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Northern Ireland News for October 2011 : Page 3
Northern Ireland News, Oct 27, 2011
Britney Among Worldwide Act Nominees
Britney Spears has been named among the contenders for MTV's new Worldwide Act award at the 2011 MTV EMAs in Belfast. Britney, 29, will now go head-to-head with four other nominees, in a bid to secur...
Britney Among Worldwide Act Nominees
Britney Spears has been named among the contenders for MTV's new Worldwide Act award at the 2011 MTV EMAs in Belfast. Britney, 29, will now go head-to-head with four other nominees, in a bid to secur...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 27, 2011
Other NI News In Brief
Zoo Goes All Scary</b Visitors are being urged to come along for a spook-tacular day of fun at Belfast Zoo's 'Boo at the zoo' Halloween event on Saturday 29 October. It promises eerie activities, ...
Other NI News In Brief
Zoo Goes All Scary</b Visitors are being urged to come along for a spook-tacular day of fun at Belfast Zoo's 'Boo at the zoo' Halloween event on Saturday 29 October. It promises eerie activities, ...
UK National News, Oct 26, 2011
Other News In Brief
Winehouse Death Due To 'Misadventure' The coroner investigating Amy Winehouse's death has attributed her sudden passing to drinking too much alcohol. The verdict of misadventure was given at Wednesda...
Other News In Brief
Winehouse Death Due To 'Misadventure' The coroner investigating Amy Winehouse's death has attributed her sudden passing to drinking too much alcohol. The verdict of misadventure was given at Wednesda...
UK National News, Oct 26, 2011
Use Less Hot Water – Gov
After weeks of wrangling between the energy regulator and energy providers over the rising costs of electricity and gas, the Government is telling the public to use less hot water to bring down their ...
Use Less Hot Water – Gov
After weeks of wrangling between the energy regulator and energy providers over the rising costs of electricity and gas, the Government is telling the public to use less hot water to bring down their ...
UK National News, Oct 26, 2011
Bishop Calls For End To Occupy Protest
The Bishop of London has called for the protesters outside St Paul's Cathedral to leave, saying the camp’s presence is threatening to eclipse the issues it was set up to address. In a statement relea...
Bishop Calls For End To Occupy Protest
The Bishop of London has called for the protesters outside St Paul's Cathedral to leave, saying the camp’s presence is threatening to eclipse the issues it was set up to address. In a statement relea...
Business News, Oct 26, 2011
Ballymena Hotel Announces £1.6m Restoration Project
The Adair Arms Hotel in Ballymena is investing £1.6 million with support from Invest Northern Ireland towards a restoration project aimed at increasing business from international markets. The three-...
Ballymena Hotel Announces £1.6m Restoration Project
The Adair Arms Hotel in Ballymena is investing £1.6 million with support from Invest Northern Ireland towards a restoration project aimed at increasing business from international markets. The three-...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 26, 2011
Boy Finds Pistol In School Playground
A 10-year-old boy found a gun in his school playground and brought it home to show his parents. The weapon was discovered in the playground on Parkhill Primary School in Antrim on Friday afternoon. ...
Boy Finds Pistol In School Playground
A 10-year-old boy found a gun in his school playground and brought it home to show his parents. The weapon was discovered in the playground on Parkhill Primary School in Antrim on Friday afternoon. ...
UK National News, Oct 26, 2011
Emergency Summit Announced Over Euro Crisis
EU leaders are to assemble in Brussels on Wednesday to secure a last minute deal on the escalating crisis over the European banking crisis. A number of arguments have developed between state leaders...
Emergency Summit Announced Over Euro Crisis
EU leaders are to assemble in Brussels on Wednesday to secure a last minute deal on the escalating crisis over the European banking crisis. A number of arguments have developed between state leaders...
UK National News, Oct 26, 2011
Tibetan Monk Sets Himself On Fire In China
Another Tibetan Buddhist monk has set himself ablaze in western China, over the continued efforts for Tibet to be free of Chinese rule. The self-immolation is the tenth such extreme protest by Buddh...
Tibetan Monk Sets Himself On Fire In China
Another Tibetan Buddhist monk has set himself ablaze in western China, over the continued efforts for Tibet to be free of Chinese rule. The self-immolation is the tenth such extreme protest by Buddh...
UK National News, Oct 26, 2011
Vince Cable Fined Over Tax Bill
The taxman has fined Business Secretary Vince Cable for failing to pay £25,000 in VAT. The penalty of £500 was for late payments of tax on earnings from media work and speaking engagements in the yea...
Vince Cable Fined Over Tax Bill
The taxman has fined Business Secretary Vince Cable for failing to pay £25,000 in VAT. The penalty of £500 was for late payments of tax on earnings from media work and speaking engagements in the yea...
