Northern Ireland News for October 2011 : Page 10
UK National News, Oct 13, 2011
Over Half Face Unaffordable Rent
A charity working for the rights of homeless people has published a report saying working families face unaffordable private rents in over half of local authorities in England. According to the chari...
Over Half Face Unaffordable Rent
A charity working for the rights of homeless people has published a report saying working families face unaffordable private rents in over half of local authorities in England. According to the chari...
UK National News, Oct 13, 2011
London Gang Sweep Leads To 13 Arrests
Dawn raids by the Metropolitan Police have led to the arrest of 13 gang members in north London on Thursday morning. The raids involves some 200 police officers under Operation Connect - a dedicated...
London Gang Sweep Leads To 13 Arrests
Dawn raids by the Metropolitan Police have led to the arrest of 13 gang members in north London on Thursday morning. The raids involves some 200 police officers under Operation Connect - a dedicated...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 13, 2011
Bomb Aims To Destroy 'Cultural Derry'
No one was hurt last night when a bomb exploded outside the City of Culture offices in Londonderry. However, PSNI Chief Superintendent Stephen Martin said the Derry city centre bombing could easily h...
Bomb Aims To Destroy 'Cultural Derry'
No one was hurt last night when a bomb exploded outside the City of Culture offices in Londonderry. However, PSNI Chief Superintendent Stephen Martin said the Derry city centre bombing could easily h...
UK National News, Oct 13, 2011
PM Presents Olympic Velodrome's Award
The London 2012 Olympic Velodrome has won an award - some nine months before the cycling begins. On Thursday it emerged that the Velodrome, designed by Hopkins Architects on behalf of the Olympic Del...
PM Presents Olympic Velodrome's Award
The London 2012 Olympic Velodrome has won an award - some nine months before the cycling begins. On Thursday it emerged that the Velodrome, designed by Hopkins Architects on behalf of the Olympic Del...
UK National News, Oct 13, 2011
Ulster Bomb Targets UK City Of Culture
No one was hurt last night when a bomb exploded outside the City of Culture 2013 offices in Londonderry. But, PSNI Chief Superintendent Stephen Martin said the Derry city centre bombing could easily ...
Ulster Bomb Targets UK City Of Culture
No one was hurt last night when a bomb exploded outside the City of Culture 2013 offices in Londonderry. But, PSNI Chief Superintendent Stephen Martin said the Derry city centre bombing could easily ...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 13, 2011
Glentoran Firework Attack Pair 'Left Shaken'
A soccer team's coach was almost kicked into touch last night when a firework hit the Glentoran players' coach. Medical staff immediately treated him after it was hurled near his team's dugout by a P...
Glentoran Firework Attack Pair 'Left Shaken'
A soccer team's coach was almost kicked into touch last night when a firework hit the Glentoran players' coach. Medical staff immediately treated him after it was hurled near his team's dugout by a P...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 13, 2011
O'Neill 'Digs Into' Brussels CAP Proposals
Long-awaited proposals to reform the way Europe pays subsidies to its farmers were published yesterday in Brussels. The NI Agriculture and Rural Development Minister Michelle O'Neill has been getting...
O'Neill 'Digs Into' Brussels CAP Proposals
Long-awaited proposals to reform the way Europe pays subsidies to its farmers were published yesterday in Brussels. The NI Agriculture and Rural Development Minister Michelle O'Neill has been getting...
UK National News, Oct 13, 2011
Gov To Fight UK's Obesity Levels
The Government has announced plans to cut 'five billion calories' from the nation's daily diet in an attempt to tackle obesity, according to the Department of Health today. The obesity 'Call to Actio...
Gov To Fight UK's Obesity Levels
The Government has announced plans to cut 'five billion calories' from the nation's daily diet in an attempt to tackle obesity, according to the Department of Health today. The obesity 'Call to Actio...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 13, 2011
Battle Joined On CAP Reforms: Dodds
The Northern Ireland MEP Diane Dodds has raised her concerns about the proposals brought forward on Wednesday by EU Agriculture Commissioner, Dacian Ciolos for the reform of the Common Agriculture Pol...
Battle Joined On CAP Reforms: Dodds
The Northern Ireland MEP Diane Dodds has raised her concerns about the proposals brought forward on Wednesday by EU Agriculture Commissioner, Dacian Ciolos for the reform of the Common Agriculture Pol...
UK National News, Oct 13, 2011
Other News In Brief
Man Sentenced Over eBay Ivory Dealing A man has been sentenced to 10 months after being convicted for attempting to sell elephant products including ivory on eBay. Francis Benyure, 38 of Launc...
