Northern Ireland News for November 2012 : Page 8
UK National News, Nov 19, 2012
Almost 90,000 Signatures Call For Rush On Hillsborough Inquest
More than 88,000 people have signed an online petition calling for a new inquest to be brought forward for Kevin Williams, a 15-year-old victim of the 1989 Hillsborough disaster, whose mother, Anne, h...
Almost 90,000 Signatures Call For Rush On Hillsborough Inquest
More than 88,000 people have signed an online petition calling for a new inquest to be brought forward for Kevin Williams, a 15-year-old victim of the 1989 Hillsborough disaster, whose mother, Anne, h...
UK National News, Nov 19, 2012
Investigation Find Supermarkets Misleading Pricing Tactics
A year-long investigation by Which? has found that many supermarket multibuy deals that promise savings on items such as pizzas, yoghurts, crisps and baby goods can leave shoppers worse off. Around o...
Investigation Find Supermarkets Misleading Pricing Tactics
A year-long investigation by Which? has found that many supermarket multibuy deals that promise savings on items such as pizzas, yoghurts, crisps and baby goods can leave shoppers worse off. Around o...
UK National News, Nov 19, 2012
Cameron To Crack Down On Judicial 'Time-Wasting"
The prime minister has promised to crack down on "time-wasting" caused by the "massive growth industry" in legal challenges to government policy. David Cameron told business leaders he would "get a g...
Cameron To Crack Down On Judicial 'Time-Wasting"
The prime minister has promised to crack down on "time-wasting" caused by the "massive growth industry" in legal challenges to government policy. David Cameron told business leaders he would "get a g...
UK National News, Nov 19, 2012
Virgin Win London To Scotland Flight Routes
Virgin Atlantic has been offered the rights to operate Heathrow links to Edinburgh and Aberdeen. Sir Richard Branson's airline bid successfully for the London landing slots formerly operated by BMI. ...
Virgin Win London To Scotland Flight Routes
Virgin Atlantic has been offered the rights to operate Heathrow links to Edinburgh and Aberdeen. Sir Richard Branson's airline bid successfully for the London landing slots formerly operated by BMI. ...
UK National News, Nov 19, 2012
CoE To Vote On Women Bishops
The General Synod of the Church of England will meet this week to vote on whether to allow women to become bishops. The outgoing Archbishop of Canterbury, his successor the Rt Rev Justin Welby and a ...
CoE To Vote On Women Bishops
The General Synod of the Church of England will meet this week to vote on whether to allow women to become bishops. The outgoing Archbishop of Canterbury, his successor the Rt Rev Justin Welby and a ...
UK National News, Nov 19, 2012
Shop Vacancies Reach 15 Month High
New figures from the British Retail Consortium (BRC) shpw more than one in ten shops are empty, the highest since it began collecting data on occupancy levels of High Street premises. The BRC said th...
Shop Vacancies Reach 15 Month High
New figures from the British Retail Consortium (BRC) shpw more than one in ten shops are empty, the highest since it began collecting data on occupancy levels of High Street premises. The BRC said th...
UK National News, Nov 19, 2012
Other News In Brief
CBI Calls Schools ‘Exam Factories Some UK schools have become "exam factories", according to UK business leaders as they call for children to be given a broader education. The CBI is calling ...
Other News In Brief
CBI Calls Schools ‘Exam Factories Some UK schools have become "exam factories", according to UK business leaders as they call for children to be given a broader education. The CBI is calling ...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 16, 2012
Sinn Féin And UUP Criticise Inquest Suspension
Two of Northern Ireland’s parties have criticised the Senior Coroner’s decision to suspend inquests into 14 controversial killings in Northern Ireland. Senior Coroner John Leckey made the decision af...
Sinn Féin And UUP Criticise Inquest Suspension
Two of Northern Ireland’s parties have criticised the Senior Coroner’s decision to suspend inquests into 14 controversial killings in Northern Ireland. Senior Coroner John Leckey made the decision af...
Recruitment News, Nov 16, 2012
Bankers' Pay Sparks Public Anger
As anger continues to mount over excessive pay for bankers, thousands of workers are mobilising to take part in a pre-Budget protest against austerity and for jobs and growth in Dublin on 24th Novembe...
Bankers' Pay Sparks Public Anger
As anger continues to mount over excessive pay for bankers, thousands of workers are mobilising to take part in a pre-Budget protest against austerity and for jobs and growth in Dublin on 24th Novembe...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 16, 2012
Criticism Over Delay In Bloody Sunday Arrests
The PSNI faces criticism over its failure to arrest or interview soldiers involved in Bloody Sunday. Victims’ families are questioning why the police in Northern Ireland have not acted upon the findi...