UK National News, Oct 26, 2011
Gov 'Climb Down' Over Medical Bill Amendment
The Government is expected to make a climb down over a pivotal part of the controversial medical bill, currently being assessed in the House of Lords. It has emerged that the Government will now acc...
Gov 'Climb Down' Over Medical Bill Amendment
The Government is expected to make a climb down over a pivotal part of the controversial medical bill, currently being assessed in the House of Lords. It has emerged that the Government will now acc...
Business News, Oct 26, 2011
Hamilton Reiterates Support For Small Businesses
Strangford DUP MLA Simon Hamilton has told an audience of business people in Lisburn that the Stormont Assembly must maintain its support for Northern Ireland's small business sector during these diff...
Hamilton Reiterates Support For Small Businesses
Strangford DUP MLA Simon Hamilton has told an audience of business people in Lisburn that the Stormont Assembly must maintain its support for Northern Ireland's small business sector during these diff...
UK National News, Oct 26, 2011
Report Calls For Scrapping Of Unfair Dismissal
A Government commissioned report has urged for the scrapping of an employee's ability to file claims of unfair dismissal. The report, written by venture capitalist Adrian Beercroft, claims more capa...
Report Calls For Scrapping Of Unfair Dismissal
A Government commissioned report has urged for the scrapping of an employee's ability to file claims of unfair dismissal. The report, written by venture capitalist Adrian Beercroft, claims more capa...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 26, 2011
Girl Attacked By Teenage Gang
A 14-year-old girl has been left in a distressed state after an assault by a group of teenagers in Londonderry. Michaela McGillion was dragged by the hair and kicked in the back of the head on Strand...
Girl Attacked By Teenage Gang
A 14-year-old girl has been left in a distressed state after an assault by a group of teenagers in Londonderry. Michaela McGillion was dragged by the hair and kicked in the back of the head on Strand...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 26, 2011
Flooded Roads Reopen
Many Northern Ireland roads have reopened after heavy flooding. There is still flooding on the railway line between Newry and Belfast, a bus service has been put in place for passengers. The Departm...
Flooded Roads Reopen
Many Northern Ireland roads have reopened after heavy flooding. There is still flooding on the railway line between Newry and Belfast, a bus service has been put in place for passengers. The Departm...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 26, 2011
Sinn Fein Calls For Long Kesh Redevelopment
Calls have been made for the development of a conflict resolution centre at the old jail site in Long Kesh with promoters saying it could create jobs. Sinn Fein MLA Caitríona Ruane said that the rede...
Sinn Fein Calls For Long Kesh Redevelopment
Calls have been made for the development of a conflict resolution centre at the old jail site in Long Kesh with promoters saying it could create jobs. Sinn Fein MLA Caitríona Ruane said that the rede...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 26, 2011
Fresh Jobs Land At Belfast Park Centre
Up to 21 new full and part-time jobs are set to be created in west Belfast after a local shopping centre, the Park Centre signed a trio of new tenants. The Park Centre, located on the Donegall Road j...
Fresh Jobs Land At Belfast Park Centre
Up to 21 new full and part-time jobs are set to be created in west Belfast after a local shopping centre, the Park Centre signed a trio of new tenants. The Park Centre, located on the Donegall Road j...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 26, 2011
'Scary' Halloween Tax Deadline Looms
The traditional 'scary' Halloween celebrations next Monday, the 31 October is also the deadline for 'paper' tax return - but the filing date need not be so frightening. HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) is...
'Scary' Halloween Tax Deadline Looms
The traditional 'scary' Halloween celebrations next Monday, the 31 October is also the deadline for 'paper' tax return - but the filing date need not be so frightening. HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) is...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 26, 2011
Enjoy Halloween - But Respect Others: MLA
PSNI plans for reducing disruption from the upcoming Halloween celebrations have received Stormont support with news that South Antrim MLA Danny Kinahan has backed the police initiatives. Traditional...
Enjoy Halloween - But Respect Others: MLA
PSNI plans for reducing disruption from the upcoming Halloween celebrations have received Stormont support with news that South Antrim MLA Danny Kinahan has backed the police initiatives. Traditional...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 26, 2011
NI Firms Fly To Middle East For Trade
NI is going to be doing more business than ever in the Middle East with news that NI Enterprise Minister Arlene Foster has announced new support for companies seeking to grow exports to the area. The...
NI Firms Fly To Middle East For Trade
NI is going to be doing more business than ever in the Middle East with news that NI Enterprise Minister Arlene Foster has announced new support for companies seeking to grow exports to the area. The...
