Northern Ireland News for October 2012 : Page 4

Northern Ireland News, Oct 26, 2012
Omagh Hospital Granted Planning
Planning permission has been granted for the new local hospital and health and care centre in Omagh. The news was welcomed by Health Minister Edwin Poots and Environment Minister Alex Attwood. Minis...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 26, 2012
Other News In Brief
Broken Kneecaps Suspected Following Baseball Bat Attack A man is suspected of having broken knee-caps following an attack with baseball bats. Detectives are investigating the aggravated burgl...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 25, 2012
NI Soldier Killed In Afghanistan
A soldier from Northern Ireland and a Royal Marine have been killed while on patrol in Afghanistan. The Royal Marine, from 40 Commando and the soldier, from 3 Medical Regiment, were on patrol in the ...
UK National News, Oct 25, 2012
Olympics Help Pull Economy Out Of Recession
Newly published figures have shown that the Olympic Games helped the economy emerge from recession in the three months from July to September. The economy grew by 1.0%, according to official gross do...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 25, 2012
L'Derry City Of Culture Events Confirmed
The programme of events for L’Derry’s year as UK City of Culture in 2013 has been announced and will include the Turner Prize, the London Symphony Orchestra and the Royal Ballet. The new programmes a...
UK National News, Oct 25, 2012
1,300 Expected Jobs Losses As Ford Announce Closures
1,300 jobs are to be lost as Ford announce it is to close its transit van plant in Southampton and a stamping operation in Dagenham – shedding one in 10 of the car maker's UK workforce. According to ...
Recruitment News, Oct 25, 2012
Jobs Loss Will Be A Major Blow To Cootehill - Smith
The loss of 90 jobs at Co-operative Poultry Products in Co Cavan is a major blow to Cootehill and the Cavan-Monaghan area, according to local Fianna Fáil TD Brendan Smith. "I want to pledge my full s...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 25, 2012
Over 25% Drink And Drive
Over a quarter of people in Northern Ireland will drive after having an alcoholic drink, according to new statistics The Road Safety Monitor published today reveals 72% of people are opposed to drink...
Business News, Oct 25, 2012
72% Of Irish CEOs See Overseas Markets More Significant
Ireland's reliance on domestic demand should be a thing of the past. This was signalled by the results of a new survey by Enterprise Ireland and Deloitte which found that almost three quarters (72%)...
UK National News, Oct 25, 2012
Jimmy Savile Investigation Looking At Three Doctors In New Allegations
Detectives investigating the Jimmy Savile scandal have been passed details of three doctors who are alleged to have abused young people in their care, the Guardian has reported. It is understood the ...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 25, 2012
Strategy Published For Victims Of Crime
A new strategy has been published today with the aim of improving services for victims and witnesses of crime. 'Making a Difference: Improving Access to Justice for Victims and Witnesses of Crime' wa...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 25, 2012
Figures Show Slight Improvement In NI Construction Sector
There was a general improvement across Northern Ireland's hard-hit construction sector in the third quarter of the year, according to RICS. During July, August and September, construction activity fe...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 25, 2012
Pilot Scheme Encourages Benefit Claims
A pilot scheme has been launched to encourage people to access their full benefit entitlements. Minister for Social Development Nelson McCausland said his Department was working with Lisburn City Cou...
UK National News, Oct 25, 2012
Child Benefit Cap Under Consideration
The work and pensions secretary has announced he is considering a proposal to cap child-related benefits for families at two children. Iain Duncan Smith said stopping the current system, where famili...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 25, 2012
A2 Upgrade Scheme Continues
The £60m Improvement Scheme on the A2 Shore Road between Belfast and Carrickfergus is edging closer to construction. Regional Development Minister Danny Kennedy has announced the Making of the Vestin...
UK National News, Oct 25, 2012
Four Treated For Cyanide Poisoning
Two men have been treated for suspected cyanide poisoning in the Western Isles after one of them smashed a bottle thought to contain the deadly poison. Two female paramedics who treated them have als...
UK National News, Oct 25, 2012
FSA To Introduce New Mortgage Loans In 2014
Tougher rules on UK mortgage lending will be introduced in 2014, later than expected, the City regulator has confirmed. Under new rules from the Financial Services Authority (FSA) lenders will have t...
Business News, Oct 25, 2012
T Morrow & Sons To Expand Its Portfolio
Bessbrook-based T Morrow & Sons is being assisted by Invest Northern Ireland to expand its sales and portfolio of cut flowers in the Republic of Ireland and Great Britain. The company specialises in ...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 25, 2012
NI Strikes Health Partnership With US
Northern Ireland is drawing on opportunities to partner with the US and Europe in order to improve patient care, according to Edwin Poots. The Health Minister was speaking during his investment trip ...
UK National News, Oct 25, 2012
Man United Player Twice The Drink-Drive Limit
Manchester United midfielder Ryan Tunnicliffe has admitted being nearly twice the drink-drive limit when he crashed his Range Rover into a van. 19-year-old Tunnicliffe, of Clemshaw Close, Heywood, re...
UK National News, Oct 25, 2012
Other News In Brief
Costa Coffee Decides To Leave Devon Town A national coffee chain has pulled out of a Devon town that prides itself on having independent shops. South Hams District Council had approved plans ...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 25, 2012
Other News In Brief
Woman Shaken After Car Hijacking A woman has been left shaken as a man, believed to be carrying a knife, hijacked her car yesterday in the Corporation Street area of Belfast. Detectives in Mu...
Recruitment News, Oct 25, 2012
120 New Jobs To Be Created In Drogheda
120 new jobs are to be created in Drogheda with the announcement that US electronic payments firm Yapstone has chosen to locate its European HQ in the town. Labour TD for Louth and East Meath Gerald ...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 24, 2012
NI Terrorist Threat To GB Downgraded To 'Moderate'
A Northern Ireland related terrorist attack to Great Britain has been downgraded from substantial to moderate, the Home Secretary has said. Teresa May said while an attack was possible it is unlikely...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 24, 2012
Police Issue Warning Over Laser Pens
The PSNI have issued a warning after 12 incidents of laser pens being pointed at aircrafts in the Newtownabbey and Carrickfergus areas have occurred in the last three weeks. Inspector Alan McKeown sa...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 24, 2012
NI Throws Final Switch On UK Analogue TV
The analogue TV signal in Northern Ireland has been switched off, completing the UK's transition to digital broadcasting. It was the last UK region to switch off its signal, bringing an end to the 80...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 24, 2012
County Down Coast Wind Farm To Be Discussed
Plans for a new wind farm off the south east coast of County Down are to be discussed at a meeting in Newcastle later on Wednesday. Earlier this month, First Flight Wind business consortium was grant...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 24, 2012
Trial Hears First Testimony Of Millie Martin Accused
The man accused of murdering Millie Martin told police he tried his best to resuscitate the toddler after finding her "completely lifeless" in her cot. The toddler died on 11 December 2009, a day aft...
Business News, Oct 24, 2012
Minister Discusses Future Fishing Opportunities
Fisheries Minister Michelle O'Neill has met with fishing stakeholders from the catching and processing sectors to discuss priorities ahead of this Autumn's vital fisheries councils. Speaking after th...
Recruitment News, Oct 24, 2012
Co-operative Poultry Closure Results In 90 Job Losses
SIPTU is seeking an urgent meeting with the liquidator appointed to Co-operative Poultry Products Ltd in Cootehill, Co. Cavan, following the company's closure which has resulted in 90 job losses. Wor...