Criticism Over Delay In Bloody Sunday Arrests
The PSNI faces criticism over its failure to arrest or interview soldiers involved in Bloody Sunday. Victims’ families are questioning why the police in Northern Ireland have not acted upon the findi...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 16, 2012
NI Doctor Calls For Clarity On Abortion
A leading Northern Ireland obstetrician has called for greater clarity on abortion laws following the death of Savita Halappanavar at University Hospital Galway. Professor Jim Dornan told the BBC: "W...
NI Doctor Calls For Clarity On Abortion
A leading Northern Ireland obstetrician has called for greater clarity on abortion laws following the death of Savita Halappanavar at University Hospital Galway. Professor Jim Dornan told the BBC: "W...
UK National News, Nov 16, 2012
Prices Continue To Rise For Energy Customers
The average annual combined British Gas electricity and gas bill is now £1,336, £80 a year more following a price rise introduced on November 16. The rise comes just over a week before 3 million npow...
Prices Continue To Rise For Energy Customers
The average annual combined British Gas electricity and gas bill is now £1,336, £80 a year more following a price rise introduced on November 16. The rise comes just over a week before 3 million npow...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 16, 2012
Former MP Advisor Had 'Recording Device' In Toilet
A former unionist adviser has been arrested following the discovery of a recording device, thought to be a camera, in the toilets of his constituency office. David McConaghie had once been an electio...
Former MP Advisor Had 'Recording Device' In Toilet
A former unionist adviser has been arrested following the discovery of a recording device, thought to be a camera, in the toilets of his constituency office. David McConaghie had once been an electio...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 16, 2012
Bertie Acheson Killing: Pregnant Woman On Bail
A pregnant mother of one has been released on bail after being charged with manslaughter over the death of Coleraine pensioner Bertie Acheson. Jennifer Toland, 23, appeared at Ballymena Magistrates' ...
Bertie Acheson Killing: Pregnant Woman On Bail
A pregnant mother of one has been released on bail after being charged with manslaughter over the death of Coleraine pensioner Bertie Acheson. Jennifer Toland, 23, appeared at Ballymena Magistrates' ...
UK National News, Nov 16, 2012
Fresh Allegations Made Against Ex-Bishop And Priest
10 more alleged victims have come forward to police investigating allegations of sexual abuse made against a former bishop and a retired priest. 80-year-old Rt Rev Peter Ball, a former Church of Engl...
Fresh Allegations Made Against Ex-Bishop And Priest
10 more alleged victims have come forward to police investigating allegations of sexual abuse made against a former bishop and a retired priest. 80-year-old Rt Rev Peter Ball, a former Church of Engl...
UK National News, Nov 16, 2012
Absconded Child Sex Attacker Back In Prison
A violent child sex offender who fled the UK and went on the run for 15 years is back in jail after being arrested in the Czech Republic. 48-year-old Warwick Spinks was arrested at Heathrow after bei...
Absconded Child Sex Attacker Back In Prison
A violent child sex offender who fled the UK and went on the run for 15 years is back in jail after being arrested in the Czech Republic. 48-year-old Warwick Spinks was arrested at Heathrow after bei...
Business News, Nov 16, 2012
JT Spas Aims To Boost Sales In GB
Larne-based company JT Spas Ltd is aiming to boost its sales in Great Britain with support from Invest Northern Ireland. Established in 2007 by Jim and Tracy McKnight, JT Spas supplies a range of sho...
JT Spas Aims To Boost Sales In GB
Larne-based company JT Spas Ltd is aiming to boost its sales in Great Britain with support from Invest Northern Ireland. Established in 2007 by Jim and Tracy McKnight, JT Spas supplies a range of sho...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 16, 2012
Man Admits Attack On Loyalist
A man has admitted to trying to murder a top Shankhill loyalist after stabbing him in public at a supermarket. 42-year-old David Madine admitted in a Belfast court on Friday that he attempted to kill...
Man Admits Attack On Loyalist
A man has admitted to trying to murder a top Shankhill loyalist after stabbing him in public at a supermarket. 42-year-old David Madine admitted in a Belfast court on Friday that he attempted to kill...
UK National News, Nov 16, 2012
BBC And McAlpine Agree £185,000 Settlement
The BBC has agreed a damages settlement of £185,000 with Lord McAlpine following the Newsnight broadcast on 2 November that wrongly linked the former Conservative party treasurer to historic allegatio...
BBC And McAlpine Agree £185,000 Settlement
The BBC has agreed a damages settlement of £185,000 with Lord McAlpine following the Newsnight broadcast on 2 November that wrongly linked the former Conservative party treasurer to historic allegatio...
UK National News, Nov 16, 2012
Tory Elected PCC With Under 16% Turnout
With a turnout of just 15.8% Conservative candidate Angus Macpherson has been elected the first police and crime commissioner (PCC) for Wiltshire Experts however are predicting that the poll across ...
