Northern Ireland News for October 2012 : Page 13

Northern Ireland News, Oct 10, 2012
BBC/UTV Collaboration Marks TV Switchover
BBC Northern Ireland and UTV are to pull together in a live entertainment programme due to be aired on the eve of the digital switchover. The Magic Box will be a one hour, one-off programme presented...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 10, 2012
Quinn Jr Appeal To Re-Commence
The fourth day of an appeal by the son of Fermanagh businessman Sean Quinn is due to resume today. The case is being heard at Dublin's Supreme Court. Sean Quinn Jr was jailed for three months in Jul...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 10, 2012
OFMDFM Announces 230 Teaching Posts
230 new graduate teaching posts have been announced by the Office of the First Minister and Deputy First Minister (OFMDFM). The posts, which will last two years, have been announced as a measure to h...
UK National News, Oct 10, 2012
Savile's Headstone Removed From Cemetery
The triple headstone marking Sir Jimmy Savile’s grave has been removed from a Scarborough cemetery and will be sent to landfill. Savile’s family requested the removal of the headstone memorial "out o...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 10, 2012
Latest City Of Culture News Released
The newest details of the L’Derry City of Culture events programme have been revealed by the Arts Council in Northern Ireland. The news follows an investment of £1m in 18 new arts projects. The fund...
UK National News, Oct 10, 2012
Other News In Brief
Council Row Over Price Of Free Concert A one-off concert starring Alicia Keys that cost Manchester City Council about £425,000 to stage is to be investigated by a spending watchdog. The counc...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 10, 2012
Prisoners Treated To Knife-Crime Play
Female prisoners in Northern Ireland have been given the opportunity to watch a play about knife-crime at Belfast's Hydebank Prison. The prisoners who were treated to the professional performance of ...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 10, 2012
Child Brain Injury NI Conference Opened
The first Northern Ireland conference to be held by the Child Brain Injury Trust has been opened today by Health Minister Edwin Poots. Minister Poots paid tribute to Trust and commended the work done...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 10, 2012
Grant Awarded For NI Down's Syndrome Association
A major grant from the Big Lottery Fund has been awarded to a project to support older people with Down’s Syndrome, their parents and their carers. The Down’s Syndrome Association is just one of five...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 10, 2012
Other News In Brief
Men Charged With Possession Of Firearm Four men have been charged with the possession of a firearm, intent to cause fear and violence and attempted burglary. The men, who are all in their twe...
UK National News, Oct 9, 2012
Justin Lee Collins Sentenced
Justin Lee Collins has been sentenced to 140 hours of community service for the abuse and harassment of his former partner. The 38-year-old TV star was convicted at St Albans Crown Court for causing ...
Recruitment News, Oct 9, 2012
FG Welcomes Kerry Group Announcement
Fine Gael Kildare North Deputy, Bernard Durkan, has said the announcement by the Kerry Group that a record investment in food innovation is to be made in Kildare, with 900 permanent jobs and a further...
Recruitment News, Oct 9, 2012
GenCell Biosystems To Recruit 20 Staff
Pioneering research and development by a new Limerick based Irish genetics company, GenCell Biosystems, has achieved major recognition from an international syndicate of investors and Enterprise Irela...
UK National News, Oct 9, 2012
New National Football Centre Officially Opens
The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge officially opened St. George's Park today. Football Association Chairman David Bernstein, St. George’s Park Chairman David Sheepshanks and Managing Director Julie Ha...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 9, 2012
Junior Ministers "Walk A Mile"
Junior Ministers Jennifer McCann and Jonathon Bell have been participating in the "Walk a Mile in our Shoes" event at Stormont. The event was organised by Guide Dogs NI and involved the Junior Minist...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 9, 2012
Man Sentenced Over Sexual Assault
A 63-year-old man who pleaded guilty to sexually assaulting a schoolgirl is to be sentenced on Friday. James Gallagher from St Columbs in L’Derry made his plea at Londonderry Crown Court after admitt...
UK National News, Oct 9, 2012
Appeal For Information after Golden Eagle Found Shot
The Scottish SPCA is appealing for information after a golden eagle was found close to death having been shot. A member of the public discovered the injured bird in north-east Dumfries and Galloway, ...
UK National News, Oct 9, 2012
Value Of Exports Increase In August
The value of exports decreased in August 2012 compared with the previous month while the value of imports increased, according to the Office for National Statistics (ONS). Consequently the difference...
UK National News, Oct 9, 2012
Checkpoints Remain As Search For April Jones Intensifies
As the search for 5-year-old April Jones enters its eight day police checkpoints remain in place around the town where she went missing. The road blocks were put in place in Machynlleth, Powys, on Mo...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 9, 2012
Fuel Prices Affect 82% Of NI Motorists
Rising fuel prices have changed the driving habits of 82% of Northern Ireland’s motorists. A new survey by the Consumer Council has revealed the statistics. The report also found that a quarter of p...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 9, 2012
Massereene Barracks Up For Sale
The now-infamous Massereene Barracks have been put on the commercial property market. The Magherafelt barracks made headlines around the world in March 2009 after two soldiers were murdered by the Re...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 9, 2012
NI Procurement Plays A 'Significant Role"
The potential for public procurement to help boost the Northern Irish economy must be taken advantage of, according to Sammy Wilson. The Finance Minister has outlined how public procurement is contri...
Business News, Oct 9, 2012
New Programme Launches To Support People Wanting To Set Up Their Own Business
Enterprise Minister Arlene Foster has today announced a new programme of support for those wanting to set up their own business. Entrepreneurs looking to develop a new business and turn their ideas i...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 9, 2012
IRA Agent Abandoned By MI5
A British IRA 'supergrass' has been abandoned by MI5 and left with mental health problems, the BBC has learned. Raymond Gilmore claims he has been neglected by the government and organisations he ris...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 9, 2012
McCausland Calls For Welfare Reform Push
Nelson McCausland has insisted the government pushes forward with the Welfare Reform Bill in Northern Ireland. The Minister for Social Development was speaking before the Assembly during a debate on ...
Business News, Oct 9, 2012
JF McKenna Move Towards Achieving Zero Waste To Landfill
Armagh-based JF McKenna is moving towards achieving zero waste to landfill with the help of Invest Northern Ireland. JF McKenna supplies packaging to the mushroom, poultry and horticultural industrie...
UK National News, Oct 9, 2012
School Dinners 'At Risk' Following New Regulations
New premises regulations, which no longer require schools to have proper kitchens and canteens, will put school dinners at risk, say campaigners. The facilities needed to cook and serve pupils' meals...
UK National News, Oct 9, 2012
BBC Must 'Command Credibilty' In Savile Abuse Investigation
The BBC must “command credibility” in how it deals with allegations the late Sir Jimmy Savile sexually abused girls, the BBC trust chairman has said. Lord Patten told Cardiff Business Club that any B...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 9, 2012
Business Start-Up Support Launched
Arlene Foster has announced a new programme of support for people who want to start their own business. The Regional Start Initiative is the new support programme from Invest NI, which has been imple...
UK National News, Oct 9, 2012
Legal Protection For Householders Who 'Over-React'
More legal protection will be given to householders who “over-react” when confronted by burglars, Justice Secretary Chris Grayling has said. While the bar will be higher than the current "proportiona...