Northern Ireland News for November 2012 : Page 11
Northern Ireland News, Nov 13, 2012
Zero Tolerance Needed To Stop NI Terrorism
More police officers and zero tolerance are required to wipe out Northern Ireland’s terrorist threat, according to the Police Federation. Chairman Terry Spence has said an extra 1,000 officers should...
Zero Tolerance Needed To Stop NI Terrorism
More police officers and zero tolerance are required to wipe out Northern Ireland’s terrorist threat, according to the Police Federation. Chairman Terry Spence has said an extra 1,000 officers should...
UK National News, Nov 13, 2012
Ex-Bishop and Former Priest Arrested In Abuse Investigation
A former Church of England bishop and a retired priest have been arrested on suspicion of sex abuse. The Right Reverend Peter Ball, a former bishop of Lewes and Gloucester, is being held on suspicion...
Ex-Bishop and Former Priest Arrested In Abuse Investigation
A former Church of England bishop and a retired priest have been arrested on suspicion of sex abuse. The Right Reverend Peter Ball, a former bishop of Lewes and Gloucester, is being held on suspicion...
UK National News, Nov 13, 2012
New Proposals Reveal Parental Leave Plan
Both parents of a new child will now be able to take advantage of the mother’s maternity leave, under new plans. From 2015, a fully flexible system of parental leave in England, Scotland and Wales wi...
New Proposals Reveal Parental Leave Plan
Both parents of a new child will now be able to take advantage of the mother’s maternity leave, under new plans. From 2015, a fully flexible system of parental leave in England, Scotland and Wales wi...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 13, 2012
Independent Joins DUP
An Independent Councillor has joined the Democratic Unionist Party. Alderman Frank McCoubrey, who has represented the Court area of Belfast since 1997, is a former Deputy Lord Mayor and High Sheriff ...
Independent Joins DUP
An Independent Councillor has joined the Democratic Unionist Party. Alderman Frank McCoubrey, who has represented the Court area of Belfast since 1997, is a former Deputy Lord Mayor and High Sheriff ...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 13, 2012
O'Neill In Chinese Equine Talks
Agriculture Minister Michelle O’Neill has been meeting with representatives of the Chinese equine industry to discuss the potential for collaboration. The meeting came as she and Enterprise Minister ...
O'Neill In Chinese Equine Talks
Agriculture Minister Michelle O’Neill has been meeting with representatives of the Chinese equine industry to discuss the potential for collaboration. The meeting came as she and Enterprise Minister ...
UK National News, Nov 13, 2012
Disciplinary Actions Begins At BBC
Disciplinary measures have begun against some of those involved in the decision at the BBC to run a Newsnight report on care homes in north Wales. The broadcast led to former Tory treasurer Lord McAl...
Disciplinary Actions Begins At BBC
Disciplinary measures have begun against some of those involved in the decision at the BBC to run a Newsnight report on care homes in north Wales. The broadcast led to former Tory treasurer Lord McAl...
UK National News, Nov 13, 2012
Figures Show Fewer Men Committing To Vasectomies
The number of men in England committing to vasectomies has taken a sharp fall over the last decade, possibly due to concerns of the irreversible nature of the procedure, experts have said. NHS Inform...
Figures Show Fewer Men Committing To Vasectomies
The number of men in England committing to vasectomies has taken a sharp fall over the last decade, possibly due to concerns of the irreversible nature of the procedure, experts have said. NHS Inform...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 13, 2012
Holy Child School Marks National Lottery Birthday
An eco-scheme at Holy Child primary school in west Belfast has been the location of celebrations to mark the National Lottery’s 18th birthday party. The green activity garden and adventure area at th...
Holy Child School Marks National Lottery Birthday
An eco-scheme at Holy Child primary school in west Belfast has been the location of celebrations to mark the National Lottery’s 18th birthday party. The green activity garden and adventure area at th...
UK National News, Nov 13, 2012
Other News In Brief
Charity Donations Fall 20% Donations to charity have fallen by 20% in real terms in the past year, with £1.7bn less being given, says a report. The amount fell from £11bn to £9.3bn in 2011/12...
Other News In Brief
Charity Donations Fall 20% Donations to charity have fallen by 20% in real terms in the past year, with £1.7bn less being given, says a report. The amount fell from £11bn to £9.3bn in 2011/12...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 13, 2012
Poots Welcomes £33m Health Boost
Edwin Poots has welcomed an injection of £33.3m to the Department of Health. Finance Minister Sammy Wilson announced the allocation today, £19m of which has been provided through the Executive’s Inve...
Poots Welcomes £33m Health Boost
Edwin Poots has welcomed an injection of £33.3m to the Department of Health. Finance Minister Sammy Wilson announced the allocation today, £19m of which has been provided through the Executive’s Inve...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 13, 2012
Other News In Brief
Men Arrested Following Stabbing Two men, aged 22 and 30, have been arrested following the stabbing of a 33-year-old man in County Tyrone. The incident occurred at a house in Killymoon Street ...
