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Northern Ireland News for October 2012 : Page 5
Business News, Oct 24, 2012
Minister Visits Malaysia To Participate In Business Forum
The Minister of State for Trade and Development, Joe Costello T.D., is in Malaysia today to participate at the 6th Annual Asia Pacific Ireland Business Forum. Over 150 business leaders from througho...
Minister Visits Malaysia To Participate In Business Forum
The Minister of State for Trade and Development, Joe Costello T.D., is in Malaysia today to participate at the 6th Annual Asia Pacific Ireland Business Forum. Over 150 business leaders from througho...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 24, 2012
Asda Drop Plans For New North Belfast Store
Supermarket chain Asda has dropped its plans for a new store in north Belfast. The firm had wanted to open a new store on Loughview Playing Fields, to replace their existing shop on the Shore Road, w...
Asda Drop Plans For New North Belfast Store
Supermarket chain Asda has dropped its plans for a new store in north Belfast. The firm had wanted to open a new store on Loughview Playing Fields, to replace their existing shop on the Shore Road, w...
UK National News, Oct 24, 2012
Row Between Government And BBC Escalates
In an escalation of the row between the government and the BBC over its handling of the Jimmy Savile sex abuse scandal the culture secretary has said it was right to "reflect the deep level of concern...
Row Between Government And BBC Escalates
In an escalation of the row between the government and the BBC over its handling of the Jimmy Savile sex abuse scandal the culture secretary has said it was right to "reflect the deep level of concern...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 24, 2012
The Great Wall Comes To NI
China may not be the first country that springs to mind when one thinks of pick-up trucks and SUVs, but with the emergence of the country’s dominance in the financial market it seems many of Europe’s ...
The Great Wall Comes To NI
China may not be the first country that springs to mind when one thinks of pick-up trucks and SUVs, but with the emergence of the country’s dominance in the financial market it seems many of Europe’s ...
UK National News, Oct 24, 2012
IPCC Receive Record Number of Police Complaints Appeals
The Independent Police Complaints Commission received a record 6,339 appeals over how the police handled complaints in 2011-12. Some 38% of these appeals were upheld by the IPCC – up from 30% or less...
IPCC Receive Record Number of Police Complaints Appeals
The Independent Police Complaints Commission received a record 6,339 appeals over how the police handled complaints in 2011-12. Some 38% of these appeals were upheld by the IPCC – up from 30% or less...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 24, 2012
Three Arrested Following Oil Laundering Plant Find
Three men have been arrested after an oil laundering plant was discovered in Co Louth. The men, two from Northern Ireland and one from Co Louth, have been taken to Dundalk Garda station. Officers fr...
Three Arrested Following Oil Laundering Plant Find
Three men have been arrested after an oil laundering plant was discovered in Co Louth. The men, two from Northern Ireland and one from Co Louth, have been taken to Dundalk Garda station. Officers fr...
UK National News, Oct 24, 2012
Consistent Food Labeling To Be Introduced
The government has announced that a new and consistent system of front-of-pack food labelling will be introduced in the UK next year. A combination of guideline daily amounts, colour coding and "high...
Consistent Food Labeling To Be Introduced
The government has announced that a new and consistent system of front-of-pack food labelling will be introduced in the UK next year. A combination of guideline daily amounts, colour coding and "high...
UK National News, Oct 24, 2012
Retired People 'Should Work For Pension'
A former benefits chief has suggested that retired people should be encouraged to do community work such as caring for the "very old" or face losing some of their pension. Lord Bichard said "imaginat...
Retired People 'Should Work For Pension'
A former benefits chief has suggested that retired people should be encouraged to do community work such as caring for the "very old" or face losing some of their pension. Lord Bichard said "imaginat...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 24, 2012
HLF Supports Bid To Protect Servite Manuscripts And Books
A collection of around 20,000 manuscripts, books and archive material has secured the Heritage Lottery Fund's (HLF) initial support in a bid for nearly £773,000, including development funding of £83,0...
HLF Supports Bid To Protect Servite Manuscripts And Books
A collection of around 20,000 manuscripts, books and archive material has secured the Heritage Lottery Fund's (HLF) initial support in a bid for nearly £773,000, including development funding of £83,0...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 24, 2012
Chair Of The Probation Board For NI Appointed
Vilma Patterson has been appointed as Chair of the Probation Board for Northern Ireland. Mrs Patterson has been appointed following an open competition regulated by the Commissioner for Public Appoin...
Chair Of The Probation Board For NI Appointed
Vilma Patterson has been appointed as Chair of the Probation Board for Northern Ireland. Mrs Patterson has been appointed following an open competition regulated by the Commissioner for Public Appoin...
UK National News, Oct 24, 2012
Republican Threat Level Downgraded
The threat level from dissident republicans to Great Britain has been downgraded from "substantial" to "moderate", the Home Office has said. The decrease shows the authorities regard an attack on Lon...
