Northern Ireland News for November 2012 : Page 10
Northern Ireland News, Nov 14, 2012
Police Revisit Scene Of Bomb
Police have been revisiting the location where a booby-trap bomb was discovered in west Belfast on Monday. Two controlled explosions were carried out on Monday afternoon after the device was found on...
Police Revisit Scene Of Bomb
Police have been revisiting the location where a booby-trap bomb was discovered in west Belfast on Monday. Two controlled explosions were carried out on Monday afternoon after the device was found on...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 14, 2012
Alleged Abuse Victim Suffered From Depression
The trial of a former Ulster and Ireland rugby player has been told one of the alleged victims suffered from depression. David Tweed is accused of abusing two young girls, both now adults, on a numbe...
Alleged Abuse Victim Suffered From Depression
The trial of a former Ulster and Ireland rugby player has been told one of the alleged victims suffered from depression. David Tweed is accused of abusing two young girls, both now adults, on a numbe...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 14, 2012
NI Baby's Death Result Of 'Serious Failings'
The death of a one-year-old County Down baby following open heart surgery was the result of "serious failings", a coroner has said. Hayley Fullerton died in November 2009 at Birmingham Children’s Hos...
NI Baby's Death Result Of 'Serious Failings'
The death of a one-year-old County Down baby following open heart surgery was the result of "serious failings", a coroner has said. Hayley Fullerton died in November 2009 at Birmingham Children’s Hos...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 14, 2012
Alliance Slams Unionist 'Underhand' Flag Tactics
Alliance Belfast Councillor Maire Hendron has spoken out against "underhand tactics" carried out by the DUP and UUP which claim her party wants to remove the Union flag at City Hall. About 40,000 lea...
Alliance Slams Unionist 'Underhand' Flag Tactics
Alliance Belfast Councillor Maire Hendron has spoken out against "underhand tactics" carried out by the DUP and UUP which claim her party wants to remove the Union flag at City Hall. About 40,000 lea...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 14, 2012
Derry City FC Still Recovering From Vandal Attack
Derry City Football Club is still coming to terms with an attack by vandals on the toilet facilities at Brandywell stadium. The attack on the south end stand is the latest in a series of anti-social ...
Derry City FC Still Recovering From Vandal Attack
Derry City Football Club is still coming to terms with an attack by vandals on the toilet facilities at Brandywell stadium. The attack on the south end stand is the latest in a series of anti-social ...
Business News, Nov 14, 2012
NI Unemployment Rate Remains Unchanged
Figures released today for the period July - September 2012 show that the Northern Ireland unemployment rate remained unchanged over the quarter at 7.6%. More recent figures for October 2012 show tha...
NI Unemployment Rate Remains Unchanged
Figures released today for the period July - September 2012 show that the Northern Ireland unemployment rate remained unchanged over the quarter at 7.6%. More recent figures for October 2012 show tha...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 14, 2012
Robinson And McGuinness Seal £1m China Deal
Peter Robinson and Martin McGuinness have announced a £1m contract in China for a Carrickfergus company. The First and deputy First Minister made the announcement at the beginning of their trade miss...
Robinson And McGuinness Seal £1m China Deal
Peter Robinson and Martin McGuinness have announced a £1m contract in China for a Carrickfergus company. The First and deputy First Minister made the announcement at the beginning of their trade miss...
UK National News, Nov 14, 2012
Unemployment At Lowest For More Than A Year
The UK unemployment figure has fallen to its lowest total for more than a year. The total fell by 49,000 to 2.51 million in the three months to September, taking the jobless rate to 7.8% from 7.9%. ...
Unemployment At Lowest For More Than A Year
The UK unemployment figure has fallen to its lowest total for more than a year. The total fell by 49,000 to 2.51 million in the three months to September, taking the jobless rate to 7.8% from 7.9%. ...
Business News, Nov 14, 2012
30 Irish Firms Shortlisted For Energy Saving Projects
Thirty Irish companies have been shortlisted for energy saving projects and initiatives in the 2012 Sustainable Energy Awards. The Awards, presented by the Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland (S...
30 Irish Firms Shortlisted For Energy Saving Projects
Thirty Irish companies have been shortlisted for energy saving projects and initiatives in the 2012 Sustainable Energy Awards. The Awards, presented by the Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland (S...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 14, 2012
Construction Work To Begin Soon On Ravenhill Rugby Ground
Major progress on the redevelopment of the Ravenhill Rugby ground was made today as the Sports Minister formally approved the remaining £13.9million funding to Ulster Rugby, which will bring the total...
Construction Work To Begin Soon On Ravenhill Rugby Ground
Major progress on the redevelopment of the Ravenhill Rugby ground was made today as the Sports Minister formally approved the remaining £13.9million funding to Ulster Rugby, which will bring the total...
