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Northern Ireland News for November 2007 : Page 3
Northern Ireland News, Nov 27, 2007
Empty House 'Tax' Should Boost Housing Market
Details of a far-reaching review of the Northern Ireland rating system have been announced today - including a potential boost for those seeking homes. The Finance Minister, Peter Robinson, outlined ...
Empty House 'Tax' Should Boost Housing Market
Details of a far-reaching review of the Northern Ireland rating system have been announced today - including a potential boost for those seeking homes. The Finance Minister, Peter Robinson, outlined ...
UK National News, Nov 27, 2007
PM Confirms Return Of Labour Donations
Prime Minister Gordon Brown has confirmed that money donated to the Labour anonymously by property developer David Abrahams would be returned. Speaking at his monthly press conference, Mr Brown said ...
PM Confirms Return Of Labour Donations
Prime Minister Gordon Brown has confirmed that money donated to the Labour anonymously by property developer David Abrahams would be returned. Speaking at his monthly press conference, Mr Brown said ...
UK National News, Nov 27, 2007
Concerns Raised In Maternity Care Report
A survey into NHS maternity services in England has revealed large variations in care in trusts across the country. The survey of 26,000 women, carried out by the Healthcare Commission, found that mo...
Concerns Raised In Maternity Care Report
A survey into NHS maternity services in England has revealed large variations in care in trusts across the country. The survey of 26,000 women, carried out by the Healthcare Commission, found that mo...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 27, 2007
Classrooms Closed Again
While the last of three other trade unions has now decided to accept a revised deal to end a long-running dispute, classroom assistants belonging to the Nipsa union are on strike again. On Monday, wo...
Classrooms Closed Again
While the last of three other trade unions has now decided to accept a revised deal to end a long-running dispute, classroom assistants belonging to the Nipsa union are on strike again. On Monday, wo...
UK National News, Nov 27, 2007
'Huge Inequalities' In Alzheimer's Care
There are "huge inequalities" in standards of residential care for people suffering from dementia, a new report from the Alzheimer's Society has claimed. The charity's 'Home From Home' report surveye...
'Huge Inequalities' In Alzheimer's Care
There are "huge inequalities" in standards of residential care for people suffering from dementia, a new report from the Alzheimer's Society has claimed. The charity's 'Home From Home' report surveye...
Recruitment News, Nov 27, 2007
High Tech Jobs For Dublin
A specialised software package that helps predict financial market developments is behind plans to create some 30 new jobs near Dublin. The financial services software company, Fincad, has announced ...
High Tech Jobs For Dublin
A specialised software package that helps predict financial market developments is behind plans to create some 30 new jobs near Dublin. The financial services software company, Fincad, has announced ...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 27, 2007
Public Sector Job Locations Scrutinised
The N I Assembly is to look carefully – and 'transparently' – at the locations chosen for any new public bodies that result from the current Review of Public Administration. Peter Robinson, the Finan...
Public Sector Job Locations Scrutinised
The N I Assembly is to look carefully – and 'transparently' – at the locations chosen for any new public bodies that result from the current Review of Public Administration. Peter Robinson, the Finan...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 27, 2007
Red Light Alert For Belfast Drivers
A series of new traffic cameras have been installed at busy junctions in Belfast to catch motorists running red lights. The highly visibile cameras have been located at five sites across the city tha...
Red Light Alert For Belfast Drivers
A series of new traffic cameras have been installed at busy junctions in Belfast to catch motorists running red lights. The highly visibile cameras have been located at five sites across the city tha...
UK National News, Nov 27, 2007
Post Early For Christmas
With Christmas drawing closer, Royal Mail is reminding customers that it's time to make sure festive greetings and gifts are winging their way to friends and family across the globe in good time. Thi...
Post Early For Christmas
With Christmas drawing closer, Royal Mail is reminding customers that it's time to make sure festive greetings and gifts are winging their way to friends and family across the globe in good time. Thi...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 27, 2007
Northern Ireland To Met Eastern Europe In World Cup Qualifiers
There'll be divided loyalties next year when the increasing number of Czech and Polish nationals now living and working in Northern Ireland will have to choose which team to cheer on in the forthcomin...
Northern Ireland To Met Eastern Europe In World Cup Qualifiers
There'll be divided loyalties next year when the increasing number of Czech and Polish nationals now living and working in Northern Ireland will have to choose which team to cheer on in the forthcomin...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 27, 2007
Minister's Initiative Targets Social Housing Provision
A high-level fact finding trip to view successful social housing schemes is being undertaken with a view to interpreting such initiatives into a Northern Ireland context. The N I Assembly's Social De...
