Northern Ireland News for November 2009 : Page 16
UK National News, Nov 3, 2009
Video Appeal Seeks Madeleine McCann
British police are urging internet users to spread a new video message aimed at finding a key witness who may be able to provide new information about Madeleine McCann's disappearance. The new one-mi...
Video Appeal Seeks Madeleine McCann
British police are urging internet users to spread a new video message aimed at finding a key witness who may be able to provide new information about Madeleine McCann's disappearance. The new one-mi...
UK National News, Nov 3, 2009
'Assassin Kit' Three Facing Prison
Three men caught driving round Manchester with an 'assassin's kit' are facing jail. Luke Lawrence, 26, of Churchbeck Chase, Bolton; Kane Mousah, 23, of Clinton Avenue, Fallowfield; and Joel Johnson, ...
'Assassin Kit' Three Facing Prison
Three men caught driving round Manchester with an 'assassin's kit' are facing jail. Luke Lawrence, 26, of Churchbeck Chase, Bolton; Kane Mousah, 23, of Clinton Avenue, Fallowfield; and Joel Johnson, ...
UK National News, Nov 3, 2009
Appeal Follows Sutton Halloween Murder
Police are appealing for witnesses following the murder of a man in Sutton. Officers were called at around 3.30am on Sunday, 1 November, to Throwley Way, Sutton to reports of a man assaulted at the l...
Appeal Follows Sutton Halloween Murder
Police are appealing for witnesses following the murder of a man in Sutton. Officers were called at around 3.30am on Sunday, 1 November, to Throwley Way, Sutton to reports of a man assaulted at the l...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 3, 2009
'Poppy Day' Remembrance For Drogheda
Former soldiers from both sides of the Irish border are to stand shoulder-to-shoulder in Co Louth this Remembrance weekend. In a now annual event, the ex-service men and women will honour the World W...
'Poppy Day' Remembrance For Drogheda
Former soldiers from both sides of the Irish border are to stand shoulder-to-shoulder in Co Louth this Remembrance weekend. In a now annual event, the ex-service men and women will honour the World W...
UK National News, Nov 3, 2009
Fresh Appeal Over 1974 Murder
The children of a woman who was found murdered in Hertfordshire 35 years ago have made a fresh appeal to find her killer. Mother-of-three Josephine Backshall, 39, from Maldon, Essex, disappeared on O...
Fresh Appeal Over 1974 Murder
The children of a woman who was found murdered in Hertfordshire 35 years ago have made a fresh appeal to find her killer. Mother-of-three Josephine Backshall, 39, from Maldon, Essex, disappeared on O...
UK National News, Nov 3, 2009
Jail For Newcastle Drugs Dealer
A Newcastle man has been jailed for seven years after a significant amount of drugs were found in his home. Norman Leslie Morgan, 45, of Deanham Gardens, Fenham, appeared at Newcastle Crown Court for...
Jail For Newcastle Drugs Dealer
A Newcastle man has been jailed for seven years after a significant amount of drugs were found in his home. Norman Leslie Morgan, 45, of Deanham Gardens, Fenham, appeared at Newcastle Crown Court for...
UK National News, Nov 3, 2009
Christmas Stamps Depicts Nativity
Christmas is fast approaching and Royal Mail - which has created stamp collections on either religious or secular themes on alternativee years - is taking the traditional route for 2009. Royal Mail's...
Christmas Stamps Depicts Nativity
Christmas is fast approaching and Royal Mail - which has created stamp collections on either religious or secular themes on alternativee years - is taking the traditional route for 2009. Royal Mail's...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 3, 2009
HP Wins Renewed Schools Contract
A major investment to promote new technologies in schools has this week seen the renewal of a contract with a leading technology business. HP has been awarded the £24m contract by Classroom 2000 (C2k...
HP Wins Renewed Schools Contract
A major investment to promote new technologies in schools has this week seen the renewal of a contract with a leading technology business. HP has been awarded the £24m contract by Classroom 2000 (C2k...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 3, 2009
Other NI News In Brief
Baggott 'Body' Apology The newly installed PSNI Chief Constable has defended his officer's response to the suicide of a young man in Bangor which featured in a Sunday newspaper. After the Sunday Worl...
Other NI News In Brief
Baggott 'Body' Apology The newly installed PSNI Chief Constable has defended his officer's response to the suicide of a young man in Bangor which featured in a Sunday newspaper. After the Sunday Worl...
Business News, Nov 3, 2009
Empey Opens £2m Laundry
A new state of the art laundry has opened in Antrim. The new £2million facility is owned by Robinson Services, one of the leading employers in the area. The laundry provides accommodation for over ...
