Menu
Northern Ireland News for November 2009 : Page 6
UK National News, Nov 20, 2009
MPs' Standards Chief Quits Amid Expenses Probe
The head of the Commons standards body has quit his position pending an inquiry into his own expenses allegedly worth almost £30,000. According to the Daily Telegraph, Conservative party MP David Cu...
MPs' Standards Chief Quits Amid Expenses Probe
The head of the Commons standards body has quit his position pending an inquiry into his own expenses allegedly worth almost £30,000. According to the Daily Telegraph, Conservative party MP David Cu...
UK National News, Nov 20, 2009
Police Slam Tory Commissioner Plans
One of the UK's top policemen has warned Tory plans to introduce locally elected commissioners could prompt mass resignations from constabulary chiefs nationwide. Association of Chief Police Officers...
Police Slam Tory Commissioner Plans
One of the UK's top policemen has warned Tory plans to introduce locally elected commissioners could prompt mass resignations from constabulary chiefs nationwide. Association of Chief Police Officers...
UK National News, Nov 20, 2009
'Nightmare' Killer Cleared Of Murder Charge
A man who killed his wife during a nightmare about intruders has been cleared of her murder. Brian Thomas, 59, who suffers from a sleep disorder had admitted strangling his 57-year-old wife Christine...
'Nightmare' Killer Cleared Of Murder Charge
A man who killed his wife during a nightmare about intruders has been cleared of her murder. Brian Thomas, 59, who suffers from a sleep disorder had admitted strangling his 57-year-old wife Christine...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 20, 2009
Swine Flu Jab Extended To Children
Children under five years old are to be vaccinated against swine flu from next month. Being currently the age group with the highest rate of hospitalization, the Department of Health said that this s...
Swine Flu Jab Extended To Children
Children under five years old are to be vaccinated against swine flu from next month. Being currently the age group with the highest rate of hospitalization, the Department of Health said that this s...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 20, 2009
Coleraine Councillor Co-Opted To Stormont
Sinn Féin has selected Billy Leonard to replace outgoing East Londonderry MLA Francie Brolly at Stormont. Mr Brolly, 71, announced his plans to retire from the Assembly in October. Mr Leonard, a c...
Coleraine Councillor Co-Opted To Stormont
Sinn Féin has selected Billy Leonard to replace outgoing East Londonderry MLA Francie Brolly at Stormont. Mr Brolly, 71, announced his plans to retire from the Assembly in October. Mr Leonard, a c...
UK National News, Nov 20, 2009
Teenager Stabbed To Death In London
A 19-year-old man has been stabbed to death in Stoke Newington, north London. The man was found after police were called to Yoakley Road around 11pm on Thursday. The victim was suffering from stab ...
Teenager Stabbed To Death In London
A 19-year-old man has been stabbed to death in Stoke Newington, north London. The man was found after police were called to Yoakley Road around 11pm on Thursday. The victim was suffering from stab ...
UK National News, Nov 20, 2009
Christmas Scripts For Eastenders Stolen
Scripts for the festive specials of Eastenders have reportedly been stolen. According to the BBC, a laptop containing the scripts was stolen during a burglary at a writer's home. It is now feared th...
Christmas Scripts For Eastenders Stolen
Scripts for the festive specials of Eastenders have reportedly been stolen. According to the BBC, a laptop containing the scripts was stolen during a burglary at a writer's home. It is now feared th...
UK National News, Nov 20, 2009
Vicks Sprays Recalled Over Bacteria Fears
P&G (Proctor & Gamble) is recalling bottles of Vicks Sinex nasal spray in the UK, the US and Germany, after small amounts of bacteria were found in the product. The precautionary measure is being tak...
Vicks Sprays Recalled Over Bacteria Fears
P&G (Proctor & Gamble) is recalling bottles of Vicks Sinex nasal spray in the UK, the US and Germany, after small amounts of bacteria were found in the product. The precautionary measure is being tak...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 20, 2009
Business Start-Ups Rising
Despite the economic downturn, thousands of people in Northern Ireland are considering or are in the process of starting a business, a local business web-site has claimed. In the last month alone, ni...
Business Start-Ups Rising
Despite the economic downturn, thousands of people in Northern Ireland are considering or are in the process of starting a business, a local business web-site has claimed. In the last month alone, ni...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 20, 2009
FIFA Rules Out Irish Rematch
Despite efforts by Taoiseach Brian Cowen, the world's football representative body has announced there will be no replay between Ireland and France. The Football Association of Ireland (FAI) had lo...
FIFA Rules Out Irish Rematch
Despite efforts by Taoiseach Brian Cowen, the world's football representative body has announced there will be no replay between Ireland and France. The Football Association of Ireland (FAI) had lo...
