly debate on the economy this week, Ulster Unionist MLA Leslie Cree (pictured) has recognised the impact upon the North West region of Northern Ireland - but has also criticised a Sinn...
Business News, Nov 4, 2009
Portrush Nightclub Upgrade Completed
Over £1.5m has been spent upgrading one of Northern Ireland's best known nightclubs. Lush at Kelly's Portrush underwent a massive modernisation programme, which saw a complete overhaul of the club's...
Portrush Nightclub Upgrade Completed
Over £1.5m has been spent upgrading one of Northern Ireland's best known nightclubs. Lush at Kelly's Portrush underwent a massive modernisation programme, which saw a complete overhaul of the club's...
UK National News, Nov 4, 2009
End Of MPs' Mortgage Claims Looms
The PM Gordon Brown has given his full backing to the proposed reform of MPs' expenses, outlined by Sir Christopher Kelly today. Members of Parliament will no longer be allowed to claimed mortgage co...
End Of MPs' Mortgage Claims Looms
The PM Gordon Brown has given his full backing to the proposed reform of MPs' expenses, outlined by Sir Christopher Kelly today. Members of Parliament will no longer be allowed to claimed mortgage co...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 4, 2009
Mountain Climbers Recognised
A NI couple who have scaled the world's highest peak have been honoured. Stormont First Minister Peter Robinson and the Deputy First Minister, Martin McGuinness, met Noel and Lynne Hanna (pictured) t...
Mountain Climbers Recognised
A NI couple who have scaled the world's highest peak have been honoured. Stormont First Minister Peter Robinson and the Deputy First Minister, Martin McGuinness, met Noel and Lynne Hanna (pictured) t...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 4, 2009
Dungannon Regeneration Plans Revealed
Plans to regenerate Dungannon's town centre have been published. The draft master-plan went on display at Ranfurly House in the town yesterday. Members of the public have been asked to visit the ex...
Dungannon Regeneration Plans Revealed
Plans to regenerate Dungannon's town centre have been published. The draft master-plan went on display at Ranfurly House in the town yesterday. Members of the public have been asked to visit the ex...
UK National News, Nov 4, 2009
M&S To Sell Branded Goods
Marks and Spencer has announced that it is to begin selling branded goods in its stores across the UK for the first time. The decision means that customers will now be able to choose from 400 househo...
M&S To Sell Branded Goods
Marks and Spencer has announced that it is to begin selling branded goods in its stores across the UK for the first time. The decision means that customers will now be able to choose from 400 househo...
UK National News, Nov 4, 2009
Three Die, Four Injured In Rural Crash
Three people, including a child, have been killed and four others injured in a road collision on a rural road in Lincolnshire. The collision, which involved two cars and two vans, happened around 5pm...
Three Die, Four Injured In Rural Crash
Three people, including a child, have been killed and four others injured in a road collision on a rural road in Lincolnshire. The collision, which involved two cars and two vans, happened around 5pm...
UK National News, Nov 4, 2009
Royal Visit For Olympic Park
Her Majesty The Queen visited the Olympic Park yesterday to see the progress being made to create the venues and infrastructure needed for the 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games and has helped plant th...
Royal Visit For Olympic Park
Her Majesty The Queen visited the Olympic Park yesterday to see the progress being made to create the venues and infrastructure needed for the 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games and has helped plant th...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 4, 2009
Dissident Threat Heightens
The Real and Continuity IRA are working together, with help from experienced former Provisionals, to mount attacks against Northern Ireland security personnel, a report published today has claimed. ...
Dissident Threat Heightens
The Real and Continuity IRA are working together, with help from experienced former Provisionals, to mount attacks against Northern Ireland security personnel, a report published today has claimed. ...
UK National News, Nov 4, 2009
Other News In Brief
Caravan Fire Death Tragedy The body of an elderly man has been found in a burnt-out caravan in North Yorkshire. Fire crews who discovered the body inside the severely damaged caravan in Appleton Wisk...
Other News In Brief
Caravan Fire Death Tragedy The body of an elderly man has been found in a burnt-out caravan in North Yorkshire. Fire crews who discovered the body inside the severely damaged caravan in Appleton Wisk...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 4, 2009
Disabled Respite Facility To Be Built
There's good news this week for those caring for disabled children. The Stormont Health Minister Michael McGimpsey yesterday announced a £2.2million investment to develop a new residential respite fa...
Disabled Respite Facility To Be Built
There's good news this week for those caring for disabled children. The Stormont Health Minister Michael McGimpsey yesterday announced a £2.2million investment to develop a new residential respite fa...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 4, 2009
Bangor Call Centre Shares UK Win
A call centre in Co Down has helped its client company to win a major UK accolade. Teleperformance staff in Bangor were part of the F&C Investments team that recently took the UK Top 50 Call Centre A...
Bangor Call Centre Shares UK Win
A call centre in Co Down has helped its client company to win a major UK accolade. Teleperformance staff in Bangor were part of the F&C Investments team that recently took the UK Top 50 Call Centre A...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 4, 2009
Other NI News In Brief
ATM Targeted With Digger There has been a further incident in which gangs have used diggers to demolish walls and steal cash machines. Last month, there were three similar incidents in the space of j...
Other NI News In Brief
ATM Targeted With Digger There has been a further incident in which gangs have used diggers to demolish walls and steal cash machines. Last month, there were three similar incidents in the space of j...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 3, 2009
'Ninth' Swine Flu Tragedy Revealed
A fifth Northern Ireland child has died after contracting swine flu. The BBC is reporting that a child with special needs - who was from Co Antrim - died last week and is officially the ninth person ...