Empey Opens £2m Laundry
A new state of the art laundry has opened in Antrim. The new £2million facility is owned by Robinson Services, one of the leading employers in the area. The laundry provides accommodation for over ...
UK National News, Nov 3, 2009
Other News In Brief
Rapist Flees Embassy The escape of a rapist being processed for deportation at the Pakistan High Commission has caused a diplomatic row. Officials there have lodged a formal complaint that UK officia...
Other News In Brief
Rapist Flees Embassy The escape of a rapist being processed for deportation at the Pakistan High Commission has caused a diplomatic row. Officials there have lodged a formal complaint that UK officia...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 2, 2009
Libya Talks On IRA Funding Continue
There may be a deal in sight on compensation for victims of IRA violence that was bankrolled by Libya. Things are hotting up in the Arab state as talks continued this afternoon between a delegation o...
Libya Talks On IRA Funding Continue
There may be a deal in sight on compensation for victims of IRA violence that was bankrolled by Libya. Things are hotting up in the Arab state as talks continued this afternoon between a delegation o...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 2, 2009
'Disappeared' Recognised At Stormont
Shortly after the official number of Troubles-related 'Disappeared' rose by one, the families of all 14 people who were abducted, murdered and secretly buried by republicans have been hosted at the No...
'Disappeared' Recognised At Stormont
Shortly after the official number of Troubles-related 'Disappeared' rose by one, the families of all 14 people who were abducted, murdered and secretly buried by republicans have been hosted at the No...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 2, 2009
Policing Money At Risk
The man touted as Northern Ireland's future Justice Minister has warned delays over devolution could jeopardise the current funding package. Alliance Leader David Ford (pictured) said the £1bn agree...
Policing Money At Risk
The man touted as Northern Ireland's future Justice Minister has warned delays over devolution could jeopardise the current funding package. Alliance Leader David Ford (pictured) said the £1bn agree...
Recruitment News, Nov 2, 2009
Teachers Ballot For Industrial Action
The Irish National Teachers' Organisation is to begin nationwide meetings with its members over an upcoming ballot for industrial action. The INTO executive is asking primary school teachers to suppo...
Teachers Ballot For Industrial Action
The Irish National Teachers' Organisation is to begin nationwide meetings with its members over an upcoming ballot for industrial action. The INTO executive is asking primary school teachers to suppo...
Business News, Nov 2, 2009
Ryanair See Soaring Profits Rise 80%
Budget airline Ryanair has revealed a rise in first-half profits by 80% for the year. Releasing the figures today, the company said its first half results were so strong it could reverse its long-st...
Ryanair See Soaring Profits Rise 80%
Budget airline Ryanair has revealed a rise in first-half profits by 80% for the year. Releasing the figures today, the company said its first half results were so strong it could reverse its long-st...
UK National News, Nov 2, 2009
Johnson Defends Sacking Drugs' Advisor
The Home Secretary has defended his decision to sack the government's chief drugs advisor as the row over the decision escalates. Writing in the Guardian, Alan Johnson stressed that Professor David N...
Johnson Defends Sacking Drugs' Advisor
The Home Secretary has defended his decision to sack the government's chief drugs advisor as the row over the decision escalates. Writing in the Guardian, Alan Johnson stressed that Professor David N...
Business News, Nov 2, 2009
Major Investment In Home Textiles Firm
A Lisburn-based blinds firm is to invest over £1.3m in launching new products, it has been announced. Decora Blind Systems received support from Invest NI to enhance company capability and bring to ...
Major Investment In Home Textiles Firm
A Lisburn-based blinds firm is to invest over £1.3m in launching new products, it has been announced. Decora Blind Systems received support from Invest NI to enhance company capability and bring to ...
UK National News, Nov 2, 2009
Tenerife Beach Landslide Kills UK Woman
A British woman has died in a landslide at a beach on the holiday island of Tenerife in the Canary Islands. Marion O'Hara, 57, was killed along with a local woman in the incident, which happened shor...
Tenerife Beach Landslide Kills UK Woman
A British woman has died in a landslide at a beach on the holiday island of Tenerife in the Canary Islands. Marion O'Hara, 57, was killed along with a local woman in the incident, which happened shor...
UK National News, Nov 2, 2009
Flood Alerts As Heavy Rains Sweep In
Several parts of the UK are on flood alert after heavy rain caused chaos in several areas of the country. Scotland was particularly badly affected, with Stonehaven in Aberdeenshire seeing some of the...
Flood Alerts As Heavy Rains Sweep In
Several parts of the UK are on flood alert after heavy rain caused chaos in several areas of the country. Scotland was particularly badly affected, with Stonehaven in Aberdeenshire seeing some of the...
