Northern Ireland News for October 2011 : Page 13
UK National News, Oct 7, 2011
Dangerous Drivers Face Five Years' Gaol
Motorists who drive dangerously and who seriously injure others could spend up to five years in jail thanks to a new criminal offence, Justice Secretary Kenneth Clarke announced today. The new offenc...
Dangerous Drivers Face Five Years' Gaol
Motorists who drive dangerously and who seriously injure others could spend up to five years in jail thanks to a new criminal offence, Justice Secretary Kenneth Clarke announced today. The new offenc...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 7, 2011
Mitchell's Presidential Bid 'Not Doomed'
The Irish Republic's Fine Gael (FG) have spoken out against claims that their favoured candidate, Gay Mitchell's chances in the forthcoming Presidential election are "doomed". The party was respondin...
Mitchell's Presidential Bid 'Not Doomed'
The Irish Republic's Fine Gael (FG) have spoken out against claims that their favoured candidate, Gay Mitchell's chances in the forthcoming Presidential election are "doomed". The party was respondin...
UK National News, Oct 7, 2011
Bomb Scare At Ulster Soldiers' Homecoming
Military personnel from the 1st Battalion Irish Guards and 1st Battalion Royal Irish Regiment are in Northern Ireland for a number of key events this weekend with a parade and display taking place thi...
Bomb Scare At Ulster Soldiers' Homecoming
Military personnel from the 1st Battalion Irish Guards and 1st Battalion Royal Irish Regiment are in Northern Ireland for a number of key events this weekend with a parade and display taking place thi...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 7, 2011
Dana Claims US Citizenship 'No Problem'
Criticism over independent Irish Presidential candidate Dana Rosemary Scallon becoming a US citizen nearly 15 years ago has erupted again. The Derry woman (pictured) has said she never mentioned that...
Dana Claims US Citizenship 'No Problem'
Criticism over independent Irish Presidential candidate Dana Rosemary Scallon becoming a US citizen nearly 15 years ago has erupted again. The Derry woman (pictured) has said she never mentioned that...
Business News, Oct 7, 2011
IT Jobs Set To Boost Salaries
New employment opportunities - and good salaries - are to be created following an announcement this week by the Stormont Enterprise Minister Arlene Foster. Kainos, the IT solutions company, is to cre...
IT Jobs Set To Boost Salaries
New employment opportunities - and good salaries - are to be created following an announcement this week by the Stormont Enterprise Minister Arlene Foster. Kainos, the IT solutions company, is to cre...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 7, 2011
NAMA Take Control Of NI Property
The Irish Government's National Asset Management Agency (NAMA) has released more details about the Northern Ireland properties it has repossessed. According to the BBC the properties have been publis...
NAMA Take Control Of NI Property
The Irish Government's National Asset Management Agency (NAMA) has released more details about the Northern Ireland properties it has repossessed. According to the BBC the properties have been publis...
Business News, Oct 7, 2011
BBC Proposals Will Slash Jobs
Strike action could affect the BBC before Christmas unless the BBC changes its approach to negotiation, BECTU warned today. The independent trade union, for those working in broadcasting, said the BB...
BBC Proposals Will Slash Jobs
Strike action could affect the BBC before Christmas unless the BBC changes its approach to negotiation, BECTU warned today. The independent trade union, for those working in broadcasting, said the BB...
Recruitment News, Oct 7, 2011
European Commission Support EFG Assistance
In a significant step forward, the European Commission has given their approval on an application that will make significant funds available to help unemployed construction workers across Ireland. If...
European Commission Support EFG Assistance
In a significant step forward, the European Commission has given their approval on an application that will make significant funds available to help unemployed construction workers across Ireland. If...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 7, 2011
'EPic' Opportunity Launches City Music Week
This year's Belfast Music Week is offering local bands a literally 'EPic' opportunity to take their music right to the very desks of some of the most influential decision-makers in the business. Belf...
'EPic' Opportunity Launches City Music Week
This year's Belfast Music Week is offering local bands a literally 'EPic' opportunity to take their music right to the very desks of some of the most influential decision-makers in the business. Belf...
Recruitment News, Oct 7, 2011
NI Plastics Firm Secures International Business
An NI plastic products manufactuer has agreed a significant business deal for its PVC products - securing jobs at Boomer Industries in Lisburn. It has signed off on a deal with a new customer in Sau...
NI Plastics Firm Secures International Business
An NI plastic products manufactuer has agreed a significant business deal for its PVC products - securing jobs at Boomer Industries in Lisburn. It has signed off on a deal with a new customer in Sau...