Other News In Brief
Man Sentenced Over eBay Ivory Dealing A man has been sentenced to 10 months after being convicted for attempting to sell elephant products including ivory on eBay. Francis Benyure, 38 of Launc...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 13, 2011
Tickets Go Free For MTV Outdoor Concert
Belfast City Council is to release free tickets to a huge outdoor concert at the City Hall as part of the MTV EMAs next month. Northern Ireland's Snow Patrol will appear on stage along with US singer...
Tickets Go Free For MTV Outdoor Concert
Belfast City Council is to release free tickets to a huge outdoor concert at the City Hall as part of the MTV EMAs next month. Northern Ireland's Snow Patrol will appear on stage along with US singer...
Recruitment News, Oct 13, 2011
Health Website Creates Ten New Jobs
A health 'search engine' is announcing ten new jobs at their Dublin office. Whatclinic.com is expanding and is currently hiring for positi...
Health Website Creates Ten New Jobs
A health 'search engine' is announcing ten new jobs at their Dublin office. Whatclinic.com is expanding and is currently hiring for positi...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 13, 2011
Belfast's Future Transport 'On The Buses'
Belfast is set to build a new, faster way of getting its inhabitants around the city. While the NI capital isn't San Francisco and won't be getting a similar transport system to the iconic Bay Area R...
Belfast's Future Transport 'On The Buses'
Belfast is set to build a new, faster way of getting its inhabitants around the city. While the NI capital isn't San Francisco and won't be getting a similar transport system to the iconic Bay Area R...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 13, 2011
Dana May Ditch Irish Presidential Bid Over 'Malicious Claims'
The seven Irish Presidential candidates have last night taken part in their third TV debate with independent candidate Dana Rosemary Scallon taking the spotlight this time - to deny "false" allegation...
Dana May Ditch Irish Presidential Bid Over 'Malicious Claims'
The seven Irish Presidential candidates have last night taken part in their third TV debate with independent candidate Dana Rosemary Scallon taking the spotlight this time - to deny "false" allegation...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 13, 2011
Downpatrick Makeover Unveiled
Downpatrick's town centre makeover - worth over £3m - has been unveiled. NI Social Development Minister Nelson McCausland (pictured) and Tourism Minister Arlene Foster have visited Downpatrick to r...
Downpatrick Makeover Unveiled
Downpatrick's town centre makeover - worth over £3m - has been unveiled. NI Social Development Minister Nelson McCausland (pictured) and Tourism Minister Arlene Foster have visited Downpatrick to r...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 13, 2011
Newry Quays Extension 'Given Thumbs Up'
Planners have approved a £35m extension to a shopping centre in Newry giving hope of 200 construction jobs. This follows an announcement that a multi-million pound development plan for the Quays Shop...
Newry Quays Extension 'Given Thumbs Up'
Planners have approved a £35m extension to a shopping centre in Newry giving hope of 200 construction jobs. This follows an announcement that a multi-million pound development plan for the Quays Shop...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 12, 2011
Film And Music Successes For Feisty Bronagh
There's no sign of the one of Derry's finest - Bronagh Gallagher - slowing down as her career advances. The singer, songwriter and actress is again breaking new ground with a second album for her band...
Film And Music Successes For Feisty Bronagh
There's no sign of the one of Derry's finest - Bronagh Gallagher - slowing down as her career advances. The singer, songwriter and actress is again breaking new ground with a second album for her band...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 12, 2011
Fourteen-year High As Unemployment Rises
The number of unemployment benefit claimants signing on in September increased by 500 on the previous month. This brings the total number out of work in Northern Ireland to 60,900, the highest level ...
Fourteen-year High As Unemployment Rises
The number of unemployment benefit claimants signing on in September increased by 500 on the previous month. This brings the total number out of work in Northern Ireland to 60,900, the highest level ...
UK National News, Oct 12, 2011
UK Unemployment 'Breaks 17-Year Record'
Official figures released on Wednesday have revealed the UK unemployment rate has hit a 17-year high, rising by 114,000 between June and August to 2.57 million. The Office of National Statistics reve...
UK Unemployment 'Breaks 17-Year Record'
Official figures released on Wednesday have revealed the UK unemployment rate has hit a 17-year high, rising by 114,000 between June and August to 2.57 million. The Office of National Statistics reve...
UK National News, Oct 12, 2011
CAP Reform Proposals Revealed In Brussels
The European Commission (EC) has today proposed what it describes as a new partnership between Europe and its farmers - and a reform of the Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) for the period after 2013. ...
CAP Reform Proposals Revealed In Brussels
The European Commission (EC) has today proposed what it describes as a new partnership between Europe and its farmers - and a reform of the Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) for the period after 2013. ...
