Northern Ireland News for November 2012 : Page 14
Northern Ireland News, Nov 7, 2012
Liam Neeson Awarded Ballymena Honour
Liam Neeson has been offered the Freedom of the Borough of Ballymena. Ballymena Borough Council has unanimously agreed to offer the award to the Northern Irish actor. The agreement came following a ...
Liam Neeson Awarded Ballymena Honour
Liam Neeson has been offered the Freedom of the Borough of Ballymena. Ballymena Borough Council has unanimously agreed to offer the award to the Northern Irish actor. The agreement came following a ...
UK National News, Nov 7, 2012
Cancer Costs The Economy £15.8bn A Year
The annual cost of all cancers to the UK economy is £15.8bn, an Oxford University study has found. The cost of lung cancer at £2.4bn each year is far higher than that for any other cancer. This highl...
Cancer Costs The Economy £15.8bn A Year
The annual cost of all cancers to the UK economy is £15.8bn, an Oxford University study has found. The cost of lung cancer at £2.4bn each year is far higher than that for any other cancer. This highl...
UK National News, Nov 7, 2012
Gender Pay Gap Could Worsen
Today is Equal Pay Day in the UK. This marks the point in the year when women in effect start 'working for nothing' compared to men, as the gap in pay between women and men means on average for ever...
Gender Pay Gap Could Worsen
Today is Equal Pay Day in the UK. This marks the point in the year when women in effect start 'working for nothing' compared to men, as the gap in pay between women and men means on average for ever...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 7, 2012
Hurley Players' Ash Dieback Fears Eased
Forestry Minister Michelle O’Neill has sought to ease the fears of hurley players and hurley stick manufacturers with new legislation to deal with the threat of ash dieback. Emergency legislation is ...
Hurley Players' Ash Dieback Fears Eased
Forestry Minister Michelle O’Neill has sought to ease the fears of hurley players and hurley stick manufacturers with new legislation to deal with the threat of ash dieback. Emergency legislation is ...
UK National News, Nov 7, 2012
Tube Reliability Reaches Record High
During the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games customers experienced the best level of performance ever provided, at the same time as record numbers of passengers used the network, according to T...
Tube Reliability Reaches Record High
During the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games customers experienced the best level of performance ever provided, at the same time as record numbers of passengers used the network, according to T...
Business News, Nov 7, 2012
Minister Leads Mission Of 30 Irish Firms To Canada
The Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation, Richard Bruton TD, departs today to lead an Enterprise Ireland trade mission of 30 Irish companies to Canada. The objectives of the trade mission ar...
Minister Leads Mission Of 30 Irish Firms To Canada
The Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation, Richard Bruton TD, departs today to lead an Enterprise Ireland trade mission of 30 Irish companies to Canada. The objectives of the trade mission ar...
UK National News, Nov 7, 2012
Doctors Begin Virtual Surgery
The first virtual 3D surgical programme has been developed to train the doctors of the future in Scotland. Medical students, trainee doctors and clinicians are benefitting from the innovative program...
Doctors Begin Virtual Surgery
The first virtual 3D surgical programme has been developed to train the doctors of the future in Scotland. Medical students, trainee doctors and clinicians are benefitting from the innovative program...
UK National News, Nov 7, 2012
Other News In Brief
Boys Charged With Theft Over Officer's Death Two 17-year-old boys have been charged with theft following an incident in which a police officer died. The Metropolitan Police has revealed Det C...
Other News In Brief
Boys Charged With Theft Over Officer's Death Two 17-year-old boys have been charged with theft following an incident in which a police officer died. The Metropolitan Police has revealed Det C...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 7, 2012
McCausland Welcomes Fuel Poverty Figures
Nelson McCausland has claimed Northern Ireland’s energy efficiency measures are having a positive effect on fuel poverty. The Social Development Minister welcomed the figures published in the latest ...
McCausland Welcomes Fuel Poverty Figures
Nelson McCausland has claimed Northern Ireland’s energy efficiency measures are having a positive effect on fuel poverty. The Social Development Minister welcomed the figures published in the latest ...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 7, 2012
Foster Calls For 2013 Tourism Boost
Arlene Foster has said it is important Northern Ireland "stands out from the crowd" to take advantage of opportunities to boost tourism in 2013. The Tourism Minister was speaking in London at the Wor...
Foster Calls For 2013 Tourism Boost
Arlene Foster has said it is important Northern Ireland "stands out from the crowd" to take advantage of opportunities to boost tourism in 2013. The Tourism Minister was speaking in London at the Wor...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 7, 2012
Other News In Brief
Pair Arrested Under Terrorist Act Two people have been arrested under the Terrorism Act in Newry. A the pair, aged 17 and 21, have been detained over "suspicious activity" carried out in the ...