UK National News, Oct 7, 2011
Other UK News In Brief
Credit Cut Deepens Bank Crisis The banking system is today facing a credit agency downgrading because of doubts over the strength of the Government's support. Just a day after Bank of England ...
Other UK News In Brief
Credit Cut Deepens Bank Crisis The banking system is today facing a credit agency downgrading because of doubts over the strength of the Government's support. Just a day after Bank of England ...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 7, 2011
Alert Fails To Halt Combat Soldiers' Welcome
Military personnel from the 1st Battalion Irish Guards and 1st Battalion Royal Irish Regiment are in Northern Ireland for a number of key events this weekend with a parade and display taking place thi...
Alert Fails To Halt Combat Soldiers' Welcome
Military personnel from the 1st Battalion Irish Guards and 1st Battalion Royal Irish Regiment are in Northern Ireland for a number of key events this weekend with a parade and display taking place thi...
Recruitment News, Oct 7, 2011
Talk Talk To Close Its Doors
The Talk Talk call centre in Waterford will today shut down with up to 600 people set to be left unemployed by this evening. This follows an announcement last month that the company would close its I...
Talk Talk To Close Its Doors
The Talk Talk call centre in Waterford will today shut down with up to 600 people set to be left unemployed by this evening. This follows an announcement last month that the company would close its I...
Business News, Oct 7, 2011
Bank Of England Bolsters Economy
The UK's central banking organisation, the Bank of England is to inject a further £75bn into the economy through a process known as quantitative easing (QE). The Bank has already pumped £200bn into t...
Bank Of England Bolsters Economy
The UK's central banking organisation, the Bank of England is to inject a further £75bn into the economy through a process known as quantitative easing (QE). The Bank has already pumped £200bn into t...
Business News, Oct 7, 2011
Yeovil AgustaWestland Jobs To Go
News of major job losses in the aerospace industry has prompted an MP to slam plans to cut up to 375 jobs at not only AgustaWestland's Yeovil business, but also at other UK sites. The job cuts are to...
Yeovil AgustaWestland Jobs To Go
News of major job losses in the aerospace industry has prompted an MP to slam plans to cut up to 375 jobs at not only AgustaWestland's Yeovil business, but also at other UK sites. The job cuts are to...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 7, 2011
Beware Unlicensed Sports Broadcasts
A fine and court costs could stymie any pubs or clubs showing the big games this weekend - if they are not fully licensed. As the NI soccer team play tonight and the Rugby World Cup reaches its knock...
Beware Unlicensed Sports Broadcasts
A fine and court costs could stymie any pubs or clubs showing the big games this weekend - if they are not fully licensed. As the NI soccer team play tonight and the Rugby World Cup reaches its knock...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 7, 2011
New Planning Policy Proposed
A new lease of life has been proposed for an existing retail planning policy. Environment Minister Alex Attwood announced that he intends to place the draft PPS5 planning policy before next week’s me...
New Planning Policy Proposed
A new lease of life has been proposed for an existing retail planning policy. Environment Minister Alex Attwood announced that he intends to place the draft PPS5 planning policy before next week’s me...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 7, 2011
QFT Announces A Ghostly October
The best way to celebrate Hallowe'en is to scare the absolute bejaysus out of ourselves, and facilitating that task this month will be the Queen's Film Theatre (QFT). Apparitions: The Spectral Scree...
QFT Announces A Ghostly October
The best way to celebrate Hallowe'en is to scare the absolute bejaysus out of ourselves, and facilitating that task this month will be the Queen's Film Theatre (QFT). Apparitions: The Spectral Scree...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 7, 2011
Other NI News In Brief
Pan Blaze Tragedy Firefighters were called to the house in Newry's High Street on Thursday evening by neighbours after a smoke alarm went off and discovered that a man had died after being ove...
Other NI News In Brief
Pan Blaze Tragedy Firefighters were called to the house in Newry's High Street on Thursday evening by neighbours after a smoke alarm went off and discovered that a man had died after being ove...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 6, 2011
Building Site Tragedy Leads To Fines
One of Northern Ireland's leading construction companys and an associated architect have each been fined after pleading guilty to two breaches of health and safety legislation which caused the death o...
Building Site Tragedy Leads To Fines
One of Northern Ireland's leading construction companys and an associated architect have each been fined after pleading guilty to two breaches of health and safety legislation which caused the death o...
