Northern Ireland News for November 2009 : Page 8
UK National News, Nov 18, 2009
Other News In Brief
Pensioner's Body Found The body of a man has been found on the Great Orme in Llandudno, Conwy, in Wales. The discovery, near a cafe on Marine Drive at noon on Tuesday, came after a large-scale search...
Other News In Brief
Pensioner's Body Found The body of a man has been found on the Great Orme in Llandudno, Conwy, in Wales. The discovery, near a cafe on Marine Drive at noon on Tuesday, came after a large-scale search...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 17, 2009
Old Bailey Bomber Held Over Massereene
A former IRA bomber has been arrested in connection with the dissident republican murders of two soldiers at Massereene army barracks. Marian Price, 55, was arrested in west Belfast this morning. ...
Old Bailey Bomber Held Over Massereene
A former IRA bomber has been arrested in connection with the dissident republican murders of two soldiers at Massereene army barracks. Marian Price, 55, was arrested in west Belfast this morning. ...
UK National News, Nov 17, 2009
Afghan Govt Should 'Reach Out' To Taliban
Leading Taliban figures can be persuaded to lay down their arms and enter government, the Foreign Secretary has told NATO members assembled in Scotland. David Miliband said giving top Sunni chiefs' ...
Afghan Govt Should 'Reach Out' To Taliban
Leading Taliban figures can be persuaded to lay down their arms and enter government, the Foreign Secretary has told NATO members assembled in Scotland. David Miliband said giving top Sunni chiefs' ...
Business News, Nov 17, 2009
Belfast Aerospace Base 'Takes Off'
NI's construction and engineering sectors 'merged' today as the first bricks were laid in a state-of-the-art aircraft wing manufacturing and assembly facility in east Belfast. Bombardier Aerospace ce...
Belfast Aerospace Base 'Takes Off'
NI's construction and engineering sectors 'merged' today as the first bricks were laid in a state-of-the-art aircraft wing manufacturing and assembly facility in east Belfast. Bombardier Aerospace ce...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 17, 2009
Bridge Blast Follows Vandalism
Traffic is flowing this morning after a south Belfast main road suffered overnight disruption on foot of a gas explosion. Apparently caused by a deliberate rubbish fire near the bridge, it is believe...
Bridge Blast Follows Vandalism
Traffic is flowing this morning after a south Belfast main road suffered overnight disruption on foot of a gas explosion. Apparently caused by a deliberate rubbish fire near the bridge, it is believe...
Business News, Nov 17, 2009
House Market Recovery 'Patchy'
Any recovery in the Northern Ireland housing market is still patchy, according to the latest University of Ulster research. Average house prices have increased by around 2.1% in the third quarter. ...
House Market Recovery 'Patchy'
Any recovery in the Northern Ireland housing market is still patchy, according to the latest University of Ulster research. Average house prices have increased by around 2.1% in the third quarter. ...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 17, 2009
Belfast Aerospace Base 'Takes Off'
NI's construction and engineering sectors 'merged' today as the first bricks were laid in a state-of-the-art aircraft wing manufacturing and assembly facility in east Belfast. Bombardier Aerospace ce...
Belfast Aerospace Base 'Takes Off'
NI's construction and engineering sectors 'merged' today as the first bricks were laid in a state-of-the-art aircraft wing manufacturing and assembly facility in east Belfast. Bombardier Aerospace ce...
UK National News, Nov 17, 2009
Two Soldiers Die in Afghanistan
It has been confirmed that a second British soldier was killed in Afghanistan on Sunday. He was from 33 Engineer Regiment, Royal Engineers, and died in an explosion. His death takes the grim British...
Two Soldiers Die in Afghanistan
It has been confirmed that a second British soldier was killed in Afghanistan on Sunday. He was from 33 Engineer Regiment, Royal Engineers, and died in an explosion. His death takes the grim British...
UK National News, Nov 17, 2009
Murder Probe Follows Mutilated Woman Shock
Police in north west London have launched a murder inquiry following the death of a woman who was found with head injuries and a severed hand in Greenford. The 28-year-old woman was found by a passer...
Murder Probe Follows Mutilated Woman Shock
Police in north west London have launched a murder inquiry following the death of a woman who was found with head injuries and a severed hand in Greenford. The 28-year-old woman was found by a passer...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 17, 2009
Dementia Carers 'Could Do Better'
In the same week that hospitals have been criticised as being able to "perform more efficiently", a report into dementia care has slammed the care given to those admitted to hospital. As a charity sa...