Minister's Initiative Targets Social Housing Provision
A high-level fact finding trip to view successful social housing schemes is being undertaken with a view to interpreting such initiatives into a Northern Ireland context. The N I Assembly's Social De...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 27, 2007
Irish Government Pays For 'Somme' Visitors To Collins Trail
The Irish Republic's government is part-funding a four-day visit by a Northern Ireland-based group that commemorates fallen soldiers from Ireland in WWI to Cork's commemorative trail to Irish republic...
Irish Government Pays For 'Somme' Visitors To Collins Trail
The Irish Republic's government is part-funding a four-day visit by a Northern Ireland-based group that commemorates fallen soldiers from Ireland in WWI to Cork's commemorative trail to Irish republic...
Business News, Nov 26, 2007
Desperate Attempts To Locate Discs Moves To Belfast
An increasingly desperate search for the now notorious lost computer discs containing data on 25 million child benefits claimants moved to Belfast at the weekend. In a sign the authorities are now cl...
Desperate Attempts To Locate Discs Moves To Belfast
An increasingly desperate search for the now notorious lost computer discs containing data on 25 million child benefits claimants moved to Belfast at the weekend. In a sign the authorities are now cl...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 26, 2007
N I Water Says Consultancy Fee Claim Is 'Misleading'
Northern Ireland Water has come out fighting by described reports that it spent £16m in six months on consultancy fees as "misleading". A spokeswoman said £12m had been spent on "the design and build...
N I Water Says Consultancy Fee Claim Is 'Misleading'
Northern Ireland Water has come out fighting by described reports that it spent £16m in six months on consultancy fees as "misleading". A spokeswoman said £12m had been spent on "the design and build...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 26, 2007
Burial Of Tragic Omagh Fire Victims Delayed
One of the most tragic stories to have yet emerged in Northern Ireland is getting a further twist as the families of the seven victims of the recent house fire in Omagh are now involved in a bitter di...
Burial Of Tragic Omagh Fire Victims Delayed
One of the most tragic stories to have yet emerged in Northern Ireland is getting a further twist as the families of the seven victims of the recent house fire in Omagh are now involved in a bitter di...
UK National News, Nov 26, 2007
Two Bodies Found In Leeds House
An investigation has been launched following the discovery of two bodies in a house in Leeds. The bodies of a man and a woman were found in the property in Hanover Square in the Woodhouse area of the...
Two Bodies Found In Leeds House
An investigation has been launched following the discovery of two bodies in a house in Leeds. The bodies of a man and a woman were found in the property in Hanover Square in the Woodhouse area of the...
UK National News, Nov 26, 2007
'No Sign' That Diana Was Pregnant
There were no physical signs that Diana, Princess of Wales, was pregnant when she died, a British pathologist who examined her has told the inquest into her death. Dr Robert Chapman carried out the p...
'No Sign' That Diana Was Pregnant
There were no physical signs that Diana, Princess of Wales, was pregnant when she died, a British pathologist who examined her has told the inquest into her death. Dr Robert Chapman carried out the p...
UK National News, Nov 26, 2007
'Dirty Ambulances' May Spread MRSA
Ambulances may be aiding the spread of hospital-based infections such as MRSA because they are not being cleaned properly, a union has claimed. The investigation by Unison found wide variations in cl...
'Dirty Ambulances' May Spread MRSA
Ambulances may be aiding the spread of hospital-based infections such as MRSA because they are not being cleaned properly, a union has claimed. The investigation by Unison found wide variations in cl...
Recruitment News, Nov 26, 2007
Reid Workers Hopeful Of Payment Before Christmas
Former workers at the doomed haulage company, Reid Transport, should receive outstanding wages, statutory holiday pay and redundancy settlements in good time for Christmas. Department of Employment o...
Reid Workers Hopeful Of Payment Before Christmas
Former workers at the doomed haulage company, Reid Transport, should receive outstanding wages, statutory holiday pay and redundancy settlements in good time for Christmas. Department of Employment o...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 26, 2007
Double Tragedy Averted As Belfast Adventurer Saved From Icy Waters
The Belfast man plucked from a sinking cruise liner in freezing Antarctic waters on Friday is due home this week in east Belfast, where the retired headmaster's family is doubly thankful for his deliv...
Double Tragedy Averted As Belfast Adventurer Saved From Icy Waters
The Belfast man plucked from a sinking cruise liner in freezing Antarctic waters on Friday is due home this week in east Belfast, where the retired headmaster's family is doubly thankful for his deliv...
UK National News, Nov 26, 2007
Rape Awareness TV Campaign Launched
A rape awareness television campaign has been launched by Greater Manchester Police in the run-up to Christmas. The commercials, which are being screened across the North West of England, form part o...