Other News In Brief
Men Arrested Following Stabbing Two men, aged 22 and 30, have been arrested following the stabbing of a 33-year-old man in County Tyrone. The incident occurred at a house in Killymoon Street ...
Recruitment News, Nov 13, 2012
Dublin Firm To Create Over 100 Jobs
Labour Deputy Kevin Humphreys has welcomed news that a Dublin start-up company, Swrve, has secured a $6.25m US investment, and is planning to create over 100 jobs over the next two years. He said: "T...
Dublin Firm To Create Over 100 Jobs
Labour Deputy Kevin Humphreys has welcomed news that a Dublin start-up company, Swrve, has secured a $6.25m US investment, and is planning to create over 100 jobs over the next two years. He said: "T...
UK National News, Nov 12, 2012
BBC Acting Director Vows To 'Get A Grip' Of The Corporation
Following the resignation of George Entwistle over a Newsnight broadcast on child abuse allegations, the new acting director general of the BBC has vowed to "get a grip" at the corporation. Tim Davie...
BBC Acting Director Vows To 'Get A Grip' Of The Corporation
Following the resignation of George Entwistle over a Newsnight broadcast on child abuse allegations, the new acting director general of the BBC has vowed to "get a grip" at the corporation. Tim Davie...
UK National News, Nov 12, 2012
Director And Deputy Director Of News At BBC 'Step Aside'
Both the BBC director and deputy director of news have been asked to "step aside" pending the outcome of an internal review into the handling of the Jimmy Savile claims. The move follows a report int...
Director And Deputy Director Of News At BBC 'Step Aside'
Both the BBC director and deputy director of news have been asked to "step aside" pending the outcome of an internal review into the handling of the Jimmy Savile claims. The move follows a report int...
UK National News, Nov 12, 2012
Body Found During Search For Missing Woman
A body has been found during the search for a missing woman, whose boyfriend is being held on suspicion of her murder. 19-year-old Amelia Arnold disappeared from the home she shared with Jack Wall, 2...
Body Found During Search For Missing Woman
A body has been found during the search for a missing woman, whose boyfriend is being held on suspicion of her murder. 19-year-old Amelia Arnold disappeared from the home she shared with Jack Wall, 2...
UK National News, Nov 12, 2012
MPs To Vote On Fuel Rise Delay
MPs will vote on Monday evening on plans to increase fuel duty by 3 pence a litre in January. Labour have said "it would be wrong" to bring the new rise in s soon an want it delayed until at least Ap...
MPs To Vote On Fuel Rise Delay
MPs will vote on Monday evening on plans to increase fuel duty by 3 pence a litre in January. Labour have said "it would be wrong" to bring the new rise in s soon an want it delayed until at least Ap...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 12, 2012
Appeal Over Caroline Graham Murder 'Map'
Police have asked the person who sent them a map relating to the murder of teenager Caroline Graham to contact them. Caroline was 19 when she went missing from her home in Portadown, County Armagh, i...
Appeal Over Caroline Graham Murder 'Map'
Police have asked the person who sent them a map relating to the murder of teenager Caroline Graham to contact them. Caroline was 19 when she went missing from her home in Portadown, County Armagh, i...
UK National News, Nov 12, 2012
Abu Qatada Wins Deportation Appeal
Abu Qatada, the radical Muslim cleric, has won his appeal at the Special Immigration Appeals Commission (Siac) and will be released on bail shortly. His appeal was upheld after lawyers claimed he wou...
Abu Qatada Wins Deportation Appeal
Abu Qatada, the radical Muslim cleric, has won his appeal at the Special Immigration Appeals Commission (Siac) and will be released on bail shortly. His appeal was upheld after lawyers claimed he wou...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 12, 2012
David Black: 'IRA' Claims Murder
A group calling itself "the IRA" has claimed responsibility for the shooting of prison officer David Black. The victim, 52, was shot on the M1 on 1 November as he drove to work at Maghaberry prison. ...
David Black: 'IRA' Claims Murder
A group calling itself "the IRA" has claimed responsibility for the shooting of prison officer David Black. The victim, 52, was shot on the M1 on 1 November as he drove to work at Maghaberry prison. ...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 12, 2012
Robinson And McGuinness Lead NI China Mission
Peter Robinson and Martin McGuinness are leading their first mission to China to promote trade, investment and tourism in Northern Ireland. The First and deputy First Ministers will be joined by Agri...
Robinson And McGuinness Lead NI China Mission
Peter Robinson and Martin McGuinness are leading their first mission to China to promote trade, investment and tourism in Northern Ireland. The First and deputy First Ministers will be joined by Agri...
Recruitment News, Nov 12, 2012
Home Helps To Protest Against Cuts
SIPTU Home Helps and their supporters from across the midlands will march on Wednesday, 21st November, in Tullamore to protest against cuts to Home Help services. The workers will assemble at the SIPT...