UK National News, Nov 2, 2009
Hung Parliament 'Very Likely': Heseltine
A hung parliament at the next general election is "very likely", a senior Tory has said. Lord Heseltine, a former deputy prime minister, said David Cameron's Conservatives would need the largest ele...
Hung Parliament 'Very Likely': Heseltine
A hung parliament at the next general election is "very likely", a senior Tory has said. Lord Heseltine, a former deputy prime minister, said David Cameron's Conservatives would need the largest ele...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 2, 2009
Complaints Follow Suicide Victim's Picture
A top Sunday tabloid newspaper has been forced to defend the publication of a graphic picture relating to an apparent suicide in Co Down, which clearly breaches recently issued guidelines for journali...
Complaints Follow Suicide Victim's Picture
A top Sunday tabloid newspaper has been forced to defend the publication of a graphic picture relating to an apparent suicide in Co Down, which clearly breaches recently issued guidelines for journali...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 2, 2009
Weekend Of Tragic Road Accidents
Two young Northern Ireland sport players have each suffered separate road accidents over the weekend - one with fatal results. A 24-year-old boy died in hit-and-run road traffic collision in Racercou...
Weekend Of Tragic Road Accidents
Two young Northern Ireland sport players have each suffered separate road accidents over the weekend - one with fatal results. A 24-year-old boy died in hit-and-run road traffic collision in Racercou...
UK National News, Nov 2, 2009
Trump Resort Breaks Ground
Even though construction work has already begun, a leading entrepreneur's plan to build a tourist and golf resort in Scotland has just been attacked by a 'green' politician. US tycoon Donald Trump's ...
Trump Resort Breaks Ground
Even though construction work has already begun, a leading entrepreneur's plan to build a tourist and golf resort in Scotland has just been attacked by a 'green' politician. US tycoon Donald Trump's ...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 2, 2009
Robinson Challenged On 'No Pope' McCrea
A nationalist assemblyman has challenged the Stormont First Minister to respond to the controversial Anti-Pope sentient voiced by a fellow DUP member. The SDLP's Declan O'Loan (pictured) said Peter ...
Robinson Challenged On 'No Pope' McCrea
A nationalist assemblyman has challenged the Stormont First Minister to respond to the controversial Anti-Pope sentient voiced by a fellow DUP member. The SDLP's Declan O'Loan (pictured) said Peter ...
UK National News, Nov 2, 2009
William's First Overseas Royal Visit
Prince William will carry out his first official royal tour of New Zealand next year, it has been announced. The 27-year-old prince will represent the Queen during the visit in January. Clarence Hou...
William's First Overseas Royal Visit
Prince William will carry out his first official royal tour of New Zealand next year, it has been announced. The 27-year-old prince will represent the Queen during the visit in January. Clarence Hou...
UK National News, Nov 2, 2009
Airlines 'Threaten' Own Expansion
There is trouble 'in the air' today as Irish budget airline Ryanair has said it may stop expanding its business if it does not get a 'better deal' on new aircraft from Boeing, while British Airways is...
Airlines 'Threaten' Own Expansion
There is trouble 'in the air' today as Irish budget airline Ryanair has said it may stop expanding its business if it does not get a 'better deal' on new aircraft from Boeing, while British Airways is...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 2, 2009
Culloden Winning Cross Border Battle
Hotels across NI are getting an early Christmas present. Over the summer, hotels were already said to be 'weathering the economic downturn' better than their counterparts in the Irish Republic, and n...
Culloden Winning Cross Border Battle
Hotels across NI are getting an early Christmas present. Over the summer, hotels were already said to be 'weathering the economic downturn' better than their counterparts in the Irish Republic, and n...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 2, 2009
Economy Will Grow Next Year: Foster
The NI Government has great expectations that the local economy will soon return to growth. Arlene Foster, (pictured) the Stormont Enterprise Minister said today that NI will be out of recession in 2...
Economy Will Grow Next Year: Foster
The NI Government has great expectations that the local economy will soon return to growth. Arlene Foster, (pictured) the Stormont Enterprise Minister said today that NI will be out of recession in 2...
UK National News, Nov 2, 2009
Seven Convicted Of Manchester Killings
Seven men have been jailed for their part in an attack on a man who was lured to his death in Rusholme, south Manchester. Mohamed Kaleem Rafeek, known as Kaleem, was found by police with multiple sta...
Seven Convicted Of Manchester Killings
Seven men have been jailed for their part in an attack on a man who was lured to his death in Rusholme, south Manchester. Mohamed Kaleem Rafeek, known as Kaleem, was found by police with multiple sta...
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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.