Other News In Brief
Pair Arrested Under Terrorist Act Two people have been arrested under the Terrorism Act in Newry. A the pair, aged 17 and 21, have been detained over "suspicious activity" carried out in the ...
Recruitment News, Nov 7, 2012
Minister Refuses To Intervene In DCC Plan
Sinn Féin Dublin Central TD Mary Lou McDonald TD has secured a Dáil debate with environment, community and local government minister, Phil Hogan TD on the cost implication for the exchequer of an exte...
Minister Refuses To Intervene In DCC Plan
Sinn Féin Dublin Central TD Mary Lou McDonald TD has secured a Dáil debate with environment, community and local government minister, Phil Hogan TD on the cost implication for the exchequer of an exte...
UK National News, Nov 6, 2012
Urgent Hearing In GCSE English Grades Dispute Ordered
In the ongoing dispute a judge has now ordered an urgent hearing of a legal challenge over this summer's GCSE English results. An alliance of pupils, schools and councils had lodged papers asking for...
Urgent Hearing In GCSE English Grades Dispute Ordered
In the ongoing dispute a judge has now ordered an urgent hearing of a legal challenge over this summer's GCSE English results. An alliance of pupils, schools and councils had lodged papers asking for...
UK National News, Nov 6, 2012
Man Remanded In Custody Over Fire Death Of Six Children
A man has appeared in court charged with murdering six siblings in a fire that ripped through their home as they slept. 45-year-old Paul Barry Mosley appeared at Derby magistrates court on Tuesday ch...
Man Remanded In Custody Over Fire Death Of Six Children
A man has appeared in court charged with murdering six siblings in a fire that ripped through their home as they slept. 45-year-old Paul Barry Mosley appeared at Derby magistrates court on Tuesday ch...
UK National News, Nov 6, 2012
Nine Fined For Revealing Rape Victims Name
Nine people have been fined after admitting to revealing online the identity of a woman raped by the footballer Ched Evans. The woman's name was circulated on social networking sites, including Twitt...
Nine Fined For Revealing Rape Victims Name
Nine people have been fined after admitting to revealing online the identity of a woman raped by the footballer Ched Evans. The woman's name was circulated on social networking sites, including Twitt...
UK National News, Nov 6, 2012
Prudential Fined Over Unresolved Account Mix-Up
Two customers with the same name and date of birth had their accounts merged, resulting in tens of thousands of pounds ending up in the wrong savings account. Insurance company Prudential mistakenly ...
Prudential Fined Over Unresolved Account Mix-Up
Two customers with the same name and date of birth had their accounts merged, resulting in tens of thousands of pounds ending up in the wrong savings account. Insurance company Prudential mistakenly ...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 6, 2012
Sinn Féin Calls For Marian Price Release
Sinn Féin has called for the release of convicted bomber Marian Price. President Gerry Adams and Deputy First Minister Martin McGuinness have contacted US Secretary of State Hilary Clinton to "raise ...
Sinn Féin Calls For Marian Price Release
Sinn Féin has called for the release of convicted bomber Marian Price. President Gerry Adams and Deputy First Minister Martin McGuinness have contacted US Secretary of State Hilary Clinton to "raise ...
UK National News, Nov 6, 2012
Met Officer Died After Chasing Suspect
It has emerged that a Metropolitan Police officer who died while on duty in north London was chasing a suspect at the time. Det Con Adele Cashman, 30, was taken to hospital after collapsing in Camden...
Met Officer Died After Chasing Suspect
It has emerged that a Metropolitan Police officer who died while on duty in north London was chasing a suspect at the time. Det Con Adele Cashman, 30, was taken to hospital after collapsing in Camden...
UK National News, Nov 6, 2012
40 Operations Cancelled After Rat Found In Operating Room
Operations at a Nottinghamshire hospital have been cancelled following the discovery of a rat in an operating theatre. It is understood the rodent entered the theatre last Tuesday night when the room...
40 Operations Cancelled After Rat Found In Operating Room
Operations at a Nottinghamshire hospital have been cancelled following the discovery of a rat in an operating theatre. It is understood the rodent entered the theatre last Tuesday night when the room...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 6, 2012
Omagh Bomb Retrial Delayed
The retrial of two men over the Omagh bomb has been delayed until next year. Colm Murphy and Seamus Delay are facing being sued over the 1998 Real IRA Attack in Omagh, in which 29 people, including a...
Omagh Bomb Retrial Delayed
The retrial of two men over the Omagh bomb has been delayed until next year. Colm Murphy and Seamus Delay are facing being sued over the 1998 Real IRA Attack in Omagh, in which 29 people, including a...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 6, 2012
Patton Construction Goes Into Administration
One of Northern Ireland’s leading construction firms has gone into administration. Ballymena based Patton group has been appointed with administrators who will decide the firm’s future. Administrato...