UK National News, Nov 20, 2009
Sky1 Dances Into Pineapple Studios
An integrated content production company, Pulse Films has announced that it has been commissioned by Sky1 HD to make a seven-episode 'observational documentary' series set around the world-famous Pine...
Sky1 Dances Into Pineapple Studios
An integrated content production company, Pulse Films has announced that it has been commissioned by Sky1 HD to make a seven-episode 'observational documentary' series set around the world-famous Pine...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 20, 2009
Miss NI's Blog Promotes Cooperation
An international humanitarian operation run from Co Armagh has been boosted this week with news that Miss Northern Ireland is to help promote the building initiative in Uganda. The Rushmere project -...
Miss NI's Blog Promotes Cooperation
An international humanitarian operation run from Co Armagh has been boosted this week with news that Miss Northern Ireland is to help promote the building initiative in Uganda. The Rushmere project -...
UK National News, Nov 20, 2009
Other News In Brief
Solider Killed In Afghanistan Named The Ministry of Defence has named the soldier who was killed in Afghanistan on Wednesday. Sergeant Robert David Loughran-Dickson, 33, of the Royal Military Police ...
Other News In Brief
Solider Killed In Afghanistan Named The Ministry of Defence has named the soldier who was killed in Afghanistan on Wednesday. Sergeant Robert David Loughran-Dickson, 33, of the Royal Military Police ...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 20, 2009
Other NI News In Brief
Mortar Condemned Members of the NI Policing Board have voiced their condemnation following the discovery of a viable device in Armagh during the early hours of Thursday morning. Board Chairman, Barry...
Other NI News In Brief
Mortar Condemned Members of the NI Policing Board have voiced their condemnation following the discovery of a viable device in Armagh during the early hours of Thursday morning. Board Chairman, Barry...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 19, 2009
Paisley's Hopes For Power-Sharing
The 'grandfather' of the DUP has lauded Sinn Féin's commitment to power-sharing, and the republican party's fervent denouncing of dissident terrorist activity. Speaking to RTÉ, the former Democratic...
Paisley's Hopes For Power-Sharing
The 'grandfather' of the DUP has lauded Sinn Féin's commitment to power-sharing, and the republican party's fervent denouncing of dissident terrorist activity. Speaking to RTÉ, the former Democratic...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 19, 2009
O'Kane Calls 'Fowl' As EC Threatens Jobs
New EU regulations are forcing big changes in the poultry industry in Northern Ireland with well over 100 jobs threatened in Co Antrim. O'Kane, the leading poultry processor in the country, is likely...
O'Kane Calls 'Fowl' As EC Threatens Jobs
New EU regulations are forcing big changes in the poultry industry in Northern Ireland with well over 100 jobs threatened in Co Antrim. O'Kane, the leading poultry processor in the country, is likely...
Recruitment News, Nov 19, 2009
Processor Calls 'Fowl' As EC Threatens Jobs
New EU regulations are forcing big changes in the poultry industry in Northern Ireland with well over 100 jobs threatened in Co Antrim. O'Kane, the leading poultry processor in the country, is likely...
Processor Calls 'Fowl' As EC Threatens Jobs
New EU regulations are forcing big changes in the poultry industry in Northern Ireland with well over 100 jobs threatened in Co Antrim. O'Kane, the leading poultry processor in the country, is likely...
UK National News, Nov 19, 2009
Cameron Blasts Expenses 'Omission'
Tory leader David Cameron has said expenses reform was a "big omission" from the Queen's Speech yesterday. He criticised the government for not addressing the issue, which he claimed either reflecte...
Cameron Blasts Expenses 'Omission'
Tory leader David Cameron has said expenses reform was a "big omission" from the Queen's Speech yesterday. He criticised the government for not addressing the issue, which he claimed either reflecte...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 19, 2009
Sunbed Ban For Minors Supported
Support is flowing in for a proposal to ban the use of sunbeds for minors and also for ending unstaffed tanning facilities. The NI Health Minister Michael McGimpsey has launched a consultation on new...
Sunbed Ban For Minors Supported
Support is flowing in for a proposal to ban the use of sunbeds for minors and also for ending unstaffed tanning facilities. The NI Health Minister Michael McGimpsey has launched a consultation on new...
UK National News, Nov 19, 2009
Swine Flu Jab For Under-Fives
Healthy children aged under five are to be given the swine flu vaccine, the government has announced. Currently, NHS staff, pregnant women, people with chronic health problems and those with compromi...
Swine Flu Jab For Under-Fives
Healthy children aged under five are to be given the swine flu vaccine, the government has announced. Currently, NHS staff, pregnant women, people with chronic health problems and those with compromi...