Rape Awareness TV Campaign Launched
A rape awareness television campaign has been launched by Greater Manchester Police in the run-up to Christmas. The commercials, which are being screened across the North West of England, form part o...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 26, 2007
Promised Maternity Hospital On Hold
The closure of south Belfast's Jubilee Maternity Hospital seven years ago has so far failed to trigger a promised £360m women and children's hospital, which now looks like facing further delays. Form...
Promised Maternity Hospital On Hold
The closure of south Belfast's Jubilee Maternity Hospital seven years ago has so far failed to trigger a promised £360m women and children's hospital, which now looks like facing further delays. Form...
UK National News, Nov 26, 2007
Chancellor Under Fire As Attempts To Locate Discs Moves To Belfast
As Conservatives accuse the Chancellor, Alistair Darling of failing to tell "the whole truth" about the loss of confidential child benefit data - and demand an emergency statement from him - an increa...
Chancellor Under Fire As Attempts To Locate Discs Moves To Belfast
As Conservatives accuse the Chancellor, Alistair Darling of failing to tell "the whole truth" about the loss of confidential child benefit data - and demand an emergency statement from him - an increa...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 26, 2007
Reid Workers To be Paid Soon
Former workers at the doomed haulage company, Reid Transport, should receive outstanding wages, statutory holiday pay and redundancy settlements in good time for Christmas. Department of Employment o...
Reid Workers To be Paid Soon
Former workers at the doomed haulage company, Reid Transport, should receive outstanding wages, statutory holiday pay and redundancy settlements in good time for Christmas. Department of Employment o...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 26, 2007
Rates Announcement Follows Day of Division
After a day in which the DUP accused both the Ulster Unionists and the SDLP of 'trying to bring down the Assembly', things turned today to the less contentious matter of rates. The Finance Minister P...
Rates Announcement Follows Day of Division
After a day in which the DUP accused both the Ulster Unionists and the SDLP of 'trying to bring down the Assembly', things turned today to the less contentious matter of rates. The Finance Minister P...
UK National News, Nov 26, 2007
First Jaguar XF Rolls Off Production Line
The first of the Jaguar's new sports saloon, the XF, have been rolling off the production line at the company's plant in Castle Bromwich, near Birmingham. Prices for the new model, which replaces the...
First Jaguar XF Rolls Off Production Line
The first of the Jaguar's new sports saloon, the XF, have been rolling off the production line at the company's plant in Castle Bromwich, near Birmingham. Prices for the new model, which replaces the...
UK National News, Nov 26, 2007
British Teacher Arrested In Sudan Over 'Muhammad' Teddy
A British school teacher has been arrested in Sudan for allowing pupils to name a teddy bear Muhammad. Gillian Gibbons, 54, from Liverpool was arrested on Sunday, accused of insulting the Islamic Pro...
British Teacher Arrested In Sudan Over 'Muhammad' Teddy
A British school teacher has been arrested in Sudan for allowing pupils to name a teddy bear Muhammad. Gillian Gibbons, 54, from Liverpool was arrested on Sunday, accused of insulting the Islamic Pro...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 26, 2007
British-Irish Meeting Highlighting Quinn Murder
The controversial - and brutal - murder of 21-year Paul Quinn in County Monaghan last month is to dominate proceedings at a meeting of the British-Irish Inter-Parliamentary Body in Oxfordshire later t...
British-Irish Meeting Highlighting Quinn Murder
The controversial - and brutal - murder of 21-year Paul Quinn in County Monaghan last month is to dominate proceedings at a meeting of the British-Irish Inter-Parliamentary Body in Oxfordshire later t...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 26, 2007
Border Road Crash Claims Young Life
A young man, aged 21, has been killed and three other people have been injured in a car accident near Muff, County Donegal, just across the border with Northern Ireland. The man who died is believed ...
Border Road Crash Claims Young Life
A young man, aged 21, has been killed and three other people have been injured in a car accident near Muff, County Donegal, just across the border with Northern Ireland. The man who died is believed ...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 26, 2007
Desperate Attempts To Locate Discs Moves To Belfast
An increasingly desperate search for the now notorious lost computer discs containing data on 25 million child benefits claimants moved to Belfast at the weekend. In a sign the authorities are now cl...
Desperate Attempts To Locate Discs Moves To Belfast
An increasingly desperate search for the now notorious lost computer discs containing data on 25 million child benefits claimants moved to Belfast at the weekend. In a sign the authorities are now cl...
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Northern Ireland WeatherToday:A showery start with outbreaks most frequent north of Lough Neagh and through the morning, before dwindling during the afternoon as the northwest breezes ease and brighter spells of weak sunshine prosper. Maximum temperature 8 °C.Tonight:A dry night, save for a few light showers around the coasts, with prolonged clear spells and light winds bringing a frosty dawn for many in central and southern parts. Minimum temperature -3 °C.