Patton Construction Goes Into Administration
One of Northern Ireland’s leading construction firms has gone into administration. Ballymena based Patton group has been appointed with administrators who will decide the firm’s future. Administrato...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 6, 2012
Maze Transformation Could Create 5,000 Jobs
Martin McGuinness has told the Assembly the transformation of the Maze prison site could create 5,000 jobs. The deputy First Minister has predicted £300m could be invested. The Royal Ulster Agricult...
Maze Transformation Could Create 5,000 Jobs
Martin McGuinness has told the Assembly the transformation of the Maze prison site could create 5,000 jobs. The deputy First Minister has predicted £300m could be invested. The Royal Ulster Agricult...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 6, 2012
Murdered Prison Officer's Funeral Takes Place Today
The funeral for prison officer David Black who was murdered last week is due to take place today. The 52-year-old father of two was shot as he drove to his work at Maghaberry Prison. The shooting oc...
Murdered Prison Officer's Funeral Takes Place Today
The funeral for prison officer David Black who was murdered last week is due to take place today. The 52-year-old father of two was shot as he drove to his work at Maghaberry Prison. The shooting oc...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 6, 2012
1916 Relatives To Visit Stormont
Relatives of the leaders of the Easter Rising are due to visit Stormont today. The visit comes as a campaign gets under way to save Dublin buildings involved in the Rising from demolition and redevel...
1916 Relatives To Visit Stormont
Relatives of the leaders of the Easter Rising are due to visit Stormont today. The visit comes as a campaign gets under way to save Dublin buildings involved in the Rising from demolition and redevel...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 6, 2012
O'Dowd Commits To Drive Education
Education Minister John O’Dowd has provided the Assembly with an update on his drive to raise educational standards. He announced further work aimed at raising educational outcomes pupils, along with...
O'Dowd Commits To Drive Education
Education Minister John O’Dowd has provided the Assembly with an update on his drive to raise educational standards. He announced further work aimed at raising educational outcomes pupils, along with...
Business News, Nov 6, 2012
Recipe For Success In Mid Ulster Helps Boost Business
Enterprise Minister Arlene Foster said the combination of entrepreneurial spirit and a good support network is proving to be a recipe for success in Mid Ulster. Addressing the Magherafelt Chamber of ...
Recipe For Success In Mid Ulster Helps Boost Business
Enterprise Minister Arlene Foster said the combination of entrepreneurial spirit and a good support network is proving to be a recipe for success in Mid Ulster. Addressing the Magherafelt Chamber of ...
UK National News, Nov 6, 2012
9.7% Fall In Profit For M&S
Marks and Spencer has reported a 9.7% fall in profits. The UK's biggest clothing retailer posted pre-tax profits of £290m for the six months to the end of September, down 9.7% from the same period la...
9.7% Fall In Profit For M&S
Marks and Spencer has reported a 9.7% fall in profits. The UK's biggest clothing retailer posted pre-tax profits of £290m for the six months to the end of September, down 9.7% from the same period la...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 6, 2012
Belfast Roadworks To Cease For Christmas
Transport Minister Danny Kennedy has announced an embargo on Belfast road works in a bid to assist shoppers and traders during the run-up to Christmas. The works will cease from 26 November until aft...
Belfast Roadworks To Cease For Christmas
Transport Minister Danny Kennedy has announced an embargo on Belfast road works in a bid to assist shoppers and traders during the run-up to Christmas. The works will cease from 26 November until aft...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 6, 2012
Arlene Foster Praises Mid-Ulster Success
Arlene Foster has praised the successful "entrepreneurial spirit" of Mid Ulster. The Enterprise Minister was addressing the Magherafelt Chamber of Commerce at their Business Breakfast. She said: "Bu...
Arlene Foster Praises Mid-Ulster Success
Arlene Foster has praised the successful "entrepreneurial spirit" of Mid Ulster. The Enterprise Minister was addressing the Magherafelt Chamber of Commerce at their Business Breakfast. She said: "Bu...
UK National News, Nov 6, 2012
Home Secretary To Announce New Inquiry Into Abuse Claims
Home Secretary Theresa May will outline plans to MPs for a fresh inquiry into allegations of child abuse in north Wales later today. The new inquiry comes after a man who claims he was abused by a se...
Home Secretary To Announce New Inquiry Into Abuse Claims
Home Secretary Theresa May will outline plans to MPs for a fresh inquiry into allegations of child abuse in north Wales later today. The new inquiry comes after a man who claims he was abused by a se...
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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.