Tory Elected PCC With Under 16% Turnout
With a turnout of just 15.8% Conservative candidate Angus Macpherson has been elected the first police and crime commissioner (PCC) for Wiltshire Experts however are predicting that the poll across ...
UK National News, Nov 16, 2012
Dave Lee Travis Taken Off Air Following Arrest
Following his arrest on Thursday on suspicion of sexual offences former Radio 1 DJ Dave Lee Travis has been dropped from his Magic AM radio show with immediate effect following. Travis has fronted a ...
Dave Lee Travis Taken Off Air Following Arrest
Following his arrest on Thursday on suspicion of sexual offences former Radio 1 DJ Dave Lee Travis has been dropped from his Magic AM radio show with immediate effect following. Travis has fronted a ...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 16, 2012
Invest NI Cannot Compensate Patton Subcontractors
Invest Northern Ireland has said they are unable to offer compensation to subcontractors owed money by the ailing construction firm Patton Group. The company is facing difficulties after it was place...
Invest NI Cannot Compensate Patton Subcontractors
Invest Northern Ireland has said they are unable to offer compensation to subcontractors owed money by the ailing construction firm Patton Group. The company is facing difficulties after it was place...
UK National News, Nov 16, 2012
Man Wins Gay Wedding Facebook Comment Case
A Christian who was demoted in his job for a comment he wrote on Facebook about gay marriages has won a breach of contract action against his employers. Adrian Smith, 55, lost his managerial position...
Man Wins Gay Wedding Facebook Comment Case
A Christian who was demoted in his job for a comment he wrote on Facebook about gay marriages has won a breach of contract action against his employers. Adrian Smith, 55, lost his managerial position...
UK National News, Nov 16, 2012
Antibiotic Resistance Increasing At 'Alarming Rate'
Antibiotics are losing their effectiveness at an alarming rate due to overuse, the chief medical officer warns. Dame Sally Davies has said that more people could die from routine medical procedures s...
Antibiotic Resistance Increasing At 'Alarming Rate'
Antibiotics are losing their effectiveness at an alarming rate due to overuse, the chief medical officer warns. Dame Sally Davies has said that more people could die from routine medical procedures s...
UK National News, Nov 16, 2012
'Nun' Given Community Order For Hoax Letters
A woman who claims to be a Catholic nun has been given a community order for sending envelopes containing white powder to politicians including Nick Clegg. The 72-year-old, known as Sister Ruth Augus...
'Nun' Given Community Order For Hoax Letters
A woman who claims to be a Catholic nun has been given a community order for sending envelopes containing white powder to politicians including Nick Clegg. The 72-year-old, known as Sister Ruth Augus...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 16, 2012
Public Can Play 'Vital Role' In Welfare System
Nelson McCausland says the public has a vital role to play in shaping the new welfare system. "It is important to help people understand that there is a way out of poverty and to put the measures in ...
Public Can Play 'Vital Role' In Welfare System
Nelson McCausland says the public has a vital role to play in shaping the new welfare system. "It is important to help people understand that there is a way out of poverty and to put the measures in ...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 16, 2012
Mullan Training Offer RTI PAYE Workshops
A Belfast IT company has announced training workshops to help small businesses prepare for the new 'Real Time Information' (RTI) PAYE reporting system. Mullan Training is offering Sage RTI workshops ...
Mullan Training Offer RTI PAYE Workshops
A Belfast IT company has announced training workshops to help small businesses prepare for the new 'Real Time Information' (RTI) PAYE reporting system. Mullan Training is offering Sage RTI workshops ...
UK National News, Nov 16, 2012
Other News In Brief
Eta Terror Suspect Arrested On Merseyside Police on Merseyside have arrested a man wanted in Spain on suspicion of terrorism offences. The Spanish Interior Ministry said Raul Angel Fuentes Vi...
Other News In Brief
Eta Terror Suspect Arrested On Merseyside Police on Merseyside have arrested a man wanted in Spain on suspicion of terrorism offences. The Spanish Interior Ministry said Raul Angel Fuentes Vi...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 16, 2012
Other News In Brief
Machete Robbery In Ballyclare A man has robbed a takeaway in Ballyclare armed with a machete. Police say the incident happened at 23:00 on Thursday. The man entered the premises on Main Stre...
Other News In Brief
Machete Robbery In Ballyclare A man has robbed a takeaway in Ballyclare armed with a machete. Police say the incident happened at 23:00 on Thursday. The man entered the premises on Main Stre...
Recruitment News, Nov 15, 2012
UUP Comments On Latest Unemployment Figures
Ulster Unionist Economy spokesperson Sandra Overend MLA has commented on the latest unemployment figures which have been released. They show that an additional 600 people were added to the local clai...
UUP Comments On Latest Unemployment Figures
Ulster Unionist Economy spokesperson Sandra Overend MLA has commented on the latest unemployment figures which have been released. They show that an additional 600 people were added to the local clai...
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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.