Republican Threat Level Downgraded
The threat level from dissident republicans to Great Britain has been downgraded from "substantial" to "moderate", the Home Office has said. The decrease shows the authorities regard an attack on Lon...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 24, 2012
Other News In Brief
Narrow Water Bridge Decision Welcomed Sinn Féin MLA Caitriona Ruane has said that the decision today by the SEUPD to fund the Narrow Water Bridge will transform the fortunes of South Down. M...
Other News In Brief
Narrow Water Bridge Decision Welcomed Sinn Féin MLA Caitriona Ruane has said that the decision today by the SEUPD to fund the Narrow Water Bridge will transform the fortunes of South Down. M...
UK National News, Oct 24, 2012
75 Argos Stores To Close Or Move
At least 75 Argos stores will be closed or relocated within the next five years, Home Retail Group, the stores owners, have said. They have said it is part of the company's plans to change Argos into...
75 Argos Stores To Close Or Move
At least 75 Argos stores will be closed or relocated within the next five years, Home Retail Group, the stores owners, have said. They have said it is part of the company's plans to change Argos into...
UK National News, Oct 24, 2012
Birmingham Council To Face Equal Pay Compensation Claim
174 female ex-Birmingham City Council employees can go ahead with compensation claims over missed bonuses, after the council lost a court appeal. The women, which include cooks, cleaners, caterers an...
Birmingham Council To Face Equal Pay Compensation Claim
174 female ex-Birmingham City Council employees can go ahead with compensation claims over missed bonuses, after the council lost a court appeal. The women, which include cooks, cleaners, caterers an...
UK National News, Oct 24, 2012
Other News In Brief
UK Reputation At Stake Over Prisoner Votes The government's senior law officer has warned the UK could suffer damage to its "enviable" reputation if it fails to abide by a European Court rulin...
Other News In Brief
UK Reputation At Stake Over Prisoner Votes The government's senior law officer has warned the UK could suffer damage to its "enviable" reputation if it fails to abide by a European Court rulin...
Recruitment News, Oct 24, 2012
Sychronoss Technologies Begin Phase II Of Hiring Plan
Synchronoss Technologies have announced that they will begin Phase II of their hiring plan for the Research and Development (R&D) and Operations centre in Galway. Synchronoss will be announcing 30 po...
Sychronoss Technologies Begin Phase II Of Hiring Plan
Synchronoss Technologies have announced that they will begin Phase II of their hiring plan for the Research and Development (R&D) and Operations centre in Galway. Synchronoss will be announcing 30 po...
Business News, Oct 23, 2012
FF Calls For Govt To Scrap Plans To Push Four Weeks Sick Pay Onto Businesses
The Dáil will this week debate a Fianna Fáil motion calling on the Government to scrap foolish plans to push the entire cost of four weeks' sick pay directly onto businesses. The Private Members Moti...
FF Calls For Govt To Scrap Plans To Push Four Weeks Sick Pay Onto Businesses
The Dáil will this week debate a Fianna Fáil motion calling on the Government to scrap foolish plans to push the entire cost of four weeks' sick pay directly onto businesses. The Private Members Moti...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 23, 2012
£250m Bill For NI Medical Negligence
The price of medical negligence in Northern Ireland is due to top £250m, auditors have said. A report has calculated the bill for settling medical negligence cases over the last five years. It also ...
£250m Bill For NI Medical Negligence
The price of medical negligence in Northern Ireland is due to top £250m, auditors have said. A report has calculated the bill for settling medical negligence cases over the last five years. It also ...
Business News, Oct 23, 2012
'Food Safety Is The Cornerstone Of The Food Industry' - McEntee
Speaking this morning at the opening of the Teagasc Global Food Safety Conference in Dublin, Minister of State Shane McEntee said that food safety is the cornerstone of the food industry; it is a non ...
'Food Safety Is The Cornerstone Of The Food Industry' - McEntee
Speaking this morning at the opening of the Teagasc Global Food Safety Conference in Dublin, Minister of State Shane McEntee said that food safety is the cornerstone of the food industry; it is a non ...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 23, 2012
Call For British-Irish WWI Commemoration
A report has called for a joint British-Irish approach to commemorating the First World War. The findings were presented to a meeting of the British-Irish Parliamentary Assembly in Glasgow. Report a...
Call For British-Irish WWI Commemoration
A report has called for a joint British-Irish approach to commemorating the First World War. The findings were presented to a meeting of the British-Irish Parliamentary Assembly in Glasgow. Report a...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 23, 2012
NI TVs Mark Final Digital Switchover
Northern Irish televisions will be part of the final stage of the UK digital TV switchover tonight, as all analogue channels will be turned off. Anyone still watching analogue TV will lose access to ...