UK National News, Nov 14, 2012
Barr And Britvic Announce Merger
In a move that will create one of Europe's largest soft drinks companies, rivals AG Barr and Britvic have agreed the terms of a merger. Irn Bru maker AG Barr and Tango producer Britvic opened discuss...
Barr And Britvic Announce Merger
In a move that will create one of Europe's largest soft drinks companies, rivals AG Barr and Britvic have agreed the terms of a merger. Irn Bru maker AG Barr and Tango producer Britvic opened discuss...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 14, 2012
Foster Plays Down Unemployment Figures
Enterprise Minister Arlene Foster has played down new statistics that show the unemployment rate in Northern Ireland increased in October. The latest labour market figures from the Northern Ireland S...
Foster Plays Down Unemployment Figures
Enterprise Minister Arlene Foster has played down new statistics that show the unemployment rate in Northern Ireland increased in October. The latest labour market figures from the Northern Ireland S...
UK National News, Nov 14, 2012
Health Agency Calls For 'Unhealthy Food' Tax
A leading health agency, which is part-funded by the Department of Health, has called on the government to put extra tax on unhealthy foods. In a report compilled by the National Heart Forum, deputy ...
Health Agency Calls For 'Unhealthy Food' Tax
A leading health agency, which is part-funded by the Department of Health, has called on the government to put extra tax on unhealthy foods. In a report compilled by the National Heart Forum, deputy ...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 14, 2012
Jobs Fair Announced For Belfast
The Department for Employment and Learning has announced a Jobs Fair will be opening at the Europea Hotel, Belfast on 21 November. The event is being co-financed by the European Commission and is fre...
Jobs Fair Announced For Belfast
The Department for Employment and Learning has announced a Jobs Fair will be opening at the Europea Hotel, Belfast on 21 November. The event is being co-financed by the European Commission and is fre...
Recruitment News, Nov 14, 2012
Call Centre Staff Lose Redundancy Payments To Administrators
Thirty former employees of a call centre have learnt they won’t be paid redundancy as the firm has gone into liquidation. Administrators KPMG told staff at the Buncrana-based Assetco Managed Services...
Call Centre Staff Lose Redundancy Payments To Administrators
Thirty former employees of a call centre have learnt they won’t be paid redundancy as the firm has gone into liquidation. Administrators KPMG told staff at the Buncrana-based Assetco Managed Services...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 14, 2012
Other News In Brief
Apprentice Boys Blame Nationalists Over Attacks The Apprentice Boys loyal order has blamed nationalists for attacks on their L’Derry headquarters. Three attacks in as many days have been carr...
Other News In Brief
Apprentice Boys Blame Nationalists Over Attacks The Apprentice Boys loyal order has blamed nationalists for attacks on their L’Derry headquarters. Three attacks in as many days have been carr...
UK National News, Nov 14, 2012
Other News In Brief
Raymond Blanc Restaurant Has Liver Dish Banned Chef Raymond Blanc's Covent Garden restaurant has been banned from serving an "undercooked" liver dish which left two diners with food poisoning....
Other News In Brief
Raymond Blanc Restaurant Has Liver Dish Banned Chef Raymond Blanc's Covent Garden restaurant has been banned from serving an "undercooked" liver dish which left two diners with food poisoning....
Business News, Nov 14, 2012
Ministers Announce Orders Worth £1m In China
First Minister Rt. Hon. Peter D Robinson and deputy First Minister Martin McGuinness MP MLA have announced orders worth £1million in China for Carrickfergus company Yelo at the start of their trade mi...
Ministers Announce Orders Worth £1m In China
First Minister Rt. Hon. Peter D Robinson and deputy First Minister Martin McGuinness MP MLA have announced orders worth £1million in China for Carrickfergus company Yelo at the start of their trade mi...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 13, 2012
NI Submariner Admits Secrets Charges
A Royal Navy submariner from Northern Ireland has admitted in court to collecting secret coding programmes which could have been potentially harmful to UK security. Petty officer Edward Devenney, 30,...
NI Submariner Admits Secrets Charges
A Royal Navy submariner from Northern Ireland has admitted in court to collecting secret coding programmes which could have been potentially harmful to UK security. Petty officer Edward Devenney, 30,...
UK National News, Nov 13, 2012
Jail For Mother Who Pretended Her Son Had Cancer
A mother has been jailed for three years and nine months, after she shaved her son's head to pretend he had cancer. The woman from Gloucestershire kept up the pretence for almost three years while th...