UK National News, Nov 19, 2009
Flood Warning For England And Scotland
Parts of north England, Scotland and Wales have been issued with severe flooding warnings, as forecasters predict heavy downpours over the next few days. In total 32 British regions have been identif...
Flood Warning For England And Scotland
Parts of north England, Scotland and Wales have been issued with severe flooding warnings, as forecasters predict heavy downpours over the next few days. In total 32 British regions have been identif...
UK National News, Nov 19, 2009
Goa Death Mum Up For Benefit Fraud
The mother of a British teenager whose body was found on a beach in Goa has been charged with falsely claiming more over £50,000 in income support. The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has accu...
Goa Death Mum Up For Benefit Fraud
The mother of a British teenager whose body was found on a beach in Goa has been charged with falsely claiming more over £50,000 in income support. The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has accu...
UK National News, Nov 19, 2009
More Arrests In Mutilated Woman Probe
Another six men have been arrested in connection with the murder of a mother-of-two who was found mutilated on a London street. Geeta Aulakh, 28, was found by a passer-by in Braund Street, Greenford,...
More Arrests In Mutilated Woman Probe
Another six men have been arrested in connection with the murder of a mother-of-two who was found mutilated on a London street. Geeta Aulakh, 28, was found by a passer-by in Braund Street, Greenford,...
UK National News, Nov 19, 2009
Moss Criticised Over Skinny Comments
Model Kate Moss is facing criticism after being accused of making a comment which could be viewed as pro-anorexia. The 35-year-old model, who is famous for her waif-like figure, gave an interview to ...
Moss Criticised Over Skinny Comments
Model Kate Moss is facing criticism after being accused of making a comment which could be viewed as pro-anorexia. The 35-year-old model, who is famous for her waif-like figure, gave an interview to ...
Business News, Nov 19, 2009
Recession Hits Regional TV Revenue
UTV, the Belfast-based media group, has said the recession is continuing to hit its business. A statement covering the 10 months to the end of October 2009 has reported that revenues are down 8%, co...
Recession Hits Regional TV Revenue
UTV, the Belfast-based media group, has said the recession is continuing to hit its business. A statement covering the 10 months to the end of October 2009 has reported that revenues are down 8%, co...
UK National News, Nov 19, 2009
Extension On Terrorism Arrests
Counter terrorism police in north west England has been granted an extension to question five men arrested as part of an ongoing investigation. All the men aged, 52, 21, 62, 27 and 26, have been arre...
Extension On Terrorism Arrests
Counter terrorism police in north west England has been granted an extension to question five men arrested as part of an ongoing investigation. All the men aged, 52, 21, 62, 27 and 26, have been arre...
UK National News, Nov 19, 2009
Witnesses Sought Over Mystery Death
Police in London are appealing for information and witnesses following the unexplained death of a 30-year-old man. Police were called by a member of the public at around 3am on 9 November to reports ...
Witnesses Sought Over Mystery Death
Police in London are appealing for information and witnesses following the unexplained death of a 30-year-old man. Police were called by a member of the public at around 3am on 9 November to reports ...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 19, 2009
Appeal After Violent Attempted Hijack
Detectives in Newtownabbey have appealed for information following a violent attempted hijacking outside Ballyclare on Tuesday evening. A 23-year-old man sustained bruising and a cut to his hand when...
Appeal After Violent Attempted Hijack
Detectives in Newtownabbey have appealed for information following a violent attempted hijacking outside Ballyclare on Tuesday evening. A 23-year-old man sustained bruising and a cut to his hand when...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 19, 2009
Rematch Call As French 'Handed Victory'
Irish Justice Minister Dermot Ahern has today demanded a rematch after Ireland were put out of the World Cup by a blatant handball. Mr Ahern slammed governing body Fifa in response to Ireland's defe...
Rematch Call As French 'Handed Victory'
Irish Justice Minister Dermot Ahern has today demanded a rematch after Ireland were put out of the World Cup by a blatant handball. Mr Ahern slammed governing body Fifa in response to Ireland's defe...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 19, 2009
Basque Extradition 'Invalid'
A judge has thrown out attempts to extradite a Basque man because of lack of specific details about the charges allegedly linking him with terrorism, writes Carla Liébana The Recorder of Belfa...
Basque Extradition 'Invalid'
A judge has thrown out attempts to extradite a Basque man because of lack of specific details about the charges allegedly linking him with terrorism, writes Carla Liébana The Recorder of Belfa...
-
Northern Ireland WeatherThis Evening and Tonight:Dry with some late sunshine to end the day. Clear spells through the first part of the night but low cloud feeding in from the north later giving some mist or fog patches. Minimum temperature 8 °C.