UK National News, Oct 6, 2011
Bank Of England Bolsters Economy
The UK's central banking organisation, the Bank of England is to inject a further £75bn into the economy through a process known as quantitative easing (QE). The Bank has already pumped £200bn into t...
Bank Of England Bolsters Economy
The UK's central banking organisation, the Bank of England is to inject a further £75bn into the economy through a process known as quantitative easing (QE). The Bank has already pumped £200bn into t...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 6, 2011
Adams To Appeal Extradition
Liam Adams is set to appeal against his extradition to Northern Ireland. The brother of Sinn Fein President Gerry Adams plans to appeal against the decision saying that he is not guilty of sexually a...
Adams To Appeal Extradition
Liam Adams is set to appeal against his extradition to Northern Ireland. The brother of Sinn Fein President Gerry Adams plans to appeal against the decision saying that he is not guilty of sexually a...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 6, 2011
999 Services College Funding Approved
Approval has been secured to build a £139m joint public services college at Desertcreat after the former Health Minister originally stalled the project. The way is now open to submit a full planning ...
999 Services College Funding Approved
Approval has been secured to build a £139m joint public services college at Desertcreat after the former Health Minister originally stalled the project. The way is now open to submit a full planning ...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 6, 2011
Three Candidates 'Top The Poll' For Aras
The Irish Republic's Presidential hopeful Michael D Higgins is leading the race for the Aras while fellow candidates Gay Mitchell and Senator David Norris are struggling for support. Results from th...
Three Candidates 'Top The Poll' For Aras
The Irish Republic's Presidential hopeful Michael D Higgins is leading the race for the Aras while fellow candidates Gay Mitchell and Senator David Norris are struggling for support. Results from th...
Recruitment News, Oct 6, 2011
Titanic Jobs Opportunity!
Job opportunities at Titanic Belfast - to be one of the world's largest Titanic visitor attractions - will be previewed at a special Community Information Day in Belfast City Hall this month. The dr...
Titanic Jobs Opportunity!
Job opportunities at Titanic Belfast - to be one of the world's largest Titanic visitor attractions - will be previewed at a special Community Information Day in Belfast City Hall this month. The dr...
UK National News, Oct 6, 2011
Suitcase Killer Sentenced After Bahrain Extradition
The 'suitcase killer' Yousseff Ahmed Mosalam Wahid, 42, has been jailed for life at the Old Bailey for the murder of Fatima Kama in 1999. He will serve a minimum of 24 years after the police issued a...
Suitcase Killer Sentenced After Bahrain Extradition
The 'suitcase killer' Yousseff Ahmed Mosalam Wahid, 42, has been jailed for life at the Old Bailey for the murder of Fatima Kama in 1999. He will serve a minimum of 24 years after the police issued a...
UK National News, Oct 6, 2011
Hague 'Isn't Vague' On Backing Syrian People
Britain will continue to stand side by side with the Syrian people and redouble efforts to work with international partners to increase pressure on the regime. Foreign Secretary William Hague said he...
Hague 'Isn't Vague' On Backing Syrian People
Britain will continue to stand side by side with the Syrian people and redouble efforts to work with international partners to increase pressure on the regime. Foreign Secretary William Hague said he...
UK National News, Oct 6, 2011
Great Ormond Focuses On Stem Cells
Great Ormond Street Hospital and its research partner, The Institute of Child Health at University College London (UCL), were this week supporting Stem Cell Awareness Day, with UCL promoting the event...
Great Ormond Focuses On Stem Cells
Great Ormond Street Hospital and its research partner, The Institute of Child Health at University College London (UCL), were this week supporting Stem Cell Awareness Day, with UCL promoting the event...
Business News, Oct 6, 2011
Titanic Jobs Opportunity!
Job opportunities at Titanic Belfast - set to be one of the world's largest Titanic visitor attractions - will be previewed at a special Community Information Day in Belfast City Hall this month. Th...
Titanic Jobs Opportunity!
Job opportunities at Titanic Belfast - set to be one of the world's largest Titanic visitor attractions - will be previewed at a special Community Information Day in Belfast City Hall this month. Th...
UK National News, Oct 6, 2011
Cameron 'Shops At Waitrose'
The Prime Minister David Cameron has been 'shopping' at Waitrose where Managing Director Mark Price met the Conservative Leader to discuss plans for a new £35 million regional distribution centre (RDC...
Cameron 'Shops At Waitrose'
The Prime Minister David Cameron has been 'shopping' at Waitrose where Managing Director Mark Price met the Conservative Leader to discuss plans for a new £35 million regional distribution centre (RDC...
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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.