Jail For Mother Who Pretended Her Son Had Cancer
A mother has been jailed for three years and nine months, after she shaved her son's head to pretend he had cancer. The woman from Gloucestershire kept up the pretence for almost three years while th...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 13, 2012
Officer: 'Only Option Was To Shoot'
A police officer has told an inquest he had no option but to shoot when he was confronted with a robber at a petrol station. 29-year-old Marc Alexander Ringland died in hospital after being shot in t...
Officer: 'Only Option Was To Shoot'
A police officer has told an inquest he had no option but to shoot when he was confronted with a robber at a petrol station. 29-year-old Marc Alexander Ringland died in hospital after being shot in t...
UK National News, Nov 13, 2012
Submariner Admits Espionage Charge
A 30-year-old Royal Navy submariner has pleaded to charges of breaching the Official Secrets Act by collecting classified coding programmes that could be useful to UK enemies. Petty Officer Edward De...
Submariner Admits Espionage Charge
A 30-year-old Royal Navy submariner has pleaded to charges of breaching the Official Secrets Act by collecting classified coding programmes that could be useful to UK enemies. Petty Officer Edward De...
Recruitment News, Nov 13, 2012
LogMeIn To Expand International Operations
Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation, Richard Bruton TD, today announced the establishment by LogMeIn, of its new Dublin office with the expected creation of 50 new jobs within the next year. ...
LogMeIn To Expand International Operations
Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation, Richard Bruton TD, today announced the establishment by LogMeIn, of its new Dublin office with the expected creation of 50 new jobs within the next year. ...
Business News, Nov 13, 2012
O'Neill Meets With Key Players In The Chinese Equine Industry
Agriculture and Rural Development Minister Michelle O’Neill has met with key players in the Chinese equine industry to discuss equine education and explore possible areas for collaborative working. M...
O'Neill Meets With Key Players In The Chinese Equine Industry
Agriculture and Rural Development Minister Michelle O’Neill has met with key players in the Chinese equine industry to discuss equine education and explore possible areas for collaborative working. M...
UK National News, Nov 13, 2012
Investigation Underway Into Allegations Of Gas Price-Fixing
Regulators have launched an investigation into claims that wholesale gas prices have been manipulated. Energy secretary Ed Davey has said he is, "extremely concerned about the allegations". The inve...
Investigation Underway Into Allegations Of Gas Price-Fixing
Regulators have launched an investigation into claims that wholesale gas prices have been manipulated. Energy secretary Ed Davey has said he is, "extremely concerned about the allegations". The inve...
UK National News, Nov 13, 2012
Government 'Determined' To Deport Qatada
Nick Clegg has said the government is "absolutely determined" to deport Muslim cleric Abu Qatada. Speaking on ITV’s Daybreak, the deputy prime minister said: "He should not be in this country, he is ...
Government 'Determined' To Deport Qatada
Nick Clegg has said the government is "absolutely determined" to deport Muslim cleric Abu Qatada. Speaking on ITV’s Daybreak, the deputy prime minister said: "He should not be in this country, he is ...
UK National News, Nov 13, 2012
Inflation Rose In October
The UK's inflation rate rose to 2.7% in October, up from 2.2% the previous month, according to the Office for National Statistics (ONS). The rise is being attributed to an increase in tuition fees an...
Inflation Rose In October
The UK's inflation rate rose to 2.7% in October, up from 2.2% the previous month, according to the Office for National Statistics (ONS). The rise is being attributed to an increase in tuition fees an...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 13, 2012
Primary School Bomb 'Intended To Kill'
A bomb discovered near a north Belfast primary school was intended to kill, according to the PSNI. Army bomb experts were called to the scene yesterday and carried out two controlled explosions to ma...
Primary School Bomb 'Intended To Kill'
A bomb discovered near a north Belfast primary school was intended to kill, according to the PSNI. Army bomb experts were called to the scene yesterday and carried out two controlled explosions to ma...
Business News, Nov 13, 2012
Woodland Kitchens Announces Expansion
Invest Northern Ireland's Chief Executive Alastair Hamilton has announced the expansion of Rasharkin-based company Woodland Kitchens. The company designs and manufactures a range of cabinets for the ...
Woodland Kitchens Announces Expansion
Invest Northern Ireland's Chief Executive Alastair Hamilton has announced the expansion of Rasharkin-based company Woodland Kitchens. The company designs and manufactures a range of cabinets for the ...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 13, 2012
Former Rugby Star In Court Over Child Abuse
A former Ireland rugby player has appeared in court over claims he indecently assaulted a child. David Tweed is accused of abusing a young girl, now an adult, on a number of occasions over a nine-yea...
Former Rugby Star In Court Over Child Abuse
A former Ireland rugby player has appeared in court over claims he indecently assaulted a child. David Tweed is accused of abusing a young girl, now an adult, on a number of occasions over a nine-yea...
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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.