UK National News, Oct 12, 2011
PM Rules Out Finucane Inquiry
The widow and other family of murdered solicitor Pat Finucane are outraged after Prime Minister David Cameron suggested a QC-led review of his murder. The Finucane family met with Mr Cameron and Nort...
PM Rules Out Finucane Inquiry
The widow and other family of murdered solicitor Pat Finucane are outraged after Prime Minister David Cameron suggested a QC-led review of his murder. The Finucane family met with Mr Cameron and Nort...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 12, 2011
Finucane QC Review 'Insult', Says Family
The British Government's decision not to approve an inquiry into the murder of solicitor Pat Finucane has been greeted with varied reactions. The Finucane family were said to be furious and disappoin...
Finucane QC Review 'Insult', Says Family
The British Government's decision not to approve an inquiry into the murder of solicitor Pat Finucane has been greeted with varied reactions. The Finucane family were said to be furious and disappoin...
Business News, Oct 12, 2011
Fourteen-year High As Unemployment Rises
The number of unemployment benefit claimants signing on in September increased by 500 on the previous month. This brings the total number out of work in Northern Ireland to 60,900, the highest level ...
Fourteen-year High As Unemployment Rises
The number of unemployment benefit claimants signing on in September increased by 500 on the previous month. This brings the total number out of work in Northern Ireland to 60,900, the highest level ...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 12, 2011
Food Board On Way As CAP Reform Published
As farmers across Northern Ireland digest the news from Europe that means they will lose out on millions of pounds in subsidy payments, the NI Agriculture Minister Michelle O'Neill has backed a propos...
Food Board On Way As CAP Reform Published
As farmers across Northern Ireland digest the news from Europe that means they will lose out on millions of pounds in subsidy payments, the NI Agriculture Minister Michelle O'Neill has backed a propos...
UK National News, Oct 12, 2011
UK Millionaires 'Spreading Their Bets'
The UK's millionaires are showing little faith that the economy here is likely to improve any time soon, according to a research published on Wednesday. Government policies, the threat of a share ma...
UK Millionaires 'Spreading Their Bets'
The UK's millionaires are showing little faith that the economy here is likely to improve any time soon, according to a research published on Wednesday. Government policies, the threat of a share ma...
UK National News, Oct 12, 2011
Doctors Implore Lords To Kill Bill
The UK's top Doctors' union is urging the House of Lords to destroy the controversial bill proposing sweeping changes to the NHS. The British Medical Association (BMA) on Wednesday reiterated their ...
Doctors Implore Lords To Kill Bill
The UK's top Doctors' union is urging the House of Lords to destroy the controversial bill proposing sweeping changes to the NHS. The British Medical Association (BMA) on Wednesday reiterated their ...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 12, 2011
Irish Presidential Candidates Win TV Debate
Ireland's Presidential candidates - including Stormont Deputy First Minister, Martin McGuinness, (pictured) - are getting set for their next clash, with a live TV debate tonight following a radio deba...
Irish Presidential Candidates Win TV Debate
Ireland's Presidential candidates - including Stormont Deputy First Minister, Martin McGuinness, (pictured) - are getting set for their next clash, with a live TV debate tonight following a radio deba...
Business News, Oct 12, 2011
Food Board On Way As CAP Reform Looms
As farmers across Ireland brace themselves for news from Europe that could mean they lose out on millions of pounds in subsidy payments, the NI Agriculture Minister Michelle O'Neill has backed a propo...
Food Board On Way As CAP Reform Looms
As farmers across Ireland brace themselves for news from Europe that could mean they lose out on millions of pounds in subsidy payments, the NI Agriculture Minister Michelle O'Neill has backed a propo...
UK National News, Oct 12, 2011
Toyota Drives Fuel Economy In UK Test
Fuel economy has been in focus for motorists this week with news that the new Toyota Yaris has set the fuel-saving pace on the ALD Automotive/Shell FuelSave MPG Marathon, eking out the juice to finish...
Toyota Drives Fuel Economy In UK Test
Fuel economy has been in focus for motorists this week with news that the new Toyota Yaris has set the fuel-saving pace on the ALD Automotive/Shell FuelSave MPG Marathon, eking out the juice to finish...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 12, 2011
Call For Waterside Train Station Revamp
A call has been made for the reconstruction of Waterside Train Station to be included in the budget for the upgrading of the Derry-Coleraine rail route. SDLP Foyle MLA Mark Durkan (pictured) has aske...
Call For Waterside Train Station Revamp
A call has been made for the reconstruction of Waterside Train Station to be included in the budget for the upgrading of the Derry-Coleraine rail route. SDLP Foyle MLA Mark Durkan (pictured) has aske...
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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.