'Ninth' Swine Flu Tragedy Revealed
A fifth Northern Ireland child has died after contracting swine flu. The BBC is reporting that a child with special needs - who was from Co Antrim - died last week and is officially the ninth person ...
Recruitment News, Nov 3, 2009
Letter Warns Job Cuts Possible In Public Sector
A leaked letter from the general secretary of the Impact trade union has revealed that any public sector deal is likely to include job cuts. In a private and confidential letter from Impact general s...
Letter Warns Job Cuts Possible In Public Sector
A leaked letter from the general secretary of the Impact trade union has revealed that any public sector deal is likely to include job cuts. In a private and confidential letter from Impact general s...
UK National News, Nov 3, 2009
Legal Action Threat Over Mail Strike
Royal Mail is facing legal action over the recruitment of 30,000 agency staff during strikes. The Communication Workers Union are to go to the High Court on Friday to seek an injunction against Royal...
Legal Action Threat Over Mail Strike
Royal Mail is facing legal action over the recruitment of 30,000 agency staff during strikes. The Communication Workers Union are to go to the High Court on Friday to seek an injunction against Royal...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 3, 2009
Dissident Detained Leaving English Jail
An alleged police informer jailed for handling republican terrorist explosives has been arrested while leaving an English prison. Dissident Paddy Murray is being detained by PSNI detectives, with th...
Dissident Detained Leaving English Jail
An alleged police informer jailed for handling republican terrorist explosives has been arrested while leaving an English prison. Dissident Paddy Murray is being detained by PSNI detectives, with th...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 3, 2009
Libya Urged To Invest In NI Economy
The nation that once bankrolled the IRA terror campaign is today being urged to support now peaceful Northern Ireland by putting money into the economy. A delegation of politicians has just returned ...
Libya Urged To Invest In NI Economy
The nation that once bankrolled the IRA terror campaign is today being urged to support now peaceful Northern Ireland by putting money into the economy. A delegation of politicians has just returned ...
Business News, Nov 3, 2009
Finance Dept Seeks Nama Candidates
The Department of Finance has placed advertisements in today's newspapers seeking people to join the first board of the contentious National Asset Management Agency. The ad states the Governemnt is s...
Finance Dept Seeks Nama Candidates
The Department of Finance has placed advertisements in today's newspapers seeking people to join the first board of the contentious National Asset Management Agency. The ad states the Governemnt is s...
UK National News, Nov 3, 2009
Cameron's Lisbon 'Disappointment'
Conservative Leader David Cameron will reveal his party's reviewed Lisbon Treaty strategy tomorrow, amid speculation the new European policy is on the cusp of full ratification. In 2007, Mr Cameron ...
Cameron's Lisbon 'Disappointment'
Conservative Leader David Cameron will reveal his party's reviewed Lisbon Treaty strategy tomorrow, amid speculation the new European policy is on the cusp of full ratification. In 2007, Mr Cameron ...
Business News, Nov 3, 2009
Questions Raised Over Olympic Contracts
There are worries this week over why Scottish, Welsh and Norhern Ireland firms have not benefited more from London Olympic contracts. A parliamentary question has revealed that just 17 Scottish firms...
Questions Raised Over Olympic Contracts
There are worries this week over why Scottish, Welsh and Norhern Ireland firms have not benefited more from London Olympic contracts. A parliamentary question has revealed that just 17 Scottish firms...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 3, 2009
Craigavon 'Stand-Off' Forces By-Election
A 'unionist stand-off' in Craigavon has prompted a council by-election, which could cost local ratepayers up to £30,000. Traditional Unionist Voice councillor Mark Russell resigned from his Lurgan ...
Craigavon 'Stand-Off' Forces By-Election
A 'unionist stand-off' in Craigavon has prompted a council by-election, which could cost local ratepayers up to £30,000. Traditional Unionist Voice councillor Mark Russell resigned from his Lurgan ...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 3, 2009
Baggott Meets Clergy
Chief Constable Matt Baggott has met with the leaders of Northern Ireland's four main churches. Mr Baggott, who took over as head of the PSNI in September, held talks with clerics from the Catholic,...
Baggott Meets Clergy
Chief Constable Matt Baggott has met with the leaders of Northern Ireland's four main churches. Mr Baggott, who took over as head of the PSNI in September, held talks with clerics from the Catholic,...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 3, 2009
NI Bathing Waters Quality Improves
The results from the annual monitoring programme of local bathing water quality have revealed good news about NI's coast. Stormont Environment Minister Edwin Poots welcomed the report, which he said ...
NI Bathing Waters Quality Improves
The results from the annual monitoring programme of local bathing water quality have revealed good news about NI's coast. Stormont Environment Minister Edwin Poots welcomed the report, which he said ...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 3, 2009
'Gold Medal' Bids Missed, Says MLA
It emerged today that Northern Ireland, Scottish and Welsh firms have not been getting a fair share of London Olympic contracts. Stormont Junior Minister and East Belfast DUP MLA Robin Newton (pictur...
'Gold Medal' Bids Missed, Says MLA
It emerged today that Northern Ireland, Scottish and Welsh firms have not been getting a fair share of London Olympic contracts. Stormont Junior Minister and East Belfast DUP MLA Robin Newton (pictur...
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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.