Home Helps To Protest Against Cuts
SIPTU Home Helps and their supporters from across the midlands will march on Wednesday, 21st November, in Tullamore to protest against cuts to Home Help services. The workers will assemble at the SIPT...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 12, 2012
Taoiseach In NI Remembrance Ceremony
Enda Kenny was in Enniskillen yesterday to lay a wreath at a Remembrance Sunday ceremony. The Taoiseach attended the ceremony in Enniskillen, while Tanaiste Eamon Gilmore was in Belfast. Mr Kenny la...
Taoiseach In NI Remembrance Ceremony
Enda Kenny was in Enniskillen yesterday to lay a wreath at a Remembrance Sunday ceremony. The Taoiseach attended the ceremony in Enniskillen, while Tanaiste Eamon Gilmore was in Belfast. Mr Kenny la...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 12, 2012
Woman Arrested Over Bertie Acheson Murder
A woman has been arrested by detectives over the murder of Coleraine man Bertie Acheson. The 22-year-old suspect was arrested today in the Antrim area and has been taken to the town’s police station....
Woman Arrested Over Bertie Acheson Murder
A woman has been arrested by detectives over the murder of Coleraine man Bertie Acheson. The 22-year-old suspect was arrested today in the Antrim area and has been taken to the town’s police station....
UK National News, Nov 12, 2012
16-Year-Old Jailed For Robberies Carried Out In Disguise
A schoolboy who wore a prosthetic disguise and hairpieces to carry out armed robberies has been jailed. 16-year-old Miles Alura stole £50,000 of jewellery from a shop in Kent in July disguised as an ...
16-Year-Old Jailed For Robberies Carried Out In Disguise
A schoolboy who wore a prosthetic disguise and hairpieces to carry out armed robberies has been jailed. 16-year-old Miles Alura stole £50,000 of jewellery from a shop in Kent in July disguised as an ...
Business News, Nov 12, 2012
Ministers Lead Their First Business Mission To China
The First Minister Rt. Hon. Peter D Robinson, MLA and deputy First Minister Martin McGuinness, MP, MLA are leading their first business mission to China this week. On the six-day visit to Shanghai an...
Ministers Lead Their First Business Mission To China
The First Minister Rt. Hon. Peter D Robinson, MLA and deputy First Minister Martin McGuinness, MP, MLA are leading their first business mission to China this week. On the six-day visit to Shanghai an...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 12, 2012
Trappatoni Defends McClean's Poppy Stance
Republic of Ireland boss Giovanni Trapattoni has defended L’Derry footballer James McClean’s decision not to wear a poppy during Sunderland’s defeat to Everton on Saturday. McClean’s decision not to ...
Trappatoni Defends McClean's Poppy Stance
Republic of Ireland boss Giovanni Trapattoni has defended L’Derry footballer James McClean’s decision not to wear a poppy during Sunderland’s defeat to Everton on Saturday. McClean’s decision not to ...
UK National News, Nov 12, 2012
Man Arrested For Burning Poppy Image
A man has been arrested by officers in Kent after a picture of burning poppy was posted on a social networking site. In a short press release posted on its website police said that the man, from Ayl...
Man Arrested For Burning Poppy Image
A man has been arrested by officers in Kent after a picture of burning poppy was posted on a social networking site. In a short press release posted on its website police said that the man, from Ayl...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 12, 2012
Pro-Choice Rally Held Over Marie Stopes
A pro-choice rally has been held in Belfast city centre over the weekend following the opening of the first private clinic to offer abortions in Northern Ireland. The Marie Stopes clinic opened in th...
Pro-Choice Rally Held Over Marie Stopes
A pro-choice rally has been held in Belfast city centre over the weekend following the opening of the first private clinic to offer abortions in Northern Ireland. The Marie Stopes clinic opened in th...
UK National News, Nov 12, 2012
Man Arrested After Trying To Access Bank Account Of Alps Murder Victim
A man has been arrested on suspicion of attempting to access the bank accounts of a Surrey father murdered in the French Alps. 50-year-old Saad al-Hilli, was shot dead along with his wife, mother-in-...
Man Arrested After Trying To Access Bank Account Of Alps Murder Victim
A man has been arrested on suspicion of attempting to access the bank accounts of a Surrey father murdered in the French Alps. 50-year-old Saad al-Hilli, was shot dead along with his wife, mother-in-...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 12, 2012
MRI Scanner For Children's Hospital
Edwin Poots has announced an investment of £2.75m for a new MRI Scanner at a Belfast children’s hospital. The Royal Belfast Hospital for Sick Children (RBHSC) is to benefit from the investment, annou...
MRI Scanner For Children's Hospital
Edwin Poots has announced an investment of £2.75m for a new MRI Scanner at a Belfast children’s hospital. The Royal Belfast Hospital for Sick Children (RBHSC) is to benefit from the investment, annou...
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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.