Dementia Carers 'Could Do Better'
In the same week that hospitals have been criticised as being able to "perform more efficiently", a report into dementia care has slammed the care given to those admitted to hospital. As a charity sa...
UK National News, Nov 17, 2009
Tory Candidate Secures Selection
A Conservative parliamentary candidate has won her fight against being deselected by party members. Elizabeth Truss's place on the national party's A-list was put in jeopardy when it was revealed sh...
Tory Candidate Secures Selection
A Conservative parliamentary candidate has won her fight against being deselected by party members. Elizabeth Truss's place on the national party's A-list was put in jeopardy when it was revealed sh...
UK National News, Nov 17, 2009
Man Claims To Have 'Killed Wife During A Dream'
A man accused of murdering his wife as they slept in a motor home killed her because he dreamt she was an intruder, a court has heard. Swansea Crown Court was told how Brian Thomas, 59, was not in co...
Man Claims To Have 'Killed Wife During A Dream'
A man accused of murdering his wife as they slept in a motor home killed her because he dreamt she was an intruder, a court has heard. Swansea Crown Court was told how Brian Thomas, 59, was not in co...
Business News, Nov 17, 2009
Crucial Dáil Budget Debate Begins
A crucial debate on what next month's Budget may hold is scheduled to take place in the Daíl today. The Government has already mooted a range of highly contentious cuts, including reductions in the ...
Crucial Dáil Budget Debate Begins
A crucial debate on what next month's Budget may hold is scheduled to take place in the Daíl today. The Government has already mooted a range of highly contentious cuts, including reductions in the ...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 17, 2009
House Market Recovery 'Patchy'
Any recovery in the Northern Ireland housing market is still patchy, according to the latest University of Ulster research. Average house prices have increased by around 2.1% in the third quarter. T...
House Market Recovery 'Patchy'
Any recovery in the Northern Ireland housing market is still patchy, according to the latest University of Ulster research. Average house prices have increased by around 2.1% in the third quarter. T...
UK National News, Nov 17, 2009
Help Sought After Distress Flare Attack
Police officers investigating the attempted murder of a four-year-old boy are appealing for help in tracing the remains of the distress flare that caused his critical injuries. They have released det...
Help Sought After Distress Flare Attack
Police officers investigating the attempted murder of a four-year-old boy are appealing for help in tracing the remains of the distress flare that caused his critical injuries. They have released det...
UK National News, Nov 17, 2009
Three Northumbria Burglary Arrests
Three people have been arrested on suspicion of burglary in Cowgate, following additional police patrols in the area. At 3pm on Thursday October 29, police received a report of a burglary at Birnham...
Three Northumbria Burglary Arrests
Three people have been arrested on suspicion of burglary in Cowgate, following additional police patrols in the area. At 3pm on Thursday October 29, police received a report of a burglary at Birnham...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 17, 2009
Call For 'Equal Funding' For Sports
There is controversy this week over statistics that show Gaelic sports are better funded than non-Gaelic sporting activities, such as soccer. Figures released by Department for Culture, Arts and Leis...
Call For 'Equal Funding' For Sports
There is controversy this week over statistics that show Gaelic sports are better funded than non-Gaelic sporting activities, such as soccer. Figures released by Department for Culture, Arts and Leis...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 17, 2009
RTÉ Wins Coverage Of France Encounter
The Irish state broadcaster, RTÉ has announced that Ireland's vital second leg World Cup match against France will after all be televised. The channel was involved in tight negotiations with the Frenc...
RTÉ Wins Coverage Of France Encounter
The Irish state broadcaster, RTÉ has announced that Ireland's vital second leg World Cup match against France will after all be televised. The channel was involved in tight negotiations with the Frenc...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 17, 2009
NI Obesity Action 'Essential'
Urgent action is necessary to curb Northern Ireland's spiraling obesity levels, a government report has warned. The Stormont Health Committee report was welcomed by the Institute of Public Health in...
NI Obesity Action 'Essential'
Urgent action is necessary to curb Northern Ireland's spiraling obesity levels, a government report has warned. The Stormont Health Committee report was welcomed by the Institute of Public Health in...
UK National News, Nov 17, 2009
Oldham 'Class A' Drugs Swoop
A man has been charged after drugs were found at a house in Oldham. Lee Cameron, 26, of Shaw Road, Oldham was charged with possession of Class A drugs with intent to supply. He has been remanded in ...