Business News, Oct 26, 2011
Office Is Number One 'Green Building'
A NI office has been crowned the UK's number one green building after beating stiff competition and finishing ahead of dozens of prestigious projects from right across the UK. The headquarters buildi...
Office Is Number One 'Green Building'
A NI office has been crowned the UK's number one green building after beating stiff competition and finishing ahead of dozens of prestigious projects from right across the UK. The headquarters buildi...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 26, 2011
Moyola Wins Airbus Contract
A local NI business has been engineering success with news that Castledawson-based Moyola Precision Engineering has secured an important deal in Austria following a range of support from Invest Northe...
Moyola Wins Airbus Contract
A local NI business has been engineering success with news that Castledawson-based Moyola Precision Engineering has secured an important deal in Austria following a range of support from Invest Northe...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 26, 2011
Office Is Number One 'Green Building'
A NI office has been crowned the UK's number one green building after beating stiff competition and finishing ahead of dozens of prestigious projects from right across the UK. The headquarters buildi...
Office Is Number One 'Green Building'
A NI office has been crowned the UK's number one green building after beating stiff competition and finishing ahead of dozens of prestigious projects from right across the UK. The headquarters buildi...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 26, 2011
Other NI News In Brief
Verdict Due For Accused Child Killer The jury in serial killer Robert Black’s latest murder trial will retire to consider its verdict today.Judge Mr Justice Ronald Weatherup said he would bri...
Other NI News In Brief
Verdict Due For Accused Child Killer The jury in serial killer Robert Black’s latest murder trial will retire to consider its verdict today.Judge Mr Justice Ronald Weatherup said he would bri...
UK National News, Oct 25, 2011
Vince Cable Chased By Occupy Protesters
The Minister for Business has been chased and subject to a barrage of questions after accidentally walking into an ongoing protest by members of the Occupy Movement. Vince Cable was escorted under a...
Vince Cable Chased By Occupy Protesters
The Minister for Business has been chased and subject to a barrage of questions after accidentally walking into an ongoing protest by members of the Occupy Movement. Vince Cable was escorted under a...
UK National News, Oct 25, 2011
Cameron Revolt 'Humiliation' – Miliband
The Leader of the Labour Party has called Monday night's Conservative backbench revolt a "humiliation" for the Prime Minister. During a vote on whether the Country should be offered a referendum on ...
Cameron Revolt 'Humiliation' – Miliband
The Leader of the Labour Party has called Monday night's Conservative backbench revolt a "humiliation" for the Prime Minister. During a vote on whether the Country should be offered a referendum on ...
UK National News, Oct 25, 2011
$5.1bn Profits Mark BP 'Turning Point'
BP has declared the last three months are a "turning point" as it announced profits for the last quarter of $5.1 billion. The group's chief executive Bob Dudley said the company had reached "a clear ...
$5.1bn Profits Mark BP 'Turning Point'
BP has declared the last three months are a "turning point" as it announced profits for the last quarter of $5.1 billion. The group's chief executive Bob Dudley said the company had reached "a clear ...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 25, 2011
Two Die In Irish Flooding Tragedies
Search teams working to locate missing Garda Ciaran Jones have found a body close to where the off-duty officer was swept away last night and a woman's body has been recovered in Dublin. Mr Jones, 25...
Two Die In Irish Flooding Tragedies
Search teams working to locate missing Garda Ciaran Jones have found a body close to where the off-duty officer was swept away last night and a woman's body has been recovered in Dublin. Mr Jones, 25...
UK National News, Oct 25, 2011
BMA Urges Lords To Amend Health Bill
The British Medical Association has published further changes to the Health and Social Care Bill as it urges the Lord's Committee Stage to make last minute "mitigating" changes. In a briefing paper p...
BMA Urges Lords To Amend Health Bill
The British Medical Association has published further changes to the Health and Social Care Bill as it urges the Lord's Committee Stage to make last minute "mitigating" changes. In a briefing paper p...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 25, 2011
Attwood Promises Aid For Flooded Homes
An Executive Minister has promised to aid flood-hit homeowners across NI. The Stormont Environment Minister Alex Attwood pledged to try and help householders if their properties are flooded during th...
Attwood Promises Aid For Flooded Homes
An Executive Minister has promised to aid flood-hit homeowners across NI. The Stormont Environment Minister Alex Attwood pledged to try and help householders if their properties are flooded during th...
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Northern Ireland WeatherThis Evening and Tonight:Dry in the southeast at first otherwise widespread light rain or drizzle for most. It will turn mostly dry towards dawn, although a few patches of light rain or drizzle continuing, mainly in the southwest. Minimum temperature 5 °C.