NI TVs Mark Final Digital Switchover
Northern Irish televisions will be part of the final stage of the UK digital TV switchover tonight, as all analogue channels will be turned off. Anyone still watching analogue TV will lose access to ...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 23, 2012
Calls For Criminal Age To Rise
Justice Minister David Ford has told the Assembly he believes the age of criminal responsibility in Northern Ireland should be raised from 10 to 12. Mr Ford said: "Personally, I agree with the overwh...
Calls For Criminal Age To Rise
Justice Minister David Ford has told the Assembly he believes the age of criminal responsibility in Northern Ireland should be raised from 10 to 12. Mr Ford said: "Personally, I agree with the overwh...
UK National News, Oct 23, 2012
Over 1,000 Police Names Passed to IPCC In Hillsborough Investigation
1,444 serving and former police officers have been passed to the Independent Police Complaints Commission as part of its investigation into the Hillsborough disaster. Keith Vaz, the Home Affairs Comm...
Over 1,000 Police Names Passed to IPCC In Hillsborough Investigation
1,444 serving and former police officers have been passed to the Independent Police Complaints Commission as part of its investigation into the Hillsborough disaster. Keith Vaz, the Home Affairs Comm...
Business News, Oct 23, 2012
Businesses Allowed To Access The UK Green Investment Bank
Alliance Chief Whip Stewart Dickson MLA has welcomed the Assembly endorsement of a legislative consent motion that will allow businesses here to access the Green Investment Bank. He did highlight a ...
Businesses Allowed To Access The UK Green Investment Bank
Alliance Chief Whip Stewart Dickson MLA has welcomed the Assembly endorsement of a legislative consent motion that will allow businesses here to access the Green Investment Bank. He did highlight a ...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 23, 2012
EU Transport Policy Must Acknowledge Regional Variances
European Transport policy must take into account the existence of regional variances within transport needs in countries like Northern Ireland, according to Roads Minister Danny Kennedy. The Minister...
EU Transport Policy Must Acknowledge Regional Variances
European Transport policy must take into account the existence of regional variances within transport needs in countries like Northern Ireland, according to Roads Minister Danny Kennedy. The Minister...
UK National News, Oct 23, 2012
Director General Defends BBC Over Jimmy Savile
George Entwistle, director general of the BBC, has defended the broadcasters response to the Jimmy Savile sex abuse scandal, but accepted it has raised questions of trust. He told the Commons culture...
Director General Defends BBC Over Jimmy Savile
George Entwistle, director general of the BBC, has defended the broadcasters response to the Jimmy Savile sex abuse scandal, but accepted it has raised questions of trust. He told the Commons culture...
UK National News, Oct 23, 2012
Cardiff Hit And Run Accused Remanded In Custody
A 31-year old man accused of being responsible for a series of hit-and-runs in Cardiff has appeared at Newport Crown Court via video link. Karina Menzies, 31, died and 13 adults and children were inj...
Cardiff Hit And Run Accused Remanded In Custody
A 31-year old man accused of being responsible for a series of hit-and-runs in Cardiff has appeared at Newport Crown Court via video link. Karina Menzies, 31, died and 13 adults and children were inj...
UK National News, Oct 23, 2012
Phone Hacking Allegations Brought Against Mirror Group Newspapers
Ex-England football manager Sven-Goran Eriksson is among four people who have begun legal action against Mirror Group Newspapers over alleged phone hacking. The claims against the publisher of the Da...
Phone Hacking Allegations Brought Against Mirror Group Newspapers
Ex-England football manager Sven-Goran Eriksson is among four people who have begun legal action against Mirror Group Newspapers over alleged phone hacking. The claims against the publisher of the Da...
UK National News, Oct 23, 2012
ISPs Asked To Block Three More File-Sharing Sites
The UK's major internet service providers have been asked to block a further three file-sharing websites, the BBC has reported. The British Phonographic Industry (BPI), which acts on behalf of rights...
ISPs Asked To Block Three More File-Sharing Sites
The UK's major internet service providers have been asked to block a further three file-sharing websites, the BBC has reported. The British Phonographic Industry (BPI), which acts on behalf of rights...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 23, 2012
Discussions Held Over Purchase Of Hilden Mill
A Northern Irish housing association is in talks with the Republic’s National Asset Management Agency (Nama) regarding the purchase of the Hilden Mill complex in Lisburn. Clanmil has already signed a...
Discussions Held Over Purchase Of Hilden Mill
A Northern Irish housing association is in talks with the Republic’s National Asset Management Agency (Nama) regarding the purchase of the Hilden Mill complex in Lisburn. Clanmil has already signed a...
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Northern Ireland WeatherToday:Some low cloud lingering in the north and west through the day, although cloud should burn back to the coast as the day goes on. Elsewhere some good sunny spells with very little cloud. Warm with light winds. Maximum temperature 22 °C.Tonight:A sunny evening for most except where cloud lingers along the north coast. Cloud will increase for a lot of areas overnight with mist and fog patches developing. Minimum temperature 7 °C.
