Northern Ireland News for November 2012 : Page 13
UK National News, Nov 8, 2012
Cameron Warns Of Gay 'Witch Hunt'
David Cameron has warned of a 'witch-hunt' against gay people over public child abuse allegations. The PM made the comments on ITV1’s This Morning programme when the subject of recent child abuse all...
Cameron Warns Of Gay 'Witch Hunt'
David Cameron has warned of a 'witch-hunt' against gay people over public child abuse allegations. The PM made the comments on ITV1’s This Morning programme when the subject of recent child abuse all...
UK National News, Nov 8, 2012
Pair Await Rescue In Pacific
A British man and a New Zealand woman are awaiting rescue in the Pacific Ocean. The pair’s ship rolled on Wednesday about 700km (434 miles) south-west of Tonga and 1,260km north-east of New Zealand, ...
Pair Await Rescue In Pacific
A British man and a New Zealand woman are awaiting rescue in the Pacific Ocean. The pair’s ship rolled on Wednesday about 700km (434 miles) south-west of Tonga and 1,260km north-east of New Zealand, ...
UK National News, Nov 8, 2012
Two Thirds Back Assisted Suicide
The majority of people back the notion of assisted suicide, according to research from Bangor University. The university found two thirds of over 62,000 people surveyed said they agreed with assisted...
Two Thirds Back Assisted Suicide
The majority of people back the notion of assisted suicide, according to research from Bangor University. The university found two thirds of over 62,000 people surveyed said they agreed with assisted...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 8, 2012
NI Economy To Benefit From £200m Funding
£200m of funding from the Executive is to be injected into the Northern Ireland economy to boost employment. The measures will include waged employment opportunities for 1,700 young people for at lea...
NI Economy To Benefit From £200m Funding
£200m of funding from the Executive is to be injected into the Northern Ireland economy to boost employment. The measures will include waged employment opportunities for 1,700 young people for at lea...
UK National News, Nov 8, 2012
Other News In Brief
Couple Deny House Fire Murder Charges A couple have denied charges of murdering six of their children in a house fire in Derby. Mick Philpott, 55, and his wife Mairead, 31, have denied the si...
Other News In Brief
Couple Deny House Fire Murder Charges A couple have denied charges of murdering six of their children in a house fire in Derby. Mick Philpott, 55, and his wife Mairead, 31, have denied the si...
UK National News, Nov 8, 2012
Missing Boy's Funeral Held Today
A funeral will be held later for a British boy who drowned while cycling on an island in the south of France. 12-year-old Pierre Barnes from Grantham in Lincolnshire vanished on 27 October while cycl...
Missing Boy's Funeral Held Today
A funeral will be held later for a British boy who drowned while cycling on an island in the south of France. 12-year-old Pierre Barnes from Grantham in Lincolnshire vanished on 27 October while cycl...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 8, 2012
Man Arrested Over Danny McKay Murder
A 45-year-old man has been arrested by detectives investigating the murder of Danny McKay. Mr McKay was murdered in Newtownabbey last month. The suspect is thought to be from the New Lodge area of B...
Man Arrested Over Danny McKay Murder
A 45-year-old man has been arrested by detectives investigating the murder of Danny McKay. Mr McKay was murdered in Newtownabbey last month. The suspect is thought to be from the New Lodge area of B...
Business News, Nov 8, 2012
Minister Urges Businesses To Seize Opportunites In Britain
Enterprise Minister Arlene Foster has urged winners of Great Taste Awards to seize the opportunities developing in Britain and abroad for quality food and drink. The Minister was speaking at a specia...
Minister Urges Businesses To Seize Opportunites In Britain
Enterprise Minister Arlene Foster has urged winners of Great Taste Awards to seize the opportunities developing in Britain and abroad for quality food and drink. The Minister was speaking at a specia...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 8, 2012
Antrim Area Ward Closes Over Vomiting Bug
A ward at Antrim Area Hospital has been closed after 18 suspected cases of the winter vomiting bug were discovered. The Northern Trust has said 13 patients and five staff are suspected to have contra...
Antrim Area Ward Closes Over Vomiting Bug
A ward at Antrim Area Hospital has been closed after 18 suspected cases of the winter vomiting bug were discovered. The Northern Trust has said 13 patients and five staff are suspected to have contra...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 8, 2012
Morgan Fuels Cut Armagh Sponsorship
Morgan Fuels has announced it will no longer be sponsoring Armagh GAA. The company, which has been the club’s sponsor for the past 17 years, has split completely from the club. Managing director Hug...
Morgan Fuels Cut Armagh Sponsorship
Morgan Fuels has announced it will no longer be sponsoring Armagh GAA. The company, which has been the club’s sponsor for the past 17 years, has split completely from the club. Managing director Hug...