Oldham 'Class A' Drugs Swoop
A man has been charged after drugs were found at a house in Oldham. Lee Cameron, 26, of Shaw Road, Oldham was charged with possession of Class A drugs with intent to supply. He has been remanded in ...
UK National News, Nov 17, 2009
Other News In Brief
Jail For Torture Trio Three youths who tortured a 14-year-old girl in a car park and filmed the attack on a mobile phone have each been sentenced to four years' detention. The two 14-year-old girls a...
Other News In Brief
Jail For Torture Trio Three youths who tortured a 14-year-old girl in a car park and filmed the attack on a mobile phone have each been sentenced to four years' detention. The two 14-year-old girls a...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 17, 2009
Charges Follow Deadly Wexford Assault
Three men have been charged in connection with the death of a man after an assault in Co Wexford at the weekend. James Doyle, 40, and father-of-three was attacked in the Gorey area of Wexford in the ...
Charges Follow Deadly Wexford Assault
Three men have been charged in connection with the death of a man after an assault in Co Wexford at the weekend. James Doyle, 40, and father-of-three was attacked in the Gorey area of Wexford in the ...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 17, 2009
School Kids 'Sample' Prison Life
Hundreds of school children will be trying out life 'inside' this week when prison officers visit schools to warn against becoming involved in crime. The students will 'be held captive' to take part ...
School Kids 'Sample' Prison Life
Hundreds of school children will be trying out life 'inside' this week when prison officers visit schools to warn against becoming involved in crime. The students will 'be held captive' to take part ...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 17, 2009
Other NI News In Brief
College Firemen Praised The fire officers who 'saved' the Theological College in Belfast at the weekend have been praised by the NI Public Safety Minister, Michael McGimpsey. He said yesterday that e...
Other NI News In Brief
College Firemen Praised The fire officers who 'saved' the Theological College in Belfast at the weekend have been praised by the NI Public Safety Minister, Michael McGimpsey. He said yesterday that e...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 16, 2009
Woodward Optimistic Over Boundaries
Northern Ireland Secretary Shaun Woodward has said he is optimistic wrangling over new council boundaries can be resolved this week. Mr Woodward's endorsement came amid growing concerns the crisis co...
Woodward Optimistic Over Boundaries
Northern Ireland Secretary Shaun Woodward has said he is optimistic wrangling over new council boundaries can be resolved this week. Mr Woodward's endorsement came amid growing concerns the crisis co...
UK National News, Nov 16, 2009
Flare Attack Boy 'Critical'
A four-year-old boy has been left critically injured after being hit by a distress flare while walking with his family. Police described it as an "horrific incident" in which the rocket flare appeare...
Flare Attack Boy 'Critical'
A four-year-old boy has been left critically injured after being hit by a distress flare while walking with his family. Police described it as an "horrific incident" in which the rocket flare appeare...
UK National News, Nov 16, 2009
Alleged 'Night Stalker' Remanded
A man charged in relation to a series of rapes and assaults on elderly people within a 17 year period across south-east London has been remanded in custody. Delroy Grant, 52, of Brockley, alleged to ...
Alleged 'Night Stalker' Remanded
A man charged in relation to a series of rapes and assaults on elderly people within a 17 year period across south-east London has been remanded in custody. Delroy Grant, 52, of Brockley, alleged to ...
UK National News, Nov 16, 2009
Tories Would Force Cut In TV Licence
It emerged today that the BBC could be left with less income should an incoming Conservative Government go ahead with a threat to make a cut in the licence fee. The party has already called for the l...
Tories Would Force Cut In TV Licence
It emerged today that the BBC could be left with less income should an incoming Conservative Government go ahead with a threat to make a cut in the licence fee. The party has already called for the l...
UK National News, Nov 16, 2009
Five Men Arrested Under Terrorism Act
Five men have been arrested under the Terrorism Act following raids in Manchester and Bolton. The arrests took place in a co-ordinated operation starting at 4am this morning. Three addresses in Manc...
Five Men Arrested Under Terrorism Act
Five men have been arrested under the Terrorism Act following raids in Manchester and Bolton. The arrests took place in a co-ordinated operation starting at 4am this morning. Three addresses in Manc...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 16, 2009
Enterprise Back On Track
The first Enterprise train from Belfast to Dublin in months has arrived in Connolly Station, Dublin. Following weeks of repairs after the track collapsed into the sea last August - when a major disas...
Enterprise Back On Track
The first Enterprise train from Belfast to Dublin in months has arrived in Connolly Station, Dublin. Following weeks of repairs after the track collapsed into the sea last August - when a major disas...
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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.