Northern Ireland News for November 2012 : Page 3

Northern Ireland News, Nov 28, 2012
NI Under-Performing On Foreign Languages
Northern Ireland is under-prepared to meet its need for linguists in the future, according to a new report. The British Council warned Northern Ireland needs to give learning foreign languages a high...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 28, 2012
Poots Assures Public Over Health Service Transformations
Health Minister Edwin Poots has announced he will be implementing measures to assure the public as to the transformation of health services in Northern Ireland. The Minister made the announcement in ...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 28, 2012
O'Dowd Launches Building Of Newry Youth Centre
Education Minister John O’Dowd has launched the construction of a new £1.2m youth centre in Newry. Speaking at the site, he said: "My Department invested £1.2m into this venture which will provide a ...
UK National News, Nov 28, 2012
Lack of Exercise Is A 'Silent Epidemic' Says NICE
New guidance from The National Institute of Health and Clinical Excellence, has encouraged people to get more active. Under the new plans you are advised shun cars if a trip could be done in 15 or 2...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 28, 2012
Other News In Brief
Man Released After Woman's Four-Storey Fall A 26-year-old man arrested after a woman fell from a building in west Belfast has been released. The man was arrested on suspicion of attempted mur...
UK National News, Nov 28, 2012
Met Police Conduct Domestic Violence Crackdown
Met Police have made 264 arrests in London as part of a week-long crackdown on domestic violence. Statistics show one in three women will suffer some form of physical or sexual abuse by their partner...
UK National News, Nov 28, 2012
More Comet Closures Confirmed
A further 125 Comet stores will close by the end of the year if a firm offer for the whole business is not made, administrators Deloitte have confirmed. Around 5,000 jobs are in jeopardy. Further sto...
UK National News, Nov 28, 2012
Brits Prefer Silence Until 8am
Most Brits can’t bear to talk to anyone until at least 8am, research has found. After a bad night’s sleep, worries about the work day ahead and the dark winter mornings mean almost three quarters of ...
UK National News, Nov 28, 2012
Other News In Brief
Knife Attacker Pleads Guilty A man has pleaded guilty to the murder of a Liverpool fan in London. Alex Jarmay from Bromborough in Wirral was in London with his brother and friends to watch Li...
Business News, Nov 27, 2012
Vistajet Place Order For Up To 142 Bombardier Global Business Jets
Enterprise Minister Arlene Foster, has welcomed news that VistaJet has placed an order for up to 142 of Bombardier's Global business jets. Bombardier in Belfast is responsible for the design and manu...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 27, 2012
Second Arrest In Ronan Kerr Investigation
A second man has been arrested by detectives investigating the murder of Constable Ronan Kerr. The arrest follows searches in County Tyrone and Cumbria in England. A 39-year-old man was arrested und...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 27, 2012
Jury Retires In Rugby Star Sex Abuse Case
The jury in the trial of a former Irish rugby star accused of child sex abuse has retired to consider its verdict. 53-year-old David Alexander Tweed of Clonavon in Ballymena, County Antrim, has been ...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 27, 2012
Sir Ian McKellen Awarded UU Honorary Degree
Sir Ian McKellen is set to receive an honorary degree from the University of Ulster. The announcement follows news that the actor will deliver the chancellor’s annual lecture at the university’s Mage...
UK National News, Nov 27, 2012
Scottish MSPs' Yearly Expenses Total £13m
MSPs ran up an expenses bill of almost £13m last year, according to figures released by Holyrood. This shows an increase of 8%. The figures amount to a total of £12,818,835 being claimed in 2011-12,...
UK National News, Nov 27, 2012
UK Employment Programme Misses Target
The UK government’s welfare-to-work programme has failed to hit its target, according to official figures. The programme pays charities and firms to help find jobs for people who are long-term unempl...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 27, 2012
Ford U-Turn Over Magilligan Prison
Justice Minister David Ford appears to have made a U-turn on the future of County L’Derry’s Magilligan prison. It was thought that Northern Ireland’s second largest prison would be closed in six year...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 27, 2012
Belfast Bombardier Welcomes Aircraft Sale
A Belfast company which supplies components for aircraft manufacturers Bombardier has been celebrating the news of the largest business aircraft sale in its history. Private jet charter firm Vistajet...
UK National News, Nov 27, 2012
UK Education 6th In Developed World
The UK education system has been ranked 6th best in the developed world by a new global league table. The ranking system by education firm Pearson shows Finland and South Korea holding first and seco...
UK National News, Nov 27, 2012
Other News In Brief
Man Jailed For Raping 4-Year-Old Girl A man from Lancashire has been jailed indefinitely for raping a 4-year-old girl. 21-year-old Liam Ineson on Ryelands Road, Lancaster admitted the charge ...
UK National News, Nov 27, 2012
Mother Wins Right To Soldier Husband's DNA
A mother has won the right to prove her fiancé was the father of their daughter before he was killed on patrol in Afghanistan. 19-year-old Emma Hickman was engaged to Private Daniel Wade, yet was una...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 27, 2012
Minister Pledges Funding For Homeless
Nelson McCausland has presented an early Christmas present to homeless organisations in Northern Ireland in the form of an additional £95,000 of funding. The Social Development Minister made the pres...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 27, 2012
NI Parents Fail To Spot Signs Of Sexual Exploitation
Over half of parents in Northern Ireland are unaware of signs that their child could be at risk of sexual exploitation, according to new statistics. The survey, conducted by YouGove on behalf of chil...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 27, 2012
New Ash Dieback Cases Confirmed
Agriculture Minister Michelle O’Neill has confirmed cases of ash dieback disease have been discovered at six new Northern Ireland sites. The total number of confirmed cases is now 11. The Chalara as...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 27, 2012
Robinson Out Of Touch With DUP - Poll
Peter Robinson is out of touch with a large proportion of DUP grassroots members on issues such as parades and abortion, according to a new poll. The Belfast Telegraph carried out the survey of 50 DU...
UK National News, Nov 27, 2012
E.On Makes £1.7m Compensation Deal
Energy company E.On has agreed to pay £1.7m in compensation, including interest, to overcharged customers. E.On failed to allow customers 94,000 a 30-day window to switch supplier after a price rise....
Northern Ireland News, Nov 27, 2012
Other News In Brief
Man Arrested After Woman Falls From Flat A man has been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after a woman fell from a building in west Belfast. The woman fell from the fourth floor of a...
UK National News, Nov 27, 2012
UK Economy Enjoys 1% Boost
The UK economy has grown by 1%, official figures show. Between July and September, the Office for National Statistics' showed the economic boost ending a nine-month recession. This was attributed to...
UK National News, Nov 27, 2012
Leadership Key To Standards Drive, Says Ofsted
Strong leadership at every level is critical if England wants to have a world class education and skills system, Sir Michael Wilshaw, Her Majesty’s Chief Inspector of Education, Children’s Services an...
Business News, Nov 27, 2012
Small Business Rate Relief Scheme Welcomed
SDLP MLA for Newry and Armagh Dominic Bradley has welcomed a statement from Finance Minister Sammy Wilson today regarding the extension of support regarding the Small Business Rate Relief (SBRR) Schem...
UK National News, Nov 27, 2012
Further Flooding Threatens North Wales
Over 500 homes in north Wales are at risk after the River Elwy broke its banks. Water levels overtopped flood defences in St Asaph and there are fears more heavy rain overnight could lead to further ...