UK National News, Nov 8, 2012
Justin Welby Set To Become New Archbishop of Canterbury
Bishop of Durham Justin Welby is set to be the next Archbishop of Canterbury, according to reports. Welby, 56, only became a bishop a year ago when he took up the fourth most senior post in the Churc...
Justin Welby Set To Become New Archbishop of Canterbury
Bishop of Durham Justin Welby is set to be the next Archbishop of Canterbury, according to reports. Welby, 56, only became a bishop a year ago when he took up the fourth most senior post in the Churc...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 8, 2012
Poots Praises NI Special Schools
Edwin Poots has praised the work carried out at Northern Ireland’s special schools. Speaking during a visit to Glenveagh Special School in Belfast, the Health Minister said: "It is heartening to see ...
Poots Praises NI Special Schools
Edwin Poots has praised the work carried out at Northern Ireland’s special schools. Speaking during a visit to Glenveagh Special School in Belfast, the Health Minister said: "It is heartening to see ...
UK National News, Nov 8, 2012
Tour De France Winner Injured In Collision
Britain's Tour de France champion Bradley Wiggins has been hospitalised after an accident outside a petrol station. Wiggins, 32, damaged his ribs after being knocked off his bike by a white vehicle a...
Tour De France Winner Injured In Collision
Britain's Tour de France champion Bradley Wiggins has been hospitalised after an accident outside a petrol station. Wiggins, 32, damaged his ribs after being knocked off his bike by a white vehicle a...
UK National News, Nov 8, 2012
Met Police Celebrate Youth Engagement
Metropolitan Police Service cadets from across the capital have written and starred in a film aimed at young Londoners. The cadets - all of whom participate in the Young Leaders Forum, which develope...
Met Police Celebrate Youth Engagement
Metropolitan Police Service cadets from across the capital have written and starred in a film aimed at young Londoners. The cadets - all of whom participate in the Young Leaders Forum, which develope...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 8, 2012
Farmers Missing Out On Health Care - Minister
Edwin Poots has warned that Northern Ireland’s farmers may be missing out on vital health service provision. The Health Minister was speaking at the launch of the Farm Families Health Checks Programm...
Farmers Missing Out On Health Care - Minister
Edwin Poots has warned that Northern Ireland’s farmers may be missing out on vital health service provision. The Health Minister was speaking at the launch of the Farm Families Health Checks Programm...
UK National News, Nov 8, 2012
£50m Museums And Galleries Boost Announced
Scotland’s museums and galleries are set to receive almost £50 million from the Scottish Government in 2013-14, the Culture Secretary has announced. In a speech to museum chiefs from across the UK, F...
£50m Museums And Galleries Boost Announced
Scotland’s museums and galleries are set to receive almost £50 million from the Scottish Government in 2013-14, the Culture Secretary has announced. In a speech to museum chiefs from across the UK, F...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 8, 2012
Other News In Brief
Man In Court Over Car Hijacking A man has appeared at a Belfast court over the hijacking of a car which led to two children being injured in a crash. The crash occurred at Ballysillan Park in...
Other News In Brief
Man In Court Over Car Hijacking A man has appeared at a Belfast court over the hijacking of a car which led to two children being injured in a crash. The crash occurred at Ballysillan Park in...
UK National News, Nov 8, 2012
QR Smart Phone Code Installed At War Cemetery
Mobile phone technology has been installed at the war graves site at Botley Cemetery to provide information about the men and women buried there. The Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) has ins...
QR Smart Phone Code Installed At War Cemetery
Mobile phone technology has been installed at the war graves site at Botley Cemetery to provide information about the men and women buried there. The Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) has ins...
Recruitment News, Nov 8, 2012
125 New Jobs For Louth
Labour T.D. Gerald Nash has welcomed the announcement of 125 new jobs for Louth, which will be created by the decision of Nextag, Inc. to locate their new international HQ in Drogheda. Nextag are on...
125 New Jobs For Louth
Labour T.D. Gerald Nash has welcomed the announcement of 125 new jobs for Louth, which will be created by the decision of Nextag, Inc. to locate their new international HQ in Drogheda. Nextag are on...
UK National News, Nov 7, 2012
Marines On Murder Trial Granted Anonymity
Five Royal Marines charged with murdering a captured Afghan suspect have been granted anonymity. Judge advocate general Jeff Blackett made the ruling today, which means the identities of the soldiers...
Marines On Murder Trial Granted Anonymity
Five Royal Marines charged with murdering a captured Afghan suspect have been granted anonymity. Judge advocate general Jeff Blackett made the ruling today, which means the identities of the soldiers...
UK National News, Nov 7, 2012
EU Budget Rise 'Ludicrous' - Cameron
David Cameron has described as "ludicrous" a proposed rise in the EU budget ahead of talks with Angela Merkel. The PM was speaking in Abu Dhabi on a three day visit to the Middle East. He said he wan...
EU Budget Rise 'Ludicrous' - Cameron
David Cameron has described as "ludicrous" a proposed rise in the EU budget ahead of talks with Angela Merkel. The PM was speaking in Abu Dhabi on a three day visit to the Middle East. He said he wan...
UK National News, Nov 7, 2012
Cameron Visits Syrian Refugees
David Cameron has met with Syrian refugees at a camp on the Jordanian border. The PM has described the suffering of refugees caught up in the conflict as "horrendous". He said he wanted to bring Syr...
Cameron Visits Syrian Refugees
David Cameron has met with Syrian refugees at a camp on the Jordanian border. The PM has described the suffering of refugees caught up in the conflict as "horrendous". He said he wanted to bring Syr...
UK National News, Nov 7, 2012
BNP Bus Driver Wins Human Rights Case
A bus driver who was sacked for being a member of the British National Party (BNP) has won his case at the European Court of Human Rights. The court ruled the company’s actions breached the law on Fr...
BNP Bus Driver Wins Human Rights Case
A bus driver who was sacked for being a member of the British National Party (BNP) has won his case at the European Court of Human Rights. The court ruled the company’s actions breached the law on Fr...
UK National News, Nov 7, 2012
PM Congratulates Obama On Re-Election
Prime Minister David Cameron has congratulated Barack Obama on his re-election as US president. Obama beat Republican candidate Mitt Romney and will serve a second term in the Whitehouse. The Prime ...
PM Congratulates Obama On Re-Election
Prime Minister David Cameron has congratulated Barack Obama on his re-election as US president. Obama beat Republican candidate Mitt Romney and will serve a second term in the Whitehouse. The Prime ...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 7, 2012
Minister Pledges Support For 1916 Preservation
Carál Ní Chuilín has pledged her support for a campaign to preserve areas of Dublin City involved in the Easter Rising. The Minister for Culture, Arts and Leisure made the announcement following toda...
Minister Pledges Support For 1916 Preservation
Carál Ní Chuilín has pledged her support for a campaign to preserve areas of Dublin City involved in the Easter Rising. The Minister for Culture, Arts and Leisure made the announcement following toda...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 7, 2012
Man Arrested Over Prison Officer Murder
A 46-year-old man has been arrested in connection with the murder of Maghaberry prison officer David Black. Police have confirmed detectives investigating the murder arrested the man in Lurgan, Count...
Man Arrested Over Prison Officer Murder
A 46-year-old man has been arrested in connection with the murder of Maghaberry prison officer David Black. Police have confirmed detectives investigating the murder arrested the man in Lurgan, Count...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 7, 2012
Robinson And McGuinness Congratulate President Obama
The First and deputy First Minister have congratulated Barack Obama on his re-election to the White House. Peter Robinson and Martin McGuinness released a statement today. They said: "We congratulat...
Robinson And McGuinness Congratulate President Obama
The First and deputy First Minister have congratulated Barack Obama on his re-election to the White House. Peter Robinson and Martin McGuinness released a statement today. They said: "We congratulat...
Recruitment News, Nov 7, 2012
Concerns Raised In Relation To An Post And Eircom Job Cuts
Fianna Fáil Spokesperson on Agriculture and Community Affairs Éamon Ó Cuív has said the large scale job losses and cutbacks at An Post and Eircom amount to yet another attack on rural Ireland. The Ga...
Concerns Raised In Relation To An Post And Eircom Job Cuts
Fianna Fáil Spokesperson on Agriculture and Community Affairs Éamon Ó Cuív has said the large scale job losses and cutbacks at An Post and Eircom amount to yet another attack on rural Ireland. The Ga...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 7, 2012
Padraic Wilson Granted Bail
Padraic Wilson has been released on conditional bail following his arrest in relation to the murder of Robert McCartney in 2005. Mr Wilson denies the charges against him of IRA membership and of addr...
Padraic Wilson Granted Bail
Padraic Wilson has been released on conditional bail following his arrest in relation to the murder of Robert McCartney in 2005. Mr Wilson denies the charges against him of IRA membership and of addr...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 7, 2012
Commission Rules Restrictions On Remembrance Parade
The Parades Commission has enforced restrictions on a Remembrance Day march due to pass St Patrick’s Church on Saturday. The north Belfast church is yet again to be the focal point of contentious par...
Commission Rules Restrictions On Remembrance Parade
The Parades Commission has enforced restrictions on a Remembrance Day march due to pass St Patrick’s Church on Saturday. The north Belfast church is yet again to be the focal point of contentious par...
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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.